HBO Confirms Mahershala Ali for ‘True Detective’; Talks ‘Confederate’ Backlash, ‘Baltimore Rising’
*During HBO’s presentation at the Television Critics Association Press Tour on Wednesday (July 26), Mahershala Ali was …
Will Packer on His New Discovery Deal & First Look with Oprah’s OWN [EUR Exclusive]
*Super producer Will Packer has started up a new production company with backing from Discovery Communications and …
Mariah Carey Teases Trailer for New Xmas Movie ‘The Star’ (Watch)
*Mariah Carey has given fans a brief taste of “The Star,” an upcoming computer-animated Christian film due Nov. 10 from …
Nicole Ari Parker, Loretta Devine, Kimberly Elise Set for Film ‘HeadShop’
*Production is currently underway on “HeadShop,” an upcoming film from Kim Bass that features an all-star cast lead by …
‘Mighty Ground’ Director on the Misconceptions of African-American Homelessness [EUR Exclusive]
*Award-winning director Delila Vallot takes an in-depth look at how African American homeless people are treated in our …
‘Girls Trip’ Crushes Box Office, Confirms Black Girl Magic is Profitable
*As we reported already, “Girls Trip” surpassed Hollywood expectations over the weekend when it topped the box office, …
Rick Famuyiwa in Talks to Direct Dwayne Johnson-Produced ‘Son of Shaolin’
*Rick Famuyiwa, director of the breakout indie hit “Dope,” is in negotiations to helm the a film adaptation of Jay …
Will Packer Hooks Up with Discovery Communications And Universal Pictures to Create Will Packer Media
Discovery Investment Creates Unique Programming Relationship for OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network *LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK …
‘Girls Trip’s’ 30.4M Opening is Highest for R-Rated Comedy Since 2015
*Universal’s critically-acclaimed comedy “Girls Trip” has translated to ticket sales, pulling $30.4 million at the box …
‘People Spoke Up’: Lupita Nyong’o Talks Twitter-Inspired Film With Rihanna
*Lupita Nyong’o says she is “honored” to be part of a hotly anticipated heist film with Rihanna that folks on …
3.6M Views and Counting: Dwayne Johnson’s Promo for Siri ‘Dominates’ Facebook (Watch)
*Since launching on his Facebook Page this morning (July 24), Dwayne Johnson’s new promo for Apple’s Siri voice …
Apple TV Adds Treasure Trove of Black Movies Via Brown Sugar VOD Service
*Apple TV expands their video-on-demand hustle even further with the addition of Brown Sugar, the subscription service …
Mo’ Mo’at, Less Problems: CCH Pounder Signs On for All 4 ‘Avatar’ Sequels
*CCH Pounder is set to reprise her role as spiritual leader Mo’at in the four upcoming “Avatar” sequels, according …
Halle Berry Forced to Play Balloon Game to Promote ‘Kidnap’ (Watch)
*The things one must do to promote a film… The promotion train for Halle Berry’s forthcoming movie “Kidnap” rolled …
Filmmaker Barry Jenkins Set as Keynote Speaker for SXSW 2018
*Oscar-winning filmmaker Barry Jenkins joins the lineup of keynote and featured speakers at next year’s South by …
