Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
ABC’s hit comedy series “Abbott Elementary” has some exciting news for fans. On April 12th, the show will finally reveal Janine’s mother in an episode titled “Mom.” And to make the announcement even more exciting, it was revealed that the talented actress Taraji P. Henson will play the role of Vanetta, Janine’s mother. The news […]
Leo Sullivan, a trailblazing Black animation artist and co-founder of Hollywood’s first Black-owned animation studio, passed away at the age of 82 on March 25, 2023. He passed in Los Angeles due to heart failure, as confirmed by his wife Ethelyn. Sullivan was a pioneer in the animation industry, working as an animator and producer […]
TV and movie remakes are a trend that has Hollywood in a chokehold and these shows and movies remakes are in the works. Keep scrolling to see what they are. Barbershop TV Series Recently it was announced the Prime Video after acquiring MGM Plus would be remaking and spinning off some of the projects MGM […]
Netflix’s upcoming limited series, The Perfect Couple, based on Elin Hilderbrand’s best-selling novel, has added Omar Epps to its already impressive cast. The show will feature a star-studded ensemble cast that includes Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber, Eve Hewson, Billy Howle, Dakota Fanning, Meghann Fahy, Ishaan Khattar, Jack Reynor, Sam Nivola, Mia Isaac, Donna Lynne Champlin, […]
AMC Networks’ Interview With the Vampire is set for a major casting change in Season 2. Bailey Bass, who portrayed the teenage vampire Claudia in Season 1, will not be continuing her role in the Anne Rice adaptation. Delainey Hayles will be replacing her for the upcoming season, which starts filming next week in Prague […]
Michael B. Jordan and Liz Raposo’s Outlier Society are set to produce the film adaptation of Aaron Jayh’s unpublished short story, The Dwelling. Jordan may also potentially star in the adaptation. Amazon Studios secured the rights to the story in a competitive auction, sealing a high-six figure outright purchase. Aaron Guzikowski, known for his work […]
In honor of The Young and The Restless’ 50th anniversary on CBS, fan favorite Shemar Moore will be returning to the show as Malcolm Winters. Moore will reprise his role on May 8th. His character will return to Genoa City to reconnect with his daughter Lily, played by Christel Khalil, and nephews Devon and Nate, […]
Marvel Studios’ upcoming series Secret Invasion is based on the 2008 Marvel Comics storyline of the same name, follows Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) and Talos (Ben Mendelsohn) as they try to stop a radicalized faction of the Skrulls from infiltrating Earth and installing their own double agents in positions of power around the world. […]
GLAAD, the world’s largest media advocacy organization for the LGBTQ+ community, held its second pre-annual GLAAD Media Awards celebration on March 30, 2023. Dubbed #GLAADHonors, the star-studded event took place at Grandmaster Recorders in Hollywood, California and brought together an impressive collection of black LGBTQ+ talent from the world of media and entertainment. READ: Feeling […]
Keyshia Cole is executive producing and making her acting debut by playing herself in the upcoming Lifetime biopic, Keyshia Cole: This is My Story. The musical feature also stars Debbi Morgan as Cole’s mother, Frankie and Alfred E. Rutherford as Manny Halley. The film, titled Keyshia Cole: This Is My Story, will provide an intimate […]