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Danielle Deadwyler is set to lead Hulu’s pilot for a reboot of The X-Files, marking her latest move into a high-profile television role. Deadwyler will play one of two FBI agents assigned to a reopened division focused on unexplained phenomena. The second lead has not been cast. The official logline states: “Two highly decorated but…
The 57th NAACP Image Awards honored achievement in film, television, music, and more on Feb. 28, with Sinners, Abbott Elementary, and standout individual winners taking top honors at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. The annual celebration by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People highlighted achievements by people of color in entertainment and public…
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced nominations Thursday for the 98th Academy Awards, and Sinners secured a place in Oscar history by earning 16 nominations, more than any film ever recorded by the academy. Directed by Ryan Coogler, the supernatural thriller earned nominations across major categories, including Best Picture, Best Director and…
HURRICANE KATRINA: RACE AGAINST TIME, premiering on July 27 at 8/7c on National Geographic, offers an intimate and profound exploration into the numerous impacts of the catastrophic disaster, weaving together critical moments of the crisis with the events that led to it. This groundbreaking series presents an unparalleled, emotionally raw examination of the storm’s personal,…
Acclaimed filmmaker Ryan Coogler appeared on the latest episode of 7PM in Brooklyn, a Wave Original hosted by NBA legend Carmelo Anthony, where he offered rare insight into his creative path, his values as a director, and the future of the Black Panther franchise. The episode, released this week, features Coogler reflecting on his journey…
The crew kicks things off by acknowledging the maturation of Nicki Minaj and Joe’s friendship after their recent interview (5:44). Next, they dive into the Jussie Smollett sentencing (13:10) and an update on Chris Brown’s alleged allegations (28:06). A ton of highly anticipated music dropped from artists, including Lucky Daye (30:48), Lil Durk (41:56), and…