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BWW Photo Flash: Houston Gets Early Screening of HIDDEN FIGURES
by Katricia Lang - Dec 24, 2016


HIDDEN FIGURES screens in select cities and theaters this Christmas, including Houston's Edwards Greenway Grand Palace Stadium 24 & RPX. See the trailer and the photos from the film inside!

See What's Happening at Amistad Center!
by BWW News Desk - Dec 20, 2016


40 Acres: The Promise of a Black Pastoral Throughout the twentieth century, the cry for 40 Acres was a verdant symbol for a self-reliant Black nation.

VIDEO: Cast of HIDDEN FIGURES Remembers Space Pioneer John Glenn
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 15, 2016


Yahoo Global News Anchor Katie Couric spoke with the stars of HIDDEN FIGURES, which focuses on the work of African-American female NASA mathematicians who helped John Glenn make his historic 1962 orbit around the Earth possible.

Denzel Washington, Audra McDonald Among Nominees of 23rd Annual SAG AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 14, 2016


Nominations for the 23rd Annual SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AWARDS were announced live today from the Pacific Design Center in Hollywood.

GAME OF THRONES, LA LA LAND Among Nominees for 23rd Annual SAG AWARDS; Full List
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 14, 2016


Nominations for the 23rd Annual SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AWARDS were announced live today from the Pacific Design Center. Sophia Bush (Chicago P.D., One Tree Hill) and Common (Suicide Squad, Selma) joined SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris to reveal this year's announce the nominees.

Beyonce, Nate Parker Top Nominees for 48th NAACP IMAGE AWARDS; Full List
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 13, 2016


The nominees for the NAACP Image Awards were announced today. The awards recognize the year's best in film, TV, music and books.

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Pasek & Paul Among GOLDEN GLOBE AWARD Nominees; Full List!
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 12, 2016


Don Cheadle, Laura Dern and Anna Kendrick announced the nominees for the 74th Annual GOLDEN GLOBE AEARDS on Monday, Dec. 12, 2016 from the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif.

LA LA LAND, People v. OJ Among GOLDEN GLOBE AWARD Nominations; Full List!
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 12, 2016


This morning, Don Cheadle, Laura Dern and Anna Kendrick will announce the nominees for the 74th Annual Golden Globe® Awards on Monday, Dec. 12, 2016 from the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Investigation Discovery Greenlights Scripted True-Crime Movie FINAL VISION Starring Scott Foley & Dave Annable
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 5, 2016


Investigation Discovery (ID) announced today the greenlight of a new scripted movie, FINAL VISION from Lincoln Square Productions.

'LIVE WITH KELLY Rings in December with Favorite Guests, Holiday Music & More
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 5, 2016


'LIVE WITH KELLY' heads into the 2016 holiday season with a full slate of holiday cheer, favorite guests, musical performances and the return of the program's annual Christmas broadcast and “Viewers' Choice” show.

Corbin Bleu, Taraji P. Henson Among Upcoming LIVE WITH KELLY Co-Hosts
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 28, 2016


Nationally syndicated morning talk show LIVE WITH KELLY' announces the line-up of guest co-hosts who will join Kelly Ripa during the week of December 5 – 9, 2016.

Mark Cuban & More Join Presenters Lineup for 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 18, 2016


dick clark productions and ABC announced today another round of multi-talented presenters for the 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS including Mark Cuban, Ansel Elgort, Florida Georgia Line,

ABC to Air TAKING THE STAGE: African American Music & Stories That Changed America', 1/12
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 14, 2016


The Smithsonian's new National Museum of African American History and Culture opened its doors with an all-star tribute on ABC Television's TAKING THE STAGE: AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC AND STORIES THAT CHANGED AMERICA a two-hour program of music, dance and the spoken word on THURSDAY, JANUARY 12 (9:00–11:00 p.m. EST).

Taraji P. Henson Returns in TARAJI'S WHITE HOT HOLIDAYS, Airing Thursday 12/8, on FOX
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2016


Taraji P. Henson, Golden Globe-winning star of EMPIRE and the upcoming movie “Hidden Figures,” is back this holiday season to spread cheer, goodwill and some holiday magic in the second annual music and variety special TARAJI'S WHITE HOT HOLIDAYS, airing Thursday, Dec. 8 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT), on FOX.

Portman, McConaughey & More to Be Honored at 20th Annual HOLLYWOOD FILM AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 26, 2016


dick clark productions announced today that Academy Award-winning actress Natalie Portman will be honored with the 'Hollywood Actress Award' for her role in 'Jackie'

Natalie Portman, Janelle Monae, Matthew McConaughey and Others to Be Honored at the 20th Annual 'Hollywood
by Richard Best - Oct 26, 2016


dick clark productions announced today that Academy Award-winning actress Natalie Portman will be honored with the 'Hollywood Actress Award' for her role in 'Jackie' and artist Janelle Monáe will receive the 'Hollywood Spotlight Award' for her breakout role in 'Hidden Figures.'

THE GREAT GILLY HOPKINS In Theaters & On Demand October 7
by BWW News Desk - Oct 7, 2016


A feisty foster kid's outrageous scheme to be reunited with her birth mother has unintended consequences in The Great Gilly Hopkins, an entertaining film for the entire family. Gilly Hopkins (Sophie Nélisse) has seen more than her share of foster homes and has outwitted every family she has lived with. In an effort to escape her new foster mother Mamie Trotter's (Kathy Bates) endless loving care, Gilly concocts a plan that she believes will bring her mother running to her rescue. But when the ploy blows up in Gilly's face it threatens to ruin the only chance she's ever had to be part of a real family.

THE GREAT GILLY HOPKINS In Theaters & On Demand October 7
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2016


A feisty foster kid's outrageous scheme to be reunited with her birth mother has unintended consequences in The Great Gilly Hopkins, an entertaining film for the entire family. Gilly Hopkins (Sophie Nélisse) has seen more than her share of foster homes and has outwitted every family she has lived with. In an effort to escape her new foster mother Mamie Trotter's (Kathy Bates) endless loving care, Gilly concocts a plan that she believes will bring her mother running to her rescue. But when the ploy blows up in Gilly's face it threatens to ruin the only chance she's ever had to be part of a real family.

Oprah Winfrey, Tom Hanks & More Set for ABC's TAKING THE STAGE
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 23, 2016


The ABC Television Network celebrates the unveiling of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture with a two-hour program of music, dance and the spoken word called “Taking the Stage: African American Music and Stories That Changed America.”

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