Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Urban One has unveiled the lineup of honorees for the upcoming “Urban One Honors,” scheduled to be recorded on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at the Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta, GA. The two-hour telecast, themed “Best in Black,” is set to premiere during Black History Month on Sunday, February 25, 2024, on TV One and simulcast […]
Comcast, a leading telecommunications and media company, has recently announced the appointment of Quiana Pinckney as the Vice President of Employee Communications at its Central Division Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. In this strategic role, Pinckney is set to become a pivotal part of the Division Communications team, taking charge of developing, delivering, and transforming key […]
CBS has officially greenlit the medical drama “Watson,” featuring Morris Chestnut as the iconic Dr. John Watson, the companion of Sherlock Holmes. CBS has given a series order to a new medical drama series titled “Watson,” it is set for the 2024-25 broadcast season. This series marks the network’s return to the Sherlock Holmes universe, […]
The popular Apple TV+ series “Slow Horses” has been officially renewed for a fifth season, setting the stage for more espionage drama and intrigue. The news follows the conclusion of Season 3 in December and ahead of the upcoming Season 4. The renewal also noted the return of series lead Gary Oldman, who earned a […]
And another one, no thank you… In the wake of the expiration of the copyright for Disney’s 1928 short film “Steamboat Willie,” indie filmmakers are seizing the opportunity to reimagine and bring dark twists to beloved childhood characters. Following the release of the trailer for “Mickey’s Mouse Trap” by director Jamie Bailey, Variety reports that […]
The iconic Mickey Mouse has taken a dark and unexpected twist as the copyright on the earliest iteration of the character, Steamboat Willie, officially expired. The trailer for the horror slasher film, “Mickey’s Mouse Trap,” surfaced online on the very day Disney’s 1928 short Steamboat Willie entered the public domain. Directed by Jamie Bailey, the […]
BET Plus is set to kick off the new year with the premiere of the suspense thriller “One Night Stay.” Its led by Iyana Halley, Stephen Bishop, and LeToya Luckett and premiere on BET+ January 4, 2024. The plot revolves around the character of Jessica, played by Halley, who becomes obsessed after a one-night stand […]
Netflix has released the trailer for Zack Snyder’s upcoming Rebel Moon Part Two: The Scargiver. Directed and written by Zack Snyder, the film stars Sofia Boutella, Djimon Hounsou, Ed Skrein, Ray Fisher, Cleopatra Coleman and Anthony Hopkins. The trailer teases the return of Atticus Noble, played by Skrein, rising from the dead to confront Boutella’s […]
Netflix released the trailer for Dave Chappelle’s seventh comedy special, “The Dreamer.” The special will premiere on the streamer, December 31, 2023. The upcoming special was filmed in Chappelle’s hometown of Washington, D.C., at the historic Lincoln Theatre. And like before is directed by Emmy Award-winning director Stan Lathan. He previously directed all seven of […]
Renowned South African playwright, producer, and composer Mbongeni Ngema has tragically passed away at the age of 68. He was involved in a head-on car collision while returning from a funeral in Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape. Ngema, best known for creating the iconic musical ‘Sarafina!,’ was a passenger in the vehicle involved in the accident. Ngema’s […]