Shine Like Glitter, Serve Like Gumbo
BACK TO BLACK, the highly anticipated feature film about Amy Winehouse’s vibrant years living in London in the early aughts and her intense journey to fame will begin filming on Monday, January 16th in London. Acclaimed filmmaker and visual artist Sam Taylor-Johnson will direct and executive produce the film, with break-out star Marisa Abela (INDUSTRY) […]
There’s no place like home when it comes to celebrating a legend whom world track star Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce beautifully describes as “Someone who transcends” generations around the world with his gift of being and song. “Bob Marley: One Love” will be released in theaters on February 14, 2024. The film is produced by the Marley […]
The 96th Oscars® nominations were announced today (January 23), live from the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater. Congratulations to the following nominees and films. The Oscars will be held on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood and will be televised live on ABC and in more than 200 territories worldwide. Nominations […]
In case you missed it, Tyler Perry will write, direct, and produce “Mea Culpa” starring Kelly Rowland, who is also listed as a producer for the film being distributed by Netflix. Actor Trevante Rhodes will portray the artist on trial. A scheduled release is set for February 23rd. The synopsis of the story involves criminal […]
Universal presents a new horror titled “Abigail” premiering in theaters April 19, 2024. With the premise that, “Children can be such monsters,” my interest is piqued with anticipation as to just how disastrous little Miss Abigail can be. Watch the full trailer here and be advised this film is not suitable for young children. Synopsis: […]
Congratulations to the incomparable Angela Bassett upon receiving an Honorary Oscar®, presented by Regina King at the 14th Governors Awards held at the Ray Dolby Ballroom in Hollywood last night on January 9, 2023. During this prestigious Hollywood event, the Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences honored Mel Brooks, Nathan […]
In the year 2023, we are still grappling with the fact that hiring a Black Santa for holiday picture time at your local mall is not as easy as it may seem. Directed, produced, and edited by Avi Zev Weider and produced by Alexandra Berger, “American Santa” is a documentary short film that sheds light on the […]
“All my life I had to fight!” – This quote alone is one of the many expressions that signify why “The Color Purple” is a nostalgic work of art that will forever hold a special place in our hearts. Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, “The Color Purple,” is back on the big screen in a musical […]
We’re almost there as we reach the grand opening of Tiana’s Palace, a quick-service restaurant, opening on Sept. 7 at Disneyland Park. Tiana’s Palace is Inspired by the Walt Disney Animation Studios film “The Princess and the Frog,” the reimagined restaurant will serve authentic New Orleans flavors inspired by Tiana’s friends and adventures. A representative […]
In support of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike, Glitter&Gumbo would like to highlight an upcoming independent thriller/horror film titled, “Til Death Do Us Part” starring Cam Gigandet (Twilight, Never Backdown), Jason Patric (The Lost Boys, Speed 2: Cruise Control), Natalie Burn (Black Adam, The Enforcer) and Orlando Jones (The Time Machine, Drumline). The movie is directed […]