Uzo Aduba, Sterling K. Brown, and Gabrielle Union’s All-Black Script Read of ‘Friends’ Delights
The assembled group read the script for the episode “The One Where No One’s Ready.”
Television
Grand Jury Issues Charges to One Officer in Death of Breonna Taylor, but Not Manslaughter
Jordan Peele, Ava DuVernay, and more Hollywood voices have all advocated for the arrests of the officers who killed Taylor in March.
James Gunn to Write ‘Suicide Squad’ Peacemaker Series Starring John Cena for HBO Max
Production is scheduled to start on the new series early next year.
‘A Wilderness of Error’ Director Marc Smerling Didn’t Want a Gotcha Moment
“Murder stories are particularly spiky,” said Smerling, who co-wrote and produced “The Jinx.”
‘Haunting of Bly Manor’ Official Trailer: Netflix’s ‘Hill House’ Team Returns for a New Nightmare
Expect Mike Flanagan’s “Hill House” anthology sequel to be one of Netflix’s biggest television hits this Halloween season.
Barry Jenkins Wraps 116-Day Production on ‘Underground Railroad’
Barry Jenkins recently told IndieWire that “The Underground Railroad” production was the toughest thing he had ever done.
Ben Stiller to Direct Patricia Arquette-led ‘High Desert’ Comedy on Apple TV+
Patricia Arquette and Ben Stiller are reuniting for a new TV series following their acclaimed work on “Escape at Dannemora”
What Future Award Shows Can Learn From the Virtual Emmys
The 2020 Primetime Emmy telecast was the first of Hollywood’s major awards ceremonies to have a virtual format, but it’s unlikely to be the last.
Kit Harington Is Done Playing Heroes Like Jon Snow: ‘It’s Not a Masculine Role the World Needs’
Harington’s life after “Game of Thrones” includes roles in “Criminal UK” and the upcoming Marvel movie “Eternals.”
‘Enslaved’: Samuel L. Jackson on His Global Trek to Connect His Past with His Present
The actor reflects on his new docuseries, which observes the Transatlantic slave trade via the lens of sunken slave ships that became mass graves.
Emmy Ratings: Another Record-Setting Low for TV’s Biggest Night
There’s no end in sight for the Primetime Emmys’ viewership woes, which reached an all-time low for the second straight year during Sunday’s broadcast on ABC.
Dave Chappelle Tells TV Critics to ‘Shut the F*ck Up’ After His Poorly-Reviewed Special Wins Emmy
Chappelle’s 2019 Netflix special “Sticks and Stones” was slammed for transphobic jokes and more.
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‘The Unicorn’ and ‘Evil’ First Seasons Head to Netflix Ahead of Season 2 Launch
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One Ex-Officer Charged in Killing of Breonna Taylor
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COVID-19 Safety & Health Training Is Key Element In Film & TV Industry’s Return-To-Work Protocols
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Deaf U Trailer: Deaf College Students Have Plenty of Drama in Netflix Doc
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Jumbled Schedules and Dud Matchups Sink College Football TV Ratings