BEYOND THE BOX VOL. 2 | EXPANSE

The BEYOND THE BOX Series celebrates BLACK TALENT on the silver screen and the boundless possibilities that await. In 2023, seismic strikes and industry shake-ups sent shockwaves through countless shows and performers. By the end of 2024, blind boardroom executives and toxic XFanBoyz wielded their RACISM powers to erode soundstages and streaming platforms.

EXPANSE, the latest addition to the series, spotlight productions that helped me navigate these last tumultuous years. Representation on TV has become increasingly rare and complex. Let’s celebrate the incredible array of talent Sha'Carring their way through asteroids, warlords, and BEYOND!

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Broken Shields and Faded Sabers: How Disney is Failing Its Biggest Universes

A rat is running around here somewhere. Two of the biggest universes have suffered from missed opportunities, toxic agitators, and watered-down stories. Disney owns both the Marvel and Star Wars brands, along with their streaming platform, Disney+.

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Credits

Disclaimer: All photos and promotional material belong to their respective studios and networks. Their inclusion is solely for artistic and promotional purposes, crediting the creative teams behind these works.

Featured (Left to Right)

1. Starz - Harlem

   1. Bresha Webb

   2. Corbin Reid

   3. Andrea Bordeaux

   4. Amber Stevens West

2. Hulu - Dear Mama

3. FX - The Bear

   1. Ayo Edebiri

4. Hulu - How to Die Alone

   1. Natasha Rothwell

5. Peacock - BelAir

   1. Jabari Banks

   2. Simone Joy Jones

   3. Alycia Pascual-Pena

   4. Olly Sholotan

   5. Adrian Holmes

   6. Cassandra Freeman

6. HBO Max - Rap Sht*

   1. KaMillion

   2. Aida Osman

7. HBO Max - South Side

   1. Chandra Russell

   2. Bashir Salahuddin

   3. Will Miles

   4. Zuri Salahuddin

   5. Lanre Idewu

   6. Aaron J. Hart

   7. Kareme Young

   8. Sultan Salahuddin

8. Peacock - Grand Crew

   1. Colton Dunn

   2. Nicole Byer

   3. Echo Kellum

   4. Grasie Mercedes

   5. Carl Tart

   6. Aaron Jennings

9. ABC - Abbott Elementary

   1. Sheryl Lee Ralph

   2. Leslie Odom Jr.

   3. Janelle James

   4. Quinta Brunson

   5. Zack Fox

   6. William Stanford Davis

   7. Raven Goodwin

10. Hulu - Reasonable Doubt

    1. Emayatzy Corinealdi

11. OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network) - All Rise

    1. Simone Missick

12. Disney+ - The Acolyte

    1. Amandla Stenberg

13. CNN - Anchors

    1. Laura Coates

    2. Abby Phillip

14. Disney+ - Secret Invasion

    1. Samuel L. Jackson

15. Hulu - Unprisoned

    1. Delroy Lindo

    2. Kerry Washington

16. HBO Max - Hair Love

17. Disney+ - Loki

    1. Gugu Mbatha-Raw

18. Disney+ - WandaVision

    1. Teyonah Parris

19. Disney+ - The Falcon and the Winter Soldier

    1. Anthony Mackie