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Angela Bassett at Sardi's restaurant in New York. Bassett co-stars in the action flick, “Olympus Has Fallen.” (AP Photo/Carlo Allegri, file)

Bassett drawn to action flick because of director

John Carucci, Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — The idea of working with director Antoine Fuqua was enough for Angela Bassett to appear in the action flick, 'Olympus Has Fallen.'" But things got better for the Oscar-nominated actress when she found out she'd share most of her scenes with Morgan Freeman...
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Producer Howard Barish, writer/director Ava DuVernay and producer Paul Garnes pose with the John Cassavetes Award for 'Middle of Nowhere' in the press room during the 2013 Film Independent Spirit Awards at Santa Monica Beach on February 23, 2013 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Ava DuVernay wins Indie Spirit Award

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theGRIO REPORT - Director Ava DuVernay took home the John Cassavetes directing award at this weekend's Independent Spirit Awards for her acclaimed film 'Middle of Nowhere'...
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theGrio’s 100: Peter Ramsey, 1st African-American to direct an animated film

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theGRIO's 100 - The first African-American to direct an animated feature, his first film 'Rise of the Guardians' has earned the former storyboard artist several nominations and accolades...
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Reginald Hudlin attends The Hollywood Reporter Nominees' Night 2013 Celebrating The 85th Annual Academy Award Nominees at Spago on February 4, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

For 'Django' producer Reginald Hudlin, an unexpected Oscar ride

Jake Coyle, AP Entertainment Writer
NEW YORK (AP) - Reginald Hudlin, director of films like 'Boomerang' and 'House Party,' never expected to be going to the Oscars as a best-picture-nominated producer of a slavery-era spaghetti Western by Quentin Tarantino...
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Ernest Dickerson directs the 'Dead'

Chase Quinn
theGRIO REPORT - When it comes to filmmaker Ernest Dickerson, looking forward, looking ahead, is not just hopeful, it is essential...
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r Lee Daniels attends the Nicole Kidman Gala Tribute during the 50th annual New York Film Festival at Lincoln Center on October 3, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)

Lee Daniels promises 'no urination, no cursing' in next film 'The Butler'

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theGRIO REPORT - Director Lee Daniels ('Precious') is still reeling from the mixed reaction his sexually provocative drama 'The Paperboy' received from critics and audiences...
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David R. Ellis and Samuel L. Jackson share a laugh during the arrivals for the premiere of New Line Cinema's 'Snakes On A Plane' at Grauman's Chinese Theatre on August 17, 2006 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Samuel L. Jackson reacts to death of ‘Snakes on a Plane’ director

Chris Witherspoon
theGRIO REPORT - Samuel L. Jackson recently took to Twitter to express his sadness over the death of 'Snakes on a Plane' director David R. Ellis...
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Director George Lucas (R) and Mellody Hobson arrive at the 2012 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Graydon Carter at Sunset Tower on February 26, 2012 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

George Lucas gets engaged to longtime black girlfriend

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theGRIO REPORT - 'Star Wars' director George Lucas has found his real life princess right here on earth...
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Director Antoine Fuqua attends the Radical Studios Comic-Con dinner party at the Donovan's on July 24, 2010 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Chelsea Lauren/Gertty Images For Radical Studios)

'Training Day' director defends Tarantino, 'Django'

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theGRIO REPORT - Antoine Fuqua, the director of 'Training Day' and 'Brooklyn's Finest', is the latest Hollywood figure to weigh in on the controversy swirling about Quentin Tarantino's hit slavery-themed thriller...
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 01: Director Spike Lee attends the 2012 BET Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on July 1, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images For BET)

Spike Lee calls 'Django Unchained' 'disrespectful'

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theGRIO REPORT - Director Spike Lee's decades long feud with fellow filmmaker Quentin Tarantino appears to be alive and well...
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