Netflix will soon premiere Barry, a film produced by Vikram Gandhi, which takes a look into President Obama’s younger years, specifically while attending Columbia University in the early 80s. Newcomer Devon Terrell stars as the young Obama, while Anya Taylor-Joy, Ashley Judd, Jenna Elfman, Ellar Coltrane and Straight Outta Compton‘s Jason Mitchell all have roles as well. The film premieres December 16, but you can check out the first trailer now below.
There May Be Some Bad News For Hopefuls Of Another ‘Friday’ Sequel With The Whole Cast
Over the summer, Ice Cube got fans of the Friday franchise excited, saying that there is a possibility there could be another sequel in the near future. “We had a meeting,” Cube tweeted. “Can’t do Last Friday unless we can do it right. Ball is in New Line Cinema’s hands. Bat is in mine.” Global Grind’s BlogXilla recently spoke with the film’s other star, Chris Tucker, on set of his new film Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk, and had to ask if he’d be down to participate. The answer may not be what fans want to hear.
(Video) Pusha T & Ana DuVernay Discuss ’13th’ Documentary And Mass Incarceration
Ana DuVernay, the director of the Oscar nominated film Selma, recently brought to Netflix her documentary about mass incarceration and it’s revolving around the 13th Amendment. Her and Pusha T discuss the film and “legal slavery” in the interview below.
‘Birth Of A Nation’ Didn’t Do As Well As Expected At The Box Office
Nate Parker’s The Birth of A Nation debuted in theaters over the weekend, but despite its important and powerful message, it failed to deliver at the box office.
Jay Z Has Inked A 2-Year Movie & TV Deal
Jay Z just signed a two-year movie and television production deal with the Weinstein Company. “I’m excited to tell stories from real-life prophets, whom through their struggles have changed the world for the better, and others whose stories are filled with fantasy and delight,” Hov said in the press release. “Harvey and David [Weinstein] are visionaries both of whom have done this time and time again. I’m already passionate about what we currently have in the pipeline and I’m looking forward to discovering others.”
Omarion & DJ Mustard Sued For Stealing Chris Brown’s Song To Make “Post To Be”
Whop..there goes another lawsuit.
