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John Ridley Discusses Bringing Superheroes into the Real World in The Other History of the DC Universe
John Ridley explains how his favorite characters fit in the real world and the DC Universe.
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The Game Is On at Paramount+, Wendy Raquel Robinson and Hosea Chanchez Will Reprise Their Roles
As The Game’s very own Tasha Mack says… “Pow Pow Pow!” Fans, get your Super Bowl snacks ready because The Game has been revived! The series, created by Mara Brock Akil in 2006 as a spinoff to Girlfriends, has been picked up by Paramount+, ViacomCBS announced on Thursday. Plus, fans of the show will be…
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The Lightning and the Storm: How an Imperfect Past Shaped the Rise of the Black Superhero
Editor’s Note: The Rise of the Black Superhero is a three-part series breaking down the past, present and future of Black superheroes across comics, film, and tv. This is part 1. Before we get into it, you need to be aware of one thing reader: I love this shit. If you ask my family, they…
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DC’s Naomi Finds a New Home at The CW, Thanks to Ava DuVernay
Fans of the 2019 DC comic Naomi will soon get the chance to see their favorite character come alive in a brand new way onscreen. Deadline announced that The CW will develop an adaptation of the series with Queen Sugar and Selma’s Ava DuVernay and former Arrow writer Jill Blankenship with both set to write…
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Groundbreaking Superhero Show Black Lightning to End After 4th Season
All good things come to an end, they say, and it looks like it’s Black Lightning’s turn to fade into the night. The CW confirmed via press release Friday that the show—which was the first DC superhero series with a Black lead—will end after its upcoming fourth season, which will premiere early next year. Based…
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Black Lightning Spinoff Painkiller Will Be Lighting Up Our Screens Soon, Jordan Calloway to Star
The CW has officially greenlit the development of a backdoor pilot for the much-anticipated Black Lightning spinoff, Painkiller, Per Deadline, Jordan Calloway, who appeared as the recurring eponymous character ‘Painkiller’ on Black Lightning, will be reprising his role in the pilot, which is set to appear in February 2021. The episode will also air as…
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Salim Akil Requests Dismissal for Domestic Violence and Copyright Infringement Case
When news arose of Amber Dixon Brenner’s sexual abuse and copyright infringement allegations, Salim Akil called the accusations “deeply upsetting.” Now, he wants the judge to dismiss the whole case. According to Deadline, Akil filed a response to L.A. Superior Court Judge Anthony regarding Brenner’s complaint, stating her claims “are barred, in whole or in…
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Salim Akil Denies 'Deeply Upsetting' Sexual Allegations, Warner Bros. TV Opens Investigation
In the midst of reclaiming a retelling of “black love” aimed to inspire “relationship goals” urges from its audience, Love Is executive producer Salim Akil comes under fire for recent sexual allegations. Actor Amber Dixon Brenner filed a complaint on November 20 accusing the Black Lightning executive producer of “nonconsensual assault and battery” over a…
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Damn … Luke Cage Knocked Off by Netflix
Looks like we’ll only have Black Panther and Black Lightning to keep our black superhero fix going. We also have Shuri, for those who still read. Netflix and Marvel announced on Friday that Luke Cage, set in Harlem and helmed by Cheo Hodari Coker (along with musical direction by Raphael Saadiq, Adrian Younge, and Ali…
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Erika Alexander, aka ‘Maxine Shaw Attorney-At-Law,’ Is Coming to Black Lightning
Erika Alexander, aka Maxine Shaw Attorney-At-Law, on Living Single is still collecting checks and will have a recurring role on the CW network’s melanated superhero hit drama Black Lightning! If you cannot tell, I am a diehard Living Single fan, and I am elated that Alexander is still booking work because the world deserves more…