via eurweb: Early reactions from the “Black Panther” world premiere are coming in, and as noted by THR, the response is overwhelmingly positive. The outlet reports that “Black reviewers and geek sites, in particular, were effusive about the positive representations of black women. Tre’vell Anderson of the Los Angeles Times called “Black Panther” a “love letter about blackness.” “ReBecca Theodore-Vachon, […]
via ForstLadyB: The Netflix movie, Come Sunday, tells the story of Bishop Carlton Pearson, and how when he started questioning church doctrine, his congregation walks away, and mentor Oral Roberts part ways with him. Come Sunday, stars, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Bishop Pearson, and portrays the true story of Pearson, who was a renowned evangelical minister in Tulsa, OK. In the late 90’s Pearson was the […]
via BlackAmericaWeb: Iconic 70’s bombshell Pam Grier will have her biography xx made into a biopic,Deadline reports. The Queen of Blaxpliotation, still beloved to this day has a script in place written by Bennie Richburg (Martin, Jamie Foxx Show, Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air) that is being shopped. The film will be based on her 2010 book Foxy: My Life […]
via FirstLadyB: We have the first official trailer for “Mary Magdalene” starring Hollywood couple, Rooney Mara and Joaquin Phoenix. Rooney Mara stars as Mary Magdalene, and Phoenix as Jesus, in the biblical movie. The film chronicles Jesus’ story through the view of Magdalene, who has long been at the center of religious controversy. In the trailer, Magdalene is […]
via BCNN1/nydailynews: The Oscar winner says making the film did not make him more cynical about the justice system and, when asked about the prison-industrial complex, the “Malcolm X” star offered a surprising take. “It starts at the home,” he told reporters at the film’s downtown New York premiere. “It starts at home.” When […]
via FirstLadyB: Another Terry McMillan novel is turning into a movie and this time Viola Davis will play the lead role. In ‘I Almost Forgot About You,’ Viola Davis will play Georgia Young, a twice-divorced, successful optometrist. Georgia hasn’t felt a romantic spark in awhile, and feeling bored and restless. She decides it’s time to change, and goes on a wild journey of self-discovery, reuniting […]
via BCNN1: Leading up to the release of “The Star,” which is the first major Christian animation film in 20 years, Epic Records and Sony Pictures Animation released The Star: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, featuring gospel artist Yolanda Adams, who says she’s “honored” to be apart of it because it reminds her of why she celebrates […]
via BCNN1: If you’ve been not-so-secretly yearning for Taraji P. Henson to make another romantic comedy, well, prepare for the best news ever. According to Deadline, Hidden Figures actress Henson will star in What Men Want, a movie about a woman who wakes up with the gift (?!) of reading the thoughts of every man around her. If you’re thinking “Hey, didn’t […]
via FirstLadyB: DeVon Franklin and wife Meagan Good were picture perfect on the snowy white carpet for The Star movie premiere at the Regency Village Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday. Franklin, who serves as executive producer for the faith based animated film posed on the snowy white carpet with wife Meagan Good, who is slaying this white dress. […]
via EEWMagazine: Only God Can, an award-winning Christian film, is coming to DVD Nov. 7, 2017 via Sony Entertainment. The movie tells the story of five College of Charleston alumni that have remained friends over the years since graduation. Following a reunion, tragedy strikes. As they reach out to provide support to each other, the […]
via FirstLadyB: Denzel Washington and the directors of his latest film, ‘Roman J. Israel, Esq.’ prayed everyday and read the Bible. The actor revealed the information to the Christian Post on Saturday at the Beverly Wilshire hotel. “We prayed every day, we read the daily Word every day,” he revealed. Denzel ended his interview with the outlet by […]
via BCNN1: Popular televangelist and megachurch Pastor Joel Osteen plays the voice of a wise man in the first major Christian animation film in 20 years, “The Star.” The Christian Post attended an early screening of the movie and discovered that along with voiceovers from A-list celebrities Tyler Perry, Kelly Clarkson, Tracy Morgan and Oprah […]
