Official Trailer: CHAD Starring Nasim Pedrad Premieres April 6 on TBS

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CHAD premieres on TBS this April. Created, written, starring, and executive produced by Nasim Pedrad (SNL). A 14-year-old pubescent Persian boy (Nasim Pedrad) navigates his first year of high school on a mission to become popular.

Recap: Snowpiercer S02, Ep 5. – “Keep Hope Alive” Spies and Lies

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“Keep Hope Alive” may not have a PSA at the end, but it’s not for the faint of heart. I thought some disturbing things happened in “A Single Trade,” but I guess it’s par for the course in Snowpiercer. Lies, betrayal, spies, and death are all included in this revealing chapter.

The Hunt For Planet B Receives World Premiere At SXSW 2021

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THE HUNT FOR PLANET B captures the human drama behind NASA’s new high-stakes Webb Telescope, the largest and most complex space observatory ever built. The film interweaves the creation of this massive machine with the story of a pioneering group of female scientists who plan to use it in their search for life beyond our solar system.

STARZ Picks Up GASLIT – Untold Story of Exposing Watergate Starring Julia Roberts and Sean Penn

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Starz announced the anthology series pick up of “Gaslit,” starring Julia Roberts and Sean Penn. The first season is a modern take on Watergate that focuses on the untold stories and forgotten characters of the scandal.

The Moodys to Premiere April 1 on FOX

Acclaimed comedy THE MOODYS will premiere with two back-to-back episodes Thursday, April 1 (9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT and 9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

AMC+ Exclusive U.S. Debuts For Three Crime Dramas In 2021 – Kin, Too Close, Cold Courage

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AMC+ has acquired the rights to a trio of acclaimed crime dramas launching exclusively in the U.S. on the new premium streaming bundle service this year. BRON Studios’ and Headline Pictures’ Kin, starring Charlie Cox, Clare Dunne and BAFTA-nominated actor Aidan Gillen (Game of Thrones), will launch this fall as an AMC+ Original. All3Media International’s psychological thriller Too Close, starring BAFTA-winning actress Emily Watson (Chernobyl), will debut later this year, while Lionsgate’s international crime drama Cold Courage, starring BAFTA-nominated actor John Simm (Doctor Who), is slated to premiere the first three episodes on Thursday, March 11.

Ruth: Justice Ginsburg In Her Own Words Documentary Premieres Mar 1

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Ruth: Justice Ginsburg In Her Own Words tells the remarkable story of how Ruth Bader Ginsburg went on to become the second woman ever appointed to serve as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.

AMC Networks Announces New Streaming Series, Films, Specials and More (AMC+, Acorn TV, AllBlk, Shudder, Sundance Now)

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This spring, AMC Networks’ targeted streaming services will bring viewers an extensive catalogue of compelling dramas, fan-favorite franchises, highly-anticipated films and timely collections on AMC+, Acorn TV, ALLBLK, Shudder and Sundance Now.

Recap: Resident Alien Season 1, Ep. 4 “Bird’s of A Feather” – Crafty Kids, Evidence, and Revelations

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The more I watch Resident Alien, the more I appreciate the intro and the variety of animated ‘how to’ guides pop up. Like how to use and not use a urinal. Vital things for aliens to learn. In “Bird’s of A Feather,” Max (Judah Prehn) thinks his parents are sitting him down to tell them they’re getting divorced. Nope, they just invited an alien to dinner.

STARZ Set Series Regulars for Power Book IV: Force

Starz announced today that the STARZ Original series “Power Book IV: Force” has set the main cast that will join Joseph Sikora (“Power,” “Ozark”), who will reprise his iconic role of Tommy Egan.

The Staffa Corner Podcast, Ep. 6 – Andrene Ward-Hammond Talks About Manifest, Setbacks in Life, and More

Andrene Ward-Hammond in many ways is the reason I decided to launch The Staffa Corner. As talented as the actress is having appeared on shows like Star, Atlanta, Manifest, and Your Honor, it’s her story of the events that led to her becoming an actress I find fascinating.

Shudder and AMC Greenlight Untitled Black Horror Anthology

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AMC and Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thriller and the supernatural, announced today the greenlight of the scripted Untitled Black Horror Anthology showcasing stories of Black horror from Black directors and screenwriters.

Mortal Kombat In Theaters and HBO Max April 23

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From New Line Cinema comes the explosive new cinematic adventure Mortal Kombat, starring Lewis Tan, Jessica McNamee, Mehcad Brooks, Chin Han, Joe Taslim, and Hiroyuki Sanada.

YouTube Announces Pick Up of New and Returning Original Series For 2021

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YouTube Originals Announces 2021 Slate – Telling Real Stories – Pick Up of New and Returning Original Series. Alicia Keys Project, Demi Lovato: Dancing With the Devil, Rapper Quavo’s Supreme Courts, K-Pop Evolution Docuseries, and more!

The Staffa Corner Podcast, Ep. 5 – Alicia Coppola Talks About Her Roles and New Podcast

It was hard holding back my excitement when the opportunity to have Alicia Coppola on The Staffa Corner podcast came up.

Trailer: The End of Us to Premiere at SXSW Film Festival

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Schlemiel Pictures announced that BuzzFeed Studios has boarded as executive producers onto its latest film, THE END OF US

CBS Renews Monday Night Comedy Block

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CBS announced it has renewed its popular Monday night comedy block of THE NEIGHBORHOOD and BOB ♥ABISHOLA for the 2021-2022 broadcast season.

Amazon Prime Underplayed Doc Releases Mar 8 on Int’l Women’s Day

Electronic music was born from the ideals of diversity, community, and inclusivity; yet in 2019 only 7% of Billboard’s Top 100 DJs were women. They make up less than 3% of production and technical roles in the music industry. For women of colour, it’s less than 0.3%.

Recap: Snowpiercer S02, Ep 4. – “A Single Trade” Night Car Confessions

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Snowpiercer – “A Single Trade” is definitely a ‘viewer discretion advised’ type of episode. Disturbing things happen throughout the episode, especially in the famous “Night Car” with our singular hostess Miss Audrey (Lena Hall) and her long-awaited guest, Mr. Joseph Wilford (Sean Bean).

Recap: Resident Alien Season 1, Ep. 3 “Secrets” – Dead Bodies, House Parties, and Cowboys

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The key plot of “Secrets” lies in the lake. Now that a fisherman has caught himself a decaying, waterlogged foot, Harry is in a race to find the rest the body and properly dispose of it before anyone figures out. Easier said than done, right?

SXSW Announces 2021 Film Festival Slate

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SXSW Announces 2021 Film Festival Slate including Demi Lovato: Dancing With the Devil (Opening); Festival includes 75 features, 84 Shorts, 6 Episodic Pilots and more!

Genius: Aretha Limited Series Premieres Over 4-Nights Starting Mar 21

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National Geographic and Cynthia Erivo reveal highly anticipated premiere date and official series trailer for Emmy-award winning anthology series third season GENIUS: ARETHA

HBO Documentary THE CRIME OF THE CENTURY Reveals Inner Workings Behind Opioid Epidemic

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HBO Documentary Films’ THE CRIME OF THE CENTURY is a searing indictment of Big Pharma and the political operatives and government regulations that enable over-production, reckless distribution and abuse of synthetic opiates.

Recap: Snowpiercer S02, Ep 3. – “A Great Odyssey” Cold and Calculated

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“A Great Odyssey” begins with the enigmatic Mr. Wilford (Sean Bean) giving morning announcements aboard Big Alice. Like many announcements we have been privy too aboard Snowpiercer, more so in season one, Mr. Wilford encourages the passengers through thinly veiled threats against those on Snowpiercer.