Idris Elba Joins Indie Film ‘Ghetto Cowboy’; Reportedly In Official Running for James Bond
*Idris Elba will definitely play an estranged father in North Philly, and is now seriously being considered to take over …
Michael B. Jordan Joined By Brie Larson in Criminal Justice Film ‘Just Mercy’
*Brie Larson will join Michael B. Jordan in “Just Mercy,” a true story based on the New York Times best-selling memoir …
Is Oscars’ New ‘Popular Film’ Award A Way to Keep ‘Black Panther’ Out of Best Picture Category?
*As previously reported, “Black Panther” continues to make cinematic history by becoming the third film to cross $700 …
USC Student’s Script About Police Brutality Wins Million Dollar Screenplay Competition
*USC student Stanley Kalu, who is currently entering his senior year at USC, has won first place in LAUNCH’s …
Actress Rebecca Hall to Direct Ruth Negga, Tessa Thompson in Race-Themed ‘Passing’
*Rebecca Hall has been tapped to direct Ruth Negga and Tessa Thompson in “Passing” a race-themed drama Hall also adapted …
Jennifer Lopez To Play Leader of Vengeful Strippers In ‘Hustlers’, Based on True Story
*Jennifer Lopez has signed on to star in the film “Hustlers,” based on a New York Magazine article by Jessica …
Netflix Eyes ‘Black Stallions’ With Lil Rel Howery, Don Cheadle, Kevin Hart As Rival Jockeys
*Netflix has its binoculars on “Black Stallions,” a comedy about rival brother jockeys starring Lil Rel Howery, Don …
The Pulse of Entertainment: The Journey of Christopher Robin and Winnie-the-Pooh Continues in a Marvelous Tale
*“The key for me was to have the animals’ material to feel used and hugged,” said Director Marc Forster (Quantum of …
Lamorne Morris Joins Vin Diesel in Sony’s ‘Bloodshot’
*“New Girl” star Lamorne Morris will join Vin Diesel in Sony Pictures’ “Bloodshot,” based on the comic book series …
Quincy Jones Documentary, Helmed by His Daughter Rashida Jones, Coming to Netflix in September
*A definitive documentary on Quincy Jones, directed by his daughter Rashida Jones and Alan Hicks, is headed to both …
Malcolm D. Lee in Talks to Helm Kevin Hart’s ‘Uptown Saturday Night’ Remake (Report)
*“Girls Trip” director Malcolm D. Lee is reportedly in early talks to direct Warner Bros. and Overbrook Entertainment’s …
Jordan Peele Rounds Out Cast for Next Movie ‘Us’
*Shahadi Wright Joseph, Evan Alex, Madison Curry, Cali Sheldon, and Noelle Sheldon have all signed on for Jordan Peele’s …
Talk Show Host Melody Trice to Speak at ‘ULMII’ Entertainment Conference in L.A. October 20, 2018
*Talk-show host Melody Trice of “The Melody Trice Show” to speak on the Los Angeles “Uplifting Minds II” (ULMII) …
Jemele Hill Plans ESPN Exit to Focus on ‘Institutionalized Racism’
*After 12 years at ESPN, Jemele Hill is making plans to quit the world of sports for life behind the camera; focusing on …
The Pulse of Entertainment: Denzel Street Cleans on Equalizer 2/TVOne Airs Original Down for Whatever
*Two-time Academy Award winning Denzel Washington (Malcolm X) returns in Sony Pictures’ presentation of The Equalizer 2 …
