Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
HBO has released the official teaser trailer for the much-anticipated third season of its original drama series “Industry,” set to premiere on Sunday, August 11 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. This season continues to explore the high-pressure world of international finance, providing an insider’s view of young bankers navigating the intense environment at Pierpoint & Co’s […]
Renauld White, a pioneering figure in the modeling world and an actor on the soap opera “Guiding Light,” has passed away at the age of 80. The news was shared by his close friend and renowned fashion designer Jeffrey Banks via Instagram. Banks expressed his deep sorrow, noting, “It is with tremendous sadness that I […]
In 1992, Eddie Murphy boldly addressed the criticisms surrounding his film “Boomerang” in a passionate piece for the LA Times, lamenting the skewed perceptions and stereotypes that persisted in Hollywood’s portrayal of black success. Three decades later, his words resonate with a poignant relevance, questioning how far we’ve truly come in normalizing black excellence on […]
Updated with trailer: Lionsgate has announced that the action crime thriller “1992” will hit theaters on Labor Day weekend, August 30th. Directed by Ariel Vromen and written by Sascha Penn and Vromen, “1992” stars Tyrese Gibson, Ray Liotta, and Scott Eastwood. The film delves into the tumultuous events of the 1992 Los Angeles riots, marking […]
The first official images of “Gladiator II” have been released, giving fans a glimpse of the highly anticipated sequel. Directed by Ridley Scott, this film continues the story from the 2000 blockbuster “Gladiator.” The new stills from Vanity Fair showcase the returning cast members and some fresh faces, hinting at the epic scale and brutal […]
Apple TV+ has announced its upcoming sci-fi drama series ‘Neuromancer,’ featuring Briana Middleton as co-lead alongside Callum Turner. Based on the critically acclaimed novel by William Gibson, this adaptation promises to bring the cyberpunk classic to life with a modern twist. Created for television by Graham Roland and JD Dillard, ‘Neuromancer’ follows the story of […]
Donald Glover, also known as Childish Gambino, premiered the trailer for his new movie, ‘Bando Stone & The New World’. The trailer first debuted on June 27 during an IMAX screening of ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’, featuring Lupita Nyong’o and then last night (Jun 30) Glover premiered it at the 2024 BET Awards. The […]
Essence Film Festival 2024 is set to host the premiere of “The Devil Ain’t Pius,” a short film starring by the iconic Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs. This film is a blend of suspense and supernatural elements. In “The Devil Ain’t Pius,” the narrative revolves around Pius Montgomery, portrayed by Hilton-Jacobs, who, fifty years ago, traded the soul […]
Ryan Coogler is set to produce a film adaptation of Mattson Tomlin’s comic book series “A Vicious Circle,” according to The Hollywood Reporter. The project, described as “John Wick meets Looper,” is being developed by Universal Pictures, with Tomlin also penning the screenplay. “A Vicious Circle,” created by Tomlin in collaboration with artist Lee Bermejo, […]
This article contains spoilers if you have not seen ‘The Chi’ season 6 finale If you’re caught up with ‘The Chi’, the season six finale delivered a notable surprise with the appearance of Rotimi (‘Power’). You’ll be glad to know that this wasn’t a one-off appearance—Rotimi joins the cast of ‘The Chi’ for its upcoming […]