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Don Cheadle Leads Jazz Musician-Killer Feature ‘Canyon’ In Works At Alcon Entertainment

Oscar-nominated actor Don Cheadle is set to lead Canyon, a gripping new thriller from Alcon Entertainment. Directed by Colin Tilley with a screenplay by John Wick creator Derek Kolstad, the story unfolds over a single intense night. Cheadle plays Canyon, a part-time jazz musician and full-time hitman who becomes the unlikely guardian of a young woman entangled in a deadly feud between rival crime families.

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Courtney B. Vance Joins 'Percy Jackson And The Olympians' Cast, Honoring Lance Reddick's Legacy

Season 2 of ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ is currently in production, with Tony Award and 2x Emmy Award winner Courtney B. Vance taking on the role of Zeus. This recast comes after the untimely passing of the beloved actor, Lance Reddick, who passed shortly after the first season. Vance says of his new role, “I know that stepping into this role of Zeus will be a memorable experience and I’ll be giving my brother, Lance Reddick, who left us way too soon, a heavenly hug.”

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Idris Elba Set To Play Duncan, Man-At-Arms ‘Masters Of The Universe’

Idris Elba has been cast as Duncan, also known as Man-At-Arms, in Amazon MGM’s upcoming Masters of the Universe movie, directed by Travis Knight. The film, a collaboration between Escape Artists and Mattel, features Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man, Alison Brie as Evil-Lyn, and Camila Mendes as Teela. Chris Butler penned the script, with Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, Robbie Brenner, and Steve Tisch producing.

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Michaela Coel To Star Alongside Anne Hathaway In Forthcoming Film ‘Mother Mary’

2x Emmy Award winner Michaela Coel will star alongside Academy Award winner Anne Hathaway in the forthcoming film, ‘Mother Mary’. This A24 epic pop melodrama, written and directed by David Lowery, explores the relationship between a pop star (Anne Hathaway) and a fashion designer (Michaela Coel). Although few details about the movie's plot have been revealed, fans anticipate the collaboration between Coel and Hathaway.

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Katt Williams Purchases Former Military Base In Alabama To Launch Movie Studio

Comedian and actor Katt Williams is making bold moves toward building his own entertainment empire with the purchase of a former military base in Alabama. While details about the exact location and price remain undisclosed, the property is speculated to be the Cold War-era barracks at Fort McClellan in Anniston, previously listed for $1.5 million.

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Cynthia Erivo Enters Partnership With Universal Pictures Through First-Look Deal

Universal Pictures has signed a first-look deal with Edith’s Daughter, the production company founded by Cynthia Erivo. This partnership deepens the relationship between the award-winning actress and the studio, following her starring role as Elphaba in Wicked, which is projected to make a massive global opening of $175 million.

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Luther Vandross Documentary, ‘Luther: Never Too Much,’ To Debut On CNN New Year’s Day

Mark your calendars! CNN is set to debut Luther: Never Too Much, a powerful documentary about the legendary Luther Vandross, on January 1 at 8 p.m. ET. Directed by Dawn Porter, the film explores Vandross' journey from his early days in Harlem and performances at the Apollo Theater to his rise as a master of love ballads.

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Kevin Hart Returns With Season 3 Of ‘Die Hart’ Comedy Series On Roku; J.K. Simmons And Kathryn Hahn Join Cast

Kevin Hart is back for another adrenaline-filled adventure in Die Hart 3, set to debut on The Roku Channel on December 13th. The series continues its unique blend of action and comedy, with Hart reprising his satirical role as a heightened version of himself—a comedic actor desperate to reinvent himself as an action star.

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First Look: Sterling K. Brown Stars In Dan Fogelman’s New Drama Series, ‘Paradise’ On Hulu

Hulu has released the highly anticipated trailer for Paradise, a gripping drama series from Dan Fogelman (This Is Us). Starring Sterling K. Brown, the series centers on the head of the Secret Service detail (Brown) tasked with protecting the President, played by James Marsden. But the stakes escalate quickly, as the trailer hints at a shocking murder—of the President himself—with Brown’s character as a potential suspect.

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Dascha Polanco, Paige Hurd, Brad James, And Stephen Bishop Star In Lifetime’s New ‘Ripped From The Headlines’ Movies

Lifetime is set to captivate audiences in 2025 with two new additions to its acclaimed "Ripped from the Headlines" series. These gripping dramas, based on real events, promise suspense and emotion, featuring standout performances from Dascha Polanco and Paige Hurd.

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‘Harlem’ Season 3 Premiere Date Set For January 23rd With Additional Cast And First-Look Photos

The wait is almost over—Prime Video’s hit series Harlem is back for Season 3, premiering on January 23. Fans can catch up on Seasons 1 and 2, now available for streaming, before diving into the fresh drama surrounding Angie (Shoniqua Shandai), Quinn (Grace Byers), Camille (Meagan Good), and Tye (Jerrie Johnson).

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