‘Truth Be Told’ Star Tone Bell and EP Will Packer Tease Series Premiere
NBC’s Truth Be Told premieres tonight! In celebration, NBC had a special press mixer at Atlanta’s Cucina Asellina last night. We were able to chat…
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A+E’s ‘Roots’ Casts Forest Whitaker, Derek Luke, Anna Paquin and More
A+E network’s upcoming Roots mini-series announced its cast today and the list includes some pretty impressive names, as well a couple of newcomers. The four-night,…
Will Packer Reportedly Sells Drama ‘Buckhead’ to NBC
Super producer Will Packer has landed another TV deal, this time for an Atlanta-focused drama titled Buckhead. Packer, who is based out of Atlanta, has…
Laurence Fishburne Set to Star in ‘Roots’ Remake as Alex Haley
Laurence Fishburne is the first cast member to be announced for the Roots remake and will take on the role of the book’s author Alex…
‘Roots’ Remake Heads to Lifetime, A&E and History
The Roots remake that was previously announced has now found a home (or three). It was announced today that Lifetime, A&E and History greenlit the…
Mike Epps and Nia Long Join ‘Uncle Buck’ TV Series
John Candy’s Uncle Buck is set for a rebirth on TV with an all-black cast. Mike Epps will take on the role played by Candy…
‘The Wedding Ringer’ Producer Will Packer and Comedian Affion Crockett Explain Why You Shouldn’t Call It a ‘Black Film’
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve at least heard of The Wedding Ringer, a new comedy produced by Will Packer (Think Like a…