Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Universal Pictures has released the official trailer for Reminders of Him, the upcoming adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel. The drama, led by Maika Monroe and Tyriq Withers, will hit theaters on Friday, March 13, 2026. The film marks the third Hoover novel to receive a big-screen adaptation, following the real-life drama-filled It Ends With […]
Blavity’s Shadow and Act dropped the exclusive trailer debut for Southern Fried Rice, the new original series from Keke Palmer’s KeyTV Network, premiering October 22 with its first two episodes on KeyTV’s Facebook and YouTube. Created and written by Nakia Stephens (Heaux & Tell, Nepotista) and directed by Shayla Racquel (Riverment), the series stars Page […]
The Critics Choice Association has unveiled its full slate of honorees for the 8th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television Awards, taking place Tuesday, December 9, 2025, in Los Angeles. Hosted once again by Jay Pharoah and airing on Starz in early 2026, the event recognizes exceptional achievements across film and television from the […]
]Jeffrey Wright, Danny Ramirez, Yolonda Ross, Priah Ferguson, Phillip Johnson Richardson, and Samiya Allen-Graham are among 14 actors set to join Kelvin Harrison Jr. in the highly anticipated Jean-Michel Basquiat biopic Samo Lives. The project, produced and financed by Fifth Season and Macro Film Studios, has officially wrapped production with a stacked ensemble. Character details […]
Riele Downs is stepping into the spotlight as the lead in Dreams of the Moon, a coming-of-age adventure inspired by true events that blend history, imagination, and the limitless power of dreaming. Set in 1971 against the backdrop of the Watergate scandal, the women’s liberation movement, and the lingering echoes of the space race, Dreams of […]
Ryan Coogler’s Sinners is making its way back to IMAX—just in time for Halloween. The R-rated box office hit, starring Michael B. Jordan in dual roles, will return to select IMAX locations for one week starting October 30, giving audiences another chance to experience the haunting Southern gothic tale the way Coogler intended—on IMAX 70MM […]
Apple TV+ has announced that Shrinking will return for its third season on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, kicking off with a special one-hour premiere. The Emmy-nominated dramedy will roll out new episodes weekly on Wednesdays through April 8, rounding out an 11-episode season. Created by Bill Lawrence (Scrubs), Brett Goldstein (Ted Lasso), and Jason Segel, […]
The Prison Break universe is officially expanding. Hulu has ordered Elgin James’ pilot to series, introducing a new story set within the same world as the original Fox hit. In this reimagined take, Emily Browning stars as Cassidy, an ex-soldier turned corrections officer who accepts a position at one of the most dangerous prisons in […]
The Micheaux Film Festival has announced the honorees for its 2025 Gold Night: Young Hollywood Party, the festival’s signature closing celebration, taking place Saturday, October 25, 2025, at One Culver in Culver City. Hosted by RJ Cyler (Power Rangers), the event will honor the next generation of talent and the visionary artists paving the way […]
Taraji P. Henson has signed a new two-picture acting deal with Netflix, expanding her creative partnership with the streamer. Under the deal, the Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner will star in and produce two upcoming films through her production company, TPH Entertainment. The announcement follows the success of Straw, Henson’s first Netflix original […]