Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Filmmaker Ladj Ly (Les Misérables) is diving deep into untold French history with his next project, Dumas: Black Devil — and he’s bringing an all-French ensemble with him. Headlining the historical epic are Theo Christine (Supremes) in the title role, Omar Sy (Lupin), Vincent Cassel (Black Swan) and François Civil (Beating Hearts). The film tells […]
Now this is how you build momentum. Spike Lee just dropped the teaser trailer for his upcoming film Highest 2 Lowest starring Denzel Washington, A$AP Rocky, Ilfenesh Hadera, Jeffrey Wright, Ice Spice, Dean Winters, and John Douglas Thompson. It’s a powerful mix of seasoned heavyweights, rising stars, and first-time collaborators — with A$AP Rocky stepping into […]
READ: Can’t Get Enough of ‘Sinners’? The Box Office Hit Is Available for Preorder — Including a 4K Steelbook Edition Sinners isn’t slowing down — it’s silencing the skeptics with every ticket sold. Now in its third weekend, Ryan Coogler’s genre-bending vampire tale has racked up $179.9 million domestically and $236.7 million globally. It added $10.4 […]
Samuel L. Jackson is saddling up again for a Western, a decade after his gripping role in Quentin Tarantino’s The Hateful Eight. This time, he’s joined by another cinematic legend, Pierce Brosnan, for the intense revenge thriller The Unholy Trinity. Directed by Richard Gray, the film is a fresh take on a classic genre with […]
Filmmaker Deon Taylor is teaming up with Tommy Oliver, founder of Confluential Films, to bring a new horror film, Don’t Open the Door, to life. Taylor, known for hits like Fatale, The Intruder, and Black and Blue, will write and direct the project with his Hidden Empire Film Group partner, Roxanne Avent Taylor, producing. Oliver’s Confluential […]
Welp. It’s official: The Equalizer is done. CBS has canceled the Queen Latifah-led crime drama after five seasons—and if you’re frustrated, you’re not alone. We loved this show. It was one of the few series on primetime that consistently delivered action, heart, and a Black woman saving the day. And now it’s over. The network […]
Mental health is a critical issue that affects people from all walks of life, and TV shows are increasingly addressing the mental health challenges faced by Black characters. These storylines not only provide representation but also help raise awareness and normalize conversations about mental health within the Black community. From anxiety and depression to PTSD […]
Tyler Perry’s Sistas is continuing to evolve as it heads into its 9th season, with Sullivan Jones, Walnette Marie Santiago, and Darone Okolie joining the series. These fresh additions will recur and interact with the core ensemble cast, which includes KJ Smith, Mignon, Ebony Obsidian, Novi Brown, Crystal Renee’ Hayslett, Devale Ellis, Chido Nwokocha, and […]
Hulu just dropped the official trailer for Nine Perfect Strangers Season 2, and Nicole Kidman’s Masha Dmitrichenko is back—and she’s not playing it safe. READ: ‘Wisteria Lane’: Kerry Washington to Produce ‘Desperate Housewives’ Reimagining for Onyx Collective Set against the stark beauty of the Austrian Alps, the new season trades in the California serenity of Tranquillum […]
Danielle Deadwyler is in survival mode in 40 Acres—and this time, she’s not just fighting for her family. She’s fighting for legacy, land, and the last piece of humanity left in a dying world. Magnolia Pictures just dropped the first trailer for the genre-bending, post-apocalyptic action-thriller, confirming the film will hit theaters nationwide on July […]