A biopic is about Hattie McDaniel–the first black woman to win an Oscar–is currently in development: “A Hattie McDaniel biopic is now officially in development, Shadow and Act has learned. Producer Alysia Allen is teaming up with Aaron Magnani to produce a biopic on McDaniel, the first black actress to receive a nomination for acting and to […]
Aretha Franklin Chooses Jennifer Hudson To Star In MGM Queen Of Soul Film Biopic
Aretha Franklin Chooses Jennifer Hudson To Star In MGM Queen Of Soul Film Biopic
It was recently announced at Clive Davis’ pre-Grammy party that Jennifer Hudson was hand picked by Aretha Franklin to star in the icon’s upcoming biopic ‘Queen of Soul’: “EXCLUSIVE: Clive Davis’ pre-Grammy party is always the hottest ticket before the Grammy Awards. Tonight he dropped an exceptional surprise. Davis tonight introduced Oscar and Grammy winner Jennifer Hudson to […]
Pioneer Filmmaker Julie Dash to Direct Rosa Parks Biopic
Pioneer Filmmaker Julie Dash to Direct Rosa Parks Biopic
Daughters of the Dust director Julie Dash is set to direct an upcoming film about the life of Civil Rights pioneer Rosa Parks: “Amazing news! Pioneer filmmaker Julie Dash has officially signed on to direct an upcoming biopic on Rosa Parks! The film will revolve around the decade before her legendary moment on a Montgomery bus, when […]
Taraji P. Henson producing, starring in film about Emmett Till
Taraji P. Henson producing, starring in film about Emmett Till
Actress Taraji P. Henson is set to both produce and star in an upcoming film about the late Emmett Till: “‘Proud Mary” star Taraji P. Henson said she is producing and starring in a movie about Emmett Till, a black teenager from Chicago who was beaten and shot for reportedly whistling at a white woman while visiting Mississippi […]