Viola Davis and Hubby Seek $250,000,000 to Expand JuVee Productions Globally
*A fundraising effort has been launched for JuVee Productions, the integrated film, television and digital production …
‘Get Out’ Star Lil Rel Howery on How the Film Transcends Race
*“Get Out” breakout star Lil Rel Howery sat down with EBONY to discuss how there’s more to the hit horror thriller than …
Jordan Peele: ‘Get Out’ Director to Make Horror Films About ‘Social Demons’
*”Get Out” director Jordan Peele told The Verge that he hopes to release four other horror thrillers that …
The Pulse of Entertainment: Warner Bros’ Kong is King; NHMC Honors Latinos in Media
*“Being visible, showing people in the community and other Latinos…that someone like them, talks like them, comes from …
Netflix to Air Roger Guenveur Smith’s One-Man Play ‘Rodney King’
*Roger Guenveur Smith’s one-man play “Rodney King” is headed to Netflix. In the show, Smith traces Rodney King through …
Netflix Reveals Teaser, Release Date for Marlon Wayans, Regina Hall Comedy ‘Naked’
*Netflix has revealed a first teaser and release date for “Naked,” its remake of the 2000 Swedish comedy, “Naken,” …
John Boyega Accuses Samuel L. Jackson of Pitting Black Brits Against African Americans
*Black British actor John Boyega lashed out at Samuel L. Jackson via Twitter for criticizing the casting of British …
Funny or Die Hilariously Reimagines ‘Get Out’ with Trump Family (Watch)
*Funny or Die remixed the trailer to Jordan Peele’s thriller “Get Out,” with the film’s white family replaced by …
Showtime’s ‘Raw & Uncensored’ Whitney Houston Doc to Premiere at Tribeca Film Festival
*In what is sure to be a fascinating documentary on the late-great Whitney Houston, Showtime Documentary Films has …
‘Underground’ Brings Fans Documentary on Underground Railroad: ‘Breaking Free’
*In advance of the second season premiere of WGN America’s hit original series “Underground,” on Wednesday, March 8 at …
Array Announces Heidi Saman’s ‘Namour’ Theatrical Tour
*The inclusive distribution collective Array is proud to announce the national theatrical screening tour of …
The Pulse of Entertainment: Jazz Crooner Harry Connick, Jr. Launches Talk Show, ‘Harry,’ on Fox
*“It is something I’ve been thinking about for a while. I just needed the right presentation,” said three-time Grammy …
Netflix Releases Premiere Date and First Teaser for Dave Chappelle Specials (Watch)
*Two of Dave Chappelle’s three new stand-up specials for Netflix now have a release date and trailer. Both specials, …
Turner and American Black Film Festival to Launch New Writing Contest
*Turner Also Plans Executive Skills Session for June 14-18 Festival, Kicking Off Three-Year Agreement to Support ABFF as …
Here’s the Best Picture Oscar Speech ‘Moonlight’s’ Barry Jenkins Originally Planned
*Amid the mixup that saw “La La Land” mistakenly win the Academy Award for Best Picture before the announcement of real …
