Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
BET+ is set to explore the music scene in Atlanta with its upcoming half-hour dramedy inspired by the life of rapper-actor Chris “Ludacris” Bridges. The untitled DJ project takes its cues from Ludacris’ experiences as DJ Chris Lova Lova, chronicling the misadventures of an ensemble dedicated to boosting ratings at their hip hop radio station. […]
Alabama’s 13-year-old sensation, Ian Foreman, made waves at the 40th Anniversary of the Sundance Film Festival with an unprecedented double premiere. Foreman surprised the Sundance community by debuting two feature films, “I Saw the TV Glow” and “Exhibiting Forgiveness,” alongside industry heavyweights. READ: RATED B INTERVIEW: Ian Foreman Speaks on Showtime Series Let The Right […]
John Boyega is set to star in and executive produce “The Book Of Eli,” a TV series prequel to the 2010 post-apocalyptic that originally starred Denzel Washington. The TV project, led by writer Gary Whitta and the Hughes brothers as directors, is produced by Alcon Entertainment. The neo-Western film is set thirty years after a […]
Amazon MGM Studios and MRC have resumed production on the action thriller “G20,” featuring Viola Davis in the lead role. The film, directed by Patricia Riggen, centers around the G20 Summit being overtaken by terrorists, with Viola Davis portraying American President Taylor Sutton. The cast includes a notable reunion of “Black-ish” stars Anthony Anderson and […]
Netflix announced that Mike Epps’ latest comedy special, “Ready to Sell Out,” is scheduled to premiere globally on February 20, 2024. This marks Epps’ fourth collaboration with the platform, following his previous specials – “Don’t Take It Personal” (2015), “Only One Mike” (2019), and “Indiana Mike” (2022). Directed by Royale Watkins, the hour-long special explores […]
Kenya Barris offered a glimpse into his major projects at the Sundance Film Festival’s Variety Studio, presented by Audible. While specific timelines were not disclosed, Barris provided significant updates on his Richard Pryor biopic, Wizard of Oz remake, and It’s a Wonderful Life remake. READ: The Vince Staples Show: Vince Staples’ Life Is Inspiring The […]
Malia Obama, the eldest daughter of former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, has stepped into the spotlight at the Sundance Film Festival with her directorial debut, “The Heart.” “The Heart” is a comedy-drama revolves around the narrative of lost objects, lonely individuals, forgiveness, and regret, seeking to uncover the tender and close […]
In 1985, the world witnessed a musical miracle as 46 of the biggest stars in the music industry gathered in a Los Angeles studio to record the iconic song “We Are the World.” The documentary film, “The Greatest Night in Pop,” directed by Bao Nguyen, takes us on a nostalgic journey, revealing the logistical challenges, […]
Attica and Tembi Locke, known for their work on the Netflix series “From Scratch,” have entered into an overall deal with Universal Television. The first project under this agreement is set to be an adaptation of Attica’s novel, “Bluebird, Bluebird.” The upcoming drama explores the life of Darren Mathews, a Black Texas Ranger with complex […]
Tyler Perry is bringing back his iconic character Madea for the 13th film in the Madea-verse, titled “Madea’s Destination Wedding.” The movie, currently in production, is set to stream on Netflix as part of Perry’s multi-year, first-look contract with the streaming giant. According to ‘What’s on Netflix,’ the plot revolves around Madea’s granddaughter Tiffany, who […]