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Pelican Brief’s Julia Roberts And Denzel Washington To Reunite In New High-profile Netflix Movie

Julia Roberts to reunite with Denzel Washington on Netflix’s  ‘Leave The World Behind’ Based On Rumaan Alam’s Upcoming Novel

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Netflix, yet again, has triumphed in a bidding war for “Leave the World Behind,” an upcoming feature film that will star Julia Roberts and Denzel Washington and be directed by Sam Esmail, “Mr. Robot” maker.

According to Deadline, there were 10 offers on the project, which is an adaptation of author Rumaan Alam’s upcoming novel, which came down to Netflix, Apple, and MGM.

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Emma Watts Named President Of Paramount Motion Picture Group

Paramount Pictures yesterday June 30, appointed former Twentieth Century Fox film executive Emma Watts to be President, Paramount Motion Picture Group, reporting to Paramount Pictures Chairman and CEO Jim Gianopulos. Watts will begin her new position effective July 20th, according to the grapevine.

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Top 15 Movie Musicals of this Century

2019’s Cats – Universal Pictures’ overhyped adaptation of the 1981 stage musical – was a total washout, to say the least. And it was not due to lack of talent or experience – for it gathered quite an ensemble of stars – we are talking James Corden, Judi Dench, Jason Derulo, Idris Elba, Jennifer Hudson, Ian McKellen, Taylor Swift, Rebel Wilson, Francesca Hayward, and Tom Hooper himself who helmed 2012’s Award-winning Les Misérables.

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Why Africans Will Be Following The 2017 Oscar Awards Closely

This year’s Oscar Awards nominations list was received with such awesome delight not only by people of African decent in America, even round the globe but also by the film professional bodies.

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70th British Academy Film Awards: See The Full List Of Winners

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The 70th British Academy Film Awards, commonly known as the BAFTAs, were held on 12 February 2017 at the Royal Albert Hall in London, to honor the best British and international contributions to film in 2016.

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The 2017 Academy Awards Are Imminent: The Nominations List Is Out

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Some of 2017 Academy Awards Nominees

On Tuesday, January 24, nominations for this year’s edition of the Academy Awards were revealed and “La La Land” predictably dominated the Oscar nominations tally, with up to 14 spots, including actor, actress, director and picture.

This will be the 89th Academy Awards ceremony, which will be presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS).

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Shuga Returns To MTV With New Name & New Crew

At the rear of last year’s announcement of the imminent return of popular MTV Series, MTV Shuga has taken on even more dynamic talent for the upcoming season in South Africa, which will be known as MTV Shuga: Down South.

Kwesta, Seyi Shay, Given Stuurman, Ayanda Makayi, Stephanie Sandows, Winnie Ntshaba and Samkelisiwe Makhoba are the latest names to dive into the new Mzansi edition.

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Reviewer: Top Hollywood Movies That Rocked African Theaters This Year

God’s Not Dead 2

High school history teacher Grace Wesley (Melissa Joan Hart) comes under fire for answering a student’s (Hayley Orrantia) question about Jesus.
When Grace refuses to apologize, the school board votes to suspend her and threatens to revoke her teaching certificate.

Reviewer: Top Hollywood Movies That Rocked African Theaters This Year

Queen Of Katwe

Queen of Katwe is the colorful true story of a young girl selling corn on the streets of rural Uganda whose world rapidly changes when she is introduced to the game of chess, and, as a result of the support she receives from her family and community, is instilled with the confidence and determination she needs to pursue her dream of becoming an international chess champion.

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Ride Along 2

Kevin Hart and Ice Cube lead the returning lineup of Ride Along 2, the sequel to the blockbuster action-comedy that gave us the year’s most popular comedy duo. Continue reading Reviewer: Top Hollywood Movies That Rocked African Theaters This Year

Reviewer: Top Hollywood Movies That Rocked African Theaters This Year

Central Intelligence

Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart star in the action comedy CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE.

The Story

The story follows a one-time bullied geek who grew up to be a lethal CIA agent (Johnson), coming home for his high school reunion. Claiming to be on a top-secret case, he enlists the help of the former “big man on campus” (Hart), now an accountant who misses his glory days. Continue reading Reviewer: Top Hollywood Movies That Rocked African Theaters This Year