Film
After years of delays, Ice Cube has officially secured a deal with Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema for “Last Friday”—the long-awaited fourth installment in the beloved “Friday” franchise. It’s been over 20 years since “Friday After Next” hit theaters, but Cube’s return signals a revival of the franchise’s roots. Fans have long clamored for […]
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Oscar-nominated actress Danielle Brooks is switching gears from prestige film to pixelated fun in the upcoming Minecraft movie. Brooks plays Dawn, a quirky mobile zoo owner, alongside Jack Black and Jason Momoa. While new to gaming, Brooks embraced the physicality and creativity of the role, performing fight scenes and aerial stunts. She sees the film […]
Lizzo will portray trailblazing guitarist and gospel singer Sister Rosetta Tharpe in a new biopic from Amazon MGM Studios. Titled Rosetta, the film will explore Tharpe’s influence on rock music and her struggles as a queer Black woman in mid-century America. Lizzo, who is also a producer, has long advocated for the story to be […]
Tyler Perry is launching the Dream Collective, a new initiative to support aspiring filmmakers from marginalized backgrounds. Beginning April 17, the multi-phase program will guide selected applicants through mentorship, virtual training, and hands-on film development. Five grand prize winners will receive $30,000 and a chance to produce their short films at Tyler Perry Studios in […]
YouTube hit a record 11.6% of all TV viewing in February, according to the latest edition of Nielsen‘s Media Distributor Gauge Report. That put the Google-owned video giant in the No. 1 spot, ahead of Disney. The 11.6% stat had been released as part of a prior February recap by Nielsen, but Tuesday’s rankings measure viewing by […]
Apple Cinema is set to open its newest location at The Mall at Greece Ridge in Rochester, featuring state-of-the-art technology to enhance the moviegoing experience. The theater will include recliner seating, laser projection, and introduce Rochester’s first-ever ScreenX format, offering a 270-degree panoramic view for an immersive visual experience. Beyond the screens, the cinema will […]
Walt Disney Animation Studios has officially canceled the highly anticipated Princess Tiana series for Disney+. The decision comes as the studio scales back longform content production for streaming and implements layoffs at its Vancouver studio, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Originally announced in December 2020, the Tiana series was set to continue the story of […]
“Wicked’s” Paul Tazewell has made Oscars history by becoming the first Black man to win for best costume design. Tazewell, a previous nominee for “West Side Story,” already has an Emmy award (“The Wiz Live”) and Tony award (“Hamilton”) under his belt. He triumphed over fellow costume designers: Arianne Phillips (“A Complete Unknown”), Linda Muir (“Nosferatu”), Lisy Christl (“Conclave”) and […]
While accepting her first Oscar for best supporting actress for her role in Emilia Pérez, a tearful Zoe Saldaña talked about her family, many of whom were in the room at the Dolby. Saldaña, who called out her mother right as she got to the microphone, said in her speech, “I am a proud child of immigrant parents, […]
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