Tessa Thompson News

Epix Sets Premiere Date for BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY Docuseries

by Sarah Jae Leiber — October 8, 2020

Premium television network EPIX® announced today that four-part docuseries By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem will premiere on November 8, 2020 at 10 PM ET/PT.

Podcast: LITTLE KNOWN FACTS with Ilana Levine and Special Guest, Erica Gimpel

by Little Known Facts w/ Ilana Levine — October 5, 2020

Today's episode features stage and screen star Erica Gimpel- known internationally for her performance as 'Coco Hernandez' in the groundbreaking hit series FAME, Erica has gone on to star in numerous primetime and cable shows including: CHICAGO MED, SHUT EYE, TRUE BLOOD, CRIMINAL MINDS, GREY'S ANATO

Ricky Martin to Guest Judge on RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE ALL STARS

by Kaitlin Milligan — May 21, 2020

VH1 today announced that multiple Grammy award-winning artist, Ricky Martin, will grace the main stage for the highly anticipated premiere episode of 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars' airing Friday, June 5th at 8PM ET/PT.

VIDEO: Cynthia Erivo, Billy Porter, Meryl Streep & More Join JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH, WITH TAIKA AND FRIENDS

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 18, 2020

The Roald Dahl Story Company has brought together Academy Award-winning filmmaker, Taika Waititi (Thor: Ragnarok, The Mandalorian, Jojo Rabbit) and a host of global stars including Ryan Reynolds, Cate Blanchett, Mindy Kaling, Lupita Nyong'o and Cara Delevingne to retell the beloved children's novel

'HBO's Westworld: A Conversation With The Stars And Creators' Announced for Paley Front Row

by A.A. Cristi — May 12, 2020

=The Paley Center for Media today announced a new selection to its Paley Front Row series: HBO's Westworld: A Conversation with the Stars and Creators.

PLAY PER-VIEW Adds Celia Keenan-Bolger, James Monroe Iglehart, Michael Urie and More

by A.A. Cristi — March 30, 2020

Michael Urie, Celia Keenan-Bolger, James Monroe Iglehart will appear in upcoming Play Per-View readings and events.

Christian Bale Confirmed to Play the Villain in THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER

by Stephi Wild — March 7, 2020

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, former Batman Christian Bale will join the Marvel Cinematic Universe in upcoming sequel 'Thor: Love and Thunder.

WESTWORLD Returns to HBO on March 15

by Kaitlin Milligan — March 5, 2020

The Emmy® winning drama series WESTWORLD returns for its eight-episode third season SUNDAY, MARCH 15 (9:00-10:10 p.

Diane von Furstenberg, Ava DuVernay, Tessa Thompson & More Host Annual Oscars Luncheon to Celebrate Women Nominees

by Sarah Jae Leiber — February 5, 2020

Diane von Furstenberg and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures co-presented the sixth annual luncheon to honor the women nominees of the 92nd Academy Awards.

Amazon Buys Tessa Thompson-Led SYLVIE'S LOVE

by Sarah Jae Leiber — February 4, 2020

Variety reports that 'Sylvie's Love,' starring Tessa Thompson, is coming to Amazon Studios.

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Julie Taymor & More Will Host Events at Sundance

by Sarah Jae Leiber — January 16, 2020

Sundance Institute will curate dozens of offscreen events, including behind-the-scenes panels on the art of filmmaking, musical performances and a?" around the theme of Imagined Futures a?" a public Bonfire and several extended post-screening conversations (known as IF Screenings), at the 2020 Sunda

WESTWORLD Returns March 15 on HBO

by Stephi Wild — January 13, 2020

The Emmy winning drama series WESTWORLD returns for its eight-episode third season SUNDAY, MARCH 15 (9:00-10:10 p.

Effie T. Brown Named CEO of Gamechanger

by Kaitlin Milligan — January 7, 2020

Veteran producer Effie T.

Christian Bale Joins THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER

by Sarah Jae Leiber — January 6, 2020

Variety reports that former Batman Christian Bale is in talks to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe in upcoming sequel 'Thor: Love and Thunder.

Photo Flash: JACQUELINE NOVAK: GET ON YOUR KNEES Celebrates Re-Opening Night at Lortel Theatre

by Nicole Rosky — December 19, 2019

Jacqueline Novak: Get On Your Knees, written by and starring Jacqueline Novak, is back for a limited run, now through January 26.

Tessa Thompson Will Star in THE LEFT RIGHT GAME Podcast

by Sarah Jae Leiber — December 16, 2019

Deadline reports that Tessa Thompson will lead an upcoming fiction podcast: 'The Left Right Game.

Films from SLAVE PLAY's Jeremy O. Harris, Julie Taymor & More Join Line-Up at Sundance Film Festival

by Sarah Jae Leiber — December 4, 2019

The nonprofit Sundance Institute announced today the showcase of new independent feature films selected across all categories for the 2020 Sundance Film Festival.

Beck Releases 'Uneventful Days' Music Video

by Kaitlin Milligan — October 23, 2019

The latest advance transmission from seven-time GRAMMY-winner Beck's forthcoming album Hyperspace, “Uneventful Days,” has been visually realized by director/musician Dev Hynes.

VIDEO: Watch a New Trailer for Live Action LADY & THE TRAMP!

by Sarah Leiber — October 14, 2019

In Disney+'s “Lady and the Tramp,” a timeless re-telling of the 1955 animated classic, a pampered house dog and a tough but lovable stray embark on an unexpected adventure and, despite their differences, grow closer and come to understand the value of home.

Photo Flash: SLAVE PLAY Creator Jeremy O. Harris Hosts 'Black Out'

by Stephi Wild — September 20, 2019

Yesterday evening in New York City, Broadway's SLAVE PLAY and its creator, playwright Jeremy O.