Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren are set to headline the inaugural Broadway rendition of Jason Robert Brown’s acclaimed musical, The Last Five Years, slated to debut in spring 2025. The production will be under the direction of Tony nominee Whitney White, recognized for her work on Jaja’s African Hair Braiding. The Last Five Years, which […]
Gabrielle Union and Yasha Jackson are set to star alongside Emma Roberts in the upcoming Prime Video comedy “Space Cadet.” The recently released trailer showcases Roberts as Tiffany “Rex” Simpson, a young woman with aspirations of becoming an astronaut. Despite her lack of qualifications, Rex manages to secure a spot in NASA’s elite astronaut training […]
The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) announced the winners of its prestigious Best of ABFF Awards on Saturday, celebrating outstanding achievements in Black cinema. The event, held from June 12-16 in Miami Beach, Florida, will continue virtually from June 17-24 on ABFF PLAY. The awards ceremony was hosted by Dondré Whitfield, recognizing talent in narrative […]
In a significant move to support diverse content creators, Issa Rae’s newly established branded content company, Ensemble, has announced a partnership with Spanish-language media powerhouse TelevisaUnivision. This collaboration aims to create more opportunities for Hispanic creators by leveraging the resources and reach of both organizations. Ensemble will be working closely with Así Studios, TelevisaUnivision’s in-house […]
NBC has expanded the initial episode order of its new hospital mockumentary, “St. Denis Medical,” by adding five more episodes, bringing the first season’s total to 18. This decision underscores the network’s confidence in the show’s potential success. “St. Denis Medical” is set in a struggling Oregon hospital and follows the lives of its dedicated […]
Hip-hop legend Nas is set to transform the 1984 classic film ‘Beat Street’ into a Broadway musical, marking his first venture into theater. The announcement came after a special 40th anniversary screening of the film at the Tribeca Film Festival, where Nas expressed his excitement about the project. “’Beat Street’ wasn’t just a film—it spread […]
In an exclusive revelation to ENews at the launch event for Fenty Hair, Rihanna hinted at her aspirations beyond her latest ventures, including a potential biopic about her life. When queried about casting choices for the lead role, the Grammy-winning artist didn’t hesitate: “Taylor Russell!” she exclaimed to E! News, citing the Canadian actress’s striking […]
Prime Video’s upcoming graphic novel series, “Criminal,” has expanded its cast with the addition of Marvin Jones III, Michael Xavier, and Dominic Burgess in recurring roles. They join previously cast series regulars Charlie Hunnam, Kadeem Hardison, Logan Browning, Taylor Selé, Adria Arjona, Richard Jenkins and Pat Healy. “Criminal,” based on the multi-Eisner Award-winning graphic novel […]
Tubi is proving it pays to be give away some things for free. As subscription fees for streaming giants like Netflix, Disney+, Max, and Peacock rise, viewers are increasingly turning to Tubi, the free, ad-supported streaming service owned by Fox Corp. This shift highlights the growing appeal of cost-free entertainment in a market where streaming […]
Updated with trailer. –Originally posted on May 21 — Tubi has revealed the full cast for “Rock The Boat 2,” a sequel directed by Chris Stokes and produced by Marques Houston under Footage Films. The film is set to premiere on June 15. READ: Tubi Launches Stubios to Empower Aspiring Filmmakers with Mentorship from Issa […]