Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
MRC has confirmed that Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Sterling K. Brown have joined the cast of The Gallerist, Cathy Yan’s upcoming film, alongside previously announced stars Natalie Portman and Jenna Ortega. Written by Cathy Yan (Birds of Prey) and James Pedersen (High Heat), The Gallerist follows a desperate art gallery owner who conspires to sell […]
Dennis Haysbert, best known for his iconic role as President David Palmer in 24, will star in and executive produce the upcoming action-drama American Smuggler. The film delves into the rise and fall of Craig Petties, a Memphis-born drug trafficker who operated one of the most notorious criminal networks in U.S. history. Petties’ operation, tied […]
Soap fans, get ready—Nathan Owens is returning to daytime drama. The former Days of Our Lives actor is set to debut on CBS’ The Young and the Restless in a mysterious new role. Owens’ first appearance is scheduled for Wednesday, January 8, 2025, and details about his character remain under wraps, leaving fans buzzing with […]
The Braid of Time is a moving short film that captures the journey of unraveling the tangled threads of human experience and finding stability, identity, and purpose in our ancestry. It is a powerful reminder of how we can return to our source of empowerment. This short film is presented from the perspective of a […]
Paramount Pictures has dropped the official trailer for Novocaine, an original action thriller set to hit theaters on March 14, 2025. Starring Jack Quaid (The Boys) Betty Gabriel (Get Out), and Amber Midthunder (Prey), the film takes a unique spin on the vigilante genre with a protagonist who literally feels no pain. Written by Lars […]
Snoop Dogg is gearing up to star in and co-produce an original sci-fi adventure, The Last Man, helmed by celebrated filmmaker Luc Besson. The film has a post-apocalyptic twist, though specific plot details remain under wraps. Early buzz suggests the project may draw inspiration from Planet of the Apes and could tie into Snoop Dogg’s […]
Netflix’s hit sitcom The Upshaws is gearing up for its penultimate season, Part 6, set to premiere globally on January 9, 2025. Joining the returning ensemble cast are Phil Morris, Cynthia Bailey, and Nene Leakes, who bring new energy to the beloved series. Fans can get their first glimpse of the season through the newly […]
The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors is set to return for its 7th annual celebration of Black excellence in film and television. Presented by NICE CROWD, the 2025 ceremony will take place on Monday, February 17, at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills. The intimate, non-televised event will be hosted by actress and comedian […]
The roller disco era of the late 1970s is rolling back into the spotlight with the indie film California Skate. Starring Monique Coleman (High School Musical), Jahi Di’Allo Winston (We Have a Ghost), and Brooke Shields (Mother of the Bride), the film offers a nostalgic dive into a transformative night in 1979. Jay Mohr (Jerry […]
Rosario Dawson is set to lead the supernatural horror-thriller Unmerciful Good Fortune, marking the feature directorial debut of veteran editor Tirsa Hackshaw. Hackshaw, whose editing credits include Luke Cage, Jessica Jones, and The Punisher, adapts the project from Edwin Sanchez’s award-winning play of the same name. Dawson, who is also producing the film, stars as […]