The Chi is a timely coming-of-age story centering on a group of residents who become linked by coincidence but bonded by the need for connection and redemption. Kevin is the pre-teen who must step past shattered illusions and embrace the normal rites of childhood, while Brandon the dreamer makes his own nearly impossible leap of faith to succeed in life and love with girlfriend Jerrika. Emmett is the carefree teen is thrust into complex responsibility with guidance from his mother Jada, and Ronnie is the drifter whose struggle to love and be loved calls into question his every pursuit.
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RANDOM ACTS OF FLYNESS A Subversive Look at Contemporary American Life from Artist Terence Nance, Debuts 8/3 on HBO
by BWW News Desk - August 03, 2018
RANDOM ACTS OF FLYNESS, a new late-night series from artist Terence Nance ('An Oversimplification of Her Beauty'), kicks off its six-episode season FRIDAY, AUG. 3 (midnight-12:30 a.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO, followed by other episodes subsequent Todays at the same time. The show explores evergre...
Showtime Celebrates Summer With Introductory Price Offer Of $4.99/Month For Streaming Service
by Tori Hartshorn - August 01, 2018
SHOWTIME is offering first-time customers of the SHOWTIME streaming service the opportunity to sign up at an introductory price of $4.99 per month for the first three months of their subscription, starting today through September 3. New customers who subscribe on Showtime.com or through the SHOWT...
OWN Announces Second Season Renewal Of Hit Romantic Drama LOVE IS__
by Tori Hartshorn - July 31, 2018
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today it has renewed for a second season its hit romantic drama series “Love Is___” from award-winning producers Mara Brock Akil (“Being Mary Jane,” “The Game,” “Girlfriends”) and Salim Akil (“Black Lightning”). The Akils created and executiv...
Review Roundup: What Do The Critics Think About New York Theatre Workshop's THE HOUSE THAT WILL NOT STAND?
by Stephi Wild - July 31, 2018
New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) presents the New York Premiere of The House That Will Not Stand by Marcus Gardley (X: Or, Betty Shabazz v. The Nation), directed by NYTW Usual Suspect and Obie Award winner Lileana Blain-Cruz (Red Speedo; Pipeline). The play opened just last night, July 30 at New Yor...
Jason Stuart's LIKE FATHER Drops Today
by A.A. Cristi - July 25, 2018
On July 25th, Jason Stuart the film LIKE FATHER will premiere on DEKKOO's streaming service. He acts, directs and produced 'the little film that could'. LIKE FATHER revolves around a Jewish New Yorker, who is a bedridden patriarch dying of lung cancer (Jason Stuart). His gay African American son...
HBO Drama Series THE DEUCE Created by George Pelecanos and David Simon, Returns for Second Season 9/9, Exclusively on HBO
by Tori Hartshorn - July 25, 2018
Chronicling the rise of pornography and the multibillion-dollar industry's transformation of American culture, the critically acclaimed drama series THE DEUCE, created by George Pelecanos and David Simon, returns for its nine-episode second season SUNDAY, SEPT. 9 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively...
HBO's THE DUECE Returns for Second Season September 9
by Macon Prickett - July 25, 2018
Chronicling the rise of pornography and the multibillion-dollar industry's transformation of American culture, the critically acclaimed drama series THE DEUCE, created by George Pelecanos and David Simon, returns for its nine-episode second season SUNDAY, SEPT. 9 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively...
Showtime Signs Emmy Award Winner Lena Waithe to First-Look Deal
by Macon Prickett - July 24, 2018
Emmy-winning writer and producer Lena Waithe (THE CHI) has signed a first-look deal with SHOWTIME, expanding her relationship with the network that launched her first series as a creator and executive producer. Waithe will work with SHOWTIME on comedy and drama projects that she both writes and prod...
Showtime Hit Drama THE CHI Ups Three To Series Regulars
by Tori Hartshorn - July 23, 2018
Fan favorites Shamon Brown Jr. (Papa), Barton Fitzpatrick (Reg) and Michael Epps (Jake) have been upped from guest stars to series regulars for the highly anticipated second season of THE CHI. The hit SHOWTIME drama series is currently in production in Chicago and will return to the network in 2019...
Animus Theatre Company Announces Schedule and Final Casting For Beth Henley 12-Hour Reading Festival
by Stephi Wild - July 17, 2018
Animus Theatre Company (Jonathan Judge-Russo, Founding Artistic Director) in association with the Circle in the Square Professional Workshop, has announced the schedule and casting for its annual 12-Hour Reading Festival, which returns to Broadway's Circle in the Square Theatre this Thursday, July 1...
Carol Kane, Grace Gummer, Christine Lahti, Bull Pullman and More Announced For Animus Theatre Company's 12-Hour Festival
by Stephi Wild - July 03, 2018
Animus Theatre Company (Jonathan Judge-Russo, Founding Artistic Director), an artist-driven company whose mission is to explore and illuminate the resilience of the human spirit, is thrilled to announce that their annual 12-Hour Reading Festival will return once again to Broadway's Circle in the Squ...
RANDOM ACTS OF FLYNESS A Subversive Look at Contemporary American Life from Artist Terence Nance, Debuts 8/3 on HBO
by Tori Hartshorn - July 02, 2018
RANDOM ACTS OF FLYNESS, a new late-night series from artist Terence Nance ('An Oversimplification of Her Beauty'), kicks off its six-episode season FRIDAY, AUG. 3 (midnight-12:30 a.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO, followed by other episodes subsequent Fridays at the same time. The show explores evergr...
Late-Night Series RANDOM ACTS OF FLYNESS Debuts on HBO August 3
by Macon Prickett - July 02, 2018
RANDOM ACTS OF FLYNESS, a new late-night series from artist Terence Nance (“An Oversimplification of Her Beauty”), kicks off its six-episode season FRIDAY, AUG. 3 (midnight-12:30 a.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO, followed by other episodes subsequent Fridays at the same time. The show explores ev...
Showtime Brings Its Hit Drama THE CHI and Hot New Comedy BLACK MONDAY to 2018 Essence Festival
by Tori Hartshorn - June 29, 2018
SHOWTIME is bringing its hot new comedy BLACK MONDAY and hit drama THE CHI to 2018 ESSENCE Festival. On Friday, July 6, THE CHI creator and executive producer Lena Waithe will headline a keynote conversation on the ESSENCE Empowerment Experience Stage and will later appear in the Great Hall to discu...
Showtime Brings THE CHI and New Comedy BLACK MONDAY to 2018 Essence Festival
by Macon Prickett - June 28, 2018
SHOWTIME is bringing its hot new comedy BLACK MONDAY and hit drama THE CHI to 2018 ESSENCE Festival. On Friday, July 6, THE CHI creator and executive producer Lena Waithe will headline a keynote conversation on the ESSENCE Empowerment Experience Stage and will later appear in the Great Hall to discu...
AT&T Hello Lab Reprises Inclusive Filmmaker Mentorship Program; Emmy Award Winner Lena Waithe, Common, & More
by Macon Prickett - June 19, 2018
AT&T* announced the 2018 lineup of mentors and mentees for its diversity-focused Hello Lab Mentorship Program....
OWN Announces Premiere Date for New Romantic Drama LOVE IS ____, Debuting Today
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2018
OWN announced today its new original one-hour romantic drama from award-winning producers Mara Brock Akil ('Being Mary Jane,' 'The Game,' 'Girlfriends') and Salim Akil ('Black Lightning') will premiere today, June 19 at 10 p.m. ET/PT (after Tyler Perry's 'The Haves and the Have Nots at 9 p.m. ET/PT)...
World Cinema Announces Sales Partnership Of The New SHOWTIME Hotel App On The WorldVue Platform
by Macon Prickett - June 12, 2018
Today, World Cinema, the leading innovator of in-room entertainment technologies, announced a sales partnership with SHOWTIME for distribution sales of the SHOWTIME Hotel App, included with the WorldVue Platform. Through the app, hotels are now able to provide free access to the SHOWTIME service- wh...
Netflix Acquires Rights To THE LAST SUMMER, Starring KJ Apa and Maia Mitchell
by Tori Hartshorn - June 11, 2018
Netflix Acquires Rights To THE LAST SUMMER, Starring KJ Apa and Maia Mitchell...
Netflix Acquires THE LAST SUMMER Starring Tyler Posey, K.J. Apa, Maia Mitchell, & More
by Macon Prickett - June 08, 2018
Netflix has acquired worldwide film rights to Gulfstream Pictures Production's The Last Summer, an ensemble romantic comedy with an all-star cast of young actors. The film will be directed by Bill Bindley....
Sundance TV's Original Series CLOSE UP WITH THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER Returns June 24 with All-New Episodes
by Macon Prickett - June 07, 2018
SundanceTV's original non-fiction series “Close Up With The Hollywood Reporter,” produced in partnership with The Hollywood Reporter, returns for the first half of its fourth season on Sunday, June 24th at 10am ET. The first part of the season presents seven original episodes featuring roundtabl...
Lena Waithe to Receive Trailblazer Award at the 2018 MTV Movie & TV Awards
by Macon Prickett - May 21, 2018
Lena Waithe, who made history as the first woman of color to win an Emmy Award for “Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series” for her work on “Master of None,” will be honored with the “Trailblazer” Award at the 2018 “MTV Movie & TV Awards.” The award recognizes game-changing creators ...
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network June 2018 Highlights
by Macon Prickett - May 15, 2018
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network is the first and only network named for, and inspired by, a single iconic leader. Oprah Winfrey's heart and creative instincts inform the brand – and the magnetism of the channel. Winfrey provides leadership in original scripted and unscripted programming and attracts s...
VIDEO: OWN Shares the Trailer for New Romantic Drama LOVE IS_
by Macon Prickett - May 15, 2018
Michele Weaver (“Illicit”) and Will Catlett (“Black Lightning”) star in OWN's new romantic drama “Love Is__,” from award-winning producers Mara Brock Akil (“Girlfriends,” Being Mary Jane,” “The Game”) and Salim Akil (“Black Lightning”). Set primarily in 1990's Los Angeles a...
Peabo Bryson Announces Twenty-First Studio Album STAND FOR LOVE Available On August 3
by Macon Prickett - May 11, 2018
Today, the legendary recording artist, Peabo Bryson, is pleased to announce his highly-anticipated twenty-first studio album, 'Stand For Love,' will be released August 3, 2018. The album, which is immediately available for pre-order includes instant downloads of Peabo's recently released hit single ...
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