Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
As 2024 winds down, we’re celebrating a year of incredible storytelling with our curated list of our favorite 20 new TV shows and limited series that made their debut this year. From groundbreaking dramas to laugh-out-loud comedies, these standout series captured our hearts, challenged perspectives, and kept us glued to our screens. Whether you’re catching […]
The Fire Inside, directed by Rachel Morrison in her feature debut, aims to capture the journey of Claressa “T-Rex” Shields, the trailblazing boxer who made history at the 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics. With Ryan Destiny leading the cast and Brian Tyree Henry playing a supporting role, the film has all the elements of a […]
Netflix is bringing the chaos this February with Zero Day, a gripping political thriller starring Angela Bassett as President Evelyn Mitchell and Robert De Niro in his first major TV role as former U.S. President George Mullen. Together, they navigate the aftermath of a catastrophic cyberattack that has plunged the nation into chaos, resulting in […]
Starz has unveiled the trailer for The Couple Next Door, a six-part psychological drama set to premiere on January 17, 2025. Starring Alfred Enoch (How to Get Away with Murder), Sam Heughan (Outlander), Eleanor Tomlinson (Poldark), and Jessica De Gouw (Arrow), the series delves into the secrets lurking behind the closed doors of suburban life. […]
Sony is moving full speed ahead with its 28 Days Later franchise revival. Following the release of 28 Years Later, summer 2025, the second installment in the newly planned trilogy, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, will hit theaters on January 16, 2026. Directed by Nia DaCosta (Candyman), the film will expand the universe of […]
Max has officially released the trailer for The Pitt, its upcoming medical drama starring Noah Wyle. The series, produced by John Wells Productions and Warner Bros. Television, dives into the high-stakes world of an emergency room in Pittsburgh, following the action in real time over the course of a single shift. The show will debut […]
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Hulu has announced that Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius), a documentary exploring the life and legacy of music legend Sly Stone, will debut on Thursday, February 13, 2025. Directed by Roots co-founder and Academy Award-winning filmmaker Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, the film is part of Disney’s Onyx Collective and takes an in-depth look […]
Art Evans, a versatile actor whose career spanned over five decades with memorable roles in Die Hard 2 and A Soldier’s Story, has died at the age of 82. Evans’ passing was confirmed by his representative, who shared that the actor died on saturday, december 21, from complications related to diabetes. In a statement, his […]
On Saturday, December 21, Denzel Washington took a significant step in his faith journey, being baptized at Kelly Temple Church of God in Christ (COGIC) in Harlem, New York City. During the ceremony, the Academy Award-winning actor also received his minister’s license, a moment he described as his “greatest accomplishment.” Faith has long been a […]
Amazon MGM Studios and Mattel’s live-action Masters of the Universe film is adding even more firepower to its cast. Kojo Attah (In the Grey) has been announced as Tri-Klops, one of Skeletor’s most resourceful and tech-savvy henchmen. Attah joins an ensemble that already includes Idris Elba (Luther) as Duncan, also known as Man-at-Arms, and Nicholas […]