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Regina Hall x Sterling K. Brown talk ‘Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul.’ (VIDEO)

blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona sat down with Regina Hall, Sterling K. Brown, Conphidance, producer Adanna Ebo and writer and director Adamma Ebo to talk ‘Honk for Jesus Save Your Soul.’ blackfilm.com was present for their Sundance premiere, and these interviews were a delight! ‘Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul.’ in theaters and on Peacock on September […] More

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Connor Shennan & Noel Allen talk ‘Cosmic Love’ (VIDEO)

blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona sat down with Connor Shennan and Noel Allen to talk new Prime Video series ‘Cosmic Love’. The fellas talk about astrology, compatibility, and placing their trust in the AstroTwins! Check out the interview and let us know what you think! Connor Shennan | Gemini (@shennanconnor) – Air Element Double the trouble […] More

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JB Smoove talks ‘Funny My Way’ (VIDEO)

blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona sat down with JB Smoove to talk his new Audible Podcast ‘Funny My Way’. In this interview, JB Smoove talks his beginnings, continuing to soar in a career that has spanned decades, and the legends that inspired the project. The Audible Podcast is available now! Check out the interview and let […] More

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‘The Ms. Pat Show’ Season 2 Red Carpet Premiere x Cast Interviews (VIDEO)

Season 2 of ‘The Ms. Pat Show‘ is here, and blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona had a chance to speak with everybody! Check out interviews with co-creators Ms. Pat and Jordan E. Cooper, Tami Roman and J. Bernard Calloway; the kids Vince Swann, Brittany Inge, Theodore Barnes, and Briyanna Guadalupe! A special bonus interview with Theodore […] More

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Latoya Drake talks Google’s ‘News Equity Fund’

blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona spoke with Latoya Drake, Head of Media Representation at Google. She discussed the newly launched ‘News Equity Fund’, her path to working in diversity and tech spaces, her passion for education, and much much more! Check out the interview and let us know what you think! Google has launched a ‘News […] More

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Bernard David Jones talks ‘Remember’, Exclusive Screening Pics!

blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona spoke with Bernard David Jones, to talk his new series ‘Remember’ which he wrote, stars in and is producing with Gem Little and Hosea Sanchez (The Game), with Tari Wariebi serving as its director. Jones talked his roots in Patterson, NJ, touring internationally as a background singer, and his journey from […] More

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Denée Benton talks ‘The Gilded Age’!

blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona talks ‘The Gilded Age’ with Broadway & television sensation Denée Benton. Denée talks the differences between film and television, the importance of representation, and working opposite Audra McDonald! Check out the interview and let us know what you think! About HBO Max HBO MAX HBO Max™ is a direct-to-consumer streaming platform […] More

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Danielle Brooks talks ‘Peacemaker’

blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona sat down with Danielle Brooks to talk popular superhero show ‘Peacemaker’ exclusively streaming on HBO Max. The Juilliard graduate talked her formal training, growing up in the church, & what it’s like to work alongside John Cena. Check out the interview and let us know what you think! Release Date: Complete […] More

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Himesh Patel talks ‘Station Eleven’

blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona sat down with Himesh Patel to talk HBO Max series ‘Station Eleven‘! The UK native talked being ‘discovered’ in the United States after a well-established career, the complexities of his character Jeevan Chaudhary, and much, much more. Check out the interview and let us know what you think! Release Date: Complete […] More

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Breanna Hogan talks ‘Á La Carte’

blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona talked to Breanna Hogan, creator and writer of the ALLBLK TV series ‘Á La Carte’. The Chicago native and Howard alumnus discussed her transition from PR professional to filmmaker, capturing the eye of Meagan Good, and the importance of maintaining meaningful, authentic relationships. Check out the interview and let us know […] More

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Rewind with Ellen ep. 24 Video —“Respect the Jux” Film Discussion

Rewind with Ellen hosts Ellen J. Wanjiru and Rougét Carter discuss crime thriller “Respect the Jux” written and directed by G.H. Goba and executive produced by Pusha T. The film, based on true events, tells the story of Cat (Jaime Lincoln Smith) — a corrupted young man that ventures to the United States in quest of […] More

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Yolanda Adams & Serayah talk ‘Kingdom Business’

blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona sat down with Yolanda and Seraya to talk BET+ exclusive ‘Kingdom Business’. The pair talk about their characters Denita and Rbel, and the road to redemption. Adams praises Serayah for working so hard, even when she was under the weather, and Serayah owns her moment as one of the rare talents […] More