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Exclusive: The marketing and promotion creatives working on hit film, TV and games had their moment in the sun at the fourth Global Entertainment Awards over the weekend.

The awards, held in the Algarve, Portugal, recognize work across film, TV, games and streaming.

Brazilian broadcaster Globo’s trailer for its coverage of the Olympic Games won Best Trailer in the TV section, beating nominees including Sky and Peacock drama The Day Of The Jackal. Sky did, however, prevail in the Best Teaser category, where Lockerbie was the winner.

Work on Netflix projects fared well, with an international spread of wins across categories including Best Social Media Spot, for a Next on Netflix India sizzle reel, and Best Behind the Scenes for Brazil-produced drama Senna. Squid Game Season 2 and Baby Reindeer also featured.

The creatives behind Furiosa, A Mad Max Saga and Paddington in Peru landed wins in Best Trailer and Best Social Media Campaign,...

On Friday February 21 2025, A&e broadcasts The First 48: Wrong Place, Wrong Time!

Thick as Thieves Season 1 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “The First 48: Wrong Place, Wrong Time,” titled “Thick as Thieves,” promises to be a gripping installment for fans of true crime. Set in Mobile, Alabama, this episode follows Detective Jermaine Rogers as he investigates a tragic home invasion that resulted in the deaths of two individuals.

Detective Rogers faces a challenging case as he works to uncover the identities of multiple suspects involved in the crime. The episode highlights the urgency and pressure that law enforcement experiences in the first 48 hours following a violent incident. Viewers will witness the detective’s determination to seek justice for the victims and their families.

As the investigation unfolds, the episode will explore the complexities of the case. Detective Rogers will gather evidence, interview witnesses, and piece together the events that...

Exclusive: The Global Entertainment Awards has unveiled its regional winners with work on a raft of big-ticket series, movies and games getting recognition.

The GEAs lauds the marketing and promo teams that work on projects, with categories covering trailers, behind the scenes material, key art and social media campaigns. It is in its fourth edition.

Season 2 of Squid Game featured in several categories, landing wins for creatives in Best Teaser and Best Motion Poster categories. Another Netflix series, The Crown, also appeared multiple times, as was the case in last year’s awards. This time it won two Best Long Form Behind The Scenes awards for work on Season 6. Mufasa: The Lion King prevailed in Best Motion Poster and Best Sound Design categories.

The awards are split across continents. In North America Wicked scooped Best Experiential Marketing, Venom: The Last Dance Best Short Form Behind the Scenes, and Dune...

The upcoming episode of “The First 48: Wrong Place, Wrong Time,” titled “Thick as Thieves,” promises to be a gripping hour of true crime television. Set to air on Friday, February 21, 2025, at 8:00 Pm on A&e, this episode takes viewers deep into the heart of a chilling investigation in Mobile, Alabama.

Detective Jermaine Rogers is on the case, facing the daunting task of uncovering the truth behind a violent home invasion that resulted in the tragic deaths of two individuals. As he navigates the complexities of the crime scene, Detective Rogers works tirelessly to piece together the events that led to this devastating incident. The pressure mounts as he seeks to identify multiple suspects involved in the crime, and the clock is ticking.

Viewers can expect a tense atmosphere as Detective Rogers interviews witnesses, gathers evidence, and follows leads. The emotional weight of the case adds depth to the investigation,...

On Thursday November 7 2024, A&e broadcasts After the First 48!

Thick As Thieves Season 10 Episode 1 Episode Summary

A new episode of “After the First 48,” titled “Thick As Thieves,” is set to air on A&e. This episode dives into a violent incident that leaves two young men dead in Mobile. The detectives face a challenging investigation as they work to uncover the truth behind the brutal shootings.

In this episode, viewers will see how the Mobile detectives navigate a complex web of suspects. With no eyewitnesses to provide crucial information, the detectives must rely on the details from the defendants themselves. This adds an extra layer of tension and uncertainty to the case, as the detectives piece together the events that led to the tragic melee.

As the investigation unfolds, the episode highlights the challenges law enforcement faces when vital evidence is missing. The detectives’ determination to find answers is at the forefront,...

A&e’s After the First 48 kicks off its tenth season with a compelling new case, “Thick as Thieves,” premiering Thursday, November 7th at 8/7c. The episode follows Mobile detectives as they investigate a violent melee that leaves two young men dead. With no eyewitnesses to the brutal shootings, the detectives must piece together the events […]

After the First 48 Returns with a Gripping Season 10 Premiere “Thick As Thieves”...

Season 10 of “After the First 48” kicks off with an intense episode titled “Thick As Thieves.” This episode dives deep into the aftermath of a violent confrontation that leaves two young men dead in Mobile. The detectives face a challenging case, as they must navigate through a web of suspects to uncover the truth behind the brutal shooting.

Without an eyewitness to guide them, the detectives rely heavily on the suspects themselves. This adds a layer of complexity to the investigation, as the prosecution must piece together the events leading up to the tragic incident. The stakes are high, and the tension builds as the detectives work tirelessly to gather evidence and testimonies.

“Thick As Thieves” promises to be a gripping start to the new season. As the detectives dig deeper, viewers will witness the challenges and pressures of solving a case where every detail matters. Tune in on Thursday,...

The past few months have been pretty exciting for fans of The Expanse, the sweeping science fiction saga by James S.A. Corey, aka authors Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck. In August, Corey launched a brand new book series called The Captive's War. The first book, The Mercy of Gods, introduced us to a far-flung planet of humans who are captured by the Carryx, an insectoid alien race which conquers other sentient species and puts them to work fueling their empire.

The Mercy of Gods was an excellent start to Corey's new series, but it was only the beginning. Earlier this month, Abraham and Franck released a follow-up novella titled Livesuit, which expands the world of The Captive's War in some intriguing and unexpected ways. We don't have a release date for the second full volume of The Captive's War yet, but given James S.A. Corey's track record for releasing books with astounding consistency,...

Best known to horror fans for playing the character Rob Dier in Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter, actor Erich Anderson has sadly passed away after a battle with cancer.

The actor was 67 years old.

Michael O’Malley wrote on Instagram, “My brother in law Erich Anderson passed this morning after a brutal struggle with cancer. He had a long successful career as an actor—he was on that old show “30 Something”; he was Felicity’s father on “Felicity”; he was killed in a basement in a Friday the 13th movie; he was on Star Trek and dozens of other shows.”

“He was a smart and funny guy, a fantastic cook; he wrote three great novels which you can find on Amazon,” O’Malley continues. “I’ll miss him but his ordeal is over.”

Released in 1984, Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter was one of Erich Anderson’s very first acting roles.

Obituaries are never easy to write, but this one hits particularly hard given the feeling of so much great work still to come: Andre Braugher, who made a name for himself playing a variety of authority figures in dramas and comedies has died following a brief illness. He was just 61.

André Keith Braugher was born in Chicago in 1962. The prodigious student attended the prestigious St. Ignatius College Prep in his hometown, then earned a BA from Stanford University and a master*s degree from Juilliard — he received scholarships to all three schools.

He considered medicine as a career but saw performing as more exciting. His initial work, as with so many others, was on the stage, in Public Theater Shakespeare in the Park productions in New York City, playing parts in various productions over the years.

His film career was solid, including roles in Glory, Primal Fear, Spike Lee's Get On The Bus,...

Andre Braugher, the dynamic actor known for his outstanding work on such shows as Homicide: Life on the Street and Brooklyn Nine-Nine, has died. He was 61.

Braugher died Monday after a brief illness, his longtime rep Jennifer Allen told The Hollywood Reporter. The cause of death turned out to be lung cancer.

Braugher starred as master interrogator Det. Frank Pembleton on NBC’s Homicide: Life on the Street for the first six seasons of the show’s acclaimed 1993-99 run, then played another cop, Capt. Raymond Holt — this time against type and for laughs — on the 2013-21 Fox-nbc sitcom Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

He won his first Emmy in 1998 for outstanding lead actor in a drama series for Homicide after a season that featured one of its most memorable episodes, “Subway.” That was a two-hander in which Pembleton tries to unearth whether a man (Vincent D’Onofrio) pinned between a Baltimore subway train...

André Braugher had a rich and diverse filmography that included roles in Homicide: Life on the Street, Men of a Certain Age and as Captain Raymond Holt in the comedy Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

The actor died December 12 at 61 but has left a legacy for generations with his film and television work. Braugher was nominated 11 times for the Primetime Emmy Awards and won twice.

Related: ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ Cast & Producers Mourn André Braugher: “This Hurts. You Left Us Too Soon”

The first Emmy the actor received was in 1998 for his work as Detective Frank Pembleton in the NBC drama Homicide: Life on the Street. His second trophy would come in 2006 for his leading role in the FX mini-series Thief.

Related: André Braugher Remembered As “Megawatt Talent” & “Incredible Human Being”

Braugher’s other television credits included Gideon’s Crossing, The Practice, The Andromeda Strain, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Last Resort, New Girl, American Experience,...

Over the past few days, the entertainment community has lost legends such as Carrie Fisher and George Michael, but fans are also mourning the loss of another talented entertainer who might not be quite as well known. Ricky Harris, a comedian and actor who may be best known for playing Malvo on the TV series Everybody Hates Chris, passed away after suffering a heart attack. While he may not have been a household name, he had a huge impact on the hip-hop community, with several prominent hip-hop artists paying their respects through social media.

The Hollywood Reporter confirmed the actor passed away from a heart attack through his manager, Cindy Ambers. The actor's manager also revealed to other news outlets such as the Los Angeles Times that her client had another heart attack two years ago, although no other details about his passing were given. Ricky Harris grew up in Long Beach,...

"Most of my career has been spent doing things I haven't done before," says the affable, but slightly reserved André Braugher. "I've done horror, sci-fi, spy, thriller, a lot of history, and now finally a comedy. I've got some cop shows and doctor shows. The only thing I don't have is a 'Star Trek,' series and I don't have a lawyer show."Best known as the tough detective Frank Pembleton on the gritty crime drama "Homicide: Life on the Street" and currently the somewhat beleaguered Owen Thoreau Jr. on TNT's dryly amusing "Men of a Certain Age," Braugher also has extensive theater credits—including "Henry V," "Hamlet," "Measure for Measure," and "Coriolanus." He can now be seen Off-Broadway, at the Manhattan Theatre Club, in Matthew Lopez's "The Whipping Man," directed by Doug Hughes. Set in Richmond in 1865, "The Whipping Man" is a three-character play, recounting the evolving...

In his latest venture, Jai White channels some of Blaxploitation’s most famous faces – such as Shaft, Super Fly and The Mack - in the super-fly satire Black Dynamite. We speak to the actor about the film’s surprising success...

LOVEFiLM: Did you base the character on anyone in particular?

Michael Jai White: It’s loosely based on a few characters I saw growing up, such as Shaft, Superfly and The Mack - A mixture of guys who were the predominate archetypes for that particular genre. There were a few actors I based him on as well, namely Jim Kelly and Tim Brown. If Jim Kelly and Tim Brown had a baby, that’d be Black Dynamite.

LOVEFiLM: I heard that the trailer was shot before you had any funding or any story ideas...

Mjw: Absolutely. It’s really a bare bones trailer that we spent about $500 on in all.

In his latest venture, Jai White channels some of Blaxploitation’s most famous faces – such as Shaft, Superfly and The Mack - in the super-fly satire Black Dynamite. We speak to the actor about the film’s surprising success...

LOVEFiLM: Did you base the character on anyone in particular?

Michael Jai White: It’s loosely based on a few characters I saw growing up, such as Shaft, Superfly and The Mack - A mixture of guys who were the predominate archetypes for that particular genre. There were a few actors I based him on as well, namely Jim Kelly and Tim Brown. If Jim Kelly and Tim Brown had a baby, that’d be Black Dynamite.

LOVEFiLM: I heard that the trailer was shot before you had any funding or any story ideas...

Mjw: Absolutely. It’s really a bare bones trailer that we spent about $500 on in all.

The writer-director talks about his new film, "Roscoe's Chili and Donuts," and his amazing new zombie project Director Scott Sanders is a name that isn't instantly recognizable in filmdom, but it just might be in the near future. After making his feature film debut with Thick as Thieves, the filmmaker stepped away from Hollywood, taking an 11-year break to pursue other endeavors. Now he's back with the new blaxploitation film Black Dynamite, which will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on February 16. I had the chance to speak with the co-writer/director of this film and here's what he had to say.

First of all, I'm just curious where the "Chili and Donuts" came from? Are you guys working out a deal with Roscoe's right now?

Scott Sanders: (Laughs) That comes from Michael (Jai White). One of the things I've learned about him in traveling all over the world with him,...

Scott Sanders is developing a Jamaican Zombie Project Director Scott Sanders took an 11-year hiatus between his feature film debut Thick as Thieves and last year's blaxploitation film Black Dynamite, which will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on February 16, and I hope we don't have to wait that long for his next film, because it sounds simply incredible. I had the chance to speak with Sanders over the phone about the new Black Dynamite DVD, but we also spoke about a new film project he's currently writing... about Jamaican zombies. If that has you hooked, just wait to see what else he has to say below.

Is there anything you're writing now or that you're working to develop?

Scott Sanders: Yeah, I'm just working on a variety of things. I'd like to stay in this kind of world, not necessarily blaxploitation, but twisting genres, playing around with them.

When I first heard about Black Dynamite, it was by way of the film’s hilarious red-band trailer, which appeared online and became something of a cult hit in my circle. We just couldn’t stop watching the trailer and cackling out loud at a film that appeared to skewer the 70s blaxploitation genre at every opportunity. However, the red-band trailer was a little too racy for Screen Rant tastes and much to my disappointment, I was left with no choice but to post an inferior green-band version.

Well, yesterday the trade sites like Entertainment Weekly finally hopped on this stick of Black Dynamite, posting the film’s official theatrical trailer online. I could instantly tell who has been behind this film since its premiere at Sundance, and those who are coming late to the party; those in the know clearly recognized that the latest theatrical trailer is actually that same first red-band trailer,...

Here’s the trailer and posters for the blaxploitation callback “Black Dynamite“

This is the story of 1970s African-American action legend Black Dynamite. The Man killed his brother, pumped heroin into local orphanages, and flooded the ghetto with adulterated malt liquor. Black Dynamite was the one hero willing to fight The Man all the way from the blood-soaked city streets to the hallowed halls of the Honky House.

The film is directed by Scott Sanders (Thick as Thieves). He also co-writes the script along with Michael Jai White (The Dark Knight, Spawn), who plays the titular character, and Byron Minns, who portrays Bullhorn.

” Black Dynamite” will be released in limited theaters on October 16, 2009.

America, we have a problem: there is too much smack in our orphanages. There are many names for it - big H, black tar, blue velvet, Boy, the dragon, the chick, China white, Girl, Harry Jones, Judas, King Kong, Nixon, Rambo, red chicken, schmack, schmeck, T.N.T., the beast or chiva - but whatever you call it, it’s killing our orphans at an alarming rate.

Fsito (Fight Smack In The Orphanages) is taking to the streets on September 9, 10 and 11th to spread awareness about the smack epidemic and the orphans being affected, and they would like for you to join in the fight by signing their petition for increased smack awareness!

Founded by Gloria Grey, Fsito’s official mission statement is to:

Establish A Grassroots Movement that will supply counseling, support, nurturing, love, methadone, and understanding to our nation’s Smacked up kids. Create Smack Awareness and provide Smack-related materials,...

Weeks prior to the theatrical release of "Black Dynamite", Apparition presented the official trailer for the blaxploitation throwback. More than two minutes long, the trailer serves as an introduction to the 1970s African-American action legend and features the reasons why he gets back to clean up the streets from crime.

Black Dynamite is a former CIA agent who is out for revenge. When an Italian mob known as The Man kills his brother, pumps heroin into local orphanages and floods streets with adulterated malt liquor, he steps out to the plate and fights the baddie all the way from the blood-soaked city streets to the hallowed halls of the Honky House.

This action comedy film comes from Scott Sanders. The "Thick as Thieves" helmer directs the movie as well as co-writes the script along with Michael Jai White, who plays the titular character, and Byron Minns, who portrays Bullhorn. It...