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October 17, 2013

Oliver Stone confirms MLK film starring Jamie Foxx

theGRIO REPORT - The controversial director has confirmed the project, which is currently untitled, and will be released by DreamWorks…
August 8, 2013

Oprah sits down with the cast of ‘The Butler’ on ‘Next Chapter’

theGRIO REPORT - In the upcoming episode of 'Oprah's Next Chapter', Oprah sits down with members of 'Lee Daniels' The…
July 12, 2013

Ava DuVernay to direct MLK biopic 'Selma'

theGRIO REPORT - Ava DuVernay is stepping into the director's chair of Selma, an upcoming biopic of Martin Luther King…
December 14, 2012

Black British actors making waves in Hollywood

theGRIO REPORT - In recent years more and more have been cast in on-screen roles, not just in big budget…
November 27, 2012

Black stars nominated for 2013 Independent Spirit Awards (SLIDESHOW)

SLIDESHOW - Several African-American actors and filmmakers have been nominated for the 2013 Independent Spirit Awards...
September 11, 2012

‘Lincoln’ teaser trailer features David Oyelowo in prominent role

VIDEO - The first teaser trailer for Steven Spielberg's highly anticipated biopic Lincoln (starring perennial Oscar favorite Daniel Day-Lewis as…
June 6, 2012

Slideshow: Who should play Marvel's 'Black Panther'?

SLIDESHOW - The first black superhero in mainstream comics may soon have his own movie. A new film featuring the…
May 14, 2010

Mary J. Blige to star in Nina Simone biopic

R&B singer Mary J. Blige is slated to star in 'Nina' - a new biopic portraying jazz songstress Nina Simone...