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Interview: Cord Jefferson on Adapting an Unadaptable Novel, Balancing Satire and Sincerity, and Audience’s Reactions to ‘American Fiction’Interview: Cord Jefferson on Adapting an Unadaptable Novel, Balancing Satire and Sincerity, and Audience’s Reactions to ‘American Fiction’

Interview: Cord Jefferson on Adapting an Unadaptable Novel, Balancing Satire and Sincerity, and Audience’s Reactions to ‘American Fiction’

There was a lot of buzz coming from this year’s Toronto International Film about American Fiction, an entertaining satire that… Read More

December 12, 2023
The ‘Barbie’ trailer is here and it’s a beach blanket Babylon of funThe ‘Barbie’ trailer is here and it’s a beach blanket Babylon of fun

The ‘Barbie’ trailer is here and it’s a beach blanket Babylon of fun

After an epic teaser three months ago that aped the opening 2001: A Space Odyssey, we now have a fuller,… Read More

April 4, 2023
Screen Actors Guild (SAG) nomination predictions: Female Actor in a Comedy SeriesScreen Actors Guild (SAG) nomination predictions: Female Actor in a Comedy Series

Screen Actors Guild (SAG) nomination predictions: Female Actor in a Comedy Series

The women who are being considered for nominations for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female… Read More

January 3, 2022
Issa Rae secures five-year, multi-platform deal with WarnerMediaIssa Rae secures five-year, multi-platform deal with WarnerMedia

Issa Rae secures five-year, multi-platform deal with WarnerMedia

Projects to be developed with Rae’s HOORAE media company Today, WarnerMedia announced a five-year overall deal with Issa Rae, extending… Read More

March 24, 2021
HBO Max’s ‘A Black Lady Sketch Show’ returns April 23 for season twoHBO Max’s ‘A Black Lady Sketch Show’ returns April 23 for season two

HBO Max’s ‘A Black Lady Sketch Show’ returns April 23 for season two

The Emmy-nominated sketch comedy series A Black Lady Sketch Show will return for its second season Friday, April 23 (11:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT). The… Read More

March 23, 2021
HBO’s ‘Insecure’ to end after upcoming fifth seasonHBO’s ‘Insecure’ to end after upcoming fifth season

HBO’s ‘Insecure’ to end after upcoming fifth season

The Emmy-winning HBO comedy series Insecure will conclude with its upcoming fifth season, it was announced today by Amy Gravitt, Executive Vice… Read More

January 13, 2021
Emmy Predictions: Lead Actress in a Comedy SeriesEmmy Predictions: Lead Actress in a Comedy Series

Emmy Predictions: Lead Actress in a Comedy Series

TRACEE ELLIS ROSS (BLACK-ISH)CHRISTINA APPLEGATE (DEAD TO ME)RACHEL BROSNAHAN (THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL) CATHERINE O'HARA (SCHITT'S CREEK)LINDA CARDELLINI (DEAD TO… Read More

September 8, 2020
TV Film Review: ‘Coastal Elites’ is a witty and dark satire with a star-studded cast that zeroes in on pandemic and political fearsTV Film Review: ‘Coastal Elites’ is a witty and dark satire with a star-studded cast that zeroes in on pandemic and political fears

TV Film Review: ‘Coastal Elites’ is a witty and dark satire with a star-studded cast that zeroes in on pandemic and political fears

The world is tired - exhausted from the pandemic, the constant fear for our lives, and the future's uncertainty. One… Read More

September 2, 2020
2019 Emmys: Who will make the ultra-competitive Best Comedy Actress lineup?2019 Emmys: Who will make the ultra-competitive Best Comedy Actress lineup?

2019 Emmys: Who will make the ultra-competitive Best Comedy Actress lineup?

Only two actresses matter and both are returning champions—last year’s winner Rachel Brosnahan (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) and six-time winner… Read More

April 17, 2019
Find your voice, change the world. Here’s the powerful first trailer for ‘The Hate U Give’Find your voice, change the world. Here’s the powerful first trailer for ‘The Hate U Give’

Find your voice, change the world. Here’s the powerful first trailer for ‘The Hate U Give’

[divider style="normal" top="20" bottom="20"] "Violence. Brutality. It's the same story, just a different name." 20th Century Fox has released the… Read More

June 24, 2018