Sope Aluko spoke with blackfilm.com correspondent Ro Carter about her role in the Black Panther sequel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. During the chat, they discuss her role as Sope the Shaman, her decision to leave the corporate world to pursue acting, family and much more! RELATED: Marvel Studios has Released the Teaser Trailer for Black […] More
blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona interviewed Dustin Ross, Season 2 host of Revolt x Target’s ‘Bet on Black‘. The New York-based Writer, Host and Producer is also hosts The Friend Zone podcast weekly. He can also currently be heard as co-host of the hit legal news podcast Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams. Check out the interview and let us know […] More
blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona participated in a roundtable with Lena Waithe and Kym Whitley to talk the hilarious eponymous scripted audio series ‘KYM’. Multiple outlets participated as the pair gave insight into the creative process and provided lots of laughs. From creative visionary Lena Waithe and Hillman Grad Productions (Queen & Slim and The Chi) comes a […] More
blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona sat down with Co-Executive Producer Aurin Squire to talk about the final season of ‘The Good Fight’. Squire spoke about his journey as a journalist, playwright, and screenwriter. He offered valuable insight into the writing process and much more. Season six premiered Thursday, Sept. 8, with 10 all-new episodes dropping weekly on […] More
blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona spoke with Tyrese Gibson, Terrence Howard, and Jeremy Piven about their latest project ‘The System’ out in theaters on Friday, October 28th, 2022. Gibson is a producer for the project which also stars Lil’ Yachty. The actors talk about the corruption that exists in the prison system, filming the movie in […] More
TILL Press Conference, and Interview with Frankie Faison I attended the press showing of TILL prior to its premiere at the New York Film Festival, and I’ve found early criticism of the film from people who have never even seen it a disservice to the work and frustrating to absorb. There is a very dark […] More
Jazzy Collins and Kaymie Mattison spoke with blackfilm.com correspondent Rob Smith about casting some of the most iconic shows out including “Watch Out For the Big Grrrls”, “Survivor”, “The Circle” and “The Bachelor”. During the conversation they discuss advocating for women and people of color in casting and how they found their way into the […] More
blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona talks ‘The BMF Documentary: Blowing Money Fast’ with Shan Nicholson and Christopher Frierson. Nicholson is Showrunner, with the duo both serving as directors for the series. Series Premiere Date: Sunday, October 23rd at 10pm ET/PT on STARZ as well as the STARZ App. Christopher Frierson, Director | ‘The BMF Documentary: Blowing […] More
blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona spoke with Marlon Wayans and Priah Ferguson to talk the upcoming Netflix Halloween film ‘THE CURSE OF BRIDGE HOLLOW’! Check out the interview and let us know what you think! ‘THE CURSE OF BRIDGE HOLLOW‘ premieres on Netflix on Friday, October 14th, 2022! About ‘THE CURSE OF BRIDGE HOLLOW’: OFFICIAL TRAILER […] More
blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona spoke with Undisputed World Middleweight Champion Claressa Shields & LisaRaye to talk BET Her’s “The Pink Fight”. Check out the interview and let us know what you think! “The Pink Fight,” written by K. Senay, directed by LisaRaye McCoy revolves around a female boxer (Claressa Shields) who is diagnosed with breast […] More
blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona spoke with Tichina Arnold about her directorial debut for BET HER Presents: The Waiting Room “Oh Baby Baby”. She also spoke on early fame, moving from New York to LA, singing on her own terms, and more! “Oh Baby Baby” premieres on BET HER Saturday, October 8th at 10pm ET/PT. Check […] More
blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona sat down with Chas Appeti and Junior Okoli to talk new Prime Video series ‘Jungle‘. Jungle will premiere on Friday, September 30th, 2022. Appeti and Okoli’s ‘Jungle’ interweaves the lives of strangers through the soundtrack of UK rap and drill music, highlighting London’s societal underbelly. The duo cast top UK rap […] More
