Category: TV/Film

McDonald’s® is Sponsor Of the 2019 Bounce Trumpet Awards

  McDonald’s® USA will serve as the Official Sponsor of the 2019 Bounce Trumpet Awards, with Toyota, Procter & Gamble and L’Oréal also participating in the prestigious annual event celebrating African-American achievements and contributions which will air exclusively on Bounce on Sunday, February 17 at 9:00 p.m. ET.  McDonald’s sponsorship includes the Rising Star Award presented by… Continue reading McDonald’s® is Sponsor Of the 2019 Bounce Trumpet Awards

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’

Willie The Kid Signs On As Producer Of PBS Langston Hughes Documentary

Joint Project With Oscar-Nominated Screenwriter Kevin Willmott (BlakkKlansmen) “I Too Sing America: Langston Hughes Unfurled” Will Air In 2020   Hip Hop artist & entrepreneur Willie the Kid has joined on as a producer for I Too Sing America: Langston Hughes Unfurled a documentary slated to be released in 2020 through PBS’ American Masters Series… Continue reading Willie The Kid Signs On As Producer Of PBS Langston Hughes Documentary

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

Saints & Sinners Bounces for a Fourth Season

Bounce, the only emerging broadcast – or “multicast” – television network producing original scripted series, announced that Saints & Sinners has been renewed for a fourth season, to premiere in the summer of 2019. The network also announced a new licensing agreement that will make previous episodes of the hit original drama series and #1 most-watched… Continue reading Saints & Sinners Bounces for a Fourth Season

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

Oprah Winfrey Plans Live Show, February 5th, in Times Square

OPRAH WINFREY HOSTS LIVE EVENT FROM TIMES SQUARE IN NEW YORK ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5   Inspiring One-on-One Conversations with Guests Including Bradley Cooper, Michael B. Jordan, Beto O’Rourke, Melinda Gates and Lisa Borders   Tickets Available on Oprah.com/oprahconversations   Los Angeles, CA – Oprah Winfrey hosts “Oprah’s SuperSoul Conversations from Times Square,” a live event at PlayStation Theater in New… Continue reading Oprah Winfrey Plans Live Show, February 5th, in Times Square

Wendy Raquel Robinson and Tank To Host 2019 Bounce Trumpet Awards

NAACP Image® Award-winning Actress Wendy Raquel Robinson and GRAMMY® Award-nominated R&B singer Tank will host the 2019 Bounce Trumpet Awards, an exciting night of inspiration, history and crowd-rousing performances celebrating African-American achievements and contributions. The gala black-tie ceremony will be held at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, Georgia on Sat. Jan. 19, 2019… Continue reading Wendy Raquel Robinson and Tank To Host 2019 Bounce Trumpet Awards

The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Chae Cody

Title: Owner Company: FACTZ Media, LLC Location: Atlanta, GA/Nashville, TN Chae Cody is the owner of FACTZ Media, LLC… a PR firm located in Atlanta, GA and Nashville, TN. Her obsession of the entertainment industry has fueled her career from the beginning. Chae has a lengthy resume which including being an Executive Assistant for Fingerroll,… Continue reading The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Chae Cody

Urban Movie Channel Goes ‘Beyond The Pole’

UMC – URBAN MOVIE CHANNEL SET TO PREMIERE NEW DOCU-SERIES SERIES “BEYOND THE POLE” First Episode Began Streaming Thursday, January 3rd, 2019 on UMC.tv Building off the success of the summer docu-series Naked Hustle, UMC – Urban Movie Channel (www.UMC.tv), the go to streaming service for the best in Black film and television, continues to expand its original programming slate with the… Continue reading Urban Movie Channel Goes ‘Beyond The Pole’

Bounce’s New Sitcom ‘LAST CALL’ to Premiere Monday, Jan. 14

  Last Call, Bounce’s New Original Comedy Series from  Roger Bobb (Tyler Perry’s House of Payne), to Premiere Monday, January 14 with Two Episodes Airing at 9pm and 9:30pm ET   Stars Charles Malik Whitfield (Empire), T.C. Carson (Living Single), Carl Payne (Martin), Brely Evans (Being Mary Jane), Mishon Ratliff (Lincoln Heights), and Erica Page (Office… Continue reading Bounce’s New Sitcom ‘LAST CALL’ to Premiere Monday, Jan. 14

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

TV One’s THREE’S COMPLICATED Premieres Sunday, January 13

TV ONE ORIGINAL FILM THREE’S COMPLICATED  STARRING SHANOLA HAMPTON PREMIERES SUNDAY, JANUARY 13 AT 7 P.M. ET Hampton Makes Executive Producer Debut with Romantic Comedy Exploring Dating Taboo of Older Women and Younger Men, Starring Opposite Heartthrob Tyler Lepley     SILVER SPRING, MD – December 26, 2018 – TV One‘s latest original film, THREE’S COMPLICATED will premiere on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at 7 p.m. ET/6C, followed by encores at 9 p.m.… Continue reading TV One’s THREE’S COMPLICATED Premieres Sunday, January 13

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