Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Netflix has released the first look at Straw, the latest project from Tyler Perry and the newest entry in his ongoing film partnership with the streamer. Set to premiere June 6, the thriller stars Taraji P. Henson as Janiyah, a single mother whose attempt to care for her sick daughter quickly spirals into a nightmare. […]
As Stranger Things gears up for its fifth and final season, Caleb McLaughlin is stepping into a whole new kind of horror—this time, with his voice. McLaughlin, best known for playing Lucas Sinclair in the hit Netflix series, is starring in and executive producing Sacrilege: Curse of the Mbirwi, an immersive scripted podcast from QCODE […]
Lil Rel Howery’s directorial debut Haunted Heist has officially wrapped production in Detroit — and it’s gearing up to haunt your screens this Halloween. The horror-comedy stars Tiffany Haddish, Karlous Miller, Andrew “King Bach” Bachelor, Tony Baker, Brett Gelman, Ari Dayan, and Tara Terry and marks the second-ever production from genre film specialists The Coven. […]
Because some spells just don’t wear off. There’s nothing new under the sun—especially not when it comes to beloved cult classics finding their way back to the big screen. Warner Bros. has officially announced the theatrical release date for Practical Magic 2, nearly 30 years after the original film quietly slipped into cinemas and later […]
Brandy and Paolo Montalban are reuniting once again as Cinderella and King Charming in Descendants: Wicked Wonderland, the fifth film in Disney’s hit Descendants franchise. Production is already underway, with the film set to premiere in 2025 on both Disney Channel and Disney+. The pair originally stole hearts in the 1997 television classic Rodgers & […]
Javon Johnson is stepping into The Lincoln Lawyer universe for its upcoming fourth season—and he’s not coming quietly. The The Oval and American Soul actor is one of several new faces joining the legal drama this season, alongside Emmanuelle Chriqui, Jason O’Mara, and world-renowned chef Nancy Silverton, who will appear as herself in a cameo. […]
If you’ve been wanting to revisit Sinners at home you’re in luck. The physical release of Ryan Coogler’s Southern Gothic horror film is officially available for preorder, including a limited-edition 4K Ultra HD Steelbook for collectors and cinephiles. READ: Why Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’ Press Run Is a Masterclass in Filmmaking + Marketing [VIDEO] An official release […]
Meagan Good, Jabari Banks, and Bailee Madison are joining forces for Rocky Top College, a gritty new sports drama from director Jamal Hill and writer-producer Jarnell Stokes. Inspired by real-life experiences, Rocky Top College follows Zion Williams, a top-ranked high school basketball phenom from Memphis whose dreams of NBA stardom are derailed after a suspension […]
The Chi is back—and it’s adding more faces to the new season. Ahead of its anticipated Season 7 premiere, Showtime has added Kyla Pratt, Reagan Gomez, Punkie Johnson, and Tammy Townsend to the already stacked ensemble. The four will appear in guest-starring roles and join previously announced newcomers Phylicia Rashad, Wendy Raquel Robinson, and Karrueche […]
BET+ and Tyler Perry Studios are kicking off a new chapter with Tyler Perry’s Divorced Sistas, the first series to launch under Perry’s expanded multi-year deal with BET Media Group—one of the largest content partnerships ever inked with a Black creator. The show will premiere Monday, June 9 on BET with a special sneak peek […]