Sheryl Lee Ralph fronts Disney Entertainment Television’s new Black History Month campaign.
Variety has the exclusive first look at the launch of the Giving Flowers initiative, a video spot featuring Ralph, Chandra Wilson, Glynn Turman, Emayatzy Corinealdi and Prentice Penny.
“Flowers never truly die,” Ralph says in the video. “They are as strong as the stories we tell. You may clip them but they will grow again. We are forever in bloom.”
The tag at the end of the video reads, “Celebrate Black Stories.” An expanded 30-second spot will debut later this month.
The campaign is intended to highlight Disney’s Black History Month television programming, which includes “Abbott Elementary” Season 3, premiering Feb. 7 on ABC and streaming the next day on Hulu. The two-episode premiere of the Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X series, “Genius: MLK/X,” takes place on National Geographic on Feb. 1 along with a special simulcast on ABC.
Variety has the exclusive first look at the launch of the Giving Flowers initiative, a video spot featuring Ralph, Chandra Wilson, Glynn Turman, Emayatzy Corinealdi and Prentice Penny.
“Flowers never truly die,” Ralph says in the video. “They are as strong as the stories we tell. You may clip them but they will grow again. We are forever in bloom.”
The tag at the end of the video reads, “Celebrate Black Stories.” An expanded 30-second spot will debut later this month.
The campaign is intended to highlight Disney’s Black History Month television programming, which includes “Abbott Elementary” Season 3, premiering Feb. 7 on ABC and streaming the next day on Hulu. The two-episode premiere of the Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X series, “Genius: MLK/X,” takes place on National Geographic on Feb. 1 along with a special simulcast on ABC.
- 2/2/2024
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
Tia Mowry’s hardcore fans will recall that the former “Sister, Sister” was once part of a childhood girl group called Voices, alongside her twin sister Tamera, Monique Wilson, Arike Rice, and sisters Lapetra and Latoya McMoore.
Beyoncé remembered, and, during a performance of “1+1” during one of the three Los Angeles dates on her Renaissance tour, she spotted Mowery in the audience.
Read More: Beyoncé’s Birthday Concerts: Here’s Every Star Who Attended The Renaissance World Tour In Los Angeles
As Variety reports, Queen Bey blew Mowery a kiss and mouthed “I love you,” and then
“1+1,” she spotted “Sister, Sister” star Tia Mowry in the crowd, inspiring her to incorporate a nod to the actress’ childhood girl group Voices. Beyoncé was mid-riff when she saw Mowry, blowing her a kiss and mouthing “I love you” and then incorporating a brief snippet of Voices’ “Yeah, Yeah”.
So during...
Beyoncé remembered, and, during a performance of “1+1” during one of the three Los Angeles dates on her Renaissance tour, she spotted Mowery in the audience.
Read More: Beyoncé’s Birthday Concerts: Here’s Every Star Who Attended The Renaissance World Tour In Los Angeles
As Variety reports, Queen Bey blew Mowery a kiss and mouthed “I love you,” and then
“1+1,” she spotted “Sister, Sister” star Tia Mowry in the crowd, inspiring her to incorporate a nod to the actress’ childhood girl group Voices. Beyoncé was mid-riff when she saw Mowry, blowing her a kiss and mouthing “I love you” and then incorporating a brief snippet of Voices’ “Yeah, Yeah”.
So during...
- 9/7/2023
- by Etcanadadigital
- ET Canada
The Perfect Find was released on 23rd June 2023 on Netflix, and since then fans are excited about the Part 2 of the movie.
Numa Perrier has directed the upcoming American romantic comedy movie ‘The Perfect Find’ which is adapted from the same named book by Tia Williams. Leigh Davenport adapted the screenplay of the movie.
The plot of the film revolves around a woman named Jenna Jones in her forties. After she enters the career of beauty journalism, she finds out that her frenemy Darcy happens to be her boss.
While facing problems due to her frenemy being her boss, Jenna also begins a relationship with Eric who is the son of Darcy and also the videographer of the company.
When is The Perfect Find 2 Releasing? Netflix
The movie was first announced on November 6, 2018, when Gabrielle Union was declared to star in a film adaptation of the novel. On December 16, 2020, Keith Powers...
Numa Perrier has directed the upcoming American romantic comedy movie ‘The Perfect Find’ which is adapted from the same named book by Tia Williams. Leigh Davenport adapted the screenplay of the movie.
The plot of the film revolves around a woman named Jenna Jones in her forties. After she enters the career of beauty journalism, she finds out that her frenemy Darcy happens to be her boss.
While facing problems due to her frenemy being her boss, Jenna also begins a relationship with Eric who is the son of Darcy and also the videographer of the company.
When is The Perfect Find 2 Releasing? Netflix
The movie was first announced on November 6, 2018, when Gabrielle Union was declared to star in a film adaptation of the novel. On December 16, 2020, Keith Powers...
- 7/19/2023
- by Suvechchha Saha
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Content removals are a sad truth in the streaming industry. People love seeing their favorite title added to a streaming service, but they must always be aware that if the series doesn’t attain the proper levels of viewership for the platform it resides on, it might eventually get pulled so the streamer isn’t paying maintenance costs on a series that doesn’t earn that money back.
Most streaming platforms in the industry are cutting titles these days, and now Netflix is preparing to shed some content. Starting in August, and continuing through October, Netflix will pull seven series from its service, all of which feature a Black lead performer. Unlike recent cuts from Paramount, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Disney, these aren’t Netflix Originals, but are instead shows from the long-extinct Upn broadcast channel, which the world’s largest streamer licensed in 2020. Those agreements are ending over the next few months,...
Most streaming platforms in the industry are cutting titles these days, and now Netflix is preparing to shed some content. Starting in August, and continuing through October, Netflix will pull seven series from its service, all of which feature a Black lead performer. Unlike recent cuts from Paramount, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Disney, these aren’t Netflix Originals, but are instead shows from the long-extinct Upn broadcast channel, which the world’s largest streamer licensed in 2020. Those agreements are ending over the next few months,...
- 6/30/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Flowers are lovely, but what Sister Sister star Tamera Mowry-Housley really wants for Mother’s Day is a cleaning gadget that will make her life a little easier.
In April, Mowry-Housley shamelessly admitted that her “toxic trait” was “having 10 things on my to-do list, but putting them all off just to clean.” She shared on Instagram, “Cleaning is therapeutic to me. And brings clarity. I know I can’t be alone in this. I just can’t help it!”
Tamera Mowry-Housley | Mondelēz International group
So when Tamera Mowry-Housley sat down for a Mother’s Day chat with Showbiz Cheat Sheet, she said that a sweet cleaning tool, like a fabulous vacuum cleaner, might be the perfect gift.
She set the scene for cleaning therapy too. “I like everyone to leave the house when I clean. I don’t want anyone in the way. Once I’m done, then everyone can come in.
In April, Mowry-Housley shamelessly admitted that her “toxic trait” was “having 10 things on my to-do list, but putting them all off just to clean.” She shared on Instagram, “Cleaning is therapeutic to me. And brings clarity. I know I can’t be alone in this. I just can’t help it!”
Tamera Mowry-Housley | Mondelēz International group
So when Tamera Mowry-Housley sat down for a Mother’s Day chat with Showbiz Cheat Sheet, she said that a sweet cleaning tool, like a fabulous vacuum cleaner, might be the perfect gift.
She set the scene for cleaning therapy too. “I like everyone to leave the house when I clean. I don’t want anyone in the way. Once I’m done, then everyone can come in.
- 5/10/2023
- by Gina Ragusa
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Each week we highlight the noteworthy titles that have recently hit streaming platforms in the United States. Check out this week’s selections below and past round-ups here.
Directed by David Lynch
On the occasion of the home video and streaming release of the newly remastered Inland Empire (for which we were lucky enough to chat with the man himself), Criterion has put together a fine tribute to David Lynch, also featuring Eraserhead (1977), Dune (1984), Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992), Lost Highway (1997), and Mulholland Dr. (2001). Don’t sleep on the bonus features, including a new conversation between Laura Dern and Kyle Maclachlan. Also, set to arrive on April 1 is The Elephant Man (1980).
Where to Stream: The Criterion Channel
Eric Rohmer’s Tales of the Four Seasons
French New Wave master Eric Rohmer’s 1990s project was Tales of the Four Seasons, all of which have now received new restorations. Following...
Directed by David Lynch
On the occasion of the home video and streaming release of the newly remastered Inland Empire (for which we were lucky enough to chat with the man himself), Criterion has put together a fine tribute to David Lynch, also featuring Eraserhead (1977), Dune (1984), Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992), Lost Highway (1997), and Mulholland Dr. (2001). Don’t sleep on the bonus features, including a new conversation between Laura Dern and Kyle Maclachlan. Also, set to arrive on April 1 is The Elephant Man (1980).
Where to Stream: The Criterion Channel
Eric Rohmer’s Tales of the Four Seasons
French New Wave master Eric Rohmer’s 1990s project was Tales of the Four Seasons, all of which have now received new restorations. Following...
- 4/7/2023
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
If you’re a user of Samsung’s free ad-supported video-on-demand (AVOD)/free ad-supported TV (Fast) service Samsung TV Plus, get ready for more laughs headed your way!
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The service has announced that it is adding the Lol! Network to its channel lineup. Lol! Network is operated by Hartbeat, the global media company owned by renowned stand-up comedian and actor Kevin Hart. The channel is available now to all Samsung TV Plus viewers as channel 1325.
Focused on creating diverse, relevant, and innovative content, Lol! Network is billed as a place where comedy and culture meet. The channel will offer a highly curated collection of some of the most fearless voices working in the comedy genre, including Keke Palmer, Nick Cannon, and Tyler James Williams.
“The launch of Lol! Network on Samsung TV Plus exemplifies the continued diversification of Hartbeat as we grow and scale across platforms,...
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The service has announced that it is adding the Lol! Network to its channel lineup. Lol! Network is operated by Hartbeat, the global media company owned by renowned stand-up comedian and actor Kevin Hart. The channel is available now to all Samsung TV Plus viewers as channel 1325.
Focused on creating diverse, relevant, and innovative content, Lol! Network is billed as a place where comedy and culture meet. The channel will offer a highly curated collection of some of the most fearless voices working in the comedy genre, including Keke Palmer, Nick Cannon, and Tyler James Williams.
“The launch of Lol! Network on Samsung TV Plus exemplifies the continued diversification of Hartbeat as we grow and scale across platforms,...
- 3/22/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Celebrity relationships ending is nothing new, but fans were surprised when Tia Mowry and Cory Hardrict split. While Mowry has been vague about what led to the split, her social media posts hint at them simply growing apart and Mowry and Hardict having different personalities. However, Mowry is opening up about how their relationship contributed to her playing her character in The Game so well. She says it’s because they shared similarities in the relationship department.
Pooch Hall and Actress Tia Mowry | Lrrb and Co./WireImage Tia Mowry says she shared similarities in her marriage with her character on ‘The Game’
Hardrict and Mwory first met in 1999. They married in 2008. In 2006, The Game premiered on The CW. She starred as Melanie Barnett, a medical student who gives up her chance to attend Johns Hopkins University in favor of moving to San Diego and attending the local university when her...
Pooch Hall and Actress Tia Mowry | Lrrb and Co./WireImage Tia Mowry says she shared similarities in her marriage with her character on ‘The Game’
Hardrict and Mwory first met in 1999. They married in 2008. In 2006, The Game premiered on The CW. She starred as Melanie Barnett, a medical student who gives up her chance to attend Johns Hopkins University in favor of moving to San Diego and attending the local university when her...
- 3/12/2023
- by Brenda Alexander
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Sister,Sister remains one of the most iconic shows in television history. The show has stood the test of time, gaining new fans thanks to becoming available on streaming platforms, and airing in syndication. Tia and Tamera Mowry grew up on the show and experienced a lot of firsts. As it turns out, Tia’s first kiss was from one of her co-stars on the show.
‘Sister,Sister’ cast season 1 via BC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images Tia Mowry says Marques Houston was her first kiss
Houston starred as Roger Evans on Sister,Sister. His character appeared in the first season, and was made a recurring character because of the audience’s love for him. Though he did not appear in every episode, he was a central character.
Evans lived next door to Tia and Tamera and served as their annoying and nosey neighbor who had a crush on the twins.
‘Sister,Sister’ cast season 1 via BC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images Tia Mowry says Marques Houston was her first kiss
Houston starred as Roger Evans on Sister,Sister. His character appeared in the first season, and was made a recurring character because of the audience’s love for him. Though he did not appear in every episode, he was a central character.
Evans lived next door to Tia and Tamera and served as their annoying and nosey neighbor who had a crush on the twins.
- 3/12/2023
- by Brenda Alexander
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Tyler Perry is one of the world's most renowned entertainers — and he has a new film coming out (via Deadline). The award-winning producer will direct his fifth feature film for Netflix after helming multiple projects for the streamer, including the 2020 thriller "A Fall From Grace," the comedy "A Madea Homecoming," and the period drama "A Jazzman's Blues." Perry also has another project in the pipeline, the upcoming film "Six Triple Eight," which stars Hollywood heavyweights Kerry Washington, Oprah Winfrey, and Susan Sarandon, among others. The film is a World War II-set drama based on a 2019 WWII History magazine article by Kevin M. Hymel. It will focus on the 6888th battalion, the only all-Black and all-female battalion that served in World War II.
At the moment, Netflix has only made information about the cast and crew of "Mea Culpa" available. With that in mind, here's everything we know about the film so far!
At the moment, Netflix has only made information about the cast and crew of "Mea Culpa" available. With that in mind, here's everything we know about the film so far!
- 3/10/2023
- by Fatemeh Mirjalili
- Slash Film
Since portraying Michelle Tanner on Full House for eight seasons, the Olsen twins have been American sweethearts. When the ABC sitcom ended in 1995, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen took their talents to the big screen in It Takes Two. However, fans might be shocked to learn that the mansion where the movie was filmed sat vacant for years and was recently destroyed.
The Olsen twins became movie stars in ‘It Takes Two’ Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen at an ‘It Takes Two’ premiere on Nov. 11, 1995 | Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images
Though many fans consider It Takes Two Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s best film, the sisters appeared in several TV movies while on Full House. They include To Grandmother’s House We Go (1992), Double, Double, Toil and Trouble (1993), and How the West Was Fun (1994). But the siblings’ first full-length feature film was 1995’s It Takes Two.
In the family romantic comedy,...
The Olsen twins became movie stars in ‘It Takes Two’ Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen at an ‘It Takes Two’ premiere on Nov. 11, 1995 | Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images
Though many fans consider It Takes Two Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s best film, the sisters appeared in several TV movies while on Full House. They include To Grandmother’s House We Go (1992), Double, Double, Toil and Trouble (1993), and How the West Was Fun (1994). But the siblings’ first full-length feature film was 1995’s It Takes Two.
In the family romantic comedy,...
- 2/4/2023
- by Produced by Digital Editors
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Tia Mowry and her twin sister Tamera became famous on their hit show Sister, Sister in the early 90s. They played identical twin sisters separated at birth and placed for adoption. Neither of their adoptive parents knew their daughter had a twin sister. A chance encounter at the mall brought them together, bringing their single mother and father together. Their household was nothing short of unconventional, and that’s all right. A year after their hit show ended in 1999, Tia Mowry’s husband was cast alongside her in a Halloween Horror movie. They’d never met, but that was that for them.
10 Things You Don’t Know About Tia Mowry and Her Husband...
10 Things You Don’t Know About Tia Mowry and Her Husband...
- 12/19/2022
- by Tiffany Raiford
- TVovermind.com
The Oscar-winning singer and actor Irene Cara has died at the age of 63. Best known for singing the theme songs for "Fame" and "Flashdance," which launched her to public recognition in the '80s, the performer's death was announced by her publicist, Judith A. Moose, on Twitter (via Variety). The cause of death is currently unknown.
Growing up in the Bronx, Cara's parents picked up on her musical talents and encouraged them. "I started working — singing and dancing with my father's band in nightclubs by the time I was seven years old. I even did my first few albums as a child," Cara shared in an interview with Songwriter Universe. "By the time I was nine, I had an album out in Spanish and another one with the Harlem Children's Choir where we sang Christmas carols."
She started out on the PBS children's show "The Electric Company" and the Broadway show,...
Growing up in the Bronx, Cara's parents picked up on her musical talents and encouraged them. "I started working — singing and dancing with my father's band in nightclubs by the time I was seven years old. I even did my first few albums as a child," Cara shared in an interview with Songwriter Universe. "By the time I was nine, I had an album out in Spanish and another one with the Harlem Children's Choir where we sang Christmas carols."
She started out on the PBS children's show "The Electric Company" and the Broadway show,...
- 11/26/2022
- by Sarah Musnicky
- Slash Film
Tamera Mowry-Housley would love to give “Sister, Sister” fans the revival they’ve been calling for, but it has to be the right idea.
During an appearance on “The Jennifer Hudson Show”, the actress shared that she and her twin sister, Tia Mowry, have been approached with pitches to reprise their roles, but nothing has been right for them.
“Here’s the thing, Tia and I are both just booked, which is a great problem to have,” the actress began when asked whether something was in the works. “The other thing is, we have to make sure the idea is amazing because ‘Sister, Sister’ is iconic! I don’t want it to be lame.”
When Hudson stated that any revival with the sisters involved wouldn’t be lame, Tamera revealed that the duo has already heard some ideas and “it was not it — it wasn’t right.”
But there’s still hope!
During an appearance on “The Jennifer Hudson Show”, the actress shared that she and her twin sister, Tia Mowry, have been approached with pitches to reprise their roles, but nothing has been right for them.
“Here’s the thing, Tia and I are both just booked, which is a great problem to have,” the actress began when asked whether something was in the works. “The other thing is, we have to make sure the idea is amazing because ‘Sister, Sister’ is iconic! I don’t want it to be lame.”
When Hudson stated that any revival with the sisters involved wouldn’t be lame, Tamera revealed that the duo has already heard some ideas and “it was not it — it wasn’t right.”
But there’s still hope!
- 11/10/2022
- by Shakiel Mahjouri
- ET Canada
Paramount Global, flexing its corporate synergy muscles, is pulling a massive batch of TV shows out of the CBS vault and putting them on its free, ad-supported Pluto TV service.
Popular CBS classic series coming to Pluto’s linear streaming service through the end of 2022 include “Frasier” and “Cheers” (in the Sitcom Legends channel); “Star Trek: The Original Series” and “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” (Star Trek channel); “Have Gun – Will Travel” and “The Wild Wild West” (Westerns TV channel) and “Petticoat Junction” (Classic TV Comedy channel).
On the on-demand side, Pluto is adding more than 6,300 episodes — tripling the amount of CBS series currently available on-demand on the streamer — including crime dramas “Criminal Minds” and “Hawaii Five-o.”
Other titles on tap for Pluto TV’s on-demand include “Beverly Hills 90210,” “The Brady Bunch,” “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman,” “Everybody Hates Chris,” “Family Ties,” “Gunsmoke,” “Laverne & Shirley,” “The Love Boat,...
Popular CBS classic series coming to Pluto’s linear streaming service through the end of 2022 include “Frasier” and “Cheers” (in the Sitcom Legends channel); “Star Trek: The Original Series” and “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” (Star Trek channel); “Have Gun – Will Travel” and “The Wild Wild West” (Westerns TV channel) and “Petticoat Junction” (Classic TV Comedy channel).
On the on-demand side, Pluto is adding more than 6,300 episodes — tripling the amount of CBS series currently available on-demand on the streamer — including crime dramas “Criminal Minds” and “Hawaii Five-o.”
Other titles on tap for Pluto TV’s on-demand include “Beverly Hills 90210,” “The Brady Bunch,” “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman,” “Everybody Hates Chris,” “Family Ties,” “Gunsmoke,” “Laverne & Shirley,” “The Love Boat,...
- 10/31/2022
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
This Halloween, we're throwing it back to the 1990s. We've hand-picked some pop culture '90s icons who would make like, totally easy costumes. Think: Spice Girls; Romy and Michele from "Romy and Michele's High School Reunion," Tia Landry and Tamera Campbell from "Sister, Sister," Will and Carlton from "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air"; Alex Mack from "The Secret World of Alex Mack"; Clarissa Darling from "Clarissa Explains It All"; and Cory, Shawn, and Topanga from "Boy Meets World."
And if you're still celebrating the release of "Hocus Pocus 2," you can dress up as the Sanderson Sisters. "Hocus Pocus 2" was released on Disney+ on Sept. 30, and it stars Whitney Peak, Lilia Buckingham, and Belissa Escobedo as the three teenage girls who set the movie's events into motion. You can also go as Wednesday Addams from "The Addams Family" to celebrate the upcoming Netflix series, "Wednesday," starring Jenna Ortega,...
And if you're still celebrating the release of "Hocus Pocus 2," you can dress up as the Sanderson Sisters. "Hocus Pocus 2" was released on Disney+ on Sept. 30, and it stars Whitney Peak, Lilia Buckingham, and Belissa Escobedo as the three teenage girls who set the movie's events into motion. You can also go as Wednesday Addams from "The Addams Family" to celebrate the upcoming Netflix series, "Wednesday," starring Jenna Ortega,...
- 10/28/2022
- by Britt Stephens
- Popsugar.com
Tia Mowry and her ex-husband Cory Hardrict have no hard feelings as they file for divorce.
The “Sister, Sister” actress reacted to the outpouring of support from the public and fans after announcing their separation after 14 years of marriage.
She captioned her Instagram post, “Every book starts with a dedication page, and this one’s dedicated to you: my friends, family, and community.”
Read More: Tia Mowry Confirms ‘Sister, Sister’ Reboot Isn’t Happening And She Won’t Appear On ‘The Game’ Revival
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“The outpouring of love I received from you over the last week has been so encouraging and humbling. I’m so grateful to you all,” she continued. “New Book, First Chapter to follow. Love, Tia ”
A carousel of moody photos of Mowry posing against a car accompanied the post.
Among the supportive comments was Hardrict who commented with a simple,...
The “Sister, Sister” actress reacted to the outpouring of support from the public and fans after announcing their separation after 14 years of marriage.
She captioned her Instagram post, “Every book starts with a dedication page, and this one’s dedicated to you: my friends, family, and community.”
Read More: Tia Mowry Confirms ‘Sister, Sister’ Reboot Isn’t Happening And She Won’t Appear On ‘The Game’ Revival
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“The outpouring of love I received from you over the last week has been so encouraging and humbling. I’m so grateful to you all,” she continued. “New Book, First Chapter to follow. Love, Tia ”
A carousel of moody photos of Mowry posing against a car accompanied the post.
Among the supportive comments was Hardrict who commented with a simple,...
- 10/11/2022
- by Anita Tai
- ET Canada
Two pivotal pop culture debuts changed this mixed-race millennial. The first was in 1990, when a fresh-faced Mariah Carey sang "Vision of Love" on "MTV Unplugged." And the second came in a newspaper ad about a brand-new show featuring twins separated at birth: "Sister, Sister."
Once "twin-damonium" hit ABC, I was stirring in my Blossom hat, flannel button-down, and baggy jeans. Tamera and Tia Mowry were bubbly brown girls with a hit TV show filled with hijinks and heart - and they had curls like me! Since then, I've felt a bond with the two, as their careers took them from "Sister, Sister" to "Twitches," Tia Mowry-Hardrict to "The Game," and Tamera Mowry-Housley to an Emmy-winning turn on "The Real."
And it's with that same familiarity that I devoured Mowry-Housley's new memoir, "You Should Sit Down For This: A Memoir About Life, Wine, and Cookies." In a way only she can,...
Once "twin-damonium" hit ABC, I was stirring in my Blossom hat, flannel button-down, and baggy jeans. Tamera and Tia Mowry were bubbly brown girls with a hit TV show filled with hijinks and heart - and they had curls like me! Since then, I've felt a bond with the two, as their careers took them from "Sister, Sister" to "Twitches," Tia Mowry-Hardrict to "The Game," and Tamera Mowry-Housley to an Emmy-winning turn on "The Real."
And it's with that same familiarity that I devoured Mowry-Housley's new memoir, "You Should Sit Down For This: A Memoir About Life, Wine, and Cookies." In a way only she can,...
- 10/4/2022
- by Jada Gomez
- Popsugar.com
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Jak Knight, a stand-up comedian, actor and writer who recently co-created the Peacock series Bust Down, has died. He was 28.
Knight died Thursday night in Los Angeles, his family announced through an agency rep. Additional details, including cause of death, are not being released at this time. “Knight’s loved ones ask that their privacy please be respected during this extremely difficult time,” the rep said.
Knight’s career was not only in a good place, but his star was on the rise. After writing for a string of hit shows — from Netflix’s critically acclaimed raunchy comedy Big Mouth to ABC’s beloved Black-ish — Knight segued to co-creating, executive producing and starring in the new Peacock series Bust Down.
Starring opposite his team of co-creators Chris Redd, Sam Jay and Langston Kerman, the show follows a group of friends working low-wage jobs at a casino in Gary,...
Jak Knight, a stand-up comedian, actor and writer who recently co-created the Peacock series Bust Down, has died. He was 28.
Knight died Thursday night in Los Angeles, his family announced through an agency rep. Additional details, including cause of death, are not being released at this time. “Knight’s loved ones ask that their privacy please be respected during this extremely difficult time,” the rep said.
Knight’s career was not only in a good place, but his star was on the rise. After writing for a string of hit shows — from Netflix’s critically acclaimed raunchy comedy Big Mouth to ABC’s beloved Black-ish — Knight segued to co-creating, executive producing and starring in the new Peacock series Bust Down.
Starring opposite his team of co-creators Chris Redd, Sam Jay and Langston Kerman, the show follows a group of friends working low-wage jobs at a casino in Gary,...
- 7/15/2022
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Among the pleasant surprises from this year’s Emmy nominations was widespread love for series like “Abbott Elementary,” “The Great” and “The White Lotus,” which held their own in categories full of favorites lauded heavily at the SAG Awards, guild awards and last year’s Emmys ceremony. Still, all of these shows were critical darlings that fans and industry insiders alike could have predicted would pick up at least a nod here or there.
The true tiny-but-mighty nominee this year is Mary Lou Belli, who made it into the comedy directing category for “Baby Daddy Groundhog Day,” Episode 5 of BET+’s “The Ms. Pat Show.” BET is hardly a regular player in the awards conversation, nor is its streamer that launched in 2019. No one was more shocked by the recognition for “The Ms. Pat Show” than Belli, who has devoted decades of her career to projects that have been criminally overlooked.
The true tiny-but-mighty nominee this year is Mary Lou Belli, who made it into the comedy directing category for “Baby Daddy Groundhog Day,” Episode 5 of BET+’s “The Ms. Pat Show.” BET is hardly a regular player in the awards conversation, nor is its streamer that launched in 2019. No one was more shocked by the recognition for “The Ms. Pat Show” than Belli, who has devoted decades of her career to projects that have been criminally overlooked.
- 7/14/2022
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
If you find yourself feeling nostalgic about the bygone era of television, the comedy series “In The Cut” is unmissable. It’s a feel-good sitcom that ends up hurting your cheeks with all the smiling.
“In The Cut” centers around a barbershop owner, Jay “The Dream” Weaver (played by Dorien Wilson), who accidentally fathered a child around 30 years ago in a brief fling. When the son, Kenny (played by Ken Lawson) grows up, he seeks his father. We see a beautifully budding relationship of the father-son duo and how they learn to navigate life and work together.
The cast also includes Dorion Renaud, John Marshall Jones, Laura Hayes, Chastity Dotson, and Kalita Smith playing great characters that never fail to tickle your funny bones. Created by Bentley Kyle Evans, “In The Cut” has 72 episodes spanning across seven seasons. Season seven of “In the Cut” premiered on Bounce TV on August 26th,...
“In The Cut” centers around a barbershop owner, Jay “The Dream” Weaver (played by Dorien Wilson), who accidentally fathered a child around 30 years ago in a brief fling. When the son, Kenny (played by Ken Lawson) grows up, he seeks his father. We see a beautifully budding relationship of the father-son duo and how they learn to navigate life and work together.
The cast also includes Dorion Renaud, John Marshall Jones, Laura Hayes, Chastity Dotson, and Kalita Smith playing great characters that never fail to tickle your funny bones. Created by Bentley Kyle Evans, “In The Cut” has 72 episodes spanning across seven seasons. Season seven of “In the Cut” premiered on Bounce TV on August 26th,...
- 6/8/2022
- by Buddy TV
- buddytv.com
Jordan Alexander was completely oblivious to how many few faces similar to hers were on “Gossip Girl,” the mid-aughts spectacle that dared to wonder what the children of New York’s upper echelon got up to after school.
The original CW series revealed in six juicy seasons that these extracurriculars included under-age debauchery at Butter, finessing your way into the Ivy League and perfecting the Machiavellian art of sabotage while wearing a lot of headbands. However, it did not show many Black characters joining in on the iconic fashion or the petty predicaments caused by Kristen Bell’s tattling voiceovers at the start of every episode.
“I was so completely unaware that there was such a lack of representation while watching because I was so used to seeing that — an all-white cast,” says Alexander, who stars in HBO Max’s reboot of the series as protagonist Julien Calloway, a mixed-race,...
The original CW series revealed in six juicy seasons that these extracurriculars included under-age debauchery at Butter, finessing your way into the Ivy League and perfecting the Machiavellian art of sabotage while wearing a lot of headbands. However, it did not show many Black characters joining in on the iconic fashion or the petty predicaments caused by Kristen Bell’s tattling voiceovers at the start of every episode.
“I was so completely unaware that there was such a lack of representation while watching because I was so used to seeing that — an all-white cast,” says Alexander, who stars in HBO Max’s reboot of the series as protagonist Julien Calloway, a mixed-race,...
- 6/1/2022
- by Mónica Marie Zorrilla
- Variety Film + TV
Tahj Mowry will star in the upcoming Disney Plus series “The Muppets Mayhem,” Variety has learned exclusively.
Mowry joins previously announced cast member Lilly Singh in the series, which was first announced in March. The live-action show follows The Electric Mayhem Band — consisting of Dr. Teeth on vocals and keyboards, Animal on drums, Floyd Pepper on vocals and bass, Janice on vocals and lead guitar, Zoot on saxophone, and Lips on trumpet — as they record their first album ever.
Mowry will star as Gary “Moog” Moogowski. Described as a lovably awkward die-hard superfan of the band, he loyally follows them from gig to gig. Moog is an avid audiophile who knows his way around a mixing board. Since he is a walking encyclopedia of the band, he’s often able to offer advice or guidance to Nora (Lilly Singh) when she’s having trouble wrangling, communicating with or even understanding them.
Mowry joins previously announced cast member Lilly Singh in the series, which was first announced in March. The live-action show follows The Electric Mayhem Band — consisting of Dr. Teeth on vocals and keyboards, Animal on drums, Floyd Pepper on vocals and bass, Janice on vocals and lead guitar, Zoot on saxophone, and Lips on trumpet — as they record their first album ever.
Mowry will star as Gary “Moog” Moogowski. Described as a lovably awkward die-hard superfan of the band, he loyally follows them from gig to gig. Moog is an avid audiophile who knows his way around a mixing board. Since he is a walking encyclopedia of the band, he’s often able to offer advice or guidance to Nora (Lilly Singh) when she’s having trouble wrangling, communicating with or even understanding them.
- 4/5/2022
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
As we get ready to say goodbye to March, we have one last round of horror and sci-fi Blu-ray and DVD releases headed our way before the new month arrives, and this week’s assortment of titles is pretty damn great. Tragedy Girls is receiving a new Blu-ray release courtesy of those fine fiends over at Vinegar Syndrome, and they are also keeping busy with several other titles this week, too: Flesh for Frankenstein, Beware! Children at Play, and Sister, Sister.
Severin Films is also doing the dark lord’s work with all their amazing releases on tap for this Tuesday, including their 3-Disc Limited Edition set for House on the Edge of the Park, Ballad in Blood, and The Forbidden Door. And for those of you who dig shark-themed horror, you should definitely check out The Requin.
Other releases for March 29th include Phantom of the Mall: Eric’s Revenge...
Severin Films is also doing the dark lord’s work with all their amazing releases on tap for this Tuesday, including their 3-Disc Limited Edition set for House on the Edge of the Park, Ballad in Blood, and The Forbidden Door. And for those of you who dig shark-themed horror, you should definitely check out The Requin.
Other releases for March 29th include Phantom of the Mall: Eric’s Revenge...
- 3/28/2022
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
Johnny Brown, the actor, comedian and singer best known for his role as superintendent Nathan Bookman on the popular 70s sitcom “Good Times,” died Wednesday. He was 84 years old.
Brown’s death was confirmed by his daughter, Broadway actress Sharon Catherine Brown, through a post shared on her Instagram. No further details on Brown’s death are available at this time.
“He was literally snatched out of our lives. It’s not real for us yet,” Sharon Catherine Brown wrote. “So there will be more to say but not now. Dad was the absolute best. We love him so very much.”
Prior to his sitcom stardom, Brown was a seasoned entertainment veteran, regularly performing in nightclub acts with his future wife, June Russell. Early in his career he dabbled in recording music, releasing the single “Walkin’, Talkin’, Kissin’ Doll” for Columbia Records in 1961 and “You’re Too Much in Love...
Brown’s death was confirmed by his daughter, Broadway actress Sharon Catherine Brown, through a post shared on her Instagram. No further details on Brown’s death are available at this time.
“He was literally snatched out of our lives. It’s not real for us yet,” Sharon Catherine Brown wrote. “So there will be more to say but not now. Dad was the absolute best. We love him so very much.”
Prior to his sitcom stardom, Brown was a seasoned entertainment veteran, regularly performing in nightclub acts with his future wife, June Russell. Early in his career he dabbled in recording music, releasing the single “Walkin’, Talkin’, Kissin’ Doll” for Columbia Records in 1961 and “You’re Too Much in Love...
- 3/5/2022
- by Wilson Chapman
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: As it approaches the launch of its free, ad-supported streaming service, Chicken Soup for the Soul has set content deals with Kin and Reel One Entertainment and lined up a slate of originals.
The service is joining the portfolio of its namesake parent, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, which also runs Crackle, Popcornflix and other services. Chicken Soup for the Soul is already available as a free, ad-supported television channel on Plex, FreeCast, Redbox, LG Channels, Stirr, Xumo and Vizio. The full AVOD version, with thousands of on-demand hours of programming, will go live during this quarter.
Kin makes lifetyle shows with talent including Tia Mowry, Adrienne Bailon Houghton, Jeannie Mai, Malika and Khadijah Haqq and Angela Simmons. In addition to circulating on social platforms, they are syndicated to linear broadcast and streaming. One example is cooking show Comfort Kitchen, hosted by Mowry.
Reel One Entertainment specializes in scripted dramas and will also be providing original movies for Chicken Soup. Plans call for one Reel One original to be released each month. Titles in the works include For the Love of Chocolate, Love Afloat, A Priceless Love, A Slice of Chicago Romance, Love for Starters, A Bouquet of Love, Love Map, A Snapshot of Forever, Love Amongst the Stars, The Beauty of Love, Love at the Ranch, and Love in Full Swing. Tom Berry, CEO of Reel One Entertainment, said Chicken Soup’s “vibrantly loyal audience is a perfect fit for the fun and romantic themes our titles will represent.”
Also premiering on Chicken Soup for the Soul will be its latest original, Smart Home Nation. The show is produced by Efran Films in association with Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment and Parkside Entertainment, and hosted by Tanya Memme. Other originals planned for the new AVOD service’s slate include Hidden Heroes, Animal Tales, The New Americans, Project Dad, and Going From Broke. Ashton Kutcher is an executive producer of Going from Broke, which has previously been a big draw on Crackle, according to the company.
“When planning the launch of the Chicken Soup for the Soul AVOD streaming service, we set the bar very high,” said Jeff Meier, head of programming for Crackle Plus, ‘We’ve exceeded our own expectations and are excited to be launching with a robust slate that features lifestyle TV staples, fan-favorite personalities, and engaging movies and originals our target audience will be sure to love.”
The service will also offer classic series and movies from the Sonar library. Titles in that vault include Mothers and Daughters, with Susan Sarandon, Sharon Stone, Courteney Cox, Christina Ricci, Selma Blair and Mira Sorvino; Morning Glory, with Christopher Reeve and Deborah Raffin; and My Boyfriend’s Back, with Sandy Duncan, Jill Eikenberry and Judith Light. The Sonar library came to Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment via the acquisition of Sonar Entertainment last year. In all, Sonar has 1,400 hours of programming, across 600 titles with 268 Emmy and 16 Golden Globe wins among them.
Philippe Guelton, president of Crackle Plus, said last November’s launch of the Chicken Soup for the Soul Fast channel started a number of integration efforts. “We’re launching a branded Chicken Soup ‘tray’ on Crackle, to give fans easy access to the content as it rolls out wide with additional partners over the next few months,” he said.
The service is joining the portfolio of its namesake parent, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, which also runs Crackle, Popcornflix and other services. Chicken Soup for the Soul is already available as a free, ad-supported television channel on Plex, FreeCast, Redbox, LG Channels, Stirr, Xumo and Vizio. The full AVOD version, with thousands of on-demand hours of programming, will go live during this quarter.
Kin makes lifetyle shows with talent including Tia Mowry, Adrienne Bailon Houghton, Jeannie Mai, Malika and Khadijah Haqq and Angela Simmons. In addition to circulating on social platforms, they are syndicated to linear broadcast and streaming. One example is cooking show Comfort Kitchen, hosted by Mowry.
Reel One Entertainment specializes in scripted dramas and will also be providing original movies for Chicken Soup. Plans call for one Reel One original to be released each month. Titles in the works include For the Love of Chocolate, Love Afloat, A Priceless Love, A Slice of Chicago Romance, Love for Starters, A Bouquet of Love, Love Map, A Snapshot of Forever, Love Amongst the Stars, The Beauty of Love, Love at the Ranch, and Love in Full Swing. Tom Berry, CEO of Reel One Entertainment, said Chicken Soup’s “vibrantly loyal audience is a perfect fit for the fun and romantic themes our titles will represent.”
Also premiering on Chicken Soup for the Soul will be its latest original, Smart Home Nation. The show is produced by Efran Films in association with Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment and Parkside Entertainment, and hosted by Tanya Memme. Other originals planned for the new AVOD service’s slate include Hidden Heroes, Animal Tales, The New Americans, Project Dad, and Going From Broke. Ashton Kutcher is an executive producer of Going from Broke, which has previously been a big draw on Crackle, according to the company.
“When planning the launch of the Chicken Soup for the Soul AVOD streaming service, we set the bar very high,” said Jeff Meier, head of programming for Crackle Plus, ‘We’ve exceeded our own expectations and are excited to be launching with a robust slate that features lifestyle TV staples, fan-favorite personalities, and engaging movies and originals our target audience will be sure to love.”
The service will also offer classic series and movies from the Sonar library. Titles in that vault include Mothers and Daughters, with Susan Sarandon, Sharon Stone, Courteney Cox, Christina Ricci, Selma Blair and Mira Sorvino; Morning Glory, with Christopher Reeve and Deborah Raffin; and My Boyfriend’s Back, with Sandy Duncan, Jill Eikenberry and Judith Light. The Sonar library came to Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment via the acquisition of Sonar Entertainment last year. In all, Sonar has 1,400 hours of programming, across 600 titles with 268 Emmy and 16 Golden Globe wins among them.
Philippe Guelton, president of Crackle Plus, said last November’s launch of the Chicken Soup for the Soul Fast channel started a number of integration efforts. “We’re launching a branded Chicken Soup ‘tray’ on Crackle, to give fans easy access to the content as it rolls out wide with additional partners over the next few months,” he said.
- 2/15/2022
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
George Spiro Dibie, a television cinematographer whose credits across a 48-year career ranged from “Barney Miller” to “Night Court” to “Sister, Sister,” died on Tuesday. He was 90 years old.
Dibie’s death was confirmed through a statement from the International Cinematographers Guild. Dibie served as president of Local 659 and then national president of Local 600 post-merger, with his tenure as a union leader lasting from 1984 to 2004.
“Dibie was an inimitable force within our local, our craft, the film community and the labor movement,” reads the statement by John Lindley, current president of the Icg. “In all, Dibie served as a union leader for 20 years… but the numbers fail to accurately tally the thousands of lives he touched both at his work on sets and through his leadership of Local 600. Even newer members who may never have met him continue to reap the benefits of his dedication to garnering respect for our craft and our union.
Dibie’s death was confirmed through a statement from the International Cinematographers Guild. Dibie served as president of Local 659 and then national president of Local 600 post-merger, with his tenure as a union leader lasting from 1984 to 2004.
“Dibie was an inimitable force within our local, our craft, the film community and the labor movement,” reads the statement by John Lindley, current president of the Icg. “In all, Dibie served as a union leader for 20 years… but the numbers fail to accurately tally the thousands of lives he touched both at his work on sets and through his leadership of Local 600. Even newer members who may never have met him continue to reap the benefits of his dedication to garnering respect for our craft and our union.
- 2/9/2022
- by J. Kim Murphy
- Variety Film + TV
It was announced by a spokesperson from the Icg (International Cinematographers guild-Local 600), that cinematographer and Emmy winner George Spiro Dibie has died at his home in L.A. He was 90.
The cinematographer got his start after attending L.A. City College and then where he focused on lighting and directing before graduating in 1959.
Eventually, he got a job on an electrical crew on the film Cleopatra (1963), and quickly moved up the ranks. On his next film he worked as a best boy and gaffer on films including This Property Is Condemned (1966), On a Clear Day You Can See Forever (1970), The Molly Maguires (1970) and Plaza Suite (1971).
Dibie’s big break in television came in 1975, when executive producer Danny Arnold hired him as a lighting consultant on Barney Miller. He rose through the ranks again eventually serving as director of photography on Barney Miller, and Barney Miller spin-off show Fish.
Throughout the years,...
The cinematographer got his start after attending L.A. City College and then where he focused on lighting and directing before graduating in 1959.
Eventually, he got a job on an electrical crew on the film Cleopatra (1963), and quickly moved up the ranks. On his next film he worked as a best boy and gaffer on films including This Property Is Condemned (1966), On a Clear Day You Can See Forever (1970), The Molly Maguires (1970) and Plaza Suite (1971).
Dibie’s big break in television came in 1975, when executive producer Danny Arnold hired him as a lighting consultant on Barney Miller. He rose through the ranks again eventually serving as director of photography on Barney Miller, and Barney Miller spin-off show Fish.
Throughout the years,...
- 2/9/2022
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
George Spiro Dibie, a veteran cinematographer who won five Emmys and was nominated 12 times during his 48-year-career, has passed away at the age of 90, the American Society of Cinematographers’ shared on Tuesday night.
“The Society is very sorry to report that 5-time Emmy winning DoP George Spiro Dibie, ASC has passed away. He was president of @ICGLocal600 for more than 20 years and a key figure in the ASC’s Education & Outreach program. We are preparing a full remembrance,” the tweet from the AC magazine’s account read.
The Society is very sorry to report that 5-time Emmy winning DoP George Spiro Dibie, ASC has passed away. He was president of @ICGLocal600 for more than 20 years and a key figure in the ASC’s Education & Outreach program. We are preparing a full remembrance. pic.twitter.com/bw6tlEeKEE
— AC Magazine (@AmericanCine) February 8, 2022
“George Dibie was an inimitable force within our local,...
“The Society is very sorry to report that 5-time Emmy winning DoP George Spiro Dibie, ASC has passed away. He was president of @ICGLocal600 for more than 20 years and a key figure in the ASC’s Education & Outreach program. We are preparing a full remembrance,” the tweet from the AC magazine’s account read.
The Society is very sorry to report that 5-time Emmy winning DoP George Spiro Dibie, ASC has passed away. He was president of @ICGLocal600 for more than 20 years and a key figure in the ASC’s Education & Outreach program. We are preparing a full remembrance. pic.twitter.com/bw6tlEeKEE
— AC Magazine (@AmericanCine) February 8, 2022
“George Dibie was an inimitable force within our local,...
- 2/9/2022
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
“Sister, Sister” fans, we have some bad news. If you’ve been hoping for a potential revival or reboot, you’re going to have to let that go. On Monday, Tia Mowry took to Instagram to answer some fan questions she gets pretty frequently and, unsurprisingly, one of those questions was about a follow-up to the iconic sitcom. Hopping onto the popular trend...
- 8/18/2021
- by Aynslee Darmon
- ET Canada
Lots of shows are getting rebooted these days, but “Sister, Sister” won’t be. Tia Mowry, who starred alongside her twin sister Tamera in the original series, officially shut down the idea via TikTok this week.
Fans have been hoping for a reboot of the late ’90s series for awhile now, and for a moment it looked like it might happen. But in March, the Mowry sisters’ plans were derailed when they couldn’t get the rights to the show. Tia Mowry suggested fans try starting petitions to get them the rights in an interview with People.
On Monday though, the actress seemed to have a definitive answer for fans. In a TikTok where Mowry answered some common questions, the final one included was “Will there be a sister sister [sic] reboot?” To that, Mowry gave a concise “No, sorry.”
@tiamowry
Here are the #questionsigetasked often! Let me know if you have more!
Fans have been hoping for a reboot of the late ’90s series for awhile now, and for a moment it looked like it might happen. But in March, the Mowry sisters’ plans were derailed when they couldn’t get the rights to the show. Tia Mowry suggested fans try starting petitions to get them the rights in an interview with People.
On Monday though, the actress seemed to have a definitive answer for fans. In a TikTok where Mowry answered some common questions, the final one included was “Will there be a sister sister [sic] reboot?” To that, Mowry gave a concise “No, sorry.”
@tiamowry
Here are the #questionsigetasked often! Let me know if you have more!
- 8/17/2021
- by Andi Ortiz
- The Wrap
Make like Roger and go home to binge-watch Sister, Sister, the iconic WB series starring Tia and Tamera Mowry. The '90s sitcom followed the identical twins, who were separated at birth, after they reunite in high school and their adoptive parents, played by Tim Reid and Jackée Harry, move in together. Shenanigans and sisterly bonding ensue, along with some romances and high school woes. While it initially ran from 1994 to 1999, Sister, Sister has experienced a surprise resurgence after hitting Netflix last year, quickly entering the streaming giant's Top 10 list. "Wow! Wow! Wow! Never ever did I ever think that I would have 3 shows #trending on @netflix This is...
- 7/6/2021
- E! Online
Actor and TV personality Tamera Mowry-Housley and chef Bill Yosses will host a new Hulu Original baking competition, “Baker’s Dozen.” The unscripted series will consist of eight hourlong episodes and join the Disney-owned streaming platform’s growing slate of food shows like “Taste the Nation” with Padma Lakshmi and the upcoming “The Next Thing You Eat” from Momofuku restaurateur David Chang.
In each episode, passionate amateur bakers will go head to head with seasoned professionals in fast-paced challenges that will determine which of the 13 bakers has what it takes to create the next viral baking sensation, win the golden rolling pin trophy and take home a grand cash prize. “Baker’s Dozen” is executive produced by Bright Spot Content CEO Sandy Varo Jarrell, along with Suzanne Rauscher, Justin Rae Barnes and Tara Seiner.
“We are proud to collaborate with the brilliant team at Hulu to serve up ‘Baker’s Dozen,’ Bright Spot...
In each episode, passionate amateur bakers will go head to head with seasoned professionals in fast-paced challenges that will determine which of the 13 bakers has what it takes to create the next viral baking sensation, win the golden rolling pin trophy and take home a grand cash prize. “Baker’s Dozen” is executive produced by Bright Spot Content CEO Sandy Varo Jarrell, along with Suzanne Rauscher, Justin Rae Barnes and Tara Seiner.
“We are proud to collaborate with the brilliant team at Hulu to serve up ‘Baker’s Dozen,’ Bright Spot...
- 6/3/2021
- by Mónica Marie Zorrilla
- Variety Film + TV
Jackée Harry and George Wallace have joined the cast of the Freeform comedy pilot “Everything’s Trash” in recurring roles, Variety has learned exclusively.
The iconic pair join previously announced series star Phoebe Robinson in the half-hour pilot. It follows Phoebe, a 30-something podcast star navigating her messy life. When her younger brother Jayden emerges as a leading politician, she’s forced to grow up, so she relies on her friends and close-knit family to help her figure out adulthood, since she doesn’t seem to have a clue. The series is inspired by Robinson’s book, “Everything’s Trash But It’s Okay.”
Harry will star as Zora, Phoebe and Jayden’s mother. She and her husband are mid-Western transplants, but they have made a home in NY. They love and support their children equally, but truth be known, Zora acts (and dresses) younger than she is and straddles the...
The iconic pair join previously announced series star Phoebe Robinson in the half-hour pilot. It follows Phoebe, a 30-something podcast star navigating her messy life. When her younger brother Jayden emerges as a leading politician, she’s forced to grow up, so she relies on her friends and close-knit family to help her figure out adulthood, since she doesn’t seem to have a clue. The series is inspired by Robinson’s book, “Everything’s Trash But It’s Okay.”
Harry will star as Zora, Phoebe and Jayden’s mother. She and her husband are mid-Western transplants, but they have made a home in NY. They love and support their children equally, but truth be known, Zora acts (and dresses) younger than she is and straddles the...
- 5/13/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Spoiler Alert: Do not read ahead if you have not watched Season 5 Episode 7 of “The Masked Singer,” which aired April 21 on Fox.
Too hot to handle, too cold to hold, Bobby Brown was the next celebrity to be eliminated on Wednesday night’s edition of “The Masked Singer,” followed immediately by “Sister, Sister” star Tamera Mowry. It was a tough night for the beach, as Brown had been disguised as the Crab, while Mowry was dressed as the Seashell.
That’s right, it was a double elimination evening, part of a two-hour extravaganza that saw the “Super 8” contestants whittled down to just six. Also, viewers got more of a glimpse of the mysterious “Cluedle Doo,” a masked star who is sharing additional clues behind the scenes for viewers — and, for the first time, the panelists on set.
For the Crab, Ken Jeong and Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg got it right with Brown.
Too hot to handle, too cold to hold, Bobby Brown was the next celebrity to be eliminated on Wednesday night’s edition of “The Masked Singer,” followed immediately by “Sister, Sister” star Tamera Mowry. It was a tough night for the beach, as Brown had been disguised as the Crab, while Mowry was dressed as the Seashell.
That’s right, it was a double elimination evening, part of a two-hour extravaganza that saw the “Super 8” contestants whittled down to just six. Also, viewers got more of a glimpse of the mysterious “Cluedle Doo,” a masked star who is sharing additional clues behind the scenes for viewers — and, for the first time, the panelists on set.
For the Crab, Ken Jeong and Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg got it right with Brown.
- 4/22/2021
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Warning: This post contains spoilers for Wednesday’s The Masked Singer.
Despite a run that only got more impressive every time she appeared in Season 5 of The Masked Singer, Seashell was ousted from Fox’s costumed singing competition Wednesday. And when the giant shell came off, Sister, Sister star Tamera Mowry was revealed to be the crooning crustacean. (The two-hour episode also saw the departure of Crab — read our recap to see who he really was.)
More from TVLineThe Masked Singer Recap: Find Out Who Made It to This Season's Super 6The Resident Boss Weighs In on Who Will Replace...
Despite a run that only got more impressive every time she appeared in Season 5 of The Masked Singer, Seashell was ousted from Fox’s costumed singing competition Wednesday. And when the giant shell came off, Sister, Sister star Tamera Mowry was revealed to be the crooning crustacean. (The two-hour episode also saw the departure of Crab — read our recap to see who he really was.)
More from TVLineThe Masked Singer Recap: Find Out Who Made It to This Season's Super 6The Resident Boss Weighs In on Who Will Replace...
- 4/22/2021
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
James Hampton, an actor perhaps best recognized from roles in “F Troop,” “The Longest Yard” and “Teen Wolf,” has died from complications of Parkinson’s disease, his spokesperson told TheWrap. He was 84.
Hampton, who passed away on Wednesday at his home in Texas, is survived by his wife, Mary, along with his children, James, Andrea and Frank, and his grandchildren.
Hampton was nominated for a Golden Globe for his role as “Caretaker” in the original “Longest Yard.” Also from that film came a longtime friendship with co-star Burt Reynolds, which led to multiple new career opportunities, including writing, directing and producing duties on Reynolds’ “Evening Shade.” Hampton would go on to direct episodes of “Sister, Sister” and “Grace Under Fire.”
Hampton was born in Oklahoma City and raised in Dallas. He attended North Texas State College (now the University of North Texas), where he majored in speech and drama and...
Hampton, who passed away on Wednesday at his home in Texas, is survived by his wife, Mary, along with his children, James, Andrea and Frank, and his grandchildren.
Hampton was nominated for a Golden Globe for his role as “Caretaker” in the original “Longest Yard.” Also from that film came a longtime friendship with co-star Burt Reynolds, which led to multiple new career opportunities, including writing, directing and producing duties on Reynolds’ “Evening Shade.” Hampton would go on to direct episodes of “Sister, Sister” and “Grace Under Fire.”
Hampton was born in Oklahoma City and raised in Dallas. He attended North Texas State College (now the University of North Texas), where he majored in speech and drama and...
- 4/8/2021
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Author Eric Jerome Dickey died Sunday in Los Angeles due to complications from a long illness, a representative from his publisher Penguin Random House confirmed to Variety. He was 59.
During his multi-decade career, the New York Times best-selling author wrote 29 novels that explored contemporary Black American life from different angles. Some of his best-known novels include “Milk in My Coffee,” “Cheaters,” “Chasing Destiny,” “Liar’s Game” and “Sister, Sister.”
In 1998, he also developed a screenplay titled “Cappuccino,” which was performed in coffeehouses in the Los Angeles area. The short film, directed by Craig Ross Jr., made its local debut during the Pan-African Film Festival at the Magic Johnson Theater in L.A. His other movie credit includes “Friends & Lovers,” a 2005 comedy starring Monica Calhoun and Mel Jackson.
Born and raised in Memphis, Tenn., Dickey graduated from Memphis State University with a degree in computer system technology. In 1983, he moved to L.
During his multi-decade career, the New York Times best-selling author wrote 29 novels that explored contemporary Black American life from different angles. Some of his best-known novels include “Milk in My Coffee,” “Cheaters,” “Chasing Destiny,” “Liar’s Game” and “Sister, Sister.”
In 1998, he also developed a screenplay titled “Cappuccino,” which was performed in coffeehouses in the Los Angeles area. The short film, directed by Craig Ross Jr., made its local debut during the Pan-African Film Festival at the Magic Johnson Theater in L.A. His other movie credit includes “Friends & Lovers,” a 2005 comedy starring Monica Calhoun and Mel Jackson.
Born and raised in Memphis, Tenn., Dickey graduated from Memphis State University with a degree in computer system technology. In 1983, he moved to L.
- 1/5/2021
- by Janet W. Lee
- Variety Film + TV
Soon after Netflix’s Strong Black Lead launched in 2018, fans began pitching the marketing team’s social channels on the kind of acquisitions they’d like to see on the service. As viewers gravitated to films like the “Friday” trilogy, “Love and Basketball” and “Love Jones,” the Strong Black Team also noticed a specific recurring hunger for the Black-led sitcoms that ran on broadcast TV — mostly The WB and Upn — in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
“Every time we would post about a new show or anything else that we were talking about in the zeitgeist, we would get people asking about ‘Girlfriends,’ wanting to watch ‘Sister, Sister,’ wanting to watch ‘Moesha,'” says Jasmyn Lawson, who until recently was manager of Strong Black Lead, overseeing its editorial output. (She’s now a part of Netflix’s comedy programming team.)
Some episodes of those shows were already available on...
“Every time we would post about a new show or anything else that we were talking about in the zeitgeist, we would get people asking about ‘Girlfriends,’ wanting to watch ‘Sister, Sister,’ wanting to watch ‘Moesha,'” says Jasmyn Lawson, who until recently was manager of Strong Black Lead, overseeing its editorial output. (She’s now a part of Netflix’s comedy programming team.)
Some episodes of those shows were already available on...
- 12/10/2020
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Tia Mowry said she faced pay inequality and cultural and biracial stereotypes as a child star in the 1990s.
The former Sister, Sister actress spoke out in the latest edition of her web series, Tia Mowry’s Quick Fix. She said her and her identical twin sister, Tamera, were treated differently on sets in her younger years than those who “weren’t of ethnicity.”
Mowry and her sister began on the sitcom Sister, Sister in 1994 after stints on TV commercials. As a teen, she began to notice things.
“It was very evident to me when I would walk on sets and see how certain stars or actors would be treated who weren’t of ethnicity — better dressing room, better trailer,” she said. “Now, I’m like, more aware what that was, which is a budget. But back then I didn’t know what a budget was. It was so clear...
The former Sister, Sister actress spoke out in the latest edition of her web series, Tia Mowry’s Quick Fix. She said her and her identical twin sister, Tamera, were treated differently on sets in her younger years than those who “weren’t of ethnicity.”
Mowry and her sister began on the sitcom Sister, Sister in 1994 after stints on TV commercials. As a teen, she began to notice things.
“It was very evident to me when I would walk on sets and see how certain stars or actors would be treated who weren’t of ethnicity — better dressing room, better trailer,” she said. “Now, I’m like, more aware what that was, which is a budget. But back then I didn’t know what a budget was. It was so clear...
- 11/7/2020
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
“Ratched” racked up the views in its first week on Netflix.
Ryan Murphy’s “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” prequel series injected itself at the top of Nielsen’s latest streaming ranker for the week Sept. 14 (“Ratched” premiered on the 18th). The show dethroned “Cobra Kai,” which had been the most-viewed program in streaming for three weeks running, and also topped viewership machine “The Office” to claim the number 1 spot.
The solid “Ratched” returns will be good news for Netflix, given the series’ mixed critical reception and the hefty two-season order it received back in 2017. “Ratched” stars Sarah Paulson as the titular asylum nurse, whose stylish exterior belies a growing darkness.
Beyond the aforementioned new arrival at the top, the latest Nielsen ranker looks almost identical to last time around. The only other change being 1990s sitcom “Sister, Sister” dropping out of the top 10 after making its first appearance the previous week.
Ryan Murphy’s “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” prequel series injected itself at the top of Nielsen’s latest streaming ranker for the week Sept. 14 (“Ratched” premiered on the 18th). The show dethroned “Cobra Kai,” which had been the most-viewed program in streaming for three weeks running, and also topped viewership machine “The Office” to claim the number 1 spot.
The solid “Ratched” returns will be good news for Netflix, given the series’ mixed critical reception and the hefty two-season order it received back in 2017. “Ratched” stars Sarah Paulson as the titular asylum nurse, whose stylish exterior belies a growing darkness.
Beyond the aforementioned new arrival at the top, the latest Nielsen ranker looks almost identical to last time around. The only other change being 1990s sitcom “Sister, Sister” dropping out of the top 10 after making its first appearance the previous week.
- 10/15/2020
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix’s Cobra Kai has again topped the Nielsen U.S. streaming chart, racking up 1.655 billion streaming minutes from September 7-13.
The Karate Kid update, which premiered on YouTube Premium before shifting to Netflix, has 20 episodes available spanning its first two seasons. In the previous week, Cobra Kai approached 2.2 billion streaming minutes. The streaming giant last week set January 8, 2021, as the premiere date for Season 3 and said Cobra Kai has been renewed for a fourth season.
Netflix once again dominated the rankings, which cover only streaming views through a TV set and only in the U.S., a minority of the global picture for Netflix and several others. There is also a lengthy delay in compiling the viewership numbers, in contrast with the quicker turnaround of linear and time-shifted viewing through pay-tv set-top boxes.
Amazon’s The Boys, the only non-Netflix entry for the week, racked up 1.06 billion streaming minutes,...
The Karate Kid update, which premiered on YouTube Premium before shifting to Netflix, has 20 episodes available spanning its first two seasons. In the previous week, Cobra Kai approached 2.2 billion streaming minutes. The streaming giant last week set January 8, 2021, as the premiere date for Season 3 and said Cobra Kai has been renewed for a fourth season.
Netflix once again dominated the rankings, which cover only streaming views through a TV set and only in the U.S., a minority of the global picture for Netflix and several others. There is also a lengthy delay in compiling the viewership numbers, in contrast with the quicker turnaround of linear and time-shifted viewing through pay-tv set-top boxes.
Amazon’s The Boys, the only non-Netflix entry for the week, racked up 1.06 billion streaming minutes,...
- 10/8/2020
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
It’s been more than 20 years since “Sister, Sister” ended its run. But now, the 1990s sitcom has found new life on Netflix — and according to the latest Nielsen streaming ranker, audiences are responding.
All six seasons of “Sister, Sister” (which amounts to 119 episodes) is now available on Netflix, and the show managed to make it into the Nielsen top 10, for the week of Sept. 7 to Sept. 13.
“Sister, Sister” starred identical twins Tia and Tamera Mowry as Tia Landry and Tamera Campbell — twins separated at birth and raised in different households, and reunited as teens when they accidentally find each other. The show, which premiered in 1994, ran for two seasons on ABC before being canceled — and immediately picked up by The WB, which aired it for another four years. “Sister, Sister” ended its run in 1999. Jackée Harry, Tim Reid, Marques Houston, RonReaco Lee and Deon Richmond also starred.
“Sister, Sister...
All six seasons of “Sister, Sister” (which amounts to 119 episodes) is now available on Netflix, and the show managed to make it into the Nielsen top 10, for the week of Sept. 7 to Sept. 13.
“Sister, Sister” starred identical twins Tia and Tamera Mowry as Tia Landry and Tamera Campbell — twins separated at birth and raised in different households, and reunited as teens when they accidentally find each other. The show, which premiered in 1994, ran for two seasons on ABC before being canceled — and immediately picked up by The WB, which aired it for another four years. “Sister, Sister” ended its run in 1999. Jackée Harry, Tim Reid, Marques Houston, RonReaco Lee and Deon Richmond also starred.
“Sister, Sister...
- 10/8/2020
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
The newest entrant in Nielsen’s Top 10 streaming programs is a sitcom that hasn’t aired since 1999. “Sister, Sister,” the popular ABC and Upn sitcom from the 1990s that starred Tia and Tamara Mowry, took the tenth spot in Nielsen’s weekly list. “Sister, Sister” debuted on Netflix Sept. 1, as part of a group of seven Black sitcoms that the streaming service acquired over the summer. “Cobra Kai” retained the top spot for the second week in a row, and Amazon’s “The Boys” was the sole non-Netflix program on the list. Below are the Top 10 from Sept. 7, 2020 through Sept. 13, 2020, ranked by minutes viewed. Also Read: Here Are All of Netflix's 2020 Original Holiday Movies, TV Series and Specials Cobra Kai (Netflix): 1.655 billion minutes viewed Away: 1.366 billion minutes viewed Lucifer (Netflix): 1.120 billion minutes viewed The Boys (Amazon): 1.060 billion minutes viewed The Office (Netflix): 947 million minutes viewed Criminal Minds...
- 10/8/2020
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
Netflix has provided an exceptionally strong collection of content for subscribers to enjoy in September. As a matter of fact, the inclusion of dozens of fantastic original shows and films alongside tons of memorable classics has made it it one of the platform’s best months ever. But today marks the end of a great run for the streaming giant before October’s big releases start up tomorrow, and while most of the best stuff has already landed earlier in the month, this final gift of new additions still has something left to offer.
Today’s most notable release is the film adaptation of the 1968 Broadway play The Boys in the Band. This LGBT-focused drama is based on the 2018 revival of the play and stars big names like Jim Parsons and Zachary Quinto in a story that follows a group of gay men in New York who get together to celebrate one of their birthdays.
Today’s most notable release is the film adaptation of the 1968 Broadway play The Boys in the Band. This LGBT-focused drama is based on the 2018 revival of the play and stars big names like Jim Parsons and Zachary Quinto in a story that follows a group of gay men in New York who get together to celebrate one of their birthdays.
- 9/30/2020
- by Billy Givens
- We Got This Covered
If you’re the type to keep a close eye on new Netflix additions, you’ve probably already built up quite the list in September, as it’s been an exceptionally voluminous month for the streaming giant’s library.
Multiple hot Netflix Originals have been complimented by an array of classic films and shows, filling many subscribers’ lists with more than they can reasonably watch in a month. But of course, there’s always more, and today is bringing a handful of new shows and a movie to add to the collection.
Here’s the full list of everything that just landed:
A Perfect Crime (Season 1) – Documentary series on the 1991 killing of the politician Detlev Rohwedder. Country-ish (Season 1) – Reality TV series about country artist Coffey Anderson and his wife juggling their career goals and personal lives. Nasty C – Documentary. Sneakerheads (Season 1) – Comedy series picked up from Complex Networks. The Great British Baking Show...
Multiple hot Netflix Originals have been complimented by an array of classic films and shows, filling many subscribers’ lists with more than they can reasonably watch in a month. But of course, there’s always more, and today is bringing a handful of new shows and a movie to add to the collection.
Here’s the full list of everything that just landed:
A Perfect Crime (Season 1) – Documentary series on the 1991 killing of the politician Detlev Rohwedder. Country-ish (Season 1) – Reality TV series about country artist Coffey Anderson and his wife juggling their career goals and personal lives. Nasty C – Documentary. Sneakerheads (Season 1) – Comedy series picked up from Complex Networks. The Great British Baking Show...
- 9/25/2020
- by Billy Givens
- We Got This Covered
Netflix is the king of streaming services for a reason, as there’s absolutely no shortage of phenomenal shows available to watch on it. From beloved classics that drench you in nostalgia to brand new original programming ready for bingeing, you can rest assured that there’s something on the platform for everyone. And, of course, regardless of what kind of content you typically enjoy, there’s at least a pretty good chance that you’re one of millions who thoroughly love countless viewings of The Office.
The end of July brought the much-anticipated second season of The Umbrella Academy, which was quite adored by the show’s fans. Meanwhile, August added season 4 of The Seven Deadly Sins, the third and final season of The Rain, and the long-awaited entire run of the hit Nickelodeon show The Legend of Korra. As if that wasn’t enough, Netflix has also added...
The end of July brought the much-anticipated second season of The Umbrella Academy, which was quite adored by the show’s fans. Meanwhile, August added season 4 of The Seven Deadly Sins, the third and final season of The Rain, and the long-awaited entire run of the hit Nickelodeon show The Legend of Korra. As if that wasn’t enough, Netflix has also added...
- 9/7/2020
- by Billy Givens
- We Got This Covered
Picture this: it's 1998 and you've turned on the Cinderella-themed episode of Sister, Sister, called "Shoeless," just in time to catch Tamera (Tamera Mowry) and Jordan (Deon Richmond) dancing to "Slow Jam" by Usher and Monica. Unfortunately, that may have to stay a memory, as the Netflix version of Sister, Sister has replaced "Slow Jam" with "Runnin" by Bellringer. If the song seems out of place, that's because it is - "Runnin" came out in 2009.
The change first came about during the syndication of Sister, Sister - even the complete DVD series features the switch. If you're wondering why the change, particularly since "Slow Jam" perfectly encapsulates the moment in the episode, the most likely culprit is licensing rights: either Sister, Sister's contract ran out or "Slow Jam" was too expensive to license in perpetuity.
Sister, Sister isn't the only recent Netflix addition to run into this issue; Moesha fans...
The change first came about during the syndication of Sister, Sister - even the complete DVD series features the switch. If you're wondering why the change, particularly since "Slow Jam" perfectly encapsulates the moment in the episode, the most likely culprit is licensing rights: either Sister, Sister's contract ran out or "Slow Jam" was too expensive to license in perpetuity.
Sister, Sister isn't the only recent Netflix addition to run into this issue; Moesha fans...
- 9/4/2020
- by Grayson Gilcrease
- Popsugar.com
It’s a new month, which means there’s plenty of fresh stuff to stream across a variety of platforms, and Netflix got off to a fantastic start right out of the gate with yesterday’s substantial first of the month content drop. With over 30 new additions, the service brought back all three movies in the Back to the Future trilogy, the hilarious Seth Rogen and James Franco team-up Pineapple Express, classic musical Grease, and all six seasons of the beloved 90’s sitcom Sister, Sister, among many others.
There’s still tons of other exciting content in the pipeline for the rest of the month, too. September 4th will bring the eerie psychological horror I’m Thinking of Ending Things, which has already scored exceptionally well on Rotten Tomatoes with an impressive 88%, while September 18th will see the debut of Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous, a computer-animated show set in the Jurassic Park universe.
There’s still tons of other exciting content in the pipeline for the rest of the month, too. September 4th will bring the eerie psychological horror I’m Thinking of Ending Things, which has already scored exceptionally well on Rotten Tomatoes with an impressive 88%, while September 18th will see the debut of Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous, a computer-animated show set in the Jurassic Park universe.
- 9/2/2020
- by Billy Givens
- We Got This Covered
It’s the first day of September and you know what that means? Yes, Netflix has dropped its usual gigantic haul of new titles to kick off the month with. This time around, the streaming service has added over 30 movies and TV shows to its library. And amongst them are a huge number of bonafide classics from all different kinds of genres.
Most notably, the entire Back to the Future trilogy has returned on Netflix, allowing fans to rewatch all three parts of the beloved sci-fi franchise. Alternatively, if you’re in the mood for a musical, Grease is also up on the site from today. But wait, maybe you have a hankering for horror instead. If so, then why not stick on classic 90s flick Anaconda, starring Jennifer Lopez?
Check out the full list of everything that arrived on Netflix on September 1st below:
Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices *Netflix...
Most notably, the entire Back to the Future trilogy has returned on Netflix, allowing fans to rewatch all three parts of the beloved sci-fi franchise. Alternatively, if you’re in the mood for a musical, Grease is also up on the site from today. But wait, maybe you have a hankering for horror instead. If so, then why not stick on classic 90s flick Anaconda, starring Jennifer Lopez?
Check out the full list of everything that arrived on Netflix on September 1st below:
Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices *Netflix...
- 9/1/2020
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
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