Ava DuVernay to Direct DC’s Superhero Epic ‘New Gods’
by Dave McNary via Variety.com Ava DuVernay is stepping into the superhero universe. The filmmaker has come on board to direct “New…
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Regina King Joins "American Crime" Cast, Returns to "Big Bang Theory" and...
We’ll be seeing a lot of Regina King during the next season, both in front of and behind the camera. King has joined the cast of John Ridley’s new ABC drama series, “American Crime,” and will return...
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"Belle" Director Amma Asante on How the Indie Drama Turned Her Into a...
Amma Asante on set of “Belle” (Photo Courtesy Fox Searchlight) If you asked most people in Hollywood who Amma Asante was just a few months ago, you’d probably get a blank stare. Now, after the release...
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Kerry Washington to Star in Warner Bros. Thriller "Unforgettable"
Kerry Washington (AMY GRAVES/GETTY IMAGES) “Scandal” actress Kerry Washington is in talks to star in the Warner Bros. thriller “Unforgettable,” sources confirm. The deal is still in the early stages...
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21st Annual African-American Film Marketplace and S.E. Manly Short Film...
(Hollywood, CA) – The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC) hosts its 21st Annual African American Film Marketplace and S.E. Manly Short Film Showcase January 16-18, 2015 at Raleigh...
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‘Selma’ Director Ava DuVernay To Direct CBS Pilot ‘For Justice’
Director Ava DuVernay (JASON LAVERIS/FILMMAGIC) Ava DuVernay has signed on to direct CBS’s “For Justice” drama pilot, Variety has learned. From “Law & Order” veteran Rene Balcer, who’s serving as...
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Debbie Allen To Expand Her "Grey's Anatomy" Role – Will Become Executive...
Producer/Actor/Director Debbie Allen After appearing in the hit ABC Shonda Rhimes medical drama, and directing a number of episodes, Debbie Allen is getting ready to step into an even larger role, as...
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FEATURE: Debbie Allen Discusses Directing TV & Her Many Roles in "Grey’s...
Director/Producer/Actor Debbie Allen (TERENCE PATRICK FOR VARIETY) Debbie Allen rose to fame with “Fame,” serving as a director, producer and choreographer. She was also the first black woman to be...
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Ava DuVernay to Direct "A Wrinkle in Time" Movie Adaptation at Disney
Ava DuVernay (photo: JIM SMEAL/REX SHUTTERSTOCK) article by Dave McNary via Variety.com “Selma” director Ava DuVernay has come on board to direct Disney’s “A Wrinkle in Time” movie adaptation. Jennifer...
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How Beyoncé’s "Lemonade" Helped Bring Julie Dash's Groundbreaking Film...
Poster for re-release of “Daughters of the Dust” directed by Julie Dash (via Cohen Media Group) article by Yohana Desta via vanityfair.com In 1991, Julie Dash’s sumptuous film “Daughters of the Dust”...
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