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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 […]
Film Icon and comedian Eddie Murphy has signed a three-picture and first-look film deal with Amazon Studios. The original film projects for Prime Video, could have Murphy star in them also. Amazon acquired Murphy’s “Coming 2 America” from Paramount Pictures during the pandemic, shelling out $125 million for the distribution rights. The film was a hit […]
Winston Duke has been tapped to play the role of the famous political activist Marcus Garvey in an upcoming biopic being produced by Amazon Studios. Duke is a gifted actor and has starred on the silver and digital screens in productions like Black Panther and Us. According to Deadline, this biopic is something to look […]
Michael B. Jordan’s production company has announced that he has signed a deal with Amazon Studios to shoot several films and TV shows over then next few years. One of the first projects they are taking on is a limited series about the life and career of Muhammed Ali that will feature music produced by […]
Boots Riley’s “I’m A Virgo” starring Jharrel Jerome just got picked up by Amazon. The 30 minute series is a coming of age tale about a 13 foot tall Black man growing up in Oakland, California. Riley wrote the series & will be directing & producing as well, with Michael Ellenberg of Media Res, Tze […]
Lizzo is definitely one of the most exciting and joyful creatives in the music industry right now. I really can’t imagine this last year without her music. In a very exciting announcement, Lizzo and Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon Studios, shared their upcoming partnership. Stay tuned I bet this Lizzo created content is gonna be […]
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