Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
The CW has announced that it has acquired both seasons of the dramatic thriller, 61st Street, which stars Courtney B. Vance and Aunjanue Ellis. This news follows AMC Networks’ decision to cancel the series in January as part of their cost-cutting measures. Season 1 of the show will air on The CW this fall, with […]
Letitia Wright has been cast as the lead in In the Shadows, a drama based on the true story of Ramla Ali. Ali is the first Somali British professional boxing champion. The film is being unveiled to buyers by Altitude Film Sales at Cannes and is set to be released in the UK and Ireland […]
Scott Mescudi, b.k.a. Kid Cudi, is set to star in the upcoming sci-fi thriller Ursa Major. The film is being directed by Jonathan and Josh Baker, the duo behind the critically acclaimed Kin, and is set to star Jessica Biel and Xochitl Gomez in lead roles. The film, which is set on an earth-like planet, […]
Sinqua Walls is starring in the indie drama ‘Mending the Line,’ opposite Brian Cox. The project which has been acquired by Blue Fox Entertainment for North America distribution, has been given a nationwide release in theaters on June 9th. The film tells the story of Colter (Walls), a marine who returns home after being wounded […]
Letitia Wright, Jamie Bell, Jeffrey Donovan, Brett Gelman, and the late Michael K. Williams are set to star in the upcoming Western/Action film, “Surrounded”. Directed by Anthony Mandler and written by Andrew Pagana and Justin Thomas, the film tells the story of freedwoman and former Buffalo Soldier, Moses “Mo” Washington, as she travels west to […]
Mansa, a new streaming platform that features curated global Black cultural content, has emerged from a year-long development and beta phase. The platform, founded by award-winning filmmakers and actors David Oyelowo, Nate Parker, and Chiké Okonkwo, along with tech entrepreneur and film financier Zak Tanjeloff, offers a free, ad-supported streaming service that showcases content celebrating […]
Ladies and gentlemen, it’s time to talk about one of the most beloved comedians in recent history: Kenan Thompson. This actor, writer, and comedian has been making us laugh for decades, from his start on Nickelodeon’s “All That” to his current role on “Saturday Night Live.” READ: “Good Burger 2” Officially Greenlit at Paramount+ — […]
Starz network has announced a new romantic drama series in development that will star Joshua Jackson and Lauren Ridloff, who will play polar opposites that are romantically drawn to each other. The untitled project has received a three-season script-to-series commitment from the network, meaning that all 18 half-hour episodes (six per season) will air if […]
It’s a new week, and that means a new batch of trailers and movie releases to look forward to! Here are the exciting TV and movie trailers and releases that dropped this week, May 8, 2023. Check out the trailers and let us know what you are looking forward to watching. PS. We’re adding new […]
Netflix is set to premiere a new limited series called “Painkiller” on August 10, 2023. The scripted show is a fictionalized retelling of events that explores the origins and aftermath of the opioid crisis in America. The series focuses on the stories of the perpetrators, victims, and truth-seekers whose lives have been forever altered by […]