Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Netflix has recently dropped the trailer for its upcoming crime thriller, “Mea Culpa,” directed and written by Perry. Scheduled for release on February 23rd, the film features an ensemble led by Kelly Rowland and Trevante Rhodes. The story revolves around Mea Harper (Kelly Rowland), a criminal defense attorney, who takes on the challenging murder case […]
Jaylen Barron has landed a significant role in Ryan Murphy’s upcoming FX anthology limited series, “American Sports Story.” The series, an extension of Murphy’s “American Story” franchise, takes a closer look at notable sports events from a contemporary perspective. The first season, based on the Gladiator podcast and written by Stu Zicherman, explores the rise […]
Walt Disney Animation Studios, in collaboration with Pan-African entertainment company Kugali, is set to unveil the six-part animated series “Iwájú” exclusively on Disney+ starting February 28, 2024. Accompanying the release is the behind-the-scenes documentary “Iwájú: A Day Ahead,” produced by ABC News Studios and Disney Animation, providing viewers with insights into the creative journey behind […]
BET+ is set to explore the music scene in Atlanta with its upcoming half-hour dramedy inspired by the life of rapper-actor Chris “Ludacris” Bridges. The untitled DJ project takes its cues from Ludacris’ experiences as DJ Chris Lova Lova, chronicling the misadventures of an ensemble dedicated to boosting ratings at their hip hop radio station. […]
Alabama’s 13-year-old sensation, Ian Foreman, made waves at the 40th Anniversary of the Sundance Film Festival with an unprecedented double premiere. Foreman surprised the Sundance community by debuting two feature films, “I Saw the TV Glow” and “Exhibiting Forgiveness,” alongside industry heavyweights. READ: RATED B INTERVIEW: Ian Foreman Speaks on Showtime Series Let The Right […]
John Boyega is set to star in and executive produce “The Book Of Eli,” a TV series prequel to the 2010 post-apocalyptic that originally starred Denzel Washington. The TV project, led by writer Gary Whitta and the Hughes brothers as directors, is produced by Alcon Entertainment. The neo-Western film is set thirty years after a […]
Amazon MGM Studios and MRC have resumed production on the action thriller “G20,” featuring Viola Davis in the lead role. The film, directed by Patricia Riggen, centers around the G20 Summit being overtaken by terrorists, with Viola Davis portraying American President Taylor Sutton. The cast includes a notable reunion of “Black-ish” stars Anthony Anderson and […]
Netflix announced that Mike Epps’ latest comedy special, “Ready to Sell Out,” is scheduled to premiere globally on February 20, 2024. This marks Epps’ fourth collaboration with the platform, following his previous specials – “Don’t Take It Personal” (2015), “Only One Mike” (2019), and “Indiana Mike” (2022). Directed by Royale Watkins, the hour-long special explores […]
Kenya Barris offered a glimpse into his major projects at the Sundance Film Festival’s Variety Studio, presented by Audible. While specific timelines were not disclosed, Barris provided significant updates on his Richard Pryor biopic, Wizard of Oz remake, and It’s a Wonderful Life remake. READ: The Vince Staples Show: Vince Staples’ Life Is Inspiring The […]
Malia Obama, the eldest daughter of former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, has stepped into the spotlight at the Sundance Film Festival with her directorial debut, “The Heart.” “The Heart” is a comedy-drama revolves around the narrative of lost objects, lonely individuals, forgiveness, and regret, seeking to uncover the tender and close […]