The indie genre-bender Mascotland is moving ahead with an updated ensemble as production begins in Southern California. Written and directed by Kerry Mondragon, the project was previously announced under the title Mascots and has seen several changes since its initial reveal. Cameras recently began rolling in Los Angeles and the surrounding desert. Salomé Breziner produces, […]
Susan Chardy to Play Victorian Muse and Britain’s First Black Supermodel Fanny Eaton in Alex Kayode-Kay’s ‘Eaton’
A long-overdue story about a woman whose face helped define Victorian art is finally stepping into the spotlight under her own name. BUFF Studios and Tunji Entertainment are developing Eaton, a historical drama about Fanny Eaton, the Jamaican-born woman who became one of the most visible and influential models in Victorian England and a defining muse […]
Love or Toxic? Revisiting 5 of Our Favorite Fictional Black Couples With Grown Eyes
As we know, February isn’t only Black History Month (and let’s be honest, we need a longer month — Whitney Houston voice), it’s also the month of love, with Valentine’s Day landing on the 14th. So in honor of both, let’s talk about some of our favorite fictional Black couples — the ones who either […]
Daniel Kaluuya in Talks to Star in Michael Shanks’ A24 Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel’
Daniel Kaluuya may be heading back into high-concept territory. The Oscar winner is in talks to lead Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel, the next feature from Michael Shanks, the director behind Together. The project is set up at A24 as a negative pickup. The mind-bending thriller follows a man who wakes up trapped inside a mysterious […]
Newcomer Malik Watson Joins ‘The Rookie: North’ Opposite Jay Ellis
ABC is continuing to round out the cast of its upcoming pilot The Rookie: North, and a fresh face is officially in the mix. Newcomer Malik Watson has joined the series-regular ensemble alongside previously announced additions Froy Gutierrez, Janet Montgomery, Karen Fukuhara, and Mya Lowe. The group stars opposite Jay Ellis, who leads the potential […]
4 Storylines That Showed the Depth and Intention Behind Bel-Air’s Final Season
The show Bel-Air is officially off the air. The reimagined version of the beloved sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air stole many of our hearts by showcasing the Banks family and Will Smith in a completely new light. When the announcement first dropped, the internet had mixed emotions about turning one of the funniest sitcoms […]
Corey Hawkins and Kelvin Harrison Jr. in Talks to Join Jeffrey Wright and Octavia Spencer in ‘Death of a Salesman’ Adaptation
Corey Hawkins and Kelvin Harrison Jr. are in talks to join the cast of the upcoming feature adaptation of Death of a Salesman from Focus Features and Amblin Entertainment. They would join previously announced leads Jeffrey Wright and Octavia Spencer. The film will be directed by Chinonye Chukwu, who is co-adapting the screenplay with Pulitzer […]
Jordan Donica Upped to Series Regular, Dennis Haysbert Joins ‘The Gilded Age’ Season 4
HBO’s lavish period drama The Gilded Age is expanding its world in a big way for Season 4. Jordan Donica, who plays Dr. William Kirkland, and Ashlie Atkinson, who recurs as Mamie Fish, have both been promoted to series regulars. The upcoming season will also introduce several new recurring players, including Dennis Haysbert, Taylor Trensch, […]
‘Bridgerton’ Season 4 Part 2 Trailer Teases Turmoil, Temptation, & Tough Choices
Netflix has unveiled the official trailer for Bridgerton Season 4, Part 2, previewing the emotional fallout from Benedict Bridgerton’s life-altering proposal and the dangerous crossroads now facing him and Sophie Baek. The final four episodes debut feb. 26, bringing the fairy-tale romance to a turning point where desire collides head-on with duty, class, and the […]
Omarion Becomes a Reluctant Hitman in Deji LaRay’s ‘Wild Rose’ for ALLBLK [TRAILER]
ALLBLK has released the official trailer for Wild Rose, its upcoming action drama starring and executive produced by Omarion — and the first look makes it clear the series is aiming high. Created by Deji LaRay, Wild Rose premieres March 12 and centers on a man trained to kill who suddenly finds himself questioning everything. […]









