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The Tyler Perry Television Universe is extending to Netflix.
The prolific producer has set up a new dramatic series at the streaming service, TVLine has learned. Beauty in Black will be Perry’s first TV show to come out of his evolving creative partnership with Netflix, which started in October 2023 and previously covered only films.
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The prolific producer has set up a new dramatic series at the streaming service, TVLine has learned. Beauty in Black will be Perry’s first TV show to come out of his evolving creative partnership with Netflix, which started in October 2023 and previously covered only films.
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- 2/12/2024
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
Oprah Winfrey was a ratings powerhouse with her daytime show for many years but her cable channel, OWN, has had its challenges. OWN has had some very successful comedies and dramas but no show can last forever. Which series will be cancelled or renewed next? Stay tuned!
Scripted OWN TV shows listed: All Rise, Ambitions, Cherish the Day, David Makes Man, Delilah, For Better or Worse, Greenleaf, The Haves and the Have Nots, If Loving You Is Wrong, The Kings of Napa, Love Is ___, Love Thy Neighbor, The Paynes, and Queen Sugar.
Last update: Most recent ratings added for All Rise.
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Scripted OWN TV shows listed: All Rise, Ambitions, Cherish the Day, David Makes Man, Delilah, For Better or Worse, Greenleaf, The Haves and the Have Nots, If Loving You Is Wrong, The Kings of Napa, Love Is ___, Love Thy Neighbor, The Paynes, and Queen Sugar.
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- 11/22/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
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Exclusive: Mark Swinton has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Scripted Programming at Tyler Perry Studios. In his expanded role, Swinton will oversee the creative department which includes current programming, casting and development. Serving as head of scripted, Swinton reports to Tps’ Chief Operating Officer Robert A. Boyd II. He will also continue to write, produce and direct.
Swinton is a film, television, and theater writer, producer, and director who has been working in the entertainment industry for 25 years, the past 14 years with Tps. During that time, he has produced several of Perry’s shows that are currently on-air, including The Oval, Sistas and Ruthless on BET, Bruh on BET+ and Young Dylan on Nickelodeon. He serves as an Executive Producer, writer, and director on BET’s House of Payne and Assisted Living.
On the film side, he has produced features including Nobody’s Fool with Whoopi Goldberg and Tiffany Haddish,...
Swinton is a film, television, and theater writer, producer, and director who has been working in the entertainment industry for 25 years, the past 14 years with Tps. During that time, he has produced several of Perry’s shows that are currently on-air, including The Oval, Sistas and Ruthless on BET, Bruh on BET+ and Young Dylan on Nickelodeon. He serves as an Executive Producer, writer, and director on BET’s House of Payne and Assisted Living.
On the film side, he has produced features including Nobody’s Fool with Whoopi Goldberg and Tiffany Haddish,...
- 3/31/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
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BET is expanding its Tyler Perry originals slate with the greenlight of Zatima, a spinoff series of Sistas, on BET+. The 10-episode hour-long series comes from Tyler Perry Studios and will see Devale Ellis and Crystal Renee Hayslett reprise their roles as Zac and Fatima, respectively.
Zatima will follow the two Sistas characters as they navigate the ups and downs of their relationship. The upcoming series marks the second spinoff from a Perry linear BET series to get a green light by BET+ following The Oval‘s offshoot Ruthless. Perry will executive produce, direct and write the series, which started production at Tyler Perry Studios this week and is slated for a 2022 premiere on BET+.
“We are continuing to strengthen our investment in quality programming, and our partnership with Tyler Perry has a proven track record of super-serving our audience,” said BET’s President and CEO, Scott Mills. “We look...
Zatima will follow the two Sistas characters as they navigate the ups and downs of their relationship. The upcoming series marks the second spinoff from a Perry linear BET series to get a green light by BET+ following The Oval‘s offshoot Ruthless. Perry will executive produce, direct and write the series, which started production at Tyler Perry Studios this week and is slated for a 2022 premiere on BET+.
“We are continuing to strengthen our investment in quality programming, and our partnership with Tyler Perry has a proven track record of super-serving our audience,” said BET’s President and CEO, Scott Mills. “We look...
- 12/8/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
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Jackée Harry and George Wallace have joined the cast of the Freeform comedy pilot “Everything’s Trash” in recurring roles, Variety has learned exclusively.
The iconic pair join previously announced series star Phoebe Robinson in the half-hour pilot. It follows Phoebe, a 30-something podcast star navigating her messy life. When her younger brother Jayden emerges as a leading politician, she’s forced to grow up, so she relies on her friends and close-knit family to help her figure out adulthood, since she doesn’t seem to have a clue. The series is inspired by Robinson’s book, “Everything’s Trash But It’s Okay.”
Harry will star as Zora, Phoebe and Jayden’s mother. She and her husband are mid-Western transplants, but they have made a home in NY. They love and support their children equally, but truth be known, Zora acts (and dresses) younger than she is and straddles the...
The iconic pair join previously announced series star Phoebe Robinson in the half-hour pilot. It follows Phoebe, a 30-something podcast star navigating her messy life. When her younger brother Jayden emerges as a leading politician, she’s forced to grow up, so she relies on her friends and close-knit family to help her figure out adulthood, since she doesn’t seem to have a clue. The series is inspired by Robinson’s book, “Everything’s Trash But It’s Okay.”
Harry will star as Zora, Phoebe and Jayden’s mother. She and her husband are mid-Western transplants, but they have made a home in NY. They love and support their children equally, but truth be known, Zora acts (and dresses) younger than she is and straddles the...
- 5/13/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
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This popular family has been around since 2006 and Tyler Perry's House of Payne ran for six seasons before being cancelled by TBS in 2012. A one-season spin-off, The Paynes, aired on OWN a couple of years ago. Now, House of Payne has been revived by BET? Will it be a hit in the ratings? Will the show be cancelled or renewed for season eight? Stay tuned. Status Update Below.
A family comedy series, Tyler Perry's House of Payne stars Lavan Davis, Cassi Davis Patton, Lance Gross, Demetria McKinney, China Anne McClain, Larramie “Doc” Shaw, Keshia Knight Pulliam, and Allen Payne. The sitcom follows retired fire chief Curtis Payne (Davis) and his loving and outspoken wife, Ella (Cassi Davis Patton), as they navigate the problems of life. Their quirky modern-day family includes their son Calvin (Gross), his wife...
A family comedy series, Tyler Perry's House of Payne stars Lavan Davis, Cassi Davis Patton, Lance Gross, Demetria McKinney, China Anne McClain, Larramie “Doc” Shaw, Keshia Knight Pulliam, and Allen Payne. The sitcom follows retired fire chief Curtis Payne (Davis) and his loving and outspoken wife, Ella (Cassi Davis Patton), as they navigate the problems of life. Their quirky modern-day family includes their son Calvin (Gross), his wife...
- 5/4/2021
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
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Here's a list of TV shows that aired (or are expected to air) during the 2018-19 season (roughly September 2018 through August 2019) but won't be back for the 2019-20 season. Not finding a show that you believe has been cancelled? Check the 2017-18 season list or the 2019-20 season list. You can also check our status pages.
Most recent additions: Arrested Development (Netflix), The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (Netflix), The Venture Bros. (Adult Swim), Million Dollar Mile (CBS), Knightfall (History), Turn Up Charlie (Netflix), The Rook (Starz), The Paynes (OWN), Mindhunter (Netflix), Sweetbitter (Starz), Reef Break (ABC), Strange Angel (CBS All Access), Mystery Science Theater 3000 (Netflix), BH90210 (Fox), Pearson (USA Network), The InBetween (NBC), Lodge 49 (AMC), Marvel's Cloak & Dagger (Freeform), The Guest Book (TBS), Grand Hotel (ABC), Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists (Freeform), No Good Nick (Netflix), Frontier (Netflix), American...
Most recent additions: Arrested Development (Netflix), The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (Netflix), The Venture Bros. (Adult Swim), Million Dollar Mile (CBS), Knightfall (History), Turn Up Charlie (Netflix), The Rook (Starz), The Paynes (OWN), Mindhunter (Netflix), Sweetbitter (Starz), Reef Break (ABC), Strange Angel (CBS All Access), Mystery Science Theater 3000 (Netflix), BH90210 (Fox), Pearson (USA Network), The InBetween (NBC), Lodge 49 (AMC), Marvel's Cloak & Dagger (Freeform), The Guest Book (TBS), Grand Hotel (ABC), Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists (Freeform), No Good Nick (Netflix), Frontier (Netflix), American...
- 11/24/2020
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
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The return of the Payne family is nearly here. BET has announced that the seventh season of Tyler Perry's House of Payne will debut in two weeks, accompanied by new comedy Tyler Perry's Assisted Living.
House of Payne has a long history. The sitcom debuted on TBS in 2007 and ran for 255 episodes before ending in 2012. Many of the characters returned for a spin-off, The Paynes, which ran for one season of 38 episodes on OWN.
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The Seventh Season Of “Tyler Perry’S House Of Payne” & New Series “Tyler Perry’S Assisted Living” Premiering On BET Wednesday, September 2nd
“Tyler Perry’S House Of Payne” Returns with Stars Lavan Davis, Cassi Davis Patton, Lance Gross, Demetria McKinney, China Anne McClain, Larramie “Doc” Shaw, Keshia Knight Pulliam, and Allen Payne...
House of Payne has a long history. The sitcom debuted on TBS in 2007 and ran for 255 episodes before ending in 2012. Many of the characters returned for a spin-off, The Paynes, which ran for one season of 38 episodes on OWN.
Here are some additional details:
The Seventh Season Of “Tyler Perry’S House Of Payne” & New Series “Tyler Perry’S Assisted Living” Premiering On BET Wednesday, September 2nd
“Tyler Perry’S House Of Payne” Returns with Stars Lavan Davis, Cassi Davis Patton, Lance Gross, Demetria McKinney, China Anne McClain, Larramie “Doc” Shaw, Keshia Knight Pulliam, and Allen Payne...
- 8/21/2020
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
A family reunion is coming to Bet. The cable channel has announced that it is reviving Tyler Perry's House of Payne for a seventh season. The family comedy series debuted in 2006 as a syndicated series with 10 test episodes. A retooled version moved to TBS where it aired until 2012. The show racked up 254 installments (not counting the test episodes), making it the longest-running sitcom with a predominantly African-American cast.
In 2018, Perry revived some of the characters for a sequel series, The Paynes, on Own. The 38 episodes finished airing in November 2018 and there's been no word on the series' fate. Now, with news of the House of Payne revival, it seems safe to assume that The Paynes won't have a second season.
Per a video from Perry, the first new episode of...
In 2018, Perry revived some of the characters for a sequel series, The Paynes, on Own. The 38 episodes finished airing in November 2018 and there's been no word on the series' fate. Now, with news of the House of Payne revival, it seems safe to assume that The Paynes won't have a second season.
Per a video from Perry, the first new episode of...
- 2/5/2020
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
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Bet has picked up a revival of Tyler Perry’s “House of Payne,” the network announced Tuesday.
The comedy, which centers on retired fire chief Curtis Payne (Lavan Davis) and his wife Ella (Cassi Davis Patton), originally aired on TBS from 2006 to 2012. The first run of the show spanned more than 250 episodes and later spawned a one-season spinoff, “The Paynes” on Own.
According to Bet, the new revival picks up five years later “as they continue to navigate the problems of life with their quirky modern-day family.” Production on the series is currently underway with much of the original cast set to return.
Also Read: Lena Waithe Weighs in on Tyler Perry's One-Man Writer's Room Boast
Bet has also picked up a new comedy from the prolific writer-producer titled, “Tyler Perry’s Assisted Living.”
After losing his job, Jeremy (Na’im Lynn), a patriarch of a young family with teenage children,...
The comedy, which centers on retired fire chief Curtis Payne (Lavan Davis) and his wife Ella (Cassi Davis Patton), originally aired on TBS from 2006 to 2012. The first run of the show spanned more than 250 episodes and later spawned a one-season spinoff, “The Paynes” on Own.
According to Bet, the new revival picks up five years later “as they continue to navigate the problems of life with their quirky modern-day family.” Production on the series is currently underway with much of the original cast set to return.
Also Read: Lena Waithe Weighs in on Tyler Perry's One-Man Writer's Room Boast
Bet has also picked up a new comedy from the prolific writer-producer titled, “Tyler Perry’s Assisted Living.”
After losing his job, Jeremy (Na’im Lynn), a patriarch of a young family with teenage children,...
- 2/4/2020
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
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Tyler Perry is bringing back the multi-cam comedy series “House of Payne” at Bet.
Perry and the cabler have commissioned a new season of the series. The revival picks up five years after the conclusion of the original series. Original stars Lavan Davis, Cassi Davis Patton, Lance Gross, Demetria McKinney, China Anne McClain, Larramie “Doc” Shaw, Keshia Knight Pullam, and Allen Payne will all return.
“House of Payne” originally aired in syndication before moving to TBS for the rest of its run. It would go on to air over 250 episodes before wrapping up in 2012. The spinoff “The Paynes” aired two seasons on Own in 2018.
In addition, production is also underway on another Perry project at Bet, “Assisted Living.” In that series, Jeremy (Na’im Lynn), a patriarch of a young family with teenage children, decides to move to the backwoods of Georgia after losing his job to help his crazy grandfather.
Perry and the cabler have commissioned a new season of the series. The revival picks up five years after the conclusion of the original series. Original stars Lavan Davis, Cassi Davis Patton, Lance Gross, Demetria McKinney, China Anne McClain, Larramie “Doc” Shaw, Keshia Knight Pullam, and Allen Payne will all return.
“House of Payne” originally aired in syndication before moving to TBS for the rest of its run. It would go on to air over 250 episodes before wrapping up in 2012. The spinoff “The Paynes” aired two seasons on Own in 2018.
In addition, production is also underway on another Perry project at Bet, “Assisted Living.” In that series, Jeremy (Na’im Lynn), a patriarch of a young family with teenage children, decides to move to the backwoods of Georgia after losing his job to help his crazy grandfather.
- 2/4/2020
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
The Paynes’ long-awaited family reunion is finally happening. Eight years after wrapping its 254-episode run on TBS, House of Payne is being revived at Bet, TVLine has learned.
What’s more, everyone from the show’s original cast — Lavan Davis, Cassi Davis Patton, Lance Gross, Demetria McKinney, China Anne McClain, Larramie “Doc” Shaw, Keshia Knight Pulliam, and Allen Payne — is expected to return in some capacity.
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What’s more, everyone from the show’s original cast — Lavan Davis, Cassi Davis Patton, Lance Gross, Demetria McKinney, China Anne McClain, Larramie “Doc” Shaw, Keshia Knight Pulliam, and Allen Payne — is expected to return in some capacity.
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- 2/4/2020
- TVLine.com
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Stephanie Carlisle Lancaster’s days of scheming have been cut short. Own has canceled Ambitions after just one season, series star Robin Givens revealed Thursday on Instagram.
”Found out last week that Ambitions wouldn’t be returning for a second season,” the actress wrote, accompanied by the saddest of emojis.
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This news comes on the heels of Own renewing freshman series David Makes Man for a second season. Own...
”Found out last week that Ambitions wouldn’t be returning for a second season,” the actress wrote, accompanied by the saddest of emojis.
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- 1/23/2020
- TVLine.com
Oprah Winfrey was a ratings powerhouse with her daytime show for many years but her cable channel, Own, has had its challenges. Own has had some very successful comedies and dramas but no show can last forever. Which series will be cancelled or renewed next? Stay tuned!
Scripted Own TV shows listed: Ambitions, David Makes Man, For Better or Worse, Greenleaf, The Haves and the Have Nots, If Loving You Is Wrong, Love Is ___, Love Thy Neighbor, The Paynes, and Queen Sugar.
Last update: Most recent ratings added for The Haves and The Have Nots.
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Scripted Own TV shows listed: Ambitions, David Makes Man, For Better or Worse, Greenleaf, The Haves and the Have Nots, If Loving You Is Wrong, Love Is ___, Love Thy Neighbor, The Paynes, and Queen Sugar.
Last update: Most recent ratings added for The Haves and The Have Nots.
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- 1/16/2020
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
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After just three airings, Tyler Perry‘s The Oval has proven such a success for Bet that the network has ordered a spinoff for its streaming service, our sister publication Variety reports — and even faithful fans of the over-the-top series may be surprised by which storyline the new show will focus on.
The spinoff, titled Ruthless, will follow the exploits of cult member Ruth (Melissa L. Williams), “as she’s forced to play nice with a scandalous religious cult of powerful sex-crazed fanatics in the hopes of freeing herself and her daughter,” according to the official logline.
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The spinoff, titled Ruthless, will follow the exploits of cult member Ruth (Melissa L. Williams), “as she’s forced to play nice with a scandalous religious cult of powerful sex-crazed fanatics in the hopes of freeing herself and her daughter,” according to the official logline.
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- 11/7/2019
- TVLine.com
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Tyler Perry is expanding his partnership with Bet Network with two new series, “Bruh” and “Ruthless” for the network’s streaming service, Bet Plus, Variety has learned exclusively.
“I’m so grateful for the millions of fans who have been watching the new shows on Bet. And this is only the beginning. I’m excited to bring these two new dynamic series to the Bet Plus family and continue to tell stories of high stakes drama with emerging talent,” Perry said in a statement.
The first series to complete production, “Tyler Perry’s Bruh” will chronicle the lives of a group of 30-something Black men as they explore the world of dating, careers and friendship in a present-day society. Additionally, viewers can expect the show to tackle some of the stereotypes faced by African American men. Barry Brewer (“Games People Play”), Mahdi Cocci (“The Gifted”), Phillip Mullings Jr. (“American Soul...
“I’m so grateful for the millions of fans who have been watching the new shows on Bet. And this is only the beginning. I’m excited to bring these two new dynamic series to the Bet Plus family and continue to tell stories of high stakes drama with emerging talent,” Perry said in a statement.
The first series to complete production, “Tyler Perry’s Bruh” will chronicle the lives of a group of 30-something Black men as they explore the world of dating, careers and friendship in a present-day society. Additionally, viewers can expect the show to tackle some of the stereotypes faced by African American men. Barry Brewer (“Games People Play”), Mahdi Cocci (“The Gifted”), Phillip Mullings Jr. (“American Soul...
- 11/7/2019
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
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Ashley Greene, Andrew Walker and Jackée Harry are set as the leads in Christmas On My Mind (fka An Unforgettable Christmas), a new Hallmark Channel holiday movie.
Written by Kristen Hansen, in Christmas On My Mind, when Lucy (Greene) wakes up with a wedding dress in hand, she believes that she is late to her wedding with her ex-boyfriend Zac (Walker). However, she has no recollection of the past 2 years, including the fact that she is engaged to another man. With Zac’s help, Lucy sets off on an adventure in Bedford Harbor to fill the gaps in her memory, and finds old romantic feelings reigniting during the Christmas season. Harry plays Dr. Caroline Albright.
Tim Johnson and Maura Dunbar executive produce.
Christmas On My Mind is slated to air Thursday, December 19 on Hallmark Channel.
Greene, best known for her role in the Twilight series, recently starred in Accident Man and the TV series Rogue.
Written by Kristen Hansen, in Christmas On My Mind, when Lucy (Greene) wakes up with a wedding dress in hand, she believes that she is late to her wedding with her ex-boyfriend Zac (Walker). However, she has no recollection of the past 2 years, including the fact that she is engaged to another man. With Zac’s help, Lucy sets off on an adventure in Bedford Harbor to fill the gaps in her memory, and finds old romantic feelings reigniting during the Christmas season. Harry plays Dr. Caroline Albright.
Tim Johnson and Maura Dunbar executive produce.
Christmas On My Mind is slated to air Thursday, December 19 on Hallmark Channel.
Greene, best known for her role in the Twilight series, recently starred in Accident Man and the TV series Rogue.
- 10/16/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Having built up the longest-running scripted show for the Oprah Winfrey Network, “The Haves and the Have Nots,” Tyler Perry’s latest venture with Viacom and Bet offers fans a chance to fall in love with a different part of the Perry universe. He’s slated to launch a slew of shows on Bet and its new streaming service Bet Plus, including the White House drama, “The Oval,” and “Sistas.”
And the content-creating powerhouse claims to have more up his sleeve. “My intention from the beginning was to do what I can to help Oprah stabilize the network and the channel,” Perry says. “It was just a wonderful seven-year relationship. It’s just exciting, but I also realized what I wanted to do and be and the amount of production that I could turn out. One network wasn’t going to be enough.”
As his record shows, his shows boast...
And the content-creating powerhouse claims to have more up his sleeve. “My intention from the beginning was to do what I can to help Oprah stabilize the network and the channel,” Perry says. “It was just a wonderful seven-year relationship. It’s just exciting, but I also realized what I wanted to do and be and the amount of production that I could turn out. One network wasn’t going to be enough.”
As his record shows, his shows boast...
- 10/2/2019
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Bet has added 11 series regulars to the cast of Tyler Perry’s White House drama series The Oval. Javon Johnson (The Hate U Give), Ptosha Storey (Empire), Vaughn Hebron (TiTi Do You Love Me), Teesha Renee, Lodric Collins (Grimm), Ciera Payton (She’s Gotta Have It), Taja V. Simpson (Boo 2: A Madea Halloween), Walter Fauntleroy (Grey’s Anatomy), Brad Benedict (Castle), Travis Cure (Nocturnal) and Matthew Law (The Paynes) join previously announced cast Ed Quinn, Kron Moore, Paige Hurd and Daniel Croix Henderson. The 25-episode The Oval was the first series greenlighted under Perry’s multi-year content deal with Viacom. Principal photography is underway at Tyler Perry Studios.
Written, directed and executive produced by Perry, The Oval tells the story of a family placed in the White House by people of power while also highlighting the personal side and everyday lives of the staff who...
Written, directed and executive produced by Perry, The Oval tells the story of a family placed in the White House by people of power while also highlighting the personal side and everyday lives of the staff who...
- 8/5/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
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Exclusive: Emmy winner Jackée Harry (227), Alexandra Breckenridge (This Is Us) and Robert Buckley (iZombie) are set to star in Love In Store, a new original movie set for premiere in September on the Hallmark Channel.
In the movie, Breckenridge and Buckley play shopping network hosts Terrie and David, who have different selling styles that draw large audiences, but off-camera their personalities clash. Each hopes to replace Sharyn (Harry), the network star, when she retires, but first they’ll have to get along as co-hosts because Sharyn needs them to team up when a co-worker goes into labor. Selling a high-tech umbrella, the two are in the middle of their presentation when Terrie turns on her phone to demonstrate the umbrella’s tracking device and sees a text from her boyfriend breaking up with her. Suddenly speechless, she breaks the cardinal rule of live television, “No Dead Air,” and although David steps in to help,...
In the movie, Breckenridge and Buckley play shopping network hosts Terrie and David, who have different selling styles that draw large audiences, but off-camera their personalities clash. Each hopes to replace Sharyn (Harry), the network star, when she retires, but first they’ll have to get along as co-hosts because Sharyn needs them to team up when a co-worker goes into labor. Selling a high-tech umbrella, the two are in the middle of their presentation when Terrie turns on her phone to demonstrate the umbrella’s tracking device and sees a text from her boyfriend breaking up with her. Suddenly speechless, she breaks the cardinal rule of live television, “No Dead Air,” and although David steps in to help,...
- 7/25/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
At just 11 years old, singer and actor Jd McCrary has accomplished more than your average preteen. The Los Angeles native has sung the National Anthem at an NBA game, has performed on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and has multiple acting credits, with appearances on Disney Channel's K.C. Undercover, Tyler Perry's The Paynes, and the film Little - in which he acted alongside Black-ish star Marsai Martin. But his upcoming role as young Simba in the Jon Favreau-directed reboot of The Lion King is arguably his biggest break yet.
There's no audacious backstory about how McCrary became involved with the film. It was simple: his manager told his mom about the opportunity, and his mom encouraged him to audition for it. After doing a self-tape while in Atlanta, he received two more callbacks before he landed the role. "It was a really great moment for me," he...
There's no audacious backstory about how McCrary became involved with the film. It was simple: his manager told his mom about the opportunity, and his mom encouraged him to audition for it. After doing a self-tape while in Atlanta, he received two more callbacks before he landed the role. "It was a really great moment for me," he...
- 7/10/2019
- by Brea Cubit
- Popsugar.com
Vulture Watch
Can Curtis and Ella finally sit back and relax? Has The Paynes TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on Own? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of The Paynes season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
A scripted Own comedy series, The Paynes stars Cassi Davis Patton, Lavan Davis, Jackée Harry, Stephanie Charles, Markice Moore, Jd McCrary, Sanai Victoria, and Anthony O. Dalton. The sitcom centers on Ella and Curtis Payne (Davis Patton and Davis). He’s a somewhat brash, retired fire chief, while she’s a patient, long-suffering homemaker. Retirement isn’t all smooth sailing for them, and amidst the laughter they experience plenty of lows along...
Can Curtis and Ella finally sit back and relax? Has The Paynes TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on Own? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of The Paynes season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
A scripted Own comedy series, The Paynes stars Cassi Davis Patton, Lavan Davis, Jackée Harry, Stephanie Charles, Markice Moore, Jd McCrary, Sanai Victoria, and Anthony O. Dalton. The sitcom centers on Ella and Curtis Payne (Davis Patton and Davis). He’s a somewhat brash, retired fire chief, while she’s a patient, long-suffering homemaker. Retirement isn’t all smooth sailing for them, and amidst the laughter they experience plenty of lows along...
- 5/4/2019
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
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Disney's Summer release of The Lion King remake is fast approaching, and perhaps one of the most exciting parts about the film is the all-star cast. Between Donald Glover, Beyoncé, James Earl Jones, and Seth Rogen, there are a ton of talents that will be lending their voices to the beloved characters. But there's another up and coming actor and singer that you should definitely have on your radar: Jd McCrary. The 11-year-old will be portraying young Simba, and although you don't hear him yet in the movie's first official trailer, you might recognize his voice from a number of other projects.
One of McCrary's most recent appearances is in the new film Little where he stars alongside 14-year-old Black-ish actress and history-making producer Marsai Martin. In the movie, he attends the middle school Marsai's character is sent to after she magically turns into a little girl.
Disney's Summer release of The Lion King remake is fast approaching, and perhaps one of the most exciting parts about the film is the all-star cast. Between Donald Glover, Beyoncé, James Earl Jones, and Seth Rogen, there are a ton of talents that will be lending their voices to the beloved characters. But there's another up and coming actor and singer that you should definitely have on your radar: Jd McCrary. The 11-year-old will be portraying young Simba, and although you don't hear him yet in the movie's first official trailer, you might recognize his voice from a number of other projects.
One of McCrary's most recent appearances is in the new film Little where he stars alongside 14-year-old Black-ish actress and history-making producer Marsai Martin. In the movie, he attends the middle school Marsai's character is sent to after she magically turns into a little girl.
- 4/19/2019
- by Andrea Reiher
- Popsugar.com
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Jackée Harry is opening up about an alleged violent run-in she had with Eartha Kitt over the late singer’s boyfriend.
On Wednesday, Harry, 62, responded to a tweet, which asked “what’s the most surreal encounter you’ve had with someone famous?”
Harry wrote, “Eartha Kitt slapped the f— outta me!”
“She thought I was sleeping with her boyfriend,” Harry revealed.
The Sister Sister star then went on to explain that she actually was having sex with Kitt’s beau, but had no idea they were together.
“I didn’t know he was taken,” Harry tweeted, adding a broken heart emoji.
On Wednesday, Harry, 62, responded to a tweet, which asked “what’s the most surreal encounter you’ve had with someone famous?”
Harry wrote, “Eartha Kitt slapped the f— outta me!”
“She thought I was sleeping with her boyfriend,” Harry revealed.
The Sister Sister star then went on to explain that she actually was having sex with Kitt’s beau, but had no idea they were together.
“I didn’t know he was taken,” Harry tweeted, adding a broken heart emoji.
- 4/11/2019
- by Robyn Merrett
- PEOPLE.com
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It was just about a year ago when, at the 2018 Grammy Awards, Jd McCrary — 10 at the time — joined Childish Gambino on stage at Madison Square Garden. After he impressed the A-list crowd with his part in their 2017 collaboration, “Terrified”, the internet clamored for details. Just who was the powerhouse vocalist whose tone bears a striking similarity to a young Stevie? Also like the legendary Mr. Wonder, who signed with Motown at age 11, McCrary has made history as the youngest person to land a recording contract at Disney’s Hollywood label. He turns 12 in July.
You could say McCrary made an appearance at last week’s Oscars, too, with the debut of the trailer for the Disney remake of “The Lion King,” due out in July. McCrary provides the voice of “Young Simba” in the animated feature, and perhaps not so coincidentally, Gambino (aka Donald Glover) voices “Adult Simba.” And while...
You could say McCrary made an appearance at last week’s Oscars, too, with the debut of the trailer for the Disney remake of “The Lion King,” due out in July. McCrary provides the voice of “Young Simba” in the animated feature, and perhaps not so coincidentally, Gambino (aka Donald Glover) voices “Adult Simba.” And while...
- 3/1/2019
- by Michele Amabile Angermiller
- Variety Film + TV
Disney has sneakily released the first teaser trailer for Jon Favreau’s live-action ‘The Lion King’.
Lions rule the African savanna in The Lion King, which welcomes Donald Glover as future king Simba, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter as Simba’s friend-turned-love interest Nala, and James Earl Jones as Simba’s wise and loving father, Mufasa, reprising his iconic performance from Disney’s 1994 animated classic.
Chiwetel Ejiofor was called on to portray Simba’s villainous uncle Scar, and Alfre Woodard portrays Simba’s no-nonsense mother, Sarabi. Jd McCrary fills the shoes of Young Simba, a confident cub who can’t wait to be king, and Shahadi Wright Joseph brings tough cub Young Nala to life.
Every kingdom comes with a trustworthy advisor or two. John Kani was cast as the wise baboon Rafiki, and John Oliver was tapped as hornbill Zazu, Mufasa’s loyal confidant. When Simba goes into exile, he relies on...
Lions rule the African savanna in The Lion King, which welcomes Donald Glover as future king Simba, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter as Simba’s friend-turned-love interest Nala, and James Earl Jones as Simba’s wise and loving father, Mufasa, reprising his iconic performance from Disney’s 1994 animated classic.
Chiwetel Ejiofor was called on to portray Simba’s villainous uncle Scar, and Alfre Woodard portrays Simba’s no-nonsense mother, Sarabi. Jd McCrary fills the shoes of Young Simba, a confident cub who can’t wait to be king, and Shahadi Wright Joseph brings tough cub Young Nala to life.
Every kingdom comes with a trustworthy advisor or two. John Kani was cast as the wise baboon Rafiki, and John Oliver was tapped as hornbill Zazu, Mufasa’s loyal confidant. When Simba goes into exile, he relies on...
- 11/23/2018
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
After well over a year of haggling, Hulu clinched a pact with Discovery to bring five of the cabler’s networks to Hulu’s live-streaming internet TV lineup along with thousands of on-demand episodes.
The companies had been in talks on an agreement since before Hulu launched its over-the-top streaming TV service in May 2017.
The multiyear deal will bring five additional Discovery networks to Hulu With Live TV, set to be available to subscribers starting in December 2018: Discovery Channel, TLC, Investigation Discovery, Motor Trend (the rebranded Velocity) and Animal Planet. Hulu has an existing distribution pact with Scripps Networks Interactive — now owned by Discovery — for Hgtv, Food Network and Travel Channel.
Under the pact, Hulu will boost its on-demand lineup with Discovery shows, expanding to nearly 4,000 episodes from the non-fiction programmer. Hulu will be the exclusive subscription streaming home for several unscripted Discovery shows, including “Deadliest Catch” (pictured above), “Say Yes to the Dress,...
The companies had been in talks on an agreement since before Hulu launched its over-the-top streaming TV service in May 2017.
The multiyear deal will bring five additional Discovery networks to Hulu With Live TV, set to be available to subscribers starting in December 2018: Discovery Channel, TLC, Investigation Discovery, Motor Trend (the rebranded Velocity) and Animal Planet. Hulu has an existing distribution pact with Scripps Networks Interactive — now owned by Discovery — for Hgtv, Food Network and Travel Channel.
Under the pact, Hulu will boost its on-demand lineup with Discovery shows, expanding to nearly 4,000 episodes from the non-fiction programmer. Hulu will be the exclusive subscription streaming home for several unscripted Discovery shows, including “Deadliest Catch” (pictured above), “Say Yes to the Dress,...
- 9/12/2018
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
While Own's dramas don't get big ratings by broadcast standards, some of them have done quite well on the cable network, which has also recently expanded into comedy, with Tyler Perry's The Paynes. Now, the Oprah Winfrey Network is splitting the difference with Love Is ___. Does it have what it takes to draw and keep an audience? Will Love Is be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned. *Status update below.
An Own dramedy from showrunner Mara Brock Akil and Salim Akil, Love Is ___ stars Michele Weaver, Will Catlett, Idara Victor, Tyrone Brown, Kadeem Hardison, Yootha Wong-Loi-Sing, and Lana Young. Inspired by the real lives of its executive producers, the TV series explores how a modern “power couple” in "Black Hollywood" balances their professional, personal, and family lives.
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An Own dramedy from showrunner Mara Brock Akil and Salim Akil, Love Is ___ stars Michele Weaver, Will Catlett, Idara Victor, Tyrone Brown, Kadeem Hardison, Yootha Wong-Loi-Sing, and Lana Young. Inspired by the real lives of its executive producers, the TV series explores how a modern “power couple” in "Black Hollywood" balances their professional, personal, and family lives.
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- 8/2/2018
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
I think it's funny when people refer to Disney's upcoming remake of The Lion King as "live-action" because technically most of the film is being created with CG animation technology and there's not going to be a lot of live-action stuff in the movie. It will be more photorealistic CG work, but there will be some live-action stuff in the Jon Favreau-directed movie!
Below you'll find a few photos posted on Twitter giving us our first look at the character Mufasa in the movie who is being voiced by the great James Earl Jones. The photos come along with a note that confirms the movie will use a mix of CGI and animatronics to bring the movie to life. This first look at Mufasa is one of the animatronic lions that was built for the film.
I've gotta say, Mufasa looks great! You can check out the photos...
Below you'll find a few photos posted on Twitter giving us our first look at the character Mufasa in the movie who is being voiced by the great James Earl Jones. The photos come along with a note that confirms the movie will use a mix of CGI and animatronics to bring the movie to life. This first look at Mufasa is one of the animatronic lions that was built for the film.
I've gotta say, Mufasa looks great! You can check out the photos...
- 7/9/2018
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
On the 2018 Emmy Awards nominations ballot, TV academy voters must consider a whopping 117 comedy series; that is up from 104 last year. Until last year, Emmy voters could pick only 10 comedies on their nomination ballots. Now, the TV academy tells its members to “Vote for as many achievements in this category that you have seen and feel are worthy of a nomination.”
Remember, only seven of the shows below will earn bids for Best Comedy Series when the nominations are announced on July 12. And with HBO’s two-time reigning champ “Veep” out of the running, we are guaranteed to have a new winner this year. Will it be one of last year’s other six nominees: “Atlanta,” “Black-ish,” “Master of None,” “Modern Family,” “Silicon Valley” or “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”? Or will a rookie contender make it to the stage on September 17?
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Remember, only seven of the shows below will earn bids for Best Comedy Series when the nominations are announced on July 12. And with HBO’s two-time reigning champ “Veep” out of the running, we are guaranteed to have a new winner this year. Will it be one of last year’s other six nominees: “Atlanta,” “Black-ish,” “Master of None,” “Modern Family,” “Silicon Valley” or “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”? Or will a rookie contender make it to the stage on September 17?
See 2018 Emmy nominations ballot: 728 programs vie for your consideration (that...
- 6/12/2018
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
Heading into the fall, multi-camera comedies are poised to have their biggest season in years on broadcast television. The Big Four have ordered eight multi-cams among them for the 2018-19 season, up from just four the year before.
The format can trace its roots back to the first days of television, with some of the biggest and most celebrated series in history being multi-cams: “Seinfeld,” “Friends,” “Cheers,” “All in the Family,” “I Love Lucy” among many others.
Yet despite their proven track record, and the fact they are notably cheaper to produce than single-camera comedies, most networks and streaming services outside broadcast have long shied away from multicams.
There are exceptions, of course, including Tyler Perry’s “The Paynes” on Own or children’s shows on Disney Channel and Nickelodeon. But beyond that, the pickings get slim. Comedy Central, for example, airs no multi-cams. The same for goes for TBS,...
The format can trace its roots back to the first days of television, with some of the biggest and most celebrated series in history being multi-cams: “Seinfeld,” “Friends,” “Cheers,” “All in the Family,” “I Love Lucy” among many others.
Yet despite their proven track record, and the fact they are notably cheaper to produce than single-camera comedies, most networks and streaming services outside broadcast have long shied away from multicams.
There are exceptions, of course, including Tyler Perry’s “The Paynes” on Own or children’s shows on Disney Channel and Nickelodeon. But beyond that, the pickings get slim. Comedy Central, for example, airs no multi-cams. The same for goes for TBS,...
- 6/11/2018
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Own has greenlighted two series from prolific producer Will Packer: soapy family drama Ambitions, a co-production with Lionsgate, and unscripted dating series from a male perspective Ready to Love.
Ambitions and Ready to Love, which Packer will executive produce, are the first series to come out of Packer’s first-look deal with Own, inked last summer as part of Own parent Discovery Communications’ investment in Will Packer Media. (It was originally announced as a first-look for scripted series.) Packer partnered with Discovery and Universal Pictures to form the production and branded content company focused on TV and digital scripted and unscripted series, branded content as well as short-form entertainment targeting millennial audiences.
“Will is a creative powerhouse who knows what audiences want,” said Erik Logan, president of Own. “He has an insightful approach to relationships and a keen eye for great storytelling that resonates with viewers across the board. We...
Ambitions and Ready to Love, which Packer will executive produce, are the first series to come out of Packer’s first-look deal with Own, inked last summer as part of Own parent Discovery Communications’ investment in Will Packer Media. (It was originally announced as a first-look for scripted series.) Packer partnered with Discovery and Universal Pictures to form the production and branded content company focused on TV and digital scripted and unscripted series, branded content as well as short-form entertainment targeting millennial audiences.
“Will is a creative powerhouse who knows what audiences want,” said Erik Logan, president of Own. “He has an insightful approach to relationships and a keen eye for great storytelling that resonates with viewers across the board. We...
- 4/17/2018
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
How much do you enjoy Curtis and Ella's retirement during the first season of The Paynes TV show on Own? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether the TV show The Paynes is cancelled or renewed for season two. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustration when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we'd like to offer you the chance to rate all of The Paynes season one episodes below. An Own sitcom, The Paynes stars Cassi Davis Patton, Lavan Davis, Jackée Harry, Stephanie Charles, Markice Moore, Jd McCrary, Sanai Victoria, and Anthony O. Dalton. The comedy centers on Ella and Curtis Payne (Davis Patton and Davis). He’s a somewhat brash, retired fire chief, while she’s a patient, long-suffering homemaker. Retirement isn’t all smooth sailing...
- 3/10/2018
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
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Tyler Perry is back on Own: Oprah Winfrey Network and making a splash with his House of Payne spinoff, The Paynes. The series is packed with plenty of laughs with some life lessons peppered in throughout the season, as told through a new cast of stars and some familiar faces. One of the shows breakout stars is Stephanie Charles, who plays Nyla, a naïve single mother who finds solace in volunteering at her church while coping with an abusive relationship. Nyla is the daughter of Curtis and Ella Payne, played by Lavan Davis and Cassi Davis, who are reprising their House of Payne roles. Here are five things you need to know about The Paynes' breakout star: 1. She Gets to Hang Out With Tyler...
- 2/9/2018
- E! Online
The Oprah Winfrey Network has more Tyler Perry coming to a TV near you. Today, Own announced The Paynes TV show, a spinoff of Perry's cancelled House of Payne TV series, will premiere on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at 10:00pm, with two back-to-back half-hour episodes. It will then settle into its regular timeslot beginning Saturday, January 20th at 9:00pm Et/Pt. An Own scripted comedy, The Paynes stars Cassi Davis and Lavan Davis as Cassi Davis and Lavan Davis, as they adjust to the retired way of life. The cast also includes Jackée Harry, Stephanie Charles, Markice Moore, Jd McCrary, Sanai Victoria, and Anthony O. Dalton. Read More…...
- 11/22/2017
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Own has lots more Tyler Perry lined up in the new year. Oprah Winfrey’s cable net said today that The Paynes, a spinoff from Perry’s popular series House of Payne, will premiere with back-to-back half-hour episodes starting at 10 Pm Tuesday, January 16. Meanwhile, Season 5 of The Haves and the Have Nots bows at 9 Pm January 9, and the second half of Season 4 of If Loving You Is Wrong arrives at 10 Pm January 10. Own notes that The Haves and the Have Nots is the No. 1…...
- 11/21/2017
- Deadline TV
Director Jon Favreau has assembled quite an incredible cast of actors for Disney's realistic CGI animated remake of The Lion King. Most of the actors on the list we've already known about, but the one big confirmation is that Beyonce will officially be providing the voice of Nala. Here's the synopsis that was released:
From Disney Live Action, director Jon Favreau’s all-new “The Lion King” journeys to the African savanna where a future king is born. Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub’s arrival. Scar, Mufasa’s brother—and former heir to the throne—has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba’s exile. With help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba will have to figure...
From Disney Live Action, director Jon Favreau’s all-new “The Lion King” journeys to the African savanna where a future king is born. Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub’s arrival. Scar, Mufasa’s brother—and former heir to the throne—has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba’s exile. With help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba will have to figure...
- 11/2/2017
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
The all-star lineup for director Jon Favreau’s new take on Disney’s 1994 classic animated film The Lion King includes stars from the film, TV, theater and music arenas. Featuring pioneering filmmaking techniques, the film welcomes back to the big screen iconic characters that audiences have long treasured—but in a whole new way.
From Disney Live Action, The Lion King is slated for U.S. theaters on July 19, 2019.
“It is a director’s dream to assemble a talented team like this to bring this classic story to life,” said Favreau.
Lions rule the African savanna in The Lion King which welcomes Donald Glover (“Atlanta,” “Solo: A Star Wars Story”) as future king Simba, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter (“Dreamgirls,” “Lemonade” visual album) as Simba’s friend-turned-love interest Nala, and James Earl Jones (“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” “Field of Dreams”) as Simba’s wise and loving father, Mufasa, reprising his...
From Disney Live Action, The Lion King is slated for U.S. theaters on July 19, 2019.
“It is a director’s dream to assemble a talented team like this to bring this classic story to life,” said Favreau.
Lions rule the African savanna in The Lion King which welcomes Donald Glover (“Atlanta,” “Solo: A Star Wars Story”) as future king Simba, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter (“Dreamgirls,” “Lemonade” visual album) as Simba’s friend-turned-love interest Nala, and James Earl Jones (“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” “Field of Dreams”) as Simba’s wise and loving father, Mufasa, reprising his...
- 11/2/2017
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Disney has made it official! Here is the cast and the release date for Jon Favreau's upcoming live-action version of The Lion King!
Disney ended the day the only way they know how, with a bombshell. That bombshell comes in the form of the long-awaited release date for Jon Favreau's Live-Action adaptation of The Lion King. Citizens of the United States and Disney fans across the country will see Simba's journey on the big screen on July 19, 2019.
Unfortunately, that's a bit longer than most of us would like, but if it's anything like Favreau's last Disney film, the wait will be well worth it. Favreau's last film was a little diddy called The Jungle Book, which amassed over $966 million. It's understood that The Lion King will follow in that same vein, in terms of production. Also following what made The Jungle Book great was an all-star cast of voices.
Disney ended the day the only way they know how, with a bombshell. That bombshell comes in the form of the long-awaited release date for Jon Favreau's Live-Action adaptation of The Lion King. Citizens of the United States and Disney fans across the country will see Simba's journey on the big screen on July 19, 2019.
Unfortunately, that's a bit longer than most of us would like, but if it's anything like Favreau's last Disney film, the wait will be well worth it. Favreau's last film was a little diddy called The Jungle Book, which amassed over $966 million. It's understood that The Lion King will follow in that same vein, in terms of production. Also following what made The Jungle Book great was an all-star cast of voices.
- 11/1/2017
- by [email protected] (Matt Malliaros)
- Cinelinx
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