Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Sony Pictures Classics has secured the North American rights to “We Grown Now,” a compelling film that made its world premiere at this year’s TIFF in the Centerpiece and Next Wave Selects section. The movie, written, directed, and produced by Minhal Baig, received the prestigious TIFF Changemaker Award, underscoring its focus on issues relevant to […]
Netflix is gearing up for the premiere of its reggeaton series from Daddy Yankee, “Neon,” which is scheduled to hit screens on October 19, 2023. This eight-episode comedy series promises to take viewers on a captivating journey through the world of reggaeton, as it follows the dreams and challenges of three friends on their path […]
Lionsgate recently unveiled the trailer for “Silent Night,” a film directed by John Woo and written by Robert Archer Lynn. The movie stars Joel Kinnaman, Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi, Catalina Sandino Moreno, and Harold Torres in a unique cinematic experience with its almost complete absence of dialogue. The storyline of “Silent Night” revolves around a […]
Found premieres on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023 and will air new episodes every Thursdays at 10 p.m. ET on NBC | Keep scrolling to watch the trailer. “Found” may very well be one of the most significant shows to grace our screens in 2023, and calling it “important” doesn’t do justice to the impact it […]
In a competitive bidding war, Sony Pictures has emerged as the victorious studio to bring Jack Follman’s intriguing 29-page short story, “It’s Over,” to the silver screen. The deal, valued in the mid- to high-six-figure range, marks the first significant material sale following the end of a lengthy writers’ strike. The project’s allure lies in […]
Disney Branded Television revealed its upcoming original Christmas film, “The Naughty Nine,” with Danny Glover set to don the role of Santa Claus. The movie is scheduled to premiere on both the Disney Channel and Disney+. Additionally, a teaser for the movie, along with the first photo of Glover in character, has been unveiled.
NICE CROWD, the powerhouse behind events celebrating BIPOC creators, is turning up the heat in Hollywood with its latest announcement. They have named multifaceted writer, producer, and entrepreneur, Issa Rae, as the Creative Director for the 2024 American Black Film Festival (ABFF). In her new role, Issa Rae, a vocal advocate for underrepresented talent in […]
Get a first look at “Outlaw Posse,” featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Cedric The Entertainer, Edward James Olmos, William Mapother, and Neal McDonough. Written, directed, and led by Mario Van Peebles, the film also includes his son Mandela along with John Carroll Lynch and Allen Payne. READ: Anika Noni Rose, Glynn Turman, Erica Ash and More Star […]
Ryan Destiny takes the lead in Oracle, a psychological horror film that is now available for streaming on Max. This chilling feature was produced by Will Packer and James Lopez via Will Packer Productions. Heather Graham also stars the cast in this spine-tingling thriller, which was filmed in New Orleans. Directed by Daniel di Grado, […]
In the realm of entertainment, there are defining moments that leave an indelible mark, and one such moment was the emergence of the “Black Pack.” I recently had the chance to explore this captivating chapter of Hollywood history through Lebron James and Maverick Carter’s Springhill CNN special “See It Loud.” This special delved into the […]