Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Ten years after Insecure first hit screens, the world of Issa Dee, Molly Carter, and all the beautifully messy in-between moments is officially getting a rewind. Issa Rae and former showrunner Prentice Penny have launched Blocc Party: An Insecure Podcast, a weekly rewatch series built around revisiting the Emmy-nominated HBO show, unpacking the chaos behind […]
After making its way through some of the world’s most prestigious film festivals, Dreams in Nightmares, the second feature from filmmaker Shatara Michelle Ford, is coming to theaters this summer. Lunette Films will oversee the release, opening the film in New York and Los Angeles before expanding it nationally. The story begins with Z (Deneé […]
Cohen Media Group has acquired U.S. distribution rights to Lady, the debut feature from Nigerian-born writer-director Olive Nwosu. The film is being sold internationally by HanWay Films. The acquisition comes after Lady made its world premiere in the World Dramatic Cinema Competition at the Sundance Film Festival, where it won the Special Jury Award for […]
After more than three years away, Ahsoka is officially set to return. Disney confirmed that Season 2 of the Star Wars series will premiere in early 2027, with star Rosario Dawson announcing the news Tuesday during Disney’s upfront presentation. Dawson also unveiled a behind-the-scenes reel offering a glimpse into the making of the new season. […]
Michael Ealy is heading to the frontier. The actor has joined the cast of MGM+’s upcoming eight-episode drama series ‘The Magnificent Seven’, a reimagining of the classic Western property from ‘Heroes’ creator Tim Kring. Ealy will play Vin Tanner — a role originally portrayed by Steve McQueen in the 1960 film, and later reimagined as […]
Netflix has another streaming giant on its hands. The animated feature ‘Swapped’ has officially become the most-watched animated film in a single week in Netflix history, pulling in 38.7 million views during the May 4–10 viewing window, according to Tudum. The surge marks a major leap from its debut performance of 15.5 million views in […]
BET is pulling the curtains back for its next original comedy. BET has greenlit Lot Patrol, a new original mockumentary comedy series from Manny Halley Productions, starring DeRay Davis, Carl Anthony Payne, Tamera Kissen, and Darius McCrary. The series goes behind the gates of a major Hollywood studio, where the real show is always off […]
Entertainment royalty is taking a seat in the red chair. Queen Latifah has been announced as a coach on Season 30 of The Voice, joining returning coaches Kelly Clarkson and Adam Levine as well as fellow newcomer Riley Green for the milestone season, premiering this fall on NBC. The casting is a natural fit. Latifah […]
With less than two months to go before its July 17 release, Christopher Nolan is pulling back the curtain on some of The Odyssey‘s creative choices. In a new interview with Time magazine, the director has confirmed that Lupita Nyong’o will play two roles in the film, and explained why he handed rapper Travis Scott […]
The BBC has announced the cast for Wahala, its upcoming six-part thriller adapted from Nikki May’s debut novel of the same name. The female-led series, written and directed by BAFTA-nominated Theresa Ikoko, will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Leading the series are Adelayo Adedayo, Cush Jumbo, Susan Wokoma, and Deborah Ayorinde, joined by […]