Mary J. Blige is in talks to portray music legend Nina Simone in an upcoming MTV Original biopic about the jazz singer.
MJB says of the role: Yes. I’ve got the script and I’ve been waiting a while to see if and when they will call back. I’m very excited.
Here’s the Official Trailer For The New Film Righteous Kill, Starring Screen Legends Robert De Niro and Al Pacino, And Rapper/Actor 50 Cent. Righteous Kill opens in theaters on April 18, 2008
Marlon Wayans has signed on to play Ripcord, leader of the military unit in Paramount’s big screen adaptation of G.I. Joe , Variety reports. Shooting will begin next month. G.I Joe will open in theaters on Aug. 7, 2009.
Tyler Perry will appear in the upcoming “Star Trek” film, due in theaters in July 2008. The filmmaker will star as the head of the Starfleet Academy in the “Star Trek” feature that has been shooting since November.
Ice Cube is hoping to star in the upcoming screen adaptation of The A-Team. The veteran rapper would love to land the role of B.A Baracus, originated by Mr. T. Read the rest of this entry »
Former child star Jurnee Smollett has stirred up a new buzz in the critically-acclaimed new film The Great Debaters. Here’s Jurnee in the January 2008 issue of Vanity Fair Magazine.
The African-American Film Critics Association has compiled a list of the best films of the yeat. The AAFCA has selected Golden Globe nominated The Great Debaters as the Best Picture of 2007. Read the rest of this entry »
