Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
First it was Winnie The Pooh, now its the Grinch. We get he’s the mean one but XYZ films is taking that term literal. The Mean One is scheduled to be released in theaters on December 9, 2022. Steven LaMorte is directing The Mean One, which takes a dark parody to the classic Dr. Seuss’s […]
Uzo Aduba is heading up a new limited series, All Her Little Secrets, for Showtime. Aduba will star in and executive produce the drama which is based on Wanda M. Morris’ bestselling novel of the same name. READ: Check out the Full Cast of Antoine Fuqua’s King Shaka for Showtime All Her Little Secrets centers […]
A Black Lady Sketch Show is welcoming three new cast members and bidding farewell to one core cast member as it enters its fourth season. Ashley Nicole Black, who starred in the series since season 1 as well as wrote on the HBO series, won’t be returning for the upcoming season. Series creator, Robin Thede […]
Jordan is reprising his role as Adonis for the third installment of the Creed Franchise. He is also producing and will make his directorial debut with this film. Jonathan Majors will star opposite the franchise star as Adonis’ newest ring nemesis Damian, a character Adonis knew growing up. “Me and him bonded in a way […]
David Alan Grier is the latest star to join H.E.R. as princess Belle in the hybrid animated/live-action Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Anniversary special. Martin Short, Shania Twain, Rizwan Manji, Jon Jon Briones, and Leo Abelo Perry have also been cast. They all join previously cast Josh Groban as the Beast, Joshua Henry as […]
Look in the mirror and say his name 5 times. We dare you. The urban legend of Cabrini-Green’s hook-handed killer, Candyman has haunted movie viewers for three decades (Oct 16, 1992). READ: Black Horror Movies: 74 Horror and Thriller Movies With Black Lead or Cast As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the nightmarish classic, […]
Wendell Pierce, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, John Douglass Thompson and Suzan-Lori Parks are set to be honored by the African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) at their inaugural Salute to Broadway event. The event will take place on Oct. 17th at The Lambs Club in the heart of Midtown’s theater district. READ: Damon Wayans and Damon […]
Check out the official trailer for the House Party remake led by Jacob Latimore and Tosin Cole. Calmatic will be making his feature directorial debut based on a script by Stephen Glover and Jamal Olori. READ: Tyrese, Terrence Howard, Lil Yachty, and More Star in The System[TRAILER] Calmatic is directing Aspiring club promoters and best […]
Tati Gabrielle, Kyanna Simone, Abigail Achiri have been cast in Tina Mabry’s The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat. They all join previously cast leads Sanaa Lathan, Aunjanue Ellis, Uzo Aduba as best friends, dubbed “The Supremes” in project for Searchlight Pictures. READ: ‘They Cloned Tyrone’ Director Juel Taylor Talks Inspiration Behind Film [INTERVIEW] The film is […]
Chad Sanders wants the Black community to bank on Black financial freedom with new Direct Deposit podcast — now streaming for free on Audible. Each new episode of Direct Deposit, Chad brings us along on his dizzying ride to the top from sleeping on a mattress in his Brooklyn apartment to pitching in Hollywood meetings […]