‘Judas And The Black Messiah’ Creators Talk About The Mixed Blessing Of Oscar Attention

EXCLUSIVE: Will Berson, who is up for the Best Original Screenplay Oscar as the co-writer of Warner Bros’ Judas and the Black Messiah, has joined A3 Artists Agency for representation.

Amongst the highly-awaited movies up for release next year is Lost City of D, starring Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum.

Back on December 4, 1969, Akua Njeri was Deborah Johnson, a 19-year old who was more than eight months pregnant with the child of her fiance Fred Hampton, the Chairman of the Chicago Chapter of the Black Panther Party. Through the Shaka King-directed Judas and the Black Messiah, the tragic events of that evening are detailed in a gory scene in which FBI and local law enforcement agents burst through the door where they and 10 others slept.

It took 10 years and the fortuitous meeting of four writers to tell the story of how Fred Hampton, the inspiring leader of the Illinois chapter of the Black Panthers, was murdered by the FBI with the help of William O'Neal, an informant who infiltrated the Illinois chapter of the party.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaParticipant is back in the thick of the Oscar race with two films, “Judas and the Black Messiah” and “Collective,” that seem to respond to the current political tumult.On paper, the movies appear somewhat removed from both the racial reckoning taking place around the world and the large-scale bureaucratic failures that greeted the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Brad Pitt is set to join Sandra Bullock‘s upcoming romantic action comedy Lost City of D! The role is being described as a cameo and not much info is known at this time.

Is Brad Pitt repaying a favor to Sandra Bullock, and are the two really hitting it off currently in filmmaker David Leitch‘s action thriller “Bullet Train“? Well, that’s how it reads because THR is reporting that Pitt is about to appear in Bullock’s starring vehicle “The Lost City Of D” for Paramount.

The 21st Annual Black Reel Awards took place today with Warner Bros’ rousing drama, Judas and the Black Messiah, taking the marquee Outstanding Film award. In addition, stars Daniel Kaluuya and Dominique Fishback were bestowed with the Outstanding Supporting Actor and  Outstanding Supporting Actress award, respectively. Producers Charles King, Ryan Coogler, and Shaka King become the first all-African American team to win Outstanding Picture.

Oscar chances following his BAFTA win for Judas and the Black Messiah. The Marvel star took home the award for Best Supporting Actor at the ceremony on Sunday night (April 11) for his role as US activist Fred Hampton, an accolade he also secured at last month's Golden Globes.

Big Mouth‘s co-creators have discussed the popular Netflix animation’s future, as well as going into detail about the decision to recast Missy.Jenny Slate made the announcement that she would no longer be voicing the biracial character back in June last year, stating that “Black characters on an animated show should be played by Black people.” Two months later, it was confirmed that Ayo Edebiri would be taking over the role.Speaking on a panel as part of the USC Comedy Festival on Saturday

Last summer, Netflix comedy Big Mouth proved a change leader in the world of animation, following its decision to recast a key voice role, for the sake of more authentic representation. In June, actress Jenny Slate announced that she would be stepping back from voicing the half-Black, half-Jewish character known as Missy, and two months later, it was revealed that Ayo Edebiri would be taking over the part.

Larsa Pippen, 46, is back on the market and looking better than ever! The Miami resident rocked low cut tank top and black leather pants as she posed in front of her red Ferrari, costing around $200,000. “No, I’m not lucky, I’m blessed!! @prettylittlething,” she captioned the post on Friday, April 9, tagging her go-to fast-fashion brand who provided the outfit.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorWhen director Shaka King was looking for an artist to deliver the end credit song for “Judas and the Black Messiah,” he went to Grammy winner H.E.R.Of the qualities that made her the perfect artist to complete the task, he says, “versatility in musicianship, soul, artistic and personal integrity. She’s a throwback.”King’s approach was to give the Oscar-nominated singer-songwriter notes about what he didn’t want.

Ring around the roses? Bachelorette alum Blake Moynes was spotted on the set of Katie Thurston’s season of the ABC dating show.

During a WonderCon@Home panel on Saturday, Batwoman showrunner Caroline Dries appeared with five of the series’ stars, to tease what’s to come in the rest of Season 2.

Jenelle Riley Deputy Awards, Features EditorTwins Kenny and Keith Lucas, known collectively as The Lucas Brothers, have built comedy careers out of their laidback – some have called it “stoner” – style of comedy. They were named two of Variety’s “10 Comics to Watch” in 2014 and are probably best known for roles in “22 Jump Street,” their Netflix comedy special “On Drugs” and their animated series “Lucas Bros.

We’ve learned who will play Black Mask in the CW’s Batwoman. Nikita alum Peter Outerbridge is set to recur as the DC villain for the remainder of Season 2.