Scarlett Johansson, Disney Settle Lawsuit Over 'Black Widow' Release
Johansson filed a lawsuit against the company, saying the streaming release of the movie breached her contracts and cut her earnings.
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"Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" Confronts Its Racist Past
The debut story of Shang-Chi in 1973 was rife with racial slurs and he was introduced as the son of the infamously offensive caricature Fu Manchu.
"Respect" Re-creates 1960s Music Scene
The biopic is also a visual love letter to America's musical past.
'Black Widow' Marks Marvel's Return To The Big Screen
The Scarlett Johanssen and Florence Pugh-led "Black Widow" is Marvel's first film in theaters in two years.
Tyler Perry Announces New Madea Movie For Netflix
"A Madea Homecoming" is expected to drop next year.
'In The Heights' A Celebration Of Latino Communities
The cast of "In The Heights" talks about the film's push to uplift Latin American communities.
Walking 6,000 Miles To Heal The Pain of War
Jon Hancock, a Marine Corps veteran, is the subject of the new documentary “Bastards Road,” just released on-demand by Gravitas Ventures.
Amazon Nears Purchase Of MGM Studios For Approximately $9 Billion
With the MGM deal, Amazon is continuing its efforts to build a presence in the entertainment sphere.
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Memorial Day To Usher In Return Of The Summer Blockbuster
Movies like "A Quiet Place Part II" and "Cruella" are coming out this Memorial Day, and Hollywood is gearing up to get people back in theaters.
'Spiral' Director Says New Film Skips Gimmicky Gore Of 'Saw' Franchise
Director Darren Lynn Bousman says while he's previously used gore as a gross-out tactic, "the violence in 'Spiral' ... just serves the story."
Movie Theaters See A Light At The End Of The Pandemic Tunnel
More and more people are buying movie tickets. And cinemas hope a packed summer slate and increased capacity numbers will boost sales even further.
Streaming Brings Less 'Huh?' and More 'Seen It' To Oscars This Year
Fandango survey finds that more people watched Oscar-nominated films this year, but still want to go back to the movie theaters.
Oscar Looks To The Stage To Mine Hollywood Screen Gems
Oscar-nominated films "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom," "One Night In Miami" and "The Father" each made the journey from stage to screen.
The Oscars' Fixation On Black Trauma Is An Issue Of Diversity
In the history of the Oscars, the majority of nominations for Black writers and filmmakers have gone to movies about racism.
'Feeling Through' Short Film Makes History For Deaf-Blind Community
The Oscar-nominated short film "Feeling Through" is the first to cast a deaf-blind actor in a lead role.
'Godzilla vs. Kong' Is Biggest Debut Since Last March
The movie played in more than 3,000 North American theaters – the largest count since the pandemic began.
Cast Of 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom' Wins NAACP Image Award
The film won the NAACP Image Award for outstanding ensemble in a motion picture.
4-Hour 'Zack Snyder's Justice League' More Than Just A Director's Cut
Fans rallied for years to get four-hour director's cut of 2017's "Justice League" released on HBO Max.
Is It Safe For New Yorkers To Go Back To Movie Theaters?
New York City movie theater regulations include mandatory mask-wearing, maximum of 50 people.
More Nuance And Diversity In Hollywood Portrayals Of Sexual Assault
New films and TV series about sexual assault are bringing more nuance and diversity to the issue.
'MLK/FBI' Spotlights Government Bias Against Martin Luther King Jr.
"MLK/FBI" documentary focuses on government's efforts to use wiretaps and room bugs to discredit Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Warner Bros. To Release All 2021 Movies On HBO Max
The films will be available on HBO Max for one month while simultaneously appearing in theaters.
'Star Wars' Actor Dave Prowse Dies At 85
Prowse was the actor, though not the voice, of Darth Vader.
Hallmark Is The King Of Christmas Movies — We Found Their Biggest Fans
Hallmark says it has garnered 35 million viewers since October.
On Screen And Off, Women Are Reshaping Political Documentaries
Documentaries about women in politics, activist movements and journalism are changing the face of the genre.
Disney+ Changing Up Content Warnings
Movies including Peter Pan, The Aristocats, and Dumbo now have a viewer discretion warning on the Disney Plus streaming platform.
Without New Releases, Two-Thirds Of Movie Theaters Could Close Soon
Cinemas need new movies and federal aid, industry leaders say.
Indie Filmmakers Find New Audiences Amid The Pandemic
Indie films lost physical film festivals, but gained more viewers from the lack of competition from summer blockbusters.
Global Demand Grows For Black Filmmakers
Shows, movies and networks boost Black artists while Nigeria's "Nollywood" profile rises.
Disney's Live-Action 'Mulan' Struggles At The Chinese Box Office
"Mulan" opened in theaters in China this past weekend. But it didn't make the splash Disney was hoping for.
