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[…] was produced by Nina and Forest. Together under their banner, they have produced a number of award-winning, critically-acclaimed feature films by auteur directors, including Dope (2015) by Rick Famuyiwa, Songs My Brothers Taught Me (2015) by Chloe Zhao, Roxanne Roxanne (2018) by Michael Larnell and Sorry To Bother You (2018) by Boots Riley. Currently, Forest […]

[…] the roots and history of rap and hip hop, this volume is a must-have for any music lover’s library. 4 – “Dope” It’s a movie directed by Rick Famuyiwa which has been described as a youthful, vibrant look at the renewal of rap and hip hop music. It features a young cast of rappers who […]

[…] on these people. ‘Why doesn’t Denzel have a studio?’ He doesn’t want a studio! Let’s put our coins together, create something, go out and find the next Rick Famuyiwa (“Dope”) the next Ryan Coolger (“Fruitvale Station”).” …or even the next Ava Duvernay (“Selma”). Let’s not forget to name drop Black women in Hollywood who are […]

[…] program has produced and launched 15 films from 20 mentees and has had seven celebrity mentors; including Common, Octavia Spencer, Cary Fukanaga, Desiree Akhavan, Taika Waititi and Rick Famuyiwa. The AT&T Filmmaker Mentorship Program has also provided over 1000 hours of mentorship and has created over 750 jobs for new filmmakers. This is the first […]

[…] the folks at Disney, as they had missed out on a Princess Fairytale from an entire continent. This new attraction has been assigned a legendary producer – Rick Famuyiwa but still has to find a director. This story will see Sadé use her magic to create strong warrior skills in order to protect her kingdom. […]

[…] FALL) Nailah Jefferson (VANISHING PEARLS) Neema Barnette (WOMEN THOU ART LOOSED) Patrik-Ian Polk (PUNKS) Pete Chatmon (PREMIUM) Rashaad Ernesto Green (GUN HILL ROAD) Reggie Bythewood (BIKER BOYZ) Rick Famuyiwa (DOPE) Roger Ross Williams (GOD LOVES UGANDA) Russ Parr (35 AND TICKING) Ryan Coogler (FRUITVALE STATION) Salim Akil (SPARKLE) Shaka King (NEWLYWEEDS) Sheldon Candis (LUV) Storm […]

[…] developing several pilots. “Opportunity is the difference between success and failure for so many people,” says Shepard, who has been mentored by actress Octavia Spencer and director Rick Famuyiwa. “So we should be taking some risks and just going for it.” Those sentiments are echoed by Nguvu in saluting Charles Burnett – whose independent directorial […]

[…] personal and resonant stories to tell about her beloved hometown.” In addition to Waithe, the series is also executive produced by Common, Elwood Reid, Aaron Kaplan, and Rick Famuyiwa, who also directed the pilot episode. “The Chi” airs Sunday nights at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Showtime. *“The Chi” will return for a second season on […]

[…] Groundswell Productions in association with ABC Signature Studios, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Janice Williams will executive produce alongside Grant and star Washington. Sources tell THR that Rick Famuyiwa (Sundance hit “Dope,” “The Wood”) is in talks to direct the pic, but no deal is in place. Confirmation comes as Washington was poised to film […]

[…] 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 […]

[…] in a Drama Series John Singleton – “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story” – The Race Card (FX) Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture (Television) Rick Famuyiwa – “Confirmation” (HBO) Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture (Film) Barry Jenkins – “Moonlight” (A24) Animated or Computer Generated Image (CGI) Category Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Television or Film) Idris Elba – “The Jungle Book” (Walt Disney Studios) For all information and latest news, please visit the official NAACP Image Awards website at https://www.naacpimageawards.net. FB: /naacpimageaward | Twitter: @naacpimageaward | Social Hashtag: #ImageAwards ### 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 […]

[…] 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 […]

[…] Jeffrey Wright (Emmy® and Golden Globe winner for HBO’s Angels in America), Eric Stonestreet (Emmy® winner for Modern Family) and Jennifer Hudson (Oscar® winner for Dreamgirls). The film was written by Susannah Grant (Oscar® nominee for Erin Brockovich) and directed by Rick Famuyiwa (Dope).         source: Giovani Rocha [email protected]   confirmation box cover

[…] their film distribution company cultivates audiences for a diverse range of films during Saturday’s LAFF panel. She also discussed the importance of African-American directors, including Ryan Coogler (“Black Panther”) and Rick Famuyiwa, (“The Flash”). But she added that, unfortunately, “we make these projects within a system that is not built to support various voices. It’s not built to […]

[…] with Jennifer Hudson, Malcolm Gets, Eric Stonestreet, Grace Gummer, Erika Christensen, Kimberly Elise, Bill Irwin, Zoe Lister-Jones, Treat Williams, Alison Wright, Peter McRobbie and Jeffrey Wright also starring. Susannah Grant wrote the script directed by Rick Famuyiwa. Watch the new trailer below: “Confirmation” premieres Saturday, April 16 on HBO. Kerry Washington as Anita Hill in HBO's