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Taft Alumnus, ‘Black Panther’ Actor Dies

Ronald Glenn "Abongo" Humphrey, an alumnus of Taft High School and actor in the 2018 blockbuster film "Black Panther," has died. A death notice from Dignity Memorial in Georgia shows Humphrey, a married father of three, died Dec. 11 at 41 years old. The notice did not specify the cause of death.

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Watch Trailer for New Movie - TILL starring Danielle Deadwyler, Directed by Chinonye Chukwu

See the new trailer a for Till starring Danielle Deadwyler and directed by Chinonye Chukwu. The movie was written by Michael Reilly & Keith Beauchamp and Chinonye Chukwu.

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Tagore Center Foundation in Association with Pembroke Taparelli Arts and Film Festival (PTAFF) Hosts Wellness Festival Aimed at Communities of Color

The Tagore Center Foundation, in partnership with Pembroke Taparelli Arts & Film Festival (PTAFF), announces the Rooted in Wellness: An Event for Communities of Color. The event is open to the public and will take place on May 13, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Tagore Center Foundation located at 3850 Ashburnham Dr., Houston, TX 77082.

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Mel Gibson says he will direct new 'Lethal Weapon' sequel

Mel Gibson has reportedly revealed that another "Lethal Weapon" movie is in the works.

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Verne Troyer, 'Mini-Me' in Austin Powers films, dies at 49

Verne Troyer, who played Mini-Me in two of the Austin Powers comedy films, has died at the age of 49, according to statements posted to his social media accounts Saturday.

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‘The idea of what makes an American movie is changing’: Celine Song and the cast of ‘Past Lives’ on love, loss and ‘inyeon’

Greta Lee isn’t afraid to mess around with her co-stars. The actor was sitting with John Magaro and Teo Yoo for an interview about their film “Past Lives,” an achingly beautiful romantic drama about a Korean immigrant’s experiences in the US. A question about the recent flurry of Asian American stories in the spotlight felt topical.

Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs Awards Second Round of Digital-Focused Arts Grants

The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) announces the second round of competitive grants by Let Creativity Happen! (LCH) Digital. The 13 successful projects employing digital tools to engage people with arts and culture will receive $31,000. These projects were awarded from among 71 proposals to the second round of the Let Creativity Happen! (LCH) Digital competitive grant program.

Fans sue Universal Pictures for cutting Ana de Armas from film

Two fans of the actress Ana de Armas are suing the studio Universal Pictures for allegedly duping them into renting a film because they believed she would be in it due to trailers and promotional material.

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Spike Lee earns first Oscar nomination for directing

More than 30 years after the release of his first feature film, legendary director Spike Lee has earned his first Oscar nomination for best director and his first nomination for best picture.

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Courtney B. Vance Drama Series ‘Heist 88’ in the Works at FX

FX is developing “Heist 88,” a crime drama from executive producers Courtney B. Vance and Dwayne Johnson-Cochran. Under the script development deal between FX and the producers, Emmy-winner Vance is set to star in the project should it be picked up to series.

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Michael Imperioli recalls the ‘Goodfellas’ scene that sent him to the hospital

Michael Imperioli sat down with CNN’s Chris Wallace to discuss the iconic actors he met working on the sets of “Goodfellas” and “The Sopranos” – and the scene that sent him to the emergency room.

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Disney’s The Little Mermaid Arrives Exclusively on Digital Retailers July 25 and 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™ and DVD on September 19

Includes All New Sing-Along Version For Families To Enjoy At Home!

Make It Part Of Your World. Disney’s The Little Mermaid Arrives Exclusively on Digital Retailers July 25 and 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™ and DVD on September 19

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Penny Marshall, co-star of 'Laverne & Shirley' and director of 'A League of Their Own,' dead at 75

Actress Penny Marshall, who found fame in TV's "Laverne & Shirley" before going on to direct such beloved films as "Big" and "A League of Their Own," has died. She was 75.

Finch' Review: "A Beautiful, Sad, and Triumphant Adventure"

Sci-fi films have conquered the year 2021. The films, each and every one of them, has been a beautiful and unique cinematic experience in their own respective way. Apple TV's newest film, Finch, is no different.

LACMA Announces 2021 Art+Film Gala Honoring Artists Amy Sherald and Kehinde Wiley and Filmmaker Steven Spielberg, Presented by Gucci

The 10th Annual Event, Held on Saturday, November 6, 2021, Is Co-Chaired by Eva Chow and Leonardo DiCaprio. Presented by Gucci

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) announces the honorees of its 2021 Art+Film Gala. On Saturday, November 6, LACMA will honor Amy Sherald, Kehinde Wiley, and Steven Spielberg. LACMA trustee Eva Chow and actor Leonardo DiCaprio have championed the museum’s film initiatives since 2011, and they continue their efforts as the 2021 Art+Film Gala Co-Chairs. On the occasion of its 100th Anniversary, Gucci continues its invaluable partnership with the museum as the presenting sponsor of the annual event. For the third year, additional support for the gala is provided by Audi.

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Damien Chazelle shows support for WGA strike at Venice Film Festival

The 2023 Venice Film Festival kicked off Wednesday amid the ongoing writers’ and actors’ strikes in the entertainment industry.

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'Blind Side' Quinton Aaron star loses almost 100 lbs

After some pandemic snacking, Quinton Aaron decided to sack his extra pounds. The actor, who portrayed Michael Oher in the 2009 film "The Blind Side," told TMZ that he had picked up additional weight eating chocolate and bread before deciding to change his eating habits.

Birds of Prey and the Emancipation of One Harley Quinn Arrives Onto 4K UHD Combo Pack, Blu-Ray Combo Pack and DVD On May 12

4K Blu-ray Disc features Dolby VisionTM HDR and HDR10+TM

“Birds of Prey and the Fabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn” arrives on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD on May 12. Margot Robbie (“Bombshell,” “Once Upon a Time in…Hollywood,” “I, Tonya”) reprises her role as the endearingly daring ne’er-do-well Harley Quinn in DC’s “Birds of Prey and the Fabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn.”

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Hugh Grant delivers in Amazon's brilliant 'A Very English Scandal'

A delicious three-part import with a first-class pedigree, "A Very English Scandal" tells the true story of British politician Jeremy Thorpe and his secret lover, played -- in a dream pairing -- by Hugh Grant and Ben Whishaw. Full of sly humor, poignant commentary and bizarre twists, it's almost like the perfect marriage of "The Crown" and a Coen brothers movie.

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Netflix Orders Black Superhero Family Drama ‘Raising Dion,’ from Michael B. Jordan and MACRO

A black superhero family drama from Michael B. Jordan and Charles D. King’s MACRO is coming to Netflix. The streaming giant has greenlit Raising Dion for a 10-episode, straight-to-series order. It is based on Dennis Liu‘s viral short film of the same name, which revolves around a black mother who discovers her young son has multiple and constantly changing abilities.