Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Jussie Smollett is set to bring his latest project, “The Lost Holliday,” to the big screen. The indie film, which garnered praise for its heartfelt narrative at the American Black Film Festival (ABFF), will open in AMC theaters on September 27. The film stars Vivica A. Fox, Jabari Redd, Londyn Carter, Brittany Hall, and Marquise […]
Winsome Sinclair, a renowned casting director who assisted in the casting of many iconic films—including several Spike Lee joints, The Best Man, Waiting to Exhale, Amistad, and Precious — passed away on August 12 at the age of 58. Sinclair, who had been battling colon cancer, died in hospice care on Long Island, surrounded by her […]
BET+ is getting us into the holiday spirit with the announcement of its upcoming original movie ‘Brewster’s Millions: Christmas.’ This new release serves as a reimagining of the 1985 comedy ‘Brewster’s Millions,’ which was based on the novel by George Barr McCutcheon and starring the late Richard Pryor as Montgomery Brewster In a tribute to […]
Kim Kardashian is set to produce and star in the upcoming comedy series ‘Group Chat,’ under her first-look deal with 20th Television. The series, developed for Hulu, marks her first project under this multi-year agreement is an unique addition to her rapidly expanding portfolio in the television industry. ‘Group Chat’ brings together Kardashian with longtime […]
Broadway is set to welcome a powerful new production in the spring of 2025, as the Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s acclaimed play ‘Purpose’ heads to the Great White Way. The play, penned by Tony Award-winning playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, will mark the Broadway directorial debut of two-time Tony Award winner Phylicia Rashad. ‘Purpose’ will begin previews on […]
Netflix has officially renewed the hit series ‘The Gentlemen’ for a second season. The crime drama, created by Guy Ritchie, will return with eight new episodes, featuring Theo James and Kaya Scodelario reprising their roles as Eddie Horniman and Susie Glass, respectively. Ritchie will once again take the helm as director and writer, collaborating with […]
Magnolia Pictures has unveiled the trailer for the upcoming indie sci-fi film ‘Omni Loop,’ starring Ayo Edebiri and Mary-Louise Parker. The film, which premiered at SXSW, is set for a simultaneous theatrical and digital release on September 20, 2024. Described as ‘Groundhog Day’ with a dark twist, ‘Omni Loop’ tells the story of Zoya Lowe, […]
Myha’la, known for her role as Harper Stern in HBO’s ‘Industry,’ has joined the growing cast of the upcoming horror film They Will Kill You. She will be sharing the screen with Zazie Beetz, Patricia Arquette, Heather Graham, and Tom Felton. The project will be directed by Kirill Sokolov, who also co-wrote the script with […]
LaKeith Stanfield is in final negotiations to star alongside Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson in the upcoming thriller ‘Die, My Love,’ directed by Lynne Ramsay. The film, based on the novel by Argentine writer Ariana Harwicz, will be Ramsay’s first feature in over seven years. Ramsay co-wrote the screenplay with Enda Walsh. Set in a […]
Lionsgate has announced a change in the release date for its upcoming psychological horror film ‘Never Let Go,’ starring Oscar winner Halle Berry and directed by Alexandre Aja. Originally slated for release on September 27, the film will now hit theaters a week earlier, on September 20. Directed by Aja, known for his work on […]