Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Black history is an essential part of global history, filled with stories of resilience, struggle, triumph, and cultural innovation. While textbooks provide the foundation, film and television bring these stories to life, allowing us to experience history through powerful performances and immersive storytelling. This curated list of 100 movies and miniseries spans centuries, from the […]
The 2025 Academy Awards are shaping up to be a night to remember, with a special tribute planned for one of the most influential figures in music history. Queen Latifah is set to take the stage for a performance honoring the legendary Quincy Jones. The announcement was made by executive producer Raj Kapoor during a […]
Jason Statham is back for another round of honey-drenched havoc. The Beekeeper 2 is officially happening, with Miramax setting production for fall and bringing in Nobody 2 director Timo Tjahjanto to take the reins. Statham, who thrives in these no-nonsense action thrillers, will reprise his role as Adam Clay—a retired assassin-turned-actual beekeeper who ditched the […]
Big moves are happening in the digital media space. TheBlkScript, the entertainment company known for spotlighting Black creatives, has officially locked in an exclusive content deal with digital streamer The Brick TV. The partnership—confirmed by TheBlkScript founder Kevin Marable and The Brick TV CEO Taurean Gordon—sets the stage for some major content expansion. Under the […]
The Green Lantern Corps is officially lighting up the DC Universe! DC Studios just dropped a first look at Lanterns, the upcoming HBO series bringing John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) and Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) into James Gunn and Peter Safran’s rebooted DCU. Now, before you get too excited—no, they’re not suited up in their signature […]
DreamWorks Animation has officially unveiled the first teaser for Shrek 5, offering a glimpse into the next chapter of the beloved franchise. Notably, Shrek and Fiona’s children are now grown, and Zendaya has been revealed as the voice of one of their daughters. The teaser suggests that her character is less than pleased with the […]
Apple TV+ has released the official trailer for Number One on the Call Sheet, a two-part documentary series celebrating the legacy and impact of Black actors in Hollywood. Executive produced by Angela Bassett and Halle Berry, the series will premiere on March 28. The title Number One on the Call Sheet refers to the actor […]
Tessa Thompson is stepping into Charlie Kaufman’s surreal world, joining Eddie Redmayne and Patsy Ferran in his next film, Later the War. The Oscar-winning filmmaker, best known for Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Being John Malkovich, is set to write and direct the project, marking his return to live-action filmmaking. The film is […]
Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead in their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home, along with their dog, according to the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office. Hackman was 95. Authorities responded to a welfare check on Wednesday afternoon and discovered the couple deceased. While an official cause of death has […]
Wakanda’s fiercest warrior isn’t getting her own show after all. Marvel Studios has officially shelved the long-rumored Okoye spinoff series, leaving fans of the Dora Milaje general wondering what’s next for Danai Gurira’s beloved character. Marvel’s head of streaming, television, and animation, Brad Winderbaum, broke the news during an interview with Pay or Wait. While […]