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Nia Sioux and Sherri Shepherd Set to Star in Imperfect High Premiering September 18th on Lifetime
Ahead of International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on June 26, Lifetime announces the new movie, Imperfect High, starring Nia Sioux (Dance Moms) and Sherri Shepherd (Mr. Iglesias), following the substance abuse realities facing teens today and how it can become a family’s worst nightmare. The movie is a follow up to the 2015 hit Perfect High which starred Bella Thorne. Imperfect High premieres Saturday, September 18th at 8/7c.
New Trailer for Disney's Epic Movie Event "Peter Pan & Wendy" Available Now
A new trailer for Disney’s epic movie event, “Peter Pan & Wendy,” is available now. The studio’s live-action reimagining of the J. M. Barrie novel and the 1953 animated classic will begin streaming April 28, 2023, exclusively on Disney+.
“Hidden Figures” Dominates MLK Weekend Earning $26M and #1 Box Office Ranking for 2nd Week
Fox 2000 and Chernin Entertainment’s “Hidden Figures” dominated the domestic box office, topping charts for the second straight weekend after earning $26 million. The film’s message of empowerment and triumph over prejudice was amplified by the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend.
HMAAC Is Pleased to Celebrate CEO John Guess, Jr.’s Honorary Degree of Humane Letters from the Johns Hopkins University
On May 25, 2023 the Houston Museum of African American Culture CEO John Guess, Jr. was awarded an Honorary Degree of Humane Letters from the Johns Hopkins University (JHU). Guess, who was cited as a Businessman, Social Advocate and Arts Patron, was joined by six other honorees that grew to a total of eight when surprise Johns Hopkins Commencement speaker Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy became an Honorary degree recipient.
See the Fifty Shades Darker Trailer
The Fifty Shades Darker extended trailer featuring “I Don’t Wanna Live Forever (Fifty Shades Darker)” by Zayn | Taylor Swift has just debuted online.
Lexus Brand Takes Center Stage in Super Bowl Spot
Newest Products Star alongside Movement Artist Lil Buck and Latest Single from Sia; Actor Minnie Driver Debuts as New Voice of Lexus
Two new flagship vehicles will join the Lexus lineup this year, each uniquely confirming Lexus' passion for brave design, imaginative technology, and exhilarating performance. The first-ever Lexus LC 500 and LC 500h performance coupes and the completely redesigned Lexus LS 500 luxury sedan take their place at the pinnacle of Lexus' extensive product lineup.
Uncork'd Presents Sawed Off
Uncork’d Entertainment has acquired SAWED OFF, a new supernatural horror feature based on a comic anthology story and starring Eva Hamilton (RUIN ME, DEATH KISS), Jody Barton (UGLY SWEATER PARTY), and Trae Ireland (13/13/13). The movie will be released on digital platforms and DVD October 11.
Documentary About Steph Curry's Rise to Superstardom Has the Perfect Title
Underrated will chronicle Curry’s historic rise to prominence during his stint a Davidson
Steph Curry might be a household name now, but before he single-handedly revolutionized the game of basketball he was a three-star recruit out of high school who was ignored by almost every powerhouse school in the NCAA. He would eventually find a home at Davidson—a school with a student body of only 1,700 at the time—after his father’s alma mater, Virginia Tech, only offered him a spot as a walk-on. And the rest, as they say, is history.
Houston First Celebrates Black History Month
February Films Celebrating Black History
Houston First invites the public to join us for Saturday Night Movies on the Plaza at Avenida Houston (in front of Hall C at the George R. Brown Convention Center). Beginning Saturday, February 8, and continuing through the end of the month, the Plaza at Avenida Houston will present outdoor screenings of movies written, directed or featuring prominent African Americans. Screenings will be followed by a Q&A with Houston creatives and others discussing the relevance of the films to black history and America’s broad cultural heritage.
Disney Titles and Talent Front and Center at 2022 EssenceFest in New Orleans
Moses Ingram (“Obi Wan-Kenobi”), Justin Simien and Surprise Guest Tiffany Haddish (“Haunted Mansion”), Keke Palmer (“Lightyear”) and Cast and Director of Disney+’s “Rise” Among Stellar In-Person Lineup with Taped Greetings from Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson (“Thor: Love and Thunder”) and Zoe Saldaña (“Avatar: The Way of Water”)
HPLQ Reading Series Presents: A Talk & Tasting Featuring Bestselling Author Chitra Divakaruni
Houston Public Library Quarterly (HPLQ) Reading Series will be featuring a A Talk and Tasting with bestselling author Chitra Divakaruni. Divakaruni will be discussing her most recent novel Before We Visit the Goddess. There will be light bites and book signing. This event is free. Reserve Your Seat Today! For details visit www.houstonlibrary.org or call 832-393-1313.
'Wreck-It Ralph 2' Is Changing a Disney Princess' Appearance After Backlash
The upcoming sequel to 2012's Wreck-It Ralph will move from the nostalgia of arcade games to the complexity of the worldwide web. But since the exciting announcement that the animated film would include a massive crossover with Vanellope and all the official Disney Princesses, the studio has faced one reality of the internet: social media backlash
Apple TV+ sets premiere date for new comedy “The Big Door Prize” from Emmy Award-winning creator David West Read
Starring Chris O’Dowd, “The Big Door Prize” premieres globally on Wednesday, March 29 on Apple TV+
Apple TV+ today announced that “The Big Door Prize,” the character driven comedy created by Emmy Award-winner David West Read (“Schitt’s Creek”) is set to make its global debut on Wednesday, March 29. The new 10-episode half-hour comedy starring an ensemble cast led by Chris O’Dowd and includes Gabrielle Dennis, Ally Maki, Josh Segarra, Damon Gupton, Crystal Fox, Djouliet Amara and Sammy Fourlas, will debut with the first three episodes on Wednesday, March 29, followed by one new episode weekly every Wednesday through May 17.
OWN Kicks Off the Holiday Season with Two Movies 'The Great Holiday Bake War' and 'A Christmas Fumble'
“The Great Holiday Bake War” Starring LeToya Luckett and Finesse Mitchell Premieres Saturday, December 3 at 9 p.m. ET/PT
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced that the annual “OWN For The Holidays” tradition heats-up with two original holiday movies. “The Great Holiday Bake War,” starring LeToya Luckett and Finesse Mitchell, debuts on Saturday, December 3 at 9 p.m. ET/PT and “A Christmas Fumble,” starring Eva Marcille and Devale Ellis, premieres on Saturday, December 10 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on OWN. True to OWN’s annual holiday movie tradition, each original movie celebrates and honors the deeper meaning of the season -- giving to others and putting friends and family first.
REVIEW: “Respect” Offers Moving Insight and Homage to Aretha Franklin’s Faith, Artistry and Legacy
Well, Aretha stans, the movie moment we’ve long been waiting for is finally –FINALLY– here. Today, just three days shy of the third anniversary of her passing, the MGM feature film about the one and only Queen of Soul, Respect, hits theaters nationwide.
Little Miss Flint Helps Fundraising Effort for #BlackPantherChallenge Students in Flint, Michigan
This campaign is apart of the #BlackPantherChallenge, a challenge started by Frederick Joseph in New York City. The Marvel movie Black Panther is going to be a very important film.
This 13-Year-Old Raised Money For Over 800 People To See ‘Hidden Figures’
Taylor Richardson believes the Oscar-nominated film reminds Black women that they can do anything!
Particle Size Matters for Porous Building Blocks
Rice University scientists find porous nanoparticles get tougher under pressure, but not when assembled
Porous particles of calcium and silicate show potential as building blocks for a host of applications. A Rice University laboratory tested calcium-silicate particles to see how they hold up under pressure and found that size influenced the toughness of individual particles but not assemblies.
Atlanta-Based Black-Owned Sneaker Company Launches New Program To Help Other Black Entrepeneurs
Atlanta has become the epicenter of the new African American business trend, with its’ vibrant black middle class and countless black owned businesses starting up every day. The city is famous for being the home to countless R&B and rap music stars, a growing Black film industry, and innovative Black-owned companies like Tag Team Marketing, Buy Black 365, SneakersCustom.com, and many more.
Houston for the Holidays with DeQuina Moore (November 18-December 24)
Join Stages as they welcome DeQuina Moore, one of Houston’s most talented souls, home for the holidays in this Christmas cabaret. In addition to a flurry of holiday hits, DeQuina will share personal stories, from growing up in Houston to backstage on Broadway.
