Boyz II Men Biopic And Documentary In The Works For The Legendary R&B Group
Iconic R&B group Boyz II Men are bringing their legendary journey to the big screen. A feature film biopic is in development to highlight their 30-year career, featuring timeless hits like "End of the Road," "It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday," "On Bended Knee," "One Sweet Day," and "Motownphilly."
Eddie Murphy To Star As Funk Icon George Clinton In Amazon MGM Biopic Directed By Bill Condon
Eddie Murphy is set to portray funk legend George Clinton in Amazon MGM Studios' upcoming biopic, directed by Bill Condon. This reunion between Murphy and Condon follows their successful collaboration on Dreamgirls, where Murphy’s performance earned him an Oscar nomination.
Jharrel Jerome And Jennifer Lopez Star In True-Life Underdog Wrestling Story, 'Unstoppable'
Amazon MGM Studios has released the first trailer for Unstoppable, an inspiring true-life sports drama starring Jharrel Jerome and Jennifer Lopez. Slated for a limited theatrical release on December 6, the film captures the journey of Anthony Robles, who overcame being born without a right leg and a challenging upbringing to achieve an NCAA Division I wrestling championship.
Joaquina Kalukango And Lance Gross Cast As Leads In Gloria Gaynor Biopic For Lifetime
Lifetime has cast Tony Award winner Joaquina Kalukango, known for her role in Lawmen: Bass Reeves, to star as Gloria Gaynor in the biopic I Will Survive: The Gloria Gaynor Story. Joining her, Lance Gross (Tyler Perry’s House of Payne) will play Gaynor's husband, Linwood Simon. Part of the "Voices of a Lifetime" series, the film is slated for release in 2025 and will also include biopics on Mary J. Blige and Lisa Lisa.
Pharrell Williams Speaks On How Lego Brought His Unique Story To Life For ‘Piece by Piece’
Pharrell Williams recently expressed deep gratitude for the chance to bring his unconventional story to life through the support of Lego. At a screening for his animated documentary Piece by Piece, the 13-time Grammy winner specifically thanked Lego’s head of global entertainment, Jill Wilfert, for taking a risk on his vision.
John Boyega And Danielle Deadwyler Star In Upcoming ‘Otis & Zelma’ Biopic
Golden Globe Award winner John Boyega and Gotham Award-winning actress Danielle Deadwyler collaborate for the new biopic, ‘Otis & Zelma,’ about the life and legacy of the late soul singer, Otis Redding Jr., and his widow Zelma Redding. The highly anticipated film showcases Otis’ and Zelma’s marriage and its influence on his groundbreaking career before his untimely death in 1967 at the age of 26.
Juliano Krue Valdi To Play Young Michael In Antoine Fuqua’s ‘Michael’ For Lionsgate
Nine-year-old Juliano Krue Valdi has secured the coveted role of young Michael Jackson in the forthcoming Lionsgate and UIP film, "Michael," directed by Antoine Fuqua.
First Look: Regina King Stars As Shirley Chisolm In ‘Shirley’
Regina King, the Academy Award-winning actress, is gearing up to embody the iconic political figure Shirley Chisholm in the upcoming film "Shirley." The highly anticipated movie, both written and directed by John Ridley, the Oscar-winning screenwriter behind "12 Years a Slave," delves into the groundbreaking 1972 presidential campaign of Shirley Chisholm, a trailblazer in American politics. Chisholm, who had previously made history as the first Black woman elected to the US Congress in 1968, shattered barriers once again by becoming the first Black candidate to vie for a major party's nomination for the presidency.
Chris Rock In Final Talks To Direct And Produce Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Biopic For Universal Pictures
Universal Pictures is gearing up to create a cinematic biopic about the life of Martin Luther King Jr. The studio has optioned the rights to adapt Jonathan Eig’s critically acclaimed biography King: A Life. Chris Rock is in final talks to direct and produce, and Steven Spielberg will be executive producer.
Watch: Colman Domingo Is Groundbreaking Civil Rights Leader Bayard Rustin In Netflix Film ‘Rustin’
Netflix has dropped the first trailer for the upcoming Bayard Rustin biopic, Rustin, which stars Colman Domingo.
Rustin was Martin Luther King Jr.’s right-hand man and creator of one of the most important events in American history, the March on Washington in 1963.
Watch: ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Teaser Trailer Released
BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE celebrates the life and music of an icon who inspired generations through his message of love and unity. On the big screen for the first time, discover Bob’s powerful story of overcoming adversity and the journey behind his revolutionary music.
Letitia Wright Set To Star In ‘In The Shadows’; The True Story Of Ramla Ali
Letitia Wright is set to take center stage in "In the Shadows," a gripping drama inspired by the true story of Ramla Ali, the pioneering Somali British professional boxing champion.
Billy Porter To Star In, Co-Write James Baldwin Biopic For Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group Motion Pictures
Billy Porter and Dan McCabe have been chosen by Allen Media Group Motion Pictures to write a James Baldwin biopic. The film will be based on David Leeming's 1994 book, James Baldwin: A Biography, which details the life of the celebrated writer and civil rights activist.
Watch: Hall of Famer NBA Player Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton’s Biopic
The film is about Hall of Famer Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton, who makes history as the first African American to sign an NBA contract, forever changing how the game of basketball is played.
Janet Jackson & TLC Documentaries, Keyshia Cole Biopic Greenlit At Lifetime
Janet Jackson & TLC Documentaries, Keyshia Cole Biopic Greenlit At Lifetime.
Roberto Clemente Biopic Based On His Family In The Works
Baseball icon Roberto Clemente is getting the biopic treatment from producer Jonah Hirsch (Resistance: 1942, First) and actor/producer AJ Muñoz in collaboration with the Clemente family.