Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Production is officially underway on Tyrant, the upcoming Amazon MGM Studios thriller from writer-director David Weil, and the cast is continuing to take shape with a new wave of additions. Paapa Essiedu, Nara Smith, Hudson Williams, and Omar Apollo have joined the film, which is currently shooting in Los Angeles—making it one of the few […]
David Harewood is stepping back into history—literally. In 1997, Harewood became the first Black actor to portray Othello at the National Theatre in London, a groundbreaking moment in British theatre history for Shakespeare’s only Black lead role, long performed through the lens of blackface casting traditions. Now, nearly three decades later, he is returning to […]
A stacked ensemble is coming together for Turnbuckle, a new indie dramedy blending dark comedy and action elements from writer-director Sean McEwen, who has officially wrapped production on the film. Shot in Arkansas, the project brings together an eclectic cast led by Emile Hirsch, Kate Beckinsale, Terrence Howard, Evan Ross, Cara Delevingne, Famke Janssen, and […]
A major shift is happening behind the scenes in the U.K.’s screen industry—and it’s long overdue. Sky, Channel 4, The BBC, ITV, and Prime Video are among the major players backing a new initiative designed to tackle one of the industry’s most persistent issues: the lack of trained hair and make-up professionals equipped to work […]
There’s a new box office leader—and it didn’t come quietly. Michael has officially delivered the biggest biopic opening of all time, debuting to $97 million domestically and $217 million globally. The Antoine Fuqua-directed film outpaced early projections and surged past every comparable title in the genre. For context, Straight Outta Compton previously held the crown […]
The Estate of Michael Jackson has unveiled a new visual companion for “Human Nature,” offering fans a fresh way to experience one of the King of Pop’s most reflective classics. Released alongside the soundtrack rollout for the new biographical film Michael, the music video leans into atmosphere over narrative, blending contemporary dance with carefully selected […]
Shawna Thomas, a veteran journalist with deep roots in Washington political reporting and morning television, is heading into a major new chapter in her career. Thomas has officially joined MS NOW as the network’s new political director, where she will oversee coverage of campaigns and elections ahead of the highly anticipated 2026 midterms. In addition […]
Forget the polished dinners and perfectly timed happy endings—Christmas Day-ish is stepping into the holiday space with something far less predictable and a lot more real. The upcoming film, directed and executive produced by James J. Duhon, centers on Johnny, a man caught in a race against the clock as a strict 6 p.m. deadline […]
Prime Video has released the official trailer for Spider-Noir, the upcoming live-action series led by Nicolas Cage, marking the actor’s first time headlining a television project. Produced by Sony Pictures Television for MGM+ and Prime Video, the series is set to debut on MGM+’s linear channel on May 25, 2026, before launching globally on Prime […]
Godolkin University is shutting down. Gen V will not return for a third season at Amazon Prime Video, marking the end of the college-set spinoff of The Boys. The news was confirmed as the series wrapped its second season in October 2025. While the cancellation closes the doors at Godolkin University, the story is far […]