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Jill Scott Talks Playing James Brown’s Wife In ‘Get On Up’
Actor Nelsan Ellis Talks Playing Bobby Byrd In James Brown Biopic ‘Get On Up’
Chadwick Boseman, Tika Sumpter and More Attend ‘Get On Up’ Tour Experience At ABFF
“Get On Up” James Brown Film Soon to Hit the Big Screen
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Yet, another biopic in the works this summer. This one, capturing the life and times of The Godfather of Soul. Directed by Tate Taylor who is also responsible for The Help, Get On Up, the James Brown story is set to hit theaters August 1st, according to The Hollywood […]
Get On Up With The First Official Trailer Of The James Brown Biopic
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Everyone can’t stop talking about Andre 3000’s role as Jimi Hendrix and that’s understood. But don’t sleep on the new James Brown’s biopic, which is set for an August 1st release date. The film has an array of celebrity appearances, including Viola Davis playing Brown’s mother, Chadwick Boseman (played Jackie Robinson […]
The Cast Is Complete For ‘Black No More’ Musical, Starring Tariq ‘Black Thought’ Trotter
The cast is now complete for the New Group’s upcoming production of Black No More starring the legendary rapper Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter. Lillias White, and Brandon Victor Dixon have been added to the musical inspired by George S. Schuyler’s 1931 novel. This isn’t the first time the Philadelphia rapper has flexed his acting skills. […]
Jackie Robinson Biopic ’42’ to Get Re-Released in Theaters in Honor of Chadwick Boseman
AMC Theaters plans to honor Chadwick Boseman by re-releasing the Jackie Robinson biopic, 42, in theaters. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The movie theater chain did a social media poll asking fans which non-Black Panther movie they enjoyed that Boseman starred in. 42 topped other films like Get On Up and Marshall. Warner Bros and […]
Black Thought is Starring in His Own Off-Broadway Musical
The Roots MC, Black Thought, is teaming up with Academy Award-winning writer, John Ridley, for an off-Broadway musical adaption of George S. Schuyler’s Harlem Renaissance novel, Black No More. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Black Thought, whose real name is Tarik Trotter, is starring in the show as well as composing the music and lyrics […]
Chadwick Boseman to Play African Samurai ‘Yasuke’
Fresh off back to back blockbusters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Black Panther and Avengers: Endgame, Chadwick Boseman is set to play Yasuke, the first African samurai gain prominence in Japan. The Get On Up star will also produce the film that’s set in 16th century Japan. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Co-creator of the […]
‘True Blood’ Star Nelsan Ellis Dead At Age 39
Nelsan Ellis, the actor who starred in HBO’s True Blood as Lafayette Reynolds, has died, his manager Emily Gerson Saines, told The Hollywood Reporter. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information He was 39. “Nelsan has passed away after complications with heart failure,” Saines said. “He was a great talent, and his words and presence will be […]
John Legend, Tika Sumpter Attend ‘Southside With You’ Chicago Screening
The cast of Southside With You flooded the Chicago north side’s Music Box Theater on Thursday, August 18 for a special screening. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The romantic film, set on a hot sunny day in a 1989 Chicago, follows President Barack Obama and a then reluctant Ivy-League attorney Michelle Robinson‘s first date. She was the […]
Lupita Nyong’o Reportedly in Talks To Star in Upcoming Black Panther Film
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o is in talks to star in the upcoming Black Panther film, set for a 2018 release. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Ryan Coogler is set to direct the film, after directing Creed in 2015, and Chadwick Boseman, who starred as Jackie Robinson in 42 and James […]
Keith Robinson Talks Role in Tupac Biopic, ‘Love Somebody’ Single, #OscarsSoWhite and More
Keith Robinson is having the best year ever. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information After crooning as CC White alongside Dreamgirls’ Beyoncé, Jennifer Hudson and Anika Noni Rose 10 years ago, he’s taking his talents to Tupac‘s long-awaited Benny Boom directed biopic, All Eyez On Me, as the late legend’s first manager and TNT founder, Atron Gregory. From […]