Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Barry Caldwell, a veteran storyboard artist, director, and writer whose work spans some of the most recognizable animated series in television, has reportedly passed away. The news was shared by writer and animator Paul Dini, who said he learned of Caldwell’s passing from fellow animator Dan Haskett. Additional details have not been publicly confirmed. Caldwell’s […]
Geoffrey Owens is stepping into the chaos of The Pitt. Variety exclusively reported that Owens joined Season 2 of the HBO medical drama as a guest star, appearing in Episode 13 as Dr. Clay Barrett, a cardio-thoracic surgeon. His episode is set to air April 2. The series, led by Noah Wyle, continues its high-intensity, […]
BET is keeping one of its boldest comedies in rotation. The Ms. Pat Show has officially been renewed for a sixth season, with the series also set to expand its reach in a major way. Beginning in June, the show will be among the first BET originals to stream on Paramount+, which becomes the new […]
Apple Studios is stepping further into the sci-fi space. The company has officially greenlit Liminal, a sci-fi action-thriller directed by Louis Leterrier, with Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Vanessa Kirby set to lead. The film is based on the AWA graphic novel Telepaths, created by J. Michael Straczynski, alongside Steve Epting and Brian Reber. While plot […]
Damson Idris is stepping into a new lane, and this time it is high-stakes espionage inside one of the most powerful buildings in the world. The Snowfall breakout has been tapped to lead and executive produce The Lord’s Day, Netflix’s upcoming political thriller series based on the 2007 novel by Michael Dobbs. Set during the […]
We’re finally seeing the quiet part said out loud, but it’s not new. Award-winning filmmaker Nina Lee has revealed that multiple studios are holding off on supporting her completed romantic comedy while they wait to see how You, Me & Tuscany performs at the box office. The situation underscores how Black-led projects are still being […]
We now know who’s stepping into the unknown alongside Danielle Deadwyler. Himesh Patel has officially joined Hulu’s The X-Files reboot pilot, starring opposite Deadwyler in the Ryan Coogler-directed reimagining of the cult-classic sci-fi series. The project, which recently received a pilot greenlight, comes from Onyx Collective and 20th Television, with Jennifer Yale set as showrunner. […]
Malcolm D. Lee is bringing a psychological thriller to one of the biggest stages in Black film. His latest film Strung, led by Chloe Bailey, has been selected as the opening night film for the 30th annual American Black Film Festival in Miami Beach. The film will make its world premiere at ABFF before debuting […]
Kate Hudson is back, but this time Isla Gordon isn’t stepping into the job, she’s fighting to keep it. Netflix has dropped the first trailer for Running Point Season 2, with the basketball comedy returning April 23. If Season 1 was about Isla proving she could lead, Season 2 is about what happens when everyone […]
Wendell Pierce is stepping into a dual role as executive producer and narrator for Thibodeauxville – The Story of the Thibodaux Massacre: Race, Riot, and Resilience, a feature documentary directed by Christina Hill that aims to bring necessary attention to one of the deadliest labor massacres in American history. Currently in post-production, the film revisits […]