Peacock has ordered 10 episodes of the limited dramedy series THE BEST MAN: FINAL CHAPTERS from Universal Television, written and executive produced by Malcolm D. Lee and Dayna Lynne North. PEACOCK Orders ‘The Best Man’ Limited Series With Original Cast “We’re excited to reunite this beloved cast for a limited series run of ‘The Best Man‘ for Peacock,” said Susan […] More
Directed by Tate Taylor and written by Amanda Idoko, Breaking News in Yuba County is a dark and twisted comedy that explores the outrageous lengths some will go to in order to garner some much-desired attention. ‘Breaking News In Yuba County’ starring Regina Hall, Wanda Sykes, Samira Wiley and more, is set to premiere on digital and in […] More
Former first lady Michelle Obama announced this morning (via twitter) that she will be launching WAFFLES + MOCHI, a new family-friendly cooking series on Netflix that encourages children to broaden their culinary horizons. The cooking show will premiere on Netflix, March 16, 2021. Michelle Obama Launches ‘WAFFLES + MOCHI’ on Netflix “I’m beyond thrilled to […] More
Singer Mary Wilson, co-founder and long-standing member of The Supremes, died suddenly Monday night at her home in Henderson, Nevada, according to her longtime publicist Jay Schwartz. She was 76. R.I.P. Mary Wilson, Founding Member of the Supremes Wilson was a “trendsetter who broke down social, racial, and gender barriers,” Schwartz said in his statement. […] More
“At the Ready” is a 2021 Sundance Film Festival featured documentary that follows a group of El Paso’s Horizon High School students who have joined the school’s criminal justice club with an interest in law enforcement. Over the course of a year, students in the criminal justice club participate in drills and exercises such as […] More
Drugs. Cars. Money. Women. These are all great components to a quality movie on say, El Chapo. One would never guess that the Sundance 2021 Next feature entry, First Date, includes all of the above and more. The debut feature from directing duo Darren Knapp and Manuel Crosby is a teenage love story that goes […] More
Palm Springs International Film Awards recently announced that Andra Day will be the recipient of the Breakthrough Performance Award for ‘The United States vs. Billie Holiday.’ Andra Day To Receive Breakthrough Performance Award For ‘The United States vs. Billie Holiday’ The United States vs. Billie Holiday unapologetically presents the complicated, irrepressible life of an American icon. […] More
‘Rewind with Ellen‘ hosts Ellen J. Wanjiru and Rougét Carter discuss The Little Things, Lupin, and The Intouchables starring a stellar male cast across the board! Watch The Little Things, Lupin, and The Intouchables discussion below! The Little Things: A neo-noir crime thriller set in early 1990s Los Angeles, the film follows detectives (Denzel Washington and Rami Malek) […] More
In the day and age where life and culture are swayed tremendously by the small computers we hold in our hands for hours a day, almost nothing is as it used to be. Except, of course, the ways of the heart. Carey Williams debut feature, R#J, touches on all of the above; exploring love while […] More
It brings us great joy to share that at the stroke of midnight on Friday, February 12, “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella” will begin streaming exclusively on Disney+, a special announcement made by Brandy on The View this morning – check out the clip HERE. ” The beloved 1997 televised movie musical stars Brandy in the […] More
“Rita Moreno: Just Another Girl Who Decided To Go For It” premiered on the 2nd night of the Sundance 2021 Film Festival. The documentary chronicles the life of singer, actress and dancer Rita Moreno. Born in Puerto Rico, Moreno defied humble beginnings and relentless racism to become one of a select group who have won […] More
blackfilm.com sends a huge congratulations to Akinola Davies Jr. for winning the Sundance Short Film Grand Jury Prize for his film “Lizard!” Sundance 2021: A List of Short Films Directed by Black Filmmakers Akinola Davies Jr.’s work is situated between West Africa and the United Kingdom, as he identifies as a member of the global diaspora, […] More
Once again, The Blackhouse Foundation curated events of interest to Black creators attending the 2021 Sundance Film Festival. The festival has just wrapped up its first completely virtual year. The Blackhouse Foundation, an organization that helps Black creative voices gain a better foothold in the film and television industry, enjoyed a successful partnership this year […] More
Director, writer, and editor Daral Olu Kae’s new short film, “I Ran From It and Was Still In It,” was featured in this year’s Sundance Film Festival. Sundance Short Review: ‘I Ran From It and Was Still In It’ by Daral Olu Kae “I Ran From It and Was Still In It” is personal to […] More
Miles Warren’s short film “Bruiser“ was officially selected to screen at the Sundance 2021 Film Festival. The film “Bruiser,” was inspired by Warren’s interest in World Star fights.Sundance Shorts Review: ‘Bruiser’ by Miles Warren “Bruiser” is an engrossing short film that touches on severe topics of bullying, father-son relationships, and how violence can change your life. […] More
Melody C. Roscher is the writer and director of the short film “White Wedding,” which premiered at Sundance Film Festival 2021 this week. Roscher hails from New York and Virginia and is currently working as a line-producer on HBO’s The Jinx. Short film synopsis: Amidst a racially tense Southern wedding, a biracial bride has the […] More
The short film “Don’t Go Tellin’ Your Momma” takes us on a different learning experience of our alphabets. Director, writer, and actor Topaz Jones snapped on this film. Jones and his team (Rubberband) took the alphabet to a new level. I want to call it the big kid Alphabets. You will learn something that they […] More
YouTube Originals recently announced the release of the new special Black Renaissance, premiering Friday, February 26 on the YouTube Originals Channel. The celebration will feature President and Mrs. Obama, Jason Reynolds, Killer Mike, Desus Nice & The Kid Mero, Jemele Hill, artist Shantell Martin, and a performance by Tobe Nwigwe. More names to be announced […] More
‘Night of the Kings’ is one of two films featured in this year’s Sundance ‘Spotlight’ category, a spot reserved for exceptional films which have already played elsewhere in the world. Directed and written by acclaimed French-Ivorian writer-director Philippe Lacôte, ‘Night of the Kings’ weaves the story of a young man (Koné Bakary) sent to “La Maca,” a […] More
A new family is coming to Salem in NBC’s long-running drama Days of Our Lives this March. Musician and actress, Precious Way, will be joining the cast as Chanel, the daughter of Paulina, who will be portrayed by the 227 and Sister, Sister actress Jackée Harry. Their connection to Salem will be through the Carver […] More
