MGM’s ‘Creed III’ $58M+ Franchise Record Opening A Gamechanger For Amazon Studios – Sunday Box Office

So happy for all of them!! And no, I’ve not seen it yet. So, no spoilers! ~ V SUNDAY AM: Amazon bought MGM – a motion picture studio–for $8.45 billion back in May 2021, and this weekend the streamer had their first taste of how wonderful a box office blockbuster is, as MGM/UAR’s Creed III opened to a franchise record of $58.6M. That’s also the … Continue reading MGM’s ‘Creed III’ $58M+ Franchise Record Opening A Gamechanger For Amazon Studios – Sunday Box Office

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Creed III Official Trailer

Good lord. This looks like it is going to be emotional and BRUTAL!!! But I can’t wait to see it. ~ V Synopsis: Jordan returns as Adonis “Donnie” Creed, son of Rocky Balboa’s fiercest opponent, Apollo Creed. But the actor isn’t just throwing punches at Majors’ antagonist Damian “Dame” Anderson in the film, “Creed III” also marks Jordan’s directorial debut. Just as “Rocky” star Sylvester … Continue reading Creed III Official Trailer

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‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Star Tessa Thompson Discusses the Fun Moment She Fought for and the Freedom of ‘Creed III’

The actor behind Valkyrie shadowed Taika Waititi in postproduction and advocated for a scene to stay in: “That has to be in the movie!” Tessa Thompson’s Valkyrie may not be enamored with the added responsibility of being King of Asgard in Thor: Love and Thunder, but the actor feels just the opposite about her relatively new title of producer. In 2021, Thompson launched a production … Continue reading ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Star Tessa Thompson Discusses the Fun Moment She Fought for and the Freedom of ‘Creed III’

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Courtney B Vance on working with Doctor Who’s Tosin Cole for 61st Street

I’m watching e’rything with Courtney B. Vance and Aunjanue Ellis in it! I almost didn’t recognize Tosin Cole with all that hair. ~ V Tosin Cole is appearing in his first TV role since leaving Doctor Who in new US drama 61st Street. The series starts airing on AMC in the UK tonight (29th March) and sees Cole star as Moses Johnson, a promising high-school track … Continue reading Courtney B Vance on working with Doctor Who’s Tosin Cole for 61st Street

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Netflix Reveals Raising Dion S2 Release Date

Netflix has announced the release date for Raising Dion S2. Revealed in a press release from Netflix about its upcoming slate of genre TV series, Raising Dion S2 will premiere Feb. 1, 2022, on the streaming service. That puts Raising Dion right in time for Black History Month. S2 Synopsis: Raising Dion follows the story of Nicole (Alisha Wainwright) and her son Dion (Ja’Siah Young) … Continue reading Netflix Reveals Raising Dion S2 Release Date

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Michael B. Jordan on His Growing Empire, New Love and Seizing the Moment: “It’s My Turn

As he toplines the romantic drama ‘A Journal for Jordan’ and prepares his directorial debut (‘Creed III’), the actor-producer discusses his “clean brand,” new willingness to share his personal life and the price of agitating for real change in Hollywood. My ambition has intersected at this moment where I have the experience and knowledge to direct, the opportunity within a franchise to step behind the … Continue reading Michael B. Jordan on His Growing Empire, New Love and Seizing the Moment: “It’s My Turn

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Behind Warner Bros.’ Search for a Black Superman

Well, this could be interesting, but I know some people are about to lose their minds. At least the story will be different! ~ V After enlisting Ta-Nehisi Coates to write the latest feature on the superhero, the studio is searching for its director and star as it kick-starts the next phase of its DC universe. While promoting his Amazon Prime film Tom Clancy’s Without … Continue reading Behind Warner Bros.’ Search for a Black Superman

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Michael B. Jordan’s Outlier Society Signs Film Deal With Amazon

At the same time, Amazon sets April 30 for Jordan’s starring vehicle ‘Without Remorse,’ an action thriller based on Tom Clancy’s book. Amazon and Michael B. Jordan’s production banner, Outlier Society, have magnified their partnership, signing the actor and his company into a first-look film deal and an overall television deal. As the first order of business, Amazon has given a debut date for Jordan’s … Continue reading Michael B. Jordan’s Outlier Society Signs Film Deal With Amazon

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Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’ Sequel Shoot to Begin in July

Tenoch Huerta, star of Netflix’s ‘Narcos: Mexico,’ is joining the cast of the untitled film from Ryan Coogler, sources tell THR. Marvel Studio’s plans for the sequel to Black Panther are starting to come into focus. The sequel was sidelined after the sudden and unexpected death of star Chadwick Boseman and a planned March 2021 production start was waylaid as filmmaker Ryan Coogler and Marvel … Continue reading Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’ Sequel Shoot to Begin in July

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Tribute to Chadwick Boseman

I was shocked and saddened to hear that Chadwick Boseman passed on Friday at the age of 43. Although he may be gone, he nevertheless left us a helluva legacy with his body of work, especially those he completed after being diagnosed in 2016. I just wanted to list out some of ones I’ve enjoyed in the event you have not seen them. I started … Continue reading Tribute to Chadwick Boseman

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ABC to Air ‘Black Panther’ and Chadwick Boseman Tribute Special Tonight

The Walt Disney Co. and Marvel Studios will pay tribute to Chadwick Boseman tonight with a special commercial-free airing of “Black Panther” on ABC, followed by a special examining the actor’s life and work. The unusual move is a sign of respect from the studio behind the Marvel movie that brought Boseman his greatest fame and pop culture impact. The respected actor died Friday at … Continue reading ABC to Air ‘Black Panther’ and Chadwick Boseman Tribute Special Tonight

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Amazon Finalizing Deal for Michael B. Jordan Thriller

‘Without Remorse’ stars Jordan as beloved Tom Clancy character John Clark, a former Navy SEAL and director of the elite counterterrorism unit Rainbow Six. Amazon is circling Paramount’s Tom Clancy adaptation Without Remorse, starring Michael B. Jordan. The feature stars Jordan as beloved Clancy character John Clark, a former Navy SEAL and director of the elite counterterrorism unit Rainbow Six. Sicario: Day of the Soldado … Continue reading Amazon Finalizing Deal for Michael B. Jordan Thriller

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Endeavor Impact Sets Summer Education Program With Michael B. Jordan

Endeavor Impact has partnered with Michael B. Jordan and others to launch a virtual summer education program for participants from marginalized communities and those outside of major entertainment markets. The Summer Series program will take the place of Endeavor Impact’s Fellowship Program, which aimed to provide jobs, mentoring and education programs within the company to 42 fellows each year. That program had to be put … Continue reading Endeavor Impact Sets Summer Education Program With Michael B. Jordan

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Black Panther 2: Every Character Returning For The MCU Sequel

A sequel to Black Panther is confirmed to be in development and is set for a 2022 release. Here’s every character confirmed to return so far. The Marvel Cinematic Universe will continue exploring T’Challa a.k.a. Black Panther’s story in Black Panther 2, and here’s every character returning for this new adventure. The first three phases of the MCU, collectively known as the “Infinity Saga”, came … Continue reading Black Panther 2: Every Character Returning For The MCU Sequel

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‘Black Panther’ Sequel Set for 2022 Release

“Black Panther” director Ryan Coogler announced the release date of the much-anticipated follow-up film at D23 in Anaheim, Calif. Saturday. “Black Panther 2” will hit theaters May 6, 2022. “We’re not taking our time, we’re really trying to get it right,” Coogler said of the production schedule. Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige said Coogler has delivered a treatment, complete with a villain and new title, … Continue reading ‘Black Panther’ Sequel Set for 2022 Release

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