Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his iconic role as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, has died at the age of 54. According to reports from TMZ and later confirmed by PEOPLE, Warner passed away from an accidental drowning while on a family vacation in Costa Rica. A rep for the actor has not yet […]
Less than 72 hours after Taylor Russell quietly exited Amazon MGM Studios’ reimagining of The Thomas Crown Affair, the film has found its new leading lady. Adria Arjona, known for her roles in Andor and Hit Man, is set to co-star opposite Michael B. Jordan, who is also directing the project. Arjona joins an already […]
It’s been years since Warner Bros. announced Ta-Nehisi Coates would pen a Black Superman film—a period piece set during the Civil Rights Movement. The buzz was real. J.J. Abrams was producing. Coates, a celebrated writer with deep cultural insight, was bringing fresh perspective to one of the most iconic characters in comic book history. But […]
CBS’ hit missing-persons drama Tracker is trimming down its team. Series regulars Eric Graise and Abby McEnany, who played Bobby Exley and Velma Bruin respectively, will not return for Season 3. That leaves Justin Hartley—who also executive produces—and Fiona Rene as the only two remaining leads when the procedural returns this fall. The departures come […]
Anky Cyriaque’s directorial debut Seasons is shaping up to be an ambitious, cross-cultural epic, and the ensemble just got even stronger. Japanese actors Serena Motola (Ice Cream Fever), Seiya Matsudo (The Flash), and Ray Shirakawa have officially joined the cast of the forthcoming film, with additional Japanese talent to be announced soon. Written by Oscar-nominated […]
Food for the Soul, the latest project from rising filmmaker Chisom Chieke, is set to make its world premiere this August at the 2025 BlackStar Film Festival — and it’s bringing a soulful mix of love, culture, and comedy to the screen. Led by Karen Obilom and Marcus Scribner , the romantic dramedy follows Adanma […]
Dorian Gregory, Tamala Jones, and Geoffrey Owens are among the cast in Joshua Coates’ upcoming film Divine Direction. Adapted from Charles Moorer’s personal story—originally chronicled in his two books Standing on the Word of Adonai and Giving Up Is Not an Option—the film has officially wrapped production. Rounding out the cast are Academy Award nominee […]
Ashley Anjalique just dropped the teaser trailer for her debut feature film Wash Day, and it’s giving quiet, soulful romance with a touch of nostalgia. The story follows two childhood acquaintances, Avery and Ty—played by Andi Anderson and Alec Adams (Tales, The Wonder Years)—who reconnect by chance at a laundromat. What starts as small talk […]
Production has officially wrapped on Lucy Schulman, the debut feature from writer-director Ellie Sachs. The indie romantic comedy, shot in New York City, features an ensemble cast that includes David Cross (Arrested Development), Thomas Mann (Sovereign), Sandrine Holt (Your Friends & Neighbors), Eisa Davis (Mare of Easttown), Annabelle Attanasio (Bull), and Hasan Minhaj (It Ends […]
Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne are back as everyone’s favorite chaotic best friends in Platonic Season 2 — and this time, the stakes are higher and the laughs louder. Apple TV+ dropped the trailer for the second season of the critically acclaimed comedy, which will premiere globally on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, with the first […]