Author: Iesha Monae
Kerry Washington Named ABFF 2027 Ambassador
Kerry Washington will serve as ambassador for the American Black Film Festival’s 31st annual event, taking place May 20-23, 2027, in Los Angeles. Per the press release, “As Ambassador, Washington will support ABFF’s mission to champion storytellers, expand career pathways for emerging talent, and foster a vibrant creative community across film and television.” The role…
Black Horror Films And Horror Films With Black Talent Streaming Free On Pluto TV This October
Pluto TV has a lineup of Black horror films and horror films featuring Black talent for free throughout October, just in time for Halloween. The lineup includes Vampire in Brooklyn (1995), starring Eddie Murphy and Angela Bassett, Blacula (1972) and its sequel Scream, Blacula, Scream! (1973), both starring William Marshall as the cursed Prince Mamuwalde, with Pam Grier joining the sequel…
DreamWorks Animation and Netflix Set ‘Doozie’s Doghouse,’ A ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’ Companion Series
DreamWorks Animation and Netflix have announced Doozie’s Doghouse, a new companion series to Gabby’s Dollhouse following Gabby’s younger sister, Doozie. According to the description, “Doozie’s Doghouse is a mixed-media companion series that continues the fun with tail-wagging surprises, woof-tastic unboxings, and imaginative play. Creativity is limitless in Doozie’s Doghouse!” The order is for seven 22-minute episodes. Who…
Trailer For KJ Apa, Isabel May And Archie Renaux’s Romance ‘Falling’ Released
The trailer for Falling, the romantic dramedy starring KJ Apa, Isabel May and Archie Renaux, has been released ahead of the film’s October theatrical debut. As the official description states, “Johnny (Renaux) never expected to fall for Jillian (May) – the enchanting girlfriend of his best friend, Jack (Apa). But as their forbidden attraction ignites, Johnny…
‘Wild Horse Nine’ Trailer: Martin McDonagh’s Oscar Contender With John Malkovich And Sam Rockwell
Searchlight Pictures has released the trailer for Wild Horse Nine, the new dark comedy from writer-director Martin McDonagh starring John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell. The film has screened as several festivals, including the Toronto International Film Festival. Malkovich and Rockwell lead the cast, alongside Steve Buscemi, Mariana di Girolamo and Ailín Salas, with Tom Waits and…
Is ‘Put a Ring on It: Cheathab’ Renewed For More Seasons At OWN? Here’s What TO Know
Put a Ring on It: Cheathab has quickly become one of OWN’s biggest series of the year, and the network isn’t waiting for the season to end to bring it back. OWN announced it has renewed the unscripted relationship series for two additional seasons, ordering 16 new episodes just as the current season heads into its…