MGM+ Orders EARTH ABIDES Series Adaptation Starring Alexander Ludwig
MGM+ has ordered a new sci-fi series EARTH ABIDES, a television adaptation of the legendary cult classic novel, featuring Alexander Ludwig in a leading role. Created by showrunner Todd Komarnicki (Sully), the series will star Alexander Ludwig (Vikings) as “Ish” and begin production in Vancouver on April 8.
Stand Up to Cancer Celebrates More Than $795 Million Pledged Over 15 Years of Impact
Celebrities lending their support for this year’s fundraising special included Elizabeth Banks, Jessica Biel, Don Cheadle, Katie Couric, Danai Gurira, Tony Hale, Ken Jeong, Queen Latifah, Maria Menounos, Julianne Moore, Tig Notaro, Jimmy Smits, Eric Stonestreet and Justin Timberlake. In the U.S., SU2C is still gratefully accepting donations.
Earthquake's Father's Day Comedy Show Comes To Kings Theatre In Brooklyn And NJPAC In Newark
Back by popular demand, comedy sensation Earthquake returns with his Father's Day Comedy Show! This year's line-up features guest stars Donnell Rawlings, Bill Bellamy and Jessica “Jess Hilarious” Moore that will ignite the stage at King's Theatre with their laughter on Saturday, June 18 at 7PM and at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Sunday, June 19 at 7PM.
CRUEL INTENTIONS Comes to Stage West Next Month
A group of privileged and hormonal teens from an exclusive prep school on summer vacay--that’s a recipe for all kinds of scheming and trouble, in the cult-fave Cruel Intentions: the ‘90s Musical, which begins a 3-week run at Stage West on Thursday, May 4. The production will continue at Uptown Players starting June 1.
EARTHQUAKE'S FATHER'S DAY COMEDY SHOW Comes To Kings Theatre And NJPAC This June
Back by popular demand, comedy sensation Earthquake returns with his Father's Day Comedy Show! This year's line-up features guest stars Donnell Rawlings, Bill Bellamy and Jessica “Jess Hilarious” Moore that will ignite the stage at King's Theatre with their laughter on Saturday, June 18 at 7PM and at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Sunday, June 19 at 7PM.
Omarion to Produce and Star in New Scripted Dramedy For ALLBLK
Popular AMC Networks streaming service, ALLBLK, has announced the commission of Involved, a new, scripted dramedy from singer/songwriter/author/actor Omarion. Loosely based on his life, Omarion will star and serve as series Co-Creator and Executive Producer alongside Tommy Morgan Jr., Kevin G. Boyd, Deji LaRay and Michelle Le Fleur.
Joe Pantoliano Joins The Cast Of ROCK & ROLL MAN
Emmy Award-winner Joe Pantoliano has joined the cast of Rock & Roll Man. Pantoliano, known affectionately as “Joey Pants,” will star alongside the previously announced Tony Award-nominee Constantine Maroulis in the New York premiere of the new musical celebrating the life of the legendary Alan Freed.
Martin Lawrence to Sit Down With ABC News For Interview Special
ABC News contributor LZ Granderson will present a one-on-one interview with comedian and actor Martin Lawrence. The half-hour special, “A Conversation with Martin Lawrence,” is a wide-ranging discussion that covers the importance of Black culture in storytelling and show business, the evolution of comedy over the years, and Lawrence’s long career.
Chloe Bailey, Anthony Mackie & More Join SNEAKS Animated Film
Lengi Studios and Cinema Gypsy Productions set Anthony Mackie (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier), Martin Lawrence (Bad Boys for Life) and Chloe Bailey (Grown-ish) will join the animated feature SNEAKS, with Quavo (Migos), Keith David (Coraline; Princess and the Frog), Donovan Louis Bazemore (The Lion King), and more.
Comedy Veteran, Pierre, Releases Stand Up Micro-Special HALF/TRUTHS
Tired of being misjudged and constantly proving himself in the Black community, biracial comedian and actor, Pierre Edwards (Pierre), speaks his truth in a witty stand-up micro-special on race titled 'HALF/TRUTHS.' The thought-provoking film was released last week with the soft launch of Comedy Hype's new streaming platform.