A Man Named Scott is an upcoming American musical documentary film, directed by Robert Alexander, that explores Kid Cudi’s journey over a decade of creative choices, struggles, and breakthroughs, making music that continues to move and empower his millions of fans around the world. Prime Video will release A MAN NAMED SCOTT globally on November 5, 2021. In 2009, Scott Mescudi aka […] More
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will present its 7th annual Careers in Film Summit on Saturday, October 30. The virtual event, taking place from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. PST, will provide high school seniors and college students the opportunity to learn about careers in the motion picture industry from Academy members and other […] More
Right on the heels of the premier of season three‘, HBO has renewed the Emmy-winning drama series Succession for a fourth season. The announcement was made today by Francesca Orsi, Executive Vice President, HBO Programming. “With each season of Succession, Jesse Armstrong has continued to surpass our wildest expectations, pulling us deeper into the Roy family’s […] More
Melvin Childs Presents has released today the first-look trailer for the highly-anticipated film, For The Love Of Money, hitting theaters nationwide on Wednesday, November 24th. For The Love Of Money stars Katt Williams, LisaRaye McCoy, Keri Hilson, Rotimi, Jason Mitchell, DC Young Fly, Cedric Pendleton and Jazzy Jade and features appearances by music artists Latto, Keith Sweat and Lyfe Jennings. For The Love Of Money tells the story of a single mother, who when pushed to her limits out of […] More
The second installment of anthology drama series – Covenant – “The Vow” will be available on popular AMC Networks’ streamer ALLBLK, Thursday, October 28th. “The Vow” is the story of a man who must hide his extraordinary abilities to fulfill his life’s destiny to save his people. A destiny his rebellious, arrogant nature nearly destroys; featuring Palmer Williams Jr. […] More
Peacock‘s latest Craig Robinson-led comedy series, Killing It, has announced the main cast for the series. The cast includes Claudia O’doherty (Love, Trainwreck), Rell Battle (Black-ish, The Good Doctor), Scott Macarthur (The Mick and Righteous Gemstones), Stephanie Nogueras (The Good Fight, Switched at Birth), Wyatt Walter (Sons of Thunder), and Jet Miller (Bethany, Young Dylan). The project reunites Craig Robinson […] More
The Sports Emmy Award winning series, The Shop: Uninterrupted, will sit down with rap superstar Saweetie, Insecure actress Yvonne Orji & race car driver Bubba Wallace. The show returns with its season 4 finale Friday, October 29 (9:00-9:30 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. Joining Maverick Carter are legendary footballer and president/co-owner […] More
Aida Rodriguez is set to debut her first first hour-long stand-up comedy special, Aida Rodriguez: Fighting Words on HBO Max Thursday, November 4 on HBO Max. The comedian, actress and producer takes the stage in the Bronx while she tackles the issues of the day ripped straight from the headlines and from the pages of her personal […] More
HBO Sports has acquired the television and streaming rights to a feature documentary chronicling the Bishop Sycamore high school football scandal from Michael Strahan and Constance Schwartz-Morini’s SMAC Entertainment, Adam McKay’s Hyperobject Industries, Boat Rocker’s Matador Content, and The Athletic. The film is set to debut on HBO and be available to stream on HBO […] More
Today, NBC released first look photos from their Holiday production of Annie Live! Annie Live! stars Taraji P. Henson as Miss Hannigan, newcomer Celina Smith as Annie and Nicole Scherzinger as Grace Farrell, assistant of Daddy Warbucks. The production comes after a nation-wide search for the who would play the beloved role of Annie. Annie […] More
Imani Media Group recently released the official trailer for the upcoming film True To The Game 3. Directed by David Wolfgang (Love & Hip Hop Season 8, True To The Game 2), the film is the third installment in the True To The Game series, based on the original New York Times bestseller by Teri Woods. Opening in theaters nationwide […] More
blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona sat down with Tressa Azarel Smallwood as she talks BET Her short film ‘Her Lyfeline‘. The film starring Grammy nominated musicians Keri Hilson and Raheem DeVaughn tackles domestic violence, mental health, and empowerment. Smallwood talks about her motivation behind producing these impactful films, the importance of raising awareness, and understanding the […] More
On Rewind with Ellen ep. 7, hosts Ellen J. Wanjiru and Rougét Carter discuss episode 5 of ‘Our Kind of People: The Miseducation of the Negro‘ — Angela asks Tyrique for a favor; Angela also tries to get Nikki accepted into the Oak Bluffs Cotillion; Raymond confides in Olivia; Leah is shocked by Lauren’s behavior; Teddy’s condition worsens. Watch Rewind with Ellen ep. 7 […] More
Blackfilm.com correspondent Ellen J. Wanjiru sits down with Student Academy Award winner Phumi Morare to discuss her historic South African short film WHEN THE SUN SETS, why it was important to make it and what she learned. The short, inspired by a true story, is about a nurse negotiating her space and trying to protect […] More
Season One of the comedy series Harlem, from Girl’s Trip creator Tracy Oliver, will premiere Friday, December 3, on Prime Video, with the official first-look images out now. The 10-episode Amazon Original series will be available exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories around the world. See first-look images below! Created, written, and executive produced by Oliver, Harlem is a new single-camera comedy following […] More
Blackfilm.com correspondent Ellen J. Wanjiru sits with Student Academy Award winner De’Onna Young-Stephens to discuss her docufilm Not Just a Name, which explores the stigma and racial bias experienced by African-Americans with unique sounding names, as well as the historical origin of these names in America. Watch interview below. De’Onna is one of two Black […] More
Netflix has debuted the official trailer and key art for their upcoming film, RED NOTICE, that stars Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Gal Gadot, and Ryan Reynolds as the FBI’s top profiler, the world’s most wanted art thief, and the greatest conman the world has never seen. In Select Theaters November 5, 2021 | Coming to Netflix on November 12, 2021 An […] More
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has voted 17 students as winners of the 48th Student Academy Awards competition. The Gold, Silver and Bronze Medal awards in the seven award categories will be presented by Oscar-winning filmmaker and 1992 Student Academy Award winner Pete Docter, Oscar-nominated filmmaker Asghar Farhadi, and filmmakers Marielle Heller and Nanfu […] More
Lifetime has greenlit three new original thrillers for 2022 including Single Black Female starring Raven Goodwin (The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel) and Amber Riley (Glee) with a special appearance from K. Michelle, about a new friendship with many underlying dark secrets that come to surface; Line Sisters headlined by LeToya Luckett (Greenleaf), Kierra Sheard-Kelly (The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel), Ta’Rhonda Jones (Empire), and Drew Sidora (CrazySexyCool: The TLC […] More
“Rise,” a new film from Disney based on the triumphant real life story about the remarkable family that produced the first trio of brothers to become NBA champions in the history of the league– Giannis and Thanasis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Laker Kostas Antetokounmpo–will debut in 2022 on Disney+. Audiences have […] More
