The trailer to new Netflix romantic comedy, Resort to Love, starring Christina Milian has dropped and it looks good and steamy! The film follows aspiring pop star Erica (Christina Milian) who ends up as the entertainment at her ex-fiancé’s wedding after reluctantly taking a gig at a luxurious Mauritius island resort while in the wake […] More
The Television Academy Foundation recently announced Amani Roland has been appointed its chief advancement officer commencing June 28, 2021. As CAO, Roland will oversee the planning, development and execution of all Foundation fundraising initiatives to facilitate the ongoing growth of the nonprofit. Prior to joining the Foundation, Roland served as head of philanthropy in North […] More
A new trailer, poster and images are now available introducing audiences to Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Encanto,” the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Encanto” opens in theaters November […] More
Laugh Out Loud announced today their collaboration with Sundance Institute, the non-profit film organization behind the Sundance Film Festival and Labs. Together the two will launch Women Write Now, a screenwriting fellowship designed to champion the next generation of Black women in comedy. Through mentorship, advocacy, production, and exhibition, this immersive program will offer a selection […] More
ARRAY Releasing, the distribution arm of the Peabody Award-winning arts and social impact collective ARRAY from Ava DuVernay, is releasing the New Zealand box-office hit Cousins. The film is produced by an all-female, Māori team and features nine Māori actresses playing three cousins across three stages of their lives. Set for a theatrical debut on July 2nd […] More
Art imitates life in the debut Horror Film from David Charbonier and Justin Powell, The Boy Behind The Door. The film stars real life kidnapping survivor and acting newcomer, Lonnie Chavis. Starring alongside Chavis is Ezra Dewey, Kristin Bauer Van Straten, Scott Michael Foster and Micah Hauptman. In The Boy Behind the Door, a night of […] More
Tubi , Fox’s free streaming service, is now the exclusive home to Fast Vengeance, starring late hip-hop legend DMX in his final finished film. Starring alongside the rapper/actor is D.Y. Sao (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings), Natalie Burn (The Comeback Trail), Bai Ling (Crank: High Voltage), and Jeff Fahey (Lost). Pearry Reginald Teo (The […] More
Oprah Winfrey Network announced today that Joy Bryant (“Parenthood,” “For Life”) and Henry Simmons (“Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,” “NYPD Blue”) have been set to star in season two of award-winning creator Ava DuVernay’s anthology drama series “Cherish the Day,” from ARRAY Filmworks and Warner Bros. Television. Production will begin this month in New Orleans, with […] More
Just days ahead of the much-awaited launch of Marvel Studios’ “Black Widow,” Scarlett Johansson, Rachel Weisz and Kevin Feige, producer, president of Marvel Studios, and chief creative officer of Marvel, weigh in on the story of Natasha Romanoff’s past and the role the film plays in the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. “Black Widow”—the first film in Phase Four […] More
Netflix has released Army of Thieves first look images for the action-packed prequel to Zack Snyder’s Army of the Dead, directed by and starring Matthias Schweighöfer. Army of Thieves is scheduled to be released in late 2021. In this prequel, small-town bank teller Dieter gets drawn into the adventure of a lifetime when a mysterious woman recruits him […] More
Suzzanne Douglas, who was best known for her role as matriarch Jerri Peterson on The WB sitcom The Parent ‘Hood, starring Robert Townsend, passed away yesterday at the age of 64. A cause of death has not been disclosed. Douglas’ death was announced on Facebook by her cousin Angie Tee. “Suzzanne Douglas a beautiful and talented actress made her transition today,” […] More
Watch the new, action-packed special look at the Kingsman legacy, which all began with the events that unfold in “The King’s Man,” opening in U.S. theaters on December 22. As a collection of history’s worst tyrants and criminal masterminds gather to plot a war to wipe out millions, one man must race against time to stop […] More
NAOMI OSAKA, a Netflix docuseries, follows four-time Grand Slam champion and first Asian player to hold the No. 1 ranking, Naomi Osaka, as she explores her cultural roots and navigates her multifaceted identity as a tennis champ and rising leader. The documentary is a timely release (and perhaps necessary) after Osaka made headlines back in […] More
Today, Greenwich Entertainment released the trailer for the genre blending documentary, All the Streets Are Silent. It was also announced that the film from Jeremy Elkin will receive a theatrical release on July 23 in New York, Los Angeles, New Orleans and more. All the Streets Are Silent zeroes in on the streets of downtown […] More
Trailblazer Studios announced today its collaboration with Post in Black, the successful podcast and web series that celebrates Black excellence within the entertainment industry by focusing on innovative professionals behind the cameras. Expanding its presence in the podcast and digital space, Trailblazer is co-producing the second season of Post in Black with Made for More Entertainment and is assisting with post-production […] More
This month docuseries, POV, will highlight Caribbean narratives told from the female perspective in their current Season 34 program. The two multi-award-winning titles, Landfall by Cecilia Aldarondo and Stateless by Michèle Stephenson, offer nuanced investigations into tandem social, political, and economic conflicts currently at play on the Caribbean island nations of Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, respectively. Both documentaries are set to […] More
Everyone’s favorite spooky family is back in the animated comedy sequel, The Addams Family 2. The sequel to the 2019 animated movie will be in theaters October 1, 2021, right in time for Halloween. CAST: Oscar Isaac, Charlize Theron, Chloë Grace Moretz, Nick Kroll, Javon ‘Wanna’ Walton, Wallace Shawn, with Snoop Dogg as ‘IT’, with Bette Midler […] More
blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona sat down in an exclusive interview with Faith Omole, who stars as Bisma the band’s bass player and backing vocalist in the groundbreaking all-female band, Lady Parts. Omole talks learning to play the bass specifically for the character, representation, and her passion for acting. Watch, and tell us what you think! […] More
HBO Max has added Chandler Kinney and Maia Reficco to the Max Original PRETTY LITTLE LIARS: ORIGINAL SIN. Lisa Soper (“Chilling Adventures of Sabrina”) will direct the first two episodes of the series from Warner Bros. Television. Chandler Kinney (“Zombies 2,” “Lethal Weapon”) will play “Tabby,” an aspiring director and horror movie buff. Like the other Little Liars, Tabby’s hiding a secret. Maia Reficco (“Strangers,” […] More
From director Steven Soderbergh comes the new feature film NO SUDDEN MOVE from Warner Bros. Pictures. Set in 1954 Detroit, NO SUDDEN MOVE centers on a group of small-time criminals who are hired to steal what they think is a simple document. When their plan goes horribly wrong, their search for who hired them – and for […] More
