Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Zoe Saldaña is set to star in Riverrun, the first fiction feature from French visual artist and documentarian Philippe Parreno. The film also stars Charlotte Gainsbourg and Vicky Krieps, forming one of the more intriguing ensemble lineups heading into this year’s European Film Market (EFM), where the project is launching sales via Goodfellas. Riverrun centers […]
Comedian, actress, and writer Jackie Fabulous is returning to Hulu with a brand-new stand-up special, You Can Leave, premiering February 4. In the hourlong special, Fabulous leans fully into her sharp, unfiltered comedic voice, covering everything from ex-husbands and diet pills to menopause and the everyday behaviors that push people to the edge. The special […]
Mario Van Peebles, Myles Truitt, and Genneya Walton are set to star in Young Blood, a new vampire island thriller from writer-director Ari Schlossberg. The WeBros Entertainment production is currently shooting in Key Largo, Florida. The trio joins a previously announced ensemble that includes Madison Wolfe, Marley Aliah, Alex Aiono, and Mitchell Hoog. Theo Rossi […]
After years of teasing and speculation, P-Valley is officially on its way back. Starz has confirmed that Season 3 will premiere in 2026, marking the long-awaited return of the hit drama following a three-year hiatus. While the network has not locked in an exact premiere date, recent social media teases from the show and its […]
Lionsgate Premiere is bringing a new specialty thriller to the big screen. The studio has set March 13, 2026 for the selective theatrical release of The Gates, the latest film from writer-director John Burr. The film stars Mason Gooding, Algee Smith, Keith Powers, and James Van Der Beek in a tense, socially grounded thriller that […]
A powerful new feature film centered on Coretta Scott King and her decades-long pursuit of the truth surrounding the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. is officially in development. Titled King vs. the United States of America, the project is being developed by filmmaker Ava DuVernay and media mogul Byron Allen, with the film set […]
Soul Patrol, directed by J.M. Harper, has won the Directing Award: U.S. Documentary at the Sundance Film Festival. The honor recognizes Harper’s work uncovering a largely untold chapter of American military history: the first all-Black special operations unit to serve during the Vietnam War. Premiering in the U.S. Documentary Competition, Soul Patrol centers on members […]
Writer-director Olive Nwosu earned a major breakthrough moment at the Sundance Film Festival, with her feature debut LADY winning the World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award for Acting Ensemble. Set in Nigeria, LADY was recognized for its powerful and cohesive performances from a standout cast that includes Jessica Gabriel’s Ujah, Amanda Oruh, Tinuade Jemiseye, Binta […]
Marvel’s Wonder Man stands apart from typical MCU fare by keeping its focus grounded, human, and character-driven. The eight-episode Marvel Spotlight series, now streaming on Disney+, follows Simon Williams (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II), a struggling actor trying to survive Hollywood while secretly dealing with newly acquired ionic-powered abilities. Created by Destin Daniel Cretton and Andrew Guest, […]
Twenty-seven years after the original film launched a global phenomenon, the Fast & Furious saga is officially heading toward its conclusion. Universal Pictures has set March 17, 2028 as the theatrical release date for the next installment in the long-running franchise, now formally titled Fast Forever. The announcement confirms that the film will serve as […]