Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Focus Features is set to release Kobi Libii’s debut feature film, “The American Society of Magical Negroes,” on March 22, 2024. The satirical comedy stars Justice Smith, David Alan Grier, Aisha Hinds, An-Li Bogan, Drew Tarver, Michaela Watkins, Rupert Friend, and Nicole Byer. The film follows the story of Aren, an idealistic young black man […]
Taylor Chukwu has been tapped to pen Amazon MGM Studios’ upcoming film, “The Truth About Mrs. Claus.” The film is an adaptation of Meena Harris’ book by the same name. Set in the enchanting world of the North Pole, where every elf aspires to be part of Santa’s workshop, the narrative unveils a captivating secret—Mrs. […]
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson’s G-Unit Film & Television, in partnership with Lionsgate’s Pilgrim Media Group, is set to develop an unscripted series titled ‘The Twins’ for BET Media Group. The series delves into the intriguing story of the Flores brothers, Margarito and Pedro, identical twins who rose to become multimillionaire cocaine kingpins by the age […]
The 24th Annual Black Reel Awards nominations are in, and The Color Purple leads the pack with an impressive nineteen nods, dominating this year’s competition. The film’s adaptation of the musical, directed by Blitz Bazawule, garnered almost double the nominations of its closest rival, Rustin. Fantasia Barrino received a nomination for Outstanding Lead Performance, while […]
TBS is bringing back “Friday Night Vibes” with hosts Kevin Fredericks and Nina Parker, starting January 5 at 8:00 pm ET/PT. The revival, once hosted by Tiffany Haddish and Deon Cole, will kick off with a double-feature of “Black Panther” and “King Richard.” Filmed at “The Gathering Spot” in Los Angeles, each episode will feature […]
Eddie Murphy, in collaboration with Amazon MGM Studios, has enlisted the talents of Keke Palmer and Pete Davidson for the upcoming film “The Pickup.” This heist comedy, penned by Matt Mider and Kevin Burrows, is shrouded in secrecy regarding its plot details. The film is set to be directed by Tim Story, who will also […]
Gina Prince-Bythewood is set to direct Paramount Pictures’ adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s bestselling novel, “Children of Blood and Bone.” The book, which follows the tale of a young girl tasked with restoring magic to a land now ruled by a murderous king, has been a priority for the studio since 2022. The books synopsis reads: […]
Starz’s BMF Season 3 has added Lil Baby (real name Dominique Jones), Saweetie, and Cynthia Bailey alongside previously announced guest stars NE-YO and 2 Chainz. “BMF” stars Demetrius “Lil Meech” Flenory Jr., Da’Vinchi, Russell Hornsby, Michole Briana White, Steve Harris, Kelly Hu, and LaLa Anthony. READ: Liv Symone, Aliyah Turner Join Cast of Power Book […]
The newly released trailer for Kung Fu Panda 4 unveils Viola Davis as Po’s latest nemesis, the sorceress Chameleon. Voiced by Davis, Chameleon is a tiny lizard with the ability to shapeshift into any creature, and she’s on a mission to seize Po’s Staff of Wisdom. This artifact holds the power to re-summon all the […]
Paramount Pictures has released the trailer for “IF,” a film directed and written by John Krasinski. Scheduled for release on May 17, 2024, the movie centers around a girl who can see everyone’s imaginary friends and sets out on a journey to reconnect these forgotten friends with their kids. The abbreviation “IF” stands for “Imaginary […]