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[…] kick out of watching him on screen.” “Twenties” also stars “JoJo” T. Gibbs, Christina Elmore, Gabrielle Graham, and Sophina Brown. Up next for Waithe is her highly-anticipated film “Queen & Slim,” directed by frequent Beyonce music video collaborator Melina Matsoukas. The film has been described as a modern-day Bonnie and Clyde.    lena waithe, big sean

Lena Waithe and Melina Matsoukas pose in the press room at the 2019 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 23, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Source: Getty Images North America) *Emmy-winning writer, director and producer Lena Waithe has signed a 2-year overall deal with Amazon Studios to create programs for Prime Video.  One of […]

[…] Zwick, Taís Araújo and Paola Núñez. Surprise guest Beyoncé presented AFI’s Franklin J. Schaffner Alumni Medal to her frequent collaborator, multitalented film, television and music video artist Melina Matsoukas (AFI Class of 2005). “She is fearless, no matter the challenges, and believes in breaking stereotypes in the industry,” said Beyoncé. “As a woman of color, […]

[…] “Prepare for an extraordinary night as AFI brings together American film’s finest to raise a glass to a national treasure.” Multitalented film, television and music video artist Melina Matsoukas (AFI Class of 2005) will receive the 2019 Franklin J. Schaffner Alumni Medal, recognizing her extraordinary creative talents. Tickets to attend the Gala are available at […]

[…] SISTERS and DEAR WHITE PEOPLE. Waithe’s upcoming projects include TWENTIES which she created, wrote and will produce for TBS and QUEEN & SLIM which she wrote, starring Daniel Kaluuya and directed by Melina Matsoukas. She also has THEM a horror anthology series for Amazon and HBO’s Untitled Kid Fury Project, both of which she will produce. Most recently, Ben Cory […]

[…] help chef Alisa Reynolds, owner of My 2 Cents, a restaurant in L.A to stay open. pic.twitter.com/9HB8cF0oNg — Black News (@BlackNewsOutlet) August 12, 2017 Kelly Rowland and Melina Matsouka were recruited as co-hosts and the event quickly sold out. Beyoncé, Jay Z, Tyler the Creator, Earl Sweatshirt and other stars also made an appearance. […]

[…] Nia DaCosta, Jordan Peele – Candyman (Universal Pictures) DIRECTING CATEGORIES Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series Bashir Salahuddin, Diallo Riddle – South Side – “Tornado” (HBO Max) Melina Matsoukas – Insecure – “Reunited, Okay?!” (HBO) Neema Barnette – Harlem – “Once Upon A Time in Harlem” (Amazon Studios) Prentice Penny – Insecure – “Everything’s Gonna […]

[…] Reilly, Rob Weiss, Julian Farino, Denis Biggs and Karyn McCarthy also exec produce. Rae co-created “Insecure” with Larry Wilmore and she exec produces with showrunner Prentice Penny, Melina Matsoukas, Michael Rotenberg, Dave Becky and Jonathan Berry. At HBO, “Ballers” and “Insecure” join returning original comedies “Veep,” “Silicon Valley,” “Divorce,” “Crashing,” “Vice Principals,” “High Maintenance” and […]

[…] Natasha Rothwell, Amanda Seales, Kendrick Sampson, Leonard Robinson and Courtney Taylor. INSECURE was created by Issa Rae & Larry Wilmore; executive produced by Issa Rae, Prentice Penny, Melina Matsoukas, Michael Rotenberg, Dave Becky, Jonathan Berry, Amy Aniobi and Jim Kleverweis. source: pr-dept.com WATCH Emotional Trailer for ‘Finding Kendrick Johnson’ – Film Plays LA Oct 29 […]

[…] – God (ABC) Anton Cropper – “black-ish” – Good-ish Times (ABC) Donald Glover – “Atlanta” – Value (FX) Marta Cunningham – “Transparent” – Exciting and New (Amazon) Melina Matsoukas – “Insecure” – Insecure as F**k” (HBO)   Outstanding Directing in a Dramatic Series Anthony Hemingway – “Underground” – The Macon 7 (WGN America) John Singleton – “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story: The Race Card” – (FX) Millicent Shelton – “Empire” – The Lyon Who Cried Wolf (FOX) Paris Barclay – “Pitch” – Pilot (FOX) Sam Esmail – “Mr. Robot” – eps2.5_h4ndshake.sme (USA Network)   Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture (Television) Carl Seaton – “Bad Dad Rehab” – (TV One) Mario Van Peebles – “Roots (Night 2)” – (History) Rick Famuyiwa – “Confirmation” – (HBO) Thomas Carter – “Roots (Night 3)” – (History) Vondie Curtis-Hall – “Toni Braxton: Unbreak My Heart” – (Lifetime)   Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture – (Film) Anthony Russo, Joe Russo – “Captain America: Civil War” (Marvel Studios) Barry Jenkins – “Moonlight” (A24) Garth Davis – “Lion” (See-Saw Films) Mira Nair – “Queen of Katwe” (Walt Disney Studios) Nate Parker – “The Birth of a Nation” (Fox Searchlight Pictures)   ANIMATED/CGI   Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance – (Television or Film) Dwayne Johnson – “Moana” (Walt Disney Studios) Idris Elba – “Finding Dory” (Walt Disney Studios) Idris Elba – “The Jungle Book” (Walt Disney Studios) Kevin Hart – “The Secret Life of Pets” (Universal Pictures) Loretta Devine – “Doc McStuffins” (Disney Junior)   ###   About NAACP: Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation’s oldest and largest nonpartisan civil rights organization. Its members throughout the United States and the world are the premier advocates for civil rights in their communities. Read more about the NAACP’s work and our six “Game Changer” issue areas at NAACP.org.   About TV One: Launched in January 2004, TV One serves more than 60 million households, offering a broad range of real-life and entertainment-focused original programming, classic series, movies and music designed to entertain and inform a diverse audience of adult black viewers. The network represents the best in black culture and entertainment with fan favorite shows Unsung, Rickey Smiley For Real, Fatal Attraction, Hollywood Divas and The NAACP Image Awards. In addition, TV One is the cable home of blockbuster drama Empire, and NewsOne Now, the only live daily news program dedicated to black viewers. In December 2008, the company launched TV One High Def, which now serves 14 million households. TV One is solely owned by Radio One , the largest radio company that primarily targets Black and urban listeners. For more information about TV One, viewers can join the conversation by visiting the network’s companion website at www.tvone.tv>. TV One viewers can also join the conversation by connecting via social media on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook (@tvonetv) using the hash tag #REPRESENT and catch clips […]

[…] below. READ MORE: ‘Insecure’ Cast Wrap Filming on Final Season  The HBO series was created by Issa Rae and Larry Wilmore; executive produced by Rae, Prentice Penny, Melina Matsoukas, Michael Rotenberg, Dave Becky, Jonathan Berry, Amy Aniobi and Jim Kleverweis. Rae announced earlier this year that her acclaimed series would end after its upcoming fifth […]