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It’s tough being a teenager these days. Performing well at school, being confident enough to stand among the crowd, and showing great future potential are only a few things that put pressure on kids these days. However, it’s tougher being bulkier than others at school. You are not only under the pressure of meeting the unprecedented beauty standards set by social media, but you also have to deal with bullies who are eager to make you the butt of all the jokes they can conjure up from their insecurities. In Claire Ayoub’s “Empire Waist” Lenore (Mia Kalpan) is a plus-sized teen who, in order to avoid being on the other side of the jokes, revels in being invisible.

Donned in all black, Lenore enjoys being the outcast who doesn’t talk to anybody. I mean, you can’t be on the wrong side of the wrath of...

Exclusive: Blue Fox Entertainment announced on Tuesday that it will be bringing Wayfarer Studios’ body-positive, coming-of-age YA film Empire Waist, starring Mia Kaplan (Smilf), Rainn Wilson (The Office) and Missi Pyle (Captain Fantastic), to theaters across the U.S. and Canada on September 27.

Marking the debut feature of writer-director Claire Ayoub, whose script was ranked as the #1 Comedy on the Black List in 2019, the film follows Lenore Miller (Kaplan), an overweight, insecure teen whose talent for fashion is discovered by her confident, plus-sized classmate (newcomer Jemima Yevu), forcing her into the spotlight — and into the path of both bullies and new friends. Lenore’s father Mark (Wilson) is her biggest cheerleader, but the fears of her image-conscious mother (Pyle) and Lenore’s own insecurities prevent her from wearing her own designs. Will Lenore ever feel the self-love she inspires in others?

In conjunction with Empire Waist‘s theatrical release, the...

Filmmaker Eric Branco, best known for his work as a cinematographer on films like Clemency and The 40-Year-Old Version, has signed on to make his feature directorial debut with the drama Silent Partner for Black Man Films

Based on a short film of the same name, Silent Partner is written by actor and Black Man Films co-founder Roderick Lawrence, James J. Johnson, and Branco. The pic follows a Black attorney in New York who is thrust into a stand-your-ground case by a senior partner. He is asked to defend a white woman who has murdered a Black teen. The story focuses on the attorney’s moral struggle, his relationship with his wife, and the black professional experience of microaggressions in the workplace and systemic racism in the justice system. The film began production last week in New York City. Cast features Roderick Lawrence, Susan Heyward, Eric Nelsen, and Jeff Perry.

Derek Gaines as Bugs and Donnie Wahlberg as Danny Reagan in ‘Blue Bloods’ season 13 episode 5

Frank’s caught between his family and his job on CBS’s Blue Bloods season 13 episode five. Directed by Alex Zakrzewski from a script by Kevin Reilly, episode five – “Homefront” – will air on Friday, November 4, 2022 at 10pm Et/Pt.

The cast is led by Tom Selleck as Frank Reagan, Donnie Wahlberg as Danny Reagan, and Bridget Moynahan as Erin Reagan. Will Estes stars as Jamie Reagan, Len Cariou is Henry Reagan, Sami Gayle is Nicky Reagan-Boyle, Marisa Ramirez plays Det. Maria Baez, and Vanessa Ray is Officer Eddie Janko.

Season 13’s recurring guest stars include Abigail Hawk, Gregory Jbara, Robert Clohessy, Steven Schirripa, Andrew Terraciano, James Nuciforo, and Stephanie Kurtzuba.

“Homefront” Plot: Frank launches an investigation after the Reagan family is harassed when protests against a controversial NYPD unit escalate. Also, Danny and Baez form...

"Why would you allow yourself to feel that way?" Freestyle Digital Media has released an official trailer for an indie romantic comedy called Catching Up, marking the feature directorial debut of filmmaker Bill Crossland. This first premiered at the Heartland and New Orleans Film Festivals last year. Bill Crossland also stars in the film as a romantically inexperienced young man with muscular dystrophy named Frank who struggles to win the love of his able-bodied crush while posing as a boyfriend for his closeted best friend. Crossland looks to be telling a very personal story, while also trying to have some romcom fun as well. The film's cast includes Francesca Carpanini, Isabella Pisacane, Johnathan Fernandez, Sam Daly, Jared Michael Delaney, Caroline Duncan, and Lydia Meredith. His main love interest in this looks a lot like Rachel McAdams. This seems like a very charming, brutally honest take on love as a disabled person.

"Following my method will get you where you need to go in the quickest route possible." Full Moon Films has debuted an official trailer for an indie drama titled simply Tape, the latest film by director Deborah Kampmeier. Based on true events and set in New York City, Tape is the story of an aspiring actress who crosses paths with the darker side of the entertainment industry. The film sounds a bit inspired by Harvey Weinstein (and Rose McGowan) and what he would make actresses go through. Here's a more compelling description: "This film addresses burning societal curiosities, taking the audience into the room where questionable behavior goes unseen, finally answering the question 'how could this kind of thing happen?' More than a film, Tape is a visceral moment-by-moment unveiling of the way ambitious and everyday women are systematically coerced and taken advantage of." This stars Isabelle Fuhrman, with Annarosa Mudd,...

Hey, "Law And Order: Svu" fans. Unfortunately, it's one off those times again where we have to inform you guys that your favorite show is about to take a brief hiatus, but don't worry. This one actually won't last for very long. It turns out that the next, new episode 21 will not be airing next Thursday night, April 18, 2019. Nope, nope, nope. Instead, NBC has scheduled it to air Thursday night, April 25, 2019. So, definitely be sure to mark down that very important date on your TV show calendars. So, what will NBC possibly be airing instead of your favorite show next Thursday night, April 18, 2019. Well, according to the TV Guide listings, NBC is actually going to air "Law And Order: Svu." It just won't be a new episode. They're going to be re-airing the 7th episode of season 20, which is titled, "Caretaker." NBC's official description for it, reads like this, "The...