Prepare to take flight! Paramount Pictures just revealed that the latest installment of ‘The Angry Birds’ is coming to theaters on January 29, 2027. Keke Palmer and Sam Richardson are joining the franchise, with Psalm West making his voice acting debut for the latest laugh-out-loud adventure with everyone’s favorite feathered crew. 

The African American literary canon continues to inspire! Danielle Deadwyler is set to produce and star in the film adaptation of Ann Petry’s seminal 1946 novel, ‘The Street.’ The novel chronicles the tragic survival journey of protagonist Lutie Johnson in a World War II-era Harlem plagued by racism, poverty, sexism, and an unreachable American Dream for Black people. Co-producers on this project include Michael Sherman and Alix Madigan, with Gina Atwater writing the script and serving as executive producer.

Two-time Academy Award winner Mahershala Ali is set to star in award-winning director Bassam Tariq’s forthcoming film ‘Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother,’ produced by Amazon MGM Studios’ Orion Pictures. While much of the plot remains undisclosed at this time, Ali will reportedly play an assassin grappling with loneliness in this highly anticipated, action-packed film. 

Emmy Award-winning actress and producer Quinta Brunson is bringing her magic to the ‘Zootopia’ franchise! She joins the cast of ‘Zootopia 2’ as a quokka named Dr. Fuzzby, the therapist for Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman). In this sequel to the 2016 Academy Award-winning ‘Zootopia,’ Dr. Fuzzby hilariously guides the duo through partners therapy as they bump heads on their journey to track down Gary the snake (Ke Huy Quan), whose arrival brings much chaos to the animal town.

Marcus Scribner (Black-ish) and Maxwell Cunningham (Top Dog) are joining Clarence Maclin (Sing Sing) in the upcoming indie drama In Starland, marking the feature directorial debut of British actor-filmmaker Ray Panthaki.

The upcoming horror-comedy Haunted Heist is gearing up to bring laughs and scares with an impressive lineup. Led by Lil Rel Howery (Get Out) and Tiffany Haddish (Girls Trip), the film has added an ensemble cast including Andrew 'King Bach' Bachelor (The Babysitter), Karlous Miller (Wild 'N Out), Brett Gelman (Stranger Things), Ari Dayan (Entitled), Tony Baker (One of Them Days), and newcomer Tara Terry.

Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page are set to headline Italianna, an upcoming film from Universal Pictures, directed by Kat Coiro. The screenplay, written by Ryan Engle, is based on an original concept by Ryan and Kristin Engle. Plot details remain under wraps.

AVENGERS…assemble! Marvel Studios has just revealed the star-studded cast for the forthcoming film, ‘Avengers: Doomsday,’ starring Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom. During an exciting Instagram livestream, Marvel announced that several beloved MCU stars will be joined by a host of fresh faces in the latest installment of the franchise.

Zendaya is set to portray legendary singer Ronnie Spector in A24’s upcoming film 'Be My Baby.' Directed by Barry Jenkins and written by Dave Kajganich, the biopic will explore Spector's iconic life and career.

Amazon MGM Studios is set to release a film about the legendary singer, songwriter, and guitarist Rosetta Tharpe. Grammy and Emmy Award-winning artist Lizzo will play the musical icon in this highly anticipated project. Lizzo is also producing the film alongside Kevin Beisler, Nina Yang Bongiovi, and Forest Whitaker, with Natalie Chaidez and Kwynn Perry writing the screenplay.

Prepare for battle! Warner Bros. has just released a new teaser for the forthcoming film, ‘One Battle After Another’! The intense preview features Teyana Taylor, Chase Infiniti, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Sean Penn in a gut-wrenching battle riddled with gunfire, setting the stage for an explosive blockbuster when it hits theaters on September 26.

How far would you go to avenge the one you love? On April 11, Laurence Fishburne and Rami Malek show us just how far a desperate man will go to avenge his wife’s murder in the new action-packed movie, ‘The Amateur.’

On February 9, Kendrick Lamar made history as the first-ever solo rapper to headline the Super Bowl halftime show. The 22-time Grammy Award-winning rapper delivered an electrifying performance at the Super Bowl 59 Halftime Show Presented by Apple Music, with hits including a GNX teaser, “squabble up,” “HUMBLE.,” “peekaboo,” “All The Stars,” “Not Like Us,” and “tv off.” Lamar’s eclectic and culturally rich halftime show featured Academy Award winner Samuel L. Jackson, Grammy Award-winning artist SZA, Olympic gold medalist Serena Williams, and the acclaimed Grammy Award-winning producer MUSTAAAAARD! 

Fans will have the chance to re-watch the magical Pride Lands on their screens! ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ (2024) will be available for streaming on Disney+ starting March 26. The film was directed by Academy Award winner Barry Jenkins, with a screenplay written by Jeff Nathanson.

‘The Life of Chuck’ is set to hit theaters this June, bringing the fiction fan-favorite to life on the big screen. The film is based on renowned, award-winning author Stephen King’s 2020 book, ‘If It Bleeds.’ The novella tells a reverse biography of Charles Krantz through three interconnected stories, beginning with his death at 39 from a brain tumor and ending with his childhood in a supposedly haunted house. 

Taylor Russell has been cast as the leading lady in Michael B. Jordan’s upcoming reimagining of The Thomas Crown Affair. Jordan, who will both star and direct, selected Russell after an extensive audition process that included a screen test in London. Production is set to begin this summer in the UK.

Kendrick Lamar's New Film "Whitney Springs" with Chloe East and Celeste Octavia, is set to release on July 11, as revealed by Paramount+.

The ‘Friday’ franchise continues! In a recent interview with The Breakfast Club, actor and comedian Mike Epps confirmed that the latest installment of the franchise, ‘Last Friday,’ is in the works. He says, “[Ice Cube] called me the other day. He said we just finished the deal, so we’re doing the ‘Last Friday’” Epps also reveals plans to bring in new comics like D.C. Young Fly, keeping the original ‘Friday’ legacy alive with a modern comedic twist.

The chilling, forthcoming film ‘The Woman in the Yard,’ starring Danielle Deadwyler, offers a gruesome, close-up encounter with a mysterious woman (Okwui Okpokwasili) who suddenly appears in the front yard of a grieving family's rural farmhouse, disrupting their daily lives and raising hell for all of them. 

Music has been the heartbeat of the Black community for ages. Our melodic sounds have traversed history, from the rhythmic chants of pre-colonial celebrations to soulful Negro spirituals and more contemporary genres, touching every facet of the planet and connecting our people through its lively pulsations. But what happens when creators of such music are burdened with the unbearable challenges that accompany their success? The new Hulu documentary, ‘Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius),’ answers this question with a deep dive into the life and legacy of Sly Stone, the frontman of the renowned funk band Sly and the Family Stone.