Lee Daniels

Video: Watch a Sneak Peek Clip of HOTEL COSTIERA Starring Jesse Williams
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 19, 2025

Prime Video has shared a sneak peek clip from Hotel Costiera, the action-drama series starring Jesse Williams, who also serves as an executive producer.

Video: Jesse Williams Stars in New Trailer for HOTEL COSTIERA Series
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 25, 2025

Prime Video has unveiled the official trailer for Hotel Costiera, the new series starring Tony Award nominee Jesse Williams. The series will debut with all six episodes on September 24 on Prime Video. Watch the trailer now.

GONZO GIRL Will Screen at Irvington Theater Following Tribeca Premiere
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2025

On June 13, Irvington Theater will screen Gonzo Girl the day after its Tribeca premiere, and before it is distributed to theaters. Learn more about the film here.

HALF HOUR By Blake DeLong Comes to Theatre 511
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2025

Tony Award winning producers Ashley Melone and Nick Mills in association Vineyard Arts Project will present an industry reading of HALF HOUR by Blake DeLong, directed by Jon Hudson Odom.

AN EVENING WITH JOHN CUSACK AND SCREENING OF 'SAY ANYTHING...' Comes to Patchogue Theatre In August
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2025

Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts has announced An Evening with John Cusack and Screening of “Say Anything” on Friday, August 22, 2025 at 8PM.

WICKED, MEAN GIRLS, & More 2024 Films Recognized as Gender-Balanced Productions
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 26, 2025

Wicked, Mean Girls, Moana 2, and more popular 2024 films have met the ReFrame Stamp criteria for gender-balanced production, according to a new report.

Photos: DON'T TOUCH MY HAIR Workshop at IAMA Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025

All new photos have been released from IAMA Theatre Company's workshop production of Don't Touch My Hair by Douglas Lyons, directed by Velani Dibba, produced in association with Jessica Green Harrison.  Check out the photos here!

Prime Video Launches New STARZ and BET+ Streaming Bundle in the U.S.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 3, 2025

BET+, Prime Video and STARZ have announced the launch of a new STARZ and BET+ bundle through Prime Video in the U.S. Customers can access the offering on Prime Video for $15.99/month, an approximate 30 percent savings.

Andra Day Debuts New Single 'Bricks' in Support of EXHIBITING FORGIVENESS Film
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 18, 2024

Grammy winner, Golden Globe winner, and Oscar-nominated artist Andra Day returns with her striking new single “Bricks,” in tandem with her lead role in the critically acclaimed drama Exhibiting Forgiveness.

Alliance Theatre Reveals New BOLD Leadership Positions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2024

Alliance Theatre in Atlanta unveiled two new BOLD leadership positions, aiming to enhance its commitment to innovative programming and community engagement. Learn more about the promotions and about the company!

The Criterion Mobile Closet Sets Brooklyn as Next Stop
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 8, 2024

In celebration of their 40th anniversary, Criterion will continue traveling the Criterion Closet Picks show to Brooklyn Bridge Park on Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27 from 10am-6pm daily, in partnership with St. Ann’s Warehouse, where Criterion will also screen the best of its 15 years of Closet Picks.

Andra Day Reveals Amazon Music Live City Sessions EP
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 20, 2024

Andra Day has shared her Amazon Music Live City Sessions concert, which is now available only on Amazon Music. 

The Criterion Closet Coming to New York Film Festival
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 12, 2024

The Criterion Closet is going mobile. In celebration of their 40th anniversary, Criterion has built a replica of their famous film closet inside an 18-foot delivery van, and later this month, they will be taking their Criterion Closet Picks show on the road across the USA, starting in New York City, with other locations to be announced.

Andra Day Covers Classic Hymn 'I Know Who Holds Tomorrow' for THE DELIVERANCE
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 30, 2024

The world-renowned Andra Day continues to showcase her boundless artistry with the release of her soulful cover of the classic hymn “I Know Who Holds Tomorrow.” This release coincides with her performance in the highly anticipated Netflix film, The Deliverance, directed by Lee Daniels.

The New Harmony Project Now Accepting Applications for the 2025 Writers' Residency
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2024

The New Harmony Project is now accepting applications for the 38th annual Writers’ Residency. Learn how to apply.

Jesse Williams Not Returning for ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season 4
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 29, 2024

In Season 3 of Only Murders in the Building, Jesse Williams played the fan-favorite character of Tobert who also served as the love interest of Selena Gomez's Mabel. In a new interview, the actor has confirmed that he won't return for the new season, which premieres on Hulu next month.

Video: Netflix Releases Trailer for Lee Daniels' THE DELIVERANCE Starring Andra Day
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 16, 2024

Netflix has released the trailer for The Deliverance, the new film from Lee Daniels starring Andra Day and Glenn Close. The movie follows Ebony Jackson, a struggling single mother fighting her personal demons, who moves her family into a new home for a fresh start. Watch the trailer.

Queer Operetta 'G' By Mur to Premiere At Wild Project
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2024

Wild project will present the world premiere of G, an autobiographical operetta by nonbinary artist Mur, exploring a dark and comedic journey after a drug-facilitated assault, featuring diverse queer characters and themes of self-love. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Andra Day to Play 'CHERITH Tour' Across North America
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 17, 2024

This summer, multi-platinum powerhouse vocalist, Grammy® winner, Golden Globe Winner, and Academy Award nominee Andra Day returns to the road on her headline CHERITH Tour 2024 across North America. This jaunt kicks off on August 9 in Atlanta, GA, at Variety Playhouse, visiting major markets before it and concludes on September 24 in Seattle, WA, at The Showbox.

See First Look at New Lee Daniels Film THE DELIVERANCE With Andra Day
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 10, 2024

Netflix has just released a first look at the new film from Lee Daniels, The Deliverance starring Andra Day and Glenn Close. The film follows Ebony Jackson, a struggling single mother fighting her personal demons, who moves her family into a new home for a fresh start. But when strange occurrences inside the home raise the suspicions of Child Protective Services and threaten to tear the family apart, Ebony soon finds herself locked in a battle for her life and the souls of her children.