Feb 1, 2012
Don Cornelius, born Donald Cortez Cornelius, has died. Law enforcement believes that it's due to a "self-inflicted" gunshot wound to the head. A complete investigation is still pending.
Michael Jackson: Savvy Entrepreneur?
Jan 30, 2012
Michael Jackson's evolution as an artist and a person went beyond his talents as a musician, a new book on the singer's life has claimed.
Netflix and their plan to “Get Along” with Cable TV carriers
Jan 29, 2012
On a conference call last Wednesday to discuss the company's latest financial results, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings said he wants to "get along with everyone", and isn't interested in competing with cable and satellite companies.
UNCF’s “Evening Of Stars” Celebrates The Power of Education
Jan 26, 2012
Performances and Appearances by Patti LaBelle, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Anthony Hamilton, Ledisi, Marsha Ambrosius, Estelle, Miguel, Musiq Soulchild, Tatyana Ali, Pooch Hall, Jill Marie Jones, Brian White, Terrence J, David Banner and Many More!
Codeblack’s new deal with AMC Theaters
Jan 23, 2012
AMC Theatres and Codeblack Entertainment announced a multi-year partnership to exclusively release films at select AMC locations.
BOX OFFICE: JAN 20-22, 2012
Jan 23, 2012
Analysis of this weekend's movie business!
REVIEW: RED TAILS
Jan 19, 2012
Our take on this WWII epic that chronicles the heroic actions of the legendary Tuskeeggee Airmen.
Will The Oscars leave Hollywood?
Jan 16, 2012
The world's biggest film awards ceremony could move out of Hollywood in search of a bigger venue.
‘The Dirty Picture’ sweeps top honours at Colors Screen Awards
Jan 16, 2012
It was “The Dirty Picture” all the way at the 18th Colors Screen Awards 2012
‘The Artist’ bags maximum Golden Globes (Roundup)
Jan 15, 2012
After leading the nomination pack for the 69th Golden Globe awards, "The Artist" emerged as the big winner at the extravaganza by winning three trophies. "The Descendants" followed close behind, with George Clooney taking the best actor gong for the movie.
BOX OFFICE: DEC 30, 2011 – JAN 1, 2012
Jan 2, 2012
Tom Cruise’s latest ‘Mission Impossible’ remained impossible to beat at the US box office as it retained its top spot for the second week in a row with 31.3 million dollars.
Michelle Yeoh speaks on playing Aung San Suu Kyi
Dec 30, 2011
“When I saw the script I was really taken. Do you really want to go into the cinema for two hours of politics? No. You want to know the human drama.” - Michelle Yeoh
Mystery that prompted Hitchcock to make ‘The Birds’ solved
Dec 28, 2011
Alfred Hitchcock’s thriller ‘The Birds’ was apparently inspired by a ‘strange’ real life event, which occurred two years before the release of one of the scariest films in history.
BOX OFFICE: DECEMBER 23 – 25, 2011
Dec 26, 2011
Tom Cruise’s ‘Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol’ remained at the top spot at the box office during the Christmas weekend earning 26.5 million dollars.
Top 10 Bollywood movies of 2011
Dec 20, 2011
Films like “No One Killed Jessica”, “Ra.One” and “Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara” not only satiated the moviegoer’s appetite, but also yielded profits for the Hindi film industry.
Another science fiction writer sues James Cameron for 2.5 billion dollars over ‘Avatar’ idea
Dec 20, 2011
James Cameron has been sued again for allegedly stealing the concept of ‘Avatar’, and this time for more than 2 billion dollars.
TRAILER: THE DARK KNIGHT RISES
Dec 20, 2011
"The Dark Knight Rises" is the epic conclusion to filmmaker Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy.
REVIEW: MISSION IMPOSSIBLE 4
Dec 19, 2011
Visually, two things that instantly transcend the immediate boundaries of a viewer’s intellect to land straight inside are sex and violence. Thus brands that can no longer appeal to your intellect, or are too lazy to try, resort to either or both. That brand can either be a product or a movie star. This is indeed a trend observed among male movie stars....
Dee Rees’ “Pariah” Leads “Black Reel Awards” Nominations Field
Dec 14, 2011
Award season continues as The Help, Jumping the Broom, Mooz-Lum, and Shame all land multiple film nominations. Fishburne, Boyega, Spencer, Oduye, Wayans, DuVernay and McQueen all secure multiple nods!
AAFCA PICKS “TREE OF LIFE” AS TOP FILM OF 2011
Dec 12, 2011
Announced today, the winners of the 2011 Awards, including "Terrence Malick's "Tree Of Life" as Best Picture. The organization’s Top Ten list of films includes “The Descendants,” “Drive,” “My Week With Marilyn” and “The Help.”
Hollywood Pioneer Stanley G. Robertson dies
Dec 2, 2011
Robertson Shattered Glass Ceilings as a Television and Film Executive
MICHAEL’S REVIEWS: Breaking Dawn / Demons Never Die / Immortals / A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas / Ra.One
Dec 2, 2011
Veteren film critic Michael Dequina returns with some reviews of a wide range of films. From horror to heroes and comedy sequels in between, here are some films you may have missed!
Michael Jackson’s tour rehearsal film fails to sell
Nov 29, 2011
Michael Jackson's never-before-seen concert footage that was valued at 6.4 million dollars, has failed to sell at auction.
African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) Announces 2012 Awards
Nov 23, 2011
You know it's award season when the AAFCA Awards are announced! This year, screen icons Richard Roundtree and Hattie Winston are honored, as well as George Lucas and - for the first time - a studio wins an AAFCA Special Achievment Award!
