Morgan Freeman News

Wonderfilm Media announced that Hard Matter has added Frank Grillo to the cast, which includes Harvey Keitel. Justin Price is directing from a script he wrote. The film is being produced by Wonderfilm’s Jeff Bowler and Bret Saxon, alongside Latavius Powell and Justin Price of Powell and Price Productions.

Following the week-long virtual experience, the NAACP celebrated the stellar achievements of the “53rd NAACP Image Awards” winners last night during a special LIVE broadcast on BET hosted by seven-time NAACP Image Awards winner Anthony Anderson and presented by Wells Fargo. Watch an encore presentation of the “53rd NAACP Image Awards” Monday, February 28 at 9 PM ET/PT on BET.

As previously reported, the “53rd NAACP Image Awards” will include a performance by Nine-time Grammy Award winning singer Mary J. Blige and appearances by Issa Rae, Kerry Washington, LL Cool J, Michael Strahan, Morgan Freeman, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Paula Patton, Questlove, Samuel L. Jackson, Simu Lius, Tiffany Haddish and Zendaya.

The Chaplin Award Gala is the most important fundraising event of the year for Film at Lincoln Center, with all proceeds benefiting the organization in its mission to support the art and craft of cinema. Cate Blanchett is an internationally acclaimed actor, producer, artistic director, humanitarian and dedicated member of the arts community.

The virtual show will be hosted by Affion Crockett and presenters include Aida Rodriquez, Asiahn Bryant, Clint Coley, Cory Hardrict, Courtney Nichole, Karen Boykin-Towns, Khleo Thomas, Lauren Wesley Wilson, Leon W. Russell, Lori Harvey, Luke Lawal, Jr., Marcel Spears, Matt Cedeno, Melissa L. Williams, Wendy Raquel Robinson, and more.

Woodie King Jr.’s New Federal Theatre in association with The Peccadillo Theater Company will present the World Premiere of Gong Lum’s Legacy by Charles L. White.

Symphony Space will present Wall to Wall Selected Shorts, employing the day-long-marathon approach of its Wall to Wall series in a monumental celebration of the organization’s pioneering literature-in-performance program, Selected Shorts, March 26 in Symphony Space’s Peter Jay Sharp theater in New York City.

Three award-winning films, a dynamic host and the honoring of a local legend will be a part of this year's ArtSmart Continuing Arts Education Series' 16th Annual African-American Film Festival (AAFF) at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts.

AARP The Magazine announced that Lily Tomlin will receive this year’s Movies for Grownups Career Achievement Award. Tomlin is the recipient of eight Emmy Awards, two Tony Awards, a Grammy Award, and more. She will be honored at the 20th Anniversary Special of the annual Movies for Grownups® (MFG) Awards hosted by Alan Cumming.

Harry Connick, Jr.'s career has exemplified excellence across multiple platforms in the entertainment world over the past three decades. He has received Grammy and Emmy awards as well as Tony nominations for his live and recorded musical performances, his achievements in film and television and his appearances on Broadway as both an actor and a composer.

Florida Repertory Theatre’s 2021-2022 Season continues with Alfred Uhry’s modern classic, “Driving Miss Daisy.” The Pulitzer Prize-winning play is a timeless story about the power of friendship and the endurance of human connection.

Casting has been announced for the In Person for the Holidays Edition of Dennis Hensley’s The MisMatch Game at the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Renberg Theatre. The side-splitting parody of the ‘70s game show returns live on stage for the first time since February 2020 for two shows only on Saturday, December 4, at 8pm and Sunday, December 5, at 7pm. 

Page 73 has announced 10 semifinalists for the 2022 Page 73 Playwriting Fellowship. From a pool of over 300 applicants, Page 73 has selected Melis Aker, Syreeta Briggs, Vichet Chum, Kate Douglas, Ryan Drake, Marvin González De León, Majkin Holmquist, Deepa Purohit, Gab Reisman, and Haygen-Brice Walker.

Upnext Productions’ of Jonathan Larson’s TICK, TICK… BOOM! will open November 21st at The Atlas Space at Thymele Arts. Clint Foley directs the cast of Isaac Robinson-Smith, Mandie Hittleman and Christopher Fishburne. Isaac opened up to me about his history with Upnext Productions and his thriving career.

Frndly TV, the leading affordable live TV provider for the whole family, and A+E Networks®, today announced a multi-year distribution agreement that brings A+E Networks’ portfolio of highly rated brands – including A&E®, The HISTORY Channel™ and Lifetime® -- to all Frndly TV subscribers.

This year, Thompson received his first-ever “People’s Choice Awards” nominations and is up for both the 2021 “Comedy TV Star” and “Male TV Star” for his work on “Saturday Night Live.” The 2021 “People’s Choice Awards” will air simultaneously on both NBC and E! Check out the full list of nominations now!

More than a dozen renowned filmmakers and industry veterans will be in attendance from the US and around the world. The inaugural Chandler Living Legacy Award will be presented to Emmy® and Peabody Award-winning actor, writer, producer and Penn State alumni Keegan-Michael Key.

Azuka Theatre presents the World Premiere of Young Money by Philadelphia playwright Erlina Ortiz, directed by Briana Gause.

Billboard Dance-charting producer, songwriter and global DJ Macau has teamed up with Grammy-nominated powerhouse vocalist Tabitha Fair to release his latest dance single, 'Fly' (Potent Mixes). Intended to inspire everyone to be the best version of themselves, the uplifting end-of-summer anthem features Fair's soaring vocals that have also been featured on stages alongside Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Sting, Snoop Dogg, John Legend among numerous other huge acts.

HBO Max has acquired exclusive streaming rights to the award-winning, critically-acclaimed film The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain. The film was executive produced by Lori McCreary, Morgan Freeman and Gary Lucchesi. Watch the trailer now!