Kerry Washington's ‘UnPrisoned’ Starring Delroy Lindo is Onyx Collective's Most-Watched Hulu Premiere
UnPrisoned, Kerry Washington's new comedy series, has become the most-watched Hulu premiere for Onyx Collective to date. The series premiered on March 10 and has already become the most-watched Hulu Original scripted series of 2023, in terms of hours watched, according to Onyx.
‘Power Book II: Ghost’ Star Woody McClain Signs With M88
Woody McClain, the actor, professional dancer, and content creator, has signed with M88, a leading talent agency that represents some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry. As part of the partnership, M88 will create and develop new opportunities for McClain in the entertainment and strategic partnership spaces.
Ryan Coogler Potentially Developing A New ‘X-Files’ Series With A Diverse Cast
In a recent interview with ‘The X-Files’ creator, Chris Carter, he has hinted at an entirely new project involving "Black Panther" director Ryan Coogler.
Eiza González And Aaron Paul To Star In Flying Lotus’s Sci-Fi Feature ‘Ash’
Flying Lotus, the Grammy-winning producer and filmmaker, is gearing up for his second feature film, Ash, a sci-fi thriller set to start production in May in New Zealand. The movie will star Eiza González, who previously starred in Baby Driver and Aaron Paul, who is best known for his role in Breaking Bad and recently starred in the sci-fi film Dual, which premiered at Sundance.
Universal TV And Jenna Bush Hager To Adapt ‘Black Candle Women’ Series With Carla Banks Waddles As Writer And EP
Universal Television is bringing Diane Marie Brown’s debut novel, Black Candle Women, to the small screen. The series adaptation is being produced under the banner of Jenna Bush Hager’s Thousand Voices, which has a first-look deal with Universal Studio Group. Hager has teamed up with Carla Banks Waddles, showrunner of Bel-Air, and Jenna Bans, creator of Good Girls, both of whom have overall deals with Universal Television (UTV), for the project.
Gina Rodriguez Developing Series Adaptation Of Sonoro Podcast ‘Princess Of South Beach’ For Netflix
Actress and producer Gina Rodriguez is bringing the popular podcast series "Princess of South Beach" to Netflix. The streaming giant has optioned the podcast and Rodriguez will produce the series through her I Can & I Will Productions banner along with Sonoro, iHeart's My Cultura Network, and Jasmine Romero.
Kevin J Nelson’s Directorial Debut, ‘Phels High’ Starring Omari Hardwick And Elise Neal, Gets Theatrical Release Date
1804 Films revealed that they will be releasing their latest film, Phels High, on June 23, 2023. This film marks the directorial debut of Kevin J. Nelson, who also wrote the script.
Raúl Castillo, Tony Cavalero, Melonie Diaz & Josh Brener Set For Crypto-Heist Thriller ‘Cold Wallet’
Raúl Castillo (The Inspection), Tony Cavalero (The Righteous Gemstones), Melonie Diaz (The First Purge), and Josh Brener (Silicon Valley) are set to star in the Crypto Heist Thriller, ‘Cold Wallet.’
Questlove To Direct Live-Action Hybrid Adaptation Of ‘The Aristocats’ For Disney
Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson, the six-time Grammy-winning musician and director of the Oscar-winning documentary "Summer of Soul," is set to make his feature film directing debut with a live-action hybrid reimagining of Disney's "The Aristocats."
Samuel L. Jackson And Vincent Cassel Lead The Action-Thriller ‘Damaged’; Currently Filming In Scotland
Samuel L. Jackson and Vincent Cassel have been confirmed as the lead actors in the upcoming action thriller film, Damaged.
Christina Milian To Star In And Executive Produce Holiday Rom-Com ‘Meet Me Next Christmas’ For Netflix
A new movie titled "Meet Me Next Christmas" starring Christina Milian is in the works, and it promises to be a heartwarming tale of love and adventure set against the festive backdrop of New York City.
Steve McQueen To Debut Film ‘Grenfell,’ On Grenfell Fire
Steve McQueen, the Oscar-winning filmmaker and artist, is set to debut his latest project next month at the Serpentine Art Gallery in West London.
Rashida Jones To Star In Sci-Fi Drama ‘In the Blink of An Eye,’ Currently Filming
Rashida Jones, best known for her work on The Office and Parks and Recreation, is set to star in Searchlight Pictures' upcoming sci-fi drama, In the Blink of An Eye.
Noma Dumezweni, Gabby Beans & Sarunas J. Jackson Join Apple TV+ Series ‘Presumed Innocent’
Apple TV+ has announced that Noma Dumezweni, Gabby Beans, and Sarunas J. Jackson have joined the cast of the upcoming limited series Presumed Innocent.
Jimmy Akingbola Documentary ‘Handle With Care’ Picked Up By Peacock
Peacock, the NBCUniversal streaming platform, has recently picked up the documentary "Handle with Care," produced by TriForce Productions and featuring Bel-Air star Jimmy Akingbola.
Hillman Grad Reveals Mentorship Lab’s Class Of 2023
Hillman Grad's 2023 Mentorship Lab has just announced its latest class of emerging creatives. This year's program will include personalized instruction and career development opportunities for a diverse group of creatives.
Essence Atkins And Tetona Jackson To Star In Wayans’ Family Comedy Pilot At CBS
Damon Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr. are teaming up with Essence Atkins and Tetona Jackson in a new CBS family comedy.
Robin Thede Developing Comedy Series ‘Disengagement’ At HBO
HBO is developing the new comedy series Disengagement from writer and executive producer Robin Thede (A Black Lady Sketch Show).
Mary J. Blige Set To Produce Two More Lifetime Original Movies Inspired By Her Music
Mary J. Blige, the iconic singer-songwriter, is returning to Lifetime to executive produce two new original movies inspired by her greatest hits. The films, Mary J. Blige's Real Love and Mary J. Blige's Strength of a Woman, will air back-to-back on Saturdays starting June 10 at 8 p.m.
JC Lee To Direct ‘Bad Genius’; Key Cast Includes Benedict Wong, Jabari Banks, And Callina Liang
Picturestart and Picture Perfect Federation have announced that JC Lee will direct the English-language remake of the hit Thai movie, Bad Genius. The upcoming film will also feature a talented cast that includes Callina Liang, Jabari Banks, and Benedict Wong.