Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Paramount+ has unveiled the official trailer for “Knuckles,” the Sonic the Hedgehog TV spinoff, featuring Idris Elba in the titular role and Adam Pally reprising his character, Wade Whipple. The streaming service confirmed the release date for all six episodes as April 26 on Paramount+ in the U.S. and Canada, with additional territories following on […]
Francis Ford Coppola has unveiled a first look at his long-anticipated project, “Megalopolis,” a sci-fi dystopian drama set in a post-apocalyptic New York City. The film stars Adam Driver as the protagonist architect, Caesar, who envisions transforming the devastated city into a utopia but faces opposition from a corrupt mayor. Coppola, known for iconic works […]
JuVee Productions, spearheaded by Viola Davis and Julius Tennon, is making its foray into animation in partnership with N LITE, a Black and Japanese-led media company. Together, they aim to produce afro-anime films that highlight Black and afro-indigenous narratives. The debut film, “Mfinda,” inspired by Congolese folklore, is a collaborative effort between Congolese-American artist Patience […]
Marla Gibbs is set to join her daughter, Angela Gibbs, in the second season of the comedy series “Not Dead Yet.” The show, based on Alexandra Potter’s book, “Confessions of a Forty-Something F**k Up,” follows Gina Rodriguez as Nell, a journalist with an unusual ability to see and communicate with ghosts while writing obituaries for […]
Chris Rock has inked a deal to direct a remake of the 2020 Thomas Vinterberg-directed black comedy “Another Round.” The original film not only clinched the Oscar for Best International Feature Film but also secured the prestigious BAFTA award. The forthcoming project is a collaborative effort between Appian Way and Makeready, produced by Jennifer Davisson […]
Warner Bros. has emerged victorious in a fierce bidding war for the rights to Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan’s upcoming mysterious-genre film. The untitled movie, based on an original script by Coogler, has been described as an “original genre film,” with plot details tightly under wraps. While specific details about the plot remain elusive, […]
Netflix has decided not to release “The Mothership,” a sci-fi film starring Halle Berry and Omari Hardwick, after completing filming in 2021. Despite finishing production, multiple delays in post-production led to the cancellation, confirmed by Variety. Directed by Matthew Charman, known for his work on “Bridge of Spies,” the film revolves around Sara Morse, played […]
SXSW unveiled its lineup for 2024, featuring the world premiere of Hulu’s “Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told.” Directed by P. Frank Williams, “Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told” is a celebratory exploration of the boisterous times of Freaknik, the iconic Atlanta street party that drew hundreds of thousands of people in the ’80s and […]
This year marks the 31st anniversary of the iconic film “Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit,” and Whoopi Goldberg recently announced plans for a massive reunion on “The View.” During the Wednesday morning episode, Goldberg extended a heartfelt invitation to her co-star, Sheryl Lee Ralph, urging her to join the upcoming reunion and, more […]
In a heartfelt transition, Giancarlo Esposito steps into the shoes of the late Andre Braugher in Shondaland’s latest Netflix series, “The Residence.” Following Braugher’s untimely death, Esposito will succeed him in the cast of this comedic murder-mystery drama. “The Residence,” inspired by Kate Andersen Brower’s book is a screwball comedy and mystery, with Uzo Aduba […]