Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Jussie Smollett, once at the center of a national scandal, is now free of the legal consequences tied to his conviction for orchestrating a hate crime hoax in 2019. The Illinois Supreme Court has overturned the former Empire actor’s 2021 conviction, ruling that prosecutors violated his rights when they pursued charges after an initial agreement […]
Betty Gabriel (Get Out) has been announced as one of the final cast members in Legion M’s upcoming thriller Fade to Black, the feature directorial debut of Andrew Sandler. Written by Brandon Cohen, the film centers on Amit (played by Karan Soni), a screenwriter desperate to make his mark in the cutthroat world of Hollywood. […]
ABC’s hit crime drama Will Trent is set to return for its highly anticipated third season on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 8/7c. Following a dramatic Season 2 finale that left viewers reeling, the new season promises to delve deeper into the tangled web of relationships and high-stakes cases that have captivated audiences. With 18 […]
Apple TV+ has released the first images for its upcoming eight-episode crime drama Dope Thief, set to premiere on Friday, March 14, 2025. Created by Peter Craig, known for his work on The Batman and Top Gun: Maverick, the series stars Brian Tyree Henry, who also serves as an executive producer. Based on Dennis Tafoya’s […]
The CW has unveiled its midseason schedule, including the highly anticipated return of All American for its seventh season. The long-running series is set to debut with a special sneak peek on Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 8 PM, before moving to its regular time slot on Monday, Feb. 3 at 8 PM. Season 7 promises […]
Netflix has officially announced the premiere date for its upcoming mini series Zero Day. The conspiracy thriller, starring Robert De Niro, Angela Basset and more will debut on Feb. 20, 2025, with six episodes diving into a world of political intrigue, cyber warfare, and personal secrets. Alongside the premiere announcement, Netflix has released a set […]
Netflix’s My Life With the Walter Boys is expanding its ensemble with the addition of Riele Downs (Darby and the Dead) in a recurring role for the upcoming second season. The show, a heartfelt coming-of-age drama based on Ali Novak’s novel, continues to explore themes of love, loss, and family as it delves deeper into […]
CBS is exploring the potential for a spinoff of The Equalizer, the hit crime drama starring Queen Latifah. According to Deadline, episode 516 of the current season will introduce two new characters that could serve as anchors for a new series. Casting is underway for the roles, which include a younger female martial artist and […]
Denzel Washington isn’t done with The Equalizer. The 69-year-old actor revealed in a winter 2024 cover interview with Esquire that he’ll be returning to the action-packed spy-thriller franchise for not one, but two new films. “I told them I would do another Equalizer, and we’re doing 4 and 5,” Washington shared. His announcement comes as […]
Jasmine Amy Rogers is set to reprise her role as Betty Boop in the highly anticipated Broadway premiere of Boop! The Musical. Following a successful run in Chicago, the production will begin previews at the Broadhurst Theatre on March 11, 2025, with an official opening on April 5. Rogers, who garnered rave reviews during the […]