Alas, we reach the end of August and with Labor Day just around the corner, we’re returning to cooler weather and pumpkin spice lattes invading our life yet again.
Based on a true story. The FBI pairs a young, African-American agent with Greg Scarpa, the most notorious hitman in mafia history, to solve the murder of a civil rights activist in 1966 Mississippi.
Chadwick Boseman plays the King of Wakanda in the latest look at Marvel Studios’ February 2018 release, directed by Ryan Coogler (Creed) and co-starring Martin Freeman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira and Daniel Kaluuya.
Marvel Studios has finally announced the full cast of Ryan Coogler’s Black Panther and not only are Martin Freeman and Andy Serkis confirmed to return as Everett Ross and Ulysses Klaw, respectively, but part of the movie will be filmed in South Korea.
A pitch based on the life of Baptist minister Jeffrey Brown has been acquired by Paramount Pictures. The Untitled Jeffrey Brown Biopic comes from a pitch by Chadwick Boseman and Logan Coles, who are set to write the project, with the former possibly starring as well.
Follows the life of Baptist Reverend Jeffrey Brown, who helped fight for the decline in gang violence in Boston during the 1990s and beyond.
Follows the life of Baptist Reverend Jeffrey Brown, who helped fight for the decline in gang violence in Boston during the 1990s and beyond.
The Captain America: Civil War star is set to play the historic lawyer in his early years before he became a Supreme Court justice.
Hot on the heels of the announcement of Lupita Nyong’o joining Chadwick Boseman for the Marvel movie, it has been announced that Michael B. Jordan has signed on to star in an unknown role.
Lupita Nyong’o is in discussions to join Marvel’s Black Panther. Nyong’o, who recently lent her voice to The Jungle Book, would star as the love interest to Chadwick Boseman’s titular superhero.
Logline: A disgraced detective is given a shot at redemption when he is thrust into a city-wide manhunt for a cop killer. As the chase unfolds in a completely locked down Manhattan, he uncovers a massive conspiracy linking much of the NYPD to a criminal empire, and must decide who exactly he is hunting… and who is hunting him. Inside Man meets Heat.
Political interference in the Avengers’ activities causes a rift between former allies Captain America and Iron Man.
Political interference in the Avengers’ activities causes a rift between former allies Captain America and Iron Man.
Political interference in the Avengers’ activities causes a rift between former allies Captain America and Iron Man.
Political interference in the Avengers’ activities causes a rift between former allies Captain America and Iron Man.
Political interference in the Avengers’ activities causes a rift between former allies Captain America and Iron Man.
After another international incident involving the Avengers results in collateral damage, political pressure mounts to install a system of accountability and a governing body to determine when to enlist the services of the team.
A young Thurgood Marshall travels to Connecticut in the 1940s to defend a black chauffeur accused of sexual assault and attempted murder by his white employer. Chadwick Boseman will portray Marshall and Reginald Hudlin will direct a script from Jacob and Michael Koskoff.
Marvel is looking to bring in Joe Robert Cole to write Black Panther. The film has set Chadwick Boseman as the titular character from fictional African nation Wakanda, who will first be seen in Captain America: Civil War. Cole previously wrote and directed 2011’s Amber Lake.
The future Black Panther is set to star in Fabrice du Welz’s revenge thriller.
Logline: Kept under wraps but pitched as being in the vein of “The Fugitive.”
Logline: Kept under wraps but pitched as being in the vein of “The Fugitive.”
Story follows the life and times of James Brown, an American singer and songwriter often referred to as “The Godfather of Soul” who was renowned for his vocals and feverish dancing.
Story follows the life and times of James Brown, an American singer and songwriter often referred to as “The Godfather of Soul†who was renowned for his vocals and feverish dancing.
“42” star joins fantasy adventure project.
Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer and Nelsan Ellis eyed for roles as well!
“42” star looking to tackle football pic.
Follows the true story and friendship between Brooklyn Dodgers general manager Branch Rickey and shortstop Jackie Robinson, a relationship that was instrumental in bringing an end to racial segregation in professional baseball.
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