Spike Lee is known highly for not only his immense talent as a film director but he is known just as well for his willingness to speak his mind on any issue, especially race. Lee put a room full of Hollywood execs on blast (maybe they felt uncomfortable – good) while accepting an honorary Oscar from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences last night. You have go to hear what he says, it’s vital for us all to hear him out and let his word be heard because it’s very much true; again I say, talk that talk Lee.
Anthony Mackie, ‘Black Panther’ Doesn’t Need Black Director
Many people aren’t too fond with Anthony Mackie right now, in fact, many are turn their heads to the side in completely “huh?” face with confusion. Coming fresh off his role as The Falcon in Marvel’s Captain America series, Mackie “dreamed of playing” the character, however Chadwick Boseman was cast in the titular role for a five-picture deal. The film “Black Panther” will have Marvel’s first African American Superhero and Mackie says he has no problem with a white director being the captain of this movie’s ship.
Director F. Gary Gray Sets New Record With “Straight Outta Compton”
Wow! Congratulations are in order for the Director of the N.W.A. biopic ‘Straight Outta Compton.’ F.Gary Gray has set a brand new record and career milestone by becoming the highest-grossing Black director for a single film in domestic sales. Read more below.
Azealia Banks To Make Her Acting Debut In “Coco”?!
Well, alright now. Beginning next month, Azealia Banks plans to tour overseas, but the excitement for her does not stop there. The Harlem girl has stayed away from Twitter banter long enough – Kinda. Aside from her usual Iggy Azalea jabs – to land herself a role in the RZA-directed film, Coco.
New ‘Star Wars’ Movie Director Quits
The new ‘Star Wars’ movies set to hit theaters in 2018 hit a major setback when director Josh Trank quit the project Friday. The 30 year old director claims he is stepping back from the project to pursue “creative opportunities” elsewhere.
Take A Look Into Her Life: New Documentary To Highlight Rihanna & Her Big Break
Rihanna to star in new documentary that will highlight her start from a normal island girl to international superstar. The full-length film will be directed by Peter Berg, via his new production company, Film 45. Berg, who had worked with RiRi in the past, on the film Battleship, said it would be interesting to examine “a young artist at the top of her professional field” and that the project will be “much more a character study than a music film.” Fans got a glimpse into Rihanna’s life with docu-short films 777 and Half of Me, but this highlight will be slightly different. This film will be an “unfiltered look into Rihanna’s life and how she’s ascended to become a global icon,” according to Deadline. I look forward. Check out the jump for more.
