Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
DreamWorks Animation’s Shrek 5 is making a significant move on Universal Pictures’ release calendar. Originally scheduled for a July 1, 2026 debut, the long-awaited sequel will now hit theaters on December 23, 2026, just in time for the holiday season. This new release date aligns with the franchise’s 25th anniversary, celebrating the groundbreaking animated saga […]
In a landmark collaboration, (FUBU) For Us By Us Network has teamed up with Telecast Media Group and The Redwing Group to bring the Inaugural Hip Hop Awards & Festival Weekend to Memphis. Taking place August 14–17, the event will highlight hip hop culture’s influence on music, fashion, film, business, and social justice. J. Alexander […]
CBS is doubling down on expanding its hit comedy The Neighborhood into a full-fledged franchise, with a new spinoff in the works. This offshoot will follow the lovable but often mischievous duo of Malcolm (Sheaun McKinney) and Marty (Marcel Spears), who will finally leave their parents’ home and venture into a new chapter of their […]
MGM+ has released the first teaser for the highly anticipated fourth season of Godfather of Harlem. The new season is set to premiere on April 13, 2025, and sees Forest Whitaker return as the iconic Bumpy Johnson. He’s joined by returning cast members Ilfenesh Hadera, Lucy Fry, Antoinette Crowe-Legacy, Erik LaRay Harvey, Michael Raymond James, […]
Paramount Pictures has officially announced the star-studded cast for its highly anticipated film adaptation of Children of Blood and Bone, Tomi Adeyemi’s bestselling novel. Thuso Mbedu, Amandla Stenberg, Damson Idris, and Tosin Cole will headline the action-fantasy epic, directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, known for The Woman King and The Old Guard. The film is set […]
When The Night Agent first hit Netflix, it had no business being that good. It wasn’t breaking new ground in the spy-thriller game, but it nailed the essentials—high-stakes action, likable leads, and a story that pulled you in and didn’t let go. Season 1 was a runaway success, so of course, expectations for season 2 […]
The wait is nearly over for fans of Showtime’s Yellowjackets. A gripping new trailer for season 3 has dropped, teasing more dark secrets, twisted survival instincts, and emotional chaos for the ill-fated group of wilderness survivors. The series returns on Paramount+ with Showtime on February 14 with a two-episode premiere, followed by its on-air debut […]
Barry Michael Cooper, the groundbreaking screenwriter who brought New Jack City, Sugar Hill, and Above the Rim to life, has passed away at the age of 66. His death was confirmed on Tuesday in Baltimore, Maryland, by close collaborators, including writer and filmmaker Nelson George. The cause of death has not yet been disclosed. Born […]
Yolanda Maria Halley, a producer behind numerous notable films and television projects, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025, surrounded by her family. Her husband, Manny Halley, CEO of Imani Media Group, shared, “Yolanda transitioned to heaven with her family by her side.” Yolanda was a driving force at Imani Media Group, collaborating closely with […]
The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors has announced two new honorees for its 7th annual ceremony: legendary actress Marla Gibbs, who will receive the Hollywood Legacy Award, and rising star Aaron Pierre, recognized for his captivating performances in film and television. These honorees join an illustrious lineup that includes previously announced recipients Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, […]