Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Kiki Shepard, the longtime co-host who helped define the energy and legacy of Showtime at the Apollo, has died at the age of 74. According to her representative, Shepard died unexpectedly on Monday, March 16, in Los Angeles after suffering a massive heart attack. For more than a decade, Shepard was a familiar and trusted […]
HBO’s The Last of Us is continuing to expand its world ahead of Season 3 — and one of the show’s breakout performers is officially stepping into a larger role. Tati Gabrielle has been promoted to series regular for the upcoming season after previously appearing in Season 2 as Nora Harris. She’s joined in the […]
One thing about Ryan Coogler — he doesn’t just make films. He builds teams that win. Over the years, Coogler has become known for working with a tight circle of collaborators across departments — from actors and cinematographers to designers, editors, producers, and composers. And time and time again, those collaborators end up making awards […]
Dallas-based production company Cue & Coda Films is quietly expanding its footprint across theatrical and streaming platforms as independent studios continue reshaping the entertainment landscape. Founded by filmmaker and entrepreneur Chuck Harris, the Texas-based company is building a slate of character-driven films aimed at audiences that Harris says are often overlooked by traditional Hollywood studios. […]
Sometimes the most powerful word in storytelling is “original.” After years of working within major franchises and real-life stories, Ryan Coogler returned to something deeply personal with Sinners — a fiercely original story rooted in the Delta Blues traditions of his family history. The film blends music, history, horror, and genre spectacle, culminating in a […]
Actor, poet, and musician Saul Williams is finally opening up about his experience working on Sinners — and his reflection adds even more context to the depth behind the Oscar-nominated film directed by Ryan Coogler. In a recent post shared with his followers, Williams said he hadn’t spoken much publicly about his participation in the […]
Judy Pace, a pioneering actress whose career helped expand opportunities for Black women in Hollywood during the 1960s and ’70s, has died. She was 83. Pace’s daughters, Shawn Pace Mitchell and actress Julia Pace Mitchell, announced that their mother “died peacefully in her sleep” while visiting family in Marina Del Rey, California. Born June 15, […]
New York City is spotlighting its independent cinema scene with the launch of the inaugural Art House Cinema Week, a citywide initiative offering thousands of free tickets and discounted screenings at dozens of arthouse theaters. Running March 20 through March 26, the program is led by the New York City Mayor’s Office of Media and […]
More than two decades after its short-lived television run, Firefly may be preparing for a new chapter — this time in animated form. During a panel at Awesome Con, Nathan Fillion revealed that an animated series based on the beloved sci-fi franchise is currently in advanced development. According to details first reported by Deadline, several […]
Amazon is once again changing the price of watching Prime Video without ads — and this time it’s going to cost subscribers even more. Beginning April 10, 2026, Amazon will replace its current ad-free add-on with a new premium tier called Prime Video Ultra, priced at $4.99 per month in the U.S. The upgrade will […]