The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) is hitting the road. In celebration of its 30th anniversary, NICE CROWD — the company behind ABFF — has announced the launch of the ABFF Pop-Up Tour, a new national initiative bringing the energy, creativity, and community spirit of the acclaimed festival to four major cities this fall. The […]
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‘Mayor of Kingstown’ Season 4 First Look Teases Lennie James’ Arrival and New Power Players
Paramount+ has locked in Sunday, October 26 for the Season 4 premiere of Mayor of Kingstown. Along with the date, the streamer dropped first-look photos that tease a tense season ahead — including our introduction to new series regulars Edie Falco (Nurse Jackie), Laura Benanti (Younger), and recurring guest star Lennie James (Fear the Walking […]
11 Join Kerry Washington and Alano Miller in Season 2 of Audible’s ‘The Prophecy’
The battle between faith and fear is far from over. Audible’s Bible-inspired supernatural thriller The Prophecy returns for its second season on Thursday, Sept. 25, with Kerry Washington back as Dr. Virginia Edwards — and a powerhouse lineup joining her, including Giancarlo Esposito (Breaking Bad), Dulé Hill (Psych), Ebony Obsidian (If Beale Street Could Talk), […]
Janelle James and Keith David Join Netflix’s Adult Animated Comedy ‘Strip Law’
Netflix is heading back to the world of adult animated comedy with Strip Law, debuting globally on February 20, 2026. Created by Emmy-nominated writer Cullen Crawford (Star Trek: Lower Decks, M.O.D.O.K.), the 10-episode series follows uptight Vegas lawyer Lincoln Gumb (Adam Scott) whose buttoned-up personality keeps him from winning cases—until he teams up with magician/hedonist […]
Corey Hawkins and Willem Dafoe Face Off in Psychological Thriller ‘The Man in My Basement’ [TRAILER]
Emmy nominee Corey Hawkins (In the Heights, Straight Outta Compton) and Academy Award nominee Willem Dafoe (Poor Things, The Lighthouse) are locked in a dangerous game in the tense first trailer for The Man in My Basement. From Andscape, the Black content studio under The Walt Disney Company, the film will make its world premiere […]
Kudzi Chikumbu Joins Tubi as VP of Creator Partnerships, Expanding Platform’s Creator Economy Slate
Tubi, Fox’s free ad-supported streaming service, is tapping into the creator economy in a bigger way — bringing in former TikTok executive Kudzi Chikumbu to lead the charge. Chikumbu, who served as global head of creator marketing at TikTok, steps in as Tubi’s new vice president of creator partnerships. In the role, he’ll work to […]
Netflix Drops Trailer and Release Date for Romantic Comedy ‘The Wrong Paris’ Starring Yvonne Orji
Netflix’s upcoming romantic comedy The Wrong Paris finally has a release date — and now, a first trailer teasing the Miranda Cosgrove-led love story with an unexpected twist: it’s set in Paris… Texas. The streamer announced that the film will premiere globally on September 12, 2025, and released the trailer showcasing the quirky premise, the […]
‘9-1-1: Nashville’: ABC Unveils First Look at Hailey Kilgore, Juani Feliz, and Rest of The Cast Ahead of October Premiere
ABC has dropped the first-look photos for 9-1-1: Nashville, giving us our first glimpse at the newest chapter in the hit first responders franchise. The series will premiere on Wednesday, October 9, at 9 p.m. ET. The ensemble cast includes Hailey Kilgore, Juani Feliz, Chris O’Donnell, Jessica Capshaw, Michael Provost, Hunter McVey, LeAnn Rimes, and […]
Regina King Launches ‘MianU’ Wine Brand Honoring Late Son Ian Alexander Jr., Alongside New Series and Artist Conversations
Regina King has unveiled MianU, a vibrant orange wine created in honor of her late son, Ian Alexander Jr. The launch marks King’s debut in the wine industry and reflects her deep focus on legacy, creativity, and authentic connection. A Name and Brand with Layers of Meaning Pronounced “me and you,” MianU is more than […]
LaKeith Stanfield and Trevante Rhodes Join Taylor Sheridan’s Action Thriller ‘F.A.S.T.’
Taylor Sheridan is making his long-awaited return to the big screen with F.A.S.T., a high-stakes action thriller set up at Warner Bros. Pictures. The project has just added LaKeith Stanfield and Trevante Rhodes starring alongside Brandon Sklenar (1923), Jason Clarke, Sam Claflin, and Juliana Canfield (Y: The Last Man). F.A.S.T. follows a former special forces commando […]