Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Peacock is kicking off Black History Month with a three-part documentary series, “Kings From Queens: The RUN DMC Story,” which delves into the untold tales and archival footage of the rise to fame of the iconic hip-hop group RUN DMC. Premiering exclusively on Peacock on Thursday, February 1, this series promises an immersive journey into […]
Affion Crockett and Damaine Radcliff have taken on a new venture, independently financing and producing the upcoming comedy film, “A Hip Hop Story.” Born from their earlier YouTube parodies, the movie is a comedic take on a yoga-posing rap mogul, played by Crockett, who hilariously recounts saving hip hop from a supposed 9-1-1 state. Directed […]
Reverie Realms Studios has begun production for its inaugural feature-length film, “Final Hour,” directed by Jamal Hill. The ensemble cast includes Clifton Powell, Manny Perez, William Mark McCullough, Olga Merdiz, Eric Roberts, and Benjamin Vandermay. The 90-minute drama follows the final hour of David, (William Mark McCullough, Sweet Magnolias) a remorse-stricken death row inmate. Who […]
Amazon MGM Studios has recently dropped the trailer for the upcoming remake of the 1989 classic “Road House.” Set to premiere on Prime Video on March 21, the film is directed by Doug Liman and features a diverse cast of actors and fighters led by Jake Gyllenhaal. The screenplay for the adrenaline-fueled reimagining is crafted […]
Amazon MGM Studios has confirmed the release date and new title for Zoë Kravitz’s upcoming feature directorial debut. The suspense thriller, originally named “Pussy Island,” will now be known as “Blink Twice” and is scheduled to hit theaters globally on August 23. In an earlier statement, Kravitz explained the significance of the original title, stating, […]
Pharrell Williams is set to have his life story told in a unique way – through Legos. The upcoming movie, “Piece by Piece,” directed by Oscar winner Morgan Neville, is set to hit theaters on October 11, 2024. The 13-time Grammy winner and double Oscar nominee shared his excitement on social media, expressing his disbelief […]
Blair Underwood, Retta, Jane Krakowski, and Linda Lavin are set to star in CBS’s upcoming series “Elsbeth,” a spinoff of “The Good Wife.” Set to premiere on February 29, the show stars Carrie Preston, Wendell Pierce, and Carra Patterson. The series centers on Elsbeth, portrayed by Preston, who relocates from her successful legal career in […]
Starz’s BMF Season 3 is gearing up for an explosive premiere on March 1, featuring a glimpse of all the newest cast members in its latest trailer. Lil Baby, Saweetie, and Cynthia Bailey join previously announced NE-YO and 2 Chainz in the upcoming season. The series continues to follow the story of Demetrius “Big Meech” […]
Danielle Brooks, known for her roles in both Broadway and television, is now on the path to achieving the coveted EGOT status. Thanks to her recent Oscar nomination for her role as Sofia in “The Color Purple,” she has now been nominated for every EGOT letter. Danielle Brooks’ recent Oscar nod also makes her the […]
Jermaine Fowler stars alongside Zac Efron, Andrew Santino, and John Cena in the upcoming R-rated comedy “Ricky Stanicky,” directed by Peter Farrelly. The recently released trailer on Prime Video unveils a plot centered around childhood friends, Wes (Fowler), Dean (Efron), and JT (Santino), who after a childhood prank gone awry, create a fictional character named […]