’12 Years a Slave’ Actress Storm Reid In Talks For Ava DuVernay’s ‘A Wrinkle in Time’
*Actress Storm Reid, who made her film debut in “12 Years a Slave,” is in talks to star in Disney’s adaptation of the …
Effie Brown to Deliver Keynote Address at 12th annual Film Independent Forum
*Effie Brown, the veteran film exec who famously schooled Matt Damon on diversity, will give the keynote address at the …
Second Official Teaser Released for Tupac Biopic ‘All Eyez On Me’ (Watch)
*On the 20th anniversary of Tupac’s death, a new trailer for the rapper’s forthcoming biopic “All Eyez on …
Ed Gordon Returns To Primetime With Bounce TV News Show
*Award-winning journalist Ed Gordon returns to Primetime television on Tuesday, Sept. 13 as Bounce TV world premieres …
Big Freedia, Too Short, Khia in ‘Twerkumentary’ (a Documentary on Twerking) Due in Dec (Trailer)
*A film that delves into the origins and cultural impact of twerking will back into theaters this December from startup …
Can ‘The Birth of a Nation’ Have A Big Opening Despite Controversy?
*Nate Parker’s “The Birth of a Nation” has been shrouded in controversy since a 17-year-old rape accusation against the …
Hosea Chanchez Makes Directorial Debut & Ma$e Falls On Stage [Watch]
*Actor Hosea Chanchez makes his directorial debut with “Ruth,” a film penned by Cru Ennis, that’s also a passion …
Tyler Perry Reportedly Hiring At His Studios In Atlanta
*Tyler Perry is reportedly hiring creative talent at Tyler Perry Studios, and those hoping to get into the entertainment …
Will a U. S. President Ever Apologize for Slavery?
*For Americans it’s the “S” word that won’t go away, and it has been blamed for a physical and psychological genocide of …
Riveting ‘Kicks’ Hopes to Start a Necessary Dialogue
*A film that aired at the Tribeca Film Festival and in theaters now is the raw and riveting “Kicks.” In an exclusive …
Jason Mitchell Joins Kathryn Bigelow’s Untitled Detroit Riots Film
*“Straight Outta Compton” star Jason Mitchell has been cast in director Kathryn Bigelow’s untitled film set around the …
‘Forgiveness’ Leaves Viewers with Questions
*Sandra Evers-Manly, founder of ‘Films with a Purpose,’ has a passion for finding funding for purposeful films, so it’s …
Ava DuVernay’s ‘A Wrinkle in Time’ Eyes Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Kaling
*Reese Witherspoon and Mindy Kaling are reportedly in talks to join Oprah Winfrey in “A Wrinkle in Time,” Ava DuVernay …
‘Black Movie Soundtrack II’ at Hollywood Bowl: We Laughed, Cried, Purple Reigned and Exhaled (Photos/Video)
*Oh what a night! You have undoubtedly heard about it by now. But you had to actually be there to really understand it …
‘Creed’ Director Ryan Coogler Declines Film Academy Invitation?
*In June, the Academy sent out invitations to a record number of minority actors and filmmakers in an attempt to …
