Tag: Grown-ish

  • ‘Grown-ish’ Season 6: What to Expect

    ‘Grown-ish’ Season 6: What to Expect

    Fans of the hit sitcom Grown-ish (2018-Present) are ecstatically anticipating the upcoming Season 6, but are also preparing their hearts to bid goodbyes to their favorite sitcom as this upcoming season is going to be the final time we see the Johnson kids in action. Created as a spin-off of the popular series Black-ish, Grown-ish…

  • Yara Shahidi and ‘Flamin’ Hot’ Star Annie Gonzalez to Be Honored at Maui Film Festival

    Yara Shahidi and ‘Flamin’ Hot’ Star Annie Gonzalez to Be Honored at Maui Film Festival

    Yara Shahidi, the “Black-ish” star who recently starred as Tinker Bell in Disney’s live-action film “Peter Pan & Wendy,” will be honored with the Shining Star award at the 2023 Maui Film Festival.The festival has revealed its full honoree and film slate for this year’s event, which is set to take place from June 28…

  • You People: Everything We Know so Far About the Eddie Murphy Comedy

    You People: Everything We Know so Far About the Eddie Murphy Comedy

    Kenya Barris has established himself as a multi-talented figure in the film and television industry. Perhaps best known as the creator of the Emmy Award-winning Black-ish (2014-2022) and the show’s two spin-offs Grown-ish (2018-) and Mixed-ish (2019-2021), nearly all of Barris’ stories eloquently and thoughtfully commentate on the black experience in America, typically to humorous…

  • ‘Cruel Summer’ Review: Freeform’s Deliciously Deceptive Series Is Fit for Teens and Adults

    ‘Cruel Summer’ Review: Freeform’s Deliciously Deceptive Series Is Fit for Teens and Adults

    “Cruel Summer” piques curiosity on several levels. On the surface, Freeform’s marketing has been intense, with trailers and commercials giving just enough intrigue to entice fans — many of whom may not already be regular viewers of the network formerly known as ABC Family, given its common associations with millennial or Disney viewers. But the…

  • Yara Shahidi to Play Tinkerbell in Disney’s Live-Action ‘Peter Pan and Wendy’

    Yara Shahidi to Play Tinkerbell in Disney’s Live-Action ‘Peter Pan and Wendy’

    Yara Shahidi is getting her wings.The actor is set to play Tinkerbell in Disney’s “Peter Pan and Wendy,” the studio’s latest live-action adaptation. Shahidi joins a cast that features Jude Law as Captain Hook, with Alexander Molony as Peter Pan and newcomer Ever Anderson as Wendy.“Pete’s Dragon” director David Lowery is on board to direct…

  • ‘Black-ish’ Spinoff ‘Old-ish’ Starring Laurence Fishburne in Development at ABC

    ‘Black-ish’ Spinoff ‘Old-ish’ Starring Laurence Fishburne in Development at ABC

    ABC is currently developing a spinoff of the popular sitcom Black-ish. Titled Old-ish, the series would focus on Earl “Pops” Johnson and Ruby Johnson, the parents of lead character Dre Johnson (Anthony Anderson) portrayed by Laurence Fishburne and Jenifer Lewis. Image via ABC/caption] As reported by Variety, the spinoff series would follow Earl and Ruby…

  • Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ Remake Casts Singer Halle Bailey as Ariel

    Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ Remake Casts Singer Halle Bailey as Ariel

    Disney has found its Ariel for its live-action remake of “The Little Mermaid.” Actress and singer Halle Bailey will star in Rob Marshall’s film as the lead Ariel, the studio announced Wednesday.Bailey is one half of the R&B duo Chloe x Halle and has also starred in episodes of “Grown-ish.” She’ll also star opposite Melissa…