Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Mike Colter has once again addressed the possibility of returning as Luke Cage, offering his most candid and open response on the subject in years—while stopping short of confirming any official plans. During a recent appearance on On That Note, hosted by Shawn Stockman, Colter revealed that he has had conversations with, an assumption its […]
Gabrielle Union is set to star in Perdita, a paranormal psychological thriller that marks the narrative feature debut of filmmaker Megan Raney Aarons. The film is scheduled to begin production in Ontario, Canada, in March. Inspired by Henry James’ 1868 short story The Romance of Certain Old Clothes, Perdita follows Pearl (Union), a rootless loner […]
Well Go USA Entertainment has released the first trailer for Youngblood, a contemporary reimagining of the 1986 hockey drama, offering audiences an early look at the sports film ahead of its theatrical release on March 6, 2026. Directed by Academy Award–nominated filmmaker Hubert Davis, the new Youngblood stars Ashton James as Dean Youngblood, a gifted […]
Filmmaker Jahmar Hill is moving forward with a new feature-length romantic drama titled Dope Chik, a coming-of-age love story that he has written and directed. Hill also stars in the project opposite actress, director, and producer Christina Cooper. Production is set to begin soon. Dope Chik centers on DeAnna (Cooper), a young woman from New […]
The Society of Voice Arts and Sciences (SOVAS™) honored the winners of the 2026 Voice Arts® Awards during a ceremony held Sunday night, January 19, at the Beverly Hilton. The evening’s most significant honor went to Laurence Fishburne, who received the inaugural James Earl Jones Prize, a newly established lifetime achievement honor celebrating artistic excellence, […]
As January comes to a close, Lifetime is ending the month with a focused run of films that place Black women at the center of its most emotionally charged storytelling—spanning thriller, drama, and romance. Across three consecutive weekends, the network is rolling out a trio of films led by LeToya Luckett, Toni Braxton, Essence Atkins, […]
The first U.S. trailer has been released for Billy Preston: That’s the Way God Planned It, a feature-length documentary spotlighting the life and legacy of the groundbreaking musician often referred to as “the fifth Beatle.” The film will receive a stateside release beginning February 20 through Abramorama. The documentary traces the extraordinary career of Billy […]
Lion Forge Entertainment has released a new teaser trailer for Season 2 of Iyanu, the animated fantasy series rooted in Yoruba culture and Nigerian mythology. The new season is set to premiere in Spring 2026 and finds Iyanu stepping fully into her destiny as protector of Yorubaland—just as an ancient and dangerous threat resurfaces. Season […]
Actor-writer Rodney Hicks is bringing a new theatrical work to New York City for a one-night-only event. Hicks’ latest play, inhaleEXHALE, will receive a staged reading on February 23 at The Laurie Beechman Theatre, with Josh Rhodes directing. Set inside a fictional museum exhibit titled The Understanding America Tour, inhaleEXHALE unfolds through a series of […]
Prime Video has released the first trailer for The Gray House, a sweeping Civil War–era limited series executive produced by Morgan Freeman and Kevin Costner. The eight-episode drama, directed entirely by Roland Joffé, will launch globally on Prime Video on February 26, 2026, with all episodes dropping at once. Inspired by real events, The Gray […]