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Bumble/Tinder Film at 20th Century Studios Adds ‘Industry’ Star Myha’la

By Sourcestaff / April 23, 2024

Rising star Myha’la, who is best known for her lead role in HBO's Industry and the recent pre-apocalyptic Leave the...

‘Barbecue’ Film Adaptation Casts Colman Domingo, Danai Gurira and Marisa Tomei

By Sourcestaff / April 23, 2024

The critically acclaimed play Barbecue, from Tony nominee Robert O’Hara, is taking his Broadway production to the big screen. The...

Focus Features to Release ‘Back to Black’ Film on Amy Winehouse This May

By Shawn Grant / April 23, 2024

Focus Features has announced the nationwide release of Back to Black on Friday, May 17th. Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson and...

‘Freaknik’ Doc Director P. Frank Williams To Be Honored At San Diego State University

By Sha Be Allah / April 22, 2024

P. Frank Williams has been selected by his alma mater, San Diego State University, as the recipient of the 2024...

Spring Movie Preview: ‘Civil War,’ ‘Abigail,’ ‘The Strangers’ & More

By Shawn Grant / April 21, 2024

With all the noise today in media, from the most contentious election season in recent memory to the biggest rap...

Russell Hornsby Joins Danielle Deadwyler in ‘The Woman in the Yard’ From Blumhouse and Universal

By Sourcestaff / April 16, 2024

BMF star Russell Hornsby is joining the cast of The Woman in the Yard, Blumhouse, and Universal's upcoming genre film....

Kendrick Lamar Is Producing Live-Action Comedy Film With Creators of ‘South Park’

By Shawn Grant / April 13, 2024

We didn’t have this one on our bingo card, but Kendrick Lamar, Trey Parker of South Park, and Matt Stone’s...

Anthony Mackie to Bring Film and Television Studio to New Orleans

Shawn Grant

March 24, 2022

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Anthony Mackie has secured 20 acres of land in New Orleans for a new film and television studio. Nola.com states Mackie bought the land, right off the I-10 service road, near the Little Woods neighborhood, to ... Read Article

[TRAILER] Lil Wayne, A$AP Rocky Appear In ‘Mixtape: The Movie’ Documentary

Sha Be Allah

March 23, 2022

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After crossing genre lines for the purpose of gaining entertainers more exposure, the mixtape, which originated within the bounds of Hip Hop culture, is now being celebrated in a Omar Acosta-directed documenta... Read Article

Kid Cudi Connects With Jay-Z For Directorial Debut Based On ‘Pursuit Of Happiness’

Sha Be Allah

March 22, 2022

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According to a post from his official Twitter page, Kid Cudi revealed he'll be working on his directorial debut with Teddy, a comedy slated for Netflix later this year. Based on the Cleveland native's 2009 ... Read Article

Hulu’s ‘Look At Me: XXXTENTACION’ Film Set for June 10

Shawn Grant

March 16, 2022

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The official art for Hulu's new documentary, Look At Me: XXXTENTACION, is set for Friday, June 10, 2022. The film's synopsis reads: Look At Me: XXXTENTACION explores how Florida teenager Jahseh Onfroy becam... Read Article

[WATCH] Quavo Wants Wesley Snipes’ Role In ‘White Men Can’t Jump’ Reboot With Jack Harlow

Sha Be Allah

March 12, 2022

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Many fans and celebs know of Quavo's b-ball skills, but now, the Migos front man wants to take his hoop dreams to the silver screen alongside rapper jack Harlow in White Men Can't Jump reboot. With the star... Read Article

[WATCH] ‘Black Panther’ Director Ryan Coogler Detained At Bank After Teller Thought He Was A Robber

Sha Be Allah

March 10, 2022

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35-year-old director Ryan Googler has unmistakably directed one of the greatest superhero films of all time while simultaneously becoming the first Black director in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Even with th... Read Article

[WATCH] Trailer For ‘The Unbearable Weight Of Massive Talent’ Starring Nicholas Cage And Tiffany Haddish

Sha Be Allah

March 9, 2022

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Lionsgate Films has debuted the official trailer for the upcoming action-comedy The Unbearable Weight Of Massive Talent, in addition to new film stills featuring Nicolas Cage, Pedro Pascal, ... Read Article

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‘I Am Legend’ Sequel In The Works Starring Will Smith & Michael B. Jordan

Kim SoMajor

March 7, 2022

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A sequel to I Am Legend is in the works with Will Smith and Michael B. Jordan. According to Deadline Hollywood, the pair will both star in and produce the project, which is a sequel to the 2007 zombie apocalyp... Read Article

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ICYMI: Will Smith Celebrated by Denzel Washington: “This Is Your Year”

Shawn Grant

March 5, 2022

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Will Smith won the Screen Actors Guild award for Best Actor for his role as Richard Williams in the film King Richard. In a tearful speech, Smith highlighted the win as "one of the greatest moments" of his car... Read Article

Will Smith Celebrated by Denzel Washington: “This Is Your Year”

Shawn Grant

February 28, 2022

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[SOURCE LATINO] Olivia Rodrigo Announces New Documentary

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February 20, 2022

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Olivia Rodrigo is gearing up to release another project. On Thursday, she announced a documentary project, Olivia Rodrigo: Driving Home 2 U (a SOUR film). It's set to debut exclusively on Disney+ on March 25. ... Read Article

Roger Alexander Is One of Hip Hop’s Most Notable Film Directors

Shawn Grant

February 18, 2022

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Roger Alexander has been in the entertainment industry for over 11 years and is widely known for his keen eye for cinematography. As an executive producer, film director, and director of photography for c... Read Article

Megan Thee Stallion Will Star In R-Rated Musical ‘F*cking Identical Twins’

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February 18, 2022

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According to various sources, Grammy award-winning recording artist Megan Thee Stallion will star alongside a star-studded comedic cast in the upcoming A24's first film musical F*cking Identical Twins. htt... Read Article

Will Smith Wins Best Actor in Motion Picture Drama at 2022 Golden Globes

Will Smith, Denzel Washington, Andrew Garfield Lead Oscars “Best Actor” Category

Shawn Grant

February 8, 2022

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Following his Golden Globe Best Actor win, Will Smith will look to secure his first Academy Award. The Oscar nominations were announced on Tuesday and Will Smith's performance as Richard Williams in the critic... Read Article

Kevin Hart and Charlamagne Tha God Team for Original Content with Audible

Kevin Hart and Charlamagne Tha God Team for ‘Finding Tamika’ with Audible

Shawn Grant

February 8, 2022

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Audible Inc., the leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, has revealed a slate of new Originals produced under Kevin Hart and Lenard "CThaGod" Mckelvey's previously announced global multi-y... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: Spike Lee To Direct ESPN Documentary On Colin Kaepernick

Sha Be Allah

February 3, 2022

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A report from Variety has confirmed that legendary movie director Spike Lee that Spike will be directing a multi-episode documentary for ESPN about the controversial ex-NFL QB Colin Kaepernick. Focused on ... Read Article

50 Cent, Joseph Sikora, Mack Wilds, and Leon Robinson Attend NYC ‘Power Book IV: Force’ Premiere

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February 1, 2022

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Power Book IV: Force starring, Joseph Sikora as the beloved Tommy Egan, is set to premiere on Sunday, February 6th. The STARZ family celebrated with a star-studded, COVID-friendly premiere in New York ... Read Article

Tyriq French. The ‘Sex Icon” American Model

Shawn Grant

February 1, 2022

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Tyriq French is a hot model from the United States! Despite the fact that his modeling is extremely successful and that his appearance makes him stick out on camera, he claims that he must lead by example in t... Read Article

Get Money Filmz Presents Michael Braxton Co-Produced Web Series, ‘Unfinished Business’

Shawn Grant

January 29, 2022

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Unfinished Business is an American crime web series set in the diverse city of Philadelphia. This project was created and co-produced by Michael Braxton and Get Money Filmz. Producers are excited and eager to ... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: Netflix to Take You Inside the World of Bubba Wallace in ‘Race’

Shawn Grant

January 28, 2022

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Bubba Wallace will be the subject of a new Netflix docuseries. Titled Race: Bubba Wallace, the six-episode series will launch on Feb. 22, just two days after the conclusion of the Daytona 500. The new series w... Read Article