Ava DuVernay News

Joshua Jackson Joins Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington In Hulu's LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE

by Tori Hartshorn — May 20, 2019

Hulu's highly anticipated upcoming (8-episode) limited series, Little Fires Everywhere, announces Joshua Jackson as a series regular.

Fink Returns To North America For Solo Acoustic Tour, New Album Coming Soon

by Tori Hartshorn — May 13, 2019

R'COUP'D today announces the return to North America of globally revered singer/songwriter Fink, who will embark on a solo acoustic tour beginning in September.

Photo Flash: Gloria Steinem, Debra Messing, Judy Gold And More Attend The 2019 Gloria Awards

by A.A. Cristi — May 9, 2019

Hundreds gathered at the 31st Annual Gloria Awards: A Salute to Women of Vision at Capitale on Wednesday, May 8th to celebrate the Ms.

IFC Center Announces Lineup for 2019 Split Screens Festival

by Kaitlin Milligan — May 9, 2019

IFC Center today announced an impressive and wide-ranging lineup for the third annual Split Screens Festival (www.

The Soraya Announces 2019/2020 Season Featuring Randy Newman's FAUST

by Stephi Wild — April 26, 2019

Executive Director Thor Steingraber unveils the Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts' 2019-20 Season, which features a reconsideration of Randy Newman's musical Faust, in a concert format (May 9), an opening night recital with Itzhak Perlman accompanied by Rohan De Silva, piano

Purchase College Announces Speakers For 2019 Commencement

by Julie Musbach — April 24, 2019

Purchase College, SUNY will hold its 47th annual commencement ceremony on Friday, May 17, 2019 at 12:30 p.

VIDEO: Watch the First Trailer for Ava DuVernay's WHEN THEY SEE US

by Kaitlin Milligan — April 19, 2019

Based on a true story that gripped the country, When They See Us will chronicle the notorious case of five teenagers of color, labeled the Central Park Five, who were convicted of a rape they did not commit.

AT&T SHAPE Reveals First Round of Speakers Including Elizabeth Banks, Mayim Bialik & More

by Tori Hartshorn — April 16, 2019

AT&T* SHAPE, an immersive event exploring the convergence of technology and entertainment, announced multi-hyphenate actressesElizabeth Banks, Mayim Bialik, Geena Davis and more as first speakers of the Los Angeles-based event.

Martin Scorsese, Bruce Springsteen, Oprah Winfrey, Ava Duvernay to Headline Netflix's Fysee Showcase

by Kaitlin Milligan — April 16, 2019

Netflix announced today that iconic filmmaker, Martin Scorsese, legendary musician Bruce Springsteen, media mogul Oprah Winfrey and groundbreaking filmmaker Ava DuVernay will headline the opening and closing week events in its third-annual FYSEE experience at Raleigh Studios, May 5 - June 9.

Dream Hampton, Sana Amanat To Be Honored At 31st Annual Ms. Foundation Gloria Awards

by Julie Musbach — March 28, 2019

Today, the Ms.

Ava DuVernay to Bring New Series CHERISH THE DAY to OWN

by Kaitlin Milligan — March 20, 2019

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today that Ava DuVernay, award-winning filmmaker and creative force behind the network's critically acclaimed drama series “Queen Sugar,” is bringing her next series to OWN.

QUEEN SUGAR Season Four Debuts June 12 On OWN

by Tori Hartshorn — March 14, 2019

“Queen Sugar,” the critically acclaimed drama series from Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Ava DuVernay (“A Wrinkle in Time,” “13th,” “Selma”), executive producer Oprah Winfrey and Warner Horizon Scripted Television, returns for its fourth season on OWN Wednesday, June 12 (9 p.

Metro Goldwyn Mayer Appoints Martin Kelley as Chief Communications Officer

by Kaitlin Milligan — March 6, 2019

Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM) today announced that it has hired veteran public relations executive Katie Martin Kelley as Chief Communications Officer, effective immediately.

Pharrell Launches SOMETHING IN THE WATER Art, Culture And Music Festival

by Kaitlin Milligan — March 4, 2019

Today visionary recording artist, producer, songwriter, philanthropist, fashion designer, and entrepreneur, Pharrell Williams announced his newest venture – SOMETHING IN THE WATER, a multi-day music festival and cultural experience on the beach in his hometown of Virginia Beach.

XQ and Pop-Up Magazine Production Presents XQ SUPER SCHOOL LIVE

by A.A. Cristi — March 1, 2019

XQ and Pop-Up Magazine Productions announce XQ Super School Live - a new, one-of-a-kind, immersive storytelling tour to inspire people to reimagine high schools in their own community.

Netflix to Release Ava DuVernay's WHEN THEY SEE US on May 31

by Kaitlin Milligan — March 1, 2019

In 1989, the media dubbed them the Central Park Five and they were forever linked together by that moniker.

Ava DuVernay's ARRAY Releasing Acquires THE BURIAL OF KOJO

by Tori Hartshorn — February 15, 2019

Today ARRAY Releasing announces the acquisition of 2019 Pan African Film Festival (PAFF) Official Selection and 2018 Urbanworld Film Festival Best Narrative Feature Winner, THE BURIAL OF KOJO written, directed and scored by Samuel “Blitz” Bazawule.

Luna Stage and The United Tastes of America Co-Host Fundraising Dinner

by Julie Musbach — February 8, 2019

Luna Stage and The United Tastes of America (formerly Syria Supper Club) have teamed up to co-host a memorable evening includes a full Syrian dinner and live entertainment on Sunday, March 3, from 6-9pm.

MACRO Lodge At Sundance Film Festival Concludes Four Days Of Programming To Champion Diversity, Inclusion And People Of Color

by Kaitlin Milligan — February 7, 2019

Ava DuVernay's ARRAY Releasing Acquires MERATA

by Kaitlin Milligan — January 29, 2019

ARRAY Releasing has acquired the 2019 Sundance and Berlinale Film Festivals Official Selections, MERATA.