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"Misfits" Star Antonia Thomas Lands Lead In Indie Psychological Horror Film “Rearview”

  • By Emmanuel Akitobi
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  • October 4, 2011 9:47 AM
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It should come as no surprise to fans of E4’s Misfits that, slowly but surely, members of the U.K. show’s stellar cast are branching off and attaching themselves to higher-profile projects. We saw Ruth Negga do it this summer with her starring role in the BBC’s Shirley Bassey bio-pic, Shirley.

Hey Look - It's Yet Another New 50 Cent Movie Announcement...

  • By Tambay A. Obenson
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  • October 4, 2011 8:45 AM
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This one is titled The Pursuit, and said to be an action thriller which will star Curtis ''50 Cent'' Jackson, to be directed by none other than Mr Jesse Terrero, the same cat who brought us that classic of black cinema known as Soul Plane.

Breaking News! NBC shuts down "The Playboy Club"

  • By Monique
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  • October 4, 2011 8:01 AM
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An inside source involved in the production of NBC's The Playboy Club just informed me that the show has indeed been cancelled. Of course this news comes as no surprise to those of us whom have followed the show since its premiere. With the steep decline in ratings seen after each episode aired, it was inevitable that the doors were set to close on NBC's period-piece series.

Steve McQueen's "Shame" Set For Theatrical Release December 2nd!

  • By Vanessa Martinez
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  • October 4, 2011 7:49 AM
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Big news: we're releasing Steve McQueen's SHAME in the US on December 2nd, 2011!

Watch Clips From "Dreams Of Life" Regarding The Mysterious Death Of Joyce Vincent

  • By Cynthia Reid
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  • October 4, 2011 7:18 AM
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Here's some first look clips of Dreams Of Life, a documentary-style drama that uncovers the mysterious death of Joyce Vincent, a 38 year old female discovered dead in her London flat three years after her death.

Exclusive! Isaiah Washington Talks "The Under Shepherd", "Blue Caprice", Burden of Rep and more!

  • By Vanessa Martinez
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  • October 4, 2011 2:18 AM
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Isaiah Washington is proud to say he’s finally “out of the system” when it comes to Hollywood. According to Washington, Mother Africa has given him the power to be free. The Spike Lee film veteran (Crooklyn, Clockers, Girl 6, Get On The Bus) grew up in Houston, later graduating from Howard University as a Theater Arts Major. Before starting his acting career in 1991, Washington served in the U.S. Air Force.

Samuel L. Jackson Talks About Crack , "The Mountaintop" And Marlon Brando

  • By Cynthia Reid
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  • October 4, 2011 1:42 AM
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In this interview posted below with David Letterman, Samuel L. Jackson talks coming full circle with the Broadway play The Mountaintop which he stars in as Martin Luther King Jr. and opens on October 13, 2011 at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre.
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Hill Harper Directed Short "The Truth" To Premiere At Chicago Film Fest

  • By Sergio
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  • October 3, 2011 12:36 PM
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Aside from acting, Hill Harper is now expanding into directing, and his first result is his short The Truth, which will premiere at the Chicago International Film Festival on Oct 10, 14 and 15 as part of its City and State shorts program.

"L.A. Rebellion: Creating a New Black Cinema" - A Retrospective Not To Be Missed!

  • By Tambay A. Obenson
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  • October 3, 2011 12:28 PM
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We're going to be covering this retrospective, which begins this Friday; Our man on the west coast, Brandon Wilson, will be present for as many screenings as he can attend, and will be writing about each experience, which he'll post here on S&A, so stay tune for the coverage.

Ban On "Tintin In Congo" For Its *Commercialization Of Racial Superiority* Goes To Court

  • By Tambay A. Obenson
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  • October 3, 2011 11:39 AM
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Interesting case... if the court rules in his favor, this could certainly open a Pandora's Box, as suggested by the attorney for the defendants.

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