Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Oscar-winning filmmaker Bong Joon Ho (Parasite, Mickey 17) is officially stepping into the world of animation with Ally, and he’s bringing an all-star cast with him. The highly anticipated animated feature has added Ayo Edebiri, Bradley Cooper, Dave Bautista, Finn Wolfhard, Rachel House, Werner Herzog, and newcomer Alex Jayne Go to its voice lineup. Co-written […]
Sinqua Walls is heading to the DC Universe. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the actor has been cast in Man of Tomorrow, the Superman follow-up currently filming in Atlanta. Last summer’s Superman marked a triumphant relaunch for the DC Universe under James Gunn’s creative direction. The film opened to $125 million domestically and became the […]
Michael B. Jordan’s award collection isn’t the only thing expanding — so is his slate of TV shows. The newly minted Oscar winner made a surprise appearance at Amazon’s Prime Video upfront presentation in New York City, but this time, the spotlight wasn’t on his next acting role. Instead, it was about his rapidly expanding […]
Peacock is heading into spooky season with a fresh dive into one of horror’s most enduring mythologies, officially setting a fall premiere date for for its Friday the 13th prequel series Crystal Lake, starring William Catlett and Devin Kessler. Crystal Lake will premiere October 15, anchoring the streamer’s Halloween-season programming. The series expands the mythology […]
Nia DaCosta is heading to television in a big way. The filmmaker behind Hedda and 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple has been tapped to direct the pilot and second episode of Sex Criminals, Prime Video’s highly anticipated series adaptation of the acclaimed Image Comics title. DaCosta will also serve as an executive producer on […]
Prime Video has unveiled the first look at its upcoming action-comedy series Ride or Die, led by and executive produced by Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham. The eight-episode series is set to premiere globally on July 15 exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories. Created by Tessa Coates, Ride or Die […]
BET is investing in the next wave of Black creative and media executives with the launch of BET Next Gen, a new multi-track leadership development initiative focused on providing access, mentorship, and hands-on experience across the entertainment and media industry. Announced Monday, the program is designed to cultivate future leaders through direct exposure to the […]
BuzzFeed is entering a new chapter. TV and media mogul Byron Allen is acquiring a majority stake in the digital media company in a $120 million deal that will install him as chairman and CEO, marking the end of founder Jonah Peretti’s nearly two-decade run at the top. Under the terms of the agreement, Allen […]
Ryan Coogler’s X-Files reboot at Hulu is adding some serious names to its guest cast. The series has officially cast Amy Madigan, Steve Buscemi, Ben Foster, Devery Jacobs, Lochlyn Munro, Tantoo Cardinal, Joel D. Montgrand, and Sofia Grace Clifton in guest-starring roles They join previously announced leads Danielle Deadwyler and Himesh Patel, who play two […]
ABC is officially turning The Rookie into a full-fledged franchise again. Just ahead of unveiling its 2026–27 schedule, the network has handed a series order to The Rookie: North, the new spinoff led by Jay Ellis. The drama is expected to receive a 10-episode first season and premiere during midseason. Created by Alexi Hawley, the […]