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Michael Ealy, Jaalen Best, Kai Parham, Omari Hardwick, Dana Gourrier, And Amin Joseph To Star In ‘The Greatest,’ Amazon’s Biopic On Muhammad Ali

Amazon Prime Video is set to release ‘The Greatest,’ a limited series about the life and legacy of the legendary heavyweight champion and social activist, Muhammad Ali. Michael Ealy has been tapped to play Malcolm X, the prominent Black revolutionary and close, though ultimately estranged, friend of Ali. Jaalen Best is set to star as Ali in this highly anticipated forthcoming series executive produced by Michael B. Jordan, Ben Watkins, and Ali’s widow, Lonnie Ali.

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Halle Bailey Joins Cast For Jesse Eisenberg’s New Film, ‘A Real Pain’ At A24

Jesse Eisenberg is back with a new feature following the success of A Real Pain, and A24 is once again on board. Production has officially started on the untitled film, which reunites Eisenberg with his A Real Pain team—including producers Emma Stone, Dave McCary, and Ali Herting of Fruit Tree, alongside Topic Studios as executive producers.

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Morgan Freeman And Justice Smith Join The Cast Of ‘Now You See Me: Now You Don’t,’ Coming To Theaters November 14

The magic returns! The ‘Now You See Me’ franchise continues with the third installment, ‘Now You See Me: Now You Don’t,’ set to hit theaters on November 14. Morgan Freeman reprises his role as Thaddeus Bradley, joining returning stars Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, Jesse Eisenberg, and Isla Fisher. This sequel to 2016’s ‘Now You See Me 2’ will also feature franchise newcomers Justice Smith, Ariana Greenblatt, Rosamund Pike, and Dominic Sessa. 

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Keke Palmer, Sam Richardson, And Psalm West Join ‘The Angry Birds 3,’ Hitting Theaters Jan 29, 2027 

Prepare to take flight! Paramount Pictures just revealed that the latest installment of ‘The Angry Birds’ is coming to theaters on January 29, 2027. Keke Palmer and Sam Richardson are joining the franchise, with Psalm West making his voice acting debut for the latest laugh-out-loud adventure with everyone’s favorite feathered crew. 

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Danielle Deadwyler To Produce And Star In Film Adaptation Of Ann Petry’s Seminal Novel, ‘The Street’

The African American literary canon continues to inspire! Danielle Deadwyler is set to produce and star in the film adaptation of Ann Petry’s seminal 1946 novel, ‘The Street.’ The novel chronicles the tragic survival journey of protagonist Lutie Johnson in a World War II-era Harlem plagued by racism, poverty, sexism, and an unreachable American Dream for Black people. Co-producers on this project include Michael Sherman and Alix Madigan, with Gina Atwater writing the script and serving as executive producer.

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Mahershala Ali Will Star in Bassam Tariq’s ‘Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother’ 

Two-time Academy Award winner Mahershala Ali is set to star in award-winning director Bassam Tariq’s forthcoming film ‘Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother,’ produced by Amazon MGM StudiosOrion Pictures. While much of the plot remains undisclosed at this time, Ali will reportedly play an assassin grappling with loneliness in this highly anticipated, action-packed film. 

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Quinta Brunson Joins The Cast Of ‘Zootopia 2’ As Dr. Fuzzby

Emmy Award-winning actress and producer Quinta Brunson is bringing her magic to the ‘Zootopia’ franchise! She joins the cast of ‘Zootopia 2’ as a quokka named Dr. Fuzzby, the therapist for Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman). In this sequel to the 2016 Academy Award-winning ‘Zootopia,’ Dr. Fuzzby hilariously guides the duo through partners therapy as they bump heads on their journey to track down Gary the snake (Ke Huy Quan), whose arrival brings much chaos to the animal town.

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King Bach, Karlous Miller, Tony Baker, Brett Gelman, Ari Dayan, Tara Terry Added To The Cast Of Horror Comedy, 'Haunted Heist'

The upcoming horror-comedy Haunted Heist is gearing up to bring laughs and scares with an impressive lineup. Led by Lil Rel Howery (Get Out) and Tiffany Haddish (Girls Trip), the film has added an ensemble cast including Andrew 'King Bach' Bachelor (The Babysitter), Karlous Miller (Wild 'N Out), Brett Gelman (Stranger Things), Ari Dayan (Entitled), Tony Baker (One of Them Days), and newcomer Tara Terry.

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Anthony Mackie, Letitia Wright, Winston Duke, And Hannah John-Kamen Among Stars Joining ‘Avengers: Doomsday,’ Coming To Theaters May 1, 2026

AVENGERS…assemble! Marvel Studios has just revealed the star-studded cast for the forthcoming film, ‘Avengers: Doomsday,’ starring Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom. During an exciting Instagram livestream, Marvel announced that several beloved MCU stars will be joined by a host of fresh faces in the latest installment of the franchise.

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Lizzo To Play Rosetta Tharpe In Amazon MGM Studios’ Forthcoming Film, ‘Rosetta’

Amazon MGM Studios is set to release a film about the legendary singer, songwriter, and guitarist Rosetta Tharpe. Grammy and Emmy Award-winning artist Lizzo will play the musical icon in this highly anticipated project. Lizzo is also producing the film alongside Kevin Beisler, Nina Yang Bongiovi, and Forest Whitaker, with Natalie Chaidez and Kwynn Perry writing the screenplay.

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First Look: ‘One Battle After Another’ Starring Teyana Taylor, Regina Hall, And Chase Infiniti With Leonardo DiCaprio And Sean Penn

Prepare for battle! Warner Bros. has just released a new teaser for the forthcoming film, ‘One Battle After Another’! The intense preview features Teyana Taylor, Chase Infiniti, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Sean Penn in a gut-wrenching battle riddled with gunfire, setting the stage for an explosive blockbuster when it hits theaters on September 26.

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‘The Life Of Chuck’ Starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Carl Lumbly, Tom Hiddleston, And More Hits Theaters This June

‘The Life of Chuck’ is set to hit theaters this June, bringing the fiction fan-favorite to life on the big screen. The film is based on renowned, award-winning author Stephen King’s 2020 book, ‘If It Bleeds.’ The novella tells a reverse biography of Charles Krantz through three interconnected stories, beginning with his death at 39 from a brain tumor and ending with his childhood in a supposedly haunted house. 

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Taylor Russell Selected To Co-Star Opposite Michael B. Jordan In ‘The Thomas Crown Affair’ Reimagining

Taylor Russell has been cast as the leading lady in Michael B. Jordan’s upcoming reimagining of The Thomas Crown Affair. Jordan, who will both star and direct, selected Russell after an extensive audition process that included a screen test in London. Production is set to begin this summer in the UK.

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Mike Epps Confirms ‘Last Friday’ Is In The Works

The ‘Friday’ franchise continues! In a recent interview with The Breakfast Club, actor and comedian Mike Epps confirmed that the latest installment of the franchise, ‘Last Friday,’ is in the works. He says, “[Ice Cube] called me the other day. He said we just finished the deal, so we’re doing the ‘Last Friday’” Epps also reveals plans to bring in new comics like D.C. Young Fly, keeping the original ‘Friday’ legacy alive with a modern comedic twist.

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