Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
CBS is set to break new ground with its upcoming daytime soap opera, Beyond the Gates, featuring a predominantly Black cast—marking a significant milestone since 1985’s Generations. The new series, which was initially titled The Gates, stars Tamara Tunie, Daphnee Duplaix, and Karla Mosley as key members of the powerful Dupree family, set in one […]
Laura Harrier, known for her recent roles in Hulu’s Mike and 20th Century’s White Men Can’t Jump reboot, has joined the cast of Strobe, an upcoming feature film directed by Taylor Cohen. While the plot remains under wraps, the film is being produced by Hiro Murai, Robert Walak, Nate Matteson, and Tara Razavi. In addition […]
Exciting news for fans of The Young and the Restless! Amy Lewis, a character with deep ties to Genoa City’s past, is set to make her return after more than three decades away. Valarie Pettiford will step into the role, originally portrayed by Stephanie E. Williams, bringing the beloved character back to life. Amy Lewis […]
Hulu’s upcoming horror film Mr. Crocket is set to deliver spine-chilling thrills this Halloween season, starring Jerrika Hinton (Man in Full), Elvis Nolasco (Godfather of Harlem), Ayden Gavin (Big George Foreman), Kristolyn Lloyd (Blue Bloods), and Alex Akpobome (Industry). The movie premieres on October 11, 2024, and takes viewers back to the early ’90s in […]
Paula Patton, Keith David, and Loretta Devine are among the cast set to appear in the upcoming indie psychological drama Finding Faith. The film, written and directed by LazRael Lison (A Miracle Before Christmas), will also feature Demetrius Grosse (Fear the Walking Dead), Stephen Bishop (Moneyball), and Nadine Velazquez (Flight). Finding Faith will be a […]
Investigation Discovery (ID) has announced the production of a new docuseries exploring the rise and fall of Sean “Diddy” Combs, just 24 hours after the music mogul was formally charged with sex trafficking, racketeering, and other serious crimes. The series, produced by “Quiet on Set” producer Maxine Productions, aims to unravel Combs’ influential career and […]
The 6th annual Micheaux Film Festival returns from Monday, October 21st to Sunday, October 27th, 2024, at The Culver Theater, celebrating the groundbreaking legacy of Oscar Micheaux. This year’s theme, “Champions,” honors filmmakers who push through challenges to bring their visions to life. Festival founders Noel Braham and Courtney Branch shared their excitement: “We are […]
The first trailer for Lost & Found in Cleveland, an upcoming dramedy featuring an all-star cast, has just dropped. The film stars Dennis Haysbert, Loretta Devine, Martin Sheen, June Squibb, and more, bringing together an eclectic mix of talent for a heartwarming and thought-provoking story. This marks the feature debut for writer-directors Marisa Guterman and […]
Tony Award winner Kecia Lewis (Hell’s Kitchen) has joined the cast of Paramount+’s upcoming multi-camera comedy series ‘Crutch,’ adding even more talent to the spinoff of CBS’s hit sitcom, ‘The Neighborhood.’ She joins previously cast Tracy Morgan, Jermaine Fowler, and Adrianna Mitchell. ‘Crutch’ is developed by Owen Smith, who also serves as showrunner. Set against […]
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CBS’s Fire Country is heating up once again with the release of the much-anticipated season 3 trailer. The action-packed drama returns on Friday, October 18, 2024, at 9 pm ET/PT, picking up from the explosive events of season 2. Co-creator Max Thieriot reprises his role as Bode Donovan, a young convict seeking redemption through a […]