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13 Biopics & Inspired-By Stories You Might’ve Missed (But Should Definitely Watch)

Biopics don’t just recreate history—they reveal the people, moments, and movements we think we know, and often the ones we don’t. While some of these stories become instant cultural reference points, others arrive more quietly, without the same spotlight, even though the lives they depict are just as impactful. This list highlights films and series […]

Five Join Sanaa Lathan and Steve Toussaint in ‘A Blue Butterfly’ as Production Moves to Rwanda [FIRST LOOK]

C.J. “Fiery” Obasi’s upcoming psychological drama A Blue Butterfly is expanding both its cast and global footprint. As filming wraps in London and prepares to move to Kigali, Rwanda for a two-week shoot, Lucian Msamati (Conclave), Anton Lesser (Andor), Eliane Umuhire (A Quiet Place: Day One), Andy Nyman (Wicked), and Aggy K. Adams (The Witcher) […]

Derek Luke, Amin Joseph, and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor Join Hulu’s ‘Southern Bastards’ Pilot

Derek Luke, Amin Joseph, and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor Join Hulu’s ‘Southern Bastards’ Pilot

Hulu’s upcoming drama pilot Southern Bastards is rounding out its cast with a wave of notable additions. Derek Luke, Amin Joseph (Snowfall), Jonathan Tucker (American Hostage), and Ethan Suplee (The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh) have joined the main ensemble, while Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor (Nickel Boys) comes aboard as a guest star. The project, from director and executive […]

‘Idiots’ Trailer Drops: O’Shea Jackson Jr. and Dave Franco Lead Chaotic Comedy-Thriller

The first trailer for Idiots—the newly titled comedy-thriller formerly known as The Shitheads—has officially arrived, offering a glimpse into a wild, no-holds-barred ride led by O’Shea Jackson Jr. and Dave Franco. Directed by Macon Blair, the film centers on two down-and-out men who find themselves at rock bottom. Franco plays Mark, an apathetic and reckless […]

Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground to Go Independent After Netflix Deal Ends

Higher Ground Productions, the production company founded by Barack and Michelle Obama, is preparing to enter a new phase of independence after its long-standing partnership with Netflix comes to an end later this year. According to multiple reports and comments made by former President Barack Obama at a recent History Channel event in Philadelphia, the […]

Kugali Media Adapting Zimbabwe Graphic Novel ‘Razorman’ for Live-Action Film

Pan-African studio Kugali Media is expanding its footprint in global storytelling with a new live-action feature adaptation of its graphic novel Razorman, created by writer-artist Bill Masuku. Set in Zimbabwe, the film centers on Lovemore, a resourceful young mechanic in Harare who transforms into the street vigilante Razorman. Armed with ingenuity and makeshift weapons, he […]

American Black Film Festival Announces 30th Anniversary Programming Lineup

The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) has announced its 2026 programming lineup featuring conversations and panels with industry leading directors, producers, and talent, including Chloe Bailey, Coco Jones, Taye Diggs, and Iyanla Vanzant, among others. The lineup features a dynamic slate of conversations, panels and Spotlight screenings, including “The Brittney Griner Story” from ESPN and […]