ARETHA FRANKLIN’S “AMAZING GRACE” EXPANDS TO 15 MORE CITIES TODAY AND OPENS WIDE IN THEATERS APRIL 19 (New York, NY – April 12, 2019) – The late “Queen of Soul,” Aretha Franklin is celebrated and remembered as the acclaimed film “Amazing Grace” opens wide in theaters on Friday, April 19, 2019. Distributed by NEON, this… Continue reading Aretha Franklin’s ‘Amazing Grace’ in Theaters April 19
Category: Film
Brown Sugar Springs into April with Hit Movies
Brown Sugar Springs into April with Hit Movies Starring Jamie Foxx, Taraji P. Henson, LL Cool J, Queen Latifah, Pam Grier, Sidney Poitier and More ATLANTA (April 1, 2019) – It’s officially Spring and from action-packed dramas to laugh out loud comedies, Brown Sugar, the popular subscription video on demand service from Bounce, is showcasing… Continue reading Brown Sugar Springs into April with Hit Movies
Gentleman Jack Real to Reel Returns with Omari Hardwick
Gentleman Jack Double Mellowed Tennessee Whiskey together with Codeblack Entertainment announces the return of Gentleman Jack Real to Reel, a national contest showcasing the creativity and talent of up-and-coming Black filmmakers. The winner of the national competition will receive $10,000 and the opportunity to screen their short film at this year’s American Black Film Festival in Miami to an exclusive audience of industry… Continue reading Gentleman Jack Real to Reel Returns with Omari Hardwick
TV One Announces Production of THE BOBBY DEBARGE STORY
TV ONE ANNOUNCES PRODUCTION OF ORIGINAL FILM THE BOBBY DEBARGE STORY STARRING ROSHON FEGAN, BIG BOI, TYRA FERRELL, LLOYD AND ADRIAN MARCEL; DEBUTING JUNE 2019 The Bobby DeBarge Story Chronicles the Life of Falsetto Master and Musical Genius Bobby DeBarge SILVER SPRING, MD – February 19, 2019 – TV One has announced that production is underway in Atlanta for its new original film THE BOBBY DEBARGE STORY, slated to… Continue reading TV One Announces Production of THE BOBBY DEBARGE STORY
‘The Bobby Brown Story’ Earns 3 NAACP Image Award Nominations
Grammy-Award winning singer Bobby Brown’s “The Bobby Brown Story”, a biopic mini-series that premiered on the BET Network in September, 2018, has been nominated for three 2019 NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Television Movie, Limited Series or Dramatic Special and Outstanding Actress and Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special. “The Bobby Brown Story” scored 6.7 million viewers with No. 1 ratings on BET, Facebook and Twitter. Brown… Continue reading ‘The Bobby Brown Story’ Earns 3 NAACP Image Award Nominations
The Nate Parker Foundation Celebrates ‘Black Bones’ and ‘Showtime’
The Nate Parker Foundation (NPF), which is dedicated to empowering young black filmmakers, celebrated two student films “Black Bones” and “Showtime,” which were featured this weekend at the Pan African Film Festival Los Angeles (PAFF-LA), which is largest black film festival in the world. Nate Parker, NPF founder and CEO said, “This is a proud… Continue reading The Nate Parker Foundation Celebrates ‘Black Bones’ and ‘Showtime’
Hobbs & Shaw (Official Trailer)
Hobbs & Shaw | In Theaters August 2, 2019 https://www.HobbsAndShawMovie.com SUBSCRIBE for more!: http://bit.ly/28Okvch After eight films that have amassed almost $5 billion worldwide, the Fast & Furious franchise now features its first stand-alone vehicle as Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham reprise their roles as Luke Hobbs and Deckard Shaw in Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs… Continue reading Hobbs & Shaw (Official Trailer)
Gregory Hines Featured on New Forever Stamp
The U.S. Postal Service today celebrated the life and legacy of award winning entertainer Gregory Hines when it inducted him as the 42nd honoree in the Black Heritage Stamp series during a first-day-of-issue ceremony at Peter Norton Symphony Space, on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. “Gregory Hines was an extraordinary artist in every… Continue reading Gregory Hines Featured on New Forever Stamp
X On Demand Goes Live
First teased last fall – X On Demand (xod.tv) has finally gone live. The Netflix-style site, with a social twist, boasts a growing library of works by Black filmmakers, with at least one person of Black American/African decent in a leading role both in front of and behind the lens – prerequistes for a project… Continue reading X On Demand Goes Live
The Pan African Film & Arts Festival Announces Screening of Aretha Franklin’s Amazing Grace Concert
27th ANNUAL PAN AFRICAN FILM AND ARTS FESTIVAL TO SCREEN ARETHA FRANKLIN’S AMAZING GRACE CONCERT AT DIRECTORS GUILD OF AMERICA ON OPENING NIGHT FEBRUARY 7 America’s Largest Black Film Festival To Exhibit Over 170 Black Films and 100 Fine Artists From February 7 Through February 18 at the Cinemark Rave 15 Theatres and Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza in… Continue reading The Pan African Film & Arts Festival Announces Screening of Aretha Franklin’s Amazing Grace Concert
Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Available January 22, 2019
Families everywhere can ring in the New Year with Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch on Digital and via the digital movie app MOVIES ANYWHERE on January 22, 2019, and on 4K Ultra HD, 3D Blu-ray™, Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand on February 5, 2019. From Illumination and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, the film based on Dr. Seuss’… Continue reading Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Available January 22, 2019
Us – Trailer
Us In Theaters March 15, 2019 https://www.UsMovie.com After sending shockwaves across contemporary culture and setting a new standard for provocative, socially-conscious horror films with his directorial debut, Get Out, Academy Award®-winning visionary Jordan Peele returns with another original nightmare that he has written, directed and produced. Set in present day along the iconic Northern California… Continue reading Us – Trailer
THIS ONE’S FOR THE LADIES in Theaters Spring 2019
SUPER, LTD will release THIS ONE’S FOR THE LADIES in theaters Spring 2019 Directed By Gene Graham Starring C-Pudding, Poundcake, Tyga& Raw Dawg, Sweet Tea, Young Rider, Blaze, Michele, Double Trouble, Satan, Fever Every Thursday Night hundreds of women gather for a potluck celebration and the chance to throw singles at the… Continue reading THIS ONE’S FOR THE LADIES in Theaters Spring 2019
Fathom Events Launches Diamond Diana Celebration for Diana Ross’ 75th Birthday
The magic of Diana Ross has touched millions of hearts around the world. Her magnificent life and unparalleled career have influenced music, film, fashion and stage with her spirit forever woven in the fabric of humanity. 2019 will be remembered as a milestone in history with a year-long Diamond Diana Celebration, marking the 75th birthday… Continue reading Fathom Events Launches Diamond Diana Celebration for Diana Ross’ 75th Birthday
47 METERS DOWN – UNCAGED Cast Revealed
Entertainment Studios Motion Pictures (ESMP), the theatrical distribution division of Byron Allen’s global media company Entertainment Studios (www.entertainmentstudios.com), is proud to announce the cast of suspense thriller 47 METERS DOWN – UNCAGED, the official sequel to 2017’s highest-grossing independent movie, the Johannes Roberts-helmed shark thriller 47 METERS DOWN, which has grossed over $58 million worldwide to… Continue reading 47 METERS DOWN – UNCAGED Cast Revealed