Black and Behind The Scenes
By Black and Behind The Scenes
Black and Behind The ScenesMar 08, 2021
No More Black Trauma
In this episode for Headline News we discuss Network upfronts starting with BET+ nabbing Lean Waithe’s latest project Birth of Cool. Peacock picked up Craig Robinson’s comedy which is untitled and Bust Down starring Chris Redd, Sam Jay, Langston Kerman and Jak Knight. Kenya Barris new show that takes on contemporary relationships for Paramount+. As well as Kevin Hart's new movie being released via Netflix titled Fatherhood and POSE ending with Season 3. This week in Spotlight we are congratulating Tara Duncan and her new role as President of Freeform. Then for Stream or Skip we are reviewing Judas and The Black Messiah starring Daniel Kaluuya, LaKeith Stanfield, Jesse Plemons and Ashton Sanders and Black Boy Joy a short film starring Evan Alex (little boy from US), Montae Russell and Will Catlett. Both films are streaming on HBOMax.
Black Luv
In this episode for Headline News we discuss The Best Man Limited Series with Original Cast coming to Peacock with creators Malcolm D. Lee and Dayna Lynne North, DC’s comic Namoi getting a pilot order at the CW with Ava DuVerynay set to direct, Former First Lady Michelle Obama’s new animated children's show Waffles + Mochi coming to Netflix and Michael B Jordan’s Outlier Society Production Company expanding their relationship with Amazon. This week in Spotlight we are shining a light on writer and actress Stacy Osei-Kuffour who is best known for her work on the Watchmen and PEN15. In Stream or Skip we are reviewing content centered around Black Love. In this segment we are reviewing Netflix’s Malcolm and Marie starring Zendaya and John David Washington, Sylvies Love starring Tessa Thomapson, Nnamdi Asomugha and Eva Longoria currently streaming on Amazon Prime, Felicia Pride’s short film Tender starring Trishauna Clarke and Farelle Walker currently streaming on STARZ and lastly we give our thoughts on writer and director Cadell Cook’s series PERFECT starring Michael J. Patterson and Alex Michell, currently available on Youtube.
Skip, Skip, Stream
In this episode for Headline News we discuss Variety's exclusive on two shows being added to Kevin Durant’s streaming platform Boardroom and Lifestyle influencer Patricia Bright's new show with the Clienton's production company HiddenLight as well as Wakanda series in development with Ryan Coolger set to direct and Netflix’s new Doc Series with host Will Smith entitled 14th Amendment. This week in Spotlight we discuss up and coming Director Kia Moses and her short film Flight currently available to stream on HBOMax. Stream or Skip we are reviewing not one, not two but three Lifetime movies. The first is Salt and Pepper, then Wendy Williams: The Movie, followed by the Wendy Williams’s documentary What A Mess!
John Q on Steroids
In this episode for Headline New we talk about Debra Lee launching Monarchs Collective, #YouTubeBlackVoices 2021 Grant Recipients and Dr. Ibram X. Kendi partnership with Netflix. For Spotlight we discuss The Hollywood Reporter’s feature on Aunjanue Ellis and her opinion on the “Absence of Black Female Genius" in Film and TV. Then finally for Stream or Skip we are reviewing One Night in Miami written by Kemp Powers, directed by Regina King, starring Kingsley Ben-Adir as Malcolm X, Eli Gore as Cassius Clay/ Muhammad Ali, Aldis Hodge as Jim Brown and Leslie Odom Jr. as Sam Cooke. And American Skin written and directed by Nate Parker, starring Nate Parker, Omari Hardwick, Theo Rossi, and Beau Knapp. Both films are available for streaming on Amazon Prime.
Soul For Reel
In this episode for industry news we discuss Idris Elba’s Green Door Pictures partnership with Archery Pictures, Melina Matsoukas and Kevin Hart sign First look Deals, Hulu offering $2 monthly subscriptions to College Students, Issa Rae’s new Master Class, The Final Season of Insecure and the release date of Judas and the Black Messiah. This week we are giving the spotlight to Screenwriter, Director and Producer Kay Oyegun. Then for Stream or Skip we are reviewing Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom starring Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman currently streaming on Netflix, Disney+’s Soul starring Jamie Foxx Jamie Foxx, Tina Fey, Graham Norton and Canvas a Netflix short animation directed and written by Frank E Abney III who was also an animator on Soul, CoCo, Toy Story 4 and was the executive producer for Hair Love the short film.
Guess Who's Bizzack!
In this episode we discuss Hollywood remaining on hiatus until mid January, Roku’s acquisition of Quibi’s Library, Ava DuVernay’s new tech platform Array Crew and Deadlines 21 Most Influential Films. In Stream or Skip we give our opinions on the Starz prequel series Power Book II: Ghost and HBO Max’s movie release Charm City Kings.
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#CHANGEHOLLYWOOD
In this episode Antoinette breaks down the top stories of 2020 that had a huge impact on Black Hollywood. Topics include the Movie Theater Industry Shutdown, Ava Duvernay's LEAP and Michael B. Jordans and Color of Change #ChangeHollywood initiative, Netflix's $5 Million Dollar Donation, Quibi, Kenya Barris’s new venture with ViacomCBS, The $150 dollar reason why Shonda Rhimes left ABC, Dave Chapelle plead for his fans to Boycott The Chapelle Show and why Michaela Cole turned down Netflix’s 1 million offer for I May Destroy You.
Happy Holidays!
Sorry for the delay but we are back so check out our last episode of the 2019!
Queen and Slim
In this episode we give you the rundown on Michelle Obama’s new Youtube Original series, Serena Williams and Verizon Media’s new partnership and the Will Packers new Thriller ‘When I You’. In Spotlight Alert we are discussing actress, writer, filmmaker, and visual artist Numa Perrier and her new film Jezebel. Then in Spoiler Alert Brittany highlights another Black Christmas film for the season Holiday Rush and we finally review Queen and Slim.
Music courtesy of @newwavemuzik
#PayUpHollywood
In this episode we give you the rundown on BET+’s series that has been given a season 2, Questlove’s directorial debut documentary and The Banker film update. Unfortunately this episode we do not have a Spotlight however, we got in Spoiler Alert. In this segment we discuss our Favorite Black Holiday films review BET’s Christmas Belles, Netflix’s The Black Godfather and Lil Rel Howery: Live in Crenshaw. Music courtesy of @newwavemuzik
To Freedom!!!
In this episode we give you an update on Eddie Murphy’s New Movie with Netflix that involves Paramount as well as Mo’Niques’ race and gender discrimination lawsuit with the streaming giant Netflix. Then on Spotlight we are highlighting the Universal Filmed Entertainment Group's (UFEG) Global Talent Development & Inclusion (GTDI) program. Finally, in Spoiler Alert we are giving our thoughts on the surprisingly controversial film Harriet starring Cynthia Erivo, Leslie Odom Jr., Joe Alwyn and Janelle Monae. Music courtesy of @newwavemuzik
100 Percent
T.i.red.
Dion and Deon
In this episode we discuss Mattel Films partnering with Get Out star Daniel Kaluuya, Forest Whitaker and Marlon Wayans joining Jennifer Hudson in Aretha Franklin's biopic and our thoughts on Zoe Kravitz playing Catwoman in The Batman and more. Then on the Spotlight we are honoring screen writer and author Felicia Pride. Finally in Spoiler Alert it's Dion versus Deon. As we review two Netflix shows, Raising Dion and Deon Cole's new comedy special Cole Hearted. Music courtesy of @Newwavemuzik
O·rig·i·nal
In this episode we discuss two new updates from Hulu as well as a new show from 50 cent. Then in the Spotlight we talk about Tyler Perry's massive studio in Atlanta and in Spoiler Alert we're talkin Mixed-ish and BET+'s First Wives Club Reboot.
Music courtesy of @Newwavemuzik
Bigger is Always Better! ;)
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Exclusive Interview with Cadell Cook
In this episode of Black and Behind the Scenes we had the pleasure of an exclusive interview with writer and director of the Four Points film Cadell Cook. Four Points is currently available for streaming on Kweli TV at the link below https://www.kweli.tv/programs/four-points?categoryId=6258.
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Streaming of Streams
In this episode we give you the latest on all the new streaming platforms from Disney+, BET+ and more. For our Spotlight we are highlighting Phillip Youmans, a 19-year-old filmmaker from New Orleans. Then in Spoiler Alert we are talking about Season 4 of Queen Sugar as well as The Weekend, a comedy written and directed by Stella Meghie.
Music courtesy of @Newwavemuzik
Top 2019 Summer Favs
In this episode of Black and Behind the Scenes the ladies discuss the Summer's top news stories, creators and best movies and fails.
Gone til September
Ladies and Gentlemen it has been a long season and a wonderful one too. We do this for you. This week we discuss big changes happening at Disney, Hulu and Fox. Find out who we are shining the spotlight on and even better what we are spoiling. As always, we encourage you to follow us on all platforms as well as our illustrious hosts @brittanycon and @antoinettetaupe and of course our executive producer @creative_nas.
It's Going Down...scandals, cancellations and renewals.
In this weeks episode CBS comes under fire. We also talk about shows that have been cancelled, renewed and picked up. We remind you to follow our fabulous hosts on instagram, @brittanycon and @antoinettetaube and of course our executive producer @creative_nas.
Summer Is Here And So Is the Content
We are winding down ladies and gentlemen but not to worry, we still have great episodes left and a lot on demand. This week we have a lot going on in industry news so be sure to check that out and hear our thoughts on our spotlight and spoiler. You miss an episode you miss a lot. Please follow us on all platforms @blackandbehindthescenes and be sure to follow our illustrious hosts @brittanycon and @antoinettetaupe and of course, your girl EP @creative_nas.
The Games Mary Jane Plays
On this episode of Black and Behind the Scenes, Beyonce gains while At&t loses. Check out who we're shining our Spotlight on and hear what our hosts have to say about BET's BMJ finally and premiere of Games People play. Always remember to follow our illustrious hosts @antoinettetaupe and @brittanycon on instagram and our fabulous executive producer @creative_nas.
Little is the New BIG!
On this episode of Black and behind the scenes, we look at Oprah's partnership with Apple, what T-Mobile has in store and check out our Spotlight and Spoiler Alert segment. Don't forget to follow our illustrious hosts @brittanycon and @antoinettetaupe and our executive producer @creative_nas on instagram. Also check out @brittanycon's blog Black Girl Affirmed.
Show tiiiime!!!
We've got all the spoils this week, two Showtime shows and one HBO. Enjoy the second half of last week's interview with the creators of the show Barely Adults, writer, director and producer Christine Sanders and co producer Sommer Bonner. Also of course we have the latest industry news. Don't forget to follow us on all platforms and follow our illustrious hosts @brittanycon and @antionettetaupe and of course our executive producer @creative_nas on instagram.
Us, Us'es and Them
What is going on here?
This week we take you into the world of new biopics, shout out an incredible casting director doing her thing and oh yea, we've got the spoils. BET oh BET, we love you but do better. As always, remember to follow our illustrious hosts @antoinettetaupe and @brittanycon and of course, our lovely executive producer @creative_nas on instagram.
From Chicago to LA Chasin Dreams | Felischa Marye Interview, Part 2
On this episode, we continue our conversation with writer/script editor Felischa Mayre. We also talk about Gabriel Union's new documentary and two must-see documentaries for Black History Month. As always remember to follow our amazing hosts on all platforms @antoinettetaupe and @brittanycon and of course our executive producer @creative_nas.
From Chicago to LA Chasin Dreams | Felischa Marye Interview, Part I
Let The Streaming Wars Begin!
Merry XMas Ya'll. Tis The Season Finally
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Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves
#Sayhername
Sorry...Cable is dead.
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It's Never Ok
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I Pity the Fool
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Black Girrrrl Magic!!!
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Thug Life and All the Drama
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No Tea...No Shade.
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Gentrification Isn't Funny
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