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Oscars to Stage Expansive ‘Sinners’ Tribute Featuring Miles Caton, Raphael Saadiq and More

The upcoming 98th Academy Awards will spotlight one of the year’s biggest cultural and cinematic moments as producers plan an expansive tribute to Ryan Coogler’s Sinners, the most nominated film in Oscars history. The tribute will center on the film’s Oscar-nominated original song “I Lied to You,” performed by Sinners breakout star Miles Caton alongside […]

ALLBLK Drops Trailer for Danielle Nicolet’s Directorial Debut, True-Crime Thriller ‘Long Time Listener’

Danielle Nicolet steps behind the camera for the first time with the suspenseful crime thriller ‘Long Time Listener,’ premiering April 2 on AMC Networks’ ALLBLK streaming platform. Blending noir-inspired tension with a modern podcasting backdrop, Long Time Listener centers on the dark side of true-crime culture. When Elle (Nicolet) becomes the target of a mysterious […]

Former TV Executive Shannan E. Johnson Launches ‘The Academy Live’ to Help Writers Master the Studio Development Process

Former television executive Shannan E. Johnson is introducing a new screenwriting program designed to help aspiring writers better understand how stories are developed in Hollywood. Johnson has launched The Academy Live, a six-week screenwriting course from The Professional Pen, the Black-owned script consultancy she founded to help bridge the gap between writers and the industry’s […]

Black Women Film Network to Honor S. Epatha Merkerson, Danielle Brooks, Felicia Pride and More at 2026 Annual Summit

The Black Women Film Network (BWFN) has announced the honorees and programming lineup for its 2026 Annual Summit, set to take place Saturday, March 21 at Atlanta’s Loudermilk Center. The annual gathering celebrates and advances Black women across film, television, and digital media while bringing together creatives, executives, and emerging talent from across the country. […]