David Oyelowo Signs on to Disney Musical From Tarell Alvin McCraney
David Oyelowo of “Selma” fame is set to star in a live-action Disney musical. The actor will helm “Cyrano The Moor,” penned by “Moonlight” screenwriter Tarell Alvin McCraney. According to THR, Oyelowo...
View ArticleWATCH: Meet David Oyelowo as Harold in New Featurette for ‘Gringo’
Amazon Studios and STX Entertainment are preparing for the release of their upcoming film, “Gringo,” with an all new featurette. The film is a dark comedy about Harold, a mild-mannered pharmaceutical...
View ArticleWATCH: Netflix Surprises With Trailer and Announcement for ‘The Cloverfield...
After months of speculation, rumor, and changing release dates, Netflix premiered the first trailer for the third film in the “Cloverfield” franchise. The previously untitled film is now called “The...
View ArticleFilm Review: ‘The Cloverfield Paradox’ Is Even More Shallow Than Its Gimmick
Netflix and Paramount shocked audiences when they aired an unexpected trailer for “The Cloverfield Paradox” during the SuperBowl. It wasn’t shocking due to any of the content in the trailer. It was the...
View ArticleFilm Review: ‘Gringo’ Disappoints, Despite its Perfect Cast
While some films are already starting to position themselves in next year’s Oscar conversation, the new film “Gringo” is also on target for awards talk. Razzie Awards. David Oyelowo is Harold, a kind,...
View ArticleGenre Geeks: 10 Actors in Upcoming Sci-Fi/Horror Films Hoping for Oscar...
Every year a slew of award-worthy performances in genre movies go unrecognized, primarily from notable actors attempting to challenge their craft. Studios small and grandiose even incorporate their...
View ArticleDavid Oyelowo to Make His Directorial Debut With Oprah-Produced ‘The Water Man’
Working with David Oyelowo on “Lee Daniels’ The Butler” and “Selma” must have made quite an impression on Oprah Winfrey. As the former gets set to mount his directorial debut, the latter is on board to...
View ArticleSundance Review: ‘Come Away’ Doesn’t Have Enough Fairy Dust to Leave the Ground
2020 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL: Neverland and Wonderland come together in “Come Away,” the new film from Brenda Chapman. Angelina Jolie and David Oyelowo are Rose and Jack Littleton, a happy couple...
View ArticleSAG Thoughts: What Today Means to the Oscar Race?
The Screen Actors Guild nominations were announced earlier today with a few surprises and a few shocks to this year’s race to the Oscars. Leading the tally was “Birdman” picking up four...
View ArticleBlack Reel Nominations – Double Mentions for David Oyelowo and Gugu Mbatha-Raw
Black Reel Nominations announced and not surprising that Ava DuVernay’s “Selma” leading the pack with Justin Simien’s “Dear White People.” Double mentions for David Oyelowo and Gugu Mbatha-Raw as...
View ArticleFilm Review: Selma (★★★★)
Passionate, informative, and tenderly told, Ava DuVernay‘s vision of Martin Luther King Jr. and his fight for voters’ rights is fully realized in her newest film “Selma.” Written by Paul Webb, the film...
View ArticleBest of 2014: Final Plea to AMPAS Voters and Editor’s Personal Winners of the...
Ballots are due in just over 24 hours. AMPAS may be doing some last-minute scrambling to ensure they see the things “they’re suppose to see.” The Oscars will announce their nominations next Thursday...
View ArticleFilm Review #2: Selma (★★★½)
With the overabundance of fervent platitudes of love for director Ava DuVernay’s Selma, anything I say will reek of copycatting and rehashing what my betters have penned. But, I must make the attempt...
View ArticleUnder the Circuit: David Oyelowo
David Oyelowo's snub by the Academy last Thursday may be the most recent, but it isn't his first More
View ArticleAwards Circuit Community Awards 2014 Nominations –‘Birdman’ Leads the Way
One of the staples of Awards Circuit is our very own awards, decided on by our 250,000+ readership. For years, we give the readers a voice. When the Awards Circuit Community Awards were first...
View ArticleJENNIFER ANISTON, SIENNA MILLER, DAVID OYELOWO, CHRIS PRATT, JOHN TRAVOLTA...
LOS ANGELES, CA—Jennifer Aniston, Sienna Miller, David Oyelowo, Chris Pratt, John Travolta and Kerry Washington will be presenters at this year’s Oscars, show producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron...
View ArticleOscars 2015: Will Win/Should Win (Cristina Lule)
It’s Oscar Week! Each staff member will be revealing their final picks for the upcoming Academy Awards on February 22. Missed one? Click on Will Win/Should Win 2015. Make sure to make your picks in our...
View ArticleParamount Pictures to Distribute “Captive” Starring David Oyelowo and Kate Mara
Paramount Pictures announced today that it has secured the worldwide distribution rights to “CAPTIVE,” starring David Oyelowo (“SELMA”) and Kate Mara (“FANTASTIC FOUR,” “House of Cards”). The studio...
View ArticleSELMA comes to Blu-ray on May 5th, Digital HD on April 21st
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. –- Hailed as “extraordinary” (David Denby, The New Yorker), “deeply moving” (Claudia Puig, USA Today) and “a triumph” (A.O. Scott, New York Times), director Ava DuVernay’s powerful...
View ArticleAva DuVernay, Lupita Nyong’o in Talks for Sci-Fi Thriller “Intelligent Life”
Ava DuVernay and Lupita Nyong’o are both in talks for the upcoming sci-fi thriller film “Intelligent Life.” DuVernay, who last directed “Selma,” is in negotiations to direct and Nyong’o is in...
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