Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
MCU doesn’t stand for just Marvel Cinematic Universe but now Mattel Cinematic Universe. After experiencing a period of declining toy sales, Mattel, the iconic toy company, made a strategic move in 2018 by appointing businessman Ynon Kreiz as its new CEO. Kreiz had a vision to transform Mattel into an IP-driven powerhouse, laying the foundation […]
During a recent visit to EYL, Rotimi Akinosho, known for his role in the hit series “Power,” opened up about his experiences working with 50 Cent (Curtis Jackson) and how the rapper-turned-entrepreneur is a marketing genius. Rotimi, who portrayed the character Dre in “Power” from season 2 until the final season, shed light on how […]
The Exorcist: The Believer is now opening on October 6 instead of October 13. The news comes as AMC has plopped the concert film Taylor Swift: Eras Tour on the mid-October schedule. Deadline hears that within hours of the pic going on sale, it’s made $10M+ in presales and counting. Original article below: Fifty years […]
The 80th edition of the Venice Film Festival has recently announced its lineup, bringing a significant breakthrough for diversity in cinema. Among the selected works in the Official Competition, five women filmmakers are taking the spotlight, and making history is Ava DuVernay, the first Black woman to be featured in this prestigious category. DuVernay’s upcoming […]
Taraji P. Henson, LaChanze, and Entertainment company Madison Wells Live, join the producing team of Manhattan Theatre Club’s world premiere play, “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding.” The play, written by Jocelyn Bioh and directed by Whitney White, addresses themes that deeply resonate within the Black community and will be an essential addition to the Broadway stage. […]
This Christmas in July, STARZ is gifting fans of the “Power” franchise with an exclusive first look at the upcoming Power Book IV: Force season 2. The highly anticipated second season promises even more power and problems for our protagonist, Tommy Egan (portrayed by Joseph Sikora). This time, Tommy is embroiled in a high-stakes turf […]
Samuel L. Jackson is one of the most prominent figures in Hollywood, gracing the silver screen with his powerful performances and captivating presence. While he has delivered countless memorable roles, there is one movie in particular that he believes could have been his ticket to Oscar glory. YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE: Did You Know: Ja […]
In celebration of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary and the current wave of woman-domination in the genre, Netflix has just dropped the trailer for its upcoming docu-series, “Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip-Hop.” Produced by Culture House, this groundbreaking four-part series is scheduled to premiere exclusively on Netflix on August 9, 2023. It promises to […]
Prime Video has released the highly anticipated trailer for “Gen V,” the college-set spinoff of the hit series “The Boys.” The show will debut on September 29, with three episodes premiering on the same day, followed by weekly releases until the season finale on November 3. “Gen V” follows the training of the first generation […]
I had the privilege of watching one of the most impactful conversation starters, the documentary “Gaining Ground: The Fight for Black Land,” directed by the talented Eternal Polk. This eye-opening project takes viewers on an educational journey through the current and historical aspects of black farming in the United States, shining a light on a […]