Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
CynCity Productions, the Chicago-based company built on a model of creative ownership and equity, has wrapped principal photography on its upcoming independent comedy-drama series, Messy Lola, set to premiere in 2026. The 10-episode season will roll out beginning February 9, with a promotional trailer debuting at the launch party on January 18 at Cine City […]
Netflix is officially steering Stranger Things toward its endgame. The newly released trailer for Season 5, Volume 2 sets a grim, defiant tone as Hawkins prepares for one last stand — and it’s clear there’s no version of this fight that ends quietly. The preview opens with Will Byers’ voice cutting through the tension: “We […]
Disney+ has officially decided not to move forward with its planned reboot of Holes, shelving the pilot for the reimagined series despite early momentum and high expectations. The project, which was set to offer a gender-swapped take on Louis Sachar’s beloved 1998 novel and the 2003 Disney film adaptation, starred The Baby-Sitters Club alum Shay […]
The Costume Designers Guild has announced the nominees for its 28th Annual CDG Awards, celebrating the creative talent shaping film and television wardrobes. Among the standout nominations are Ruth E. Carter for Sinners in the Excellence in Period Film category and Paul Tazewell for Wicked: For Good in the Excellence in Sci-Fi/Fantasy Film category — […]
After nearly two years in limbo, 48 Hours in Vegas is finally back on track. LaKeith Stanfield will play Dennis Rodman in the Lionsgate film inspired by the former Chicago Bulls star’s legendary mid‑Finals detour to Las Vegas during the 1998 NBA Finals. Rick Famuyiwa is directing, bringing a fresh vision to the long-delayed project. […]
Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Movies are bringing fans back to Bikini Bottom with The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants, hitting U.S. theaters on December 19, 2025. The latest adventure promises laughs, heart, and star-studded voice talent. In the film, SpongeBob sets out to prove his bravery to Mr. Krabs by tracking down the Flying Dutchman, […]
HBO has released new first-look images from Euphoria Season 3, following a recent teaser of early footage. The images offer fans a closer look at the characters as the series returns after more than four years. Zendaya’s Rue Bennett appears contemplative, seated in what looks like a church pew, while Sydney Sweeney’s Cassie Howard holds […]
Chadwick Boseman’s early theatrical work is stepping onto a new stage. Deep Azure, the lyrical, hip-hop-driven drama written by the late Academy Award and BAFTA-nominated actor and playwright, will make its UK premiere at Shakespeare’s Globe inside the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse. The production will run from February 7 through April 11. The play, inspired by […]
The first official trailer for Artisan has been released, offering a striking introduction to the deeply personal psychological thriller developed by former NFL star–turned–filmmaker Vernon Davis and helmed by Emmy-nominated director Joslyn Rose. Anchored by performances from J. Alphonse Nicholson, Myles Bullock, and Bechir Sylvain, the film is set to begin its festival circuit in […]
I had the pleasure of speaking with Imani Nia Robinson, the talented creator and star of the breakout series 3 Blind Mice, and her mother and business partner, Noni Robinson. Baltimore-native Imani brought to life the story of Naeemah, a Black girl adopted by a white family in Massachusetts, who transfers to Patterson College, a […]