Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
BET Plus announced “Stay Out,” an upcoming black magic horror will premiere October 26th. The film stars Kareem J. Grimes, Columbus Short, Dane DiLiegro, Caylee Cowan, Jade Harlow, April Hale, Christopher Sky, Desiree Mitchell, and Jhone Y. Lucas. Stay Out centers on businessman Donovan Jones (Grimes), who learns that his late aunt and uncle made […]
Meagan Good is starring in and executive producing Lifetime’s upcoming drama movie Buying Back My Daughter. The film which is “inspired by actual events” premieres Saturday, October 7 at 8p/7c on Lifetime. Roger Cross, Faith Wright and Ariana Madix are also starring in the ripped-from-the-headlines film. According to the synopsis: When Dana (Good) and Curtis’ […]
Prime Video has pulled back the curtain on an exciting Halloween treat, offering fans an exclusive first look at the upcoming TV event, “Make Me Scream.” The unveiling includes the release of the official trailer and captivating key art, setting the stage for a spine-tingling experience. Scheduled to debut on October 3rd, this one-hour Halloween […]
A24 has secured the U.S. rights to “Sing Sing,” a drama featuring Colman Domingo that had its premiere at the Toronto Film Festival. The film, directed by Greg Kwedar, revolves around the real-life Rehabilitation Through the Arts (RTA) program, operating within the Sing Sing prison, where incarcerated individuals produce and perform in stage productions. READ: […]
André Holland, Kate Mara, Zazie Beetz, and Stephen McKinley Henderson are set to headline “The Dutchman,” a psychological thriller adapted from the Obie Award-winning play by Amiri Baraka. This highly anticipated project has recently secured a SAG-AFTRA Interim Agreement and is scheduled to commence production in New York City on September 25th. Directed by André […]
HBO’s popular series, “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty,” is canceled after wrapping up its second season. Creator Max Borenstein delivered the news, expressing gratitude despite the unexpected ending. Director Salli Richardson shared her thoughts on Instagram, emphasizing the importance of giving one’s best in the project and having no regrets. She also […]
Warner Bros. Pictures is set to bring a fresh perspective to the beloved classic, “The Color Purple,” with a star-studded cast and a talented production team. Producer Oprah Winfrey, director Blitz Bazawule, and a stellar ensemble, including Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Halle Bailey, Fantasia Barrino, and more, are gearing up for the release of […]
Byron Allen has moved on from BET and has set his sights on ABC. Allen, who already owns the Weather Channel as put in a $10 billion dollar bid to The Walt Disney Company for ABC and more of its networks. The deal covers the ABC broadcast network, FX, and Nat Geo, which generated $1.25 […]
Ashanti takes on the challenge of preserving her dream wedding in the upcoming comedy film, “The Plus One.” The trailer offers a glimpse into the chaos that ensues as Ashanti’s character, Lizzie, fights to maintain her sanity and the integrity of her wedding, all while contending with her best friend’s troublesome wedding guest. Michelle Hurd, […]
Showtime released the official trailer to the upcoming, inspired by a true story film, “Heist 88,” led by two-time Emmy Award winner Courtney B. Vance. The movie centers on Jeremy Horne (played by Vance), a brilliant criminal mastermind with a unique ability to persuade anyone to do almost anything. As he faces the prospect of […]