Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Reinaldo Marcus Green is bringing Southern Bastards to Hulu, with Kevin Bacon set to star in the upcoming drama pilot. Based on the acclaimed graphic novel series by Jason Aaron and Jason Latour, Southern Bastards follows a determined military veteran who returns to Craw County, Alabama, in search of her estranged father—only to uncover a […]
HBO is sticking with Rooster. The network has officially renewed the college-set comedy for a second season, with Steve Carell returning to lead the series as it shifts from its fall semester setting into a new chapter at the fictional Ludlow College in the spring. Created by Bill Lawrence and Matt Tarses, Rooster continues Lawrence’s […]
Issa Rae is continuing to evolve her digital storytelling footprint — this time stepping into the fast-growing world of microdramas. Through Hoorae Media, Rae is partnering with TikTok to launch Screen Time, a new microdrama series designed for how audiences are increasingly consuming content: short-form, high-stakes, and built for engagement. The series marks the first […]
Bre-Z, Karim Diané, Gina Yashere, and Kerrice Brooks are among those set to be honored at the third annual Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television, hosted by the Critics Choice Association. The event will take place May 29 in Los Angeles. They join a wider group of honorees including Jane Lynch, Dan Levy, Paula Pell, […]
Apple TV+ has unveiled the official trailer for Season 2 of Criminal Record, confirming the critically acclaimed thriller will return globally on Wednesday, April 22. The eight-episode season will debut with its first episode, followed by weekly releases through June 10. Led by Academy Award winner Peter Capaldi and Critics Choice Award nominee Cush Jumbo—both […]
Warner Bros. is officially moving forward with the long-awaited film adaptation of Octavia E. Butler’s acclaimed 1993 sci-fi novel, Parable of the Sower, and has tapped Melina Matsoukas to direct. The novel, hailed as a “notable book of the year” by The New York Times upon its release, became a bestseller decades later in 2020, […]
Filmmaker and actor Noel Braham is taking his mission beyond the screen with the launch of The Oscar Micheaux Institute, a nonprofit initiative aimed at creating real pathways into film, television, and media for individuals facing economic barriers. Founded as an extension of the Micheaux Film Festival, the Institute is designed to bridge the gap […]
The Extraction franchise is gearing up for its next high-octane chapter. Netflix has officially greenlit Extraction 3, reuniting Chris Hemsworth, Idris Elba, and Golshifteh Farahani, with Sam Hargrave returning as director. Production is scheduled to begin this summer, with David Weil writing the screenplay. The series, produced by AGBO—the company led by Anthony and Joe […]
For three decades, the American Black Film Festival has stood as a vital force in championing Black creatives—serving as a launchpad for emerging talent while amplifying stories that reflect the depth and diversity of the Black experience. As it celebrates its 30th anniversary, the festival returns with a “Homecoming” theme that honors its legacy while […]
Alfre Woodard and André Holland are set to star in the upcoming feature The Thing That Hurts, a bittersweet comedy from acclaimed French filmmaker Arnaud Desplechin, now in production across Paris and Brussels. Written by Desplechin alongside Kamen Velkovsky, the film is executive produced by Wes Anderson and financed by Silver Screen Global. Production is […]