In brief: ‘Freakier Friday’ gets Disney+ release date and more

Freakier Friday is headed to Disney+. The sequel film will begin streaming on the platform on Nov. 12. Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan reprise their roles of Tess and Anna Coleman in the new movie, which features a four-way body swap between a mother, stepdaughter, grandmother and granddaughter ...Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale and Nobody 2 are making their way to Peacock. The films will soon begin streaming on the platform. The third feature film based on Downton Abbey […]

October 29, 2025

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Chlöe added to cast of ‘The Julia Set’

Chloe Bailey attends the 56th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 22, 2025, in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for BET)Chlöe has joined the cast of the coming-of-age drama The Julia Set. Deadline reports she is one of six new cast members, along with Nina Hoss, Carmen Ejogo, Nico Hiraga, Liz Lin and Alex Dillard. Production for the film has begun, but it's not clear what characters the new cast members will play.The Julia Set, written and directed by Niki Byrne, follows Chase […]

October 29, 2025

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Tessa Thompson, Nia DaCosta on their reimagined ‘Hedda’ film adaptation

Tessa Thompson stars in Nia DaCosta's film 'Hedda.' (Amazon MGM Studios)Tessa Thompson stars in director Nia DaCosta's Hedda.The new movie is a reimagining of the classic Henrik Ibsen play about a newlywed whose simmering discontent hidden under outward composure threatens to explode when her former lover reenters her life.Thompson spoke to ABC Audio about her approach in taking on the complex character."I'm really attracted to work that kind of tears you apart and puts you back together in new ways," […]

October 29, 2025

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Jennifer Hudson, Damson Idris, ‘Sinners’ creative team to be celebrated at ABFF Honors 2026

'Sinners' poster (Warner Bros. Pictures)The American Black Film Festival has announced its 2026 honorees, selecting Jennifer Hudson, Damson Idris and the creative team behind the movie Sinners.Hudson will receive the Renaissance Award for "changing perceptions of people of color in the entertainment industry," while Damson will be honored with the Horizon Award for being a "formidable force in film and television." Salli Richardson-Whitfield will be presented with the Evolution Award for reflecting growth while creating opportunities for others. And the creative team behind the movie […]

October 28, 2025

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‘Only Murders in the Building’ renewed for London-set season 6

Martin Short, Steve Martin and Selena Gomez in 'Only Murders in the Building' season 5. (Disney/Patrick Harbron)Only Murders in the Building has officially been renewed for season 6.Hulu has announced that the original comedy series has been renewed for a 10-episode sixth season. Additionally, the upcoming sixth season will film overseas for the first time ever. The crime-solving trio of Charles, Oliver and Mabel will be trading in New York City for London in order to solve a new mystery.The […]

October 28, 2025

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Jennifer Lawrence on her older press interviews: ‘So embarrassing’

Jennifer Lawrence attends the 'Die My Love' red carpet during the 20th Rome Film Festival at Auditorium Parco Della Musica on October 20, 2025, in Rome, Italy. (Elisabetta A. Villa/WireImage via Getty Images)Jennifer Lawrence says she is embarrassed by some of her early press interviews.In a recent interview with The New Yorker, the actress said she cringes watching her moments with the press from the earlier days of her career.“Oh, no. So hyper. So embarrassing,” Lawrence said of those interviews.She […]

October 28, 2025

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‘One Piece’ gets season 2 release date at Netflix

The cast of 'One Piece' season 2. (Netflix)We now know when season 2 of One Piece will sail on to Netflix.The streaming service announced that One Piece: Into the Grand Line will be available to stream on March 10, 2026.Additionally, Netflix has released first-look photos at the brand-new location, Drum Island. The winter island in paradise is the location of the Sakura Kingdom.Iñaki Godoy, Mackenyu, Taz Skylar, Emily Rudd and Jacob Romero star in the new season of the series.The […]

October 28, 2025

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In brief: Quentin Tarantino set for new acting role and more

Nobody Wants This creator Erin Foster is setting up her next TV series. Deadline reports Foster's next rom-com series is being developed at Hulu. The show is a currently untitled project about a destination wedding. It is described as a sweeping ensemble piece following a group of couples and singles whose stories intersect over the course of a long weekend ...Quentin Tarantino is set for an upcoming acting role. Variety reports that the director will star in the film Only […]

October 28, 2025

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‘The Wilderness’ shines a light on controversial outdoor youth camps

Lamar Johnson in 'The Wilderness.' (Dark Star Pictures)A new movie called The Wilderness aims to highlight the world of outdoor youth camps.The industry, which claims to help teenagers struggling with addiction and other issues through rigorous outdoor activity, has sparked backlash over its lack of regulation, with critics saying the camps endanger minors.“I think for the film, it’s just really spreading awareness, and making people be aware that there are camps like this that exist. I’m sure there are some really great […]

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