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Oprah Winfrey spent her Valentine’s Day celebrating a different type of love — the kind between longtime friends and creative partners — as she saluted Colman Domingo for his acclaimed performance in “Sing Sing.”

“This is an invitation I could not pass up,” Winfrey said as she strutted onto the stage at the Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara to present Domingo with the Montecito Award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Friday night.

And Winfrey didn’t have to travel far. The broadcast legend is a longtime Montecito resident, so the festival practically takes place in her backyard. Plus, Winfrey is also a previous recipient of same prize, awarded in 2014 for her work in “The Butler,” which is where her friendship with Domingo began.

“I’m here by divine order,” Winfrey told the crowd about the full-circle circumstances. “Because his mother, Edith, knew that her son was gifted. She...

Jeremy Strong is set to star in Netflix’s upcoming series “The Boys From Brazil,” which hails from “The Crown” creator Peter Morgan, according to media reports.

Strong will star in the series, which is based on Ira Levin’s 1976 novel of the same name. The novel, which centers on infamous Nazi hunter Yakov Liebermann, was adapted into a 1978 film directed by Franklin J. Schaffner, which starred Gregory Peck and Laurence Olivier.

“The Boys From Brazil” marks Strong’s next TV role after starring in HBO’s “Succession” as Kendall Roy. His performance in the drama series, which also starred Kieran Culkin, Sarah Snook, Brian Cox and Matthew Macfadyen, scored Strong three Emmy nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, which he won in 2020.

Strong is expected to star as Liebermann, the role played by Olivier in the film.

Netflix declined to comment.

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Iranian-Danish director Ali Abbasi’s “The Apprentice,” the tale of how a young Donald Trump fell into the orbit and under the spell of the venal lawyer Roy Cohn in the 1970s, struggled to get financing and a U.S. release after its premiere in Cannes last May. But it did unexpectedly well in Oscar nominations, with Sebastian Stan breaking into the Best Actor category for his performance as Trump and Jeremy Strong landing a Best Supporting Actor nomination for playing Cohn, a vicious fighter and closeted gay man who gave the would-be tycoon rules for survival that he still uses: always attack, admit nothing, deny everything and never admit defeat.

What led you to Roy Cohn?

Another filmmaker had approached me five or six years ago about playing Roy. There wasn’t a script, but I went and I watched some of the documentaries. Matt Tyrnauer’s (“Where’s My Roy Cohn?...

On Tuesday February 11 2025, CBS broadcasts The Drew Barrymore Show!

Selma Blair; Valerie Bertinelli Season 5 Episode 185 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “The Drew Barrymore Show” promises an engaging conversation with actress Selma Blair and beloved television personality Valerie Bertinelli. Titled “Selma Blair; Valerie Bertinelli,” this episode will explore important themes of family and health, topics that resonate with many viewers.

Selma Blair will share her personal journey, discussing her experiences with health challenges and how they have shaped her views on family. Her candidness is expected to inspire and connect with those facing similar struggles. Blair’s openness about her life will likely encourage meaningful discussions about resilience and support in the face of adversity.

In addition to heartfelt conversation, Selma will also share one of her favorite simple breakfast dishes. Viewers can look forward to a delightful cooking segment where Blair and Drew Barrymore prepare the dish together. This...

The biggest movie coming to Peacock in February is arguably “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy,” which is set to start streaming exclusively on the platform on Valentine’s Day. As of this writing, though, the jury’s still out on whether or not that film can make up for the mistakes of 2016’s “Bridget Jones’s Baby” and take the popular rom-com franchise back to its former heights. Fortunately, you don’t have to wonder about the quality of some of the other movies that are freshly available to stream on Peacock this month.

Here are the seven best movies coming to the platform in February.

“Gone Baby Gone” (Miramax Films) “Gone Baby Gone” (2007)

Ben Affleck’s directorial career may have gone quiet in recent years, but his first effort as a director, 2007’s “Gone Baby Gone,” remains one of the more impressive debuts we’ve seen over the past 20 years.

Oprah Winfrey, the legendary entertainer and a longtime Montecito resident, will, fittingly enough, present the Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s Montecito Award to Colman Domingo — her friend and four-time collaborator, and a best actor Oscar nominee this season for Sing Sing — on Friday, Feb. 14, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.

Domingo, who will be feted at Santa Barbara’s historic Arlington Theatre at a ceremony beginning at 8 p.m., is the first person since Denzel Washington did so in 2017 and 2018 to garner best actor Oscar nominations in back-to-back years; last year, he was nominated for Rustin.

Winfrey and Domingo have co-starred in two films, 2013’s The Butler and 2014’s Selma, as well as the Audible adaptation of Domingo’s play Wild with Happy; and he starred in and she produced 2023’s The Color Purple.

Meanwhile, The Hollywood Reporter can report, the fest is also adding two other Oscar nominees to its lineup.

Exclusive: Lonnie Rashid Lynn, the musical artist, actor, author and activist known professionally as Common, has expanded his team of reps by signing with both CAA and Anonymous Content.

A rapper known for his intelligent, nimbly performed lyrics of political consciousness, who’s put over a dozen studio albums since the early 1990s, Common is the recipient of three Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a NAACP Image Award.

His Oscar came for Best Original Song “Glory,” which he penned for the film Selma, in which he also co-starred as civil rights leader James Bevel. He also shared a songwriting nom with Diane Warren for the tune “Stand Up for Something” penned for the film Marshall.

Currently starring alongside Rebecca Ferguson on Apple TV+’s sci-fi series Silo, which is heading into its fourth and final season, Common recently made his Broadway...

Exclusive: Selma filmmaker Ava DuVernay is hoping to make a television series about Los Angeles’ first Black mayor, Tom Bradley.

DuVernay would like to adapt an upcoming book by The Tipping Point author Malcolm Gladwell on the city’s longest serving mayor, who was in charge of the city between 1973 and 1993.

DuVernay revealed her desire on Gladwell’s new podcast, which he is launching with Black-ish creator Kenya Barris.

The duo are launching The Unusual Suspects with Kenya Barris and Malcolm Gladwell tomorrow via Audible. The podcast interview series sees them speak to extraordinary individuals from entertainment, sports, business and politics about their distinct paths to success.

DuVernay, who is behind series such as Netflix’s When They See Us and OWN’s Queen Sugar, was a guest on the podcast.

“I’ve been working on this book about Tom Bradley,” said Gladwell.

“I know you have and I’ve been tracking that thing.

With her nomination this year for “The Journey” from the Netflix historical drama The Six Triple Eight, Diane Warren has now contended 16 times at the Oscars, including the last eight years in a row, for Best Original Song. But the veteran artist — who has a Grammy, an Emmy, and two Golden Globes in her trophy case — has yet to score a competitive Oscar. Could this be her year?

Warren does, however, have an Honorary Oscar, which she collected in 2022 for her impressive body of work. That made her the first and currently only songwriter to receive that recognition from the Motion Picture Academy.

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Her 15 previous nominations are as follows:

“Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now” from Mannequin (1987)

Lost to: “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life” from Dirty Dancing

“Because You Loved Me” from Up Close and Personal (1996)

Lost...

A critically acclaimed 2014 historical drama climbed streaming charts following a related national holiday, becoming a success just one day later. Historical dramas have depicted plenty of important events throughout history, many of which are real events that had an important impact on the world. Some of the best historical drama movies of all time include Steven Spielberg's Schindler's List, Mel Gibson's Braveheart, and some reflecting more modern events, such as Black Hawk Down. These films have stood the test of time as important parts of film history as a whole.

However, there have also been movies about particular instances in American history that have proven to be important and timely. This includes stories about civil rights, everything from the 2013 biopic 12 Years a Slave, to the 2013 drama Lee Daniels' The Butler. These films underscore the regrettable elements of the United States' history, but continue to resonate because of...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a day to reflect on the legacy of one of the most important leaders the world has ever seen, and for those who want a deeper dive into the life and impact of MLK Jr., there are a number of films worth checking out. On this national holiday, we’ve rounded up a list of some of the best MLK Jr. movies to watch and where to stream them. They range from narrative films that take some liberties to dramatize the civil rights leader’s life, to deep-dive documentaries.

Photo credit: Paramount Pictures “Selma”

Filmmaker Ava DuVernay’s 2014 film “Selma” offers a wonderfully complex portrayal of Martin Luther King Jr. that chronicles the man’s inspiring impact, but also doesn’t neglect his personal challenges. The film covers the events surrounding the 1965 Selma to Montgomery voting rights marches, with David Oyelowo playing the role of Martin Luther King Jr.

A sleeper science fiction comedy hit since its debut in 2021, "Resident Alien" has steadily been entertaining audiences with its extraterrestrial hijinks. The show adapts the comic book of the same name by Peter Hogan and Steve Parkhouse, starring Alan Tudyk as an alien hiding in the small town of Patience, Colorado. Posing as the town's doctor Harry Vanderspeigle, the alien initially intends to wipe out humanity as part of his otherworldly directive, but then he learns to appreciate it. This change of heart is informed by the friends that Harry makes in town, with "Resident Alien" boasting a strong ensemble of actors joining Tudyk.

A lot of the charm in "Resident Alien" comes from its principal cast, along with the solid writing by series creator Chris Sheridan. As the series progresses, much of these characters' backstories are gradually revealed, giving heart to the wacky sci-fi antics Harry unleashes on the town.

Euphoria star Colman Domingo's new Netflix conspiracy series has become a global hit. Following his breakout on Broadway, the actor transitioned to television with early roles in various incarnations of Law & Order, though his big television breakout came as Victor Strand in AMC's Fear the Walking Dead. However, it was Domingo's role in Euphoria as Rue's sponsor and a recovering drug addict, Ali, that earned him an Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series.

Though he's perhaps better known for his roles on television, Domingo has appeared in many movies, such as Lincoln, Selma, If Beale Street Could Talk, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, Zola, The Color Purple, and Sing Sing. However, after his Emmy win, it was his performance as the titular civil rights activist in the Netflix film Rustin that earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. Now, Domingo has reunited...

Best Song Written for Visual Media is especially interesting to predict at the Grammys since you can also take into account the Emmys, Oscars, and other visual media prizes. But this year’s five nominees are mostly what you expect from a category like this, with Grammy-loved artists and big hits making up the lineup.

You can probably rule out a couple of songs. Barbra Streisand’s “Love Will Survive” was an unexpected nominee, and while it features songwriting from legendary composer Hans Zimmer, songs from TV programs rarely win here, and it doesn’t help that “The Tattooist of Auschwitz” had limited buzz. Next, “Better Place” from “Trolls Band Together” was a decent-sized hit overall, peaking at No. 25 on the Billboard Hot 100. Plus, the nostalgia around Nsync’s reunion could leave many wanting to reward them. However, “Trolls” and the song peaked long ago, and voters might decide this...

The recent election results have stirred up a lot of emotions and discussions, especially among celebrities. Days after Sharon Stone aired her frustrations about Donald Trump’s re-election, filmmaker Ava DuVernay has also spoken out with pointed criticism.

Ava DuVernay on the sets of Selma | Credits:Cloud Eight Films

However, instead of rallying unanimous support, DuVernay is facing backlash from some fans, who are seizing the moment to troll her over her recent projects that have struggled both critically and commercially.

Ava DuVernay Takes Aim at Donald Trump and Elon Musk! Donald Trump at Aston, Pennsylvania [Photo by Michael Vadon, licensed under Cc By-sa 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons]

During a recent on-stage chat with Rosalie Varda at the Marrakech Film Festival, Ava DuVernay, the director of films like A Wrinkle in Time, Selma, and Origin, didn’t hold back.

Related “I mean, anything’s possible”: Ava DuVernay’s Canceled New Gods Movie Might Be Reinstated Under James Gunn, Reveals...

Ava DuVernay has slammed Donald Trump’s re-election as U.S. president, in spite of a criminal charges against him, saying that black people arrested on smaller crimes land years of jail time.

She was speaking in a conversation event at the Marrakech film festival, moderated by Rosalie Varda, daughter of late iconic filmmaker Agnès Varda, who is friend of the Selma, 13th and A Wrinkle in Time director and producer.

The subject of Trump’s re-election arose in a discussion on DuVernay’s Netflix-backed 2016 documentary 13th, exploring racial injustice in the U.S. penal system, and the fact its prisons are disproportionately filled with African-Americans.

“The idea of mass incarceration of criminality, and how black and brown people in certain parts of the world are considered inherently criminal, that’s what it is about. It’s more about the idea of why do we believe some people have...

Netflix's 2024 miniseries The Madness sees actor Colman Domingo embarking on a globe-trotting thriller and encountering a rich cast of characters along the way. The show follows a man accused of murdering a white supremacist after discovering his body deep in the Poconos woods. The trailer for The Madness teases a tense and exciting adventure centered around a layered conspiracy with several players just waiting to be unraveled.

Colman Domingo's The Madness features considerable star power with the veteran actor leading the series, which comes after his Oscar-worthy performance in Sing Sing. However, he alone can't hold up such a sprawling series. The Madness features many capable actors who help breathe life into the world that seems to crumble around Domingo's character in the story, making for a heart-pounding thriller that demands to be seen.

The Madness Cast & Character Breakdown

Actor

Role

Colman Domingo

Muncie Daniels

Marsha Stephanie Black...

Plot: Muncie Daniels is a respected media pundit who thinks he has it all. When he’s framed for the murder of a white supremacist, he must clear his name, protect his family, and unravel a high-level conspiracy before time runs out.

Review: The concept for the hit 1960s series The Fugitive spawned an award-winning box office hit in 1993 starring Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones but failed to ignite much buzz when it was rebooted on the small screen twice, in 2000 and 2020. While it does not share any official connections with the story of Dr. Richard Kimble and his search for a one-armed man who killed his wife, the new Netflix series The Madness may be the closest anyone has gotten to capturing the paranoia and tension that made The Fugitive so good. Led by Oscar-nominee Colman Domingo in one of his best performances to date, The Madness is...

Tomboy, tomcat, tomfoolery these are just a few well-known terms that begin with Tom. But when and why did the name Tom come to represent the so-called everyman? The name Tom originates from Thomas, a name of one of the disciples in the Bible, and it means twin. The names popularity seems to peak in 1960s America (via Nameberry), but has steadily declined over the years. The fact that Tom was such a popular name in the baby boomer era may explain why so many Toms exist in the entertainment industry today.

Ask anyone to name a famous actor named Tom, and there are sure to be a wide set of options to choose from. From Tom Felton of Harry Potter fame to Tom Hopper from Netflixs Umbrella Academy to The White Lotus season 2 villain Tom Hollander, there are almost too many Toms to count. Yet when it comes to the most famous of Toms,...

Kevin Costner’s gotten a lot of attention for his projects this year — including his unseen exit from “Yellowstone” when it returned for the rest of its fifth season — and now the Motion Picture Sound Editors (Mpse) is singling him out for his attention to sound.

The premier organization of entertainment sound editing professionals announced November 20 that Costner will receive the 2025 Mpse Filmmaker Award, bestowed annually to a filmmaker of distinction, during the 72nd Annual Mpse Golden Reel Awards on Sunday, February 23, 2025, in Los Angeles. The Filmmaker Award goes to someone outside the sound community who demonstrates a strong appreciation and understanding of the impact sound editing has on a project.

Additionally, the organization announced that supervising sound editor Greg Hedgepath will receive the Career Achievement Award during the gala at the Ebell Theatre. That award goes to a person whose career has created a significant impact on the sound community.

Gay Talese with Anne-Katrin Titze following the Doc NYC World Premiere of Dorenna Newton’s Watching Frank (with Gay on his Esquire article Frank Sinatra Has A Cold) Photo: Catherine Talese

The first time I met Gay Talese was in 2013, when we were invited along with the B-52s Fred Schneider and Killer Films' Christine Vachon to be on the inaugural First Time Fest jury by co-founders Johanna Bennett (Tony Bennett’s daughter) and her partner Mandy Ward. Over the years Gay and I have had conversations on Andrew Bolton and Wong Kar Wai’s China: Through The Looking Glass (at The Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute); at Lotus Club with Morgan Neville (the Oscar-winning director of 20 Feet From Stardom) on The Music Of Strangers (featuring Yo-Yo Ma and The Silk Road Ensemble); an evening with Gay on Ava DuVernay's Selma; recollections of James Baldwin and Raoul Peck...

Motion Picture Sound Editors have announced that actor-director Kevin Costner will receive their special Filmmaker Award when the 72nd Annual Mpse Golden Reel Awards are presented on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in Los Angeles. In addition, supervising sound editor Greg Hedgepath will be honored with the Career Achievement Award.

Mpse president David Barber said in a statement, “Kevin Costner has captivated audiences with his powerful storytelling throughout his illustrious career. From epic Westerns to poignant dramas, his use of sound as an integral component of his cinematic storytelling has stirred our emotions and immersed viewers in the worlds he’s created for decades. This passion for sound is abundantly clear in his latest ambitious project, the ‘Horizon’ saga. We are thrilled to honor him with the Filmmaker Award, recognizing his exceptional contributions to the art of storytelling through sound in film and television.”

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Barber added,...

Oscar-winning actor and filmmaker Kevin Costner will receive the Motion Picture Sound Editors’ (Mpse) Filmmaker Award, while supervising sound editor Greg Hedgepath will receive the Career Achievement Award from the organization.

Both awards will be presented at Mpse’s 72nd Annual Golden Reel Awards Gala on Feb. 23 at the Ebell Theater in Los Angeles.

The Mpse Filmmaker Award is awarded annually to filmmakers of distinction. According to the organization, “It is bestowed upon an individual whose career has demonstrated a great appreciation and understanding of the impact of sound editing. The Mpse Career Achievement Award is presented to a person whose career has made a significant impact on the sound community through exemplary work, service, or leadership.”

Says Mpse President David Barber: “Kevin Costner has captivated audiences with his powerful storytelling throughout his illustrious career. From epic Westerns to poignant dramas, his use of sound as an integral component...

Playing Donald Trump’s mentor Roy Cohn in Ali Abbasi’s The Apprentice is not the first time Jeremy Strong has tackled recent American history. Before the actor became synonymous with Kendall Roy in Succession, he played parts in The Big Short, Selma and Parkland. While the actor feels a slight discomfort discussing acting choices for a film whose main subject “poses such a clear and present danger to you and I,” Strong is no less proud of the work. “I am happy with how it turned out and happy that I went for it,” he says. “I almost didn’t.”

Deadline: What made you run toward this role and this film?

Jeremy Strong: You run toward it, because it’s so dangerous. Because it’s been done before brilliantly. It was done by Al Pacino [in Angels in America] in a really definitive way, that had such an impact on me.

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures has announced its winter programming, featuring a range of new film series, screenings, public events and educational programs. Highlights include an onstage conversation with singer-songwriter Diane Warren, followed by a screening of “Armageddon,” and a live performance by Warren herself. The schedule also includes a 10th-anniversary screening of “Selma,” with special appearances by director Ava DuVernay, lead actor David Oyelowo and other key cast members.

Additional exhibits include Present Past: A Celebration of Film, showcasing preserved and restored works from the Academy Film Archive and beyond. Scheduled screenings for this series are “The Sugarland Express” in DolbyVision and the restoration world premiere of “By Hook or By Crook.” An on-stage conversation with filmmakers Harry Dodge, Silas Howard, and Steak House, moderated by musician Kathleen Hanna will also feature. Opening on Dec. 7 is Animation and Me, an immersive exploration of animation’s cinematic world. From Jan.

When it comes to the net worth of A-list Hollywood celebrities, Oprah Winfrey is in a league all her own. Known as the queen of media who turned her talk shows into groundbreaking networks has redefined success on her own terms. Winfrey didn’t just earn her fortune, she has transformed every interview, book club pick, and business venture into an empire.

Credits: Oprah Winfrey in CBS Mornings

Born into poverty, Winfrey’s early years were anything but easy but that didn’t stop her from becoming a household name. Rising from a local news anchor in Nashville to becoming the most influential talk show host in the world with The Oprah Winfrey Show, she has captivated millions with her unique ability to connect with people. The business mogul has seized opportunity after opportunity and turned herself into a global phenomenon. For Winfrey, it’s not just about the money,...

The Wire star Wendell Pierce marked the historical moment of two Black women being elected to the U.S. Senate Tuesday night.

The actor, who is also known for playing Rev. Hosea Williams in Selma (2014), Captain C.W. Wagner in Elsbeth, Ishmael ‘Snaps’ Henry in Power Book III: Raising Kanan, James Greer in Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan and more, tweeted in celebration of the occasion, shouting out newly elected Delaware Sen. Lisa Blunt-Rochester (D) and Maryland Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D).

As of Pierce’s tweet, Trump had 188 electoral votes to Harris’ 99, with Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Arkansa, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Illinois, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia and more having been called.

History: 2 Black Women U.S. Senators in Congress for the first time! Sen. Blunt-Rochester & Sen. Alsobrooks pic.twitter.com/TiWKYqTyri

— Wendell Pierce (@WendellPierce) November 6, 2024

Harris secured Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey,...

The Palm Springs International Film Awards has announced that Oscar nominated actor Colman Domingo is this year’s recipient of their Spotlight Award, Actor for his performance in director Greg Kwedar‘s “Sing Sing.” The ceremony will take place on January 3, 2025 at the Palm Springs Convention Center, with the festival running January 2-13.

“We are so thrilled to honor the remarkable talent of Colman Domingo at the Palm Springs International Film Awards for the second year in a row. In ‘Sing Sing,’ Colman Domingo delivers another outstanding performance based on the true story of the wrongfully convicted Divine G, who finds purpose in prison through stage acting.” said Festival Chairman Nachhattar Singh Chandi in a press release. “For this incredibly raw and captivating performance, it is our honor to present the Spotlight Award, Actor to Colman Domingo.”

Domingo joins this year’s previously announced honoree: “Emilia Pérez” will receive the Vanguard Award,...

It is fitting that for the 30th year of the Geneva International Film Festival, artistic director Anais Emery and her team are going back to the future.

“It was very important to recall the history of the festival but not through a retrospective,” says Emery of the event that takes place in the Swiss city from November 1-10.

”We wanted to renew, to celebrate and underline Giff’s speciality and specificity.”

That means showcasing innovative storytelling delivered via the myriad audiovisual mediums available to creators, from film, TV and web content to installations, virtual reality and extended reality (Xr) works.

Philadelphia — Eight days out from the 2024 election, thousands of Pennsylvania Democrats gathered at Temple University’s Liacouras Center in answer to the ugly, grievance-filled ragefest hosted by the Trump campaign at New York’s Madison Square Garden the evening prior.

The Democrats’ event featured performances from Bruce Springsteen and John Legend between speeches from Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey, and former President Barack Obama.

Amid the posterboard signs given out by the Harris campaign — emblazoned with the words “Vote,” “Freedom,” and “When We Fight, We Win” — the...

Colman Domingo plays a media pundit who stumbles on a murder he fears he’s being framed for in the trailer for The Madness, the upcoming conspiracy thriller from Netflix, that dropped on Monday.

“I got a bull’s eye on my back,” a paranoid Domingo, in the role of Muncie Daniels, says at one point in the fast-paced teaser after he visits a murder scene deep in the woods of the Poconos and finds he’s the only witness to a crime.

As the walls close in and he fears a set-up to make him take the fall, Daniels strives to reconnect with his estranged family — and his lost ideals — in order to clear his name. The eight-episode thriller, with the Emmy winner in the starring role, is set to bow on Netflix Nov. 28.

The ensemble cast for The Madness includes Marsha Stephanie Blake, Gabrielle Graham, John Ortiz, Tamsin Topolski and Thaddeus J.

Colman Domingo has new plans on his weekend schedule.

The Oscar nominated actor has been selected to receive a Voice & Visibility Award from NewFest, New York’s LGBTQ+ film festival. He’ll receive the shine this Saturday at the city’s Sva Theatre during a program that will also feature a conversation between Domingo and Vanity Fair staff writer Chris Murphy.

Per NewFest, “individuals awarded this honor are recognized for exceptionally demonstrating NewFest’s mission to give voice and visibility to LGBTQ+ stories and artists. Recipients have played an active and essential role in empowering and advancing the LGBTQ+ community in the media.” NewFest executive director David Hatkoff called out one of Domingo’s roles as evidence he fits the bill.

“Colman Domingo’s Academy Award-nominated performance as queer trailblazer Bayard Rustin in Rustin, the opening night film of NewFest’s 2023 festival, was one for the ages,” Hatkoff stated. “His work in television,...

The Dcu has numerous projects underway, all under the careful guidance of James Gunn and Peter Safran. The most immediate releases include the animated series Creature Commandos and a new Superman film set for a 2025 release, along with several live-action shows centered on prominent DC characters.

Recently, there have been multiple updates regarding the Lanterns series, which will be a cosmic detective story featuring three notable Green Lanterns. It has been confirmed that Nathan Fillion will portray Guy Gardner.

Hal Jordan will be portrayed by Kyle Chandler, despite fan concerns regarding the actor’s age. The only remaining uncertainty is the casting of John Stewart, which is crucial since the show will reportedly focus on Stewart, with Jordan taking on a mentor role. Given that the studio has cast an older Hal Jordan (Josh Brolin was also considered), it’s likely that Jordan may either retire or meet his end by the series’ conclusion.

Dcu has plenty of projects in the works under the watchful eyes of James Gunn and Peter Safran. The projects closest to us are the ‘Creature Commandos’ animated series and ‘Superman’ scheduled for a 2025 release, still plenty of live-action shows focusing on the most notable DC characters are in the works.

In recent weeks, we’ve got plenty of updates related to a ‘Lanterns’ show, a cosmic-detective story focusing on three notable Green Lanterns. We know that Guy Gardner will be portrayed by Nathan Fillion.

Hal Jordan will be played by Kyle Chandler, despite numerous protests from fans due to the actor’s age. So far, the only unknown in the equation is the role of John Stewart.

This is the most important role overall since the show will apparently focus on Stewart with Jordan serving more like a mentor-type figure. Considering that the studio did indeed cast an older...

The return of a reality TV monster that’s sure to dominate social media conversation; Charlie and Nick’s blossoming romance; a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the NBA courtesy of LeBron James and Anthony Edwards; the latest gem from an action auteur; Tyler Perry’s first Netflix television drama and another helping espionage and drama from Keri Russell are some of the highlights among the new films and series hitting Netflix in October.

Coming in hot on Oct. 2 is the new season of Netflix’s reality dating show Love Is Blind. The seventh go around for the main franchise — the brand has now expanded into several country-specific versions — will see a fresh batch of singles heading into the pods, hoping to find love and marry their match, all within a worryingly compressed timeline. The show, which is still billed as a “social experiment,” has experienced some bad PR in recent seasons,...

Deadline brings word today that Aaron Pierre (Rebel Ridge) and Stephan James (Beacon 23) are the current frontrunners to play John Stewart in DC Studios and HBO's Lanterns.

Kyle Chandler was cast as Hal Jordan earlier this week and, according to the trade, no offers have been made yet. As we reported earlier today, F1 star Damson Idris was in the running but that no longer appears to be the case.

Both actors would bring a lot of this series and the wider Dcu and, as of now, it appears the plan is for John to be this shared world's main Green Lantern. Chandler has reportedly only signed a deal for Lanterns and no features so likely won't appear beyond the series.

Pierre is no stranger to the DC Universe after playing Dev-Em in Krypton and recently became a fan favourite choice to play John after starring in Rebel Ridge.

“Nickel Boys”, which opens the New York Film Festival on September 27, wouldn’t exist without producers Dede Gardner (Plan B) and Joslyn Barnes (Louverture Films). Both women boast enviable track records of finding, backing, and promoting rising talent, along with Gardner’s Plan B partner Jeremy Kleiner, who produced with her the Oscar-winners “Moonlight” and “12 Years a Slave,” as well as Best Picture nominees “The Tree of Life,” “The Big Short,” “Selma,” “Vice,” and “Women Talking.”

Barnes is known in the documentary space for producing Oscar nominees “Strong Island” (Yance Ford) and “Hale County This Morning, This Evening,” her first collaboration with Brown professor and photographer RaMell Ross. Barnes was finishing “Strong Island” when Ross showed her eight minutes of his project; she resisted at first but eventually became intensely involved in the shoot, archives, and the final edit. Ross sees the world differently than most filmmakers; his rare...

Ryan Murphys Grotesquerie reunites him with some of his previous collaborators, and its also the first major acting role of a very popular football player. Ryan Murphy continues his work in the horror genre outside of American Horror Story and Monster with Grotesquerie, though this project quickly drew comparisons to American Horror Story in terms of its tone and way of approaching horror. However, Grotesquerie aims to take horror a bit further than previous Murphy projects have done, and for that, it brings old and new talents into the Murphyverse.

Grotesquerie follows Detective Lois Tryon, who is investigating a series of horrible crimes in a small community. The case turns out to be a lot more complex than Tryon thought, so she enlists the help of Sister Megan, a nun and Catholic Guardian journalist. To make it all more complicated for Tryon, she has problems with her family, while Sister...

Fall is here, which means it’s time to bundle up on your couch and stream the weekend away. Let’s get into it: There’s plenty to enjoy in October on Netflix, from a new Ali Wong special to new seasons of shows like “Love Is Blind” and “Unsolved Mysteries.” The real unsolved mystery is how it feels like there is more “Love Is Blind” dropping every month, but I digress.

October also brings with it the chance to watch Season 1 of “Yellowjackets” (a Showtime hit) for the first time on the Netflix platform, as well as more “Outer Banks” and “The Lincoln Lawyer.” The best bet, however, is the return of Keri Russell.

Top Pick: “The Diplomat” Season 2

Russell returns as U.S. ambassador to the U.K. Kate Wyler in this “The Americans” meets “Homeland” Emmy-nominated hit. Season 1 ended with a massive cliffhanger, so the six-episode Season...

Gotham is expanding in “The Penguin” and that means a lot of familiar names, but new faces. In some cases, it means new names too.

Premiering on HBO on Thursday, September 19, “The Penguin” takes place just a few weeks after the events of “The Batman,” but centers on crime boss Oz Cobb — better known as the Penguin. With Gotham effectively in ruins, it’s a race to see who can control the streets, and he thinks his time has come.

That becomes a bit harder, though, when Sofia Falcone, daughter of Carmine Falcone, unexpectedly returns from Arkham Asylum.

We won’t spoil anything, but here are the major players you’ll need to keep up with.

“The Penguin” (Max) Oz Cobb (Colin Farrell)

He makes a total hair and makeup transformation for the role, but yes, that’s Colin Farrell as Oz Cobb, a.k.a The Penguin. The Oscar-nominated...

US filmmaker Ava DuVernay will receive the honorary Film & Beyond Award at the 30th edition of Geneva International Film Festival (Giff).

DuVernay will accept her award in-person at the event, where she will participate in a talk about her career.

The festival, which runs from November 1-10, 2024, is also playing a programme of DuVernay’s work.

Having worked extensively as a publicist in Hollywood, DuVernay directed her first feature This Is The Life, a documentary about the alternative hip hop MCs who came through the Good Life Cafe in Los Angeles, in 2008.

After her fiction feature debut I Will Follow...

Just in time for Judgment Day, Netflix has a new installment in the “Terminator” franchise for fans of the iconic, long-running sci-fi action franchise. This time, however, you won’t see any familiar faces — the series is animated. However, you might recognize some of the voices, so we’ve put together a handy guide to the “Terminator Zero” cast.

You won’t see Sarah Connor, Kyle Reese or Arnold’s T-800 in this story — it introduces a new timeline and all new characters to go with it. Set in 1997, Japan, “Terminator Zero” focuses on a developer named Malcolm Lee, who is hard at work on another AI system to compete with Skynet and save the human race. Naturally, a Terminator unit is sent back in time to target him and his three children, while a soldier from the future is sent back with a mission of her own.

André Holland...

Set within the Terminator universe, Netflix's sci-fi action anime Terminator Zero introduces a brand-new roster of characters and cast members to the storied franchise. Developed by Mattson Tomlin (The Batman) and directed by animator Masashi Kud (Bleach), the eight-episode first season of the series was beautifully crafted by animation studio Production I.G. and Skydance Television. Unlike other entries in the Terminator timeline, Terminator Zero takes place in Japan, though it still pulls in lore, including Terminator's post-apocalyptic Judgment Day, from James Cameron and Gale Anne Hurd's pre-existing Terminator movies, sequels, and spin-offs.

For fans of the franchise, Terminator Zero puts forth familiar story beats, but with a few fresh twists, making the Netflix anime the definitive example of how the Terminator franchise can move forward. As Judgment Day approaches, scientist Malcolm Lee (Andr Holland) frets over whether to release his AI system, Kokoro (Rosario Dawson), to counteract the soon-to-be-launched Skynet.

Earlier this year, "Selma" star David Oyelowo celebrated the 10th anniversary of Ava DuVernay's Civil Rights drama by recounting something that one of the film's executive producers -- a fellow named Brad Pitt -- had told him a decade ago. As Oyelowo recalled to Deadline, he was miffed about the movie's so-so box office gross and the fact that it only snagged a pair of Oscar nods, feeling -- correctly! -- that it deserved better. Pitt, in response, told the actor not to worry, assuring him he wouldn't know "what your film is" for another 10 years.

Pitt was correct; far from being forgotten, "Selma" is now justly regarded as a modern classic, with Oyelowo's performance having come to be seen as perhaps the definitive portrayal of Martin Luther King Jr. onscreen. Certainly streaming, for all of its failings, played a key role in bringing a film like "Selma" the audience it deserves.

We found out last month that Silver Linings Playbook Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence and The Batman star Robert Pattinson have the lead roles in the thriller Die, My Love, which is coming our way from We Need to Talk About Kevin and You Were Never Really Here director Lynne Ramsay. Now Deadline reports that Lakeith Stanfield – whose credits include The Book of Clarence, Atlanta, Sorry to Bother You, Judas and the Black Messiah, The Harder They Fall, Haunted Mansion, Short Term 12, Knives Out, Selma, Uncut Gems, Death Note, The Girl in the Spider’s Web, The Changeling, War Machine, Straight Outta Compton, and Get Out (pictured above) – is in final negotiations to join Lawrence and Pattinson in the cast.

Scripted by Ramsay and Enda Walsh, Die, My Love is said to be “set in a remote forgotten rural area,” with the story centering on a mother who struggles to maintain...

Colman Domingo’s star has been on the rise for over a decade now with his Tony-nominated role in Kander and Ebb’s “The Scottsboro Boys” on Broadway leading to roles in Spike Lee films “Miracle at St. Anna” and “Red Hook Summer,” as well as parts in Steven Spielberg’s “Lincoln” and Ava Duvernay’s “Selma.” Last year alone saw Domingo featured in four feature films and his performance in “Rustin” earned him his first Academy-Award nomination.

This weekend saw the wide release of his latest awards contender, “Sing Sing,” which sees Domingo as an inmate of the eponymous prison and participant in their Rehabilitation Through the Arts (Rta) program. The film also features actual former members of the Rta program playing versions of themselves. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Domingo reflected on the process of making the film and how it was unlike any other...

Netflix has ordered the psychological thriller limited series “His & Hers” with Tessa Thompson set for the lead role, Variety has learned.

The streamer has given the series a six-episode order. It is based on the Alice Feeney novel of the same name. William Oldroyd and “Ozark” co-creator Bill Dubuque serve as writers and executive producers on the series, with Oldroyd also set to direct the first episode.

The official description of the series states, “Set in the sweltering heat of Atlanta, Anna (Thompson) lives in haunting reclusivity, fading away from her friends and career as a journalist. But when she overhears about a murder in Dahlonega – the sleepy town where she grew up – Anna is snapped back to life, pouncing on the case and searching for answers. Detective Jack Harper is strangely suspicious of her involvement, chasing her into the crosshairs of his own investigation. There are two sides...

Editor’s note: this list was originally published in January 2024. It has since been updated to coincide with the release of “Sing Sing.”

Last Oscar season, Colman Domingo became the first Afro Latino to receive a Best Actor nomination from the Academy, for his powerhouse performance in “Rustin.” It’s a deserving nod for a performer who has only recently broken through, but already has an incredible resume of performances to his name.

Initially a stage actor, Domingo first gained acting recognition in 2008 for his role in the ensemble of “Passing Strange”; he earned Tony and Olivier nominations for his acclaimed role in the 2010 musical “The Scottsboro Boys.” Despite his onstage success, his attempts to cross over to television and film proved more difficult. In an interview with the New York Times, he spoke about considering quitting acting entirely after facing numerous rejections for bit parts in prestige dramas. But...

Summer is here, which means you might have some extra time on your hands. Why not watch a great movie? Ah, but finding the right movie to watch on streaming can be a chore. Not to worry, we’ve put together a curated list of some of the best new movies streaming in June — from monster mashes to Oscar contenders to underrated gems that hit theaters earlier this year and are making their streaming debut. Platforms spans Netflix, Prime Video, Max, Hulu and more — there’s a little something for everyone, and we’ve also thrown in some new library titles to put on your watchlist as well.

Check out our picks for the best new movies streaming in June 2024 below.

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Netflix – June 1

Yes. “Godzilla Minus One” is finally streaming. Our long national nightmare is finally over. The movie, which is...

To date, there are 24 distinguished individuals (living and deceased) who have won competitive Oscar, Emmy and Tony Awards. The Triple Crown of Acting, as it’s known — see the list below. And there’s no horsing around.

Glenda Jackson became the most recent person to join the club when she received the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play in for “Three Tall Women” in 2018.

While the recent 77th Tony Awards didn’t produce another Triple Crown Acting champion (there was no Tony-less Oscar and Emmy winner in contention), it is possible that some unsuspecting thespian was put on course to becoming the 25th name on the list above. And so the awards plot thickens.

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I’ll appropriately start with Sarah Paulson, who accepted the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play for “Appropriate.” (It marked her first Tony nomination.