Macha Colón‘s debut film, Perfume de Gardenias, is set to have its world premiere at the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival, taking place June 9 to 20. Perfume de Gardenias is a dark comedy that captures the idiosyncrasies and spirit of a nation adept at creating novel strategies for laughter in the face of adversity. The film […] More
Today, Ava DuVernay’s distribution, arts and advocacy collective, ARRAY, announced a partnership with Google that offers emerging creatives from historically underrepresented communities with the opportunity to apply for a career-changing $500,000 feature film grant. The ARRAY + Google Feature Film Grant was instituted as a way to help build a more equitable and inclusive artistic […] More
Starting today, HBO Max will be offering a new ad-supported tier to their subscription service, which is rolling out through the day. With the launch, HBO Max now provides consumers the flexibility to choose between the existing ad-free subscription option at $14.99 per month, or one with ads for $9.99 per month. The streamer is also […] More
Amazon Studios released the artwork and official trailer for the documentary Mary J. Blige’s My Life, an 82 minute film outlining the career of the nine-time Grammy-winning recording artist and Academy Award nominated singer and actress Mary J. Blige. Mary J Blige Documentary Mary J. Blige set the music world on fire with her trailblazing […] More
TBS announced today that it has cast Rachel Pegram (Love Life, The Week Of, staff writer for Kenan), Jake Lacy (Being The Ricardos, The White Lotus, High Fidelity), Krysta Rodriguez (Halston, Daybreak, Smash), Ally Maki (Wrecked, Hacks, Toy Story 4), and Caleb Hearon (Fargo, Work in Progress, staff writer for Human Resources) to star in […] More
A first look image has been released of Letitia Wright in Irish writer and director Frank Berry’s new drama Aisha, which recently wrapped production in Ireland. Cornerstone acquired international sales rights ahead of this month’s Cannes virtual market. Starring alongside Wright is The Crown’s Josh O’Connor. Letitia Wright Josh O’Connor Aisha Aisha charts the experiences of […] More
Crackle, the network that airs free TV and movies, has released the trailer for Promiseland. This six-episode docuseries chronicles the rise of Memphis Grizzlies starand reigning NBA Rookie of the Year Ja Morant. The series was created and directed by Dexton Deboree (Unbanned: The Legend of AJ1). Featuring Ja Morant, Carmelo Anthony, A’Ja Wilson, Moneybagg Yo and more Promiseland takes a fresh, […] More
TV One is celebrating Black Music Month with original programming and musical performances for the entire month of June. Beginning Thursday, June 2 and running until Wednesday, June 23, the network looks to shine a light on the music that has lead the soundtrack to our lives. Its original documentary, The Beat Don’t Stop, will kick off the month of […] More
The official trailer for M. Night Shyamalan’s latest addition to the thriller world, Old, has recently been released. Old is a Blinding Edge Pictures production, directed and produced by M. Night Shyamalan, from his screenplay based on the graphic novel Sandcastle by Pierre Oscar Lévy and Frederik Peeters. The film is also produced by Ashwin […] More
blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona sat down with Courtney Nichole, star of Tyler Perry’s ‘Assisted Living‘ to talk her role in the hit series, Chicago roots, education, and more. Courtney Nichole plays Leah–supportive wife of Jeremy (Na’im Lynn), the patriarch of a young family who decides to move to the backwoods of Georgia to help his […] More
Watch an exclusive blackfilm.com clip of TLC’s ‘Doubling Down with the Derricos‘, which returns for Season 2 on Tuesday, June 1st, at 10pm EST/PST. Join in all the social media fun by using the hashtag #TheDerricos! More is in store this season, with a potential pregnancy and a Derrico who is ready to start dating! […] More
In honor of Pride Month, Showtime will release over 50 hours of iconic LGBTQ+ programming for free sampling throughout June. Titles including The L Word, The L Word: Generation Q, Queer As Folk, Work In Progress, XY Chelsea and more will be available across multiple Showtime partner platforms. Additionally, Showtime and the Human Rights Campaign have announced they will expand […] More
Peacock Original music comedy We Are Lady Parts, in association with Channel 4, will premiere Thursday, June 3. All six episodes will drop at once on Peacock. We Are Lady Parts (fka Lady Parts), is an anarchic, joyful and irreverent music comedy following a Muslim female punk band – called Lady Parts – who are on a mission to find […] More
HBO Max has released the first look teaser and character posters for the highly anticipated series Gossip Girl, ahead of the series premiere on Thursday, July 8. “You’ve gotten so comfortable, thinking you’re in control. Of your image, your actions, the narrative. That you forgot one thing – I can see you. And before Im through, I’ll […] More
Watch the Official Trailer: AILEY Directed by Jamila Wignot, AILEY is a more intimate look into the biography of Alvin Ailey, the founder of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, one of the world’s most premier dance companies. Wignot’s careful focus on his biography allows a glimpse into the life of a man who was known […] More
The Academy and ABC set Sunday, March 27, 2022 as new show date for 94th Oscars ceremony. The show, which will air live on ABC from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, was originally scheduled for February 27, 2022. The eligibility period for Academy Awards consideration will return to the standard December 31 deadline: a feature film must have a […] More
SOLOS is a must watch, streaming on Amazon Prime, now. There are seven episodes to the anthology, profiling characters played by some of the best living actors of our time. The series features Uzo Aduba, Nicole Beharie, Morgan Freeman, Anne Hathaway, Anthony Mackie, Helen Mirren, Dan Stevens, and Constance Wu. Each of these SOLOS must […] More
On Saturday June 19th, The American Black Film Institute will be inducting Oscar-winning actor Lou Gossett Jr., along with multi-faceted Tony award-winning actor Ben Vereen into their Hall of Fame. The induction will take place at the American Black Film Institute’s 2021 Juneteenth celebration, to be held virtually and in-person, with a live simulcast. Gossett Vereen […] More
iHeartMedia and FOX announced today that H.E.R., Demi Lovato and Brandi Carlile will perform during a special tribute honoring Elton John with the iHeartRadio Icon Award at the 2021 iHeartRadio Music Awards. The award will be presented by Chris Martin and Lil Nas X and will honor Elton John’s global impact on pop culture, longevity and continued relevance as a touring and […] More
Watch these exclusive interviews with the ‘Cruella’ cast ahead of the Friday premiere! blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona sat down with Paul Walter Hauser, Joel Fry, and Kirby Howell-Baptiste to discuss their roles in the live-action film about Disney’s most notorious, high fashion villain, Cruella. The cast talks how fun it was to play their roles, […] More
