Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Empire Magazine’s new issue is out today, and with it comes our first official look at three of the most intriguing characters in Christopher Nolan’s upcoming epic The Odyssey. The stills confirm Robert Pattinson as Antinous, Zendaya as Athena, and John Leguizamo — nearly unrecognizable — as Eumaeus. So… What Is The Odyssey About? Nolan’s […]
HBO is keeping Westeros wide open for the foreseeable future. The network has handed out multi-year renewals to both House of the Dragon and its upcoming prequel A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, effectively securing fresh stories from the Game of Thrones universe every year from 2026 through 2028. The move arrives ahead of A […]
TV One Networks is stepping into 2026 with intention, unveiling a programming slate that doubles down on authenticity, cultural storytelling, and audience connection. During a virtual presentation this week, the company highlighted what’s ahead for both TV One and CLEO TV — and at the center of the excitement is the long-awaited return of Uncensored. […]
A24 is expanding the ensemble for its upcoming road-trip drama The Chaperones, bringing Danielle Deadwyler and Tim Meadows into a cast already led by David Jonsson, Cooper Hoffman, and Paul Dano. Directed by India Donaldson and produced by Plan B alongside Robert Pattinson’s banner Icki Eneo Arlo, The Chaperones centers on an unlikely trio: a […]
Lionsgate has officially returned us to Panem. The studio dropped the first teaser for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, offering an early look at the franchise’s next chapter — and highlighting newcomers Whitney Peak, Jhaleil Swaby, and Percy Daggs IV stepping into the world of the Second Quarter Quell. Arriving in theaters November […]
Production is officially underway in North Carolina on Evergreen, the newest short film from filmmaker Natalie Jasmine Harris. Starring Michael Potts and Kiah McKirnan, the project blends Southern landscape, intergenerational connection, and the emotional terrain that unfolds in the wake of loss. Supported by the NALIP x Netflix Emerging Director Incubator, the film is being […]
Gabrielle Union is heading to Italy for her next big-screen adventure. The actress is set to star opposite Michele Morrone (365 Days) in Blame It On Rome, the new English-language romantic comedy currently filming in Rome. The project comes from Colorado Film, Nebraska, and Amazon MGM Studios, with Italian filmmaker Francesco Carrozzini (Supersex) directing and […]
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is gearing up for another major milestone — this time from the American Black Film Festival Honors. Hosted by KevOnStage, Johnson will receive the Entertainment Icon Award at the 8th annual ceremony, taking place February 16, 2026, at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills. The event is presented by Nice Crowd. […]
Fathom Entertainment is teaming up with Simeon Faith, the Nick Mirkopoulos Cinematic Fund, and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson to bring Moses the Black to theaters beginning January 30, 2026. The crime drama features a heavyweight lineup led by Omar Epps, Wiz Khalifa, Quavo, and Chukwudi Iwuji, and will arrive with an original soundtrack executive produced […]
Good tidings are making their way to OWN — and this year’s holiday season just got even more festive with the release of three brand-new trailers. Oprah Winfrey Network is rolling out a trio of original Christmas movies as part of its 7th annual OWN for the Holidays lineup, kicking off Friday, November 29. Each […]