Michael Wright, the New York-born actor whose portrayal of the gifted and self-destructing vocalist Eddie King Jr. in Robert Townsend’s 1991 film The Five Heartbeats
The American Black Film Festival announced on August 18 that its 31st edition will take place May 20-23, 2027, in Los Angeles, relocating from Miami
By: A. Hall, MMB Every back-to-school season arrives with familiar conversations about test scores, curriculum, staffing and student achievement. This year, however, another question is
The 4th Annual HBCU First Look Film Festival is accepting submissions through August 28 at 11:59 p.m. EST, giving student and alumni filmmakers from historically
Sony Screen Gems has landed the supernatural horror project Mime beating out Amazon and Searchlight in a competitive bidding war, with John David Washington attached
The 15th annual BlackStar Film Festival opens in Philadelphia on August 6 with 91 films from more than 40 countries, a milestone that illustrates how
Black filmmakers Hollywood studios once relegated to niche projects now negotiate final-cut authority, multi-picture commitments, and executive producer credits that determine which stories millions of
In recent years, there has been a noticeable shift in the portrayal of black characters in media. No longer confined to token roles or stereotypical
Ryan Coogler’s Sinners won Best Movie at the 2026 BET Awards on June 28, giving the director his third victory in the category and making
When Hattie McDaniel won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress on February 29, 1940, she made history twice over. She became the first Black
The history of cinema cannot be fully understood without recognizing the contributions of Black filmmakers, actors, and storytellers who reshaped what audiences see on screen
Seven years in development, multiple delays, a full round of reshoots, and the weight of one of the most complicated legacies in music history —
Three decades into its mission, the American Black Film Festival is returning to Miami Beach with its most expansive, star-powered lineup yet — and a
Decades after Michael Jackson reshaped pop music, cinema, and global culture, his story is finally arriving on the big screen with the weight it deserves
The supernatural thriller Sinners, directed by Ryan Coogler, set a new record in Hollywood by receiving 16 Academy Award nominations for the 2026 ceremony. This
The latest film from director Ryan Coogler, titled Sinners, is currently the most discussed movie in the global film industry. As the 2026 awards season
By: Elena Mart Acclaimed writer and director Michael “Boogie” Pinckney is turning today’s most unsettling housing headlines into pulse-pounding cinema with his latest psychological thriller,
In 2026, the music world is seeing a major return of classic sounds. While new genres often take the spotlight, R&B legends are proving that
The animated sports comedy Goat is officially a global hit. After releasing in theaters this February, the movie has earned over $103 million at the
The 79th British Academy Film Awards, known as the BAFTAs, took place on February 22, 2026, at the Royal Festival Hall in London. Among the
Issa Rae is currently entering a new and highly productive phase of her career. The actor and producer has recently confirmed the development of a
ATLANTA — The energy inside the historic Fox Theatre on Friday, February 13, 2026, was nothing short of electric. Nearly four decades after he first
For decades, the portrayal of Black love on the silver screen was either non-existent, sidelined, or defined by struggle. However, as the film industry moved
A new kind of media star is emerging — one who blends viral fame with cultural influence, fashion impact, and community uplift. For Olandria Carthen,