TV Series News , Page: 271

Jun 27, 2020

'The Simpsons' Announces It Will Stop Using White Actors to Voice Non-White Characters

Meanwhile, 'Family Guy' voice actor Mike Henry also reveals on his social media account that he will no longer voice Cleveland Brown on the FOX animated series.

Jun 27, 2020

Luke Evans Joins Nicole Kidman in 'Nine Perfect Strangers'

The 'Beauty and the Beast' actor is confirmed to play one of the strangers in the upcoming television adaptation of the bestselling novel by David E. Kelley.

Jun 27, 2020

Boris Johnson's U.K. Coronavirus Crisis Adapted Into New TV Series

The U.K. health crisis and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's initial refusal to issue lockdown amid Covid-19 pandemic are confirmed to be dramatized into a TV show.

Jun 27, 2020

'The Office' Deletes Blackface Scene

The creator Greg Daniels has edited a 2012 episode called 'Dwight Christmas' which originally contained a scene featuring Rainn Wilson with blackface depiction.

Jun 26, 2020

Giancarlo Esposito to Host Docuseries Tied to 'Breaking Bad' and 'Better Call Saul'

'The Broken and the Bad' will see the actor, who portrays fast food mogul/drug lord Gus Fring in the franchise, revisiting unforgettable moments from both shows.

Jun 26, 2020

Gillian Anderson: 'Sex Education' Makes It Okay to Be Who You Are

Thrilled to be part of the hit Netflix series, the actress playing sex therapist Jean Milburn expresses her appreciation over its diverse cast and discussions of sensitive and taboo subject matters.

Jun 26, 2020

Demi Lovato to Share Journey After Drug Overdose in New Docu-Series

The 'Cool for the Summer' hitmaker has landed a new documentary series on YouTube to allow fans a look into her struggle to rebuild career following her 2018 drug overdose.

Jun 26, 2020

Kristen Bell Apologizes for Taking Biracial Role in 'Central Park'

The 'Frozen' actress regrets lending her voice to a mixed-race character in the comedy series, admitting she has a 'lack of awareness of [her] pervasive privilege.'

Jun 26, 2020

'Scrubs' Episodes Featuring Blackface Yanked Off Hulu

One of the deleted episodes features Zach Braff's character in blackface while another outing sees his co-star Sarah Chalke's character wearing dark face paint.

Jun 25, 2020

'Narcos' Producers to Develop TV Adaptation of 'The Phantom of the Opera'

The project of adapting Gaston Leroux's beloved story into a six-part TV mini-series is said to be in the early stages with writer Anthony Horowitz being tapped to reimagine the dark romance.

Jun 25, 2020

Oprah Winfrey to Address Emotional Toll Black Fathers Endure in New TV Special

'OWN Spotlight: Oprah and 100 Black Fathers' will see the media mogul talking to filmmaker Tyler Perry, rapper and activist Killer Mike, and actor Courtney B. Vance among others.

Jun 25, 2020

Jenny Slate Steps Down From 'Big Mouth' to Give Missy to Black Actress

'Central Park' producers have also taken similar step in dealing with their mixed-race character by announcing that Kristen Bell will no longer voice Molly on the Apple TV series.

Jun 25, 2020

Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones Reprise 'Normal People' Characters for Comic Relief Specials

Co-founder Richard Curtis promises that the two skits, which will be debuted as part of Ireland's RTE Does Comic Relief, will be 'so much better than anything we've ever made.'

Jun 25, 2020

Paris Jackson Teases Her 'Unfiltered' Series Using Unreleased Footage of Late Father Michael

Along with the trailer for 'Unfiltered: Paris Jackson and Gabriel Glenn', the daughter of the 'Billie Jean' hitmaker releases new music as part of The Soundflowers.

Jun 25, 2020

'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' Scraps Four Episodes in Response to Black Lives Matter Protests

When addressing the issue, series star Terry Crews confesses that he and his fellow cast members have had deep conversations and are adamant to use their platform in the best way possible.

Jun 25, 2020

John Legend Pushes Hulu to Green Light Black Wall Street Series Amid Black Lives Matter Protests

The TV project, focusing on the Tulsa, Oklahoma community of Greenwood that was destroyed by race riots in 1921, had been developed by the 'All of Me' hitmaker along with Tika Sumpter.

Jun 25, 2020

'Game of Thrones' Author Plans 2021 Release of New 'A Song of Ice and Fire' Novel

In an update to fans, George R.R. Martin credits self-isolation during the coronavirus pandemic for him making steady progress on his latest work, 'The Winds of Winter'.

Jun 25, 2020

Eiza Gonzalez 'Sorry and Ashamed' for Wearing Blackface on Telenovela

One of the resurfaced photos sees the 30-year-old actress wearing Blackface on the popular 'Lola, Erase Una Vez' telenovela, while the other features her sporting traditional Geisha attire and makeup.

Jun 24, 2020

Alicia Keys Tapped to Host Nickelodeon's 'Nick News' Specials

Set to debut on June 29, 'Kids, Race and Unity' aims to 'amplify the voices and experiences of Black children across the country' and will feature the leaders of the Black Lives Matter movement.

Jun 24, 2020

'#blackAF' Creator Explains Why He Believes His Show Deserves an Emmy

Kenya Barris, who is also behind the hit comedy 'Black-ish', argues that the content of the Netflix series speaks to the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement.