Taraji P. Henson, Sam Rockwell Set for True-Life Race Drama ‘The Best of Enemies’
*Taraji P. Henson will return to the big screen in “The Best of Enemies,” a true-life race drama from director Robin …
‘Moonlight’ Director Barry Jenkins Inks Deal with Annapurna
*Annapurna has inked a two-year film production deal with Pastel, the production company behind this year’s Best Picture …
Idris Elba Begins Production on Directorial Debut ‘Yardie’
*Cameras have started rolling on Idris Elba’s directorial debut “Yardie,” which will film for seven weeks on location in …
‘Juice’ Filmmaker Ernest Dickerson Talks Hip-Hop, DJ Culture and Current Meaning of Movie Title
*Ernest Dickerson’s “Juice” may center around four Harlem teens focused on attaining respect, but an additional presence …
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Promotes Dia Simms to President of Combs Enterprises
*There’s a new woman in charge at Combs Enterprises. Sean “Diddy” Combs today announced the promotion of Dia Simms to …
The Pulse of Entertainment: Warner Bros’ ‘King Arthur: Legend of the Sword’ is Exhilarating
*Guy Ritchie (Sherlock Holmes) directs the Warner Bros. Pictures’ presentation of King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, an …
Terry McMillan Novel ‘I Almost Forgot About You’ Set for Film Adaptation
*Film rights to Terry McMillan’s bestselling novel I Almost Forgot About You has been swooped up by The Jackal Group, …
Lakeith Stanfield Film ‘Crown Heights’ Gets Release Date from Amazon/IFC Films
*“Crown Heights,” the Sundance Audience Award winner starring Lakeith Stanfield of FX’s “Atlanta,” has been picked up by …
‘We Fittin’ to Get Messed Up!’ Universal Releases Wild New ‘Girls Trip’ Trailer (Watch)
*It’s turn up time in the new 2 min, 30 second trailer for Universal’s “Girls Trip,” starring Regina Hall, …
’12 Years a Slave’ Director Steve McQueen to Helm Tupac Shakur Documentary
*“12 Years a Slave” director Steve McQueen has signed on to direct a documentary on Tupac Shakur that has received the …
‘The Silent Killer: Prostate Cancer in the African American Community’ Fires-off Nationwide Screening at L.A. Film School June 13
*Blue Child Entertainment in conjunction with Jomani Entertainment, Edwards Media Group and LA Film School will present …
Imagination Lunchbox International Children’s Film Festival Announces Winners from Spain and US
* The first annual Imagination Lunchbox International Children’s Film Festival (ILICFF) announced the winners of the …
Tyler Perry: Director Working On Sequel to ‘Boo! A Madea Halloween’
*According to Shawdow and Act, the Madea movie that Tyler Perry is currently filming in Atlanta is actually a sequel to …
Gugu Mbatha-Raw Joins ‘Farming’, Based on Life of Actor Adewale Akinnoye-Agbaje
*Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Kate Beckinsale and rising star Damson Idris (star of John Singelton’s upcoming FX series Snowfall) …
Prince Estate Shopping ‘Purple Rain’ Concert Film to Streaming Services
*One of several unreleased concert films that had been collecting dust in Prince’s vault may soon see the light of day. …
