Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Production is officially underway in North Carolina on Evergreen, the newest short film from filmmaker Natalie Jasmine Harris. Starring Michael Potts and Kiah McKirnan, the project blends Southern landscape, intergenerational connection, and the emotional terrain that unfolds in the wake of loss. Supported by the NALIP x Netflix Emerging Director Incubator, the film is being […]
Gabrielle Union is heading to Italy for her next big-screen adventure. The actress is set to star opposite Michele Morrone (365 Days) in Blame It On Rome, the new English-language romantic comedy currently filming in Rome. The project comes from Colorado Film, Nebraska, and Amazon MGM Studios, with Italian filmmaker Francesco Carrozzini (Supersex) directing and […]
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is gearing up for another major milestone — this time from the American Black Film Festival Honors. Hosted by KevOnStage, Johnson will receive the Entertainment Icon Award at the 8th annual ceremony, taking place February 16, 2026, at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills. The event is presented by Nice Crowd. […]
Fathom Entertainment is teaming up with Simeon Faith, the Nick Mirkopoulos Cinematic Fund, and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson to bring Moses the Black to theaters beginning January 30, 2026. The crime drama features a heavyweight lineup led by Omar Epps, Wiz Khalifa, Quavo, and Chukwudi Iwuji, and will arrive with an original soundtrack executive produced […]
Good tidings are making their way to OWN — and this year’s holiday season just got even more festive with the release of three brand-new trailers. Oprah Winfrey Network is rolling out a trio of original Christmas movies as part of its 7th annual OWN for the Holidays lineup, kicking off Friday, November 29. Each […]
Erica Peeples, Brad James, David Banner, Teresa Celeste, and Cocoa Brown are starring in the upcoming romantic comedy The Soul Mate Experiment, which has officially completed production. Written, directed, and executive produced by Tamera Hill — with Angela White, p.g.a., producing — the film explores two parallel relationships navigating love, expectations, and the challenges that […]
The CW is officially bringing Wild Cards back for another round of crime, chaos, and unexpected partnerships. The network has confirmed that Season 3 of the Canadian crime dramedy will debut Monday, January 26 at 8pm as part of its midseason lineup. The renewal arrives after CBC in Canada secured Seasons 3 and 4 earlier […]
Peacock has officially renewed Twisted Metal for a third season — and the post-apocalyptic action-comedy is heading into its next chapter with a major creative shift. David Reed (The Boys, Supernatural) will take over as showrunner and executive producer following the exit of series co-creator Michael Jonathan Smith, who led the series through its first […]
BET+ has officially announced the premiere date for its latest original film Son of the Preacher, debuting exclusively on the platform Thursday, November 27. Alongside the announcement, the streamer dropped the official trailer, offering a first look at the romance-meets-megachurch drama. Son of the Preacher follows Jasmine (Gabrielle Graham), a whip-smart beauty entrepreneur determined to […]
Nature’s sworn enemies are teaming up in the animated comedy Swapped, coming to Netflix in 2026. Formerly titled Pookoo, the film stars Michael B. Jordan and Juno Temple as two creatures from opposite sides of the animal kingdom who get caught in a body-swap mishap. Jordan voices a tiny woodland creature, while Temple plays a […]