Issa Rae News
Filmmakers Could Win Up to $100k at the 2018 American Black Film Festival
The 22nd annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) returns to Miami from June 13-17, 2018 and continues to showcase quality film and television content by and about people of African descent.
OWN's Queen Sugar Announces Remaining Directorial Line-Up in All Female Team Helming Season Three
'Queen Sugar,' the critically acclaimed OWN drama series from Academy award-nominated filmmaker Ava DuVernay ('Wrinkle in Time,' '13th,' 'Selma'), executive producer Oprah Winfrey and Warner Horizon Scripted Television, announced today the remaining directors to complete the season three all-female
OWN's QUEEN SUGAR Announces Remaining All-Female Directorial Line-Up for Season 3
“Queen Sugar,” the critically acclaimed OWN drama series from Academy award-nominated filmmaker Ava DuVernay (“Wrinkle in Time,” “13th,” “Selma”), executive producer Oprah Winfrey and Warner Horizon Scripted Television, announced today the remaining directors to complete the season t
Regina Hall Joins Issa Rae & Marsai Martin in Upcoming Universal Comedy LITTLE
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Regina Hall will join Issa Rae and Black-ish star Marsai Martin in the Universal comedy Little.
The American Black Film Festival Opening Night Set for SUPERFLY
In celebration of the nationwide release of Superfly, in theaters June 13, the 2018 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) will open with the festival's premiere screening of Sony Pictures' Superfly on that same night at the Fillmore Theater in Miami Beach, Florida.
The Official Selections for the 2018 American Black Film Festival Are Announced
Today, the American Black Film Festival (ABFF) continues its 22-year legacy of providing a platform for diverse storytelling and emerging filmmakers, by announcing the 2018 official selections in all screening categories.
BALLERS and INSECURE Both Return to HBO This August
BALLERS and INSECURE Both Return to HBO This August
Hit Comedy Series BALLERS & INSECURE Kick Off New Seasons Back to Back
The hit comedy series BALLERS and INSECURE will kick off their new seasons back-to-back SUNDAY, AUG.
MTV Announces Categories & Nominees for the 2018 MTV Movie & TV Awards
MTV today announced the categories and nominees for the 2018 'MTV Movie & TV Awards,' hosted by Tiffany Haddish, that celebrate the actors, stories and moments that drove pop culture in the last year.
WESLEE Unveils New Single SWEAT DREAMS
Quirky production duo WESLEE, made up of US born Josh, and English vocalist Emma, have unleashed their deep and rhythmic new single 'Sweat Dreams', out now.
20th Century Fox To Showcase Upcoming Releases at CinemaCon 2018
20th Century Fox shares the details for their upcoming releases that will be included in today's CinemaCon 2018 Presentation in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Filmmaker Ryan Coogler Returns to the 2018 American Black Film Festival
On the heels of smashing box-office records, Black Panther director/writer Ryan Coogler returns to the 22nd annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) as one of its most distinguished alumni.
43rd Annual Gracie Awards Winners Announced by The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation
The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) announced the winners of the 43 rd annual Gracie Awards to take place May 22 at the Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles.
The American Black Film Festival and truTV Partner for New Talent Pipeline Program
The 22nd Annual American Black Film Festival, (ABFF) taking place in Miami, Florida June 13-19, 2018, is thrilled to announce a new talent pipeline program, in partnership with truTV: the ABFF®truTV Comedy Writers Competition.
Aspire Set to Premiere All New Episode of Interview Series IDOLS, ICONS + INFLUENCERS
Aspire, the network that reflects, shares and celebrates the experiences of black culture and urban lifestyle, announced today that its second episode of Idols, Icons + Influencers will premiere Sunday, March 25 at 8 p.
Debut of the Month: Chillin' with FROZEN's Jelani Alladin!
Today, Jelani Alladin speaks exclusively with BWW about making his Broadway debut in FROZEN and bringing new twists and turns to this beloved story.
Sundance Institute Announces Fellows for Two Focused Intensives
Sundance Institute Announces Fellows for Two Focused Intensives
Disney|ABC Welcomes Writers to the 2018 Writing Program
Entering its 29th year, Disney|ABC Television has selected 10 writers for their 2018 Writers Program.
BWW Cover Reveal: ON THE COME UP by Angie Thomas
This past week, Angie Thomas, author of last year's breakaway #1 New York Times Best Selling debut novel THE HATE U GIVE, revealed the cover for her brand-new novel, ON THE COME UP, out June 5, 2018.
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