Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
The world of Jack Ryan is expanding—and this time, it’s going bigger than ever. Prime Video has dropped the first teaser for Jack Ryan: Ghost War, marking the franchise’s jump from streaming series to feature film. Led once again by John Krasinski, the film brings the CIA analyst-turned-operator back into the field for what’s being […]
The end of an era is officially in motion. Paramount+ has released the first look at the eighth and final season of The Chi, offering an early glimpse into the series’ closing chapter as production continues in Chicago. Filming began in January, marking the start of what is shaping up to be the show’s most […]
Hulu is officially staying in the Paradise business. The streamer has renewed the hit post-apocalyptic political thriller Paradise, created by Dan Fogelman and led by Sterling K. Brown, for a third season. The announcement arrives just weeks before the Season 2 finale, set to premiere March 30. And while the renewal signals continued momentum for […]
After eight seasons of laughs, layered conversations about community, and a cast that truly found its rhythm, The Neighborhood is getting a proper send-off. CBS has officially announced ‘The Neighborhood: A Farewell Special’, an Entertainment Tonight-produced tribute set to air Monday, April 6 (8:30–9:30 PM ET/PT) on the network, with streaming available on Paramount+. Hosted […]
Kiki Shepard, the longtime co-host who helped define the energy and legacy of Showtime at the Apollo, has died at the age of 74. According to her representative, Shepard died unexpectedly on Monday, March 16, in Los Angeles after suffering a massive heart attack. For more than a decade, Shepard was a familiar and trusted […]
HBO’s The Last of Us is continuing to expand its world ahead of Season 3 — and one of the show’s breakout performers is officially stepping into a larger role. Tati Gabrielle has been promoted to series regular for the upcoming season after previously appearing in Season 2 as Nora Harris. She’s joined in the […]
One thing about Ryan Coogler — he doesn’t just make films. He builds teams that win. Over the years, Coogler has become known for working with a tight circle of collaborators across departments — from actors and cinematographers to designers, editors, producers, and composers. And time and time again, those collaborators end up making awards […]
Dallas-based production company Cue & Coda Films is quietly expanding its footprint across theatrical and streaming platforms as independent studios continue reshaping the entertainment landscape. Founded by filmmaker and entrepreneur Chuck Harris, the Texas-based company is building a slate of character-driven films aimed at audiences that Harris says are often overlooked by traditional Hollywood studios. […]
Sometimes the most powerful word in storytelling is “original.” After years of working within major franchises and real-life stories, Ryan Coogler returned to something deeply personal with Sinners — a fiercely original story rooted in the Delta Blues traditions of his family history. The film blends music, history, horror, and genre spectacle, culminating in a […]
Actor, poet, and musician Saul Williams is finally opening up about his experience working on Sinners — and his reflection adds even more context to the depth behind the Oscar-nominated film directed by Ryan Coogler. In a recent post shared with his followers, Williams said he hadn’t spoken much publicly about his participation in the […]