Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Issa Rae is continuing to evolve her digital storytelling footprint — this time stepping into the fast-growing world of microdramas. Through Hoorae Media, Rae is partnering with TikTok to launch Screen Time, a new microdrama series designed for how audiences are increasingly consuming content: short-form, high-stakes, and built for engagement. The series marks the first […]
Bre-Z, Karim Diané, Gina Yashere, and Kerrice Brooks are among those set to be honored at the third annual Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television, hosted by the Critics Choice Association. The event will take place May 29 in Los Angeles. They join a wider group of honorees including Jane Lynch, Dan Levy, Paula Pell, […]
Apple TV+ has unveiled the official trailer for Season 2 of Criminal Record, confirming the critically acclaimed thriller will return globally on Wednesday, April 22. The eight-episode season will debut with its first episode, followed by weekly releases through June 10. Led by Academy Award winner Peter Capaldi and Critics Choice Award nominee Cush Jumbo—both […]
Warner Bros. is officially moving forward with the long-awaited film adaptation of Octavia E. Butler’s acclaimed 1993 sci-fi novel, Parable of the Sower, and has tapped Melina Matsoukas to direct. The novel, hailed as a “notable book of the year” by The New York Times upon its release, became a bestseller decades later in 2020, […]
Filmmaker and actor Noel Braham is taking his mission beyond the screen with the launch of The Oscar Micheaux Institute, a nonprofit initiative aimed at creating real pathways into film, television, and media for individuals facing economic barriers. Founded as an extension of the Micheaux Film Festival, the Institute is designed to bridge the gap […]
The Extraction franchise is gearing up for its next high-octane chapter. Netflix has officially greenlit Extraction 3, reuniting Chris Hemsworth, Idris Elba, and Golshifteh Farahani, with Sam Hargrave returning as director. Production is scheduled to begin this summer, with David Weil writing the screenplay. The series, produced by AGBO—the company led by Anthony and Joe […]
For three decades, the American Black Film Festival has stood as a vital force in championing Black creatives—serving as a launchpad for emerging talent while amplifying stories that reflect the depth and diversity of the Black experience. As it celebrates its 30th anniversary, the festival returns with a “Homecoming” theme that honors its legacy while […]
Alfre Woodard and André Holland are set to star in the upcoming feature The Thing That Hurts, a bittersweet comedy from acclaimed French filmmaker Arnaud Desplechin, now in production across Paris and Brussels. Written by Desplechin alongside Kamen Velkovsky, the film is executive produced by Wes Anderson and financed by Silver Screen Global. Production is […]
Bridgerton is expanding its world once again, with Tega Alexander, Jacqueline Boatswain, and Gemma Knight Jones joining the upcoming fifth season as production continues in the UK. The new installment will center on Francesca Bridgerton (Hannah Dodd) and Michaela Stirling (Masali Baduza), marking a shift toward a quieter, more introspective love story within the Bridgerton […]
Tatiana Maslany is about to take us on a chaotic, twist-filled ride. The Emmy-winning actress stars as Paula in the upcoming Apple dark comedy thriller Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, premiering May 20. The first teaser trailer, titled “The Spiral,” has officially dropped—and it’s already giving messy, unraveling-in-real-time energy. Created and showrun by David J. Rosen, the […]