In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the cast of the upcoming The Color Purple musical delved into the challenges of bringing the iconic story back to the big screen. Despite the critical and commercial success of Steven Spielberg’s 1985 adaptation, the pressure to revive the beloved title as a movie musical was palpable. […]
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“Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist”: Kevin Hart to Star in and Executive Produce Muhammad Ali Fight Night Heist Drama
Peacock has greenlit a limited series titled “Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist,” centered around an infamous armed robbery following Muhammad Ali’s historic 1970 comeback fight. The series, based on the iHeart podcast of the same name, will feature Kevin Hart in the lead role and as an executive producer. The Atlanta-set series, created by […]
Simone Missick and David Oyelowo to Headline Apple TV+ Dramedy “Government Cheese”
Simone Missick and David Oyelowo are set to star in the upcoming dramedy series “Government Cheese,” with Oyelowo also serving as the executive producer. The show follows the story of Hampton Chambers (Oyelowo), a recently released ex-convict trying to rebuild his life while grappling with unexpected divine interventions. Missick plays Astoria, Hampton’s wife. READ: Justice […]
Thuso Mbedu Joins Cast of Brad Ingelsby’s Crime Task Force Drama; Salli Richardson-Whitfield to Direct and Executive Produce
HBO’s upcoming crime drama series, led by Mark Ruffalo and created by Brad Ingelsby, has welcomed two new additions to its cast. Thuso Mbedu and Emilia Jones are set to play significant roles in the untitled Task Force project, currently in pre-production. Mbedu steps into the role of Aleah, a Sergeant Detective recruited for Tom’s […]
Anthony Anderson to Host 75th Emmy Awards
Anthony Anderson is set to host the 75th Emmy Awards on January 15, 2024. The prestigious awards, initially slated for September 18, 2023, faced delays due to strikes in the Hollywood industry. The three-hour ceremony will be broadcast live on Fox, marking a significant celebration on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Reflecting on the challenges […]
Harper’s Bazaar Features 14 Black Storytellers Who Continue to Change The Landscape of American Theater
In a recent feature by Harper’s Bazaar, 14 influential Black storytellers are celebrated for reshaping the landscape of American theater. The article explores the legacy of pioneers like Lorraine Hansberry and Ntozake Shange, who, in the late 1950s and 1970s, respectively, brought Black characters and stories to the forefront of Broadway. The piece delves into […]
America Enters a Second ‘Civil War’ in Trailer to Alex Garland’s Upcoming Film
The debut trailer for Alex Garland’s upcoming film “Civil War” presents a chilling vision of a future America in internal conflict. Set in a near-future dystopian United States, the storyline seems to center around a race to the White House amidst a nation on the brink of a second civil war. While the plot details […]
Rest in Peace! ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ Actor Andre Braugher Dies at 61
André Braugher has died. The two-time Emmy-winning star of series including Homicide: Life on the Street, Men of a Certain Age and Brooklyn Nine-Nine was 61. Braugher, whose first film role came alongside Matthew Broderick and Denzel Washington in the Ed Zwick-directed Glory, died on Monday after a brief illness. André Braugher was an accomplished […]
JB Smoove, Yvette Nicole Brown, Jay Pharoah, Marsai Martin, and More Join Voice Cast of Animated ‘Good Times’ Reboot Series
Netflix’s upcoming animated reboot of the iconic sitcom “Good Times” is generating considerable buzz, especially with the announcement of its voice cast. The lineup includes JB Smoove, Yvette Nicole Brown, Jay Pharoah, Marsai Martin, Slink Johnson, and Rashida “Sheedz” Olayiwola. Pharoah is the only voice cast member that has taken on any role within the […]
Viola Davis Joins Voice Cast of ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ [TRAILER]
UPDATED WITH TRAILER Viola Davis is set to join the cast of Kung Fu Panda 4, adding her talent to DreamWorks Animation’s beloved franchise. Directed by Mike Mitchell and produced by Rebecca Huntley, the film continues the story of Po, the unconventional kung fu master, voiced by Jack Black. Returning to their familiar roles are […]