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Thomas Q. Jones is the latest to join Dan Fogelman’s untitled football drama series for Hulu. Created and written by Fogelman, the series is set inside the world of the NFL and centers around a generational family dynamic within a professional football organization. Christopher Meloni leads the ensemble cast as head coach Danny, with Sam […]
The Wayans family is officially back in the building. Damon Wayans Jr., Kim Wayans, Sydney Park, and Gregg Wayans-Benson are among 14 new additions to the ever-growing cast of Scary Movie 6. Joining them are Saturday Night Live alum Heidi Gardner and fellow SNL vet Cheri Oteri, who returns to the spoof-horror franchise alongside Chris […]
Tyra Banks’ SMiZE Productions is diving into the world of beauty and innovation with a feature film centered on the real woman behind the iconic nail polish brand — Sally Hansen. Though her name is recognized globally, the woman herself remains an enigma. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, Hansen was a savvy businesswoman, journalist, and […]
Gird your loins — Miranda Priestly is back. 20th Century Studios dropped the first teaser for The Devil Wears Prada 2, giving audiences a sleek, nostalgia-fueled reunion between Meryl Streep’s icy editor-in-chief and Anne Hathaway’s once-overwhelmed assistant, Andy Sachs. Set to Madonna’s “Vogue,” the teaser opens with Streep’s Priestly strutting down Runway’s glossy hallways in […]
Jayme Lawson is closing out an incredible year with one of 2025’s most anticipated films — Edgar Wright’s The Running Man. The high-octane reimagining of Stephen King’s dystopian thriller stars Glen Powell as Ben Richards, a man forced into a deadly televised competition, with Lawson portraying Sheila — a grounded, resilient woman whose story redefines […]
ElevenLabs has launched a new platform that’s already sparking conversation across Hollywood and beyond. The AI audio company announced its Iconic Marketplace, a tool that allows creators and studios to license AI-generated recreations of celebrity voices — including the late Maya Angelou and Olympic trailblazer Florence Griffith Joyner (FloJo). The move brings together entertainment stars, […]
Gina Torres has joined the cast of My New Friend Jim, the upcoming dark comedy from filmmaker Ash Avildsen and his Sumerian Pictures, alongside Keith David, Rob Lowe, and Katheryn Winnick. Currently filming in Nevada, the story follows two fathers from completely different worlds who form an unlikely bond while searching for a runaway teenage […]
Tubi is expanding its digital-first programming in a major way. The free ad-supported streamer has announced its first slate of exclusive creator-led series from KevOnStage, Bigg Jah, Rock Squad, TheOneShu, Joey Graceffa, and Dan & Riya, marking a significant milestone in its growing investment in digital storytelling. With more than 100 million monthly active users, […]
FX has ordered a second season of Alien: Earth and extended its relationship with creator/showrunner Noah Hawley under a new overall agreement with Disney Entertainment Television. The renewal cements the franchise’s first TV outing as a long-term play for FX and Hulu in the U.S. (with Disney+ carrying the series in most international territories). Season […]
Detective John Luther is officially back on the case. Netflix has announced a sequel to Luther: The Fallen Sun, with Idris Elba returning as the brooding detective in the next feature film based on the acclaimed BBC crime series created by Neil Cross. Joining him are Ruth Wilson, reprising her fan-favorite role as Alice Morgan, […]