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Michelle Hurd to Lead Psychedelic Amazon Thriller ‘Bloodwood’ Alongside Garret Dillahunt and Henry Ian Cusick

Michelle Hurd is set to star in the upcoming psychological thriller Bloodwood, joining Garret Dillahunt and Henry Ian Cusick in the lead ensemble. The film marks the feature directorial debut of Robert Menzies, who also wrote the screenplay based on his own novel. Essential Film Group is handling worldwide sales. Bloodwood follows Jake (Dillahunt), a […]

Freshman Series ‘Rooster’ Wraps Breakout First Season as HBO’s Most-Watched Comedy Debut in 15+ Years

HBO’s new comedy Rooster has closed out its freshman season with major momentum, officially becoming the network’s most-watched comedy debut in more than 15 years, according to Warner Bros. Discovery. Set on a college campus, Rooster follows an acclaimed author, played by Steve Carell, whose complicated relationship with his daughter (Charly Clive) anchors the series. […]

David Jonsson Joins A24’s ‘Please,’ Halina Reijn’s Follow-Up to ‘Babygirl’

David Jonsson has joined the cast of Please, the upcoming A24 film written and directed by Halina Reijn. The British actor, who won the BAFTA Rising Star award in 2025, joins previously announced cast members Gracie Abrams, Connor Storrie, and Tom Burke. Please marks Reijn’s third collaboration with A24, following the satirical slasher Bodies Bodies […]

NABOB and Onyx Impact Launch Creator Mastermind to Help Black Creators Build Scalable Media Businesses

The National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters is teaming up with Onyx Impact to launch a new initiative aimed at helping Black creators turn influence into sustainable, scalable media businesses. Announced Thursday, the NABOB Creator Mastermind is a 12-week program created to address some of the biggest barriers Black creators continue to face in the […]

American Black Film Festival Unveils Additional Speakers and Lineup for 30th Anniversary “Homecoming” Celebration

UPDATED from our original announcement of ABFF’s lineup ABFF is not playing when it comes to its 30th anniversary celebration. The American Black Film Festival just unveiled an additional slate of speakers, screenings, conversations, and immersive experiences for its 2026 “Homecoming” celebration, and the lineup is stacked with some of the biggest names across television, […]

BET Enters Microdrama Space With aTwist Partnership to Develop and Distribute Microseries Across Linear and Vertical Platforms

The network just announced a partnership with aTwist to develop and distribute microseries across linear and vertical platforms. Here’s why it matters. BET is making its first formal move into the microdrama space. The network announced today a partnership with aTwist, the U.S.-based microseries studio and platform formerly known as MicroCo, to develop and distribute […]