Tag: Writer
Observations from a Filmmaker in attendance of the Celebration of Life...
By: Kevin Maxwell
Changing Our Narrative
I walked into the celebration of life memorial for John Singleton only knowing about his films. However, after a couple...
Ava DuVernay Inks 8- Figure Deal With Warner Bros. TV
Ava DuVernay is putting down roots.
The Emmy-winning and Oscar-nominated writer, producer and director has signed what sources say is a massive multiple year overall...
Expressions of Thanksgiving
By: Ian L. Haddock
‘As I began to consider why I am grateful, I fell into a reminiscence on the days of past, the victories...
Ryan Coogler Returns to ‘Wakanda’ and ‘Black Panther 2’ as Writer...
Sources tell Variety that Coogler is on board to write and direct the sequel to the hit superhero tentpole “Black Panther.”
Chadwick Boseman is expected...
Ian Haddock and Impulse Group Houston meet at Intersections that matter
Reel Urban News Exclusive
By: Ian L. Haddock, Guest Contributor
Intersections do matter. As an out, Gay— Black first— man, my intersections matter. There is disenfranchisement...
AT&T “28 Days” Emerging Filmmakers Gabrielle Shepard and Nefertite Nguvu Make...
"History By Us"
By: Curtis Stephen
For emerging filmmakers Nefertite Nguvu and Gabrielle Shepard, Black History Month this year wasn't so much about returning to the...
Shawn V. Branch: Celebrating 50 Life Lessons
I recall that in my teens and early twenties, I thought being fifty years old meant that you were old and life was about...
New City, New way of working
Something for Sunday:
I recently made the move from one big city (Los Angeles) to another big city (Atlanta). One of the biggest blessings...
Comedian, Writer and Producer Larry Wilmore Inked new deal with ABC...
Larry Wilmore is turning his focus back to behind the camera.
The writer, producer and comedian has inked an overall deal with ABC Studios, marking...
The Stars and Writer of Grandma’s House celebrate the faith based...
Loretta Devine exemplifies the new era of opportunity for blacks in Hollywood. The star of NBC’s The Carmichael Show won an Emmy in 2011...