June 18, 2026

The Obamas’ Higher Ground Teams Up With Disney+ on New Animated Series

Barack and Michelle Obama’s media company, Higher Ground, is entering a new independent chapter. The company is joining forces with Disney to produce Journey, an original, […]
June 15, 2026

Black Animated Series Gracie’s Corner Lands Disney+ and Disney Jr. Deal

Gracie’s Corner, the Black animated children’s show created by husband-and-wife duo Javoris Hollingsworth and Arlene Gordon-Hollingsworth, is heading to Disney+ and Disney Jr. on June 15. […]
June 1, 2026

Quinta Brunson Is Bringing Betty Boop Back to the Big Screen

Emmy-winning actress and television producer Quinta Brunson is developing a new Betty Boop feature film in partnership with Mark Fleischer, grandson of the character’s original creator. […]
April 1, 2026

Black-Owned Animation Studio Lion Forge Announces New ‘Iyanu’ Film

Iyanu: The War of Twin Princes is the latest feature-length animated film from Black-owned animation studio Lion Forge Entertainment. The movie premieres on Cartoon Network on […]
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