Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
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 […]
Netflix has pulled the plug on “My Dad the Bounty Hunter” after two seasons and 19 episodes. The animated series, co-created by Everett Downing Jr. and Patrick Harpin, featured a star-studded voice cast, including Laz Alonso, Yvonne Orji, Priah Ferguson, and JeCobi Swain. Despite its intriguing premise and strong cast, the show won’t be making […]
In a major announcement for “Power” fans, Starz has confirmed that “Power Book IV: Force” will be concluding after its third season, which is currently filming in Chicago. This signals the end for Tommy Egan (Joseph Sikora) and his crew, but it doesn’t spell the end for the broader “Power” universe. According to Deadline, The […]
Updated with trailer: “Making DIVORCE IN THE BLACK was born out of wanting to tell Ava’s story. She is surrounded by all this power through her foundation – her family and friends. She has all the power inside of her but that power is somehow lost in her marriage. So it was important for her […]
Starz is gearing up for a bold exploration of Southern culture with its upcoming docu-series “Down in the Valley,” set to premiere on Friday, July 5. Hosted by actor Nicco Annan of “P-Valley” fame, this six-episode series is an uncensored and unapologetic look at the Deep South. The series, produced by Zero Point Zero for […]
Quiver Distribution has secured the North American rights to “Summer of Violence,” the directorial debut of filmmaker and actress Nicki Micheaux. This coming-of-age love story, set against the backdrop of 1993 Denver, will be showcased at the Black Girls Rock! Film Festival from June 21-23 in Atlanta, GA. “Summer of Violence” stars Kasey Inez, Jahking […]
Amazon MGM Studios has unveiled the lineup for its upcoming live-action comedy, “Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie,” directed by renowned animation filmmaker Kyle Balda, best known for his work on “Minions: The Rise of Gru.” Leading the ensemble is Hugh Jackman (“The Greatest Showman”), joined by Emma Thompson (“Matilda the Musical”), Nicholas Braun […]
Updated with trailer — Originally posted May 30 — Netflix has dropped a teaser trailer for the upcoming second season of its international drama series, Savage Beauty. The South African thriller, produced by Quizzical Pictures, is set to return on June 28 to continue its intense narrative. The six-episode series follows the powerful Bhengu family […]
Acclaimed actor Giancarlo Esposito is set to star in “The Prince,” a new feature drama directed by Cameron Van Hoy. The film, penned by Pulitzer Prize winner and Oscar nominee David Mamet, also stars Scott Haze, Nicolas Cage, J.K. Simmons, and Andy Garcia. “The Prince” delves into the tumultuous journey of an addict navigating the […]