NAN LA Announces Protest of Sunday’s Academy Awards Program
*As the world knows, all of this year’s Oscar nominees were white. There’s been a lot of talk about the …
Ludacris and Power 105 Angie Martinez Discuss Paul Walker & Making ‘Furious 7’
*Ludacris stopped by Power 105.1 recently to chat with Angie Martinez and discussed making “Furious 7,” how …
Lack of Black Oscar Nominees = Lack of Black Viewers: Nielsen Research
*The Oscars are this Sunday (Feb. 22) and will air on ABC. While many tune in to see who’s wearing what and what films …
‘Shaft’ to be Rebooted Again; in the Works at New Line Cinema
*New Line Cinema garnered the rights to the “Shaft” franchise. This means a reboot is underway with producer …
‘Hot Tub Time Machine 2’ Star Endorses Jessica Williams to Replace Jon Stewart
*As fans of “The Daily Show” await the arrival of someone to replace outgoing host Jon Stewart, a former correspondent …
Sam Pollard on Telling August Wilson’s Story for ‘American Masters’
*The life and work of Tony- and Pulitzer-winning playwright August Wilson will be examined in the next “American …
Will Smith Breaks Down Death and Rebirth of His Marriage
*Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith’s marriage is not as perfect as some might be inclined to believe. In a recent …
The Film Strip: Hugh Grant on ‘The Rewrite,’ IBM Inferno and Crashing Cars
*With badly written cartoon like characters in S&M movies doing boffo business at the box office, Hugh Grant is safe …
Is BWIM the New Oscars? Essence and Lincoln Motors’ Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon Set for Feb. 19
*Oscars week is heating up, with preparations in Hollywood underway at the Dolby Theater for the show to air live this …
Psycho Thriller ‘When the Bough Breaks’ Begins Production
*Culver City, CA – Sony Pictures’ Screen Gems announced that production has commenced in New Orleans, Louisiana on the …
UMC Acquires ‘Blackbird’ Starring Mo’Nique and Isaiah Washington
*Los Angeles, CA. Urban Movie Channel, (UMC) and RLJ Entertainment (NASDAQ: RLJE) brand, created by Robert L. Johnson, …
Russell Wilson Sparks Christian Outrage by Seeing ‘50 Shades of Grey’
*Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson informed folks via Twitter that he caught an early screening of the risqué …
And the Godparents of Tyler Perry and Gelila Bekele’s Baby Boy Are …
*This past Valentine’s Day weekend was a joyous one for Tyler Perry and Gelila Bekele as they celebrated the christening …
2015 Pan African Film & Festival: Take Two
*Los Angeles -The production for the 23rd Edition of the Pan African Film and Arts Festival, is a wrap! The festival …
Urban Movie Channel Nabs Mo’Nique, Isaiah Washington Film ‘Blackbird’ (Trailer)
*Robert L. Johnson’s Urban Movie Channel has acquired U.S. rights to the coming-of-age film “Blackbird,” starring …
