‘Almost Christmas’ Producer Will Packer Talks Key to His Success
*From writer/director David E. Talbert and producer Will Packer, the family holiday comedy “Almost …
Pam Grier Says New App ‘Brown Sugar’ is ‘Just Like Netflix, Only Blacker’
*Bounce TV is joining the subscription streaming service world by launching a new app called Brown Sugar — available on …
Gabrielle Union: ‘Birth of a Nation’ Cast was ‘Thrown Out’ with Nate Parker
Gabrielle Union believes the entire “Birth of a Nation” cast got “thrown out” with director Nate Parker, and she opens …
‘Fences’ Stars May Win Oscars & ‘I Am Not Your Negro’ Trailer [Watch]
*There’s talk in Hollywoodland that Denzel Washington is on track to win his third Oscar for his role in the forthcoming …
Forest Whitaker Joins Cast of Tupac, Notorious B.I.G. Murder Thriller
*Academy Award-winning actor Forest Whitaker has joined Johnny Depp in the upcoming thriller, “LAbyrinth,” which centers …
‘By Blood’: Powerful Film on the Civil Rights Battle of Black Native Americans (WATCH)
*As Black Lives Matter stands in solidarity with American Indian protesters at Standing Rock, a new film on the civil …
Spike Lee Sued Over Claims He Withheld Contributions to Pension and Health Plans
*Spike Lee was sued in New York federal court today by the directors of three health and pension plans who claim he …
Miriam Makeba Biopic in the Works From Suzanne de Passe
*A biopic on the late South African singer and civil rights activist Miriam Makeba is in development with the Miriam …
‘We Shall Overcome’ One Step Closer to Shedding its Copyright Protection
*The legal fight continues for a group of plaintiffs trying to free from copyright protection “We Shall Overcome,” the …
USA Network Orders Pilot For Tupac & Biggie Smalls Murder Series
*USA Network has ordered a hip hop murder mystery pilot titled, “Unsolved,” a scripted true crime story that chronicles …
The Pulse of Entertainment: Comedian Michael Colyar Makes ‘The Afternoon Rush’ Hours Uplifting with New Show
*“I don’t normally read emails from people I don’t know, but it said opportunity,” said comedian/actor Michael Colyar …
‘Like Netflix, Only Blacker’: New VOD Service Brown Sugar to Offer 70s Blaxploitation Films
*African-American network Bounce TV is moving into the subscription VOD biz with Brown Sugar, a $3.99-per-month …
Sing Saturday Launches Event Film Starring Oscar Winners
*Illumination Entertainment, Universal Pictures and AMC Theatres today announced a Thanksgiving weekend event for …
‘When The Bough Breaks’ Debuts on Digital, Blu-ray & DVD Next Month
*Morris Chestnut (“The Perfect Guy”), Regina Hall (“Think Like a Man Too”), Romany Malco (“Weeds”) and Jaz Sinclair …
Laurence Fishburne, Royalty Hightower Set for Crime Thriller ‘Ruby in Murdertown’
*Laurence Fishburne will star alongside Royalty Hightower in “Ruby In Murdertown,” a crime thriller marking the …
