New ‘The Wiz Live!’ Trailer Includes Queen Latifah, Common, Amber Riley (Watch)
*NBC dropped a new 40-second teaser for its upcoming live broadcast of “The Wiz,” with a first look at Queen Latifah as …
Why Will Smith Had no Intention of Starring in ‘Concussion’
*The Oscar buzz surrounding Will Smith’s portrayal of forensic neuropathologist Dr. Bennet Omalu in “Concussion” …
Spike Lee Got with Amazon Because Studios Passed on ‘Chi-Raq’
*The Electronic Urban Report/EUR recently attended a screening of Spike Lee‘s latest film, “Chi-Raq.” …
Mara Brock Akil, Shaping Black TV One Hit Show At a Time
*Mara Brock Akil is one of Hollywood’s most powerful TV showrunners, and while her name may not be mentioned in the same …
Bill Duke Prepping Joe Louis, Nat Turner Projects
*Bill Duke has teamed with producers Gil Adler and Joel Eisenberg to develop a film about boxer Joe Lewis. Duke inked a …
The Pulse of Entertainment: Calm Heads Prevail in ‘The 33’ in Theaters Now
*Antonio Banderas (The Mask of Zorro) stars in the Warner Brothers’ Pictures presentation of The 33, a true incident in …
Watch Stephanie Mills, Shanice Williams Rehearse ‘Home’ for ‘The Wiz Live!’
*A torch has most certainly been passed in “The Wiz.” NBC has released rehearsal video from its forthcoming “The Wiz …
‘Creed’ Director Fit Stallone Meeting Around Traffic Court – Sort Of
*Ryan Coogler’s only window to meet with Sylvester Stallone regarding his pitch for “Creed” was right when he was about …
Spike Lee: Social Media Plays Big Role in Chicago’s Gun Violence (Watch)
*On CNN Wednesday to promote his new film “Chi-Raq” about Chicago’s gun violence, Spike Lee told host Anderson Cooper …
Ice Cube Reveals ‘Dark Moments’ in Making ‘Straight Outta Compton’ (Watch)
*Ice Cube sat down for The Hollywood Reporter’s Producer Roundtable to discuss his experience making “Straight Outta …
Sylvester Stallone Turned Down ‘Creed’ Pitches for Over a Year
*Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter thinks “Creed,” the latest addition to the “Rocky” franchise, should win an Academy …
Omar Epps Joins Gabrielle Union in ‘A Meyers Christmas’
*Omar Epps, who just wrapped “Shooter” for USA Network, has signed on to join Will Packer’s “A Meyers Christmas” for …
Spike Lee to ‘Chi-Raq’ Critics: ‘This Film is About Serious Business’ [WATCH]
*The trailer for Spike Lee’s upcoming film “Chi-Raq” is getting a thumbs down with some residents of Chicago. Media …
Film on 1898 Coup Debuts at Cucalorus Film Festival
*The Wilmington Massacre was a bloody attack on the African-American community by a heavily armed white mob with the …
Lamman Rucker: ‘The Man in 3B’ is Curiously Cool and Sister Approved [EUR Exclusive]
*Carl Weber’s “The Man in 3B” arrived in theaters November 6, and EUR chatted with the star of the urban murder mystery, …
