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American Idol champion and Oscar winning singer Jennifer Hudson will be playing the part of Aretha Franklin in the movie ‘Respect’, directed by Liesl Tommy. Hudson says she is beside herself, even after having opened for Aretha Franklin in Merriville, Indiana and paying tribute to her over the years, she still says: “every time is […]
According to Variety, Mahershala Ali will portray Boxing Great Jack Johnson on HBO. Johnson was the first ever Black heavyweight boxing champion. The 6 part series is based on the PBS documentary “Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson.” Produced and directed by Ken Burns. Dominique Morisseau will serve as writer and executive […]
Recently, AMC Theaters announced that it planned on re opening its theaters in mid July with new social distancing seating arrangements, as well as more policies that would reflect current CDC guidelines. On Monday that they would be pushing their re opening date so that it corresponds with Warner Bros. decision to postpone the release […]
The trailer has finally dropped for the new movie ‘Respect’ starring Jennifer Hudson! Aretha Franklin handpicked Jennifer Hudson to play her in the biopic. Also starring in the movie are Forest Whitiker, Queen Latifah, Marlon Wayans, and Mary J. Blige. From the trailer, this looks to be an amazing movie! It is directed by Liesl […]
In 2005, a film was released entitled “V For Vendetta”. It’s about a totalitarian dictatorship that gains it’s power by creating a society of fear through an alleged virus spreading throughout the world. During the film, you see how media can push fear-based propaganda throughout the city streets and on television. The authoritarian dictator makes promises […]
The Rochester International Film Festival was started by Kodak engineers in the late 1950’s according to board member Josephine Perini. This year will mark the 62nd year in a row that the festival will be held but it will also be a technological first for the entertainment itself. Due to the coronavirus, movie theaters have […]
AMC has decided to reverse its policy on face masks being optional in their theaters. The company will now require its patrons and employees to wear them at all times when the theater chain reopens. Ryan Noonan, the director of corporate communications for AMC released a statement, saying: “At AMC Theaters, we think it is […]
Regal Cinemas have announce that they will be reopening their theaters by July 10. The Cineworld Group owned theaters have been closed since March, when the coronavirus pandemic was first realized. CEO Mooky Greidinger gave a statement, saying: “We are thrilled to be back and encouraged by recent surveys that show that many people have […]
They say timing is everything what rappers Ice-T and Treach of Naughty by Nature have a new movie they’ve been promoted since late 2019 “Equal Standards” It’s crazy because this movie touches on what’s going on today with racism on the police force and police brutality. Now with today’s climate with what’s going on after […]
Big names in Hollywood are refusing to make films again until the COVID-19 pandemic is under control. This comes as no surprise, as movie projectors are gathering dust in closed theaters across the nation. When asked when he would be making new films, Producer Spike Lee said “They ain’t doing a thing until the vaccine. […]
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