HBO Acquires GOING TO MARS: THE NIKKI GIOVANNI PROJECT Documentary Film
From directors and producers Joe Brewster and Michèle Stephenson (“American Promise,” “Stateless”), producer Tommy Oliver (HBO’s “40 Years A Prisoner,” “Juice WRLD: Into the Abyss”), and executive producers Taraji P. Henson and Codie Elaine Oliver, the film premiered in January at the Sundance Film Festival.
Mary J. Blige to Perform at 53rd NAACP Image Awards
The virtual show will be hosted by Affion Crockett and presenters include Aida Rodriquez, Asiahn Bryant, Clint Coley, Cory Hardrict, Courtney Nichole, Karen Boykin-Towns, Khleo Thomas, Lauren Wesley Wilson, Leon W. Russell, Lori Harvey, Luke Lawal, Jr., Marcel Spears, Matt Cedeno, Melissa L. Williams, Wendy Raquel Robinson, and more.
Savannah College Of Art And Design Announces Lineup For 2019 SCAD ATVfest
Today, Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) announced the initial line-up for the 2019 SCAD aTVfest, Atlanta's only festival dedicated to television. Now in its seventh year, the university's annual signature event celebrating the television industry will be held at SCADshow on February 7 - 9, 2019. Entertainment Weekly (EW) will serve as the first ever Official Media Partner for SCAD aTVfest.
THE OATH Receives Second Season on Sony Crackle
Sony Crackle announced today that season two of the original drama series 'The Oath,' from executive producer Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson and his G-Unit Film and Television Inc. and creator/executive producer/writer Joe Halpin, will return to the free streaming network with 8 all-new episodes on Thursday, February 21. The network also released first-look images from the new season.
Emory Cohen, India Eisley Cast in True Crime Drama THE DOUGHERTY GANG
“The Dougherty Gang,” is based on a true story and the GQ article 'The Whole True Story of the Dougherty Gang' by Kathy Dobie. Written & directed by acclaimed filmmaker Sean McEwen (Whaling”), The Dougherty Gang is his second directorial feature film, having also shepherded as a producer a number of hit films including: “Another Happy Day,” “Bernie” “Graceland” and “Punching Henry.” Starring Emory Cohen (“Brooklyn,” “The Place Beyond the Pines” “War Machine”), India Eisley (Patty Jenkins “I Am The Night,” “Underworld: Awakening,” “The Secret Life of the American Teenager”), and Sam Strike (“Timeless,” “Leatherface,” “EastEnders”), as three siblings whom embark on a cross-country crime spree, hoping to start a new life across the border. Tess Harper (“No Country For Old Men,” “Tender Mercies,” “Crimes of the Heart”), meets them on their journey, while Cory Hardrict (“American Sniper,” “Warm Bodies,” “Battle Los Angeles”), and Treat Williams (“Chicago Fire,” Deep Rising,” “Blue Bloods”) work to bring them to justice.
Christina Milian, Leona Lewis and Zulay Henao Join Season Two of Sony Crackle Original Drama Series THE OATH
Sony Crackle announced today that Grammy-nominated artists Christina Milian and Leona Lewis and actress Zulay Henao ('Meet the Blacks 2') will join the cast of season two of its original drama series 'The Oath,' from executive producer Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson and his G-Unit Film and Television Inc. and creator/executive producer Joe Halpin. Additionally, actor and director Kevin Connolly will guest star and direct multiple episodes for the gritty drama series. Production for season two of 'The Oath' has commenced in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Official Trailer Released For 211, Starring Nicholas Cage & Cory Hardrict
Inspired by one of the longest and bloodiest real-life events in police history. Officer Mike Chandler (Nicolas Cage) and a young civilian passenger find themselves under-prepared and outgunned when fate puts them squarely in the crosshairs of a daring bank heist in progress by a fearless team of highly trained and heavily armed men.
50 Cent Sneaks First Episode of Crackle's New Drama 'The Oath' on His Facebook Page for 24 Hours
Yesterday, Monday, February 26th, Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson dropped the premiere episode of 'The Oath,' his new scripted drama, on his Facebook page giving passionate fans a preview of the series for just 24 hours. When sharing the series, which is set to premiere March 8 on Crackle, a Sony Network, 50 Cent said: 'This shit is too damn good so why wait? Check out the first full episode of my new show The Oath on Crackle before it goes live. Sneak is up for just 24 hours so if you miss it, you'll have to wait until March 8 to stream the entire season free on Crackle.'
VIDEO: Crackle's New Drama THE OATH from 50 Cent Drops Trailer
Crackle, a Sony Network, today announced a March 8th premiere for its new scripted original drama, THE OATH starring Ryan Kwanten (TRUE BLOOD), Cory Hardrict (AMERICAN SNIPER,GRAN TORINO), Arlen Escarpeta (THE MAGICIANS), Katrina Law (TRAINING DAY), J.J. Soria (ANIMAL KINGDOM, THE FOSTERS) and GAME OF THRONES alum, Sean Bean. The free ad-supported network also released new art as well as the teaser trailer.
Gabriel Byrne & More Join Cast of Crackle Original Movie IN THE CLOUD
Crackle today announced that it has cast Nora Arnezeder (Safe House, The Words, 'Mozart in the Jungle'), Gabriel Byrne (An L.A. Minute, Usual Suspects), Justin Chatwin ('Shameless,' War of the Worlds), Tomiwa Edun ('The Hour,' 'Merlin,' 'Bates Motel') and Laura Fraser ('Breaking Bad') in Crackle's upcoming original movie, IN THE CLOUD
OWN Docu-Series BLACK LOVE Debuts to Record Ratings
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today it has ordered more episodes of the hit docu-series BLACK LOVE which debuted Tuesday (8/29/17) with 1.2 million total viewers and a 0.89 rating for W25-54, becoming OWN's most-watched unscripted series debut in OWN history
Viola Davis & More Set for New Docu-Series BLACK LOVE, Premiering on OWN
Docu-series BLACK LOVE highlights love stories from the Black community and seeks to answer the question, “What does it take to make a marriage work?” “Black Love” pulls back the curtain on how love begins while showing the reality of what life-long love looks like, and offers proof that while it can happen for everyone, it isn't a cakewalk.