Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Dominique Gayle and Tiberius Byrd are stepping into the unsettling world of Morty, a new horror short from writer-director Chandler Crump produced as part of Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions and TIFF’s No Drama Initiative. In Morty, a teenage girl gifts her little brother a stuffed animal tied to an online counterpart — but what begins […]
As summer winds down, the big screen is still heating up with some of the most anticipated releases of the year. From gripping thrillers and high-stakes dramas to romantic tales with a twist, these upcoming films offer something for every mood. Whether it’s powerhouse collaborations, bold directorial debuts, or unique spins on classic stories, each […]
Shiloh Coke, Munya Chawawa, Judi Love, Michelle de Swarte, and Charithra Chandran have been cast in Schooled, Channel 4’s new six-part comedy series from creator and writer Delia-René Donaldson. Inspired by Donaldson’s real-life experiences working in pastoral care at a London academy, Schooled is described as a comedic love letter to teachers and support staff […]
Gregory Alan Williams has signed on to recur in ABC’s upcoming 9-1-1 spinoff 9-1-1: Nashville, premiering October 9. Williams joins the previously announced ensemble cast led by Chris O’Donnell, Jessica Capshaw, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, LeAnn Rimes, Hailey Kilgore, Michael Provost, Juani Feliz, and Hunter McVey. New additions also include MacKenzie Porter (Hell on Wheels) and Tim […]
Taut, intimate, and morally complex, The Knife is a psychological thriller that unfolds over one harrowing night inside a single family home. Now in theaters after premiering to critical acclaim at the Tribeca Film Festival—where it won Best New Narrative Director for first-time filmmaker Nnamdi Asomugha and Best Cinematography—the film follows Chris (Asomugha), a construction […]
’Tis the season for messy, merry reunions. Lil Rel Howery and Tabitha Brown are teaming up — both in front of and behind the camera — for the holiday comedy Unexpected Christmas, coming to theaters November 7. Joining Howery and Brown is an ensemble cast featuring Anna Maria Horsford, DomiNque Perry, Reagan Gomez, Terrence Terrell, […]
Aura Entertainment has released the official trailer for Code 3, an action comedy-drama about the unpredictable lives of paramedics. Directed by Christopher Leone (Parallel), the film is inspired by real stories from EMS professionals and hits theaters nationwide on September 12, 2025. The movie follows Randy (Rainn Wilson), a burned-out paramedic on his […]
Brenda and Cindy are making a comeback. Regina Hall and Anna Faris will reprise their fan-favorite roles in the sixth installment of Scary Movie, reuniting with Keenen Ivory, Shawn, and Marlon Wayans for the first time in 18 years. “We can’t wait to bring Brenda and Cindy back to life and be reunited with our […]
Jussie Smollett’s controversial 2019 saga is back in the headlines — this time as the subject of a Netflix feature-length documentary. The streamer has released the trailer for The Truth About Jussie Smollett?, a 90-minute film exploring one of the most polarizing cases in recent memory. Directed by Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies & Scandal filmmaker […]
LaKeith Stanfield and Mark Wahlberg are suiting up for the ultimate score in Play Dirty, Shane Black’s long-awaited return to the director’s chair. Prime Video has unveiled the first image from the heist thriller, which debuts globally on October 1. Wahlberg steps into the role of Parker — a professional thief first introduced in Donald […]