More Black-led shows that have been renewed.
‘Found’ | Season 2
‘Supacell’ | Season 2
‘Boarders’ | Season 2
‘The Irrational’ | Season 2
‘Criminal Record’ | Season 2
‘Survival of the Thickest’ | Season 2
Some Black-led shows that have been renewed.
‘Cross’ | Season 2
‘Hijack’ | Season 2
‘Harlem’ | Season 3
‘The Chi’ | Season 7
‘Average Joe’ | Season 2
‘All American’ | Season 7
‘The Equalizer’ | Season 5
‘Abbott Elementary’ | Season 4
‘Interview with the Vampire’ | Season 3
Some Black-led shows that have been renewed.
‘Cross’ | Season 2
‘Hijack’ | Season 2
‘Harlem’ | Season 3
‘The Chi’ | Season 7
‘Average Joe’ | Season 2
‘All American’ | Season 7
‘The Equalizer’ | Season 5
‘Abbott Elementary’ | Season 4
‘Interview with the Vampire’ | Season 3
The first poster for Hulu's 'Queenie' is finally here!
The series focuses on Queenie, a 25-year-old, Jamaican-British woman living in South London, as she struggles to find her place in the world after a messy breakup with her long-term boyfriend.
📺: Hulu | June 7th
With the recent resurgence of praise for ‘Rye Lane.’
Please check out, Nate Edwards’ ‘She Taught Love’ starring Arsema Thomas & Darrell Britt-Gibson!
🎥: In select theaters & Hulu | September 27th
‘She Taught Love’ star, Arsema Thomas, talks passionately about the film, “I’d always dreamed, I would be in something like this…”
🔔: The film will release on Sept. 27th on Hulu and in select theaters.
Caroline Renard’s ‘Unbraided’ (Short Film)
A comedy about the trials & tribulations of trying to get your hair braided at the last minute.
The film stars Aleah Quiñoes, Damya Gurley, Annabelle Watson, Sasha Compere, Godfrey, & Monique Coleman.
The first 4 episodes of ‘All of Us’ Season 1 are now on YouTube.
This Nigerian teen drama, follows the lives of 10 high school students whose worlds are turned upside down by a single lie.
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Watch out world! Here comes Anthony B. Jenkins!
This promising, young actor stars in, ‘Never Let Go,’ ‘The Deliverance,’ and ‘Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist’ all in the same year. Very impressive! 👏
Geffri Maya will star as "Mickie" in Meredith Berg's short film 'Tether'.
On the first day of her job, manning an isolated space station by herself, Mickie, receives mysterious transmissions and must quickly unravel who or what is sending them.
Official poster for RaMell Ross’ ‘Nickel Boys,’ starring Ethan Herisse and Brandon Wilson.
Two young African American men navigate the harrowing trials of reform school in Florida.
🎥: In theaters | October 25th
‘Forever’ creator, Mara Brock Akil, praises Michael Cooper Jr. & Lovie Simone’s work on Instagram.
“My Justin & Keisha. From audition room to final wrap, you all have embodied the essence of these characters and left it all on the screen. I can’t wait for everyone to meet you.”
Lovie Simone & Michael Cooper Jr. will star as series leads in Mara Brock Akil’s adaptation of Judy Blume’s 'Forever'.
An epic love story between two black teens set in Los Angeles, 2018. Exploring their romance and identities through the journey of being each other’s firsts.
Javicia Leslie is a series regular on Kaitlin Olson-led series, ‘High Potential’. She plays the leading role of “Daphne Forrester”.
Leslie, mainly known for her work leading The CW’s ‘Batwoman,’ is back to solving crimes and kicking ass!
📺: ABC | September 17th
We at Black Film Alerts are sending so much love and support to the beautiful and talented actress, Francesca Amewudah-Rivers, during this difficult time.
Not only is she Juliet, but she is also a star! And we hope she'll never forget that.
BBC Three's 'Boarders' has been renewed for a season 2. |
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The second season is expected to appear on the Tubi app once it has aired on BBC Three. But there's currently no confirmation.
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Daniel Ezra's short film, 'Until We Eat Each Other,' has garnered over 100,000 views on YouTube within 24 hours of posting.
"We got bored. Then we got creative", says the 'All American' actor.
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Kiki Layne, Nicole Beharie, Kendrick Sampson will star in Eif Rivera’s historical thriller, ‘Killing Castro’.
In 1960, Fidel Castro comes to America to speak at the UN. Unsure of his intentions, Malcolm X invites him to stay at Hotel Theresa in Harlem.
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Issa Rae and Tubi have teamed up to give creatives, Stubiosm. The new streamer will help aspiring filmmakers with funding and supplying an accessible platform for their passion projects.
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Geffri Maya will star as "Mickie" in Meredith Berg's short film 'Tether'.
On the first day of her job, manning an isolated space station by herself, Mickie, receives mysterious transmissions and must quickly unravel who or what is sending them.
The first trailer for ‘Beyond Black Beauty.’
The series stars Kaya Coleman, Lisa Berry, Sagine Sémajuste, Akiel Julien, Gina James, and Ashton James.
📺: Prime Video | October 15th
Tessa Thompson will star and executive produce psychological thriller, ‘His & Hers’ at Netflix.
A curious journalist, Anna (Thompson), learns about a murder in her hometown. Detective, Jack Harper, becomes suspicious of her involvement, leading to a tense cat-and-mouse game.
Reportedly, AMC+'s 'Interview with the Vampire' starring Jacob Anderson, Delainey Hayles, Assad Zaman, & Sam Reid will be added to Netflix's library.
Will update when a date is announced.
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First look at the Edwards family of Mara Brock Akil’s Netflix series, ‘Forever.’
📸: Marvin Lawrence Winans III, Wood Harris, Karen Pittman, & Michael Cooper Jr.
(Via
@MaraBrockAkil
on Instagram)
Lovie Simone & Michael Cooper Jr. will star as series leads in Mara Brock Akil’s adaptation of Judy Blume’s 'Forever'.
An epic love story between two black teens set in Los Angeles, 2018. Exploring their romance and identities through the journey of being each other’s firsts.
Wunmi Mosaku (Loki) has joined the cast of Ryan Coogler's untitled vampire film.
Mosaku will star alongside Michael B.
Jordan, Delroy Lindo, Jayme Lawson, and Jack O'Connell.
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Tubi Original series 'Big Mood' starring Nicola Coughlan & Lydia West is now streaming!
This comedy follows best friends, Maggie and Eddie through the ups and downs of their friendship.
‘Classified’ (TV Series)
Ella is sent to live with her estranged father in South Africa. The elite international school she attends may have its own agendas and secrets, especially when she discovers that her stepmother is a member of the CIA.
📺: Prime Video | August 22nd
'The Boondocks' unaired pilot from 2004!
Previously considered as lost media, the pilot was finally found! The show was originally pitched to Fox but was rejected. Then was reworked and pitched to Adult Swim.
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Enjoying Aaron in ‘Rebel Ridge’ ?
Check out ‘Brother’ (2022) starring Aaron Pierre, Lamar Johnson, Marsha Stephanie Blake, & Kiana Madeira.
Sons of Caribbean immigrants, Francis & Michael face questions of masculinity & family amid Toronto’s early hip-hop scene.
🎥: Netflix
Victoria Monet's original song for 'Star Wars: The Acolyte', “Power of Two”, now has a lightsaber as the play head. As the song progresses, the light saber gets longer.
This will show up on Spotify's desktop app & web client.
Tenika Davis is set to be a lead in Starz's miniseries, 'Spartacus: House of Ashur'.
Davis plays "Achillia", a female gladiator driven to surpass her male counterparts.
First look at Tamara Lawrance in ‘Get Millie Black.’
Millie-Jean Black, an ex-Scotland Yard detective, returns to Kingston, Jamaica to work in missing persons cases, and finds herself on a quest to solve a case that will blow her world apart.
📺: Max | November 25th
‘She Taught Love’ starring Arsema Thomas & Darrell Britt-Gibson is now on Hulu and playing in select theaters.
🔔: Check the replies for select theaters!
Jo Hatcher’s indie romantic drama, ‘Hard Feelings’ starring Da’Vinchi & Naomi Baker, has wrapped!
A high school senior, Nami (Baker), is confronted with a crucial decision, and embarks on a journey with her ex-boyfriend, Zay (Da’Vinchi), to make a decision about her future.
Official poster for Ryan Coogler’s vampire film, ‘Sinners.’
The film stars Michael B. Jordan, Jayme Lawson, Wunmi Mosaku, Delroy Lindo, Omar Benson Miller, Hailee Steinfeld, & Jack O'Connell.
🎥: In theaters | March 7th
Jo Hatcher’s indie romantic drama, ‘Hard Feelings’ starring Da’Vinchi & Naomi Baker, has wrapped!
A high school senior, Nami (Baker), is confronted with a crucial decision, and embarks on a journey with her ex-boyfriend, Zay (Da’Vinchi), to make a decision about her future.
Reminder, Delroy Lindo will star in ‘Sinners’ and Kerry Washington will star in ‘The Six Triple Eight.’
🔔: Support the leads of ‘UnPrisoned’ in their new projects!
The 2024 Emmys will be held later today. We're sending so much love and support towards the Black Emmy nominees.
We are so proud of all of your hard work. Again, thank you for an amazing year of television. 🥳
📺: Will be broadcasted live on ABC at 8pm EST
Zendaya, Issa Rae, Lupita Nyong'o, Octavia Spencer, Regina King, Mahershala Ali, and Cynthia Erivo are confirmed presenters for the 96th
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📺: ABC | March 10th (Sunday)
Official poster for ‘Empire Waist’ starring Mia Kaplan, Jemima Yevu, Jolene Purdy, Missi Pyle, and Rainn Wilson.
Follows a group of teens learning to love their bodies through inclusive fashion design and friendship.
🎥: In theaters | September 27th
John Boyega and Danielle Deadwyler will star in Otis Redding’s biopic, ‘Otis & Zelma.’
‘Miss Juneteenth’ director, Channing Godfrey Peoples, is set to direct.
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Daniel Ezra shares his short film, 'Until We Eat Each Other' starring himself & Geffri Maya.
The 'All American' alumni shares that the film was created last year during the Actors & Writers strike out of boredom.
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‘Blood Legacy’ Season 1 is now streaming on Netflix!
Khanyi Adesina returns home to defend her family’s business empire, as it draws closer to collapsing under corruption.
🔔: This 20-episode South African-thriller is perfect for a binge! Add this to your watch list now!
Black led shows that are in need of your support!
'Boarders'
'Blood & Water'
'Iyanu: Child of Wonder'
'Interview with the Vampire'
Watch, talk, tweet, & share these shows!💛
In the age of frequent short-lived series, it is important to show support. |
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First look at Jonathan Daviss as “Pope” and Carlacia Grant as “Cleo” in ‘Outer Banks’ Season 4.
The show is set to release in two parts in October and November 2024.
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The first trailer for ‘Beyond Black Beauty’ has been released.
The series stars Kaya Coleman, Lisa Berry, Sagine Sémajuste, Akiel Julien, Gina James, and Ashton James.
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‘Beyond Black Beauty’ (TV Series)
Young equestrian, Jolie Dumont, is forced to move from Europe to Baltimore when her mother decides to leave her father. Through her bond with an unruly horse named, Black Beauty, she grows to embrace her heritage.
📺: Prime Video | October 15th
Promo for the Wayans Family sitcom, ‘Poppa’s House’ starring Damon Wayans, Damon Wayans Jr., Essence Atkins, Wendy Raquel Robinson, and Tetona Jackson.
📺: CBS | October 21st
Kyla Pratt in ‘The Memo’.
Based on Minda Harts’ best-selling novel of the same name. Follows the tumultuous journey of a woman navigating the corporate ladder.
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‘Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist,’ starring Kevin Hart, Samuel L. Jackson, Don Cheadle, Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson, and Chloe Bailey is now streaming on Peacock.
If you loved Natasha Rothwell in ‘Insecure,’ you would love her even more in her new comedy series, ‘How to Die Alone’ on Hulu!
🔔: You can binge the first 4 episodes right now!
Scottie Beam had the opportunity to see an episode of ‘How to Die Alone.’
“She (Natasha Rothwel) said this show was a love letter to the unhealed version of her when she lived in Brooklyn.”
(Via
@ScottieBeam
)
📺: Watch on Hulu & Disney+
Keke Palmer is set to star in the straight-to-series remake of the 1989 cult classic, ‘The ‘Burbs,’ that was picked up by Peacock.
Seth MacFarlane is amongst its executive producers.
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The creator of 'I'm a Virgo', Boots Riley, shares a behind-the-scenes look at the show, focusing on the use of puppetry.
📺: Prime Video
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@BootsRiley
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Darrell Britt-Gibson will star in and make his screen writing debut with ‘She Taught Love.’
You may recognize him from his work on ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ (2021).
🔔: The film will release on Sept. 27th on Hulu and in select theaters. Check replies for screenings!