H.E.R. to Make Acting Debut in ‘The Color Purple’ Movie Musical (Exclusive)

The artist took home the best original song Oscar for her track “Fight For You” from ‘Judas and the Black Messiah.’ H.E.R. — the Oscar-winning singer-songwriter behind hits like “Best Part” and “Focus” — is in final negotiations to make her feature film acting debut in The Color Purple movie musical. Warner Bros. is behind the feature adaptation of the Tony-winning Broadway musical, itself an … Continue reading H.E.R. to Make Acting Debut in ‘The Color Purple’ Movie Musical (Exclusive)

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

Idris Elba in Talks to Replace Will Smith in ‘Suicide Squad’ Sequel (Exclusive)

The move follows the exit of Smith, who led the ensemble of the 2016 movie with Margot Robbie and played assassin anti-hero Deadshot. Idris Elba is in talks to replace Will Smith in the Suicide Squad sequel being put together by filmmaker James Gunn and Warner Bros., sources tell The Hollywood Reporter. The move follows last week’s exit of Smith, who, along with Margot Robbie, … Continue reading Idris Elba in Talks to Replace Will Smith in ‘Suicide Squad’ Sequel (Exclusive)