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*Ever since debuting on the big screen in 1971 with “ Shaft“, the character of John Shaft has been looked at with awe and reverence. Though pigeonholed as a product of the blaxploitation era, the character was much more than that. As portrayed by a young-but-not-too-young Richard Roundtree, “Shaft” gave the world the first […]

[…] ESPYS at Microsoft Theater on July 13, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. *“Survivor’s Remorse” star Jessie T. Usher is in talks to star in New Line’s “ Shaft” sequel, “Son of Shaft,” directed by Tim Story, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The story will reportedly center on the son of John Shaft, with Samuel L. […]

*Three generations of “ Shaft“ have come together for the 2019 New Line Cinema reboot of the franchise. Richard Roundtree, Samuel L. Jackson, and Jessie T Usher (Independence Day: Resurgence)star in the updated version. 76-year-old Roundtree was the original Shaft star in the award-winning 1971 film. Jackson, 70, is reprising his role as John Shaft II from […]

*“ Shaft” is the next chapter in the film franchise featuring the coolest private eye on any New York City block. JJ, aka John Shaft Jr., may be a cybersecurity expert with a degree from MIT, but to uncover the truth behind his best friend’s untimely death, he needs an education only his dad […]

(L-R) Jessie T. Usher as John “JJ” Shaft, Samuel L. Jackson as John Shaft and Richard RoundtreeE as John Shaft, Sr. in New Line Cinema’s “Shaft,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release *“Shaft” is just as homophobic, misogynistic, and nasty as he was in the last century. But he’s an equal opportunity offender. He doesn’t […]

[…] on February 26, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia.  Source: Paras Griffin/Getty Images North America) *The son of soul legend Isaac Hayes has slammed the filmmakers behind the “ Shaft” reboot for not using his father’s music in the latest installment of the franchise. Hayes’ Grammy Award-winning “Shaft” album—originally released in 1971— is considered his best-known […]

[…] Directors Speak.” Walker has been a writer of comic books for years, but only recently started to gain attention thanks to his critically acclaimed writing of “ Shaft” for Dynamite Comics, Indiewire reports. Walker’s version of “Shaft” mirrored the rough, street smart character that originated in Ernest Tidyman’s series of novels. Walker also wrote […]

Richard Roundtree as Shaft – Getty *Richard Roundtree, the man who will forever be known as Shaft (he’s a bad mutha … shut-yo-mouth!) has died. Reports say the actor passed away on Tuesday (10-24-23) at his home surrounded by his family. His death came after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Roundtree was 81. […]

*Samuel L. Jackson is set to reprise his role as John Shaft II and the first poster for the new film has arrived. This fifth installment in the franchise sees three different generations of Shaft reuniting in one movie. Jackson makes his return alongside original Shaft star Richard Roundtree and franchise newcomer Jessie T. […]

[…] Jackson (L) and Jessie T. Usher *Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema have reserved a plum summer release date for its upcoming reboot of blaxploitation-era classic “ Shaft.” The Tim Story-directed continuation, starring Jessie T. Usher opposite Samuel L. Jackson, is set to debut in theaters June 14, 2019, according to The Hollywood Reporter. […]

[…] Game Changers at Paramount Studios on September 17, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. *Regina Hall has joined the cast of New Line’s latest update in the “ Shaft” franchise opposite Samuel L. Jackson and Jessie T. Usher, sources tell Variety. Hall, who turns 47 today, will play a former girlfriend of John Shaft and […]

Cardi B showing off her Fashion Nova top (Instagram) *As we reported earlier, Klenord Raphael, aka Shaft, filed a lawsuit claiming that he is the one who discovered rap sensation Cardi B, only to be “frozen out” of her career just as it was going through the roof. In response, an attorney representing the […]

*New Line Cinema garnered the rights to the “ Shaft” franchise. This means a reboot is underway with producer John Davis attached, according to The Wrap. The original “Shaft” came out in 1972 starring Richard Roundtree and was directed by Gordon Parks. The 2000 version starred Samuel L. Jackson was directed by John Singleton. Jackson […]

[…] fashion show and honoring individuals who’ve made a fashionable impact in pop culture. This year’s honorees include acting legends, actor Richard Roundtree  (“Being Mary Jane” and “ Shaft”); actress Judy Pace (“Cotton Comes to Harlem,” “Three in the Attic,” “Brian’s Song,” and “Peyton Place”); plus, Pat Cleveland, one of the first African American supermodels; as well as […]

[…] IWC Schaffhausen Rodeo Drive Flagship Boutique Opening on December 1, 2015 in Beverly Hills, California. *Tim Story has been tapped to direct New Line’s reboot of “ Shaft,” the 1971 blaxploitation classic starring Richard Roundtree as Harlem private detective John Shaft. The script will be written by “Black-ish” creator Kenya Barris and “Goldbergs” executive […]