Category: TV/Film

Usher, Future and Bryson Tiller Added as Performers for the 2016 “BET Awards”

Usher, Future and Bryson Tiller Join Alicia Keys, Maxwell and Special Prince Celebration Performers, Sheila E., D’Angelo, The Roots and Janelle Monae at the 2016 “BET Awards” DJ Khaled, Gabrielle Union, Tinashe, Fantasia, Regina Hall, Nate Parker and More Announced as Presenters Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross to Host 2016 “BET Awards” Airing Live… Continue reading Usher, Future and Bryson Tiller Added as Performers for the 2016 “BET Awards”

Rosario Dawson Joins EPIX Documentary Series – “America Divided”

ROSARIO DAWSON JOINS ORIGINAL EPIX DOCUMENTARY SERIES ‘AMERICA DIVIDED’ – SET FOR PRE-ELECTION FALL RELEASE   Dawson to Explore Flint, Michigan Water Crisis for Series   New York, NY – JUNE 16, 2016 – Premium TV network EPIX® announced today that actress Rosario Dawson (“Daredevil,” Sin City, Rent) has joined the limited Original Documentary Series America… Continue reading Rosario Dawson Joins EPIX Documentary Series – “America Divided”

KICKS – Official Trailer – In Theaters September 2016

               Directed by Justin Tipping Written by Justin Tipping & Joshua Beirne-Golden Starring Jahking Guillory, Christopher Meyer, Christopher Jordan Wallace, Kofi Siriboe, and Mahershala Ali **Opening Night Competition Film – Tribeca Film Festival 2016** **Los Angeles Film Festival 2016** **WINNER – Tribeca Film Festival 2016, Best Cinematography** “Rooted in an authentic sense of place….its… Continue reading KICKS – Official Trailer – In Theaters September 2016

DADDY DON’T GO Premiering Father’s Day

Presents DADDY DON’T GO A Film by Emily Abt Executive Produced by Omar Epps (Resurrection) & Malik Yoba (Empire) Premiering on Vimeo this Father’s Day, June 19th “Nuanced and heartrending work”, Nick Schager – VARIETY “An emotional piece of work…one that had to be made and now needs to be seen”, Joshua Brunsting – CRITERION CAST… Continue reading DADDY DON’T GO Premiering Father’s Day

Bounce TV to Air Muhammad Ali Procession and Memorial Service Live

Bounce TV will carry Muhammad Ali’s farewell procession through the streets of Louisville and his memorial service live, uninterrupted and commercial-free this Friday, June 10. Bounce TV’s coverage will begin at 9:00 a.m. ET with the procession, which will take Ali on a final journey through his beloved hometown of Louisville, passing memorable landmarks in… Continue reading Bounce TV to Air Muhammad Ali Procession and Memorial Service Live

Artel J. Great: ‘I’m Driven by a Deep Sense of Responsibility’

Originally published on The Industry Cosign December 14, 2014 You are the founder of Project Catalyst, could you explain what the company is and what your role is? Essentially, Project Catalyst is a media platform that uses technology to provide access to alternative entertainment. We specialize in showcasing groundbreaking artists who are creating from diverse… Continue reading Artel J. Great: ‘I’m Driven by a Deep Sense of Responsibility’

Machine Gun Kelly AKA Richard Colson Baker Announces Role in Showtime Series “Roadies”

COLSON BAKER ALSO KNOWN AS MACHINE GUN KELLY  TAKES FILM AND TV BY STORM “ROADIES” FOR SHOWTIME; “VIRAL” FOR IM GLOBAL/WEINSTEIN; “NERVE” FOR LIONSGATE (NEW YORK, NY)–Richard Colson Baker, also known as Machine Gun Kelly, announces his recurring role in the upcoming Showtime series “Roadies.” Created by  Cameron Crowe and executive produced by Crowe, Winnie… Continue reading Machine Gun Kelly AKA Richard Colson Baker Announces Role in Showtime Series “Roadies”

S. Epatha Merkerson: ‘When I learned I had Type 2 diabetes, I decided to get serious about my health’

Originally published on The Industry Cosign December 29, 2014 The Law and Order franchise wouldn’t be the same without Anita Van Buren. The face is so familiar, she’s lasted longer than every other main character on the series — that staying power has to be acknowledged. But her staying power in her personal life is… Continue reading S. Epatha Merkerson: ‘When I learned I had Type 2 diabetes, I decided to get serious about my health’

TV One Announces the 2016 TV One Screenplay Competition Finalists

  TV ONE ANNOUNCES SECOND ANNUAL AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL SCREENPLAY COMPETITION FINALISTS   SILVER SPRING, MD – MAY 26, 2016 – TV One, the network dedicated to REPRESENT the best in Black culture and entertainment, has announced the 2016 TV One Screenplay Competition finalists – N’Zuri Za Austin (Dallas, Texas), Cheronda Gunn & Traci Rooks (Houston,… Continue reading TV One Announces the 2016 TV One Screenplay Competition Finalists

Africa Miranda: ‘I’m thankful for every experience I’ve had that’s led me to this point’

Originally published on The Industry Cosign January 6, 2015 Africa Miranda is a busy woman these days. Besides being a brand ambassador for Creme of Nature, she is also a cast member on the reality TV show, The New Atlanta. The shows features professional women in the Southern hotspot seeking career fulfillment and love. The… Continue reading Africa Miranda: ‘I’m thankful for every experience I’ve had that’s led me to this point’

“Hate In America: Lone Wolves” Commemorates Charleston Church Shooting May 21

INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY COMMEMORATES ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF CHARLESTON CHURCH SHOOTING WITH PREMIERE OF “HATE IN AMERICA: LONE WOLVES”   Third Installment in Riveting HATE IN AMERICA Franchise Examines Startling Rise of “Lone Wolf” Attacks in the United States, Premieres Saturday, May 21 at 8/7c   http://www.investigationdiscovery.com/tv-shows/hate-in-america/   (Silver Spring, Md.) – In commemoration of the one-year anniversary of… Continue reading “Hate In America: Lone Wolves” Commemorates Charleston Church Shooting May 21

Russell Wilson Returns as Host of Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Sports 2016, Sunday, July 17

Seattle Seahawks Quarterback Russell Wilson Returns as Host of Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Sports 2016, Sunday, July 17, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) 2016 Nominees Revealed; Voting Slated to Start May 23 on Nick.com and the Nick App Roster of Superstar Noms Granted to Stephen Curry, Serena Williams, Cam Newton, Rob Gronkowski, Ronda Rousey, Holly Holm, Odell… Continue reading Russell Wilson Returns as Host of Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Sports 2016, Sunday, July 17

STAY WOKE: THE BLACK LIVES MATTER MOVEMENT Premieres Thursday, May 26 on BET

BET’s Award-Winning The Truth Series Returns with the Premiere of an Original Documentary on the Rise of the Black Lives Matter Movement STAY WOKE: THE BLACK LIVES MATTER MOVEMENT Premieres Thursday, May 26 at 9 PM ET/PT on BET The Original Documentary is Produced and Directed by Acclaimed Filmmaker Laurens Grant NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Dubbed… Continue reading STAY WOKE: THE BLACK LIVES MATTER MOVEMENT Premieres Thursday, May 26 on BET

Love Under New Management: The Miki Howard Story Premieres on Sunday, June 1

TV ONE PREMIERES FIRST-EVER UNSUNG-INSPIRED BIOPIC, LOVE UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT: THE MIKI HOWARD STORY, SUNDAY, JUNE 12 AT 7PM ET/6PM CT   Teyonah Parris, Darius McCrary, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Gary Dourdan And LisaRaye McCoy Star in Network’s Black Music Month Original Movie TV ONE announced today Love Under New Management: The Miki Howard Story will premiere on Sunday,… Continue reading Love Under New Management: The Miki Howard Story Premieres on Sunday, June 1

Presenting Princess Shaw – Official Trailer

PRESENTING PRINCESS SHAW a new film from Magnolia Pictures and Participant Media in theaters and On Demand, Friday, May 27th   The internet brings together performers from around the globe in a video mash-up resulting in the beautiful musical collaboration, “GIVE IT UP,” featuring Samantha Montgomery, aka Princess Shaw.   The unlikely collaboration of two… Continue reading Presenting Princess Shaw – Official Trailer

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