‘For Life’s Nicholas Pinnock Joins Orion Pictures’ ‘Hedda’ Film Directed By Nia DaCosta
Nicholas Pinnock (For Life) has closed a deal to join the new film ‘Hedda’ from MGM’s Orion Pictures.
American Black Film Festival Ventures Rebrands As Nice Crowd
The company founded by CEO Jeff Friday and president Nicole Friday is kicking off their 27th annual ABFF in Miami Beach this week and is expanding their event offerings to include comedy, health & wellness, food and fine arts.
Giancarlo Esposito Joins The Cast Of Radio Silence’s Untitled Secret Monster Movie At Universal
Renowned actor Giancarlo Esposito, known for his unforgettable performances in "Better Call Saul" and "The Mandalorian," is set to star in Radio Silence's upcoming untitled monster thriller at Universal.
Actor Roman Banks Signs With CAA For Representation
CAA has signed actor Roman Banks for representation.
Banks was most recently tapped to star as Michael Jackson in the first national tour of the Tony-winning MJ: The Musical, set to open in August in Chicago.
Eva Longoria’s ‘Flamin’ Hot’ To Be Screened On The White House South Lawn
Flamin’ Hot, a recently released Hulu and Disney+ movie and the directorial debut of Eva Longoria, is the latest project to get a special screening at the White House.
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will host the screening on the South Lawn of the White House, joined by the cast and crew of the film and Latino community leaders.
Black Sands Entertainment And Composition Media Enter Multi-Million Dollar Deal To Produce African Anime Content
Black comic book publisher Black Sands Entertainment, and Composition Media have entered into a multi-million dollar deal to produce anime content that celebrates African heritage.
Tyler Perry Finalizes Deal To Buy BET Media Group (Including VH1) For Undisclosed Sum
Tyler Perry (Madea, Gone Girl), founder and CEO of Tyler Perry Studios, will take control of BET, according to reports. This new deal, valued at an undisclosed amount, will give Perry control over BET Media Group, which also owns VH1.
Selena Gomez And Jordan Peele Developing Series Adaptation of ‘Coyotes’ For Prime Video
Published by Image Comics and featuring artwork from Caitlin Yarsky, Coyotes is described as Kill Bill meets The Last of Us, and is set in the City of Lost Girls, a border town in the desert where women are mysteriously going missing. Officer Frank Coffey is trying to get to the bottom of this when he meets Red, a little girl with a katana blade and a mission: murder the Werewolves stalking the border picking women off one by one. When it’s discovered that the Wolves are the men of these villages, both Red and Officer Coffey are thrown together in a thriller of mythic proportions with the lives of their friends and loved ones in the balance.
Selena Gomez is attached as an executive producer on the series, while Jordan Peele will be involved under his Monkeypaw Productions banner. Sean Lewis is also involved as an executive producer.
Tribeca Animated Film ‘A Cow In The Sky’ Tells Story Of Immigrant Killed By White Supremacists And Son He Left Behind
The animated short film ‘A Cow in the Sky,’ premiering at the Tribeca Festival, is based on a chilling crime in 1988 that took the life of an Ethiopian man who came to study in the United States.
Sony Premieres ‘The Spider Within,’ A Breakthrough Short Film Unveiled At Annecy International Film Festival
Sony Pictures Animation made a groundbreaking debut at the Annecy International Film Festival with its captivating short film, "The Spider Within: A Spider-Verse Story," which delves into the realm of mental health.
Marvel's ‘Ironheart’ Series Adds Anji White To Its Impressive Cast
Anji White has been confirmed as a series regular in Marvel's highly anticipated Disney+ limited series, ‘Ironheart.’
How A 14-Year-Old Came To Animate A Scene In ‘Across The Spider-Verse’
Preston Mutanga, the prodigious Minnesota-born son of immigrant parents from the Northwest Region of Cameroon, had shown a flair for creativity from a young age. Forgoing the instructions for a set of Lego blocks, he built cars with his own designs.
Watch: Tiffany Haddish Is On The Case Again For A Wedding Turned Crime Scene In ‘The AfterParty’ Season 2 Trailer For Apple+
Prepare yourselves for another thrilling murder mystery as Apple TV+ presents the highly anticipated Season 2 of "The Afterparty." The recently released trailer introduces Tiffany Haddish as Detective Danner, who finds herself back on the case after a shocking discovery—a lifeless body at a wedding.
Executive Producers Salli Richardson-Whitfield And Rodney Barnes Return To Write And Direct For ‘Winning Time’ Season 2
The highly acclaimed basketball drama series, "Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty," is set to make a triumphant return with its second season. Executive Producers Salli Richardson-Whitfield and Rodney Barnes are back at the helm.
Actor Garfield Wilson Added To The Cast Of ‘Reginald The Vampire’ For Season 2 On SyFy
Syfy's popular series, ‘Reginald the Vampire,’ has added a talented actor to its cast. Garfield Wilson, known for his role in Peter Pan & Wendy, has been chosen for a key recurring role in the show.
Comedian And Actor Nate Jackson Signs With CAA
Rising comedian, actor, writer, and digital creator Nate Jackson has recently joined CAA for representation, marking yet another milestone in his promising career.
Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse Sets Records With $120.5M Box Office Opening
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is swinging into the box office with incredible momentum. The highly anticipated sequel has surpassed all expectations, achieving a remarkable opening weekend of $120.5 million in North America.
Adrienne Banfield-Norris Signs With A3 Artists Agency
Adrienne Banfield-Norris, fondly known as Gammy, has recently inked a representation deal with A3 Artists Agency. Recognized as the matriarch of the popular talk show Red Table Talk, alongside her daughter Jada Pinkett Smith and granddaughter Willow Smith, Norris has become a household name.
Kyle Ramar Freeman, Phillip Johnson Richardson, And Avery Wilson Join ‘The Wiz’ As The Lion, Tinman, And Scarecrow
The highly anticipated Broadway revival of the iconic musical, The Wiz, is set to launch a national tour this autumn in Baltimore. The production has recently revealed its talented cast, including Kyle Ramar Freeman, Phillip Johnson Richardson, and Avery Wilson in the roles of Lion, Tinman, and Scarecrow, respectively.
BET+ Renews Emmy-Nominated Series "The Ms. Pat Show" For Fourth Season
BET+ has officially announced the renewal of its highly acclaimed series, "The Ms. Pat Show," for an eagerly awaited fourth season. The show, which received an Emmy nomination, is a collaboration between Patricia "Ms. Pat" Williams and Jordan E. Cooper.