Andre 'Dre' Johnson has a great job, a beautiful wife, Rainbow, four kids, and a colonial home in the 'burbs. But has success brought too much assimilation for this black family?
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VIDEO: Marvel Shares MOON GIRL & DEVIL DINOSAUR Teaser
by Michael Major - December 15, 2021
Based on Marvel's hit comic books, the highly-anticipated series follows the adventures of 13-year-old super-genius Lunella Lafayette and her 10-ton T-Rex, Devil Dinosaur. After Lunella accidentally brings Devil Dinosaur into present-day New York City via a time vortex, the duo works together to pro...
Michelle Obama to Guest-Star on BLACK-ISH Season Eight Premiere
by Michael Major - December 14, 2021
In 'That's What Friends Are For', the season premiere, Dre attends a fundraising event for When We All Vote. Their expectations are far exceeded when the special guest for the evening is none other than Michelle Obama. To their surprise, the former first lady accepts an invitation for dinner at thei...
Deon Cole Comes To Newark At NJPAC In March
by Stephi Wild - December 14, 2021
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents comedian, actor and writer- Deon Cole to the Prudential Hall Betty Wold Johnson stage on Friday, March 11, 2022 at 8pm. See the stand-up comic who plays the character of adjunct college professor 'Charlie' on ABC's Emmy-nominated and Golden Globe A...
Disney Orders New Coming-of-Age Series SATURDAYS
by Michael Major - November 30, 2021
The series introduces teenage Paris Johnson, who considers roller skating to be part of her soul — she breathes it in and makes it a lifestyle. She lives for the weekends because that's when she gets to go to her sanctuary, the neon-lit Saturdays, a seemingly magical wood floor roller-rink where t...
Hugh Dancy to Lead LAW & ORDER Revival at NBC
by Michael Major - November 23, 2021
Hugh Dancy has been announced to lead a new revival of Law & Order. Black-ish star Anthony Anderson has been tapped to also star in the series. They both will be joining the previously announced Jeffrey Donovan, who will play an NYPD Detective in the new installment....
VIDEO: Disney+ Shares PROUD FAMILY Reboot Trailer
by Michael Major - November 12, 2021
It’s time to get loud with the Prouds in the trailer debut for “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder.” The new series, based on the Disney Channel series from the 2000s, will feature some of music and entertainment's biggest names, including Keke Palmer; Lizzo; Lil Nas X; Chance the Rapper; No...
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for DRAGONS RESCUE RIDERS: HEROES OF THE SKY on Peacock
by Michael Major - November 03, 2021
Dragon Rescue Riders: Heroes of the Sky is the next chapter following the adventures of viking twins Dak and Leyla, who were rescued and raised by dragons, growing up learning to speak their language. Watch the new trailer now!...
VIDEO: ABC Releases Trailer for BLACK-ISH Final Season
by Michael Major - November 01, 2021
The series stars Anthony Anderson as Andre “Dre” Johnson, Tracee Ellis Ross as Rainbow Johnson, Yara Shahidi as Zoey Johnson, Marcus Scribner as Andre Johnson Jr., Miles Brown as Jack Johnson, Marsai Martin as Diane Johnson, Laurence Fishburne as Pops, and Jenifer Lewis as Ruby. Watch the final ...
Peacock Announces Cast for Craig Robinson's KILLING IT
by Michael Major - October 25, 2021
Killing It is a comedy about class, capitalism and one man’s quest to achieve the American dream. And also about hunting really big snakes. The project reunites Craig Robinson with “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” co-creator Dan Goor and executive producer Luke Del Tredici....
Ayo Davis Named President of Disney Branded Television
by Michael Major - September 23, 2021
As president, Davis will oversee the operations of Disney Branded Television including programming, strategy, development, current, production, casting, business affairs and marketing for scripted, unscripted and animation for Disney+, Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior....
Idris Elba, Justice Smith & More Join Daveed Diggs-Penned Drama
by Michael Major - September 10, 2021
Justice Smith, Idris Elba, and Taylour Page have joined We All Die Young, a new drama written by Hamilton star Daveed Diggs. The film is slated to be directed by Jake Schreier. The film follows young artists in the rap industry....
Kevin Hart's LOL and Sundance Institute Launch Screenwriting Fellowship to Amplify Black Women in Comedy
by TV News Desk - July 08, 2021
Through mentorship, advocacy, production, and exhibition, this immersive program will offer a selection of talented writers the opportunity to receive one-on-one mentorship and professional guidance from leading Black women in comedy....
ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live: NBA Finals Game Night' Specials Return for the 2021 NBA Finals
by TV News Desk - June 25, 2021
“Jimmy Kimmel Live: NBA Finals Game Night” primetime specials air 8 p.m. EDT/7 p.m. CDT and following the NBA Finals on the West Coast on ABC....
Discovery+ Greenlights New Home Series With Marsai Martin
by Sarah Jae Leiber - June 15, 2021
The project is produced by 51 Minds Entertainment in association with Genius Entertainment. Executive producers for 51 Minds include Christian Sarabia, Raymond Garcia, Nicole Elliott and Adriane Hopper Williams....
FRIDAY NIGHT VIBES Host Tiffany Haddish & Co-Host Deon Cole Welcome Tina Knowles as Guest
by TV News Desk - June 15, 2021
The weekly lineup will include thoughtfully selected movies that are filled with storylines and characters viewers love and vibe with and special guests will be announced accordingly....
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for RON'S GONE WRONG!
by Sarah Leiber - June 08, 2021
The film is directed by Pixar veteran Jean-Philippe Vine (story artist on “Cars 3” and “The Good Dinosaur”) and Locksmith co-founder Sarah Smith (“Arthur Christmas”) with Octavio Rodriguez (story artist on “Coco” and “The Incredibles 2”) co-directing....
Pete Davidson, Senator Amy Klobuchar and More to Appear on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS May 3 – May 10
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 03, 2021
Guests have been announced for LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS the week of May 3 – May 10. Monday, May 3: Guests Michael Che (That Damn Michael Che) and Richard Kind (Everything’s Gonna Be Okay). Mario Duplantier sits-in with the 8G Band. Show 1139A....
Disney Channel and Tastemade Team Up for an Imaginative New Kids Baking Competition Show DISNEY'S MAGIC BAKE-OFF
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 27, 2021
Imagination rules and teamwork triumphs in 'Disney's Magic Bake-Off,' as three teams of two race against the clock to design a Disney-inspired cake utilizing Tastemade's signature recipe videos and an enchanted pantry filled with a wonderful world of ingredients and surprises....
Winners Announced For The 24th Family Film Awards Broadcast On REELZ
by A.A. Cristi - April 22, 2021
Winners were announced for the 24th Family Film Awards in a broadcast airing this evening on REELZ. Honoring the best in family film and television, ...
Anthony Anderson to Host the 8th Annual Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 24, 2021
The reimagined awards gala will be held virtually on Saturday, April 3, 2021, and is co-produced by IngleDodd Media and Honeysweet Creative....
Marsai Martin & Norman Vance Jr. Team for Disney Channel Pilot SATURDAYS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 11, 2021
The pilot, which centers on a young girl and her competitive roller skating crew, was written by Vance and will be directed by Charles Stone III ('Drumline,' 'black-ish')....
ONE! With Edi Patterson Heads To The Groundlings Virtual Stage
by A.A. Cristi - February 11, 2021
The Groundlings' Edi Patterson (The Righteous Gemstones, Knives Out) is headed to the virtual stage for a solo, completely improvised, and audience suggestion-based comedy show, aptly titled, ONE! With Edi Patterson. The show, directed and created by Deanna Oliver (The Brave Little Toaster, Animania...
Diamond White Leads Cast of Disney Channel's MARVEL'S MOON GIRL AND DEVIL DINOSAUR
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 10, 2021
Actress and singer Diamond White ('The Bold and the Beautiful,' Disney's 'The Lion Guard') will star as Lunella Lafayette (aka Moon Girl) in Disney Channel's highly anticipated animated series 'Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur,' slated to premiere in 2022. ...
The Caucus Awards Honors Reese Witherspoon & Lauren Neustadter With Producers Award
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 08, 2021
The Caucus for Producers, Writers & Directors is thrilled to announce the final honorees for the 2021 Caucus Awards - Academy Award®, Golden Globe, and Emmy winner Reese Witherspoon and Hello Sunshine’s President of Film and Television Lauren Neustadter (Little Fires Everywhere) will rec...
VIDEO: Anthony Anderson Talks BLACKISH & TO TELL THE TRUTH on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!
by Sarah Leiber - January 27, 2021
Anthony talks about his special protective mask, our 18th anniversary, his love of gardening, his mom giving him etiquette lessons, his ABC shows “Black-ish” and “To Tell the Truth,” his mom waiting for the COVID vaccine, and Jimmy gives him a special gift....
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