Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
In a recent feature by Harper’s Bazaar, 14 influential Black storytellers are celebrated for reshaping the landscape of American theater. The article explores the legacy of pioneers like Lorraine Hansberry and Ntozake Shange, who, in the late 1950s and 1970s, respectively, brought Black characters and stories to the forefront of Broadway. The piece delves into […]
The 2024 Critics Choice Awards nominations have arrived. Cord Jefferson in his directorial debut secures a nod for Best Adapted Screenplay, while his film “American Fiction” and “The Color Purple” tie with an impressive 5 nominations each. Both projects are up for a Best Picture award. Da’Vine Joy Randolph receives her second nomination for her […]
The debut trailer for Alex Garland’s upcoming film “Civil War” presents a chilling vision of a future America in internal conflict. Set in a near-future dystopian United States, the storyline seems to center around a race to the White House amidst a nation on the brink of a second civil war. While the plot details […]
André Braugher has died. The two-time Emmy-winning star of series including Homicide: Life on the Street, Men of a Certain Age and Brooklyn Nine-Nine was 61. Braugher, whose first film role came alongside Matthew Broderick and Denzel Washington in the Ed Zwick-directed Glory, died on Monday after a brief illness. READ: Giancarlo Esposito Takes Over Andre […]
Netflix’s upcoming animated reboot of the iconic sitcom “Good Times” is generating considerable buzz, especially with the announcement of its voice cast. The lineup includes JB Smoove, Yvette Nicole Brown, Jay Pharoah, Marsai Martin, Slink Johnson, and Rashida “Sheedz” Olayiwola. Pharoah is the only voice cast member that has taken on any role within the […]
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UPDATED WITH TRAILER Viola Davis is set to join the cast of Kung Fu Panda 4, adding her talent to DreamWorks Animation’s beloved franchise. Directed by Mike Mitchell and produced by Rebecca Huntley, the film continues the story of Po, the unconventional kung fu master, voiced by Jack Black. Returning to their familiar roles are […]
Disney+ Teases ‘Doctor Who’ Christmas Special: ‘The Church on Ruby Road’ Premiere Disney+ has released a 30-second teaser for the upcoming “Doctor Who” Christmas Special, “The Church on Ruby Road,” set to debut on December 25 at 9:55 a.m. PT / 12:55 p.m. PT. READ: Our 15 Favorite TV Doctors and Nurses on TV Right […]
Liv Symone, Aliyah Turner join the cast of Power Book II: Raising Kanan season 3. Symone will recur as Iesha. The character is described as sweet and effervescent, the epitome of the girl next door, who sees the best in everyone. Turner will portray Krystal, a primped and pompous queen bee from the Bronx who […]
Deborah Ayorinde, Bethany Antonia, and Akil Largie star in Hallmark’s all-black cast adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Sense and Sensibility.” Directed by Roger M. Bobb the adaptation is currently in production in Europe. Victor Hugo, Martina Laird, and Victoria Ekanoye round out the cast. READ: Deborah Cox, Wayne Brady, Melody A. Betts Among 7 Cast in […]
Cedric the Entertainer and Wilmer Valderrama announced the nominations for the 81st Golden Globe Awards, spotlighting exceptional achievements in film and television over the past year. Leading the film nominations is “Barbie” with nine nods, followed closely by “Oppenheimer” with eight. Television sees “Succession’s” final season taking the lead with nine nominations, trailed by “The […]