Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Danielle Deadwyler (Till, The Piano Lesson) and Adam Scott (Severance, Parks and Recreation) are set to lead The Saviors, a darkly comedic thriller currently in production in Los Angeles. Directed by Kevin Hamedani, the film explores how a suburban couple’s lives unravel after renting their garage to mysterious tenants. Hamedani co-wrote the script with Travis […]
Sky has unveiled Inheritance, a five-part limited thriller from writer Karla Crome (Carnival Row, Am I Being Unreasonable?), starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw (Surface), Jonny Lee Miller (Covenant), Sheldon Shepherd (Better Mus’ Come), and Bel Powley (The Morning Show). Directed by Storm Saulter (Sprinter), the series explores the lasting impacts of colonialism through a gripping, genre-blending story. […]
Nathan Ballingrud’s 2023 sci-fi thriller novel The Strange is a film makeover, with director JD Dillard (Devotion) and writer Aisha Porter-Christie (Citizen) bringing the story to life for Black Label Media, which acquired the film rights. Set in 1931 on New Galveston, Mars, The Strange blends the desolate landscapes of a Martian colony with the […]
The official trailer for Dexter: Original Sin has arrived, setting the stage for the prequel series, premiering December 13 on Paramount+ with Showtime. The show will also debut on Showtime’s linear channel on December 15. International audiences can stream it on Paramount+ starting the same day. READ: ‘Martin’ Prequel Drama Show ”Young Martin’ in the Works […]
Fresh off its sold-out world premiere at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival, The Other, Gold begins its awards season campaign with 21 Oscar-qualifying screenings in Atlanta, Georgia. The heartfelt dramedy, written, produced, co-directed, and starring rising talent Sharaé Nikai, will run from December 6-12, 2024, at The Tara Atlanta. READ: ‘The Distinguished’ Trailer: An HBCU Freshman […]
Sony Pictures has announced a shift in the release date for its upcoming R-rated comedy One of Them Days, starring Keke Palmer and SZA. Originally slated for January 24, 2025, the film will now debut a week earlier, opening over the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend on January 17, 2025. The move positions the […]
ABC is expanding The Rookie franchise with a new spinoff from series creator Alexi Hawley. This untitled series will be set in Washington state, focusing on a male police officer navigating a significant life transition. Hawley will write and executive produce alongside The Rookie star Nathan Fillion, Michelle Chapman, and Bill Norcross. The project is […]
Sacred Heart Hospital might soon open its doors again. ABC is officially developing a reboot of Scrubs, the cult-favorite medical comedy created by Bill Lawrence. The revival is being produced by 20th Television, marking a return to its ABC roots after the original series wrapped its nine-season run over a decade ago. First premiering on […]
As 2024 comes to a close, it’s clear that Black creators have left an indelible mark on television with a slate of bold, diverse, and impactful projects. From groundbreaking dramas and laugh-out-loud comedies to insightful docuseries, these works have not only entertained but also sparked conversations that resonate beyond the screen. READ: 45+ Movies Directed by […]
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is taking his love for action-packed entertainment to the next level with the launch of his very own channel, 50 Cent Action, debuting Tuesday, December 10, on The Roku Channel. The free, ad-supported channel, created in partnership with Lionsgate and already features a powerhouse lineup of blockbuster films, iconic TV series, […]