The Woman King has received its first trailer from Sony Pictures. Based on true events, the film tells the story of the Agojie, a unit that consisted of all-female warriors who fiercely safeguarded the African Kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s. Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood (Love & Basketball, Beyond the
In conversation with Essence, literary influencer Cree Myles explained how she uses reading as an act of rebellion, and how she monetized her love for books and transformed it into a fruitful career. On reading, Myles said, “It’s an act of resistance. It’s an act that can change things. The
Last summer, Jordan Peele released an ambiguous movie poster for his upcoming third feature film Nope which led to fans speculating about the plot. The first official trailer was unveiled back in February, though a certain level of vagueness regarding the film’s narrative still remained. On Thursday, the final trailer
“Then summer came. A summer limp with the weight of blossomed things. Heavy sunflowers weeping over fences; iris curling and browning at the edges far away from their purple hearts; ears of corn letting their auburn hair wind down to their stalks.” Sula is officially the first Toni Morrison novel
Married couple Jermaine and Whaketa Hargrove have just created the first ever Black-owned animation network, set to launch this summer. Called Animation TV, the streaming platform’s goal is to focus on bringing more diversity into the realm of animation. “We are using Animation TV and exclusive content to bring awareness
Queen Sugar creator Ava DuVernay has a new romantic drama series in development with Starz. Starring Lauren Ridloff (The Walking Dead, Eternals) and Joshua Jackson, (Dr. Death, When They See Us), the series is part of Starz’s new #TakeTheLead Summit. Currently unnamed, three seasons have already been ordered for the
Toni Morrison’s 1973 novel Sula is receiving an adaptation into a limited series by HBO, reports Deadline. The drama series is created and written by Shannon M. Houston (Station Eleven), who has an overall deal with the network. It is produced by Stephanie Allain’s Homegrown Pictures. Sula follows the trajectory
Deadline reports that singer, actress, and writer Janelle Monaé will star as the legendary entertainer and civil rights activist Josephine Baker in a new TV series from A24 titled De La Resistance. Monaé will also serve as a producer of the film via her company Wondaland. The series will center
