The 77th annual Tony Awards will air live Sunday from the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City. The celebration will honor theater professionals for distinguished achievement on Broadway for the 2023-2024 season, and they are presented by the Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing.
Those looking to get a head start on the show and certain award categories announcements will want to tune in to the pre-show for the first round of winner announcements. A simulcast event will also take place in Damrosch Park, hosted by Skylar Astin. The “Broadway Fanfare” simulcast will be open to the public and feature performances from Broadway shows as well as appearances from talent. A livestream of the awards show will also play there.
Ahead of the ceremony, Broadway lovers may be wondering how to watch the 2024 Tonys, and we have the info below.
Those looking to get a head start on the show and certain award categories announcements will want to tune in to the pre-show for the first round of winner announcements. A simulcast event will also take place in Damrosch Park, hosted by Skylar Astin. The “Broadway Fanfare” simulcast will be open to the public and feature performances from Broadway shows as well as appearances from talent. A livestream of the awards show will also play there.
Ahead of the ceremony, Broadway lovers may be wondering how to watch the 2024 Tonys, and we have the info below.
- 6/12/2024
- by Dessi Gomez
- Deadline Film + TV
A Fight Night is brewing this fall.
Peacock has announced that Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist, its limited series set in Atlanta on the night of Muhammad Ali’s historic 1970 comeback, will begin streaming Thursday, Sept. 5.
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A teaser trailer (above) and a flurry of first-look photos (below) were released along with the premiere date.
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Peacock has announced that Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist, its limited series set in Atlanta on the night of Muhammad Ali’s historic 1970 comeback, will begin streaming Thursday, Sept. 5.
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A teaser trailer (above) and a flurry of first-look photos (below) were released along with the premiere date.
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- 6/12/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
The Who’s Tommy composer Pete Townshend, The Outsiders producer Angelina Jolie, and the Wicked movie’s Cynthia Erivo are among the roster of Tony Award presenters announced today by producers of this Sunday’s broadcast.
Airing live from the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City, the lineup of stars includes Utkarsh Ambudkar, Nate Burleson, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Josh Gad, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Sean Hayes, Taraji P. Henson, Julianne Hough, Jennifer Hudson, , Nick Jonas, Idina Menzel, Ashley Park, Jim Parsons, Wendell Pierce, Ben Platt, Anthony Ramos, Andrew Rannells, Solomon Thomas, Taylor Tomlinson, Tamara Tunie, Adrienne Warren, Patrick Wilson and Jeffrey Wright.
Earlier today, Tony organizers confirmed that Best Play nominee Stereophonic had been added to a previously released list of musical performances, joining musicals Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, Hell’s Kitchen, Illinoise, Merrily We Roll Along, Suffs, The Outsiders, The Who’s Tommy...
Airing live from the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City, the lineup of stars includes Utkarsh Ambudkar, Nate Burleson, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Josh Gad, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Sean Hayes, Taraji P. Henson, Julianne Hough, Jennifer Hudson, , Nick Jonas, Idina Menzel, Ashley Park, Jim Parsons, Wendell Pierce, Ben Platt, Anthony Ramos, Andrew Rannells, Solomon Thomas, Taylor Tomlinson, Tamara Tunie, Adrienne Warren, Patrick Wilson and Jeffrey Wright.
Earlier today, Tony organizers confirmed that Best Play nominee Stereophonic had been added to a previously released list of musical performances, joining musicals Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, Hell’s Kitchen, Illinoise, Merrily We Roll Along, Suffs, The Outsiders, The Who’s Tommy...
- 6/12/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Stereophonic is now slated to perform at the Tony Awards.
The decision comes amid outcry from fans and the playwright, David Adjmi, himself, after the initial performance lineup was announced and did not include the show. While Stereophonic is a play, it features a score by Arcade Fire’s Will Butler, and has been nominated for best score, as well as 12 other Tonys.
Tony producers Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner had hinted Tuesday that the show may be performing. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the producers were asked if there had been further discussions about them performing.
“There are always discussions that start here and here,” Weiss replied, putting his hands out the length of about a ruler. “There’s a lot of speculation and people forming their own judgments and opinions, and we are trying on our show to represent the season as well as we possibly...
The decision comes amid outcry from fans and the playwright, David Adjmi, himself, after the initial performance lineup was announced and did not include the show. While Stereophonic is a play, it features a score by Arcade Fire’s Will Butler, and has been nominated for best score, as well as 12 other Tonys.
Tony producers Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner had hinted Tuesday that the show may be performing. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the producers were asked if there had been further discussions about them performing.
“There are always discussions that start here and here,” Weiss replied, putting his hands out the length of about a ruler. “There’s a lot of speculation and people forming their own judgments and opinions, and we are trying on our show to represent the season as well as we possibly...
- 6/12/2024
- by Caitlin Huston and Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Tyler Perry penned an op-ed Wednesday speaking out against alleged racial discrimination experienced by his friends, comedians Eric André and Clayton English.
In his column, published in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Perry addresses a lawsuit filed earlier this year alleging that both André and English were unlawfully stopped by authorities at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. Earlier this year, Perry and several other actors — including Jamie Foxx, Taraji P. Henson, Sterling K. Brown and Rege-Jean Page — filed a friend-of-the-court brief as part of the suit.
“André and English were targeted and stopped by Clayton County Police Department (Ccpd) officers, several months apart, on jet bridges in Atlanta’s airport while they were steps from boarding their flights,” Perry wrote.
Despite the fact that both men had been cleared by Tsa security, Perry wrote that the comedians were approached by plainclothed police officers and alleged they were targeted because of “the color of their skin.
In his column, published in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Perry addresses a lawsuit filed earlier this year alleging that both André and English were unlawfully stopped by authorities at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. Earlier this year, Perry and several other actors — including Jamie Foxx, Taraji P. Henson, Sterling K. Brown and Rege-Jean Page — filed a friend-of-the-court brief as part of the suit.
“André and English were targeted and stopped by Clayton County Police Department (Ccpd) officers, several months apart, on jet bridges in Atlanta’s airport while they were steps from boarding their flights,” Perry wrote.
Despite the fact that both men had been cleared by Tsa security, Perry wrote that the comedians were approached by plainclothed police officers and alleged they were targeted because of “the color of their skin.
- 6/7/2024
- by Zoe G. Phillips
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Sinbad is poised for a comeback, appearing in his first movie since his 2020 stroke. While he has been on the long road to recovery, that he is doing well enough to step before the camera shows his determination not only for entertainment but to please his fans.
The project that Sinbad has lined up is Tyler Perry’s Straws, which is set up at Netflix. The comedian will be joining Taraji P. Henson, Sherri Shepherd, Teyana Taylor, Rockmond Dunbar, Glynn Turman, Mike Merrill, and Ashley Versher. As per Deadline, in Straws, “a single mother faces a series of unfortunate events that lead her down an unexpected path. Struggling against circumstances beyond her control, she becomes entangled in a situation she never imagined. Fueled by desperation, she finds herself at the center of suspicion in a world that seems indifferent to her existence.”
While he never really gets the full credit...
The project that Sinbad has lined up is Tyler Perry’s Straws, which is set up at Netflix. The comedian will be joining Taraji P. Henson, Sherri Shepherd, Teyana Taylor, Rockmond Dunbar, Glynn Turman, Mike Merrill, and Ashley Versher. As per Deadline, in Straws, “a single mother faces a series of unfortunate events that lead her down an unexpected path. Struggling against circumstances beyond her control, she becomes entangled in a situation she never imagined. Fueled by desperation, she finds herself at the center of suspicion in a world that seems indifferent to her existence.”
While he never really gets the full credit...
- 6/6/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Im Rahmen eines auf auf mehrere Jahre ausgelegten First-Look-Deals inszeniert Tyler Perry das Drama „Straw“ für Netflix.
Tyler Perry (Credit: Imago / MediaPunch)
Mit dem Drama „Straw“, das er nach eigenem Drehbuch inszenieren wird, hat Tyler Perry ein neues Projekt im Rahmen eines auf mehrere Jahre ausgelegten First-Look-Deals mit Netflix fix gemacht.
Wie das US-Branchenblatt „Variety“ berichtet, steht eine alleinerziehende Mutter, die eine Reihe unglücklicher Ereignisse erlebt, die sie auf einen unerwarteten Weg führen, im Mittelpunkt der Handlung. Sie gerät dabei in eine Situation, die sie sich so nie hätte vorstellen können und findet sich in einer Welt, der ihre Existenz egal zu sein scheint, inmitten von Verdächtigungen wieder.
Perry wird „Straw“, in dem u.a. Taraji P. Henson, Sherri Shepherd und Teyana Taylor Rollen übernehmen werden, zusammen mit Glynn Turman, Sinbad, Rockmond Dunbar, Mike Merrill, Angi Bones und Tony Strickland auch produzieren.
Für Netflix hatte Tyler Perry zuletzt „Six Triple Eight...
Tyler Perry (Credit: Imago / MediaPunch)
Mit dem Drama „Straw“, das er nach eigenem Drehbuch inszenieren wird, hat Tyler Perry ein neues Projekt im Rahmen eines auf mehrere Jahre ausgelegten First-Look-Deals mit Netflix fix gemacht.
Wie das US-Branchenblatt „Variety“ berichtet, steht eine alleinerziehende Mutter, die eine Reihe unglücklicher Ereignisse erlebt, die sie auf einen unerwarteten Weg führen, im Mittelpunkt der Handlung. Sie gerät dabei in eine Situation, die sie sich so nie hätte vorstellen können und findet sich in einer Welt, der ihre Existenz egal zu sein scheint, inmitten von Verdächtigungen wieder.
Perry wird „Straw“, in dem u.a. Taraji P. Henson, Sherri Shepherd und Teyana Taylor Rollen übernehmen werden, zusammen mit Glynn Turman, Sinbad, Rockmond Dunbar, Mike Merrill, Angi Bones und Tony Strickland auch produzieren.
Für Netflix hatte Tyler Perry zuletzt „Six Triple Eight...
- 6/6/2024
- by Jochen Müller
- Spot - Media & Film
Tyler Perry’s body of work transcends genres. He’s conquered comedy with his iconic Madea adventures, unspooled steamy legal thrillers, brought history to life, and is soon venturing into faith-based narratives. The latest installment from the prolific producer, writer, and director follows a mother on a harrowing journey. Read on to learn more about Straw.
A single mother faces a series of unfortunate events that lead her down an unexpected path. Struggling against circumstances beyond her control, she becomes entangled in a situation she never imagined. Fueled by desperation, she finds herself at the center of suspicion in a world that seems indifferent to her existence.
The cast of Straw includes Taraji P. Henson, Sherri Shepherd, Teyana Taylor (A Thousand and One), Glynn Turman, Sinbad, Rockmond Dunbar, Mike Merrill...
A single mother faces a series of unfortunate events that lead her down an unexpected path. Struggling against circumstances beyond her control, she becomes entangled in a situation she never imagined. Fueled by desperation, she finds herself at the center of suspicion in a world that seems indifferent to her existence.
The cast of Straw includes Taraji P. Henson, Sherri Shepherd, Teyana Taylor (A Thousand and One), Glynn Turman, Sinbad, Rockmond Dunbar, Mike Merrill...
- 6/5/2024
- by Erin Corbett
- Tudum - Netflix
Tyler Perry will write and direct Netflix’s upcoming movie “Straw,” a tense drama starring Taraji P. Henson, Sherri Shepherd and Teyana Taylor.
The film follows a single mother who faces a series of unfortunate events that leads her down an unexpected path. According to the logline, “she becomes entangled in a situation she never imagined and finds herself at the center of suspicion in a world that seems indifferent to her existence.”
Glynn Turman, Sinbad, Rockmond Dunbar and Mike Merrill (“The Black Hamptons”) will round out the cast. Perry is also producing the movie with Angi Bones and Tony Strickland.
“Straw” is the latest project from Perry and Netflix’s film creative partnership that will have the filmmaker write, direct and produce features under a mult-year, first-look deal. The prolific director has several projects in the works at the streamer, such as “The Six Triple Eight,” starring Kerry Washington,...
The film follows a single mother who faces a series of unfortunate events that leads her down an unexpected path. According to the logline, “she becomes entangled in a situation she never imagined and finds herself at the center of suspicion in a world that seems indifferent to her existence.”
Glynn Turman, Sinbad, Rockmond Dunbar and Mike Merrill (“The Black Hamptons”) will round out the cast. Perry is also producing the movie with Angi Bones and Tony Strickland.
“Straw” is the latest project from Perry and Netflix’s film creative partnership that will have the filmmaker write, direct and produce features under a mult-year, first-look deal. The prolific director has several projects in the works at the streamer, such as “The Six Triple Eight,” starring Kerry Washington,...
- 6/5/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
The ever-busy Tyler Perry has rounded out the cast for his next Netflix movie, Straw.
Taraji P. Henson, Sherri Shepherd, Teyana Taylor, Glynn Turman, Sinbad, Rockmond Dunbar and Mike Merrill have boarded the film about a devoted single mother facing unfortunate events that send her down an unexpected path.
Struggling against circumstances beyond her control, she becomes entangled in a situation she never imagined. Fueled by desperation, she finds herself at the center of suspicion in a world that seems indifferent to her existence, according a synopsis from the producers.
Perry will write and direct Straw, the latest film out of his multi-year, first look deal with Netflix and set to shoot in Atlanta. Earlier Perry movies with Netflix include Mea Culpa, starring Kelly Rowland, A Jazzman’s Blues, A Madea Homecoming, the 12th installment of the Madea franchise and the thriller A Fall from Grace.
The producer credits on Straw are shared by Perry,...
Taraji P. Henson, Sherri Shepherd, Teyana Taylor, Glynn Turman, Sinbad, Rockmond Dunbar and Mike Merrill have boarded the film about a devoted single mother facing unfortunate events that send her down an unexpected path.
Struggling against circumstances beyond her control, she becomes entangled in a situation she never imagined. Fueled by desperation, she finds herself at the center of suspicion in a world that seems indifferent to her existence, according a synopsis from the producers.
Perry will write and direct Straw, the latest film out of his multi-year, first look deal with Netflix and set to shoot in Atlanta. Earlier Perry movies with Netflix include Mea Culpa, starring Kelly Rowland, A Jazzman’s Blues, A Madea Homecoming, the 12th installment of the Madea franchise and the thriller A Fall from Grace.
The producer credits on Straw are shared by Perry,...
- 6/5/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Writer-director Tyler Perry has set the cast for Straw, his latest film for Netflix, the streamer announced on Wednesday.
Taraji P. Henson (The Color Purple) is set to star alongside Sherri Shepherd (Precious), Teyana Taylor (A Thousand and One), Glynn Turman (Rustin), Sinbad (Atlanta), Rockmond Dunbar (Prison Break), Mike Merrill (The Black Hamptons) and Ashley Versher (Beauty in Black).
Marking the latest film out of Perry’s creative partnership with Netflix for film, Straw watches as a single mother faces a series of unfortunate events that lead her down an unexpected path. Struggling against circumstances beyond her control, she becomes entangled in a situation she never imagined. Fueled by desperation, she finds herself at the center of suspicion in a world that seems indifferent to her existence.
Perry will produce alongside Angi Bones and Tony Strickland. News of the project comes following word last month of Tyler Perry Studios’ partnership...
Taraji P. Henson (The Color Purple) is set to star alongside Sherri Shepherd (Precious), Teyana Taylor (A Thousand and One), Glynn Turman (Rustin), Sinbad (Atlanta), Rockmond Dunbar (Prison Break), Mike Merrill (The Black Hamptons) and Ashley Versher (Beauty in Black).
Marking the latest film out of Perry’s creative partnership with Netflix for film, Straw watches as a single mother faces a series of unfortunate events that lead her down an unexpected path. Struggling against circumstances beyond her control, she becomes entangled in a situation she never imagined. Fueled by desperation, she finds herself at the center of suspicion in a world that seems indifferent to her existence.
Perry will produce alongside Angi Bones and Tony Strickland. News of the project comes following word last month of Tyler Perry Studios’ partnership...
- 6/5/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
American Gladiators is returning to the Gauntlet.
Prime Video has picked up a revival of the physical competition series, which originally aired in syndication from 1989-1996.
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The new iteration will once again pit a team of Gladiators against a team of Contenders in classic challenges like Gauntlet, Hang Tough and The Eliminator, as well as new ones. A nationwide casting search is currently underway for Contenders.
American Gladiators was previously rebooted in 2008 by NBC,...
Prime Video has picked up a revival of the physical competition series, which originally aired in syndication from 1989-1996.
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The new iteration will once again pit a team of Gladiators against a team of Contenders in classic challenges like Gauntlet, Hang Tough and The Eliminator, as well as new ones. A nationwide casting search is currently underway for Contenders.
American Gladiators was previously rebooted in 2008 by NBC,...
- 6/3/2024
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Oscar-nominated actor, producer and author Taraji P. Henson is set to return as the host of this year’s BET Awards. It will air live on June 30 on BET at 8 p.m. Et and will be held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
“I am thrilled to be returning as the host of the ‘BET Awards’ for the third time. I am also looking forward to celebrating my peers and the impact of our culture on entertainment,” Henson said in a statement.
Usher will be honored with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement BET Award, and set performers include GloRilla, Latto, Muni Long, Sexyy Red, Shaboozey and Victoria Monét.
“Taraji is a phenom, known for her vibrant personality and charisma, and we are excited to welcome her back to host Culture’s Biggest Night, ‘BET Awards,’ the ultimate celebration of Black creativity,” said Connie Orlando, EVP Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy at BET.
“I am thrilled to be returning as the host of the ‘BET Awards’ for the third time. I am also looking forward to celebrating my peers and the impact of our culture on entertainment,” Henson said in a statement.
Usher will be honored with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement BET Award, and set performers include GloRilla, Latto, Muni Long, Sexyy Red, Shaboozey and Victoria Monét.
“Taraji is a phenom, known for her vibrant personality and charisma, and we are excited to welcome her back to host Culture’s Biggest Night, ‘BET Awards,’ the ultimate celebration of Black creativity,” said Connie Orlando, EVP Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy at BET.
- 6/3/2024
- by Lexi Carson, Selena Kuznikov and Jack Dunn
- Variety Film + TV
Taraji P. Henson is returning to host the BET Awards.
The Oscar-nominated actress will host the June 30 event, airing live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
“I am thrilled to be returning as the host of the BET Awards for the third time. I am also looking forward to celebrating my peers and the impact of our culture on entertainment,” Henson said in a statement.
Usher will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award and performers include Victoria Monét, Sexyy Red, Muni Long, Latto, GloRilla and Shaboozey.
Drake is the show’s top contender with seven nominations, including album of the year with For All the Dogs (Scary Hours Edition), best male R&b/pop artist and viewer’s choice for “Rich Baby Daddy” with Sza and Sexyy Red. He has two bids for video of the year category: “Rich Baby Daddy” and his guest verse on J. Cole’s “First Person Shooter.
The Oscar-nominated actress will host the June 30 event, airing live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
“I am thrilled to be returning as the host of the BET Awards for the third time. I am also looking forward to celebrating my peers and the impact of our culture on entertainment,” Henson said in a statement.
Usher will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award and performers include Victoria Monét, Sexyy Red, Muni Long, Latto, GloRilla and Shaboozey.
Drake is the show’s top contender with seven nominations, including album of the year with For All the Dogs (Scary Hours Edition), best male R&b/pop artist and viewer’s choice for “Rich Baby Daddy” with Sza and Sexyy Red. He has two bids for video of the year category: “Rich Baby Daddy” and his guest verse on J. Cole’s “First Person Shooter.
- 6/3/2024
- by Mesfin Fekadu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Taraji P. Henson is making a return appearance as host of the 2024 BET Awards. This will be Henson’s third time hosting the trophy show, having previously hosted in 2021 and 2022.
The 2024 BET Awards will air live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, June 30 at 8 pm on BET.
As previously announced, eight-time Grammy winner Usher, who’s nominated for four BET awards including Album of the Year, will receive the Lifetime Achievement BET Award.
Performers include GloRilla, Latto, Muni Long, Sexyy Red, Shaboozey, and Victoria Monét.
“I am thrilled to be returning as the host of the ‘BET Awards’ for the third time. I am also looking forward to celebrating my peers and the impact of our culture on entertainment,” said Henson.
The 2024 BET Award nominations are led Drake with seven, followed by Nicki Minaj with six.
“Taraji is a phenom, known for her vibrant personality and charisma,...
The 2024 BET Awards will air live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, June 30 at 8 pm on BET.
As previously announced, eight-time Grammy winner Usher, who’s nominated for four BET awards including Album of the Year, will receive the Lifetime Achievement BET Award.
Performers include GloRilla, Latto, Muni Long, Sexyy Red, Shaboozey, and Victoria Monét.
“I am thrilled to be returning as the host of the ‘BET Awards’ for the third time. I am also looking forward to celebrating my peers and the impact of our culture on entertainment,” said Henson.
The 2024 BET Award nominations are led Drake with seven, followed by Nicki Minaj with six.
“Taraji is a phenom, known for her vibrant personality and charisma,...
- 6/3/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Who else has the same grace behind and in front of the camera as Kevin Costner when it comes to bringing the rough landscapes of Westerns to the big screen? From Open Range to Dances With Wolves, the Oscar winner, 69, has not only evoked the spirit of the American frontier but also left an indelible mark on the film industry over his four-decade career.
His dedication to the work shines through in his smartly picked roles and his meticulous approach to acting. Celebrating his recent directorial sensation, Horizon: An American Saga, which recently made waves at Cannes, Costner’s connection to the method of storytelling is apparent. Well, currently, he is stirring the news with both his direction and a headline-grabbing entanglement with Yellowstone’s creators.
Kevin Costner with Kelly Reilly (L) in Yellowstone | Paramount Network
But this is not the first time he has clashed with his directors. Dwelling further into his resume,...
His dedication to the work shines through in his smartly picked roles and his meticulous approach to acting. Celebrating his recent directorial sensation, Horizon: An American Saga, which recently made waves at Cannes, Costner’s connection to the method of storytelling is apparent. Well, currently, he is stirring the news with both his direction and a headline-grabbing entanglement with Yellowstone’s creators.
Kevin Costner with Kelly Reilly (L) in Yellowstone | Paramount Network
But this is not the first time he has clashed with his directors. Dwelling further into his resume,...
- 6/1/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Actor Kevin Costner is known for his leading roles in Westerns such as Open Range and Dances With Wolves. The veteran actor has been in the industry for over four decades and has a particular process when it comes to acting. The actor has also been a filmmaker and recently premiered his dream project Horizon: An American Saga at Cannes.
Costner played the role of Al Harrison, the director of the Space Task Group in the period drama Hidden Figures. The film starred Taraji P. Henson and was based on the lives of the African-American mathematicians who worked in the Space Task Group. Costner reportedly did not want to play the role initially but was reportedly convinced by the director’s passion.
Kevin Costner Initially Rejected His Role In Hidden Figures Kevin Costner in Yellowstone | Credits: Linson Entertainment/Bosque Ranch Productions/Treehouse Films/101 Studios/MTV Entertainment Studios
Kevin Costner...
Costner played the role of Al Harrison, the director of the Space Task Group in the period drama Hidden Figures. The film starred Taraji P. Henson and was based on the lives of the African-American mathematicians who worked in the Space Task Group. Costner reportedly did not want to play the role initially but was reportedly convinced by the director’s passion.
Kevin Costner Initially Rejected His Role In Hidden Figures Kevin Costner in Yellowstone | Credits: Linson Entertainment/Bosque Ranch Productions/Treehouse Films/101 Studios/MTV Entertainment Studios
Kevin Costner...
- 5/27/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Glen Powell is sharing why he worried he ruined 2016’s Oscar-nominated film Hidden Figures.
The actor, who portrayed astronaut John Glenn in the movie, made a recent appearance on the Therapuss With Jake Shane podcast where he recalled his first time watching a rough cut of the historical drama.
“It does get in your own head,” Powell explained. “People forget that when you’re watching a rough cut of a movie, it’s probably like watching the footage of yourself that you’re having to edit. So you sit there and you’re like, ‘I hate myself.’”
He continued, “I remember watching [Hidden Figures] for the first time on the Fox lot — and this was before all the effects were done, the music was in [and] the sound design — and I literally left the movie, and I puked in the bushes.”
The Anyone but You star noted that he truly thought...
The actor, who portrayed astronaut John Glenn in the movie, made a recent appearance on the Therapuss With Jake Shane podcast where he recalled his first time watching a rough cut of the historical drama.
“It does get in your own head,” Powell explained. “People forget that when you’re watching a rough cut of a movie, it’s probably like watching the footage of yourself that you’re having to edit. So you sit there and you’re like, ‘I hate myself.’”
He continued, “I remember watching [Hidden Figures] for the first time on the Fox lot — and this was before all the effects were done, the music was in [and] the sound design — and I literally left the movie, and I puked in the bushes.”
The Anyone but You star noted that he truly thought...
- 5/26/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Glen Powell has an aversion to rough cuts of his films.
Speaking on a recent episode of the Therapuss with Jake Shane podcast, Powell related watching a rough cut of 2016’s Hidden Figures for the first time. He wasn’t impressed and feared he ruined the film.
Powell portrayed astronaut John Glenn in the Oscar-nominated movie. The historical drama was led by Octavia Spencer, Taraji P Henson and Janelle Monáe,responsible for helping to launch Glenn into space, making him the first American astronaut to orbit the Earth.
The star said he struggled when watching the rough cut.
“It does get in your own head,” Powell said. “People forget that when you’re watching a rough cut of a movie, it’s probably like watching the footage of yourself that you’re having to edit. So you sit there and you’re like, ‘I hate myself.’
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Speaking on a recent episode of the Therapuss with Jake Shane podcast, Powell related watching a rough cut of 2016’s Hidden Figures for the first time. He wasn’t impressed and feared he ruined the film.
Powell portrayed astronaut John Glenn in the Oscar-nominated movie. The historical drama was led by Octavia Spencer, Taraji P Henson and Janelle Monáe,responsible for helping to launch Glenn into space, making him the first American astronaut to orbit the Earth.
The star said he struggled when watching the rough cut.
“It does get in your own head,” Powell said. “People forget that when you’re watching a rough cut of a movie, it’s probably like watching the footage of yourself that you’re having to edit. So you sit there and you’re like, ‘I hate myself.’
“I remember watching [tt4846340 autoHidden...
- 5/25/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Steven Spielberg’s 1985 classic that took home 11 Oscar nominations is by no means a feat of mere auteurist filmmaking but one showing exceptional skill and brilliance. Behind the camera, there is none other than Spielberg, even though his inspiration might often come from borrowed sources. As such, the adaptation of Alice Walkerʼs Pulitzer Prize-winning 1982 novel, The Color Purple, couldnʼt have been in better hands than the surgically gifted ones of the venerated director.
The Color Purple (1985) [Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures]38 years later, Oprah Winfrey, the star of Spielbergʼs 1985 film took it upon herself to pass on the tradition of transforming the tragic tale of Alice Walkerʼs novel into a work of art for the screen. After much deliberation and struggle, the musical drama produced by Spielberg and Oprah made it onto the screens in 2023 to widespread acclaim. However, the story behind its production is an award-worthy tale in itself.
The Color Purple...
The Color Purple (1985) [Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures]38 years later, Oprah Winfrey, the star of Spielbergʼs 1985 film took it upon herself to pass on the tradition of transforming the tragic tale of Alice Walkerʼs novel into a work of art for the screen. After much deliberation and struggle, the musical drama produced by Spielberg and Oprah made it onto the screens in 2023 to widespread acclaim. However, the story behind its production is an award-worthy tale in itself.
The Color Purple...
- 5/25/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Steven Spielberg is a veteran director who has directed a plethora of movies ever since he joined Hollywood all those years ago. Being a director who needs no form of introduction, Spielberg has been in the hearts of millions of people (and dinosaurs) with his iconic and visionary films.
Steven Spielberg | Photo by Gage Skidmore (Wikimedia Commons)
With blockbuster hits like Jurassic Park and Schindler’s List, Steven Spielberg has had his fair share of failures as well. Despite the story being great, the films did not manage to earn that well at the box office. However, Spielberg’s statements about the test of time show that the director has remained undeterred despite the failures!
Some Movies Stand The Test of Time!
It was the year 1997 when Steven Spielberg worked alongside veteran actors Morgan Freeman, Anthony Hopkins, and, Matthew McConaughey in a film that most people might not even remember. Having...
Steven Spielberg | Photo by Gage Skidmore (Wikimedia Commons)
With blockbuster hits like Jurassic Park and Schindler’s List, Steven Spielberg has had his fair share of failures as well. Despite the story being great, the films did not manage to earn that well at the box office. However, Spielberg’s statements about the test of time show that the director has remained undeterred despite the failures!
Some Movies Stand The Test of Time!
It was the year 1997 when Steven Spielberg worked alongside veteran actors Morgan Freeman, Anthony Hopkins, and, Matthew McConaughey in a film that most people might not even remember. Having...
- 5/23/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Taraji P. Henson has been one of the most vocal actresses in Hollywood at the moment. The Hidden Figures star gained recognition for her role in Hustle & Flow, and David Fincher’s The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, for which she earned an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress. She has since starred in a number of films such as The Karate Kid.
Henson recently opened up about many of the issues she faced while filming the musical adaptation of The Color Purple. The novel by Alice Walker was first adapted by Steven Spielberg, which has since gained many criticisms for its portrayal of Black people. Henson called him out for one element in the film, which the filmmaker has admitted to in the past.
Taraji P. Henson Called Out Steven Spielberg For Mishandling The Color Purple A still from The Color Purple (2023) | Credits: Amblin Entertainment/Ow Films/Sgs...
Henson recently opened up about many of the issues she faced while filming the musical adaptation of The Color Purple. The novel by Alice Walker was first adapted by Steven Spielberg, which has since gained many criticisms for its portrayal of Black people. Henson called him out for one element in the film, which the filmmaker has admitted to in the past.
Taraji P. Henson Called Out Steven Spielberg For Mishandling The Color Purple A still from The Color Purple (2023) | Credits: Amblin Entertainment/Ow Films/Sgs...
- 5/23/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Exclusive: Paramount Pictures has launched development on What Kids Want, a new feature scripted by the Like a Boss duo of Sam Pitman and Adam Cole-Kelly, sources tell Deadline.
The film follows up the high concept comedies What Women Want (2000), starring Mel Gibson and Helen Hunt, and What Men Want (2019), starring Taraji P. Henson and Tracy Morgan, both of which were distributed by Paramount. While the former centered on a man suddenly gifted (or cursed?) with the ability to hear the thoughts of women, the latter reversed the equation. The new film will, of course, involve a look into the minds of children.
Todd Garner will produce for Broken Road Productions, alongside Gina Mathews and Grant Scharbo for Little Engine Entertainmemt. Matthews comes to the project after producing What Women Want, along with such rom-coms as 13 Going on 30, All My Life (alongside Garner) and Isn’t It Romantic?...
The film follows up the high concept comedies What Women Want (2000), starring Mel Gibson and Helen Hunt, and What Men Want (2019), starring Taraji P. Henson and Tracy Morgan, both of which were distributed by Paramount. While the former centered on a man suddenly gifted (or cursed?) with the ability to hear the thoughts of women, the latter reversed the equation. The new film will, of course, involve a look into the minds of children.
Todd Garner will produce for Broken Road Productions, alongside Gina Mathews and Grant Scharbo for Little Engine Entertainmemt. Matthews comes to the project after producing What Women Want, along with such rom-coms as 13 Going on 30, All My Life (alongside Garner) and Isn’t It Romantic?...
- 5/22/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Taraji P. Henson, in conversation with Angie Martinez, revealed a hilarious detail about her time on set with Empire co-star and Iron Man alum, Terrence Howard. Howard essayed the role of Colonel James Rhodes before the role was taken over by Don Cheadle.
Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon in Empire/ 20th Century Fox Television
Taraji P. Henson essayed the role of Cookie Lyon, the wife of Terrence Howard’s Lucious Lyon, and the two were often depicted going at it on screen. Taraji P. Henson opened up about one trick that Terrence Howard kept in his back pocket to keep himself from getting too aroused during his intimate scenes with Henson.
Terrence Howard would talk to himself during his intimate scenes with Taraji P. Henson
Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard in a still from Empire/ 20th Century Fox Television
On The Angie Martinez Show, way back in 2017, Taraji P.
Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon in Empire/ 20th Century Fox Television
Taraji P. Henson essayed the role of Cookie Lyon, the wife of Terrence Howard’s Lucious Lyon, and the two were often depicted going at it on screen. Taraji P. Henson opened up about one trick that Terrence Howard kept in his back pocket to keep himself from getting too aroused during his intimate scenes with Henson.
Terrence Howard would talk to himself during his intimate scenes with Taraji P. Henson
Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard in a still from Empire/ 20th Century Fox Television
On The Angie Martinez Show, way back in 2017, Taraji P.
- 5/18/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
The beloved star of the hit TV shows The Big Bang Theory and Young Sheldon, Jim Parsons has revealed a lesser-known aspect of his acting career. Having been associated with the above-mentioned shows for a long time, people expect Parsons to shed tears after wrapping up. But shockingly, the actor had a different movie to credit for opening his watergates.
Jim Parsons in The Big Bang Theory | Warner Bros. Television
Following his appearance in the 2016 movie Hidden Figures, Jim Parsons sat for an interview with Variety, ahead of its release. Marketing the film, the actor created hype among the audience, as he opened up about one emotional experience that he faced while watching the final cut.
Jim Parsons Broke into Tears After Watching Hidden Figures
While the world popularly knows the Emmy winner Jim Parsons for touching hearts with his comic role as Dr. Sheldon Cooper in The Big Bang Theory,...
Jim Parsons in The Big Bang Theory | Warner Bros. Television
Following his appearance in the 2016 movie Hidden Figures, Jim Parsons sat for an interview with Variety, ahead of its release. Marketing the film, the actor created hype among the audience, as he opened up about one emotional experience that he faced while watching the final cut.
Jim Parsons Broke into Tears After Watching Hidden Figures
While the world popularly knows the Emmy winner Jim Parsons for touching hearts with his comic role as Dr. Sheldon Cooper in The Big Bang Theory,...
- 5/18/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Welcome to Emmy Experts Typing, a weekly column in which Gold Derby editors and Experts Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen discuss the Emmy race — via Slack, of course. This week, we wonder if some old faves can over-perform in comedy.
Christopher Rosen: Hello, Joyce! We’re back to laugh again about this year’s Emmys comedy race. This has remained a pretty stable race, so much so that not even FX seems concerned about “The Bear” and its status as the obvious frontrunner. The third season of the show comes back on June 27, after Emmy nominations voting has closed and well before final voting begins. It seems like Season 2 of “The Bear” is so far out in front that it might not even need Season 3 to goose its win potential. That’s maybe bad news for our beloved “Hacks,” which always faced an uphill battle in Best Comedy Series but...
Christopher Rosen: Hello, Joyce! We’re back to laugh again about this year’s Emmys comedy race. This has remained a pretty stable race, so much so that not even FX seems concerned about “The Bear” and its status as the obvious frontrunner. The third season of the show comes back on June 27, after Emmy nominations voting has closed and well before final voting begins. It seems like Season 2 of “The Bear” is so far out in front that it might not even need Season 3 to goose its win potential. That’s maybe bad news for our beloved “Hacks,” which always faced an uphill battle in Best Comedy Series but...
- 5/17/2024
- by Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby
As buyers touch down at Lax for the annual LA Screenings, it will be a case of a return to the norm following the unusual circumstances of last year. The Hollywood labor strikes not only threw confusion on what would be a realistic purchase, but also stopped acquisitions executives getting face time (and a quick selfie) with acting and writing talent — something many value as part of their buying process.
There will be no such issues this year, and the studio sales bosses are relishing a return to the norm. “We’re really excited, it feels like we’re really back after the strikes and firing on all cylinders,” says David Decker, President of Content Sales for Warner Bros. Discovery (Wbd). “We have an abundance of titles that run the gamut of broadcast and streaming in drama and comedy. We’ll be showing the best of what Wbd stands for.
There will be no such issues this year, and the studio sales bosses are relishing a return to the norm. “We’re really excited, it feels like we’re really back after the strikes and firing on all cylinders,” says David Decker, President of Content Sales for Warner Bros. Discovery (Wbd). “We have an abundance of titles that run the gamut of broadcast and streaming in drama and comedy. We’ll be showing the best of what Wbd stands for.
- 5/17/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
When Quinta Brunson first introduced second grade teacher Janine Teagues in season one of Abbott Elementary, she purposely had the character dress in awkward clothing, from frumpy sweaters paired with chunky belts to long maxi skirts with sneakers. She barely wore makeup and didn’t pay much attention to her hair.
But in season three, as Teagues takes a break from teaching to work at the Philadelphia school district, viewers see her forge ahead: She’s in tailored suits, fitted blazers and heels. She’s stepped up her makeup game and her curls are defined. And the middle part in her hair drives the point home: This is her glow up.
It’s something Brunson has been planning from day one.
“I always wanted this evolution for Janine,” she tells The Hollywood Reporter. “I always joke that [Janine] watched some YouTube videos over the summer. She learned a quick makeup tutorial.
But in season three, as Teagues takes a break from teaching to work at the Philadelphia school district, viewers see her forge ahead: She’s in tailored suits, fitted blazers and heels. She’s stepped up her makeup game and her curls are defined. And the middle part in her hair drives the point home: This is her glow up.
It’s something Brunson has been planning from day one.
“I always wanted this evolution for Janine,” she tells The Hollywood Reporter. “I always joke that [Janine] watched some YouTube videos over the summer. She learned a quick makeup tutorial.
- 5/16/2024
- by Mesfin Fekadu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
When an estimated 1,000 international TV buyers descend on Los Angeles for the annual TV event known as the LA Screenings, they will see a contracted market still recovering from the twin Hollywood strikes of last year and, to a somewhat lesser extent, the pandemic.
It kicks off with the LA Screenings Independents, held May 15-17 for smaller studios and distributors at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel, which are then followed by screenings at the major studios’ respective lots across May 18-22 where they present their latest shows. They may also host a variety of events for their clients during those days, which may include cocktail receptions and luncheons or dinners with talent and executives.
While stalled projects ramped up as soon as the strikes ended, some delays were inevitable. “A couple of months ago I was wondering if we were going to be entertaining [buyers],” says Lisa Kramer, president, International Content Licensing,...
It kicks off with the LA Screenings Independents, held May 15-17 for smaller studios and distributors at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel, which are then followed by screenings at the major studios’ respective lots across May 18-22 where they present their latest shows. They may also host a variety of events for their clients during those days, which may include cocktail receptions and luncheons or dinners with talent and executives.
While stalled projects ramped up as soon as the strikes ended, some delays were inevitable. “A couple of months ago I was wondering if we were going to be entertaining [buyers],” says Lisa Kramer, president, International Content Licensing,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Anna Marie de la Fuente
- Variety Film + TV
For one magical week, everybody with hands anywhere near advertising purse strings is being pampered like royalty — unless, lord help them, they attempted to capture one frame of the Wicked trailer. Because anybody who did that during Monday morning’s NBCUniversal upfront presentation is likely halfway to a black site by now.
“We do have security around the venue with night vision and laser pointers,” cautioned chief content officer Donna Langley from the Radio City Music Hall stage, the room suddenly lit emerald green. The crowd laughed, but she wasn’t kidding. Four people in my immediate vicinity were scolded with flashlights for phone use when the yet-to-be-released full trailer of the Broadway adaptation aired its sneak peek.
There is no need to dissect the irony of a media giant giving one of the most compelling slots in its near-two-hour plea for advertising to a feature film. There’s no...
“We do have security around the venue with night vision and laser pointers,” cautioned chief content officer Donna Langley from the Radio City Music Hall stage, the room suddenly lit emerald green. The crowd laughed, but she wasn’t kidding. Four people in my immediate vicinity were scolded with flashlights for phone use when the yet-to-be-released full trailer of the Broadway adaptation aired its sneak peek.
There is no need to dissect the irony of a media giant giving one of the most compelling slots in its near-two-hour plea for advertising to a feature film. There’s no...
- 5/13/2024
- by Mikey O'Connell
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
After an opening performance by a guitar-picking Jimmy Fallon — who sung about, among other things, how “next year I’ll be a hologram” — the NBCUniversal upfront got underway Monday at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
So you didn’t make it to the home of the Rockettes? Here’s what you missed:
-NBCUniversal Chairman Mark Lazarus briefly took the stage to crow “while others have been spinning, we’ve spent the last year investing in our content, tech and overall experience.” “No one else can do what we do,” he added.
-Talent like Jabari Banks and Jesse L. Martin talked up content like The Irrational and Bel-Air before tossing to a breathless video package touting NBCUni content that was hosted by Mark-Paul Gosselaar.
-NBCUniversal Studio Group Chair and Chief Content Officer Donna Langley chatted about how she’s “excited to build up our story legacy across film,...
So you didn’t make it to the home of the Rockettes? Here’s what you missed:
-NBCUniversal Chairman Mark Lazarus briefly took the stage to crow “while others have been spinning, we’ve spent the last year investing in our content, tech and overall experience.” “No one else can do what we do,” he added.
-Talent like Jabari Banks and Jesse L. Martin talked up content like The Irrational and Bel-Air before tossing to a breathless video package touting NBCUni content that was hosted by Mark-Paul Gosselaar.
-NBCUniversal Studio Group Chair and Chief Content Officer Donna Langley chatted about how she’s “excited to build up our story legacy across film,...
- 5/13/2024
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Doctor Who, Baby Reindeer and the Met Gala.
Baby Reindeer FYC event
Writer, creator and star Richard Gadd joined co-stars Jessica Gunning and Nava Mau, director Weronika Tofilska and editor Peter Oliver for a For Your Consideration panel in L.A. on Tuesday.
Jessica Gunning, Richard Gadd and Nava Mau
Doctor Who premiere
Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson walked the red carpet at the L.A. premiere of their Disney+ series, alongside showrunner Russell T. Davies, on Wednesday.
Russell T. Davies, Craig Erwich (president, Disney Television Group), Ncuti Gatwa, Millie Gibson, Ayo Davis (president, Disney Branded Television) and Charlie Andrews (executive vp, live action and unscripted series at Disney Branded Television)
Loot FYC event
Apple TV+ kicked off its “Think Apple TV+ Emmy House” on May 3 with an FYC event for Loot,...
Baby Reindeer FYC event
Writer, creator and star Richard Gadd joined co-stars Jessica Gunning and Nava Mau, director Weronika Tofilska and editor Peter Oliver for a For Your Consideration panel in L.A. on Tuesday.
Jessica Gunning, Richard Gadd and Nava Mau
Doctor Who premiere
Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson walked the red carpet at the L.A. premiere of their Disney+ series, alongside showrunner Russell T. Davies, on Wednesday.
Russell T. Davies, Craig Erwich (president, Disney Television Group), Ncuti Gatwa, Millie Gibson, Ayo Davis (president, Disney Branded Television) and Charlie Andrews (executive vp, live action and unscripted series at Disney Branded Television)
Loot FYC event
Apple TV+ kicked off its “Think Apple TV+ Emmy House” on May 3 with an FYC event for Loot,...
- 5/10/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Mary J. Blige, Pepsi, Live Nation Urban and Mvd Inc. announce the talent, official sponsors and exclusive experiences offered at the third annual Strength of a Woman Summit, being held Saturday, May 11th at The Glasshouse in New York City.
Third Annual Strength Of A Woman Summit
This year’s event will be co-hosted by comedian and co-host of The Breakfast Club, Jess Hilarious and award-winning on-air talent, journalist and podcaster, Gia Peppers. The event is free for everyone who completes the registration form Here.
The Strength of a Woman Summit is the ultimate destination that brings the festival’s mission and purpose of empowerment, elevation, education, and equity to life with inspiring programming, pivotal panels, keynote speakers, workshops and experiences, focused on wellness, culture, finance and entrepreneurship, style, beauty, podcasts and much more. Notable key speakers, for the free event, include Taraji P. Henson, Tasha Smith, Method Man, Marsai Martin,...
Third Annual Strength Of A Woman Summit
This year’s event will be co-hosted by comedian and co-host of The Breakfast Club, Jess Hilarious and award-winning on-air talent, journalist and podcaster, Gia Peppers. The event is free for everyone who completes the registration form Here.
The Strength of a Woman Summit is the ultimate destination that brings the festival’s mission and purpose of empowerment, elevation, education, and equity to life with inspiring programming, pivotal panels, keynote speakers, workshops and experiences, focused on wellness, culture, finance and entrepreneurship, style, beauty, podcasts and much more. Notable key speakers, for the free event, include Taraji P. Henson, Tasha Smith, Method Man, Marsai Martin,...
- 5/10/2024
- Look to the Stars
The 2024 Tony Awards nominations were announced on Tuesday, April 30. Out of all the nominees spread across 26 categories, 23 fascinating facts, stats, trivia and achievements stand out as particularly noteworthy.
1. The following shows only received one Tony nomination: “The Great Gatsby,” “Gutenberg! The Musical!,” “Monty Python’s Spamalot,” “Patriots” “Uncle Vanya” and “The Who’s Tommy.”
2. The following Broadway productions from this past season were completely snubbed: “The Cottage,” “Harmony,” “The Heart of Rock and Roll,” “How to Dance in Ohio,” “I Need That,” “Once Upon a One More Time,” “The Shark is Broken” and “The Wiz.”
3. The following individuals nominated last year are recognized again this year: Kai Harada, Tim Hatley, Amy Herzog, Brian d’Arcy James, Natasha Katz, Bradley King, Tom Kitt, Gareth Owen, Emilio Sosa, Jessica Stone, and Kara Young.
SEETony Awards snubs: ‘Patriots,’ Steve Carell, Chip Zien …
4. Some noteworthy names who happen to be nominated for producing at least one...
1. The following shows only received one Tony nomination: “The Great Gatsby,” “Gutenberg! The Musical!,” “Monty Python’s Spamalot,” “Patriots” “Uncle Vanya” and “The Who’s Tommy.”
2. The following Broadway productions from this past season were completely snubbed: “The Cottage,” “Harmony,” “The Heart of Rock and Roll,” “How to Dance in Ohio,” “I Need That,” “Once Upon a One More Time,” “The Shark is Broken” and “The Wiz.”
3. The following individuals nominated last year are recognized again this year: Kai Harada, Tim Hatley, Amy Herzog, Brian d’Arcy James, Natasha Katz, Bradley King, Tom Kitt, Gareth Owen, Emilio Sosa, Jessica Stone, and Kara Young.
SEETony Awards snubs: ‘Patriots,’ Steve Carell, Chip Zien …
4. Some noteworthy names who happen to be nominated for producing at least one...
- 4/30/2024
- by Jeffrey Kare
- Gold Derby
The Alicia Keys musical Hell’s Kitchen and new play Stereophonic, about a fictional band in the 1970s, led the Tony nominations with 13 nominations each.
The Outsiders, a musical based on the 1967 S.E. Hinton book, followed with 12 nominations and the revival of Cabaret, starring Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin, followed with nine nods.
With its 13 noms, Stereophonic set a record for the most Tony nominations for a play, surpassing previous record holder Slave Play’s 12 noms in 2020.
Stereophonic‘s surprisingly strong performance even included a best score nomination despite it being a play.
In the best musical category, Hell’s Kitchen and The Outsiders were nominated, alongside the dance-based show Illionise, with music from Sufjan Stevens’ album and a book by Justin Peck and Jackie Sibblies Drury; Suffs, a musical about the women’s suffrage movement with a score and book by Shaina Taub; and Water for Elephants, based on the 2006 novel,...
The Outsiders, a musical based on the 1967 S.E. Hinton book, followed with 12 nominations and the revival of Cabaret, starring Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin, followed with nine nods.
With its 13 noms, Stereophonic set a record for the most Tony nominations for a play, surpassing previous record holder Slave Play’s 12 noms in 2020.
Stereophonic‘s surprisingly strong performance even included a best score nomination despite it being a play.
In the best musical category, Hell’s Kitchen and The Outsiders were nominated, alongside the dance-based show Illionise, with music from Sufjan Stevens’ album and a book by Justin Peck and Jackie Sibblies Drury; Suffs, a musical about the women’s suffrage movement with a score and book by Shaina Taub; and Water for Elephants, based on the 2006 novel,...
- 4/30/2024
- by Caitlin Huston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Kylie Minogue graced the red carpet on Thursday, April 25, as one of the esteemed honorees at the 2024 Time 100 Gala, held at the Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City.
A Vision in Black: Kylie Minogue dazzles in a cut-out Elie Saab gown, capturing the essence of modern elegance at the 2024 Time 100 Gala on April 25, 2024 (Credit: Jennifer Graylock / INSTARimages)
Recognized within the Icon category of Time Magazine’s annual list, the 55-year-old Australian singer-songwriter joined the 100 Most Influential People ranks across various domains such as film, music, sports, and beyond.
The event, hosted by Taraji P. Henson, showcased a stellar lineup including Dua Lipa, 21 Savage, Mark Cuban, Patrick Mahomes, America Ferrera, Colman Domingo, Elliot Page, Sofia Coppola, and many others, all acknowledged for their significant impact and contributions.
Shimmering Elegance in Black Elie Saab Cut-Out Gown
For the glamorous occasion, Kylie Minogue commanded attention, stepping onto the red carpet...
A Vision in Black: Kylie Minogue dazzles in a cut-out Elie Saab gown, capturing the essence of modern elegance at the 2024 Time 100 Gala on April 25, 2024 (Credit: Jennifer Graylock / INSTARimages)
Recognized within the Icon category of Time Magazine’s annual list, the 55-year-old Australian singer-songwriter joined the 100 Most Influential People ranks across various domains such as film, music, sports, and beyond.
The event, hosted by Taraji P. Henson, showcased a stellar lineup including Dua Lipa, 21 Savage, Mark Cuban, Patrick Mahomes, America Ferrera, Colman Domingo, Elliot Page, Sofia Coppola, and many others, all acknowledged for their significant impact and contributions.
Shimmering Elegance in Black Elie Saab Cut-Out Gown
For the glamorous occasion, Kylie Minogue commanded attention, stepping onto the red carpet...
- 4/29/2024
- by Florie Mae Malapit
- Your Next Shoes
As one of the honorees at the 2024 Time 100 Gala, Dua Lipa made a statement with her shimmering, plunging Chanel gown modeled after Jane Birkin’s dress from the 1969 Artists Union’s Gala in Paris.
The 2024 Time 100 List
The annual Time 100 Gala honors the top 100 most influential people of the year, including celebrities, innovators, and leaders in various fields. Aside from Lipa, Kylie Minogue, Taraji P. Henson, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Maya Rudolph, Fantasia Barrino, Kelly Ripa, America Ferrera, and Tory Burch were also recognized in different categories.
One of the four worldwide covers of the Time 100 issue features Dua Lipa. At the gala, the 28-year-old singer performed three songs from her upcoming third studio album, Radical Optimism, set to drop on May 3.
Dua Lipa is honored at the 2024 Time 100 Gala held at the Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Centre on April 25, 2024 (Credit: Jennifer Graylock / INSTARimages)
The Custom...
The 2024 Time 100 List
The annual Time 100 Gala honors the top 100 most influential people of the year, including celebrities, innovators, and leaders in various fields. Aside from Lipa, Kylie Minogue, Taraji P. Henson, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Maya Rudolph, Fantasia Barrino, Kelly Ripa, America Ferrera, and Tory Burch were also recognized in different categories.
One of the four worldwide covers of the Time 100 issue features Dua Lipa. At the gala, the 28-year-old singer performed three songs from her upcoming third studio album, Radical Optimism, set to drop on May 3.
Dua Lipa is honored at the 2024 Time 100 Gala held at the Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Centre on April 25, 2024 (Credit: Jennifer Graylock / INSTARimages)
The Custom...
- 4/29/2024
- by Anne De Guia
- Your Next Shoes
Colman Domingo never imagined he would be “a 100 of anything.”
“The fact that I’m one of the 100 most influential people in the world feels like I have a lot to live up to, and I want to because I don’t take that lightly,” Domingo told Variety on the red carpet at the Time100 Gala Thursday night. “The fact that someone in some committee believed that I’m impacting many people on this planet, I feel like now the work begins even more so. I know that I have to be even more mindful and thoughtful about how I create and the work that I do.”
Hosted by Taraji P. Henson at Frederick P. Rose Hall in New York City, the Time100 Gala celebrated this year’s most influential figures across film, sports, music and more, including Domingo, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, 21 Savage, Human Rights Campaign president Kelley Robinson, Fantasia Barrino and Henson herself.
“The fact that I’m one of the 100 most influential people in the world feels like I have a lot to live up to, and I want to because I don’t take that lightly,” Domingo told Variety on the red carpet at the Time100 Gala Thursday night. “The fact that someone in some committee believed that I’m impacting many people on this planet, I feel like now the work begins even more so. I know that I have to be even more mindful and thoughtful about how I create and the work that I do.”
Hosted by Taraji P. Henson at Frederick P. Rose Hall in New York City, the Time100 Gala celebrated this year’s most influential figures across film, sports, music and more, including Domingo, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, 21 Savage, Human Rights Campaign president Kelley Robinson, Fantasia Barrino and Henson herself.
- 4/28/2024
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Poolman, A Man in Full and Hacks.
TCM Classic Film Festival
After kicking off with a Pulp Fiction reunion on April 18, the TCM Classic Film Festival continued through the weekend, as Jodie Foster had her handprints and footprints enshrined in concrete at the Tcl Chinese Theatre and then appeared at a screening of her film The Silence of the Lambs; Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins reunited for a screening of their film The Shawshank Redemption; and Mel Brooks introduced a closing night presentation of his film Spaceballs.
Jodie Foster signs her autograph in cement during the Handprint and Footprint Ceremony TCM Host Eddie Muller, Morgan Freeman, Tim Robbins and TCM Host Dave Karger attend ‘The Shawshank Redemption’ screening Mel Brooks speaks onstage at the ‘Spaceballs’ screening
Poolman premiere...
TCM Classic Film Festival
After kicking off with a Pulp Fiction reunion on April 18, the TCM Classic Film Festival continued through the weekend, as Jodie Foster had her handprints and footprints enshrined in concrete at the Tcl Chinese Theatre and then appeared at a screening of her film The Silence of the Lambs; Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins reunited for a screening of their film The Shawshank Redemption; and Mel Brooks introduced a closing night presentation of his film Spaceballs.
Jodie Foster signs her autograph in cement during the Handprint and Footprint Ceremony TCM Host Eddie Muller, Morgan Freeman, Tim Robbins and TCM Host Dave Karger attend ‘The Shawshank Redemption’ screening Mel Brooks speaks onstage at the ‘Spaceballs’ screening
Poolman premiere...
- 4/26/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Fantasia Barrino Reunites with 'Color Purple' Cast at Time100 Gala, Star-Studded Crowd Attends Event
There were so many stars at the 2024 Time100 Gala, including some cast members of The Color Purple.
Fantasia Barrino, Colman Domingo, and Taraji P. Henson were all honored at the event on Thursday night (April 25) at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City.
Some of the other celebs who stepped out for the event and are pictured in this gallery include Uma Thurman, Dev Patel, Maya Rudolph, Oscar winner Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Billy Porter, Maria Bello, Michael J. Fox, and Alex Edelman.
Also in attendance were a hugely popular sports star and one of the music industry’s top performers right now.
Fyi: Taraji is wearing a Thom Browne dress. Maria is wearing a Zuhair Murad dress. Da’Vine is wearing Jacob & Co. earrings.
Browse through the gallery for 40+ photos from the Time100 Gala…...
Fantasia Barrino, Colman Domingo, and Taraji P. Henson were all honored at the event on Thursday night (April 25) at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City.
Some of the other celebs who stepped out for the event and are pictured in this gallery include Uma Thurman, Dev Patel, Maya Rudolph, Oscar winner Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Billy Porter, Maria Bello, Michael J. Fox, and Alex Edelman.
Also in attendance were a hugely popular sports star and one of the music industry’s top performers right now.
Fyi: Taraji is wearing a Thom Browne dress. Maria is wearing a Zuhair Murad dress. Da’Vine is wearing Jacob & Co. earrings.
Browse through the gallery for 40+ photos from the Time100 Gala…...
- 4/26/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Bette Midler has an idea for Quinta Brunson and wants to guest star on the ABC sitcom Abbott Elementary.
The actress took to social media to express her desire to appear on the award-winning comedy and she wants to be cast as the mother of Lisa Ann Walter’s Melissa.
“Since I’m now using this website to pitch myself on TV shows, I would also like to play Melissa Schemmenti’s mother on Abbott Elementary. If you see Quinta Brunson, please tell her,” Midler recently posted on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.
Since I'm now using this website to pitch myself on TV shows, I would also like to play Melissa Schemmenti's mother on "Abbott Elementary." If you see Quinta Brunson, please tell her.
— bettemidler (@BetteMidler) April 21, 2024
Melissa’s mother has not appeared on the show created by Brunson as of now. The only Schemmenti...
The actress took to social media to express her desire to appear on the award-winning comedy and she wants to be cast as the mother of Lisa Ann Walter’s Melissa.
“Since I’m now using this website to pitch myself on TV shows, I would also like to play Melissa Schemmenti’s mother on Abbott Elementary. If you see Quinta Brunson, please tell her,” Midler recently posted on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.
Since I'm now using this website to pitch myself on TV shows, I would also like to play Melissa Schemmenti's mother on "Abbott Elementary." If you see Quinta Brunson, please tell her.
— bettemidler (@BetteMidler) April 21, 2024
Melissa’s mother has not appeared on the show created by Brunson as of now. The only Schemmenti...
- 4/22/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Ayesha Harris has signed with Innovative Artists for representation.
Harris broke out in 2023 as one of the industry’s prominent rising LGBTQ+ voices. She recurred in the nine-time Emmy-nominated Amazon Prime miniseries Daisy Jones and the Six, opposite Riley Keough, Sam Claflin, and Suki Waterhouse. In the series, Harris plays Bernie, a disc jockey in New York’s underground gay disco scene, and the love interest of Simone Jackson (Nabiyah Be). Also in 2023, Harris starred alongside Kim Cattrall and Miss Benny in Netflix’s queer drama-comedy Glamorous. Other television credits include This Is Us, L Word: Generation Q, Abbott Elementary and Good Girls.
Harris made her feature film debut in the Samuel Goldwyn Films anthology Tell It Like a Woman, which landed Diane Warren her 14th Academy Award nom for Best Original Song. She co-stars in the film’s seventh segment, “Pepcy and Kim”, opposite Jennifer Hudson, directed by Taraji P. Henson.
Harris broke out in 2023 as one of the industry’s prominent rising LGBTQ+ voices. She recurred in the nine-time Emmy-nominated Amazon Prime miniseries Daisy Jones and the Six, opposite Riley Keough, Sam Claflin, and Suki Waterhouse. In the series, Harris plays Bernie, a disc jockey in New York’s underground gay disco scene, and the love interest of Simone Jackson (Nabiyah Be). Also in 2023, Harris starred alongside Kim Cattrall and Miss Benny in Netflix’s queer drama-comedy Glamorous. Other television credits include This Is Us, L Word: Generation Q, Abbott Elementary and Good Girls.
Harris made her feature film debut in the Samuel Goldwyn Films anthology Tell It Like a Woman, which landed Diane Warren her 14th Academy Award nom for Best Original Song. She co-stars in the film’s seventh segment, “Pepcy and Kim”, opposite Jennifer Hudson, directed by Taraji P. Henson.
- 4/17/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Bollywood star Alia Bhatt, World Bank President Ajay Banga, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, and British actor with Indian roots, Dev Patel, have made it to Time magazine’s ‘100 Most Influential People’ list for 2024.
Another prominent Indian who features in the list is Sakshi Malik, India’s only female Olympic medallist in wrestling who led the protest against the alleged sexual harassment of female grapplers by former Wrestling Federation of India (Wfi) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
“Proud to be included in the 2024 #TIME100 list,” Sakshi wrote on X.
Tom Harper, the director of the streaming film ‘Heart of Stone’, Alia’s first Hollywood project, heaped praises on the actress, calling her a “truly international star”.
“Despite her fame, Alia is self-effacing and funny on sets. There is a grace to the way she goes about her work: focused, open to ideas, and willing to take creative risks. One of my...
Another prominent Indian who features in the list is Sakshi Malik, India’s only female Olympic medallist in wrestling who led the protest against the alleged sexual harassment of female grapplers by former Wrestling Federation of India (Wfi) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
“Proud to be included in the 2024 #TIME100 list,” Sakshi wrote on X.
Tom Harper, the director of the streaming film ‘Heart of Stone’, Alia’s first Hollywood project, heaped praises on the actress, calling her a “truly international star”.
“Despite her fame, Alia is self-effacing and funny on sets. There is a grace to the way she goes about her work: focused, open to ideas, and willing to take creative risks. One of my...
- 4/17/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The 2024 Time100 is here!
Time Magazine‘s annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world was revealed on Wednesday (April 17), featuring a ton of our favorite stars, including Patrick Mahomes, with a tribute written by Alex Rodriguez, Taraji P. Henson (written by Mary J. Blige), America Ferrera (by Blake Lively) and Kylie Minogue (by Chris Martin).
More stars include Elliot Page, written by Raquel Willis, Fantasia Barrino (by Taraji) and Colman Domingo (by Lenny Kravitz).
Keep reading to find out more…
This year’s list comes with four worldwide covers featuring Patrick Mahomes, Dua Lipa, Taraji P. Henson, and Yulia Navalnaya, a leader of Russia’s opposition movement.
The New York City gala celebrating the issue is set for April 25, with a primetime TV special airing May 12 on ABC. For the full list of the 100 most influential of 2024, head to time.com.
Find out who made the list...
Time Magazine‘s annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world was revealed on Wednesday (April 17), featuring a ton of our favorite stars, including Patrick Mahomes, with a tribute written by Alex Rodriguez, Taraji P. Henson (written by Mary J. Blige), America Ferrera (by Blake Lively) and Kylie Minogue (by Chris Martin).
More stars include Elliot Page, written by Raquel Willis, Fantasia Barrino (by Taraji) and Colman Domingo (by Lenny Kravitz).
Keep reading to find out more…
This year’s list comes with four worldwide covers featuring Patrick Mahomes, Dua Lipa, Taraji P. Henson, and Yulia Navalnaya, a leader of Russia’s opposition movement.
The New York City gala celebrating the issue is set for April 25, with a primetime TV special airing May 12 on ABC. For the full list of the 100 most influential of 2024, head to time.com.
Find out who made the list...
- 4/17/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Time100, Time Magazine’s annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world, includes some notable show business figures, including Taraji P. Henson, Michael J. Fox, Fantasia Barrino, Alia Bhatt, Sofia Coppola, Colman Domingo, and America Ferrera.
Also on the list: Ynon Kreiz, Donna Langley, Dua Lipa, Hayao Miyazaki, Leslie Odom Jr., Elliot Page, Dev Patel, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Maya Rudolph, and Jeffrey Wright.
The Time100 issue has four worldwide covers featuring singer-songwriter Lipa, football quarterback Patrick Mahomes, actor Henson, and Yulia Navalnaya, a leader of Russia’s opposition movement.
A New York City gala celebrating the issue is set for April 25, with a primetime TV special airing May 12 on ABC.
The new issue pairs well known personalities writing about the roster’s subjects. Taraji P. Henson, herself on the list, writes about Fantasia Barrino. Other pairings include Tom Harper on Alia Bhatt, Rashida Jones on Sofia Coppola, Lenny Kravitz on Colman Domingo,...
Also on the list: Ynon Kreiz, Donna Langley, Dua Lipa, Hayao Miyazaki, Leslie Odom Jr., Elliot Page, Dev Patel, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Maya Rudolph, and Jeffrey Wright.
The Time100 issue has four worldwide covers featuring singer-songwriter Lipa, football quarterback Patrick Mahomes, actor Henson, and Yulia Navalnaya, a leader of Russia’s opposition movement.
A New York City gala celebrating the issue is set for April 25, with a primetime TV special airing May 12 on ABC.
The new issue pairs well known personalities writing about the roster’s subjects. Taraji P. Henson, herself on the list, writes about Fantasia Barrino. Other pairings include Tom Harper on Alia Bhatt, Rashida Jones on Sofia Coppola, Lenny Kravitz on Colman Domingo,...
- 4/17/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Time will return to ABC for 2024.
The annual Time100 gala, the offshoot of Time magazine’s annual Time 100 list, will once again be broadcast on ABC this year, the Disney network’s fifth year televising the event. The Color Purple star Taraji P. Henson will be this year’s host, with Michael J. Fox set to receive the annual Time Impact Award.
The Time100: The World’s Most Influential People special will air on ABC Sunday May 12 at 10 p.m., and Time says that Dua Lipa and Fantasia Barrino will perform during the event. Patrick Mahomes, Maya Rudolph, Kelley Robinson, 21 Savage and other members of this year’s Time 100 list will also make special appearances. The annual Time 100 list was released this morning, with the annual gala set for April 25.
Time Studios is producing the ABC special in partnership with P&g. Scotch brand Glenfiddich is a supporting partner.
The annual Time100 gala, the offshoot of Time magazine’s annual Time 100 list, will once again be broadcast on ABC this year, the Disney network’s fifth year televising the event. The Color Purple star Taraji P. Henson will be this year’s host, with Michael J. Fox set to receive the annual Time Impact Award.
The Time100: The World’s Most Influential People special will air on ABC Sunday May 12 at 10 p.m., and Time says that Dua Lipa and Fantasia Barrino will perform during the event. Patrick Mahomes, Maya Rudolph, Kelley Robinson, 21 Savage and other members of this year’s Time 100 list will also make special appearances. The annual Time 100 list was released this morning, with the annual gala set for April 25.
Time Studios is producing the ABC special in partnership with P&g. Scotch brand Glenfiddich is a supporting partner.
- 4/17/2024
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Terrence Terrell has signed with Ascend Artists Representation.
Terrell won a Daytime Emmy for supporting actor for his role as Kwasi in Issa Rae’s web series Giants. He most recently was a series regular on Netflix’s action-comedy series Obliterated as well as Chuck Lorre’s CBS comedy series B Positive. He previously recurred on Bosch, Bigger and First Wives Club and also appeared in The Best Man: The Final Chapters.
Terrell recently wrapped the Joe Carnahan feature Not Without Hope with Zachary Levi. He is currently shooting the Peacock limited series Fight Night with Samuel L. Jackson, Kevin Hart, and Taraji P Henson.
Terrell continues to be represented by Insurge-Ent, Vision PR, and Gang, Tyre, Tamer, Brown & Passman.
Terrell won a Daytime Emmy for supporting actor for his role as Kwasi in Issa Rae’s web series Giants. He most recently was a series regular on Netflix’s action-comedy series Obliterated as well as Chuck Lorre’s CBS comedy series B Positive. He previously recurred on Bosch, Bigger and First Wives Club and also appeared in The Best Man: The Final Chapters.
Terrell recently wrapped the Joe Carnahan feature Not Without Hope with Zachary Levi. He is currently shooting the Peacock limited series Fight Night with Samuel L. Jackson, Kevin Hart, and Taraji P Henson.
Terrell continues to be represented by Insurge-Ent, Vision PR, and Gang, Tyre, Tamer, Brown & Passman.
- 4/16/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Andrew Bachelor has signed with CAA as the social media star-turned-actor and producer partners with the talent agency for representation.
The Canadian-born comic and actor, also known as “King Bach,” has in all around 75 million fans online, especially on Vine, the shortform video-sharing platform. Vine’s limit of six seconds per-movie makes for creative challenges, but Bachelor leveraged his NYU Film School training to pack full dramas into each short Vine post to amass a giant following.
Bachelor then crossed over to film where his credits include Netflix’s comedy Coffee and Kareem, where he starred with Taraji P. Henson, Ed Helms and Betty Gilpin, and the streaming giant’s horror film The Babysitter: Killer Queen, which also starred Jenna Ortega, Samara Weaving and Bella Thorne.
Bachelor also appeared in the Netflix romantic comedy Holidate and the Gerard Butler-led thriller Greenland. He will also appear in STX’s sport...
The Canadian-born comic and actor, also known as “King Bach,” has in all around 75 million fans online, especially on Vine, the shortform video-sharing platform. Vine’s limit of six seconds per-movie makes for creative challenges, but Bachelor leveraged his NYU Film School training to pack full dramas into each short Vine post to amass a giant following.
Bachelor then crossed over to film where his credits include Netflix’s comedy Coffee and Kareem, where he starred with Taraji P. Henson, Ed Helms and Betty Gilpin, and the streaming giant’s horror film The Babysitter: Killer Queen, which also starred Jenna Ortega, Samara Weaving and Bella Thorne.
Bachelor also appeared in the Netflix romantic comedy Holidate and the Gerard Butler-led thriller Greenland. He will also appear in STX’s sport...
- 4/16/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Warner Bros. Lands ‘Black Samurai’ Movie From ‘The Color Purple’ Director Blitz Bazawule (Exclusive)
In a competitive situation, Warner Bros. has landed “The Color Purple” director Blitz Bazawule’s next project, which takes on the legendary Yasuke, an African warrior who became the first Black samurai.
Sources tell Variety that Warner Bros. beat out three other studios and streamers’ bids on the script, tentatively titled “Black Samurai,” which Bazawule wrote on spec and will direct and produce under his Inward Gaze banner.
After impressing the industry with his 2018 debut “The Burial of Kojo,” helming episodes of Ava DuVernay’s “Cherish the Day” and working with Beyoncé on her feature-length visual album “Black Is King,” Bazawule made his major studio debut with 2023’s “The Color Purple.”
The Ghanaian filmmaker, who brought his unique visual language to the Oprah Winfrey and Steven Spielberg-produced musical movie, is said to have done the same with his take on Yasuke, an African warrior who served under Japanese daimyo...
Sources tell Variety that Warner Bros. beat out three other studios and streamers’ bids on the script, tentatively titled “Black Samurai,” which Bazawule wrote on spec and will direct and produce under his Inward Gaze banner.
After impressing the industry with his 2018 debut “The Burial of Kojo,” helming episodes of Ava DuVernay’s “Cherish the Day” and working with Beyoncé on her feature-length visual album “Black Is King,” Bazawule made his major studio debut with 2023’s “The Color Purple.”
The Ghanaian filmmaker, who brought his unique visual language to the Oprah Winfrey and Steven Spielberg-produced musical movie, is said to have done the same with his take on Yasuke, an African warrior who served under Japanese daimyo...
- 4/10/2024
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
“Abbott Elementary” received the same three supporting acting Emmy nominations across its first two seasons: Janelle James and Sheryl Lee Ralph for supporting actress and Tyler James Williams for supporting actor. The comedy is likely to pick up those three bids again for its third season this year, but will it score any beyond that? Also eligible are Lisa Ann Walter in supporting actress (eighth place in our combined odds), as well as Chris Perfetti (10th place) and William Stanford Davis (21st place) in supporting actor — and their categories may be open enough for them finally to break in.
Walter, Perfetti and Davis missing for Season 1 is not at all surprising. A word-of-mouth hit, “Abbott” already exceeded expectations with seven nominations in total, including for series, actress (Quinta Brunson), writing and casting. While our odds correctly forecasted the inclusions of Brunson, James and Ralph, they had Williams sitting all the...
Walter, Perfetti and Davis missing for Season 1 is not at all surprising. A word-of-mouth hit, “Abbott” already exceeded expectations with seven nominations in total, including for series, actress (Quinta Brunson), writing and casting. While our odds correctly forecasted the inclusions of Brunson, James and Ralph, they had Williams sitting all the...
- 4/10/2024
- by Luca Giliberti
- Gold Derby
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