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"Girls Trip," "Get Out," "Black-ish," Garner Multiple Wins at 49th NAACP Image Awards
The winners of the 49th NAACP Image Awards were announced last night during the live broadcast from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium which aired on TV One. The two-hour live special was hosted by Anthony Anderson and opened with a powerful moment in support of #TIMESUP featuring Angela Robinson, Kerry Washington, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Laverne Cox, Lena Waithe and Tracee Ellis Ross.
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Google's New VR Camera Has 17 Lenses And Costs $18,000
Made by Chinese camera company YI with Google, the Halo shoots 4k video simultaneously on all 17 cameras. It uses Google's Jump software to stitch the footage together into a single, immersive 360-degree VR film.
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This forgotten language is seeing a revival thanks to TikTok
Tut, a centuries-old language once used by enslaved Black people, has found its way to social media.
Cia, 20, was scrolling through TikTok one night when she came across a video about a forgotten secret tongue.
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Novak Djokovic said his father, Srdjan, had "no intention" of supporting any kind of "war initiatives" after being filmed with a group of Russian supporters …
Published on January 27, 2023
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Actress, Producer Tangi Miller’s Makes Her Directorial Debut of the Miniseries “Diva Diaries”
The Urban Movie Channel (UMC) presents a four-part miniseries of Diva Diaries, created by award-winning actress and producer Tangi Miller. Miller makes her directorial debut of the miniseries, which will premiere on the UMC in the month of April 2018.
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Houston Film Fest Announces Panorama Mexico
The 53rd Annual WorldFest-Houston international Film Festival held a launch party for their inaugural Panorama Mexico at the Hotel ZaZa- Memorial City last Tuesday. The mission of the festival is to recognize and honor outstanding creative excellence in film adding to the rich cultural fabric of the City of Houston.
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Oprah Winfrey and Taraji P. Henson discuss 'full circle' moments while presenting the new 'Color Purple' at CinemaCon
Oprah Winfrey appeared at CinemaCon for her first time in Las Vegas on Tuesday to present a new film that is near and dear to her heart -- a musical reboot of 1985's acclaimed "The Color Purple," based on the novel of the same name by Alice Walker.
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“Tyler Perry's Palace of Versailles Mansion Sells To Steve Harvey”
Inventive, creative powerhouse Tyler Perry has charmed his film fans with his acting, writing and production skills generating massive wealth over $600 million well before the age of 50. He has homes in the Bahamas, Wyoming, Texas, Mulholland Estates in Los Angeles (currently on loan to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle), but chooses to live and work in Georgia on his 1,100-acre property where his film studios are located. Partial to the Atlanta area, his longtime home was a palatial mansion in the Paces Ferry community of Buckeye, which he built in 2007 on 17acres of prime land overlooking the Chattahoochee River. When he sold it for $17.5 million in 2016, it was the highest-priced home in the history of the city. That buyer has sold it once again for $15 million - still the highest-priced home in Atlanta.
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H-E-B | Our Texas, Our Future Film Series Extended Trailer
Premiering August 23, H-E-B Presents Our Texas, Our Future Films: a five-part original docuseries celebrating Texas' beautiful State Parks and resilient wildlife from every corner of the state. Created in partnership with Fin & Fur Films, these stories spotlight impactful Texans helping conserve & protect the place we call home. Learn more at: https://ourtexasourfuture.com/
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CREED III | IMAX Behind-the-Scenes First Look
Michael B. Jordan invites you to an exclusive look at the making of Creed III - the first sports movie to be filmed on IMAX cameras. Learn more about bringing the next chapter of Adonis’ story to the big screen and experience the film in theaters and in IMAX 03.03.23. About MGM Studios: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. is a leading entertainment company focused on the production and distribution of film and television content globally. The company owns one of the world’s deepest libraries of premium film and television content. In addition, MGM has investments in domestic and international television channels, including MGM-branded channels. Connect with MGM Studios Online Visit the MGM Studios WEBSITE: http://www.mgm.com/ Like MGM Studios on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/mgm/ Follow MGM Studios on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/MGM_Studios CREED III | IMAX Behind-the-Scenes First Look https://www.youtube.com/MGM
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James Gunn and Jennifer Holland attend "The Suicide Squad" film premiere in 2021. "The Suicide Squad" director posted a photo of Holland sporting an engagement …
Published on February 21, 2022
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Exciting Launch of NHK WORLD-JAPAN in Greater Houston Area
NHK WORLD-JAPAN collaborates with Houston Public Media and Xfinity to broadcast live news and Japanese lifestyle programs to Greater Houston.
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Chance the Rapper dodges question about Chicago mayoral run
On the red carpet for the premiere of his feature film debut, Chance the Rapper dodged WGN's questions about entering the Chicago mayoral race.
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Golden Globes 2021 Nominees
Nominations for the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards, celebrating the best in television and film, were announced Wednesday.
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'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' Has Monster Box Office Opening
"Star Wars: The Last Jedi" was a box office force this weekend. "The Last Jedi," the eighth installment in the "Star Wars" saga, premiered this weekend to the second-biggest opening ever in North America. It brought in an estimated $220 million, according to Disney.
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Teen killed while riding ATV across busy highway
Family members are beginning to make funeral arrangements after their 14-year-old nephew was killed while riding his ATV Tuesday.
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The Weather Channel Is Now Black-Owned -- Comedian Byron Allen Just Bought It for $300 Million!
Most people know Byron Allen as a funny comedian, but he is also a successful entrepreneur and media mogul as the CEO/owner of Entertainment Studios, Inc., one of the largest independent producers and distributors of film and television.
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Syrian radio host who satirized Assad and ISIS shot dead
A Syrian radio host who satirized both President Bashar al-Assad and opposition insurgents including ISIS has been shot dead in Syria's rebel-held Idlib province, the Syrian Journalists Association said Saturday.
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Climate activists targeted famous Vermeer painting; win court appeal against jail sentence
Three Belgian climate activists who were previously sentenced to prison for a protest targeting Johannes Vermeer’s painting “Girl with a Pearl Earring” will no longer face any punishment for their actions, a Dutch court of appeal ruled on Monday.
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Ricky Martin sues his nephew for extortion for unfounded accusation
Attorneys for Ricky Martin on Wednesday filed a civil lawsuit in a San Juan, Puerto Rico court against his nephew Dennis Yadiel Sánchez, alleging extortion, malicious persecution, abuse of rights, and damages.
