Tyler Perry might be known for the ‘Madea’ film series and similarly clownish comedies, but lately, the filmmaker has been leaning towards more serious work and dramas. Following 2022’s “A Jazzman’s Blues,” Perry’s directed three films that will have come out before 2024 is over: the legal thriller “Mea Culpa,” the drama thriller “Divorce In Black” and now, the WWII drama “The Six Triple Eight.”

Based on a 2019 WWII History magazine article by Kevin M.

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When it rains, it pours, it seems. So, when the trickle of new “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery” cast members begins, it really does start to flood with names. Now, not even a day after Andrew Scott was announced, we got yet another name for the list: Kerry Washington.

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According to Deadline, Washington is joining the ensemble cast of “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.” She’s joining the cast, which already includes Andrew Scott, Cailee Spaeny, Josh O’Connor, and, of course, Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc.

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Two heavyweights of prestige TV, Elisabeth Moss (“The Handmaid’s Tale”) and Kerry Washington (“Scandal”) are teaming up for a new high-profile streaming series titled “Imperfect Women.” Apple TV+ announced yesterday that the limited series is based on the gripping novel by Araminta Hall, which is sure to leave audiences eagerly anticipating its release.

Annie Weisman will adapt “Imperfect Women” as both writer and executive producer for television.

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Inspired by the young adult novel of the same name by Soman Chainani, the latest from Paul Feig, “The School for Good and Evil,” is a major departure for the director most known for his riotous comedies like “Spy” and “Bridesmaids“. Co-written by Feig and David Magee (“Mary Poppins Returns”), the magical adventure, unfortunately, feels each excruciatingly slow minute of its two-and-a-half-hour-long runtime. 

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Do you ever wonder where every great fairytale begins? Coming this fall, the new Netflix film “The School For Good & Evil” from director Paul Feig (“Bridesmaids”) and based on the string of novels by author Soman Chainani tries to answer those questions.

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The supernatural adventure pic boasts a rather impressive cast with Charlize Theron, Michelle Yeoh, Kerry Washington, Laurence Fishburne, Sophia Anne Caruso, Sofia Wylie, Kit Young, Peter Serafinowicz, Ben Kingsley, Rachel Bloom, Rob Delaney, Patti LuPone, and Cate Blanchette will lend her voice as the film’s narrator.

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Netflix’s Geeked Week got off to a flying start yesterday, with new trailers dropping for some of the most highly-anticipated series of the year, including “The Umbrella Academy,” “The Sandman,” and “Resident Evil.” Today, it’s all things movies, and the most star-studded among the streaming giant’s lineup is “The School for Good and Evil.”

Originally a series of six books written by Soman Chainani, “The School for Good and Evil” charts the fantastical misadventures of two girls, Sophie (Sophia Anne Caruso) and Agatha (Sofia Wylie), during their time at the titular School for Good and Evil, a place where children are taken to become either fairytale heroes or villains.

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Paul Feig has never struggled to get big-name stars for his films. Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, Melissa McCarthy, Anna Kendrick, and many more have starred in his films over the years. But the filmmaker has really outdone himself for his upcoming Netflix film, “The School for Good and Evil,” as Kerry Washington and Charlize Theron have joined the cast of his fantasy film.

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Beneath the affected spectacle of “The Prom” is a relatively compelling premise: a handful of out of touch New Yorkers— nay, Broadway actors, condescend to a small town under the guise of spreading progressive politics. As the outline for questions about how celebrity functions in the 21st century, how politics becomes more a form of brand and persona maintenance than a praxis that’s embedded into the lives of the people who slap it on, and whether, indeed, east coast elites do know better, “The Prom” had an out with its satire.

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You’ve got to hand it to Ryan Murphy and his deal with Netflix. Some creators sign deals and nothing happens (the “Game Of Thrones” showrunners who turned up with nothing when they were supposed to start a “Star Wars” trilogy). The ultra prolific Murphy, however, he’s had a glut of shows (and movies) already, “Ratched,” “Hollywood,” “The Politician,” “Boys In The Band” and more coming.

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When it was announced, Ryan Murphy’s forthcoming musical film, “Prom,” sported an insanely talented cast, led by Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman, Kerry Washington, and more, and seemed like a surefire hit for Netflix. However, just three days before the film was done with production, COVID struck and everything was shut down. Luckily for film fans, especially those who enjoy the bright, colorful worlds that Ryan Murphy creates, “Prom” was able to finish production four months later and is now being prepped for a December release.

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There is almost no one happier than a major award show nominee. Most of the stress is over, especially for those who know the nomination is the win. Needless to say, even in this crazy time in our world, the Television Academy brought a ton of joy to the nominees for the 2020 Emmys this morning.

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“I am thrilled to receive an Emmy nomination.

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Arson, and all its symbolic fiery rage, is an unspeakable crime. But when committed with purposeful incendiary malice, it’s an unimaginably personal agony and intimate loss for victims. This is the emotional catastrophe where Hulu‘s new series “Little Fires Everywhere” concludes. But like so many framing devices that exploit and tease their climax, it’s the catalyzing spark where it begins— an arson, as suburban mom Elena Richardson (Reese Witherspoon), watches in horror as her beloved home and all it symbolizes in her affluent community of Shaker Heights, Ohio, burns to the ground.

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Reese Witherspoon may have found her niche on prestige cable drama. After teaming with Nicole Kidman, to unite their production companies to bring “Big Little Lies” to life on HBO—and subsequently become a massive hit in—the actor/producer is back with “Little Fires Everywhere” based on the novel by Celeste Ng. But she’s got a new partner this time in co-producers, co-star Kerry Washington.

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Reese Witherspoon has been on fire (no pun intended) recently with her TV roles. Series such as “Big Little Lies” and the recent “The Morning Show” have proven the actress is a powerhouse on the small screen. Now, she moves to Hulu for “Little Fires Everywhere” and it looks like her small-screen luck with continue.

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Based on the bestselling novel of the same name, “Little Fires Everywhere” tells the story of something we’ve seen all too much in film and TV — the white savior.

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Race relations in the United States is pretty terrible, at the moment. Honestly, you could argue that racism has obviously never gone away, but might be at a high right now that we haven’t seen in decades. And Netflix is hoping to take this on directly in the upcoming drama, “American Son.”

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As seen in the trailer for the film, “American Son” tells the story of a mother of a missing boy that is trying to figure out what happened to her teenage son, while speaking to the cops at a South Florida police station.

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Netflix has become known as a company that is willing to produce films and TV series that might not be able to find an audience on another platform. This creative freedom that is afforded filmmakers has paid dividends with projects that seemingly push the limits of their respective mediums. Another streaming project that seems to do that is the upcoming “American Son.”

As seen in the first teaser for “American Son,” the film is based on the play of the same name and tells the story of an estranged couple that must reunite at the police station to help locate their missing son.

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If you’re a regular reader of The Playlist, odds are you’re familiar with the work of filmmaker Lynn Shelton. The independent director really broke out in 2009, thanks to her film “Humpday.” And since then, Shelton has continued making a name for herself in projects like “Touchy Feely,” “Laggies,” “Outside In,” and the recent “Sword of Trust.” Now, the director is set to helm a project that very well might be the biggest of her career.

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Someone should coin a specific term for the unusual mélange of magical realism, biting social-commentary and the surreal existential absurdism of “Atlanta,” if only so I can reapply said term to Showtime‘s fierce and funny “SMILF,” a series that came to similar ideas on its own, but filtered through an unapologetically raw feminist lens of struggle, heartbreak and hilarity. Season one already featured these disparate, idiosyncratic elements, brilliantly fusing them with painfully sharp observations and deep wells of empathy.

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While we’re in the thick of summer blockbuster season, soon the conversation is going to pivot to television, as this year’s Emmy nominations are on the horizon. And given the strength of small screen material these days, there is no shortage of contenders for the big prizes. Continuing with their roundtable talk series, THR sat down with seven actresses whose work this year stood out.

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Julianna Margulies (“The Good Wife“), Jennifer Lopez (“Shades of Blue“), Sarah Paulson (“The People v.

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Bret Easton Ellis can kvetch all he likes about the perceived idiocy of victim culture and the so-called “snowflakes,” but the fact is, it’s a good thing that we’ve at least started to have the conversation about fair and accurate cultural representation in popular film and television. I’m not saying we’ve become a 100% liberal, tolerant culture, but starting a dialogue is at least taking a step in the right direction.

Aziz Ansari and Kerry Washington are two actors who probably know this well.

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Review: HBO's Anita Hill/Clarence Thomas Drama 'Confirmation' Starring Kerry Washington And Wendell Pierce

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Watch: New Trailer For HBO's Anita Hill/Clarence Thomas Drama 'Confirmation' Starring Kerry Washington & Wendell Pierce

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First Look: Kerry Washington As Anita Hill In HBO's 'Confirmation' Directed By 'Dope' Helmer Rick Famuyiwa

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Watch: Jimmy Kimmel Returns With 'Movie The Movie 2V' Featuring Jessica Chastain, Jude Law, Oprah Winfrey & More

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Watch: New Clip & Vicious, Bloody New Pics From Quentin Tarantino's 'Django Unchained'

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