Theater and Movies

Details: Written by S. Renee Mitchell; Published: 10 August 2021

Playwright Leasharn Hopkins, award-winning South Carolina native with 20 years of experience producing Black theater, is the curator for PassinArt’s upcoming festival.

The all-virtual festival – which is themed “Our Voice. Our Story, Our Way” - runs Aug. 20-22, and will include thought-provoking stage readings, panel discussions led by local and national industry professionals, and short films

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 27 July 2021

Maria Maita-Keppeler

Live Wire Radio is pleased to announce its return to live shows in the fall of 2021

Details: Written by Michael Hernandez, Entertainment Reporter & Texas Metro News Columnist; Published: 23 July 2021

Scarlett Johansson finally gets her turn to shine in the Marvel Comics Universe

Details: Written by LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer; Published: 19 July 2021

This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows an animated LeBron James in a scene from "Space Jam: A New Legacy." (Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)

According to studio estimates Sunday, “Space Jam: A New Legacy” grossed $31.7 million in North America, while “Black Widow” took in $26.3 million.

Details: Written by By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer; Published: 13 July 2021

(Eric Liebowitz/FX via AP)

In a pandemic year in which housebound Americans relied more than ever on television for distraction, TV academy voters recognized a varied mix of storytelling and a diverse group of actors and creators.

Details: Written by JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer; Published: 18 June 2021

(Disney via AP)

A brisk and bright sun-dappled fable of above-ground adventure and below-the-surface identity, Enrico Casarosa's “Luca”

Details: Written by By Dwight Brown NNPA Newswire Film Critic; Published: 03 June 2021

There are many life lessons in this inspiring documentary.

Can we ever get enough of Muhammad Ali? No! And so, another documentary about him is automatically good news on some level.

Details: Written by Business Wire Associated Press; Published: 11 May 2021

(Photo/National Geographic via Business Wire)

Award-winning journalist chronicles the investigation of a mass grave in Oklahoma, reporting on the early 20th Century's reign of racial terror and violence in the two-hour special to premiere on National Geographic Friday, June 18, at 9 p.m.

Details: Written by by BOTWC Staff; Published: 06 May 2021

(Photo/ BOTWC)

The history-making Marvel blockbuster, has a new release date for the much-anticipated sequel.

Details: Written by By JAKE COYLE; Published: 22 April 2021

This image released by Paramount Pictures shows Sonic, voiced by Ben Schwartz, in a scene from "Sonic the Hedgehog." Last year, “Sonic the Hedgehog” became the genre’s highest grosser; a sequel is already under way. (Paramount Pictures/Sega of America via AP)

Hollywood is increasingly viewing video games as one of the ripest, richest veins of intellectual property outside of comic books.

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