Theater and Movies

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 19 September 2024

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Written by Neil Simon, this comedy is the story of a wealthy man suddenly visited by a messenger from God, who sends a series of trials against the man to test his faith.

Details: Written by BOTWC Staff; Published: 08 August 2024

Wesley Snipes Breaks Guinness World Record for Longest Career as a Live-Action Marvel Character/Photo credit: New Line/Everett Collection/Variety

Nearly 26 years ago, Wesley Snipes debuted in the 1998 hit film Blade, quite literally paving the way for the Marvel Universe.

Details: Written by MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press; Published: 11 June 2024

Actors dressed as Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, file)

Some Disney followers see it as fitting that the attraction starring Tiana from the 2009 film “The Princess and the Frog” is opening in the space formerly occupied by the Splash Mountain ride. Splash Mountain had ties to “Song of the South,” a 1946 movie that contained racist tropes.

Details: Written by Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent; Published: 05 June 2024

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The documentary, titled “The Sixth,” not only captured the horror and chaos of that fateful day but also delved deep into the lives of those thrust into the heart of the storm, evoking a profound emotional response from the audience.

Details: Written by Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent; Published: 07 May 2024

"Hell's Kitchen" musical (Photo: NNPA)

The musical left little doubt as to why, in bustling New York, in the middle of the week, a sold-out crowd poured into the Shubert Theater. It also provided many clues as to why this production has earned an impressive 13 Tony Award nominations.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 26 April 2024

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Play features modern translation of Shakespeare

Details: Written by BOTWC Staff; Published: 12 March 2024

Reading Rainbow Documentary Starring LeVar Burton Is Finally Coming to Theaters / Credit: Tribeca.com

In a heartwarming tribute to the beloved PBS show that was a cornerstone of millennial children’s television, a new documentary, Butterfly in the Sky, is set to hit select theaters on March 17, celebrating the iconic Reading Rainbow. First announced in 2021, this feature explores the creation and production of the show that fueled a love for reading among young minds.

Details: Written by Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent; Published: 27 February 2024

Ziggy Marley (Photo: NNPA)

The quest for authenticity in portraying Bob Marley’s life meant assembling a team that “respected the culture, ensuring a collective effort devoid of individual egos,” Marley asserted.

Details: Written by BOTWC Staff; Published: 19 January 2024

Malia Obama (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Malia Obama, daughter of forever President and First Lady Barack and Michelle Obama, is making her Sundance debut. Obama’s short film, The Heart, is being screened at Sundance under the U.S. short fiction films category.

Details: Written by JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer; Published: 18 January 2024

Actor Aunjaune Ellis, left, and director Ava DuVernay (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Ava DuVernay’s “Origin” takes a heavyweight work of historical and sociological inquiry and transforms it into a deeply humanistic drama and globe-trotting detective story. DuVernay's adaptation of Isabel Wilkerson’s bestselling “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents” is the director's most ambitious film yet.