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No More “We Can’t Find Any Black Female Writers”: Here Are 62 Scribes in One Photo

For The Hollywood Reporter’s largest shoot ever, members of Black Women Who Brunch, a networking group co-founded by Lena Waithe, gather to discuss how the industry can better understand black women in Hollywood: “We have to be exceptional.” In 2014, Nkechi Okoro Carroll was an executive story editor on Bones when she met an up-and-coming scribe named Lena Waithe at a WGA Committee of Black … Continue reading No More “We Can’t Find Any Black Female Writers”: Here Are 62 Scribes in One Photo

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Tessa Thompson Is the Heavyweight Champ of Creed II

For me, the mark of true equality will be when we get to be mediocre. I feel like we [Black actors] are all exceptional because you have to be. It will just be nice when you get to be average. ~ Tessa Thompson Tessa Thompson is a superhero, full stop. In the past year alone, she’s starred in Sorry to Bother You, Annihilation, and Creed … Continue reading Tessa Thompson Is the Heavyweight Champ of Creed II

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Governors Awards: Cicely Tyson Looks Back on a Groundbreaking Career

About damn time. Congrats! Cicely Tyson called her friend Arthur Mitchell soon after learning she’d be honored with an Oscar to celebrate her legendary acting career. A trailblazer like her, the former ballet dancer accompanied her to the Oscars in 1973, when she was nominated for lead actress in “Sounder.” Tyson starred as the matriarch in a sharecropping family struggling to survive during the Great … Continue reading Governors Awards: Cicely Tyson Looks Back on a Groundbreaking Career

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Niecy Nash, Courtney B. Vance to Star in ‘Uncorked’ for Netflix

Oh, this sounds like it might be a good one! The father-son story will be the feature directorial debut for ‘Insecure’ showrunner Prentice Penny. Niecy Nash and Courtney B. Vance will star in Netflix’s Uncorked, the feature directorial debut for Insecure showrunner Prentice Penny. Fueled by his love of wine, a young man, played by Mamoudou Athie, strives to become a master sommelier while dealing … Continue reading Niecy Nash, Courtney B. Vance to Star in ‘Uncorked’ for Netflix

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Green Book – Official Trailer

I cannot wait to see this movie. Not only is this movie based on a true friendship, the book was real and a guide for Blacks to find safe places to stay while traveling on the road. I remember my parents talked about using it in the 60s when traveling throughout the south by car to visit relatives. ~ Vida Synopsis: When Tony Lip (Mortensen), … Continue reading Green Book – Official Trailer

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Idris Elba Boarding Universal-Working Title’s ‘Cats’ As Macavity

Idris Elba is in final talks to join Tom Hooper’s feature adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit musical Cats. We hear Elba is playing famed feline Macavity. The Golden Globe and two-time SAG Award winner joins Taylor Swift, Jennifer Hudson, Ian McKellen, James Corden, Laurie Davidson, and Mette Towley. The pic is currently in pre-production. Macavity is the only real villain in the musical who kidnaps Old Deuteronomy, … Continue reading Idris Elba Boarding Universal-Working Title’s ‘Cats’ As Macavity

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Scarlett Johansson Lands $15 Million Payday for Black Widow Movie

That salary is what Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth each earned for playing Captain America and Thor, respectively, in this year’s ‘Avengers: Infinity War.’ Stick around the Marvel Cinematic Universe long enough and you’ll start to make real money. Scarlett Johansson, who has appeared in six movies as Black Widow, is finally landing a $15 million payday for an upcoming stand-alone film centered on the … Continue reading Scarlett Johansson Lands $15 Million Payday for Black Widow Movie

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AQUAMAN – Extended Video

Here is an extended video. Movie in theaters December 21, 2018. ~ Video via Warner Bros. Pictures From Warner Bros. Pictures and director James Wan comes an action-packed adventure that spans the vast, visually breathtaking underwater world of the seven seas, “Aquaman,” starring Jason Momoa in the title role. The film reveals the origin story of half-human, half-Atlantean Arthur Curry and takes him on the … Continue reading AQUAMAN – Extended Video

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Outlander: Season 4 | New Cast

Just a reminder! Claire (Caitriona Balfe) and Jamie (Sam Heughan) return to our screens for a fourth season of the time travelling drama, but who’s joining them? Meet the new faces of Outlander season four.   ~ Video via Radio Times       Disclaimer: We hold no rights to any of the pictures. No copyright infringement intended. Continue reading Outlander: Season 4 | New Cast

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Creed II Trailer #2

OMGawd!!! I cannot wait for this movie. Who’s with me? Synopsis: Under the tutelage of Rocky Balboa, newly crowned light heavyweight champion Adonis Creed faces off against Viktor Drago, the son of Ivan Drago. Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Tessa Thompson, Sylvester Stallone, Phylicia Rashād, Florian Munteanu, Dolph Lundgren Directed By: Steven Caple Jr. ~ Video via Movieclips Trailers US Release Date: November 21, 2018   … Continue reading Creed II Trailer #2

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Colin Kaepernick, Dave Chappelle to Receive Harvard’s W.E.B. Du Bois Medal

The former NFL quarterback and comedian are among eight recipients being honored on Oct. 11 for their contributions to black history and culture. Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick and comedian Dave Chappelle are among eight people being honored by Harvard University for their contributions to black history and culture, the university announced Thursday. All eight recipients of the W.E.B. Du Bois Medal will be honored … Continue reading Colin Kaepernick, Dave Chappelle to Receive Harvard’s W.E.B. Du Bois Medal

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Marvel Studios’ Captain Marvel – Official Trailer

First, there was Wonder Woman. And now, we get Captain Marvel. Serious #girlpower. I cannot wait to see this one! ~ Vida Higher. Further. Faster.   Video via Marvel Entertainment. Captain Marvel in theaters March 8, 2019. Disclaimer: We hold no rights to any of the pictures. No copyright infringement intended. Continue reading Marvel Studios’ Captain Marvel – Official Trailer

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Golden Trailer Awards: ‘Black Panther,’ Netflix Top Winners List

No surprise here. We knew Black Panther would win some awards for outstanding marketing/advertising of the movie. ‘Black Panther’ took home the top honor and the most awards of any one film at the 19th annual ceremony, while ‘Stranger Things’ and ‘Westworld’ won big in the television category. Black Panther took home the top honor and the most awards of any one film at the … Continue reading Golden Trailer Awards: ‘Black Panther,’ Netflix Top Winners List

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Michael B. Jordan Explains Why He Originally Turned Down ‘Fahrenheit 451’

“I wasn’t interested in playing an authoritative figure,” Jordan told THR, citing “what’s going on in the world with police and my community.” “Being a black man, I didn’t want to play somebody who’s an oppressor,” Michael B. Jordan told The Hollywood Reporter during the Drama Actor Roundtable on why he originally turned down his role in HBO’s Fahrenheit 451.  I just didn’t want that … Continue reading Michael B. Jordan Explains Why He Originally Turned Down ‘Fahrenheit 451’

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Letitia Wright’s Met Gala look inspired by Ethiopian pastors

Despite this year’s Catholic theme, many Met Gala attendees showed up on Monday’s red carpet in the usual parade of high-slit, plunging, and dangerously sheer designer dresses — but not “Black Panther” breakout star Letitia Wright, whose custom Coach look was equal parts conservative and dress code-appropriate. “Letitia is a very religious person, so we wanted to stay true to who she is while also … Continue reading Letitia Wright’s Met Gala look inspired by Ethiopian pastors

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