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INTERVIEW: The Team Behind 'Cross' is Ready to Take You on a New Adventure within the Crossverse

BGN interviews the cast and showrunner of the upcoming Prime Video series Cross. Featured in the interviews are: Samantha Walkes (Elle), Aldis Hodge (Alex Cross), Isaiah Mustafa (John) and Ben Watkins (Showrunner). Alex Cross, a decorated D.C. homicide detective and forensic psychologist faces a sadistic serial killer; he and his partner, John Sampson track this killer and a threat from Cross’…

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Clayface's Role in 'Creature Commandos': What We Know

DC Studios, under the guidance of former Marvel veteran James Gunn, has recently released a whole new trailer for Creature Commandos, an adult animated series set in the new DCU. The series will serve as a first release in the newly formed cinematic universe ahead of next year’s Superman movie (which is likely to feature Krypto the Superdog) and is scheduled to debut on Max on December 5, 2024.…

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'The Talk': Graphic Novel on Talking to Your Kids about Cops Taking the World by Storm

As a millennial, I personally never really got into audiobooks. I prefer tangible things like I’d always choose a physical planner and cute pens over jotting everything down in my Google calendar. A Kindle won’t even cut it; I need to feel the pages turn under my fingertips. That all changed when I came across The Talk by Darrin Bell, a personal account of one man’s struggles with growing up as…

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Everything We Can Expect from 'Doctor Who' in 2025

Ever since it was rebooted in 2005, the classic British science fiction series Doctor Who has continued to gain worldwide popularity, and its upcoming Season 15 is currently shaping up to be its biggest one yet. Showrunner Russell T. Davies shared an update in Doctor Who Magazine about the upcoming 2025 season and beyond, revealing that Varda Sethu will debut as the Doctor’s new companion,…

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The Election Is Over: What Happens Now?

In her concession speech, Vice President Kamala Harris said, “Sometimes the fight takes a while.” Despite significant backing from Black women and men, Kamala Harris was unable to secure a win in her groundbreaking presidential campaign. Meanwhile, Trump, weighed down by controversies that would have derailed other candidates, managed to triumph and ultimately was voted in as the 47th president…

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5 Batman Villains That Owe Their Existence to 'Batman: The Animated Series'

The legendary Batman: The Animated Series (BTAS) is celebrated as a groundbreaking superhero show that successfully blended Tim Burton’s cinematic influence with its own unique style, including gothic visuals, a Danny Elfman-inspired theme, and a mix of 1940s and modern aesthetics. The show, which premiered in 1992, stood the test of time and is responsible for introducing classic stories and…

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With the Success of ‘The Penguin’ Here Are 4 Comic Book Spin-Offs That Should Be Put into Production

By now, you’re familiar with HBO’s series The Penguin that stems from Colin Farrell’s character in The Batman that starred Robert Pattinson as the world’s greatest detective in 2022. It debuted with record breaking numbers, coming in at 5.3 million viewers during its first four days of being on platforms (beating out heavyweight shows like The White Lotus and Succession). It’s rare that…

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Is Wolverine’s Greatest Battle Against a Golden Version of His Own Adamantium?

Marvel Comics’ most recent relaunch of the X-Men line of comic books, titled X-Men: From the Ashes, follows the end of the Krakoan Age storyline and introduces many new elements to the X-Men franchise. Among the ongoing series of comics is also Wolverine, a relaunch that follows the adventures of the eponymous and perpetually enraged mutant we all know and love. The comic’s first issue, Wolverine…

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Review: Ajuan Mance's Unique Take on Gender via Comics

Gender Studies: True Confessions of an Accidental Outlaw is an Ignatz nominee by Ajuan Mance tells real-life stories through the use of comic strip visuals. The book breaks down gender identity and how Mance became comfortable with embracing her masculinity. It’s a collection of situational conversations between the author and others that depict some of the ways she came to realize she was…

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Remembering the Life and Legacy of Quincy Jones

Legendary producer, humanitarian, and music industry icon Quincy Jones has sadly passed away at the age of 91 at his home in Bel-Air. Although no cause of death has been revealed at the moment, he is said to have been surrounded by his family in the statement released by his publicist, Arnold Robinson. He is responsible for producing many albums, but most notably three of the most influential…

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INTERVIEW: The Creative Team Behind the Animated Feature Film 'Ultraman: Rising'

BGN interviews the animation team behind the Netflix film Ultraman: Rising. Featured in the interviews are: Scot Stafford (Composer), Hayden Jones (VFX Supervisor), Shannon Tindle (Director/Writer) and John Aoshima (Co-Director). When Tokyo is threatened by giant monsters, an all-star athlete reluctantly returns home to take on the mantle of Ultraman, and become a legendary hero. Interviewer:…

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How David Steward Became the Richest Black Person in America

The Forbes 400, published annually, ranks the wealthiest individuals in the United States based on their net worth, and despite the fact that the U.S. is home to more than a dozen Black billionaires, only four of them made it on the list. The ranking is based on publicly available data, and it was published just recently. It estimates that the wealthiest Black person in America is IT entrepreneur…

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INTERVIEW: Lashana Lynch and Eddie Redmayne on Complex Characters in 'The Day of the Jackal'

BGN interviews the cast of the Peacock TV series The Day of the Jackal. Featured in the interviews are Eddie Redmayne (Jackal) and Lashana Lynch (Bianca). The Jackal is an elusive assassin who makes his living carrying out hits for the highest fee. He soon meets his match in a tenacious British intelligence officer who tracks him down in a thrilling cat-and-mouse chase across…

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Fans React to 'Blade' Delay: Will 'Sinners' Fill the Void?

On October 22nd, the move we long suspected was in the works came to be: Mahershala Ali’s highly anticipated Blade reboot was officially taken off the release schedule over at Marvel Studios. Since its initial announcement in Hall H at San Diego Comic Con in 2019, Kevin Feige still had a pin in his calendar for a November 7th release date. This comes as no surprise seeing how the film has been…

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What You Should Know About the Three Black Women Running for U.S. Senate

Throughout the 234-year history of the United States Senate, only 10 of those years have included Black women serving in the chamber. The Senate has not seen a Black woman since Vice President Kamala Harris’ departure in January 2021. She was the only Black woman senator for four years and was sworn in to the chamber 24 years after Carol Moseley Braun. Currently, no Black women senators are…

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Election Consequences for Black Women

To say there is a lot at stake with this year’s election is an understatement. The consequences for Black women are multifaceted, affecting various aspects of our lives and communities. These consequences highlight the significant role Black women play in shaping political landscapes and the importance of our participation in elections. A new survey of 1,200 Black women from “The Cut” at New…

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Things You Should Know If You’re Black and Considering the Digital Nomad Lifestyle

Let’s be honest; it’s hard for Black people to live in the United States. With police brutality, racism, and microaggressions at work, Black people are stepping out onto the battlefield every time they leave their homes. Since simply existing in the U.S. is a challenging task, more and more Black people are finding peace, safety, and community in other countries by becoming digital…