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Forest Whitaker as Bumpy Johnson in the EPIX series “Godfather of Harlem” *EPIX has released the first teaser trailer for Forest Whitaker’s “Godfather of Harlem,” premiering in April. “Godfather of Harlem” tells a story inspired by infamous crime boss Bumpy Johnson (Whitaker), who in the early 1960s returned from eleven years in prison to […]

*Academy Award-winning actor Forest Whitaker has joined Johnny Depp in the upcoming thriller, “LAbyrinth,” which centers around the investigations into the murders of rap icons The Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur. Whitaker is tapped to play investigative journalist Randall Sullivan, while Depp plays now deceased LAPD detective Russell Poole, who was assigned to Biggie’s murder. […]

Forest Whitaker on stage during the Rogue One Panel at the Star Wars Celebration 2016 at ExCel on July 15, 2016 in London, England. *Forest Whitaker and Kate Bosworth are set to topline “Finding Steve McQueen,” a heist flick based on the true story of Ohio thieves who, in a 1972 election year, tried to steal $30 […]

[…] on March 16 to also include VOD and Digital HD. Directed by Academy Award® Nominee Roland Joffé (The Killing Fields, The Mission) and starring Academy Award® Winner Forest Whitaker (The Last King of Scotland, The Butler) and Eric Bana (Munich, Troy), the film was co-written by Joffé and Michael Ashton, and based on Ashton’s play […]

*Epix has renewed “Godfather of Harlem” for a 10-episode third season. Per the network’s press release, the Forest Whitaker-led crime drama tells a story inspired by infamous crime boss Bumpy Johnson (Whitaker), who in the early 1960s returned from eleven years in prison to find the neighborhood he once ruled in shambles.  With the streets […]

Photo Credit: Twitter.com “Black Panther” hits theaters next month and the comic movie is already breaking pre-sales records as Marvel’s fastest-selling movie in the first 24 hours. Forest Whitaker, who stars as Zuri, says the film is resonating with moviegoers because it’s “something that hasn’t been seen before,” especially in the superhero drama genre. “It’s a unique […]

Diddy Pharrell, Forest Whitaker *The celebs all came out to support the premiere screening of “Dope” on opening night of the LA Film Festival. Producers & cast attended included: Forest Whitaker,  Pharrell, Diddy, Shameik Moore, Chanel Iman, Kiersey  Clemons, Tony Revolori, and guests Tyga, Kylie Jenner, Keke Palmer, Marlon Wayans, Michael B.  Jordan and more. […]

[…] A Christmas Journey” is a feel-good movie for all. This star-studded cast embodies all of the emotions of the holiday season, the good and the bad. The film stars Forest Whitaker as Jeronicus Jangle, a toymaker who loses his magic and belief in Christmas and in himself after feeling like he’s lost everything. His estranged daughter sends her […]

* Forest Whitaker stars in the “The Forgiven” as Archbishop and human rights activist Desmond Tutu who is summoned to a maximum security prison by a notorious murderer played by Eric Bana, who is seeking clemency. EUR correspondent Jay Styles was on the scene in West Hollywood for the premiere of ‘The Forgiven’ and had […]

[…] Malcolm himself.  Once again, Godfather of Harlem explores the collision of the criminal underworld and civil rights in the colorful, tumultuous year of 1964. In addition to Oscar winner  Forest Whitaker (The Last King of Scotland) as star and executive producer, season 2 sees the return of cast members Vincent D’Onofrio (Law and Order: Criminal Intent, Daredevil), Ilfenesh Hadera (She’s Gotta Have It, Baywatch), Nigél Thatch (Selma, American Dreams), Giancarlo […]

[…] at Chateau Marmont on June 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. *Kat Graham, last seen portraying the young Jada Pinkett in “All Eyez On Me,” has joined Forest Whitaker and Theo James in Netflix’s upcoming action thriller “How It Ends.” The film follows James as Will, a young man desperate to get home to his […]

[…] who was personally hand-picked by Franklin to play her in the film, is joined by a stellar cast of stars including Academy Award, Golden Globe and Emmy-winner Forest Whitaker; Marlon Wayans; Tony, Grammy and Emmy-winner Audra McDonald; Multiple Grammy-winning, and Academy Award and Golden Globe-nominee Mary J. Blige; Marc Maron; Emmy-nominee Tituss Burgess; Tony-nominee  Saycon […]

[…] Pop Up Shop runs from Oct. 20 through Oct. 23. Hmm, this looks like it might be kinda scary. It’s a new flick called “Arrival” that stars Forest Whitaker, Jeremy Renner and Amy Adams. Here’s the synopsis: When mysterious spacecraft touch down across the globe, an elite team – lead by expert linguist Louise Banks […]

*A new trailer has dropped for season 3 of “Godfather of Harlem,” starring Hollywood icon Forest Whitaker. Per the official series synopsis, the crime drama tells a story inspired by infamous crime boss Bumpy Johnson (Whitaker), who in the early 1960s returned from eleven years in prison to find the neighborhood he once ruled in […]

[…] Season 4 finale aired on Sept. 19. OTHER NEWS YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED: Charity Co-founder Survived Vegas Shootings, Only to Die Days Later from the Stress Meanwhile, Forest Whitaker is reportedly parting with his Hollywood Hills home, and if you’ve $5.995 million, the pad can be yours! The gated compound has two separate addresses and […]