The act of convening culture makers was a revolution we were waiting for, Dakhil said. [As people of color], we are not just in the room; we are the room. We are a room of many colors, many cultures. (L-R) Jurnee Smollett and Planned Parenthood’s Alexis McGill JohnsonCAA Were a room of allies. There is so much talent, knowledge, artistry, power and innovation pulsing through this room right now. [We need to ask ourselves], Why are we here?...

Ron DeSantisfor retaliation after the company spoke out against the legislation. The court must determine whether the plaintiff has demonstrated a proper purpose to inspect books and records. He decidedly has not, the judge wrote, citing the lawyer-driven nature of this action. An entranceway to Walt Disney WorldGetty He reviewed but made no edits to the Complaint. He did not see the news articles proffered as evidence in support of his claim....

Contracted out by one company to another we probably wouldnt know who our boss was. Saying they were there as actors in solidarity with writers, Fonda shouted that your fight is our fight. We share the same concerns. Scenes from the WGA’s picket line at Netflix on ThursdayRosy Cordero/Deadline Your fight is our fight… To be creative you have to feel respected… We stand with you… She also quoted former MGM producer Irving Thalberg....

They are saving millions a day by having no active productions. They are going to be able to get out of a bunch of existing contracts. They have had a very long time to strategically plan for this. The WGA strike picket linesGetty Images Watch on Deadline Im a project manager in the field of feature and episodic post production. I have been furloughed and a furlough is on the horizon for my partner....

EXCLUSIVE: Shondrella Avery, who starred inNapoleon Dynamite,is developing a slew of unscripted projects after striking a first-look deal with Bling Empire producerJeff Jenkins Productions. Avery is working with R&B star Macy Gray and four-time NBA champion John Salley on series as well as other projects featuring musicians, athletes and influencers. She will work directly with JJP President Jeff Jenkins, who exec producedKeeping Up With The Kardashians, to co-develop and produce series with an emphasis on Black and BIPOC talent....

Last December, Boss wasfound dead in Encino, Los Angeles. His death was ruled a suicide by self inflicted gunshot wound to the head. This is not totally the end. Stephen “tWitch” BossGetty Images That is where my peace comes from. Id been sick, so he texted to ask how I was feeling, said Connie. That was the last time we talked. To the extent that Stephen may have been in a Black depression no, not Stephen....

The 6-3 decision (read ithere) likely will be one of the courts most consequential rulings this term. The court was rendering judgement on the college admissions programs of Harvard and the University of North Carolina. We have never permitted admissions programs towork in that way, and we will not do so today. Getty Images Entrenched racial inequality remains a reality today. She added, Ignoring race will not equalize a society that is racially unequal....

A Texas grand jury declined to indict rapper Travis Scott in relation to the November, 2021AstroWorldconcert in Houston. Ten people died and hundreds were injured from a crushing stampede at the show. Scott was on stage when the surge happened, joined by Drake. Travis ScottAlexander Tamargo/Getty Images for E11EVEN Addressing the decision, District Attorney Kim Ogg said that no single individual was criminally responsible. Watch on Deadline The grand jury met for six hours before rendering its decision....

Deadline understands that Hardrict will be playing Dallas, though no further character details have been disclosed. Most recently reprising her DC role of Super Hero Darla inShazam! He appears in the Sundance 2023 filmsTo Live and Die and Liveand Young. Clockwise from top left) Meagan Good, Cory Hardrict, Joseph Lee Anderson, Taylor Polidore, Tyler Perry, Debbi Morgan, Richard Lawson and Shannon WallaceGetty; Erica Urech; Brent Bailey; Getty; AB DM; Kent Ballard; Dominic J Miller; Mark Veltman...

Thousands of people, including children, have been killed in Russian bombing and artillery attacks on civilians. Jaka Bizilj, founder of Cinema for Peace, hailed Afineevskys documentary in a statement. This movie depicts the horrible realities of this unprovoked war instigated by Vladimir Putin, Bizilj said. Cinema for Peace Foundation I think that really means a lot, Afineevsky said. Their recognition of impactful elements around my artistic achievements with my movies means a lot to me....

Yet a new study reveals that one area where little has changed for mental health is popular movies. Another 34% of the movies in the sample showcased only a single character with a mental health condition. This means that more than three-quarters of 2022s top movies had little to no depictions of mental health. The most commonly depicted mental health conditions were addiction, mood disorders, and anxiety/PTSD. Only 7 LGBT-identified characters were shown with a mental health condition....

Related Stories Mayans M.C. Hank (Frankie Loyal) is safe this week, btw. Hes the main photo to keep the spoilers under wraps. Frankie Loyal as Hank “Tranq” Loza.Prashant Gupta/FX. Watch on Deadline Ok, enough stalling and lets tackle tonights first death. Adelita has always had a thing for quick exits but Angel is concerned about her disappearance this time. Finally, some peace even if its short-lived. Carla Baratta as Adelita and Melony Ochoa as Mini...

Reservation Dogsis coming to an end. TheFXseries, which airs onHulu, will end with its third season, which premieres in August. Co-creator Sterlin Harjo revealed the news on Instagram. FX Here it is: the coming third season ofReservation Dogswill be the final season, he wrote. Thats a difficult line to write and a more difficult decision to make. However, its the correct decision creatively for the show. The gang disbanded, with everyone trying to forge their own paths....