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Chiwetel Ejiofor, Kiki Layne, And More Reprise Thier Roles In ‘The Old Guard 2’ Starring Charlize Theron

Calling all fans of ‘The Old Guard’! The sequel to the highly anticipated movie has a new release date for this summer. ‘The Old Guard 2’ is coming to Netflix July 2, 2025, delivering another thrilling, high-stakes storyline that will keep fans hooked until the very end. In this sequel, Andy (Charlize Theron) and her team of immortal warriors face a relentless new threat to their existence. As they fight to protect their kind, the unexpected return of a long-lost immortal complicates their mission and forces them to confront the past while defending humanity’s future.

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Kevin Hart Brings First Adult Animated Series, ‘Lil Kev,’ To BET+

Comedian and Actor Kevin Hart and BET+ announced today that they are bringing the first original adult animated series to the network soon. Set in 1993 North Philly, this series dives into 12-year-old Kevin’s hilarious misadventures, where wild imagination meets real-life struggles. Wanda Sykes will star as his no-nonsense mom, Nancy and Deon Cole as the unpredictable Uncle Richard Jr.

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‘Scary Movie’ Franchise Set To Return To Theaters Summer 2026

The Wayans Brothers are making a triumphant return to the big screen with the highly anticipated reboot of the Scary Movie franchise. Paramount and Miramax have announced that the satirical horror-comedy will hit theaters on June 12, 2026. This marks the first time in 18 years that the iconic siblings have joined forces to write a new original script for the series. Rick Alvarez, a longtime collaborator, is also on board as a writer and producer.

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Barry Michael Cooper, The Iconic Screenwriter, Producer, Director, And Journalist Passes Away At 66

We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of Barry Michael Cooper, the iconic screenwriter, producer, director, and journalist. According to reports, Cooper passed away yesterday, January 22, 2025, in Baltimore at the age of 66. He was an influential voice in the discourse about the detrimental effects of the 1980s crack epidemic in urban areas, later channeling these gritty and intimate depictions in some of the most important films in Urban Cinema.

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Thuso Mbedu, Amandla Stenberg, Damson Idris, Tosin Cole, And More To Star In Gina Prince-Bythewood's 'Children Of Blood And Bone' For Paramount Pictures

Gina Prince-Bythewood is bringing one of our fiction fan-favorites to life in her film adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s debut and New York Times bestselling novel of the same name, Children of Blood and Bone (2018)—the first literary installment of the “Legacy of Orïsha” trilogy. The film, to be released by Paramount Pictures, features a star-studded cast, including Thuso Mbedu, Amandla Stenberg, Damson Idris, and Tosin Cole. The young adult romantic fantasy novel follows Zélie (Mbedu) and her older brother Tzain (Cole) as they team up with Princess Amari (Stenberg) and Prince Inan (Idris), the king’s children, to rebel against his oppressive reign. 

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Tickets For ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ On Sale Now!

Marvel fans, the time has finally come! Tickets for ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ starring Anthony Mackie, Harrison Ford, Giancarlo Esposito, and more are on sale now. The long-awaited movie will debut in theaters on February 14, 2025, but super-fans can secure their seats a month in advance. ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ is produced by Kevin Feige and Nate Moore, with Louis D’Esposito and Charles Newirth serving as executive producers, and Julius Onah as director. The film marks Mackie’s eighth feature in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, solidifying his character, Sam Wilson/Falcon, as one of the strongest soldiers and Avengers in the ongoing fight for justice.

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Divine Write Pictures To Work Martin Luther King Jr. Biography ‘The Seminarian’ As TV Series

Lawrence “LAW” Watford’s Divine Write Pictures has secured the rights to Patrick Parr’s The Seminarian: Martin Luther King Jr. Comes of Age for adaptation into a television project. The book, published by Chicago Review Press in 2018, delves into Martin Luther King Jr.’s transformative years as a student at Crozer Theological Seminary in Pennsylvania, highlighting his lesser-known romance with Betty Moitz, the white daughter of the school dietitian.

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Denzel Washington Receives The Presidential Medal of Freedom

Denzel Washington has been one of the most influential powerhouse figures in the Film and Entertainment Industry over the past five decades. The two-time Academy Award-winning, NAACP Image Award-winning, and Golden Globe recipient has transformed the American cultural landscape with extraordinary performances that honor and bring to life both real and fictional characters, shaping stories that inspire and contribute to profound, lasting cultural narratives. This year, President Biden will award Washington the highest U.S. civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, in recognition of his remarkable contributions to American culture, history, and the arts.

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‘Diddy: The Making Of A Bad Boy’ - Peacock’s New Documentary Exposes Sean Combs’ Rise And Fall

Peacock has unveiled the trailer for its upcoming documentary, Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy, set to premiere on Tuesday, January 14. This 90-minute special offers an in-depth look into Sean “Diddy” Combs’ journey from his early days to his transformation into a music mogul—and the controversies that have now overshadowed his career.

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Spike Lee’s Forthcoming Film ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ Stars Denzel Washington, A$AP Rocky, And Ice Spice

Academy Award winners Spike Lee and Denzel Washington reunite, joined by rappers A$AP Rocky and Ice Spice, for Lee’s forthcoming film, ‘Highest 2 Lowest’. The movie is a reinterpretation of Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 crime thriller ‘High and Low,’ which tells the story of an executive at a Yokohama shoe company who is targeted by extortionists after his chauffeur’s son is mistakenly kidnapped and held for ransom. Although Lee has revealed few details about the plot, Washington plays a music mogul with his own label, a reimagined character inspired by Toshiro Mifune’s role as a shoe business executive in the original film. A$AP Rocky has the main role in the film while Ice Spice makes her acting debut with at least one scene with Washington.

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Aziza Barnes, Writer For 'Snowfall,' 'Rap Sh!t,' And More, Has Passed Away

Aziza Danielle Bailey Barnes was an American poet, screenwriter and playwright. Barnes frequently performed slam poetry and performed at the Da Poetry Lounge, Urban Word NYC, PBS News Hour and Nuyoricans Poets Café. They wrote for television shows, including 'Snowfall,' 'Rap Sh!t,' and 'Teenage Bounty Hunters.' May They Rest In Heaven.

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