Comedian and Actor Kevin Hart and BET+ announced today that they are bringing the first original adult animated series to the network soon. Set in 1993 North Philly, this series dives into 12-year-old Kevin’s hilarious misadventures, where wild imagination meets real-life struggles. Wanda Sykes will star as his no-nonsense mom, Nancy and Deon Cole as the unpredictable Uncle Richard Jr.

The Wayans Brothers are making a triumphant return to the big screen with the highly anticipated reboot of the Scary Movie franchise. Paramount and Miramax have announced that the satirical horror-comedy will hit theaters on June 12, 2026. This marks the first time in 18 years that the iconic siblings have joined forces to write a new original script for the series. Rick Alvarez, a longtime collaborator, is also on board as a writer and producer.

Starz has announced March 7 as the official premiere date for Season 4 of Power Book III: Raising Kanan, with new episodes releasing on Fridays. Fans can also get a glimpse of what’s in store through recently unveiled first-look images.

We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of Barry Michael Cooper, the iconic screenwriter, producer, director, and journalist. According to reports, Cooper passed away yesterday, January 22, 2025, in Baltimore at the age of 66. He was an influential voice in the discourse about the detrimental effects of the 1980s crack epidemic in urban areas, later channeling these gritty and intimate depictions in some of the most important films in Urban Cinema.

Marvel fans, the time has finally come! Tickets for ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ starring Anthony Mackie, Harrison Ford, Giancarlo Esposito, and more are on sale now. The long-awaited movie will debut in theaters on February 14, 2025, but super-fans can secure their seats a month in advance. ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ is produced by Kevin Feige and Nate Moore, with Louis D’Esposito and Charles Newirth serving as executive producers, and Julius Onah as director. The film marks Mackie’s eighth feature in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, solidifying his character, Sam Wilson/Falcon, as one of the strongest soldiers and Avengers in the ongoing fight for justice.

Colman Domingo is set to star in Gus Van Sant’s upcoming hostage thriller, Dead Man’s Wire. Known for his dynamic performances, Domingo continues to showcase his versatility by seamlessly transitioning between major projects.

A24 has dropped the chilling first trailer for Opus, a horror film starring Ayo Edebiri and John Malkovich. The movie premieres at the Sundance Film Festival before its nationwide theatrical release on March 14.

Lawrence “LAW” Watford’s Divine Write Pictures has secured the rights to Patrick Parr’s The Seminarian: Martin Luther King Jr. Comes of Age for adaptation into a television project. The book, published by Chicago Review Press in 2018, delves into Martin Luther King Jr.’s transformative years as a student at Crozer Theological Seminary in Pennsylvania, highlighting his lesser-known romance with Betty Moitz, the white daughter of the school dietitian.

Denzel Washington has been one of the most influential powerhouse figures in the Film and Entertainment Industry over the past five decades. The two-time Academy Award-winning, NAACP Image Award-winning, and Golden Globe recipient has transformed the American cultural landscape with extraordinary performances that honor and bring to life both real and fictional characters, shaping stories that inspire and contribute to profound, lasting cultural narratives. This year, President Biden will award Washington the highest U.S. civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, in recognition of his remarkable contributions to American culture, history, and the arts.

There’s nothing quite like the shock of stumbling on an old flame on a dating app. When it happens to Detective Kat Donovan (Rosalind Eleazar), seeing her ex-fiancé’s face again forces her to revisit old wounds … and buried secrets. 

Peacock has unveiled the trailer for its upcoming documentary, Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy, set to premiere on Tuesday, January 14. This 90-minute special offers an in-depth look into Sean “Diddy” Combs’ journey from his early days to his transformation into a music mogul—and the controversies that have now overshadowed his career.

Viola Davis is set to take on an electrifying new role in the action thriller G20, premiering globally on Prime Video on April 10. Directed by Patricia Riggen, the film casts Davis as U.S. President Danielle Sutton, a war hero turned political leader, who must outwit attackers targeting the annual G20 summit.

Academy Award winners Spike Lee and Denzel Washington reunite, joined by rappers A$AP Rocky and Ice Spice, for Lee’s forthcoming film, ‘Highest 2 Lowest’. The movie is a reinterpretation of Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 crime thriller ‘High and Low,’ which tells the story of an executive at a Yokohama shoe company who is targeted by extortionists after his chauffeur’s son is mistakenly kidnapped and held for ransom. Although Lee has revealed few details about the plot, Washington plays a music mogul with his own label, a reimagined character inspired by Toshiro Mifune’s role as a shoe business executive in the original film. A$AP Rocky has the main role in the film while Ice Spice makes her acting debut with at least one scene with Washington.

Shaquita Smith, best known for her roles in AMC’s Wicked City and BET+’s My Valentine Crush, is set to produce and star in the upcoming indie action-adventure film Voyage of the Forgotten.

The highly anticipated romantic comedy That’s Her, featuring a standout cast led by Kountry Wayne (Time Bandits, Praise This), Coco Jones (Bel-Air), Emmy Raver-Lampman (The Umbrella Academy, Hamilton), and Loretta Devine has officially wrapped production in Atlanta.

Actor Art Evans, known for memorable roles in "A Soldier's Story" and "Die Hard 2," has passed away at 82. His agents, LyNea Bell and Charleen McGuire, confirmed his death on Saturday due to complications from diabetes, a condition he had battled for years.

Aziza Danielle Bailey Barnes was an American poet, screenwriter and playwright. Barnes frequently performed slam poetry and performed at the Da Poetry Lounge, Urban Word NYC, PBS News Hour and Nuyoricans Poets Café. They wrote for television shows, including 'Snowfall,' 'Rap Sh!t,' and 'Teenage Bounty Hunters.' May They Rest In Heaven.

The Weeknd, also known as Abel Tesfaye, is making his big-screen debut in Hurry Up Tomorrow. Directed by Trey Edward Shults, the suspense thriller also stars Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan. Lionsgate has set its release for May 16, aligning with the launch of The Weeknd’s new album and tour.

Today, Indeed, the world’s #1 job site and a leading hiring platform, together with Emmy Award-winning writer, producer, and actor Lena Waithe’s Hillman Grad, and Doménica and Constanza Castro’s 271 Films, announced the 10 filmmakers selected for Season 5 of Rising Voices. This groundbreaking initiative continues to uncover, invest in, and amplify the voices of emerging filmmakers across the United States, providing a platform for them to explore their unique perspectives on the future of work. Over the past five years, Indeed has invested over $10 million in the Rising Voices program, demonstrating an ongoing commitment to increasing representation of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) stories within the entertainment industry.

André Holland and Nicole Beharie team up again for the forthcoming film, ‘Love, Brooklyn’ set to premiere at the Sundance Film Festival next year. Although few details have been revealed about the upcoming project, it follows the lives of three Brooklynites as they navigate love, loss, careers, and friendship against the backdrop of a rapidly changing city. Additional star features in the film include DeWanda Wise, Roy Wood Jr., Cassandra Freeman, and Cadence Reese.