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‘Stranger Things’ Star Caleb McLaughlin Gets “Hauntingly Vulnerable” in Feature Debut ‘Concrete Cowboy’

The actor trades the Upside Down for gritty Philly (alongside Idris Elba) in ‘Concrete Cowboy’ — and his director is already making Denzel comparisons: “This kid was reaching another level.” Stranger Things star Caleb McLaughlin was three weeks into shooting season four of the hit Netflix series in Atlanta when COVID-19 shuttered production in March. For the past five months, the 18-year-old New York native … Continue reading ‘Stranger Things’ Star Caleb McLaughlin Gets “Hauntingly Vulnerable” in Feature Debut ‘Concrete Cowboy’

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Shonda Rhimes Is Ready to “Own Her S***”: The Game-Changing Showrunner

I am the highest-paid showrunner in television. Three years into her groundbreaking deal and with her first projects finally arriving, the uber writer-producer talks about meeting her own high expectations and a newfound passion for her work: “Now I just want to enjoy this.” Shonda Rhimes was tired of the battles. She was producing some 70 hours of annual television in 256 territories; she was … Continue reading Shonda Rhimes Is Ready to “Own Her S***”: The Game-Changing Showrunner

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Channing Dungey Named Chairman of Warner Bros. TV Group

The former Netflix exec will take over for Peter Roth as the head of the prolific studio. Channing Dungey was not on the job market for long. After leaving Netflix on Oct. 9, the executive has landed at Warner Bros., where she’ll take over as chairman of Warner Bros. Television Group. She’ll succeed Peter Roth, who is stepping down when his current contract ends early … Continue reading Channing Dungey Named Chairman of Warner Bros. TV Group

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Bridgerton drops first look photos, reveals release date

Netflix has finally issued our invitation to the ball. Bridgerton follows the lives of the eight titular Bridgerton siblings, a wealthy family living in Regency England. Season 1 is based largely on Quinn’s first novel in the series, The Duke and I, tracking the story of Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor), as she embarks on a fake courtship with Simon, the Duke of Hastings (Regé-Jean Page). Beset by influence … Continue reading Bridgerton drops first look photos, reveals release date

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Chris Nee & Higher Ground partner on Netflix Series

Thanks Cathy (@Dr_DoNoHarm) for the heads up!! ~ V Based on a best-selling book series, Ada Twist, Scientist will premiere worldwide in 2021, with Kerri Grant as showrunner.Netflix has greenlit a new animated preschool series that will be co-produced by Chris Nee and the Obamas’ Higher Ground Productions. Ada Twist, Scientist is based on the best-selling book series by author Andrea Beaty and illustrator David Roberts. The 40 … Continue reading Chris Nee & Higher Ground partner on Netflix Series

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Mara Brock Akil Inks Overall Deal With Netflix As Streamer Sets Premiere Date For Her Series ‘Girlfriends’

Mara Brock Akil, the prolific creator/showrunner behind such series as Girlfriends, The Game and Being Mary Jane, has signed a multi-year overall deal with Netflix to create new original content. The deal comes just ahead of the September 11 release date of her popular series Girlfriends on Netflix, marking the series’ 20th anniversary. “We are thrilled to welcome Mara Brock Akil to Netflix,” said Channing Dungey, VP Original Series, Netflix. “Her signature … Continue reading Mara Brock Akil Inks Overall Deal With Netflix As Streamer Sets Premiere Date For Her Series ‘Girlfriends’

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Netflix’s ‘Old Guard’ Was Built By a Post-Production Team Made Up of 85 Percent Women

WOW, this is what I call big time #girlpower. Fantastic!! ~ V The streamer may launch a franchise driven by one of the most diverse behind-the-camera teams assembled for a comic book feature. Long before Netflix revealed July 17 that its actioner The Old Guard was on track to become one of its most popular features, pacing to be viewed by 72 million households within … Continue reading Netflix’s ‘Old Guard’ Was Built By a Post-Production Team Made Up of 85 Percent Women

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Netflix Sets ‘The Witcher’ Prequel Series – Blood Origin

The six-episode ‘Blood Origin’ will see Declan de Barra serve as showrunner. Netflix is expanding upon the universe of its Henry Cavill-starrer The Witcher, with the six-part limited series prequel, Blood Origin, the streamer announced today. Blood Origin will be set in an elven world 1,200 years before the world of The Witcher and will tell the origin story of the first Witcher, and the … Continue reading Netflix Sets ‘The Witcher’ Prequel Series – Blood Origin

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‘Da 5 Bloods’ Composer on Spike Lee’s Vision, Marvin Gaye’s Message and Hollywood’s POC Blindspot

Composer Terence Blanchard has collaborated with Spike Lee for over 30 years, going back to 1991 when the director tapped him to score “Jungle Fever.” Since then, Blanchard’s credits include over 15 Lee films including “BlacKkKlansman,” “Malcolm X” and his latest, “Da 5 Bloods,” now streaming on Netflix. The story of four Vietnam War veterans, played by Isiah Whitlock Jr., Norm Lewis, Clarke Peters and … Continue reading ‘Da 5 Bloods’ Composer on Spike Lee’s Vision, Marvin Gaye’s Message and Hollywood’s POC Blindspot

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Spike Lee on the Challenge of Bringing Netflix’s ‘Da 5 Bloods’ to the Screen

On May 31, as protests over police violence roiled nationwide, Spike Lee released a 94-second movie called 3 Brothers on his social media feeds. The short film intercuts disturbing footage of three Black men who died after being choked by police — George Floyd, Eric Garner and Radio Raheem, the fictional, boombox-toting Brooklynite played by Bill Nunn in Lee’s Oscar-nominated 1989 film, Do the Right Thing. … Continue reading Spike Lee on the Challenge of Bringing Netflix’s ‘Da 5 Bloods’ to the Screen

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How Sisters Debbie Allen and Phylicia Rashad Built on Their Family’s Artistic Dynasty

On a Sunday afternoon, Debbie Allen mills around the spacious kitchen of her Santa Monica home, holding her first grandchild, six-month-old Shiloh, in her arms. Framed posters of the Broadway shows in which she has starred line a wall, reminders that the Tony- and Emmy-winning choreographer, actress, dancer, and director is no ordinary mother but part of a groundbreaking artistic dynasty that includes her sister, … Continue reading How Sisters Debbie Allen and Phylicia Rashad Built on Their Family’s Artistic Dynasty

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Kerry Washington | American Son | Official Trailer | Netflix

Another one to watch! ~ Vida Synopsis ~ via Netflix It’s 3am on a rainy night in South Florida, and mother Kendra Ellis-Connor (Kerry Washington) paces anxiously in a police station waiting room as she tries to piece together what may have happened to her missing son. Faced with a series of infuriating unanswered questions, she navigates a system of unconscious bias, interweaving perspectives, and … Continue reading Kerry Washington | American Son | Official Trailer | Netflix

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Billy Porter in Talks to Join Sony’s ‘Cinderella’ (Exclusive)

The Emmy winner and ‘Pose’ star will join Camila Cabello, who is tackling the titular princess role. Billy Porter is ready to grant some wishes.Porter, who recently earned an Emmy for outstanding lead actor for his role on the FX series Pose, is in talks to join Sony’s Cinderella. Sources say that Porter will be playing the movie musical’s resident fairy godmother. Sony had no comment on … Continue reading Billy Porter in Talks to Join Sony’s ‘Cinderella’ (Exclusive)

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‘Madam C.J. Walker’: Cornelius Smith Jr., Keeya King & J. Alphonse Nicholson Join Netflix Limited Series

Wow, I can’t wait to see this! ~ V Scandal alum Cornelius Smith Jr, Keeya King (Van Helsing) and J. Alphonse Nicholson (P-Valley) are set for recurring roles opposite Octavia Spencer and Tiffany Haddish in Madam C.J. Walker, an eight-episode limited series starring and executive produced by Oscar winner Spencer and executive produced by LeBron James. Written by Nicole Asher based on the book On … Continue reading ‘Madam C.J. Walker’: Cornelius Smith Jr., Keeya King & J. Alphonse Nicholson Join Netflix Limited Series

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Shonda Rhimes Sets Ninth Netflix Show: Anthology ‘Notes on Love’

The episodic series will feature such writers as Norman Lear, Steve Martin and Diane Warren, among others. Amazon may have Modern Love, but Netflix has Notes on Love. The streamer on Tuesday announced the ninth show from prolific showrunner Shonda Rhimes: the individual episodic series Notes on Love. Picked up straight to series, the project explores the unexpected-life-changing, euphoric, hilarious, surreal and all-consuming places where … Continue reading Shonda Rhimes Sets Ninth Netflix Show: Anthology ‘Notes on Love’

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