Oscars Producer Will Packer is finally sitting down to discuss Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Academy Awards on Sunday. In an upcoming interview with Good Morning America with T.J. Holmes, Will Packer says that LAPD was on the scene of the awards, ready to arrest Will Smith only …
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Will Packer Confirms That A “Girls Trip” Sequel Is Officially Underway
Will Packer has confirmed that a sequel to the hilarious hit 2017 comedy “Girls Trip” is officially “underway.” The hit producer announced the great news in an interview with Michael Strahan on “Good Morning America” on Friday. Packer is set to produce this year’s Academy Awards in March. He told …
Read More »Will Packer To Serve As Jury President For The American Black Film Festival
According to a Variety exclusive, Will Packer will serve as the jury president for the 2021 American Black Film Festival. As jury president, the film and television producer aims to help the festival by expanding its jury and curating “a diverse slate of film and television content.” The long-time supporter has previously served on …
Read More »Will Packer Media Inks Podcast Deal With iHeartMedia
Producer Will Packer is getting ready to take over the podcast world with various original scripted and unscripted podcasts. The first project announced is described as an urban scripted drama series set in present-day Oakland, Calif., which is slated to launch later this year. “We are excited to partner with …
Read More »Will Packer Will Produce A Podcast Series About The $1 Million Heist That Followed Muhammad Ali’s Comeback Fight
Will Packer has teamed up with iHeartMedia and Doghouse Pictures to produce a true-crime podcast series about the mass armed robbery that took place at an after-party following Muhammad Ali’s comeback match against Jerry Quary, where hundreds of guests were robbed at gunpoint in one of the largest armed robberies …
Read More »Will Packer Partners With Universal Pictures For Upcoming Sports Drama ”One And Done”
Film producer Will Packer is joining forces with Universal Pictures to create One and Done, an original sports drama that will follow one of the nation’s top high school standouts who chooses to attend an HBCU (Historically Black College, University). “This is a timely story about a young man’s journey …
Read More »Baller Alert Exclusive: Will Packer Shares The Key To A Successful Relationship And Talks His New Movie “The Photograph”
Will Packer opened up about his latest movie “The Photograph,” starring Issa Rae and Lakeith Stanfield, opening in theaters on Valentine’s Day. In the Baller Alert Exclusive, Packer, the producer behind hit movies like “Little,” “Girls Trip” and “Night School,” shared that he had been wanting to make a love …
Read More »Wendy Williams Producing Lifetime Biopic About Her Life, Teams Up With Will Packer
Wendy Williams is producing her own biopic for the Lifetime network. When it comes to getting bags, the gossip queen won’t stop for anything. Despite Williams’ recent breakup with longtime husband #KevinHunter, the talk show host has been silently and swiftly making business moves. Page Six reports the 55-year-old has …
Read More »Will Packer to Create A Docu-Series Focusing On The Atlanta Child Murders Of The Late ‘70s and Early ‘80s
Will Packer will be giving fans a history lesson with his upcoming three-part documentary miniseries on the terrifying and heartbreaking Atlanta child murders of the late ’70s and early ’80s. For nearly two years, 29 children were kidnapped and killed in Atlanta, Georgia, causing a massive outcry from the city’s African-American …
Read More »Will Packer To Create New Reality Dating Show For OWN Network
After the overwhelming success of “Girls Trip” and “Straight Outta Compton,” WillPacker is taking his talents to the small screen to spearhead a new reality dating show for #OprahWinfrey’s OWN Network. “If I feel like there is a story to tell…I am able to produce it around multiple mediums. So …
Read More »Aaron McGruder & Will Packer To Create Series Where Black People Get Reparations
Upon the news that Game of Thrones creators were considering a television series where slavery never ended, Filmmaker Will Packer and Boondocks’ Aaron McGruder have announced “Black America.” Game Of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, announced a new show titled, “Confederate,” in which, according to Deadline, they will discuss …
Read More »Kenny Burns, Will Packer, Roger Bobb and Chauncey Hamlett Host ABFF Buzz Party
Grey Goose Vodka served as the official sponsor for the American Black Film Festival‚s Buzz Party in Atlanta, Georgia hosted by Jeff Friday, Will Packer, Roger Bobb, Kenny Burns and Chauncey Hamlett last night. The World‚s Best Tasting Vodka brought out celebrities and tastemakers to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the film festival, which will be taking place in …
Read More »Vikings’ Kirk Cousins Won’t Play in Rematch With Packers After Being Moved to COVID List
After testing positive today, the Minnesota Vikings have announced that Kirk Cousins has been moved to the reserve/COVID–19 list. Cousins, who is unvaccinated, won’t be available to play in the upcoming rematch game against Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers because he doesn’t have enough time to clear protocols. …
Read More »Green Bay Packers Quarterback Aaron Rodgers Compares Self-Isolation To House Arrest
Aaron Rodgers answered questions from reporters on Friday about the safety of playing an NFL game during the pandemic. Aaron refrained from voicing a political opinion but said, “Yeah, that’s a good question. Like many of us, and I’ve seen a lot of comments on this.” “Obviously, my story …
Read More »Mariah Carey Allegedly Sold Multi-Million Dollar Ring From Ex James Packer
According to Page Six, Mariah Carey has sold her multi-million dollar engagement ring from her ex James Packer. Carey was in a relationship with Packer heading towards marriage when they had an unfortunate split back in 2017. She kept the ring as a part of the financial settlement between herself …
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