Comcast Launches ‘Black Experience’ on Xfinity, Teams With African American Film Critics Association

Natalie Oganesyan editorLeading Black filmmakers, producers and writers opened up about what inspired them to enter cinema and the importance of capturing the Black diasporic experience on screen during a virtual panel co-hosted by the American Cinematheque and the African American Film Critics Association.In celebration of Black History Month, the “Black Identity Through Cinema” panel featured Cynthia Erivo, Philippe Lacôte, Franklin Leonard, Ekwa Msangi and Euzhan Palcy, as well as Shaka King

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The website AfricanAmericanHistoryMonth.gov describes this time of year as a time for paying tribute to the generations of African Americans who struggled with adversity to achieve full citizenship in American society. I believe this year, more than ever before, other races are honoring those efforts as well, especially after witnessing the atrocities of 2020. However, that doesn’t mean those of lighter skin color don’t stumble in their efforts to be allies to the Black community.

Carmen Electra is launching her own health conscious menu. The 48-year-old actress, model and singer is partnering with Cordia Corporation to create a curated menu, which she has called Tasty by Carmen Electra, which will be made available on all major participating food apps in the US in the second quarter of 2021.

From American Gods to Power to P-Valley, it is clear that Starz is striving ahead and making huge efforts with inclusive storytelling. The premium cabler is looking to even be more inclusive as Starz President and CEO Jeffrey Hirsch of Starz announced that they are launching the #TakeTheLead initiative, a comprehensive effort deepening the company’s existing commitment to narratives by, about and for women and underrepresented audiences.  

Coach, Kate Spade,Marc Jacobs, Rebecca Minkoff,Frye,Herschel, Vera BradleyLevi's,Ugg, Amazon,Forever 21,Lululemon,Nordstrom,REI and Skechers.Amazon's Big Winter Sale doesn't end with fashion.

Ice Cube has launched his own brand of marijuana, named after his 1995 film stoner movie Friday.Fryday Kush, has been created in partnership with the cannabis company Caviar Gold and is being sold in the states of Arizona, California, Nevada, and Oklahoma in the US.“Fryday Kush, my new marijuana brand, launches today,” the rapper announced on Instagram.

Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively have donated $1 million to food banks for a second time amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.Feeding America and Food Banks Canada announced the generous contributions via their social media pages on Monday, with the latter playfully poking fun at Reynold's fake feud with Hugh Jackman.«When #COVID19 first hit in early 2020, @VanCityReynolds and @BlakeLively generously donated $500K (USD) to US sister organization @FeedingAmerica and to Food Banks Canada helping

X Factor star Nicholas McDonald’s stunning American wife has launched a new YouTube channel. Brandi, from Florida but now living in Motherwell with her pop star husband, has spent months researching and preparing for the launch of her ‘reality’ style channel that will heavily feature Nicholas and their daily life together.

Argonon, the growing TV "superindie," whose array of companies across the U.K. and U.S.

Frank Moreno, who was known for screening films at Cannes for Roger Corman’s New World Pictures to purchase and distribute in the United States in the 1970s and 1980s, died Wednesday in Florida. He was 82 and died after a brief battle with cancer, according to his daughter.

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The Washington, D.C. Area Film Critics Association (WAFCA) announced its 2020 award-winners Monday morning, Feb.

The Toronto Film Critics Association named Chloe Zhao's Nomadland as its best picture of 2020 as the American road movie continued its run as an early award season contender. On Sunday, Zhao picked up the best director honor for Nomadland, which also earned Frances McDormand the best actress trophy for her role in the film, while Riz Ahmed earned a win for best actor for his performances in Sound of Metal.

13-year-old Sammy Ko (Miya Cech) is a problem child. Prone to skipping class, smoking cigarettes, and mouthing off to her teachers, she’s the opposite of the meek model student Hollywood typically imagines when writing young Asian-American characters.

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As Black History Month kicks off, Comcast NBCUniversal and African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) are partnering to launch the Black Experience on Xfinity, a first-of-its kind destination of Black entertainment, movies, TV shows, news, and more. The newly launched channel will be available Xfinity X1 and Flex as well as the Xfinity Stream app.

Jonas is currently basking with success after the release of The White Tiger. The American drama co-starring Rajkummar Rao and Adarsh Gourav has been winning accolades all over the world.

Naman Ramachandran Eros STX Global Corporation’s streaming platform Eros Now is launching a Premium Video On-Demand ‘First Day, First Show’ service in India.