Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Marla Gibbs is set to join her daughter, Angela Gibbs, in the second season of the comedy series “Not Dead Yet.” The show, based on Alexandra Potter’s book, “Confessions of a Forty-Something F**k Up,” follows Gina Rodriguez as Nell, a journalist with an unusual ability to see and communicate with ghosts while writing obituaries for […]
Chris Rock has inked a deal to direct a remake of the 2020 Thomas Vinterberg-directed black comedy “Another Round.” The original film not only clinched the Oscar for Best International Feature Film but also secured the prestigious BAFTA award. The forthcoming project is a collaborative effort between Appian Way and Makeready, produced by Jennifer Davisson […]
Warner Bros. has emerged victorious in a fierce bidding war for the rights to Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan’s upcoming mysterious-genre film. The untitled movie, based on an original script by Coogler, has been described as an “original genre film,” with plot details tightly under wraps. While specific details about the plot remain elusive, […]
Netflix has decided not to release “The Mothership,” a sci-fi film starring Halle Berry and Omari Hardwick, after completing filming in 2021. Despite finishing production, multiple delays in post-production led to the cancellation, confirmed by Variety. Directed by Matthew Charman, known for his work on “Bridge of Spies,” the film revolves around Sara Morse, played […]
SXSW unveiled its lineup for 2024, featuring the world premiere of Hulu’s “Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told.” Directed by P. Frank Williams, “Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told” is a celebratory exploration of the boisterous times of Freaknik, the iconic Atlanta street party that drew hundreds of thousands of people in the ’80s and […]
This year marks the 31st anniversary of the iconic film “Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit,” and Whoopi Goldberg recently announced plans for a massive reunion on “The View.” During the Wednesday morning episode, Goldberg extended a heartfelt invitation to her co-star, Sheryl Lee Ralph, urging her to join the upcoming reunion and, more […]
In a heartfelt transition, Giancarlo Esposito steps into the shoes of the late Andre Braugher in Shondaland’s latest Netflix series, “The Residence.” Following Braugher’s untimely death, Esposito will succeed him in the cast of this comedic murder-mystery drama. “The Residence,” inspired by Kate Andersen Brower’s book is a screwball comedy and mystery, with Uzo Aduba […]
Renowned author Terry McMillan has teamed up with Lifetime to executive produce a series of original movies under the banner “Terry McMillan Presents.” Widely acclaimed for her bestsellers like “How Stella Got Her Groove Back” and “Waiting to Exhale,” McMillan’s collaboration with Lifetime will focus on portraying the love and lives of Black women, aligning […]
Paramount Pictures has revealed the trailer for “A Quiet Place: Day One,” the highly anticipated prequel to the successful horror franchise that began with 2018’s “A Quiet Place.” This latest installment, directed by Michael Sarnoski, explores the initial days of the alien invasion that brought deadly creatures with hyper-sonic hearing to Earth. The film shifts […]
Genneya Walton, recognized for her roles in “Candy Cane Lane” and “Never Have I Ever,” is set to join the cast of the upcoming Disney+ series “Daredevil: Born Again.” The Marvel Studios production, featuring Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock, faced a brief production pause due to a writers’ strike in mid-June, leading to a creative […]