Eva Longoria Bastón is set to produce, direct, and star in Universal comedy 24-7. Longoria Bastón is producing under her UnbeliEVAble Entertainment banner alongside Ben Spector. Kerry Washington, who is attached to co-star, will co-produce via Simpson Street. Paul Feig, a Universal staple, is also producing with producing partner Jessie Henderson through FeigCo Entertainment. Eva … Continue reading Eva Longoria Bastón to Direct and Star in Comedy ’24-7′; Kerry Washington to Co-Star
Issa Rae to Star in Rom-Com ‘American Princess’; Directed by Stella Meghie
Issa Rae is set to star in a romantic comedy titled, American Princess. The project has Everything, Everything director Stella Meghie attached to it. Meghie's debut film Jean of the Joneses, garnered a nomination from the Independent Spirit Awards. American Princess will be produced by Paul Feig (Bridesmaids, Ghostbusters), Brendan O'Brien, and Jessie Henderson. The Golden Globe nominee is set … Continue reading Issa Rae to Star in Rom-Com ‘American Princess’; Directed by Stella Meghie
‘Night School’ Topped Domestic Box Office With $28M
Night School starring Tiffany Haddish and Kevin Hart has topped the domestic box office with $28 million. This total comes from an accumulation of 3,010 locations. The comedy "follows a group of misfits who are forced to attend adult classes in the longshot chance they’ll pass the GED exam" and also stars Rob Riggle, Taran Killam and … Continue reading ‘Night School’ Topped Domestic Box Office With $28M
Jon M. Chu and Ken Jeong Reuniting on Netflix Stand-Up Special
Crazy Rich Asians is still pulling big numbers at the box office, but Ken Jeong is already working on his next assignment. The comedian has just signed a Netflix deal for a new Stand-Up Special and it's been confirmed that Crazy Rich Asians director Jon M. Chu will be helming the project. The current standing title for the … Continue reading Jon M. Chu and Ken Jeong Reuniting on Netflix Stand-Up Special
Hasan Minhaj’s Weekly Comedy Show ‘Patriot Act’ Coming to Netflix in October
It was announced back in March that comedian Hasan Minhaj would be getting his own weekly comedy show and we finally have a release date for the series. Minhaj has been working as a correspondent for The Daily Show since 2014 and he was the featured speaker at the 2017 White House Correspondent's Dinner where he called the … Continue reading Hasan Minhaj’s Weekly Comedy Show ‘Patriot Act’ Coming to Netflix in October
Teen Titans GO! To The Movies Review & Khary Payton Interview: A Cinematic Treat To Beat The Summer Heat
Teen Titans GO! To The Movies is adorably ridiculous and delightfully intense. And yes the new theme song is "epically dope". Better yet, it's a perfect gateway superhero movie for kids and "what..ANOTHER superhero movie?!" family members to enjoy together. If only for that butt humor. Oh, yes, the butt jokes are strong in this … Continue reading Teen Titans GO! To The Movies Review & Khary Payton Interview: A Cinematic Treat To Beat The Summer Heat
Rose Byrne in Negotiations to Join Tiffany Haddish in ‘Limited Partners’
Bridesmaids actress Rose Byrne is in negotiations to star in Limited Partners alongside Tiffany Haddish. The Paramount comedy will be directed by Miguel Arteta and was written by Sam Pitman and Adam Cole-Kelly. The story tells of two women who create a beauty products company. When a tech company (think Amazon) makes a multimillion-dollar overture, … Continue reading Rose Byrne in Negotiations to Join Tiffany Haddish in ‘Limited Partners’
Sony Purchases Film Scripts from Rising Latina Writer Emilia Serrano
Sony Pictures has been making headlines as of late after releasing the trailer for the animated film Spider-Man: Into The Spiderverse and the highly anticipated live action Marvel film starring Tom Hardy, Venom. That streak will continue but this time it's a leap in the right direction for behind the camera. A report from Variety … Continue reading Sony Purchases Film Scripts from Rising Latina Writer Emilia Serrano
CBS Orders Sitcoms Led By Damon Wayans Jr., Cedric the Entertainer
CBS has ordered two new comedies each led by a Cedric The Entertainer and Damon Wayans Jr set to premiere in the 2018 - 2019 season on the network. Suggestively as a result of the criticism and lack of diversity in relation to leading characters portrayed by individuals of color, this announced series signifies the network's … Continue reading CBS Orders Sitcoms Led By Damon Wayans Jr., Cedric the Entertainer
Idris Elba To Star in Netflix Comedy Series ‘Turn Up Charlie”
Is there a such thing as "too much Idris?" I highly doubt it. The critically acclaimed actor has graced the big and small screens for a plethora of years, delivering powerful performances consistently. For those who can't get enough of Idris, you can rejoice now that he has landed another leading role in the Netflix … Continue reading Idris Elba To Star in Netflix Comedy Series ‘Turn Up Charlie”
