Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
BET+ has officially renewed the comedy series Churchy for a second season, produced by Kevin “KevOnStage” Fredericks and LeBron James’ SpringHill. The announcement comes just days before the show’s linear debut on BET next Tuesday, Nov. 5, at 9 p.m. ET. Churchy draws inspiration from Fredericks’ comedic style, centering around Corey Carr Jr., a character […]
Amazon MGM Studios has released the trailer for Unstoppable, the inspiring wrestling biopic that follows the journey of Anthony Robles, portrayed by Emmy winner Jharrel Jerome. Based on Robles’ memoir, Unstoppable: From Underdog to Undefeated: How I Became a Champion, the film dives deep into the remarkable story of Robles, a young wrestler born without […]
Lifetime has tapped Tony Award winner Joaquina Kalukango (Lawmen: Bass Reeves) and Lance Gross (Tyler Perry’s House of Payne) to star in I Will Survive: The Gloria Gaynor Story. Kalukango will step into the lead role as the legendary singer, while Gross will portray Gaynor’s husband, Linwood Simon, in the upcoming authorized biopic of the ‘Queen […]
Netflix has just dropped the trailer for Spellbound, an animated fantasy adventure set to bring magic to screens this holiday season. Directed by Vicky Jenson (Shrek), the film features the voices of Rachel Zegler, Jenifer Lewis, Tituss Burgess, Nicole Kidman, and Javier Bardem, along with a score by EGOT-winning composer Alan Menken and lyrics by […]
CBS is gearing up for its debut of Beyond the Gates, its upcoming daytime soap drama that aims to bring fresh, Black-led narratives to daytime TV. The series has just added seven new cast members to its ensemble ahead of the start of production in November, setting the stage for a bold and groundbreaking premiere […]
Late Tuesday night, Marvel unexpectedly dropped a teaser packed with new information about upcoming series arriving on Disney+ through 2025. Released during the eve of Agatha All Along‘s finale, the video included first looks, release dates, and more details on the shows that will shape the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s (MCU) streaming slate over the next […]
The second season of The Smart Money Woman, from Azuwa Studios, just released its official trailer—giving us a peek into the next chapter of Zuri and her friend’s journey toward financial independence and self-empowerment. With its October 31st premiere date set, this new season is poised to deliver even more drama, laughs, and money lessons. […]
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Gullah Gullah Island, the iconic 90s children’s show that introduced millions to the vibrant Gullah Geechee culture, is back with a fresh vision. Marking its 30th anniversary, the series is being reimagined as Gullah Gullah: The Portal, led by original star Simeon Daise. This isn’t just a nostalgic nod to the past; it’s a bold […]
The Wayans family is officially back with the Scary Movie franchise they created, marking an exciting return to the horror-comedy series that first hit theaters over two decades ago. The reboot, which was announced previously, is now moving forward, with the original creators reuniting for the first time in 18 years. Production is set to […]
Lifetime is bringing the incredible story of 80s music icon Lisa Velez, better known as Lisa Lisa, to the screen with a new biopic, Can You Feel the Beat: The Lisa Lisa Story. Known for her role in the groundbreaking group Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam, Velez became a pioneer for Latinx artists in mainstream […]