Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
We’re officially headed back to the Lumon offices as the highly acclaimed Apple TV+ series “Severance” has officially resumed production for its second season. The production hiatus, initiated in May 2023 due to the Writers Guild of America strike and subsequent SAG-AFTRA walkout, has finally come to an end. The series, known for its gripping […]
BET+ has released the trailer for “Kemba,” a film based on the real-life story of criminal justice reform advocate Kemba Smith. Starring Nesta Cooper, Michelle Hurd, Siddiq Saunderson, and Sean Patrick Thomas, the movie tells the story of Kemba’s unjust sentence as a first-time, non-violent offender caught up in the government’s “war on drugs.” The […]
BN MEDIA FILMS announced the production of “Class of Secrets” Season 2. Following the success of Season 1, the series, created by Vivian Chidera Obi and Ebuka Uzoechi for BN MEDIA FILMS and directed by Benneth Nwankwo, is known for its unique storytelling in Nigeria. Set against the picturesque backdrop of the capital city of […]
Dulé Hill is set to embark on a four-part journey across the United States in a new PBS series titled “THE EXPRESS WAY WITH DULÉ HILL.” Collaborating with director Danny Lee, the series explores the profound impact of the arts on individuals and communities, shedding light on those who use creativity as a force for […]
Marvel Studios is reportedly considering John David Washington to take on the role of Kang the Conqueror after Jonathan Majors’ recent exit. According to Movie scooper Daniel Richtman that is. Majors, who portrayed the variant He Who Remains in the Disney+ series Loki and Antman and the Wasp: Quantamania was fired from the role following […]
BET+ announced a new Valentine’s Day movie, My Valentine Crush, starring Shaquita Smith, Travis Cure and Jeff Logan. The supporting cast includes Dawn Halfkenny, Monti Washington, Tiffany Snow, Jenean Coleman, and Ta’Rhonda Jones. The rom-com follows the story of a woman named Krystal (Smith) who unexpectedly makes a connection with the cable guy (Cure) on […]
WildBrain, the family entertainment producer that owns the iconic Canadian teen soap “Degrassi,” is teaming up with Canadian production company Peacock Alley to create a three-part documentary series. The documentary will delve into the rich history of “Degrassi” and the profound impact it has had on the teenage experience over its 40-year legacy. Set to […]
Peacock is kicking off Black History Month with a three-part documentary series, “Kings From Queens: The RUN DMC Story,” which delves into the untold tales and archival footage of the rise to fame of the iconic hip-hop group RUN DMC. Premiering exclusively on Peacock on Thursday, February 1, this series promises an immersive journey into […]
Affion Crockett and Damaine Radcliff have taken on a new venture, independently financing and producing the upcoming comedy film, “A Hip Hop Story.” Born from their earlier YouTube parodies, the movie is a comedic take on a yoga-posing rap mogul, played by Crockett, who hilariously recounts saving hip hop from a supposed 9-1-1 state. Directed […]
Reverie Realms Studios has begun production for its inaugural feature-length film, “Final Hour,” directed by Jamal Hill. The ensemble cast includes Clifton Powell, Manny Perez, William Mark McCullough, Olga Merdiz, Eric Roberts, and Benjamin Vandermay. The 90-minute drama follows the final hour of David, (William Mark McCullough, Sweet Magnolias) a remorse-stricken death row inmate. Who […]