BACARDÍ® rum today unveiled “The Angel’s Share,” a digital short film co-directed by actor and filmmaker Michael B. Jordan – marking the first digital ad spot for the brand’s new premium collection, which launched earlier this year. As part of its continued efforts towards the premiumization of the rum category, BACARDÍ enlisted Jordan – a… Continue reading Michael B. Jordan Directs ‘The Angel’s Share’ for BACARDÍ® Rum
Category: Film
Get Out! Jordan Peele to Produce Candyman Sequel
Jordan Peele is on board to produce the sequel to Candyman as reported by Deadline. Little Woods writer and director Nia DaCosta is slated to direct the movie from a screenplay written by Peele and his Monkeypaw Productions’ partner, Win Rosenfeld. ‘The original was a landmark film for black representation in the horror genre. Alongside… Continue reading Get Out! Jordan Peele to Produce Candyman Sequel
Marvin Gaye And Gregory Hines Will Be Forever in 2019
In the spirit of the coming new year, the U.S. Postal Service today revealed several of the new Forever stamps and other stamps to be issued in 2019. Since 1847, the stamp program has celebrated the people, events and cultural milestones unique to the history of the United States. The 2019 stamp subjects continue this… Continue reading Marvin Gaye And Gregory Hines Will Be Forever in 2019
Janelle Monáe’s Wondaland Pictures Inks Deal With Universal Pictures
Universal Pictures announces they have entered into a first-look production deal with Janelle Monáe’s Wondaland Pictures. This soldifies her relationship with Universal as she stars in 2 of their upcoming films, Welcome to Marwin, coming out December 21st and a Harriet Tubman documentary, Harriet, which will show in 2019. The emphasis of the deal is to… Continue reading Janelle Monáe’s Wondaland Pictures Inks Deal With Universal Pictures
Jennifer Lopez- Limitless
JENNIFER LOPEZ shares a new anthem entitled “LIMITLESS” from her forthcoming film, Second Act from STXfilms – available everywhere now. Get it HERE via Sony Music Masterworks. Second Act opens in theaters nationwide on December 21 with “Limitless” emphasizing the powerful message of the movie – the only thing stopping you is you. “LIMITLESS” spotlights… Continue reading Jennifer Lopez- Limitless
Tiffany Haddish Gets Seasoned with Lawry’s
Long-time Lawry’s® fan, Tiffany Haddish, has teamed up with the iconic seasoning to launch a limited-edition Lawry’s Seasoned Salt bottle, just in time for the holidays. For the first time in Lawry’s history, a celebrity will appear on the bottle alongside Haddish’s family recipe for Joyful Greens. Fans can also watch Tiffany in action at… Continue reading Tiffany Haddish Gets Seasoned with Lawry’s
Kobe Bryant’s Granity Studios Unveils Slate Of Projects
Following Granity Studios’ historic Oscar win for its inaugural animated short, Dear Basketball, its first scripted podcast, The Punies, now in production on its second season, the release of the New York Times best-selling Mamba Mentality: How I Play (Farrar, Straus, Giroux: October 23), and the success of its groundbreaking series, Detail, on ESPN+, Kobe… Continue reading Kobe Bryant’s Granity Studios Unveils Slate Of Projects
OWN Announces Ten Cast Members for ‘David Makes Man’
OWN’s NEW LYRICAL DRAMA “DAVID MAKES MAN” FROM ACADEMY AWARD WINNER TARELL ALVIN McCRANEY (‘MOONLIGHT’) REVEALS NEW RECURRING AND GUEST STAR CAST MEMBERS Los Angeles – OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today the addition of ten new recurring and guest star cast members to the ensemble for “David Makes Man,” the lyrical drama from Academy… Continue reading OWN Announces Ten Cast Members for ‘David Makes Man’
Tyler the Creator ‘You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch’
TYLER, THE CREATOR RELEASES NEW TRACK “YOU’RE A MEAN ONE, MR. GRINCH” FROM ILLUMINATION ENTERTAINMENT & UNIVERSAL PICTURES’ DR. SEUSS’ THE GRINCH THE GRINCH (ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK) AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 9 Tyler, the Creator and Academy Award®-nominated composer Danny Elfman have collaborated on a re-imagined version of the classic Grinch theme “You’re A Mean One,… Continue reading Tyler the Creator ‘You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch’
Zaytoven ‘Birds of a Feather 2’ Premier
Over the weekend, Grammy Award-Winning producer Zaytoven held a private screening at IMI Studio in NYC for his new film, Birds of a Feather 2. Zaytoven stars as himself in the film opposite Kash Doll, who plays the widow of an old friend trying to extort Zaytoven. Legendary music executive Tom Silverman was in attendance as well as upcoming artist, Young Prophit. While at… Continue reading Zaytoven ‘Birds of a Feather 2’ Premier
Wines by Darjean Jones Wines set to Appear in Tyler Perry Movie, ‘Nobody’s Fool’
Wines by Darjean Jones Wines, a small boutique wine company owned and operated by a Magnolia, Texas scientist, Dr. Dawna Darjean Jones, are set to appear in the new Tyler Perry Movie, Nobody’s Fool (2018), which will be released on Friday, November 2. Nobody’s Fool stars Tiffany Haddish who is just released from prison and… Continue reading Wines by Darjean Jones Wines set to Appear in Tyler Perry Movie, ‘Nobody’s Fool’
Network Entertainment Announces ‘I Am Richard Pryor’ Documentary
Network Media Group Inc. (TSX: NTE.V) (OTCMKTS: NMGGF) and Network Entertainment Inc. (“Network” or “the Company”) founder and Chief Executive Officer, Derik Murray, is pleased to announce that the Company is completing production on the upcoming film I Am Richard Pryor, the latest in Network’s acclaimed I Am series of feature documentaries for Paramount Network in the U.S., and for international distribution. Pryor’s… Continue reading Network Entertainment Announces ‘I Am Richard Pryor’ Documentary
CREED II | Official Trailer 2 | MGM
IN THEATERS NOVEMBER 21. Life has become a balancing act for Adonis Creed. Between personal obligations and training for his next big fight, he is up against the challenge of his life. Facing an opponent with ties to his family’s past only intensifies his impending battle in the ring. Rocky Balboa is there by his… Continue reading CREED II | Official Trailer 2 | MGM
The 14th Montreal International Black Film Festival (MIBFF) Welcomes Back Spike Lee
Program starring Danny Glover, Toni Morrison, Edwidge Danticat, Garcelle Beauvais, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Robert Ri’chard… for an even more committed Festival! Full program and Tickets/Passes: www.MontrealBlackFilm.com The 14th Montreal International Black Film Festival (MIBFF), presented by Quebecor and created by the Fabienne Colas Foundation, will be held from September 25 to 30, 2018 MONTREAL, Sept. 6,… Continue reading The 14th Montreal International Black Film Festival (MIBFF) Welcomes Back Spike Lee
‘Kinky’ Picked Up by Patriot Releasing, October 12th Date Set
Patriot Releasing, a full service theatrical Distribution company, has acquired the independent romance/drama ‘Kinky’, starring Vivica A. Fox for U.S. Theatrical distribution. The film is set to bow on October 12th Nationwide. ‘Kinky’, written and directed by Jean Claude Lamarre (Chocolate City), also starring Dawn Richard (Danity Kane), Robert Ri’Chard (Coach Carter), Eurika Pratts (Black… Continue reading ‘Kinky’ Picked Up by Patriot Releasing, October 12th Date Set