Apple TV+ unveiled the trailer for the new Apple Original Film, “Swan Song” starring two-time Academy Award winner Mahersahala Ali and its giving existential crisis with a cloned twist. This definitely challenges our decision-making skills, and tugs at our heartstrings, and we’re here for it! Watch trailer below. Set in the near future, “Swan Song” […] More
Blackfilm.com correspondent Ellen J. Wanjiru chats with Paula Patton (“Precious,” “Traffik”) about her new series “Sacrifice,” premiering exclusively on BET+ on November 4th. “SACRIFICE” follows high-powered entertainment lawyer Daniella Hernandez (Patton) as she navigates the complicated lives of her clients while uncovering the truth behind her family’s secretive past and the death of her parents. […] More
Today HBO released the official trailer for the documentary, A Choice Of Weapons: Inspired By Gordon Parks. The film explores the enduring legacy of photographer, writer, composer, activist and filmmaker, Gordon Parks, and spotlights his visionary work and its impact on the next generation of artists. The film debuts Monday, November 15 (10:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT), commemorating Gordon […] More
Bassett Vance Productions, the production company from Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance, announced today that they will be producing a reimagining of the classic film The Preacher’s Wife. Also announced, is that acclaimed filmmaker Anthony Hemingway. The announcement was made by Bassett Vance Productions‘ (BVP) Head of Development, Lynnette Ramirez and Whitney Davis, VP […] More
Last night, the Amazon Prime original comedy series from Hypebeast, Fairfax, celebrated its launch with a full rollout of an exciting VIP Preview of the “Latrine Store” pop-up (based on Latrine, the streetwear brand created in the series) on the stores namesake street – Fairfax Ave. – in Los Angeles, CA. The cast, creators, and […] More
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) today announced the hiring of Neil Phillips as its first Chief Diversity Officer as an integral part of its continuing commitment to implementing reforms to promote greater diversity, equity, and inclusion both within the organization and within broader Hollywood and journalism communities. Phillips is an innovative speaker and entrepreneur who works to shine a light on the most pressing issues of our […] More
The official trailer for Season One of the new series Harlem, starring Meagan Good, Grace Byers, Shoniqua Shandai, Jerrie Johnson and Tyler Lepley, has been released and it looks promising! The Amazon Original single-camera comedy will premiere Friday, December 3, with all 10 episodes available exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories around the world. Created, written, and […] More
The Harder They Fall director, writer, producer and composer Jeymes Samuel grew up watching Westerns. But he knew something wasn’t quite right about these beloved fables. These visions framed hardscrabble men like John Wayne or Clint Eastwood, battling the elements and nefarious types, against gorgeous backdrops that reached to the horizon but something was always missing. […] More
Peacock’s SAVED BY THE BELL returns with a second season on November 24 and the premiere will reunite original cast members Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Tiffani Thiessen, Elizabeth Berkley-Lauren, Mario Lopez and Lark Voorhies. The late Dustin Diamond who portrayed “Screech,” will also be part of the second season with a significant posthumous presence. In season 2 of Peacock’s hit comedy SAVED BY THE […] More
HBO announced the release date of the documentary on late rapper DMX, DMX: Don’t Try To Understand, as part of the Music Box series. The documentary is directed by Christopher Frierson and co-directed by Clark Slater, and executive produced by Bill Simmons (HBO’s Andre The Giant, Showbiz Kids). DMX: Don’t Try To Understand debuts Thursday, November […] More
The Max Original unscripted series Sweet Life: Los Angeles, from Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Issa Rae, has been renewed for a second season. Season one, which debuted in August, is currently available to stream on HBO Max. Sweet Life: Los Angeles gives a unique look at what it means to be young, Black, ambitious, and in constant […] More
Today NBC released the full slate of hosts and performers set to hit the Saturday Night Live (SNL) stage for the month of November. The show is returning with three consecutive shows beginning November 6th. First to appear as host for his first time as a host is actor, Kieran Culkin, on Nov. 6. Culkin […] More
Blackfilm.com correspondent Ellen J. Wanjiru chats with Academy Award-winning actress Regina King about what it took to build her unforgettable character Gertrude “Treacherous Trudy” Smith — a gangster, a thief, and a killer, making her way through a male-dominated world— back in the day, in the Black Western film THE HARDER THEY FALL. Debuting on […] More
The holidays are officially here as Apple and Mariah Carey today announced the Queen of Christmas’ return to Apple TV+ with an all-new holiday event, “Mariah’s Christmas: The Magic Continues,” to sprinkle more magic around the world, and set to debut globally in December. “Mariah’s Christmas: The Magic Continues” will bring multi-platinum, multi-Grammy Award-winning icon […] More
Lionsgate recently released the official trailer for the new film Moonfall. The movie comes from the director of Independence Day and The Day After Tomorrow, Roland Emmerich. The conspiracy theory based flic stars Halle Berry, Patrick Wilson, John Bradley, Michael Peña, Charlie Plummer, Kelly Yu, Eme Ikwuakor, Carolina Bartczak, and Donald Sutherland In Moonfall, a mysterious force […] More
Today, Disney+ released the exciting, action-packed trailer and brand-new key art for The Book of Boba Fett, a new series from Lucasfilm, launching exclusively on the streaming service on December 29. The Book of Boba Fett, a thrilling Star Wars adventure teased in a surprise end-credit sequence following the Season 2 finale of The Mandalorian, finds legendary bounty hunter […] More
Showtime Sports has released the official trailer for Kevin Garnett: Anything is Possible, a bold new documentary chronicling the life and legacy of one of the NBA’s all-time greats, Kevin Garnett, who was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame this year. The documentary premieres on Friday, November 12 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Showtime and […] More
Blackfilm.com correspondent Ellen J. Wanjiru chats with director, writer, producer Jeymes Samuel about the importance of having Black cowboys represented in lead roles in his feature directorial debut, THE HARDER THEY FALL — a Western about an outlaw Nat Love (Jonathan Majors) who discovers that his enemy (Idris Elba) is being released from prison, so […] More
HBO Max announced today that season two of the Peabody Award–winning prestige drama “David Makes Man,” created by Tarell Alvin McCraney and produced by Warner Bros. Television, is now available on HBO Max. Additionally, a new lineup of Warner Bros. acquisitions are now available on the platform, including the sitcoms “Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper,” “In […] More
blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona sat with Tessa Thompson, Ruth Negga, and Rebecca Hall to discuss ‘Passing’ the critically acclaimed film that debuted at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival. Passing is in theaters now, and will stream on Netflix November 10th, 2021. Watch the press junkets below and let us know what you think! Rebecca Hall […] More
