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It’s a new week, and that means a new batch of trailers and movie releases to look forward to! Here are the exciting TV and movie trailers and releases that dropped this week, Mar 13, 2023. Check out the trailers and let us know what you are looking forward to watching. PS. We’re adding new […]
Kelly Rowland is back to star in and executive produce the fourth installment of Lifetime’s Merry Liddle Christmas movie franchise: Merry Liddle Christmas Vacation. Merry Liddle Christmas Vacation follows the Liddle family as they embark on a family vacation for the holidays, with tensions rising as Jacquie (Rowland) feels her husband Tyler is prioritizing work […]
And another one… Variety has confirmed that Sean “Diddy” Combs, the multi-industry entrepreneur, is exploring the opportunity to purchase BET Media Group as part of his strategy to build a Black-owned global media powerhouse. Combs joins media moguls Tyler Perry, Byron Allen, and Group Black, who have also expressed interest in acquiring a majority stake […]
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Three years following the release of the female-boxing movie “Lola,” comes its sequel, Lola 2, which is set to premiere on ALLBLK on April 1st. The film stars Taja V. Simpson, Elise Neal, Tamala Jones, Torrei Hart, Karen Civil, Jackie Long, and boxers Claressa Shields and Roy Jones READ: Ron Cephas Jones, Gary Carr, Hubert […]
A third Black-owned company, Miami-based media company Group Black, has expressed interest in purchasing a majority stake in Black Entertainment Television (BET) from Paramount Global. They are the latest company to join Tyler Perry and Byron Allen, who have also previously shown interest in acquiring the media company and its sister network, VH1. READ: Update: […]
As we gear up for the 96th Academy Awards, it’s worth reflecting on the history of Black artists in the film industry and their relationship with this prestigious awards ceremony. READ: 7 Takeaways From Gina Prince-Bythewood’s MUST-READ THR Feature About The Oscars Lack of Recognition of Black Talent Despite making significant strides over the years, […]
Paramount+ is reportedly working on a new original series called Vice City, according to sources. The series is a collaboration between Paramount Television Studios, Lionsgate Television, and 50 Cent’S G-Unit Film & Television, and is being developed under the working title Vice City. READ: There’s an 8 Mile TV Show in the Works From 50 […]
Amazon’s latest acquisition, MGM, has big plans to expand the universe of the Creed movie franchise, which has already raked in $100M+ globally in its latest installment, Creed III. According to Deadline, sources reveal that discussions have been ongoing for the past year with Creed’s star and filmmaker, Michael B. Jordan, for various projects related […]
Netflix’s limited series The Madness, led by Colman Domingo has added four new cast members, Marsha Stephanie Blake, Gabrielle Graham, John Ortiz, and Tamsin Topolski to its line up. The conspiracy thriller follows media pundit Muncie Daniels, played by Domingo, who finds himself embroiled in a murder investigation after discovering a crime scene in the […]
Chinonye Chukwu is going to write, direct and produce the film adaptation of “Wolf Hustle,” which is Cin Fabré’s memoir and debut book. The project has been acquired by Apple after a multiple-studio bidding war for the rights to the book. “Wolf Hustle” is an unapologetic account of a young Black woman’s journey to success […]