First Look: Jharrel Jerome Stars In New Film ‘Unstoppable’ Premiering This September At TIFF
Emmy Award-winning Actor, Jharrel Jerome is no stranger to playing the role of America’s heroes and cinema’s best protagonists. This time, Jerome brings his talents to the Amazon / MGM-distributed film, ‘Unstoppable,’ directed by Academy Award-winning William Goldenberg and produced by Artists Equity. This film is a biopic for the incredible story of Anthony Robles (Jharrel Jerome), a three-time All-American wrestler who was born with one leg and defied many odds in his life to make history as an athlete. ‘Unstoppable’ is named after Robles' 2012 book of the same name, Unstoppable: From Underdog to Undefeated: How I Became a Champion, co-written by Austin Murphy.
Jessica Mikayla Signs With TheBlkScript For PR / Representation
Actor and voiceover artist Jessica Mikayla signs with TheBlkScript For PR and online representation.
As an actor and voiceover artist, Jessica Mikayla was recently nominated for an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Performance in a Short Form Series for the Disney’s Launchpad “Project CC” episode, in which she played the leading role of Paris Brownlee. In 2023, she won a Society of Voice Arts and Sciences (SOVA) award for Best Voiceover for Outstanding Dubbing in International, TV or Streaming for her work in “Hawa.”
Natasha Rothwell Stars In ‘How To Die Alone’ On Hulu This September
Natasha Rothwell brings her comedic genius to Hulu this fall in the new series, ‘How to Die Alone,’ which premieres on September 13th. Since her captivating appearance on HBO’s ‘Insecure,’ fans have begged for Rothwell to star in her own comedy series, and Onyx Collective and Hulu have answered the call! As Onyx Collective reports, Rothwell created this series for the “unhealed version of herself.”
Kyla Pratt Stars In The Film Adaptation Of Minda Harts’ Book ‘The Memo’
Kyla Pratt graces us with her presence once more in the upcoming film, ‘The Memo,’ by Valeisha Butterfield’s SEED media production company. The film is an adaptation of the highly successful 2019 book, The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table, written by award-winning and best-selling author Minda Harts. Based on Harts’ own professional experiences, this book highlights the issues that hinder women of color from securing a seat at the corporate table and offers effective strategies for overcoming these barriers and succeeding in the workplace.
Actress Erica Ash Has Passed Away At Age 46
Erica Ash Was Best Known For Her Roles In Survivors Remorse, Outlaw Johnny Black, A Black Lady Sketch Show, Family Reunion And Many More. May She Rest In Heaven.
Megan Thee Stallion Executive Produces Reality TV Dance Series ‘Playground’ on Hulu
Thee Hot Girl Coach kicked off the summer with her successful Hot Girl Summer Tour and she’s bringing the dance moves from the stage to the playground. Megan Thee Stallion executive produced Hulu’s latest reality TV show, ‘Playground,’ which debuted on July 26th. The show features up-and-coming and seasoned dancers who battle it out on the dance floor at one of LA’s most notorious dance studios, “Playground LA.” Megan sizzles in her appearance on the show, adding her special Houston flavor to the choreography and the competition.
Taye Diggs And Meagan Good To Star In And EP ‘Terry McMillan Presents: Forever’ For Lifetime
Taye Diggs and Meagan Good are set to star in and executive produce Lifetime’s new movie "Terry McMillan Presents: Forever," premiering Saturday, August 24 at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT. The film, directed and executive produced by Charles Murray, follows Johnnie (Diggs) who, after returning from military service, is served divorce papers. At a crossroads in his life, he unexpectedly falls for Carlie (Good), a local policewoman who pulls him over for speeding. To win her heart, he must first win over her three daughters and let go of his past fears and regrets.
Fọlákẹ́ Olówófôyekù Signs With Anonymous Content
Fọlákẹ́ Olówófôyekù, known for her standout role in the CBS comedy Bob Hearts Abishola, has signed with Anonymous Content for representation across all areas
INSIDE LOOK: Bel-Air Returns For Season 3 On Peacock
An inside look on the new upcoming season of Bel-Air.
‘Ol’ Dirty Bastard: A Tale Of Two Dirtys’ Documentary Coming This Summer On A&E
The heart of the Wu-Tang Clan lives on forever! This summer, A&E will release a documentary about the life of the late, culture-defining and genre-pushing rapper Ol’ Dirty Bastard (also known as ODB and Dirt McGirt). The official trailer provides a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the electrifying, larger-than-life persona of one of Hip-Hop’s most treasured talents. Russell Tyrone Jones, the real name of the late rapper, opens the trailer differentiating his performative persona from his true self, and sets the stage for the “two Dirtys” that are portrayed in the documentary.
WATCH: Anthony Mackie Stars in ‘Captain America: Brave New World’
Marvel Studios released the official trailer for Captain America: Brave New World. Anthony Mackie reprises his role as Sam Wilson and stars as Captain America, an advisor and official military position to newly elected president, Thaddeus Ross (Harrison Ford). In this action-packed trailer, Mackie delivers an explosive performance as Captain America in defense of President Ross and The White House. But does he really know who or what he is fighting against?
Simone Biles Writes Her Own History In Netflix Docuseries Simone Biles Rising
The first two episodes of Simone Biles Rising offer fans a behind-the-scenes look at the resilience of the beloved 37 Olympic and World Championship medal-winning gymnast, Simone Biles. The Netflix docuseries catapults the viewer into the whirlwind of fame, pressure, and challenges that engulfed the superstar athlete on her journey from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics through her successful 2024 U.S. Classic competition. Biles invites the viewer into a closer look at her life beyond the spotlight via interviews where she discusses her feelings behind some of her historic events. In this docuseries, she also pays homage to her loving family and community who she honors as the nourishment for her comeback and career.
Paramount Global Expands Partnership With Ice Cube And Cube Vision
Paramount Global is broadening its collaboration with Ice Cube and his production company, Cube Vision. Under a new first-look deal for television, Cube and his producing partner, Jeff Kwatinetz, will create and executive produce content for broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms across Paramount. Their first project, currently in development at Showtime Studios, is an untitled scripted series exploring the competitive world of Hollywood through the Black experience, highlighting the lengths characters go to for power and fame.
Aaron Pierre Joins 'The Morning Show' Season 4 On Apple TV+
Apple TV+'s The Morning Show is gearing up for an exciting Season 4 with the addition of Aaron Pierre, known for his roles in Genius: MLK/X and The Underground Railroad. Pierre is set to play Miles, a prominent visual artist navigating New York's elite circles.
Tracey L. Kemble Joins Hidden Empire Films As Head Of Feature Development
Hidden Empire Films has announced the hiring of Tracey L. Kemble as their new Head of Feature Development. Kemble brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously held the position of EVP of Scripted Content at Jesse Collins Entertainment. Before that, she was the SVP of Development & Production at Royal Ties Productions, overseeing a first-look deal with Netflix for Reina and Regina King.
‘Young Martin’ Prequel Drama Series In Works From Martin Lawrence & WonderHill Studios
The Martin reunion was a standout moment at this year’s Emmy Awards, sparking nostalgia and bringing the iconic 90s sitcom back into the limelight. Building on this momentum, Martin Lawrence and his production company, RunTelDat, are collaborating with Marvin Peart’s WonderHill Studios to introduce a new hourlong drama series, Young Martin.
United Filmmakers Announces A Financing Opportunity For Independent Filmmakers
United Filmmakers, LLC, a vertically integrated motion picture and television production and distribution company, is thrilled to announce a potential financing opportunity for independent filmmakers working on feature-length films. This opportunity supports projects with budgets ranging from $1 million to $20 million and is made possible through a strategic partnership with a major financial investment firm. Selected films will receive a U.S. theatrical release distributed by Exodus United Global, a subsidiary of United Filmmakers, in collaboration with our funding and distribution partners.
Denzel Washington Returns To The Big Screen As Macrinus In Gladiator II
Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither was the talent of Academy Award winning, NAACP Image Award winning, and Golden Globe Award recipient Denzel Washington. Returning to the big screen and gracing us with his presence once more, Denzel Washington will play the character Macrinus in Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II this fall.
‘Simone Biles Rising’ Coming to Netflix July 17
Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast in history with 37 Olympic and World Championship medals, makes her Netflix debut on July 17th. In a two-part sports series, fans get a behind-the-scenes look at her competitive Olympic comeback journey since withdrawing from the gymnastics team final at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. ‘Simone Biles Rising’ trailer offers an intimate glimpse of Biles’ teary-eyed struggle with her mental health, the criticism she faced, her loving family who uplifted her, and Biles’ perseverance through it all. The series shows a vulnerable side to the competitive athlete superstar as she takes her power back from the stressors of gymnastics.
Lupita Nyong’o Redefines the Meaning of Death in ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’
‘A Quiet Place: Day One,’ released by Paramount Pictures, is a genre-bending horror film that redefines death for lead character, Sam (Lupita Nyong’o), in an apocalyptic New York City. Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong’o enthralls the viewer with stellar performances of quietness, care, resilience, and sacrifice in the face of an alien invasion that demands silence from a cacophonous New York City. In this prequel to ‘A Quiet Place’ film series, director Michael Sarnoksi takes fans back to the beginning where it all began: an explosion, a hunt, silence, and sacrifice. Nyong’o’s evocative performance as a terminally ill character who insists on reuniting with her late father, highlights the multiplicity of the apocalypse in the film and defines death as a reconnection to life.