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Jon Batiste Boards ‘The Thomas Crown Affair’ as Composer for Michael B. Jordan’s Reimagining

Michael B. Jordan brought style, spectacle, and a touch of nostalgia to CinemaCon, unveiling the first look at his reimagining of The Thomas Crown Affair—and confirming that Jon Batiste will compose the film’s score. Batiste helped set the tone with a live piano performance of The Windmills of Your Mind, the Oscar-winning track from the […]

‘Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television’ Among Recipients of the 19th Television Academy Honors

The Television Academy has announced the recipients of the 19th Television Academy Honors, recognizing six standout programs that use television to spotlight urgent social issues and spark cultural conversation. This year’s honorees include four scripted series and two non-scripted projects selected for their impact across topics ranging from social media harm and disability rights to […]

‘Man on Fire’ Trailer: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Unleashes a Haunted, High-Stakes John Creasy in First Look at Netflix Series

The first trailer for Man on Fire has officially arrived, giving audiences a gritty and emotionally charged look at Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as John Creasy in the upcoming Netflix reimagining of the iconic story. Released by Netflix, the teaser introduces Abdul-Mateen as a visibly worn-down Creasy—disheveled, battle-scarred, and still dangerous—signaling a version of the character […]

ESSENCE Festival 2026 Names Mara Brock Akil, Nikole Hannah-Jones & Nina Compton as Cultural Curators Joining Teyana Taylor

The ESSENCE Festival of Culture® presented by Coca-Cola® is expanding its creative leadership for 2026, announcing Mara Brock Akil, Nikole Hannah-Jones, and Nina Compton as its newest Cultural Curators. They join previously announced Chief Curator Teyana Taylor, helping shape the festival’s storytelling, culinary, and cultural programming. Each curator will oversee a distinct pillar of the […]

‘Street Fighter’ Trailer Drops Ahead of October Release, Teases 1993-Set World Warrior Tournament

The Street Fighter movie is officially stepping into the arena this fall. Universal’s CinemaCon presentation in Las Vegas debuted the first trailer for the upcoming live-action adaptation, confirming a theatrical release date of October 16. Directed by Kitao Sakurai (The Eric Andre Show) from a screenplay he co-wrote with T.J. Fixman, the film brings Capcom’s […]

Music-Driven Love Story ‘Capriccio’ to Make World Premiere at Atlanta Film Festival [FIRST LOOK]

An Atlanta-made love story is heading to a major hometown stage. The independent short film Capriccio will make its world premiere at the Atlanta Film Festival on April 25, bringing a visually rich, music-driven romance to one of the country’s most respected showcases for emerging and independent filmmakers. Directed by Kiah Clingman, the film stars […]