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Taraji P. Henson Is A Mom On A Mission In Tyler Perry's ‘STRAW'
Taraji P. Henson steps into the role of a mom with a quest to provide for her daughter by any means necessary in her latest role. In the trailer for Tyler Perry's STRAW, released by Netflix on Wednesday (May 14), the actress takes the lead in the dramatic film. 'I didn't mean to do this, something inside of me broke,' exclaimed the actress in character as Janiya Wiltkinson in the dramatic trailer. 'I told them I need my money to get my daughter's medicine. She's sick. I just need to cash my check. That's all.' The clip continues to detail that the struggling mother and daughter faced eviction as the boiling conflict erupted. Alongside Henson, the film enlisted the talents of Sherri Shepherd, Teyana Taylor, Sinbad, Rockmond Dunbar, Ashley Versher, Mike Merrill, and Glynn Turman. Tyler Perry's STRAW was written and directed by the acclaimed filmmaker and produced by Perry, Tony L. Strickland, and Angi Bones. The official logline reads as follows: 'A single mother's world unravels in chaos as her day goes from bad to worse to catastrophic as she struggles to care for her ill daughter. Pushed to the brink by a world that seems indifferent to her existence, she's forced to confront impossible choices in a society that offers her no safety net.' The movie is set to debut on the streamer on June 6, 2025. Tyler Perry's STRAW is a part of a handful of projects from the 55-year-old set for Netflix due this year, including Madea's Destination Wedding and She The People. 'She's just trying to survive, just trying to be a great mother to her daughter, and then the circumstances in her life cause her to be in this situation,' Perry described of Henson's character, per Netflix. 'I think that a lot of people around the world, no matter if you're a Black woman or not, will be able to relate to that feeling of, 'I'm at my last straw.' Watch the trailer for Tyler Perry's STRAW above. More from Maleah Joi Moon, Tony Winner, Cast As Lead In 'A Different World' Spinoff Pilot Lil Wayne To Perform At 2025 BET Awards Tyler Perry's 'Madea's Destination Wedding' Movie Gets Release Date
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Maleah Joi Moon, Tony Winner, Cast As Lead In ‘A Different World' Spinoff Pilot
Netflix's A Different World spinoff pilot officially has its leading cast. Tony-winning actress Maleah Joi Moon stars as Deborah Wayne, daughter of Dwayne and Whitley (Kadeem Hardison and Jasmine Guy). The show is described as a 'sequel to the 1987 sitcom' that follows the couple's youngest daughter as she attends an HBCU. It's not confirmed if she'll be attending her parents' fictional alma mater, Hillman College. The rest of the cast includes series regulars Chibuikem Uche as Kojo, Cornell Young as Shaquille, Jordan Aaron Hall as Amir, Alijah Kai Higgins as Haggins, and Kennedi McClure as Hazel, Deadline reported. The spinoff pilot has been in development at Netflix since 2024. It's a one-off and and not part of a strategy shift at the streamer. Deadline explained, 'The pilot model in general is more often employed in comedy as a proof of concept for tone, chemistry among the ensemble cast, comedic timing and other key ingredients of a successful series.' The pilot is set to film in Atlanta this June with Debbie Allen directing and showrunner Felicia Pride penning the script. The new series is being helmed by Pride. Allen, Mandy Summers, Tom Werner, Gina Prince-Bythewood and Reggie Bythewood will also serve as executive producers. Allen, Werner, Prince-Bythewood and Bythewood all worked on the original series, which was a spinoff of The Cosby Show. It ran for six seasons and initially centered around Denise Huxtable (Lisa Bonet) and her new classmates at Hillman. However, Bonet exited after the first season and the show continued with series regulars Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison, Dawnn Lewis, Darryl M. Bell, Charnele Brown, Lou Myers, Cree Summer and Glynn Turman. More from 'Red Table Talk' Shares First Look Into Their 'A Different World' Reunion Taraji P. Henson Is A Mom On A Mission In Tyler Perry's 'STRAW' Tyler Perry's 'Madea's Destination Wedding' Movie Gets Release Date
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Kai Cenat Seemingly Hints At Amazon, Netflix Bids To Buy Streamer University
Fresh off the massive success of his Streamer University event in Akron, Ohio, livestream sensation Kai Cenat is making it clear: his vision is for the people — not the corporations. Just days after its conclusion, Cenat has revealed that major entertainment companies are already circling the concept. 'One thing I learned with this sh*t, bro… A lot of people been talking about how this sh*t should be on Netflix,' Cenat told viewers during a follow-up stream. 'Or Amazon Prime should buy this, Tubi should buy it. Somebody higher and they do it crazy. We already been getting talks with different people.' Despite the corporate interest, Cenat was quick to shoot down the idea of selling the concept to any major streamer, instead choosing to double down on the independent nature of his brand and message. 'With an idea like this so original, you gotta keep it where it's at,' he continued. 'I want y'all to learn something, bro. Y'all channels, and who you are as a person… This y'all idea, this is your guy's stuff. Treat your platform as you would treat other platforms.' 'Shout out to all these big platforms, they have subscriptions, bro. Twitch, I think of it all like this: If you gonna sub up, you gonna get some good sh*t. Y'all have the opportunity to make y'all platforms as big as other platforms,' he concluded. The viral creator's message was clear: originality and ownership matter most. As he carves out new ground in the crossover between live entertainment, education, and culture, Cenat is resisting the lure of licensing deals — and empowering his audience to do the same. The three-day seminar-style gathering brought together thousands of fans and aspiring creators, offering panels, performances, and insight from some of the biggest names in the streaming world. Guest appearances included the likes of popular streamers DDG, India Love, Duke Dennis, and cookingwithkya, with virtual support from none other than Drake. For now, Streamer University remains firmly planted in the grassroots streaming world — exactly where its creator wants it. See Kai Cenat speak on keeping Streamer University independent below. More from Kai Cenat Irritated By Fan Crashing AMAs Livestream To Praise Ye Maleah Joi Moon, Tony Winner, Cast As Lead In 'A Different World' Spinoff Pilot Taraji P. Henson Is A Mom On A Mission In Tyler Perry's 'STRAW'
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20-05-2025
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‘A Different World' Sequel Series Pilot at Netflix Adds Six Series Regulars
Netflix's followup to 'A Different World' has added six cast members to the pilot, Variety has learned from sources. Chibuikem Uche has been cast as Kojo along with Maleah Joi Moon as Deborah, Cornell Young as Shaquille, Jordan Aaron Hall as Amir, Alijah Kai Haggins as Rashida, and Kennedi McClure as Hazel. More from Variety 'America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders' Season 2 Sets June Netflix Premiere Date (EXCLUSIVE) Netflix's Manga Adaptation 'Bet' Isn't Worth the Gamble: TV Review Ten Takes on the Making of Netflix's Epic Series 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' Netflix declined to comment. The followup to 'A Different World' was first reported to be in development in August 2024, with the pilot being announced in March. As reported at that time, the new series would return to Hillman College, a fictional historically Black university, and follow the daughter of original series characters Whitley and Dwayne. Felicia Pride serves as writer, executive producer, and showrunner on the project. Debbie Allen, Mandy Summers, Tom Werner, Gina Prince-Bythewood and Reggie Bythewood also serve as executive producers. Werner produced the original show via The Carsey-Werner Company, while Allen also produced and directed the bulk of the original's 144 episodes. Sources say she would also direct the new pilot. 'A Different World' began as a spinoff of 'The Cosby Show' and followed Denise Huxtable (Lisa Bonet) as she attends Hillman. But after Bonet departed the series following its first season, the focus shifted to characters played by Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison, Dawnn Lewis, Glynn Turman, Cory Tyler, Lou Myers, Darryl M. Bell, Cree Summer, and Charnele Brown. Netflix has eschewed a traditional pilot process for most of its history, only announcing their first ever pilot order in 2023. The streamer has instead focused on straight-to-series orders or script-to-series deals for their shows. But Netflix also previously said that it would never have ads on the service only to begin offering an ad-supported tier in November 2022. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival
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20-05-2025
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Netflix Picks Up ‘Sesame Street' Worldwide Streaming Rights After Max Deal Ends
The next season of 'Sesame Street' is being brought to you by the big, red letter 'N.' Netflix announced a deal Monday with Sesame Workshop, producer of the iconic kids' show, giving the streamer exclusive worldwide premiere rights, starting with Season 56 later this year. Netflix also gains rights to 90 hours of past episodes of the show and will also be able to develop video games for both 'Sesame Street' and 'Sesame Street Mecha Builders.' More from Variety 'A Different World' Sequel Series Pilot at Netflix Adds Six Series Regulars 'America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders' Season 2 Sets June Netflix Premiere Date (EXCLUSIVE) Netflix's Manga Adaptation 'Bet' Isn't Worth the Gamble: TV Review In the U.S., episodes of 'Sesame Street' will continue to be available day-and-date on PBS stations and across PBS Kids digital platforms. Sesame Workshop's deal with Netflix comes after Warner Bros. Discovery's did not renew its five-year deal for 'Sesame Street' streaming on Max/HBO Max. 'We are excited to announce that all new 'Sesame Street' episodes are coming to Netflix worldwide along with library episodes, and new episodes will also release the same day on PBS Stations and PBS Kidsplatforms in the U.S., preserving a 50+ year relationship,' Sesame Workshop said in a statement. 'The support of Netflix, PBS and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting serve as a unique public-private partnership to enable Sesame Street to continue to help children everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder.' 'Sesame Street' will be 'reimagined' for the 56th season, according to Sesame Workshop. For starters, each episode will now center on one 11-minute story, 'allowing for even more character-driven humor and heart,' according to the not-for-profit organization. In addition, a new animated segment, 'Tales From 123,' will take viewers inside 'the most famous apartment building in the world' on the titular street providing a look at 'the wacky and whimsical building that Elmo, Cookie Monster, and friends call home,' per Sesame Workshop. The new season of 'Sesame Street' will feature 'fresh format changes' and the return of fan-favorite segments like Elmo's World and Cookie Monster's Foodie Truck. In addition, viewers can 'expect new ways to play along as Cookie Monster opens his very own Cookie Cart on Sesame Street, and explore Abby's Fairy Garden, a home to surprising and delightful magical creatures,' according to the announcement. Sesame Workshop's Sal Perez and Kay Wilson Stallings serve as executive producers of 'Sesame Street.' Joining the show as head writer is Halcyon Person, who was head writer and co-executive producer for two children's shows on Netflix: 'Karma's World' (2021) and 'Dee & Friends in Oz' (2024). According to Netflix, kids and family programming represents 15% of its total viewing hours. Its lineup of children's shows including 'Ms. Rachel,' 'Gabby's Dollhouse,' 'CoComelon Lane,' 'Blippi' and 'Hot Wheels Let's Race'; feature-length original movies on Netflix include 'The Sea Beast' and Adam Sandler's 'Leo.' Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival
