Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Ilfenesh Hadera, known for her role in “Godfather of Harlem,” is set to star alongside Denzel Washington in the upcoming film “High and Low.” Directed by Spike Lee, this English-language reinterpretation of Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 crime thriller is a collaboration between Apple and A24. Based on the 1959 novel “King’s Ransom” by Evan Hunter, the […]
Warner Bros. Pictures Animation, under the leadership of President Bill Damaschke, has revealed the voice cast for their upcoming animated feature based on the beloved Dr. Seuss classic, “The Cat in the Hat.” SNL alum Bill Hader will take on the titular role, with a supporting ensemble including Quinta Brunson, Bowen Yang, Xochitl Gomez, Matt […]
In a bid to shake up the cinematic universe landscape, Jagged Edge Productions and ITN Studios are gearing up to unleash a horrifying crossover event that promises to challenge Marvel’s dominance. Following the success of “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey,” which transformed the beloved children’s character into a feral serial killer, the filmmakers have […]
Jenifer Lewis is set to shake things up as a murderer (allegedly) in the upcoming episode of CBS’s ‘So Help Me Todd.’ According to TVLine, Lewis will portray an international opera star named “Jacqueline!” whose dramatic flair knows no bounds. The episode, airing on April 11 at 9/8c, introduces Jacqueline as the estranged mother of […]
Aaron Pierre revealed over the weekend that he is no longer attached to star in Marvel’s ‘Blade’ remake. Mahershala Ali, set to play the titular vampire hunter, remains the central figure in the project, with Delroy Lindo and Mia Goth also starring in the feature, which now has a release date of November 2025. — […]
DeVon Franklin continues to make waves in the entertainment industry as he announces his latest project in partnership with CBS Studios. Franklin, the founder of Franklin Entertainment, is extending his collaboration with CBS Studios for another two years and is developing a new detective drama titled “Grace.” The series follows a seasoned detective known for […]
The 55th NAACP Image Awards celebrated excellence in Black entertainment across various fields. Hosted by Queen Latifah, the event highlighted achievements in film, television, music, literature, and podcasts. The remake of “The Color Purple,” directed by Blitz Bazawule, emerged as a big winner, securing the title of best motion picture and earning a total of […]
Netflix officially announced that the dystopian anthology series “Black Mirror” is returning for its seventh season. Set to premiere in 2025, the announcement was made during the Next on Netflix event at London’s Picturehouse Central cinema. Among the highlights of the announcement is that one of the season’s six episodes will be a sequel to […]
Prime Video has greenlit of a feature-length documentary delving into the life and legacy of NBA icon Allen Iverson. Produced in collaboration with Shaquille O’Neal’s Jersey Legends and Stephen Curry’s Unanimous Media, the documentary gives an intimate exploration of Iverson’s journey from humble beginnings to global basketball stardom, reshaping the sport’s culture along the way. […]
Mike Epps is set to appear alongside Queen Latifah in an upcoming episode of “The Equalizer,” airing on March 17. Epps, known for his versatile acting, reunites with Latifah after their previous collaboration in HBO’s “Bessie.” In the episode titled “All Bets Are Off,” Epps portrays J.J., a character recovering from a gambling addiction. His […]