The Pulse of Entertainment: Comedian Michael Colyar Makes ‘The Afternoon Rush’ Hours Uplifting with New Show
*“I don’t normally read emails from people I don’t know, but it said opportunity,” said comedian/actor Michael Colyar …
Morgan Freeman Scores Career Achievement Award from AARP
*Morgan Freeman is about to add yet another award to his stash. AARP said Thursday the actor will receive its Movies for …
The Film Strip: Eddie Redmayne Empathizes with ‘Fantastic Beasts’
Sitting next to Eddie Redmayne at the Four Seasons hotel in New York for the “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” …
‘Like Netflix, Only Blacker’: New VOD Service Brown Sugar to Offer 70s Blaxploitation Films
*African-American network Bounce TV is moving into the subscription VOD biz with Brown Sugar, a $3.99-per-month …
The Film Strip: ‘Billy Lynn,’ Beyonce & Destiny’s Child a Halftime Hit
*War is a timely subject and the Armed Forces are always revered for their service and patriotism. In the Ang Lee …
Sing Saturday Launches Event Film Starring Oscar Winners
*Illumination Entertainment, Universal Pictures and AMC Theatres today announced a Thanksgiving weekend event for …
‘When The Bough Breaks’ Debuts on Digital, Blu-ray & DVD Next Month
*Morris Chestnut (“The Perfect Guy”), Regina Hall (“Think Like a Man Too”), Romany Malco (“Weeds”) and Jaz Sinclair …
Diana Ross, Michael Jordan, Cicely Tyson Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
*President Obama announced 21 new recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Wednesday, including Diana Ross, …
Extended ‘Hidden Figures’ Trailer: Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer Demand Respect at NASA (Watch)
*Fox has released a new, extended trailer for “Hidden Figures,” the film starring Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and …
Laurence Fishburne, Royalty Hightower Set for Crime Thriller ‘Ruby in Murdertown’
*Laurence Fishburne will star alongside Royalty Hightower in “Ruby In Murdertown,” a crime thriller marking the …
Ava DuVernay Uses Epic #MannequinChallenge to Reveal ‘A Wrinkle in Time’ Release Date
*It’s gonna be a minute before we get to see Ava DuVernay’s take on “A Wrinkle in Time.” But in announcing the release …
Bounce TV to Premiere Epic Mini-Series ‘Roots’ Nov. 16-20
*The nation’s fastest-growing television network designed for African-American audiences – announced today that it …
Weekend Watch: ‘Almost Christmas’ Family Feud and ‘Billy Lynn’s’ War Drama
*Everyone likes a feel good Christmas story and that’s exactly what writer/director David E. Talbert gives in this …
‘Kings of Comedy’ Reunion: D.L Hughley and Cedric the Entertainer Visit ‘Steve Harvey’ (Pics)
*“The Original Kings of Comedy” stars Cedric the Entertainer, D.L. Hughley and Steve Harvey will reunite for the first …
Cynthia Erivo Joins Viola Davis in Heist Thriller ‘Widows’
*Cynthia Erivo, a Tony winner for her performance in Broadway’s “The Color Purple,” has joined Viola Davis in New …
