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[…] term.” PBS’s Smiley had asked Cumberbatch about British actors playing American roles and mentioned films like “Selma” and “12 Years a Slave,” which star David Oyelowo and Chiwetel Ejiofor, respectively. “I think, as far as colored actors go, it gets really difficult in the U.K., and I think a lot of my friends have had […]

[…] being mixed, according to the press release. The special will also feature interviews with the new film’s all-star cast, including Donald Glover, Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, Alfre Woodard and Chiwetel Ejiofor. “The Lion King: Can You Feel The Love Tonight with Robin Roberts” airs Tuesday, July 16 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.      

[…] narratives around cinema. His third feature, the unflinching story of Solomon Northup who is kidnapped and sold into enslavement, made major history at the 86th Oscars. Lead Chiwetel Ejiofor became the first Black British man to be nominated for Best Actor, Lupita Nyong’o the first Black African to win in any category, and McQueen the […]

[…] “The Lion King” character of Nala, is part of a star-studded ensemble cast that includes Donald Glover as Simba, Billy Eichner as Timon, Seth Rogen as Pumbaa, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Scar, and James Earl Jones as Mufasa.  Director Jon Favreau recently spoke about his experience working with the singer and the music she recorded for […]

[…] on Broadway, opposite Orlando Bloom’s “Romeo.” Rashad was recently seen in the Netflix film Come Sunday, which reunited her with director Joshua Marston and in which she stars opposite Chiwetel Ejiofor. In Spring of 2016, Rashad completed production on Academy Award nominee Milcho Manchevski’s independent film Bikini Moon, which she stars in as the title character. Later that […]

[…] weeks out from release, but those estimates could increase. In addition, Disney’s 2019 live-action release “The Lion King” touts a large black cast that includes Beyonce, Donald Glover, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Keegan-Michael Key, James Earl Jones, Alfre Woodard and Eric Andre among many others. You can get More of this story at Deadline. black panther-movie-cast ryan coogler

[…] Sundance Film Festival and now appears on Netflix. In addition, he starred in Almost Christmas for Universal Studios and will soon be seen in Come Sunday opposite Chiwetel Ejiofor, Old Man & The Gun with Robert Redford, and Proud Mary opposite Taraji P. Henson. The NAACP Image Awards is the preeminent multicultural awards show celebrating the accomplishments of people of color in the fields of television, music, literature and film, and also honors individuals or groups who promote social justice through creative endeavors. Winners will be announced during the two-hour star-studded event hosted by Anthony Anderson, which will be broadcast LIVE on TV ONE at 9pm/8c on Monday, January 15, 2018, the federal holiday honoring the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. A one-hour pre-show will air live from the red carpet at 8pm/7c. For all information and the latest news, please visit the official NAACP Image Awards website at: https://www.naacpimageawards.net. FB: /naacpimageaward | Twitter: @naacpimageaward (#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 59 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, and The NAACP Image Awards.  In addition, TV One is the cable home of blockbuster drama Empire. In December 2008, the company launched TV One High Def, which now serves 14 million households. TV One is solely owned by Urban One, Inc., formerly known as Radio One, Inc. , the largest African-American owned multi-media company primarily targeting Black and urban audiences. For more information about TV One, viewers can join the conversation by visiting the network’s companion website atwww.tvone.tv>. TV One viewers can also join the conversation by connecting via social media on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.           NAACP Image Awards Media […]

[…] THE BEAST’ ROLE Besides Beyonce and Glover, the other cast members include: James Earl Jones reprises his role from the 1994 original as Simba’s father Mufasa, while Chiwetel Ejiofor is stepping into the villain role as Simba’s uncle Scar. Alfre Woodard is voicing Simba’s mother Sarabi, with child actor JD McCrary playing the young version […]

[…] features over 200 films from 55 countries in 18 languages, and will also include screenings of FX’s “Snowfall” season 5 finale and Showtime’s “The Man Who Fell From Earth,” starring Chiwetel Ejiofor.  Watch a trailer for “Remember Me” below: Ledisi and Columbus Short Tapped to Play Mahalia Jackson, Martin Luther King Jr. in Biopic Mahalia Jackson

[…] Strange” film in 2016. The cast includes Rachel McAdams reprising her role as Strange’s love interest Dr. Christine Palmer, Benedict Wong as the new Sorcerer Supreme Wong, Chiwetel Ejiofor returning as Mordo, and newcomer Xochitl Gomez as America Chavez. Directed by Sam Raimi “Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” is expected to hit theaters in […]

[…] action thriller featuring an intriguing plot was written by first-time scriptwriter Matt Cook. Its cast includes an array of A-list actors topped by Kate Winslet, Woody Harrelson, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Casey Affleck, Anthony Mackie, Teresa Palmer and Michael Kenneth Williams. Having so many talented thespians pays off in spades for a picture which proves compelling from […]