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Amazon is going to take a crack at Barbershop as a TV series two decades after the last attempt didn't work out so well. Though the Barbershop franchise has found success with several feature films, the hope is that a new series with Jermaine Fowler (Ricky Stanicky) on board will be a stremaing hit on Prime Video.

Per Deadline, it's been reported that Prime Video has officially ordered to series an all-new Barbershop show starring Fowler in the lead role. The series is based on the Barbershop films, and it comes from Marshall Todd, the co-writer of the original movie. Todd is writing and will executive produce alongside co-showrunner Max Searle (Dave). Other EPs include Hart, Bryan Smiley, and Mike Stein for Hartbeat; Bradley Gardner; Cameron Burnett, and Autumn Bailey-Ford for Prominent Productions; and State Street Pictures.

The new Barbershop series follows "Travis 'Trav' Porter (Fowler), who endeavors to follow...

Barbershop is back in business.

Ahead of Amazon's upfront presentation on Monday, Amazon MGM Studios officially gave a series order to comedy series Barbershop, based on the 2000s film series of the same name, to stream on Prime Video. Marshall Todd, cowriter of the original 2002 film, is writing and executive-producing, with Kevin Hart's Hartbeat producing. Max Searle (Dave) is co-showrunner and executive producer.

Jermaine Fowler (Ricky Stanicky) stars as Travis “Trav” Porter, who endeavors to follow in the footsteps of his grandfather, a legendary barber at the iconic “Calvin’s” barbershop in Chicago. And while the barbers are new, the shop remains just as lively, the customers just as argumentative, and the fades are still the dopest in the city — because at Calvin’s, the community comes together for way more than just a haircut.

“We are thrilled to announce a new series based on the hilarious and innovative...

A “Barbershop” TV series has been greenlit at Amazon Prime Video, Variety has learned.

The show will connect to the universe of the “Barbershop” film franchise, with Jermaine Fowler attached to star. Marshall Todd, who co-wrote the original film, is writing the series and executive producing. The announcement was made during Amazon’s upfronts presentation to advertisers in New York on Monday night.

The official description states the show “revolves around Travis ‘Trav’ Porter (Fowler), who endeavors

to follow in the footsteps of his grandfather, a legendary barber at the iconic ‘Calvin’s’ barbershop in

Chicago. And while the barbers are new, the shop remains just as lively, the customers just as argumentative, and the fades are still the dopest in the city — because at Calvin’s, the community comes together for way more than just a haircut.”

Along with Todd, Max Searle serves as executive producer and co-showrunner. Kevin Hart,...

Christmas is almost here, and that means it’s time to break out those classic and nostalgic Black-led holiday flicks.

When it comes to Black Christmas cinema, the Black community takes it very seriously, as there’s literally a debate online almost every year about which Black Christmas movies are the best, which ones aren’t Christmas movies at all, and the movies you have to have seen in order to not have your “Black card” revoked.

The Preacher’s Wife and Friday After Next are definitely Christmas movies.

— Dev Long (@thehiphopfoodie) December 14, 2024

Whether you’re into a heartwarming flick that make you shed some tears or a family-centered comedy that will make the sides of your stomach ace from laughter, TheWrap has it all here for you. Here are many Black-led and/or created Christmas movies to deck your halls to this Christmas season.

“The Preacher’s Wife” “The Preacher’s Wife” (1996)

In the Black home,...

We have an exclusive clip from Mike Ho's psychological thriller, Persona, to share with you today. It's out on Digital and On Demand right now. A woman wakes up locked in a house, injured, with no memory. Can she figure out who is coming back for her…before the doors are unlocked? Persona stars Shanti Lowry, Sophia Ali, Andrew Howard, and Omar Gooding. Lowry produced the fick. The film is distributed by Gravitas Ventures. ...

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Mike Ho’s “Persona” (2024) is a kidnapping drama sans any color and texture. A woman wakes up in an unknown house. She has no recollection of the circumstances that transpired and has brought her there. She fumbles around for clues and markers that can give her a certainty or inkling of the stuff that has gone down here. Groping in the dark, she stumbles across another bruised woman, Samantha. It is only after some effort the woman recalls her name being Tricia.

What’s definite, however, is the reality of the house where the two are caged. The exits are all sealed up. But the ominousness of the captor lingers in the air. At any point, he may be back. There’s no real threat though the endangering man makes his appearance brashly. The film is essentially circling two women who are bracing themselves for the inevitable return of the kidnapper.

Jeezy is making his theatrical debut for his first leading role in the upcoming film “Trap City,” hitting theaters nationwide Dec. 13.

Written, directed and produced by Tel K. Ganesan, “Trap City” stars Brandon T. Jackson as Deshawn, an aspiring musician who contends with the difficulties of the music industry while trying to escape a life of violence. Jeezy plays the role of Reverend Lylee, and additional cast members include Clifton Powell, Erica Pinkett, Omar Gooding, Yogi Babu, Gv Prakash Kumar, Nepoleon Duraisamy and Tarina Patel.

In addition to starring in the film, Jeezy will serve as executive producer on its original soundtrack, releasing on the same day as the movie. The rapper contributes the song “Heavy,” produced by Cartier Fly, while Lil Reese has two tracks including “Just Vibin” and “Clocks.” Jackson also appears on the soundtrack.

“‘Trap City’ sheds light on the realities of fame, power, and the sacrifices we make to overcome adversity,...

"Did we do something to deserve it?" "No one deserves this..." Gravitas Ventures has unveiled the official trailer for Persona, an indie horror thriller from director Mike Ho, mostly known for making many music videos over the last decade. Set for a VOD release in December if anyone wants to watch. Not sure why they needed to use the same Persona title as the iconic 1966 Ingmar Bergman film. A woman wakes up locked in a house, injured with no memory. She's terrified yet relieved to find a woman bound in another room. These two strangers must work together to figure out what's really going on before the door is unlocked. Who is coming back for her? Why are they locked up in this house? Starring Shanti Lowry and Sophia Ali, with Andrew Howard and Omar Gooding. This doesn't look so interesting - better to just rewatch Saw again. // Continue Reading...

Raven-Symoné has been acting since she was a little girl, and one of her first starring roles was in the sitcom Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper.

The former The View co-host made an appearance on The Talk where she said she is still in close contact with her co-stars Holly Robinson Peete and Mark Curry.

“I am actually super friends with [Robinson Peete] and Mark Curry,” she said on the CBS daytime talk show. “Mark Curry and her have been amazing mentors in my life. And to be able to be on the set with them at seven years old and they go, ‘Go in your room, this is adults talking,’ and now they’re like, ‘Come here, let me tell you what happened.’ It makes me very happy.”

As Raven-Symoné and her former co-stars are still in touch, Sheryl Underwood took the opportunity to ask if there was a possibility...

The 2024 Emmys take two. Hot on the heels of January’s 75th Primetime Emmy Awards, the starry celebration of the small screen is back with a second award show to close out the year. Hosted by Eugene and Dan Levy and set to take place in Downtown Los Angeles, the Television Academy’s big night will be preceded by a host of parties and events happening all over the city. Below is a roundup of all the party intel with updates to come throughout the week.

Thursday, Sept. 12

Gersh Emmys party

1 Hotel West Hollywood, 8490 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 7-10 p.m.

The agency will toast its nominated clients inside the hotel’s Juniper Lounge & Garden.

Harvest Emmy Awards Celebrity Gifting Suite

Beverly Hills Marriott, 1150 S. Beverly Dr., Los Angeles, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Presented by the Marianna Group and featuring Kiss My Paws, the event will feature VIP experiences like gifting,...

On Wednesday September 4 2024, aspireTV broadcasts Cut to It!

Omar Gooding Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Cut to It,” titled “Omar Gooding,” promises to bring an engaging mix of conversation and insight. Set in one of Los Angeles’ most popular barbershops, this show features barbers who are not afraid to share their opinions. They dive into hot topics while interacting with a diverse group of clients, including everyday individuals as well as celebrities, politicians, athletes, and musicians.

In this episode, viewers can expect lively discussions that cover a range of current events and cultural issues. The barbers, known for their strong viewpoints, will create an atmosphere that encourages open dialogue. The conversations will likely touch on both serious and lighthearted subjects, making for an entertaining and thought-provoking experience.

Omar Gooding, a special guest in this episode, will add his unique perspective to the mix. His presence is sure to spark...

On Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at 8:30 Pm, aspireTV presents an engaging episode of “Cut to It,” featuring Omar Gooding. Set in one of Los Angeles’ most prominent barbershops, this show offers a unique blend of barbershop culture and lively discussions. The highly opinionated barbers tackle hot topics with a diverse range of clients, including everyday guys, celebrities, politicians, athletes, and musicians.

In this episode, viewers can expect candid conversations that touch on current events, personal stories, and the cultural dynamics that shape our society. The barbershop serves as a safe space where voices are heard, and opinions flow freely. Omar Gooding brings his own perspective to the discussion, adding an extra layer of insight and entertainment to the episode.

“Cut to It” captures the essence of barbershop conversations, making it relatable and enjoyable for audiences. With its mix of humor, depth, and authenticity, this episode promises to be a delightful watch...

A new Netflix Christmas movie, Holiday in the Vineyards, has made it onto the Global Top 10 chart. Previous Netflix Christmas movies, such as Best. Christmas. Ever! and Christmas as Usual, were poorly received by critics and audiences. While Holiday in the Vineyards may be slightly better than other recent festive movies, it still falls into the category of cheesy and forgettable Christmas films.

Netflix has a new Christmas movie, Holiday in the Vineyards, on the Global Top 10 chart, and it appears to be slightly better than the streamer's other recent holiday fare. Released December 13 on Netflix, the Christmas rom-com follows a familiar premise involving a widow who, while struggling to run the local vineyard and raise two boys, falls for a big city playboy sent to scout a new vineyard location in the area over the holidays. The Holiday in the Vineyards cast includes Josh Swickard, Sol Rodriguez, Eileen Davidson,...

"Holiday in the Vineyards" is a Christmas romance movie on Netflix, and it quickly became popular due to its premise and cast. The film follows a playboy heir to a wine company who falls in love with a widow trying to sell a vineyard, leading to predictable romantic complications. The cast, including Josh Swickard and Sol Rodríguez, adds to the film's popularity, and there may be potential for a sequel featuring the same cast.

It wouldn't be the holidays without new (cheesy) Christmas movies on Netflix, and Holiday in the Vineyards serves as the yearly entertainment for romantic comedy lovers in 2023. The film, directed by Alex Ranarivelo, premiered on December 13 and quickly jumped to the top five of the streaming service's "Top 10 Movies" list, which isn't too surprising, given its premise, timely release date, and conventionally attractive cast. The Netflix feature revolves around a playboy heir to a wine company...

Smart Guy, a beloved family sitcom from the '90s, may be getting a reboot, much to the excitement of fans. Tahj Mowry, the actor who played the lead character T.J. Henderson, confirmed that a Smart Guy reboot is in the works. Smart Guy tackled important themes with humor and sincerity, while providing a unique perspective on growing up gifted. It is available for streaming on Disney+.

Smart Guy, a television show that debuted in 1997, quickly carved a niche for itself in the realm of family sitcoms, and there have been talks about a Smart Guy reboot. The show revolves around T.J. Henderson (Tahj Mowry), a child prodigy who, at the age of 10, finds himself navigating the challenges of high school. The heartwarming sitcom blends humor with issues of adolescence, family dynamics, and the social intricacies of a young genius in a typical high school setting. The show's...

The Chi is a coming-of-age drama series created by Lena Waithe. The Showtime series focuses on the story of a few residents living in a dangerous neighborhood on the Southside of Chicago, a fateful turn of events connects the lives of Emmett, Brandon, Ronnie, and Kevin. If you love The Chi here are some similar shows you could check out next.

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Synopsis: Spencer James is a rising high school football player and A student at South Crenshaw High. Compton is the place he calls home. But when Beverly High School’s football coach Billy Baker recruits him to join his team in Beverly Hills, Spencer’s mother, Grace, and his best friend, Coop, convince Spencer it’s an opportunity he must seize. Spencer navigates two worlds, the south side neighborhood that he knows and the affluent Beverly Hills world that...

Popular and pre-existing IP has reigned supreme in Hollywood as most studios and streamers look to continue the success of former franchises for an easy win. But that’s not a trend Nicole Dow is aiming to pursue.

As the head of TV for Marsai Martin’s Genius Entertainment, her formula isn’t overly complicated. Dow breaks down their development slate into three specific categories: kids and family, young adult, and new adult.

The latter of which is a less explored territory. The genre first came about within the last 15 year — and only recently gained steam online with authors like Colleen Hoover (“It Ends With Us”) and Casey McQuiston leading the charge. As the name explains, new adult covers the emerging adult generation between the ages of 18-29.

“It’s the first foray into the world where your ego comes smashing into reality, or the cringe-worthy stuff that happens from...

For quite some time now, Christmas has come every day for Ali Afshar.

The actor, producer and former race car driver is founder and president of Esx Entertainment, a prolific indie film and TV production company that’s made its name in recent years pumping Yuletide content to streamers amid the pandemic.

The projects are modestly budgeted and shot efficiently and safely, mostly due to Afshar’s commandeering of his hometown — a sleepy Sonoma County village called Petaluma, where he built a soundstage from a converted barn and mines below-the-line crew from local residents. Titles include Netflix’s “A California Christmas” and its sequel “City Lights,” and the HBO Max originals “A Christmas Mystery,” “A Hollywood Christmas” and “Holiday Harmony.”

Afshar’s well-oiled Christmas machine functions at such a level that, during a recent conversation with Variety, he revealed he was in the middle of shooting another film — “A Wine Country Christmas.

The new live-action TV series "Saturdays", created by Norman Vance Jr., stars Danielle Jalade, Daria Johns, Golden Brooks, Omar Gooding, Jermaine Harris, Peyton Basnight and Tim Johnson Jr., streaming March 25, 2023 on Disney+:

"...'Simone' and 'Ari' hone their roller skating skills...

"...on the cool parquet floor of 'Saturdays', a local skating rink in Chicago. 

"Together they form the 'We-b-Girlz' skate crew and are determined to show and prove they have the hottest skate routines on the planet..."

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Saturdays is coming to Disney Channel later this month, and the cable channel has released a trailer and key art. The coming-of-age series focuses on a roller skating team in Chicago who are trying to hone their skills. Danielle Jalade, Daria Johns, Golden Brooks, Omar Gooding, Jermaine Harris, Tim Johnson Jr., and Peyton Basnight star in the new show.

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The new live-action TV series "Saturdays", created by Norman Vance Jr., stars Danielle Jalade ("Yes Day") as 'Paris Johnson', Daria Johns ("Nappily Ever After") as 'Simone Samson', Golden Brooks ("Girlfriends'') as 'Deb Johnson', Omar Gooding ("Barbershop") as 'Cal Johnson', Jermaine Harris ("The Map of Tiny Perfect Things") as 'London Johnson', Peyton Basnight ("Sudden Sisters") as 'Ari' and Tim Johnson Jr. ("Ballers") as 'Derek "D-Rok', streaming March 25, 2023 on Disney+:

"...'Simone' and 'Ari' hone their roller skating skills on the cool parquet floor of 'Saturdays', a local skating rink in Chicago. Together they form the 'We-b-Girlz' skate crew and are determined to show and prove they have the hottest skate routines on the planet..."

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Spending their Saturdays at Saturdays is what a trio of best friends live for in the trailer for a new comedy coming to Disney Channel and Disney+. #Saturdays

Set to premiere Friday, March 24 on Disney Channel (with back-to-back episodes starting at 8:30/7:30c) and stream Saturdays, natch, on Disney+, Saturdays is described as a single-cam coming-of-age comedy that “only takes place on the best day of the week… Saturday!” as it follows 14-year-old Paris Johnson (played by Yes Day‘s Danielle Jalade) and her best friends, Simone and Ari (mixed-ish‘s Daria Johns and Sudden Sisters‘ Peyton Basnight), as...

Exclusive: Marc John Jefferies, Omar Gooding, Dorien Wilson and Gerard Cordero have signed on to star in a scripted series from Donnell Henry.

They are set to star in Demonico, which is in development at Seal of the Gods Films (Content is King). Franky G (Power) and Javon Johnson (The Oval) have also joined the cast.

Demonico is set in the high-stakes world of hitmen and follows Nicholas Demonico, a hitman is double crossed and left for dead by his employers who comes back to wreak vengeance on them, with the help of his 12-year-old daughter.

Jefferies and Cordero (Ray Donovan) Are set for lead roles, with Wilson playing a kingpin and Gooding playing an FBI agent.

Demonico marks a first TV series project for Seal of the Gods founder Henry. Breece Wilson (Brown Sugar) is the executive producer.

Secrets of Sulphur Springs has a return date. Season three of the time-travel mystery series will premiere on Friday, March 24th, on Disney Channel and it will be joined by the premiere of Saturdays – a new coming-of-age comedy series.

Starring Preston Oliver, Kyliegh Curran, Elle Graham, Kelly Frye, Landon Gordon, Madeleine McGraw, and Diandra Lyle. Johari Washington, Ethan Hutchison, Eugene Byrd, and Kenneisha Thompson, Secrets of Sulphur Springs follows the adventures of a boy and his friends as they uncover the mysteries of the haunted hotel where he lives.

As for Saturdays, that series stars Danielle Jalade, Daria Johns, Golden Brooks, Omar Gooding, Jermaine Harris, Tim Johnson Jr., and Peyton Basnight. The single-camera comedy follows young Paris Johnson (Jalade) and her friends as they hone their skills at a skating rink in Chicago. Two episodes of the series will air...

When I think of the sitcoms that raised me, I don’t usually think of “Smart Guy,” and for that I am sorry.

“Smart Guy” often gets lost in the pantheon of sitcom lore, eclipsed by decades of long-running predecessors like “Full House,” “Fresh Prince,” and more. Created by Danny Kallis, the series stars Tahj Mowry as T.J. Henderson, a 10-year-old genius who skips from fourth to tenth grade and has to navigate high school with older kids — including his two siblings. It ran from 1997 to 1999 on the WB and aired reruns on the Disney Channel until 2003.

That’s when I and many other young millennials found the exceptional series. “Smart Guy” became the foundation of my sitcom education in tandem with “Boy Meets World,” a post-school package deal viewing (usually with my dad sharing the couch). In the years that followed, “Boy” moved to ABC Family, but “Smart Guy...

Exclusive: Tim Johnson Jr. (Ballers) and newcomer Peyton Z. Basnight are set as series regulars in Disney Channel’s Saturdays, a comedy series from Black-ish star Marsai Martin and her Genius Entertainment, and writer-executive producer Norman Vance Jr.. Production is slated to begin in May.

Written by Vance, the series introduces teenage Paris Johnson (Danielle Jalade), who considers roller skating to be part of her soul — she breathes it in and makes it a lifestyle. She lives for the weekends because that’s when she gets to go to her sanctuary, the neon-lit Saturdays, a seemingly magical wood floor roller-rink where the impossible often manifests. In this wondrous place, Paris can hang with her best friends (the We-b-Girlz skate crew), choreograph exhilarating routines on wheels, banter with her rivals, navigate life with her DJ brother London (Jermaine Harris) and work on becoming a Golden — a member of Saturday’s skating elite,...

HBO Max has inked with deal with corporate sibling Warner Bros Television to stream Season 2 of the current OWN drama David Makes Man along with five ’90s-era Black-themed series: Hangin” with Mr. Cooper, In the House, The Jamie Foxx Show, Martin and The Parent ‘Hood.

All six series are available now on the streamer.

Season 2 of of OWN’s David Makes Man finds thirtysomething David (Kwame Patterson) as a rising businessman facing an opportunity that will change him and his community forever. The mounting pressure forces David to choose between the instincts that helped him survive or finding a new way to truly live. Arlen Escarpeta, Akili McDowell, Alana Arenas, Travis Coles and Cayden K. Williams also star.

Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper, which aired from 1992-97 on ABC, stars Mark Curry as a former college basketball superstar and ultimate prankster, who also happens to be the coolest substitute teacher around.

In the world of disability representation, girls of color are rare to see, but the Disney Channel could be giving them greater visibility. In a piece originally dropped via Deadline, Disney is working on a pilot for the children’s series, “Saturdays,” a single-camera series about a girl and her interest in competitive roller-skating.

The series is being produced by Marsai Martin, of “Black-ish” fame, and her Genius Entertainment company, as well as writer and executive producer Norman Vance, Jr. with Charles Stone III, helmer of “Drumline” directing. Actress Danielle Jalade, who you can see on Netflix’s new family feature “Yes Day,” will play Paris Johnson, who loves to roller-skate but is battling sickle cell anemia.

“Saturdays” will also star Omar Gooding and Golden Brooks as Paris’ parents, with Jermaine Harris as her older brother, London. Daria Johns and Samantha Smith have been tapped to play Paris’ best friends and skating partners,...

Exclusive: Disney Channel has handed a pilot order to Saturdays, a single-camera comedy about a young girl and her competitive roller skating crew, from 16-year-old Black-ish star Marsai Martin via her Genius Entertainment and writer-executive producer Norman Vance Jr.. Charles Stone III will direct.

Written by Vance, the pilot centers on Paris Johnson, played by Danielle Jalade (Yes Day), a 13-year-old girl who has spent most of her life roller-skating.

Saturdays follows Paris, who, since the age of four, has been honing her skills on the cool parquet floor of Saturdays, a local skating rink owned and operated by a former ’90s hip-hop back-up dancer. With its neon lights, galaxy-painted rink and killer D.J. spinning the latest music, Saturdays is the place to show and prove. Paris is the leader of a skate crew and is determined to take them all the way to the top.

EntertainmentThe lead single, titled 'Paranoid' features in the Hollywood film ‘Trap City’, in which Gv Prakash Kumar will be making his Hollywood debut.Tnm StaffAdding Tamil flavour to an English song is music composer Gv Prakash Kumar, who leads the number with a slow Tamil melody that goes ‘kannae kannae…’. The lead single, titled 'Paranoid' features in the Hollywood film Trap City, which also marks Gv Prakash Kumar’s Hollywood debut. The music composer-actor also makes an appearance in the song that features vocals by Omar Gooding and Sa-Roc. The song has been produced by Ashwin T Ganesh aka Atg, an Indian-American musician. The film reportedly echoes the sentiments of the Black Lives Matter movement. In a press note, Atg has shared that he was inspired by legendary composer Hans Zimmer to compose this tune. “I had been inspired by Hans Zimmer’s scores during the...

Stars: Tommy Nash, Aubrey Reynolds, Omar Gooding, Naina Michaud, Nicholas Turturro, Sara Stretton, John Colton, Lili Bordán | Written by Lizze Gordon | Directed by J. Jones

The “Escape Room” sub-genre of horror seems to be picking up a bit of pace the last few years, coinciding with the popularity of real-life escape rooms. Personally, I haven’t been to one in real-life and the handful of movies I have seen based on them have ranged in quality, without any being outstanding. Is there a great movie with this basic story? Well, perhaps it has already been made because two of my favourite horror movies in Saw (2004) and Cube (1997) are basically escape room movies before that became a thing. It’s very hard to show any originality with these types of films but these two classics show you can, does Escape: Puzzle of Fear follow suit?

I guess the main thing this movie has going for it,...

Are Anthony and Lisa ready to become empty-nesters in the seventh season of the Family Time TV show on Bounce TV? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like Family Time is cancelled or renewed for season eight. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustration when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we invite you to rate all of the seventh season episodes of Family Time here. Status Update Below.

A Bounce TV family comedy series, Family Time stars Omar Gooding, Angell Conwell, Bentley Kyle Evans Jr., and Jayla Calhoun with Paula Jai Parker, Tanjareen Thomas, Erica Shaffer, Clayton Thomas, and Shanti Lowry in recurring roles. Season seven guests include Stokley Williams, Denise Boutte, KiKi Haynes, and Rodney Perry. Created by Bentley Kyle Evans, the sitcom follows the lives of...

From director J.Jones, and starring Tommy Nash, Aubrey Reynolds, Omar Gooding (Barbershop), Naina Michaud, Nicholas Turturro (BlacKkKlansman), Sara Stretton, John Colton, and Lili Bordán, Escape: Puzzle of Fear follows hot-shot Hollywood agent Matthew Blake, a man with a dark past. He thinks that he is on his way to a double date with his oldest friend to a new Escape Room in Los Angeles. When the couples are locked into the Escape Room, Matthew quickly finds himself at the center of a revenge plot meant to right the wrongs of his past, with deadly results.

Written by Lizze Gordon (Coven), Escape: Puzzle of Fear premieres on DVD and On Demand August 18 from Uncork’d Entertainment. Check out the trailer, poster And images from the film below:...

Escape : Puzzle Of Fear will be available On Demand and DVD August 18. The movie stars Omar Gooding (“Barbershop”, “Deadwood”), Nicholas Turturro (BlackKKKlansman, “Blue Bloods” ), Tommy Nash (The Amityville Terror) and Aubrey Reynolds (“Snatchers”), and is directed by J. Jones. Check out the trailer:

Hot-shot Hollywood agent Matthew Blake has a dark past. He thinks that he is on his way to a double date with his oldest friend to a new Escape Room in Los Angeles. When the couples are locked into the Escape Room, Matthew quickly finds himself at the center of a revenge plot meant to right the wrongs of his past, with deadly results. From director J.Jones, and starring Tommy Nash, Aubrey Reynolds, Omar Gooding, Naina Michaud, Nicholas Turturro, Sara Stretton, John Colton, and Lili Bordán, Escape: Puzzle of Fear premieres on DVD and On Demand August 18 from Uncork’d Entertainment.

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Airing on the Bounce TV television channel, Family Time stars Omar Gooding, Angell Conwell, Bentley Kyle Evans Jr., and Jayla Calhoun with Paula Jai Parker, Tanjareen Thomas, Erica Shaffer, Clayton Thomas, and Shanti Lowry in recurring roles. Season seven guests include Stokley Williams, Denise Boutte, KiKi Haynes, and Rodney Perry. Created by Bentley Kyle Evans, the sitcom follows the lives of the Stallworth family who relocated to the suburbs after hitting the...

Get ready for more Family Time. A new season of the comedy premieres on Bounce next week. Season seven will premiere October 9 at 9pm Et/Pt. This return makes Family Time the longest running series on Bounce. The series stars Omar Gooding and Angela Conwell as the head of the Stallworth family. This season the couple will need to deal with their children moving out of the house. Their nest is now empty!

revealed more about the return of the series in a press release. Check that out below.

“Family Time, Bounce's popular original comedy series, returns for an all-new season of laughs on an all-new night - Wednesday - this fall starting with two new episodes back-to-back on Weds. Oct. 9 at 9:00 p.m. (Et).

New episodes will also be available on...

It's Father's Day -- and as the rest of us give a big hug to our papa bears ... these famous folks are pretty much doing the exact same thing. Lots of stars took to social media Sunday to celebrate the holiday -- whether that meant honoring their own dads with a selfie, or snuggling up with their kids. Take, for example, Tom Brady -- who's got three children of his own -- cozying up with the tykes in his bed.

This year’s American Black Film Festival lineup is stacked with some of the top names in Hollywood as well as emerging voices including a screening of Reginald Hudlin’s The Black Godfather, a conversation with Spike Lee and his protege Stefon Bristol as well as the five finalists for HBO Short Film Competition, which is now in its 22nd year. The fest takes place June 12-16 in Miami.

The program will also include the previously announced opening night film Shaft. New Line Cinema’s reboot of the iconic character will screen at the fest ahead of its June 14 release. In addition, Netflix will screen the Chris Robinson-directed Beats, a coming-of-age drama set in Chicago’s South Side hip-hop scene starring Anthony Anderson.

“Beyond the Spider-Verse: What’s Next for Sony Pictures Animation” will be a conversation between Academy Award-winner Peter Ramsey (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse), Matthew A. Cherry...

Director John Singleton’s film Baby Boy is a classic of early-2000s black cinema. Tyrese Gibson stars as Jody, a guy with a serious Oedipus complex living in South Central Los Angeles. Throughout the movie, Jody deals with the ramifications of being an absent father, a nigh-worthless son and a bad fighter. If you haven’t seen Baby Boy, turn on Bet or VH1 right now; there’s a 75 percent chance it’s currently airing.

This brings us to Brockhampton frontman Kevin Abstract‘s new solo song, “Baby Boy.

Omar Gooding went ballistic on a guy who called him out for allegedly treating a restaurant employee poorly because his pizza was taking too long ... according to witnesses on the scene. Cuba's bro went on an angry and homophobic tirade around 3 Am at a food court/bar area of Rio in Vegas, and in the vid -- obtained by TMZ -- he's seen challenging the man, who claims to be a cop, to arrest him.

Bounce TV is on the upswing. Recently, the network announced ratings have increased for their TV shows Family Time and Grown Folks.Currently in its fifth season, Family Time "stars Omar Gooding (Tony) and Angell Conwell (Lisa) as a pair of high school sweethearts living a new life in the suburbs with their mischievous children, played by Bentley Kyle Evans, Jr. and Jayla Calhoun." Meanwhile, the freshman comedy Grown Folks "is about two blue-collar couples who share a duplex while navigating life, marriage and friendship, in Honeymooners-esque fashion."Read More…...

Network: Bounce TV. Episodes: Ongoing (half-hour). Seasons: Ongoing. TV show dates: June 18,2 012 — present. Series status: Has not been cancelled. Performers include: Omar Gooding, Angell Conwell, Bentley Kyle Evans Jr., Jayla Calhoun, Clayton Thomas, Tanjareeen Thomas, Paula Jai Parker, Rodney Perry, Judyann Elder, Richard Gant, Chris Williams, and Erica Shaffer. TV show description: A family sitcom, the Family Time TV show was created by Bentley Kyle Evans. When working class couple, Tony (Gooding) and Lisa (Conwell) Stallworth, hit the lottery, the winnings propel these former high school sweethearts into the middle class. Tony and Lisa decide to use the windfall to move to the suburbs with their children, Devin (Evans) and Ebony (Calhoun). Despite the payday, Tony is still a struggling...

A “Baby Boy” sequel might be in the works. On Monday night, star Tyrese Gibson took to Instagram to tease a possible second installment of his 2001 film, in which he co-starred alongside Taraji P. Henson. “Sequel to ‘Baby Boy’ coming soon….. #BabyBoyComingOfAge shout to @johnsingleton”, the actor wrote on the first of three posts teasing the sequel.

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Written and directed by John Singleton, “Baby Boy” follows Jody (Gibson), an unemployed man living with his mother. Jody maintains a romantic relationship with his child’s mother, Yvette (Henson), but that does not stop him from getting involved with another woman. The film also starred rapper-actor Snoop Dogg, AlexSandra Wright, Mo’Nique, and Omar Gooding.

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Back in 2011, Singleton revealed...

At the time of his death on Thursday, Cuba Gooding Sr. was perhaps best known by younger generations as the father of Academy Award-winner Cuba Gooding Jr. But long before his son became famous, Gooding Sr. was a celebrity in his own right, having overcome the hardships endured by his refugee parents to become the lead singer of a popular funk band.

Born in New York City in 1944, Gooding Sr. was the son of Dudley MacDonald Gooding and his wife, Addie Alston. The elder Gooding, who spoke seven languages, had fled his native Barbados to escape servitude in 1936. He eventually found his way to Cuba,...

In 2002, Cuba Gooding Jr. brought his family, including his late father, Cuba Gooding Sr., to the premiere of his film Snow Dogs, and the actor shared his appreciation and praise for his loved ones.

"They're very supportive. Very supportive," Gooding Jr. told Et at the premiere. "When we had moved away from Hollywood, my mom made the decision to move us back just so that I could pursue an acting career and I owe her everything. I love her for that."

"They've always been um very supportive of the films I make, even though they might not have liked every film, they've always been there at the premieres and showing their support," he added. "It's been awesome."

News: Cuba Gooding Sr. Dies at 72

The Oscar winner said at the time that, while his family has always stood by him, that doesn't keep them from sharing constructive, forthright criticism.

"[They're] very honest," he joked. "I...

Family Time is back. Today, Bounce TV announced season four of the sitcom premieres next week.The comedy "chronicles the lives of the Stallworth family, headed by the dad Tony, a struggling general contractor played by Omar Gooding, and his wife Lisa, an unfulfilled stay-at-home mom portrayed by Angell Conwell." The cast also includes Bentley Kyle Evans Jr., Jayla Calhoun, Clayton Thomas, Tanjareen Thomas, and Paula Jai Parker.Read More…...

Stars: Mikayla Gibson, Trae Ireland, Omar Gooding, Reatha Grey, Joey Bell, David Brown, Elizabeth Castillo, Jamie B.Cline, Adam Dunnells, Bunny Gibson, Bill Oberst Jr. | Written by Jeff Rosenberg | Directed by Jim Lane

A trip to the store turns into a surreal nightmare when a college student is kidnapped by a deranged, dysfunctional family. Now Audra West finds herself trapped in the middle of the desert, and betrothed to Adam, the youngest son of the murderous clan. As a determined detective conducts a frantic search, Audra realizes the only way to survive is to escape. But even if she could get away, almost two hundred miles of desert lies between her and help.

Good god, how much does Betrothed want to be The Texas Chainsaw Massacre? Much like Rob Zombie used the freakish family format for his film The Devils Rejects and The House of 1000 Corpses; director Jim Lane...

The Revenant is now out on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, and we’ve been provided with one Blu-ray copy to give away. Also: not long now “Dreadfuls”, Penny Dreadful Season 3 premieres on May 1st and to celebrate the show’s third season, Showtime has launched a fan art contest. Read on for more information on that as well as The Harvesters Kickstarter, the short film Scythe, and a trailer for Betrothed.

The Revenant Blu-ray Contest – Prize Details: (1) Winner will receive (1) Blu-ray copy of The Revenant.

How to Enter: For a chance to win, email contest@dailydead.com with the subject “The Revenant Contest”. Be sure to include your name and mailing address.

Entry Details: The contest will end at 12:01am Est on April 25th. This contest is only open to those who are eighteen years of age or older that live in the United States.

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Osiris Entertainment has snatched up distribution for Betrothed and plan a VOD release in July. Check out the official details below as well as the first look trailer.

From The Press Release

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre meets House of 1000 Corpses in a new sweat-inducing new horror jaunt from Jim Lane, director of Deadly Famous starring Mikayla Gibson, Bill Oberst Jr (Criminal Minds, Circus of the Dead), Trae Ireland (13/13/13), Omar Gooding (Barbershop), Reatha Grey (Chocolate City), Joey Bell, David Brown, Elizabeth Castillo, Jamie B.Cline, Adam Dunnells, and Bunny Gibson (Creepshow III).

A trip to the store turns into a surreal nightmare when a college student is kidnapped by a deranged, dysfunctional family. Now Audra West finds herself trapped in the middle of the desert, and betrothed to Adam, the youngest son of the murderous clan. As a determined detective conducts a frantic search,...

Betrothed – Early Details on Sweat-inducing Horror Jaunt

Osiris Entertainment has picked up Betrothed with a VOD release targeted for July. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre meets House of 1000 Corpses in a new sweat-inducing new horror jaunt from Jim Lane, director of Deadly Famous starring Mikayla Gibson, Bill Oberst Jr (Criminal Minds, Circus of the Dead), Trae Ireland (13/13/13), Omar Gooding (Barbershop), …

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