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Spike Lee has shared a script for his unmade Jackie Robinson film. The 63-year-old director gifted his fans the screenplay in a video he posted from his home to keep them entertained during the coronavirus lockdown. Lee described the unmade movie — which was planned for release in the mid-1990s, as a “dream project” —…

Black History Month is a time when the contributions of Black people are honored and revered. In addition to groundbreaking inventions, Black Americans are pioneers in the areas of film and television. In honor of Black History Month, here are 5 Black-led films that should be on your Black History Month watch list. Malcolm X…

In October, Netflix announced plans to add iconic Black films to the platform each month. Last month, the popular streaming service gave us a sense of nostalgia with the classic Black romance film Love Jones featuring Nia Long and Larenz Tate. During the month of December, you can expect to see Spike Lee’s and Denzel…

Movie and TV mogul Tyler Perry did more than host the biggest star-studded party in America on Saturday, Oct 5. Tyler Perry Studios’ grand opening also doubled as a dedication gala to the many Hollywood legends who inspired him to reach unprecedented heights. As Perry christened his gigantic studio in Atlanta with a treasure trove…

Michael Hyatt has joined the cast of The Little Things. The “Snowfall” actress will star alongside Denzel Washington, Jared Leto and Rami Malek in the Warner Bros. thriller, which has been written by John Lee Hancock, who will also direct. Double Oscar winner Washington plays burnt-out Californian sheriff Deke, who teams up with LASD detective…

Denzel Washington declares his “biggest lifetime achievement.” The Training Day star – who has children John David, 34, Katia, 32, and 28-year-old twins Olivia and Malcolm with spouse Pauletta – was honored at the AFI Life Achievement Award gala on Thursday, June 6, 2019. Washington admitted he regards his best accomplishments as those achieved outside of his…

Denzel Washington is set to star in cop thriller Little Things. The 64-year-old Hollywood legend’s next movie will see him portray overburdened Kern County deputy sheriff Deke. It is written by John Lee Hancock, who will likely jump on to direct if his deal with Warner Bros. works out. The plot sees Deke join forces with…

Michael B. Jordan is in talks to star in Journal for Jordan. The 32-year-old actor is reportedly in discussions to take on a key role in the drama movie, which will be directed by Hollywood great Denzel Washington. Oscar-nominated screenwriter Virgil Williams has penned the script, which is based on the true story of Dana Canedy, the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist,…

Rising Hollywood star John David Washington just scored major points with women worldwide when he immediately corrected a television news reporter who only referred to him as the “son of Denzel Washington.” John David Washington, 34, undoubtedly loves his father. But he was quick to give props to his mother, Pauletta Washington, 67, who is…

The Equalizer 2 action thriller stars Denzel Washington who plays an American vigilante in the highly anticipated Antoine Fuqua picture. The film is a sequel to the 2014 movie The Equalizer, loosely based on the TV series. The Equalizer 2 is scheduled to be released by Sony Pictures on July 20, 2018.

Two of the biggest and most conspicuous losers at the 90th edition of the Academy Awards was the most daring and devastating movie of 2017, by far, and the man simply known as Denzel. Get Out, comedian Jordan Peele’s masterpiece horror flick about an interracial couple’s insidious visit to relatives, was the most profitable film…

“This Is Us” star Susan Kelechi Watson told a fascinating story while appearing on “Live! With Kelly and Ryan.” She and a few of her Howard University classmates had the opportunity to study at Oxford for a summer — but it was paid for by alumna Phylicia Rashad and Denzel Washington. She said, “I remember…

Chadwick Boseman arrives for the 'Black Panther' World Premiere on January 29, 2018 in Hollywood, CA (Photo Credit: DFree)

On the eve of the release of Black Panther, Chadwick Boseman, who plays the title character, is poised to become a household name around the globe, with new fans in every age group. But is Boseman the next Denzel Washington? I can imagine some of you are saying that is a blasphemous statement. The body…

On Tuesday, Jan. 23, Tiffany Haddish (Girls Trip) and Andy Serkis (Planet of the Apes franchise) co-hosted a live announcement of The 90th Academy Awards® nominations in all 24 Oscar® categories fromthe Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Samuel Goldwyn Theater. Best Picture Call Me by Your Name Darkest Hour Dunkirk Get Out Lady…

A-list director Antoine Fuqua (Shooter, Olympus Has Fallen, The Equalizer and Southpaw) is one of the four directors Walmart partnered with to create short films based on a single Walmart receipt to debut their new campaign during commercial breaks on Oscar Night, February 26. As a part of Walmart’s “behind every receipt, there’s a great story”…

August Wilson’s FENCES earns big Oscar nominations for the 89th Academy Awards which will be held on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre® at Hollywood & Highland Center® in Hollywood, and will be televised live on the ABC Television Network at 7 p.m. EST/4 p.m. PST. Here’s how they fared: BEST PICTURE: FENCES…

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences had something to prove this year after the “Oscar So White” debacle last year. The number of great films starring Black people let the Academy off the hook this year. They could not overlook the greatness. Films like Moonlight, Fences and Hidden Figures have been in the…

Viola Davis was dressed in a bright yellow, single-shouldered Michael Kors gown, according to her stylist Elizabeth Stewart, at the 2017 Golden Globe Awards which aired live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, on Sunday, Jan. 8. 2017. Davis won Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture…

Viola Davis is the first Black female actress to get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2017. However, the Fences” star was 2,597th star given out by the franchise at a ceremony across from the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. It seems like just yesterday Davis was receiving her Emmy for the lead actress in a…

There is something to be said about the power that is Denzel Washington. When he enters a room, he walks with an undisturbed strut, as if he has owned the building for years. He has a way of looking everyone in the eye without focusing too long to stare. When he speaks, his words are…