Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Sinqua Walls is starring in the indie drama ‘Mending the Line,’ opposite Brian Cox. The project which has been acquired by Blue Fox Entertainment for North America distribution, has been given a nationwide release in theaters on June 9th. The film tells the story of Colter (Walls), a marine who returns home after being wounded […]
Letitia Wright, Jamie Bell, Jeffrey Donovan, Brett Gelman, and the late Michael K. Williams are set to star in the upcoming Western/Action film, “Surrounded”. Directed by Anthony Mandler and written by Andrew Pagana and Justin Thomas, the film tells the story of freedwoman and former Buffalo Soldier, Moses “Mo” Washington, as she travels west to […]
Mansa, a new streaming platform that features curated global Black cultural content, has emerged from a year-long development and beta phase. The platform, founded by award-winning filmmakers and actors David Oyelowo, Nate Parker, and Chiké Okonkwo, along with tech entrepreneur and film financier Zak Tanjeloff, offers a free, ad-supported streaming service that showcases content celebrating […]
Ladies and gentlemen, it’s time to talk about one of the most beloved comedians in recent history: Kenan Thompson. This actor, writer, and comedian has been making us laugh for decades, from his start on Nickelodeon’s “All That” to his current role on “Saturday Night Live.” READ: “Good Burger 2” Officially Greenlit at Paramount+ — […]
Starz network has announced a new romantic drama series in development that will star Joshua Jackson and Lauren Ridloff, who will play polar opposites that are romantically drawn to each other. The untitled project has received a three-season script-to-series commitment from the network, meaning that all 18 half-hour episodes (six per season) will air if […]
It’s a new week, and that means a new batch of trailers and movie releases to look forward to! Here are the exciting TV and movie trailers and releases that dropped this week, May 8, 2023. Check out the trailers and let us know what you are looking forward to watching. PS. We’re adding new […]
Netflix is set to premiere a new limited series called “Painkiller” on August 10, 2023. The scripted show is a fictionalized retelling of events that explores the origins and aftermath of the opioid crisis in America. The series focuses on the stories of the perpetrators, victims, and truth-seekers whose lives have been forever altered by […]
CBS has announced the highly anticipated spinoff of The Good Wife, Elsbeth, has been given a series order. The series will center around fan-favorite character Elsbeth Tascioni, played by Carrie Preston. Joining Preston in the series regular cast are Wendell Pierce, who will play Captain Wagner, and Carra Patterson, who will take on the role […]
CBS has announced the series order of several new shows for their 2024-2025 season, including a Matlock reboot featuring Kathy Bates, Skye P Marshall, and more. The new version of Matlock stars Kathy Bates as Madeline “Matty” Matlock, a brilliant septuagenarian who achieved success in her younger years. She decides to rejoin the workforce at […]
While CBS has given the green light to three out of four of their pilots, it passed on the comedy pilot Jumpstart starring Terry Crews, Ryan Michelle Bathe, and Glynn Turman. (originally read on Deadline.) Previous post: Glynn Turman is set to recur on CBS’ multi-camera comedy pilot Jumpstart. The series which previously cast Ryan […]