National Black Film Festival Emerges in Houston Amid Black TV, Film Revival
The commercial success of projects like “Blackish,” “Luke Cage,” “Atlanta,” “Insecure,” “How to Get Away with Murder” and several others reflect the American audience’s revived interest in black narratives.
Drake Buys British Television Drama
Drake is headed back to series television…across the pond.
Jordan Peele’s ‘Get Out’ Surpasses $150M Worldwide
Director Jordan Peele has become the first black writer-director to gross more than $100 million with his debut film “Get Out.” The Universal and Blumhouse pic is on track to reach a $154 million global box office, per TheWrap.
Dwayne Johnson, Vin Diesel Reportedly Kept Apart On Press Tour
Last August, Universal swore that its “The Fate of the Furious” stars Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Vin Diesel had moved beyond their beef that simmered on set, but reports from the film’s press tour on Wednesday suggest otherwise.
‘Power’ Star Rotimi Joins Mike Epps, Bruce Willis New Movie
“Power” co-star Rotimi Akinosho joins Mike Epps and Bruce Willis in the action film “Acts Of Violence,” reports Deadline.
Beyonce Approach To Voice Nala In ‘Lion King’ Remake
Beyonce is director Jon Favreau’s first choice to voice Nala in his forthcoming remake of “The Lion King,” according to Variety.
Oscars Keeping Accounting Firm Despite Best Picture Snafu
The board of governors for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has voted to retain the services of accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers, despite the best picture mix up at the Oscars in February.
'13 Reasons Why' finds binge-worthy soap in teen's suicide
Adapted from a 2007 young-adult novel, and counting writer-director Tom McCarthy ("Spotlight") and Selena Gomez among its creative team, the series oscillates between the recent past and present, gradually puttying in the circumstances surrounding Hannah (Katherine Langford), who, a la …
‘Moonlight’ Director Barry Jenkins Scores Drama Series At Amazon
“Moonlight” director Barry Jenkins will follow up his Oscar-winning film with a drama series for Amazon based on Colson Whitehead’s “The Underground Railroad.”
Are Chris Rock & Dave Chappelle Teaming Up For A Comedy Tour?
Whoa! That’s what fans of Dave Chappelle and Chris Rock must’ve thought when they experienced BOTH comedy giants on the stage at the SAME time.
Ken Burns Planning Muhammad Ali Doc
The PBS documentarian announced Tuesday that he and two partners will make a two-part, four-hour film about the former heavyweight champ, who died last June. Burns, his daughter Sarah and David McMahon collaborated for a PBS documentary on Jackie Robinson …
Queen Latifah, Wendell Pierce Join Master P Biopic
Master P has announced that his biopic, “King of the South,” will begin shooting this summer in his New Orleans hometown with Queen Latifah and “The Wire’s” Wendell Pierce committed to the project.
Is the New 'Spider-Man' Trailer Webbed with Spoilers?
The newest "Spider-Man: Homecoming" trailer is spinning controversy. The sneak peek features Tom Holland as the new Peter Parker, alongside Robert Downey Jr., who is reprising his role as Iron Man. It also gives viewers a glimpse at Michael Keaton …
Adam Sandler Will Do Four More Movies For Netflix
Adam Sandler's two Netflix films may not have been critically loved, but someone is watching them. And that's enough for Netflix.
‘Beauty And The Beast’ Tramples Competition With $88 Million 2nd Weekend
Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” continued to charge towards the $1 billion mark in its second box office weekend, easily holding on to the No. 1 spot with an estimated $88 million to reach a global cume of $690 million …

