Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Atlanta-based media finance company MediaHedge is making a major move in the entertainment space, launching a new film and television joint venture fund backed by a New York-based institutional asset manager. Led by CEO Jon Gosier, with new media transactions spearheaded by Erik Gordon, the fund marks a strategic expansion of the company’s financing arm, […]
Netflix has released the first trailer for its upcoming crime thriller Nemesis, teasing an intense, psychological battle between two men on opposite sides of the law. The series stars Matthew Law as Isaiah Stiles, a brilliant detective, and Y’lan Noel as Coltrane Wilder, an expert criminal described as an “unstoppable force.” What begins as a […]
Issa Rae is speaking candidly about where Hollywood stands on diversity, equity, and inclusion—and she’s not holding back. During TheWrap’s Creators x Hollywood Summit, the Insecure creator addressed what she describes as a growing “identity crisis” in the entertainment industry, saying DEI has become something executives now actively avoid in conversations and decision-making. “I’m seeing […]
Production has officially begun in Los Angeles County on Season 2 of Prime Video’s Mr. & Mrs. Smith, from Amazon MGM Studios and New Regency, marking a new chapter for the Emmy-winning spy drama. According to Deadline, season 1 stars Maya Erskine and Donald Glover are both set to return, though not as the central […]
ABC is doubling down on its drama slate, officially renewing two of its most-watched veteran series — The Rookie and Will Trent — for the 2026–27 broadcast season. The renewals secure a ninth season for The Rookie, starring Nathan Fillion, and a fifth season for Will Trent, led by Ramón Rodríguez. Both series continue to […]
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping is officially taking audiences back to Panem — and the Second Quarter Quell is shaping up to be one of the most brutal chapters in franchise history. The first trailer for the upcoming prequel offers a tense look at the 50th Hunger Games, revisiting the world 24 years […]
Netflix is once again partnering with The Duffer Brothers, but The Boroughs signals a notable shift in perspective from the duo behind Stranger Things. Premiering May 21, the eight-episode series trades adolescent nostalgia for a more introspective, character-driven narrative — one that places aging, grief, and invisibility at the center of a supernatural mystery. Set […]
The vertical drama space just leveled up. The trailer has officially dropped for Off Limits & All Mine, a new mobile-first romance series starring and executive produced by Taye Diggs, alongside Jessica Jarrell. The project is part of the growing wave of “microdramas” designed specifically for vertical viewing on smartphones. Now streaming on CandyJar, the […]
Ahead of its upcoming premiere at the American Black Film Festival (ABFF), the trailer for 93 ’Til has officially been released, offering a first look at a neo-soul–infused romantic drama about presence, art, and emotional connection. READ: ABFF 2026 Unveils Star-Studded 30th Anniversary Lineup Featuring Jamie Foxx, Marsai Martin, Jesse Williams, Coco Jones, and More Marking […]
Alexandra Shipp and Justice Smith are the latest to join the cast of upcoming holiday horror film White Elephant, adding to a growing ensemble led by Nick Jonas and Kathryn Newton. Directed by Eli Craig (Clown in a Cornfield, Tucker & Dale vs. Evil), the film continues to build out a stacked cast that also […]