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‘TRE CNT’: Dwayne Johnson, Issa Rae, and Dany Garcia Teaming Up for HBO’s Wrestling TV Series!!

Dwayne Johnson, Issa Rae, and Dany Garcia are tag-teaming up for an HBO series centered around a backyard wrestling promotion. Written by Mohamad El Masri, the show is currently titled TRE CNT, as in “Tre Count”, like the thing that ends a wrestling match. Not like what you read in your head. Don’t say that. Here is the synopsis, via Variety: The project is currently … Continue reading ‘TRE CNT’: Dwayne Johnson, Issa Rae, and Dany Garcia Teaming Up for HBO’s Wrestling TV Series!!

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‘The Lovebirds’: New Trailer Reveals the Netflix Release Date!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – A young couple (Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani) is pulled into a bizarre (and hilarious) murder mystery. Working to clear their names and solve the case, they need to figure out how they, and their relationship, can survive the night. Directed – Michael Showalter Starring – Issa Rae, Kumail Nanjiani, Anna Camp Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘The Lovebirds’: New Trailer Reveals the Netflix Release Date!! Check It Out!!

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‘#blackAF’: First Trailer Reveals Kenya Barris’ New Netflix Comedy Series!! Check It Out!!

From Kenya Barris, the Emmy-nominated creator of black-ish, comes the new comedy series #blackAF. Loosely inspired by Barris’ irreverent, highly flawed, unbelievably honest approach to parenting, relationships, race, and culture, #blackAF flips the script on what we’ve come to expect a family comedy series to be. Pulling back the curtain, #blackAF uncovers the messy, unfiltered and often hilarious world of what it means to be … Continue reading ‘#blackAF’: First Trailer Reveals Kenya Barris’ New Netflix Comedy Series!! Check It Out!!

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‘The Lovebirds’: Kumail Nanjiani-Issa Rae Comedy Heading to Netflix!!

Netflix is nearing a deal to acquire the Kumail Nanjiani–Issa Rae comedy The Lovebirds from Paramount and Media Rights Capital, according to Deadline. Michael Showalter (The Big Sick) directed the film, which was supposed to hit theaters April 3 following its world premiere at SXSW, which obviously did not happen. Movie theaters across the country have shut their doors indefinitely, and rather than release The … Continue reading ‘The Lovebirds’: Kumail Nanjiani-Issa Rae Comedy Heading to Netflix!!

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‘Vengeance’: B.J. Novak’s Secret Blumhouse Thriller Halts Filming!!

It’s not just the biggest movies in Hollywood being shut down over concerns about the coronavirus. B.J. Novak’s secret Blumhouse thriller Vengeance has halted filming in the wake of the pandemic, with production in Albuquerque, New Mexico now shut down. The The Office alum wrote and was making his feature directorial debut on the film, in which he stars opposite Issa Rae, Ashton Kutcher, and … Continue reading ‘Vengeance’: B.J. Novak’s Secret Blumhouse Thriller Halts Filming!!

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‘The Lovebirds’ Trailer Teases a Hilarious Rom-Com!!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – A young couple (Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani) is pulled into a bizarre (and hilarious) murder mystery. Working to clear their names and solve the case, they need to figure out how they, and their relationship, can survive the night. Directed – Michael Showalter Starring – Issa Rae, Kumail Nanjiani, Anna Camp Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘The Lovebirds’ Trailer Teases a Hilarious Rom-Com!!! Check It Out!!

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‘Insecure’ Levels Up with Season 4 Teaser Trailer!! Check It Out!!

It’s about darn time! Issa Rae‘s outstanding HBO breakout Insecure is finally returning for Season 4 and HBO just debuted the first teaser trailer and the official release date information. Insecure‘s third season wrapped up back in September 2018, but the long wait for more love, loss, and life consequences through Rae’s signature wit and style is almost over. And this year, it’s all about leveling up. Rae … Continue reading ‘Insecure’ Levels Up with Season 4 Teaser Trailer!! Check It Out!!

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‘The Lovebirds’: First Images Teases the Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani led Mystery Rom Com!! Check It Out!!

Paramount has released the first image from the upcoming mystery rom-com The Lovebirds, starring Kumail Nanjiani and Issa Rae as an estranged couple who get tangled up in a murder plot while in New Orleans. The film, directed by The State and Wet Hot American Summer star Michael Showalter (who also directed Nanjiani in The Big Sick), hits theaters April 3. The image, as presented … Continue reading ‘The Lovebirds’: First Images Teases the Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani led Mystery Rom Com!! Check It Out!!

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HBO Max Adding Comedies From Elizabeth Banks, Issa Rae, and Mindy Kaling!!!

HBO Max announced three exciting new TV shows during WarnerMedia Day, from three of our most exciting comedy creators: Elizabeth Banks (Charlie’s Angels), Issa Rae (Insecure), and Mindy Kaling (The Mindy Project). Banks’ show is called DC Super Hero High, Rae’s show is called Rap Shit, and Kaling’s show is called College Girls. “Elizabeth Banks, Issa Rae and Mindy Kaling are three of the most gifted women in our industry,” said Sarah Aubrey, HBO Max’s head … Continue reading HBO Max Adding Comedies From Elizabeth Banks, Issa Rae, and Mindy Kaling!!!

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‘Set It Off’: Issa Rae to Produce and Likely Star in Remake for New Line!!

Emmy-nominated actress Issa Rae (HBO’s Insecure) is set to produce and potentially star in a new version of the 1996 crime drama Set It Off for New Line, Collider has learned. The project is still in early development, so it’s unclear whether this new film be a remake or a reboot or what have you, but it will be developed as a starring vehicle for Rae, … Continue reading ‘Set It Off’: Issa Rae to Produce and Likely Star in Remake for New Line!!

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‘The Photograph’: Issa Rae, Lakeith Stanfield to Star in Romantic Drama!!!

Issa Rae and Lakeith Stanfield are set to star in Universal’s romantic drama The Photograph from writer-director Stella Meghie (The Weekend), Collider has confirmed. This is an exciting pairing on paper and I can’t wait to see the chemistry between these two stars on the big screen, where there has been a distinct lack of love stories featuring actors of color. Don’t get me wrong, … Continue reading ‘The Photograph’: Issa Rae, Lakeith Stanfield to Star in Romantic Drama!!!

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‘The Favourite’ and ‘Black Panther’ Lead Critics Choice Awards Nominations!! Check Out The Full List!!

Nominations have been announced for the upcoming Critics Choice Awards, and it’s a mix of this awards season’s usual suspects with a few welcome additions. The Favourite leads the charge with 14 nominations in total, including Best Picture, Best Acting Ensemble, and Best Director for Yorgos Lanthimos. Just behind the biting period piece is Marvel Studios’ Black Panther, which scored 12 nominations including Best Picture, … Continue reading ‘The Favourite’ and ‘Black Panther’ Lead Critics Choice Awards Nominations!! Check Out The Full List!!

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‘The Dolls’: Laura Dern and Issa Rae To Produce and Star In The HBO Limited Series!!

HBO has put in development The Dolls, a limited series with Laura Dern and Issa Rae attached attached to star and executive produce. The project hails from Dern and Jayme Lemons’ Jaywalker Pictures. Rae, who’s under a deal with HBO, also will co-write the project with Laura Kittrell and Amy Aniobi, who work with Rae on HBO’s Insecure, which has been renewed for a fourth … Continue reading ‘The Dolls’: Laura Dern and Issa Rae To Produce and Star In The HBO Limited Series!!

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Complete List of Emmy Nominations 2018 Revealed!! Check It Out!!

The 2018 Primetime Emmy Nominations have arrived! And they are, well, somewhat expected. Game of Thrones leads the pack with 22 total nominations, but that’s a bit misleading as a show this huge obviously scored a ton of technical nominations. It picked up a nomination for Best Drama Series as well as acting nods for Peter Dinklage, Lena Headey, and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, and multiple episodes scored directing and writing nominations. Westworld … Continue reading Complete List of Emmy Nominations 2018 Revealed!! Check It Out!!

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‘The Hate U Give’ Trailer: Racial Tensions Flare Up After White Cop Fatally Shoots Black Teen!!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Now, facing pressures from all sides of the community, Starr must find her voice and stand up for what’s right. Directed – George Tillman Jr. Starring – K.J. Apa, Amandla Stenberg, Regina Hall Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘The Hate U Give’ Trailer: Racial Tensions Flare Up After White Cop Fatally Shoots Black Teen!!! Check It Out!!

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‘The Shape of Water’, ‘The Post’, & ‘Three Billboards’ Lead 2018 Golden Globe Nominations!!!

Nominations for the 75th Golden Globe Awards have been announced, and in keeping with this year’s incredibly fluid race, the love was spread to a variety of films and performers. The Shape of Water came away with the most nominations with seven in total, including Best Picture, Director, Actress, Supporting Actress, and Supporting Actor. But it was followed close behind by Steven Spielberg‘s timely The Post and the … Continue reading ‘The Shape of Water’, ‘The Post’, & ‘Three Billboards’ Lead 2018 Golden Globe Nominations!!!

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Jay-Z Takes on ‘Friends’ with the Outstanding Music Video for “Moonlight”!!! Check It Out!!

Last week, Jay-Z released the music video for his new song “Moonlight”, but the video was only available for Tidal subscribers. The video has now been released to YouTube, and you should definitely take six minutes out of your day to watch it. The hook of the video is that they’re doing Friends (specifically, the classic episode “The One Where No One’s Ready”) but with … Continue reading Jay-Z Takes on ‘Friends’ with the Outstanding Music Video for “Moonlight”!!! Check It Out!!

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‘Atlanta’, ‘Handmaid’s Tale’, and ‘This Is Us’ Lead Television Critics Association Nominees!!! Check Out The Full List!!

The Television Critics Association has announced its nominees for the current awards season, and inarguably the big winner is Carrie Coon. The impeccably talented actress landed a nomination for Individual Achievement in Drama, but instead of voters having to choose between her work in The Leftovers and Fargo, she’s nominated for her work on both. That’s a unique honor that is wholly deserved for one … Continue reading ‘Atlanta’, ‘Handmaid’s Tale’, and ‘This Is Us’ Lead Television Critics Association Nominees!!! Check Out The Full List!!

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