Idris Elba may have been deprived of Oscar glory – but so far the British actor isn’t sulking in a corner with bitterness and regret.
Idris Elba
The nominations for the 73rd annual Golden Globe were announced on Thursday morning and it is clear that streaming giant Nextflix is doing something right after garnering an impressive number of salutes in key categories including a nod to veteran actress and comedian, Lily Tomlin for her hilariously affecting turn on the hit show Grace and Frankie
Uzo Aduba continued her good luck streak by securing another nomination for her role in Orange Is The New Black.
Screenwriter Aaron Sorkin is winning critical praise for the script he penned for the Steve Jobs biopic that is currently playing in theaters. But producing a worthy story that captures the complexities of an iconic genius proved to be an easier feat compared to the casting process.
Well, we certainly didn’t see this one coming. According to Deadline, Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett will be channeling the spirit of revered comedic actress Lucille Ball in an upcoming biopic. The script will be written by Aaron Sorkin who also penned the Michael Fassbender starrer Steve Jobs.
12 Years a Slave nabbed best picture at this year’s Oscars and famed director, Steve McQueen is ready to tackle his next project which will reportedly be a heist thriller based on the popular British series, Widows.
Movie deals are made and broken all the time but we sure didn’t see this one coming. After Aaron Sorkin made the announcement that Christian Bale was poised to portray Apple co-founder Steve Jobs in a biopic being helmed by Danny Boyle; news broke a week later that Bale opted out and now the search begins for his replacement.
Reports are swirling that Supermodel Naomi Campbell 43, and actor Michael Fasssbender, 37, who generously exposed his magnificent manhood in the memorable vehicle Shame, are an item.
There is an interesting write up in The Hollywood Reporter that recognizes the success black films have been experiencing lately, and the observations are weighed heavily on their impressive box office numbers. The Best Man Holiday, is the latest film to reemphasize this trend, thanks to a solid opening this past week, and the numbers are only getting higher.
2013 is definitely ending on a high note when it comes to the caliber of films that were doled out this year and filed under the Black Cinema genre.
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Actress Adepero Oduye is a relevant player in an industry that demands the best and challenges your self-preservation.
In 2011 Oduye flexed her acting chops and won rave reviews for her affecting portrayal of an African-American teenager who embarks on a journey of self-discovery and acceptance as she embraces her lesbian identity.