Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
For Us By Us Studios has teamed up with Ted Field’s Radar Pictures to develop a new scripted series chronicling the rise of the iconic hip-hop clothing brand, FUBU. The forthcoming series will delve into the history of Fubu (For Us By Us), a brand that emerged from the intersection of money, power, and hip-hop […]
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 features Grammy Award winner LeToya Luckett (‘Greenleaf,’ ‘Treme’), Sherilyn […]
NBCUniversal is broadening its reach to more diverse audiences and advertisers by collaborating with Group Black, an initiative focused on fostering Black-owned and Black-produced media. This partnership will introduce a new hub, E!+, on NBCU’s Peacock streaming service. Unlike the existing E! cable network, E!+ will feature fresh original programming curated by Group Black alongside […]
The 2023-24 theater season has been a whirlwind of creativity, innovation, and unforgettable moments. From the stirring revival of Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch to the gritty realism of Hell’s Kitchen, the poignant narrative of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, and the emotionally charged Uncle Vanya, audiences have been treated to a […]
Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren are set to headline the inaugural Broadway rendition of Jason Robert Brown’s acclaimed musical, The Last Five Years, slated to debut in spring 2025. The production will be under the direction of Tony nominee Whitney White, recognized for her work on Jaja’s African Hair Braiding. The Last Five Years, which […]
Gabrielle Union and Yasha Jackson are set to star alongside Emma Roberts in the upcoming Prime Video comedy “Space Cadet.” The recently released trailer showcases Roberts as Tiffany “Rex” Simpson, a young woman with aspirations of becoming an astronaut. Despite her lack of qualifications, Rex manages to secure a spot in NASA’s elite astronaut training […]
The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) announced the winners of its prestigious Best of ABFF Awards on Saturday, celebrating outstanding achievements in Black cinema. The event, held from June 12-16 in Miami Beach, Florida, will continue virtually from June 17-24 on ABFF PLAY. The awards ceremony was hosted by Dondré Whitfield, recognizing talent in narrative […]
In a significant move to support diverse content creators, Issa Rae’s newly established branded content company, Ensemble, has announced a partnership with Spanish-language media powerhouse TelevisaUnivision. This collaboration aims to create more opportunities for Hispanic creators by leveraging the resources and reach of both organizations. Ensemble will be working closely with Así Studios, TelevisaUnivision’s in-house […]
NBC has expanded the initial episode order of its new hospital mockumentary, “St. Denis Medical,” by adding five more episodes, bringing the first season’s total to 18. This decision underscores the network’s confidence in the show’s potential success. “St. Denis Medical” is set in a struggling Oregon hospital and follows the lives of its dedicated […]
Hip-hop legend Nas is set to transform the 1984 classic film ‘Beat Street’ into a Broadway musical, marking his first venture into theater. The announcement came after a special 40th anniversary screening of the film at the Tribeca Film Festival, where Nas expressed his excitement about the project. “’Beat Street’ wasn’t just a film—it spread […]