Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Elijah Oshin has been cast as Dean Thomas in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series, joining the expanding roster of students headed to Hogwarts. Dean, a member of Gryffindor House, became one of Harry Potter’s closest friends during his years at the school. The half-blood wizard was raised by his Muggle mother, spending much of his […]
Greenwich Entertainment’s Love, Brooklyn had an impressive start over the Labor Day holiday weekend, debuting exclusively at the Angelika Film Center in New York City. The romantic drama grossed $49,000 over the three-day frame and an estimated $55,000 across the four-day holiday, with sold-out shows daily. That performance gave the film the fourth-best per-theater average […]
CBS has unveiled the first look at Season 2 of Matlock, starring Academy Award winner Kathy Bates. The second season will open with a special premiere event on Sunday, October 12 at 8:30/7:30c, ahead of its regular Thursday timeslot beginning October 16 at 9/8c. Season 2 Premiere: “The Before Times” The debut episode, titled “The […]
Love, Brooklyn is more than a love story — it’s a reflection of the human experience in all its messiness, intimacy, and honesty. Directed by Rachael Abigail Holder in her directorial debut, the Sundance-acclaimed film stars André Holland, Nicole Beharie, DeWanda Wise, Roy Wood Jr., Cassandra Freeman, and Cadence Reese, with Steven Soderbergh serving as […]
NBC’s Saturday Night Live is heading into its 51st season with a very different lineup. In just a matter of days, four cast members — Heidi Gardner, Michael Longfellow, Emil Wakim, and Devon Walker — confirmed their departures. Writers Celeste Yim and Rosebud Baker are also exiting, marking a significant roster refresh ahead of the […]
KevOnStage is continuing to make his mark at BET. With Churchy Season 2 now streaming, he is following up with The Hospital, a four-episode limited series set to premiere Wednesday, September 10, at 11/10c on BET. Two episodes will air each night, with the finale closing out on September 17. The satirical sketch comedy delivers […]
The Fall 2025–2026 TV season is packed with new premieres, returning favorites, and long-awaited finales. From broadcast staples like Grey’s Anatomy and Survivor to streaming juggernauts like Stranger Things and Wednesday, there’s something dropping almost every week. And here’s the key: not every show kicks off in the fall. Networks also save a big chunk […]
When Chicago Med returns for its eleventh season this fall, it will be missing one of its original faces. Marlyne Barrett, who has played ER charge nurse Maggie Lockwood since the series’ 2015 debut, is stepping away from the show for personal reasons. According to Deadline, the leave is expected to be temporary, with hopes […]
HBO has released the official trailer for its upcoming two-part documentary Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television. Executive produced by Issa Rae through HOORAE Media alongside Ark Media, the project has been years in the making and will debut Tuesday, September 9 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT, followed by part two on Wednesday, September […]
Aaron Pierre and Jamael Westman are officially heading to a galaxy far, far away. The actors have joined Ryan Gosling in Lucasfilm’s upcoming film Star Wars: Starfighter, directed by Shawn Levy. Jonathan Tropper penned the script for the feature, which began production in the United Kingdom this week and is slated to hit theaters on […]