‘Only Light’ to be Featured in 2015 Diversity in Cannes Short Film Showcase
LOS ANGELES, CA – Only Light, a short film written by Thembi Banks and directed by Evita Castine, has been …
Ava DuVernay Wanted by Marvel to Direct its Diverse Superhero Film: Report
*Damn, talk about tasting success. Ava DuVernay is on a roll! The latest great thing to happen to the …
Jennifer Hudson, Common, Samuel L. Jackson Join Spike Lee’s ‘Chiraq’
*Chicago natives Jennifer Hudson, Common have been cast in Spike Lee’s upcoming film “Chiraq,” according to …
Stephanie Mills Returning to ‘The Wiz’ for NBC’s Live Broadcast
*Stephanie Mills will ease on down to NBC’s upcoming musical adaptation of “The Wiz,” itself an African American musical …
Kendrick Brothers’ ‘War Room’ Set for August 2015 Debut
*”War Room,” the highly-anticipated fifth film from Alex and Stephen Kendrick (Fireproof, Courageous, Facing …
‘What Happened, Miss Simone?’ Premieres June 24 in Theaters
*Film Chronicles Nina Simone’s Journey from Child Piano Prodigy to Iconic Musician and Passionate Activist, Told …
Next Spoof Film for Marlon Wayans: ’50 Shades of Black’
*Marlon Wayans and producer-writer Rick Alvarez are taking their spoofing talents to the “Fifty Shades of Grey” …
The Film Strip: NY African Film Festival is Feast for Eyes and Soul
*Celebrating its silver anniversary, The New York African Film Festival (NYAFF) has returned to The Film Society of …
Jazmine Sullivan Remakes Nina Simone’s ‘Baltimore’ for Netflix Doc (Watch)
*A video for Jazmine Sullivan’s rendition of Nina Simone’s 1978 track “Baltimore” for the Netflix documentary “What …
Angie Stone Debuts New Single ‘Dream’ from TV One Original Film: ‘For the Love of Ruth’ (WATCH)
*Just in time for Mother’s Day, TV One will pay honor to the special day with the premiere of the network original film …
New Line/MGM Announces Release Date for ‘Barbershop 3’
*New Line/MGMs announced Thursday that “Barbershop 3,” starring Ice Cube, Cedric the Entertainer and Nicki Minaj, will …
Showtime’s ‘Iverson’ Documentary ‘Goes Beyond Basketball’ (Trailer)
*Showtime’s documentary “Iverson,” an in-depth look into 11-time NBA All-Star Allen Iverson, will premiere on …
‘Beverly Hills Cop 4’ No Longer on Paramount’s 2016 Schedule
*It looks like Paramount Pictures is through with the “Beverly Hills Cop” franchise for the time being. Deadline.com is …
Parker Sawyers to Play Obama Opposite Tika Sumpter’s Michelle in ‘Southside With You’
*The romantic dramedy “Southside With You,” inspired by Barack and Michelle Obama’s first date, has finally found an …
George Lopez Stars in Inspiring Family Film ‘Spare Parts’ (Watch)
*George Lopez leads an incredible cast in the inspiring film “Spare Parts,” arriving on DVD (plus Digital), …
