Category: TV/Film

McDonald’s 365Black Awards Premieres on BET September 1

McDonald’s USA will televise its 13th annual 365Black Awards ceremony for the fourth consecutive year on the national cable television network Black Entertainment Television® (BET®). Hosted by actor/photographer Lance Gross alongside actress/singer Amber P. Riley, the program will initially air Thursday, September 1 at 9:00 p.m. EST/8:00 p.m. CST. Those who miss the first airing… Continue reading McDonald’s 365Black Awards Premieres on BET September 1

‘ATLANTA’ Premieres September 6

FX TO PREMIERE NEW ORIGINAL COMEDY SERIES “ATLANTA” SEPTEMBER 6 AT 10/9C Executive Produced by Donald Glover    Two cousins work through the Atlanta music scene in order to better their lives and the lives of their families. Donald Glover serves as Executive Producer, along with Paul Simms and Dianne McGunigle. Atlanta is produced by… Continue reading ‘ATLANTA’ Premieres September 6

A24 Films Presents ‘Moonlight’ Trailer

PRESENTS Watch the trailer: Opening Theatrically in New York and Los Angeles on October 21  Starring | Naomie Harris, André Holland, Mahershala Ali, Janelle Monáe, Trevante Rhodes, Alex R. Hibbert, Jaden Piner, Ashton Sanders, Jharrel Jerome Written by | Barry Jenkins Directed by | Barry Jenkins Related Links: TV One Debuts New Movie, ‘Ringside’ September… Continue reading A24 Films Presents ‘Moonlight’ Trailer

Kevin Hart’s Third Annual HartBeat Weekend At The Cosmopolitan Of Las Vegas

Kevin Hart and HartBeat Productions release full lineup for the third annual HartBeat Weekend at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Sept. 2 – 4, 2016. Presented by Hart’s new movie “What Now?,” the wildly popular weekend features two comedy shows at The Chelsea, a concert by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis at Boulevard Pool and after-parties… Continue reading Kevin Hart’s Third Annual HartBeat Weekend At The Cosmopolitan Of Las Vegas

‘Olympic Pride, American Prejudice’ is Now Available on Streampix

‘OLYMPIC PRIDE, AMERICAN PREJUDICE’ – THE STORY OF THE 18 BLACK OLYMPIANS WHO COMPETED IN THE 1936 GAMES — IS NOW AVAILABLE ON XFINITY STREAMPIX Directed by Deborah Riley Draper; Narrated by Blair Underwood   For a limited time, “Olympic Pride, American Prejudice” is now available on Streampix!    Xfinity customers can find the documentary on… Continue reading ‘Olympic Pride, American Prejudice’ is Now Available on Streampix

OWN Renews ‘For Peete’s Sake’ and ‘Welcome To Sweetie Pie’s’

PASTOR JOHN GRAY JOINS OWN’S POPULAR SATURDAY NIGHT LINEUP WITH NEW DOCU-SERIES ‘THE BOOK OF JOHN’ (WORKING TITLE) OWN RENEWS POPULAR SATURDAY NIGHT DOCU-SERIES ‘FOR PEETE’S SAKE’ AND ORDERS ADDITIONAL EPISODES OF ‘WELCOME TO SWEETIE PIE’S (LOS ANGLES) – AUGUST 9, 2016 – OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today it has given an eight-episode series order to… Continue reading OWN Renews ‘For Peete’s Sake’ and ‘Welcome To Sweetie Pie’s’

Shawne Merriman Guest Stars on Latest ‘In the Cut’ Episode

It’s Groundhog Day for Jay on an All-New Episode of In the Cut Former All-Pro NFL Linebacker Shawne Merriman Guest Stars This Tuesday at  9pm ET/8pm CT on Bounce TV Jay (Dorien Wilson) finds himself repeatedly living the same September day, using the opportunity to alter his daily interactions for the good of himself and those around him.… Continue reading Shawne Merriman Guest Stars on Latest ‘In the Cut’ Episode

TV One Debuts New Movie, ‘Ringside’ September 4

TV ONE DELIVERS A KNOCKOUT PUNCH WITH NEW ORIGINAL FILM RINGSIDE, PREMIERING SUNDAY, SEPT. 4 AT 7 P.M. ET   Starring Tyler Lepley, Allen Maldonado, Sevyn Streeter, Jackie Long and More, Urban Drama Set in the World of Boxing is Written and Directed By Nationally-Syndicated Radio Host Russ Parr    (Photo Credit: TV One) SILVER… Continue reading TV One Debuts New Movie, ‘Ringside’ September 4

‘Jean of the Joneses’ Premieres October 23 on TV One

        TV ONE PREMIERES FILM FESTIVAL SENSATION JEAN OF THE JONESES ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23 AT 7P.M. ET Film Marks Feature Debut for Writer-Director Stella Meghie and Star Taylour Paige; Joined by Co-Stars Sherri Shepherd, Michelle Hurst, Gloria Reuben and Erica Ash   (Photo Credit: TV One) SILVER SPRING, MD. – TV One announced… Continue reading ‘Jean of the Joneses’ Premieres October 23 on TV One

BET Networks Announces Fall 2016 Lineup

BET Networks Promises to Tickle Your Funny Bone with a Star-Studded Fall 2016 Lineup of Original Series and Specials “REAL HUSBANDS OF HOLLYWOOD” Returns for a Fifth Season of Hilarious Antics on Tuesday, October 11 at 9 PM ET/PT New Series “THE GARY OWEN SHOW” and “HUSTLE & BLOW (Working Title)” Premiere Back to Back… Continue reading BET Networks Announces Fall 2016 Lineup

Tyler Perry’s ‘TOO CLOSE TO HOME’ – Premieres August 22

She Thought She’d Buried Her Past for a Better Life…   TLC’S FIRST SCRIPTED SERIES TYLER PERRY’S “TOO CLOSE TO HOME” TELLS THE STORY OF A WOMAN DRIVEN BACK TO HER TRAILER PARK ROOTS AFTER POLITICAL SCANDAL    TOO CLOSE TO HOME Guest Starring Heather Locklear and  Matt Battaglia and Starring Danielle Savre and Kelly… Continue reading Tyler Perry’s ‘TOO CLOSE TO HOME’ – Premieres August 22

The 14th Annual Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival (MVAAFF)

SPIKE LEE, NATE PARKER, SOLEDAD O’BRIEN AMONG HOLLYWOOD NOTABLES TO ATTEND RUN&SHOOT FILMWORKS’ 14TH ANNUAL MARTHA’S VINEYARD AFRICAN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL   MVAAFF Announces its Slate of Films, Conversations and Events   MARTHA’S VINEYARD, MA – The 14th Annual Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival (MVAAFF), presented by Run&Shoot Filmworks, announced its line-up of film screenings, panels, conversations and premiere… Continue reading The 14th Annual Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival (MVAAFF)

BET’s ‘ONE SHOT’ Premieres August 23rd

BET’S NEW REALITY COMPETITION SERIES “ONE SHOT” PREMIERES TUESDAY, AUGUST 23 AT 10 PM ET/PT ON BET Iconic Hip Hop and Radio Personality Sway Calloway to Host Series Celebrity Guest Judges to Join Each Week Including T.I., RZA, DJ Khaled, Twista, Tech N9ne and DJ Drama Emcees will battle for a chance to win a… Continue reading BET’s ‘ONE SHOT’ Premieres August 23rd

Meet The Blacks August 2

Mike Epps, George Lopez, Charlie Murphy, Mike Tyson Star in the Hilarious Parody of The Purge Coming to Blu-rayTM,  DVD, and Digital HD August 2 from Lionsgate   SANTA MONICA, CA – Beverly Hills isn’t all that it’s cracked up to be in Meet the Blacks, arriving on Blu-ray (plus Digital HD), DVD (plus Digital), Digital HD,… Continue reading Meet The Blacks August 2

ASPiRE’s ‘ABFF Independent’ Season Five Premieres Aug. 4

                                                            ASPiRE’S ACCLAIMED SERIES ABFF INDEPENDENT  RETURNS FOR A NEW SEASON Season Five Premieres Thursday, August 4 at 9 p.m. ET ATLANTA – July 20, 2016 – Hosted by Grammy® Award-winning music producer, recording artist and actor David Banner, ABFF Independent is a weekly one-hour show that presents the best independent shorts and documentaries from emerging… Continue reading ASPiRE’s ‘ABFF Independent’ Season Five Premieres Aug. 4

Exit mobile version