https://theurbanfilmreview.com Film, Television, Events, And More! Thu, 02 Jun 2022 14:25:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0 https://theurbanfilmreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/UFR-Logo-150x150.png https://theurbanfilmreview.com 32 32 https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/06/02/adrian-holmes-joins-star-trek-strange-new-worlds/ https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/06/02/adrian-holmes-joins-star-trek-strange-new-worlds/#respond Thu, 02 Jun 2022 14:25:55 +0000 https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/06/02/adrian-holmes-joins-star-trek-strange-new-worlds/ IGN reports that Canadian actor Adrian Holmes, who recently played Uncle Phil Banks in Peacock’s Bel-Air, will be playing Admiral Robert April, the previous captain of the USS Enterprise before Pike on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds . Comicbook.com has stated that April has previously only appeared in canon in a single episode of Star […]]]> https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/06/02/adrian-holmes-joins-star-trek-strange-new-worlds/feed/ 0 https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/05/31/bbc-names-ncuti-gatwa-as-doctor-whos-fourteenth-doctor/ https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/05/31/bbc-names-ncuti-gatwa-as-doctor-whos-fourteenth-doctor/#respond Tue, 31 May 2022 22:14:59 +0000 https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/05/31/bbc-names-ncuti-gatwa-as-doctor-whos-fourteenth-doctor/ The BBC has named Ncuti Gatwa as Doctor Who ’s Fourteenth Doctor. Gatwa will take over the role in 2023, replacing Jodie Whittaker as the current Doctor. “This role and show means so much to so many around the world, including myself, and each one of my incredibly talented predecessors has handled that unique responsibility […]]]> https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/05/31/bbc-names-ncuti-gatwa-as-doctor-whos-fourteenth-doctor/feed/ 0 https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/05/27/the-last-days-of-ptolemy-grey-highly-anticipated-limited-series-executive-produced-by-and-starring-oscar-nominated-samuel-l-jackson/ Fri, 27 May 2022 15:06:52 +0000 https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/05/27/the-last-days-of-ptolemy-grey-highly-anticipated-limited-series-executive-produced-by-and-starring-oscar-nominated-samuel-l-jackson/ Based on the acclaimed novel by best-selling author Walter Mosley, who adapts the story for the screen and serves as executive producer. The six-episode gripping series about family, memory and legacy will debut globally Friday, March 11 on Apple TV+ with the first two episodes, followed by one new episode weekly, every Friday. “The Last […]]]> https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/05/23/quick-highlight-on-episode-2-of-starzs-gaslit/ Tue, 24 May 2022 01:10:22 +0000 https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/05/23/quick-highlight-on-episode-2-of-starzs-gaslit/ Starz has released a clip and photos to the second episode of its newest series, “Gaslit ,” starring Julia Roberts and Sean Penn . The new episode will premiere on Sunday, May 1 across all STARZ platforms including on STARZ at 8pm ET/PT.  “Gaslit” is a modern take on Watergate that focuses on the untold […]]]> https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/04/29/denzel-washington-will-start-shooting-the-equalizer-3-with-antoine-fuqua-in-2022/ Fri, 29 Apr 2022 18:15:05 +0000 https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/04/29/denzel-washington-will-start-shooting-the-equalizer-3-with-antoine-fuqua-in-2022/ Shared From @wilsonmoralesfilm •  •  •  •  • While promoting his latest film, The Tragedy of Macbeth, Denzel Washington has confirmed with Blackfilmandtv.com that he will be reuniting with director Antoine Fuqua on a third installment of The Equalizer franchise, with production to start in 2022. Fuqua had directed the previous films, The Equalizer in […]]]> https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/04/29/%f0%9f%91%8f%f0%9f%8f%be-doncheadle-is-absolutely-changing-the-game-as-jeremiah-hamilton-in-the-other-hamilton/ Fri, 29 Apr 2022 18:11:19 +0000 https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/04/29/%f0%9f%91%8f%f0%9f%8f%be-doncheadle-is-absolutely-changing-the-game-as-jeremiah-hamilton-in-the-other-hamilton/ From @staymacro •  •  •  •  • Showcasing Black wealth on Wall Street is a game changer –  this show will tell the true story of Haitian immigrant turned Wall Street tycoon, Jeremiah Hamilton the first Black millionaire. Take our coins, please and thanks! #stayMACRO]]> https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/04/29/cory-hardrict-is-blazing-trails-from-beverly-hills-and-crenshaw-to-hbcus-across-the-country-allamericanhomecoming/ Fri, 29 Apr 2022 18:09:13 +0000 https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/04/29/cory-hardrict-is-blazing-trails-from-beverly-hills-and-crenshaw-to-hbcus-across-the-country-allamericanhomecoming/ Shared from @shadow_act •  •  •  •  • @CoryHardrict, who plays Coach Marcus Turner, spoke with Shadow and Act about the season so far, his character, bringing representation to #HBCUs and Black people in sports they’re historically priced out of– and more. Check out their bio the full conversation 🔗]]> https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/03/25/cal-fire-diane-farr-jordan-calloway-among-four-cast-in-cbs-pilot/ Fri, 25 Mar 2022 18:04:03 +0000 https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/03/25/cal-fire-diane-farr-jordan-calloway-among-four-cast-in-cbs-pilot/ EXCLUSIVE: Diane Farr(Splitting Up Together), Jordan Calloway(Black Lightning), Stephanie Arcila (Penny Dreadful: City of Angels) and Jules Latimer (Guilty Party)are set as series regulars opposite Max Thieriotin CBS’ drama pilot Cal Fire, from Jerry Bruckheimer Television and CBS Studios. They join previously announced series regulars Billy Burke and Kevin Alejandro. The project is inspired by […]]]>