Nate Parker’s ‘Birth of a Nation’ Sets Sundance Record With $17.5M Sale
*Worldwide rights to actor-director Nate Parker’s slave-rebellion drama “The Birth of a Nation,” were picked up by Fox …
Gabrielle Union, Nate Parker Talk Hollywood’s Diversity Problem (Watch)
*With #OscarsSoWhite currently a thing in Hollywood, every black celeb and their uncle is being asked to weigh in. “The …
Ava DuVernay Voices Hate for the Word ‘Diversity’
*Despite giving a thumbs up to the Academy for taking steps to increase diversity among its membership, don’t expect Ava …
‘Straight Outta Compton’s’ Corey Hawkins to Lead Fox’s ‘24: Legacy’ Pilot
*Corey Hawkins, last seen as Dr. Dre in the film “Straight Outta Compton,” has secured the male lead of Fox’s newest …
Spike Lee Still Skipping Oscars, Praises Academy’s Diversity Efforts
*Spike Lee has his mind made up about this year’s Oscars and he’s not about to change it. No matter what the …
Tyler Perry Announces ‘Boo! A Madea Halloween’ Movie
*Tyler Perry Studios has started production on “Boo! A Madea Halloween” with Lionsgate releasing the comedy that …
When Critics’ Initial Impressions Turn Out to Be Wrong
*You know the story: You read a bad review of a movie, book or TV show, and then it goes on to become a big hit. It …
Viola Davis Takes a Vacation Away from the Oscars, Talks Diversity Drama
*You can add Viola Davis to the list of people not attending this year’s Academy Awards. But it’s not for the reason you …
‘Keanu’ Out April 29 Starring Key & Peele [Watch]
*New Line Cinema presents a Warner Bros. film,‘Keanu.’ The film stars comedians Key & Peele along …
Chris Rock: ‘Oscars, The White BET’ [Watch]
*While many black celebrities and black social media followers are reacting with shock and outrage over a repeat of …
Terrence J, Cassie Ventura Star in Queen Latifah’s ‘The Perfect Match’
*Queen Latifah teamed with Lionsgate’s Codeblack Films for the romantic comedy ‘The Perfect Match,’ starring Terrence J, …
Film Academy Sets Plan to Double Minorities & Females by 2020
*In response to #OscarsSoWhite, the film academy is now pledging to double the number of female and minority members by …
Stacey Dash’s Ex Slams Her and Her ‘Black Culture’ Views on Instagram
*Stacey Dash’s comments regarding the diversity issue for this year’s Academy Awards haven’t made her any new friends, …
BET Founder Bob Johnson Weighs In On Oscars Diversity Situation
*Bob Johnson may have moved on to other things beyond BET, but as he sees it, his status as the network’s founder makes …
Quincy Jones Threatens Oscars Boycott Unless He Can Address Diversity
*Music icon Quincy Jones was asked to present an Academy Award alongside Common and Pharrell Williams at the Oscar …
