Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
The highly praised Off-Broadway cast of the musical “Hell’s Kitchen” is set to make its Broadway debut. The announcement, made by producer AKW Productions, revealed the cast that will grace the Broadway staging. The story is inspired by Keys’ life but not strictly biographical and written by Kristoffer Diaz. The story centers on 17-year-old Ali […]
Vanessa Williams is set to take on the formidable role of Miranda Priestly in the upcoming musical adaptation of “The Devil Wears Prada” on London’s prestigious West End stage. The announcement, made through Instagram videos on Monday, showcases Williams embracing the role with the iconic flair of the fictional Runway magazine editor-in-chief. In her social […]
Lucy Prebble’s acclaimed play, “The Effect,” is making its exclusive American debut at the Shed in New York City from March 3 to March 31. The National Theatre/Jamie Lloyd Company revival, a five-time WhatsOnStage Award nominee, brings together the original London cast, featuring Paapa Essiedu (I May Destroy You) and Taylor Russell (Bones and All) […]
Canadian-Cameroonian actor Clark Backo, known for her roles in “The Changeling” and “Letterkenny,” is set to join the cast of Sony and Marvel’s upcoming film, “Venom 3.” The movie, featuring Tom Hardy reprising his role as Eddie Brock/Venom, is scheduled for release on November 8. Backo joins previously cast Juno Temple and Chiwetel Ejiofor. The […]
Lee Daniels recently hinted at the revival of his fan-favorite musical drama TV series “Star.” The update came through an Instagram post by GotDamnZo (@Iamzoie), who shared a gripping scene. He captioned it, “I NEED STAR BACK BECAUSE BABYYYYYY THE WAY I WAS INVESTED 😩😩😩😩😩 THIS SCENE STILL LEAVES ME SHOOK GRANDMA POISONED THAT AHH […]
Well Go USA has released the official trailer for “Sting,” an Australian-produced horror film that will send shivers down the spines of audiences when it hits theaters this April. Directed by Kiah Roache-Turner, the movie introduces viewers to the harrowing transformation of a seemingly harmless pet spider into a colossal flesh-eating monster. As the narrative […]
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 […]