Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
You know when a project just speaks to your spirit? That’s exactly how I felt the moment I came across Heart of Sunshine. It’s the debut short film from Joy Ofodu, celebrated voice actor, comedy creator, and now stepping confidently into the role of director. And she’s doing something we don’t see enough of — creating […]
Jasmine Cephas Jones is stepping into the DC Universe. The Origin and Blindspotting actress has joined HBO’s upcoming Lanterns series, the prestige comic drama based on the Green Lantern franchise. She joins the previously announced cast, which includes Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre, Nicole Ari Parker, Kelly Macdonald, Poorna Jagannathan, Ulrich Thomsen, Jason Ritter, Garret Dillahunt, […]
Looks like Elle Woods is getting some serious backstory—and she won’t be doing it alone. Chandler Kinney, known for her standout roles in Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin and Lethal Weapon, is the latest name to join Prime Video’s upcoming Legally Blonde prequel series, Elle. She’ll star alongside Gabrielle Policano (Baby Girl) and Jacob Moskovitz […]
We all know Shonda Rhimes for building TV worlds that pull us in and refuse to let go — from the endless drama of Grey’s Anatomy to the political chess game that was Scandal to the Regency-era heat of Bridgerton. But what about the shows that didn’t make it past the idea stage? In a […]
Netflix is giving one of the internet’s favorite dating shows a streamer upgrade. Pop the Balloon, the viral series created by husband-wife duo Bolia Matundu (BM) and Arlette Amuli, is officially headed to Netflix—live. Starting April 10, the reimagined version will stream every Thursday at 8 PM ET, with Insecure star Yvonne Orji stepping in […]
Just a week after that blink-and-you’ll-miss-it teaser, Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another has officially entered the chat—and the full trailer does not disappoint. It’s chaotic, political, funny in that dark “what-is-happening” way, and yes, that jaw-dropping moment from the teaser still hits: a pregnant Teyana Taylor unloading a rifle with the calm of […]
Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page are teaming up for a brand-new project—and this one’s got Will Packer’s name stamped all over it. The powerhouse producer behind box office hits like Girls Trip and Think Like a Man is bringing Italianna to life at Universal Pictures, with Kat Coiro (Marry Me, Matlock) on board to direct. […]
Tyler Perry is opening the gates—literally and figuratively—with the launch of the Tyler Perry Studios Dream Collective, a bold new program created to find, fund, and fuel the next generation of filmmakers, especially those whose voices are too often overlooked or unheard. Applications open April 17, and let’s just say, this isn’t your average incubator. […]
The spotlight’s getting ready to shine on a soulful new production — and this one’s got some heavy hitters. Dulé Hill and Daniel J. Watts are stepping into the shoes (and rhythm) of two legends in Lights Out: Nat “King” Cole, written by Colman Domingo and Patricia McGregor, and directed by McGregor herself. The production […]
Morris Chestnut isn’t clocking out of the clinic just yet—CBS is bringing Watson back for a second season. The medical mystery drama, which reimagines Dr. John Watson of Sherlock Holmes fame as a doctor solving rare and baffling disorders, has officially been renewed. The decision comes just two months after its January premiere and on […]