Spike Lee Vows To Make ‘Save Us, Joe Louis’ Boxing Drama & Promised Screenwriter Budd Schulberg To Make It Before His Death

One of the most prominent Black directors in Hollywood, Spike Lee has worked with casting director Kim Coleman for nearly two decades. Their films range from Inside Man to BlacKkKlansman, plus Netflix's 2017 television adaptation of his 1986 film She's Gotta Have It and the streamer's Da 5 Bloods, which has earned plenty of awards buzz for its stars since its release in June.

Vice President Mike Pence plans to attend the swearing in ceremony on Wednesday of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, but is not expected to be present at a sendoff ceremony planned earlier in the day for Donald Trump.

Spike Lee says his wife Tonya Lewis Lee deserves “all the credit” for bringing up their two children. The 63-year-old filmmaker heaped praise on his “beautiful” spouse for raising Satchel, 26, and Jackson, 24, while he was often away making movies.

Spike Lee is reflecting on his legacy as he's honored with the 34th American Cinematheque Award. The 63-year-old filmmaker was recognized for his contributions to the industry, as well as how his bodies of work have impacted society.«First of all I'm blessed,» Lee tells ET's Nishcelle Turner of the honor.

Spike Lee is paying tribute to Chadwick Boseman.

Angelique Jackson Storied filmmaker Spike Lee is the latest in a long line of auteurs to be awarded honors by the American Cinematheque.The ceremony celebrating Lee’s more than three decade-career was presented virtually due to the ongoing pandemic.

Spike Lee was honored by his peers and associates Thursday as he became the 34th recipient of the American Cinematheque Award, given to a filmmaker or star who has achieved, and continues to achieve, great success in their career.

Spike Lee regrets making his Da 5 Bloods star Chadwick Boseman work so hard now he knows the movie star was battling colon cancer.The Black Panther star died last summer (2020) and Lee has said many times he had no idea his leading man was ill.Now the filmmaker tells The Hollywood Reporter he feels bad about some scenes, which featured the late star, and wishes he could have shot them differently.“There was a very small circle that knew he was not going to be here that much longer, and I

Chadwick Boseman’s death from cancer last year, saying that the actor “didn’t want any shortcuts” nor “special treatment” due to his illness.Boseman, 43, passed away from colon cancer last August.

Spike Lee, was the last to find out that they were this year's Golden Globe Ambassadors.

Satchel and Jackson Lee will be this year's Golden Globes Ambassadors, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced on Tuesday. The children of Spike Lee and producer Tonya Lewis Lee's appointment marks the first time in HFPA history that two siblings of color have held the position, with Jackson being the first Black male ambassador.

Spike Lee has shared his thoughts on Donald Trump‘s pending White House exit, saying that he thinks history won’t be kind to the outgoing president.Speaking in a new interview, the director talked about America’s political future and how he celebrated the recent election result.Asked how he felt about the outcome of the recent election, Lee told Deadline: “Oh, I’m on Instagram popping a bottle of prosecco. OK, it wasn’t champagne, it was handed to me.

Spike Lee’s children have a big new responsibility!

Spike Lee has done quite a bit over the course of his decades-long career. Much of what he has accomplished has been trailblazing for the younger non-white filmmakers that have followed.

Spike Lee’s children, Satchel and Jackson, are set to take the spotlight at this year’s Golden Globes.

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association on Tuesday said that Satchel and Jackson Lee, the children of director Spike Lee and producer Tonya Lewis Lee, have been selected as this year’s Golden Globe Ambassadors. It’s the first time two siblings of color have been selected for the honorary roles.

Eli Countryman Spike and Tonya Lewis Lee’s children, Satchel and Jackson, have been named the 2021 Golden Globe Ambassadors by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.The news was announced at a virtual event by last year’s Golden Globe Ambassadors, Dylan and Paris Brosnan.