Netflix announced today it is adding Rome Flynn (How to Get Away with Murder), Aubriana Davis (Genius: Aretha, The Resident), Tracey Bonner (Sweet Magnolias, Black Lightning),and Josh Ventura (P-Valley, Queen Sugar) to the cast of Raising Dion Season 2 (character descriptions below). Returning as series regulars from Season 1 are Alisha Wainwright, Ja’Siah Young, Sammi […] More
Peacock’s late-night The Amber Ruffin Show is getting a spot on its linear TV network NBC. On Friday, Feb. 26 and Friday, March 5. NBC will be broadcasting that evening’s episode of the breakout hit at 1:30 a.m. ET/PT. The Amber Ruffin Show to Air on NBC Episodes will be airing in a slot usually reserved for repeat […] More
Earlier this week NBC streaming service, Peacock, announced a new slate of programming at the Television Critics Association Press Tour. Amongst the new lineup is an untitled Craig Robinson Project fka Killing It. The streamer has ordered 10 episodes of the half-hour comedy series. Peacock Picks Up Untitled Craig Robinson Project “Peacock is committed to […] More
YouTube Originals announced this week new and returning original programming at the Television Critics Association’s (TCA) 2021 Winter Press Tour. The new slate showcases the global platform’s commitment to partnering with YouTube Creators, musicians, and artists to tell authentic and dynamic stories centered on music, personalities, learning and families. Alicia Keys, Quavo, Marques Brownlee & […] More
An unscripted series following the America’s Got Talent sensation, the Detroit Youth Choir (DYC), has just been ordered by Disney+. Choir is based on the moving and motivational story behind the youth based singing group, who were finalists in the popular television competition series. Blumhouse Television will be producing the series along with Maniac Productions and […] More
‘Rewind with Ellen‘ hosts Ellen J. Wanjiru and Rougét Carter discuss Judas and the Black Messiah, a biographical drama film about the betrayal of Fred Hampton (played by Daniel Kaluuya), chairman of the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party in late-1960s Chicago, by William O’Neal (played by Lakeith Stanfield), an FBI informant. The film also stars Jesse Plemons, Dominique Fishback, Ashton Sanders, Darrell Britt-Gibson, Lil Rel Howery, Algee Smith, Dominique Thorne, […] More
Bumpy Johnson is back for season 2 of Godfather of Harlem. Epix just announced the release date of Saturday, April 18 along with an official teaser trailer. Oscar winner Forest Whitaker (The Last King of Scotland) stars as Bumpy Johnson and executive produces the series. Joining Whitaker again for season 2 are Vincent D’Onofrio (Law and Order: Criminal Intent, Daredevil), Ilfenesh Hadera (She’s Gotta Have It, […] More
‘Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!,’ a father-daughter comedy starring and executive produced by Oscar winner Jamie Foxx, is set to premiere on Netflix on Wednesday, April 14. Full of heart and humor, the multi-cam sitcom is inspired by Foxx’s real-life relationship with daughter Corinne Foxx, who also serves as executive producer. First Look: Jamie Foxx Sitcom ‘Dad […] More
Netflix announced a new animated musical feature, SULWE, based off of Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong’o’s #1 New York Times bestselling book of the same title, with illustrations by Vashti Harrison. Logline: Sulwe has skin the color of midnight. She is darker than everyone she knows. All she wants is to be beautiful and bright. […] More
Peacock recently announced all-new programming at the Television Critics Association Press Tour. New unscripted series EX RATED has been picked up with host and executive producer Andy Cohen, and highly anticipated REAL HOUSEWIVES OF MIAMI is in development. On the comedy front, Peacock has ordered UNTITLED CRAIG ROBINSON PROJECT to series starring Craig Robinson and […] More
TRUE STORY, the new Netflix limited series starring Kevin Hart and Wesley Snipes, recently announced an additional cast. The series is executive produced by Eric Newman and produced by Hartbeat Productions. Joining the series are Tawny Newsome, Will Catlett, Paul Adelstein, Ash Santos, John Ales, Chris Diamantopoulos, Lauren London and Billy Zane. Logline: A tour stop in […] More
USA Network welcomes entrepreneurial power-player, Nicole Walters, and her family to its air when the new docu-comedy “She’s The Boss” premieres on Thursday, February 25 at 10:30pm ET/PT, joining USA’s growing unscripted lineup. We are here for this!New Docu-Comedy ‘SHE’S THE BOSS’ Premieres on USA February 25 “She’s The Boss” follows Nicole Walters, an ambitious, jet-setting […] More
The 16th Annual Final Draft Awards, recognizing outstanding screenwriting, will honor five exceptional storytellers at their March 2nd event: Aaron Sorkin, Sofia Coppola, Steve McQueen, Radha Blank and Ramy Youssef. THE FINAL DRAFT AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED VIRTUALLY ON TUESDAY, MARCH 2ND 2021 FINAL DRAFT AWARD RECIPIENTS Aaron Sorkin (“The Trial of the Chicago 7”) – The […] More
Michael K. Williams – ‘Body Brokers’ Interview – Blackfilm.com correspondent Ellen Wanjiru speaks with Michael K. Williams about his new film ‘Body Brokers,’ based on the true story of the multi-billion dollar insurance scandal within the substance abuse treatment industry. BODY BROKERS is directed and written by John Swab (Run with the Hunted, Let Me Make You a […] More
Netflix recently launched the official trailer for the upcoming documentary film, Biggie: I Got A Story To Tell, which features rare footage from The Notorious B.I.G.’s rise to stardom. The film chronicles his life from growing up the son of a Jamaican immigrant in Brooklyn, the effect that his neighborhood had on his come-up, to how he […] More
HBO Max has given an eight-episode order to the half-hour comedy series RAP SH*T (working title) from Issa Rae (Insecure), with Syreeta Singleton (Insecure, Central Park) serving as executive producer and showrunner, and rappers Yung Miami and JT of hip hop duo City Girls serving as co-executive producers. HBO Orders Issa Rae’s ‘RAP RAP SH*T (wt) follows two […] More
BET’s new original film, Redeemed, starring Keisha Knight Pulliam (The Cosby Show), will premier this Thursday, February 18th exclusively on BET+. Pulliam will star alongside TC Stallings (My Brother’s Keeper) and is directed by Ty Manns of Manns Mackie Studios. Based on Jacqueline D. Moore’s novel, Serving Justice, the film is executive produced by Vickie […] More
The Post-It notes have been Tweeted! Bridgerton’s break out star, Regé-Jean Page is set to host Saturday Night Live this Saturday with a musical performance from Raggaetón artist Bad Bunny. 20 Regé-Jean Page to Host SNL Feb. Page’s notoriety was set ablaze once the Shonda Rhimes produced show Bridgerton hit Netflix on Christmas Day 2020. […] More
blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona sits down with producer, director, and writer of “Judas and the Black Messiah”, Shaka King. King discusses everything from working with Lakeith Stanfield and Academy Award nominated actor Daniel Kaluuya, preserving Fred Hampton’s legacy, finding out they’re neighbors, and more! blackfilm.com chats with “Judas and the Black Messiah” director Shaka King […] More
‘Rewind with Ellen‘ hosts Ellen Wanjiru and Rougét Carter do a deep-dive into Malcolm & Marie, a black-and-white romantic drama film starring Zendaya and John David Washington (who both also produced). Our conversation gets pretty hectic as Ro and I share our thoughts and opinions on how men and women communicate with one another, which, as you can imagine, differs. […] More
