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WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival Wraps 50th Season ~ Where Indie Films Take Off…!
WorldFest-Houston, the third longest-running International Film Festival in North America, celebrated the conclusion of its 10-day run of film, fun and fanfare in its 50th annual independent film showcase with a 9% increase in box-office! With Rob Reiner on hand to kick off the festival with his brilliant new film, LBJ, WorldFest got off to an awesome start.
“Get Out” Star Daniel Kaluuya Responds To Samuel L. Jackson’s Criticism
He also compares his character to J. Cole.
Tenet Arrives On DVD and Streaming
Tenet, the must-see motion picture event, playing now on the big screen wherever theatres are open, will arrive on 4K, Blu Ray, DVD and Digital on December 15 in time for the holidays. Written, directed and produced by acclaimed filmmaker Christopher No- lan (“Inception,” “Dunkirk”), “Tenet” opened globally beginning in August 2020 and has grossed $350 million to date, with the much-anticipated theatrical openings in the major markets of New York and Los Angeles still to come. “Tenet” was available for pre- order’s from digital and physical retailers beginning November 10.
Casey House releases Others, a horror film created to help smash HIV stigma
Cinematic short marks the first time an actor is cast specifically because of their HIV status
Casey House – a hospital unlike any other providing care to those living with and at risk of HIV – is utilizing cinematic horror to bring attention to HIV stigma. Others – directed by renowned filmmaker and screenwriter Paul Shkordoff - sets out to highlight the impact of judgement and what it can feel like to be haunted by stigma. This film marks the first time a professional actor living with HIV was intentionally cast to play an HIV+ lead protagonist.
Tyler Perry’s Scandalous Thriller Arrives on Digital June 12 and on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and DVD June 26 from Lionsgate
Taraji P. Henson absolutely slays in Tyler Perry’s Acrimony, arriving on Digital June 12 and on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital), DVD, and On Demand June 26 from Lionsgate. Written, directed, and produced by the multi-talented Tyler Perry (Boo! A Madea Halloween, I Can Do Bad All by Myself), Acrimony reunites Perry and Henson for the first time in nine years in this suspenseful thriller about a woman who takes revenge on her unfaithful husband.
Arlette Thomas-Fletcher Becomes the First African American, Female Writer, Director and Executive Producer of a Western Film
Arlette Thomas-Fletcher, a resident of Reisterstown, Maryland has been writing, producing and directing award winning Christian-based plays, music videos and short films for more than a decade. Thomas-Fletcher is the first African American to serve as the president of the Women In Film and Video chapter in Maryland and the owner of Fruits of The Spirit Production Company.
New On Netflix
We still get to enjoy the stellar work of the late actor Chadwick Boseman who tragically died this year after a fight with colon cancer. In his final role he stars with Viola Davis in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom. The film directed by directed by George C. Wolfe and written by Ruben Santiago-Hudson is based on the play by August Wilson from 1982. Denzel Washington, p.g.a, Todd Black, p.g.a, and Danny Wolf produced the play set in Chicago.
“Insecure” Actor Jay Ellis to Serve as 2018 American Black Film Festival Celebrity Ambassador; Submissions Open Until February
The 22nd American Black Film Festival (ABFF) will include an exciting lineup of film screenings, events and innovative programming, and will return to Miami from June 13-17, 2018. The week will include several new experiences, including Smartphone movie screenings, a master class on film financing, music-focused sessions and new networking opportunities for festival attendees.
Michael B. Jordan to Star as Equal Justice Lawyer Bryan Stevenson in Drama ‘Just Mercy’ at Warner Bros.
Michael B. Jordan has set legal drama “Just Mercy” as the next feature he will shoot, as Warner Bros. picks up the rights for the story.
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Announces Zack Snyder's Justice League
The age of heroes is upon us when the Warner Bros. Pictures and DC full-length HBO Max Original feature film “Zack Snyder’s Justice League” arrives on 4K, Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD on September 7. The screenplay is by Chris Terrio, story by Chris Terrio & Zack Snyder and Will Beall, based on characters from DC, Superman created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. The film’s producers are Charles Roven, Deborah Snyder, with executive producers Christopher Nolan, Emma Thomas, Wesley Coller, Jim Rowe, Curtis Kanemoto, Chris Terrio and Ben Affleck.
Marlon Wayans Wins Appeal Over N-Word Ruling
A tweet from Marlon Wayans became the subject of a 50-page opinion published Thursday from a California appeals court dealing with, among many other things, the intersection between racial harassment and speech, and whether “nigga” is a racial slur when spoken by a black man.
Capital City Black Film Festival to Honor Academy Award, Golden Globe and Emmy Winner Louis Gossett, Jr. at the Festival’s 2017 Opening Night Gala
Two World Premieres – “Breaking Brooklyn” and “The Reason” – Featuring Louis Gossett, Jr., Will Be Screened at the Festival
The Capital City Black Film Festival (CCBFF) today announced that Academy Award, Golden Globe and Emmy winner Louis Gossett, Jr., will be honored at the film festival’s Opening Night Gala on Thursday, August 17, 2017, at the Austin Convention Center. This year marks the Festival’s 5th Anniversary of showcasing the best in Black independent film from the brightest minds in filmmaking.
Jurassic Park 2 Cast: Who's Signed On And Who's Coming Back
While the total cast list is fairly small at this point, every name on it is a significant one. We're excited to see where it goes. J.A. Bayona, who is taking over directing duties from Colin Trevorrow, has assembled a great set of actors, check out the full list of known performers below.
Actor and Comedian Doug E. Doug Releases First Novel Inspired by the Unique Experiences of the Hip-Hop Generation, The Fall of 1987
Based on his viewpoint that the historic contributions of the Hip-Hop generation has largely been ignored by popular culture, actor and Comedian Doug E. Doug has released his first novel titled, “The Fall of 1987,” which tells dramatic story of a young Black man investigating the mysterious death of his brother during the rise of the Hip-Hop genre.
Annalise Lockhart’s ‘Inheritance’ focuses on a Black family who are haunted by white spirits
Annalise Lockhart’s live action short film Inheritance focuses on a Black family who are haunted by white ghosts in rural America. This powerful film which has elements of science fiction screened at the Oscar qualifying Atlanta Film Festival, RiverRun International Film Festival and will be screening at Palm Springs International ShortFest, another Oscar qualifier, this month.
Casting Black actors in period pieces isn’t diversity. It’s history.
There is a moment in “The Harder They Fall” that director Jeymes Samuel can’t stop smiling about. It arrives with a locomotive around the end of Act 1 and subsequently barrels through every preconceived notion of what a western is supposed to be.
"Queen Sugar" Season 3 Debuts with Two-Night Premiere Event May 29-30 @ 10PM ET/PT
Series Creator/Executive Producer Ava DuVernay Continues Handpicked All-Female Directorial Team for Third Consecutive Season: DeMane Davis, Patricia Cardoso, Shaz Bennett, Maria Govan and Lauren Wolks
"Queen Sugar," the critically acclaimed drama series from Academy award-nominated filmmaker Ava DuVernay ("A Wrinkle in Time," "13th," "Selma"), executive producer Oprah Winfrey and Warner Horizon Scripted Television, returns for its third season with a two-night premiere event on OWN Tuesday, May 29, and Wednesday, May 30 (10 p.m. ET/PT each night).
Wreckshop Films Continues The Legacy of Highlighting Houston Talent With The Release Of Dirty 3rd Threequel “The Dirty 3rd: Next Generation” In Partnership With 7 Kings Entertainment, & 8 Queens Film
With over 25 years of celebrating Houston-based rappers, actors, and entertainers, Wreckshop Films(Wreckshop Records), is back and excited to announce the release of The Dirty 3rd: Next Generation soundtrack and movie starring NAACP Nominated Actor-Clifton Powell, Wreckshop Records CEO-Derrick (D-Reck) Dixon, Comedian-Chico Bean, Houston-Based Rapper-Propain, and Actor-Dakarai Akil. The film and soundtrack is in collaboration with 8 Queens Film & Media Productions, 7 Kings Entertainment,
Film Review: Brian Banks
In this #MeToo age, a biofilm about a wrongfully convicted high school football player, who was accused, tried and imprisoned for rape, is timely.
The Story of King Josiah
Feature Film a Highlight of Houston Convention
The account of young King Josiah, found in the Bible, is a compelling story for both children and adults today. As a boy, Josiah becomes the king of Israel and almost immediately faces threats to his kingship. Does he give in to the bad influences or does he stand up for what he knows to be right? Josiah’s story is brought to life in this year’s feature film at the "Love Never Fails"! International Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
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