Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Lifetime has dropped the trailer for its latest romantic drama, ‘Terry McMillan Presents: Forever,’ premiering on August 24 at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT. Starring Taye Diggs and Meagan Good, this film weaves a touching narrative of unexpected love, familial bonds, and personal growth. An official synopsis reveals, “Johnnie (Diggs) returns home after a tour […]
Idris Elba has been allocated land in Zanzibar to launch a film studio, marking a significant step in his efforts to develop Africa’s expanding film industry. The British actor and DJ, who has roots in Sierra Leone and Ghana, has long expressed his desire to play a part in building a film industry in Africa. […]
Brandy has expressed her enthusiasm for a potential return in the upcoming ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ sequel. Despite not being contacted about the new slasher film, the singer and actress, revealed to The Hollywood Reporter her readiness to reprise her role as Karla Wilson from 1998’s ‘I Still Know What You Did […]
Lifetime has announced its upcoming original movie, ‘He Slid Into Her DMs,’ starring Courtney Thorne-Smith, Stella Gregg, and Kane Parks. Inspired by a true story, the thriller explores the dark side of social media fame and its potential to incite real-world violence. Directed by Alicia Coppola, this gripping film is set to premiere on Saturday, […]
It’s summertime in Bel-Air, and new faces are joining the Banks’ storyline. Among them is Dulé Hill (‘The Wonder Years’), who will join the cast of ‘Bel-Air’ season 3 when it premieres on August 15 with a simultaneous release of three new episodes. The trailer for season 3 teases several fresh additions to the cast, […]
Changes are on the horizon for ‘Saturday Night Live’ as it gears up for its landmark 50th season. Punkie Johnson, a standout comedian on the show, has announced her departure after four memorable seasons. Johnson broke the news during her comedy show, later confirming it on Instagram with a heartfelt video. “After four seasons, I […]
As Hulu’s new series ‘How to Die Alone,’ inches closer toward its premiere date on September 13th, series creator and star Natasha Rothwell shared first look images of what’s to come. The half-hour comedy series from Onyx Collective explores themes of love, self-acceptance, and personal growth and also stars Conrad Ricamora, Jocko Sims, and KeiLyn […]
Tubi has released the official trailer for its upcoming original film, Robbin. The high-octane revenge thriller, directed by prolific filmmaker Chris Stokes, stars Serayah in the lead role as a wrongfully convicted banker seeking retribution. Set to premiere on Tubi on Saturday, August 10, 2024, Robbin follows the story of a young woman who, after […]
LaKeith Stanfield and Ariana DeBose have joined the cast of Bernard Rose’s ‘Lear Rex,’ a cinematic adaptation of Shakespeare’s ‘King Lear.’ They will star alongside leads Al Pacino and Jessica Chastain, who will portray King Lear and Goneril, respectively. The plot of ‘Lear Rex’ follows an aging king who divides his kingdom among his three […]
Abraham Popoola has been cast as a series regular in the upcoming live-action series ‘Spider-Noir’, set to air on MGM+ and Prime Video. Based on the Marvel comic ‘Spider-Man Noir’, the series was initially titled ‘Noir’ but has been renamed to emphasize its connection to the Spider-Man universe. The series, produced by Sony Pictures TV, […]