Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Sony Pictures Animation’s GOAT has officially claimed the top spot at the domestic box office, earning $17.2 million in its second weekend and bringing its North American total to $58.3 million. Globally, the animated sports underdog story has crossed the $100 million mark, with $44 million coming from 41 international markets as the film continues […]
Truman Broadnax was told he had just a three percent chance to live. For many, that would’ve been the end of the story. For him, it became the beginning of purpose — and now, a film. The new independent feature 3% draws from Broadnax’s real-life near-fatal shooting and the emotional aftermath that followed. But the […]
It’s official. We previously reported that Danielle Deadwyler was in talks — and now it’s confirmed. The acclaimed actress has landed one of the two coveted lead roles in Hulu’s revival of The X-Files, which has officially received a pilot greenlight. In a major move for the reimagined series, Sinners filmmaker Ryan Coogler is now […]
Netflix’s upcoming romantic drama Don’t Ever Wonder has officially wrapped production. Stars Nia Long and Larenz Tate shared the news in a celebratory video, confirming cameras have stopped rolling on the highly anticipated project. “That is a wrap on Don’t Ever Wonder,” Tate said in the clip, before Long added, “We have this fantastic, wonderful […]
The ensemble for Carolyn continues to grow. Independent filmmaker DeAndre Little has expanded the cast of his upcoming Royal K Network Original biographical drama, adding Marcus T. Paulk, Dorien Wilson, and Lettrice Lawrence to the project. The trio joins Abby Burkholder, who leads the film as Carolyn Franklin. Rickie Taylor directs, with Little serving as […]
History was made at the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards — and it belongs to Ryan Coogler and his genre-bending vampire thriller, Sinners. The film took home three BAFTA wins, making it the most-decorated film directed by a Black filmmaker in the ceremony’s history. It surpasses 12 Years a Slave, directed by Steve McQueen, which won […]
History was made in London tonight. Ryan Coogler added another defining moment to an already seismic awards season, becoming the first Black winner in BAFTA’s 75+ history to win for Original Screenplay for Sinners. The win marks a major milestone not just for Coogler, but for the broader landscape of global cinema. And he wasn’t […]
Just weeks after Netflix reignited the conversation around America’s Next Top Model, E! is stepping in with its own deep dive. The network has released the trailer for Dirty Rotten Scandals, a new multi-part docuseries examining the cultural impact — and alleged behind-the-scenes controversies — of three pop culture staples: The Dr. Phil Show, America’s […]
When watching Reality Check: Inside ANTM, one thing became clear: America’s Next Top Model didn’t fall apart overnight. It cracked at the foundation. I don’t believe the show was created with malicious intent. In fact, I believe Tyra Banks genuinely wanted to challenge the modeling industry and open doors. But the moment the network began […]
Apple TV+ has officially set a premiere date for Lucky, the new limited drama starring and executive produced by Golden Globe and SAG Award winner Anya Taylor-Joy. The seven-episode series will debut globally on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, with its first two episodes, followed by new installments every Wednesday through August 19. The series was […]