EXCLUSIVE: More citizens will head to the polls this year for elections than any other in history, and the political fever has reached Series Mania.
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EXCLUSIVE: D.C. Young Fly (BMF) has been set for a role in Break the Cycle, the urban thriller from director Josh Webber.
Also new to the cast is Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah. Previously announced cast members include Cuba Gooding Jr., Vivica A. Fox, Vernon Davis, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, Loretta Devine, and Kym Whitley.
Gearing up for a March shoot in Memphis, the film delves into the lives of two brothers whose childhood is marred by a horribly tragic incident. Raised by their loving but stern grandmother, the brothers take radically different paths as they come of age in the gritty streets of Memphis. Jay, a gifted basketball player with dreams of making it to the NBA, is a beacon of hope for his family and a potential ticket out of their harsh reality. However, the allure of his charismatic yet troubled brother, Eddie, who’s deeply entrenched in the world of street crime, casts a shadow over Jay’s future.
Fly plays the part of 4-Fingaz, a young street hood with a penchant for thievery. Former NBA player Jarnell Stokes wrote the script and will produce alongside Rob Goodrich and Jason Armstrong of Walk Like A Duck Entertainment, with Henry Penzi and Isaiah Stokes of Stoked Bros. serving as executive producers.
“D.C. is an incredibly talented and multifaceted celebrity who continues to captivate audiences with his wit, humor, charm, and ability to connect with people from all walks of life,” said Stokes in a statement on his casting. “I’m so excited to have DC as part of this tremendously talented group of actors who will help bring this project to life. He never fails to entertain and leave a lasting impression on his fans. His performance in this film will be no different.”
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EXCLUSIVE: More citizens will head to the polls this year for elections than any other in history, and the political fever has reached Series Mania.
Marta Balaga Be afraid, be very afraid: Finnish mystery thriller “Icebreaker” has just revealed exclusive first-look photos. Set on a stranded icebreaker, it sees coast guard Sanna Tanner (Jessica Grabowsky) leading a rescue team. She comes across a group of survivors – and a frozen body – but over the course of six days, crew members start to disappear.
Angelique Jackson DC Young Fly, Issa Rae and “A Black Lady Sketch Show” joined the list of early winners at the 2024 NAACP Image Awards. DC Young Fly picked up two awards during the second of three nights of virtual Image Awards ceremonies, hosted by Khleo Thomas.
Well, this isn’t exactly what you’d want for a role model for Young Republicans — even worse, their party’s leader!
It was a good night for the UK at the 96th Oscars. Brits won in seven separate categories at the Dolby Theatre, with Christopher Nolan and Jonathan Glazer‘s wins the highest profile.
Owen Gleiberman Chief Film Critic How distraught is Annette, the severely troubled British mother of two played by Daisy Ridley in “Magpie?” She has gotten a short angular haircut, one that might, in another context, be the height of chic (very Isabella Rossellini). Except that the movie uses it as a symbolic expression of her trauma, like Mia Farrow’s iconic Vidal Sassoon cut in “Rosemary’s Baby.” Annette, who’s on some serious medication, looks at a mirror until it breaks. Does she have telekinetic powers? No, she broke it with her hand (which bleeds into the sink), but the force of her repressed rage is palpable.
Our guide to the best romantic weekend breaks on a budget will show you how to rekindle the spark without emptying your wallet. From cozy countryside retreats to charming city getaways, we've handpicked destinations where love and affordability go hand-in-hand. You'll discover hidden gems and insider tips on how to make the most of these sweet escapes, all while keeping an eye on your finances.
Megan Vick ‘Good Trouble’ Co-Creator Breaks Down the Series’ Emotional Farewell SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from “What Now?,” the series finale of “Good Trouble,” now streaming on Hulu. “Good Trouble,” which aired its series finale on Freeform Tuesday, has been a flagship show for the channel’s Gen-Z and liberal-leaning audience since it premiered in 2018. The drama was a spinoff from “The Fosters,” a groundbreaking, foundational show for ABC Family, Freeform’s previous name before it rebranded with a heavier focus on programming for politically active 20somethings.
Joe Otterson TV Reporter Director Joe Wright and writers Jez and John-Henry Butterworth have all boarded the upcoming Paramount+ series “The Department.” The Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios series, which was announced with a straight-to-series order in February 2023, is based on the French drama series “Le Bureau des Legendes” created by Eric Rochant. Wright will direct the first two episodes and executive produce, while the Butterworths will writer and executive produce all episodes.
Entrepreneur Mark Cuban says that he’ll vote for Joe Biden over Donald Trump, going so far as to say that he’d back the current president vs. his likely challenger even if “he was being given last rites.”
There’d been speculation, but… It sounds like this really is the beginning of the end for Jenelle Evans and David Eason.
EXCLUSIVE: Felix Solis (Ozark) and Owen Teague (Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes) have been tapped for supporting roles in The Friend, the New York dramedy starring Naomi Watts and Bill Murray, which adapts Sigrid Nunez’s New York Times bestseller.
Angelique Jackson It’s not every day you see a studio head riding a Harley. But that’s precisely where you could find Focus Features’ chairman Peter Kujawski on Wednesday night in Downtown Los Angeles at the trailer re-launch for “The Bikeriders.” Technically, Kujawski was revving the engine of the Harley-Davidson Jumpstart, a ride simulator.
Kacey Musgraves has a new song out!
The last thing we were expecting to see today was Molly-Mae Hague with a copper red hair colour, but that's exactly what we're looking at.The long-time fan of a creamy blonde hair colour has just parted ways with her trademark locks in favour of something a bit spicier and warmer in tone – and the results, as you might imagine, are incredible. Sharing the look to her Instagram Stories just now, the former Love Island star writes: "Fun morning with Chris Appleton," tagging in Kim Kardashian and JLo's go-to hair guru.
Did you believe Michael Fassbender was retiring? Did you think George Clooney was done with his prodigious directing turn of the last few years? Guess again on all fronts, as Fassbender is negotiating to star in a new espionage thriller series from Clooney called “The Department.” According to Variety, the series is supposed to shoot this spring in London and has already been given a straight-to-series order from Showtime.
Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Michael Fassbender is in negotiations to star in “The Department,” an espionage thriller series directed by George Clooney. Set to start shooting in London this spring, “The Department” is based on “The Bureau,” the hit French spy show created by Eric Rochant. It has already been given a straight-to-series order by Showtime.
Guy Lodge Film Critic The international scope and grueling human cost of the global refugee crisis lends itself to contemporary epic filmmaking of a particularly sober stripe, as seen mostly recently in Agnieszka Holland’s “Green Border” and Matteo Garrone’s Oscar-nominated “Io Capitano.” Shorn of their ripped-from-the-headlines urgency, such stories of humans crossing vast distances and facing hostile odds in pursuit of a better life are as old as time itself. A muscular, assured debut feature from U.S.
knew exactly what she was doing when she was getting ready for the . In anticipation of the mini , Hathaway selected an archival Versace dress from 2018 in a stunning shade of—wait for it—cerulean blue. If that doesn't mean anything to you, please re-watch the hit 2006 film immediately.
Cynthia Littleton Business Editor David Zaslav came to market Friday morning with a fourth-quarter earnings report that delivered enviable free cash flow and put another sizable dent in Warner Bros. Discovery’s heavy debt load. But it wasn’t enough to stop a 10% slide for the company’s already battered share price that took place minutes after the results were unveiled.