British actor and producer Noel Clarke will be the 2021 recipient of the Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema Award at the 74th British Academy Film Awards held April 10 & 11 2021 at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The star of hit films Kidulthood and Star Trek 2 and a former Doctor Who companion, Clarke has been […] More
Revealed live on his Instagram page, Dwayne Johnson, shared the much-anticipated release date of DC Comics anti-hero, ‘Black Adam,‘ set to hit movie theaters on July 29, 2022. Dwayne Johnson Announces ‘Black Adam’ Release Date via Instagram “A disruptive and unstoppable force of a message from the man in black himself,” Johnson says in the […] More
There has been great debate over Cynthia Erivo‘s portrayal of our Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin in National Geographic’s GENIUS: Aretha biopic series. And while I don’t like to take sides yet simply appreciate the art form, I understand that we all have our own version of Aretha that we love and hold dear. Aretha […] More
The pandemic not only drove our hunger for digital binging, it also put a holt to our movie theater experiences causing a few films to be delayed; We now are experiencing movies releases ranging from action blockbusters such as “Fast & Furious” and “Black Widow” to the “Candyman” in both in theaters and on demand. Summer […] More
If ever there was a MUST SEE historical Black film, this is it! “The Banker,” starring Anthony Mackie, Samuel L. Jackson, Nicholas Hoult, Nia Long and Jessie T. Usher, is based on a true story about Bernard Garrett & Joe Morris, two of the first African-American bankers in the United States. Banker starring Samuel Jackson Anthony Mackie & Nia […] More
Sesame Street has taught young children everything from the ABC’s to how to respect people from different cultures to how to share. The show has proved to be transformative and beloved in the eyes of adults and children alike for half a century and ABC is looking to celebrate with the documentary, Sesame Street: 50 […] More
Vanessa Williams, Billy Porter and Audra McDonald and other founding members of Black Theatre United have recorded the song and video “Stand for Change,” with all proceeds donated to social justice efforts. The friends recorded their song parts separately due to the pandemic in partnership with the Republic Records Action Committee. Vanessa Williams, Billy Porter Audra McDonald Record […] More
The 93rd Oscars show producers Jesse Collins, Stacey Sher and Steven Soderbergh recently announced 14 key members of the production team for the 93rd Oscars. Below is a list of the seven black members that make up new talent and show veterans! Oscars Production Team Questlove, Dream Hampton Drummer, DJ, producer, author and founding member […] More
Actress and comedienne Sherri Shepherd is set to produce and star in a new ABC pilot, BLACK DON’T CRACK. The project is written and executive produced by a group of powerhouses including Insecure co-executive producer Regina Hicks, Oscar winner, Viola Davis, Julius Tennon and Larry Wilmore. Sherri Shepherd lands new ABC pilot, ‘Black Don’t Crack,’ […] More
This Friday on the Apple TV+ Series, “The Oprah Conversation,” Amanda Gorman revisits her inauguration day poetry reading that made her a household name. Oprah interviews Inauguration Poet Amanda Gorman Now, 23-year-old Gorman “stepped into a moment in history with enormous grace and dignity,” Winfrey said in a statement. “I was enthralled by her youthful […] More
WarnerMedia, owners of HBO and HBO Max, announced a five-year deal with Writer, Producer and actress Issa Rae, and her producing company HOORAE, extending their existing relationship with the Emmy-nominated creator, executive producer and star of HBO’s Emmy-winning “Insecure.” Issa Rae Secures 5-year Deal With WarnerMedia The exclusive deal to WarnerMedia includes all forms of television, […] More
The NAACP announced that NBA superstar, business entrepreneur, and philanthropist, LeBron James, will receive the President’s Award during the 52nd NAACP Image Awards airing LIVE on BET, Saturday March 27th at 8/7 central. LeBron James receives President’s Award at the 52nd NAACP Image Awards The President’s Award is presented in recognition of special achievement and distinguished […] More
Businesswoman and former Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama, Valerie Jarrett, serves as executive producer on COVID-19 vaccination special “Roll Up Your Sleeves: Presented by Walgreens” (working title). The hourlong hosted special looks to raise awareness and encourage all Americans to get vaccinated to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. NBC will televise the special on Sunday, April […] More
A Black Lady Sketch Show is returning for its second season on HBO and HBO Max. The Emmy nominated sketch comedy series is set to air on Friday, April 23 (11:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT). ‘A Black Lady Sketch Show’ Returns to HBO April 23 The narrative sketch comedy series features a core cast of Black women living […] More
Christopher ‘Play’ Martin of hip-hop/comedy duo Kid ‘n Play will be joining Will Packer’s Bet+ series Bigger. Martin has been cast in a recurring role on the series’ second season. Christopher ‘Play’ Martin Joins Will Packer’s BET+ Series ‘Bigger’ Martin will play the handsome, intimidating, sweet and rough Julius. At first, he’s the strange voice […] More
I’m Fine (Thanks for Asking) was one of the first selections in the Narrative Feature Competition section at the 2021 SXSW Online Film Festival. The film, which won the Special Jury Recognition for Multi-hyphenate Storyteller, was the first feature made by Oscar, DGA winning filmmaker Kelley Kali, co-directer Angelique Molina, co-writer Roma Kong and DP Becky […] More
Neema Barnette is a legend that is not known to many. In 1984 she directed an episode of What’s Happening Now, making her the first Black female director of a primetime sitcom. She’s an Emmy-award winning Director, Writer, and Producer touching some of America’s most beloved film and television series in her career. Barnette infuses […] More
“With a competitive selection of films screening at this year’s SXSW, the following black films and filmmakers have been acknowledged for their creativity, hard work and excellence. On behalf of blackfilm.com, I honor and congratulate you!” ~ Val Moore, blackfilm.com SXSW 2021 Winners – The blackfilm.com List FEATURE FILM GRAND JURY AWARDS Special Jury Recognition for Multi-hyphenate Storyteller […] More
The Amazon Prime terror anthology series THEM premiered at the SXSW Film Festival on March 18. Executive produced by Little Marvin (The Time is Now) and Lena Waithe (Queen & Slim, The Chi), the show is being compared to HBO’s Lovecraft Country and is just as intense and terrifying with similar supernatural themes. SXSW 2021: […] More
blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona sits with Serayah for a reflective look on her success and her upcoming projects “Envy”(Lifetime) and “Favorite Son” (BET). Serayah is best known for starring in the massive cultural phenomenon “Empire” (FOX), as Tiana Brown. She discussed spending her childhood in San Diego and Atlanta, and her passion for singing, dancing, […] More
