Kevin L. Blount Passes Away
April 20, 2023
As an actor, he appeared in notable works such as the movie “Kingdom Come” and an episode of “Grey’s Anatomy.”
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Movies
Kenny Gravillis: The Art of Visual Storytelling!
April 20, 2023
If you’ve seen the massive poster for the Oscars 2023 celebration, you’ve witnessed the work of Kenny Gravillis – an artist, image maker, and storyteller. His unique ability to capture emotions in his posters has made him a living legend in the entertainment industry.
Shamier Anderson Savors Career Rise, Role in New ‘John Wick’
April 13, 2023
Shamier Anderson is well aware that his Hollywood profile is rising, and he isn’t taking the moment for granted.
‘A Thousand And One’ Captivates Audiences
April 6, 2023
On the heels of winning the Sundance Film Festival’s coveted Grand Jury Prize, “A Thousand And One,” the debut feature film by director A.V. Rockwell is continuing to receive rave reviews.
A Look at Oscar 95
March 16, 2023
Oscar Nominee Christopher White, Master of Visual Effects, is the Real Deal
March 9, 2023
The 95th Oscars are around the corner, and all eyes are on the five nominations received by “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” R. Christopher White, a master guru of visual effects, is nominated for the third time and is a man whose work you probably already know, but don’t realize it.
Black Herstory Month: The Future is Female in Film & Television
February 9, 2023
Since 2020, there has been a noticeable increase in Black representation in movies and television.
Academy Museum Features Three-Day Summit Saluting ‘Regeneration: Black Cinema 1898–1971’
January 26, 2023
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures has planned the “Regeneration Summit: A Celebration of Black Cinema,” a three-day summit featuring live entertainment, workshops, screenings, panel discussions, and food vendors, programmed in conjunction with the museum’s groundbreaking exhibition “Regeneration: Black Cinema 1898–1971.”
Manny Halley Production Hosts Red Carpet Premiere, “Imani” Now Airing On Paramount/ Viacom’s BET Network
January 12, 2023
Manny Halley Productions kicked off its 2023 release with the red carpet premiere for their original action/thriller IMANI.
Q&A: Naomi Ackie, Kasi Lemmons tell Whitney Houston’s Story
December 22, 2022
Naomi Ackie, who plays Whitney Houston in the new biopic “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” is the first to admit that she is not a doppelganger for the pop star. In fact, she’ll go so far as to say she doesn’t look like her at all.
BLACK SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL 2023 — January 24 – 29.
December 7, 2022
There are twenty one filmmakers that identify as “Black” showcasing their newest projects as directors and producers at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival.
A Little Powerhouse
November 24, 2022
Ridley Bateman is a breakout actress who’s recently put her foot on the bright Hollywood path.
Disney Awards $1M in Grants to Support Youth in Honor of ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’
November 17, 2022
In honor of the November 11 theatrical debut of Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” the Walt Disney Company recently hosted a community screening at El Capitan Theater in Hollywood for its nonprofit collaborators serving the next generation of storytellers, innovators, and leaders.
‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Director Ryan Coogler
November 10, 2022
Nearly five years after the monumental success of “Black Panther” (2018), the highly anticipated sequel, “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” will be released on November 11th. Director Ryan Coogler persevered through an insurmountable challenge of co-writing and directing the film following the passing of star Chadwick Boseman, who was the living embodiment of his character King T’Challa.
Actress and Director LisaRaye McCoy Talks Breast Cancer and her BET Film ‘The Pink Fight’
October 13, 2022
This year, the American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates that health professionals will diagnose more than 287,850 new cases of invasive breast cancer and 51,400 new cases of ductal carcinoma in situ/stage 0 breast cancer in women in the United States.