Black Film and TV

6 days ago | blackfilmandtv.com | Wilson Morales

The film is produced by Coogler and frequent collaborators Sev Ohanian and Zinzi Coogler. The executive producers are Ludwig Göransson, Will Greenfield and Rebecca Cho. Coogler’s behind-the-camera artisans include his “Black Panther” franchise collaborators: director of photography Autumn Durald Arkapaw, Oscar-winning production designer Hannah Beachler, editor Michael P. Shawver, Oscar-winning composer Ludwig Göransson, and Oscar-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter.

1 week ago | blackfilmandtv.com | Wilson Morales

Bel-Air star Jimmy Akingbola is launching his next major creative chapter with a scripted drama based on his powerful documentary Handle With Care (Peacock/ITV). Partnering with Bel-Air writer Justin Calen-Chenn, the pair are developing a gritty, emotionally charged series described as Ozark meets Shameless—a raw, character-driven exploration of identity, survival, and healing.

1 week ago | blackfilmandtv.com | Wilson Morales

Coming to theaters on April 18 is the animated film Sneaks, written and directed by Rob Edwards and featuring a bevy of talent. The voice cast features Anthony Mackie, Martin Lawrence, Swae Lee, Chloe Bailey, Macy Gray, Roddy Rich, Ella Mai, Quavo, Mustard, Young Miko, with Keith David, Chris Paul, and Laurence Fishburne. The animated movie also features new music by Grammy winner Mustard.

1 week ago | blackfilmandtv.com | Wilson Morales

Ebony, via Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, has released the trailer season seven of the hit original series,THE CHI. The seasonwill premiere Friday, May 16 on demand and on streaming for Paramount+ subscribers with the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME plan, before making its on-air debut on Sunday, May 18, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. In season seven, with Alicia at the helm, the pivotal women of THE CHI rise to reclaim their power.

1 week ago | blackfilmandtv.com | Wilson Morales

"Government Cheese" is a surrealist family comedy set in 1969 San Fernando Valley that tells the story of the Chambers, a quirky family pursuing lofty and seemingly impossible dreams, beautifully unfettered by the realities of the world. When Hampton Chambers (Oyelowo) is released from prison, his long-awaited family reunion doesn’t go quite as he’d planned.