Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
MGM+ has renewed its science-fiction mystery thriller “Beacon 23” for a second season, based on Hugh Howey’s best-selling book. The new season, produced by Boat Rocker, is scheduled to premiere on MGM+ in April 2024, consisting of eight episodes. Zak Penn, known for his work on “Ready Player One” and “Free Guy,” is the creator […]
Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson will headline Peacock’s year end special, 2023 Back That Year Up With Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson. The duo will also executive produce the special which will premiere on the streamer, December 26. The comedy duo aims to provide an unfiltered comedic take on major events from the past year, […]
Netflix’s upcoming political thriller, “Zero Day,” adds Angela Bassett, Dan Stevens, Matthew Modine, Bill Camp, and McKinley Belcher III to its cast. The series, featuring Robert De Niro in his first lead TV role, centers around the investigation of a global cyberattack and explores the challenges of discerning truth in a world dominated by conspiracy […]
Apple TV+ has officially greenlit a second season for “The Buccaneers,” a critically acclaimed drama by The Forge. Inspired by Edith Wharton’s final unfinished novel, the series stars Kristine Frøseth as Nan St. George and features a stellar cast including Alisha Boe, Josie Totah, Aubri Ibrag, Imogen Waterhouse, Christina Hendricks, and Mia Threapleton. The show, […]
Netflix is set to launch into 2024 with a chilling glimpse into a dystopian future with the release of the trailer for “The Kitchen.” The film, co-directed by Kibwe Tavares and Daniel Kaluuya, who also serves as co-writer and co-producer, is scheduled to start streaming on January 19th, 2024. The storyline unfolds in a near-future […]
Marvel Studios has announced the departure of Jonathan Majors from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) following his guilty verdict in his domestic violence trial. The Primetime Emmy-nominated actor, known for his portrayal of Kang the Conqueror, faced charges of reckless assault and harassment, leading to a swift decision by the studio. Today (Dec 18) Majors […]
Michael Jai White, Method Man, Mike Epps, Orlando Jones, La La Anthony, and Gillian White are set to headline the action-comedy film, “Trouble Man!” White, who also directs the film, plays Jaxen, a former cop turned private detective in Atlanta. When R&B singer Jahari goes missing, Jaxen is hired to find and save her, uncovering […]
“The View” co-host Sunny Hostin is adapting her novel “Summer on the Bluffs” into an Amazon MGM Studios series. The series, produced by Sunny Hostin Productions in collaboration with Octavia Spencer’s Orit Entertainment, is in early development. Published by William Morrow in 2021, the novel explores the tales of three godsisters and their godmother in […]
NBC’s Chicago Fire’s upcoming 12th season will see the addition of Rome Flynn to the cast. Known for his roles in “How To Get Away With Murder” and “The Bold and the Beautiful,” Flynn will portray Jake Gibson, a former amateur boxer with a mysterious past. His character’s heroic act captures the attention of Firehouse […]
Rob Morgan joins the cast of “Signing Day,” a college football feature directed by Glen Owen. The film, also starring Michael Mosley and Mira Sorvino, is a dramatic comedy that highlights the pivotal National Signing Day for high school football players seeking college scholarships. The narrative centers around Walt McFadden, an ambitious football coach portrayed […]