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‘Power’ Star Rotimi Joins Mike Epps, Bruce Willis New Movie
“Power” co-star Rotimi Akinosho joins Mike Epps and Bruce Willis in the action film “Acts Of Violence,” reports Deadline.
Jason David Frank, Power Rangers actor, dies at 49
Actor Jason David Frank, best known for starring in the original "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers" TV franchise, has died, according to multiple reports citing his representative.
THE LOS ANGELES LATINO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES THE FIVE VISIONARY AFRO LATINO AND FIVE VISIONARY INDIGENOUS LATINO RECIPIENTS OF ITS LATINX INCLUSION FELLOWSHIP SERIES
The Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF) announced the ten visionary Afro Latino and Indigenous Latino directors that were selected for its Latinx Inclusion Fellowship, sponsored by Netflix.
"A Boy. A Girl. A Dream." Goes to Digital & On Demand This Friday!
SYNOPSIS: On the night of the 2016 Presidential election, Cass, an L.A. club promoter, takes a thrilling and emotional journey with Frida, a Midwestern visitor. She challenges him to revisit his broken dreams - while he pushes her to discover hers.
Will Smith Stars in New Film Emancipation
Apple Original Films revealed today the trailer for highly anticipated film “Emancipation,” directed and executive produced by Antoine Fuqua (“Training Day,” “The Equalizer”) and starring and produced by Will Smith (“King Richard,” “The Pursuit of Happyness,” “Ali”). “Emancipation” tells the triumphant story of Peter (Smith), a man who escapes from slavery, relying on his wits, unwavering faith and deep love for his family to evade cold-blooded hunters and the unforgiving swamps of Louisiana on his quest for freedom.
ITV and Amazon Studios Announce Casting, Deborah Ayorinde, Sarah Niles and Start of Production for Glossy, High-Stakes Family Drama, Riches
ITV, Amazon Studios, and Greenacre Films announced today that production has begun in London on Riches. The six-part drama series, led by a stellar cast, will premiere on ITV in the UK, and will be available on Prime Video in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Nordics, and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Movies Black Families Should Watch Every Holiday
It’s the holiday season, which means plenty of time spent bonding with family while giving gifts, listening to holiday music, and of course, watching Christmas movies. Luckily with streaming, Christmas classics are readily accessible in more ways than ever before, with films old and new ready for binging with just one click.
Leslie Odom Jr. Returns to Broadway as Purlie Victorious!
The first revival of Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch has arrived on Broadway.
Netflix, NHMC & Five Organizations Release Inaugural Selections for "Created By" Initiative
The National Hispanic Media Coalition applauds the selection of diverse writers for the Created By Initiative, offering script development deals by Netflix. Out of the chosen writers, three are alumni of NHMC's writers program, Zoila Amelia Galeano, Jeffrey Nieves and Emily Eslami Nieves. NHMC would also like to congratulate our alumni Diego Moreno who was nominated by the Native American Media Alliance.
DON’T BREATHE 2 New Vignettes
Genre: Horror Thriller Rating: This film is rated R by the Motion Picture Association for the following reasons: strong bloody violence, gruesome images, and language. Credits not final.
Angela Bassett the "Reel" Deal as the American Black Film Institute Pays her Tribute as the People's Icon at their 2017 Oscar Week Gala!
Academy Award nominated actress, Angela Bassett, will be honored with the "Reel Icon" award by the American Black Film Institute, at their annual "New, Next, Now Legend" Oscar Week gala for her iconic roles and career achievement as one of cinemas all-time favorite actors, in a poll conducted by American Black Film Institute. The event will be held at the fabulous Prestons-over-Hollywood at the Hollywood Loews Hotel, on Friday, February 24, 2017 and once again brings together actors, producers, writer/directors and top executives, as they celebrate and highlight the years' accomplishments amid the backdrop of Hollywood's most glamorous weekend.
TV One's Original Movie "Down for Whatever" Premiers Sunday, July 22 at 8/7C
TV One's original film and 2017 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) winning screenplay, DOWN FOR WHATEVER, premieres Sunday, July 22nd at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT. Written and directed by Tim Folsome, the film stars LeToya Luckett (Greenleaf), Hosea Chanchez (The Game), Bre-Z (Empire) and Imani Hakim (Everybody Hates Chris).
Film about the unhoused elderly comes to Black Public Media's "AfroPoP Digital Shorts" series
Black Public Media’s AfroPoP Digital Shorts series continues on MLK Day on Monday with the story of one man’s 40-year battle with homelessness on the mean streets of Hollywood.
Adam Sandler Will Do Four More Movies For Netflix
Adam Sandler's two Netflix films may not have been critically loved, but someone is watching them. And that's enough for Netflix.
Chevrolet Suburban First Vehicle To Receive Award Of Excellence Star At Hollywood & Highland
Iconic vehicle starred in more than 1,750 films and television series since 1952
Today, the Chevrolet Suburban became the first vehicle ever awarded an Award of Excellence star at Hollywood & Highland. Presented by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and unveiled at a ceremony on Hollywood Boulevard, the award recognizes Suburban for its 67-year career in Hollywood film and television.
Queen + Adam Lambert's VR the Champions to Premiere Globally on Universal Music Group's Vrtgo VR Platform
VR THE CHAMPIONS Compatible on Owl Viewers by Brian May
Legendary English rock band QUEEN + Adam Lambert today announced the launch of their first-ever live-concert VR experience. VR THE CHAMPIONS, in full 360 degree 3-D, will premier to a global audience through VRTGO, Universal Music Group’s VR platform.
Actress Elise Neal Launches Fitness Boot Camp in Houston During Super Bowl LI
At 50 years old award-winning actress Elise Neal has a body that defies age, and she has expanded her mission to inspire others from the big screen to the gym. The Elise Neal Body Boot Camp is an interactive and intimate fitness fan engagement experience. Not only will participants get to participate in a boot camp session crafted by the former Broadway dancer herself, but also they will gain insight on what it means to live a healthy lifestyle.
Houston Introduces Faith-Based Film into the Market to Break All Social Boundaries
Educating through Entertainment with American Black Film Festival Nominee Canal Street Movie”
It’s common to bypass convicts who claim “it wasn’t me” and deem it as an expression used to escape their consequences. However, more often those words are a cry for help, which typically goes unnoticed. Filmmaker Rhyan LaMarr addresses social injustices and wrongful convictions by introducing faith-driven film “Canal Street,” a movie crossing economic, racial, religious and social boundaries to get at the broken heart of modern America.
TUBI STRIKES MAJOR FILM DEAL WITH VILLAGE ROADSHOW ENTERTAINMENT GROUP
naugural Films and Tubi Originals CINNAMON and MURDER CITY (wt) to Debut Exclusively on FOX Entertainment’s Free Streaming Service as Part of Village Roadshow’s “Black Noir Cinema” Initiative
NBA Legend Kevin Garnett and Iconic Director Oz Scott To Produce Under TUBI's Major Film Deal with Village Roadshow Entertainment
Muslims Make Wu Tang Movie in China to Get the World’s Attention
Widely known as “Chinese Tupac” or “The One Man BET in China” actor, screenplay writer and director Tsalta Baptiste has released another timeless movie trailer that Chinese audiences can expect the rest of the world to talk about yet once again. In 2016, Baptiste was covered in 60+ publications from 11 different countries including Rolling Stones Italy, Maxim Magazine and NY Times. His 2016 film Until the End of Time showcased global uniqueness from a young Black American male’s perspective while living abroad, a glimpse into a world that many were not prepared for and it soon became a viral sensation.
