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Universal and Fandango Relaunch 'Seen on the Screen' Podcast with New Partnership & Bold Format
March 09, 2026 Will Packer is bringing the rom-com back to theaters with 'You, Me & Tuscany' Seen on the Screen is rebranding, now featuring actors as well as creatives in a behind-the-scenes look at upcoming film and television projects from across the industry. This season, Fandango joins Universal Entertainment as an official production partner on the podcast, which originally launched in 2024.
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And the Oscar for Best Conversation Starter Goes To… These 6 Books
Between the suspenseful thrills of winner reveals during The Oscars, entertain your watch party with some thought-provoking discourse about Hollywood. Check out these six books so that you can light up the room with conversation as brightly as the stars shine onscreen. Book of the Day offers star-studded performances from some of the leading lights in nonfiction. To receive new posts and support smart content, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
Every Movie Starring Beyoncé
Beyonce is a musical megastar, of course, but she’s also appeared in over a dozen movies. RENAISSANCE: A FILM BY BEYONCE promises to marry these two sides of her artistry in a bold new way. While we anticipate the movie’s December 1 release, let’s take a look at her cinematic output, ranked by Rotten Tomatoes’ Tomatometer. 12. Obsessed (2009) Synopsis: Things couldn't be better for Derek Charles (Idris Elba).
Hulu's 'Appendage' Director Says Creating The Film Was Cathartic For Her Own Anxiety
There is something so refreshing about feeling like you’re not alone when facing anxiety. The first film from Hulu’s Huluween line-up, Appendage, follows the life of a young fashion designer, Hannah (Hadley Robinson), who may appear fine on the surface but suffers from anxieties that begin to outwardly consume her. The film also stars Brandon Mychal Smith, Kausar Mohammad and Emily Hampshire.
'Ma' Director Reveals He Has A Sequel Idea
Although nothing is official yet, director Tate Taylor revealed during an interview about his new movie Breaking News in Yuba County that he and long time friend/collaborator, Octavia Spencer have thought about a continuation of the popular movie, Ma. “I don’t think we thought Ma was going to have this afterlife as this cult thing, and I think it’s worth discussing [a sequel]. I know Octavia would do it, that’s why I purposely left her death ambiguous,” said Taylor to Entertainment Weekly.
All American star Simeon Othello Daise has been acting since he was a child, but his child acting career has largely gone unnoticed. Thankfully, a viral Tik Tok video has educated fans on the groundbreaking show Daise starred in during his youth. TikTok user @ms10cents made a video about how Daise’s “glow-up” has been overlooked by fans who are raving about the glow-up of another former child star on All American, Noah Gray-Cabey, who plays Frausto on the series.
Texas Woman Goes Viral On TikTok For Accidentally Driving To Mexico During Trip To Home Depot
A Texas woman recently went viral after sharing her harrowing experience of accidentally driving to Mexico while trying to find a Home Depot. According to the Daily Dot, Trinity Jackson (@thetrinityjackson) posted a video to her TikTok account explaining that she went to El Paso for two weeks to spend time with her mother after sharing that she needed to get away from Houston, where Jackson currently lives.
Black-Owned Bookstore In NC Relaunched As A Mobile Business After Pandemic Impacts: 'Let Me Go To The People'
When inflation from the pandemic hit and threatened one North Carolina woman’s brick-and-mortar store, she didn’t panic. Instead, she adapted and gave her business a much-needed makeover. According to WFAE 90.7, Sonyah Spencer once owned The Urban Reader Bookstore until it became a financial burden; she paid $6,000 monthly to rent the space. “I was going red every month,” she said.
Southside Chicago native and CEO Robiar Smith is breaking barriers in the pest control industry by becoming the first Black woman to have her bug spray product on shelves in Home Depot. In an interview with The Chicago Defender, Smith talked about her parents and how they taught her the value of an education. A Chicago Public Schools system graduate, she earned multiple business and information technology degrees and held several corporate America roles.
S. Epatha Merkerson Sheds Light On Living With Diabetes In 'Chicago Med' Season 7
Chicago Med is back! The high-octane drama will return for its seventh season to cover more chaos of the day-to-day life of the doctors, nurses, and staff who work to hold it all together at the city’s newest state-of-the-art trauma center. Ahead of the return of the show, S&A spoke with series star S. Epatha Merkerson. The veteran actress, who portrays Gaffney Chicago Medical Center head, Sharon Goodwin. Despite a lack of funding, Goodwin manages to hold down the bottom line at the hospital.
The 20 Best TV Performances From Black Actors In 2021
Would you expect a Wolverine film directed by Lee Daniels? This is what fans could have gotten if Hugh Jackman had his way. According to Collider, Daniels revealed that Jackman approached him about directing a Wolverine film. He said that after the success of Precious, Jackman was one of the actors who called him about their projects. “[H]e sent me into the studio to Fox…And I had never done a studio film before and it was a disaster[,]” he said to Collider.
California Officially Enacts New Ebony Alert System For Black Women And Children Original
California has officially enacted a new law to create an “Ebony Alert” system for the state. The new system will disseminate alerts and mobilize resources to find missing Black women and youth. While the new law is designed to help overcome racial disparities in the search for vulnerable Black individuals, critics have already mocked the law as unnecessary or accused it of being reverse racism. As Blavity previously reported, California State Sen.
Mara Brock Akil‘s acting skills are receiving praise across social media. For those who don’t know, Akil is the creator of Girlfriends and Love Is, and she was recently featured in the visual promo for Tyler, The Creator‘s Golf le Fleur clothing line’s Lacoste campaign. In the clip, Akil learns that her flight is canceled, so she leaves the airport and tries flagging down a taxi, but the ride explodes before she makes her way inside.
The 2024 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) has a new creative director. NICE CROWD (formerly ABFF Ventures), an events company showcasing BIPOC creators, has named Issa Rae as the creative director for the film festival’s 2024 season. As ABFF Creative Director, the Insecure creator and star will work with ABFF co-founders/producers Nicole and Jeff Friday to program the festival lineup. She will also help promote the festival’s mission of showcasing Black talent and discovering new creators.
'Home Economics' Canceled By ABC After 3 Seasons
ABC has decided to pull the cord on Home Economics. After three seasons, Deadline reports ABC has given the ax to the comedywhile the new drama High Potential has been officially moved to fall 2024. Created by Michael Colton and John Aboud, Home Economics premiered in 2021 and starred Topher Grace, Caitlin McGee, Jimmy Tatro, Karla Souza and Sasheer Zamata. The series, which was inspired by Colton’s real-life experiences, chronicled the lives and dynamics of three siblings.
'True Detective: Night Country': New Trailer Shows Kali Reis And Jodie Foster Uncovering Dark Secrets In The Arctic Original
The trailer for HBO’s True Detective: Night Country gives fans a look at the mystery and intrigue that will take place in the Alaskan tundra. Jodie Foster and Kali Reis star in the next chapter in the True Detective anthology series as detectives who are trying to find the answer to strange disappearances. According to the logline: When the long winter night falls in Ennis, Alaska, the eight men who operate the Tsalal Arctic Research Station vanish without a trace.
Former BET CEO Debra Lee Says She Had An Affair With Founder Bob Johnson, Claims He Threatened Her Job If They Split
Former BET CEO Debra Lee reveals how her relationship with former BET head Bob Johnson turned toxic in her new book, I Am Debra Lee. Lee spoke with Robin Roberts Tuesday on Good Morning America about her book and revealed how her relationship with Johnson developed while he was the head of the network. She alleges relationship eventually became something that Johnson held over her. Both were married when they had the affair.
'Insecure' Fans Hilariously Aired Out Their Frustration After Fake Spinoff Poster Resurfaces
Insecure fans were set up for disappointment after a fake poster for a spinoff show called Confident resurfaced and went viral, again, on Twitter. Using a photo of the Insecure creator and star Issa Rae, the poster grabbed people in with its realistic artwork, making some almost miss the "Feb. 30" premiere date. More than a few people aired out their frustration with some hilarious tweets. Ayyoooooo lmao the internet really wasn’t ready for @insecurehbo to end ????????????
KeKe Palmer Appears To Have Made Peace With That Infamous ‘Titanic’ Scene
KeKe Palmer offered an apology to actress Kate Winslet for her previous comments regarding her infamous scene on a makeshift raft in Titanic. In 2017, The Insecure star proved she was just like the rest of us Titanic fans when she revealed on Steve Harvey's talk show that she, too, had a bone to pick with Winslet's character, Rose, for not saving Jack, played by Leonardo DiCaprio.
Omari Hardwick Says He Was Initially Rejected From A Role Because He Was 'Too Good-Looking'
Omari Hardwick played the role of Jamie “Ghost” St. Patrick on the Starz drama Power for six seasons, solidifying himself as one of the top contending actors in the game. However, his road to stardom was long and arduous. His tale of journeying from homelessness to Hollywood is one to admire. The early stages of his career involved him as the leading man in music videos and roles in low budget films. He also tried working as a stunt double.
'Keke & Jamal': Keke Palmer Shares Rare Footage From Unaired Disney Channel Pilot
Keke Palmer took us on a trip back to the mid-2000s in a recent post on Instagram. She posted never-before-seen scenes from her Disney Channel pilot, Keke & Jamal. The pilot was filmed but never got picked up. Some Disney Channel fans may remember when it was in development way back when. The pilot filmed in 2005, prior to her starring in Akeelah & The Bee in 2006.
Producer Will Packer: Why Hollywood Needs to Demand Change in Production Hub Georgia (Guest Column)
The producer reveals the "weariness that weighs on Black people" as he advocates for a hate crime law in Georgia, where Ahmaud Arbery was killed only hours away from the spot Black Panther and his fellow Avengers were filmed saving the world. I have this reoccurring thought about how I would pitch the movie version of the year 2020.
12 Black Characters Who Taught Us How To Survive Anything
During this time of quarantine, self-isolation and social distancing, folks have been trying to tap into their inner survivalist to make sense of the world and get through the coronavirus outbreak. If you’re looking for some role models during this time, look no further than these twelve characters from film and TV. Not only did they show us how to face adversity with bravery and grit, but they also brought Black representation to new heights.
Ava DuVernay gets a new anthology series, ‘Cherish The Day’ on OWN
Ava DuVernay attends the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images) Director and producer, Ava DuVernay has another show coming to the OWN Network. According to Deadline, OWN, Oprah Winfrey’s network, Cherish the Day is “a straight-to-series order.” The new series is an anthology from the director and Warner Horizon Scripted , which is part of DuVernay’s deal with Warner Bros. TV.
Win Tickets To The HOT 107.9 Screening Of What Men Want Starring Taraji P. Henson
Hot 107.9 Staff Posted 1 min ago Source: Paramount Pictures / Paramount Pictures Win tickets to the HOT 107.9 screening of “What Men Want” starring Taraji P. Henson, Tuesday, February 5th at 7:00PM at Regal Atlantic Station. _____ ____ WHAT MEN WANT (Paramount Pictures) Release Date: Friday, February 8th Rating: Rated R (for language and sexual content throughout, and some drug material) Directed By: Adam Shankman Produced By: Will Packer and James Lopez Cast: Taraji P.
This Upcoming Drama By Will Packer and Aaron McGruder Imagines "Black America" Post-Reparations
A new drama by Will Packer and The Boondocks creator Aaron McGruder, which envisions an alternate history for black people in post-Civil War America, is currently in the works, reports Deadline. Black America is a speculative fiction series, set in a world where African Americans claimed the Southern states of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama as reparations for slavery following the Civil War. The territory occupied by these former slaves is now the sovereign nation of New Colonia.
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