Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Barry Michael Cooper, the groundbreaking screenwriter who brought New Jack City, Sugar Hill, and Above the Rim to life, has passed away at the age of 66. His death was confirmed on Tuesday in Baltimore, Maryland, by close collaborators, including writer and filmmaker Nelson George. The cause of death has not yet been disclosed. Born […]
Yolanda Maria Halley, a producer behind numerous notable films and television projects, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025, surrounded by her family. Her husband, Manny Halley, CEO of Imani Media Group, shared, “Yolanda transitioned to heaven with her family by her side.” Yolanda was a driving force at Imani Media Group, collaborating closely with […]
The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors has announced two new honorees for its 7th annual ceremony: legendary actress Marla Gibbs, who will receive the Hollywood Legacy Award, and rising star Aaron Pierre, recognized for his captivating performances in film and television. These honorees join an illustrious lineup that includes previously announced recipients Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, […]
CBS is set to expand its successful The Equalizer franchise with a potential spinoff led by Titus Welliver (Bosch) and Juani Feliz (Harlem). The two actors will debut in episode 16 of the current fifth season, airing this spring, as CBS tests the waters for an offshoot series featuring their characters. This move continues the […]
Jasmin Savoy Brown is back in action as Mindy Meeks-Martin, officially joining the growing cast of Scream 7. The fan-favorite character, introduced in Scream (2022), marks a significant milestone as the franchise’s first queer character. Brown reunites with Mason Gooding, who plays her twin brother Chad Meeks-Martin. Together, the Meeks-Martin siblings continue to carry the […]
Spike Lee is set to produce and potentially direct Liberty, a comedic military drama based on a pitch by writers Rebecca Murga and Jalysa Conway. The project, which Lee is developing under his 40 Acres and A Mule Filmworks banner alongside Underground, brings together a creative team with deep ties to military service. Described as […]
Prime Video is bringing a heartfelt new comedy series to screens with Clean Slate, starring Emmy-nominated actress Laverne Cox and comedy legend George Wallace. Set to debut all eight episodes on Thursday, February 6, 2025, the series will stream exclusively on Prime Video in over 240 countries and territories. The story centers on Harry Slate […]
Joe Goldberg’s story is coming full circle. Netflix has officially announced the premiere date of the fifth and final season of You, with a teaser confirming the show’s return to where it all began: New York City. The psychological thriller, led by Penn Badgley, follows Joe Goldberg, a dangerously obsessive man who stops at nothing—even […]
Disney+ and Hulu have unveiled the gripping trailer for A Thousand Blows, a six-part bare-knuckle boxing drama set to premiere on February 21. The series, created by Peaky Blinders mastermind Steven Knight, dives into the gritty, violent underworld of 1880s Victorian London. Led by Stephen Graham (Boardwalk Empire, Boiling Point) and Malachi Kirby (Small Axe), […]
Marvel Studios has released the first full trailer for Daredevil: Born Again, set to premiere on Disney+ on March 4, 2025. The trailer highlights the long-awaited return of Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock/Daredevil and Vincent D’Onofrio as Wilson Fisk/Kingpin, reigniting their complex rivalry in Hell’s Kitchen. The footage showcases Matt Murdock balancing his dual life […]