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William Jackson Harper Joins Elisabeth Moss in Hulu Legal Drama Conviction
William Jackson Harper has joined the main cast of Conviction, Hulu’s upcoming legal drama starring and executive produced by Elisabeth Moss. Harper joins previously announced series regulars Jimmi Simpson, Kevin McKidd, Sebastian De Souza, Adam Godley, Linda Emond and Ella Anderson in the drama written by House and The Good Doctor creator David Shore. Detai
Gina Prince-Bythewood Opens Up About Collaborating With Author Tomi Adeyemi on ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ [FIRST LOOK]
ESSENCE has shared the first look images of Children of Blood and Bone, the highly anticipated Paramount Pictures adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s bestselling 2018 fantasy novel, alongside an exclusive interview with director Gina Prince-Bythewood. Prince-Bythewood, whose previous credits include The Woman King and The Old Guard, told ESSENCE she was approached
Starz Drops First Look and Teaser for Power: Origins, Revealing Young Ghost and Tommy
Starz has released the first look images and a teaser for Power: Origins, giving fans their first glimpse at the young versions of Ghost and Tommy ahead of the Power Book III: Raising Kanan series finale. Spence Moore II, known for Creed III and All American, will play young James “Ghost” St. Patrick, while Charlie […] The post Starz Drops First Look and Tea
Michelle Buteau Joins Apple TV Untitled Comedy Series Led by Elizabeth Banks
The untitled Elizabeth Banks-led Apple TV+ comedy series is filling out its recurring cast. Michelle Buteau, Hamish Linklater and Simu Liu have all come aboard, joining previously announced series regulars Ted Danson, Katey Sagal, Rob Delaney, Jared Goldstein and Spencer Moss. From creators Liz Heldens and Matt Ward, the series follows Heidi, played by Banks
Tim Meadows Latest to Join Cast of Netflix’s ’13 Going on 30′ Reboot
Tim Meadows is the latest addition to Netflix’s 13 Going on 30 reboot, joining previously announced cast members Emily Bader, Logan Lerman, Adeline Rudolph, Jessica Alba and Taylor Ortega and Dan Bucatinsky. The SNL alum, best known for comedies including Mean Girls and Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story, has most recently been seen starring […] The post Tim Mea
China Anne McClain Makes Her Broadway Debut in ‘The Great Gatsby’ Musical
China Anne McClain is heading to Broadway. The Descendants franchise star will make her stage debut as Daisy Buchanan in The Great Gatsby beginning August 3 at the Broadway Theatre, taking over the role from two-time Tony nominee Eva Noblezada, who plays her final performance on July 26. Joining McClain is Ryan McCartan, who returns […] The post China Anne M
Selena Gomez Makes Her Directorial Debut as Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Drops Trailer for Four-Part Finale, Bringing Back Harper and Mason
The Russo family is casting one final spell. Disney has released the official trailer for the four-part finale event of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, and it brings back two of the most beloved characters from the original series. Jennifer Stone returns as Harper Finkle and Gregg Sulkin returns as Mason Greyback, reuniting with Selena Gomez’s […] The post Sel
Hal Williams, Star of Sanford and Son and 227, Dies at 91
Hal Williams, the veteran actor whose six-decade career made him a familiar face across some of television’s most beloved Black sitcoms, died Wednesday morning at his home in Rancho Mirage, California. He was 91. His manager, Zna Portlock Houston, confirmed the death, noting he had some health issues. No further cause of death was disclosed. […] The post Hal
Ava DuVernay Reunites With Netflix for 14th, a Documentary Examining the Battle Over Citizenship and Equal Protection in America
A decade after 13th became a cultural touchstone, Ava DuVernay is returning to Netflix with a continuation of that work. 14th, a documentary centered on the 14th Amendment’s Equal Protection and Citizenship Clauses, has been quietly in production for over a year and is set to launch on Netflix later this year. “If 13th asked […] The post Ava DuVernay Reunite
HBO Max Drops Trailer for Euphoria: A Look Back, Retrospective Special Premiering July 24
HBO Max has released the trailer for Euphoria: A Look Back, a documentary retrospective special arriving on the platform July 24. The special is not a continuation of the drama’s story but rather a companion piece drawing on new cast interviews and archival behind-the-scenes footage from the show’s run. Zendaya, Jacob Elordi and other cast […] The post HBO M
Paramount+ Drops Trailer for Lioness Season 3, Premiering August 2
Updated with trailer Zoe Saldaña and Nicole Kidman return for the most personal mission yet in the explosive female-led espionage thriller The wait is almost over. Paramount+ has released the official teaser for Lioness Season Three, and the Lioness team is heading back into the field for their most dangerous assignment yet. Created and written […] The post
David Oyelowo and Nate Parker’s Psychological Thriller ‘Newborn’ Hits VOD July 24
MANSA Films has announced that Newborn, the psychological thriller directed by Nate Parker and starring David Oyelowo, will be available on Video on Demand beginning July 24. The film follows Chris Newborn, played by Oyelowo, who after serving seven years in solitary confinement seeks to rebuild his life and reconnect with his family, only to […] The post Da
The Year of Yahya: 4 Projects Starring/Led by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II That Premiere in 2026
The Curtain Is Coming Down Early for ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball,’ Musical to Close on Broadway This August
Cats: The Jellicle Ball, the critically acclaimed ballroom-inspired reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic musical, will play its final performance at the Broadhurst Theatre on August 8, producers announced Tuesday, five months before its previously announced extension through January 17, 2027. The news sent shockwaves through the Broadway community. Sa
Idris Elba’s 22Summers, Moses Babatope’s Nile Group & Action Xtreme Team on Groundbreaking West African Action Film Slate
Idris Elba’s 22Summers, Moses Babatope’s Nile Media Entertainment Group and Chee Keong Cheung’s Action Xtreme have formed a strategic production partnership focused on developing and producing a slate of high-energy action films originating from across West Africa. The initiative aims to build a long-term production ecosystem designed to nurture local creati
6th Annual Critics Choice Super Awards Nominations: Superman Leads With 6, Sterling K. Brown Lands Two Nominations
The Critics Choice Association has announced the nominees for the 6th annual Critics Choice Super Awards, honoring the most popular genre films and series across superhero, science fiction and fantasy, horror and action. Winners will be announced via press release on Thursday, August 6. On the film side, Superman leads with six nominations including Best […]
Get a First Look at ‘I Play Rocky’ Starring Stephan James as Carl Weathers Alongside Anthony Ippolito as Sylvester Stallone [TRAILER]
Amazon MGM Studios has released the first trailer for I Play Rocky, the true story of a young, unknown Sylvester Stallone fighting to write, produce and star in Rocky against seemingly impossible odds. The film opens in limited theaters November 13, 2026, followed by a wide release November 20, arriving nearly 50 years to the […] The post Get a First Look at
Jurnee Smollett to Join The Whoopi Monologues, Succeeding Kerry Washington
Jurnee Smollett will join the company of The Whoopi Monologues at Lincoln Center Theater beginning Tuesday, August 4, succeeding Kerry Washington, who plays her final performance in the production on Sunday, August 2. The production reimagines Whoopi Goldberg’s groundbreaking 1984 Broadway solo show as an ensemble piece, with five actresses bringing Goldberg
Peacock Drops Teaser for ‘Crystal Lake,’ the Friday the 13th Prequel Series Starring Will Catlett and Devin Kessler
Peacock has released the first teaser for Crystal Lake, the highly anticipated prequel series to the Friday the 13th franchise, and set an October 15 premiere date for all eight episodes. The A24-produced series comes from creator, writer and showrunner Brad Caleb Kane, whose credits include IT: Welcome to Derry and Tokyo Vice. Set in […] The post Peacock Dr
Issa Rae Announces Insecure 10th Anniversary Tour with Yvonne Orji, Jay Ellis and Natasha Rothwell
Ten years. That is how long it has been since Issa, Molly, Lawrence and Kelli first walked into our lives and never really left. To mark a decade of Insecure, Issa Rae and showrunner Prentice Penny are hitting the road this fall with the 13-date Insecure: The 10th Anniversary Tour, and they are bringing the […] The post Issa Rae Announces Insecure 10th Anniv