Category: Film

Nia DaCosta On Board to Direct Ta-Nehisi Coates’ Adaptation of his Novel, ‘The Water Dancer’

Candyman director Nia DaCosta, who became the first Black female director to debut a weekend movie at the No. 1 spot at the domestic box office has been tapped for her next project. According to Deadline, DaCosta is being brought on board to direct an adaptation of the 2019 novel The Water Dancer. The work was… Continue reading Nia DaCosta On Board to Direct Ta-Nehisi Coates’ Adaptation of his Novel, ‘The Water Dancer’

Reel Sisters Presents $15K to 3 BIPOC Women Creatives

Reel Sisters Gives $15K to 3 BIPOC Women Creatives from their Micro Budget Film Fellowship Each fellow will receive $5,000 to produce a project from script to screen! New York, NY- Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival & Lecture Series, the first Academy qualifying festival devoted to women filmmakers, recently announced their winners for… Continue reading Reel Sisters Presents $15K to 3 BIPOC Women Creatives

Disney+ Releases Trailer for ‘Sneakerella’ Premiering May 13

LACE UP AND DREAM BIG WITH THE NEW TRAILER AND KEY ART FOR THE DISNEY+ ORIGINAL MOVIE “SNEAKERELLA” New High-Energy, Music-Driven Film “Sneakerella” Premieres May 13, Exclusively on Disney+ Burbank, Calif. (April 8, 2022) – Disney+ has released a new trailer for the upcoming original movie “Sneakerella,” premiering May 13 on the streaming service. From the studio… Continue reading Disney+ Releases Trailer for ‘Sneakerella’ Premiering May 13

Messiah Jacobs Pushes For Diversity and Ownership of Intellectual Property in Hollywood

Messiah Jacobs Pushes For Diversity and Ownership of Intellectual Property in Hollywood With a resume that spans more than 20 years, Black-owned and operated Four Screens has worked with many successful names in Hollywood. That growing list includes Robert Townsend, Vivica A. Fox, Tiffany Haddish, Billy Dee Williams, Monica Calhoun, and most recently, the Estate… Continue reading Messiah Jacobs Pushes For Diversity and Ownership of Intellectual Property in Hollywood

Meagan Good and DeVon Franklin Reach Divorce Settlement

Meagan Good and DeVon Franklin Reach Divorce Settlement The matrimonial ties between actress Meagan Good and DeVon Franklin are no longer a bond. According to Radar Online, the Harlem star, and her soon-to-be ex-husband, Franklin are one step closer to being divorced. The settlement between the two former lovebirds states that neither will pay spousal… Continue reading Meagan Good and DeVon Franklin Reach Divorce Settlement

Police Officers Summoned to Will Smith’s Mansion For Reported Drone Sighting

Police Officers Summoned to Will Smith’s Mansion For Reported Drone Sighting Police officers were seen at Will Smith’s mansion in Los Angeles on Tuesday afternoon after reportedly answering a call alleging a drone was flying through the neighborhood. According to the New York Post, the police were called to investigate the alleged sighting of a… Continue reading Police Officers Summoned to Will Smith’s Mansion For Reported Drone Sighting

Will Packer Admits Will Smith’s Action ‘Was a Very Painful Moment for Me. On Many Levels’

Will Packer Admits Will Smith’s Action ‘Was a Very Painful Moment for Me. On Many Levels’ First time Oscar producer Will Packer took to social media to comment on his entry into doing the televised award show. Without directly mentioning the Will Smith/Chris Rock fiasco, he did admit that it “was a very painful moment… Continue reading Will Packer Admits Will Smith’s Action ‘Was a Very Painful Moment for Me. On Many Levels’

Will Smith Publicly Apologizes to Chris Rock For Being ‘Out Of Line’

Will Smith Publicly Apologizes to Chris Rock For Being ‘Out Of Line’ After becoming the main topic of discussion after slapping comedian Chris Rock in the face on live television, Will Smith publicly apologized to Rock for his actions against him on Sunday night. Smith took to his Instagram account and acknowledged his action while… Continue reading Will Smith Publicly Apologizes to Chris Rock For Being ‘Out Of Line’

Producer Will Packer Makes Oscars History By Employing an All-Black Production Team

Movie and television producer Will Packer made history over the weekend when he led the first all-Black production team in Oscars history. From #OscarsSoWhite in 2015 to #Oscars Black af in 2022: EPs: Will Packer + Shayla Cowan Trophy presenters: 87th Mister + Miss NCAT Co-hosts: Regina Hall + Wanda Sykes Red Carpet: Terrence J… Continue reading Producer Will Packer Makes Oscars History By Employing an All-Black Production Team

Denzel Washington and Tyler Perry Console Will Smith After Chris Rock Slapping Incident

Denzel Washington and Tyler Perry Console Will Smith After Chris Rock Slapping Incident Actor and former rapper Will Smith won his first Oscar Award last night, but, before that feat, the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air slapped comedian Chris Rock after a misguided joke towards Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. Smith’s mentor, esteemed actor Denzel Washington… Continue reading Denzel Washington and Tyler Perry Console Will Smith After Chris Rock Slapping Incident

‘Don’t Hang Up’ Premieres Sunday, March 20 at 8pm ET on Bounce

The new action thriller "Don't Hang Up" starring Wendell Piece, Lauren Holly and Eden Cupid premieres Sunday, March 20 at 8pm ET on Bounce TV

Bounce (@bouncetv) will premiere its newest original movie “Don’t Hang Up” this Sunday, March 20th at 8pm ET. The action-thriller based upon real life events stars Wendell Pierce (“The Wire,” “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan“), Lauren Holly (“NCIS,” “Picket Fences”) and Eden Cupid (“Umbrella Academy”). The mystery revolves around Chris Daniels (Pierce), a husband and father whose life is upended when… Continue reading ‘Don’t Hang Up’ Premieres Sunday, March 20 at 8pm ET on Bounce

‘Black Panther’ Director Ryan Coogler Misidentified as Bank Robber, Briefly Detained

‘Black Panther’ Director Ryan Coogler Misidentified as Bank Robber, Briefly Detained Film director Ryan Coogler must have felt like he was playing a character in one of his movies. According to TMZ, the Creed director was briefly detained when he went to the bank to withdraw some cash. Bank employees assumed that he was committing… Continue reading ‘Black Panther’ Director Ryan Coogler Misidentified as Bank Robber, Briefly Detained

Michael B. Jordan Teams Up With Will Smith for ‘I Am Legend’ Sequel

From the look of the Will Smith-led movie I Am Legend, it appeared it was a one-and-done deal based on what was shown at the conclusion of the film. But, lo and behold, according to Deadline, there will be a sequel to the post-apocalyptic adventure thriller. The sequel is in the works as another major… Continue reading Michael B. Jordan Teams Up With Will Smith for ‘I Am Legend’ Sequel

50 Cent Takes to Social Media to Praise Mo’Nique Lobbying to Get Her Work

Comedian Mo’Nique has had an up and down career while battling some powerful Hollywood heavyweights (Oprah Winfrey, Tyler Perry, Lee Daniels and Netflix). Now, she may be back on the upswing after one social media post by a popular Hollywood executive. Over the weekend, 50 Cent posted on his Instagram account that he saw Mo’Nique… Continue reading 50 Cent Takes to Social Media to Praise Mo’Nique Lobbying to Get Her Work

DMX’s Fiancée: ‘I Haven’t Moved On’ Since Rapper’s Death Last Year

DMX’s Fiancée: ‘I Haven’t Moved On’ Since Rapper’s Death Last Year Last year in April, the shocking heart attack and then the death of Hip-Hop artist and actor DMX affected not only the Hip-Hop world and Hollywood but has had a profound effect on the rapper’s fiancee. Although it’s been 11 months, Desiree Lindstrom recently… Continue reading DMX’s Fiancée: ‘I Haven’t Moved On’ Since Rapper’s Death Last Year

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