Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
The groundbreaking dystopian anthology series Black Mirror is set to return for its seventh season in 2025, bringing with it an impressive roster of new and returning stars. Among the 19 fresh additions to the cast are Tracee Ellis Ross, Issa Rae, and Rashida Jones. This upcoming season will feature six episodes, including a highly […]
Gabrielle Union is set to take on a chilling new role as both star and executive producer in the upcoming horror film The Casket Girls. Directed by Justin Dyck, known for his critically acclaimed horror Anything for Jackson (2020), this latest project blends historical folklore with modern terror, promising an eerie and suspenseful experience for […]
The eagerly awaited second season of Lioness is set to premiere on October 27, 2024, on Paramount+. The new trailer for the espionage thriller, created by Taylor Sheridan, offers a glimpse into the intense drama and high-stakes action that lies ahead. Zoe Saldaña’s voiceover in the trailer asserts, “There’s no such thing as a moral […]
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 […]