Creative Arts Emmy Awards Announce Final Stint of Winners; Eddie Murphy, Cherry Jones, Maya Rudolph, and More!
by Stephi Wild - September 20, 2020 Last night, the fifth night of the Creative Art Emmys wrapped up this year's virtual ceremony....
HBO Max Announces Unscripted Series SWEET LIFE: LOS ANGELES From Issa Rae
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 18, 2021 'We are thrilled to partner with Issa Rae on this fun, dynamic series about a real group of friends and their unique, yet intertwined experiences in South Los Angeles, which has a one-of-a-kind culture that deserves a spotlight all its own,' said Jennifer O’Connell, executive vice president, Non-Fic...
HBO Documentary Films In Production on a Two-Part Documentary SEEN & HEARD
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 05, 2020 HBO Documentary Films is currently in production on SEEN & HEARD, a two-part documentary exploring the history of Black television as seen through the eyes of trailblazers who wrote, produced, created and starred in groundbreaking series of the past and present. ...
Pete Davidson, Senator Amy Klobuchar and More to Appear on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS May 3 – May 10
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 03, 2021 Guests have been announced for LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS the week of May 3 – May 10. Monday, May 3: Guests Michael Che (That Damn Michael Che) and Richard Kind (Everything’s Gonna Be Okay). Mario Duplantier sits-in with the 8G Band. Show 1139A....
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....
THE AMBER RUFFIN SHOW Will Continue Running Through September
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 19, 2021 THE AMBER RUFFIN SHOW showcases Amber's signature smart and silly take on the week's news. No matter what's happening in the world, Amber responds to it with a charming mix of seriousness, nonsense, and evening gowns. THE AMBER RUFFIN SHOW is a topical late-night show with just the good parts - the ...
HBO Max Presents 'Our Stories To Tell' At Sundance Film Festival
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 26, 2021 HBO Max will host Our Stories to Tell, a multi-day, virtual experience with various invite-only and public events to empower and celebrate the streamer’s commitment to African American, Asian American, LGBTQ+ and Latinx audiences during the first weekend of the Sundance Film Festival...
Nickelodeon Greenlights THE ASTRONAUTS, First Production with Imagine Kids+Family
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 19, 2020 Nickelodeon is setting off into new territory with the greenlight of The Astronauts (working title), a brand-new, live-action series following a group of kids who embark on the adventure of a lifetime when they are mistakenly launched into space. Marking Nickelodeon's first production with Imagine K...
HBO Renews A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW For A Third Season
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 24, 2021 Season 2 of A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW once again featured a core cast of Black women living relatable, hilarious experiences in a magical reality that subverts traditional expectations....
Kevin Hart's LOL and Sundance Institute Launch Screenwriting Fellowship to Amplify Black Women in Comedy
by TV News Desk - July 08, 2021 Through mentorship, advocacy, production, and exhibition, this immersive program will offer a selection of talented writers the opportunity to receive one-on-one mentorship and professional guidance from leading Black women in comedy....
WarnerMedia Extends Relationship with Issa Rae with Five-Year Overall Deal
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 24, 2021 The deal is exclusive to WarnerMedia for all forms of television, to include HBO, HBO Max and Warner Bros. Television, and a first-look for features with Warner Bros. Pictures Group, New Line and HBO Max. Projects will be developed with Rae's media company, HOORAE. ...
Amber Ruffin Joins Creative Team of SOME LIKE IT HOT; Coming to Broadway in 2022
by Nicole Rosky - February 10, 2021 Some Like It Hot has found a new member of its creative team! The Shubert Organization and Neil Meron have just announced Emmy nominated writer and performer Amber Ruffin joins Tony nominee Matthew López to adapt the musical comedy from the beloved MGM film....
Phylicia Rashad, Angela Bassett, & More to Star in the HBO Special Event BETWEEN THE WORLD AND ME
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 13, 2020 The first wave of featured performers has been announced for HBOa??s adaptation of the critically acclaimed stage show, based on the #1 New York Times bestseller of the same name by author and journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates....
A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW Returns April 23
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 23, 2021 The narrative sketch comedy series features a core cast of Black women living relatable, hilarious experiences in a magical reality that subverts traditional expectations. ...
Hollywood Critics Association Announces Full List of Nominations for Inaugural TV Awards
by TV News Desk - July 08, 2021 Nominees include Leslie Odom Jr., Renée Elise Goldsberry, Bryan Cranston, Colton Domingo, and more....
Sketch Comedy Series A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW Debuts 8/2, Exclusively On HBO
by Tori Hartshorn - July 24, 2019 A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW, debuting FRIDAY, AUG. 2 (11:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT), is a narrative series set in a limitless magical reality full of dynamic, hilarious characters and celebrity guests. The show presents sketches performed by a core cast of black women, including creator Robin Thede, Ashley N...
TINA, SLAVE PLAY, and More Take Home 2021 Artios Awards
by Stephi Wild - April 16, 2021 The 2021 Artios Awards were announced yesterday, honoring casting directors on stage and screen. Among the winners in the theatrical categories were Tina, Slave Play, and A Soldier's Play....
MORTAL KOMBAT, MARE OF EASTTOWN Come to HBO Max This April
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 23, 2021 'Godzilla vs. Kong” (released March 31) will also continue to be available on HBO Max and in theaters this April, with both films available on HBO Max for 31 days from their respective theatrical releases in the U.S. included at no additional cost to subscribers....
VIDEO: Nickelodeon Suits Up for THE ASTRONAUTS
by Sarah Leiber - October 09, 2020 The first two episodes of The Astronauts premiere back-to-back on Friday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon....
92Y Online Announces Upcoming Lineup of Virtual Events
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2021 92Y has announced its upcoming lineup of virtual events....
Robin Thede and Matt Rogers Join HAUTE DOG on HBO Max
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 09, 2020 Haute Dog, HBO Max's head-to-tail dog grooming creative competition series showcasing canine breeds of all kinds is launching with its first six episodes on Thursday, September 24....
The 13th Annual Bushwick Film Festival Reveals Details for Virtual Movie Industry Conference
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 08, 2020 The Bushwick Film Festival (BFF) has revealed details for their Virtual Movie Industry Conference, taking place on October 24 & 25 from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Eastern Time....
Outfest Launches 2020 Screenwriting Lab
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 02, 2020 Outfest has launched its 2020 Outfest Screenwriting Lab. The Lab has selected eight scripts that reflect Outfest's mission to advance the visibility of LGBTQIA+ stories and experiences in media....
GIRLS5EVA, Amanda Kloots & Anna Kloots, MASTER OF NONE, and More Announced for Upcoming 92Y Online Events
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 08, 2021 Ashley Thomas and Little Marvin With Whoopi Goldberg; Meredith Scardino, Sara Bareilles, Renee Elise Goldsberry, Paula Pell and Busy Phillips; Lena Waithe, Naomi Ackie, Alan Yang and Aziz Ansari; Christina Hendricks with Matthew Weiner and more online events from the worlds of TV and film to be pres...
The Rose Effect Pioneer KJ Rose To Host Daria Johns On Instagram Live Today
by A.A. Cristi - April 14, 2020 Today, GRAMMY Award winner, The Rose Effect: Eight Steps to Delivering the Performance of Your Life author and performance coach pioneer KJ Rose, invites 12-year-old buzzing Chicago actress Daria Johns to participate in a special Instagram Live special at 1pm-2pm PT. ... |