Hip Hop Film and Movie News Archives - https://thesource.com/category/film-entertainment/ The Magazine of Hip Hop Music, Culture and Politics Wed, 18 Jun 2025 11:50:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://thesource.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/bigS.ico Hip Hop Film and Movie News Archives - https://thesource.com/category/film-entertainment/ 32 32 Tom Cruise to Receive First Oscar at 2025 Governors Awards https://thesource.com/2025/06/18/tom-cruise-to-receive-first-oscar-at-2025-governors-awards/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tom-cruise-to-receive-first-oscar-at-2025-governors-awards Wed, 18 Jun 2025 11:50:42 +0000 https://thesource.com/?p=770339 Paramount Planning 'Top Gun 3' with Tom Cruise

Tom Cruise will finally receive his first Oscar when he’s honored with an honorary Academy Award at the 2025 Governors Awards, the Academy announced Tuesday. Cruise, previously nominated four times,…

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Russell Simmons Sues HBO for $20 Million Over ‘On the Record’ Documentary https://thesource.com/2025/06/16/russell-simmons-sues-hbo-for-20-million-over-on-the-record-documentary/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=russell-simmons-sues-hbo-for-20-million-over-on-the-record-documentary Mon, 16 Jun 2025 05:03:03 +0000 https://thesource.com/?p=770004

Five years after the release of the HBO documentary “On the Record,” music mogul Russell Simmons has filed a $20 million lawsuit against HBO and the filmmakers behind the project,…

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‘Butterfly’ Wins Best Feature Film At Big Apple Film Festival https://thesource.com/2025/06/13/butterfly-wins-best-feature-film-at-big-apple-film-festival/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=butterfly-wins-best-feature-film-at-big-apple-film-festival Fri, 13 Jun 2025 15:53:51 +0000 https://thesource.com/?p=769901

Butterfly, the powerful debut feature from NYC-based director Dante Hillmedo, has been awarded Best Feature Film at the 2025 Big Apple Film Festival, an impressive breakthrough for a first-time filmmaker…

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Comedic Power Trio: Druski, Shane Gillis, & Theo Von Drop “The Diggers” Trailer https://thesource.com/2025/06/13/comedic-power-trio-druski-shane-gillis-theo-von-drop-the-diggers-trailer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=comedic-power-trio-druski-shane-gillis-theo-von-drop-the-diggers-trailer Fri, 13 Jun 2025 12:48:57 +0000 https://thesource.com/?p=769848 Comedic Power Trio: Druski, Shane Gillis, & Theo Von Drop "The Diggers" Trailer

Comedians Druski, Shane Gillis, and Theo Von have released a hilarious trailer for their new comedy project, The Diggers. The clip, featuring their signature humor, has fans buzzing. Would you…

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Diddy’s ‘Monster’s Ball’ Costume Sells for $24K While He Faces Real-Life Charges https://thesource.com/2025/06/11/diddy-monsters-ball/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=diddy-monsters-ball Wed, 11 Jun 2025 11:27:08 +0000 https://thesource.com/?p=769526 Diddy’s ‘Monster’s Ball’ Costume Sells for $24K While He Faces Real-Life Charges

You know, people are weird. While Diddy is on trial and facing prison, a costume he wore for a prison scene in a movie just sold for $24,500. Diddy wrote…

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‘Stranger Things’ Final Season to Unfold in Three Volumes Starting This November https://thesource.com/2025/06/03/stranger-things-5-release-date/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stranger-things-5-release-date Tue, 03 Jun 2025 09:47:00 +0000 https://thesource.com/?p=768454 'Stranger Things' Final Season to Unfold in Three Volumes Starting This November

Netflix has announced that the fifth and final season of Stranger Things will be released in three parts, bringing the beloved sci-fi saga to a dramatic close. Volume 1 premieres…

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Ryan Coogler Doesn’t Plan on Making a ‘Sinners’ Sequel https://thesource.com/2025/06/02/ryan-coogler-sinners-sequel/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ryan-coogler-sinners-sequel Mon, 02 Jun 2025 09:18:00 +0000 https://thesource.com/?p=768346 ryan coogler premier 10 26 22 hpMain 20221026 222126 16x9 992

Don’t look for a Sinners sequel. Director Ryan Coogler has revealed that he has no interest in making a sequel. In an interview with Ebony Magazine, Coogler revealed he wanted…

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RZA Drops Gripping Trailer for ‘One Spoon of Chocolate’ Ahead of Tribeca World Premiere https://thesource.com/2025/05/29/rza-one-spoon-of-chocolate-trailer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rza-one-spoon-of-chocolate-trailer Thu, 29 May 2025 09:34:00 +0000 https://thesource.com/?p=767825 RZA Drops Gripping Trailer for 'One Spoon of Chocolate' Ahead of Tribeca World Premiere

RZA is back behind the camera with One Spoon of Chocolate, a gripping new feature set to premiere June 8, 2025, at the Tribeca Film Festival. The rapper, actor, and…

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Ryan Rosery Talks ‘Fear Street: Prom Queen’ and Beyond https://thesource.com/2025/05/28/ryan-rosery-interview/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ryan-rosery-interview Wed, 28 May 2025 14:20:19 +0000 https://thesource.com/?p=767973 Ryan Rosery Talks 'Fear Street: Prom Queen' and Beyond

From the vibrant streets of Scarborough, Ontario, a St. Lucian-Canadian talent has been honing his craft since the tender age of eight. Ryan Rosery, who began performing professionally at 16,…

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From Istanbul to Hollywood: Elif Balci’s Creative Spark Shines in the Inside Out 2 Campaign https://thesource.com/2025/05/26/elif-balci/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=elif-balci Mon, 26 May 2025 19:35:16 +0000 https://thesource.com/?p=768513 From Istanbul to Hollywood: Elif Balci’s Creative Spark Shines in the Inside Out 2 Campaign

From the vibrant streets of Istanbul to the glittering world of Hollywood marketing, Elif Balci is swiftly establishing herself as one of the most promising young producers in entertainment marketing.…

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Spike Lee Says Denzel Washington Should Have Won Oscer for ‘Malcolm X’ https://thesource.com/2025/05/20/spike-lee-says-denzel-washington-should-have-won-oscer-for-malcolm-x/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spike-lee-says-denzel-washington-should-have-won-oscer-for-malcolm-x Tue, 20 May 2025 11:33:28 +0000 https://thesource.com/?p=766807 Denzel Washington to Lead Antoine Fuqua's Epic Untitled Hannibal Feature for Netflix

If you ask Spike Lee, Denzel Washington deserved an Oscar for his role in Malcolm X. That year, the Best Male Actor trophy went to Al Pacino for his role…

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Denzel Washington Surprised with Honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes https://thesource.com/2025/05/20/denzel-washington-palme-dor/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=denzel-washington-palme-dor Tue, 20 May 2025 10:25:00 +0000 https://thesource.com/?p=766767 Denzel Washington to Lead Antoine Fuqua's Epic Untitled Hannibal Feature for Netflix

On Monday night, Denzel Washington received a surprise lifetime achievement award at the Cannes Film Festival, becoming the 22nd recipient of the prestigious honorary Palme d’Or. The two-time Oscar winner…

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The Weeknd’s ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ Only Brings in $3M in Opening Weekend https://thesource.com/2025/05/19/the-weeknds-hurry-up-tomorrow-only-brings-in-3m-in-opening-weekend/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-weeknds-hurry-up-tomorrow-only-brings-in-3m-in-opening-weekend Mon, 19 May 2025 11:27:47 +0000 https://thesource.com/?p=766546 The Weeknd's 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' Only Brings in $3M in Opening Weekend

Fans did not “hurry” to the movie theater to see The Weeknd’s movie Hurry Up Tomorrow. The film opened with just a $3.3 million total. The film opened in the…

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‘Blow for Blow’ Is a Battle Cry Against Bullying Led By Dr. Fia Johansson https://thesource.com/2025/05/19/blow-for-blow-is-a-battle-cry-against-bullying-led-by-dr-fia-johansson/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=blow-for-blow-is-a-battle-cry-against-bullying-led-by-dr-fia-johansson Mon, 19 May 2025 06:30:00 +0000 https://thesource.com/?p=766978

Certain films are indeed designed for entertainment, but others move you emotionally. Blow for Blow is one of those, an emotional, moving portrayal of healing and bullying in a powerful story of…

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Interview with Alphonso Heyward: Actor, Director, and the Future of Indie Film https://thesource.com/2025/05/11/interview-with-alphonso-heyward-actor-director-and-the-future-of-indie-film/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=interview-with-alphonso-heyward-actor-director-and-the-future-of-indie-film Sun, 11 May 2025 06:40:00 +0000 https://thesource.com/?p=765984 Interview with Alphonso Heyward: Actor, Director, and the Future of Indie Film

Alphonso Heyward is quickly becoming a name to know. Hailing from Far Rockaway, Queens, he’s not only making noise as an actor and comedian, but also as a director, entrepreneur,…

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Will Thompson on ‘A Life Unwritten’: Sparking Dialogue About Mental Health and the Power of Connection https://thesource.com/2025/05/09/will-thompson-on-a-life-unwritten-sparking-dialogue-about-mental-health-and-the-power-of-connection/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=will-thompson-on-a-life-unwritten-sparking-dialogue-about-mental-health-and-the-power-of-connection Fri, 09 May 2025 11:43:29 +0000 https://thesource.com/?p=765445 Will Thompson on 'A Life Unwritten': Sparking Dialogue About Mental Health and the Power of Connection

As Mental Health Month unfolds, Urban Visionary Films is set to release the poignant and timely film, A Life Unwritten, a project deeply personal to its writer and star, Will…

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A$AP Rocky Teases Upcoming Film Co-Starring Rihanna https://thesource.com/2025/05/08/aap-rocky-teases-upcoming-film-co-starring-rihanna/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=aap-rocky-teases-upcoming-film-co-starring-rihanna Thu, 08 May 2025 11:37:23 +0000 https://thesource.com/?p=765268 A$AP Rocky Seen Cheering Rihanna During 2023 Oscars Performance

Fresh off his co-chair duties at Monday’s Met Gala, A$AP Rocky has hinted at his next creative endeavor: a feature film starring himself and partner Rihanna. Speaking with Variety, the…

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Quavo to Make Cannes Debut in Action Thriller ‘Takeover’ https://thesource.com/2025/05/01/quavo-takeover-cannes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=quavo-takeover-cannes Thu, 01 May 2025 09:15:00 +0000 https://thesource.com/?p=764288 Quavo to Make Cannes Debut in Action Thriller 'Takeover'

Grammy-nominated rapper Quavo is stepping into the spotlight at the Cannes Film Festival with his lead role in Takeover, an action-packed thriller co-starring Billy Zane. Directed by Greg Jonkajtys (The…

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WATCH: Check Out The Trailer For Hulu Original Movie ‘Summer Of 69’ Starring Chloe Fineman, Sam Morelos https://thesource.com/2025/04/30/watch-check-out-the-trailer-for-hulu-original-movie-summer-of-69-starring-chloe-fineman-sam-morelos/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=watch-check-out-the-trailer-for-hulu-original-movie-summer-of-69-starring-chloe-fineman-sam-morelos Wed, 30 Apr 2025 17:54:04 +0000 https://thesource.com/?p=764233

The Hulu original film Summer Of ’69 is a story about an awkward high school senior who hires an exotic dancer to help seduce her longtime crush before graduation, leading to unexpected…

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Stars Shine at Hollywood Premiere of Marvel Studios’ ‘Thunderbolts*’ https://thesource.com/2025/04/30/stars-shine-at-hollywood-premiere-of-marvel-studios-thunderbolts/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stars-shine-at-hollywood-premiere-of-marvel-studios-thunderbolts Wed, 30 Apr 2025 09:45:00 +0000 https://thesource.com/?p=763941

Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts made its world premiere last night in Hollywood, with the film’s cast and creative team walking the red carpet to celebrate the latest entry in the Marvel…

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‘Sinners’ Collects Another $45M to Remain On Top of Box Office https://thesource.com/2025/04/28/sinners-collects-another-45m-to-remain-on-top-of-box-office/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sinners-collects-another-45m-to-remain-on-top-of-box-office Mon, 28 Apr 2025 13:19:03 +0000 https://thesource.com/?p=763736

Ryan Coogler’s Sinners has gone back-to-back on top of the box office. The film pulled in $45 million in its second weekend, nearly matching the $48 million it earned in…

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The Bad Boys of Hollywood: Robert Lawrence & John West Jr. Got Heat Coming with Smoke Reloaded https://thesource.com/2025/04/28/the-bad-boys-of-hollywood-robert-lawrence-john-west-jr-got-heat-coming-with-smoke-reloaded/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-bad-boys-of-hollywood-robert-lawrence-john-west-jr-got-heat-coming-with-smoke-reloaded Mon, 28 Apr 2025 05:48:00 +0000 https://thesource.com/?p=764015 The Bad Boys of Hollywood: Robert Lawrence & John West Jr. Got Heat Coming with Smoke Reloaded

Hollywood is heating up, and the “Bad Boys of Hollywood,” Robert Lawrence and John West Jr., are at the center of the storm. Their newest project, Smoke Reloaded, promises a high-octane,…

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Damon Dash at Risk of Losing Rights to ‘State Property’ Amid $4 Million Legal Battle https://thesource.com/2025/04/23/damon-dash-at-risk-of-losing-rights-to-state-property-amid-4-million-legal-battle/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=damon-dash-at-risk-of-losing-rights-to-state-property-amid-4-million-legal-battle Wed, 23 Apr 2025 14:55:21 +0000 https://thesource.com/?p=763164 damon dash

Damon Dash’s years-long legal standoff with filmmaker Josh Webber may soon cost him the rights to some of his most prized intellectual property, including the cult-classic film State Property. Back in…

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50 Cent Threatens To Pull The Plug On ‘Skillhouse’ Film Following Dispute With Movie Executive https://thesource.com/2025/04/21/50-threatens-to-pull-the-plug-on-skillhouse-film-following-dispute-with-movie-executive/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=50-threatens-to-pull-the-plug-on-skillhouse-film-following-dispute-with-movie-executive Mon, 21 Apr 2025 14:15:54 +0000 https://thesource.com/?p=762798

50 Cent is once again in the headlines, this time not for music or television, but for a behind-the-scenes clash over his upcoming horror film, Skillhouse. The rapper-turned-entertainment mogul is…

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‘Sinners’ Opens with Impressive $61M Global Box Office Opening https://thesource.com/2025/04/21/sinners-opens-with-impressive-61m-global-box-office-opening/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sinners-opens-with-impressive-61m-global-box-office-opening Mon, 21 Apr 2025 11:54:24 +0000 https://thesource.com/?p=762717 Sinners exploded at the box office this weekend. The Ryan Coogler-led vampire thriller brought in $61 million across the globe for the weekend. In the U.S. alone, the film made…

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Zohar Varadi and the Visual Soul of Where We Once Roamed https://thesource.com/2025/04/18/zohar-varadi/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=zohar-varadi Fri, 18 Apr 2025 20:13:17 +0000 https://thesource.com/?p=766435 Zohar Varadi and the Visual Soul of Where We Once Roamed

Byline: Matt Emma For Swiss cinematographer Zohar Varadi, the documentary Where We Once Roamed is more than just a film—it’s a culmination of instinct, grit, and a deep commitment to visual storytelling…

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RZA Returns to Directing with ‘One Spoon of Chocolate,’ Premiering at Tribeca 2025 https://thesource.com/2025/04/17/rza-returns-to-directing-with-one-spoon-of-chocolate-premiering-at-tribeca-2025/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rza-returns-to-directing-with-one-spoon-of-chocolate-premiering-at-tribeca-2025 Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:51:16 +0000 https://thesource.com/?p=762172

RZA is back behind the camera with One Spoon of Chocolate, his latest directorial effort set to debut at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival on June 8. The film will…

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Director Chris Columbus Calls Trump Cameo in ‘Home Alone 2’ a “Curse,” Wishes It Could Be Removed https://thesource.com/2025/04/17/director-chris-columbus-calls-trump-cameo-in-home-alone-2-a-curse-wishes-it-could-be-removed/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=director-chris-columbus-calls-trump-cameo-in-home-alone-2-a-curse-wishes-it-could-be-removed Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:24:00 +0000 https://thesource.com/?p=762028 Director Chris Columbus Calls Trump Cameo in 'Home Alone 2' a “Curse,” Wishes It Could Be Removed

Director Chris Columbus once again voiced regret over Donald Trump’s cameo in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, calling it “an albatross” on the film and his career. “It’s…

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Spike Lee and Denzel Washington Reunite for ‘Highest 2 Lowest,’ Set to Premiere at Cannes https://thesource.com/2025/04/12/spike-lee-and-denzel-washington-reunite-for-highest-2-lowest-set-to-premiere-at-cannes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spike-lee-and-denzel-washington-reunite-for-highest-2-lowest-set-to-premiere-at-cannes Sat, 12 Apr 2025 10:31:00 +0000 https://thesource.com/?p=761436 Spike Lee Says 'I Got Questions' About 9/11 While Promoting Upcoming Documentary

Spike Lee’s highly anticipated crime thriller Highest 2 Lowest, starring Denzel Washington, is set to debut out of competition at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. The film is a bold…

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Viola Davis Immortalized in Wax at Madame Tussauds Hollywood https://thesource.com/2025/04/10/viola-davis-immortalized-in-wax-at-madame-tussauds-hollywood/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=viola-davis-immortalized-in-wax-at-madame-tussauds-hollywood Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:30:00 +0000 https://thesource.com/?p=761217 Viola Davis Immortalized in Wax at Madame Tussauds Hollywood

Madame Tussauds Hollywood has unveiled a lifelike new wax figure of celebrated actress and EGOT winner Viola Davis, honoring her groundbreaking career and cultural impact. Davis, who made history as…

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Remembering DMX: A Personal Story https://thesource.com/2025/04/09/remembering-dmx-a-personal-story-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=remembering-dmx-a-personal-story-2 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 12:52:06 +0000 https://thesource.com/?p=761138 DMX BET Awards

Beloved rapper/actor/philanthropist DMX passed away four years ago at the tender age of 50.After a week-long battle in the hospital, family, friends—and the entire hip hop community said goodbye to…

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Viola Davis Brings Star Power to Rio for Global Premiere of Prime Video’s ‘G20’ https://thesource.com/2025/04/08/viola-davis-brings-star-power-to-rio-for-global-premiere-of-prime-videos-g20/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=viola-davis-brings-star-power-to-rio-for-global-premiere-of-prime-videos-g20 Tue, 08 Apr 2025 09:57:00 +0000 https://thesource.com/?p=760880 **Viola Davis Brings Star Power to Rio for Global Premiere of Prime Video’s *G20*** EGOT-winning actress Viola Davis touched down in Rio de Janeiro’s Morro da Urca for the final stop of the global launch tour for her latest film, *G20*. The advance screening, set against one of the city’s most iconic backdrops, marked a glamorous conclusion to the international rollout ahead of the film’s April 10 premiere on Prime Video. Following stops in Los Angeles and London, Davis arrived in Brazil alongside her husband and co-producer Julius Tennon and director Patricia Riggen. The trio posed for photos before welcoming a guest list filled with Brazilian stars, including Anitta, Bianca Comparato, Cris Vianna, Dira Paes, Gaby Amarantos, Lázaro Ramos, Leandra Leal, Marjorie Estiano, and Regina Casé. In *G20*, Davis plays U.S. President Danielle Sutton, who becomes the prime target when the G20 summit is violently attacked. Forced into survival mode, Sutton must outwit enemy forces to protect her family, save her fellow world leaders, and stop a global catastrophe. Blending high-stakes action with Davis’ signature gravitas, *G20* promises a pulse-pounding ride and a powerhouse performance at its core. With its star-studded rollout complete, all eyes now turn to April 10 as *G20* prepares to explode onto screens worldwide.

EGOT-winning actress Viola Davis touched down in Rio de Janeiro’s Morro da Urca for the final stop of the global launch tour for her latest film, G20. The advance screening,…

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Michael Jackson Biopic Rumored to Become Two-Part Film https://thesource.com/2025/04/03/michael-jackson-biopic-rumored-to-become-two-part-film/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=michael-jackson-biopic-rumored-to-become-two-part-film Thu, 03 Apr 2025 09:31:00 +0000 https://thesource.com/?p=760304 Michael Jackson Biopic Begins Filming

The forthcoming Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, directed by Antoine Fuqua, is set to become a two-part movie. According to Variety, the film produced by Lionsgate and Universal Pictures International will…

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Ice Cube Gets Green Light For New ‘Friday’ At Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema https://thesource.com/2025/04/02/ice-cube-gets-green-light-for-new-friday-at-warner-bros-and-new-line-cinema/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ice-cube-gets-green-light-for-new-friday-at-warner-bros-and-new-line-cinema Thu, 03 Apr 2025 03:19:15 +0000 https://thesource.com/?p=760347 Ice Cube Accuses Warner Bros. Of Discrimination, Wants Studio To Surrender Rights To 'Friday' Franchise and Other Movies

Ice Cube is officially bringing back the Friday franchise, as Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema have greenlit the long-awaited fourth installment, Last Friday. This marks the first new entry…

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Jean-Claude Van Damme Charged With Sex Trafficking In Romania https://thesource.com/2025/04/02/jean-claude-van-damme-charged-with-sex-trafficking-in-romania/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=jean-claude-van-damme-charged-with-sex-trafficking-in-romania Wed, 02 Apr 2025 23:22:53 +0000 https://thesource.com/?p=760335

Martial arts expert and veteran actor Jean-Claude Van Damme is reportedly facing allegations related to sex trafficking in Romania, with authorities claiming he knowingly engaged in sexual activities with trafficked…

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Will Smith Hints at Another ‘Men in Black’ Movie: ‘They Just Threw the Bag’ https://thesource.com/2025/04/02/will-smith-hints-at-another-men-in-black-movie-they-just-threw-the-bag/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=will-smith-hints-at-another-men-in-black-movie-they-just-threw-the-bag Wed, 02 Apr 2025 09:32:00 +0000 https://thesource.com/?p=760146 will smith men in black the source magazine

Big Willie Weekend back in action? In case you missed it, in the 90s and 2000s, Big Willie Weekend, Will Smith would roll out his latest blockbuster film. During that…

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Marvel Unveils Star-Studded Cast for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ https://thesource.com/2025/03/28/marvel-unveils-star-studded-cast-for-avengers-doomsday/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=marvel-unveils-star-studded-cast-for-avengers-doomsday Fri, 28 Mar 2025 10:17:00 +0000 https://thesource.com/?p=759435

Marvel Studios has officially announced the cast for Avengers: Doomsday, featuring a mix of returning heroes and exciting new additions. Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Anthony Mackie (Captain America), Sebastian Stan (Winter…

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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Starring and Producing Heist Action Series ‘Ghostman’ Under New Sony Pictures Television Deal https://thesource.com/2025/03/12/yahya-abdul-mateen-ii-starring-and-producing-heist-action-series-ghostman-under-new-sony-pictures-television-deal/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=yahya-abdul-mateen-ii-starring-and-producing-heist-action-series-ghostman-under-new-sony-pictures-television-deal Wed, 12 Mar 2025 11:48:00 +0000 https://thesource.com/?p=757426 fb

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is back in action and now the Matrix star is set to take on a thrilling new role both in front of and behind the camera. The…

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Spike Lee Praises Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan’s ‘SINNERS’ as “Black Cinematic Power” https://thesource.com/2025/03/10/spike-lee-praises-ryan-coogler-and-michael-b-jordans-sinners-as-black-cinematic-power/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spike-lee-praises-ryan-coogler-and-michael-b-jordans-sinners-as-black-cinematic-power Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:09:00 +0000 https://thesource.com/?p=757157 Spike Lee is the First Black Prez on Cannes Film Festival Jury

Filmmaking icon Spike Lee is giving major props to Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan for their upcoming horror/thriller SINNERS, calling the film a masterwork of “Black cinematic power.” The…

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Lionsgate Unveils Official Poster for The Weeknd’s ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow,’ In Theaters May 16 https://thesource.com/2025/03/08/lionsgate-unveils-official-poster-for-the-weeknds-hurry-up-tomorrow-in-theaters-may-16/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lionsgate-unveils-official-poster-for-the-weeknds-hurry-up-tomorrow-in-theaters-may-16 Sat, 08 Mar 2025 11:09:00 +0000 https://thesource.com/?p=756883

Lionsgate has released the official poster for Hurry Up Tomorrow, the highly anticipated psychological drama directed by Trey Edward Shults. Starring Abel Tesfaye, Jenna Ortega, and Barry Keoghan, the film…

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Stephen Curry and Marshawn Lynch’s Production Companies Team Up for Mac Dre Documentary https://thesource.com/2025/03/06/stephen-curry-and-marshawn-lynchs-production-companies-team-up-for-mac-dre-documentary/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stephen-curry-and-marshawn-lynchs-production-companies-team-up-for-mac-dre-documentary Thu, 06 Mar 2025 11:40:00 +0000 https://thesource.com/?p=756570 macdre

Stephen Curry’s Unanimous Media is joining forces with Marshawn Lynch’s Beastmode Productions to produce a documentary on Bay Area hip-hop legend Mac Dre. The film, directed by Michelle Parker, will…

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Oscars Get ‘Wicked:’ Show Opens with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Performing Melody https://thesource.com/2025/03/03/oscars-get-wicked-show-opens-with-cynthia-erivo-and-ariana-grande-performing-melody/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=oscars-get-wicked-show-opens-with-cynthia-erivo-and-ariana-grande-performing-melody Mon, 03 Mar 2025 13:36:45 +0000 https://thesource.com/?p=756056 https://youtu.be/In-GXkhzFNM

The 2025 Oscars kicked off dazzlingly as Wicked stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo took the stage at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday (March 2) for a…

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An Examination of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Phenomenon https://thesource.com/2025/03/01/an-examination-of-the-marvel-cinematic-universe-phenomenon/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=an-examination-of-the-marvel-cinematic-universe-phenomenon Sat, 01 Mar 2025 07:18:00 +0000 https://thesource.com/?p=756143

Throughout the history of film, different genres have dominated the big screen. In the 60s, for example, the spaghetti western was at the top of the world, and every movie-goer…

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Source Film Review: Sundance Film ‘Hoops, Hopes, and Dreams’ Tells Story of MLK’s Civil Rights Efforts on the Basketball Court https://thesource.com/2025/02/07/source-film-review-sundance-film-hoops-hopes-and-dreams-tells-story-of-mlks-civil-rights-efforts-on-the-basketball-court/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=source-film-review-sundance-film-hoops-hopes-and-dreams-tells-story-of-mlks-civil-rights-efforts-on-the-basketball-court Sat, 08 Feb 2025 01:12:27 +0000 https://thesource.com/?p=751454

In every activist movement since the beginning of recorded history, leaders have had to recruit followers to join their movement. In the 1960’s civil rights movement, this strategy led Dr.…

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Prince Estate and Netflix Resolve Their Dispute Over Troubled Prince Documentary https://thesource.com/2025/02/07/prince-estate-and-netflix-resolve-their-dispute-over-troubled-prince-documentary/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=prince-estate-and-netflix-resolve-their-dispute-over-troubled-prince-documentary Fri, 07 Feb 2025 21:24:52 +0000 https://thesource.com/?p=751448 Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ Commemorates 40th Anniversary With 4K UHD and Digital Release

There has been rampant speculation about the status of the Prince documentary at Netflix, which was widely reported to have stalled due to disagreements between Netflix, director Ezra Edelman, and…

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Rihanna Makes Musical Comeback with ‘Smurfs’ Movie Soundtrack https://thesource.com/2025/02/07/rihanna-smurfs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rihanna-smurfs Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:49:00 +0000 https://thesource.com/?p=751264 Rihanna Performs "Lift Me UP" at 2023 Academy Awards

Rihanna is stepping back into the music spotlight, this time through animation. The global superstar will voice a character in the upcoming Smurfs movie and contribute new music to its…

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Can’t Decide What To Watch? Here Are Some Gen Z Classics for Your Next Movie Night! https://thesource.com/2025/02/06/cant-decide-what-to-watch-here-are-some-gen-z-classics-for-your-next-movie-night/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cant-decide-what-to-watch-here-are-some-gen-z-classics-for-your-next-movie-night Thu, 06 Feb 2025 08:56:00 +0000 https://thesource.com/?p=751460 'GetOut'isNominatedforAwardsattheGothamAwards

By Madison Rosenfield  Every generation has its defining films—movies that capture the culture of a particular moment, shape personalities and identities, and resonate for years to come. For Gen Z,…

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‘Emilia Pérez’ Leads 2025 Oscar Nominations with 13 Nods https://thesource.com/2025/01/24/emilia-perez-leads-2025-oscar-nominations-with-13-nods/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=emilia-perez-leads-2025-oscar-nominations-with-13-nods Fri, 24 Jan 2025 10:26:00 +0000 https://thesource.com/?p=749015 oscar statues

The 2025 Oscar nominations spotlighted an eclectic mix of films, with Emilia Pérez, a groundbreaking musical about a drug kingpin undergoing gender-affirming surgery, leading the pack with 13 nominations. Close…

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Netflix Unveils ‘Court of Gold’ Doc Trailer for Olympic Basketball https://thesource.com/2025/01/24/netflix-unveils-court-of-gold-doc-trailer-for-olympic-basketball/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=netflix-unveils-court-of-gold-doc-trailer-for-olympic-basketball Fri, 24 Jan 2025 10:22:00 +0000 https://thesource.com/?p=749042 Team USA Overcomes Slow Start to Defeat Canada 86-72 in Olympic Exhibition

Netflix released the trailer for Court of Gold on Thursday, offering a preview of the upcoming documentary that chronicles the journeys of the United States, France, Serbia, and Canada men’s…

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