ESSENCE has shared the first look images of Children of Blood and Bone, the highly anticipated Paramount Pictures adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s bestselling 2018 fantasy novel, alongside an exclusive interview with director Gina Prince-Bythewood. Prince-Bythewood, whose previous credits include The Woman King and The Old Guard, told ESSENCE she was approached twice before finally committing […]

MANSA Films has announced that Newborn, the psychological thriller directed by Nate Parker and starring David Oyelowo, will be available on Video on Demand beginning July 24. The film follows Chris Newborn, played by Oyelowo, who after serving seven years in solitary confinement seeks to rebuild his life and reconnect with his family, only to […]

Updated with trailer Zoe Saldaña and Nicole Kidman return for the most personal mission yet in the explosive female-led espionage thriller The wait is almost over. Paramount+ has released the official teaser for Lioness Season Three, and the Lioness team is heading back into the field for their most dangerous assignment yet. Created and written […]

HBO Max has released the trailer for Euphoria: A Look Back, a documentary retrospective special arriving on the platform July 24. The special is not a continuation of the drama’s story but rather a companion piece drawing on new cast interviews and archival behind-the-scenes footage from the show’s run. Zendaya, Jacob Elordi and other cast […]

A decade after 13th became a cultural touchstone, Ava DuVernay is returning to Netflix with a continuation of that work. 14th, a documentary centered on the 14th Amendment’s Equal Protection and Citizenship Clauses, has been quietly in production for over a year and is set to launch on Netflix later this year. “If 13th asked […]

Hal Williams, the veteran actor whose six-decade career made him a familiar face across some of television’s most beloved Black sitcoms, died Wednesday morning at his home in Rancho Mirage, California. He was 91. His manager, Zna Portlock Houston, confirmed the death, noting he had some health issues. No further cause of death was disclosed. […]

The Russo family is casting one final spell. Disney has released the official trailer for the four-part finale event of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, and it brings back two of the most beloved characters from the original series. Jennifer Stone returns as Harper Finkle and Gregg Sulkin returns as Mason Greyback, reuniting with Selena Gomez’s […]

It has been quite a year for Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. With four major projects across film and television landing in 2026, the Emmy winner is having a moment that is hard to ignore. It started in January with Wonder Man, the Marvel Television series that premiered on Disney+ to critical acclaim, earning a 91 percent […]

Cats: The Jellicle Ball, the critically acclaimed ballroom-inspired reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic musical, will play its final performance at the Broadhurst Theatre on August 8, producers announced Tuesday, five months before its previously announced extension through January 17, 2027. The news sent shockwaves through the Broadway community. Sara Ramirez called it heartbreaking, Ben […]

The Critics Choice Association has announced the nominees for the 6th annual Critics Choice Super Awards, honoring the most popular genre films and series across superhero, science fiction and fantasy, horror and action. Winners will be announced via press release on Thursday, August 6. On the film side, Superman leads with six nominations including Best […]