Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Betplus has announced its fall lineup, featuring the film “God’s Grace: The Sheila Johnson Story,” set to premiere on October 19th. “God’s Grace” delves into the remarkable life of Sheila Marie Johnson, portrayed by Demetria McKinney. At the age of 43, Sheila’s life took an unexpected turn when she was diagnosed with stage IV metastatic […]
BET Plus announced “Kingdom Business” season 2 will premiere on Nov. 2, with new episodes every week. The series explores the gospel music industry and themes of family, faith, love, and music. The series follows Denita (Yolanda Adams), a gospel superstar managing Kingdom Records and serving as the First Lady of First Kingdom Church. It […]
The trailer for “Found” has been released, giving viewers a comprehensive look at this unique series that offers a fresh perspective in the realm of procedural shows. “Found” delves into the unsettling reality that annually, over 600,000 people are reported missing in the United States, with a significant majority of them belonging to people of […]
Netflix has unveiled the official trailer for its latest horror series, “The Fall of the House of Usher,” helmed by renowned filmmaker Mike Flanagan. This new series, set to premiere on October 12, promises to be a chilling exploration of Edgar Allan Poe’s classic works, incorporating them into a compelling family saga filled with mystery […]
UPDATED WITH TRAILER: — Matthew Cherry’s latest series, “Young Love,” is set to debut on MAX on September 21st. This animated show expands upon the narrative presented in Cherry’s Academy Award-winning short film, “Hair Love.” Described by MAX as a “sincere, heartfelt, and humor-infused glimpse into the lives of African-American millennial parents,” the series follows […]
“Wake,” set to premiere on Oct. 12 on BETPlus, features a stellar cast including Shoniqua Shandai, J. Alphonse Nicholson, Parker McKenna Posey, and DeRay Davis. The film centers around a brilliant MIT physics professor grappling with severe narcolepsy. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she feels the woman she’s fallen in love with might […]
UPDATED WITH TRAILER. “First Lady of BMF: The Tonesa Welch Story” is set to premiere on October 5th. This biopic marks Vivica A. Fox’s directorial debut and is based on the real-life story of Tonesa Welch, portrayed by Michelle Mitchenor. Welch, a Detroit native from the 1980s, became known for building a prominent drug empire. […]
Common and MC Lyte have been announced as co-producers for the upcoming “The Wiz” Broadway revival. The musical revival is set to start a national tour in Baltimore on September 23, with limited Broadway dates in the spring, yet to be disclosed. The cast features Nichelle Lewis as Dorothy, Deborah Cox as Glinda, Melody A. […]
The teaser trailer for “Aquaman 2: Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” has been released, offering a glimpse into the ongoing rivalry between Jason Momoa’s Aquaman and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II’s Black Manta. Directed by James Wan, the sequel is scheduled for a December 20 release. Returning alongside Momoa are Patrick Wilson, Amber Heard, and Nicole Kidman. […]
Academy Award-Winning Directors Roger Ross Williams and Larissa Bills Take Viewers on a Journey Behind the Catwalk The four-part documentary series, “The Super Models,” spotlights the extraordinary careers of legendary supermodels Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista, and Christy Turlington. This series provides unprecedented access to these iconic figures, offering viewers an exclusive look behind […]