Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
A decade after Harmony Korine’s Spring Breakers shook up the indie film world, a sequel is officially on the way — and it’s bringing a brand-new cast along for the ride. Titled Spring Breakers: Salvation Mountain, the film will follow four rebellious young women on a spring break road trip that quickly spins into violent […]
You know a series is in good hands when Anthony Hemingway is at the helm. The multi-award-winning director has officially signed on to direct and executive produce the first episode of Boston Blue, CBS’ upcoming Blue Bloods spinoff starring Donnie Wahlberg and Sonequa Martin-Green First announced earlier this year, Boston Blue was given a straight-to-series order […]
Mental health doesn’t always show up as a breakdown — sometimes, it looks like grief, burnout, silence, or survival. These 16 films put mental health front and center, whether through a raw portrayal of trauma, the quiet weight of depression, or the struggle to be heard and understood. They don’t just tell stories — they […]
HBO is giving us a first look at Task, the gritty new crime drama from Mare of Easttown creator Brad Ingelsby—and if the trailer’s any indication, things are about to get real messy in the Philly suburbs. Set to premiere this September on HBO and streaming on Max, Task follows an FBI agent (Mark Ruffalo) […]
The new era of the DC Universe has officially taken flight. James Gunn’s Superman, the first feature film under the newly rebooted DC Studios, just dropped its long-awaited full trailer—and it’s not pulling any punches. Equal parts hopeful and high-stakes, the film sets the tone for what this next chapter in superhero storytelling is shaping […]
The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) is back and bigger than ever for its 29th year, returning to Miami Beach June 11–15, 2025, with a virtual encore streaming on ABFF PLAY from June 16–24. Known for being a launchpad for some of Hollywood’s most exciting Black talent, ABFF continues to amplify bold, culture-shifting stories by […]
Netflix came in swinging at its 2025 Upfronts, dropping a wave of renewal news and surprise announcements that reminded us why they still run the streaming game. From fan-favorite dramas to fresh young adult hits, the streamer confirmed that stories centered on love, identity, politics, and self-discovery aren’t going anywhere. Whether it’s the return of […]
Netflix is diving headfirst into its next high-stakes heist drama with some major star power. Denzel Washington, Robert Pattinson, and Daisy Edgar-Jones are set to headline Here Comes the Flood, a twist-filled thriller from City of God and The Two Popes director Fernando Meirelles. The announcement was made during Netflix’s 2025 Upfront presentation, where the […]
Netflix is doubling down on The Diplomat. The political drama, created by Debora Cahn and led by Keri Russell, has officially been renewed for Season 4—even though Season 3 hasn’t premiered yet. The announcement came straight from Netflix’s chief content officer Bela Bajaria during the streamer’s 2025 Upfront presentation in New York City. And it’s […]
Jamie Foxx is stepping back into the ring—this time as a coach on a mission. The Academy Award winner is set to lead Fight for ’84, a new sports drama at Netflix that was just announced during the streamer’s 2025 Upfront presentation. Andrés Baiz (Narcos, Griselda) is attached to direct the film, which centers on […]