Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
“Full Circle” is a thought-provoking and ambitious thriller directed by the renowned Steven Soderbergh and brought to life by the creative vision of Ed Solomon. The series challenges the conventional notion of fatalism by exploring the complexities of fate and free will, portraying life as a tangled web of emotions, self-interest, faith, luck, character flaws, […]
Sony Pictures has announced the release dates for two highly-anticipated films, “Bad Boys 4” and “Venom 3.” The action-packed movies are expected to be major summer blockbusters in 2024. “Bad Boys 4” is scheduled to hit theaters on June 14, 2024, coinciding with Father’s Day weekend. The film reunites stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence […]
“A Black Lady Sketch Show,” the acclaimed comedy series created by Robin Thede, may have concluded its successful four-season run on HBO, but its impact continues to be felt in their lasting charitable gesture. The show has donated its entire wardrobe to the nonprofit organization Beauty 2 the Streetz, led by Shirley Raines, dedicated to […]
Donald Glover, known for his portrayal of Lando Calrissian in the 2018 film “Solo: A Star Wars Story,” is set to return to the Star Wars universe. Above the Line has exclusively learned that Donald, along with his brother Stephen Glover, is currently writing the upcoming Lando series for Disney+. The series, which has been […]
Renowned artist Jean-Michel Basquiat is set to be the focus of an upcoming feature documentary titled “King Pleasure,” directed by Quinn Wilson, former creative director for Lizzo. Produced by Boardwalk Pictures, known for their work on “Pepsi, Where’s My Jet?” and “Women’s Sports League Group Athletes Unlimited,” the film promises to unveil an intimate and […]
Shout! Studios has recently announced an eagerly anticipated nationwide theatrical release date of September 28th for “The Kill Room,” a darkly comedic thriller from Yale Entertainment. The film marks the exciting reunion of Hollywood icons Samuel L. Jackson and Uma Thurman, who previously captivated audiences with their memorable performances in Quentin Tarantino’s cult classic “Pulp […]
Manhattan Theatre Club has announced the full cast for its Broadway production of “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding.” The world-premiere play, written by Jocelyn Bioh and directed by Whitney White, will begin performances on September 12, with the official opening night on October 3 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. The cast includes Brittany Adebumola, Maechi […]
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 […]