Sanaa Lathan to Make Directorial Debut with ‘On The Come Up’
*Sanaa Lathan will make her feature directorial debut with “On the Come Up,” an adaptation of the best-selling novel of the same name by Angie Thomas. Per Deadline, “The feature project has been a priority for Paramount Players and they were impressed with Lathan’s vision for the film.” The book’s official description reads: Sixteen-year-old Bri […]
‘The Hate U Give’ AAFCA Podcast with Director George Tillman, Jr. – LISTEN
*In this episode of the AAFCA Podcast, we speak with George Tillman, Jr. producer and director of the film, “The Hate U Give.” Tillman has been writing, directing, and producing stories about the black experience for over 20 years. Tillman’s filmography illustrates his strong sense of family and the black experience. Inspired by such films […]
Weekend Watch: Go See ‘Hate U Give,’ ‘Forgive Me,’ and ‘Halloween’
“The Hate U Give,” based on the YA bestseller of the same name by Angie Thomas, is an ode to Tupac Shukar. Pac said “Thug Life” stood for “The Hate U Give Little Infants F*cks Everybody…” Pac, of course, is also mentioned in the film. “The Hate U Give” is not only a testament to […]
‘The Hate You Give’ Showcased @ Essence Festival (Regina Hall, Amandla Stenberg and More – Photos!)
*On Friday, July 6, 20th Century FOX joined this year’s 2018 ESSENCE Festival in New Orleans to gear up for the upcoming release of the film, The Hate U Give, in theaters October 19. Fans filled the Center Stage as Amandla Stenberg, Regina Hall, Russell Hornsby, Director George Tillman, Jr. and Author Angie Thomas gathered onstage for a special footage presentation. […]
‘New Edition Story’s’ Algee Smith Joins Amandla Stenberg in ‘The Hate U Give’
*“Detroit” actor Algee Smith has joined “The Hate U Give,” Fox 2000’s adaptation of the Black Lives Matter YA novel of the same name from first-time author Angela Thomas. The story follows a 16-year-old girl named Starr who grew up in a poverty-stricken slum, but now attends a suburban prep school. After she witnesses a […]
Amandla Stenberg to Star in Film Inspired by Black Lives Matter Movement
*Amandla Stenberg, 17, has been cast in “The Hate You Give,” an upcoming adaptation of the Angela Thomas book for young adults, based on Tupac’s “T.H.U.G. Life” tattoo and inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement. George Tillman Jr. will direct the film adaptation from a script by Audrey Wells. Film rights were sold to Fox […]
Fox 2000 Working to Bring ‘Soul Food’ Sequel to Theaters
*Anyone who’s been hungry for more “Soul Food” will finally get the a second serving, now that a sequel to the 1997 classic is in the works. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Fox 2000 is putting the wheels in motion for the film, with original “Soul Food” writer and director George Tillman Jr. on board […]
New Line/MGM Announces Release Date for ‘Barbershop 3’
*New Line/MGMs announced Thursday that “Barbershop 3,” starring Ice Cube, Cedric the Entertainer and Nicki Minaj, will open on Feb. 19, 2016. Bob Teitel and George Tillman Jr. of State Street Pictures are the lead producers. Malcolm D. Lee, who directed the Best Man” films, will helm “Barbershop 3” from a script by Kenya Barris […]
Nicki Minaj, Latifah in Talks to Join Ice Cube in ‘Barbershop 3’
*A lot of wheeling and dealing is going on regarding the upcoming third installment of Ice Cube’s “Barbershop” franchise. On the studio side, New Line is making a deal to join MGM, according to Deadline, and deals are being made for Ice Cube and Cedric the Entertainer to reprise their roles under “The Best Man” […]