Roger Ebert’s Widow Chaz to Produce Emmett Till Biopic
*Shatterglass Films and Chaz Ebert, the wife of the late Roger Ebert, said they will adapt the Emmett Till book Death of …
‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ Premiere Photos: Zoe, Lisa, Charlize + (Look)
*Check out the photo gallery below ~ from the “Mad Max: Fury Road” premiere with Zoe Kravitz and mom Lisa …
The Pulse of Entertainment: Mad Max: Fury Road is Fully Loaded with Action
Warner Bros’ Mad Max: Fury Road is fully loaded with action, stars Tom Hardy and Academy Award winner Charlize Theron …
Spike Lee in Chicago to Defend ‘Chiraq’ Musical about City Violence (Watch)
*Spike Lee held a press conference Thursday in Chicago’s South Side, the setting of his upcoming musical “Chiraq” about …
Queen Latifah on ‘Bessie’ Lesbian Love Scenes: ‘It is what it is’
*The buzz on Queen Latifah’s performance in HBO’s upcoming original movie “Bessie” is strong as critics are praising the …
‘Some Days You’re Sad Outta Your F*cking Mind’: Chris Rock on Life After Filing for Divorce
*Breaking up is hard to do, but in Chris Rock’s case it’s also a little sad. Rock opened up about life after confirming …
John Legend Wears Exec. Prod. Hat For ‘Southern Rites’ Documentary
*John Legend is stepping away from music for a minute to shed light on a story that “needs to be told.” Essence reports …
‘Only Light’ to be Featured in 2015 Diversity in Cannes Short Film Showcase
LOS ANGELES, CA – Only Light, a short film written by Thembi Banks and directed by Evita Castine, has been …
Ava DuVernay Wanted by Marvel to Direct its Diverse Superhero Film: Report
*Damn, talk about tasting success. Ava DuVernay is on a roll! The latest great thing to happen to the …
Jennifer Hudson, Common, Samuel L. Jackson Join Spike Lee’s ‘Chiraq’
*Chicago natives Jennifer Hudson, Common have been cast in Spike Lee’s upcoming film “Chiraq,” according to …
Stephanie Mills Returning to ‘The Wiz’ for NBC’s Live Broadcast
*Stephanie Mills will ease on down to NBC’s upcoming musical adaptation of “The Wiz,” itself an African American musical …
Kendrick Brothers’ ‘War Room’ Set for August 2015 Debut
*”War Room,” the highly-anticipated fifth film from Alex and Stephen Kendrick (Fireproof, Courageous, Facing …
‘What Happened, Miss Simone?’ Premieres June 24 in Theaters
*Film Chronicles Nina Simone’s Journey from Child Piano Prodigy to Iconic Musician and Passionate Activist, Told …
Next Spoof Film for Marlon Wayans: ’50 Shades of Black’
*Marlon Wayans and producer-writer Rick Alvarez are taking their spoofing talents to the “Fifty Shades of Grey” …
The Film Strip: NY African Film Festival is Feast for Eyes and Soul
*Celebrating its silver anniversary, The New York African Film Festival (NYAFF) has returned to The Film Society of …
