Marvel Studios’ “Thor: Ragnarok,” the God of Thunder’s third installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, electrified both audiences and critics alike reaching over $845M at the global box office. Now the colorful cosmic adventure, loaded with action, humor, drama and spectacle, bursts into homes Digitally in HD and 4K Ultra HD™, and Movies Anywhere, on Feb. 20 and on 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™, DVD and On-Demand on March. 6.
In Marvel Studios’ “Thor: Ragnarok,” Thor (Chris Hemsworth) is imprisoned on the other side of the universe without his mighty hammer and finds himself in a race against time to get back to Asgard to stop Ragnarok – the destruction of his home world and the end of Asgardian civilization – at the hands of an all-powerful new threat, the ruthless Hela (Cate Blanchett). But first he must survive a deadly gladiatorial contest that pits him against his former ally and fellow Avenger – the Incredible Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) – and grapple with his silver-tongued adopted brother Loki (Tom Hiddleston), the fierce warrior Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson) and the eccentric Grandmaster (Jeff Goldblum).
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Talk Of The ‘Martin’ Reboot Highlights The ABFF Honors!
Billy Dee Williams proved to be the man of the hour as he received the Hollywood Legacy Award at the 2018 ABFF Honors, presented by the American Black Film Festival, Sunday night at the Beverly Hilton. His role in the original “Star Wars” trilogy was given special mention in a video tribute, where the actor noted how director George Lucas cast him after receiving “a lot of flack” for making a big, black figure (Darth Vader) the villain of the first film.
“I thought, I want to make (Lando Calrissian) bigger than life. I want to make him into a hero, kind of a charming, wonderful individual,” Williams recalled in the clip, which also included kind words from Harrison Ford.
“Being an African-American actor in the 1960s through the 2000s looks different each and every decade,” Williams added on stage while accepting his prize. “I can tell you that my journey has not always been smooth, but ultimately a positive one that went the right direction. And if on that journey, I helped pave just a little bit of the way for black talent — actors, writers, directors, producers and crew members — that’ll have more opportunities today compared to yesterday, then I can say that has been the greatest role of my lifetime.”
The 80-year-old, who also called attention to his 60 years in showbiz, continued, stating that “we still have work to do” when it comes to industry inclusion. The thesp ended his speech in tears as he thanked the festival for its honor.
Industry Visionary Award recipient Ava DuVernay also saluted Williams for his “Star Wars” role that, she said, broke “boundaries that no one even thought could be broken.” The “A Wrinkle in Time” director said, “For me, especially as I’m moving into this space with sci-fi, he was the first vision of black masculinity in a sci-fi character with Lando in ‘Star Wars.’”
On the carpet, “Girls Trip” helmer Malcolm D. Lee had some ideas of how to diversify the franchise, which has had 96% of its writers and directors be white men over its 41-year history.
“If someone wanted to talk to me about it, I wouldn’t say no,” Lee posited. “There’s plenty of people who can do it, F. Gary Gray, Steve McQueen, obviously Ryan Coogler. There’s a lot of talent out there now.”
The evening also gave special honors to the cast of “Martin,” who were introduced by one of the series’ most memorable guest stars, Snoop Dogg. Martin Lawrence, who was joined by stars Tisha Campbell, Carl Anthony Payne II, and Tichina Arnold on stage, took time to recognize his late “Martin” co-star, Thomas Mikal Ford.
“I know y’all wanna know about the #reboot, but for us the most important thing is the #reconnection,” Campbell told the crowd. Arnold, however, wasn’t as tight-lipped with reporters on the subject. The actress said that they have some ideas to update the ’90s series, and hope to gain a lineup of special guests that were in the original — namely Tracy Morgan.
“I’ll kick his ass (if he doesn’t come back),” Arnold quipped.
You heard it here first people. @TichinaArnold will have to kick @RealTracyMorgan’s a** if he doesn’t come back and guest star in a future #Martin reboot
Omari Hardwick received the Distinguished ABFF Alumni Award and Tiffany Haddishwas given the Rising Star Award at the ceremony, which also handed out competitive trophies to best TV comedy winners “Black-ish and “Insecure,” best TV drama “Queen Sugar,” and movie of the year “Get Out.” During the gala, American Black Film Festival founder Jeff Friday also encouraged guests to attend the 22nd annual fest, which returns to Miami, Florida June 13-17.
Source: Variety
Yvette Nicole Brown To Star In New ABC Comedy Titled ‘Most Likely To’!
Yvette Nicole Brown is staying at ABC.
The Mayor and Community actress has been tapped to star in Most Likely To.
Written by Diablo Cody (Juno, United States of Tara), Most Likely Torevolves around Liz Cooney, who, in high school, had everything, and Markie McQueen, who had nothing. Twenty years later, they’re reunited under the same roof as single moms and unlikely housemates.
In the Greg Berlanti-produced comedy, Brown will take on the role of Markie McQueen, who is described as radiant and warm, quietly confident, with a successful salon and brilliant daughter — but her insecurities are reignited when her high school bully arrives in town. (The role of Liz is currently uncast.)
With the casting, Brown will stay at ABC weeks after learning that the Disney-owned network effectively canceled freshman comedy The Mayor after its initial 13-episode order. Sources said at the time that producers ABC Studios believed in the show and planned to shop it but did not find a home for the low-rated yet well-reviewed comedy that was a high priority at ABC this fall. (Star Brandon Micheal Hall recently booked a CBS drama pilot in first position as well.)
For Brown, Most Likely To marks a return to the multicamera format after the actress spent three seasons co-starring on CBS’ The Odd Couple Reboot. Her credits include Community and geek-friendly fare like hosting a Syfy cosplay competition series as well as regular appearances on AMC’s Talking Dead where the Walking Dead superfan is a frequent guest. She’s repped by Innovative Artists.
Cody, Berlanti and his Warner Bros. Television-based Berlanti Productions topper Sarah Schechter executive produce. Prolific multicamera comedy helmer Pam Fryman (How I Met Your Mother) will direct the pilot and exec produce.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
Taye Diggs To Star In Untitled Football Drama Pilot At The CW
Taye Diggs has been casting in a starring role in an upcoming football drama pilot at The CW, which is based on the life of Spencer Paysinger.
It is from Greg Berlanti and April Blair is writing the script.
The description: “The project follows what happens when a rising high school football player from South Central Los Angeles is recruited to play for Beverly Hills High. The potential series follows what happens when the wins, losses and struggles of two families from vastly different worlds — Compton and Beverly Hills — begin to collide.”
Diggs’ character is Billy Baker, who, “having attended Crenshaw High himself, is the head coach of Beverly Hills High’s football team. He has an intense desire to see Spencer, a transfer from Crenshaw, succeed — on and off the field — even if his efforts impact his relationship with his own son.”
This would be Diggs’ first series regular role on network television since ABC’s Shondaland drama, Private Practice. He recently recurred on Fox’s Empire and Rosewood, and had a starring role on TNT’s Murder in the First.
He starred in an ABC pilot last season, Doomsday, which didn’t get picked up.
Source: Shadow & Act
First Look At Idris Elba’s 1980s Comedy Series ‘In the Long Run’
CREDIT: SKY
Idris Elba is heading back in time as Walter Easmon, a family man in 1980s London, in upcoming Sky comedy ‘In the Long Run.’
Elba created the show, which is loosely based on his own childhood. The actor and director’s production company, Green Door, is making the series with Sprout Pictures, Stephen Fry and Gina Carter’s shingle.
Elba is in an ensemble cast that also includes comedian and actor Bill Bailey, Kellie Shirley and Mattie Boys.
The series follows the Easmon family, which has settled in England after having arrived from Sierra Leone.
Elba will play Walter, the family patriach, who works in the local factory alongside friend and neighbor Bagpipes (Bailey).
The family’s life is turned upside down when Walter’s brother arrives in the U.K., bringing chaos in his wake and igniting a passion for music in Walter’s son.
Elba executive produces with Gina Carter (“Moone Boy”). Declan Lowney (Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa) and Cecile Emeke (“Insecure”) direct. The series bows on SkyOne in the U.K. on Mar. 29.
Source: Variety
Comedian, WBC Fighter, And Red Carpet Host Brendan Schaub To Host Showtime’s ‘Below The Belt’!
SHOWTIME Sports continues to expand its position at the intersection of combat sports and culture with a first-of-its-kind, sports talk show, BELOW THE BELT hosted byBrendan Schaub. The twice-monthly, 30-minute show debuts on Wednesday, February 28 on SHOWTIME Sports digital platforms, days before American heavyweight Deontay Wilder defends his WBC title against Luis Ortiz. The announcement was made today by Stephen Espinoza, President, Sports and Event Programming, Showtime Networks Inc.
BELOW THE BELT premieres each new show on the Below the Belt YouTube Channel and the Below the Belt Facebook Page. The program explores the latest news in combat sports and pop culture, with Schaub delivering candid thoughts in his unique and unfiltered style. BELOW THE BELT features interviews with the biggest names in combat sports and entertainment, road trips, fight camp visits, sketches, animation and pop-culture spoofs. The initial guest list of combat sports athletes and entertainers scheduled to appear on BELOW THE BELT includes Stone Cold Steve Austin, Paulie Malignaggi and Joe Rogan.
“Brendan brings an edge that resonates with today’s fight fans,” said Espinoza. “He has a fresh voice that is equal parts knowledgeable, funny and opinionated. BELOW THE BELT will complement SHOWTIME Sports programming to a broad audience on our digital platforms.”
This multi-platform program is unique in that it includes a weekly podcast and a composite program that airs once per month on SHOWTIME EXTREME. Following the digital debut on February 28, new shows launch on March 14, March 28, April 11, April 18, May 2 and May 16. The BELOW THE BELT podcast premieres on March 6, and the composite program premieres on March 29 on SHOWTIME EXTREME.
Schaub is a multi-platform entertainer, best known for his career in the UFC and as a personality in podcasting and comedy. Following his successful fighting career, where he was the runner-up of Spike TV’s “The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights,” Schaub has served as an expert analyst for both ESPN and Spike TV. Schaub currently co-hosts the popular podcast “The Fighter and The Kid” averaging over nine million downloads per month. His “Big Brown Breakdown” podcast, averaging over four million downloads per month, transitions under the BELOW THE BELT franchise. Parlaying his hosting talent from podcasts to television, Schaub was named a correspondent on “After Party” for the E! Network, and co-hosted this year’s Golden Globes and Grammy Awards after-shows. Schaub is set to reprise his role in the upcoming Academy Awards after-show. Additionally, Schaub performs sold-out live comedy shows across North America, Australia, London and Dublin, including regular solo stand-up sets at the world-famous Comedy Store, Hollywood Improv and The Laugh Factory.
BELOW THE BELT is produced by SHOWTIME Sports with Embassy Row.
First-Look At 3 Generations Of ‘Shaft’ From The Upcoming Film Reboot
A first-look image from the upcoming Shaft film has surfaced, depicting the three “generations” of Shaft. The picture was posted on Instagram by fashion designer Aleks Musika.
The film is expected to be released later this year.
This reboot, which was called Son of Shaft but is now untitled, and comes from New Line and director Tim Story and it is written by black-ish creator Kenya Barris.Richard Roundtree and Samuel L. Jackson, who starred in the prior Shaft films, reprise their roles for this film.
New Line and Story searched for months to find the actor to take on the new role as the son of Samuel L. Jackson’s character. Jessie T. Usher is portraying the son of the Detective John Shaft (Jackson), who, “after long being estranged from his father, finds himself teamed up with him. The young man is an FBI agent, a cyber expert, and the partnership with dad is an uneasy collision of old school meets new school.” He will enlist his father’s help to “find out who killed his best friend Karim and bring down a drug-trafficking/money-laundering operation in NYC.”
The film is a part of a groundbreaking Netflix deal, with the streaming giant paying “more than half the film’s high $30 million budget, in exchange for international rights and the ability to put the film on its streaming outside the U.S. two weeks after New Line releases theatrically in the United States.” This model could set a standard for “urban-themed” releases (READ: black) that don’t do well as well overseas. This is important because Netflix international audiences will be able to hop on this not too soon after it is hot in the U.S.
Source;Shadow & Act
Tiffany Haddish Set To Host MTV Movie And TV Awards
The year of Tiffany Haddish continues.
On Thursday, MTV tapped the Girls Trip breakout to host its annual movie and TV awards, set for Monday, June 18. She follows in the footsteps of recent hosts, including Kevin Hart, who emceed with Dwayne Johnson; Amy Schumer; Conan O’Brien; and last year’s host, Adam Devine.
Haddish announced it via a video on her Instagram account.
The news comes the same week that Netflix announced that it, too, was getting into the Haddish business. The streaming service issued a straight-to-series order on an animated project with the actress attached to voice a lead character. The series, Tuca and Bertie, comes from the creative team behind BoJack Horseman.
Since Haddish’s star-making role in the summer comedy, her business has been booming. In recent months, she’s hosted Saturday Night Live, released a Showtime stand-up special, starred in a Super Bowl ad and, in December, became a New York Times best-selling author.
Her runway is crowded with still more projects. Up next, she’ll star opposite Tracy Morgan in TBS’ The Last O.G. and opposite Kevin Hart in Universal’s Night School. Earlier this year, Haddish signed a first-look deal with HBO, through which projects should be coming.
Haddish is repped by APA, Principato Young and Del Shaw.
The 2018 MTV Movie and TV Awards will air on Monday, June 18 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. The nominees for the show, which last year introduced TV and gender-neutral categories, will be announced at a later date.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
Damon Wayans Jr. To Star In New CBS’ Comedy Pilot
Damon Wayans Jr., the most hotly pursued comedy actor this pilot season — as well as most pilot seasons in the past several years — has chosen a TV starring vehicle. Out of a dozen or so offers, Wayans has picked CBS’ multi-camera comedy pilot from writers Tim McAuliffe (The Last Man on Earth) and Austen Earl (9JKL) and The Late Late Show with James Corden executive producer Ben Winston.
In what is believed to be the biggest talent deal so far this pilot season, Wayans is set to star in the project from CBS TV Studios. The rich pact is said to include points on the show and, if the pilot goes to series, a two-year first-look producing deal with CBS TV Studios.
Written by McAuliffe and Earl, the untitled comedy revolves around Peter (Wayans) and Claire, a thirtysomething couple who are tired of their mundane life and start to reconnect with their younger, cooler selves when an emerging pop star, who is drawn to their super-normal suburban life, moves in.
Wayans’ Peter is a good guy with a sense of humor, happily married to his dream wife, Claire. He is an accountant and business manager for Cooper, the young superstar musician who comes to live with them.
McAuliffe and Earl executive produce with Winston via Fulwell 73 and 3 Arts Entertainment’s Michael Rotenberg and Jonathan Berry.
This is only the third broadcast pilot for Wayans following the single-camera Happy Endings and New Girl. Both went to series that were well received. However, because he filmed the New Girl pilot in second position to Happy Endings, which was heavily on the bubble but got surprisingly renewed by ABC, he could not continue on the Fox comedy. (He later reprised his role as Coach from the New Girl pilot as a recurring and in a season-long series regular.)
Despite dozens of offers over the years, this is the first broadcast pilot Wayans Jr. has signed on for to since New Girl in 2011. He recently did Evan Goldbergand Seth Rogen’s FX pilot Singularity.
This marks a return to the multi-camera comedy format for Wayans Jr., who started his acting career as a child, recurring on his dad Damon Wayans’ popular ABC sitcom My Wife and Kids. He is repped by WME.
Source: Deadline
Lupita Nyong’o To Star In Adaptation Of Trevor Noah’s Autobiography, ‘Born A Crime: Stories From A South African Childhood’
As Black Panther dominates box offices worldwide, Lupita Nyong’o has booked another starring role.
The actress has been tapped to star in the upcoming film adaptation of Noah’s best-selling autobiography, Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood.
According to Deadline, who broke the news, says Nyong’o will play Patricia Noah, who served as an important figure to Noah in his formative years. His mother was shot in the head by his stepfather while returning from a church service.
Noah will produce the project and Nyong’o has also joined as an executive producer.
Born a Crime was first release in 2016. It spent 26 weeks on the bestseller list and won several awards.
Up next for Nyon’go, she is satarring in the Australian zombie comedy, Little Monsters and will produce and star in an adaptation of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s bestseller Americanah, which will be written by her Black Panther co-star, Danai Gurira. Of course, rumors are running rampant about an inevitable Black Panther sequel.
