Barbara Nitke/Hulu(NEW YORK) — The first season of Ramy [RAH-mee], created by and starring comedian Ramy Youssef, debuted on Hulu less than a month ago and it’s already been picked up for a second season. With the quick success of the show — no doubt fueled by a whole lot of binge-watching — it’s no wonder …
Ryan Reynolds goes viral again, leaking new Pokemon movie to YouTube
© 2019 WARNER BROS. ENTERTAINMENT INC. AND LEGENDARY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED(LOS ANGELES) — Ryan Reynolds has pulled a Deadpool, leaking his new movie Detective Pikachu to YouTube. Sort of. Fans can tell you that viral reaction to leaked test footage of what became Deadpool‘s opening action scene led a hesitant 20th Century Fox to finally …
Wakanda to Japan: Chadwick Boseman to star as first black samurai in ‘Yasuke’
ABC/Randy Holmes(LOS ANGELES) — Chadwick Boseman is bringing his Black Panther agility to a brand new role. According to Deadline, Boseman will produce and star in Yasuke, the story of the first African samurai in Japan. The film, set in 16th century Japan, will be written by Narcos co-creator Doug Miro. The movie is about …
Dave Chappelle to be awarded Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
Photo: Danny Clinch(WASHINGTON D.C.) — Iconic comedian Dave Chappelle will be presented with the 2019 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor this fall. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts made the announcement Tuesday, describing Chappelle as “one of the world’s greatest humorists.” “Dave Chappelle is an internationally recognized stand-up comedian and actor whose trademark …
‘Spider-Man: Far from Home’ trailer breaks Sony Pictures’ record for most views in 24 hours
©2019 CTMG, Inc. All rights reserved. (LOS ANGELES) — (“AVENGERS: ENDGAME” SPOILERS AHEAD) Sony’s Entertainment’s new Spider-Man: Far from Home trailer, released on Monday, generated 135.2 million views in 24 hours — the most over a 24-hour period in the studio’s history, according to Deadline. It should be noted that the all-time trailer champ title …
Meet the men looking to win Hannah’s heart on season 15 of ‘The Bachelorette’
ABC/Josh Vertucci(LOS ANGELES) — The 30 men who will be competing on season 15 of The Bachelorette were revealed on Tuesday, and they include a golf pro, a pilot and a surfer, all of whom will try and win the heart of former beauty queen Hannah Brown. In the season premiere, the men, ranging in …
Tiffany Haddish and Chris Hemsworth team for buddy action comedy ‘Down Under Cover’
ABC/Paula Lobo, Randy Holmes(LOS ANGELES) — Tiffany Haddish and Chris Hemsworth are headed to the Outback. Deadline has learned that Haddish and Hemsworth have joined forces for a new buddy cop comedy called Down Under Cover. The film is said to be in the same vein as odd couple cop stories like 48 Hours, Rush …
Jessica Chastain objects to ‘Game of Thrones’ scene: “Rape is not a tool to make a character stronger”
ABC/Randy Holmes(LOS ANGELES) — While there have been plenty of complaints about Sunday night’s Game of Thrones episode — Jon’s not even going to pet Ghost goodbye? — one particular line of dialogue has sparked outcry on social media, and even actress Jessica Chastain is speaking out about it. On Sunday night, Sophie Turner’s Sansa …
Tyler Perry says John Singleton’s passing is a “wakeup call”
ABC/Eric McCandless(LOS ANGELES) — After John Singleton passed away last month at 51, just days after suffering a stroke, Tyler Perry is asking his fans, friends, and loved ones to make sure to take care of themselves. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, Perry shared a photo of his blood pressure monitor, which revealed a …
Disney/Fox movie slate into 2027: Three previously unknown ‘Star Wars’ films; eight (!) Marvel movies; four more ‘Avatar’ films — and Indy’s back!
LucasfilmThe 20th Century Fox/Disney merger has made for a huge slate of upcoming movies — including a couple of surprises. Disney has announced a schedule of all of its movies through the year 2027. While we knew that James Cameron’s Avatar universe was going to spawn four new sequels, we now know they’ll be released …