Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Fox is all in on Doc. The breakout medical drama, starring Molly Parker, just landed an early renewal with a full 22-episode order—a rarity in today’s TV landscape, where most seasons max out at 13-18 episodes. The last Fox drama to get a season this big? The Resident back in 2021. What makes this even […]
The TARDIS is about to take flight once again. Disney Branded Television and the BBC have officially announced that season two of Doctor Who will premiere on Saturday, APRIL 12. Episodes will air weekly, dropping at 12:00 a.m. PDT / 3:00 a.m. EDT on Disney+ in international markets, while UK viewers can catch it exclusively […]
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is back at it again, expanding his ever-growing TV empire with Hip Hop Cop, a new Hulu series based on the real-life experiences of detective-turned-author Ron Stallworth. The project reunites Academy Award-winning screenwriter Kevin Willmott (BlacKkKlansman, Da 5 Bloods) and director Anthony Hemingway (American Crime Story, Underground) to bring another chapter […]
For decades, the Academy Awards have been seen as the pinnacle of recognition in film, yet Black talent was often overlooked. This frustration came to a head in 2015 when April Reign tweeted #OscarsSoWhite and that viral tweet started a movement, which called out the lack of diversity among nominees. At the time, the numbers […]
After a chilly winter hiatus, Grey’s Anatomy is scrubbing back in to continue its 21st season on March 6—and it’s bringing some fresh faces. Lena Waithe and Andrea Bordeaux are heading to Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital. In a rare acting gig that she neither created nor executive produced, Emmy-winning powerhouse Lena Waithe is set for […]
Tracee Ellis Ross is stepping into intense psychological drama territory with Blow the Horn, an indie feature now filming in New York City. This marks the first narrative feature from writer-director Nacho Arenas, and also stars Joshua Boone (A Jazzman’s Blues), Wrenn Schmidt (For All Mankind), Dallas Roberts (Monsters), Ken Leung (Industry), and Lake Bell […]
Charlie Cale is back on the road, and she’s not the only one turning heads. Poker Face is gearing up for its highly anticipated second season, and first-look images confirm Cynthia Erivo will be playing sextuplets in what’s sure to be one of the show’s wildest cases yet. Returning to Peacock in spring 2025, the […]
A24 and Mattel Films’ live-action Barney movie has tapped Ayo Edebiri to write the millennial-focused screenplay and in talks to star alongside Daniel Kaluuya, who is also producing through his company, 59% Productions. First announced in 2019, the film’s plot remains under wraps. Kevin McKeon and Andrew Scannell are overseeing for Mattel Films, with Robbie Brenner […]
Listen, we don’t want to startle you, but the movies that had us quoting lines, sneaking into theaters, and scratching up Blockbuster rentals are officially two decades old this year. Yeah, 20 years. Let that sink in. Whether they dominated the box office, introduced us to new stars, or became part of the culture in […]
Cassian Andor is done running. The latest trailer for Andor Season 2 has arrived, and it wastes no time throwing viewers into the chaos of war, shifting alliances, and the high-stakes battle against the Empire. With the series marching toward its inevitable connection to Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, this season promises an explosive […]