Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Kelvin Harrison Jr. has been announced as the recipient of the 2024 Rising Star Award at the 6th American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors. Known for his roles in “Genius: MLK/X” and “Chevalier,” Harrison’s talent has earned him recognition, including a SAG award for his ensemble cast work in “The Trial Of The Chicago 7.” […]
CBS’s hit procedural drama FBI: Most Wanted adds veteran actor Steven Williams to the show’s upcoming fifth season. Williams, renowned for his roles in The X-Files, 21 Jump Street, and Supernatural, will guest star as Ray Cannon Sr., the father of Special Agent Ray Cannon, played by Edwin Hodge. The upcoming episode, titled “Footsteps,” is […]
Naomie Harris, Joel Fry, and Jameela Jamil are set to headline the upcoming film “Lola and Freddie.” Billed as a British reimagining of the 2012 hit “Celeste and Jesse Forever,” this romantic comedy will be directed by Dean Craig, known for his work on Netflix’s “Love, Wedding, Repeat.” Olivia Lee will also star in Lola […]
Fresh off her role in ‘The Book of Clarence,’ Anna Diop will star opposite Corey Hawkins and Willem Dafoe in “The Man in My Basement,” directed by Nadia Latif. Andscape, a Black-led content studio from Disney-ESPN, is financing the project, set to release on Hulu. Adapted from the Walter Mosley novel, the storyline revolves around […]
The Hallmark Channel is premiering a diverse adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel ‘Sense and Sensibility’ as part of its special event, “Loveuary.” Departing from its usual contemporary Christmas-themed programming, the network is embracing the Regency-era romance genre with a unique twist that includes a predominantly Black cast. The first three films of the “Loveuary […]
Essence magazine is gearing up for its 17th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards, set to honor Danielle Brooks, Halle Bailey, Nkechi Okoro Carroll, and Kathryn Busby of Starz. The event, scheduled for March 7 at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, will be hosted by Cliff “Method Man” Smith. Themed “Radiant Power” for 2024, […]
Oscar winner Cuba Gooding Jr., Vivica A. Fox, Vernon Davis, and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson are slated to star in “Break the Cycle,” an urban thriller directed by Josh Webber. The film marks the debut screenplay of former NBA player Jarnell Stokes and is directed by Josh Webber, known for his work on “Never Heard.” The […]
Don Cheadle is the latest star to join Peacock’s true crime limited series, Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist. Ordered to series in December, the show is based on the Will Packer-produced podcast chronicling an armed robbery during Muhammad Ali’s 1970 comeback fight in Atlanta, portrayed by Dexter Darden. He joins previously cast Kevin Hart, […]
Apple TV+ is gearing up for the return of its acclaimed dramedy series, “The Big Door Prize,” with a highly-anticipated Season 2 set to premiere on April 24. In a recent presentation for the Television Critics Association, Apple TV+ unveiled the first images from Season 2 of the dramedy series, hinting at significant changes in […]
Dreams continue for Kwabena and fans of “Dreaming Whilst Black” as Showtime and BBC announce the series renewal. Co-created by Ali Hughes and Adjani Salmon, the show follows Kwabena, an aspiring filmmaker navigating the challenges of pursuing his dream amid life’s complexities. Starring Adjani Salmon, Dani Moseley, Rachel Adedeji, Jessica Hynes, and Demmy Ladipo, the […]