Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Contrary to rumors, Tyler Perry did not win the bid to acquire BET, as the network is no longer available for purchase. After five months of deliberation, Paramount Global has chosen to retain ownership of its BET Media Group, which includes the BET channel, streamer BET+, VH1, and BET Studios. READ: Kevin Hart & BET […]
The Wiz Broadway revival has found its Dorothy. Nichelle Lewis has been cast in the lead role of Dorothy, after being discovered on TikTok, beating out more than 2,000 other hopefuls. Lewis joins previously cast Deborah Cox, Melody A. Betts, Wayne Brady, Alan Mingo Jr., Kyle Ramar Freeman, Phillip Johnson Richardson, and Avery Wilson. Brady […]
Malcolm-Jamal Warner and Patti LaBelle, make their guest starring appearance on “The Wonder Years,” one-hour season 2 finale. In this special episode, Warner portrays Melvin, the accomplished elder brother of Bill (Dule Hill). Their father, Clisby, played by Richard Gant, seems to favor Melvin. LaBelle takes on the role of the mother who has the […]
Hulu is turning up the heat with its new trailer drop for its upcoming Original series from Onyx Collective titled, “The Other Black Girl.” Based on Zakiya Dalila Harris’s best-selling novel of the same name, the drama unfolds on September 13, exclusively on Hulu. In this sneak peek of the series, we’re introduced to Nella, […]
The upcoming film “American Fiction,” is set to make its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Directed by Cord Jefferson in his feature film directorial debut, the satirical film centers around the stories we choose to tell and the narratives that shape our perceptions of race and community. Based on Percival Everett’s […]
Premiering August 17th on BET+ is the original film thriller “Ruined.” This captivating psychological thriller, directed by Tamara Bass and written by Michelle Valentine, delves into the tumultuous journey of Olivia “Liv” Richards (Annie Ilonzeh) and her husband Landon (Chris Warren). As they navigate a challenging phase in their ten-year marriage, their lives take an […]
Game developer Bungie has officially announced that voice over actor Keith David will be taking over the iconic role of Commander Zavala in Destiny 2’s expansion, “The Final Shape.” This news comes following the unexpected passing of the Lance Reddick earlier this year. Destiny is set in a “mythic science fiction” universe where players assume […]
Cory Finley’s highly anticipated sci-fi comedy, “Landscape with Invisible Hand,” is set to hit theaters this Friday, August 18th. It features a star-studded cast including Asante Blackk, Kylie Rogers, Tiffany Haddish, Brooklynn MacKinzie, Josh Hamilton, Michael Gandolfini, William Jackson Harper, and more. The film, based on M. T. Anderson’s 2017 novel of the same name, […]
Netflix’s critically acclaimed series, Top Boy, will be returning to the streaming platform for its third and final season in September 7, 2023. The announcement was made with the release of a teaser asset for the upcoming season, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the final chapter. Regular cast members Ashley Walters and Kane Robinson, Simbi Ajikawo, […]
The Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) has unveiled the official trailer for its highly anticipated original documentary series, “Time of Essence,” which is set to premiere on Friday, August 18 at 9 pm ET/PT. The five-part, one-hour series promises to be a captivating celebration of the iconic magazine that has left an indelible mark on Black […]