Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor is continuing her run of standout roles, this time heading to broadcast television. The Oscar-nominated actress has joined CBS’ upcoming drama Einstein as a series regular, stepping into a key role alongside Matthew Gray Gubler and Melissa Fumero. The casting adds even more weight to a series that’s already positioning itself as a […]
Sony is switching up the game plan for its next Jumanji installment — and it’s a strategic one. The studio has pushed the release of the Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart-led threequel to December 25, moving it two weeks from its original December 11 debut. The shift places the film after the highly anticipated box […]
Jesse Williams, Alicia Keys, and Kasseem “Swizz Beatz” Dean are all officially on board as executive producers of Black Is Beautiful: The Kwame Brathwaite Story, adding even more cultural weight to a documentary that’s already making a strong run on the festival circuit. Directed by Yemi Bamiro, the feature-length documentary tells the story of Kwame […]
Paramount+ is keeping School Spirits in session. The streamer has officially renewed the supernatural teen drama for a fourth season, following a high-stakes Season 3 finale that left Maddie’s world more complicated—and dangerous—than ever. The renewal comes as School Spirits continues to build momentum, with its third season closing out on March 4 with a […]
The Federal Communications Commission’s approval of Nexstar Media Group’s $6.2 billion acquisition of Tegna marks a turning point—not just for local television, but for the broader media landscape. With the deal now cleared, Nexstar is positioned to become the largest owner of local television stations in the United States, controlling nearly 260 stations across 44 […]
Quintessa Swindell has joined the cast of Deep Cuts, the upcoming A24 film from writer-director Sean Durkin. Swindell joins newly announced cast additions Abubakr Ali, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Gaby Hoffmann. Character details are being kept under wraps. As previously announced, Cailee Spaeny, Drew Starkey, and Ariela Barer also star. Based on Holly Brickley’s debut […]
Paramount+ is closing the book on its Gen Z–focused Star Trek series. Star Trek: Starfleet Academy will officially end with its upcoming second season, despite the streamer previously renewing the show ahead of its debut. The freshman season recently wrapped its run, while Season 2 has already completed production and is now in post-production. The […]
Jerry West, one of basketball’s most iconic figures, is getting the documentary treatment in an upcoming feature-length film directed by Kenya Barris. Titled Jerry West: The Logo, the documentary has been ordered by Prime Video and is set to premiere April 16 in more than 240 countries and territories. The project marks Barris’ first time […]
HBO Max is continuing to build out its upcoming cop drama American Blue, adding Kelly Jenrette, Carlito Olivero, and Onye Eme-Akwari to the cast alongside lead Milo Ventimiglia. Jess Gabor and Eddie Kaye Thomas have also joined the pilot in major roles, rounding out an ensemble that signals a character-driven approach to the series. American […]
Apple TV is preparing for one final mission. The streamer has officially renewed For All Mankind for a sixth and final season, bringing the long-running space drama to a close as one of its most enduring originals. The final chapter is set to debut in 2027, just ahead of Season 5’s premiere on March 27. […]