Amandla Stenberg, best known for her role in The Hunger Games, is in talks to star in a period piece from Belle director Amma Asante.
Amandla Stenberg
The issue of diversity in Hollywood has pretty much become a dominant topic of discussion in 2016, despite the fact this isn’t necessarily a recent development. But for reasons that could be rooted in the stimulus of social media – there has been a continuum which has led to an active need by members of the privileged community to put actions behind their words.
Ava DuVernay (Selma) and Ryan Coogler (Creed) are undoubtedly part of the esteemed bunch of Hollywood directors that are making waves in an industry that has come under fire for not making allowances for people of color who have consistently proved their worth.
Oscar-winner Lupita Nyong’o may have been cheated out of screen time in The Force Awakens, but it looks like she will be making up for it sooner rather than later.
The people have spoken. After the big reveal back in April of the new Barbie doll that was created in the likeness of Selma director Ava DuVernay, who made history as the first African-American woman to receive a Golden Globe nomination for Best Director, it has now been announced that the doll will be available for purchase on December 6.
Filmmaker Ava DuVernay has been in the movie business for quite some time but it took the immense success of the critically-acclaimed Selma, to finally catapult her into the realm of success that ordinarily eludes female minority directors.
Selma director and respected filmmaker, Ava DuVernay is currently making the rounds at SXSW and while hosting an insightful session, she opened up about the trials and tribulations that plagued the genesis of the film that will undoubtedly become required viewing for years to come.
Oscar 2015 didn’t deviate that far from the norm. Neil Patrick Harris held down the fort and despite mixed reviews – he did a decent job navigating the choppy waters that manifest when you are tasked with keeping Hollywood’s elite in check.
Essence magazine held its annual Black Women in Hollywood luncheon at the Beverly Wilshire on Thursday and the room was filled to the brim with women of color who have the talent, looks and drive to run the world.
The 57th annual Grammy Awards went on as scheduled as music’s finest and brightest took centerstage to celebrate achievements and milestones.