John Lewis: PBS to Air Documentary on Iconic Civil Rights Leader
*Georgia congressman John Lewis is finally getting what many believe to be the TV treatment he deserves. The civil …
Sundance Review: Roxanne Shanté Biopic Celebrates Rapper As Survivor
*Newcomer Chanté Adams steals the show as hip-hop legend Roxanne Shanté in the biopic “Roxanne Roxanne.” The film …
Mary J. Blige Celebrates Birthday at Sundance, Jay Z Promotes Rikers Doc
*Mary J. Blige had two reasons to party while in Park City, Utah for the Sundance Film Festival. The night before …
Pan African Film Festival Celebrates 25 Years W/ World’s Largest Selection of Black Motion Pictures
*The Pan African Film Festival (PAFF) announces PAFF 25 taking place February 9-20, at the Cinemark Baldwin Hills …
Octavia Spencer Receives Harvard’s Hasty Pudding Honor; Compares It to Academy Award
*Oscar winner Octavia Spencer on Thursday paid homage to Mary Tyler Moore and talked about her inspiring film roles …
Lakeith Stanfield’s Prison Drama ‘Crown Heights’ Picked Up by Amazon
*Amazon swooped rights to the film “Crown Heights” following its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, notes The …
‘Nightline’ Highlights ‘O Girls’ Documentary on Students from Oprah’s School (Watch)
*On Thursday, “Nightline” ran a piece on the new Fusion.net documentary “O Girls,” which follows the 10-year journey of …
‘A Dog’s Purpose’ Answers Life’s Perplexing Questions
*I do not condone any mistreatment of dogs or cats. When the German shepherd that plays Bailey freaked out during …
Kalief Browder’s Sister Says His Tragic Story ‘Needed to be Told’ [EUR Exclusive]
*”TIME: The Kalief Browder Story” is a compelling, six-part documentary event series that tells the story of …
Resident Evil Says it’s Last Goodbyes at the ‘Resident Evil: The Final Chapter’ LA Premiere (WATCH)
*If you live for a great action movie then you will definitely love “Resident Evil, The Final Chapter.” Based on the …
Marvel Releases Official Plot & Production Details for ‘Black Panther’
*Marvel Studios today announced the beginning of production on “Black Panther,” starring Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. …
Rosario Dawson to Play Activist Donna Hylton in Biopic ‘A Little Piece of Light’
*Rosario Dawson has been cast as activist Donna Hylton in a feature film based on the biography A Little Piece Of Light, …
‘Moonlight’ Star Naomie Harris Joins Dwayne Johnson in ‘Rampage’
*Naomie Harris is following up her Oscar-nominated role in “Moonlight” with a spot in New Line’s “Rampage,” an adventure …
Fox Searchlight Wins Bidding War for ‘Step’ Doc Set in Baltimore School
*Fox Searchlight just paid more than $4 million at Sundance for world rights to “Step,” a film about a step dance team …
Mary J. Blige Roasts Trump at Sundance: ‘He Speaks About Women Viciously and He’s Just Racist’ (Watch)
*During a Sundance Film Festival panel for her upcoming movie “Mudbound” (Jan. 22), Mary J. Blige was asked about …
