Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Tyler Perry is bringing back his iconic character Madea for the 13th film in the Madea-verse, titled “Madea’s Destination Wedding.” The movie, currently in production, is set to stream on Netflix as part of Perry’s multi-year, first-look contract with the streaming giant. According to ‘What’s on Netflix,’ the plot revolves around Madea’s granddaughter Tiffany, who […]
BET+ is set to premiere the new drama series “Perimeter” on February 29th, featuring a captivating storyline set in 1990s Atlanta. Directed by Armani Ortiz, known for “Maxine’s Baby: The Tyler Perry Story,” the series follows the Dawn family against the backdrop of Freaknik and the 1996 Summer Olympics. Starring Tatyana Ali, Ava Mone’t, and […]
2024 is shaping up to be an intriguing year for the film industry. Due to last year’s historic strike, numerous movie release dates have been rearranged. Additionally, several films slated for 2024 had to halt production for months. It will be fascinating to see which ones will ultimately make it to theaters or streaming platforms. […]
Cord Jefferson’s “American Fiction” challenges the conventions of black storytelling in a satirical and thought-provoking manner. “American Fiction” while a later release of the year, easily becomes the best original film adaptation of 2023, thanks to the incredible talent led by Jeffrey Wright. Jeffrey Wright, portraying the protagonist Thelonious Monk Ellison, delivers a masterclass performance. […]
Byron Allen, the CEO of Allen Media Group, has renewed his bid to acquire BET Media Group from Paramount Global. This time he’s increasing the offer to $3.5 billion from the earlier $2.7 billion in 2023, according to sources familiar with the situation. The news follows Allen’s email to Paramount executives criticizing the pursuit of […]
In the realm of documentaries and docu-series, 2023 has delivered a collection of noteworthy releases. These must-see documentaries cover a wide spectrum of stories and perspectives. From the less-explored paths of “Silver Dollar Road” to the cultural insights of “See It Loud,” each project brings a unique flavor. Some dive into contemporary life, while others […]
Christmas trees, wreaths, gingerbread houses, mistletoe, and carols are all customary elements of Christmas celebrations. READ: 31 New Holiday Movies Releasing in 2023 With Black Leads While some individuals may or may not partake in Santa-centric celebrations, Papa Noel has emerged as a central figure of Christmas. Growing up, many people became familiar with the enchanting […]
Kerry Washington’s UnPrisoned, a dramedy on Hulu, Star+, and Disney+, gets renewed for a second season. This news comes on the heels of Washington renewing her overall deal with ABC Signature, the studio behind the series, as part of a new exclusive 3-year TV deal. The show, inspired by creator Tracy McMillan’s life, revolves around […]
As the holiday season draws near, it brings with it all its nostalgic charms and traditions. And everyone globally pauses to express their gratitude for their existence, well-being, and kinship. Amid festive reunions, thoughts will naturally turn to the anticipated feasts and the company we’ll keep. READ: 21 Wildest (And Funniest) TV and Movie Dinner […]
Looking for something new to watch this month. So are we, that’s why we made this list. Here are 14 new TV shows and movies premiering in November to add to your watchlist. We didn’t include any holiday releases. Click here for all the new holiday movies premiering in 2023. Black Cake | Nov 1 […]