‘Almost Christmas’ Producer Will Packer Talks Key to His Success
*From writer/director David E. Talbert and producer Will Packer, the family holiday comedy “Almost …
Pam Grier Says New App ‘Brown Sugar’ is ‘Just Like Netflix, Only Blacker’
*Bounce TV is joining the subscription streaming service world by launching a new app called Brown Sugar — available on …
Gabrielle Union: ‘Birth of a Nation’ Cast was ‘Thrown Out’ with Nate Parker
Gabrielle Union believes the entire “Birth of a Nation” cast got “thrown out” with director Nate Parker, and she opens …
Weekend Watch: ‘Moana’ is Big Fun, ‘Allied’ Intriguing and ‘Bad Santa’ Boring (TRAILERS)
*For the big holiday weekend there is big fun to be had with Disney’s “Moana.” Vivid colors and vibrant personalities …
‘Fences’ Stars May Win Oscars & ‘I Am Not Your Negro’ Trailer [Watch]
*There’s talk in Hollywoodland that Denzel Washington is on track to win his third Oscar for his role in the forthcoming …
Forest Whitaker Joins Cast of Tupac, Notorious B.I.G. Murder Thriller
*Academy Award-winning actor Forest Whitaker has joined Johnny Depp in the upcoming thriller, “LAbyrinth,” which centers …
‘By Blood’: Powerful Film on the Civil Rights Battle of Black Native Americans (WATCH)
*As Black Lives Matter stands in solidarity with American Indian protesters at Standing Rock, a new film on the civil …
Spike Lee Sued Over Claims He Withheld Contributions to Pension and Health Plans
*Spike Lee was sued in New York federal court today by the directors of three health and pension plans who claim he …
Miriam Makeba Biopic in the Works From Suzanne de Passe
*A biopic on the late South African singer and civil rights activist Miriam Makeba is in development with the Miriam …
‘We Shall Overcome’ One Step Closer to Shedding its Copyright Protection
*The legal fight continues for a group of plaintiffs trying to free from copyright protection “We Shall Overcome,” the …
Gabrielle Union Had a Little Talk with Lena Dunham about ‘White Girl Privilege’
*In a new interview with Harper’s Bazaar, Gabrielle Union revealed that she would love to have a sit down with white …
EUR Sneak Peek: ‘The Bounce Back’ Starring Shemar Moore and Bill Bellamy (WATCH)
WATCH THE EXCLUSIVE EUR SNEAK PREVIEW of ‘THE BOUNCE BACK’ *Learn to believe in finding the courage to love …
Socially Conscious Jimmy Jean-Louis is ADFIFF’s 2016 Guest of Honor
*Socially conscious actor Jimmy Jean-Louis will be Guest of Honor of the 24th Annual African Diaspora International Film …
USA Network Orders Pilot For Tupac & Biggie Smalls Murder Series
*USA Network has ordered a hip hop murder mystery pilot titled, “Unsolved,” a scripted true crime story that chronicles …
The Film Strip: ‘Fantastic Beasts’ J.K. Rowling Weathers Storm of Racism
*J.K. Rowling weathers the storm of racism and is back with another inclusive, astounding tale, “Fantastic Beasts and …
