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Welcome to Black and Behind The scenes, where amazing things happen. Join @Antoinettetaupe and @Brittanycon as they discuss and review creative black content from Television to Film and All Things Digital!

Black and Behind The Scenes


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    No More Black Trauma

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 42:59


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 53:44


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 42:23


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 55:33


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 45:06


    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!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 56:17


    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. Email:blackandbehindthescenes@gmail.com Youtube:BlackandBehindtheScenes IG:BlackandBehindTheScenes

    #CHANGEHOLLYWOOD

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 36:49


    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!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2019 53:17


    Sorry for the delay but we are back so check out our last episode of the 2019!

    Queen and Slim

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2019 62:32


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2019 48:31


    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!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2019 38:44


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2019 46:10


    In this episode we discuss and give our thoughts on the Comcast and Byron Allen Supreme Court Battle. Then in Spotlight, we booooooooo the Academy and give props to two Women of Color content creators. Then finally in Spoiler Alert we review the Broadway Play turned Netflix movie, American Son starring Kerry Washington and Steven Pasquale as well as Black and Blue starring Naomie Harris and Tyrese Gibson. 

    T.i.red.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2019 43:27


    In this episode we give you an update on HBO Max’s release date, AMC diving into the Streaming game and Howard University’s Partnership with Amazon Studios. Then on Spotlight we are highlighting Joseph Lee Anderson. An Actor, Writer, Director and overall multi hyphenate extraordinaire. In Spoiler Alert we give our thoughts on Jesus is King (insert eye roll) and Dolemite is My Name. Music courtesy of @newwavemuzik

    Dion and Deon

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2019 42:13


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2019 37:30


    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! ;)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2019 45:38


    In this episode we give you the scoop on some Black Girl Magic and what Gabrielle Union has to do with it, as well as Nick Cannon and what he has coming up for his next project. For our Spotlight we are highlighting Costume Design Extraordinaire, Deidra Govan who has worked on show such as The L Word, First Wives Club (BET+ Reboot) and Sorry to Bother You. Then in Spoiler Alert we give you our thoughts on Yvette Nicole Browns movie Always A Bridesmaid and BET+'s new series Bigger, created by Felischa Marye! Music courtesy of @Newwavemuzik 

    Exclusive Interview with Cadell Cook

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2019 27:10


    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. Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast to stay up to date on all the latest industry news and exclusive content.

    Streaming of Streams

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2019 42:01


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2019 55:53


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2019 56:42


    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.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2019 40:51


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2019 56:42


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2019 57:39


    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!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2019 56:42


    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!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2019 86:40


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2019 89:22


    On today's episode of Black and Behind the Scenes we take a look at Pharrell’s new Edutainment show, Brainchild, Danielle Brooks in front and behind the camera and part one of our interview with the two talented creators of the show Barely Adults, writer, director and producer Christine Sanders and co producer Sommer Bonner. 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. 

    What is going on here?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2019 59:41


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2019 58:14


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2019 72:55


    In this episode @AntoinetteTaupe and @BrittanyCon discuss Angie’s Thomas’s new movie deal for her new book On The Come Up, interview the incomparable and extraordinary writer Felischa Marye on her journey from boardrooms in Chicago to her Dream job in L.A. and diggin into Taraji P Henson’s new movie What Men Want as well as Killer Mike’s Netflix show Trigger Warning.

    Let The Streaming Wars Begin!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2019 55:15


    We are back and better than ever! Check out our new intros courtesy of @NewWaveMuzik, the beats are crazy and we are excited! In this segment we discuss how the streaming wars are real in these broadcasting streets, Roku’s new update and we spotlight the amazingly talented editor extraordinaire Joi McMillon as well as give our thoughts on Amanda Seales’ HBO special I Be Knowin and If Beale Street Could Talk… Don't forget to follow our wonderful hosts @brittannyconn and @antoinettetaupe and of course our fabulous executive producer @creative_nas.

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    Merry XMas Ya'll. Tis The Season Finally

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2018 45:21


    We know something you don't know, that's why you gotta listen to find out what that could be. While you're at it, follow us on all platforms @blackandbehindthescenes. Don't forget to follow our hosts @antoinettetaupe and @brittanycon and executive producer @creative_nas. We wanna thank you for being dedicated listeners and for tuning in every week to listen, like our posts and subscribe. We really really appreciate you.

    Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2018 47:31


    More great show from the podcast that's created for us, by us. We're giving you the latest industry news, introducing you to great resources and as always, spilling the tea on Hollywood. Follow us on all major platforms and be sure to follow hosts, @brittanycon and @antoinettetaupe. Executive Producer @creative_nas.

    #Sayhername

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2018 40:57


    Say her name, Sandra Bland. HBO's new documentary. Also more news, views and scandal. Dont forget to follow us on all Social Platforms and follow our guests @brittanycon and @antoinettetaupe. Executive producer @creative_nas

    Sorry...Cable is dead.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2018 52:16


    We have tons of great show for you this week. So much that we need you to tune in and listen. Dont forget to follow us on all social platforms at @blackandbehindthescenes. Follow our hosts @brittannycon and @antoinettetaupe. Executive Producer: creative_nas

    It's Never Ok

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2018 36:52


    Huh hun Netflix! We're not having it. Give it up for Dream Chasers and it's never okay to say (listen to Spoiler Alert to find out). Please follow us on al Social Platforms @blackandbehindthescenes. Follow our hosts @Antoinettetaupe and @BrittanyCon Executive Producer: @Creative_nas

    I Pity the Fool

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2018 36:14


    Kerry Washington is set to produce pilot based on Toure Roberts and Sarah Jakes Robert's life. See who we spotlight this week and shout out to Tyler for giving out jobs, but brother would you please hire a writer? Dont forget to follow us on all social platforms: @blackandbehindthescenes. Hosts @antoinettetaupe and @brittanycon Executive producer: @creative_nas

    Black Girrrrl Magic!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2018 44:41


    As always we bring you the latest entertainment news. Check out what we have in store, who's being rewarded, who's getting paid and who are we shouting out in spotlight today? Listen to find out. Don't forget to follow our social media pages @blackandbehindthescenes. Follow our hosts @antoinettetaupe and @brittanycon. Executive Producer: Nacilia McCarthy (@Creative_nas)

    Thug Life and All the Drama

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2018 46:37


    Cancellations, new shows and you don't wanna miss our spoiler alert. Please be sure to follow us on social media @blackandbehindthescenes. Follow our hosts @antoinettetaupe and @brittanycon. Executive Producer @creative_nas

    No Tea...No Shade.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2018 47:26


    Black animators unite, 50 cents lands multi-million dollar deal and see what we have in store for Spoiler Alert. Check out our social media accounts @blackandbehindthescenes and don't forget to follow hosts @antoinettetaupe and @brittanycon. Executive producer: @creative_nas.

    Gentrification Isn't Funny

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2018 45:22


    We explore new shows, new ways of watching TV and shoutout to Denzel for moving the culture forward. Follow our hosts on Social Media @antoinettetaupe @brittanycon. Executive Producer: @creative_nas

    Interactive Is The New TV

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2018 44:49


    In this episode, @AntoinetteTaupe and @Brittanycon discuss the future of Interactive TV, Nappily Ever After, #ShowMeYourRoom and A Boy, A Girl and A Dream. ___ ___ Don’t Forget to Follow us on instagram www.Instagram.com/@BlackandBehindTheScenes Like us on Facebook and www.Facebook.com/BlackandBehindTheScenes Subscribe to our itunes and Soundcloud page

    You is kind...You is smart...

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2018 35:02


    In this episode, @AntoinetteTaupe and @Brittanycon talk about Viola Davis's role regret, Kid Fury and Lena Whaithe's new HBO series, Candyman remake and so much more. ___ Don’t Forget to Follow us on instagram www.Instagram.com/@BlackandBehindTheScenes Like us on Facebook and www.Facebook.com/BlackandBehindTheScenes Subscribe to our itunes and Soundcloud page

    Summertime Rewind

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2018 49:49


    In this episode, @AntoinetteTaupe and @Brittanycon kick off with the Summer 18 hits that you may have missed and upcoming movies to watch this fall. -- Don’t Forget to Follow us on instagram www.Instagram.com/@BlackandBehindTheScenes Like us on Facebook and www.Facebook.com/BlackandBehindTheScenes Subscribe to our itunes and Soundcloud page

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