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THE LOS ANGELES LATINO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES THE FIVE VISIONARY AFRO LATINO AND FIVE VISIONARY INDIGENOUS LATINO RECIPIENTS OF ITS LATINX INCLUSION FELLOWSHIP SERIES

The Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF) announced the ten visionary Afro Latino and Indigenous Latino directors that were selected for its Latinx Inclusion Fellowship, sponsored by Netflix.

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'Luca,' Pixar's generic (and literal) fish out of water tale, lands on Disney+

Pixar dips into the ocean once too often with "Luca," a colorful but thin (and literal) fish-out-of-water tale. Although the movie touches on familiar themes about friendship, overcoming differences and letting children go, there's roughly enough story for something between an animated short and the film that lands, understandably in hindsight, via Disney+ instead of theaters.

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Brian J. White Adds a New Title in Psycho Thriller

It is officially spooky season and what a better way to cap it off than with a psychological thriller, drama, comedy? Yes, the “Dear Frank” movie, a Muddy Waters Pictures & Webber Films production is shaking up Hollywood with a merge of genres that hasn’t been seen. The drama centers on Brian White (“Moonlight,” “Stomp the Yard”) as husband, Frank, and Claudia Jordan (“Middle Men,” “Love is Not Enough.”) as his wife, Beth.

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"A Boy. A Girl. A Dream." Goes to Digital & On Demand This Friday!

SYNOPSIS: On the night of the 2016 Presidential election, Cass, an L.A. club promoter, takes a thrilling and emotional journey with Frida, a Midwestern visitor. She challenges him to revisit his broken dreams - while he pushes her to discover hers.

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Will Smith Stars in New Film Emancipation

Apple Original Films revealed today the trailer for highly anticipated film “Emancipation,” directed and executive produced by Antoine Fuqua (“Training Day,” “The Equalizer”) and starring and produced by Will Smith (“King Richard,” “The Pursuit of Happyness,” “Ali”). “Emancipation” tells the triumphant story of Peter (Smith), a man who escapes from slavery, relying on his wits, unwavering faith and deep love for his family to evade cold-blooded hunters and the unforgiving swamps of Louisiana on his quest for freedom.

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Idris Elba on building a wind-powered eco-city; why he doesn’t watch ‘The Wire’

British actor Idris Elba, best known for roles including Stringer Bell from “The Wire” and John Luther from the eponymous TV show, has ambitions beyond the screen. For his latest role, he wants to build a “smart eco-city” that runs off wind power on an island off the West African country of Sierra Leone.

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T.I. Speaks Out On Police Brutality

T.I. talks with CNN about his new film, "Us or Else"

"Police brutality is really just a tentacle to a larger problem," he said

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Actor DeRon Horton Talks His Acting Stardom And Leading Role In New Netflix Series: “Dear White People”

Houston native DeRon Horton is seeing a solid start to his acting career with a leading role in the upcoming Netflix series “Dear White People.” Raised in Saudi Arabia, the 24-year-old actor has had a unique life of building characteristics that continue to mold his career.

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James Gunn announces new plans for DC film universe, including 'Superman: Legacy'

James Gunn has delivered on his promise to update DC comics enthusiasts, film nerds and the world at large with his plans for the next phase of the DC Universe.

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ITV and Amazon Studios Announce Casting, Deborah Ayorinde, Sarah Niles and Start of Production for Glossy, High-Stakes Family Drama, Riches

ITV, Amazon Studios, and Greenacre Films announced today that production has begun in London on Riches. The six-part drama series, led by a stellar cast, will premiere on ITV in the UK, and will be available on Prime Video in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Nordics, and Sub-Saharan Africa.

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Movies Black Families Should Watch Every Holiday

It’s the holiday season, which means plenty of time spent bonding with family while giving gifts, listening to holiday music, and of course, watching Christmas movies. Luckily with streaming, Christmas classics are readily accessible in more ways than ever before, with films old and new ready for binging with just one click.

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KFC and Lifetime team up for a 'steamy' holiday mini-movie

We are trying really hard not to make a "finger licking good" joke. KFC and Lifetime announced Monday a partnership for a holiday mini-movie.

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Leslie Odom Jr. Returns to Broadway as Purlie Victorious!

The first revival of Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch has arrived on Broadway.

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Alan Arkin, Oscar-winning actor, dead at 89

Alan Arkin, the Oscar-winning star of “Little Miss Sunshine,” has died, his family announced Friday. He was 89.

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Netflix, NHMC & Five Organizations Release Inaugural Selections for "Created By" Initiative

The National Hispanic Media Coalition applauds the selection of diverse writers for the Created By Initiative, offering script development deals by Netflix. Out of the chosen writers, three are alumni of NHMC's writers program, Zoila Amelia Galeano, Jeffrey Nieves and Emily Eslami Nieves. NHMC would also like to congratulate our alumni Diego Moreno who was nominated by the Native American Media Alliance.

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Actor Dev Patel helped stop 'violent altercation' outside convenience store in Australia

Actor Dev Patel isn't just a man of action on the big screen. On Monday night local time in Australia, Patel, known for his roles in movies like "Slumdog Millionaire" and "Lion," intervened on what his representatives call "a violent altercation" and successfully deescalated the situation.

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Rami Malek is a champion, my friends

Queen may have opened the Oscars, but Rami Malek is the real champion of the night. Malek on Sunday picked up the best actor award for playing Queen frontman Freddie Mercury in "Bohemian Rhapsody."

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DON’T BREATHE 2 New Vignettes

Genre: Horror Thriller Rating: This film is rated R by the Motion Picture Association for the following reasons: strong bloody violence, gruesome images, and language. Credits not final.

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Angela Bassett the "Reel" Deal as the American Black Film Institute Pays her Tribute as the People's Icon at their 2017 Oscar Week Gala!

Academy Award nominated actress, Angela Bassett, will be honored with the "Reel Icon" award by the American Black Film Institute, at their annual "New, Next, Now Legend" Oscar Week gala for her iconic roles and career achievement as one of cinemas all-time favorite actors, in a poll conducted by American Black Film Institute. The event will be held at the fabulous Prestons-over-Hollywood at the Hollywood Loews Hotel, on Friday, February 24, 2017 and once again brings together actors, producers, writer/directors and top executives, as they celebrate and highlight the years' accomplishments amid the backdrop of Hollywood's most glamorous weekend.