Roland Emmerich

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December 1, 2021

Halle Berry inks multi-picture deal with Netflix as ‘Bruised’ hits No. 1

With her directorial debut hitting top global numbers, Berry and the streaming company "look forward to telling more stories together."
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July 3, 2021

Will Smith almost not cast in ‘Independence Day’ because he was Black: report

In an interview celebrating the 25th anniversary of "Independence Day," director Roland Emmerich revealed he had to fight for Smith's…
March 24, 2015

Vivica A. Fox officially joins ‘Independence Day' sequel

theGRIO REPORT - Vivica A. Fox will be reprising the part of Jasmine Dubrow in the upcoming Independence Day 2.…
July 3, 2013

Conservatives call 'White House Down' 'Obama porn,' mock its box office performance

theGRIO REPORT - Some conservative commentators are celebrating following the disappointing opening weekend of White House Down at the box…
June 27, 2013

Obama inspires Jamie Foxx presidential role in ‘White House Down’

theGRIO REPORT - Director Roland Emmerich brings new life to summer blockbusters with the action-comedy White House Down.
June 24, 2013

Will Smith will not return for ‘Independence Day 2’

theGRIO REPORT - Shortly after Twentieth Century Fox's announcement Thursday that Independence Day 2 will hit theaters in 2015, the…
June 21, 2013

‘Independence Day 2’ will hit theaters in 2015

theGRIO REPORT - Twentieth Century Fox announced Thursday that Independence Day 2 will hit theaters on July 3, 2015...