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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Disney Reveals First Prequel Trailer, Directed by Barry Jenkins.

A new trailer for Mufasa: The Lion King dropped at D23 during the Disney Entertainment Showcase. The new film, directed by Moonlight filmmaker Barry Jenkins, will explore Mufasa's origin story and his childhood with brother Scar. It dives into the brotherhood between Mufasa and Taka (Scar) before they became foes. The film is a prequel to 2019’s live-action The Lion King. Blue Ivy, voices Kiara, daughter of King Simba and Queen Nala, played by her mother, Beyonce.

50 Cent Action: 50 Cent Launches Action-Packed FAST Channel with Lionsgate

50 Cent is expanding his influence in the entertainment industry by launching a new free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel in partnership with Lionsgate. The channel, aptly named “50 Cent Action,” will cater to fans of high-octane content, drawing from Lionsgate’s extensive library, which boasts over 20,000 titles.

Michaela Coel Heads to Ghana for New Series ‘First Day on Earth’ with HBO and BBC!

Michaela Coel, the acclaimed creator of I May Destroy You, is reuniting with HBO and the BBC for her next major project, First Day On Earth. This new ten-part drama series marks Coel’s return to television, where she will serve as both the writer and lead actor. Coel describes First Day On Earth as “another very personal story,” reflecting her deep connection to the material.