Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Maya Rudolph is set to make a grand return to ‘Saturday Night Live’ (SNL) in its milestone fiftieth season. The versatile comedian and actress will reprise her celebrated portrayal of Vice President Kamala Harris, and her role is set to expand significantly. According to a well-informed source, Rudolph’s return to the iconic sketch comedy show […]
Jordan E. Cooper has officially joined the cast of Disney’s ‘Freaky Friday 2.’ He will star alongside returning cast members Jamie Lee Curtis, Lindsay Lohan, Mark Harmon, and Chad Michael Murray, who will reprise their roles as Tess, Anna, Ryan Volvo, and Jake from the beloved 2003 original. ‘Freaky Friday 2’ introduces a multigenerational twist, […]
In a surprising twist at San Diego Comic-Con, Marvel Studios announced that Robert Downey Jr. will return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) as the villain Dr. Doom, effectively sidelining Jonathan Majors’ character, Kang the Conqueror. This decision also means that the previously planned ‘Avengers: Kang Dynasty’ has been scrapped, and fans can look forward […]
Updated with trailer. — Originally posted Jun 17 — Lifetime is gearing up to add a suspenseful twist to its August lineup with the premiere of the original movie ‘I Thought My Husband’s Wife Was Dead.’ The thriller, based on the novel ‘Unmissing’ by Minka Kent, will debut on August 3 at 8/7c. The cast […]
Starz’s ‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan’ continues to build momentum with the addition of Chris Redd (‘Bust Down’) and rapper Pardison “Pardi” Fontaine (‘Rap Sh!t’) to its Season 4 cast. ‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan’ offers a deep dive into the early life of the iconic villain Kanan Stark, originally portrayed by Curtis “50 Cent” […]
Pronghorn, an innovative company dedicated to fostering the next generation of Black founders and leaders in the spirits industry, is set to launch a new docuseries titled “Distilled.” Executive produced by actor and director Jesse Williams, this series shines a spotlight on the dynamic world of Black-owned spirits brands, exploring their rich heritage, innovative spirit, […]
Updated with trailer: — Kyla Pratt takes the lead in psychological thriller ‘The Memo,’ a film adaptation of Minda Harts’ novel by the same name. The film marks the debut project for Seed Media, a multimedia company and storytelling platform founded by Valeisha Butterfield. Directed by Vanna James and written/produced by Nakia Stephens, ‘The Memo’ […]
Lil Rel Howery, Janelle James, Vanessa Bell Calloway, and Katt Williams join Keke Palmer and SZA in their upcoming buddy comedy film. Produced by Issa Rae under TriStar Pictures, Joshua Neal, Aziza Scott, Patrick Cage, Keyla Monterroso Mejia, and Maude Apatow will also star. The untitled project is helmed by “Rap Sh!t” director Lawrence Lamont […]
Over the weekend at San Diego Comic Con, Cartoon Network and Max thrilled audiences with a first-look clip of their upcoming animated series ‘Iyanu,’ an epic superhero saga infused with Nigerian culture and mythology. Produced by Lion Forge Entertainment, ‘Iyanu’ is an adaptation of the popular graphic novel series ‘Iyanu: Child of Wonder’ by award-winning […]
San Diego Comic-Con 2024 saw ‘Abbott Elementary’s’ A.V.A. Fest become a reality, much to the delight of fans there and at home. If you’re wondering what A.V.A. Fest is, don’t worry—we won’t judge you for not knowing, but we might side-eye you because that means you aren’t watching ‘Abbott Elementary.’ Here’s a little background. A.V.A. […]