Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
STARZ has announced that its crime drama “Hightown” will air its third and final season starting on Friday, January 26, 2024. The show follows Jackie Quiñones, played by Monica Raymund, as she deals with addiction and navigates the world of drugs and crime. Accompanying the announcement, STARZ released a teaser for the upcoming season. The […]
Byron Allen, the CEO of Allen Media Group, has renewed his bid to acquire BET Media Group from Paramount Global. This time he’s increasing the offer to $3.5 billion from the earlier $2.7 billion in 2023, according to sources familiar with the situation. The news follows Allen’s email to Paramount executives criticizing the pursuit of […]
Oscar-nominated actress Taraji P. Henson recently laid bare the consistent pay disparities plaguing Hollywood in an emotional SiriusXM interview with Gayle King. Promoting her upcoming film, “The Color Purple,” Henson broke down in tears as she revealed the toll of being underpaid and the impact on her career, going so far as to contemplate quitting […]
Tubi is shining a light on women’s basketball with the upcoming documentary “SHATTERED GLASS: A WNBPA Story.” The documentary aims to provide a straightforward look into the lives of WNBA players. Scheduled to debut on January 31, 2024, it’s notable for being the first documentary to feature four WNBA MVP players. The featured MVP players […]
In a fierce bidding war among major streamers, Amazon MGM Studios emerged victorious, securing the rights to an action-adventure series starring Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham. The untitled show, based on an original idea by Tessa Coates, received an eight-episode, straight-to-series order from Amazon. The series follows the story of best friends Judith (Waddingham) and […]
MGM+ has renewed its science-fiction mystery thriller “Beacon 23” for a second season, based on Hugh Howey’s best-selling book. The new season, produced by Boat Rocker, is scheduled to premiere on MGM+ in April 2024, consisting of eight episodes. Zak Penn, known for his work on “Ready Player One” and “Free Guy,” is the creator […]
As we approach the end of the year, December marks a fitting time to reflect on the standout television offerings of 2023. Our list of “31 Best TV Shows and Limited Series to Premiere in 2023” compiles a selection of noteworthy productions that have defined the small screen landscape throughout the year. And all shows […]
Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson will headline Peacock’s year end special, 2023 Back That Year Up With Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson. The duo will also executive produce the special which will premiere on the streamer, December 26. The comedy duo aims to provide an unfiltered comedic take on major events from the past year, […]
Netflix’s upcoming political thriller, “Zero Day,” adds Angela Bassett, Dan Stevens, Matthew Modine, Bill Camp, and McKinley Belcher III to its cast. The series, featuring Robert De Niro in his first lead TV role, centers around the investigation of a global cyberattack and explores the challenges of discerning truth in a world dominated by conspiracy […]
Apple TV+ has officially greenlit a second season for “The Buccaneers,” a critically acclaimed drama by The Forge. Inspired by Edith Wharton’s final unfinished novel, the series stars Kristine Frøseth as Nan St. George and features a stellar cast including Alisha Boe, Josie Totah, Aubri Ibrag, Imogen Waterhouse, Christina Hendricks, and Mia Threapleton. The show, […]