John Boyega Finds Redemption in His Star Wars Experience
John Boyega, who shot to global fame with his role as Finn in JJ Abrams’ Star Wars reboot, has come a long way since his much-publicized anguish about the treatment of his character by Disney.
Kenan Mitchell And Kel Thompson To Reprise Roles For ‘Good Burger 2’ Sequel
Nickelodeon Studios and Paramount+ have confirmed that a sequel to the original Good Burger movie is officially in the works. Good Burger 2 will see Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell return to their iconic roles as Dexter and Ed, respectively.
Lance Reddick Of ‘The Wire’ And ‘John Wick’ Franchise Dead at 60
Actor Lance Reddick, known for his iconic roles in "The Wire" and the "John Wick" movie franchise, has passed away at the age of 60. According to law enforcement sources, his body was discovered at his Studio City home on Friday morning around 9:30 AM. The cause of his death is currently unknown, but it is believed to be natural.
Djimon Hounsou: “I’m Still Struggling To Try To Make A Dollar!” Speaks Out On His Hollywood Career
Djimon Hounsou has been a fixture in Hollywood for 33 years, earning two Academy Award nominations for his performances in "In America" and "Blood Diamond" among many other notable roles. Despite his success, Hounsou recently told The Guardian that he still feels "tremendously cheated" when it comes to pay in the industry.
Denzel Washington And Ridley Scott To Reunite For A Sequel To ‘Gladiator,’ 16 Years Later
Nearly 20 years after winning five Academy Awards including Best Picture, ‘Gladiator’ is returning for a sequel. Denzel Washington, two-time Academy Award winner, is in final negotiations to co-star in the upcoming sequel to the classic movie directed by Ridley Scott.
Tyrese Gibson And Harvey Keitel Set To Star In The Action Film ‘The Wrecker,’ Directed By Art Camacho
Tyrese Gibson and Harvey Keitel are set to star in the upcoming action-thriller, ‘The Wrecker.’ The movie is currently being filmed in Las Vegas, Nevada, with Art Camacho directing from a screenplay by Niko Foster, who also stars in the film.
Theo Rossi Joins HBO Max’s Batman Series, ‘The Penguin’
Theo Rossi has been cast in a recurring role for the upcoming HBO Max original series "The Penguin" (working title) alongside Colin Farrell and Cristin Milioti.
Keke Palmer To Star In Comedy ‘The Backup,’ Set To Produce Alongside Kevin Hart
Keke Palmer, the talented actress who recently starred in Jordan Peele's "Nope," is set to produce and star in the upcoming feature comedy "The Backup" at Universal Pictures. This project will also see Kevin Hart on board as a producer.
‘All Rise’ Cast Get The Axe Ahead Of Season 3B Run At OWN
‘All Rise,’ the courtroom drama series led by Simone Missick, may be coming to an end after its producing studio, Warner Bros. Television, released the cast.
Donald Glover On ‘Swarm,’ About An Obsession With A Beyonce’-Like Pop Star
Donald Glover and Janine Nabers' new Amazon series, ‘Swarm,’ premiered on a dark and stormy Tuesday night in Hollywood. The horror show, starring Dominique Fishback, is part of the same universe as Glover’s Atlanta.
Idris Elba And Mo Abudu Come Together For African TV And Film Partnership
Award-winning British actor Idris Elba and media mogul Mo Abudu have joined forces to create a groundbreaking initiative that aims to empower and uplift talent from Africa and the diaspora.
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson Developing New Original Series ‘Vice City’ At Paramount+
Paramount+ is working on a new original series called Vice City (working title) in collaboration with Lionsgate Television, Paramount Television Studios, and Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson's G-Unit Film & Television.
Nathalie Emmanuel To Star In Universal's Remake Of ‘The Killer’ Opposite Omar Sy
Nathalie Emmanuel has been cast in the lead role for Universal's upcoming The Killer remake, alongside Omar Sy.
Vivica A. Fox To Direct ‘The First Lady Of BMF: The Tonesa Welch Story’ For BET+; Written By Gabrielle Collins
BET+ has announced that they will be releasing a new biopic inspired by the life of Tonesa Welch, titled The First Lady of BMF: The Tonesa Welch Story. Welch, also known as the First Lady of the Black Mafia Family (BMF) crime family, gained prominence in Detroit as a drug dealer and eventually earned the nickname "The First Lady of BMF" from federal prosecutors.
Elijah Rhea Johnson Set To Replace Tony Winner Myles Frost In ‘MJ The Musical’
The highly-anticipated Broadway show, MJ the Musical, is set to welcome a new cast member in the role of Michael Jackson. Elijah Rhea Johnson, who previously assisted in creating the character of "Middle Michael" during the show's workshop process, is set to take over the role starting April 4, 2023.
‘Story Ave’ Premieres At SXSW; Luis Guzman Talks Being Deadset On Landing Role During Panel
‘Story Ave’ Premieres At SXSW; Luis Guzman Talks Being Deadset On Landing Role During Panel.
Netflix Wins Record Short Story Auction ‘I Am Not Alone’, Misha Green To Write & Direct
Reports are in that Netflix is closing a high-six-figure deal to purchase ‘I Am Not Alone,’ a 22-page short story by Chris Hicks, and that Misha Green, creator of Lovecraft Country, will be directing the film.
Stephanie Allain Joins ‘The Exorcist’ As EP, Filming Wraps On Blumhouse Universal Horror Pic
Veteran producer Stephanie Allain has joined David Gordon Green’s ‘The Exorcist,’ as executive producer. In addition, the first film in the trilogy from Blumhouse and Morgan Creek for Universal and Peacock has recently wrapped principal photography. The pic hits theaters on Oct. 13.
Open Call: NBCU’s Original Voices Fellowship Documentary Shorts Pitches - Here’s Your Chance!
Documentary filmmakers, here’s your chance! The NBCU Academy and NBC News Studios will have an open call for documentary shorts pitches on projects that highlight underrepresented communities.
Michael B. Jordan Spearheading ‘Creed-Verse’ In Works At Amazon Across Film & TV
Amazon's recent success with the latest Creed movie has led to talks of expanding the franchise into a larger universe, encompassing both film and TV.