‘Creed III’s Jonathan Majors To Star In ‘Da Understudy’ For Amazon & Westbrook; Spike Lee Circling

Wow, he is getting incredible opportunities. And, I ‘luvbs’ to see it! ~ V DEADLINE EXCLUSIVE: Jonathan Majors is set to star in and produce Da Understudy from Westbrook Studios and Amazon Studios. Majors will produce the feature under his Tall Street Productions umbrella. Amazon Studios landed the script on spec in a competitive situation. Sources said that Spike Lee is circling to direct, which would reunite … Continue reading ‘Creed III’s Jonathan Majors To Star In ‘Da Understudy’ For Amazon & Westbrook; Spike Lee Circling

Blacklanderz®March 9, 2023March 9, 2023Leave a comment

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Essence Black Women in Hollywood Event Honors Trailblazers and Rising Stars

It’s Unlike Any Other Event, a Bunch of Black Women Recharging Each Other. The annual brunch, now in its 15th year, honored Aunjanue Ellis, Quinta Brunson, Chanté Adams, and Nia Long on Thursday. Essence Magazine‘s Black Women in Hollywood event, now in its 15th year, is known for eliciting plenty of emotion from its honorees, and Thursday’s event — heralding Oscar nominee Aunjanue Ellis, Quinta … Continue reading Essence Black Women in Hollywood Event Honors Trailblazers and Rising Stars

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‘King Richard’ Catapults Will Smith to Front of Best Actor Race, with Across-the-Board Recognition Possible

King Richard, a hugely tear-jerking and crowd-pleasing drama about how the father of tennis legends Venus Williams and Serena Williams set them on their path to greatness, wowed the Galaxy Theatre audience at its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival on Thursday night. It strikes me as being bound for major awards recognition, first and foremost for lead actor Will Smith, who plays the … Continue reading ‘King Richard’ Catapults Will Smith to Front of Best Actor Race, with Across-the-Board Recognition Possible

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KING RICHARD Trailer (2021)

This looks fantastic! ~ V Synopsis: King Richard is a biographical drama film directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green and written by Zach Baylin. The film follows Richard Williams, the father and coach of tennis players Venus and Serena Williams. It stars Will Smith, Aunjanue Ellis, Saniyya Sidney, Demi Singleton, Tony Goldwyn, Jon Bernthal, and Dylan McDermott. In theaters and on HBOMax November 19th. KING RICHARD … Continue reading KING RICHARD Trailer (2021)

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Amend: The Fight for America | Official Trailer | Netflix

This is a good historical documentary about the 14th Amendment in six parts!! ~ V Synopsis When the United States of America was founded, the ideals of freedom and equality did not apply to all people. An exploration of the Fourteenth Amendment as the most enduring hallmark of democracy in the United States; with Mahershala Ali, Diane Lane, Samuel L. Jackson, Pedro Pascal, Yara Shahidi, … Continue reading Amend: The Fight for America | Official Trailer | Netflix

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Will Smith Announces ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reunion’ Premiere Date, Trailer Release

“The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reunion” will premiere next week on HBO Max, Will Smith told fans Friday, also announcing the release of the trailer for the special, which brings the Banks family back together 30 years after the sitcom’s debut. The reunion special will debut Thursday, Nov. 19, on WarnerMedia’s HBO Max, the exclusive U.S. subscription VOD home of the six seasons of the … Continue reading Will Smith Announces ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reunion’ Premiere Date, Trailer Release

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How Will Smith Cracked the Code on Making Real Money in Hollywood

Once in decline, the ‘Gemini Man’ star has quietly become one of the most diversified (and wealthy) talents thanks to everything from working with Netflix to maintain his quote, investing in eco-friendly water and growing his digital footprint: “He’s unbelievably methodical.” In March 2016, Will Smith was at a crossroads. After three decades in show business, he was coming off the coldest streak of an … Continue reading How Will Smith Cracked the Code on Making Real Money in Hollywood

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Jacqueline Stewart Becomes First African American Host at Turner Classic Movies

The University of Chicago professor will present Silent Sunday Nights starting Sept. 15. Beginning Sunday, Sept. 15, Turner Classic Movies will have a fifth host to introduce the uncut and uninterrupted films of the Silent era: Jacqueline Stewart, a professor at the University of Chicago, who wants to make her hosting duties feel like “an extension of my classroom,” she tells The Hollywood Reporter. But … Continue reading Jacqueline Stewart Becomes First African American Host at Turner Classic Movies

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First ‘Bad Boys for Life’ Trailer Reunites Will Smith and Martin Lawrence

Ride together. Die together. #BadBoysForLife The Miami police detectives are coming back 25 years after they first hit theaters. The Bad Boys are back in town. The first trailer for Bad Boys for Life brings back the duo of Miami police detectives played by Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. The film also stars series newcomers Vanessa Hudgens, Charles Melton and Alexander Ludwig as a group of specialized … Continue reading First ‘Bad Boys for Life’ Trailer Reunites Will Smith and Martin Lawrence

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Idris Elba in Talks to Replace Will Smith in ‘Suicide Squad’ Sequel (Exclusive)

The move follows the exit of Smith, who led the ensemble of the 2016 movie with Margot Robbie and played assassin anti-hero Deadshot. Idris Elba is in talks to replace Will Smith in the Suicide Squad sequel being put together by filmmaker James Gunn and Warner Bros., sources tell The Hollywood Reporter. The move follows last week’s exit of Smith, who, along with Margot Robbie, … Continue reading Idris Elba in Talks to Replace Will Smith in ‘Suicide Squad’ Sequel (Exclusive)

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It’s official Bad Boys 3 is happening, it’s official!

On Instagram today, Will Smith and Martin Lawrence confirmed that Sony’s Bad Boys for Life is finally going forward, and they’re respectively reprising their roles as Detectives Mike Lowery and Marcus Burnett. View this post on Instagram It’s been a LOOOONG time Coming. But now it’s Here! @BadBoys For Life 🚨 We back!! @martinlawrence A post shared by Will Smith (@willsmith) on Nov 1, 2018 … Continue reading It’s official Bad Boys 3 is happening, it’s official!

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