Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Challengers trailer provides a highly anticipated look at Zendaya and Josh O’Connor in what’s being billed as a romantic sports comedy film. The movie, directed by Lucas Guadagnino is set to premiere in theaters this September, explores the world of tennis and delves into the drama and competition both on and off the court. In […]
The 27th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) celebrated the best of the best as Dondré Whitfield took center stage to host the festival’s highly anticipated ABFF Awards. Held on the third day of the five-day film festival, the awards ceremony served as a poignant reminder of the festival’s commitment to fostering and celebrating Black […]
Netflix has unveiled an exciting clip of Lupin Part 3 during the French heist series’ panel at the Tudum fan event in São Paulo, Brazil. The series, led by Omar Sy in the title role, is set to premiere its third part on October 3. Louis Leterrier, known for directing the “Fast and Furious” franchise, […]
Deon Cole, the acclaimed comedian known for his straight-face comedy, is taking a thrilling leap into the dramatic waters with his upcoming BETPlus series, Average Joe. As the leading star of this unique drama series, Deon showcases his versatility like never before. BLEX had the privilege of catching up with the talented artist just before […]
Ashanti Harris and Zing Ashford have been announced as the latest additions to the cast of Omarion’s co-created upcoming series “Involved” for AllBlk. The talented two secured their roles during AllBlk’s fourth annual “Shoot Your Shot” national casting call, which took place at the 2023 American Black Film Festival. The highly anticipated series explores the […]
Woody McClain has signed a publishing deal with the Black-owned comic book publisher Godhood Comics. The collaboration aims to bring to life “The Brotherhood” comic series, a project created by McClain himself and set to be released later this year. McClain also co-writes the series alongside Dorado Quick, a breakout writer from DC Comics’ Milestone […]
The Seventh Annual Black Reel Television Awards (BoltsTV) has announced its nominees, recognizing outstanding achievements in the industry. This year will have an inclusion of gender-neutral categories in acting and supporting acting. And the nominees blend nostalgia with fresh talent in the recognition of outstanding achievements. The Best Man: The Final Chapters leads the pack […]
Happy Father’s Day! Today, we’re going beyond the usual Uncle Phils and Heathcliff Huxtables to honor the incredible fictional Black TV dads who have captured our hearts with their unique and diverse portrayals of fatherhood. It’s time to celebrate the dads who break the mold, the ones who unexpectedly step into fatherhood, and the ones […]
Giancarlo Esposito is the latest to join Universal Pictures’ upcoming monster thriller from Radio Silence. The untitled thriller is set to hit theaters on April 19, 2024. He joins previously cast Will Catlett, Kathryn Newton, Angus Cloud, Melissa Barrera, Alisha Weir, Dan Stevens, and Kevin Durand. The film is being produced by Chad Villella, William […]
ABFF Ventures, the company behind the highly regarded American Black Film Festival (ABFF), has undergone a rebranding and will now be known as Nice Crowd. Led by Jeff and Nicole Friday, ABFF Ventures has been at the forefront of promoting BIPOC culture and achievements through its annual events. The new name, Nice Crowd, signifies the […]