Koshie Mills Presented a Live Audience Taping of Talk Show Series THE DIASPORA DIALOGUES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 14, 2019 Hollywood Power Broker Creator and Executive Producer Koshie Mills, presented a live audience taping of her groundbreaking cultural talk show series 'The Diaspora Dialogues' Live in Los Angeles on Friday, November 1st at the California African American Museum. The show and movement is designed to br... 
Sean Ardoin Addresses Racism In Powerful New Song & Video 'What Do You See'
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2020 Hard times call for hard questions. Louisiana-based, two-time Grammy nominee Sean Ardoin is asking one such question with his new song and video 'What Do You See' (Zydekool Records) that addresses, head-on, racism and injustice against black males in America. At a time when the nation is mourning Ge... 
OWN Renews QUEEN SUGAR for Fifth Season
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 12, 2019 OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today it has renewed for a fifth season Ava DuVernay's critically acclaimed drama series “Queen Sugar” to air in 2020. Produced by Warner Horizon Scripted Television, “Queen Sugar” has been lauded for its powerful portrayal of an African-American family in the De... 
Activists Alicia Garza, David Banner And More Join BETWEEN THE WORLD AND ME At The Apollo
by A.A. Cristi - October 21, 2019 Additional actors, activists and artists are signing on to the Apollo Theater's production of Between the World and Me running Friday, Oct. 25 through Monday, Oct. 28.... 
OWN Announces Straight-to-Series Order for DELILAH
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 26, 2020 OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today a straight-to-series order for the new original drama series “Delilah,” from acclaimed “Greenleaf” creator Craig Wright, who will serve as executive producer along with Charles Randolph-Wright and Oprah Winfrey. ... 
18th Female Eye Film Festival Runs March 5-8
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 20, 2020 The 18th annual Female Eye Film Festival (FeFF) presents a special line-up of films in recognition of International Women's Day (IWD), March 5 to March 8, 2020 at the TIFF Bell Lightbox.... 
Obie Award-Winning Actor Roger Guenveur Smith Returns To Bootleg Theater With OTTO FRANK
by A.A. Cristi - March 03, 2020 Back by popular demand, Obie award-winning actor and writer Roger Guenveur Smith returns to Bootleg Theatre with his new solo performance, OTTO FRANK, a historical account of the father of Anne Frank. The performances will take place March 26 - April 5. ... 
Photo Flash: The CW Shares New Key Art for DC'S STARGIRL
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 31, 2020 The CW has shared the new key art for DC'S STARGIRL, which premieres Tuesday, May 19 at 8:00p.m. ET on The CW (one day after its digital debut on the DC UNIVERSE subscription service on 5/18). ... 
PREMIERE ROUNDUP: Find Out When Your Favorite Fall TV Shows Return
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 29, 2020 After a long, uncertain spring, TV is back, for the most part!... 
All-Trans Cast Will Lead Live Reading of BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 19, 2020 The New York LGBTQ Film Festival has announced that they will produce a live reading of 'Brokeback Mountain,' featuring an entirely trans cast. ... 
Black Public Media Marks 40th Anniversary with '40 for 40 Media Game Changers' List
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 03, 2020 Committed to the ongoing fight of speaking truth to power and amplifying voices of diversity across America for four decades, Black Public Media (BPM) is celebrating its 40th anniversary by naming the creatives, curators and institutions that have pushed forward Black storytelling with the release o... 
JOKER and THE MANDALORIAN Publicity Campaigns Win Top Honors at The 57th Annual ICG Publicists Awards
by Abigail Charpentier - February 07, 2020 The International Cinematographers Guild (ICG, IATSE Local 600) Publicists today announced winners of its 57th Annual ICG Publicists Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel. JOKER (Warner Bros. Pictures) won the top honors for the Maxwell Weinberg Award for Motion Pictures Publicity Campaign, presented b... 
OWN Honors and Celebrates Juneteenth With Day Of Commemorative Programming
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 17, 2020 OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today the commemoration of the Juneteenth holiday with slate of special encore airings of programming... 
CBS Announces 2019-2020 Directors Initiative Participants
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 22, 2019 CBS today announced participants for the 2019-2020 Directors Initiative. Now in its 16th year, the initiative provides a platform for experienced directors to gain access to showrunners, executives, managers and agents and, more importantly, the opportunity to shadow CBS Television Network and CBS T... 
Imagine This Women's International Film Festival Returns for Fifth Edition
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 23, 2020 The Imagine This Women's Film Festival is returning for a fifth edition, running September 25 - October 4. Originally scheduled to take place at Firelight Studio in Dumbo, Brooklyn, New York, the festival has shifted online to continue with their mission.... 
VIFF Unveils 2020 Events and Speakers for Totally Indie Day
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 08, 2020 Vancouver International Film Festival 2020 (VIFF) is thrilled to announce the complete lineup for Totally Indie Day, a gathering space for emerging filmmakers and independent creators, September 26... 
VIDEO: OWN Shares First-Look Teaser for CHERISH THE DAY
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 18, 2019 OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network revealed today the first-look teaser trailer for its new original anthology drama “Cherish the Day,” created and executive produced by Emmy® winner/Academy Award®-nominee Ava DuVernay (“Queen Sugar,” “When They See Us”). “Cherish the Day,” which is set for a February 2020 ... 
Television Academy Foundation Announces New Board Members
by A.A. Cristi - June 10, 2020 The Television Academy Foundation today announced four new members to its board of directors: Cris Abrego, CEO, Endemol Shine North America, and chairman, Endemol Shine Americas; Rickey Minor, music director, composer and producer; Jonathan Murray, co-founder and executive consultant, Bunim/Murray P... 
Roger Guenveur Smith Returns to the Stage Virtually With OTTO FRANK
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 17, 2020 Back by popular demand, Obie award-winning actor and writer Roger Guenveur Smith (Do The Right Thing) returns to the stage-- virtually -- with his new solo performance, OTTO FRANK, a historical account of the father of Anne Frank. ... 
RATINGS: Oprah's Two-Night OWN SPOTLIGHT Reaches Nearly 18 Million Viewers Across All Discovery Platforms
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 12, 2020 The two-night special, “OWN Spotlight: Where Do We Go From Here?” reached 17.6 million viewers since its premiere across all of Discovery's platforms, including linear TV and social media platforms. With the special continuing to rollout across Discovery's global platforms, U.S. viewership numbers a... 
VIDEO: OWN Releases the Trailer for New Drama CHERISH THE DAY
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 16, 2020 OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network revealed today the premiere date and official trailer for its new original anthology drama “Cherish the Day,” created and executive produced by Emmy winner/Academy Award nominee Ava DuVernay (“Queen Sugar,” “When They See Us”). “Cherish the Day” is set for a two-night prem... 
Meet the Cast of A SOLDIER'S PLAY - Now in Previews on Broadway!
by Meet the Cast - December 27, 2019 A Soldier's Play is officially in previews on Broadway! A Soldier's Play opens officially on January 21, 2020. This is a limited engagement at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway (227 West 42nd Street). It stars David Alan Grier, Blair Underwood, Nnamdi Asomugha, Jerry O'Connell, McKinley ... 
ICG Publicists Name Ava DuVernay Television Showman of the Year
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 19, 2019 Ava DuVernay, award-winning writer, director and producer, is set to receive the prestigious Television Showman of the Year from the International Cinematographers Guild (ICG, IATSE Local 600) Publicists, honoring her prolific career as a visionary television producer. The 57th Annual ICG Publicists... 
18th Female Eye Film Fest Opens March 5 at TIFF Lightbox
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 04, 2020 The 18th annual Female Eye Film Festival (FeFF) presents a special line-up of films in recognition of International Women's Day (IWD), March 5 to March 8, 2020 at the TIFF Bell Lightbox.... 
Raphael Saadiq and Terence Blanchard Join GENIUS: ARETHA on National Geographic
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 29, 2020 National Geographic, with FOX 21 Studios and Imagine Television Studios, announced today that Grammy Award-winning and Academy Award-nominated musician Raphael Saadiq has been tapped to serve as executive music producer on GENIUS: ARETHA. Saadiq is responsible for producing, arranging and recording ... |
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