ESSENCE Communications Inc., the leading media, technology and commerce company serving Black women, announced an extended five-year partnership agreement with the City of New Orleans and the State of Louisiana to host its signature ESSENCE Festival of Culture™ through 2024. A platform to advance global Black culture, economic ownership and inclusion, and community development, the… Continue reading ESSENCE Festival to Remain in New Orleans for the Next 5 Years
Category: Film
National Geographic Taps Anthony Hemingway to Serve As Executive Producer for ‘GENIUS: ARETHA’
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TAPS EMMY®-, GOLDEN GLOBE®- AND BAFTA TV AWARD-WINNING ANTHONY HEMINGWAY (“POWER,” “THE PEOPLE V. O.J. SIMPSON: AMERICAN CRIME STORY”) TO SERVE AS EXECUTIVE PRODUCER AND DIRECT PILOT EPISODE FOR GENIUS: ARETHA Anthony Hemingway ENSEMBLE CAST ALSO ANNOUNCED TO JOIN CYNTHIA ERIVO (“HARRIET,” “THE COLOR PURPLE”) … Continue reading National Geographic Taps Anthony Hemingway to Serve As Executive Producer for ‘GENIUS: ARETHA’
BLOODSHOT – Official Trailer
Vin Diesel is #Bloodshot. ? Based on the best-selling comic book – watch the trailer now. 2.21.20
Apollo Theater Presents an Advanced Screening of Clemency featuring Alfre Woodard
The Apollo Theater announced today details outlining a partnership with the Harlem-based non-profit ImageNation Cinema Foundation to present ImageNation’s Cocktails & Cinema, a quarterly social event which will feature screenings of films and media that showcase the global Black experience. The Theater proudly launches its new series with an advance screening of the film Clemency… Continue reading Apollo Theater Presents an Advanced Screening of Clemency featuring Alfre Woodard
Harriet Tubman Biopic, Harriet, Opens the 15th Montreal Intl Black Film Festival
MIBFF celebrates a milestone year welcoming and paying tribute to: Euzhan Palcy, Isaach De Bankolé, Jimmy Jean-Louis,The Central Park Five’s Yusef Salaam & Kevin Richardson and Jean-Claude Lord Canada’s biggest black film festival returns for a breathtaking 15th year that promises to inspire through a strong, diverse, and bold programming. Full program and tickets: www.montrealblackfilm.com… Continue reading Harriet Tubman Biopic, Harriet, Opens the 15th Montreal Intl Black Film Festival
Master P’s I Got the Hook Up 2 Available Sept. 3, 2019
UMC (Urban Movie Channel) – the first and leading streaming service for Black film and television from AMC Networks’ RLJ Entertainment – will release Master P’s I Got the Hook-Up 2 on DVD and on Blu-ray on September 3, 2019. The film is the sequel to the popular 90’s classic. Executive produced by Master P (Percy… Continue reading Master P’s I Got the Hook Up 2 Available Sept. 3, 2019
Cashmere Agency Launches New Division – GET LOUDER
Cashmere, an Award-winning lifestyle marketing shop, announced a first of its kind joint venture with Render, a digital storytelling organization, to galvanize millennial and Gen Z social cause activism for brands and civic engagement initiatives. The two join forces to help community organizations, political campaigns and brands tell powerful stories that impact social change. GET… Continue reading Cashmere Agency Launches New Division – GET LOUDER
Scary Stories Released on DVD July 16
SCARY STORIES ON DVD THIS JULY Documentary Examines Beloved, Sometimes Demonized, Children’s Horror Book Series Los Angeles, California – Scary Stories, the highly anticipated documentary about Alvin Schwartz’ iconic Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark book series, will be released on DVD July 16 via Wild Eye Releasing. Explore the history of one of… Continue reading Scary Stories Released on DVD July 16
Angel Has Fallen Official Trailer
When there is an assassination attempt on U.S. President Allan Trumbull (Morgan Freeman), his trusted confidant, Secret Service Agent Mike Banning (Gerard Butler), is wrongfully accused and taken into custody. After escaping from capture, he becomes a man on the run and must evade his own agency and outsmart the FBI in order to find… Continue reading Angel Has Fallen Official Trailer
BronzeLens Film Festival Celebrates 10 Years
The acclaimed BronzeLens Film Festival turns ten this year, and kicks off the celebration with its announcement of the official film selections for 2019. Running August 21-25 in Atlanta, the 10th Annual BronzeLens Film Festival will take place at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta and other venues throughout the city. Award-winning actors Terri J. Vaughn and… Continue reading BronzeLens Film Festival Celebrates 10 Years
‘His, Hers and the Truth’ Acquired by Urban Movie Channel
Following its official selection and world premiere at the 23rd annual American Black Film Festival in Miami, Florida last week, UMC (Urban Movie Channel) – the first and leading streaming service for Black film and television from AMC Networks’ RLJ Entertainment – today announced its acquisition of the romantic comedy film His, Hers and the… Continue reading ‘His, Hers and the Truth’ Acquired by Urban Movie Channel
Rambo: Last Blood Trailer
Rambo: Last Blood— In theaters September 20, 2019.
IT CHAPTER TWO – Official Teaser Trailer
Evil resurfaces in Derry as director Andy Muschietti reunites the Losers Club—young and adult—in a return to where it all began with “It Chapter Two.”
John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum Trailer
Super-Assassin John Wick (Keanu Reeves) is on the run after killing a member of the international assassin’s guild, and with a $14 million price tag on his head – he is the target of hit men and women everywhere.
Master P’s I Got the Hook Up 2 Acquired by UMC (Urban Movie Channel)
UMC (Urban Movie Channel) – the first and leading streaming service for Black film and television from AMC Networks’ RLJ Entertainment – is joining the theatrical game with the acquisition of Master P’s I Got the Hook-Up 2. Partnering with RLJ Entertainment’s RLJE Films team, UMC will release the sequel to the popular 90’s classic… Continue reading Master P’s I Got the Hook Up 2 Acquired by UMC (Urban Movie Channel)