Crime dramas have been around for decades, and some of the best television shows of all time have come from the genre. The Wire, The Sopranos and Breaking Bad are still being watched, debated and rediscovered years after their finales.

Then in 2014, 50 Cent and Courtney A. Kemp gave audiences Power.

More than a decade later, what started as one series has turned into an entire universe. Between the original show and its spinoffs, 50 Cent has found a formula that works, while still finding ways to introduce new characters and stories that keep audiences invested. And with Power: Origins recently announced, that universe isn’t slowing down anytime soon.

But his latest series takes us somewhere completely different.

Premiering July 31, Fightland brings the crime drama to London and centers its story around the city’s boxing world. The series also marks a major milestone for STARZ as its first wholly owned original series, making Fightland the beginning of a new chapter for the network.

The BlkScript got an early look at the premiere, which also brought out some familiar faces from the STARZ family, including Wendell Pierce, La La Anthony, Tristan “Mack” Wilds and Naturi Naughton.

From the first few minutes, Fightland gets right into it. There’s no long wait for the story to pick up or for you to figure out where the conflict is coming from. By the end of the episode, there are already enough questions to make you want to see what happens next.

The series follows a former heavyweight boxing champion who finds himself behind bars after being betrayed by a crime family. Once he’s released, revenge is at the top of his list.

It’s a familiar setup for anyone who loves a good crime drama, but placing the story inside London’s boxing scene gives Fightland something different. There’s the grit and tension you’d expect from a 50 Cent produced series, but it doesn’t feel like Power with a London accent. The boxing world gives the show its own backdrop and another layer of stakes beyond what’s happening in the streets.

The cast also introduces viewers to some new faces, including Howard Charles, Nicholas Pinnock and Deborah Ayorinde.

And based on episode one, there’s plenty to work with.

50 Cent has spent the last decade proving that he understands what audiences want from this type of television. Complicated characters, loyalty that can change at any moment, family dynamics, power struggles and, of course, somebody looking for revenge.

Fightland has all of that, just this time across the pond.

We’ll have to see where the season takes us, but after getting an early look, 50 Cent might have another one.

Fightland premieres July 31 on STARZ.

- Alina Braye

Sony Pictures has released the official trailer for ‘Jumanji: Open World,’ offering audiences a chaotic first look at Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Karen Gillan in the third and final installment of the blockbuster reboot trilogy.

This time, the video game escapes its console and spills into reality. In this final chapter, avatars Dr. Smolder Bravestone (Johnson), Franklin “Mouse” Finbar (Hart), Professor Sheldon Oberon (Black), and Ruby Roundhouse (Gillan) are stuck in “demo mode” as they navigate the real world. To send the avatars back into the game, the crew must pull off a chaotic mission—one made far more complicated as the players swap bodies with real people in Spencer Gilpin’s (Alex Wolff) life.

The ensemble cast includes Danny DeVito, Nick Jonas, Lamorne Morris, Ser’Darius Blain, Awkwafina, Marin Hinkle, Bebe Neuwirth, Rhys Darby, Morgan Turner, and Madison Iseman.

Jake Kasdan returns to direct from a screenplay co-written with Jeff Pinkner and Scott Rosenberg. The film is produced by Matt Tolmach, Johnson, Dany Garcia, Hiram Garcia, and Kasdan.

Watch the official trailer here. ‘Jumanji: Open World’ arrives in theaters on Christmas Day, December 25, 2026.

–Dominique Young // @heyyydommm

Michael B. Jordan returns as director and star in The Thomas Crown Affair, a fresh reimagining of the classic heist romance for Amazon MGM Studios. Jordan leads the film as the wealthy, thrill-seeking art thief Thomas Crown, while Adria Arjona stars opposite him as the brilliant investigator determined to uncover his identity.

The cast also includes Kenneth Branagh, Lily Gladstone, Danai Gurira, Pilou Asbæk, Charlotte Jackson Coleman, and Aiysha Hart.

The Thomas Crown Affair in theaters March 5, 2027.

Academy Award winner Michael B. Jordan is tightening his gloves for his next major role. Amazon MGM Studios has unveiled the official poster for ‘The Thomas Crown Affair,’ directed by and starring Jordan as a wealthy businessman who pulls off a daring heist just for the thrill—only to trigger a high-stakes game of cat-and-mouse with a brilliant investigator played by Adria Arjona.

Check out the official poster here and stay tuned for the teaser trailer tomorrow. ‘The Thomas Crown Affair’ arrives in theaters March 5, 2027.

–Dominique Young // @heyyydommm

“You were born with a gift greater than you know.” That powerful declaration sets the tone for the magical, action-packed trailer for ‘Children of Blood and Bone,’ Gina Prince-Bythewood’s upcoming film adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s bestselling novel. Paramount Pictures released the official trailer, offering audiences a glimpse into the world of Orïsha.

Starring Thuso Mbedu, Amandla Stenberg, Damson Idris, and Tosin Cole, the story follows Zélie (Mbedu) and her older brother Tzain (Cole). To rise up against an oppressive regime and restore magic to their kingdom, the siblings form an unlikely alliance with the king’s own children, Princess Amari (Stenberg) and Prince Inan (Idris).

The fantasy features an ensemble cast, including Chiwetel Ejiofor as King Saran, Viola Davis as Mama Agba, Cynthia Erivo as Admiral Kaea, Idris Elba as Lekan, Lashana Lynch as Jumoke, Regina King as Queen Nehanda, and Zackary Momoh as Adetayo. Diaana Babnicova and Bukky Bakray round out the impressive cast as Folake and Binta.

Watch the trailer here. ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ hits theaters January 15, 2027.

–Dominique Young // @heyyydommm

Ready for a new trip? Well, pack your bags! Whoopi Goldberg, Jenifer Lewis, Vanessa Williams, and Vivica A. Fox are set to star in ‘Women Like Us,’ a new original comedy directed by Tasha Smith about a fabulous group of ladies brought together for one unforgettable weekend getaway, coming to Netflix.

The film follows a recently widowed woman who’s whisked away to the Hamptons by her lifelong best friends and sister on the weekend that should have been her 30th wedding anniversary. What starts as an escape turns into a reckoning—with grief, marriage, and the sisterhood that’s held them together for years—along with a timely reminder that dreams don’t come with an expiration date.

The screenplay is written by Ali Kinney (‘Ginny & Georgia,’ ‘Love Life,’ ‘The Crossover’), with additional writing from Tracy Oliver (‘Girls Trip,’ ‘The Sun Is Also a Star,’ ‘The Blackening’).

‘Women Like Us’ is produced by James Lopez and Poppy Hanks for Macro Film Studios, alongside Anikah McLaren and Mark R. Wright for Higher Ground Productions. Michelle Obama executive produces for Higher Ground Productions, with Charles D. King executive producing for Macro Film Studios.

This marks the first-ever collaboration between the two major production companies, both of which have several other projects in the works with Netflix, including the series ‘All the Sinners Bleed’ and ‘The Altruists,’ as well as an untitled mother-daughter comedy led by Julianne Moore.

Filming is scheduled to begin this fall in New York City, with further casting and release timeline details expected to be announced at a later date.

–Dominique Young // @heyyydommm

Paramount+ has released the final trailer for the highly anticipated third season of ‘Lioness,’ giving audiences a new look at Zoe Saldaña and Morgan Freeman as the stakes rise on every front.

In the new season, Joe (Saldaña) is pulled into a war that no longer stays confined to the mission—it follows her home. As hidden networks and foreign operatives circle closer, trusted names vanish and old alliances start to crack, blurring the line between friend and threat. Guided by Kaitlyn Meade (Nicole Kidman) and Byron Westfield (Michael Kelly), Joe must fight her way through a conflict that now threatens everything and everyone she holds close.

With the war closing in, there’s nowhere left to hide—see it all unfold in the final trailer here. Season 3 of ‘Lioness’ premieres on Paramount+ on Sunday, August 2.

–Dominique Young // @heyyydommm

Ahead of its January 15, 2027 theatrical release, acclaimed director Gina Prince-Bythewood is giving audiences an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at her highly anticipated adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s ‘Children of Blood and Bone.’

Check out the sneak peek here, and stay tuned for the official trailer which premieres tomorrow.

–Dominique Young // @heyyydommm

Wakanda Forever! At San Diego Comic-Con, Marvel Studios officially announced that Ryan Coogler will return to direct ‘Black Panther 3,’ which arrives in theaters on December 15, 2028. BAFTA-winning actor David Jonsson has also been cast to join the MCU franchise as the adult son of T’Challa and Nakia, taking up the mantle of the new Black Panther.

Photo credit: @Marvelstudios

Video credit: @Deadline

–Dominique Young // @heyyydommm

ATTENTION ACTORS! 🗣️

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Carpool’s Drive-In Film Festival and TheBlkScript are excited to bring you the BLIND SIDES Live Actors Showcase July 31st at 5pm!

BLIND SIDES LIVE ACTORS SHOWCASE

Special Guest Judges Sean Freeman, Leslie M. Greene, CSA, Chris Young, Amber Reign, Johnell Young, Charmin Lee, and Nina Stakz will be in attendance so you don’t want to miss your chance to potentially be discovered, network, gain more exposure, and valuable feedback from some of the industries top professionals!

Sign up now to perform as a participant on FilmFreeway using the link in our bio, or grab your pass to be in the audience.

Come join us for an unforgettable experience.
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The festival exists to uncover the next generation of storytellers, provide professional development, and help transform compelling concepts into industry-ready film and television projects.

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The Walk of Fame Selection Committee of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has unveiled its 2027 Hollywood Walk of Fame Class, celebrating entertainment professionals across Motion Pictures, Television, Recording, Radio, and Live Performance.

Among the notable actors honored in this year’s class are Idris Elba and Delroy Lindo for Motion Pictures, alongside David Alan Grier, Keke Palmer, and Raven-Symoné for Television. Other prominent Black honorees inducted across categories include hip-hop legends Lil Wayne and Joseph “Grandmaster Flash” Saddler for Recording, as well as radio host Lenard “Charlamagne tha God” McKelvey for Radio.

The honorees were selected from hundreds of nominations during a committee meeting on May 15, 2026, and officially ratified by the Hollywood Chamber’s Board of Directors on July 22, 2026.

Welcoming the new class, Walk of Fame Selection Chairman Peter Roth praised the 32 recipients: “The Walk of Fame Selection Committee is proud to welcome the Class of 2027 to one of the most enduring symbols of achievement in entertainment. These 32 extraordinary individuals have each made a lasting impact on audiences around the world through their talent, creativity, and dedication to their craft. We are honored to recognize their remarkable contributions and look forward to celebrating them as they take their place in Hollywood history.”

Star ceremony dates have not yet been scheduled. Honorees have two years from their selection date to schedule their ceremonies before the offer expires. Dates are typically announced 10 days prior to dedication at www.walkoffame.com.

–Dominique Young // @heyyydommm

Idris Elba is officially back in action as Extraction 3 has entered production in New South Wales, Australia. The actor reprises his role as the mysterious intelligence operative introduced in Extraction 2, joining returning stars Chris Hemsworth and Golshifteh Farahani for the next installment of Netflix’s blockbuster action franchise.

Directed by Sam Hargrave from a screenplay by David Weil, the third film promises to raise the stakes even higher. Hargrave recently shared that the creative team is pushing the boundaries of action filmmaking, aiming to deliver the franchise’s biggest and most ambitious set pieces to date.

Although Netflix is keeping the story under wraps, Elba’s return suggests his enigmatic character will play a much larger role in Tyler Rake’s next mission. Fans can also expect the globe-trotting action and adrenaline-fueled sequences that helped make the first two Extraction films worldwide streaming successes.

Extraction 3 is slated to premiere exclusively on Netflix in 2027 as the streamer continues expanding the franchise with additional films and the upcoming series Mercenary: An Extraction Series, starring Omar Sy.

Drug crimes. Murder. And a relentless pursuit to uncover the truth. Welcome to the D.O.P.E. Unit! ALLBLK has released the official trailer for Thomas Walton’s upcoming crime drama series, ‘D.O.P.E. Unit,’ starring Robert Ri’chard, Terayle Hill, Johnell Young, and Erica Peeples in a gripping story about the bloody cost of justice.

When the Philadelphia police chief’s son is found murdered in what looks like a drug deal gone wrong, the chief assigns the elite D.O.P.E. Unit to go undercover and bring down those responsible.

Created by Walton and produced by Lux Angeles studios, the cast also includes Jhoné Lucas, Jenna Nolen, Trae Ireland, Cameo Sherrell, Sasha Del Valle, Dennis L.A. White, Jaime Zevallos, Casper Van Dien, Jamal R. Averett, and more.

Check out the official trailer here. ‘D.O.P.E. Unit’ premieres on ALLBLK on August 6.

–Dominique Young // @heyyydommm

Netflix is staying in business with Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black, renewing the hit drama for a fourth season before Season 3 premieres.

The early pickup follows the strong performance of Season 2, which was released in two parts and spent six weeks in Netflix’s Global Top 10 while reaching the No. 1 spot in 17 countries.

Created, written, directed, and executive produced by Tyler Perry, the series centers on Kimmie (Taylor Polidore Williams) and Mallory (Crystle Stewart), two women from opposite worlds whose lives become increasingly intertwined through power, family, and betrayal.

Season 3 will see Kimmie claim her place within the Bellarie family, only to find herself caught in a dangerous conflict that forces her to work alongside Mallory. As secrets unravel and loyalties are tested, the family’s empire hangs in the balance.

Perry celebrated the renewal, saying there is still much more of the Bellarie family’s story to tell and thanked fans for their continued support of the series.

The ensemble cast also features Richard Lawson, Debbi Morgan, Charles Malik Whitfield, Amber Reign Smith, Xavier Smalls, Terrell Carter, Ricco Ross, Julian Horton, Steven G. Norfleet, Bryan Tanaka, and several returning cast members.

Netflix has not yet announced a premiere date for Season 3.

Inaugural Entertainment has released the official trailer for its upcoming action thriller ‘The Fix’ (previously titled ‘Hotel Tehran’) starring Liam Neeson, Zachary Levi, Titus Welliver, and Quincy Isaiah (‘Nemesis,’ ‘Winning Time’), in a gripping story inspired by real events and based on an original idea by Bazzel Baz, a former CIA Intelligence Special Operations Group officer.

The film follows a group of disgraced ex-CIA operators—mentored by Larry (Neeson) and led by Tucker (Levi)—who, disillusioned by the collapse of the war in Afghanistan, get one last shot at redemption. After a mission gone tragically wrong, the team heads deep into the heart of Tehran for a daring, life-changing rescue that could either restore their honor or cost them everything.

‘The Fix’ also stars Titus Welliver, Wes Chatham, Jake Choi, Augusto Aguilera, Navid Negahban, Elnaaz Norouzi, Grant Harvey, Lara Wolf, Annet Mahendru, and more.

Guy Moshe directed the film from a script he co-wrote with Mark Bacci and Ron Hutchinson.

Astral Future produced alongside Latigo Films and Dreamtime Films, in association with Oakhurst Entertainment, BondIt Media Capital, Eyevox Entertainment, Blue Rider Media, and Thomasville Pictures. Producers include Matthew G. Zamias, Guy Moshe, David Lipper, Robert A. Daly Jr., Wendy Sweetmore, Marina Grasic, Justin Oberman, Shalom Eisenbach, and Ryan Winterstern. Rocket Science handles international sales.

See Quincy Isaiah in the official trailer here. ‘The Fix’ opens in theaters on September 11.

–Dominique Young // @heyyydommm

Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o is set to headline the highly anticipated return of the critically acclaimed stage production Pre-Existing Condition, a new play by Marin Ireland, this fall at New York City’s Greenwich House Theater. The play is directed by Maria Dizzia.

Nyong’o joins an impressive rotating cast that also includes Phillipa Soo, Susannah Flood, Hari Nef, and Edie Falco, alongside Greg Keller, Dael Orlandersmith, and Sarah Steele.

Behind the scenes, the production powered by an accomplished team of producers, including actress and producer Susan Kelechi Watson, with Sterling K. Brown and his wife, Ryan Michelle Bathe serving as a co-producers. Brown and Ryan Michelle Bathe continue expanding their impact as producers through KingSimmo Productions, further supporting compelling stories across film, television, and theater.

Pre-Existing Condition returns to the New York stage this fall, with tickets for the first eight weeks now available.

A24 has released the official trailer for Chris Rock’s latest directorial feature, ‘Misty Green,’ starring Rosalind Eleazar as the lead in a drama about a once-celebrated actress struggling to make a comeback in her career after a complicated past derailed it.

According to the official logline: “Years after her Hollywood breakthrough, a talented actress whose career has stalled fights for her second act.”

Alongside Eleazar, the cast includes Daniel Kaluuya, Chris Rock, Adam Driver, Anna Kendrick, Topher Grace, Anthony Anderson, Tracie Thoms, and more.

‘Misty Green’ is written and directed by Rock, who also produced alongside David Worthen Brooks and Peter Rice. Miles Alva, Nelson George, Shaum S. Sengupta, and Max Henke serve as executive producers.

Check out the new trailer here. ‘Misty Green’ makes its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) this September before arriving in theaters this October.

–Dominique Young // @heyyydommm

Writer and director Blake Martin has officially announced the lead cast for his upcoming R-rated dramatic short film, Sin and Bones, with DeVon Lamont Thomas and Nolita Pore set to star in the film’s leading roles.

Thomas will portray Saint, a hardworking South Side mechanic whose quiet optimism begins to collide with the reality of loving someone who refuses to love him publicly. Pore will star as Brooke, a brilliant, accomplished professional who has spent years carefully compartmentalizing every aspect of her life—including the one relationship she never intended to become real.

Following a string of emotionally driven short films, Martin ventures into new territory with Sin and Bones, his most sensual and emotionally intimate work to date.

Set almost entirely over the course of a single evening, Sin and Bones follows two lovers whose relationship has existed almost exclusively behind closed doors. What begins as a casual arrangement rooted in physical attraction slowly evolves into something far more dangerous as one of them begins to crave an intimacy the other never intended to give. Through sensuality, vulnerability, and sharp emotional conflict, the film explores how two people can share the same bed while speaking completely different emotional languages.

“Every relationship has its own language,“ Martin says. “Some people use sex to avoid intimacy. Others use sex hoping to find it. Sin and Bones lives in the space between those two people.“

Production is scheduled for late August in the Chicago area, with filming taking place over three days on location.

Sin and Bones is written and directed by Blake Martin and produced by 3rd Week of January Productions as part of Martin’s six-films-in-six-months initiative. The film will be released exclusively on TheBlkScript.

Cast

• DeVon Lamont Thomas as Saint. IG: @devonlamontt

• Nolita Pore as Brooke. IG: @themonalita

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Sony Pictures has released the final trailer for ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day,’ offering a new look at Zendaya and Tramell Tillman ahead of its highly anticipated release later this month.

In the new chapter, Peter Parker (Tom Holland) is fighting crime full-time as Spider-Man in a world that no longer remembers who he is—watching from the outside as his love interest MJ (Zendaya) and old friend Ned Leeds (Jacob Batalon) move on without him. That isolation and mounting pressure begin to spark a change in Peter he may not be able to control. As a genetic mutation threatens to reshape his very existence, a new wave of crime emerges, stoking hatred against mutants. But an even greater danger is rising in the shadows: a powerful new villain no one can even see. The world may have forgotten Peter Parker, but he hasn’t forgotten them—and the transformation he fears might be the only thing capable of saving the city, and everyone he loves.

Mark Ruffalo (The Hulk), Jon Bernthal (The Punisher), and Michael Mando (Scorpion) return, joined by newcomers Tramell Tillman, Sadie Sink, Liza Colón-Zayas, and Marvin Jones III. ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ is directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, written by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers, and produced by Amy Pascal and Kevin Feige.

Check out the final trailer here. ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ arrives in theaters July 31.

–Dominique Young // @heyyydommm