Black Hollywood reacts to the inauguration of our new President Joseph R. Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Breathing a collective sigh of relief, social media was buzzing with messages as Joseph R. Biden officially became the 46th President of the United States, along with Kamala Harris, as Vice President, making her the highest ranking […] More
HBO Documentary ‘Black Art: In The Absence Of Light’ debuts February 9 (9:00-10:25 p.m. ET/PT). Firmly rooted in the history of the Black American experience, BLACK ART: IN THE ABSENCE OF LIGHT, provides a vital and illuminating introduction to the work of some of the foremost African American visual artists working today, including Theaster Gates, Kerry […] More
The second special episode of the Emmy-winning HBO drama series EUPHORIA will receive an early premiere on HBO Max beginning Friday, January 22 at 9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT in advance of its HBO premiere on Sunday, January 24 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. ‘Euphoria’ Second Special Episode Premieres Jan. 22 The second special episode, directed by EUPHORIA creator Sam […] More
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has named Fernando Garcia as its Executive Vice President, Member Relations and Awards. Fernando Garcia Named Academy Executive VP and starts February 8th. Garcia will lead engagement and outreach initiatives for the organization’s worldwide membership of over 10,000 artists, filmmakers and executives, and oversee Academy Awards processes […] More
Chelsea Harris Talks “Snowpiercer” with blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona. During their sit down Harris talks about her upcoming role as Sykes in Season 2 of “Snowpiercer”, her passion for sci-fi, the importance of family, and more! She went on to discuss how the pandemic has affected movie sets, finding one’s purpose, and cites Viola Davis […] More
Today marks the birthday of iconic Civil Rights activist and leader Martin Luther King Jr. Many celebrities like to share the impact King made via their social media accounts by posting an image found through a Google search, slapping a quote on it and calling it a day. His birthday has also become a day […] More
Deadline reported on Friday that singer Luke James has been promoted to series regular on The Chi for season 4 of the Showtime series. James starred as the reoccurring character Trig on season 3 of the show. Trig is Jake’s (Michael V. Epps) estranged older brother returns to town with his girlfriend Imani (Jasmine Davis), […] More
A virtual screening event in partnership with the Film Festival Alliance for FilmEx 2021 will be held on Saturday, January 16th for UNAPOLOGETIC, a powerful documentary about the Movement for Black Lives in Chicago. Documentary ‘UNAPOLOGETIC’ screens today and can be watched @ https://theatricalathome.com/products/unapologetic. Following the screening will be an engaging Q&A panel including filmmaker Ashley O’Shay as well as subjects Janaé […] More
NBC has set premiere dates for its two upcoming comedies: “Young Rock” will debut on Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 8 p.m. ET/PT and “Kenan” will debut immediately after on Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 8:30 p.m. NBC Announces Tuesday Comedy Lineup ‘YOUNG ROCK’ & ‘KENAN,’ new half-hour series. “YOUNG ROCK” “Young Rock” focuses on different chapters […] More
H.E.N.R.I. a science fiction film from award-winning Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) member, Guyanese born Canadian filmmaker, Ryan Singh, makes its world premiere at the Toronto Black Film Festival, February 10-21. Singh made H.E.N.R.I. a family affair including his six-year-old twins, Ava (Tall Boyz, Handmaid’s Tale) and Sebastian (Suits, Handmaid’s Tale, Silent) who helped write and also appear with their father […] More
The lineup for the 2021 Sundance Film Festival, taking place on a Sundance-built and feature-rich online platform, goes well beyond feature and short films, episodic work and the VR/XR of New Frontier — it also encompasses a curated program of free special events, conversations and activations available to the global public. These Talks and Events, […] More
NBC is revving up its scripted programming output with three series orders from Universal Television – comedies “Grand Crew” and “American Auto,” and drama “La Brea” for the 2021-2022 season. NBC Orders Three New Scripted Series With A Black Cast The series pickups come on the heels of Susan Rovner taking on the role of […] More
‘Rewind with Ellen‘ hosts Ellen J. Wanjiru and Rougét Carter review action thriller film Redemption Day, starring Gary Dourdan and drama, If Not Now, When? starring Meagan Good. Watch below! Redemption Day: Having just returned home, decorated U.S. Marine Captain Brad Paxton’s (Gary Dourdan) wife, Kate, is kidnapped by a terrorist group while working in […] More
Larger than life rapper Cardi B. has snagged her first leading role in the movie Assisted Living, an upcoming comedy from Paramount. The film is described as a “raucous comedy” with “tremendous heart” that is reminiscent of classic comedies like Mrs. Doubtfire, Sister Act, and Tootise. The movie is based on an original script by […] More
No more mirror raps, best friend drama, or awkward hookups because Insecure is coming to an end after five seasons. The critically acclaimed award winning HBO comedy-drama has given black women (and men) what they’ve been yearning for in a 30 minute scripted series. Women who weren’t usually given leading roles were able to see […] More
The Academy announced today that its Board of Governors voted to present Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Awards to filmmaker Tyler Perry and to the Motion Picture & Television Fund (MPTF). The Oscar statuettes will be presented at the 93rd Oscars, which airs live on ABC and broadcast outlets worldwide on Sunday, April 25, 2021. Academy Honors […] More
The New York Times Critic’s Pick and Oscar eligible documentary, SYSTEM K by Renaud Barret comes to various video on demand platforms on January 15th. The critically acclaimed documentary reveals a vibrant, raw, politically astute world of performance art the likes of which exist nowhere else on earth. Viewers witness the power of creativity, following […] More
The official trailer and poster for Son Of The South is out with a scheduled film release date of February 5, 2021 in select theaters, VOD & digital. More
NBC’s hit drama This Is Us is in its fifth season and it comes with ease to say that the show has taken audiences on an emotional roller coaster each season. Following the past and present lives of the Pearson family, This Is Us dives into the complexities that only family can offer. Pearson triplets […] More
Lee Daniels’ The United States Vs. Billie Holiday has been officially acquired by HULU and they are giving audiences a sneak peak with the newly released trailer. The pic is still set to drop on the streamer February 26 – just in time for award season consideration – as the films original distributor, Paramount, wanted. […] More
