Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
The musical “Once Upon a One More Time” has announced its lead cast members for its upcoming Broadway run. Justin Guarini, Briga Heelan, and Aisha Jackson will reprise their roles, which they originated during the show’s tryout in Washington, D.C. The production offers a new perspective on beloved fairy tale characters, exploring their lives beyond […]
Yvette Nicole Brown, Ayesha Harris, Page Kennedy, and Cameron Fuller are starring in the upcoming paramedic action-comedy Code 3 from Wayfarer Studios and Circle of Confusion. They all join a cast led by Lil Rel Howery, Rainn Wilson, and Aimee Carrero. Howery and Wilson are also executive producing. Code 3 follows follows a day-in-the-life of […]
Marvel fans will have to wait a little longer for the highly anticipated film The Marvels starring Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris, and Iman Vellani. The film, previously scheduled for release on July 28, 2023, will now hit theaters on November 10. Directed by Nia DaCosta from a script by Megan McDonnell, The Marvels is the […]
Wu-Tang Clan, one of the most iconic and influential rap groups in American music history, has been brought to life in the Hulu series “Wu-Tang: An American Saga.” The series, co-created by RZA and Alex Tse, has been a hit with fans and critics alike, telling the story of the group’s early days in an […]
Tim Meadows and Tina Fey are reprising their roles in the upcoming Mean Girls The Musical movie adaptation of the hit Broadway show of the same name. Fey wrote the original film and later wrote the book for the musical. Meadows starred as Principal Duval and as the math teacher Ms. Norbury. They join new […]
Wild Bunch International has announced its latest addition to the European Film Market slate, signing international sales for Madame Luna, a drama from Daniel Esponisa. Inspired by real-life events, the film follows an Eritrean refugee who becomes a notorious human trafficker, “Mama Luna”, with deep ties to the Italian Mafia after getting stuck in Libya. […]
Briana Middleton to lead the Apple series adaptation of “Metropolis,” the iconic 1927 Fritz Lang sci-fi film. The series was officially greenlit by the streamer in March 2022 and will be written, directed, and executive produced by Sam Esmail. He is doing the series with and UCP where he is under an overall deal. Lindy […]
Tyler Perry is donating $750,000 to help prevent the displacement of low-income seniors in Atlanta. The donation is intended to assist seniors living in the area surrounding Tyler Perry Studios. That’s due the rising property taxes in this area which have become a significant factor in displacing long-time residents. Perry’s generous donation will pay off […]
Kiersey Clemons is starring in the mystery comedy Susie Searches, which premiered at TIFF 2022 and most recently, Vertical secured the North American rights for it. The film is based on a 2020 short film of the same name, and marks the feature film directorial debut of Sophie Kargman. William Day Frank penned the film […]
More news is available for the long-awaited I Am Legend sequel starring and produced by Will Smith and Michael B Jordan. And it looks like it’s going to take a different direction than the original movie. The original filmmaker Akiva Goldsman, who is returning to write and direct, recently revealed that the sequel will follow […]