Latest Articles About Black-ish on ABC
Kenya Barris to Write & Direct Reimagined WIZARD OF OZ Film
by Michael Major - August 15, 2022 Black-ish creator Kenya Barris will write and direct a reimagined version of the Wizard of Oz. Plot details for the new film are currently be kept under wraps, other than that it will be a 'modern reimagining' of the classic movie musical. The deal closed last week with Sheila Walcott overseeing for...
VIDEO: Anthony Anderson Sends a Heartfelt Message to Compton Kids on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - November 10, 2020 Anthony Anderson is still just a kid from Compton. The 'Black-ish' star tells Kelly about the moment he knew when he wanted to be an actor and shares some sweet words of wisdom to other kids with big dreams. Tune in to hear his incredible life story....
Deon Cole To Make Venue Debut At The Theater At Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, August 19
by A.A. Cristi - February 27, 2023 This August, comedian, writer and actor, Deon Cole, will make his venue debut at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, part of Curio Collection by Hilton, on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023. Cole will bring his celebrated comedic style to the stage for a special one-night-only event. 100 meet and greet ti...
VIDEO: Anthony Anderson Talks About His First Protest on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - November 03, 2020 Anthony Anderson encourages the audience to go out and vote in the 2020 election, reveals how he got his start as an activist at age 18 and talks about the seventh season of Black-ish. ...
Scoop: Coming Up on the Series Premiere of WE ARE FAMILY on FOX - Wednesday, January 3, 2024
by TV Scoop - December 28, 2023 Get all the scoop on WE ARE FAMILY, airing on FOX on Wednesday, January 3, 2024! Emmy and Golden Globe nominated actor and comedian, Anthony Anderson (black-ish), and Mama Doris host the all-new music-centric guessing game show, We Are Family. Executive produced by Academy and Golden Globe-winner Ja...
Ayo Davis Named President of Disney Branded Television
by Michael Major - September 23, 2021 As president, Davis will oversee the operations of Disney Branded Television including programming, strategy, development, current, production, casting, business affairs and marketing for scripted, unscripted and animation for Disney+, Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior....
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for RON'S GONE WRONG!
by Sarah Leiber - June 08, 2021 The film is directed by Pixar veteran Jean-Philippe Vine (story artist on “Cars 3” and “The Good Dinosaur”) and Locksmith co-founder Sarah Smith (“Arthur Christmas”) with Octavio Rodriguez (story artist on “Coco” and “The Incredibles 2”) co-directing....
VIDEO: Anthony Anderson Talks BLACKISH & TO TELL THE TRUTH on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!
by Sarah Leiber - January 27, 2021 Anthony talks about his special protective mask, our 18th anniversary, his love of gardening, his mom giving him etiquette lessons, his ABC shows “Black-ish” and “To Tell the Truth,” his mom waiting for the COVID vaccine, and Jimmy gives him a special gift....
Comedian Deon Cole To Perform At Mohegan Sun Arena
by A.A. Cristi - August 08, 2023 Comedian, actor, writer, and producer Deon Cole is scheduled to perform inside Mohegan Sun Arena for a show you won't want to miss! Cole's My New Normal Tour comes to the Arena on Saturday, December 2nd....
Freeform's GROWN-ISH Returns for Fifth Season With BLACK-ISH Star Marcus Scribner Joining the Cast
by Michael Major - March 07, 2022 As the final season of “black-ish” comes to a close and the current “grown-ish” class graduates Cal U, the beloved “-ish” universe continues with Emmy®-nominated “grown-ish” picked up for a fifth season. “black-ish” star Marcus Scribner heads over to join his TV sister Yara Shahidi on the Freeform s...
Female-Led THE HONEYMOONERS Reboot in the Works at CBS
by Michael Major - January 07, 2022 A female-led reboot of The Honeymooners is in the works at CBS. Black-ish writer Lindsey Shockley is currently attached to pen the series, with Damon Wayans Jr. executive producing. The original The Honeymooners series ran from 1955-1956 on CBS. It was created by its star, Jackie Gleason, featuring ...
Ava DuVernay and Kenya Barris Join Issa Rae for Inaugural 'Creator Conversations' Talk at American Black Film Festival
by Josh Sharpe - June 10, 2024 The 28th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) has announced that acclaimed artists Ava DuVernay and Kenya Barris will join festival creative director Issa Rae for “Creator Conversations.” The live event will be held on Friday, June 14th at the New World Center. The 2024 Creator Conversations p...
Deon Cole Comes To Newark At NJPAC, April 7
by A.A. Cristi - January 30, 2024 Get Ready! New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) welcomes America's funniest comedian, Deon Cole on Saturday, April 13th at 8:00 PM. ...
Anthony Anderson to Host the Emmys in January
by Michael Major - December 13, 2023 Emmy and Golden Globe nominated actor Anthony Anderson is the host of new FOX game show We Are Family, from executive producer Jamie Foxx, premiering Wednesday, January 3 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. He starred for eight seasons in the multi-award nominated sitcom black-ish, where he portrayed Andr...
VIDEO: Marvel Shares MOON GIRL & DEVIL DINOSAUR Teaser
by Michael Major - December 15, 2021 Based on Marvel's hit comic books, the highly-anticipated series follows the adventures of 13-year-old super-genius Lunella Lafayette and her 10-ton T-Rex, Devil Dinosaur. After Lunella accidentally brings Devil Dinosaur into present-day New York City via a time vortex, the duo works together to pro...
Stars of black-ish Celebrated Series Finale at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
by Marissa Tomeo - April 10, 2022 The stars and producers of ABC’s Emmy® Award-nominated comedy series, “black-ish,” gathered for a red-carpet, series finale event at Smithsonian National Museum ...
Wanda Sykes to Host RING NATION Viral Series From Ring Cameras
by Michael Major - August 11, 2022 MGM Television and Ring announced that Emmy-winning comedian and actress Wanda Sykes (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Crank Yankers, The Upshaws) has signed on to host Ring Nation, a new twist on the popular clip show genre. Ring Nation is a half-hour, studio-based series that gives audiences a daily dos...
Michelle Obama to Guest-Star on BLACK-ISH Season Eight Premiere
by Michael Major - December 14, 2021 In 'That's What Friends Are For', the season premiere, Dre attends a fundraising event for When We All Vote. Their expectations are far exceeded when the special guest for the evening is none other than Michelle Obama. To their surprise, the former first lady accepts an invitation for dinner at thei...
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for DRAGONS RESCUE RIDERS: HEROES OF THE SKY on Peacock
by Michael Major - November 03, 2021 Dragon Rescue Riders: Heroes of the Sky is the next chapter following the adventures of viking twins Dak and Leyla, who were rescued and raised by dragons, growing up learning to speak their language. Watch the new trailer now!...
RATINGS: ABC Tops Demos in Latest Wave of Premieres
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 18, 2020 Here are the highlights of the 12 ad-sustained programs that aired in primetime on the broadcast networks last night....
ABC Announces Early 2021 Scripted Series Premiere Dates
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 19, 2020 ABC, this season’s No. 1 entertainment network among Adults 18-49 (1.0/6) and in Total Viewers (5.2 million), today announced early 2021 premiere dates for new and returning scripted series, including the debut of the empty-nester comedy series “Call Your Mother,” from creator Kari Lizer (“The New A...
Kevin Hart's LOL and Sundance Institute Launch Screenwriting Fellowship to Amplify Black Women in Comedy
by TV News Desk - July 08, 2021 Through mentorship, advocacy, production, and exhibition, this immersive program will offer a selection of talented writers the opportunity to receive one-on-one mentorship and professional guidance from leading Black women in comedy....
Pete Davidson, Senator Amy Klobuchar and More to Appear on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS May 3 – May 10
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 03, 2021 Guests have been announced for LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS the week of May 3 – May 10. Monday, May 3: Guests Michael Che (That Damn Michael Che) and Richard Kind (Everything’s Gonna Be Okay). Mario Duplantier sits-in with the 8G Band. Show 1139A....
Exclusive: Daveed Diggs Voices 'Jamdolin' in FRAGGLE ROCK Holiday Special
by Michael Major - November 17, 2022 Watch an exclusive clip of Apple TV+'s upcoming Fraggle Rock holiday special, featuring the voice of Tony winning Hamilton actor Daveed Diggs! Jim Henson’s musical Fraggles have returned for all new adventures about the magic that happens when we celebrate and care for our interconnected world. ...
Ava DuVernay and Kenya Barris Join Issa Rae for Inaugural 'Creator Conversations' Talk at American Black Film Festival
by Josh Sharpe - June 10, 2024 The 28th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) has announced that acclaimed artists Ava DuVernay and Kenya Barris will join festival creative director Issa Rae for “Creator Conversations.” The live event will be held on Friday, June 14th at the New World Center. The 2024 Creator Conversations p... |