Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Soul Patrol, directed by J.M. Harper, has won the Directing Award: U.S. Documentary at the Sundance Film Festival. The honor recognizes Harper’s work uncovering a largely untold chapter of American military history: the first all-Black special operations unit to serve during the Vietnam War. Premiering in the U.S. Documentary Competition, Soul Patrol centers on members […]
Writer-director Olive Nwosu earned a major breakthrough moment at the Sundance Film Festival, with her feature debut LADY winning the World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award for Acting Ensemble. Set in Nigeria, LADY was recognized for its powerful and cohesive performances from a standout cast that includes Jessica Gabriel’s Ujah, Amanda Oruh, Tinuade Jemiseye, Binta […]
Marvel’s Wonder Man stands apart from typical MCU fare by keeping its focus grounded, human, and character-driven. The eight-episode Marvel Spotlight series, now streaming on Disney+, follows Simon Williams (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II), a struggling actor trying to survive Hollywood while secretly dealing with newly acquired ionic-powered abilities. Created by Destin Daniel Cretton and Andrew Guest, […]
Twenty-seven years after the original film launched a global phenomenon, the Fast & Furious saga is officially heading toward its conclusion. Universal Pictures has set March 17, 2028 as the theatrical release date for the next installment in the long-running franchise, now formally titled Fast Forever. The announcement confirms that the film will serve as […]
Lifetime is doubling down on high-stakes storytelling this winter, announcing a slate of seven new original thrillers set to air throughout February and March. The lineup blends ripped-from-the-headlines stories, psychological twists, and survival dramas, anchored by a cast that includes Lela Rochon, Jarod Joseph, Eva Marcille, Tami Roman, Tyler Lepley, Colin Lawrence, and more. The […]
Richard T. Jones has joined the cast of 21 Down, an upcoming sports drama inspired by the true story of Caden Cox, who made history as the first person with Down syndrome to play and score in a college football game. The film stars Ashley Judd, who also serves as an executive producer, alongside an […]
HBO has officially renewed its late-night comedy series It’s Florida, Man for a third season. Produced by Rough House Pictures—the team behind Eastbound & Down and The Righteous Gemstones—the anthology series transforms real-life Florida headlines into absurd, scripted reenactments. Each episode pairs firsthand accounts from everyday Floridians with irreverent sketch-style recreations performed by a rotating […]
Woodie King Jr., the pioneering producer, director, and cultural architect who reshaped the landscape of American theatre by centering Black stories on and off Broadway, has died. He passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026. He was 86. His son, Michael King, announced his passing on his Facebook page, “Numb! Numbness is the only way […]
Catherine O’Hara, the Emmy-winning actor, writer, and comedy icon whose work helped define childhoods, households, and generations of pop culture lovers, has died. She was 71. O’Hara passed away at her home in Los Angeles following a brief illness, her manager confirmed. For decades, she was a constant presence—sometimes loud, sometimes unhinged, sometimes quietly devastating—but […]
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has confirmed that only two Best Original Song nominees will be performed live during the 98th Academy Awards, marking a notable shift in how the category is presented this year. “I Lied to You” from Sinners and “Golden” from the animated musical KPop Demon Hunters are the […]