SXSW 2021: ‘Bantú Mama’ Review – Bantú Mama, the first Dominican feature film to be selected by SXSW, made its World premiere in the Narrative Feature category on March 16 at the South by Southwest 2021 Film Festival. Written and directed by Iván Herrera, Bantú Mama tells a contemporary tale about a different kind of re-encounter […] More
SXSW 2021 Film Festival – The blackfilm.com List: “As South by Southwest (SXSW) 2021 concludes, blackfilm.com would like to highlight the black filmmakers and actors who were selected for this year’s festival. We encourage everyone to check for and support this next wave of emerging talent and filmmakers shining bright during the 2021 festival season.” – Val Moore, […] More
Actor and comedy family scion, Damon Wayans Jr., has just been cast in TBS’ latest scripted comedy pilot Kill The Orange-Faced Bear. Also starring in the series are Jessy Hodges (Barry), Alex Karpovsky (Girls), and Nate Torrence (Hello Ladies). The pilot is scheduled to begin shooting in Portland in May. Wayans Star TBS Pilot Kill […] More
Subjects of Desire, a feature documentary debut from Canadian writer/director, Jennifer Holness, made its World Premier at 2021’s SXSW Film Festival. The film is a thought-provoking examination of the history of beauty and intersection of race and cultural standards of beauty. Educational and eye-opening, the doc dives deep into the appropriation of black beauty, the […] More
The trailer debut for ‘DAD STOP EMBARRASSING ME!’ created by & starring Jamie Foxx and set to premiere on April 14, 2021 only on Netflix, is out and it looks promising! Created by & Starring Jamie Foxx Netflix Trailer Debut: ‘DAD STOP EMBARRASSING About Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!: Brian Dixon (Jamie Foxx), successful business owner […] More
blackfilm.com correspondent Ellen Wanjiru speaks with MACY GRAY about her role as a high powered architect, who suffers from Atelaphobia, in the new horror/thriller film ‘PHOBIAS.’ We also chat about our own personal phobias, her upcoming film projects and music from her new band – Macy Gray and The California Jet Club. SYNOPSIS: Five dangerous patients, […] More
The Narrative Feature, Ludi premiered at the 2021 SXSW Film Festival. The lead role of Ludi is portrayed by the naturally stunning Haitian actress Shein Mompremier, best known from her recurring role as Chenoa on CW’s Black Lightning. The film is the feature directorial debut for Haitian writer/director Edson Jean and is inspired by his […] More
HBO Max has just ordered the streetwear competition series, The Hype, produced by the Emmy award winning team at Scout Productions and one third of the Grammy nominated rap group Migos and designer Offset. Speedy Morman will host the eight-episode season which will feature co-signers Offset, creative director and founder of Bephies Beauty Supply Beth Birkett, and Emmy nominated Costume […] More
Today, EPIX announced the new recurring and guest cast for season two of its Emmy-Award winning drama series Godfather of Harlem. Amongst the new additions is Grammy award winning artist and actor, Method Man. Joining the rapper/actor as recurring cast members are; Justin Bartha (The Hangover), Annabella Sciorra (The Sopranos), Ronald Guttman (HUNTERS), Gino Cafarelli (The Irishman) and Isaach De Bankolé (Casino Royale) […] More
First Look: Mike Epps & Wanda Sykes Netflix Sitcom ‘The Upshaws‘ – Bennie Upshaw (Mike Epps), the head of a Black working class family in Indianapolis, is a charming, well-intentioned mechanic and lifelong mess just trying his best to step up and care for his family — wife Regina (Kim Fields), their two young daughters […] More
blackfilm.com correspondent Ellen Wanjiru speaks with the hair and makeup team from Netflix’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom Mia Neal (hair department head) and Matiki Anoff (makeup department head) about crafting Ma Rainey’s look using what was accessible to a Black woman in the 1920s, turning a manure-covered, lice-infested bundle of horse hair into Ma Rainey’s shiny wig, […] More
It’s been 34 years since a black woman has won a Grammy for Best Comedy Recording, and Tiffany Haddish has recently broken that three decade run. The comedian and actress won the coveted award for her Netflix comedy special Black Mitzvah, and unlike her other winning peers who were enjoying the night’s ceremony, Tiffany was […] More
The nominations for the 93rd annual Academy Awards were announced today (March 15), live from London, via a global live stream on Oscars.org, the Academy’s digital platforms, an international satellite feed and broadcast media. See the ‘2021 Black Oscar Nominations – The Complete List’ with Black category nominees highlighted in red below. ‘Viola Davis’ makes Oscars history […] More
When the Bough Breaks and The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina star, Jaz Sinclair, has just landed a lead role in the spinoff for the Amazon series The Boys. Sinclair will be joining the ensemble cast as superhero Marie for the pilot, which is reaching greenlight status. The Rookies actress, Lizzie Broadway, has also been added […] More
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has revealed the campaign art for the 93rd Oscars and it features two black black artists – Michelle Robinson & Temi Coker. Academy Commissions Black Artists For 93rd Oscars Campaign Art The Academy invited seven international artists to create custom Oscar statuette art inspired by the […] More
Janine Sherman Barrois, executive producer/showrunner of Claws has just received a series order for her new family drama, The Kings of Napa, from OWN. Deadline reported the news today. The series comes from Warner Bros. Television and Harpo Films. OWN Kings of Napa Janine Sherman Barrois The Kings of Napa follows the Kings, an aspirational […] More
The cat’s out of the bag: Michael B. Jordan will not only be playing Appollo Creed’s son, Adonis Johnson, in Creed III but will also be directing. The MGM film is slated for a Thanksgiving 2022 release with beloved main players, Tessa Thompson and Phylicia Rashad returning to the screen with Jordan. It has yet […] More
Stephen Curry debuts custom kicks inspired by Netflix’s LAST CHANCE U: BASKETBALL. The custom Curry 8’s are inspired by the series and designed by LA artist Salvador ‘Kickstradomis‘ Amezcua, a Los Angeles native, who is one of the most popular shoe customizers in the world, and has created custom shoes for over 100 NBA players. […] More
The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) recently announced its complete list of winners for the 12th AAFCA Awards. Judas and the Black Messiah walked away with the win for Best Film from the world’s largest group of Black film critics. To add, the film also earned the awards for Best Actor for Daniel Kaluuya and […] More
Blumhouse Television and CNN are presenting the original series, The People V. The Klan, a docuseries about a southern mother who fought against the Ku Klux Klan after the lynching of her son. The series is produced by Blumhouse Television with 18th President and CEO of the NAACP, Professor at Harvard Kennedy School, and Director […] More
