Mara Brock Akil is getting her long-overdue flowers. The Producers Guild of America announced that the groundbreaking creator and producer will receive the Norman Lear Achievement Award in Television at the 37th Annual Producers Guild Awards on February 28, 2026, taking place at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles. Reserved for television’s most influential […]
Ego Nwodim, Sam Richardson & Isiah Whitlock Jr. Join Pixar’s Hoppers as New Trailer Arrives
Pixar is gearing up for a major 2026 with Hoppers, and today Disney dropped a brand-new trailer and poster for the animated comedy — along with a fresh wave of cast reveals that include Ego Nwodim, Sam Richardson, and Isiah Whitlock Jr. The film follows Mabel, an animal-loving young adult who uses new technology that […]
First Look at Zendaya, John Leguizamo and More in Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’
Empire Magazine’s new issue is out today, and with it comes our first official look at three of the most intriguing characters in Christopher Nolan’s upcoming epic The Odyssey. The stills confirm Robert Pattinson as Antinous, Zendaya as Athena, and John Leguizamo — nearly unrecognizable — as Eumaeus. So… What Is The Odyssey About? Nolan’s […]
HBO Locks In ‘Game of Thrones’ Universe Through 2028 With Early Renewals for ‘House of the Dragon’ and ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’
HBO is keeping Westeros wide open for the foreseeable future. The network has handed out multi-year renewals to both House of the Dragon and its upcoming prequel A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, effectively securing fresh stories from the Game of Thrones universe every year from 2026 through 2028. The move arrives ahead of A […]
Wood Harris, Keke Palmer, Laz Alonso, and More Set for TV One’s ‘Uncensored’ + Full TV One & CLEO TV 2026 Lineup
TV One Networks is stepping into 2026 with intention, unveiling a programming slate that doubles down on authenticity, cultural storytelling, and audience connection. During a virtual presentation this week, the company highlighted what’s ahead for both TV One and CLEO TV — and at the center of the excitement is the long-awaited return of Uncensored. […]
Danielle Deadwyler and Tim Meadows Join David Jonsson and More in the A24 Drama ‘The Chaperones’
A24 is expanding the ensemble for its upcoming road-trip drama The Chaperones, bringing Danielle Deadwyler and Tim Meadows into a cast already led by David Jonsson, Cooper Hoffman, and Paul Dano. Directed by India Donaldson and produced by Plan B alongside Robert Pattinson’s banner Icki Eneo Arlo, The Chaperones centers on an unlikely trio: a […]
First Look at Whitney Peak, Jhaleil Swaby & Percy Daggs IV in ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ Teaser
Lionsgate has officially returned us to Panem. The studio dropped the first teaser for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, offering an early look at the franchise’s next chapter — and highlighting newcomers Whitney Peak, Jhaleil Swaby, and Percy Daggs IV stepping into the world of the Second Quarter Quell. Arriving in theaters November […]
Michael Potts and Kiah McKirnan Begin Filming Natalie Jasmine Harris’ New Short Film ‘Evergreen’
Production is officially underway in North Carolina on Evergreen, the newest short film from filmmaker Natalie Jasmine Harris. Starring Michael Potts and Kiah McKirnan, the project blends Southern landscape, intergenerational connection, and the emotional terrain that unfolds in the wake of loss. Supported by the NALIP x Netflix Emerging Director Incubator, the film is being […]
Gabrielle Union Set to Lead Prime Video Italy’s New Rom-Com Blame It On Rome
Gabrielle Union is heading to Italy for her next big-screen adventure. The actress is set to star opposite Michele Morrone (365 Days) in Blame It On Rome, the new English-language romantic comedy currently filming in Rome. The project comes from Colorado Film, Nebraska, and Amazon MGM Studios, with Italian filmmaker Francesco Carrozzini (Supersex) directing and […]
Dwayne Johnson to Receive Entertainment Icon Award at the 2026 ABFF Honors
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is gearing up for another major milestone — this time from the American Black Film Festival Honors. Hosted by KevOnStage, Johnson will receive the Entertainment Icon Award at the 8th annual ceremony, taking place February 16, 2026, at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills. The event is presented by Nice Crowd. […]









