Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Chiwetel Ejiofor is returning to a story that’s shaped a major chapter of his career. The actor and filmmaker has joined the creative team for the Royal Shakespeare Company’s upcoming musical The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, serving as a creative associate on the production. The project is deeply connected to Ejiofor’s work: his directorial […]
David Fincher may not be ready to confirm it himself, but all signs point to his next major Netflix project finally taking shape. A new listing from the Film and Television Industry Alliance quietly revealed that “Squid Game: America” is gearing up to begin filming February 26, 2026—the clearest production update we’ve seen since the […]
Hulu has unveiled the official trailer for Living Proof, a moving new documentary special executive produced by Emmy-winning actress, producer, and activist Sheryl Lee Ralph. The project shines a necessary spotlight on Black women whose experiences with HIV have long been overlooked in mainstream storytelling. Set in Atlanta — a major hub of the Southern […]
Paramount Pictures has officially pulled Kendrick Lamar’s mysterious live-action comedy with South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone off its release calendar, removing it from the previously set March 20, 2026 date. The delay marks the project’s second major schedule shift — and this time, the studio isn’t offering a new date at all. […]
Updated with new trailer. FOX is stepping into the new year with a high-stakes thriller, releasing the first trailer for Memory of a Killer, premiering January 26. The series pairs Patrick Dempsey with an impressive ensemble including Gina Torres who will heavily recur as a federal agent determined to expose him. Inspired by the bestselling […]
Eddie Murphy is set to receive one of Hollywood’s highest honors. The American Film Institute (AFI) Board of Trustees has announced that the legendary entertainer will be awarded the 51st AFI Life Achievement Award during a Gala Tribute at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on April 18, 2026. The recognition places Murphy among a […]
Brandon T. Jackson is stepping back into the comedy arena, and he’s doing it with a new sense of purpose. His latest stand-up special, Chest Out, arrives Sunday, November 23, 2025, on Zeus Network. The project marks a significant on-screen return for Jackson, whose career spans films such as Tropic Thunder, the Percy Jackson franchise, […]
Michael B. Jordan was honored with the 39th American Cinematheque Award on Thursday night, marking a major milestone in his 25-year career. The ceremony, held at the Beverly Hilton, served as a sweeping reflection on his journey as an actor, producer, and director — with stories, accolades, and surprises shared by some of Hollywood’s most […]
ESPN just released the official trailer for Boo-Yah: A Portrait of Stuart Scott, and it’s already clear this isn’t just another 30 for 30 — it’s a celebration of a man who reshaped sports media, pushed culture forward, and made generations of viewers feel seen. Presented by Modelo, the documentary premieres December 10 at 9 […]
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise is entering one of its largest transitions in years as Paramount restructures nearly every part of the brand—canceling shows, shelving darker projects, and elevating a new family-focused live-action film to the top of its slate. Now under the merged Paramount–Skydance leadership, the studio is taking a more unified, long-game […]