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Partially Animated Documentary ‘Spike Lee: The Last King of Brooklyn’ Debuts Trailer

An icon of American filmmaking will be celebrated in a new hybrid documentary a la Française. Special Touch Studios and co-producer/broadcast partner Canal+ have debuted the trailer for Spike Lee: The Last King of Brooklyn, which combines filmed …

Spike Lee Boards Joecar Hanna’s ‘Talk Me,’ Selected by Cannes’ Cinef Section (EXCLUSIVE)

Spike Lee has boarded as an executive producer on Chinese-Lebanese Spanish-born filmmaker Joecar Hanna‘s short film “Talk Me,” which has been selected by Cannes Film Festival to run in its Cinef section, a selection of 13 live-action and three animated …

Spike Lee’s 40 Acres And A Mule Drops ‘Malcolm X’ And ‘Clockers’ Capsule With Supreme

Spike Lee’s 40 Acres and a Mule fashion line returns in a bold new collaboration with Supreme Supreme has teamed up with Spike Lee’s famed production company 40 Acres and a Mule for a capsule collection honoring two of Lee’s classic films, Malcolm X (1992) …

Streetwear Giant, Supreme, Teams With Spike Lee for 'Malcolm X' and 'Clockers' Capsule

Supreme is partnering with Spike Lee’s 40 Acres and A Mule Filmworks for a new fashion line. The line is themed on two of Lee’s 1990s movies: 1992’s Malcolm X and 1995’s Clockers. The featured pieces include a Varsity Jacket, baseball jersey, two T-shirts, …

Spike Lee Praises ASAP Rocky’s Fire ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ Performance Alongside Denzel Washington

Spike Lee & Supreme Dropping 40 Acres & A Mule Capsule

Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE Source: Supreme / Supreme Hate or it or love, Supreme is always good for a clutch collaboration. The ubiquitous streetwear brand has linked with Spike Lee to create a capsule collection with the renowned director’ …

Riff Raff Director on 'Virginia Woolfe', Coolidge, Ensemble & More

Posted in: Interview, Lionsgate, Movies | Tagged: Dito Montiel, Riff Raff Director Dito Montiel (The Clapper) spoke to Bleeding Cool about his latest crime dark comedy in Lionsgate's Riff Raff, the ensemble cast & more. Article Summary Dito Montiel …

15 Best Movie Opening Title Sequences Of All Time

Opening title sequences are dying a slow death. Though they may have been replaced by the closing credits sequence (thanks Marvel), even those are a rare treat. Filmmakers simply don't deliver a 2.5-minute opening title sequence that often, perhaps …

11 Fashion Photographers Redefining Style as We Know It

The South Philadelphia-born, Brooklyn-based photographer has developed a strong visual language that unspools notions of masculinity, uplifts Black queer identity, and draws on themes of community and belonging. 2017’s Glitterboy saw Lemons sprinkle Black …

The NBA's hidden game: Arranging courtside celebrities

As a top executive for the NBA's Atlanta Hawks, Levetta Futrell is responsible for negotiating contracts with halftime performers and managing a budget that steers her department's priorities. But sometimes her job requires fetching french fries. …

Spike Lee Explains How Memes Helped A$AP Rocky Land Role In Denzel Washington Movie

Spike Lee cast A$AP Rocky to star in his forthcoming film Highest 2 Lowest alongside Denzel Washington – and it was all thanks to a popular meme! Appearing on Carmelo Anthony’s 7PM in Brooklyn podcast this week, the Brooklyn native explained how it …

Ryan Coogler Thanks Over 40 ‘Cinematic Influences’ Who Inspired ‘Sinners,’ Including Spike Lee, Quentin Tarantino, and ...

Ryan Coogler is thanking his fellow titans of cinema for inspiring “Sinners.” The critically acclaimed Warner Bros. feature stars Michael B. Jordan as twin brothers Smoke and Stack who return to 1932 Mississippi after surviving World War I. The duo open a …

Any Questions #681: "Planetary names"

Last week's challenge Start with the word ENVIRONMENTAL. Rearrange the letters and you can spell the name of a major North American city and the last name of an Oscar-winning actor. What are the words? Answer: MONTREAL, NIVEN THIS WEEK'S CATEGORY: …

Simone Biles Reveals Jonathan Owens Selected the Wrong Groomsmen Suits on Their Wedding Day

Michael Reaves/Getty Simone Biles and Jonathan OwensDid all go according to plan on Simone Biles' wedding day? No, but she still thinks the special day was a 10/10. The Olympic athlete married Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens (for the second …

‘Bound,’ the Wachowskis’ dynamic debut, plus the week’s best films in L.A.

Hello! I’m Mark Olsen. Welcome to another edition of your regular field guide to a world of Only Good Movies. There are so many exciting events happening in Los Angeles this weekend, folks will face some inevitable hard decisions about scheduling, travel …

Ryan Coogler Pens Emotional Open Letter As Love For ‘Sinners’ Continues To Pour In: “Eternal Gratitude”

Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE Source: Ian West – PA Images / Getty Ryan Coogler stepped out from his typical adaptation formula, making his original film debut with Sinners, and it’s been a success.  The vampire movie has some of the highest …

Composer Terence Blanchard revisits Hurricane Katrina at Spivey Hall

ExploreHurricane Katrina hits New Orleans, August 29, 2005“Atlanta has always been one of my favorite places to play because of the community. It’s a powerful moment that will (hopefully) make us reflect on how far we’ve come since then. Even now when I …

3 Great Free Movies You Should Stream This Weekend (April 25-27)

YouTube has an incredible selection of free movies available to stream with ads, and Watch With Us has picked out three of the best ones in the current lineup. If you’re looking for some weekend entertainment but don’t want to pull out your credit card and …

Music World Hitmaker Nile Rodgers Celebrates Launch Of ‘The Creative Entrepreneur’ By Carolyn Dailey

Spike Lee, Carolyn Dailey, Nile Rodgers at 'The Creative Entrepreneur' NYC Book Launch Jiraurd Key/BFA.com Recalling how he had grown accustomed to a tight recording budget for quickly producing “Black music” without the luxury of extra takes, …

After Anzac Day Heckling, Novel Outback Odyssey Emerges as a Timely Call for Understanding, Respect, and Reconciliation

Why Australians Should Read 'Outback Odyssey' Now More Than Ever SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA, April 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the wake of shocking scenes at Anzac Day dawn services, where a small group heckled a 'Welcome to …

DAYVID comes full circle with cinematic new single 'See You Soon'

LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Independent singer-songwriter DAYVID returns with “See You Soon”, a radiant electronic-pop anthem that captures the ache of longing, the magic of reunion, and the quiet hope that …

'In the Shadow of the Stars' by Ross Valenza – A Memoir of Music, Memory & Love, Now on Amazon & Barnes & Noble

LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- From the neon buzz of Hollywood nights to the soulful quiet of Brooklyn streets, Ross Valenza’s deeply personal memoir In the Shadow of the Stars captures the heart of a …

Composer Leads the Way: Emily Simonian's Captivating Musical Earns Spotlight at Armenian Embassy Concert

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a powerful testament to the impact of one creator’s vision, Armenian-American composer, lyricist, and librettist Emily Simonian has inspired an unprecedented cultural …

Award-Winning Short 'Luke and Emma and a Gas Station on Franklin Avenue' Returns to AMC Networks for AAPI Heritage Month

NY, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AMC Networks has once again selected Luke and Emma and a Gas Station on Franklin Avenue to be included in Future of Film: AAPI Rising Stars, a new series spotlighting emerging Asian American …

Corpus Christi Launches Bold Vision as 'Sky. Sea. Space. City.' Home of Danny McQ, the Future of American Innovation

AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a historic move to reinvent itself as a global hub for technology, film, military innovation, and energy resilience, the City of Corpus Christi announces the launch of a visionary …

Author and Minister Hope Garza Shares Powerful Spiritual Encounters in Newly Released Book 'Accounts in Ministry'

SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hope Garza, longtime minister and passionate storyteller, has officially released her latest work Accounts in Ministry, a deeply personal collection of real-life experiences …

Rising Star Jessica Carter Altman Unveils Newest Single 'Mirror Mirror'

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rising star and multifaceted artist, Jessica Carter Altman, released her highly anticipated new single, “Mirror Mirror,” on April 25th, 2025, via Symphonic. Available across all …

'Alan and the Rulers of the Air' MAY 2 RELEASE AMID LAWSUIT SURGE—THRILLER EXAMINES SPIRITUAL FORCES BEHIND ATTACKS

BMG-GLOBAL ANNOUNCES "Alan and the Rulers of the Air" MAY 2 RELEASE AS RELIGIOUS LIBERTY LAWSUITS SURGE NATIONWIDE—THRILLER EXAMINES FORCES BEHIND ATTACKS LOS ANGELES, AZ, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As debates around …

DigiFest® Temecula 2025 Kicks Off Today with Vision, Velocity, and a Heart for the Next Generation

Red Carpet Rolls Out in Temecula as the Nation’s Most Purpose-Driven Digital Arts Festival Unites Creativity, Community, and Cause TEMECULA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today marks the official opening of DigiFest® …

David Helpling and Eric 'the' Taylor Beckon Music Fans to Experience the Sonic Realms of The Precious Dark

A human-made music project enhanced by the urban macrophotography of @Elusiveilusionz, available now from the award-winning indie label Spotted Peccary Music. PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Precious Dark is …

Tyler Rifley Surprises Fans with the Release of 'Rebound' — A Soulful Country-Pop Twist on Moving On

Rising country-pop artist Tyler Rifley delivers an emotional curveball with the unexpected release of “Rebound,” available today on all platforms. ANCHORAGE, AK, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Originally scheduled to release …

Adim Isiakpona Wins Forty Under 40 Global Award for Excellence in Film Production

The celebrated Nigerian filmmaker is recognized for redefining visual storytelling across Africa and beyond. NIGERIA, LAGOS, NIGERIA, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Adim Isiakpona, renowned creative director, founder of Capital Films …

ArtMattan Films Acquires USA Rights to TIFF 2024 Selection VILLAGE KEEPER!

Village Keeper had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2024. The film is scheduled for a sneak preview screening in NYC and Chicago NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ArtMattan Films, the film …

Pre-orders for the Life Size Bust 'Pacific Rim Gipsy Danger Battle Mode' Began April 24, 2025

Prime 1 Studio has announced the Life Size Bust "Pacific Rim Gipsy Danger Battle Mode." Pre-orders began April 24, 2025 (JST). Release set for April 2026. ASAKUSA, TAITO-KU, TOKYO, JAPAN, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new life …

Major Achievements for Sub Tales

Achieved NY Times Best Seller and Amazon Book of the Year NASHUA, NH, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Frank and Charles Hood, the authors of “Poopie Suits & Cowboy Boots” and eight more titles about the US Submarine Force history …

Chinese Playwright Shao Yong Liu Receives Creative Award at First Global Micro-Short Drama Screenplay Competition

SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Playwright Shao Yong Liu has been awarded the Creative Award for his screenplay "Swimming to the Other Shore" at the inaugural Global Micro-Short Drama Screenplay …

StoryboardHero Unveils Major Image Quality Upgrade with Latest AI Models

Singapore-based storyboard generator promises enhanced character consistency and visual fidelity for filmmakers and content creators SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- StoryboardHero, the AI-powered storyboard generation …

FREESTYLE DIGITAL MEDIA RELEASES HISTORICAL DOCUMENTARY “GREENWOOD AVENUE PROJECT”

Historical Documentary Focused on 1921’s Tulsa Race Massacre Sets Digital Debut for North American VOD Platforms and DVD on April 25, 2025 LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Freestyle Digital Media, the digital …

Country Music Group July Moon Set to Launch New Music Video 'The Highway' Featuring Nascar's Ryan Ellis

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nashville's own country music group July Moon is now ready to announce the official premiere of their anticipated music video, “The Highway,” featuring popular NASCAR …