Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
The Federal Communications Commission’s approval of Nexstar Media Group’s $6.2 billion acquisition of Tegna marks a turning point—not just for local television, but for the broader media landscape. With the deal now cleared, Nexstar is positioned to become the largest owner of local television stations in the United States, controlling nearly 260 stations across 44 […]
Quintessa Swindell has joined the cast of Deep Cuts, the upcoming A24 film from writer-director Sean Durkin. Swindell joins newly announced cast additions Abubakr Ali, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Gaby Hoffmann. Character details are being kept under wraps. As previously announced, Cailee Spaeny, Drew Starkey, and Ariela Barer also star. Based on Holly Brickley’s debut […]
Paramount+ is closing the book on its Gen Z–focused Star Trek series. Star Trek: Starfleet Academy will officially end with its upcoming second season, despite the streamer previously renewing the show ahead of its debut. The freshman season recently wrapped its run, while Season 2 has already completed production and is now in post-production. The […]
Jerry West, one of basketball’s most iconic figures, is getting the documentary treatment in an upcoming feature-length film directed by Kenya Barris. Titled Jerry West: The Logo, the documentary has been ordered by Prime Video and is set to premiere April 16 in more than 240 countries and territories. The project marks Barris’ first time […]
HBO Max is continuing to build out its upcoming cop drama American Blue, adding Kelly Jenrette, Carlito Olivero, and Onye Eme-Akwari to the cast alongside lead Milo Ventimiglia. Jess Gabor and Eddie Kaye Thomas have also joined the pilot in major roles, rounding out an ensemble that signals a character-driven approach to the series. American […]
Apple TV is preparing for one final mission. The streamer has officially renewed For All Mankind for a sixth and final season, bringing the long-running space drama to a close as one of its most enduring originals. The final chapter is set to debut in 2027, just ahead of Season 5’s premiere on March 27. […]
Paramount+ has officially renewed the long-running procedural for Season 20, set to debut in 2027, while also locking in a May 28 premiere date for Season 19. Alongside the announcement, the streamer released a first look teasing what’s next for the BAU. The early renewal continues a pattern for the series, which has consistently been […]
Marvel is bringing Frank Castle back into the spotlight—this time with a darker, more focused story. ‘The Punisher: One Last Kill’, a new Marvel Television special starring Jon Bernthal, is officially set to premiere on Disney+ on May 12, 2026, strategically dropping the same day as the Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 finale. Directed and […]
Netflix and Shondaland are officially moving forward with Bridgerton Season 5, with production now underway—and this time, the central love story belongs to Francesca Bridgerton and Michaela Stirling. The new season follows Francesca (Hannah Dodd) two years after the sudden loss of her husband, John. As she re-enters the marriage mart with a more practical […]
Disney has released a new trailer for its live-action Moana, giving audiences their first extended look at Dwayne Johnson physically stepping into Maui—this time bringing the fan-favorite demigod to life on screen after originally voicing the character in 2016. The trailer, which dropped March 23, shows Johnson fully transformed with Maui’s signature long hair and […]