Regina King has been tapped to direct “Bitter Root,” a film adaptation of the Harlem Renaissance-set comic book series.
Along with directing, King will produce the movie for Legendary Pictures. Additional producers include “Black Panther” director Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler and Sev Ohanian of Proximity Media.
The comic book creators, David F. Walker, Sanford Green and Chuck Brown, will executive produce the film adaptation with Drapetomedia’s Sean Owolo.
Set during the vibrant Harlem Renaissance of 1924, “Bitter Root” follows a fractured family of once-great monster hunters who face an unimaginable evil that descends upon New York City. For generations, the Sangeryes have hunted and cured those infected by a supernatural force that feeds off the prejudice of the era, transforming humans into monsters. With most of the kin dead, the surviving Sangeryes have the unenviable choice to save or kill the creatures in hopes of thwarting an invasion.
Bryan Edward Hill,...
Along with directing, King will produce the movie for Legendary Pictures. Additional producers include “Black Panther” director Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler and Sev Ohanian of Proximity Media.
The comic book creators, David F. Walker, Sanford Green and Chuck Brown, will executive produce the film adaptation with Drapetomedia’s Sean Owolo.
Set during the vibrant Harlem Renaissance of 1924, “Bitter Root” follows a fractured family of once-great monster hunters who face an unimaginable evil that descends upon New York City. For generations, the Sangeryes have hunted and cured those infected by a supernatural force that feeds off the prejudice of the era, transforming humans into monsters. With most of the kin dead, the surviving Sangeryes have the unenviable choice to save or kill the creatures in hopes of thwarting an invasion.
Bryan Edward Hill,...
- 5/11/2021
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
The Eisner Award nominees have been announced! Congratulations to every single person and publisher that received these prestigious nominations!
As per the Sdcc website, “Voting for the awards is held online, and the ballot will be available at www.eisnervote.com. All professionals in the comic book industry are eligible to vote. The deadline for voting is June 14. The results of the voting will be announced in a gala awards ceremony on the evening of Friday, July 19 at a gala awards ceremony at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel. Jackie Estrada is the Eisner Awards Administrator.”
If you are a comic book industry professional, please make it a point to vote in these awards. Every vote counts! Voting opens on Monday, April 29th.
Here’s the list of every category with their respective nominations below:
Best Short Story “Get Naked in Barcelona,” by Steven T. Seagle and Emei Olivia Burrell,...
As per the Sdcc website, “Voting for the awards is held online, and the ballot will be available at www.eisnervote.com. All professionals in the comic book industry are eligible to vote. The deadline for voting is June 14. The results of the voting will be announced in a gala awards ceremony on the evening of Friday, July 19 at a gala awards ceremony at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel. Jackie Estrada is the Eisner Awards Administrator.”
If you are a comic book industry professional, please make it a point to vote in these awards. Every vote counts! Voting opens on Monday, April 29th.
Here’s the list of every category with their respective nominations below:
Best Short Story “Get Naked in Barcelona,” by Steven T. Seagle and Emei Olivia Burrell,...
- 4/26/2019
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
Some actors manage to catch lightning in a bottle twice. It’s impressive enough to find your niche in Hollywood’s A-list even once. Occasionally, an actor will reinvent him/herself and begin a new phase of their careers that will be even more successful than it was before. Here are nine actors who had a cinematic rebirth.
Liam Neeson- Neeson has had a long career, and the early part of it was in dramatic roles. An intense dramatic actor, he apeared in films like The Dead Pool, Dark Man, Schindler’s List, Rob Roy and Les Miserables. His career rebirth came after playing Qui-Gon Jinn in Star Wars-Episode one: The Phantom Menace. After that, he got more offers for actions parts and recreated himself as an action hero in films like Gangs of NY, Batman Begins, Taken, Clash of the Titans, the A-Team, Unknown, the Grey, Taken 2,...
Liam Neeson- Neeson has had a long career, and the early part of it was in dramatic roles. An intense dramatic actor, he apeared in films like The Dead Pool, Dark Man, Schindler’s List, Rob Roy and Les Miserables. His career rebirth came after playing Qui-Gon Jinn in Star Wars-Episode one: The Phantom Menace. After that, he got more offers for actions parts and recreated himself as an action hero in films like Gangs of NY, Batman Begins, Taken, Clash of the Titans, the A-Team, Unknown, the Grey, Taken 2,...
- 4/22/2017
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Rob Young)
- Cinelinx
Cee Lo Green is putting his voice to good use… again.
The eccentric recording artist is slated to return to his former Voice stomping grounds next Wednesday, May 8 — but strictly in a guest-performer capacity.
Related | The Voice Recap: Rock Out With Your Knockout
Green served as a coach on the NBC series’ first three cycles before stepping away during the current season to work on outside projects. The network has yet to officially announce whether he or fellow coach Christina Aguilera will be back for Cycle 5.
Ready for more of today’s TV dish? Well…
• Animal Planet is looking for...
The eccentric recording artist is slated to return to his former Voice stomping grounds next Wednesday, May 8 — but strictly in a guest-performer capacity.
Related | The Voice Recap: Rock Out With Your Knockout
Green served as a coach on the NBC series’ first three cycles before stepping away during the current season to work on outside projects. The network has yet to officially announce whether he or fellow coach Christina Aguilera will be back for Cycle 5.
Ready for more of today’s TV dish? Well…
• Animal Planet is looking for...
- 4/30/2013
- by Megan Masters
- TVLine.com
Astra has released the names of finalists for itsIndustry Excellence pay TV awards night.
The announcement:
The Australian Subscription Television and Radio Association (Astra) is pleased to announce the Astra Industry Excellence Awards finalists.
The Astra Industry Excellence Awards recognise excellence in the promotion of the subscription television (Stv) industry. Entrants to the awards include television channels, operators, production houses, media, advertising and creative agencies that contribute to Stv. The winners will be announced as part of the Astra 2013 Conference, themed Enhanced Entertainment, on Thursday 14 March at the Sydney Exhibition & Convention Centre.
“Each year, the Stv industry is privileged to review ground-breaking and innovative marketing campaigns submitted to the Astra Industry Excellence Awards. This year, the submissions are indicative of the changing consumer demand for premium entertainment content delivered anytime and everywhere,” said Astra CEO, Petra Buchanan.
The Awards are judged by panels of senior subscription TV marketing specialists who...
The announcement:
The Australian Subscription Television and Radio Association (Astra) is pleased to announce the Astra Industry Excellence Awards finalists.
The Astra Industry Excellence Awards recognise excellence in the promotion of the subscription television (Stv) industry. Entrants to the awards include television channels, operators, production houses, media, advertising and creative agencies that contribute to Stv. The winners will be announced as part of the Astra 2013 Conference, themed Enhanced Entertainment, on Thursday 14 March at the Sydney Exhibition & Convention Centre.
“Each year, the Stv industry is privileged to review ground-breaking and innovative marketing campaigns submitted to the Astra Industry Excellence Awards. This year, the submissions are indicative of the changing consumer demand for premium entertainment content delivered anytime and everywhere,” said Astra CEO, Petra Buchanan.
The Awards are judged by panels of senior subscription TV marketing specialists who...
- 2/10/2013
- by Marcus Casey
- Encore Magazine
Blu-ray Review
The Jazz Singer
Directed by: Alan Crosland
Cast: Al Jolson, May McAvoy, Warner Oland
Running Time: 1 hr 37 mins
Rating: Nr
Due Out: January 8, 2013
Plot: Jakie Rabinowitz (Al Jolson) is the son of a Jewish Cantor who must defy his father in order to pursue his dream of becoming a jazz singer.
Who’S It For? Are you desperate to see where film came from? Then you should be required by law to see this film. Plus, you’ll see the roots for every father/son story Hollywood has recreated, and plenty of Jewish guilt.
Message from Warner Bros.
The Jazz Singer, the first feature-length film with completely synchronized dialogue and musical sequences, will mark another milestone January 8 when Warner Home Video releases the Blu-ray commencing the 2013 year-long 90thAnniversary of Warner Bros. Studios.
Official WB Shop Link: http://bit.ly/YZ0P8Z Images: http://warnervideo.com/art Like...
The Jazz Singer
Directed by: Alan Crosland
Cast: Al Jolson, May McAvoy, Warner Oland
Running Time: 1 hr 37 mins
Rating: Nr
Due Out: January 8, 2013
Plot: Jakie Rabinowitz (Al Jolson) is the son of a Jewish Cantor who must defy his father in order to pursue his dream of becoming a jazz singer.
Who’S It For? Are you desperate to see where film came from? Then you should be required by law to see this film. Plus, you’ll see the roots for every father/son story Hollywood has recreated, and plenty of Jewish guilt.
Message from Warner Bros.
The Jazz Singer, the first feature-length film with completely synchronized dialogue and musical sequences, will mark another milestone January 8 when Warner Home Video releases the Blu-ray commencing the 2013 year-long 90thAnniversary of Warner Bros. Studios.
Official WB Shop Link: http://bit.ly/YZ0P8Z Images: http://warnervideo.com/art Like...
- 1/8/2013
- by Jeff Bayer
- The Scorecard Review
DC Comics has announced Young Romance: A New 52 Valentine's Day Special #1. The one-shot anthology revives the classic title that launched a generation of popular romance comics. The 64-page comic will feature work by creators Andy Diggle, Ann Nocenti, Peter Milligan, Phil Jimenez, Becky Cloonan, Gene Ha, Cecil Castellucci, Sanford Green, Lauren Buekes and Emanuella Luppichinno. It will include various tales featuring Wonder Woman and Superman, Catwoman and Batman, Apollo and (more)...
- 11/13/2012
- by By Hugh Armitage
- Digital Spy
Young Romance: A New 52 Valentine’S Day Special #1 Written by Andy Diggle, Ann Nocenti, Cecil Castellucci, Peter Milligan and others Art by Gene Ha, Emanuella Luppichinno, Becky Cloonan, Phil Jimenez, Sanford Green and others Cover by Kenneth Rocafort On sale February 6 • 64 pg, Fc, $7.99 Us • Rated T • Romance is in the air in this very special Special! • Wonder Woman consults Eros himself about her feelings for The Man of Steel. • Barbara Gordon has always been too busy for romance, but could her role as Batgirl bring her back to the first guy she ever kissed? • Following the events of “Death in the Family,” how can Catwoman ease Batman’s troubled soul? • Aquaman makes waves as he treats his wife like a queen for a day. • From the pages of Stormwatch, Apollo and Midnighter celebrate Valentine’s Day separately but with each other in mind. Who—or what—stands between them? • Dick Grayson...
- 11/12/2012
- ComicBookMovie.com
After a mind-blowing first round of play-offs on The Voice Monday, the celebrity coaches gave more mixed reviews on Tuesday's show. After opening with a group performance of My Chemical Romance's "Sing," Christina Aguilera's and Cee Lo Green's singers took the stage for their solos. Devyn DeLoera and Diego Val strived to give it their all, but ultimately fell short. Team Christina's DeLoera hoped to show viewers her softer side with a rendition of Leona Lewis's "Bleeding Love," but her vocals did little to convince the coaches that she had more than one singing style. Team...
- 11/8/2012
- by Julia Haskins
- PEOPLE.com
NBC's "The Voice" singing competition usually begins at mid-season, but this year, they're kicking off the fall in a big way. Coaches Adam Levine, Cee-Lo Green, Christina Aguilera, and Blake Shelton will be back -- along with host Carson Daly and social media correspondent Christina Milian. Additionally, the show is (of course) keeping the trademark blind auditions as is... but as executive producer Mark Burnett confirmed at a press conference at his Malibu home on Sunday, there will be some major changes.
First of all, "The Voice" is kicking up the tension in the Battle Rounds. After the blind auditions, the contestants go head-to-head with members of their own teams -- but now, instead of sending the "loser" of the Battle Rounds home right away, the other coaches will have the opportunity to "steal" them from their original coach! If they see some potential there -- or think they can...
First of all, "The Voice" is kicking up the tension in the Battle Rounds. After the blind auditions, the contestants go head-to-head with members of their own teams -- but now, instead of sending the "loser" of the Battle Rounds home right away, the other coaches will have the opportunity to "steal" them from their original coach! If they see some potential there -- or think they can...
- 8/13/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
iMPACT Wrestling
October 13th 2011
It’s the go home show before Bound For Glory which means its their last time to sell the show! And in an interview this week Hulk Hogan completely buried Robert Roode as a credible main eventer by saying he doesn’t think hes the guy, and that Angle should “Carry” him to a good match nonetheless. Way to bury your own main event Hulk.
Speaking of the main event, Kurt Angle, the defending champion is first out tonight and calls out his challenger Robert Roode right away. “Next World Champ” chant. Kurt says he booked the matches the past few weeks to try and break him down. Angle congratulates him for winning them, but reminds him he’s the greatest wrestler ever and he’ll prove it at Bfg. Then he extends a hand. Roode decides not to shake though and takes a mic. Roode...
October 13th 2011
It’s the go home show before Bound For Glory which means its their last time to sell the show! And in an interview this week Hulk Hogan completely buried Robert Roode as a credible main eventer by saying he doesn’t think hes the guy, and that Angle should “Carry” him to a good match nonetheless. Way to bury your own main event Hulk.
Speaking of the main event, Kurt Angle, the defending champion is first out tonight and calls out his challenger Robert Roode right away. “Next World Champ” chant. Kurt says he booked the matches the past few weeks to try and break him down. Angle congratulates him for winning them, but reminds him he’s the greatest wrestler ever and he’ll prove it at Bfg. Then he extends a hand. Roode decides not to shake though and takes a mic. Roode...
- 10/15/2011
- by Patrick Farren
- Obsessed with Film
As expected, No Surrender kicked off with the entire roster taking part in a 9/11 tribute. Tna Knockout Rosita, whose father died in the attacks, was shown. Jesse Neal was shown in full sailor attire. We get a rendition of America the Beautiful and a big USA chant. Now finally its time for the show to begin proper. Mike Tenay and Tazz are the announcers and first it’s…
#1 Contenders Match for the X Division Title
Jesse Sorensen vs. Kid Kash
Anyone else think it’s about time he dropped the Kid in his name? I know Man Kash doesn’t have the same ring to it, but he’s definitely not a kid anymore. In saying that as long as he never brings back the Pit-bull gimmick, I’m happy. Match starts off with an exchange of quick pin falls and reversals that the fans are well behind from the bell.
#1 Contenders Match for the X Division Title
Jesse Sorensen vs. Kid Kash
Anyone else think it’s about time he dropped the Kid in his name? I know Man Kash doesn’t have the same ring to it, but he’s definitely not a kid anymore. In saying that as long as he never brings back the Pit-bull gimmick, I’m happy. Match starts off with an exchange of quick pin falls and reversals that the fans are well behind from the bell.
- 9/14/2011
- by Patrick Farren
- Obsessed with Film
Like you, we also want to wipe out the first few weeks of each new cinematic year. Timed with the debut of the first genuinely good wide release of 2011, comes our list of the most-anticipated films of the year. Creating a mix of blockbuster, independent, and foreign films that span nearly every genre, there is something for everyone below. Check out our 100+ picks spread over the next few pages and let us know what you are looking forward to. The films are listed in chronological order, with a release date attached if available.
Cedar Rapids (Miguel Arteta; Feb. 18th)
Synopsis: Tim Lippe has no idea what he’s in for when he’s sent to Cedar Rapids, Iowa to represent his company at an annual insurance convention, where he soon finds himself under the “guidance” of three convention veterans.
Why You Should See It: After crafting one of the better...
Cedar Rapids (Miguel Arteta; Feb. 18th)
Synopsis: Tim Lippe has no idea what he’s in for when he’s sent to Cedar Rapids, Iowa to represent his company at an annual insurance convention, where he soon finds himself under the “guidance” of three convention veterans.
Why You Should See It: After crafting one of the better...
- 2/22/2011
- by TFS Staff
- The Film Stage
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