Sophie Wilde Signs To WME; Sundance Breakout Star Of ‘Talk To Me’ Horror Film
Australian actress Sophie Wilde is making waves in the entertainment industry after being signed by WME. Wilde recently starred in the Sundance horror film Talk to Me, directed by Danny and Michael Philippou.
Amber Riley Signs Management Deal With ColorCreative
Amber Riley, the SAG Award-winning and Grammy-nominated actor and singer, has signed with ColorCreative for representation.
Jay Ellis Sets True-Crime Podcast ‘Freeway Phantom’ And Plans Scripted TV Series
The story of the murder of six Black girls in the Washington, DC area in the 1970s is to be turned into a podcast and scripted series.
Jay Ellis, who starred in Top Gun: Maverick and HBO’s Insecure, is behind both projects.
Mahershala Ali To Narrate Wildlife Series ‘Chimp Empire’ For Netflix
Netflix has announced that Oscar-winning actor Mahershala Ali will be lending his voice to the upcoming natural history series, ‘Chimp Empire.’
Oxygen's True Crime Docuseries ‘Killer Relationship with Faith Jenkins’ Renewed for Season 2
"Killer Relationship with Faith Jenkins" delves into the dark side of love, and Faith Jenkins unique perspective as a former criminal prosecutor in the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, her work with couples whose marriages were on the brink of disaster, and her writing on relationship red flags make her the perfect person to comment on relationships gone terribly wrong.
Jharrel Jerome Set To Play Wrestler Anthony Robles In 'Unstoppable,' Alongside Jennifer Lopez In Amazon Film
Actor Jharrel Jerome has been busy as of late and is tapped to star as wrestler Anthony Robles in an upcoming Amazon and Artists Equity film called ‘Unstoppable’ alongside Jennifer Lopez. The film will chronicle Robles' life, who despite being born without a leg, was able to excel at wrestling and earn the 2010-2011 NCAA wrestling title.
Watch: Prime Video Leans On Nollywood As It Debuts First African Film, ‘Gangs of Lagos’
Amazon Prime Video is set to premiere its first original film from Africa this April. ‘Gangs of Lagos,’ directed by Jáde Osiberu, is one of the most highly anticipated films to come out of Nollywood, the world's second-largest film industry this year.
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.

