Tiffany Haddish will introduce six of her favorite comedians to Netflix members around the world in “Tiffany Haddish Presents: They Ready,” which is a collection half-hour stand-up specials. The series will be executive produced by Haddish alongside Wanda Sykes and Page Hurwitz The logline: All six comedians were personally chosen by Haddish. She shares a history with each […]
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Hulu has issued a third season renewal to “Marvel’s Runways,” with an order for 10 new episodes. Debuting on November 21, 2017, the series features Rhenzy Feliz, Lyrica Okano, Virginia Gardner, Ariela Barer, Gregg Sulkin and Allegra Acosta as the Runaways, six teenagers from different backgrounds who unite against their parents, the Pride (portrayed by […]
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Netflix has given a straight-to-series order for a half-hour coming-of-age comedy series based on the childhood of “The Mindy Project” star Mindy Kaling. The untitled project, which has received an order for 10 episodes, explores the complicated life of a modern-day first-generation Indian-American teenage girl. Kaling will serve as executive producer and showrunner alongside Lang […]
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Byron Allen’s Entertainment Studios has announced the acquisition of the SeriesFest 2017 Best Drama Pilot-winner “Up North” for is streaming platforms TheGrio and Local Now. Entertainment Studios will finance and distribute eight one-hour episodes of the scripted drama series to launch the first season. The logline: “Up North” digs into the brutal reality of the New […]
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When it comes to modern-day advances in technology, it is fair to say that we have seen a lot in recent years. From the Internet of Things making our lives more connected to artificial intelligence helping us to live smarter and shop better, new technology has made a big impact on our lives. One really […]
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Netflix Cancels ‘One Day at a Time’
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Netflix has opted against a fourth season of its “One Day at a Time” sitcom reboot, which was based on the original 1976-85 Norman Lear comedy and featured a Cuban-American family. “It’s been a great honor to work with the legendary Norman Lear on One Day at a Time. I’ve personally spoken with Norman and […]
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Some of the Best Poker Scenes on TV
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Poker is great territory for conflict, the engine of all drama. Serious stakes for everyone involved are, quite literally, baked into the very fabric of the game. Plus, for all the high rolling casino games out there, a lot of poker is played amongst people who already know each other and the game can become […]