[Film Forum\Virutal Cinema]
Film Forum’s Karen Cooper: “The inherent value of the communal theatrical moviegoing experience will always be at the core of Film Forum’s mission. But in these unprecedented times, we remain committed to entertaining.”
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Movies
FREE DIGITAL SCRIPT WRITING COURSE TO HELP ENTREPRENEURS AFFECTED BY COVID-19 LAUNCHED
[COVID-19 Outbreak\Harmon Brothers University]
Benton Crane: “Amid the pandemic that is requiring most people to stay at home, companies around the world are being reminded of the importance of having a strong digital presence, and that includes an approach to marketing.”
Photo: Harmon Brothers
ACTOR CHARLES LOTT JR. STARS IN “THE WAY BACK” ALONGSIDE BEN AFFLECK
[The WAY BACK\Charles Lott Jr.]
The film centers on an ex-basketball star’s struggle with his past alcoholism as he coaches his alma mater’s basketball team.
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BLACK BRIDE MAGAZINE’S LATEST COVER FEATURES ACTRESS MALINDA WILLIAMS
[Actress Malinda Williams\Black Bride Magazine]
Mary Chatman, CEO/Editor: Black Bride Magazine: “We chose Malinda for the cover because she is beautiful, fearless, a trailblazer, and changemaker.”
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NY FILM FORUM WILL SHOW ‘SYSTEM K’ ON CONGO’S DYNAMIC STREET ART STARTING JANUARY 8
[NY Film Forum\ Renaud Barret’s SYSTEM K]
Jordan Mintzer of The Hollywood Reporter on SYSTEM K: “(An) eye-opening and eye-popping exposé. Tracks an emerging wave of Congolese creators whose vibrant, sometimes disturbing works are far more provocative than the kind of street art that now fetches millions at Christie’s or Sotheby’s.”
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TYLER PERRY HAS INSPIRED SOME BLACK KIDS TOWARD ENTREPRENEURIAL FUTURE IN FILM AND BROADCASTING
[Business\Entertainment]
Tim Greene: “These kids are amazing, and thanks to Tyler Perry building one of the world’s largest film studios, over 80 percent of the kids now want to build and own their own broadcasting & filmmaking studio as well as create content for their generation.”
Photo By: Kenadae Turner
GRAMMY WINNER SOLANGE RELEASES EXTENDED CUT OF FILM ‘WHEN I GET HOME’
[Film\Solange Knowles]
Solange will appear on the Daily Show with Trevor Noah tonight at 11:00 PM ET on Comedy Central. The film is an exploration of origin, asking the question how much of ourselves do we bring with us versus leave behind in our evolution.
Photo: Maggie Faircloth
ENTERTAINER OBBA BABATUNDÉ RECEIVES LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FROM JAMAICA CENTER FOR ARTS AND LEARNING
[Entertainment News\ Movies\Music]
Obba Babatundé, the multi-talented and highly celebrated, award-winning entertainer is a Broadway, film and television star, whose career spans more than four decades grew up in the diverse community of Queens. He is the recipient of numerous awards including a daytime Emmy for his role in CBS’ The Bold and the Beautiful, was nominated for a Tony for his role in the original Broadway cast of Dreamgirls, is a Critic’s Circle Awards-winner for the musical Sammy, and the recipient of an NAACP Image Award for A Soldier’s Play.
Photo: Dominick Totino