Diarra Kilpatrick Strikes Overall Deal With BET, Secures Series Order For Dark Comedy, ‘Diarra From Detroit’ At BET+
BET Studios has signed a deal with Diarra Kilpatrick, actress, writer, and producer, for its BET Studios division. As part of the deal, BET+ ordered eight episodes of the straight-to-series project ‘Diarra from Detroit.’
Michaela Coel And Anne Hathaway Take The Lead In The A24 Pop Music Epic ‘Mother Mary;’ Penned By David Lowery
A24 is teaming up with David Lowery, the director of ‘The Green Knight,’ for their next film,' ‘Mother Mary,’ starring Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel.
Danielle Deadwyler Set To Star In Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Parallel,’ Also Starring Aldis And Edwin Hodge
Danielle Deadwyler, known for her breakout performance in ‘The Harder They Fall,’ as well as her incredible performance in ‘Till,’ is set to star in a new sci-fi thriller called ‘Parallel’ alongside brothers Aldis and Edwin Hodge.
Eva Longoria’s ‘Flamin’ Hot’ Is First Feature To Land Both Hulu & Disney+ In Streaming Debut
Disney-owned OTT services Hulu and Disney+ are set to stream Eva Longoria's feature directorial debut, ‘Flamin' Hot,’ starting June 9. It is the first time that a new movie will be available on both streaming platforms stateside.
Cynthia Erivo Joins Producing Team for ‘Fat Ham’ Ahead Of Opening Night On Broadway
Award-winning actress Cynthia Erivo, known for her achievements in film, television, and music, has joined the production team for the Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy "Fat Ham" as it makes its way to Broadway.
Jordan Peele Releasing Two New Movies In 2024; One Set For Christmas Day
Jordan Peele, the renowned horror/sci-fi filmmaker, will be releasing not one, but two movies in 2024. The first movie, a horror thriller, is set to release on September 27 under the banner of his production company, Monkeypaw Productions. The second movie will be releasing on Christmas Day the same year, which Peele will be directing himself.
‘Bel-Air’ Has Been Renewed For A Third Season At Peacock
NBCUniversal's Peacock has recently renewed its reimagining of the classic sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air for a third season.
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.