HBO Max just announced that the hit teen drama – Gossip Girl – is coming back for a second season. The first six episodes of the series debuted July 8, quickly becoming the best launch for a Max Original Drama series this year. All episodes are available to stream now, with the remaining six episodes of […] More
Will Packer Productions President, James F. Lopez, has recently been named as the president of Macro Film Studios. It was reported that Macro CEO – Charles D. King tapped Lopez for the position. Lopez has served as president for Will Packer’s production house for the past three years, producing box office hits like Girls Trip […] More
OWN recently announced that their popular reality dating series – Put A Ring On It – will be returning for a third season. The announcement came on the heels of the drama filled season two reunion. The show hosted by Dr. Nicole LaBeach comes from mega-producer Will Packer via his Will Packer Productions banner. Put […] More
Today, Film at Lincoln Center announced that artist Kara Walker designed the official poster of the 59th New York Film Festival (September 24 – October 10). Walker joins a lineup of renowned artists who have contributed their work to the festival, including Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, David Hockney, Julian Schnabel, Cindy Sherman, John Waters, and […] More
blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona sat down with Morris Chestnut to discuss his role in the upcoming Fox Series “Our Kind of People“. The legendary actor discusses his role as Raymond Dupont, the patriarch of an affluent black family in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts. Chestnut talks about why he chose the role, the importance of representation along […] More
Apple TV+ today announced an expanded lineup of series for kids and families that will premiere this fall alongside its award-winning slate, including “Wolfboy and the Everything Factory,” a new animated adventure series from creators Toff Mazery and Edward Jesse, executive producers Joseph Gordon-Levitt, HITRECORD, Emmy Award-winning Bento Box Entertainment and Michael Ryan, premiering on […] More
BET+ has renewed First Wives Club for a third season. After a stellar season 2 this summer, the writers room for season 3 is officially open. Watch season 2 trailer below! The Tracy Oliver (“Girls Trip”) executive-produced dramedy stars Ryan Michelle Bathe, Jill Scott, Michelle Buteau and newcomer Michelle Mitchenor. Reminiscent of the original 1990s film of […] More
The first thing that leaps out about the newly released Netflix trailer ‘DON’T LOOK UP‘ is the heavyweight assortment of actors — Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Ariana Grande, Timothée Chalamet, Tyler Perry, Cate Blanchett, Himesh Patel, Kid Cudi, Jonah Hill and Meryl Streep. Absurd or genius? When it comes to saving the world from an […] More
Variety’s renowned honors celebration is back with the announcement of the honorees for their upcoming – Power of Women: Los Angeles. The event is set to return as a live event outdoors at the Wallis Annenberg Center on Thursday, September 30, 2021. The publication has partnered with television network. Lifetime, for the event that gathers […] More
It was announced today that Gravitas Ventures will release The Killing Of Kenneth Chamberlain both theatrically and on most digital VOD platforms Friday, September 17th. The film comes from executive producers Lori McCreary and Morgan Freeman of Revelations Entertainment and produced Redbird Entertainment’s and Enrico Natale and David Midell, who also directs. The Killing Of […] More
Per Deadline, Janet Jackson dropped the first teaser for her upcoming Lifetime and A&E documentary Janet, set to premiere in January. Jackson shared the video clip in celebration of her 55th birthday on Sunday. “This is my story told by me. Not through someone else’s eyes,” Jackson says in the teaser below. The two-night four-hour documentary follows Jackson’s personal […] More
HBO Max Pa’lante! is launching the Pa’lante! Promise to support Latino creatives through a creative partnership with OneFifty—WarnerMedia’s artistic studio focused on curating, developing and investing in bold, innovative, fresh and compelling storytelling. The Pa’lante! Promise is committed to elevating and supporting the OneFifty selected series, films, shorts, and podcasts that are authentic, have strong cultural aesthetic, […] More
Jake Gyllenhaal stars in Antoine Fuqua’s thriller ‘THE GUILTY‘ set over the course of a single morning in a 911 dispatch centre. In Select Theaters September 24 and on Netflix October 1. The film takes place over the course of a single morning in a 911 dispatch call center. Call operator Joe Baylor (Gyllenhaal) tries […] More
Blackfilm.com correspondent Ellen J. Wanjiru speaks with director Marcus A. Clarke about Blood Brothers: Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali, the 1st documentary film to explore the untold story of Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali’s friendship. Premieres on Netflix September 9th. For three pivotal years, Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X forged a brotherhood that would not […] More
Best known for his role as Omar Little in “The Wire” the NY Post was first to announce that actor Michael K. Williams has passed away at 54. His untimely death comes at the heels of a series of phenomenal roles; he recently portrayed Montrose Freeman in the breakout HBO original “Lovecraft Country”, which scored […] More
In a first time move – this year’s DGE Directing Program participants will not only receive access, mentorship, shadowing assignments and advanced professional development – they will also each receive a directing assignment on a Disney General Entertainment Content (DGE) scripted television series. The announcement was made by Tim McNeal, senior vice president, Creative Talent […] More
The 46th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) kicks off next week with a 10-day event that runs from September 9 – 18 with over 100 films in its Official Selection, unparalleled events featuring acclaimed industry guests, and TIFF’s Industry Conference. TIFF 2021 will have in-person screenings with single tickets to in-cinema, drive-in, […] More
This week, SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris awarded actor, activist and National Board member Michelle Hurd with the SAG-AFTRA President’s Award. This prestigious honor recognizes individuals demonstrating outstanding commitment to SAG-AFTRA’s membership and the labor movement. Hurd has chartered a colorful career on and off set. The actress is an activist National Board member who has […] More
BET+ has renewed The Ms. Pat Show for a second season, just two weeks after the August 12th premiere. The series featuring comedian, Patricia “Ms. Pat” Williams, broke records in viewing and audience engagement and successfully secured itself as the top comedy series on BET+ in its first two weeks. Season two will have 10 episodes, with series […] More
blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona sat down with Da’Vinchi to talk about upcoming STARZ series ‘BMF’ and more. The series chronicles the meteoric rise and fall of the legendary Black Mafia Family, headed by brothers Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory, and younger brother Terry Flenory. Da’Vinchi stars as Terry Flenory, and in the interview he reflects on […] More
