Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
A new British social thriller is taking shape as Lucian Msamati, Merv Lukeba, Ronkẹ Adékọluẹ́jọ́, and Paul Kaye have officially joined the cast of Found, an upcoming feature that blends psychological tension with a pointed examination of systemic bias. Currently in development, Found marks the feature directorial debut of filmmaker and playwright Kalungi Ssebandeke, who […]
Emmy Award-winning comedian and entrepreneur Katt Williams is investing in the future of filmmaking — and making sure Black students are positioned at the center of it. Williams has partnered with Miles College, a historically Black college in Fairfield, Alabama, to launch a scholarship program focused on artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality (AR), and emerging […]
UPDATED WITH TEASER The end of Kanan Stark’s origin story is officially in sight. Starz has announced that Power Book III: Raising Kanan will return for its fifth and final season on Friday, June 12, with new episodes debuting weekly on Fridays on the network and streaming platform. Alongside the announcement, Starz released a first-look […]
Legendary actor, director, and filmmaker Bill Duke received one of Hollywood’s highest honors this week, earning a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame — fittingly unveiled on his 83rd birthday and during Black History Month. The ceremony, held Thursday in Hollywood, doubled as both a career celebration and birthday tribute, with attendees serenading Duke […]
Warner Bros. Discovery has become the center of one of the most consequential media ownership battles in modern entertainment. After months of negotiations and competing visions for the company’s future, Netflix has officially stepped away from its agreement to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming assets, clearing the path for Paramount, backed by Skydance […]
The breakout comedy experiment returns — but this time, the chaos leaves the courtroom behind. Prime Video has unveiled the official trailer and premiere date for Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat, the follow-up to the Emmy-nominated breakout series Jury Duty, with James Marsden returning as part of the elaborate new social experiment. The new installment […]
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is hinting that the Power Universe — one of modern television’s most successful crime franchises — may finally be approaching its end. The mogul, actor, and executive producer recently took to Instagram to share a first look poster for the upcoming series Power: Legacy, suggesting the new installment could mark his […]
Writer-producer Felicia Pride is continuing to expand her footprint in Hollywood development, with her company Honey Chile Entertainment securing the film and television rights to Kristina Forest’s popular The Greene Sisters trilogy. The deal, acquired from Penguin Random House, includes the novels The Neighbor Favor, The Partner Plot, and The Love Lyric — a contemporary […]
Harlem will once again serve as the backdrop for a historic celebration as award-winning filmmaker and playwright Jade Bryan marks the 25th anniversary of her groundbreaking debut feature, If You Could Hear My Own Tune. Originally released in 2001 under the title Somalia and Zavier, the film holds the distinction of being the first feature-length […]
The international partnership expands the global reach of Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson’s latest television venture. Sky and Starz are stepping back into the ring together — this time with Fightland, a new boxing crime drama executive produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson. The companies have officially struck a co-commission agreement, with Sky boarding the upcoming […]