Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Barry Jenkins, the acclaimed director of Moonlight, steps into Disney’s legacy with Mufasa: The Lion King. Reflecting on the iconic franchise, Jenkins shared, “The Lion King transcends barriers of language and culture. It’s heavy to consider the audience’s deep relationship with these characters, some for over 30 years.” The film explores Mufasa’s backstory, portraying him […]
As 2024 draws to a close, it’s time to celebrate the incredible diversity and creativity that defined this year in cinema. From moving dramas to breathtaking epics, this year brought us stories that captivated hearts, challenged perspectives, and showcased talent from every corner of the industry. BLEX is proud to present our End of the […]
Director RaMell Ross (Hale County This Morning, This Evening) transforms Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Nickel Boys into a bold and deeply affecting cinematic experience. With a gripping narrative centered on systemic racism, friendship, and survival, the film dives into the harrowing realities of the fictional Nickel Academy, a Jim Crow-era reform school modeled […]
Craig Robinson is set to play a villainous role in Toad, an upcoming comedy feature directed by Adam Rifkin and produced under the Laugh Factory Presents banner. Filming for the psychedelic road-trip comedy is scheduled to begin in February. Inspired by cult classics like Cheech and Chong’s Up in Smoke, Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure, […]
Tyler Perry has put the brakes on conversations about a third installment of his Why Did I Get Married? franchise, despite earlier teasing the possibility. Perry had previously sparked excitement by sharing a glimpse of a script titled Why Did I Get Married Again? on social media. The post featured an image of his computer […]
NBC is pulling out all the stops to honor 50 years of Saturday Night Live, and the celebration kicks off with a major music documentary directed by Oscar winner Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and Emmy winner Oz Rodriguez. Titled Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music, the three-hour special will delve into the untold stories […]
The first trailer for All American Season 7 is here, and it brings a sense of déjà vu as it echoes the series’ pilot. This time, it’s Jordan Baker (Michael Evans Behling), now the coach at South Crenshaw High, stepping into a mentorship role reminiscent of his father Billy Baker. Jordan extends an offer to […]
Prime Video has dropped the first look images of its upcoming comedy series Clean Slate. The series stars Emmy-nominated actress Laverne Cox and comedy legend George Wallace alongside an ensemble cast featuring Telma Hopkins, D.K. Uzoukwu, Jay Wilkison, and Norah Murphy. Clean Slate will will debut all eight episodes on Thursday, February 6, 2025 exclusively […]
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Peacock is set to debut its latest original film from Maverick Entertainment, Nothing Even Matters, a gripping drama that delves into crime, survival, and redemption. The film, written by J. Carter (The Comeback, I Hate I Love You), is directed by Daniel Stearns and will be available exclusively on the streaming platform starting Friday, December […]
Netflix’s psychological thriller You is heading toward its final chapter with Season 5, which will wrap up the story of its infamous anti-hero, Joe Goldberg in 2025. The series, starring Penn Badgley, has followed Joe’s dark journey through obsession, manipulation, and murder as he pursued love across cities like New York, Los Angeles, and London. […]