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Rewind with Ellen (S2) Ep. 2 – ‘The Voyeurs’ Film Discussion

‘Rewind with Ellen‘ hosts Ellen J. Wanjiru and Rougét Carter discuss Amazon Original film ‘The Voyeurs’ written and directed by Michael Mohan and starring Sydney Sweeney, Justice Smith, Ben Hardy, Natasha Liu Bordizzo. The film’s provocative narrative challenges one’s perspective on voyeurism and how easy it can be to cross the line into an unhealthy obsession. Breathing new life into […] More

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‘Sankofa’ Gets 4K Restoration & Netflix Debut From ARRAY

Haile Gerima’s iconic cultural masterpiece, Sankofa, is getting 4k restoration and distribution from ARRAY Releasing, the distribution arm of Ava DuVernay‘s arts and social impact collective ARRAY. The digitally remastered version of legendary filmmaker’s work will debut on Netflix Friday, September 24, 2021. The film has not been viewed publicly since its small theatrical release […] More

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‘Blindspotting’ Receives Original Music From Ambrose Akinmusire and Michael Yezerski

Original music for the STARZ Original Television Series, Blindspotting, was released by Lions Gate Records on digital platforms. The album is composed by Jazz trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire and composer Michael Yezerski. Available everywhere today, the project features the co-composers’ ardent score, intermixed with spoken word elements by the cast, including Jasmine Cephas-Jones, Benjamin Earl Turner, and Rafael Casal. The series is […] More

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A24 Drops Trailer For Stephen Karam’s ‘The Humans’

A24 released today the official trailer for genre bending film – The Humans. Stephen Karam (The Seagull) wrote and directed the film adapted from his own Tony Award winning play of the same name. Starring Richard Jenkins, Jayne Houdyshell, Amy Schumer, Beanie Feldstein, Steven Yeun, and June Squibb, the film made its world premiere at the […] More

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‘Hard Knocks In Season: The Indianapolis Colts’ To Premier Nov. 17

The introduction of, Hard Knocks In Season: The Indianapolis Colts, will mark the first time in the history of television’s most acclaimed sports reality franchise – Hard Knocks – will present a multi-episode, in-season edition. HBO Sports and NFL Films teamed up for this all-new primetime docuseries on the AFC South team. The show premiers Wednesday November […] More

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‘Twenties’ Season 2 Gets Premier Date; B. Scott Hosts After-Show

Today, BET announces premiere date for hit series, Twenties and its new companion after-show, Twenties After-Show With B. Scott. Both come from creator, writer, and executive producer Lena Waithe and Hillman Grad Productions. Both shows premier Wednesday, October 13 starting at 10 PM ET/PT on BET and BET Her. The GLAAD Media Award-nominated series follows Hattie, a masculine-presenting queer Black woman in her twenties, […] More

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Fox Soul Partners With The For Us By Us Network On Original Programming

Fox Soul, is partnering with The For Us By Us Network to distribute a slate of new, original shows with two set to premiere this Fall. Chopping It Up With Oakley starring basketball legend Charles Oakley beginning October 7 at 5 pm PST/8 pm EST and Getting Back to Bri featuring Briana Camille (premiere date […] More

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“POWER BOOK II: GHOST” Returns With a Crisis of Conscience When Season 2 Premieres November 21

After a shocking end to the first season, fans will be excited to learn that “Power Book II: Ghost,” will return for season two on Sunday, November 21 at 8PM ET/PT across all STARZ platforms in the U.S. and Canada, and will air day and date internationally on the STARZPLAY premium streaming platform across its […] More

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Apple Original Films’ “Swan Song,” Starring Mahershala Ali, Gets Debut Date

The highly anticipated, star-studded Apple Original film, “Swan Song”, is scheduled to debut in theaters and globally on Apple TV+ on Friday, December 17. “Swan Song” stars two-time Academy Award winner Mahershala Ali, who also serves as producer; eight-time Academy Award nominee Glenn Close; and Academy Award nominee Naomie Harris. Golden Globe Award winner Awkwafina […] More

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FIRST LOOK Photos For Dramatic Limited Netflix Series ‘TRUE STORY’, Starring Kevin Hart & Wesley Snipes

Netflix has revealed the premiere date and first look photos for the 7-episode dramatic limited series, ‘TRUE STORY‘, starring Kevin Hart and Wesley Snipes. This marks Hart’s dramatic series debut who also serves as an executive producer. The series also stars Tawny Newsome, Will Catlett, Paul Adelstein, Theo Rossi, Ash Santos, John Ales, Chris Diamantopoulos, […] More

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Will Smith Led ‘King Richard’ Set To Close AFI Fest

Today, the American Film Institute (AFI) announced that Warner Bros. Pictures’, King Richard, will close out the AFI Fest 2021. The film is directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green with cinematography by Robert Elswit (AFI Class of 1977) and starring two-time Academy Award nominee Will Smith. The movie, which has already drawn up Oscar-worthy buzz, is […] More

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‘The Proud Family’ Gets Even ‘Louder and Prouder’ With All-Star Guest Voice Roster, Including Lizzo, Tiffany Haddish, Lil Nas X, Normani & More

“The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder” will bring high-voltage star power when the eagerly-awaited revival of the groundbreaking hit animated series, “The Proud Family,” now celebrating its 20th anniversary, launches in 2022 on Disney+. The guest-starring voice cast will feature some of music and entertainment’s biggest names, including Lizzo; Lil Nas X; Chance the Rapper; […] More

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WarnerMedia Kids & Family Greenlights ‘Tom and Jerry Time’ for Cartoonito on HBO Max and Cartoon Network

The famous cat and mouse rivals are at it again in their first-ever preschool animated series Tom and Jerry Time. Combining hilarious antics with key early learning concepts, Tom and Jerry Time aims to teach young viewers the skills they need to explore the world around them. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, the greenlight of the original new series […] More

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Emmy-Nominated Late-Night Series, ‘THE AMBER RUFFIN SHOW,’ Renewed For a Second Season

Peacock’s Emmy-nominated late-night series THE AMBER RUFFIN SHOW has been renewed for a second season. “We are thrilled to keep doing what we love for another season,” said host, writer and executive producer Amber Ruffin. “Margaritas for everyone!” Season one of the critically-acclaimed series – which recently welcomed a live studio audience – will conclude this Friday, […] More

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‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ Trailer Revealed From Amazon

Amazon Prime Video today released the official teaser trailer for I Know What You Did Last Summer, the upcoming mystery thriller reboot of the Jennifer Love Hewitt led 1997 blockbuster. The series will premiere Friday, October 15, with new episodes airing each Friday following, leading up to the season finale on November 12. I Know What You Did […] More

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BET Studios Launch With Kenya Barris, Rashida Jones & Aaron Rahsaan Thomas As Principle Partners

Today marked the launch of BET’s – BET Studios – an unprecedented studio venture that offers equity ownership for Black content creators. BET Studios launches under the leadership of Aisha Summers Burke with principal partners Kenya Barris, Rashida Jones and Aaron Rahsaan Thomas. Propelled by the infrastructure and financing of BET and ViacomCBS, BET Studios will create premium television […] More

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NETFLIX Unveils Official Trailer and All-Star Lineup For “TUDUM: A Netflix Global Fan Event”

Netflix’s first ever global TUDUM event, inspired by the first beat you hear when you watch a show or movie on Netflix, is less than two weeks away and the goal is simple: to entertain and honor Netflix fans from across the globe. On September 25, 145 of Netflix’s biggest stars and creators from around […] More

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“Welcome To The Blumhouse” Debuts Trailers For Four Horror Thrillers, Premiering on Prime Video This October

Amazon Original presents WELCOME TO THE BLUMHOUSE. UNSETTLE IN and watch the official trailers and posters for all 4 horror thrillers from Amazon Studios and Blumhouse Television’s second installment of WELCOME TO THE BLUMHOUSE, a collection of spine-chilling thrillers developed and produced with an eye towards original, genre storytelling. The four films – Bingo Hell, Black […] More

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Trailer For ‘VENUS AS A BOY’ Starring Ty Hodges, Olivia Culpo, & Trace Lysette

“Venus as a Boy” is written and directed by Ty Hodges, and stars Ty Hodges, Olivia Culpo (“I Feel Pretty”), Trace Lysette (“Transparent”), Bai Ling (“The Crow”), and musicians Estelle and Stacy Barthe. The film follows Hunter (Hodges), a freewheeling artist navigating heartbreak, addiction, and LA’s impossibly hip gallery scene. After refusing to sell a […] More

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Zendaya, Marlee Matlin & Jean Smart Among ‘Women in Film’ 2021 Honorees

WIF (Women In Film, Los Angeles) recently announced the honorees for the 2021 WIF Honors that will be held on Wednesday, October 6 at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles. Formerly named the Crystal + Lucy Awards, the annual benefit supports WIF’s educational and philanthropic programs and its advocacy for gender parity for women throughout the […] More

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