Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Tyler Perry is opening the gates—literally and figuratively—with the launch of the Tyler Perry Studios Dream Collective, a bold new program created to find, fund, and fuel the next generation of filmmakers, especially those whose voices are too often overlooked or unheard. Applications open April 17, and let’s just say, this isn’t your average incubator. […]
The spotlight’s getting ready to shine on a soulful new production — and this one’s got some heavy hitters. Dulé Hill and Daniel J. Watts are stepping into the shoes (and rhythm) of two legends in Lights Out: Nat “King” Cole, written by Colman Domingo and Patricia McGregor, and directed by McGregor herself. The production […]
Morris Chestnut isn’t clocking out of the clinic just yet—CBS is bringing Watson back for a second season. The medical mystery drama, which reimagines Dr. John Watson of Sherlock Holmes fame as a doctor solving rare and baffling disorders, has officially been renewed. The decision comes just two months after its January premiere and on […]
Marvel is assembling once again — and this time, they’re doing it one director’s chair at a time. In a surprise livestream currently unfolding across Marvel Studios’ social channels, the cast of Avengers: Doomsday is being revealed piece by piece. The camera? Locked on a quiet set, where chairs with names on the back slowly […]
Jonathan Majors isn’t slowing down anytime soon. With his latest film Magazine Dreams in theaters and after booking the revenge thriller Merciless, he’s now set to lead True Threat, the latest action-packed feature from director Gerard McMurray. And if the logline is any indication, we’re in for a gritty, heart-thumping ride. In True Threat, Majors […]
Apple TV+’s Number One on the Call Sheet is more than a documentary—it’s a love letter to Black excellence in Hollywood. Broken into two powerful parts, the series celebrates the legacies of both Black men and women who have redefined what it means to be a leading actor. Directed by Reginald Hudlin and Shola Lynch, […]
Lifetime just dropped the trailer for its upcoming original film Give Me Back My Daughter, and it’s already pulling at heartstrings. Starring Academy Award and Golden Globe nominee Gabourey Sidibe, the emotional drama premieres on Saturday, April 5, at 8/7c. Directed by Academy Award winner Kelley Kali (Kemba) and written by Xavier Burgin (The Angry […]
Zendaya is stepping into the bouffant and eyeliner of a rock ‘n’ roll legend. A24 is expanding its creative partnership with the Emmy-winning megastar, this time teaming up for a biopic on the life of Ronettes frontwoman Ronnie Spector. And here’s where it gets even more exciting — Barry Jenkins, the visionary behind Mufasa, Moonlight, […]
If you’ve been holding your breath for answers after From’s wild Season 3 finale… you might want to come up for air. The nightmare-fueled sci-fi horror series is officially coming back for Season 4, but don’t expect new episodes this year. According to TVLine, production is slated to begin this summer in Nova Scotia, which […]
From heartfelt comedies and legal dramas to supernatural thrillers and coming-of-age romances, Black women are telling stories that reflect the full spectrum of our lives — on our terms. These 18 current TV shows, created by Black women, aren’t just reshaping what we see on screen — they’re pushing the industry forward with bold storytelling, […]