Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Iconic anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela’s life is set to be the focus of a 30-hour scripted TV series titled ‘Mandela.’ The project, currently in development under writer/producer Josh Wakely’s Grace: A Storytelling Company, aims to chronicle Mandela’s journey from 27 years as a political prisoner to becoming South Africa’s first freely elected president. Wakely secured […]
As ABC’s acclaimed medical drama “The Good Doctor” approaches its final season, fans are in for an interesting final ride with the return of some cast members and the addition of new faces to the series. Leading the charge in this nostalgic reunion is Antonia Thomas, who portrayed Dr. Claire Brown in the first four […]
We may not know what Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan are working on, but we do know when it will premiere. The project, for which Warner Bros. secured the rights last month, is scheduled to hit theaters on March 7, 2025, with cameras rolling on the project this April. Warner Bros. had always reserved […]
Off his first Oscar nomination for his lead role in American Fiction, Jeffrey Wright joins Denzel Washington and Ilfenesh Hadera in Spike Lee’s High and Low. It’s a remake of Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 crime thriller is a collaboration between Apple and A24. Based on the 1959 novel “King’s Ransom” by Evan Hunter, the original “High […]
Netflix dropped a teaser trailer for Rapman’s new six-part series Supacell, a new sci-fi series about a group of Black super-powered people. Tosin Cole leads the series which also includes Nadine Mills, Eric Kofi Abrefa, Adelayo Adedayo, Calvin Demba, Josh Tedeku, Rayxia Ojo, and Giacomo Mancini. Set in South London, Supacell centers on a group […]
Updated with trailer. AMC has confirmed the return of “Interview With the Vampire” for its second season, slated to premiere on Sunday, May 12. Alongside the announcement, the network unveiled a trailer and first look images, offering fans a glimpse into the upcoming installment. Set in the year 2022, the series follows vampire Louis de […]
Idris Elba will direct the upcoming short film ‘Dust To Dreams,’starring singer Seal, Nollywood stars Nse Ikpe-Etim and Eku Edewor, Atlanta Bridget Johnson, and former Nigerian Idol contestant Constance Olatunde. “Dust To Dreams” is a collaboration between Mo Abudu’s EbonyLife Films and the African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank) through its Creative Africa Nexus (Canex) initiative. […]
Jahmar Hill announced the casting and released the poster for his upcoming psychological thriller ‘Mya’s House.’ Penned and directed by Hill and produced by Jahmar Hill Productions, this psychological thriller stars Hill, Yahne Coleman in her debut film role, and Nick Mangino. READ: Regé-Jean Page Joins Steven Sodebergh’s Upcoming Thriller ‘Black Bag’ At its core, […]
Disney+ has announced the premiere date for its latest Star Wars venture, “The Acolyte,” slated to debut on June 4. The latest Lucasfilm series, revealed through the Star Wars verified X account, promises a deep dive into the mysteries and dark undercurrents of the High Republic era. READ: May The Fourth Be With You: 30 […]
Paramount Pictures is journeying into the dance culture with “Get Lite,” featuring Storm Reid in the lead role. Directed by Teyana Taylor in her directorial debut, the film blends pulsating beats with heartfelt storytelling. Reid, renowned for her captivating performances in projects like HBO’s “The Last Of Us,” is not only set to star but […]