Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
The Brooklyn Museum proudly presents “Spike Lee: Creative Sources,” a captivating exhibition running from October 7, 2023, to February 4, 2024, in the Morris A. and Meyer Schapiro Wing and Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Gallery on the 5th Floor. This immersive showcase provides a unique glimpse into the life and creative genius of iconic […]
Krystal Joy Brown, Tina Lifford, Juan Riedinger, Richard Harmon, and Phylicia Rashad star in the upcoming holiday movie Heaven Down Here. The film is inspired by Mickey Guyton’s song of the same name and centers on four strangers who form an unlikely friendships while trapped in a diner during a snowstorm. Heaven Down Here is […]
BET Plus announced “Stay Out,” an upcoming black magic horror will premiere October 26th. The film stars Kareem J. Grimes, Columbus Short, Dane DiLiegro, Caylee Cowan, Jade Harlow, April Hale, Christopher Sky, Desiree Mitchell, and Jhone Y. Lucas. Stay Out centers on businessman Donovan Jones (Grimes), who learns that his late aunt and uncle made […]
Meagan Good is starring in and executive producing Lifetime’s upcoming drama movie Buying Back My Daughter. The film which is “inspired by actual events” premieres Saturday, October 7 at 8p/7c on Lifetime. Roger Cross, Faith Wright and Ariana Madix are also starring in the ripped-from-the-headlines film. According to the synopsis: When Dana (Good) and Curtis’ […]
A24 has secured the U.S. rights to “Sing Sing,” a drama featuring Colman Domingo that had its premiere at the Toronto Film Festival. The film, directed by Greg Kwedar, revolves around the real-life Rehabilitation Through the Arts (RTA) program, operating within the Sing Sing prison, where incarcerated individuals produce and perform in stage productions. READ: […]
André Holland, Kate Mara, Zazie Beetz, and Stephen McKinley Henderson are set to headline “The Dutchman,” a psychological thriller adapted from the Obie Award-winning play by Amiri Baraka. This highly anticipated project has recently secured a SAG-AFTRA Interim Agreement and is scheduled to commence production in New York City on September 25th. Directed by André […]
HBO’s popular series, “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty,” is canceled after wrapping up its second season. Creator Max Borenstein delivered the news, expressing gratitude despite the unexpected ending. Director Salli Richardson shared her thoughts on Instagram, emphasizing the importance of giving one’s best in the project and having no regrets. She also […]
Byron Allen has moved on from BET and has set his sights on ABC. Allen, who already owns the Weather Channel as put in a $10 billion dollar bid to The Walt Disney Company for ABC and more of its networks. The deal covers the ABC broadcast network, FX, and Nat Geo, which generated $1.25 […]
Ashanti takes on the challenge of preserving her dream wedding in the upcoming comedy film, “The Plus One.” The trailer offers a glimpse into the chaos that ensues as Ashanti’s character, Lizzie, fights to maintain her sanity and the integrity of her wedding, all while contending with her best friend’s troublesome wedding guest. Michelle Hurd, […]
Showtime released the official trailer to 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 […]