Taking cues from The Cosby Show’s iconic spinoff A Different World but updated for some 30 years later, Grown-ish, the Black-ish spawn premiered on Freeform in January 2018 by following Yara Shahidi’s Zoey Johnson, Dre (Anthony Anderson) and Bow’s (Tracee Ellis Ross) firstborn, to college. Similar to its predecessor, Grown-ish tackled many controversial topics, including university investment in the prison system, drug use, pre-nil exploitation of college athletes, sex, the value of college and more, but did so with a fresh voice and perspective.
Zoey’s college world included her competing love interests — woke Black campus activist Aaron (Trevor Jackson) and ultimate hipster Luca (Luka Sabbat) — as well as Latina Republican Ana (Francia Raìsa), Jewish rebel Nomi (Emily Arlook), first-generation Indian American and all-around hustler Vivek (Jordan Buhat), Olympic-bound South Los Angeles track stars Jazz and Sky (sisters Chloe and Halle Bailey, who perform the show’s theme song) and later,...
Zoey’s college world included her competing love interests — woke Black campus activist Aaron (Trevor Jackson) and ultimate hipster Luca (Luka Sabbat) — as well as Latina Republican Ana (Francia Raìsa), Jewish rebel Nomi (Emily Arlook), first-generation Indian American and all-around hustler Vivek (Jordan Buhat), Olympic-bound South Los Angeles track stars Jazz and Sky (sisters Chloe and Halle Bailey, who perform the show’s theme song) and later,...
- 5/23/2024
- by Ronda Racha Penrice
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Kenya Barris was deeply inspired by “The Cosby Show” when he created “Black-ish” in 2014. The writer and executive producer wanted to create a similarly beloved family sitcom that was expressly Black, not only with the characters, but also in the subject matter the show covered. That mission was achieved, and like “The Cosby Show,” “Black-ish” went on to spawn a TV universe that would also make an impact.
“Grown-ish” was the first “Black-ish” spinoff. It has now gone six seasons and will air its 100th episode this month. Similar to “A Different World” with Lisa Bonet’s Denise Huxtable from “The Cosby Show,” “grown-ish” has chronicled the college adventures of “Black-ish” characters Zoey Johnson (Yara Shahidi) and later Andre Johnson Jr. (Marcus Scribner). “Grown-ish” has become a tentpole series for Freeform, according to Simran Sethi, exec VP of programming and content at Freeform and ABC.
The series has tackled storylines about college athlete pay,...
“Grown-ish” was the first “Black-ish” spinoff. It has now gone six seasons and will air its 100th episode this month. Similar to “A Different World” with Lisa Bonet’s Denise Huxtable from “The Cosby Show,” “grown-ish” has chronicled the college adventures of “Black-ish” characters Zoey Johnson (Yara Shahidi) and later Andre Johnson Jr. (Marcus Scribner). “Grown-ish” has become a tentpole series for Freeform, according to Simran Sethi, exec VP of programming and content at Freeform and ABC.
The series has tackled storylines about college athlete pay,...
- 4/17/2024
- by Megan Vick
- Variety Film + TV
Paramount+ has released the trailer for the final season of “Star Trek: Discovery,” debuting April 4 with the first two episodes.
The series’ description reads, “The fifth and final season will find Captain Burnham and the crew of the U.S.S. Discovery uncovering a mystery that will send them on an epic adventure across the galaxy to find an ancient power whose very existence has been deliberately hidden for centuries. But there are others on the hunt as well…dangerous foes who are desperate to claim the prize for themselves and will stop at nothing to get it.”
The cast includes Sonequa Martin-Green, Doug Jones, Anthony Rapp, Mary Wiseman, Wilson Cruz, David Ajala, Blu del Barrio and Callum Keith Rennie. Elias Toufexis and Eve Harlow are featured as recurring guest stars.
CBS Studios produces in association with Secret Hideout and Roddenberry Entertainment. Executive producers include Alex Kurtzman, Michelle Paradise, Heather Kadin,...
The series’ description reads, “The fifth and final season will find Captain Burnham and the crew of the U.S.S. Discovery uncovering a mystery that will send them on an epic adventure across the galaxy to find an ancient power whose very existence has been deliberately hidden for centuries. But there are others on the hunt as well…dangerous foes who are desperate to claim the prize for themselves and will stop at nothing to get it.”
The cast includes Sonequa Martin-Green, Doug Jones, Anthony Rapp, Mary Wiseman, Wilson Cruz, David Ajala, Blu del Barrio and Callum Keith Rennie. Elias Toufexis and Eve Harlow are featured as recurring guest stars.
CBS Studios produces in association with Secret Hideout and Roddenberry Entertainment. Executive producers include Alex Kurtzman, Michelle Paradise, Heather Kadin,...
- 2/20/2024
- by Jaden Thompson, Diego Ramos Bechara and Caroline Brew
- Variety Film + TV
This Friday at 6:00 Pm on BBC Two, the witty and engaging quiz show “Richard Osman’s House of Games” brings another exciting installment with Season 7 Episode 75, titled “Week 15.” Celebrity contestants Craig Doyle, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, Dr. Anne-Marie Imafidon, and Leo Reich step into the spotlight, ready to take on a series of clever quiz rounds curated by the legendary host, Richard Osman.
Throughout the week, viewers can expect a delightful mix of intellectual challenges and light-hearted banter as the contestants showcase their knowledge and wit. Richard Osman’s charismatic hosting style ensures an entertaining experience, blending humor with the thrill of the competition.
As the celebrity quartet navigates through the carefully selected quiz rounds, “Richard Osman’s House of Games” promises a week of laughter, camaraderie, and friendly rivalry. Tune in at 6:00 Pm this Friday on BBC Two for an evening of brainy fun and see which contestant emerges victorious...
Throughout the week, viewers can expect a delightful mix of intellectual challenges and light-hearted banter as the contestants showcase their knowledge and wit. Richard Osman’s charismatic hosting style ensures an entertaining experience, blending humor with the thrill of the competition.
As the celebrity quartet navigates through the carefully selected quiz rounds, “Richard Osman’s House of Games” promises a week of laughter, camaraderie, and friendly rivalry. Tune in at 6:00 Pm this Friday on BBC Two for an evening of brainy fun and see which contestant emerges victorious...
- 1/20/2024
- by Posts UK
- TV Everyday
Grown-ish will have quite the star-studded final season.
Kelly Rowland, Omarion, Latto and Nle Choppa have been added to an already impressive list of guest stars for Season 6, Freeform announced at Atx Festival on Saturday.
They join previously announced guest stars Lil Yachty, Anderson .Paak and The Free Nationals.
Rowland will play Edie, a tenured professor who serves as the head of the psychology department at Cal U. Latto will play Sloane, a wine rep who counts Doug as a client.
Omarion and Nle Choppa will play themselves.
In addition to the guest star announcement, Freeform also released a first look at the first half of Season 6, which will premiere on June 28. The 30-second clip gives a glimpse at each of the guest stars. You can watch the promo below.
Grown-ish, which is a spinoff of ABC’s Black-ish, premiered in 2018. It originally followed Yara Shahidi‘s character Zoey as...
Kelly Rowland, Omarion, Latto and Nle Choppa have been added to an already impressive list of guest stars for Season 6, Freeform announced at Atx Festival on Saturday.
They join previously announced guest stars Lil Yachty, Anderson .Paak and The Free Nationals.
Rowland will play Edie, a tenured professor who serves as the head of the psychology department at Cal U. Latto will play Sloane, a wine rep who counts Doug as a client.
Omarion and Nle Choppa will play themselves.
In addition to the guest star announcement, Freeform also released a first look at the first half of Season 6, which will premiere on June 28. The 30-second clip gives a glimpse at each of the guest stars. You can watch the promo below.
Grown-ish, which is a spinoff of ABC’s Black-ish, premiered in 2018. It originally followed Yara Shahidi‘s character Zoey as...
- 6/3/2023
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
This June’s Atx Festival now literally and officially has something for everyone, with the addition of another 10 panels to its already-robust line-up.
The latest additions, announced Thursday, include an Andor panel with creator/writer/executive producer Tony Gilroy and writer Beau Willimon (Now Cancelled), a Mayans Mc farewell Q&a with co-creator/showrunner/executive producer/writer/director Elgin James and cast members Jd Pardo, Clayton Cardenas, Emilio Rivera, Sarah Bolger and Jr Bourne, and a Season 2 From discussion with star Harold Perrineau and director/executive producer Jack Bender.
More from TVLineAndor Season 2 Is Halfway Done With Filming -- When Will It Premiere?...
The latest additions, announced Thursday, include an Andor panel with creator/writer/executive producer Tony Gilroy and writer Beau Willimon (Now Cancelled), a Mayans Mc farewell Q&a with co-creator/showrunner/executive producer/writer/director Elgin James and cast members Jd Pardo, Clayton Cardenas, Emilio Rivera, Sarah Bolger and Jr Bourne, and a Season 2 From discussion with star Harold Perrineau and director/executive producer Jack Bender.
More from TVLineAndor Season 2 Is Halfway Done With Filming -- When Will It Premiere?...
- 4/27/2023
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Freeform has set its summer slate premiere dates, with the sophomore installment of the anthology series “Cruel Summer” and the sixth and final season of “Grown-ish” eyeing June debuts.
“Cruel Summer” Season 2, which stars Sadie Stanley, Lexi Underwood and Griffin Gluck, will launch Monday, June 5 at 9 p.m. Et with a special two-episode premiere and subsequent episodes premiering during at 10 p.m.
The final chapter of “Grown-ish,” which follows Andre Johnson Jr. (Marcus Scribner) as he makes a name for himself on campus and overcomes Zoey’s (Yara Shahidi) overshadowing presence, premieres the first half of the season on Wednesday, June 28, at 10 p.m. Et. The second half of the season is set to air in 2024.
The network also makes its animated debut with “Praise Petey,” an adult animated comedy centering on New York City “it” girl Petey, will launch Friday, July 21, at 10 p.m. Et. After Petey’s life crashes down around her,...
“Cruel Summer” Season 2, which stars Sadie Stanley, Lexi Underwood and Griffin Gluck, will launch Monday, June 5 at 9 p.m. Et with a special two-episode premiere and subsequent episodes premiering during at 10 p.m.
The final chapter of “Grown-ish,” which follows Andre Johnson Jr. (Marcus Scribner) as he makes a name for himself on campus and overcomes Zoey’s (Yara Shahidi) overshadowing presence, premieres the first half of the season on Wednesday, June 28, at 10 p.m. Et. The second half of the season is set to air in 2024.
The network also makes its animated debut with “Praise Petey,” an adult animated comedy centering on New York City “it” girl Petey, will launch Friday, July 21, at 10 p.m. Et. After Petey’s life crashes down around her,...
- 4/17/2023
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
Freeform is kicking off its summer slate with the return of its hit series Cruel Summer and the final season of grown-ish.
The second season of Cruel Summer will debut on June 5 with a special two-episode premiere, the network announced Monday. The premiere episodes will air at 9 p.m. Et/Pt, before the show transitions to its normal timeslot at 10 p.m.
Set in an idyllic waterfront town in the Pacific Northwest, the next chapter of Cruel Summer follows the rise and fall of an intense teenage friendship. Approaching the story from three different timelines surrounding Y2K, the season twists and turns as it tracks the early friendship between Megan, Isabella and Megan’s best friend Luke, the love triangle that blossomed, and the mystery that would impact all of their lives going forward.
The series stars Sadie Stanley, Lexi Underwood, Griffin Gluck, KaDee Strickland, Lisa Yamada and Sean Blakemore.
The second season of Cruel Summer will debut on June 5 with a special two-episode premiere, the network announced Monday. The premiere episodes will air at 9 p.m. Et/Pt, before the show transitions to its normal timeslot at 10 p.m.
Set in an idyllic waterfront town in the Pacific Northwest, the next chapter of Cruel Summer follows the rise and fall of an intense teenage friendship. Approaching the story from three different timelines surrounding Y2K, the season twists and turns as it tracks the early friendship between Megan, Isabella and Megan’s best friend Luke, the love triangle that blossomed, and the mystery that would impact all of their lives going forward.
The series stars Sadie Stanley, Lexi Underwood, Griffin Gluck, KaDee Strickland, Lisa Yamada and Sean Blakemore.
- 4/17/2023
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
Hulu has landed an upcoming nine-part original docuseries chronicling the history of the Los Angeles Lakers.
The series, which will debut in 2022, will follow the last four decades of the Lakers franchise and feature interviews with legendary players and coaches including Magic Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Phil Jackson and Pat Riley. It will also feature archival footage and never-before-seen interviews with the late Lakers owner, Jerry Buss.
Starting from Jerry Buss’ acquisition of the Lakers in 1979, the docuseries will chronicle the team’s championship-winning “Showtime” era, the incredible successes of Kobe Bryant and O’Neal and the rebirth of the team, now led by LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
The project is from Lakers CEO and controlling owner Jeanie Buss, director Antoine Fuqua with Fuqua Films, Haven Entertainment and Los Angeles Media Fund. Buss and Fuqua executive produce alongside Kevin Mann, Michael Mann, Brendan Bragg, Jeffrey Soros, Simon Horsman,...
The series, which will debut in 2022, will follow the last four decades of the Lakers franchise and feature interviews with legendary players and coaches including Magic Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Phil Jackson and Pat Riley. It will also feature archival footage and never-before-seen interviews with the late Lakers owner, Jerry Buss.
Starting from Jerry Buss’ acquisition of the Lakers in 1979, the docuseries will chronicle the team’s championship-winning “Showtime” era, the incredible successes of Kobe Bryant and O’Neal and the rebirth of the team, now led by LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
The project is from Lakers CEO and controlling owner Jeanie Buss, director Antoine Fuqua with Fuqua Films, Haven Entertainment and Los Angeles Media Fund. Buss and Fuqua executive produce alongside Kevin Mann, Michael Mann, Brendan Bragg, Jeffrey Soros, Simon Horsman,...
- 5/10/2021
- by Haley Bosselman and Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
Former Football Italia host James Richardson is the latest presenter signed up by BT Sport.
Richardson will front Sunday Night Football on BT Sport 1, a specialist show featuring live coverage and expert opinion on the latest European football action from across the continent.
BT Sport has also bolstered its football punditry and commentary teams with the signing of outspoken manager Neil Warnock and former Scotland captain Gary McAllister.
Warnock will be part of BT Sport Live, a nightly show offering viewers the latest news and debate from the world of sport, hosted live at BT Sport's new studios. BT Sport Live's presenter lineup will also include Darren Fletcher, Vassos Alexander, Lynsey Hipgrave and Caroline de Moraes.
Meanwhile, rugby coverage has been extended to include weekly Wednesday evening series Rugby Tonight, hosted by Matt Dawson, Craig Doyle, Martin Bayfield and Sarra Elgan.
BT Sport is attempting to launch itself as a...
Richardson will front Sunday Night Football on BT Sport 1, a specialist show featuring live coverage and expert opinion on the latest European football action from across the continent.
BT Sport has also bolstered its football punditry and commentary teams with the signing of outspoken manager Neil Warnock and former Scotland captain Gary McAllister.
Warnock will be part of BT Sport Live, a nightly show offering viewers the latest news and debate from the world of sport, hosted live at BT Sport's new studios. BT Sport Live's presenter lineup will also include Darren Fletcher, Vassos Alexander, Lynsey Hipgrave and Caroline de Moraes.
Meanwhile, rugby coverage has been extended to include weekly Wednesday evening series Rugby Tonight, hosted by Matt Dawson, Craig Doyle, Martin Bayfield and Sarra Elgan.
BT Sport is attempting to launch itself as a...
- 7/18/2013
- Digital Spy
BBC execs will be hoping Danny Boyle's opening ceremony will beat the ratings for the Diamond Jubilee Concert
A glance at the recent history books suggests two things about the BBC's coverage of the Olympics. First, that at least one aspect of its output will be controversial, whether it is inappropriate presenters, inadequate highlights, or a pair of shorts that are just too short.
Second, in ratings terms the BBC's Olympics programming will do to other broadcasters what Usain Bolt tends to do to the other runners in the 100 metres.
This year's Games are likely to be no different, with 2,500 hours of coverage across its various channels (including 24 dedicated Olympics services) and the corporation's critics lined up to seize anything as inappropriate as an 2012-themed sickbag.
The London 2012 Games, it can be reasonably assumed, will be the most popular ever with UK viewers, with BBC schedulers unhindered by the...
A glance at the recent history books suggests two things about the BBC's coverage of the Olympics. First, that at least one aspect of its output will be controversial, whether it is inappropriate presenters, inadequate highlights, or a pair of shorts that are just too short.
Second, in ratings terms the BBC's Olympics programming will do to other broadcasters what Usain Bolt tends to do to the other runners in the 100 metres.
This year's Games are likely to be no different, with 2,500 hours of coverage across its various channels (including 24 dedicated Olympics services) and the corporation's critics lined up to seize anything as inappropriate as an 2012-themed sickbag.
The London 2012 Games, it can be reasonably assumed, will be the most popular ever with UK viewers, with BBC schedulers unhindered by the...
- 7/27/2012
- by John Plunkett
- The Guardian - Film News
Organisers of the 2010 Cinemagic International Film Festival for Young People which takes place form May 5th – 12th in various venues around Dublin, have announced the highlights of the upcoming event. The festival programme will feature masterclasses with film and television industry guests, school workshops, screenings and a cross-border jury panel. The festival's special industry gusts include filmmaker Kirsten Sheridan (August Rush); presenters Dermot O'Leary (The X-Factor); Craig Doyle (The Craig Doyle Show); Aidan Power (The Cafe); Laura Whitmore (Six Semesters); Karen Koster (Xposé); DJ Ray D'Arcy; actress Rachel Kavanagh (Fair City); producer Ed Guiney (Garage); casting director Ros Hubbard (A Shine of Rainbows), Ifta winning director Ciaran Donnelly (The Tudors); Jon Slattery and Ciara Whelan (Producers/Presenters [Trilogy Media] and The Holiday Show).
- 3/25/2010
- IFTN
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