Author: Trey Mangum
Is ‘Godfather Of Harlem’ Canceled? What To Know About The 2-Hour Finale Event That Will End Series
MGM+ has greenlit a two-hour series finale for Godfather of Harlem, bringing Bumpy Johnson’s story to a planned conclusion after four seasons. Production begins in July in New York, with Forest Whitaker returning as star and executive producer alongside the series’ ensemble cast. MGM+ global head Michael Wright said in a statement, “We are deeply proud…
Neon Sets Release Date For ‘Clarissa’ Starring Sophie Okonedo, Ayo Edebiri And More
Neon has announced a theatrical release date for Clarissa, the Cannes Film Festival acclaimed reimagining of Virginia Woolf’s Mrs. Dalloway set in Lagos, Nigeria. Directed by twin brothers Arie and Chuko Esiri, the film stars Sophie Okonedo, David Oyelowo, India Amarteifio and Ayo Edebiri and marks only the second Nigerian film ever selected at Cannes. What is ‘Clarissa’…
‘Camp Rock 3’ Teaser Introduces A New Generation Of Campers With The Jonas Brothers
Disney Branded Television has released the teaser for Camp Rock 3, with the Jonas Brothers returning alongside a new generation of campers. The first single, “One Beat Away,” performed by Liamani Segura and the cast, is also now available on streaming platforms. What is ‘Camp Rock 3’ about? According to the official description, “when Connect 3…
‘Paradise,’ ‘Love Story’ And ‘Abbott Elementary’ Among Top Winners For 8th Annual AAFCA TV Honors
The African American Film Critics Association has announced the winners of the 8th Annual AAFCA TV Honors, with Paradise, Love Story and Abbott Elementary among the top honorees. The invitation-only celebration takes place Aug. 8 at the City Club Los Angeles. AAFCA president and co-founder Gil Robertson said in a statement, “The best television doesn’t simply entertain; it forces…
Starz Wins Bidding War For ‘Bone Parish,’ Supernatural NOLA-Set Crime Series EP’d By 50 Cent
Starz has won a bidding war to develop Bone Parish, an adaptation of the supernatural crime graphic novel by Cullen Bunn and Jonas Scharf, published by BOOM! Studios. Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson will executive produce through his G-Unit Film & Television banner, with Diane Ademu-John and Declan de Barra boarding as executive producers and co-showrunners. What…
BET’s ‘Lot Patrol’ Star Tamera ‘Tee’ Kissen Says Comedy Series Is About ’50 Percent’ Improv
BET’s new comedy series, Lot Patrol, is bringing a mockumentary-style look at the unpredictable world behind the scenes of a Hollywood studio. Ahead of the series premiere, actress and comedian Tamera “Tee” Kissen spoke to BLKCinema.com about collaborating with comedy icons, the show’s heavy use of improvisation, and how her career has evolved from viral sketches to starring…