Terry McMillan Novel ‘I Almost Forgot About You’ Set for Film Adaptation
*Film rights to Terry McMillan’s bestselling novel I Almost Forgot About You has been swooped up by The Jackal Group, …
‘This Is Us’ Star Sterling K. Brown Joins Jodie Foster in ‘Hotel Artemis’
*Sterling K. Brown, Jenny Slate and Charlie Day have joined Jodie Foster in futuristic thriller “Hotel Artemis,” …
Djimon Hounsou Talks ‘King Arthur’ and its Relevance (EUR Exclusive)
Djimon Hounsou, who starred in “Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Furious 7,” “Amistad,” “Blood Diamond,” and “Gladiator”—just …
Giancarlo Esposito, Whoopi Goldberg Join Mistaken Identity Comedy ‘Shriver’
*Giancarlo Esposito and Whoopi Goldberg have signed on to star in “Shriver,” a comedy about mistaken identity, according …
Lakeith Stanfield Film ‘Crown Heights’ Gets Release Date from Amazon/IFC Films
*“Crown Heights,” the Sundance Audience Award winner starring Lakeith Stanfield of FX’s “Atlanta,” has been picked up by …
‘We Fittin’ to Get Messed Up!’ Universal Releases Wild New ‘Girls Trip’ Trailer (Watch)
*It’s turn up time in the new 2 min, 30 second trailer for Universal’s “Girls Trip,” starring Regina Hall, …
’12 Years a Slave’ Director Steve McQueen to Helm Tupac Shakur Documentary
*“12 Years a Slave” director Steve McQueen has signed on to direct a documentary on Tupac Shakur that has received the …
The Academy Focuses ‘Spotlight on Crafts: Music & Sound’ in New York City
NEW YORK, NY – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will present “Spotlight on Crafts: Music & Sound,” a …
‘The Silent Killer: Prostate Cancer in the African American Community’ Fires-off Nationwide Screening at L.A. Film School June 13
*Blue Child Entertainment in conjunction with Jomani Entertainment, Edwards Media Group and LA Film School will present …
Alfre Woodard Joins Alfred Molina in Biopic ‘Saint Judy’
*Alfre Woodard has joined Alfred Molina and Michelle Monaghan in the indie feature “Saint Judy,” about a landmark …
David Oyelowo Confirmed, Russell Crowe in Talks for ‘Arc of Justice’
*Russell Crowe is reportedly in talks to join David Oyelowo in a big screen adaptation of “Arc of Justice,” which …
Young Black Filmmakers Gather to Showcase Their Wares for ‘Real to Real’
The movie industry still has a long way to go toward achieving its goal of providing equal opportunity to minorities. …
Imagination Lunchbox International Children’s Film Festival Announces Winners from Spain and US
* The first annual Imagination Lunchbox International Children’s Film Festival (ILICFF) announced the winners of the …
Keke Palmer Signs with UTA for Worldwide Representation
*Keke Palmer, most recently a star in Ryan Murphy’s “Scream Queens,” has signed with power agency UTA for worldwide …
Tyler Perry: Director Working On Sequel to ‘Boo! A Madea Halloween’
*According to Shawdow and Act, the Madea movie that Tyler Perry is currently filming in Atlanta is actually a sequel to …
