Daniel Kaluuya doesn’t want to be defined by his race or how it relates to his work. The “Queen & Slim” star was speaking to “Radio Times” when he explained that he’s tired of talking about race all the time. “I’m not going to ignore that I’m surrounded by [racial …
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Daniel Kaluuya And Mattel Films To Produce Live-Action “Barney” Movie
A “Barney” live-action film is in the works, and it’s going to be brought to life by #DanielKaluuya and #Mattel Films. Our favorite purple dinosaur graced our screens from 1992 to 2009 in the hit PBS series “Barney & Friends.” Now the childhood figure is coming back in a new …
Read More »Daniel Kaluuya Reveals He Didn’t Receive Any Movie Roles In England Due To Racism: ”I Wasn’t Getting Roles Because Of The Color Of My Skin. It Wasn’t Fair. It Was A Trap.”
Since his breakout role in Jordan Peele’s hit film ‘Get Out,’ Daniel Kaluuya has taken Hollywood by storm starring in hit movies since then, such as ‘Black Panther’ and ‘Queen & Slim.’ While, Kaluuya has become well known in the U.S., the star revealed in an interview with The Times, …
Read More »Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Evans And Charles D. King To Bring Story Of Black Panther Party Member, Fred Hampton, To Life In New Film; Daniel Kaluuya And Keith Stanfield In Talks To Star
Ryan Coogler and “Mudbound” producer Charles D King are cheffing up some more pro-Black feature films, one of which is in negotiations to star actors Daniel Kaluuya and Lakeith Stanfield. “Jesus Was My Homeboy” is the newest project that Coogler and King’s MACRO productions have in the works. The film …
Read More »‘Black Panther’ Will Air Commercial-Free On ABC Tonight Followed By Chadwick Boseman Tribute
ABC Network will air a special Sunday evening commercial-free broadcast of Marvel Studios “Back Panther” tonight, paying special tribute to actor Chadwick Boseman, followed by a special on his life and work. Boseman, 43, passed away at home on Friday after a private four-year battle with colon cancer. Boseman’s played …
Read More »Lena Waithe Talks ‘Queen & Slim,’ Police Brutality, “The Chi’ and More
The day before Thanksgiving, “Queen & Slim,” is set to hit theaters, starring Daniel Kaluuya and Jodie Turner-Smtih. Created by Lena Waithe, the film follows the story of a new couple, who embark on their first date. But, when a run-in with the cops turns fatal, the two are sent …
Read More »5 Times Black Celebrities Raised Awareness After Being Mistaken For Criminals
Mistaken identity by law enforcement is a traumatic experience that has impacted countless lives across the globe. Most recently, actor Ving Rhames recounted a July 2016 encounter when Los Angeles police held him at gunpoint at his Santa Monica, California home. The actor recalled on Sirius XM’s The Clay Cane …
Read More »Marvel Studios Announces “Black Panther 2” Release Date, Ryan Coogler Returns As Director
Marvel has announced the long-anticipated release date for “Black Panther 2” at Disney’s D23 Expo. The first Black Panther film was a massive hit and the biggest solo superhero movie for Marvel in the studios’ history. The Disney-Marvel movie won three Oscars for original score and production as well as …
Read More »The American Black Film Festival Honors Announces ”Movie Of The Year” Nominees For 2020
Written By: @lessh The American Black Film Festival will be held in Miami Beach on June 17–21, 2020. But, just months before the 24th annual event, ABFF will celebrate black culture and artists who have contributed to the entertainment industry at the 2020 American Black Film Festival Honors. According to …
Read More »“When They See Us” And “Dolemite Is My Name” Leads Nominations For 51st NAACP Image Awards
The 51st NAACP Image Awards will kick off on Feb. 22 and the nominees for this year’s ceremony have finally been announced. The Image Awards is a ceremony that celebrates and awards people of color, specifically Black creative, within the TV/film, music, and literature fields. It also recognizes individuals who …
Read More »Jordan Peele’s ‘Us’ Named Best Film of 2019 By African-American Film Critics Association
Jordan Peele’s horror blockbuster ‘Us’ has been named the best film of 2019 by the African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA). AAFCA, the world’s largest group of black film critics, also named Peele the best director and Lupita Nyong’o, the best actress for her leading role in the film. “Us” …
Read More »Director Of ‘Queen & Slim’ Says Voters Of Golden Globes Refused To Watch Film
The brand new hit drama film ‘Queen & Slim’ was snubbed and shut out of the 2019 Golden Globe nominations. The nominations for the 2019 Golden Globe awards were recently announced, consisting of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s selections for the best in film and television of this year. ‘Queen …
Read More »“Get Out” Star Daniel Kaluuya Responds to Samuel L. Jackson’s Comments About His Casting: “I Resent That I have To Prove I’m Black”
Despite the success of the box-office hit, “Get Out,” written and directed by “Key & Peele” star #JordanPeele, the film received slight criticism from actor Samuel L. Jackson, regarding the decision to cast a black British actor as lead. The movie, which is described as a “social thriller,” followed the interracial …
Read More »“She’s Gotta Have It” Writer Responds To John Boyega’s “Trash” Comment And Backlash Over Brit vs Black Debate
’Star Wars’ actor John Boyega took offense to episode 5 of the second season of Spike Lee’s “She’s Gotta Have It” on Netflix. In the episode titled, “SuperCaliFragiSexy,” Nola Darling (DeWanda Wise) and her new lust interest Olumide “Olu” Owoye (Michael Luwoye) discussed Black British actors’ impact on Hollywood versus …
Read More »Black Excellence: Mary J. Blige, Kobe Bryant, Common, and Jordan Peele Among Nominees for 2018 Academy Awards
Mary J. Blige is already having a year! Starting with last year’s release of her top charting album, “Strength of a Woman” to her 2018 Golden Globe nomination and long-overdue star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Mary J. Blige has transformed her heartache into ground-breaking accomplishments. Now though, not …
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