Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
There’s a layer of GOAT that most audiences won’t see—but you’ll definitely hear it. In Sony Pictures Animation’s latest film, the energy of the roaring arenas, the chants, the crowd reactions that make the world feel alive weren’t pulled from a generic sound library. Instead, they were created by a group of nearly two dozen […]
Issa Rae is returning to YouTube — and this time, she’s bringing a whole new format with her. Her latest series, Picture This, is an interview-style game show with a twist: instead of just talking through their stories, guests have to draw and pitch them in real time. The HOORAE-produced series premieres March 24 and […]
Langston Kerman is the latest to join NBC’s untitled detective comedy pilot, stepping into a lead role alongside Keith David and Jake Johnson. Set in Los Angeles, the single-camera comedy centers on the day-to-day workings of the private investigator office, blending character-driven humor with the city’s long-standing tradition of fictional detectives. The project is described […]
Josh Johnson, comedian, writer, and The Daily Show correspondent has landed his first HBO comedy special, Josh Johnson: Symphony, which is set to premiere this spring. The special will be filmed at the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles and will feature new material centered on shared human experiences, with Johnson tackling topics like family, religion, and […]
Kevin Hart is officially stepping into the hot seat. After helping bring Netflix’s first live roast into the spotlight, the comedian, actor, and media mogul is now on the receiving end. Hart will be roasted live on Netflix on May 10, 2026, closing out the final night of the Netflix Is A Joke Fest at […]
Don Cheadle is stepping further into the documentary space—this time backing a project rooted in environmental justice. Cheadle has joined the docuseries Vs. Goliath as an executive producer, partnering with The Solutions Project, a nonprofit focused on advancing climate justice in frontline communities. The series recently premiered at SeriesFest in Denver and is continuing its rollout […]
According to Ad Age, Michael B. Jordan and Chad Easterling’s marketing and creative agency Obsidianworks has officially bought back its minority stake from WME Group’s 160over90, returning the company to full independent ownership. The move marks a pivotal shift for the agency as it transitions into its next phase—one defined by greater control, faster execution, […]
Universal Television is developing a new sports thriller series with some heavy hitters behind the scenes. The studio has optioned Lights Out, the bestselling novel by former national TV reporter-turned-author Elise Hart Kipness, with Mary J. Blige and Debra Martin Chase attached as executive producers. Based on the first book in Kipness’ Kate Green series, […]
Peacock is doubling down on Nelly and Ashanti. The streamer has officially renewed Nelly and Ashanti: We Belong Together for a second season, with production set to begin this month and new episodes expected to premiere later this year. The renewal comes after a strong debut for the eight-episode docuseries, which premiered on June 26, […]
Kenya Barris is stepping further into the creator economy—this time with a focus on ownership, infrastructure, and long-term impact. The Black-ish creator has partnered with Offscript Worldwide, the employee-owned parent company of REVOLT, to launch REVOLT Labs, a new joint venture designed to help creators transform their ideas into scalable intellectual property across film, television, […]