Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
The Washington family is returning to the work of iconic playwright August Wilson with a fresh adaptation of The Piano Lesson, set to debut on Netflix later this year. Produced by Denzel Washington and directed by his son, Malcolm Washington, the film follows in the footsteps of previous Wilson adaptations like Fences and Ma Rainey’s […]
Michaela Coel, the acclaimed creator of I May Destroy You, is reuniting with HBO and the BBC for her next major project, First Day On Earth. This new ten-part drama series marks Coel’s return to television, where she will serve as both the writer and lead actor. Coel describes First Day On Earth as “another […]
50 Cent (real name Curtis Jackson) is expanding his influence in the entertainment industry by launching a new free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel in partnership with Lionsgate. The channel, aptly named “50 Cent Action,” will cater to fans of high-octane content, drawing from Lionsgate’s extensive library, which boasts over 20,000 titles. Among the offerings […]
Wendy Raquel Robinson is set to make her feature directorial debut with the upcoming film ‘Who’s Cheating Who,’ slated to premiere on BET+ on Thursday, August 29. The movie is written by Charlia Boyer and is a gripping exploration of infidelity, desire, and betrayal. The film stars Cynthia Bailey (‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’), Darius […]
“The Deliverance” takes a swing at blending supernatural horror with intense family drama, but while it manages to hit a few strong notes, the film ultimately falls short of delivering a truly cohesive experience. Directed by Lee Daniels, the movie showcases the formidable talents of Andra Day, Glenn Close, and an ensemble cast, but despite […]
Lifetime continues its tradition of turning real-life stories into gripping television with its fall slate of ‘Ripped from the Headlines’ movies. Leading the charge is ‘Buried Alive and Survived,’ starring Eva Marcille of ‘All The Queens Men’ and Tyler Lepley from ‘Harlem.’ In ‘Buried Alive and Survived,’ Marcille takes on the role of Alicia, a […]
Skye Townsend (‘A Black Lady Sketch Show’) has been elevated to a series regular role on CBS’s popular sitcom, ‘The Neighborhood.’ The show, which centers around a white Midwestern family’s experiences in a predominantly Black neighborhood in Pasadena, California, is set to return for its seventh season on October 21. Townsend portrays Courtney, the partner […]
The upcoming FX horror drama series Grotesquerie is quickly building anticipation for its premiere on Wednesday, September 25, at 10 p.m. ET/PT. The series, created by Ryan Murphy, is a chilling narrative with a cast led by Niecy Nash-Betts, who takes on the role of Detective Lois Tryon. In the first teaser for Grotesquerie, viewers […]
Lionsgate released the trailer for its upcoming thriller ‘Amber Alert,’ featuring Golden Globe winner Tyler James Williams and Golden Globe nominee Hayden Panettiere. ‘Amber Alert’ transforms an ordinary ride-share into a high-stakes game of cat and mouse. The plot centers around Jaq (Hayden Panettiere), excited for her first day at a new job, and her […]
Jussie Smollett is set to bring his latest project, “The Lost Holliday,” to the big screen. The indie film, which garnered praise for its heartfelt narrative at the American Black Film Festival (ABFF), will open in AMC theaters on September 27. The film stars Vivica A. Fox, Jabari Redd, Londyn Carter, Brittany Hall, and Marquise […]