Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Award-winning actress and PATTERN CEO Tracee Ellis Ross is set to embark on a new adventure with Roku’s latest original docu-series titled ‘Tracee Travels’ (working title). Roku, America’s leading TV streaming platform, recently announced the green light for this exciting project, which will offer viewers a unique glimpse into Tracee’s solo travel escapades across breathtaking […]
Prime Video revealed that “Marlon Wayans: Good Grief,” the latest stand-up special from actor and comedian Marlon Wayans, is set to premiere on the platform in over 240 countries and territories globally on June 4th. Filmed at the iconic Apollo Theater in Harlem, Wayans’ special delves into the intersection of comedy and therapy as he […]
Katt Williams, the legendary comedian and provocateur, is gearing up for the launch of his third Netflix special, ‘Woke Foke.’ The trailer for the upcoming special hints at a no-holds-barred performance that promises to be a night of unfiltered comedy and raw truth. ‘Woke Foke’ is scheduled to stream live on May 4 as part […]
Hulu dropped the trailer for ‘Black Twitter: A People’s History.’ Updated with trailer: –Originally posted Mar 12 — ‘Insecure’ producer Prentice Penny is set to unveil the three-part docuseries, “Black Twitter: A People’s History,” on Hulu starting May 9. Based on Jason Parham’s WIRED cover story, the series has already garnered attention, securing a straight-to-series […]
The 28th annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) has revealed its lineup of narrative and documentary features for this year’s event, set to take place live in Miami Beach from June 12-16, followed by an online segment on ABFF PLAY from June 17-24 at https://abffplay.com/. Highlighting emerging creatives in filmmaking, ABFF continues its mission as […]
Keke Palmer is embarking on a new creative journey with the announcement of her upcoming book, “Master of Me,” set to be published by Flatiron Books in November. In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, the 30-year-old shared insights into the significance of this project and what readers can expect from her latest literary venture. “This […]
André Holland takes on the role of real-life figure Huey P. Newton in Apple TV+’s upcoming limited series “The Big Cigar.” The series, based on Joshuah Bearman’s magazine article of the same name, delves into the daring escape of Black Panther Party founder Huey P. Newton from the FBI to Cuba. READ: André Holland, Kate […]
Prepare to dive into the captivating world of “Washington Black,” Hulu’s upcoming drama series based on Esi Edugyan’s novel. Set in the 19th century, this nine-episode limited series follows the journey of George Washington ‘Wash’ Black (Ernest Kingsley Jr.) as he flees from a Barbados sugar plantation after a shocking death threatens to upend his […]
Aja Naomi King, known for her role in “How To Get Away With Murder,” returns to broadcast television as a lead in NBC’s drama pilot “Grosse Pointe Garden Society.” She joins previously cast lead Melissa Fumero, AnnaSophia Robb, and Ben Rappaport. The series comes from Jenna Bans, Bill Krebs, and Universal Television, a division of […]
Thandiwe Newton, acclaimed for her performances in “Westworld” and various films, is joining the cast of Netflix’s “Wednesday” for its highly anticipated second season. Details about Newton’s character remain confidential. “Wednesday” is a coming-of-age comedy created by Al Gough and Miles Millar, known for “Smallville,” and directed/executive produced by Tim Burton. The show follows Wednesday […]