Ava DuVernay Inks $100M Deal with Warner Bros.

This is Amazing News for Black Creatives Everywhere Ava DuVernay Has Signed a $100M Contract With Warner Brothers Entertainment! According to reports by Deadline, Ava DuVernay has signed a $100 million multi-genre, multi-year deal with Warner Brothers Entertainment. The Emmy winning and Oscar nominated writer, producer, and director, will create a variety of new projects for the network. This…

ByEndíaNovember 28, 20180Comments

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Kiersey Clemons to Star and Produce Biopic on the Youngest Female Wall Street Trader

Kiersey Clemons is not an household name, but she's about to be. The 24- year- old actress is teaming up with AGC, who has secured the rights to Lauren Simmons' life story as the youngest Wall Street trader. Photo via Variety This will be Clemon's first breakout lead role, the actress has limited credits including Dope and Neighbors…

ByKiara ManningNovember 26, 20180Comments

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Jodie Turner-Smith to Share the Screen with Daniel Kaluuya In ‘Queen & Slim’

Congratulations are in order for Jodie Turner-Smith. The rising actress recently landed a role alongside Daniel Kaluuya in 'Queen & Slim.' The hard-hitting plot, tells the story of a couple as they are stopped by the Police, and how the event lingers on in their life thereafter. Melina Matsoukas has been tapped to direct the plot…

ByNicolas ScottNovember 19, 20180Comments

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John Boyega and Letitia Wright to Star in Sci-Fi Romance: ‘Hold Back the Stars’

John Boyega and Letitia Wright come together in the cast of our dreams in what Deadline is calling 'Romeo & Juliet meets Gravity'. The futuristic pair play a couple who reminisce on their love and life together on an Utopian Earth with only 90 minutes of oxygen left. The film is based on the novel of the…

ByKiara ManningNovember 12, 20180Comments

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MEFeater Exclusive: Tika Sumpter on New Movie “Nobody’s Fool”, Heartbreak and More

Growing up, Tika Sumpter was drawn to the television. She recalled a burning desire to "be in the box". Born in Queens and raised in Long Island, NY, Tika's passion for acting grew organically over the years. She started off waitressing and learning how to act through books and classes. Now, she's starring in Tyler…

ByEndíaNovember 4, 20180Comments

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The Screenwriter Who Brought Us Girls Trip Will Now Take On Clueless Remake

Clueless is Getting a Reboot Girls Trip co-writer, Tracy Oliver will be taking on the Clueless reboot. Quirky hats, plaid skirts, cropped tees, and raunchy slang/catchphrases was all it took to make Clueless a 90s' cult classic. The impact of this romantic teen comedy was apparent across all facets after its release; tv, film, music, and most…

ByEndíaNovember 3, 20180Comments

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Keke Palmer Stars as a Lesbian Pimp in New Film Produced by Lee Daniels

Keke Palmer is all girl in her new film "Pimp." The film follows Palmer as she portrays a struggling pimp whose looking for a way out the game. The film is produced by Lee Daniels and stars rapper DMX. This role is different from any other that Palmer has played,and definitely looks like it will be a…

ByKiara ManningOctober 25, 20180Comments

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Taraji to star in “Best Of Enemies” Another Story about Black Activists Befriending White Supremacists

After playing Katherine Johnson in Oscars acclaimed Hidden Figures, Taraji P. Henson accolades make her the best candidate to headline “Best Of Enemies” in April 2019. Based on a true story, Henson will portray Ann Atwater, a mother and civil activist from Durham, North Carolina. In light of a 1971 school desegregation ruling, Atwater (Henson)…

ByF SOctober 22, 20180Comments

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Andre 3000 to Star in Erotic Thriller Alongside Robert Pattinson

Andre 3000 is making another return to the big screen, and the role is unlike anything the rapper has previously starred in. The rapper, who is credited by his real name Andre Benjamin, signed on to star alongside Robert Pattinson in French director Claire Denis' sci- fi flick High Life. The film follows a group of convicts,…

ByKiara ManningOctober 18, 20180Comments

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TO FREEDOMMM: Janelle Monae Set To Star In Harriet Tubman Biopic, and More!

Don't kill us for the headline, it's all jokes. The beautifully eccentric and outstandingly talented Janelle Monae will star in a new biopic chronicling the life of Harriet Tubman. Kasi Lemmons, who is widely known for Eve's Bayou, co-wrote the script with Gregory Allen Howard, and is also expected to direct. The biopic will be produced by Focus Features with…

ByEndíaOctober 13, 20180Comments

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Issa Rae to Star in Paul Feig’s Romantic Comedy ‘American Princess’

Insecure star and co-creator Issa Rae is set to play the lead role in Fox's romantic comedy directed by Stella Meghie. Meghie previously directed "Everything, Everything" featuring Amandla Steinberg. Paul Feig will produce the film with Jessie Henderson through their Fox-based Feigco Entertainment banner. Brendon O'Brien will also serve as producer. The film follows Rae as she plays…

ByKiara ManningOctober 12, 20180Comments

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#ICYMI: Idris Elba Cast as Villain in Fast & Furious Spin-off

We can't be the only ones yearning for an evil Idris... The Fast &Furious franchise will be producing a spin-off (they just can't stop, can they?) called "Hobbs & Shaw". The spin-off will include Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, and the luscious Idris Elba! Since Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's introduction into the Fast & Furious world, fans…

ByEndíaSeptember 19, 20180Comments

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Ava DuVernay Inks $100M Deal with Warner Bros.

Kiersey Clemons to Star and Produce Biopic on the Youngest Female Wall Street Trader

Jodie Turner-Smith to Share the Screen with Daniel Kaluuya In ‘Queen & Slim’

John Boyega and Letitia Wright to Star in Sci-Fi Romance: ‘Hold Back the Stars’

MEFeater Exclusive: Tika Sumpter on New Movie “Nobody’s Fool”, Heartbreak and More

The Screenwriter Who Brought Us Girls Trip Will Now Take On Clueless Remake

Keke Palmer Stars as a Lesbian Pimp in New Film Produced by Lee Daniels

Taraji to star in “Best Of Enemies” Another Story about Black Activists Befriending White Supremacists

Andre 3000 to Star in Erotic Thriller Alongside Robert Pattinson

TO FREEDOMMM: Janelle Monae Set To Star In Harriet Tubman Biopic, and More!

Issa Rae to Star in Paul Feig’s Romantic Comedy ‘American Princess’

#ICYMI: Idris Elba Cast as Villain in Fast & Furious Spin-off

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