The vertical drama space just leveled up. The trailer has officially dropped for Off Limits & All Mine, a new mobile-first romance series starring and executive produced by Taye Diggs, alongside Jessica Jarrell. The project is part of the growing wave of “microdramas” designed specifically for vertical viewing on smartphones. Now streaming on CandyJar, the […]
Alterik Miller’s Neo-Soul Romance ‘93 ’Til’ Drops Trailer Ahead of ABFF Premiere
Ahead of its upcoming premiere at the American Black Film Festival (ABFF), the trailer for 93 ’Til has officially been released, offering a first look at a neo-soul–infused romantic drama about presence, art, and emotional connection. READ: ABFF 2026 Unveils Star-Studded 30th Anniversary Lineup Featuring Jamie Foxx, Marsai Martin, Jesse Williams, Coco Jones, and More Marking […]
Alexandra Shipp & Justice Smith Join Cast of Holiday Horror Film White Elephant
Alexandra Shipp and Justice Smith are the latest to join the cast of upcoming holiday horror film White Elephant, adding to a growing ensemble led by Nick Jonas and Kathryn Newton. Directed by Eli Craig (Clown in a Cornfield, Tucker & Dale vs. Evil), the film continues to build out a stacked cast that also […]
Netflix Drops Haunting Teaser Trailer For ‘Lord of the Flies’ Series Ahead of May Premiere
Netflix is bringing one of the most unsettling coming-of-age stories back into the spotlight—and this time, it’s darker than ever. The streamer has released the first teaser for its limited series adaptation of Lord of the Flies, offering a chilling preview of what happens when innocence collapses into chaos. Created and written by Jack Thorne, […]
‘Euphoria’ Longtime Composer Labrinth Exits, Removes Music Ahead of Season 3
Composer Labrinth, the British singer-songwriter behind the signature sound of Euphoria, has officially withdrawn his music from Season 3, following a series of explosive social media posts in which he expressed frustration with the industry and the series itself. In one widely circulated Instagram Story, Labrinth wrote: “I’M DONE WITH THIS INDUSTRY. FUCK COLUMBIA. DOUBLE […]
Lion Forge Entertainment Developing YA Series Adaptation of Kimberly Ann Harrison’s ‘Beyond the Paddock’
Lion Forge Entertainment is expanding its slate with a new YA television adaptation of Beyond the Paddock—and if you’ve been paying attention, the studio is already building momentum following the breakout success of Iyanu. Written and executive produced by Kimberly Ann Harrison, the series will adapt her acclaimed debut novel, with Harrison also set to […]
Black Public Media’s PitchBLACK Returns to Harlem with $150K in Grants, Honors for Stanley Nelson & Marcia Smith
Black Public Media is bringing its flagship pitching forum back to Harlem as PitchBLACK returns on April 29–30 at The Apollo Stages at the Victoria in New York City — continuing its mission to fund and elevate Black storytelling even amid major federal funding setbacks. Despite a reported $1.8 million loss in public media support […]
‘By Any Means’: Paramount Lands Elegance Bratton’s 1960s Conspiracy Thriller, Sets Labor Day Release
Paramount Pictures is betting big on its next theatrical release. The studio has officially acquired U.S. rights to By Any Means, a crime thriller directed by Elegance Bratton and led by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Mark Wahlberg. The film is now set to hit theaters on September 4, 2026, over Labor Day weekend. Set in […]
‘Ride Along 3’ Gains Momentum with Kevin Hart and Ice Cube in Talks to Return
After nearly a decade in limbo, Ride Along 3 is finally gaining traction. Universal Pictures is in early development on the third installment, with Ice Cube and Kevin Hart in talks to return. Director Tim Story and producer Will Packer are also expected to reunite, bringing the franchise’s original creative team back together. The breakthrough […]
Imani Lewis and Laya DeLeon Hayes to Lead Natalie Jasmine Harris’ Queer Coming-of-Age Drama ‘Pure’
Imani Lewis and Laya DeLeon Hayes have officially signed on to star in Pure, the debut feature from writer-director Natalie Jasmine Harris—and this one is stepping into a world we rarely see on screen. Expanding on Harris’ acclaimed short film of the same name, Pure is a coming-of-age story rooted in the elite and often […]









