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Photos: Sean Penn, Bob Woodward, and More Attend ANNA Screening

The National Press Club’s special pre-release screening of the new political drama from Rolling Pictures and Good Films Collective, ANNA (MOTHER RUSSIA), took place on March 20, 2024, and included such luminaries as actor Sean Penn, journalist Bob Woodward, U.S. Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-CA), former CIA director John Brennan. 

Black Theatre Coalition To Host Inaugural BUILDING THE CHANGE Gala On February 12

Co-founders T. Oliver Reid, Warren Adams, and Reginald “Reggie” Van Lee, along with Board Members Aaliytha Stevens and Naila McKenzie, have announced that the Black Theatre Coalition will host its Inaugural Gala on Monday, February 12, 2024 in New York City at the Rainbow Room (30 Rockefeller Plaza, 65th Floor).

VIDEO: Disney+ Drops THE CROSSOVER Series Trailer

Disney+ released the video trailer for its highly anticipated original series “The Crossover.” From Disney Branded Television, the series is based on the critically acclaimed best-selling novel in-verse by Kwame Alexander and stars an ensemble cast of series regulars, including Derek Luke, Daveed Diggs and more.

VIDEO: Katie Holmes & Alan Cumming Star in RARE OBEJCTS Film Trailer

The trailer for Rare Objects, starring, written, directed, and produced by Katie Holmes, has been released. The film also stars Tony winner Alan Cumming, Julie Mayorga, Derek Luke, and Saundra Santiago. Rare Objects is based on Kathleen Tessaro's 2016 novel of the same name, which Holmes adapted for the big screen. Watch the new video trailer now!

Sarah Cooper, Lucy Freyer & More Complete the Cast of Katie Holmes Led THE WANDERERS

Complete casting has been announced for Roundabout Theatre Company's New York premiere of The Wanderers by Anna Ziegler, directed by Barry Edelstein and starring Katie Holmes. Find out who is joining the cast, the performance schedule and how to get tickets.

Katie Holmes Will Lead THE WANDERERS Off-Broadway Next Year

Katie Holmes will lead Roundabout Theatre Company's New York premiere of The  Wanderers by playwright Anna Ziegler, and directed by Barry Edelstein. Learn more about the play here!

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS & BIG FISH To Be Screened At Warner Theatre

Movies @ the Warner presents FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, 9/15 at 7 pm. The following week, the Warner will show BIG FISH, 9/22 at 7 pm. Fall Films are presented by Movies @ the Warner and sponsored by Elevator Service Company.

The Warner Theatre's Fall Films Series to Present THE GOONIES & FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS This Month

The Warner Theatre's Fall Films Series begins Thursday 9/8 at 7 pm with THE GOONIES. The following week, the Warner will show FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, 9/15 at 7 pm.

Daveed Diggs to Narrate Disney+ Basketball Series THE CROSSOVER

Based on the critically acclaimed best-selling novel-in-verse by Kwame Alexander, 'The Crossover' introduces teen brothers Josh and Jordan Bell, widely considered basketball phenoms. Jalyn Hall, Amir O'Neil, Derek Luke, Sabrina Revelle, Skyla I'Lece, Deja Monique Cruz and Trevor Raine Bush will star.

Disney+ Sets New Series Based on Kwame Alexander's THE CROSSOVER

'The Crossover,' a drama series based on the critically acclaimed bestselling novel in verse by Kwame Alexander, a Newbery Medal-winning and Coretta Scott King Book Awards' Author Honoree, has been ordered to series for premiere on Disney+. The pilot episode was directed by George Tillman, Jr. ('The Hate U Give,' 'For Life').

Photos: Joel Coen's THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH Premieres in LA

Apple and A24 just celebrated the LA premiere of Joel Coen's upcoming 'The Tragedy of Macbeth' film, premiering in select theaters on December 25, and globally on Apple TV+ on January 14, 2022.

The Richard Lawson Studios Master Class Series Continues  In May With Casting Director Kimberly Hardin

On May 1st, Master Teacher Richard Lawson will be joined by casting director Kimberly Hardin. Twenty actors will be given the opportunity to have their self-tape auditions assessed and redirected by Mr. Lawson and Ms. Hardin. Classes take place Saturday mornings at 10 AM PST via Zoom.

African American Film Critics Association Hosts 2nd Annual AAFCA TV Honors on Saturday, August 22

The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) handed out 11 awards, two honorary awards, and the inaugural AAFCA ADCOLOR Breakout Creative of the Year award today to celebrate the excellence, innovation and diversity in television this year. 

SYFY Announces New York Comic-Con Panels Featuring RESIDENT ALIEN, WYNONNA EARP and More

Once again, SYFY and SYFY WIRE will take over New York Comic Con -- providing both Con-goers and fans at home wall-to-wall coverage and activations from the pop culture mega-event, held October 3-6 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City. SYFY WIRE's partnership with NYCC producer ReedPOP continues, with SYFY WIRE once again serving as the official streaming partner for the 2019 Con, delivering exclusive original coverage and content both online and on air…and it's all LIVE! Additionally, SYFY will feature panels and screenings for fan faves and upcoming originals alike. 

VIDEO: USA Network Releases THE PURGE Season 2 Official Trailer

Based on the hit movie franchise, THE PURGE revolves around a 12-hour period when all crime, including murder, is legal. Season 2 explores how a single Purge night affects the lives of four interconnected characters over the course of the ensuing year, all inevitably leading up to the next Purge. From Blumhouse Television and UCP, the second season of the anthology series opens on Purge night but dives deeper than ever before in to what the Purge world looks like the other 364 days of the year. THE PURGE Season 1 was USA's #1 scripted series in P18-49, P25-54 and P18-34 in 2018 1.

THE PURGE Returns to USA Network This Fall

USA Network's thrilling series, THE PURGE, from Blumhouse Television and UCP will return for a second season.

13 REASONS WHY Will Return for Third Season on Netflix

Netflix has announced that 13 Reasons Why will return for a third season in 2019. 

VIDEO: Netflix Unveils The Official Trailer for THIRTEEN REASONS WHY Season Two

13 Reasons Why Season 2 picks up in the aftermath of Hannah's death and the start of our characters' complicated journeys toward healing and recovery. Liberty High prepares to go on trial, but someone will stop at nothing to keep the truth surrounding Hannah's death concealed. A series of ominous polaroids lead Clay and his classmates to uncover a sickening secret and a conspiracy to cover it up.

Raul Esparza Cast As Lead On New NBC Drama SUSPICION

Raul Esparza Cast As Lead On New NBC Drama SUSPICION

13 REASONS WHY Star Cast As Lead In New NBC Drama

According to Variety, 13 REASONS WHY star Derek Luke is set to star as the lead in the new drama from NBC, titled SUSPICION.  The show is based on the book of the same name by Joseph Fuller. Luke will take the role of Danny Goodman. Read more about it from Variety here!