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High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America | Official Trailer

I can’t wait to watch this!! ~ V Synopsis: Food, community, culture, resiliency. Based on Jessica B. Harris’ award-winning book, High On The Hog traces the moving story of a people’s survival and triumph via the food that has knit generations together and helped define the American kitchen. From Gumbo to fried chicken, our culinary journey stretches from Africa to enslavement, to the Harlem Renaissance, … Continue reading High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America | Official Trailer

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Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers Reign Supreme as Netflix Greenlights Bridgerton S3 & S4

The Shondaland duo on Bridgerton mania, building a streaming slate, and their 19-year partnership. Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers had no clue if Bridgerton would hit or flop on Netflix. “I was holding my breath, because I’m always holding my breath about everything,” Rhimes admitted last week. “Like are we going to stay straight-A students?” The cheeky costume drama, based on Julia Quinn’s Regency-era romance … Continue reading Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers Reign Supreme as Netflix Greenlights Bridgerton S3 & S4

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Inside Rege-Jean Page’s ‘Bridgerton’ Departure

The breakout star from Netflix’s first Shonda Rhimes drama had a one-year deal and, sources say, turned down an opportunity to return in season two. Netflix’s Bridgerton sent shockwaves through its seemingly large fan base last week with the formal announcement that leading man Regé-Jean Page would not return for the second season of the Shondaland drama.Page originally signed on to the Regency England-set series … Continue reading Inside Rege-Jean Page’s ‘Bridgerton’ Departure

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Amend: The Fight for America | Official Trailer | Netflix

This is a good historical documentary about the 14th Amendment in six parts!! ~ V Synopsis When the United States of America was founded, the ideals of freedom and equality did not apply to all people. An exploration of the Fourteenth Amendment as the most enduring hallmark of democracy in the United States; with Mahershala Ali, Diane Lane, Samuel L. Jackson, Pedro Pascal, Yara Shahidi, … Continue reading Amend: The Fight for America | Official Trailer | Netflix

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Concrete Cowboy | Official Trailer | Netflix

Can’t wait to watch this! ~ V Synopsis: While spending the summer in North Philadelphia, a troubled teen (Caleb McLaughlin) is caught between a life of crime and his estranged father’s (Idris Elba) vibrant urban-cowboy subculture. Based on the novel ‘Ghetto Cowboy’ by G.Neri, Concrete Cowboy is directed by Ricky Staub and co-stars Jharrel Jerome, Byron Bowers, Lorraine Toussaint and Clifford “Method Man” Smith. On … Continue reading Concrete Cowboy | Official Trailer | Netflix

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Tyler Perry Sets ‘Jazzman’s Blues’ As Next Film At Netflix

Taps Joshua Boone And Solea Pfeiffer To Star After teaming with Netflix on his most recent film, A Fall From Grace, Tyler Perry is making his return to the studio for his next film and has found his two leads in the process. Sources tell Deadline, Perry will direct Jazzman’s Blues with Joshua Boone and Solea Pfeiffer on board to star. Perry will also write and … Continue reading Tyler Perry Sets ‘Jazzman’s Blues’ As Next Film At Netflix

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Shadow and Bone | Teaser Trailer | Netflix

Wow, this looks like it is going to be a good one! ~ V Shadow and Bone (Grisha Trilogy) by Leigh Bardugo  Synopsis ~ via Amazon: Enter the Grishaverse with Book One of the Shadow and Bone Trilogy by the #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Six of Crows and Crooked Kingdom. Soldier. Summoner. Saint. Orphaned and expendable, Alina Starkov is a soldier who knows … Continue reading Shadow and Bone | Teaser Trailer | Netflix

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‘Bridgerton’ Star Regé-Jean Page, Billy Bob Thornton And Alfre Woodard Join Ryan Gosling In The Russo Brothers’ ‘The Gray Man’

This would be another yes for me!!! ~ V Billy Bob Thornton, Alfre Woodard and Bridgerton breakout star Regé-Jean Page have rounded out cast of the Russo Brothers’ The Gray Man starring Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans and Ana De Armas. Wagner Moura, Jessica Henwick, Dhanush and Julia Butters are also on board. Joe and Anthony Russo have been developing the project for some time at Sony, and … Continue reading ‘Bridgerton’ Star Regé-Jean Page, Billy Bob Thornton And Alfre Woodard Join Ryan Gosling In The Russo Brothers’ ‘The Gray Man’

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George C. Wolfe to Direct Bayard Rustin Movie for Obama’s Higher Ground, Netflix

Dustin Lance Black penned the screenplay about the gay civil rights activist. George C. Wolfe, Dustin Lance Black, and former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground banner are coming together for a biopic of civil rights activist Bayard Rustin. Wolfe will direct Rustin from a script by Dustin Lance Black for Higher Ground and Netflix. According to the logline, Rustin will “tell the … Continue reading George C. Wolfe to Direct Bayard Rustin Movie for Obama’s Higher Ground, Netflix

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Lee Daniels on Creating Without the “Blanket” of Drugs and Alcohol

‘The United States vs. Billie Holiday’ director reflects on the Jussie Smollett scandal and why he wants to keep telling the uncomfortable stories: “I know what it’s like to be in pain.” The United States vs. Billie Holiday is Lee Daniels’ fifth film as a director, his 10th as a producer — and his first without a long-standing crutch. “This is my first film sober,” says … Continue reading Lee Daniels on Creating Without the “Blanket” of Drugs and Alcohol

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‘Chappelle’s Show’ Returns to Netflix With Dave Chappelle’s Blessing

The comedian revealed in an Instagram post on Thursday that Comedy Central had agreed to give his license back and “paid me millions of dollars.” Chapelle’s Show is streaming on Netflix again and this time it has Dave Chappelle’s blessing. In an Instagram clip posted on Thursday, Chappelle revealed that the Comedy Central show he created and acrimoniously left, returned to the streaming platform on … Continue reading ‘Chappelle’s Show’ Returns to Netflix With Dave Chappelle’s Blessing

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‘The Umbrella Academy’ Renewed For Season 3 By Netflix

Whoo-Hoo!! ~ V Netflix has given a Season 3 order to one of its most popular series, The Umbrella Academy. Production on the 10-episode third season will begin in February in Toronto, Canada. Series regular cast members set to return, reprising their roles, include Ellen Page, Tom Hopper, David Castañeda, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Robert Sheehan, Aidan Gallagher, Justin H. Min, Ritu Arya, and Colm Feore. Also … Continue reading ‘The Umbrella Academy’ Renewed For Season 3 By Netflix

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Tom Byrne on playing Prince Andrew in The Crown

The Sun ran a headline which made me laugh,” Tom Byrne grins. “It was ‘Worst part on TV?’ Good news, you’re in The Crown; bad news, you’re playing Prince Andrew.” Well, quite. Landing a role in Netflix’s sumptuous royal saga, now in its fourth series, is surely a dream gig for any young actor – the show, after all, has become a finishing school for … Continue reading Tom Byrne on playing Prince Andrew in The Crown

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The Crown Season 4 | Official Trailer | Netflix

I cannot wait for this to come out! ~ V As the 1970s are drawing to a close, Queen Elizabeth (Olivia Colman) and her family find themselves preoccupied with safeguarding the line of succession by securing an appropriate bride for Prince Charles (Josh O’Connor), who is still unmarried at 30. As the nation begins to feel the impact of divisive policies introduced by Britain’s first … Continue reading The Crown Season 4 | Official Trailer | Netflix

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How ‘Sarah Cooper: Everything’s Fine’ Landed Those Wild Celebrity Cameos

The viral comedian and her all-star collaborators Maya Rudolph and Natasha Lyonne break down the ultra-fast production process of their topical election special. Time was of the essence if the first comedy special from Tik Tok phenom Sarah Cooper — whose short videos lip syncing to the president’s occasionally nonsensical speeches went viral earlier in 2020 — was going to make it to air before Election Day … Continue reading How ‘Sarah Cooper: Everything’s Fine’ Landed Those Wild Celebrity Cameos

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