Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Je’Caryous Johnson, the producer and promoter behind stage adaptations of classic Black films like New Jack City and Set It Off, is expanding his creative empire with the launch of Je’Caryous Johnson Studios. The new venture will focus on bringing Black stories to the forefront across multiple genres and formats, from feature films to live […]
Samuel L. Jackson and Daveed Diggs are locked and loaded for a new hitman thriller, bringing together action, dark humor, and a whole lot of attitude. Directed by legendary filmmaker Ernest Dickerson (Juice, Demon Knight) and penned by Gringo screenwriter Matthew Stone, the untitled project promises to be a sharp, high-energy ride through the criminal […]
How to Die Alone won’t be returning for a second season. Hulu has officially canceled the comedy series, created by and starring Natasha Rothwell, after just one season. The show followed Mel (Rothwell), a broke, fat, Black JFK airport employee who had never been in love and had lost sight of her dreams—until a near-death […]
Katt Williams and Tiffany Haddish are hopping on board Toad, the psychedelic stoner comedy from director Adam Rifkin. The duo joins Craig Robinson, James Paxton, Oliver Wyman, James Franco, and in what’s being described as a wild, mind-bending ride. Inspired by cult classics like Cheech and Chong’s Up in Smoke, Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure, and […]
Updated with new trailer. NBC has unveiled the trailer for Grosse Pointe Garden Society, its upcoming drama from Good Girls creator Jenna Bans and Bill Krebs. The trailer opens with the ominous line, “Here’s what they don’t tell you when you join a garden club. To make something grow, something has to die,” followed by […]
Apple TV+ has released the official trailer for Surface Season 2, and Sophie’s search for the truth is far from over. Played by Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Sophie is now in London, determined to uncover the secrets of her past. But the deeper she digs, the more dangerous her journey becomes. Season 1 ended with Sophie embracing […]
Netflix has released the first-look images for Part 2 of Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black, which is set to debut on March 6, 2025. The upcoming installment will continue the drama from Part 1, which premiered on the streaming platform on October 24, 2024. Created, directed, written, and executive produced by Tyler Perry, Beauty in […]
Netflix France is bringing romance to the screen with French Lover, a new romantic comedy starring Omar Sy. Known for his roles in Lupin and Untouchable, Sy takes on a fresh challenge in this film—one that sees him stepping into the world of love and laughter, a departure from his past characters who haven’t had […]
Netflix has dropped the first teaser for The Residence, Shondaland’s latest series that blends comedy, mystery, and political intrigue in a high-stakes murder investigation inside the White House. Starring Uzo Aduba and Randall Park, the upcoming eight-episode series is set to premiere on March 20, 2025. Aduba stars as Cordelia Cupp, a no-nonsense consulting detective […]
Following a sold-out premiere, the short film Transparent Moment is set to make its YouTube debut on Monday, February 10, 2025. Co-written by Parker Caston Jr., Kristen Lynem-Wilson, and Kelcey J. Henderson, the film explores love, friendship, and identity with a mix of humor and raw emotional honesty. Originally conceived as a short film, Transparent […]