Movies
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Hulu Acquires Lee Daniels’ The United States vs. Billie Holiday
Hulu is in the final stages in a deal for domestic distribution rights for Lee Daniels’ upcoming Billie Holiday biopic, The United States vs. Billie Holiday, starring “Rise Up” singer Andra Day. Per Variety, this move comes just in time for Oscar consideration, with other streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime all looking for…
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Sylvie's Love Exclusive Clip: Tessa Thompson and Aja Naomi King Chat About Bops and Boys
While we’re still on lockdown for the holidays, a streaming platform is pretty much the gift that keeps on giving because at least it provides some sort of entertainment. One of the much-anticipated examples of entertainment is Sylvie’s Love, which made its world premiere at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival and was subsequently acquired by…
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Watch: The Coming 2 America Teaser Trailer Is Very Happy to Be Here!
Y’all want an escape from 2020 right quick? Well, how about a virtual trip to Zamunda? Just like 2021 may be our escape from 2020, one of our movie escapes will come in the form of Coming 2 America, the sequel releasing 33 years after the original film. Here’s what to expect from the long-awaited sequel:…
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Exclusive Excerpt: This Documentary Explores the Real-Life Blues Behind Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
Netflix’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom starring Viola Davis, Chadwick Boseman (in his last role before his death), Taylour Paige, Colman Domingo, Glynn Turman and more comes to Netflix on Friday, Dec. 18 and like many dramatized biopics, the much-anticipated film may incite your eagerness to learn more about the real woman behind the film. Cue…
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Naomi Ackie Will 'Dance With Somebody' as Whitney Houston in Biopic Directed by Stella Meghie
The first authorized Whitney Houston biopic has found its leading lady. According to Variety, Naomi Ackie (Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker) has been cast as Whitney, the iconic songstress known as “The Voice” who tragically died in February 2012. Back in April, it was announced that Stella Meghie (The Photograph) would be directing the…
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A God Walks Onto an Ambulance: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II to Star in New Michael Bay Thriller
Aquaman and Emmy-winning Watchmen star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is a lot of things onscreen. Dazzling as a superhero villain, doting as a superhero’s husband, and now— he’ll be deviously daring in his upcoming project, Ambulance. Per Variety, Abdul-Mateen will star opposite Jake Gyllenhaal in the action thriller, with production set to begin early next month.…
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Lights, Cookie, Action! Taraji P. Henson Is Making Her Feature Directorial Debut in New Drama, Two-Faced
Taraji P. Henson’s middle name may be Penda, but for the purposes of this news story, the ‘P’ stands for “Principal Photography!” According to Deadline, Henson will be making her feature directorial debut with the upcoming drama from Bron Studios titled Two-Faced. The Oscar-nominated and Golden Globe-winning actress will also star in the film. With…
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Issa Rae and La La Anthony Step Into The Shade Room With Founder Angelica Nwandu to Produce New Horror-Comedy
Pretty much everyone in Black entertainment has stepped into The Shade Room at one point in their careers—and now it looks like a couple of celebs have stepped into the pitch room in front of development executives with the popular blog’s founder. Issa Rae and La La Anthony are producing a horror-comedy called Juju. More…
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Nothing but Respect for My Queen: Queen Latifah to Star in End of the Road on Netflix
The “Princess of the Posse,” aka Dana Owens, aka Queen Latifah has been tapped to both star and executive produce in a new thriller for Netflix, End of the Road. According to Deadline, Millicent Shelton is also set to direct, making this her feature film debut. Shelton’s previous directing credits include music videos for Mary…
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Pixar's Soul Exclusive Clip: Joe Stans for Dorothea, but She Seems Meh About Him
The official countdown to the debut of Pixar’s first film with a Black lead has officially begun! The synopsis for Soul, via a press release provided to The Root: What is it that makes you…YOU? Pixar Animation Studios’ all-new feature film Soul introduces Joe Gardner (voice of Jamie Foxx) – a middle-school band teacher who…