Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
The Bear’s Ayo Edebiri and Lionel Boyce are taking their talents to the Vatican—sort of. The duo just joined the cast of Film Independent’s Conclave live read, happening monday, february 10 at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. They’re in good company too. The cast includes Cooper Koch (Monsters), Josh Gad (Book of […]
The highly anticipated musical film Golden, which was set to chronicle the childhood of Pharrell Williams, has officially been shelved—permanently. The project, originally titled Atlantis, was directed by Michel Gondry (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind) and was slated for a theatrical release through Universal Pictures. However, after facing internal delays, the studio has pulled […]
BET+ has released the official trailer for its upcoming original film, Sugar Baby, a drama starring Lance Gross and Christina Cooper. The film is set to premiere exclusively on BET+ on Thursday, February 13. Sugar Baby follows Jade (Christina Cooper), a young woman struggling to stay afloat after her boyfriend and primary support system, Anthony […]
Paul Tazewell took home a top honor at the 27th Costume Designers Guild Awards (CDGA), winning for Wicked in the Excellence in Sci-Fi/Fantasy Film category. The celebrated costume designer, who has long been a standout in the industry, solidified his place as a frontrunner in the upcoming Academy Awards with his intricate designs for the […]
Lennie James is stepping into the gritty world of Mayor of Kingstown as he joins the Paramount+ drama for its upcoming fourth season. The Walking Dead alum will be joined by The Sopranos Emmy winner Edie Falco and Broadway’s Laura Benanti in the latest round of high-profile cast additions to the Taylor Sheridan-created series, which […]
The upcoming Broadway adaptation of Good Night, and Good Luck has officially announced its full cast, bringing George Clooney to the stage for the first time in his career. The production, based on the acclaimed 2005 film, will begin previews at the Winter Garden Theatre on march 12, ahead of its april 3 opening night. […]
Signing Day is our roundup of the latest industry moves, tracking who’s signing where and what it means for their careers. Today we’re looking at Silo’s Common, Black Bag’s Regé-Jean Page, and Seal Team’s Neil Brown Jr. locks in new management at Artists First. Here’s the breakdown: Common Signs with CAA and Anonymous Content Lonnie […]
Adult Swim is expanding its late-night lineup with a new animated comedy that blends futuristic absurdity with raw, relatable storytelling. Oh My God… Yes! A Series of Extremely Relatable Circumstances is set to premiere Sunday, March 9, at 12:15 a.m. PT/ET, delivering a unique take on womanhood in a tech-driven, not-so-distant future. Created by Emmy-nominated […]
Mark Harris is stepping into the horror-thriller space with She Knows All About You, an eerie psychological film set to begin production this spring in rural Georgia. Blending faith, ancestral power, and supernatural suspense, the film follows a woman unraveling dark family secrets that have shaped her destiny since childhood. Chad L. Coleman (The Walking […]
After a lengthy absence, FOX is doubling down on drama this spring as The Cleaning Lady and Alert: Missing Persons Unit return with uninterrupted season-long runs, Kicking off Monday, March 25. Season 4 of The Cleaning Lady will air at 8 PM ET/PT, followed by the third season premiere of Alert: Missing Persons Unit at […]