Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Fat Joe is headed back to Starz — but this time, he’s telling his whole story. After quietly stalling at Showtime, The Book of Jose, a scripted series inspired by the life of hip-hop icon Joseph “Fat Joe” Cartagena, has officially found a new home at Starz. The project, which originates from BET Studios, is […]
Delroy Lindo has always brought weight to every role he steps into. Whether he’s commanding the screen in Da 5 Bloods, stealing moments in The Harder They Fall, or lending gravitas to Ryan Coogler’s Sinners, his presence is undeniable. But in a recent conversation with Entertainment Weekly, the veteran actor got candid about two high-profile […]
Ryan Coogler’s genre-blending vampire film didn’t just sink its teeth into Easter weekend — it owned it. Sinners officially topped the weekend box office with $48 million from 3,308 North American theaters, beating earlier estimates and narrowly edging out Warner Bros.’ other release, A Minecraft Movie, which landed with $41 million across more than 700 […]
We’ve seen the church in the background of plenty shows — a one-liner from the pulpit, a Sunday service for laughs, or a quick choir moment. But these shows? They put the church front and center. From pulpit power struggles to praise-team politics, these are the scripted TV shows where church isn’t just a setting […]
Fresh off the theatrical debut of Sinners, Ryan Coogler isn’t slowing down one bit. While the ink is still drying on the rave reviews for his latest genre-blending thriller, the director has already confirmed what’s up next — and it’s been years in the making. Yep, Coogler is officially stepping into The X-Files universe. During […]
Amazon is doing some spring cleaning—and the cancellations are stacking up. Clean Slate, the comedy series starring George Wallace and Laverne Cox, has officially been canceled at Prime Video after one season. The show quietly premiered in February and just as quietly disappeared, despite the fact that it holds historic weight as the final completed […]
Viola Davis and Julius Tennon’s JuVee Productions is leveling up—literally. The award-winning duo is stepping into the gaming world with Taria & Como, a new title co-developed with Popseed Studio Inc. and game creator Kip Henderson. The game headlines the second season of releases for the quirky, crank-powered handheld console Playdate, launching May 29. But […]
After making a bold directorial debut with Blink Twice, Zoë Kravitz isn’t slowing down. Word is, she’s lining up her next directing gig—How to Save a Marriage—with Sony Pictures behind the wheel and Robert Pattinson producing. With if all things work out it would be a nice Catwoman and the Caped Crusader reunion. According to […]
Qasim Basir’s poetic ode to Detroit is finally making its way to theaters. To Live and Die and Live, which had its world premiere at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival to strong critical acclaim, is hitting select AMC theaters on May 16, courtesy of AuthentiQ Films and CinemaStreet Pictures. The intimate drama, led by Amin […]
Get ready to see Marlon Wayans like you’ve never seen him before—because he’s diving into the world of sports horror in Him, the latest psychological thriller from Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions. Forget the comedy you’re used to; this one’s a whole new ballgame. The highly anticipated film, which hits theaters on September 19, 2025, has […]