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‘Children of Blood and Bone’: First Images Preview the Upcoming Fantasy Adaptation!! Check It Out!!

2025 was a huge year for Damson Idris, who, coming into the year, was best known for his roles in projects such as Snowfall and Outside the Wire. Idris teamed up with Brad Pitt for one of the biggest movies of 2025, F1, which grossed over $600 million at the global box office. Following the film’s successful box office run, it has gone on to … Continue reading ‘Children of Blood and Bone’: First Images Preview the Upcoming Fantasy Adaptation!! Check It Out!!

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‘Children of Blood and Bone’ Adaptation Officially Gets Jan 2027 Theatrical Release Date!!

Idris Elba has been busy the last few years starring in projects like A House of Dynamite (starring Rebecca Ferguson) and Hijack, but it’s not set to slow down anytime soon. Elba will headline one of the biggest blockbusters of the summer with Masters of the Universe, which is coming to theaters on June 5. He’s been tapped to play the Master-at-Arms in the film, … Continue reading ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ Adaptation Officially Gets Jan 2027 Theatrical Release Date!!

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‘Task’ Trailer Finds Mark Ruffalo on a Dangerous Mission!! Check It Out!!

If you’ve been hyped up for the new HBO series starring Mark Ruffalo (Now You See Me: Now You Don’t), you will be happy to know that the network decided to unveil a new trailer for Task today, which showcases some key elements of the thriller show. The story centers around an FBI agent (Ruffalo) leading a task force that investigates a series of weird … Continue reading ‘Task’ Trailer Finds Mark Ruffalo on a Dangerous Mission!! Check It Out!!

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‘Task’: First Teaser Teases the New Crime Series from ‘Mare of Eastown’ Creator!! Check It Out!!

After teasing subscribers with some first-look images, the streaming platform formerly known as Max decided to unveil the first trailer for its upcoming thriller series Task. The show stars Mark Ruffalo (All The Light We Cannot See) and Tom Pelphrey (Ozark) on opposite sides of the law. Ruffalo‘s Tom Brandis has to command a task force that needs to investigate and put an end to … Continue reading ‘Task’: First Teaser Teases the New Crime Series from ‘Mare of Eastown’ Creator!! Check It Out!!

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Fabien Frankel, Alison Oliver Join ‘Mare of Easttown’ Creator’s New HBO Series!!

Fabien Frankel (House of the Dragon) and Alison Oliver (Saltburn) have been cast in key roles in Mare of Easttown creator Brad Ingelsby’s upcoming HBO crime drama series, starring Mark Ruffalo. Based on an original idea by Ingelsby, the Untitled Brad Ingelsby Task Force Project (wt) is set in the working class suburbs outside of Philadelphia, In it, an FBI agent (Ruffalo) heads a Task Force to … Continue reading Fabien Frankel, Alison Oliver Join ‘Mare of Easttown’ Creator’s New HBO Series!!

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‘Children of Blood and Bone’: Amandla Stenberg Joins Adaptation!!

The cast of Children of Blood and Bone continues to be assembled as Paramount Pictures prepares for principal photography to start for the adaptation. Thuso Mbedu has been cast as Zelie, Damson Idris will portray Inan, Tosin Cole will bring Tzain to life and Amandla Stenberg will step into the shoes of Amari. The new additions of Children of Blood and Bone will join previously-announced … Continue reading ‘Children of Blood and Bone’: Amandla Stenberg Joins Adaptation!!

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Fabien Frankel, Alison Oliver Join Upcoming Mark Ruffalo led Brad Ingelsby Series!!

Fabien Frankel (House of the Dragon) and Alison Oliver (Saltburn) have been cast in key roles in Mare of Easttown creator Brad Ingelsby’s upcoming HBO crime drama series, starring Mark Ruffalo. Based on an original idea by Ingelsby, the Untitled Brad Ingelsby Task Force Project (wt) is set in the working class suburbs outside of Philadelphia, In it, an FBI agent (Ruffalo) heads a Task Force to … Continue reading Fabien Frankel, Alison Oliver Join Upcoming Mark Ruffalo led Brad Ingelsby Series!!

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Emilia Jones, Thuso Mbedu Join Upcoming Mark Ruffalo led Brad Ingelsby Series!!

Emilia Jones (CODA, Cat Person) and Thuso Mbedu (The Woman King, The Underground Railroad) have joined the cast of HBO‘s Mark Ruffalo-led series, the Untitled Brad Ingelsby Task Force Project (w/t), currently in pre-production. Jones will portray Maeve, Robbie’s (Tom Pelphrey) niece who has put her life on hold to care for Robbie’s children. Mbedu will portray Aleah, a Sergeant Detective who is recruited for Tom’s task force. … Continue reading Emilia Jones, Thuso Mbedu Join Upcoming Mark Ruffalo led Brad Ingelsby Series!!

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The Woman King (2022) Review!!

Synopsis – A historical epic inspired by the true events that happened in The Kingdom of Dahomey, one of the most powerful states of Africa in the 18th and 19th centuries. My Take – With the much awaited Marvel sequel, Black Panther, Wakanda Forever, is only a few days away from release, making it the right time to visit director Gina Prince-Bythewood‘s ride into 19th-century African … Continue reading The Woman King (2022) Review!!

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‘The Woman King’: New Poster Sees Viola Davis Charge Into Battle!! Check It Out!!

Following the recent announcement that it would make its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September, Gina Prince-Bythewood‘s highly anticipated historical epic The Woman King received a new poster that shows TKTK. Starring Academy Award winner Viola Davis, the film is based on true events surrounding a fierce female military group called the Agojie who go to war to protect their homeland, … Continue reading ‘The Woman King’: New Poster Sees Viola Davis Charge Into Battle!! Check It Out!!

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‘The Woman King’ to Premiere at Toronto International Film Festival!!

Gina Prince-Bythewood’s The Woman King is having its world premiere at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival, set to happen this September. Inspired by true events, the film stars Viola Davis as the general of an all-female warrior squad that protected the African Kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s. The highly-anticipated epic film will explore the story of General Nanisca (Davis), the leader of the … Continue reading ‘The Woman King’ to Premiere at Toronto International Film Festival!!

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‘The Woman King’ Trailer Sees Viola Davis Play a Ruthless General of a Female Military Group!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – A historical epic inspired by the true events that happened in The Kingdom of Dahomey, one of the most powerful states of Africa in the 18th and 19th centuries. Directed – Gina Prince-Bythewood Starring – Lashana Lynch, Viola Davis, John Boyega Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘The Woman King’ Trailer Sees Viola Davis Play a Ruthless General of a Female Military Group!! Check It Out!!

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‘The Woman King’: New Images Tease Viola Davis And Cast as Fierce Warriors!! Check It Out!!

It’s been a while since we last heard of The Woman King. The epic action movie starring Viola Davis is set to premiere in theaters in mid-September, and we’re yet to see a trailer that helps us dive a little deeper into the story. We know the gist of it, though: Davis stars as the general of a real-life and little known female military group … Continue reading ‘The Woman King’: New Images Tease Viola Davis And Cast as Fierce Warriors!! Check It Out!!

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‘The Woman King’: First Images Reveal Viola Davis as a Fierce General!! Check It Out!!

TriStar Pictures has just released two new images from their upcoming film The Woman King starring Viola Davis, which is set to be released to theaters later this year. The new images and her statement were shared on the first day of Black History Month, and The Woman King is certainly an apt subject for a month dedicated to otherwise overlooked figures in history. The … Continue reading ‘The Woman King’: First Images Reveal Viola Davis as a Fierce General!! Check It Out!!

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‘The Woman King’ Set for Sept 16, 2022 Release!!

Sony has announced the release date for director Gina Prince-Bythewood‘s upcoming The Woman King for TriStar Pictures. According to Deadline, the historical epic will be released on September 16, 2022. The film is inspired by the events of The Kingdom of Dahomey, a powerful state in Africa, during the 18th and 19th centuries. Viola Davis stars as Nanisca, the military general of an all-female unit. … Continue reading ‘The Woman King’ Set for Sept 16, 2022 Release!!

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‘The Woman King’: Lashana Lynch Joins Gina Prince-Bythewood’s Historical Epic!!

Another major star is joining Viola Davis in TriStar Pictures’ The Woman King. Lashana Lynch has joined the cast of the historical epic, directed by The Old Guard helmer Gina Prince-Bythewood and starring Davis and Emmy nominee Thuso Mbedu. What role Lynch will play in the film has yet to be revealed, but with the scope of the film being as fantastic and broad as … Continue reading ‘The Woman King’: Lashana Lynch Joins Gina Prince-Bythewood’s Historical Epic!!

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‘The Underground Railroad’ Gets a New Full Trailer!! Check It Out!!

Barry Jenkins has now given us the most full look at his upcoming project yet. For months now, the acclaimed writer and director has been dropping teasers for his new Amazon series The Underground Railroad, with each new glimpse offering more of a hint of the striking visuals of the series while still only hinting at its story. Now, the first full trailer has been released … Continue reading ‘The Underground Railroad’ Gets a New Full Trailer!! Check It Out!!

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‘The Underground Railroad’ Gets a First Trailer and Release Date!! Check It Out!!

After several weeks of gorgeous teasers, Amazon has finally unveiled the first “official” trailer for Barry Jenkins‘ limited series The Underground Railroad, which is now set to premiere May 14 on Prime Video. The 10-episode series stars newcomer Thuso Mbedu, Chase W. Dillon and Joel Edgerton, while the supporting cast includes Will Poulter, William Jackson Harper, Peter Mullan, Lily Rabe, Damon Herriman, Sheila Atim, Amber Gray, Peter De Jersey, … Continue reading ‘The Underground Railroad’ Gets a First Trailer and Release Date!! Check It Out!!

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‘The Underground Railroad’ Gets a New Teaser!! Check It Out!!

Director/writer Barry Jenkins has released yet another gorgeous teaser for his upcoming Amazon television show The Underground Railroad. This new show is adapted from Colson Whitehead‘s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name and will feature a score from frequent Jenkins collaborator Nicholas Brittell. The Underground Railroad follows Cora Randall (Thuso Mbedu), a Black girl living in the antebellum South attempting to find her freedom in the north. Cora manages … Continue reading ‘The Underground Railroad’ Gets a New Teaser!! Check It Out!!

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‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’: Naomi Scott in Running for Female Co-Lead Role!!

The upcoming Obi-Wan Kenobi series is narrowing its search for its female co-lead, and a rising genre actor is in the running. An industry source stated that Naomi Scott is in the running to portray Riley/Eve, alongside Thuso Mbedu and Anula Navlekar, as reported by The Illuminerdi. Scott portrayed Princess Jasmine in the live-action remake of Disney‘s Aladdin. She recently starred in the Elizabeth Banks-helmed remake of Charlie’s Angels. … Continue reading ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’: Naomi Scott in Running for Female Co-Lead Role!!

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‘The Underground Railroad’: Barry Jenkins Releases Another Gorgeous Teaser!! Check It Out!!

Today is Oscar-winner Barry Jenkins‘ birthday, and what better way to celebrate the big four-one than reminding everyone how dang talented you are. The Moonlight filmmaker released yet another teaser for The Underground Railroad, his upcoming Amazon mini-series, and the footage looks simply sun-drenched and gorgeous, in typical Jenkins style. Based on the book by Colson Whitehead, the series imagines the very real network of … Continue reading ‘The Underground Railroad’: Barry Jenkins Releases Another Gorgeous Teaser!! Check It Out!!

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‘Underground Railroad’: Barry Jenkins Shares Another Stunning Teaser!! Check It Out!!

One of the most hotly anticipated streaming events is the forthcoming Amazon limited series The Underground Railroad, based on the celebrated novel by Colson Whitehead and directed by Moonlight filmmaker Barry Jenkins. Jenkins has recently taken to his Vimeo account to release some footage, and today revealed something more traditionally teaser-like. And it is just as gorgeous as you’d probably imagine it’d be. The Underground … Continue reading ‘Underground Railroad’: Barry Jenkins Shares Another Stunning Teaser!! Check It Out!!

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‘The Underground Railroad’ Teaser Reveals the Amazon Series from Barry Jenkins!! Check It Out!!

On Monday, Barry Jenkins released the first teaser for The Underground Railroad, his new television series coming soon to Amazon Prime Video. The Underground Railroad is adapted from Colson Whitehead‘s 2017 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name. In addition to directing all episodes of The Underground Railroad, Jenkins has also written every episode, too, making this one of his biggest creative projects to date. Jenkins shared the … Continue reading ‘The Underground Railroad’ Teaser Reveals the Amazon Series from Barry Jenkins!! Check It Out!!

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‘The Underground Railroad’: First Images Reveal Barry Jenkins’s Haunting Adaptation!! Check It Out!!

In 2017, we reported on filmmaker Barry Jenkins‘ (Moonlight, If Beale Street Could Talk) upcoming television adaptation of The Underground Railroad, based on the acclaimed novel by Colson Whitehead. The unique, engaging alternate history show is coming to Amazon with all episodes directed by Jenkins. And now, per Amazon Studios’ official Twitter, Jenkins has shared the first images from the work. And they are beautifully lensed, haunting looks … Continue reading ‘The Underground Railroad’: First Images Reveal Barry Jenkins’s Haunting Adaptation!! Check It Out!!

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