Author: Trey Mangum
‘Camp Rock 3’ Teaser Introduces A New Generation Of Campers With The Jonas Brothers
Disney Branded Television has released the teaser for Camp Rock 3, with the Jonas Brothers returning alongside a new generation of campers. The first single, “One Beat Away,” performed by Liamani Segura and the cast, is also now available on streaming platforms. What is ‘Camp Rock 3’ about? According to the official description, “when Connect 3…
‘Paradise,’ ‘Love Story’ And ‘Abbott Elementary’ Among Top Winners For 8th Annual AAFCA TV Honors
The African American Film Critics Association has announced the winners of the 8th Annual AAFCA TV Honors, with Paradise, Love Story and Abbott Elementary among the top honorees. The invitation-only celebration takes place Aug. 8 at the City Club Los Angeles. AAFCA president and co-founder Gil Robertson said in a statement, “The best television doesn’t simply entertain; it forces…
Starz Wins Bidding War For ‘Bone Parish,’ Supernatural NOLA-Set Crime Series EP’d By 50 Cent
Starz has won a bidding war to develop Bone Parish, an adaptation of the supernatural crime graphic novel by Cullen Bunn and Jonas Scharf, published by BOOM! Studios. Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson will executive produce through his G-Unit Film & Television banner, with Diane Ademu-John and Declan de Barra boarding as executive producers and co-showrunners. What…
BET’s ‘Lot Patrol’ Star Tamera ‘Tee’ Kissen Says Comedy Series Is About ’50 Percent’ Improv
BET’s new comedy series, Lot Patrol, is bringing a mockumentary-style look at the unpredictable world behind the scenes of a Hollywood studio. Ahead of the series premiere, actress and comedian Tamera “Tee” Kissen spoke to BLKCinema.com about collaborating with comedy icons, the show’s heavy use of improvisation, and how her career has evolved from viral sketches to starring…
‘Nemesis’ Renewed For Season 2 On Netflix
Netflix has renewed Nemesis for a second season, the crime drama from showrunner and creator Courtney A. Kemp and co-creator Tani Marole. Kemp told Netflix’s Tudum, “I feel blessed to get a season two. We thank the fans… it’s because of them — there’s no other reason. It’s them showing up, them talking about it and their…
Naturi Naughton To Return To Broadway, Taking On Jordan Baker In ‘The Great Gatsby’
Naturi Naughton-Lewis is joining the cast of The Great Gatsby on Broadway as Jordan Baker, marking her first return to the Broadway stage in 20 years since her debut in Hairspray. She succeeds original cast member Samantha Pauly, who plays her final performance July 26. Naughton-Lewis said in a statement, “20 years ago, I made my Broadway debut…