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THE BLACKENING Out Now on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, Blu-ray, & DVD
by Michael Major - Aug 22, 2023

The film stars Grace Byers (TV’s “Empire”), Jermaine Fowler (Coming 2 America), Melvin Gregg  (House Party), X Mayo (TV’s “American Auto”), Dewayne Perkins (TV’s “The Upshaws”), Antoinette Robertson (TV’s “Dear White People”), Sinqua Walls (TV’s “White Men Can’t Jump”), and more. Watch the video now!

Lionsgate Sets Release Date for THE BLACKENING
by Michael Major - Nov 29, 2022

Directed by Tim Story (Ride Along, Think Like A Man, Barbershop) and co-written by Tracy Oliver (Girls Trip, Harlem) and Dewayne Perkins (“The Amber Ruffin Show,” “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”), The Blackening skewers genre tropes and poses the sardonic question: if the entire cast of a horror movie is Black, who dies first?

SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL Announces Award Winners
by Marissa Tomeo - Jan 29, 2022

After nine days, 84 feature films and 59 short films, the juries have deliberated and the audience has voted, and Friday night the 2022 Sundance Film Festival’s Awards were announced. The award-winning films will screen online on the Festival platform on Saturday, January 29 and Sunday, January 30. Tickets for all award screening films are now on sale.

MAURICE HINES: BRING THEM BACK Wins Best Documentary At The 2020 American Black Film Festival
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 2, 2020

The 2020 American Black Film Festival announced its winners during a virtual ceremony on Sunday, August 30 from Miami Beach, Fla. Boris Kodjoe and Nicole Ari Parker hosted the awards show, which featured Spike Lee, Lee Daniels, Laz Alonso, Bevy Smith, Logan Browning, Sinqua Walls and La La Anthony as presenters with BeBe Winans closing the ceremony with a performance of his original song “Black Lives Matter.”

VIDEO: Angela Bassett, Patricia Arquette, Felicity Huffman Star in the OTHERHOOD Trailer
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 10, 2019

Netflix has released the trailer for OTHERHOOD, starring Angela Bassett, Patricia Arquette, and Felicity Huffman.

BET Network Renews BOOMERANG and AMERICAN SOUL
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 2, 2019

Today BET Networks announced second season pick-ups for both its half-hour subversive, smart, serialized comedy series 'BOOMERANG,' and the critically-acclaimed period drama based on the untold rise of the iconic music and dance program 'Soul Train,' 'AMERICAN SOUL.' BET is investing in partnerships with leading Black content creators with unique creative voices to bring viewers elevated storytelling and premium programming.

MACRO Lodge At Sundance Film Festival Concludes Four Days Of Programming To Champion Diversity, Inclusion And People Of Color
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 7, 2019

The Paley Center Announces SHAPING OUR NATION'S STORY: AFRICAN-AMERICAN ACHIEVEMENTS IN TELEVISION
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 31, 2019

The Paley Center for Media will present Shaping Our Nation's Story: African- American Achievements in Television Presented by Citi from February 1-28. Coinciding with the 60th anniversary of Motown and the 100th birthday anniversary celebration of Jackie Robinson, this monthlong celebration will take place at the Paley Center's locations in New York City and Beverly Hills and will feature an interactive exhibit, family craft activities, education classes for high school students focusing on the civil rights movement, and screenings that take visitors on a nostalgic journey through the most significant African-American moments in television. 

The Blackhouse Foundation Announces BET Networks-Blackhouse Fellowship Program
by Julie Musbach - Dec 21, 2018

The Blackhouse Foundation and BET Networks extend their longstanding partnership with the selection of 10 Black MFA students from across the country to serve as participants in the BET Networks-Blackhouse Fellowship Program at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival January 25-28 in Park City, UT. As part of this alliance, these two cultural powerhouses return with year two of this celebrated program.

The Blackhouse Foundation Announces BET Networks-Blackhouse Fellowship Program
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 21, 2018

The Blackhouse Foundation and BET Networks extend their longstanding partnership with the selection of 10 Black MFA students from across the country to serve as participants in the BET Networks-Blackhouse Fellowship Program at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival January 25-28 in Park City, UT. As part of this alliance, these two cultural powerhouses return with year two of this celebrated program. 

Kelly Price and Kelly Rowland to Star in BET Drama AMERICAN SOUL
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 28, 2018

BET Networks today announced Kelly Price and Kelly Rowland are boarding AMERICAN SOUL, the newest scripted drama series that chronicles the untold rise of Soul Train. The powerhouse singers will pull double duty on the music-based series, showcasing both their incredible voices and acting chops. Kelly Price joins the cast as a series regular, while Kelly Rowland will portray Soul legend Gladys Knight, who was instrumental in launching Soul Train to national prominence. Rowland will also record an original version of Knight's classic hit, 'Midnight Train to Georgia' for the role.

Felicity Huffman Joins Angela Bassett and Patricia Arquette in OTHERHOOD for Netflix
by Tori Hartshorn - Jun 22, 2018

Felicity Huffman Joins Angela Bassett and Patricia Arquette in OTHERHOOD for Netflix

Angela Bassett, Patricia Arquette, and Felicity Huffman to Star in Netflix's OTHERHOOD
by Macon Prickett - Jun 21, 2018

According to Entertainment Weekly, Angela Bassett, Felicity Huffman, and Patricia Arquette are set to star Netflix's Otherhood.

VH1 to Premiere Highly Anticipated Scripted Series THE BREAKS, 2/20
by BWW News Desk - Feb 20, 2017

VH1 announced the network's highly anticipated new scripted series THE BREAKS will premiere on Monday, February 20th at 9PM ET/PT.

VH1 to Premiere Highly Anticipated Scripted Series THE BREAKS, 2/20
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 18, 2017

VH1 announced the network's highly anticipated new scripted series THE BREAKS will premiere on Monday, February 20th at 9PM ET/PT.

Grammy Winning Actor & Rapper Tip 'T.I.' Harris Joins VH1's THE BREAKS
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 11, 2016

VH1 announced today that Grammy-award winning rapper, actor and entrepreneur Tip 'T.I.' Harris will join THE BREAKS in a recurring role.

Gloria Reuben Signs On for Recurring Role in New VH1 Series THE BREAKS
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 14, 2016

VH1 announced today that Emmy nominated actress, Gloria Reuben will join the THE BREAKS in a recurring role. The series is slated to premiere January 2017.

Breakout Artist Teyana Taylor Set for Recurring Role on VH1's THE BREAKS
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 1, 2016

VH1 today announced that Teyana Taylor - the multi-talented actor, G.O.O.D. Music / Def Jam Recordings artist, and breakout star of Kanye West's acclaimed 'Fade' video - will join the THE BREAKS in a recurring role in addition to doing a stint on the network's upcoming 'Hip Hop Squares'.

Stars Align For The 2016 Merge Summit
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 31, 2016

Releve Entertainment, in conjunction with Walgreens and AIDS Healthcare Foundation, hosted the eighth Annual Merge Summit from August 25-27, 2016 at the historic Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles.

Cast Announced for VH1's THE BREAKS, Premiering January 2017
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 10, 2016

VH1 today announced the full cast for THE BREAKS the network's new scripted series based on its critically acclaimed hit film that aired earlier this year.