Lil Rel Howery, Alex R. Hibbert And More Added To Cast of ‘Good Burger 2’ Sequel
Nickelodeon Studios and Paramount+’s upcoming film ‘Good Burger 2’ has added additional cast members Lil Rel Howery and Alex R. Hibbert to its cast.
Mattel’s ‘Barney’ Film Starring Daniel Kaluuya To Be Adult-Focused According To Exec
The forthcoming Barney film from Mattel Films to be produced by and star Oscar winner Daniel Kaluuya will be an adult-oriented, “A24-type” project, executive Kevin McKeon has revealed.
Watch: Jahmar Hill’s ‘Sisters’ Trailer Starring Lil Mama, Columbus Short, Ciera Angelia, Cocoa Brown And More On BET+
Here's the trailer for Jahmar Hill’s upcoming crime drama, Sisters. The film, which stars Lil Mama, Columbus Short, Cocoa Brown, Tobias Truvillion and more will premiere on BETPlus August 3rd.
Issa Rae’s ‘Insecure’ Launches On Netflix; All 5 Seasons Now Available On The Platform
Issa Rae’s Insecure has landed on Netflix. The HBO comedy drama launched on the streamer service earlier today.
Alliance of Women Directors Names Melanie Mack as Executive Director
The Alliance of Women Directors has named Melanie Mack as its new executive director.
Watch: Michelle Buteau Stars In New Comedy Series ‘Survival Of The Thickest’ For Netflix
"Survival of the Thickest" takes center stage on Netflix this July. Starring the talented Michelle Buteau, this scripted comedy series follows the life of Mavis Beaumont, a black, plus-size woman who unexpectedly finds herself navigating the single life while trying to establish herself as a struggling stylist.
Fox Soul Former General Manager James DuBose Launches Streaming Platform ‘In The Black Network’
James DuBose, the former Fox Soul General Manager, is launching his own AVOD platform, In The Black Network, a streaming service that highlights Black voices and original stories. The platform will launch on October 2.
Watch: 'Project Greenlight' Returns With Issa Rae, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Kumail Nanjiani, And Meko Winbush
Max’s highly anticipated upcoming season of Project Greenlight is set to captivate audiences as it showcases the mentorship of prominent figures like Issa Rae, Kumail Nanjiani, and Gina Prince-Bythewood.
Spike Lee Reveals Michael Jackson's Influential Advice That Changed His Career
Spike Lee, the renowned filmmaker and creative genius, recently shared an invaluable piece of advice he received from none other than the legendary Michael Jackson. This advice played a significant role in shaping Lee's illustrious and diverse career, which has seamlessly blended independent feature films, mainstream commercial success, and collaborations with iconic artists.
Keke Palmer Offered Amazon Partnership Live On Stage At Cannes To Create Industry Jobs For Youngsters
If the warm vibes between Keke Palmer and Amazon Studio’s Global Head of DEIA Latasha Gillespie continue, this could be the start of a beautiful friendship.
The pair came together at a Cannes Lions panel this afternoon and Palmer – a growing force in the industry, as podcaster, actress, musician and now CEO of her own KeyTV production company – demonstrated her passion to make inclusion a cornerstone of her work.
‘Swagger’ Star Isaiah Hill Signs With APA
Season 2 premiere of Apple's sports drama series, Swagger, approaches. Ahead of the premiere, actor Isaiah Hill has made a significant career move by signing with APA, a renowned talent agency representing artists across various domains.
‘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.