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Black Film Alerts 🎥 @blackfilmalerts.bsky.social · 18h

‘All American’ Season 8 will be added to Netflix (U.S.) on October 6th. This eighth and final season stars Michael Evans Behling, Greta Onieogou, Bre-Z, Lauryn Hardy, Osy Ikhile, Nathaniel Logan McIntyre, Antonio J. Bell, Alexis Chikaeze, and Kareem J. Grimes.

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Black Film Alerts 🎥 @blackfilmalerts.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Dasan Frazier who plays Xavier on Netflix’s ‘A Different World’ will star as the lead in the pilot of Issa Rae’s Untitled Male Friendship comedy at HBO. • Fans online have theorized that Xavier could be a potential love interest of Kennedi Reece’s character, Hazel for Season 2.

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Black Film Alerts 🎥 @blackfilmalerts.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

First trailer for the ‘Barbershop’ sequel series. Starring Jermaine Fowler, Roy Wood Jr., Punkie Johnson, Brett Gray, E.J. Bonilla, Bokeem Woodbine, and Langston Kerman. Zack Fox, Ego Nwodim, Ziwe, and Tituss Burgess will guest star. 📺: Prime Video | February 10, 2027

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Black Film Alerts 🎥 @blackfilmalerts.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Dasan Frazier and Shane Paul McGhie will lead Issa Rae’s Untitled Male Friendship comedy series’ pilot at HBO. Menzel, an aspiring sports manager, and his friend JB, an up-and-coming boxer, navigate ambition and the high stakes of the professional boxing scene in Las Vegas. (via Deadline)

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Black Film Alerts 🎥 @blackfilmalerts.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

‘A Different World’ has been renewed for a Season 2 at Netflix! (via Deadline)

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Black Film Alerts 🎥 @blackfilmalerts.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Denée Benton stars in ‘The Gilded Age’ Season 4. • She plays Peggy Scott. 📺: HBO Max | November 1st

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Black Film Alerts 🎥 @blackfilmalerts.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Official trailer for Arie and Chuko Esiri’s ‘Clarissa.’ The film stars Sophie Okonedo, David Oyelowo, India Amarteifio, Ayo Edebiri, Toheeb Jimoh, and Nikki Amuka-Bird. 🎥: In theaters in NYC & LA | December 11th • Additional cities will be added later.

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Black Film Alerts 🎥 @blackfilmalerts.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

20 years ago today, ‘The Game’ premiered on The CW. The series was created by Mara Brock Akil and starred Tia Mowry, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Hosea Chanchez, Coby Bell, Pooch Hall, and Brittany Daniel. • The ‘Girlfriends’ spin-off ran for 9 Seasons.

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Black Film Alerts 🎥 @blackfilmalerts.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

First look at the ‘Barbershop’ comedy series. The cast includes Jermaine Fowler, Roy Wood Jr., Punkie Johnson, Brett Gray, E.J. Bonilla, Bokeem Woodbine, and Langston Kerman. Zack Fox, Ego Nwodim, Ziwe, and Tituss Burgess will guest star. 📺: Prime Video | February 10, 2027 (via Deadline)

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Black Film Alerts 🎥 @blackfilmalerts.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

New poster for Walter Thompson-Hernandez’s ‘If I Go Will They Miss Me.’ starring Danielle Brooks, J. Alphonse Nicholson, & Bodhi Dell. A young boy attempts to connect with his father following his incarceration while sensing visions, airplanes, and Greek gods. 🎥: Now playing in theaters.

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Black Film Alerts 🎥 @blackfilmalerts.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

It has been a week since ‘A Different World’ premiered. Who is your favorite character out of the core 6? • Deborah • Rashida • Shaquille • Amir • Kojo • Hazel

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Black Film Alerts 🎥 @blackfilmalerts.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Cynthia Erivo will host ‘SNL UK’ on October 24th.

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Black Film Alerts 🎥 @blackfilmalerts.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Devin Craig has joined the cast of the series adaptation of Hannah Grace’s “Icebreaker” at Netflix. • He will play Henry Turner.

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Black Film Alerts 🎥 @blackfilmalerts.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

After 8 years on air, ‘All American’ has ended its run on The CW. • Daniel Ezra directed the series finale. • Season 8 will be added to Netflix (U.S.) on October 6th.

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Black Film Alerts 🎥 @blackfilmalerts.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Greg Tarzan Davis, Melanie Liburd, Harry Lennix, Joy Bryant, Danielle Pinnock, Gail Bean, Tiffany Boone, Samara Joy and Dewayne Perkins, have joined Vivica A. Fox, Vanessa Williams, Jenifer Lewis and Whoopi Goldberg in Tasha Smith’s ‘Women Like Us.’

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Black Film Alerts 🎥 @blackfilmalerts.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The writer-director, Jo Patrice, has launched a fundraising champaign for her short film, “Chapter 2 Inferno.” The sci-fi, horror centers a black woman with superhuman abilities who is trafficked into a nightmarish world by her boyfriend. • Check replies for the campaign link!

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Black Film Alerts 🎥 @blackfilmalerts.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

If you are looking for a Black lesbian coming-of-age film. We recommend Sandulela Asanda’s ‘Black Burns Fast’ (2026) currently streaming on Prime Video. The film stars Esihle Ndleleni, Muadi Ilung, Mila Smith, Khensani Khoza, Nstimedi Gwangwa, and Basetsana Motloung. Share the film far and wide!

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Black Film Alerts 🎥 @blackfilmalerts.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

‘A Different World’ is trending #1 on Netflix (U.S.) The series has been receiving tons of praise online since its premiere! Don’t miss out on a solid show! Tune in! Congrats to Felicia Pride the creator and showrunner. You did an amazing job!

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Black Film Alerts 🎥 @blackfilmalerts.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

New look at ‘Power: Origins’ starring Spence Moore II, Charlie Mann, and Mekai Curtis. The series centers the origin story of Ghost, Tommy, and Kanan. Ambitious young men rising through the New York City streets. 📺: Starz | Coming Soon

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Black Film Alerts 🎥 @blackfilmalerts.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

The cast of ‘A Different World’ reacting to the series’ billboard in Times Square. 📺: Season 1 is now streaming on Netflix. 📸: (L to R): Cornell Young IV, Alijah Kai, Kennedi Reece, Maleah Joi Moon, Jordan Aaron Hall, and Chibuikem Uche

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Black Film Alerts 🎥 @blackfilmalerts.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Renee Harrison in ‘A Different World.’ Harrison plays Candace. A highly ambitious, confident RA at Gilbert Hall and student mentor to Hillman’s incoming freshmen. 📺: Now streaming on Netflix

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Black Film Alerts 🎥 @blackfilmalerts.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

‘Bridgerton’ star, Masali Baduza, stuns at Netflix UK’s first Upfront event. 📸

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Black Film Alerts 🎥 @blackfilmalerts.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Masali Baduza and Hannah Dodd introducing ‘Bridgerton’ Season 5 at Netflix UK’s first Upfront event. A lesbian love story between Francesca Bridgerton (Dodd) and Michaela Stirling (Baduza) is taking center stage in the ‘Bridgerton’ universe in 2027. 📸: StillMoving / Netflix

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Black Film Alerts 🎥 @blackfilmalerts.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

New trailer for Chris Rock’s ‘Misty Green’ starring Rosalind Eleazar, Adam Driver, Daniel Kaluuya, Anna Kendrick, and Topher Grace. 🎥: In theaters | October 9th

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Black Film Alerts 🎥 @blackfilmalerts.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

First look at Toheeb Jimoh and Dujonna Gift in the series adaption of Caleb Azumah Nelson’s debut novel, “Open Water.” Set to premiere on BBC iPlayer and BBC One in 2027. “Open Water is a moving story of longing, belonging and the courage to open yourself to love.” (www.bbc.com/mediacentre/...)

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Black Film Alerts 🎥 @blackfilmalerts.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

‘A Different World’ Season 1 is now streaming on Netflix. The series stars Maleah Joi Moon, Alijah Kai, Chibuikem Uche, Cornell Young IV, Jordan Aaron Hall, Kennedi Reece, Cree Summer, Kadeem Hardison, Jasmine Guy, Debbie Allen, Darryl M. Bell, and Charnele Brown.

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Black Film Alerts 🎥 @blackfilmalerts.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Jordan Aaron Hall plays, Amir, the first openly queer character in the ‘A Different World’ series. He says, “It’s not pressure. It’s responsibility. I feel a responsibility to this character, to the community...” 📺: Netflix | September 24th (via TODAY with Jenna & Sheinelle)

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Black Film Alerts 🎥 @blackfilmalerts.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Gail Bean on set of ‘The Drop: A Snowfall Saga.’ She plays Wanda Bell. 📸: Matthew Thomas 🔔: Now streaming on Hulu

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Black Film Alerts 🎥 @blackfilmalerts.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Delroy Lindo for press in Kingston, Jamaica with ‘Jabari’s People’ cast members Seyi Andes-Pelumi, Rolando Alberts, Shernet Swearine, Zoe Daniele ChingSang and Sule Thelwell. via The Jamaica Gleaner

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Black Film Alerts 🎥 @blackfilmalerts.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Winston Duke, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Wendell Pierce and Seyi Andes-Pelumi will star alongside Oscar-nominated Delroy Lindo in his Jamaican-set directorial debut feature ‘Jabari’s People.’ The film recently wrapped production in Kingston, Jamaica.

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Black Film Alerts 🎥 @blackfilmalerts.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

What an amazing time to be a lover of Black Film & TV! • Clarissa • Is God Is • Black Burns Fast • A Different World • Diarra from Detroit • Dreams in Nightmares • If I Go Will They Miss Me • Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother

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Black Film Alerts 🎥 @blackfilmalerts.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The cast of ‘A Different World’ at the premiere in Atlanta (Morehouse College). 📸: Cornell Young IV, Maleah Joi Moon, Jordan Aaron Hall, Alijah Kai, Kennedi Reece, and Chibuikem Uche. • The series is set to premiere, September 24th (Thursday) on Netflix!

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Black Film Alerts 🎥 @blackfilmalerts.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The cast of ‘A Different World’ wore matching varsity jackets at the series’ premiere. • The premiere was held at Morehouse College in Atlanta. • The highly anticipated series is set to premiere, September 24th (Thursday) on Netflix!

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Black Film Alerts 🎥 @blackfilmalerts.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Official poster for ‘Reasonable Doubt’ Season 4. Featuring: Emayatzy Corinealdi, Morrison Chestnut, Joseph Sikora, and Meagan Good. 📺: Hulu & Disney+ | October 6th

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Black Film Alerts 🎥 @blackfilmalerts.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The untitled Black Texan Rodeo drama series at Starz casts Shannon Wallace, Curtiss Cook, Lauren E. Banks, Liv Symone, and Jason Dirden as series regulars. • DeWanda Wise, Tian Richards, and Marcus Mitchell are the leads. • Kirk A. Moore is the showrunner & executive producer. (via Deadline)

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Black Film Alerts 🎥 @blackfilmalerts.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Akinola Davies Jr’s ‘My Father’s Shadow’ is now streaming on Netflix Africa: Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa. It’s also streaming on MUBI for the residents of the US, UK, Canada, etc. The film stars Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, Godwin Egbo, and Chibuike Marvellous Egbo.

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Black Film Alerts 🎥 @blackfilmalerts.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Jordan Aaron Hall and Kennedi Reece’s character posters for ‘A Different World.’ • Jordan plays Amir Rodale. The first openly queer character on the show. • Kennedi plays Hazel Henry. 📺: Netflix | September 24th

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Black Film Alerts 🎥 @blackfilmalerts.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

J. Alphonse Nicholson’s film, ‘Freight: The Five Incarnations of Abel Green’ (2025) was added to Starz earlier this year. • He directed, produced, and starred in the film. Abel lives five lives across time, guided and hindered by recurring characters who shape his destiny.

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Black Film Alerts 🎥 @blackfilmalerts.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

And the rest was history! ‘A Different World’s world premiere is THIS week! Save the date, September 24th on Netflix!

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Black Film Alerts 🎥 @blackfilmalerts.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

2026 is J. Alphonse Nicholson’s year! • ‘P-Valley’ - Starz | December 4th • ‘Lanterns’ - HBO Max | Now streaming • ‘If I Go Will They Miss Me’ | Now in theaters

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Black Film Alerts 🎥 @blackfilmalerts.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

First poster for ‘Prima Facie’ starring Cynthia Erivo. 🎥: In theaters | November 13th 🔔: Recently premiered at TIFF 2026

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Black Film Alerts 🎥 @blackfilmalerts.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

The director behind, ‘Black Burns Fast,’ Sandulela Asanda says, “...this film is a love letter to my 14 year old self, but to show her that she is not alone. That past all the fear of standing out is joy.” The black queer, coming-of-age film is available to watch on Prime Video. Full trailer below!

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Black Film Alerts 🎥 @blackfilmalerts.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Earlier this month, Octavia Spencer won her first ever Emmy. She won Outstanding Narrator for her work on Investigation Discovery’s true-crime series, ‘Lost Women of Alaska’ at the Creative Arts Emmys. She also executive produced the series.

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Black Film Alerts 🎥 @blackfilmalerts.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

A new featurette for ‘Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother’ with commentary from stars Mahershala Ali, John Cho, and writer-director Bassam Tariq. “Peace In Violence” - a new behind-the-scenes look. 🎥: In select theaters September 25th, everywhere October.

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Black Film Alerts 🎥 @blackfilmalerts.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Sandulela Asanda’s queer coming-of-age film, ‘Black Burns Fast,’ is now streaming on Prime Video. Two teenage girls fall in love at an elite all-girls boarding school. Stars Esihle Ndleleni, Muadi Ilung, Mila Smith, Khensani Khoza, Nstimedi Gwangwa, and Basetsana Motloung.

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Black Film Alerts 🎥 @blackfilmalerts.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Bokeem Woodbine has joined the cast of the Apple TV series, ‘Disavowed’ as a series regular. • James Marsden will star in and executive produce the action thriller series. (via Deadline)

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Black Film Alerts 🎥 @blackfilmalerts.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

New look at ‘Reasonable Doubt’ Season 4. Featuring: Emayatzy Corinealdi, Morrison Chestnut, Meagan Good, Brandee Evans, Durrell “Tank” Babbs Sr., Taylor Polidore, and La La Anthony. 📺: Hulu & Disney+ | October 6th

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Black Film Alerts 🎥 @blackfilmalerts.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

New teaser trailer for ‘Abbott Elementary’ Season 6. 📺: ABC | October 7th | Hulu the next day.

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Black Film Alerts 🎥 @blackfilmalerts.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

First poster for ‘Abbott Elementary’ Season 6. The series stars Quinta Brunson, Janelle James, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Tyler James Williams, Lisa Ann Walter, Chris Perfetti, and William Stanford Davis. The new season is set to premiere October 7th on ABC and on Hulu the next day.

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