Blackfilm.com correspondent Ellen J. Wanjiru speaks with Jay Pharoah (“Saturday Night Live“) and Sinqua Walls (“Friday Night Lights, “American Soul“) about their roles alongside Christina Milian in the new Netflix rom-com film, Resort to Love, directed by Steven Tsuchida and produced by Alicia Keys. There were a few themes that stood out about their roles — […] More
Today YouTube Originals kicks off a special week of programming centered on health including “Barbershop Medicine” – an exclusive COVID-19 Q&A with Dr. Anthony Fauci. The segment is apart of the #YouTubeBlack Voices Fund and season two of Emmy-nominated series “Glad You Asked.” “Barbershop Medicine” allows distrust, health equity and healthcare disparities to be discussed freely in a place […] More
America’s Next Top Model alum and now actress, Yaya DaCosta, is the star of Lee Daniels’ new Fox drama Our kind of People. DaCosta will be playing the role of Angela Vaughn in the new series. Inspired by Lawrence Otis Graham’s provocative, critically acclaimed book, Our Kind of People: Inside America’s Black Upper Class,” the […] More
Warner Bros. Pictures has acquired worldwide rights to the SXSW multiple-award-winning feature THE FALLOUT. The story follows high schooler Vada (Ortega) as she navigates the emotional fallout she experiences in the wake of a school tragedy. Relationships with her family and friends, as well as her view of the world, are forever altered. Written and directed by […] More
This hilariously funny commentary series, co-hosted by sports and Olympics enthusiasts Kevin Hart and Snoop Dogg, recaps the Olympics’ most impressive displays of athleticism, as well as the moments that don’t go as planned. The first two episodes of Peacock Original series OLYMPIC HIGHLIGHTS WITH KEVIN HART AND SNOOP DOGG are streaming now. An all-new episode drops tomorrow, Wednesday, […] More
From the creators of WILD WILD COUNTRY, comes UNTOLD, a five-part docuseries event that brings fresh eyes to tales from the wide world of sports. From tennis to boxing to basketball, these stories aren’t the ones you’ve heard before, even if you think you have. Premiering weekly, each film kicks off at a pivotal moment […] More
Rapper and one half of Hip-Hop group UGK, Bun B, recently announced the launch of his new restaurant venture Trill Burgers. The restaurant is a new smashburger concept from Bun B, Andy Nguyen (Afters Ice Cream, Dough and Arrow) and siblings Patsy and Benson Vivares (Sticky’s Chicken). The concept – which is launching in the rappers […] More
Today, Fuse Media – the Latino-owned, multicultural focused, multiplatform entertainment company – announced the premiere date and guest stars for season three of breakout original Made From Scratch, the “not-really-a-cooking-show” that goes beyond the recipe to serve up a candid look into the lives of our favorite artists as they prepare their most-loved childhood dishes with the family who […] More
ArtMattan Films, the film distribution arm of ArtMattan Productions, recently acquired the Black radical drama The Sleeping Negro by Skinner Myers. The Sleeping Negro opens with James Baldwin’s quote “To be a Negro in this country and to be relatively conscious is to be in rage almost all the time”. The film tells the story of a young […] More
Netflix releases the official teaser trailer and additional teaser key art for Army Thieves, the prequel to Zack Snyder’s Army of the Dead. SYNOPSIS: Small-town bank teller Dieter (Matthias Schweighöfer) gets drawn into the adventure of a lifetime when a mysterious woman recruits him to join a crew of Interpol’s most wanted criminals, attempting to […] More
On Saturday night, at Disneyland, stars Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Edgar Ramírez, Jack Whitehall and Veronica Falcón were joined by director Jaume Collet-Serra and producers John Davis, John Fox, Hiram Garcia, Dany Garcia and Beau Flynn for a walk down the red carpet where they greeted enthusiastic fans at the world premiere of Disney’s “Jungle Cruise.” “Jungle Cruise” releases simultaneously […] More
The North Fork TV Festival announced recently that Tony Award winner Patina Miller has been named this year’s Inspiration Award recipient. A formal awards presentation will take place on Wednesday, August 4 at the Sound View Hotel in Greenport, NY beginning at 7:45pm. “The Inspiration Award is presented to someone who truly inspires and uplifts audiences, showcasing the power […] More
Whoopi Goldberg and Danielle Deadwyler (Tyler Perry’s The Haves & The Have Nots) are set to star in Chinonye Chukwu’s upcoming film Till. The film will revolve around the fight for justice Mamie Till-Mobley took for her son Emmit Louis Till after his untimely and horrific murder. Goldberg will play Till’s grandmother, Alma Carthan, while Deadwyler […] More
Kevin Hart loves cars, and he brings his passion to television, alongside, his friends the Plastic Cup Boyz. Watch this exclusive clip of Kevin Hart’s Muscle Car Crew! The series aired July 2nd, 2021, and can be streamed exclusively on MotorTrend. From MotorTrend: “Fans will have a ball experiencing this classic car journey through the […] More
‘Rewind with Ellen,’ hosts Ellen J. Wanjiru and Rougét Carter discuss the significance of Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson’s directorial debut Summer Of Soul (…Or, When The Revolution Could Not Be Televised), a unique and insightful portrait of the 1969 Harlem Cultural Music Festival. In his acclaimed debut as a filmmaker, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson presents a powerful […] More
HBO Max released today the trailer for the critically acclaimed documentary Mr. SOUL! that’s set to premiere on August 1, 2021. Melissa Haizlip serves as the films director and producer alongside; executive producers Chaz Ebert, record executive and film producer Ron Gillyard, producer and director Stan Lathan, Hillman Grad Productions producing partner Rishi Rajani, Run&Shoot Filmworks CEO Stephanie T. Rance, actor and […] More
Today Audible Inc. announced the powerhouse cast and premiere date of the much-anticipated second installment of the New York Times best-selling, multi-part original audio drama series, The Sandman with, The Sandman: Act II. The exclusive audio series will continue to adapt the New York Times best-selling graphic novel series, The Sandman. The Neil Gaiman penned and DC published novel is set to debut on September 22, 2021 on […] More
Creator+, a next-generation content studio and distribution platform, announced today they will finance and produce their first feature length film JANE, which is set to star Grammy-nominated singer (part of the sister duo Chloe X Halle) & Grown-ish actress, Chlöe Bailey, playing the role of Izzy. Riverdale actress Madelaine Petsch, will play the films lead as […] More
The Netflix animated preschool series is based on the best-selling picture book series, Ada Twist, Scientist and follows the adventures of eight-year-old Ada Twist, a pint-sized scientist with a giant-sized curiosity, who aspires to discover the truth about absolutely everything. With the help of her two best friends, Rosie Revere and Iggy Peck, Ada unravels […] More
Comedy Central releases the official season 2 trailer and key art for Awkwafina is Nora From Queens and announces season 2 guest stars: Margaret Cho (All-American Girl) as well as previously announced Alan Kim (Minari). Season 2 premieres with a special two episode event on August 18th at 10 PM ET/PT. Creator and writer Awkwafina (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the […] More
