Josh Johnson is officially bringing his comedy to HBO. The Emmy-nominated comedian will debut his first HBO stand-up special, Josh Johnson: Symphony, on Friday, May 22 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. The special will air on HBO and stream on HBO Max, with a newly released trailer offering a first look at the hour. Filmed at […]

(As first reported by Variety) Malcolm D. Lee is doubling down on the future of romantic comedies. The director-producer behind Girls Trip and The Best Man: The Final Chapters is teaming up with Universal Pictures and Tribeca Studios to launch “Love & Laughs,” a new initiative designed to support emerging filmmakers with a passion for […]

Angel McCoughtry is stepping deeper into filmmaking, officially setting the cast for her feature directorial debut Bolted, a psychological thriller set to begin production in Los Angeles this June. The cast is led by Sharon Carpenter with Destin Tucker and Umar Sadiq. The story follows a group of strangers confined in a mysterious, high-tech space […]

Amazon MGM Studios is heading into the sports romance space in a major way. The studio has secured the rights to Windy City series, a bestselling five-book sports romance franchise from author Liz Tomforde, with plans to develop it into a television series. At the center of the adaptation is Emmy-nominated writer Alison McDonald, who […]

A defining chapter of Black cinema is getting the preservation and elevation it deserves. The films of John Singleton are being honored with a premium new release as the Criterion Collection officially drops the Hood Trilogy in a 4K Ultra HD box set, now available across major retailers. CLICK HERE TO BUY The collection brings […]

That’s all, chef. After redefining what a half-hour dramedy could feel like, The Bear is officially closing its kitchen. FX has confirmed that the hit series will end with its upcoming fifth season, which will consist of eight episodes and premiere June 25 on Hulu. And in true Bear fashion, the entire season will drop […]

Production is officially underway on Darlene Love: I Know Where I’ve Been, a new documentary centered on Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and legendary vocalist Darlene Love. Directed by Barry Avrich (Oscar Peterson: Black + White, The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue), the film is being produced by actress and producer Taraji […]

Charlie Kaufman is officially gearing up to bring Later The War to life, with Tessa Thompson set to co-lead the film alongside Channing Tatum and Patsy Ferran. The comedy-drama is currently slated to begin production in Cyprus in 2027. The project marks Kaufman’s long-awaited return to the director’s chair following I’m Thinking of Ending Things, […]

NBC isn’t fumbling one of its biggest comedy wins of the season. The network has officially renewed The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, led by Tracy Morgan and Daniel Radcliffe, for a second season. The early pickup comes just days ahead of NBCUniversal’s upfront presentation, where the network will unveil its 2026–27 slate. The […]

Netflix has released the first teaser for The Polygamist, a new 22-episode supernovela adapted from Sue Nyathi’s acclaimed novel, with production officially underway ahead of its June 12 premiere. The series is produced by award-winning Stained Glass Productions and brings together a heavyweight creative team, including executive producers Gugu Zuma-Ncube, Thuli Zuma, and Pepsi Pokane, […]