Kenya Barris To Write and Direct Richard Pryor Biopic!!

Black-ish creator Kenya Barris has signed on to write, direct and produce a Richard Pryor biopic for MGM, which won a heated auction for the rights to the legendary comedian’s life story. Barris will produce via his Khalabo Ink Society alongside the comedian’s widow, Jennifer Lee Pryor, who will produce under her Tarnished Angel banner. Tory Metzger will also produce for Levantine Films, while Adam … Continue reading Kenya Barris To Write and Direct Richard Pryor Biopic!!

Warner Bros. TV Signs First-Look Deal With ‘Hair Love’ Director Matthew A. Cherry!!!

Matthew A. Cherry, the Oscar-winning director of the animated short Hair Love, just landed a major first-look deal with Warner Bros. Television. As reported by THR, the deal spans multiple years, and will have Cherry developing and producing projects across several platforms. “I am beyond excited to be joining the Warner Bros. Television family in this exciting new capacity,” Cherry said in a statement. “It’s … Continue reading Warner Bros. TV Signs First-Look Deal With ‘Hair Love’ Director Matthew A. Cherry!!!