Will Smith Film ‘Ali’ Returning to Theaters for Limited Run
*Sony’s 2001 Muhammad Ali biopic “Ali,” starring Will Smith in the title role, will return to theaters this weekend in …
John Boyega to Play Son of Idris Elba’s Character in ‘Pacific Rim’ Sequel
*“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” star John Boyega has been cast in the sequel “Pacific Rim.” He’ll play the lead …
Russell Simmons: ‘I Want to Abandon Hollywood and Do My Own S**t’
*Russell Simmons did not hold back regarding his frustration with Hollywood during a recent Produced By Conference …
Ava DuVernay’s Distribution Co. ARRAY Honored at LA Film Festival
*Ava DuVernay’s film distribution company ARRAY was honored at the Los Angeles Film Festival with the Spirit of …
Will Smith Posts Tribute to Muhammad Ali: ‘My Mentor & My Friend’
*Will Smith, who received an Oscar nomination for portraying Muhammad Ali in the 2001 film “Ali,” paid tribute to the …
Sanaa Lathan: The ‘Now You See Me 2’ Interview with Kam Williams
*Sanaa Lathan is a Tony Award-nominated actress (for A Raisin in the Sun) who delivers a striking presence and …
Majority of Black American Movies are NOT Slave Narratives
*In response to the “ROOTS” criticism and the call to boycott the event series, Shadow and Act has responded …
‘Popstar’ Cashes in on the Hip Hop Experience
*Hip Hop continues to be a mainstay in the U.S. culture, whether it’s music, film, TV or ads. In the latest inclusion, …
Tyler Perry and Stephen Amell join ‘TMNT2’
They’re back! Yes, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are back in “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows” …
Trailer for Acclaimed Music Doc ‘Breaking A Monster’ Released (First Look)
*A trailer has surfaced for the documentary “Breaking a Monster,” which follows three African American seventh graders …
Rick Famuyiwa Tapped to Direct ‘The Flash’ After Previous Helmer Split
*Like a superhero, filmmaker Rick Famuyiwa (“Dope”) has swooped in to direct Warner Bros. and DC …
Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett Smith in Talks for Universal’s ‘Girl Trip’
*Queen Latifah and her “Set It Off” co-star Jada Pinkett Smith are re-teaming for the lead roles in the Universal …
LeVar Burton & Whoopi Guest Star in ‘Miles from Tomorrowland’
* Season two of Disney Junior’s Emmy-nominated intergalactic animated series “Miles from Tomorrowland” …
Comedian George Wallace: ‘The Black But Equal Thing Don’t Work for Us’ [EUR EXCLUSIVE]
*Comedian George Wallace co-stars in what he describes as a “feel-good” drama, “Jerico,” which follows two best friends …
Taraji P. Henson Among Honorees at Women in Film’s Crystal + Lucy Awards
*Congrats to “Empire” star Taraji P. Henson, who will be honored with the Lucy award for excellence in television at …
