The Netflix trailer for ‘Malcolm & Marie’ dropped recently and fans (me included) have been chomping at the bit for the chance to watch Zendaya and John David Washington on screen together, in black-and-white. “This is not a love story,” the trailer advertises. “This is the story of love.” If this sneak peak is any […] More
Netflix has debuted the official trailer and key art for OUTSIDE THE WIRE starring Anthony Mackie and Damson Idris. The film will release globally on Netflix on January 15th, 2021. Set in the future, Harp (Damson Idris), a drone pilot, is sent into a deadly militarized zone where he finds himself working for Leo (Anthony […] More
‘Rewind with Ellen‘ hosts Ellen J. Wanjiru and Rougét Carter discuss the impact of Soul, Bridgerton and Sylvie’s Love. Watch video below! Soul — The story follows a middle school music teacher named Joe Gardner, who seeks to reunite his soul and his body after they are accidentally separated, just before his big break as a […] More
Marion Ramsey, star of 80’s classic movie Police Academy, died at 73 on Thursday in her home. Her management at Roger Paul Inc. confirmed her passing, revealing no exact cause for her death has been determined yet. With a career in TV and film that began with roles on The Jeffersons in 1976 and regular […] More
80’s sitcom Punky Brewster is back on NBC streaming service Peacock with all ten episodes dropping February 25th. Soleil Moon Frye and Cherie Johnson will reprise their original roles as Punky and Cherie. The series also stars Freddie Prinze Jr. (Travis, Punky’s ex-husband), Quinn Copeland (Izzy), Noah Cottrell (Diego), Oliver De Los Santos (Daniel), and Lauren Lindsey Donzis (Hannah). […] More
Deadline has reported that Grace Porter has been added to the second season of Epix’s Godfather of Harlem starring Forrest Whitaker. The recent alumnus of NYU’s Tisch Graduate School of Acting will be playing Betty Shabazz, wife of Malcom X (Nigél Hatch) in the series. Porter has had roles in the NYU productions, Ma Rainey’s […] More
The Morning Show star, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, has yet another new project coming to screens in 2021 with the BBC’s adaptation of JP Delaney’s novel The Girl Before. Mbatha-Raw will be playing the lead in the psychological thriller for UK network BBC One. American audiences will luckily be able to catch the series stateside, as the […] More
The teen drama with a cult like following – Gossip Girl – is receiving a reboot and noticeably has more black faces than the original. The shows official Instagram page revealed the new characters that will be featured in the HBO Max reboot. The Instagram posts showcase the new characters dressed in true Gossip Girl […] More
Chris Rocks 2018 standup special Tamborine is getting an encore performance thanks to Netflix. The comedian is calling the special a “remix” of his original standup performance naming it Chris Rock Total Blackout: The Tamborine Extended Cut. The streamer will be releasing the extended cut of his comedy special on January 12. Check out the […] More
Blackfilm.com correspondent Ellen Wanjiru speaks with Gary Dourdan about his lead role in Redemption Day, his time in Morocco, and what crafts a good character. REDEMPTION DAY features an all-star cast including Gary Dourdan (“CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” All She Wrote), Serinda Swan (“Ballers,” “Graceland”), Martin Donovan (Tenet, “Big Little Lies”), Ernie Hudson (Ghostbusters Franchise, “The Family Business”), Samy Naceri (Taxi Franchise), and Andy Garcia (Oceans 11 & 12, The Godfather: Part III). […] More
Blackfilm.com correspondent Ellen Wanjiru speaks with Meagan Good and Tamara Bass about their directorial feature debut IF NOT NOW, WHEN? and why this film is important for the new generation of young girls. IF NOT NOW, WHEN? stars the ensemble cast of Meagan Holder (Fox’s “Pitch“), Mekia Cox (ABC’s “The Rookie”), Tamara Bass (“All That Matters”), Lexi Underwood (Hulu’s “Little Fires Everywhere“), Niles Fitch (NBC’s […] More
Waves star, Kelvin Harrison Jr. has just been tapped to play Blues icon B.B. King in the Elvis biopic. Directed by Australian director Baz Lurhmann for Warner Bros., the film also stars Austin Butler (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood) as Elvis Presley, two-time Academy Award winner Tom Hanks as his manager Colonel Tom Parker, […] More
While planted on our sofas during quarantine this year, to keep our minds off of either the grim coronavirus pandemic news or the craziness constantly unfolding in the White House, we streamed Black Films in 2020. In case you missed some of them, here is a round up of a few of the memorable 2020 […] More
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to bring to light many of the inequities of the modern world, the precipice upon which many independent artists often live has been thrown into sharp relief. Black Public Media (BPM), a nonprofit with a 40-year record of supporting artists who create and produce media content about the Black experience, […] More
Clubhouse is the latest social media platform to create a buzz while creating unique conversation amongst its users. Broadway production can now be added to its roster. Saturday evening, Clubhouse members held a live production of The Lion King – with a complete cast and choir – and amassed over 5,000 listeners. Executive produced by […] More
Hulu has reportedly acquired distribution rights Lee Daniels’ The United States Vs. Billie Holiday. The film is set to debut just in time for Oscar season consideration with a theatrical release on January 26, 2021 from Paramount. according to the Deadline article that broke the news, the movies original studio -Melrose Ave Studios – never […] More
The CW is bringing another sports series to the network in January with All American Stories. Stories is a docuseries that highlights athletes who have overcome great obstacles to achieve greatness. Former NFL player and inspiration behind All American, Spencer Paysigner, will be co-hosting the show alongside Pac-12 Network analyst Yogi Roth. Roth also serves […] More
Tiger Woods is the focus of HBO Sports’ latest docuseries, for which the trailer has recently been released. Aptly named Tiger, the series looks at the entire life of the golf legend; from his younger years showcasing his talent on talk shows alongside golf greats, to his rise, fall, and eventual resurfacing as the world’s […] More
King Akeem and Semmi are returning to Queens for royal business in Coming 2 America, set to hit Amazon Prime on March 5. The streamer has just released the official trailer for the highly anticipated sequel to the 1988 classic that made everyone fall in love with two best friends from Zamunda. The duo is […] More
Deadline reported that high school football drama All American is in talks to get a spinoff on the CW. If and when the series comes to fruition, it is said that the show will focus on Geffri Maya’s character, Simone Hicks. According to a TV Line article the spinoff will be introduced during a season […] More
