Myles Grier Tackles Stuttering In New Short Film
by A.A. Cristi - April 03, 2020 Announcing the release of 'Remember to Breathe in the Dark,' an inspirational short film penned, directed, produced by and starring Myles Grier....
Leslie Kritzer, Alysha Umphress & More Featured In Photographer Sydney Angel's Social Distancing Project BLOOM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 01, 2020 In response to the COVID-19 crisis, New York City photographer Sydney Angel has created 'Bloom,' an online portraiture and interview project documenting the social distancing of a wide array of Americans, including Broadway actors Leslie Kritzer, Alysha Umphress, Ellyn Marsh, Katie Ladner, Dana Stei...
HBO Renews A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW For a Second Season
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 28, 2019 HBO has renewed the sketch comedy series A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW for a second season, it was announced today by Amy Gravitt, executive vice president, HBO Programming....
VIDEO: Netflix Releases the Trailer for UNCORKED
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 09, 2020 Netflix has released the trailer for their new film Uncorked. Written and directed by Prentice Penny (Insecure), and starring Mamoudou Athie, Courtney B. Vance, and Niecy Nash, Uncorked is a hilarious and touching drama about a father and son who have to finally learn to listen to one another....
VIDEO: Watch the New Trailer for QUEEN & SLIM
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 12, 2019 From trailblazing, Emmy-winning writer Lena Waithe (Netflix's Master of None) and Melina Matsoukas, the visionary director of some of this generation's most powerful pop-culture experiences, including Beyonce's “Formation” and the Nike “Equality” campaign, comes Makeready's unflinching new drama, Qu...
New Optics Film Festival Showcases The Next Generation Of Filmmakers
by Julie Musbach - March 11, 2019 High school students will debut original films March 16 surrounded by celebrity actors, directors and writers at the second annual New Optics Film Festival, held from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Columbia College Hollywood....
MARY POPPINS RETURNS Nominated for 9th Annual Guild of Music Supervisors Awards
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 10, 2019 The Guild of Music Supervisors unveiled the list of nominees for its 9th annual award show taking place on Wednesday, February 13th at The Theatre at Ace Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. The event will celebrate the highest achievements in music supervision, recognizing exemplary work in 18 categories...
One for One Brand, For the Grainer Good, Announces Partnership with United Food Bank to Help End Hunger in Arizona
by Marina Kennedy - December 19, 2019 For the Grainer Good the one for one give-back arm of Scottsdale-based Northerly Farms, recently announced their partnership with United Food Bank. Through an innovative climb-and-give program, Northerly's CEO, Clayton B. R. Wolfe, is set to donate over 142,000 servings of food to hunger relief orga...
The Valentine's All Star Comedy Show Announced At NJPAC
by A.A. Cristi - December 10, 2019 New Jersey Performing Center (NJPAC) presents The Valentine's All Star Comedy Show on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 8:00 p.m....
VIDEO: HBO to Debut YVONNE ORJI: MOMMA, I MADE IT! This June
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 07, 2020 Comedian and actress Yvonne Orji (HBO's “Insecure,” “Night School”) celebrates her Nigerian-American upbringing in her first hour-long HBO comedy special, YVONNE ORJI: MOMMA, I MADE IT!, premiering SATURDAY, JUNE 6 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO....
INSECURE Returns For A Fourth Season April 12
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 15, 2020 Returning for its ten-episode, fourth season SUNDAY, APRIL 12 (10:00-10:30 p.m. ET/PT), INSECURE follows our favorite characters as they evaluate their relationships, both new and old, in an effort to figure out who and what comes with them in this next phase of their lives. ...
Kentucky Performing Arts Presents Raphael Saadiq's Jimmy Lee Tour
by Stephi Wild - January 07, 2020 Raphael Saadiq's Jimmy Lee Tour with Jamila Woods and DJ Duggz comes to Old Forester's Paristown Hall, Monday, February 17, 2020 at 8 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m....
HBO Orders A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW From Robin Thede and Issa Rae
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 28, 2019 HBO has given a series order to A Black Lady Sketch Show, according to Deadline. The half-hour sketch comedy stars creator Robin Thede, who also executive produces alongside Issa Rae....
New Optics Film Festival Showcases The Next Generation Of Filmmakers
by Julie Musbach - March 11, 2019 High school students will debut original films March 16 surrounded by celebrity actors, directors and writers at the second annual New Optics Film Festival, held from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Columbia College Hollywood....
FORT WORTH Food Scene Gives Back to the Community
by Marina Kennedy - April 15, 2020 The Fort Worth, Texas food industry is doing a great deal to give back during the Covid-19 outbreak. Check out some of the initiatives that chefs, restaurants, and organizations are doing to help their community get through these unprecedented, difficult times. Their work is very much appreciated....
BWW Review: APPLE SEASON Takes Its Sweet Time to Harvest
by Gil Kaan - July 15, 2019 MOVING ARTS presents its Los Angeles premiere of E. M. Lewis' intriguing APPLE SEASON. Directed at a languid pace by Darin Anthony, the sparse explosive scenes really make their mark with the experienced acting chops of Rob Nagle and the vivid, versatile intensity of Liza Fernandez. This three-hande...
Global Digital Releasing Sets Theatrical Release Date For BRUCE!!!
by Julie Musbach - February 21, 2019 Indie distributor, GLOBAL DIGITAL RELEASING has partnered with POPE III ENTERPRISES to release the award-winning comedy BRUCE!!!!. BRUCE!!! will be in theaters nationwide on March 15th....
Three Square Food Bank Announces Return of LAS VEGAS RESTAURANT WEEK June 8-19
by Marina Kennedy - January 24, 2020 Three Square Food Bank announced today the return of the highly anticipated Las Vegas Restaurant Week, taking place June 8-19. Now in its 14th installment, the 12-day event gives restaurants throughout Southern Nevada the opportunity to give back through the culinary arts....
Elizabeth Banks, Issa Rae and Mindy Kaling Set New Comedies at HBO Max
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 29, 2019 Announced today on the stage at the HBO Max WarnerMedia Day are three new projects in the works at the forthcoming streamer: DC Super Hero High from Elizabeth Banks, Rap Sh*t (working title) from Issa Rae and College Girls (working title) from Mindy Kaling....
Y'lan Noel Cast as Lead in A LOT OF NOTHING
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 11, 2020 Mansa Productions founder Kellon Akeem has announced that Y'lan Noel (“Insecure”) has been cast as the lead in Mo McRae's directorial debut A LOT OF NOTHING. Producers for the thriller include Inny Clemons, McRae, who co-wrote the screenplay with Sarah Kelly Kaplan, Anonymous Content, Mansa Producti...
THE JERRY DUNCAN SHOW Comes to Thirteenth Street Repertory Theater
by Stephi Wild - February 01, 2020 A new show opens March 5-15 at Thirteenth Street Repertory Theater....
Issa Rae Will Re-Imagine SET IT OFF
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 16, 2019 Variety reports that Issa Rae will develop a new version of crime thriller 'Set It Off.' The original film starred Jada Pinkett Smith, Queen Latifah, Vivica Fox and Kimberly Elise....
The Duplass Brothers Team Up with Disney Channel for New Hip-Hop Dance Series
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 21, 2019 Production has begun on 'Shook,' a modern hip-hop dance focused short-form series, starring popular actress, singer and dancer Sofia Wylie (Disney Channel's 'Andi Mack,' and the upcoming 'High School Musical: The Musical: The Series' for Disney+). 'Shook' will be made available SATURDAY, SEPT. 28, o...
Brigit Saint Brigit Theatre Company Presents ASSASSINS
by Stephi Wild - May 01, 2019 'Everybody's got the right to be happy!' So sings the 'Proprietor,' the barker who entices us into the murderous sideshow of a bizarre carnival. The main attraction? Assassins and would-be assassins of US presidents are ready to sing you their stories if you'll come on in to the shooting gallery....
PICT Classic Theatre Presents THE HEIRESS By Ruth And Augustus Goetz
by A.A. Cristi - March 25, 2019 On Thursday, April 4th PICT Classic Theatre will present Pittsburgh's first professional production of The Heiress by Ruth and Augustus Goetz, at WQED's Fred Rogers Studio in Oakland.... |