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New ‘Lord of the Rings’ Movie ‘The Hunt for Gollum’ Arrives in 2026

By Sourcestaff / May 10, 2024

Well, here’s some good news for fans of the massive Lord of the Rings franchise. Warner Bros. announces plans to...

North West Set To Join Cast Of Disney’s ‘The Lion King At The Hollywood Bowl’

By Sha Be Allah / May 9, 2024

Several reports have confirmed that North West, the elder daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, has joined the cast...

African Superstar Tiwa Savage Lights Up NYC At ‘Water & Garri ‘Film Premiere

By Sha Be Allah / May 8, 2024

Last night, the city that never sleeps witnessed the glitz and glamor of the highly anticipated premiere screening and after...

Janelle Monáe Joins Pharrell-Produced Musical at Universal

By Sourcestaff / May 8, 2024

Actress, singer, and songwriter Janelle Monáe is the latest star added to the high-profile cast of Universal Pictures' musical film...

Samuel L. Jackson To Lead Alongside ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Star Henry Golding in ‘Head Games’

By Sourcestaff / May 8, 2024

Samuel L. Jackson will star alongside Crazy Rich Asians star Henry Golding in Head Games, a new psychological sci-fi thriller....

[WATCH] HBO Documentary Series ‘Stax: Soulville U.S.A.’ Debuts May 20

By Sha Be Allah / May 2, 2024

The HBO Original four-part documentary series STAX: SOULSVILLE U.S.A., an official selection of the 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival and winner...

‘For What It’s Worth’ Adds Power to BET+ Lineup

By Shawn Grant / May 2, 2024

For What It's Worth has been a powerful addition to BET+'s lineup, touching on important themes of family, redemption, and the...

COVID-19 Surge Forces Sundance to Cancel California Drive-In Screenings

Shawn Grant

January 6, 2021

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The Grammy's are not the only industry event that has been altered by the COVID-19 padnemic in 2021. Sundance film Festival has canceled drivein movie screenings in Southern California, Variety reports. The...

Michael B. Jordan Set to Make Directorial Debut With ‘Creed 3’

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December 29, 2020

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Tessa Thompson has confirmed that Michael B. Jordan will make his directorial debut with Creed 3. Talk about making a splash as a first time director! Jordan’s co-star confirmed this in a recent interview ...

[WATCH] Epix Releases Trailer Of Season 2 of ‘Godfather Of Harlem’

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December 16, 2020

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Epix has recently announced that next Spring will bring in the sophomore season of Godfather Of Harlem. Inspired by the life of 1950s Harlem crime boss Ellsworth "Bumpy" Johnson, who is played by Forest Whi...

An Xscape Biopic is Still in The Works and They Have Their Own Casting Ideas

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December 13, 2020

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Words by: Sentwali Holder Fans can rest assured that an Xscape biopic is on the way. It’s not a secret that the R&B group still resonates in the minds of admirers worldwide. Just look at the lasting imp...

Gabrielle Union to Star in Kenya Barris Reboot of ‘Cheaper by the Dozen’

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December 12, 2020

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Disney+ has officially announced the reboot of Cheaper by the Dozen starring Gabrielle Union, which will be produced by Kenya Barris. The announcement of the popular franchise's reboot was dropped on Thursd...

Taraji P. Henson Makes Directorial Debut With High School Comedy ‘Two-Faced’

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December 11, 2020

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Words by: Sentwali Holder Oscar nominee Taraji P. Henson is preparing to take her talents behind the camera. The Empire star is set to make her directorial debut on Two-Faced, a comedy from Hollywood produ...

Griselda Records Announce Debut Feature Film ‘Conflicted’ Starring Westside Gunn, Benny The Butcher, Michael Rapaport and More

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December 11, 2020

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The highly touted, astonishingly prolific Buffalo New York label Griselda Records has announced their debut feature film Conflicted for January 15th, available as a Pay Per View. Directed by AK Reed, the film ...

Jesse Collins, Stacey Sher, and Steven Soderberg Tapped to Produce 93rd Oscars

Shawn Grant

December 9, 2020

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The 93rd Academy Awards have announced Emmy®-nominated producer Jesse Collins, Oscar®-nominated producer Stacey Sher, and Oscar-winning filmmaker Steven Soderbergh will produce the show.Academy President David...

Chadwick Boseman's Wife Files Probate to Control Actor's $1M Estate

Chadwick Boseman Named ‘Hero Of The Ages’ at MTV Movie and TV Awards

Shawn Grant

December 7, 2020

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Chadwick Boseman was honored at this past Sunday’s MTV Movie & TV Awards. The annual celebration dubbed Boseman “Hero Of The Ages.”The late actor was commemorated by Robert Downey Jr. and Don Cheadle durin...

Ion Television Sets Date For Vivica A. Fox Holiday Movie Marathon, Leading Up to Premiere of ‘Christmas Together’

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December 2, 2020

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Words by: Sentwali Holder Fans of Vivica A. Fox can end their 2020 woes with a bang with Ion Television’s upcoming marathon A Very Vivica Christmas. This Tuesday, the broadcast network posted it will serve...

Director Frank E. Abney Shares Trailer for Netflix Film ‘Canvas’ Releasing This Month

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December 1, 2020

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Words by: Sentwali Holder The upcoming animated film, Canvas, is coming to Netflix this December, and director Frank E. Abney. Abney shared the official trailer on his social media page. Be prepared, as the...

‘Chappelle’s Show’ Set to Arrive on Netflix This Sunday, Nov 1.

Shawn Grant

October 31, 2020

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Chappelle’s Show was one of the funniest shows of all-time and soon you can rewatch every episode of the series because it has found a new home at Netflix.The series will arrive on the streaming service this S...

BET, Nas and Swirl Films to Release New Documentary ‘Smoke: Marijuana + Black America’

Shawn Grant

October 28, 2020

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BET has announced a new original documentary, Smoke: Marijuana + Black America, which will premiere on November 18 at 10 pm ET. The new documentary is produced by Swirl Films and narrated and executed produced...

Kenya Barris to Direct Upcoming Richard Pryor Biopic

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October 27, 2020

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Kenya Barris is set to helm the upcoming Richard Pryor biopic. The Black-ish creator will also serve as the writer and producer of the flick via his company Khalabo Ink Society. Pryor’s widow, Jennifer ...

Michael B. Jordan is Set to Produce ‘Static Shock’ Movie

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October 19, 2020

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The beloved Static Shock series is getting adapted into a movie thanks to Michael B. Jordan. The actor made the announcement on Friday. “I’m proud to be a part of building a new universe centered around Bla...

[WATCH] Media Maven Roland Martin Breaks Down in Tears During Visit to Voting Polls

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October 14, 2020

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Esteemed journalist Roland S. Martin broke down in tears yesterday after an emotional visit to the voting polls near his home in Texas. He posted a video to his Instagram of the massive lines at the voting pol...

20th Anniversary Edition Of Cash Money Records’ ‘Baller Blockin’ Soundtrack Out Nov. 20th

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October 12, 2020

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Introducing a cult classic to a new generation, Cash Money Records and UMe unveil the Baller Blockin’ 20th Anniversary Edition Soundtrack on November 20, 2020. This Special Edition Box Set includes 1CD of the ...

The 3rd Annual BedStuy Film Festival Goes Virtual This Year

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October 10, 2020

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This year, the third annual BedStuy Film Festival will occur as a virtual summit from October 23 – 25, 2020. Founded in 2017 by Nickie Robinson, the BedStuy Film Festival is a nonprofit organization that st...

[WATCH] Actress Rosario Dawson Posts A Shocking Video Urging People to Vote This Election

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October 8, 2020

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Actress Rosario Dawson is no stranger to speaking her mind on politics. The Hollywood star and activist have used her voice to raise awareness on several issues including the upcoming election. Back in March, ...

Whoopi Goldberg Says She’s ‘Figuring Out’ How to Make ‘Sister Act 3’ Happen

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October 8, 2020

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Whoopi Goldberg made a virtual appearance on James Corden's The Late Late Show and confirmed that the third installment of the Sister Act series is in the works. "For a long time, they kept saying no one wa...