Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Vanity Fair has unveiled the first look images of Aunjanue Ellis in Ava DuVernay’s upcoming project, “Origin,” ahead of its premiere at the Venice International Film Festival on September 6. The film is an adaptation of Isabel Wilkerson’s 2020 book, “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents,” which garnered attention for its exploration of racism as […]
Can you believe it’s been 25 years since the one-of-a-kind ‘Cousin Skeeter’ graced our screens on Nickelodeon? This gem of a show made its debut back on September 1, 1998, and over the course of three seasons, it left a mark that’s hard to forget. It followed the adventures of Bobby, played by Robert Ri’chard, […]
Matthew Cherry’s latest series, “Young Love,” is set to debut on MAX on September 21st. This animated show expands upon the narrative presented in Cherry’s Academy Award-winning short film, “Hair Love.” Described by MAX as a “sincere, heartfelt, and humor-infused glimpse into the lives of African-American millennial parents,” the series follows Stephen Love (portrayed by […]
“Dreaming Whilst Black” is an upcoming comedy-drama series premiering on Showtime September 10th at 10 p.m. ET. The origins of “Dreaming Whilst Black” trace back to a BBC pilot of the same name, and its inception was inspired by real-life events. The storyline revolves around Kwabena, a young aspiring filmmaker who dares to step away […]
Ahead of its debut at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), Orion Pictures released first look images of Cord Jefferson’s film ‘American Fiction.’ In his feature film directorial debut, the satirical film centers around the stories we choose to tell and the narratives that shape our perceptions of race and community. American Fiction will premiere […]
I recently came across a dope photo featuring Samuel L. Jackson, Denzel Washington, and John David Washington, which got me genuinely excited for what September has in store. While they don’t have one project together they all are leading their own films that are releasing in September. However remember they are all apart of the […]
STARZ has announced “BMF” season 3 is set to premiere on Friday, March 1, 2024. This announcement was accompanied by the release of a teaser trailer, providing a glimpse of the upcoming season and other returning 50 Cent-executive produced series on STARZ. The series are scheduled to be released consistently throughout the late Spring, offering […]
Showtime released the first look at the upcoming inspired by a true story film, “Heist 88,” led by two-time Emmy Award winner Courtney B. Vance. The movie centers on Jeremy Horne (played by Vance), a brilliant criminal mastermind with a unique ability to persuade anyone to do almost anything. As he faces the prospect of […]
Netflix has greenlit a third season for “The Lincoln Lawyer,” the gripping legal drama based on Michael Connelly’s book series. The forthcoming 10-episode season will draw inspiration from Connelly’s fifth novel in the Lincoln Lawyer series, titled “The Gods of Guilt.” The show delves into the world of Mickey Haller, portrayed by Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, an […]
Netflix has set the premiere date and gave a first look at Brandy Norwood and Heather Graham’s holiday movie Best. Christmas. Ever. The film, which centers on a frenemy friendship “put to the ultimate test over a boastful Holiday Newsletter” will premiere on Netflix, November 16th. Matt Cedano, Jason Biggs, Madison Skye Validum, and Abby […]