Category: TV/Film

Marc Byers Joins Technology Company, AMP Global, As Strategic Advisor

Founded by Derrick N. Ashong, AMP Global Technologies, the company behind the Take Back the Mic (TBTM) app, and The Mic: Africa, the first interactive TV format born on the continent, welcomes former Motown General Manager Marc Byers as a strategic advisor focusing on innovation and business development. Marc Byers is a seasoned connector and veteran… Continue reading Marc Byers Joins Technology Company, AMP Global, As Strategic Advisor

Byron Allen And Verizon Announce Black-Owned Media Summit For May 2021

Byron Allen And Verizon Announce Black-Owned Media Summit For May 2021 Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group and Verizon proudly announce their partnership in a new diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiative to increase media spending with U.S. Black-owned media companies. The summit event will occur next month. “I’m very proud of Verizon, one of the largest… Continue reading Byron Allen And Verizon Announce Black-Owned Media Summit For May 2021

Saints & Sinners Returns for All New Season Sunday, April 11

Saints & Sinners Returns for All New Season Sunday, April 11 Bounce, the first and only broadcast and multi-platform entertainment network serving African Americans, will take viewers back to all the drama of Cypress, Georgia starting this Sunday, April 11 as the mega-hit original series Saints & Sinners returns for an all new fifth season. New… Continue reading Saints & Sinners Returns for All New Season Sunday, April 11

Philo Partners With T-Mobile

Philo Partners With T-Mobile Today we are announcing our latest move to take on the Cableopoly with TVision. As the landscape changes, TVision is changing too – and our customers are the winners. As you know, TVision is all about helping people cut the cord, giving them more choices, access to the best media, and… Continue reading Philo Partners With T-Mobile

‘Sesame Street’ Introduces Two New Black Muppets to Open Discussions Dealing With Racism

‘Sesame Street’ Introduces Two New Black Muppets to Open Discussions Dealing With Racism When video of a white Minneapolis police officer, Derek Chauvin, showing no regard for the life of a Black man, George Floyd, as Chauvin knelt on Floyd’s neck for 8 minutes, the country erupted in protest over another unarmed Black man being… Continue reading ‘Sesame Street’ Introduces Two New Black Muppets to Open Discussions Dealing With Racism

Jamie Foxx Set to Portray Boxing Champion Mike Tyson in Limited Series Directed By Antoine Fuqua

Jamie Foxx Set to Portray Boxing Champion Mike Tyson in Limited Series Directed By Antoine Fuqua After sharing his disgust for Hulu producing an unauthorized biopic based on his life, Mike Tyson is now getting the chance to get his story out with his involvement. According to Variety, multi-talented entertainer, Jamie Foxx will be playing… Continue reading Jamie Foxx Set to Portray Boxing Champion Mike Tyson in Limited Series Directed By Antoine Fuqua

The Apollo Theater’s Fifth Bi-annual WOW (Women of the World Festival) Online March 20th to March 21st

The Apollo Theater announced plans for the fifth bi-annual WOW – Women of the World Festival, an international festival that elevates the voices, experiences, and truth of women spanning all ages. The festival will take place online this year starting Saturday March 20th to Sunday March 21st via apollotheater.org. The two-day, all digital festival sets… Continue reading The Apollo Theater’s Fifth Bi-annual WOW (Women of the World Festival) Online March 20th to March 21st

‘UNSUNG’ Returns With All-New Episodes Sunday, March 21

‘UNSUNG’ Returns With All-New Episodes Sunday, March 21 TV One announced all-new episodes of its original, award-winning series UNSUNG premiering on Sunday, March 21 starting at 9 p.m. ET/8C. The return of UNSUNG kicks off a night of back-to-back premieres of auto-biographical content joining the previously announced premiere of UNCENSORED, immediately following at 10 p.m.… Continue reading ‘UNSUNG’ Returns With All-New Episodes Sunday, March 21

Russell Westbrook Takes Documentary ‘Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre’ to The History Channel

Russell Westbrook Takes Documentary ‘Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre’ to The History Channel Washington Wizards basketball player Russell Westbrook is keeping busy when he’s not on the basketball court. After announcing last week that he joined Varo Bank’s team as an investor and advisor, Westbrook has other news to share. According to Deadline, The… Continue reading Russell Westbrook Takes Documentary ‘Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre’ to The History Channel

Regina King to Produce and Portray the Role of Shirley Chisholm in Upcoming Biopic

Regina King to Produce and Portray the Role of Shirley Chisholm in Upcoming Biopic Talented and seemingly busy Regina King has been tasked with playing the role of the political icon, Shirley Chisolm. Participant, the leading media company dedicated to bringing inspirational stories to the masses that will motivate them to engage in positive social… Continue reading Regina King to Produce and Portray the Role of Shirley Chisholm in Upcoming Biopic

Documentary on The Weeknd’s Super Bowl Halftime Performance to Air Later This Year on Showtime

Despite mixed reviews of this year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show, a documentary of The Weeknd‘s performance will air later this year on Showtime. Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, also known as The Weeknd, had the honor to perform during the Pepsi Super Bowl LV Halftime Show that took place Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, at Raymond James Stadium… Continue reading Documentary on The Weeknd’s Super Bowl Halftime Performance to Air Later This Year on Showtime

‘Chappelle’s Show’ Returns to Netflix After Renewing Contract With ViacomCBS

‘Chappelle’s Show’ Returns to Netflix After Renewing Contract With ViacomCBS Now we can watch Chappelle’s Show without guilt! According to Variety, the comedy series is back streaming on Netflix after Dave Chappelle had stated that his deal was renegotiated to compensate him, unlike his previous, original deal. Back in November, Netflix had taken the popular… Continue reading ‘Chappelle’s Show’ Returns to Netflix After Renewing Contract With ViacomCBS

REVOLT Announces Justin Combs Late Night Show ‘Respectfully Justin’

REVOLT, the media company owned by Sean “Diddy” Combs, announced the premiere of Respectfully Justin, a risqué late-night broadcast series starring Justin LaBoy and Justin Combs. The highly anticipated show will premiere February 14, 2021, taking a deep dive into today’s most controversial and cultural conversations, addressing sex, relationships, music, entertainment, everyday life and taboo… Continue reading REVOLT Announces Justin Combs Late Night Show ‘Respectfully Justin’

Denzel Washington’s ‘The Little Things’ Makes Pandemic Box Office History

Amidst the dwindling number of movie goers theaters are seeing due to the pandemic, people managed to turn out for John Lee Hancock‘s, The Little Things. Although the film didn’t become a blockbuster sell-out since Friday, it had the biggest opening among R-rated movies since the pandemic. The film played in 2,171 theaters in North… Continue reading Denzel Washington’s ‘The Little Things’ Makes Pandemic Box Office History

Arizona State University Renames Film School After Sidney Poitier

The recognition of pioneering actor Sidney Poitier is not lost in Arizona. Arizona State University has announced that it has renamed its film school after Black Hollywood icon Sidney Poitier. Poitier was the first Black man to win the Academy Award for best actor. “Arizona State University is deeply committed to the premise of inclusivity,… Continue reading Arizona State University Renames Film School After Sidney Poitier

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