“Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” encompasses all necessary elements to become a new classic. The central question posed is whether the human race will survive and thrive. The continuing franchise is smartly set up to provide an answer.
Venus DeMilo Thomas is a working director/producer/writer who voices the character Tina in Netflix’s “Good Times.”
The Blackhouse Foundation has just announced on April 22, its latest producers’ fellowship in collaboration with STARZ #TakeTheLead.
Little Black Tux places a special emphasis on providing comfortable and flattering options for all size customers especially for plus-size customers. Recognizing that every woman desires to look stunning and feel confident, their designs are a reflection of this ethos.
“We Grown Now” written and directed by Minhal Baig emerges as a cinematic rarity, defying Hollywood norms by presenting African American characters as intricately nuanced and relatedly ordinary individuals amidst a landscape typically dominated by violent narratives and stereotypical portrayals.
“The Forgotten Ones” by Tracii McGregor focuses on one man’s 40-year battle with homelessness on the mean streets of Hollywood.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has appointed Bridgette Wilder as its inaugural Chief People and Culture Officer (CPCO), announced on March 27, by Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy Museum Director and President Jacqueline Stewart.
Directed by Ben Proudfoot and Kris Bowers and co-distributed by L.A. Times Studios and Searchlight, the charming “The Last Repair Shop” took home the prize in the documentary short category at the Oscars on Sunday, March 10.
The NAACP honored the outstanding achievements of nominees for the 55th NAACP Image Awards across various entertainment mediums, including film, television, music, literature, and podcasts, during its Nominees Brunch held at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles on Feb. 25.
Director Ava DuVernay was among the winners at the 6th Annual Kodak Film Awards, which took place at the esteemed American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) Clubhouse on Friday, Feb. 23.
The Los Angeles Unified School District Education Foundation will launch “The Last Repair Shop Fund,” a $15 million capital campaign to invest in the future of its previously unsung Musical Instrument Repair Shop, including a student apprenticeship program that will build the next generation of instrument technicians.
If you, or anyone in your circle, are aiming to break into the entertainment industry, Angela C. Lee, the Director of Artist Development at Film Independent, is someone you should definitely get to know and follow on social media.
As vice chair of the NAACP National Board of Directors and chairman of the Image Awards Committee of the 55th NAACP Image Awards, Karen Boykin-Towns has played a pivotal role in shaping the prestigious program over the past five years.
The 14th Governors Awards, orchestrated by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, honored outstanding achievements and paid tribute to remarkable talents such as actress Angela Bassett.
The Sundance Film Festival will be held Jan. 18 – 28, both in person in Salt Lake City, Utah and online at festival.sundance.org. Many films at Sundance 2024 feature African American talent and are directed by Black filmmakers.