Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
In a competitive bidding war, Sony Pictures has emerged as the victorious studio to bring Jack Follman’s intriguing 29-page short story, “It’s Over,” to the silver screen. The deal, valued in the mid- to high-six-figure range, marks the first significant material sale following the end of a lengthy writers’ strike. The project’s allure lies in […]
Disney Branded Television revealed its upcoming original Christmas film, “The Naughty Nine,” with Danny Glover set to don the role of Santa Claus. The movie is scheduled to premiere on both the Disney Channel and Disney+. Additionally, a teaser for the movie, along with the first photo of Glover in character, has been unveiled.
NICE CROWD, the powerhouse behind events celebrating BIPOC creators, is turning up the heat in Hollywood with its latest announcement. They have named multifaceted writer, producer, and entrepreneur, Issa Rae, as the Creative Director for the 2024 American Black Film Festival (ABFF). In her new role, Issa Rae, a vocal advocate for underrepresented talent in […]
Get a first look at “Outlaw Posse,” featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Cedric The Entertainer, Edward James Olmos, William Mapother, and Neal McDonough. Written, directed, and led by Mario Van Peebles, the film also includes his son Mandela along with John Carroll Lynch and Allen Payne. READ: Anika Noni Rose, Glynn Turman, Erica Ash and More Star […]
Ryan Destiny takes the lead in Oracle, a psychological horror film that is now available for streaming on Max. This chilling feature was produced by Will Packer and James Lopez via Will Packer Productions. Heather Graham also stars the cast in this spine-tingling thriller, which was filmed in New Orleans. Directed by Daniel di Grado, […]
UPDATED WITH TRAILER: — Hulu has confirmed the release date for the upcoming drama series “Black Cake.” The show is set to premiere on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, with the first three episodes becoming available on that date. Following the premiere, new episodes will be released on a weekly basis every Wednesday until December 6, […]
In the realm of entertainment, there are defining moments that leave an indelible mark, and one such moment was the emergence of the “Black Pack.” I recently had the chance to explore this captivating chapter of Hollywood history through Lebron James and Maverick Carter’s Springhill CNN special “See It Loud.” This special delved into the […]
UPDATED WITH TRAILER: — Netflix has set the stage for the anticipated apocalypse thriller, “Leave the World Behind,” directed by the acclaimed Sam Esmail, the creator of “Mr. Robot.” With an ensemble cast that includes Mahershala Ali, Julia Roberts, Ethan Hawke, and Myha’la Herrold, this film promises to be a gripping exploration of human nature […]
Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé is coming to a theater near you. Beyoncé’s recently teased movie release for her Renaissance World Tour is officially underway. The music icon herself confirmed the news during the finale stop of her tour. She also shared the trailer for the film, “Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé,” on her Instagram. […]
Taraji P. Henson has taken on the role of lending her voice and serving as an executive producer for the documentary “Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project.” The documentary, which was directed by Joe Brewster and Michèle Stephenson made its debut at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year. READ: ‘Stamped From the Beginning’ […]