Exclusive: Clear Talent Group has promoted agent Justin Busch to Director of NY Film & TV and agent Adam Liebross to Director of LA Film & TV.
Busch joined Ctg’s New York branch in 2012 after having been an agent at Phoenix Artists for five years. Notable NY film & TV clients include Marquise Vilson (Tom Swift), Amber Benson (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Daphne Reid (Fresh Prince of Bel-Air), Shawna Hamic (Orange is the New Black), and James Andrew O’Connor (Hightown).
Liebross has been with Ctg’s Los Angeles branch since 2020. Prior to joining, he spent time at APA and Industry Entertainment, and was the Head of Talent at Beth Stein & Associates. Notable LA film & TV clients include Kiowa Gordon (Dark Winds), Tre Hale (Platonic), Christian James, Robert Longstreet (The Haunting of Hill House), Regan Aliyah (Xo Kitty), and Bj Harrison.
Additionally, the two...
Busch joined Ctg’s New York branch in 2012 after having been an agent at Phoenix Artists for five years. Notable NY film & TV clients include Marquise Vilson (Tom Swift), Amber Benson (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Daphne Reid (Fresh Prince of Bel-Air), Shawna Hamic (Orange is the New Black), and James Andrew O’Connor (Hightown).
Liebross has been with Ctg’s Los Angeles branch since 2020. Prior to joining, he spent time at APA and Industry Entertainment, and was the Head of Talent at Beth Stein & Associates. Notable LA film & TV clients include Kiowa Gordon (Dark Winds), Tre Hale (Platonic), Christian James, Robert Longstreet (The Haunting of Hill House), Regan Aliyah (Xo Kitty), and Bj Harrison.
Additionally, the two...
- 4/25/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Fox’s The Masked Singer Season 11 continues with Group B masks on “Girl Group Night,” and fans can’t wait to see the singers take the stage. The evening features performances from Miss Cleocatra, Beets, Gumball, and the wild card, Seal. So, who sings as Miss Cleocatra? Fans are certain it’s this star from Black-ish.
[Spoiler alert: The Masked Singer Season 11 spoilers ahead regarding the identity of Miss Cleocatra and the Group B finals.]
‘The Masked Singer’ Season 11: Who Is Miss Cleocatra?
The Masked Singer Season 11 “Girl Group Night” is sure to bring a smile to fans’ faces. The night opens with panelists Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Rita Ora, and Robin Thicke putting on a performance of the Spice Girls’ anthem “Wannabe.” Ora and Thicke command the stage with their incredible performances while Jeong and McCarthy-Wahlberg add comic relief. The panelists are bathed in pink and purple light to celebrate feminity.
[Spoiler alert: The Masked Singer Season 11 spoilers ahead regarding the identity of Miss Cleocatra and the Group B finals.]
‘The Masked Singer’ Season 11: Who Is Miss Cleocatra?
The Masked Singer Season 11 “Girl Group Night” is sure to bring a smile to fans’ faces. The night opens with panelists Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Rita Ora, and Robin Thicke putting on a performance of the Spice Girls’ anthem “Wannabe.” Ora and Thicke command the stage with their incredible performances while Jeong and McCarthy-Wahlberg add comic relief. The panelists are bathed in pink and purple light to celebrate feminity.
- 4/24/2024
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
All hail the queen! Last seen on stage more than a month ago, Miss Cleocatra returns to The Masked Singer on Wednesday (Fox, 8/7c) to face off against the other members of Group B. But who is she really? Let’s dig a little deeper and see if we can identify this mystery celebrity.
Some contestants have kept us stumped all season, but let’s be real, this isn’t one of them. From the moment she opened her mouth to sing Etta James’ “Stormy Weather,” we knew exactly which diva was behind this regal kitty — the one and only Jenifer Lewis!
Some contestants have kept us stumped all season, but let’s be real, this isn’t one of them. From the moment she opened her mouth to sing Etta James’ “Stormy Weather,” we knew exactly which diva was behind this regal kitty — the one and only Jenifer Lewis!
- 4/24/2024
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
There are umpteen shows in the genre of family comedy-drama. Full House, Modern Family, That 70s Show, The Wonder Years, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, etc. are shows that cater to the above-mentioned genre, and each show is based on a different premise, yet the core remains the same: family members dealing with each other. The Upshaws is back with part five of the show, which further takes the viewers through the Upshaw family and the dilemmas they go through daily. Created by Regina Y. Hicks and Wanda Sykes from the start, part five of this Netflix original series was released on April 17, 2024.
Part five of The Upshaws only has six episodes, each having a runtime of twenty-five to thirty minutes, which is fair for situational comedy. The show begins with Lucretia Turner moving in with Bernard and her younger sister Regina, as she has to vacate her building because...
Part five of The Upshaws only has six episodes, each having a runtime of twenty-five to thirty minutes, which is fair for situational comedy. The show begins with Lucretia Turner moving in with Bernard and her younger sister Regina, as she has to vacate her building because...
- 4/18/2024
- by Smriti Kannan
- Film Fugitives
"The Love Boat" holds a fascinating place in pop culture history. While most of the shows with reruns playing in heavy rotation today were in some way groundbreaking upon their initial release, "The Love Boat" is a novelty the likes of which modern TV rarely – if ever – tries to emulate. An anthology-like rom-com set aboard a cruise ship, "The Love Boat" featured a revolving door of guest stars and little connective tissue to speak of aside from the cast playing the crew aboard the ship.
The deeply '70s series earned high ratings for much of its run, yet was considered pretty silly even at the time of its release. John J. O'Connor called it a "dreadful porridge of a conception" in The New York Times, while the Orlando Sentinel's Noel Holston said it needed "sharper writing, better casting, more original situations, an end to the indefatigable laugh track or,...
The deeply '70s series earned high ratings for much of its run, yet was considered pretty silly even at the time of its release. John J. O'Connor called it a "dreadful porridge of a conception" in The New York Times, while the Orlando Sentinel's Noel Holston said it needed "sharper writing, better casting, more original situations, an end to the indefatigable laugh track or,...
- 4/14/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Mofac Animation Inc., South Korea’s most decorated visual effects studio, proudly announces its first-ever full-length animated movie: The King of Kings, an animated family film inspired by a little-known short story by Charles Dickens depicting the life and times of Jesus Christ.
The faith-based movie is in its final stages of production at Mofac Animation, as well as in performance recordings from the United Kingdom to the Hawaiian Islands – and numerous locations in between. The ever-growing, A-list cast will be announced at a future date. Mofac Animation is currently seeking potential distributors.
In the film, Charles Dickens finds trouble balancing his writing and performing with the parenting of his children – particularly his youngest son, Walter. Charles discovers the perfect bonding element via the sharing of his short story The Life of Our Lord – the reading of which would become an annual tradition in the Dickens’ family Christmas celebration. Master...
The faith-based movie is in its final stages of production at Mofac Animation, as well as in performance recordings from the United Kingdom to the Hawaiian Islands – and numerous locations in between. The ever-growing, A-list cast will be announced at a future date. Mofac Animation is currently seeking potential distributors.
In the film, Charles Dickens finds trouble balancing his writing and performing with the parenting of his children – particularly his youngest son, Walter. Charles discovers the perfect bonding element via the sharing of his short story The Life of Our Lord – the reading of which would become an annual tradition in the Dickens’ family Christmas celebration. Master...
- 4/3/2024
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
Will Smith is indeed the jack of all trades in the entertainment industry. A music artist, a TV icon, a visionary film producer, and an Oscar-winning actor, he has done it all. The Men in Black actor’s career started back in the mid-1980s when he became part of a hip-hop duo with DJ Jazzy Jeff. However, his popularity skyrocketed when he was featured in the popular ’90s sitcom, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
Will Smith. Credits: Wikimedia Commons
The show opened Smith’s door to stardom as he went on to embrace a wide variety of roles and starred in critically acclaimed dramas like The Pursuit of Happyness, Six Degrees of Separation, Ali, and many more. However, Will Smith threw all his fame and stardom away when he slapped Chris Rock, the presenter of the Best Documentary feature at 94th Academy Awards back in 2022, eventually derailing his career.
Will Smith. Credits: Wikimedia Commons
The show opened Smith’s door to stardom as he went on to embrace a wide variety of roles and starred in critically acclaimed dramas like The Pursuit of Happyness, Six Degrees of Separation, Ali, and many more. However, Will Smith threw all his fame and stardom away when he slapped Chris Rock, the presenter of the Best Documentary feature at 94th Academy Awards back in 2022, eventually derailing his career.
- 3/28/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
How Much Did Will Smith Make From His Men in Black Franchise? (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Will Smith is one of the A-list Hollywood stars whose reputation took a massive hit after the 2022 Oscar fiasco. He got banned by the Academy for slapping comedian Chris Rock, and it is one of the most controversial things ever during the Oscars ceremony. Besides that, Will is a brilliant actor who has made many fantastic films to his credit. Smith is among the highest-paid actors, and his fee from the Men in Black franchise proves that. Keep scrolling for more.
Will is not just an efficient actor but also a good musician who has won more than one Grammy Award. He started his journey in acting with the NBC sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Smith is almost always in the news for his movies, his wife Jada Pinkett-Smith‘s shocking claims, or other controversies.
Will Smith is one of the A-list Hollywood stars whose reputation took a massive hit after the 2022 Oscar fiasco. He got banned by the Academy for slapping comedian Chris Rock, and it is one of the most controversial things ever during the Oscars ceremony. Besides that, Will is a brilliant actor who has made many fantastic films to his credit. Smith is among the highest-paid actors, and his fee from the Men in Black franchise proves that. Keep scrolling for more.
Will is not just an efficient actor but also a good musician who has won more than one Grammy Award. He started his journey in acting with the NBC sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Smith is almost always in the news for his movies, his wife Jada Pinkett-Smith‘s shocking claims, or other controversies.
- 3/25/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
The '90s gave us some of the best kids' show theme songs of all time, from "Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers" to "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air." But even those classic examples couldn't quite match the sheer ear-wormery of the opening titles to "X-Men: The Animated Series." The beloved Fox Kids show didn't even need lyrics to embed itself in the collective cortex of a generation, who can surely recall its dynamic, synthesized tones in a split second.
Now, Disney has decided to tap into that reservoir of nostalgia with "X-Men '97," an animated streaming show that apes the original's distinctive visual style and picks up where its 1997 series finale left off. Everything we've seen in the lead-up to its release points to a faithful revival, with the easter egg-filled "X-Men '97" trailer promising a show that not only feels aesthetically akin to the original but brings back plenty of the Og voice actors.
Now, Disney has decided to tap into that reservoir of nostalgia with "X-Men '97," an animated streaming show that apes the original's distinctive visual style and picks up where its 1997 series finale left off. Everything we've seen in the lead-up to its release points to a faithful revival, with the easter egg-filled "X-Men '97" trailer promising a show that not only feels aesthetically akin to the original but brings back plenty of the Og voice actors.
- 3/20/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
The Masked Singer was back this week with a new episode and four new contestants. There was one unmasking this week, as Afghan Hound lost in the Smackdown and revealed herself to be Savannah Chrisley from Chrisley Knows Best. However, one person who didn’t need to worry about the Smackdown is Miss Cloecatra.
Here is what we know about Miss Cleocatra and our guesses about who might be under the mask.
Miss Cleocatra On The Masked Singer
It was Wizard of Oz night on The Masked Singer and four new singers took the stage, with one going home at the end of the night. One of the new singers is Miss Clecatra. As her name indicates, the costume is a cat dressed like the iconic Cleopatra. Here is what happened on her first night on the reality TV show.
Miss Cleocatra came out and started Wizard of Oz night...
Here is what we know about Miss Cleocatra and our guesses about who might be under the mask.
Miss Cleocatra On The Masked Singer
It was Wizard of Oz night on The Masked Singer and four new singers took the stage, with one going home at the end of the night. One of the new singers is Miss Clecatra. As her name indicates, the costume is a cat dressed like the iconic Cleopatra. Here is what happened on her first night on the reality TV show.
Miss Cleocatra came out and started Wizard of Oz night...
- 3/14/2024
- by Shawn Lealos
- TV Shows Ace
“The Masked Singer” season 11 is packed full of talent. One of the best singers of the bunch made her debut on the March 13 episode of this hit reality competition series disguised as Miss Cleocatra. Her crystal clear sound was sustained throughout as she hit one high note after another in her searing cover of the Lena Horne classic “Stormy Weather.”
It was no surprise that the four judges — Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy, Rita Ora and Robin Thicke — were wowed by this talent. We’ve been rewatching that first performance plus her clues package and have all your “The Masked Singer” spoilers, including the answer to the question, “Who is Miss Cleocatra”?
We are convinced that Miss Cleocatra is the multi-talented Jenifer Lewis, who has a very distinctive voice, both when speaking and singing. Miss Clecocatra certainly sounded just like Lewis when she purred to host Nick Cannon, “You’re looking good,...
It was no surprise that the four judges — Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy, Rita Ora and Robin Thicke — were wowed by this talent. We’ve been rewatching that first performance plus her clues package and have all your “The Masked Singer” spoilers, including the answer to the question, “Who is Miss Cleocatra”?
We are convinced that Miss Cleocatra is the multi-talented Jenifer Lewis, who has a very distinctive voice, both when speaking and singing. Miss Clecocatra certainly sounded just like Lewis when she purred to host Nick Cannon, “You’re looking good,...
- 3/14/2024
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
During a trip to the Serengeti in Tanzania, Black-ish star Jenifer Lewis experienced a devastating accident that she thought she might die. Lewis recently opened up exclusively to Good Morning America co-anchor Robin Roberts to recall the moment. She was injured after falling 10 feet off her hotel balcony and into a dry ravine.
Jenifer Lewis in Dirty Laundry (2006)
The Sister Act star said that she went on the trip to celebrate the conclusion of the hit eight-season sitcom, which ran from 2014 to 2022. She said that after exploring nature in the Serengeti for a day, she fell off her hotel balcony and as a result, she couldn’t move.
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The actress, 67, is known for her prominent roles in hit sitcoms like The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and A Different World.
Jenifer Lewis Had...
Jenifer Lewis in Dirty Laundry (2006)
The Sister Act star said that she went on the trip to celebrate the conclusion of the hit eight-season sitcom, which ran from 2014 to 2022. She said that after exploring nature in the Serengeti for a day, she fell off her hotel balcony and as a result, she couldn’t move.
SUGGESTEDThe Perfect Actor to Play Miles Morales Has Already Met Tom Holland and Kevin Feige on Red Carpet
The actress, 67, is known for her prominent roles in hit sitcoms like The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and A Different World.
Jenifer Lewis Had...
- 3/13/2024
- by Prantik Prabal Roy
- FandomWire
Spotted: A former Gossip Girl returning to The CW.
Leighton Meester will star in Good Cop/Bad Cop, a procedural dramedy co-production between The CW, The Roku Channel and Australia’s Stan.
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Created by John Quaintance (Reboot, Will & Grace), the eight-episode series centers around Lou (Meester) and Henry (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’s Luke Cook), “an odd couple...
Leighton Meester will star in Good Cop/Bad Cop, a procedural dramedy co-production between The CW, The Roku Channel and Australia’s Stan.
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Created by John Quaintance (Reboot, Will & Grace), the eight-episode series centers around Lou (Meester) and Henry (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’s Luke Cook), “an odd couple...
- 3/11/2024
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
De La Soul’s Posdnuos and Maseo will dive into their own history on a special new five-part series, Art Official Intelligence Radio with De La Soul. The show premieres tomorrow, March 5, with new episodes airing Tuesdays and Thursdays on Apple Music 1 at 2 p.m. Et/11 a.m. Pt.
Art Official Intelligence Radio will feature Posdnuos and Maseo retracing their story, discussing the legacy and influence of De La Soul, honoring late bandmate Dave “Trugoy the Dove” Jolicoeur, and sharing a mix of De La Soul rarities, demos, and hits during the “DemoListen” segment.
Art Official Intelligence Radio will feature Posdnuos and Maseo retracing their story, discussing the legacy and influence of De La Soul, honoring late bandmate Dave “Trugoy the Dove” Jolicoeur, and sharing a mix of De La Soul rarities, demos, and hits during the “DemoListen” segment.
- 3/4/2024
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
In one of the best episodes of The Vince Staples Show – a dark Netflix comedy following the fictionalized life of the titular rapper – Vince slowly but surely leverages a bank robbery he’s caught in the crosshairs of to his advantage. Perhaps this quiet doggedness is autobiographical; in reality, Vince Staples has been actively trying to produce his own television show for about eight years, finally getting it over the line with its Feb. 15 premiere.
“I feel like a lot of the time we want to do things but kind...
“I feel like a lot of the time we want to do things but kind...
- 2/15/2024
- by Mankaprr Conteh
- Rollingstone.com
You’d be excused if you didn’t notice that Netflix recently added the forgotten sitcom My Wife and Kids to its servers. With the labor stoppages over and TV back up and running once again, streaming services are pushing full steam ahead to get regularly scheduled programming back on the market. It doesn’t seem like there would be any room for a show more known for its Nick at Nite run than its original broadcast on ABC, but anyone who ignores the Damon Wayans-centered sitcom is missing out on one of the funniest, most chaotic comedies of the 2000s.
At first glance, My Wife and Kids looks like your typical comedian vehicle from around this time period. So many stand-up comics got their own network sitcom that the genre turned into TV junk food during the late 20th century. Everybody Loves Raymond, Home Improvement, The King of Queens,...
At first glance, My Wife and Kids looks like your typical comedian vehicle from around this time period. So many stand-up comics got their own network sitcom that the genre turned into TV junk food during the late 20th century. Everybody Loves Raymond, Home Improvement, The King of Queens,...
- 2/14/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Exclusive: Iag has signed actor, director, and producer Tasha Smith for representation in all areas.
Most recently helming two episodes of both Taylor Sheridan’s Mayor of Kingstown and Peacock’s Fresh Prince reboot Bel-Air, Smith is also known for exec producing Starz’s hit series Bmf alongside 50 Cent.
50 isn’t the only Iag client with whom she has a strong connection. She’s also directed and produced with notables including Mary J. Blige, Russell Hornsby, Terrence Howard, Lil Meech and Da’Vinchi, to name a few.
Last seen starring opposite Michelle Buteau on Netflix comedy series Survival of the Thickest, Smith prior to that appeared in Why Did I Get Married? and its sequel Why Did I Get Married, Too?, reprising her role from the films in Tyler Perry’s spin-off series For Better or Worse on OWN, for which she earned an NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series.
Most recently helming two episodes of both Taylor Sheridan’s Mayor of Kingstown and Peacock’s Fresh Prince reboot Bel-Air, Smith is also known for exec producing Starz’s hit series Bmf alongside 50 Cent.
50 isn’t the only Iag client with whom she has a strong connection. She’s also directed and produced with notables including Mary J. Blige, Russell Hornsby, Terrence Howard, Lil Meech and Da’Vinchi, to name a few.
Last seen starring opposite Michelle Buteau on Netflix comedy series Survival of the Thickest, Smith prior to that appeared in Why Did I Get Married? and its sequel Why Did I Get Married, Too?, reprising her role from the films in Tyler Perry’s spin-off series For Better or Worse on OWN, for which she earned an NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series.
- 2/1/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Nia Long will play Katherine Jackson, the mother of Michael Jackson, in director Antoine Fuqua’s upcoming biographical drama about the King of Pop.
It’s been previously announced that Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson will play the eponymous musician while Colman Domingo will portray the family’s patriarch, Joe Jackson.
“Nia has delivered iconic performances throughout her career,” Fuqua said in a statement. “I’ve been a fan for a long time because her characters stay with you. I’m excited to now work alongside her as she pours all of that into Katherine Jackson: a woman who was the glue, the rock, and the heart of the Jackson family during its best and its most turbulent times.”
“Michael” is expected to chronicle the singer’s complicated legacy. According to the logline, the story will portray a “brilliant yet complicated man” who became known as one of the greatest performers of all time.
It’s been previously announced that Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson will play the eponymous musician while Colman Domingo will portray the family’s patriarch, Joe Jackson.
“Nia has delivered iconic performances throughout her career,” Fuqua said in a statement. “I’ve been a fan for a long time because her characters stay with you. I’m excited to now work alongside her as she pours all of that into Katherine Jackson: a woman who was the glue, the rock, and the heart of the Jackson family during its best and its most turbulent times.”
“Michael” is expected to chronicle the singer’s complicated legacy. According to the logline, the story will portray a “brilliant yet complicated man” who became known as one of the greatest performers of all time.
- 1/30/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Attica and Tembi Locke are re-teaming for another TV series.
The siblings, who already adapted Tembi’s memoir as the Netflix series From Scratch, have signed an overall deal with Universal Television and set up their first project under the pact: an adaptation of Attica’s novel Bluebird, Bluebird.
The drama, which does not yet have a network/platform attached, revolves around Darren Mathews, a Black Texas Ranger who is deeply ambivalent about growing up Black in the lone star state and was the first in his family to get as far away from Texas as he could — until duty called him home.
The Lockes will co-write and exec produce the series alongside Richard Abate, Jermaine Johnson and Will Rowbotham for 3 Arts Entertainment.
“From our first meeting with Universal Television, we felt instant creative alignment,” said Attica and Tembi Locke. “As authors, we understand storytelling across different formats and platforms.
The siblings, who already adapted Tembi’s memoir as the Netflix series From Scratch, have signed an overall deal with Universal Television and set up their first project under the pact: an adaptation of Attica’s novel Bluebird, Bluebird.
The drama, which does not yet have a network/platform attached, revolves around Darren Mathews, a Black Texas Ranger who is deeply ambivalent about growing up Black in the lone star state and was the first in his family to get as far away from Texas as he could — until duty called him home.
The Lockes will co-write and exec produce the series alongside Richard Abate, Jermaine Johnson and Will Rowbotham for 3 Arts Entertainment.
“From our first meeting with Universal Television, we felt instant creative alignment,” said Attica and Tembi Locke. “As authors, we understand storytelling across different formats and platforms.
- 1/18/2024
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Consider the opening scene from Marvel‘s Eternals. A teenage boy picks up a power drill and switches it on. As the whirring of the motor intensifies, the boy puts the drill to his ear and slowly, methodically. pushes it in.
What? You don’t remember that scene? Probably because it comes not from the 2021 movie Eternals, but from the 2015 television show Eternals. Moreover, it comes from a treatment from writer John Ridley, who had been hired by Marvel to develop the show, which never came to fruition.
Unlike Inhumans, another unpopular Jack Kirby tale about an anti-social group of superpowered weirdos, which was announced as a movie but became a TV series, Eternals began as a television program before it transitioned to a movie. A veteran of television, movies (winner of the Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar for 12 Years a Slave), and comics, Ridley seemed like the perfect person...
What? You don’t remember that scene? Probably because it comes not from the 2021 movie Eternals, but from the 2015 television show Eternals. Moreover, it comes from a treatment from writer John Ridley, who had been hired by Marvel to develop the show, which never came to fruition.
Unlike Inhumans, another unpopular Jack Kirby tale about an anti-social group of superpowered weirdos, which was announced as a movie but became a TV series, Eternals began as a television program before it transitioned to a movie. A veteran of television, movies (winner of the Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar for 12 Years a Slave), and comics, Ridley seemed like the perfect person...
- 1/4/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
As the 50th anniversary of hip-hop comes to a close, the Recording Academy has one last trick up its sleeve to honor the pillars of the culture.
The Academy joins forces with CBS for “A Grammy Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop,” an aural spectacular that’s as much an ode to the culture as it is a documentation of it. Throughout the two-hour special, rappers and DJs from all walks of life come together to celebrate what started in the Bronx in the 1970s and spread across the world, charting its impact through a strong lineup of rappers, beatboxers, dancers, DJs and presenters.
The special, filmed at Inglewood’s YouTube Theater on Nov, 8, features a laundry list of performers spanning both decades and regions. Just a sampling of the artists: Queen Latifah, Common, Public Enemy, Rakim, Doug E. Fresh, Mc Lyte, Rick Ross, Jeezy, Jermaine Dupri, Yg, Too Short, E-40, De La Soul,...
The Academy joins forces with CBS for “A Grammy Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop,” an aural spectacular that’s as much an ode to the culture as it is a documentation of it. Throughout the two-hour special, rappers and DJs from all walks of life come together to celebrate what started in the Bronx in the 1970s and spread across the world, charting its impact through a strong lineup of rappers, beatboxers, dancers, DJs and presenters.
The special, filmed at Inglewood’s YouTube Theater on Nov, 8, features a laundry list of performers spanning both decades and regions. Just a sampling of the artists: Queen Latifah, Common, Public Enemy, Rakim, Doug E. Fresh, Mc Lyte, Rick Ross, Jeezy, Jermaine Dupri, Yg, Too Short, E-40, De La Soul,...
- 12/10/2023
- by Steven J. Horowitz
- Variety Film + TV
In a sign of how serious the cost-cutting efforts are at Condé Nast, The New Yorker has parted ways with longtime contributor and satirist Andy Borowitz.
The humorist acknowledged the cuts on his Facebook page. “Dear readers, If I May Be Serious: Because of its financial difficulties, The New Yorker has been forced to cut costs. As a result, it has decided to stop publishing The Borowitz Report,” he wrote. “I want to thank my colleagues at The New Yorker who have made writing for it such an honor for the past 25 years. And I want to thank you, my readers, for your incredible enthusiasm and support. You’re the reason I do what I do, and when I figure out what I want to do next, you’ll be the first to know.”
Borowitz, who has written for the magazine since 1998, has penned his satirical column the Borowitz Report...
The humorist acknowledged the cuts on his Facebook page. “Dear readers, If I May Be Serious: Because of its financial difficulties, The New Yorker has been forced to cut costs. As a result, it has decided to stop publishing The Borowitz Report,” he wrote. “I want to thank my colleagues at The New Yorker who have made writing for it such an honor for the past 25 years. And I want to thank you, my readers, for your incredible enthusiasm and support. You’re the reason I do what I do, and when I figure out what I want to do next, you’ll be the first to know.”
Borowitz, who has written for the magazine since 1998, has penned his satirical column the Borowitz Report...
- 12/6/2023
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
When we reminisce about the ’90s, it’s hard not to get swept up in the wave of nostalgia that comes with remembering the era’s iconic sitcoms. A significant part of these shows’ charm was the bright-eyed child stars who captured our hearts with their on-screen antics. But where are these cherished personalities today? Let’s take a stroll down memory lane and catch up with the lives of these once pint-sized celebrities. Tatyana Ali The Fresh Prince of Bel Air From her memorable role as Ashley Banks on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Tatyana Ali has come a long way. Not...
- 11/30/2023
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Data released by Hub Research this week indicates 64% of streaming customers identify their new favorite show as an older release that they are watching for the first time.
Netflix’s decision to license “Suits” from Peacock was not guaranteed to be a success, let alone a record-breaking one. Licensing deals happen all the time, and there’s no way to be sure that a particular title will do any better or worse on its new streaming home than it did on its old one; but when a licensed title becomes a breakout hit on its acquiring platform, it can significant impacts for its new home.
New data released by Hub Research shows that 64% of streaming audiences say their new favorite show is one that has several seasons available, as opposed to being a brand-new release. Many respondents identified “Suits” as their top new title, which was only available on Peacock...
Netflix’s decision to license “Suits” from Peacock was not guaranteed to be a success, let alone a record-breaking one. Licensing deals happen all the time, and there’s no way to be sure that a particular title will do any better or worse on its new streaming home than it did on its old one; but when a licensed title becomes a breakout hit on its acquiring platform, it can significant impacts for its new home.
New data released by Hub Research shows that 64% of streaming audiences say their new favorite show is one that has several seasons available, as opposed to being a brand-new release. Many respondents identified “Suits” as their top new title, which was only available on Peacock...
- 11/16/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Will Smith‘s rep is shutting down an unsubstantiated claim that was made about his personal life.
If you didn’t see, a video went viral of a man named Brother Bilaal, who claims he was a former personal assistant to Will, in an interview with Tasha K. Brother Bilaal alleged he walked in on Will and actor Duane Martin, who appeared in an episode of Fresh Prince, having sexual relations. You can see an image of Will and Duane from 2003 to the left.
Keep reading to find out more…
In the interview, Brother Bilaal claimed, “I opened the door to Duane’s dressing room and that’s when I see Duane having anal sex with Will. There was a couch and Will was bent over the couch and Duane was standing up killing him, murdering him. It was murder in there.”
About this allegation, Will‘s rep told TMZ,...
If you didn’t see, a video went viral of a man named Brother Bilaal, who claims he was a former personal assistant to Will, in an interview with Tasha K. Brother Bilaal alleged he walked in on Will and actor Duane Martin, who appeared in an episode of Fresh Prince, having sexual relations. You can see an image of Will and Duane from 2003 to the left.
Keep reading to find out more…
In the interview, Brother Bilaal claimed, “I opened the door to Duane’s dressing room and that’s when I see Duane having anal sex with Will. There was a couch and Will was bent over the couch and Duane was standing up killing him, murdering him. It was murder in there.”
About this allegation, Will‘s rep told TMZ,...
- 11/15/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Now, this is a story all about how the Fresh Prince and DJ Jazzy Jeff will reunite for A Grammy Salute to 50 Years of Hip Hop.
The live concert special, airing Sunday, Dec. 10 at 8:30 pm Et/8 pm Pt on CBS and streaming on Paramount+, will feature an on-stage reunion between Will Smith and Jeffrey Allen Townes (aka DJ Jazzy Jeff), who collaborated musically on hits like “Summertime” and co-starred together in the sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
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The live concert special, airing Sunday, Dec. 10 at 8:30 pm Et/8 pm Pt on CBS and streaming on Paramount+, will feature an on-stage reunion between Will Smith and Jeffrey Allen Townes (aka DJ Jazzy Jeff), who collaborated musically on hits like “Summertime” and co-starred together in the sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
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- 11/1/2023
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Unlike other TV comics of his generation, the late Friends actor could never transfer his small-screen fame to cinema – the film industry was the worse for it
‘An alcoholic from the age of 14’: Matthew Perry’s troubled life and foreshadowed death
Dr Doug Ross from TV’s ER made it in the movies. Wisecracking, balding private detective David Addison from TV’s Moonlighting made it in the movies. West Philadelphia-born-and-raised-kid Will Smith in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air made it in the movies.
So why not Chandler Bing? Why couldn’t Matthew Perry, that brilliant performer whose glorious TV character became everyone’s ideal friend and the very dating-app epitome of Gsoh, have joined George Clooney, Bruce Willis and Will Smith in the cinema? Or as a shrewd, smart writer, could Perry have followed Richie Cunningham from TV’s Happy Days – director Ron Howard – for a career behind the camera?...
‘An alcoholic from the age of 14’: Matthew Perry’s troubled life and foreshadowed death
Dr Doug Ross from TV’s ER made it in the movies. Wisecracking, balding private detective David Addison from TV’s Moonlighting made it in the movies. West Philadelphia-born-and-raised-kid Will Smith in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air made it in the movies.
So why not Chandler Bing? Why couldn’t Matthew Perry, that brilliant performer whose glorious TV character became everyone’s ideal friend and the very dating-app epitome of Gsoh, have joined George Clooney, Bruce Willis and Will Smith in the cinema? Or as a shrewd, smart writer, could Perry have followed Richie Cunningham from TV’s Happy Days – director Ron Howard – for a career behind the camera?...
- 10/30/2023
- by Peter Bradshaw
- The Guardian - Film News
Richard Roundtree, known for his role as Shaft in the series of films, died at the age of 81. The actor has left a legacy in both film and television for generations to come.
Roundtree made his debut in film as John Shaft in Shaft about a private detective who is hired by a mobster to help rescue his daughter who was kidnapped by Italian mobsters. The actor would go on to reprise his role of Shaft in the sequels Shaft’s Big Score (1972) and Shaft in Africa (1973). A reboot of Shaft starring Samuel L. Jackson was released in 2000 with Roundtree appearing as “Uncle” Shaft. Roundtree also played the role in the short-lived CBS series.
Other films in which Roundtree appeared in include Embassy (1972), Earthquake (1974), Man Friday (1975), Diamonds (1975), Escape to Athena (1979), City Heat (1984), George of the Jungle (1997), What Men Want (2019) and The Haunting of the Mary Celeste (2020), just to name a few.
Roundtree made his debut in film as John Shaft in Shaft about a private detective who is hired by a mobster to help rescue his daughter who was kidnapped by Italian mobsters. The actor would go on to reprise his role of Shaft in the sequels Shaft’s Big Score (1972) and Shaft in Africa (1973). A reboot of Shaft starring Samuel L. Jackson was released in 2000 with Roundtree appearing as “Uncle” Shaft. Roundtree also played the role in the short-lived CBS series.
Other films in which Roundtree appeared in include Embassy (1972), Earthquake (1974), Man Friday (1975), Diamonds (1975), Escape to Athena (1979), City Heat (1984), George of the Jungle (1997), What Men Want (2019) and The Haunting of the Mary Celeste (2020), just to name a few.
- 10/25/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Richard Roundtree, who became known as “the first Black action hero” for his portrayal of detective John Shaft in five films, has died at the age of 81 following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.
“Richard’s work and career served as a turning point for African American leading men in film,” Roundtree’s manager Patrick McMinn said in his statement confirming the actor’s death. “The impact he had on the industry cannot be overstated.”
Shaft followed the exploits of African American detective John Shaft. While the original screenplay called for Shaft to be white, director Gordon Parks opted to cast Roundtree, then just 28 years old, to play the titular character. The first Shaft film was released in 1971 on a budget of just $500,000. It went on to earn $12 million at the box office, and four sequel films followed.
Beyond its commercial success, Shaft is credited for being one of the...
“Richard’s work and career served as a turning point for African American leading men in film,” Roundtree’s manager Patrick McMinn said in his statement confirming the actor’s death. “The impact he had on the industry cannot be overstated.”
Shaft followed the exploits of African American detective John Shaft. While the original screenplay called for Shaft to be white, director Gordon Parks opted to cast Roundtree, then just 28 years old, to play the titular character. The first Shaft film was released in 1971 on a budget of just $500,000. It went on to earn $12 million at the box office, and four sequel films followed.
Beyond its commercial success, Shaft is credited for being one of the...
- 10/25/2023
- by Alex Young and Carys Anderson
- Consequence - Film News
Richard Roundtree, who played the iconic lead character in the 1971 movie Shaft and its sequels, has died at the age of 81. The actor passed away on Tuesday “after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer with his family at his bedside,” per our sister site Deadline.
“Artists & Representatives Agency mourns the loss of our friend and client Richard Roundtree,” the actor’s agency said in a statement. “His trailblazing career changed the face of entertainment around the globe and his enduring legacy will be felt for generations to come. Our hearts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.
“Artists & Representatives Agency mourns the loss of our friend and client Richard Roundtree,” the actor’s agency said in a statement. “His trailblazing career changed the face of entertainment around the globe and his enduring legacy will be felt for generations to come. Our hearts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.
- 10/25/2023
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
Universal Music Publishing Group, Concord, and Abkco have sued an Amazon-backed artificial intelligence company over alleged copyright infringement of the three publishers’ songs, according to a lawsuit reviewed by Rolling Stone.
The companies have filed a suit against Anthropic, an AI startup company founded by four former OpenAI employees in 2021 that had just last month secured an investment from Amazon worth up to $4 billion.
According to the suit, filed on Wednesday in Tennessee, Anthropic and its AI assistant service Claude — reminiscent of chatbots like OpenAI’s ChatGPT — allegedly infringed on...
The companies have filed a suit against Anthropic, an AI startup company founded by four former OpenAI employees in 2021 that had just last month secured an investment from Amazon worth up to $4 billion.
According to the suit, filed on Wednesday in Tennessee, Anthropic and its AI assistant service Claude — reminiscent of chatbots like OpenAI’s ChatGPT — allegedly infringed on...
- 10/18/2023
- by Ethan Millman
- Rollingstone.com
When it was first announced that "Frasier" would be resurrected for a reboot, I think a lot of us had the same thought: again? Not that the beloved "Cheers" spinoff, which ran for 11 glorious seasons on NBC between 1993 and 2004, had already been rebooted once before, but that it feels like everything else has. From classics like "Hawaii Five-o" and "Dynasty" to hour-long dramas like "Veronica Mars" and "Prison Break," to dozens of sitcoms, like "Full House" (rebranded "Fuller House"), "Will & Grace," "The Connors" (a reboot/spinoff of "Roseanne"), "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" ... you get the picture.
The witty, quippy, debonair world of Seattle psychologist and radio personality Frasier Crane (Kelsey Grammer) belongs to a rarefied universe of '90s TV dynamite, including "Friends," "Seinfeld," and "In Living Color," none of which have been rebooted. Would taking the paddles to Daphne, Roz, and Niles denude them of their charms?...
The witty, quippy, debonair world of Seattle psychologist and radio personality Frasier Crane (Kelsey Grammer) belongs to a rarefied universe of '90s TV dynamite, including "Friends," "Seinfeld," and "In Living Color," none of which have been rebooted. Would taking the paddles to Daphne, Roz, and Niles denude them of their charms?...
- 10/15/2023
- by Ryan Coleman
- Slash Film
Jada Pinkett Smith is baring it all ahead of her new book, Worthy. On Friday night, Pinkett Smith sat down with Today‘s Hoda Kotb and discussed her “complicated marriage” to Will Smith, the infamous Oscar’s slap, and her healing journey in an NBC News primetime special that aired Friday. The actress also shared insight into her relationship with Tupac Shakur.
Pinkett Smith remembers Tupac
Growing up in Baltimore, Pinkett Smith talked about dealing drugs at the age of 14 while also attending the Baltimore School for the Arts. “Multiple worlds at one time.
Pinkett Smith remembers Tupac
Growing up in Baltimore, Pinkett Smith talked about dealing drugs at the age of 14 while also attending the Baltimore School for the Arts. “Multiple worlds at one time.
- 10/14/2023
- by Charisma Madarang and Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
NBC wasted no time getting into the “why” of its exclusive sit-down interview with the polarizing Jada Pinkett Smith for Jada’s Story: An NBC News Special With Hoda Kotb.
The broadcast began with an image of Pinkett Smith’s husband, Will Smith, hitting Chris Rock during the 2022 Oscars and Pinkett Smith voicing her disbelief in that moment with, “I looked at Will and I said, ‘You hit Chris,’” with her physically appearing on the screen while speaking the words. “Like, ‘You actually hit Chris,’ and he’s like, ‘Yeah.’”
More images of the slap heard around the world played before teasing the previously shared bombshells that she and Smith have lived separate lives since 2016 and that Chris Rock asked her out. When the special finally kicks off, Kotb is with Pinkett Smith at her old high school, Baltimore School for the Arts. But it’s not long before another famous man in her life,...
The broadcast began with an image of Pinkett Smith’s husband, Will Smith, hitting Chris Rock during the 2022 Oscars and Pinkett Smith voicing her disbelief in that moment with, “I looked at Will and I said, ‘You hit Chris,’” with her physically appearing on the screen while speaking the words. “Like, ‘You actually hit Chris,’ and he’s like, ‘Yeah.’”
More images of the slap heard around the world played before teasing the previously shared bombshells that she and Smith have lived separate lives since 2016 and that Chris Rock asked her out. When the special finally kicks off, Kotb is with Pinkett Smith at her old high school, Baltimore School for the Arts. But it’s not long before another famous man in her life,...
- 10/14/2023
- by Ronda Racha Penrice
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
What's better than dressing up in your own Halloween costume? Having someone else to match you, of course. While coordinating couples' costumes are popular for spooky season, we also love duo Halloween costumes for non-couple parties of two, and thanks to pop culture's biggest onscreen hits, there's plenty of inspiration out there for two-person costume ideas.
For Halloween this year, we have you and your best friend, sibling, or roommate covered with the best costumes that channel iconic duos from movies and TV shows. Maybe you're both obsessed with famous pairs from the '90s like Will Smith and Carlton Banks from "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" or Cher and Dionne from "Clueless." Or perhaps you're fans of more recent onscreen besties like Anna and Maya from "Pen15" or Rue and Jules from "Euphoria." Whatever your preference, our collection of two-person Halloween costumes has something for everyone, and most options...
For Halloween this year, we have you and your best friend, sibling, or roommate covered with the best costumes that channel iconic duos from movies and TV shows. Maybe you're both obsessed with famous pairs from the '90s like Will Smith and Carlton Banks from "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" or Cher and Dionne from "Clueless." Or perhaps you're fans of more recent onscreen besties like Anna and Maya from "Pen15" or Rue and Jules from "Euphoria." Whatever your preference, our collection of two-person Halloween costumes has something for everyone, and most options...
- 10/12/2023
- by Maggie Panos
- Popsugar.com
Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith have been married for 25 years – and the couple still needs to squash rumors about their relationship.
“We’re still figuring it out… a lot has happened,” Jada told People. “The thing about relationships is that it’s constantly moving. Relationships are, it’s an organism. It’s its own thing. It’s constantly shifting and constantly moving. There’s a lot that transpired in the last two years, and so we’ve been doing some really heavy-duty work together.”
In Jada’s web series Red Table Talk, she explained that she had a relationship with August Alsina, an R&b singer, while she and Will were separated.
Alsina had previously claimed he was in an “entanglement” with Jada while she was married.
Jada, 52, clarified that neither she nor Will, 55, has ever had an affair or open marriage through the entirety of their relationship.
“I tell him all the time.
“We’re still figuring it out… a lot has happened,” Jada told People. “The thing about relationships is that it’s constantly moving. Relationships are, it’s an organism. It’s its own thing. It’s constantly shifting and constantly moving. There’s a lot that transpired in the last two years, and so we’ve been doing some really heavy-duty work together.”
In Jada’s web series Red Table Talk, she explained that she had a relationship with August Alsina, an R&b singer, while she and Will were separated.
Alsina had previously claimed he was in an “entanglement” with Jada while she was married.
Jada, 52, clarified that neither she nor Will, 55, has ever had an affair or open marriage through the entirety of their relationship.
“I tell him all the time.
- 10/12/2023
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
Will Smith and Chris Rock's heated exchange at the 2022 Academy Awards will go down in Oscars infamy. The annual show took a sharp turn on March 27, 2022, when Smith slapped Rock in the face after the comedian made a cruel joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, and her buzz cut. The "Red Table Talk" cohost has been candid about her hair loss and alopecia, so Smith took offense to his wife's medical condition being a punchline.
The shocking moment moved rather quickly during the Oscars, leaving many viewers with unanswered questions - mainly why Smith chose that moment to confront Rock. For those unaware of their previous encounters, Smith's actions may have seemed extreme. However, several of Smith's peers have defended him - including his "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" costar Janet Hubert. On March 27, 2022, Hubert shared a now-deleted Instagram post (via Entertainment Weekly) with a screenshot of Smith giving his acceptance speech captioned,...
The shocking moment moved rather quickly during the Oscars, leaving many viewers with unanswered questions - mainly why Smith chose that moment to confront Rock. For those unaware of their previous encounters, Smith's actions may have seemed extreme. However, several of Smith's peers have defended him - including his "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" costar Janet Hubert. On March 27, 2022, Hubert shared a now-deleted Instagram post (via Entertainment Weekly) with a screenshot of Smith giving his acceptance speech captioned,...
- 10/12/2023
- by Njera Perkins
- Popsugar.com
For a comic book movie franchise that has never reached the heights of most Marvel or DC films of the last two decades, "Hellboy" has remained shockingly resilient. To that end, Mike Mignola's beloved character is set for yet another big-screen reboot in the form of "Hellboy: The Crooked Man." This time around, the character will be headed back to the 1950s for a folk horror adventure based on one the most celebrated storylines from the comics.
This will be the character's first film since 2019's "Hellboy." Starring David Harbour, it proved to be a critical and commercial disaster. Be that as it may, Millennium Media is set to try to bring the character to life once again with a lower-budget take on the material. So, when will you be able to see the movie? Who is playing Hellboy? Who is directing this time around? We've got all of...
This will be the character's first film since 2019's "Hellboy." Starring David Harbour, it proved to be a critical and commercial disaster. Be that as it may, Millennium Media is set to try to bring the character to life once again with a lower-budget take on the material. So, when will you be able to see the movie? Who is playing Hellboy? Who is directing this time around? We've got all of...
- 10/11/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
“30 years ago, I left Boston with my tail between my legs. I had dreams of returning, triumphant. Now, those dreams just keep slipping farther and farther away.”
Paramount+’s “Frasier” reboot is psychiatrist Frasier Crane’s (Kelsey Grammer) latest reinvention. He first reinvented himself when he left Boston for his hometown of Seattle (spinning off from “Cheers” to his own original series). Then he did it again when he left Seattle for Chicago to be with the woman he loved, in the series finale of “Frasier.” 19 years after the original series ended, Frasier Crane is reinventing himself once again. This time, back in Boston, with a new career in academics and a new role as a present father to his (now adult) son Freddy (Jack Cutmore-Scott).
If your question regarding a “Frasier” revival isn’t simply “Why?” then it’s surely “Why now?” The late 2010s saw the floodgates open...
Paramount+’s “Frasier” reboot is psychiatrist Frasier Crane’s (Kelsey Grammer) latest reinvention. He first reinvented himself when he left Boston for his hometown of Seattle (spinning off from “Cheers” to his own original series). Then he did it again when he left Seattle for Chicago to be with the woman he loved, in the series finale of “Frasier.” 19 years after the original series ended, Frasier Crane is reinventing himself once again. This time, back in Boston, with a new career in academics and a new role as a present father to his (now adult) son Freddy (Jack Cutmore-Scott).
If your question regarding a “Frasier” revival isn’t simply “Why?” then it’s surely “Why now?” The late 2010s saw the floodgates open...
- 10/9/2023
- by LaToya Ferguson
- The Wrap
Will Smith is another year older.
On Monday, the Oscar-winning actor turned 55 years old, and his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, paid loving tribute to her husband in a post on Instagram.
Read More: Jada Pinkett Smith Celebrates 52nd Birthday With A Fresh New Hair Look
“Willard,” she wrote, “I am so glad you were born on this day. Without you I would not have experienced the greatest joy of my life… the love of our family.”
The post included a black-and-white throwback photo of the couple with their children still youngsters.
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“On this Divine assignment we’ve chosen to walk together, I am grateful for the wells of laughter along the trails of tears we’ve shared,” Pinkett continued. “Thank you for helping me learn to embrace it all … with a smile. Here’s to 100+ more birthdays full of growth,...
On Monday, the Oscar-winning actor turned 55 years old, and his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, paid loving tribute to her husband in a post on Instagram.
Read More: Jada Pinkett Smith Celebrates 52nd Birthday With A Fresh New Hair Look
“Willard,” she wrote, “I am so glad you were born on this day. Without you I would not have experienced the greatest joy of my life… the love of our family.”
The post included a black-and-white throwback photo of the couple with their children still youngsters.
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapinkettsmith)
“On this Divine assignment we’ve chosen to walk together, I am grateful for the wells of laughter along the trails of tears we’ve shared,” Pinkett continued. “Thank you for helping me learn to embrace it all … with a smile. Here’s to 100+ more birthdays full of growth,...
- 9/25/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
With Young Love, the TV spin-off of the Oscar-winning short and beloved book, Max enters a new area of the animated family sitcom.
The concept for the show is something creator Matthew A. Cherry tells The Hollywood Reporter was knocking around as a possibility all the way back to the book’s Kickstarter days.
“When we first saw Vashti Harrison’s amazing artwork, we had always thought, ‘What could this be?’” Cherry explains. “A feature idea just felt not big enough, but what always felt like it could make a ton of sense was a series.”
Despite having a young child at the center of its narrative, the streaming show’s 12-episode first season is not for kids. Yet, it’s not quite adult animation, either. Young Love exists in a middling place rarely called upon in animation, and is one of the clearest examples of Warner Bros. Discovery and...
The concept for the show is something creator Matthew A. Cherry tells The Hollywood Reporter was knocking around as a possibility all the way back to the book’s Kickstarter days.
“When we first saw Vashti Harrison’s amazing artwork, we had always thought, ‘What could this be?’” Cherry explains. “A feature idea just felt not big enough, but what always felt like it could make a ton of sense was a series.”
Despite having a young child at the center of its narrative, the streaming show’s 12-episode first season is not for kids. Yet, it’s not quite adult animation, either. Young Love exists in a middling place rarely called upon in animation, and is one of the clearest examples of Warner Bros. Discovery and...
- 9/22/2023
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Near the top of the list of the most famous actors on Earth over the last four decades, sits Will Smith. Since his breakout in the 1990s, the multitalented star has conquered the music industry, television comedy with NBC’s “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” and blockbuster movies thanks to “Independence Day” and the “Bad Boys” and “Men in Black” franchises. In 2021, as Smith turned 53 years old, he also scored critical acclaim that has frequently eluded his grasp. His performance in “King Richard” as Richard Williams, father to Venus and Serena Williams, gave Smith the best reviews of his career and a Best Actor trophy at the Oscars.
His successes wherever he goes have resulted in an impressive number of awards, including winning four Grammy Awards (from eight nominations) for his recording work. For his acting in television, Smith has earned two Golden Globe nominations (for “The Fresh Prince”) plus...
His successes wherever he goes have resulted in an impressive number of awards, including winning four Grammy Awards (from eight nominations) for his recording work. For his acting in television, Smith has earned two Golden Globe nominations (for “The Fresh Prince”) plus...
- 9/22/2023
- by Christopher Rosen, Tom O'Brien and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Ring the bell and check back into the world of John Wick with The Continental, Peacock’s three-part prequel series. Turning the clock back to the 1970s NYC sanitation strike with the city literally flooding with trash, the series explores the titular hitman hotel that served as a safe haven for the world’s elite assassins. Want to watch every episode of The Continental online (and catch up on the John Wick films)? We’ve got you covered.
The Continental focuses on the hotel proprietor Winston Scott, played by Ian McShane...
The Continental focuses on the hotel proprietor Winston Scott, played by Ian McShane...
- 9/19/2023
- by Sage Anderson
- Rollingstone.com
DC Studios needs a hero; many heroes in fact. And James Gunn is in the process of picking them. Since taking up the mantle of DC Studios co-ceo with Peter Safran in October of last year, “The Suicide Squad” writer/director has been steadily assembling a new cast of actors to replace the Justice League once led by Henry Cavill’s Superman. David Corenswet earned the honor of suiting up as Clark Kent in “Superman: Legacy” (not yet filming), opposite Rachel Brosnahan who is taking up the part of Lois Lane — last played by Amy Adams on film and Elizabeth Tulloch on TV.
The news that Cavill would not return to the DC Extended Universe upset plenty of fans, particularly as it came on the heels of his departure from Netflix’s “The Witcher.” The future of Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman remains unclear (more on that below), but last...
The news that Cavill would not return to the DC Extended Universe upset plenty of fans, particularly as it came on the heels of his departure from Netflix’s “The Witcher.” The future of Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman remains unclear (more on that below), but last...
- 8/25/2023
- by Alison Foreman
- Indiewire
To celebrate the release of Bel-Air Season One coming to Blu-Ray and DVD on August 28th we have 2 Blu-Rays to give away!
Set in modern-day America, Bel-Air imagines the beloved sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air through a new, dramatic take on Will’s complicated journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air. As these two worlds collide, Will reckons with the power of second chances while navigating the conflicts, emotions, and biases of a world far different from the only one he’s ever known.
Cast: Jabari Banks, Cassandra Freeman, Jimmy Akingbola, Olly Sholotan, Coco Jones, Jordan L. Jones and Adrian Holmes.
A new, gritty version of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, executive produced by Will Smith, and inspired by Morgan Cooper’s viral trailer that reimagined the iconic, culture-defining ‘90s sitcom. Bel-Air takes a fresh and raw approach to this world of swagger,...
Set in modern-day America, Bel-Air imagines the beloved sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air through a new, dramatic take on Will’s complicated journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air. As these two worlds collide, Will reckons with the power of second chances while navigating the conflicts, emotions, and biases of a world far different from the only one he’s ever known.
Cast: Jabari Banks, Cassandra Freeman, Jimmy Akingbola, Olly Sholotan, Coco Jones, Jordan L. Jones and Adrian Holmes.
A new, gritty version of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, executive produced by Will Smith, and inspired by Morgan Cooper’s viral trailer that reimagined the iconic, culture-defining ‘90s sitcom. Bel-Air takes a fresh and raw approach to this world of swagger,...
- 8/22/2023
- by Competitions
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Ryan Coogler (Getty Images/Kevin Mazur)Graphic: Jimmy Hasse
This story is part of our Hip-Hop: ’73 Till Infinity series, a celebration of the genre’s 50th anniversary.
In the 50 years since hip-hop rolled out of the Bronx—after DJ Kool Herc mastered the art of looping breaks, and the great...
This story is part of our Hip-Hop: ’73 Till Infinity series, a celebration of the genre’s 50th anniversary.
In the 50 years since hip-hop rolled out of the Bronx—after DJ Kool Herc mastered the art of looping breaks, and the great...
- 8/9/2023
- by Timothy Cogshell
- avclub.com
Swagger is an Apple TV+ drama series. The Sports drama is loosely inspired by the life of NBA player Kevin Durant’s experiences as he aims to enter the world of basketball. The series will try to explore the world of youth basketball from both a collective and an individual perspective, both on and off the court. The series will also tackle issues like the ambitions and dreams of aspiring professional players and their relationship with their coaches, their families, and the society they grew up in. Swagger is currently airing its second season and if you like it so far here are some shows you could watch after Season 2 while waiting for Season 3.
All American (Netflix) Credit – The CW
Synopsis: Spencer James is a rising high school football player and A student at South Crenshaw High. Compton is the place he calls home. But when Beverly High School’s...
All American (Netflix) Credit – The CW
Synopsis: Spencer James is a rising high school football player and A student at South Crenshaw High. Compton is the place he calls home. But when Beverly High School’s...
- 8/8/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
The multitalented Alfonso Ribeiro has been on the Hollywood scene for over four decades and counting. He’s dazzled audiences with his acting, dancing, and directing for a while now. Perhaps the most memorable performance of his career was that of Carlton Banks in the hit comedy The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. However, he has achieved a lot more than that across the span of his multi-faceted career. Needless to say, he’s come a long way since playing the uptight Carlton Banks. This list of ten little-known facts about Alfonso Ribeiro will provide better insight into the man behind the role. 1. He Was...
- 8/7/2023
- by Ima Whyte
- TVovermind.com
“Men in Black” may be one of Will Smith’s most iconic roles, but he almost passed on the project.
“I kind of understood ‘Men in Black’ a little bit, but I didn’t want to make ‘Men in Black.’ That was the next year after ‘Independence Day,’ so I didn’t want to make two alien movies back-to-back,” Smith told Kevin Hart on the comedian’s Peacock talkshow, “Hart to Heart.”
It was Smith’s manager James Lassiter, also known as J.L., who first suggested the project to him. But it was “Men in Black’s” producer Steven Spielberg who got the yes.
Spielberg sent a helicopter to pick up Smith and take him to his house. “He flew me in, and he said the coldest s–t. He said ‘Tell me why you don’t want to make my movie,'” Smith said. “And he put the ellipses at the end.
“I kind of understood ‘Men in Black’ a little bit, but I didn’t want to make ‘Men in Black.’ That was the next year after ‘Independence Day,’ so I didn’t want to make two alien movies back-to-back,” Smith told Kevin Hart on the comedian’s Peacock talkshow, “Hart to Heart.”
It was Smith’s manager James Lassiter, also known as J.L., who first suggested the project to him. But it was “Men in Black’s” producer Steven Spielberg who got the yes.
Spielberg sent a helicopter to pick up Smith and take him to his house. “He flew me in, and he said the coldest s–t. He said ‘Tell me why you don’t want to make my movie,'” Smith said. “And he put the ellipses at the end.
- 8/4/2023
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
You know the difference between Will Smith and any other young star of the mid-90s? He makes alien policing look good. As new recruit Agent J, Smith brought perfect energy to bounce off of crusty veteran Agent K, played by Tommy Lee Jones. With those two in the lead, Men in Black became an instant classic, brimming with buddy chemistry as the titular agents hunt down a rogue bug alien played by a transcendent Vincent D’Onofrio.
And yet, it took one of the most powerful men in Hollywood to get Will Smith on board. The rapper-turned-actor was a known quality during the long pre-production of Men in Black, having transitioned from sitcom star of The Fresh Prince of Bel–Air to blockbuster star with the back-to-back hits of Bad Boys and Independence Day. So when he was pitched a role in a Barry Sonnenfeld-directed adaptation of a little-known comic book,...
And yet, it took one of the most powerful men in Hollywood to get Will Smith on board. The rapper-turned-actor was a known quality during the long pre-production of Men in Black, having transitioned from sitcom star of The Fresh Prince of Bel–Air to blockbuster star with the back-to-back hits of Bad Boys and Independence Day. So when he was pitched a role in a Barry Sonnenfeld-directed adaptation of a little-known comic book,...
- 8/3/2023
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
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