Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Prepare for an adrenaline-fueled escape as Tubi readies the premiere of its action thriller, “Escaping Paradise,” helmed by filmmaker Paul Tanter. Written by Deji LaRay, who also graces the screen as a co-star, this gripping film takes viewers to a “place that promises paradise… until it’s not.” Simon Phillips, Shayla Hale, Michael Bacalso, Ken Bressers, […]
I had the privilege of speaking with Sam Pollard, the renowned documentary director behind “The League.” This remarkable documentary takes viewers on a dynamic journey through the triumphs and challenges of Negro League baseball, bringing its rich history to life through archival footage and interviews with legendary players. Sam shared how the project came about […]
All American: Homecoming is set to return for its highly anticipated third season, but with some notable changes in the cast lineup. While the bulk of the series regulars will be reprising their roles, a few familiar faces will be taking on different capacities in the upcoming season. YOU WILL ALSO FIND INTERESTING: 14 Best […]
In an exclusive statement to Variety, Robin Thede and HBO have confirmed that the fourth season of the Emmy-winning comedy series “A Black Lady Sketch Show” will be its last. Thede, the creator, star, and showrunner of the series, expressed her gratitude to the immensely talented cast, crew, and supporters of the show, acknowledging the […]
Paramount Pictures has unveiled the first teaser trailer for the highly anticipated documentary, “Bob Marley: One Love.” Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green, this upcoming film stars Kingsley Ben-Adir in the iconic role of the legendary reggae singer, bringing to life the inspiring story of this influential musician and cultural icon. READ: Do You See the […]
Peacock’s original film “Shooting Stars” which tells Lebron James’ High School basketball story has become the most-watched original film in its first four weeks on the streamer. Furthermore, since its highly-anticipated premiere on June 2, the captivating origin story has consistently held the #1 spot as the most popular original film on Peacock every weekend. […]
Daniel Kaluuya is set to produce and star in an adult-oriented Barney film for Mattel Films. This revelation came from Kevin McKeon, an executive at Mattel Films, during an interview with The New Yorker. McKeon shared that the upcoming project will take a daring and unconventional approach to the beloved children’s character, positioning it as […]
Executive producers LeBron James and Maverick Carter, known for their Emmy® Award-winning studio The SpringHill Company, are set to debut their latest creation, “See It Loud: The History of Black Television,” on Sunday, July 9, at 9pm ET/PT on CNN. The five-part series will then air regularly on Sundays at 9pm ET/PT on CNN. “See […]
Award-winning actress Lynn Whitfield is gearing up to grace the screen once again, as she joins the highly-anticipated sixth season of Showtime’s hit series, “The Chi.” Whitfield is set to take on a pivotal recurring role in the upcoming season. “The Chi,” created and executive produced by the talented Lena Waithe and her Hillman Grad […]
Warner Bros. Pictures has unveiled an exhilarating new trailer for “Dune: Part Two,” the highly anticipated sequel directed by Denis Villeneuve. The action-packed trailer offers a tantalizing glimpse into the next chapter of this sci-fi saga, introducing new characters and teasing gripping battles. The trailer follows the journey of Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) as he […]