Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
James Baldwin’s influential works are set to come to both television and film screens, thanks to a new deal between Fremantle North America and The Baldwin Family. The agreement, made with Trevor Baldwin, James Baldwin’s nephew and founder of the Baldwin United Fund, will see Fremantle developing fresh adaptations of Baldwin’s books. The deal, which […]
“BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical” is set to dazzle Broadway audiences starting in April 2025, as announced by producers today. This highly anticipated show will be staged at a Shubert theater, with specific details to follow. Directed and choreographed by the renowned Jerry Mitchell, “BOOP!” follows the adventures of the iconic cartoon character Betty Boop, […]
Rosario Dawson and André Holland are set to voice key characters in Netflix’s upcoming animated series “Terminator Zero,” debuting on August 29. This eight-episode sci-fi action anime, developed by Mattson Tomlin, marks the first animated installment in the Terminator franchise. Set in Japan, “Terminator Zero” follows Malcolm Lee (Holland), a computer programmer working on an […]
Hulu is taking us back to the high-drama, high-glam era of the ’80s with the teaser for its latest series, ‘Rivals’. Based on the novel by Dame Jilly Cooper, ‘Rivals’ dives into the ruthless world of independent television in 1986, where it’s every man and woman for themselves. The eight-part series promises romantic entanglements, underhanded […]
Bill Cobbs, a prolific actor known for his memorable roles in films such as “Night at the Museum” and “Brother From Another Planet,” as well as TV series like “The Sopranos” and “Oz the Great and Powerful,” died on Tuesday, June 25, at his home in Riverside, California. He was 90. His family announced his […]
Prepare for a rollercoaster ride of action and romance this summer as Mark Wahlberg and Halle Berry team up in Netflix’s “The Union,” set to premiere on August 16. Directed by Julian Farino and scripted by Joe Barton and David Guggenheim, the film promises a thrilling blend of high-stakes espionage and comedic sparks. Amid the […]
Paramount+’s upcoming spy thriller “The Agency” just got even colder with the addition of Jeffrey Wright (American Fiction). Wright joins the cast alongside Michael Fassbender, filming is underway in London. “The Agency” is an American adaptation of the popular French series “Le Bureau” and dives into the high-stakes world of international espionage. Michael Fassbender stars […]
AMC Networks has sunk its teeth into another season of “Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire,” renewing the beloved series just ahead of its Season 2 finale on June 30. AMC Networks has officially renewed “Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire” for a third season, just ahead of the Season 2 finale set to air […]
HBO has officially greenlit “Lanterns,” a new TV series featuring Green Lanterns John Stewart and Hal Jordan. Produced in association with Warner Bros. Television and DC Studios, the series has received a straight-to-series order. Chris Mundy (“True Detective: Night Country,” “Ozark”) will serve as showrunner and co-writer, along with Damon Lindelof (“Watchmen,” “The Leftovers”) and […]
Amazon MGM Studios has released the first trailer for “Red One,” a holiday action-comedy starring Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans, set for a U.S. theatrical release on November 15. Directed by Jake Kasdan of the “Jumanji” franchise, the film revolves around the kidnapping of Santa Claus, codenamed “Red One” and played by J.K. Simmons. In […]