Sometimes the most powerful word in storytelling is “original.” After years of working within major franchises and real-life stories, Ryan Coogler returned to something deeply personal with Sinners — a fiercely original story rooted in the Delta Blues traditions of his family history. The film blends music, history, horror, and genre spectacle, culminating in a […]
Saul Williams Opens Up About His Role in Sinners — and the Powerful Experience of Filming on a Southern Plantation
Actor, poet, and musician Saul Williams is finally opening up about his experience working on Sinners — and his reflection adds even more context to the depth behind the Oscar-nominated film directed by Ryan Coogler. In a recent post shared with his followers, Williams said he hadn’t spoken much publicly about his participation in the […]
Judy Pace, Trailblazing Actress and ‘Brian’s Song’ Star, Dies at 83
Judy Pace, a pioneering actress whose career helped expand opportunities for Black women in Hollywood during the 1960s and ’70s, has died. She was 83. Pace’s daughters, Shawn Pace Mitchell and actress Julia Pace Mitchell, announced that their mother “died peacefully in her sleep” while visiting family in Marina Del Rey, California. Born June 15, […]
NYC Is Giving Away 5,000 Free Movie Tickets During New Art House Cinema Week
New York City is spotlighting its independent cinema scene with the launch of the inaugural Art House Cinema Week, a citywide initiative offering thousands of free tickets and discounted screenings at dozens of arthouse theaters. Running March 20 through March 26, the program is led by the New York City Mayor’s Office of Media and […]
‘Firefly’ Animated Series in Development With Gina Torres, Nathan Fillion, and Original Cast Expected to Return
More than two decades after its short-lived television run, Firefly may be preparing for a new chapter — this time in animated form. During a panel at Awesome Con, Nathan Fillion revealed that an animated series based on the beloved sci-fi franchise is currently in advanced development. According to details first reported by Deadline, several […]
Amazon’s Prime Video to Charge Even More If You Want to Watch Without Ads
Amazon is once again changing the price of watching Prime Video without ads — and this time it’s going to cost subscribers even more. Beginning April 10, 2026, Amazon will replace its current ad-free add-on with a new premium tier called Prime Video Ultra, priced at $4.99 per month in the U.S. The upgrade will […]
‘Michael’ Biopic Soundtrack Revealed: Here Are the 13 Songs Featured in the Film
The upcoming Michael Jackson biopic Michael is leaning heavily into the music that defined the King of Pop’s legacy. Sony Music has officially revealed the soundtrack for the film, titled Michael: Songs From the Motion Picture, a 13-track collection that spans Jackson’s earliest success with The Jackson 5 through some of the biggest hits of […]
From Hattie McDaniel to ‘Sinners’: 20+ History-Making Moments for Black Hollywood at the Oscars
As we gear up for the 98th Academy Awards, it’s worth reflecting on the history of Black artists in the film industry and their complicated relationship with Hollywood’s most prestigious awards ceremony. READ: 7 Takeaways From Gina Prince-Bythewood’s MUST-READ THR Feature About The Oscars Lack of Recognition of Black Talent Despite making significant strides over […]
NBCUniversal Cancels ‘Access Hollywood,’ ‘Karamo,’ and ‘The Steve Wilkos Show’ as It Exits First-Run Syndication
NBCUniversal is stepping away from the first-run syndication business, a move that will bring several of its daytime staples to an end — including Access Hollywood, Karamo, and The Steve Wilkos Show. First-run syndication refers to a TV distribution model where shows are sold directly to local stations across the country rather than airing on […]
Animator Frank Abney Launches Kickstarter for Animated Western Short ‘The Turners’
Animator and filmmaker Frank Abney has launched a Kickstarter campaign for his upcoming animated short film The Turners, an original western-inspired story about a retired outlaw couple forced to confront the past they thought they left behind. The Turners follows Joe and Alberta Turner, a couple who believed they had long ago walked away from […]









