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Slamdance 2013 - Poster For Neil Drumming's 'Big Words' Starring Dorian Missick

  • By Tambay A. Obenson
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  • January 17, 2013 12:21 PM
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20 Years Later, Allen Hughes Talks 'Menace II Society', 2Pac, 'Broken City', 'Django Unchained'

  • By Emmanuel Akitobi
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  • January 17, 2013 12:06 PM
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2013 will mark 20 years since the Allen and Albert Hughes-directed Menace II Society was released in theaters.  Damn, that makes me feel old.

Director Shaka King Talks 'Newlyweeds' + Watch First Footage From The Film

  • By Tambay A. Obenson
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  • January 17, 2013 11:55 AM
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As a recap... a strong cast leads Newlyweeds, described by the filmmaker as a gritty, stoner romantic dramedy that stars Amari Cheatom and newcomer Trae Harris, in addition to Isiah Whitlock, Colman Domingo, Tonya Pinkins, Diane Neal, Adrian Martinez and Hassan Johnson.
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Fox Searchlight Will Release 'Baggage Claim' On October 25,2013

  • By Tambay A. Obenson
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  • January 17, 2013 11:46 AM
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Fox Searchlight just announced, via Twitter, that playwright/director David E. Talbert's rom-com, Baggage Claim, will open in theaters on October 25, 2013.

Cover Revealed For Octavia Spencer's 1st Novel - 'Randi Rhodes, Ninja Detective'

  • By Tambay A. Obenson
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  • January 17, 2013 11:28 AM
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The cover for Octavia Spencer's upcoming first novel has surfaced, and is embedded below, as the award-winning actress expands her name brand, from actress, to author.

What To Make Of The Trailer For Harmony Korine's 'Spring Breakers' ('Bikinis & Big Booties, Y'all')

  • By Tambay A. Obenson
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  • January 17, 2013 11:10 AM
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I don't know folks, but watching this, I felt uneasy about what I was seeing and hearing.

Muhammad Ali Was Born Today... A Look At What Bio Projects Are In The Works

  • By Tambay A. Obenson
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  • January 17, 2013 10:34 AM
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Today in history, January 17, 1942... Muhammad Ali, former heavyweight boxing champ, dubbed "The Greatest," is born in Louisville, KY.

Dwayne Johnson's 'Hercules' Film Set For August 2014 Release

  • By Sergio
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  • January 16, 2013 10:11 PM
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Over two months ago (HERE) Courtney told you about this new Hercules film project starring Dwayne Johnson, to be directed by Brett Ratner. If you've been waiting to find out when it's coming out - sit down and relax; You have some time.

Dyana Gaye's Feature Debut 'Des Etoiles' Locks Its Cast + Shooting Starts February 4

  • By Tambay A. Obenson
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  • January 16, 2013 7:24 PM
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Great news on a project we've been tracking since it first showed up on oury radar in the fall of 2011... first a brief catch-up...
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BET's 'Real Husbands of Hollywood' & 'Second Generation Wayans' Make Ratings History

  • By Tambay A. Obenson
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  • January 16, 2013 6:24 PM
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No commentary necessary... I'll just point you to the stats below from the BET press release, which tell the whole story (BET is making all kinds of statements with exclamation marks; and The Game hasn't even returned yet):

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