In the rich tapestry of Hollywood’s history, few names shine as brightly as Sidney Poitier’s. His presence on screen wasn’t just about acting; it was a seismic shift in representation and equality. Paramount Home Entertainment’s re-release of Separate But Equal,  is a  perfect time to reflect on Poitier’s legacy and his parallel journey to civil rights titan Thurgood Marshall. Born in Miami and raised in the Bahamas, Sidney Poitier faced a journey filled with obstacles on his path to stardom. Yet, like Marshall’s tireless pursuit of justice in the courtroom, Poitier’s ascent in Holly ..read more

BGN interviews the team behind the Neon film Babes. Featured in the interviews are: Ilana Glazer (Eden), Michelle Buteau (Dawn) and director Pamela Adlon. Pregnant from a one-night-stand, Eden leans on her best friend and mother of two, Dawn, to guide her through gestation and beyond. Interviewer: Chalice Williams Video Editor: Jamie Broadnax Premieres in theaters May 17th ..read more

MoviePass, MovieCrash goes behind the scenes to reveal the meteoric rise and stranger-than-fiction implosion of the theatrical movie subscription app. The @HBO Original Documentary premieres May 29 on @StreamOnMax. In the HBO documentary film directed by Muta’Ali, the co-founding visionaries behind the subscription-based app finally get to tell their story of what really happened and how a business that was disrupting the entertainment industry and became a pop culture phenomenon was sabotaged and destroyed in less than a year. The documentary debuts Wednesday, May 29, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO ..read more

BGN interviews actor Letitia Wright for her latest film Aisha. Caught in limbo for years in Ireland’s immigration system, a young Nigerian woman develops a friendship with an employee who she meets at one of the accommodation centers. Interviewer: Jeandra LeBeauf Video Editor: Jamie Broadnax Aisha is currently playing in theaters ..read more

From visionary director Alexandre Aja (The Hills Have Eyes, Crawl) and the creative minds behind Stranger Things and Arrival comes Never Let Go. In this new psychological thriller/horror, as an Evil takes over the world beyond their front doorstep, the only protection for a mother, played by Academy Award® winner Halle Berry (Actress in a Leading Role, 2001 – Monster’s Ball), and her twin sons is their house and their family’s protective bond. Needing to stay connected at all times – even tethering themselves with ropes – they cling to one another, urging each oth ..read more

The 2024 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) announced today that this year’s Spotlight Screenings lineup will feature the world premieres of UnPrisoned (Season 2) with Kerry Washington; Wu-Tang Clan documentary Ol’ Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys; Down In the Valley starring Nicco Annan of P-Valley, and many more, along with the opening night HBO Short Film Award Showcase. In past years, the ABFF’s prestigious HBO Short Film Award has helped launch  the careers of some of the most successful filmmakers, such as: Ryan Coogler (2011 HBO ..read more

After two decades as one of the most beloved and enduring musicals on the stage, Wicked makes its long-awaited journey to the big screen as a spectacular, generation-defining cinematic event this holiday season.  Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popu ..read more

BGN interviews actor Chris Pratt for the Sony Pictures film The Garfield Movie. Garfield has an unexpected reunion with his long-lost father, a scruffy street cat who draws him into a high-stakes heist. Interviewer: Jamie Broadnax Video Editor: Jamie Broadnax The Garfield Movie opens nationwide May 24th ..read more

On her wedding day, all that stands between a young woman (Kiersey Clemons, Dope) and marital bliss with her soon-to-be husband (singer/songwriter Leon Bridges) is surviving the chaos and expectations of family and friends, each intensifying her spiraling panic. The film stars: Kiersey Clemons, Leon Bridges, Kelly Marie Tran, Michaela Watkins with Sheryl Lee Ralph and Judith Light. Available On Digital May 31, 2024 ..read more

One of the most highly anticipated sequels will premiere June 14th in theaters nationwide to kick off the summer of blockbuster movies.  That film is the Pixar release of Inside Out 2.  We return to the mind of Riley and her colorful and ambitious emotions which include: Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust.  However, as Riley has now reached puberty, she’s experiencing some new emotions that illustrate how chaotic it is to be a teenager. Black Girl Nerds was invited to Pixar Animation Studios to interview the production team behind the making of Inside Out 2 which includes: di ..read more