Donald Sutherland: A Career of Dedication and Diversity
Donald Sutherland's prolific Hollywood career spans decades of unconventional roles and dedication to his craft. Despite never receiving an Oscar nomination, the 82-year-old actor continues...
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Filmmaker’s House Burglarized, Brother Arrested
Memphis filmmaker George Tillman's brother Kevin was arrested for stealing $30,000 worth of items from his home while George was hospitalized with pneumonia....
National Geographic Expands with Two Documentary Premieres
National Geographic Documentary Films expands into documentary shorts with two fall premieres from Academy Award-winning filmmakers Orlando von Einsiedel and Joanna Natasegara....
And the Winner is… ‘Think Like a Man’
Think Like a Man knocked Hunger Games from #1, earning $33 million opening weekend. The $12 million film became Will Packer and Rob Hardy's biggest...
Spike Lee to Receive Filmmaker of the Year Award from ACE
Spike Lee will receive the Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year Award at the 71st ACE Eddie Awards on April 18. The honorary recognition celebrates...
Eva Longoria & Matt Walsh in “Unplugging”
Eva Longoria joins Matt Walsh in the upcoming comedy film 'Unplugging.' The actress takes on a new comedic role in this anticipated project....
Terry Curtin Joins Solstice as EVP Communications
Terry Curtin, former top communications executive at Disney, Universal and Fox, joins Solstice Studios as EVP Communications, replacing Elissa Greer....
Many Screens, Big Picture: Film & Tech Trends
MANY SCREENS, BIG PICTURE podcast relaunches with host Paul Dergarabedian exploring how technology is changing film and entertainment consumption patterns....
Industry Brunch with Will Packer & Malcolm D. Lee
Hollywood producers Will Packer and Malcolm D. Lee headline the 4th Annual Influencers Brunch during Congressional Black Caucus weekend. The exclusive event celebrates black excellence...
CinemaCon 2023: Industry Growth & Exciting Preview
CinemaCon 2023 brings together theater owners from 80 countries and the motion picture industry in Las Vegas. The annual conference showcases exciting film presentations and...
comScore Reports Worldwide Box Office for Dec. 18, 2016
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story dominated the worldwide box office for December 18, 2016, earning $290.5 million globally in its opening weekend according to...
Malcolm D. Lee & McDonald’s Video Competition
Malcolm D. Lee partners with McDonald's and ABFF for the My Community Video Competition, mentoring emerging filmmakers. Winners receive $2,500 equipment package....
ONEUNITED BANK & AAFCA’s 2nd ANNUAL “MONEY ON MY MIND EVENT
OneUnited Bank and AAFCA hosted their 2nd Annual 'Money on My Mind' event featuring Hollywood's top black writers discussing career opportunities behind the camera in...
Tom Hanks Named America’s Favorite Movie Star in New Poll
Tom Hanks claims the top spot as America's Favorite Movie Star in the latest Harris Poll, jumping from 5th place. Denzel Washington drops to 3rd...
DGA Honors Director Tim Story at Special Tribute Event
The DGA's African American Steering Committee honored director Tim Story at a special tribute event. Story has directed six #1 box office films grossing over...
Former Radio DJ Gets Oscar for Best Director
Former Mexican rock DJ Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu won the Oscar for Best Director for Birdman. The 51-year-old left radio in the 90s to pursue filmmaking....
New Black Film and TV Agents Open Shop in Atlanta
Talent agents Tay Smith and Christopher Young are making waves as Atlanta's rising African American TV/film agents at J Pervis Talent Agency....
Tyler Perry Shares Bizarre Encounter with Employee at Studio
Tyler Perry shares a bizarre incident where an employee breached security at his Atlanta studio, hid in the walls, and barricaded himself in an office....
Lupita Nyong’o Joins “Star Wars: Episode VII”
Lupita Nyong'o officially confirms her casting in Star Wars: Episode VII via Instagram. The Oscar-winning actress joins the highly anticipated sequel....
RIDE ALONG: Filmmakers Discuss Taking ‘Black’ International
Will Packer and Tim Story discuss expanding Black cinema globally with their hit film Ride Along, following their success with Think Like a Man....
