Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Apple TV+ recently released the Peanuts special titled ‘Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin.’ It’s a significant moment for the iconic comic strip as it focuses on Franklin Armstrong, its first Black character. And while celebrating Franklin the special referenced the controversial 1973 special “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving,” where Franklin is depicted sitting alone on one […]
Updated with trailer: — Regina King, the Oscar-winning actress, is set to portray political trailblazer Shirley Chisholm in an upcoming film titled “Shirley.” The movie, written and directed by John Ridley, another Oscar winner for his screenplay in “12 Years a Slave,” chronicles Chisholm’s groundbreaking run for president in 1972. Notably, Chisholm became the first […]
Anna Maria Horsford has joined the ensemble of Netflix’s upcoming dark comedy series, “No Good Deed,” created and executive produced by Liz Feldman. The half-hour dark comedy follows three very different families vying to buy the very same 1920s Spanish style villa that they think will solve all their problems. But as the sellers have […]
Nicholas Pinnock, who recently starred in “The Book of Clarence,” is set to play the male lead in Peacock’s upcoming limited series, “Long Bright River.” The suspense thriller, an adaptation of Liz Moore’s New York Times bestselling novel, will see Pinnock starring alongside Amanda Seyfried, who not only takes on the lead role but also […]
In its fourth season, Rising Voices, an initiative dedicated to discovering, supporting, and amplifying BIPOC filmmakers, is making waves in collaboration with the #1 job site Indeed, Lena Waithe’s Hillman Grad Productions, and 271 Films. In honor of Black History month we’re spotlighting the black filmmakers who were selected for season 4 of the program. […]
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Mike Leigh’s 23rd feature film, “Hard Truths,” has unveiled its cast and a first look image. The film marks a reunion with Marianne Jean-Baptiste, known for her Oscar-nominated role in Leigh’s 1996 film “Secrets & Lies.” Michele Austin, another frequent collaborator with Leigh, also joins the cast. The film, shot in London in 2023, marks […]
AMC has confirmed the return of “Interview With the Vampire” for its second season, slated to premiere on Sunday, May 12. Alongside the announcement, the network unveiled a trailer and first look images, offering fans a glimpse into the upcoming installment. Set in the year 2022, the series follows vampire Louis de Pointe du Lac […]
Disney Branded Television has officially given the green light for a second season of its highly successful series, “Goosebumps,” exclusively on Disney+. The announcement was made during the 2024 Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour in Pasadena, California. READ: R.L. Stine’s ‘Goosebumps’ Comes to Life with Zack Morris, Justin Long and More [TRAILER] The upcoming […]
Paramount+ has officially announced the premiere date for the fifth and final season of its original series, Star Trek: Discovery. The premiere is set for Thursday, April 4, and will be exclusively available on Paramount+ in the U.S., the UK, Switzerland, South Korea, Latin America, Germany, France, Italy, Australia, Austria, and Canada. The upcoming season, […]
Netflix has unveiled the trailer for the upcoming third season of “Girls5Eva,” the musical comedy series created and executive produced by Meredith Scardino. Originally on Peacock, the show transitioned to Netflix for its third season, set to release on March 14, along with the availability of the first two seasons on the streaming platform. The […]