Update: After claiming two weeks ago that Harrison Ford was Marvel’s top choice to replace William Hurt as Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, Jeff Sneider said on the latest episode of The Hot Mic that Ford has actually been cast in the role. Not only that, but Sneider says that Ford’s first appearance as the character is expected to take place in Captain America: New World Order. If it’s true, we should hear something official before too long.
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Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross (William Hurt) first appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in The Incredible Hulk. After a lengthy absence from the franchise, Ross returned for Captain America: Civil War and appeared in Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame, and Black Widow. As we know, William Hurt died earlier this year, but the character of Ross might not be gone for good. With the announcement of the Thunderbolts movie, fans had been...
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Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross (William Hurt) first appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in The Incredible Hulk. After a lengthy absence from the franchise, Ross returned for Captain America: Civil War and appeared in Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame, and Black Widow. As we know, William Hurt died earlier this year, but the character of Ross might not be gone for good. With the announcement of the Thunderbolts movie, fans had been...
- 10/14/2022
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
She may be an Oscar-winning actress who is currently up for her second Academy Award, but Octavia Spencer says she has goals that go beyond appearing in films.
“The role I’m destined to play is to be one of the greatest producers in Hollywood,” Spencer told the audience at the 2017 Makers Conference in Terranea in Palos Verdes, California.
The actress, 46, shared her aspirations during a conversation with Gloria Steinem at the opening night of the two-day conference.
“It’s terrifying because it’s a huge undertaking,” Spencer admitted. “But I want to be a conduit for storytellers. Men, women,...
“The role I’m destined to play is to be one of the greatest producers in Hollywood,” Spencer told the audience at the 2017 Makers Conference in Terranea in Palos Verdes, California.
The actress, 46, shared her aspirations during a conversation with Gloria Steinem at the opening night of the two-day conference.
“It’s terrifying because it’s a huge undertaking,” Spencer admitted. “But I want to be a conduit for storytellers. Men, women,...
- 2/7/2017
- by Abby Stern
- PEOPLE.com
Surf’s up at NBC.
The network is developing a TV series based on the 2002 movie Blue Crush, which starred Kate Bosworth, Michelle Rodriguez (Lost) and Sanoe Lake as a trio of friends riding waves in Hawaii, our sister site Deadline reports.
RelatedCruel Intentions Sequel Series Not Moving Forward at NBC
Switched at Birth creator Lizzy Weiss, a co-writer on the film, will pen the project and serve as an executive producer.
Ready for more of today’s newsy nuggets? Well…
* Outlander has cast Hannah James (Mercy Street) and newcomer Tanya Reynolds to play the Dunsany sisters, Geneva and Isobel,...
The network is developing a TV series based on the 2002 movie Blue Crush, which starred Kate Bosworth, Michelle Rodriguez (Lost) and Sanoe Lake as a trio of friends riding waves in Hawaii, our sister site Deadline reports.
RelatedCruel Intentions Sequel Series Not Moving Forward at NBC
Switched at Birth creator Lizzy Weiss, a co-writer on the film, will pen the project and serve as an executive producer.
Ready for more of today’s newsy nuggets? Well…
* Outlander has cast Hannah James (Mercy Street) and newcomer Tanya Reynolds to play the Dunsany sisters, Geneva and Isobel,...
- 11/11/2016
- TVLine.com
Update 11/10/16: Five days ago, November 5, I alerted you to actress Octavia Spencer’s optioning of a book on Madam C.J. Walker, although at the time, her plans for the book weren’t public information, including the name of the book. I… Continue Reading →...
- 11/10/2016
- by shadowandact
- ShadowAndAct
Zero Gravity Management (Beasts of No Nation) has optioned A’Lelia Bundles’ bestselling biography On Her Own Ground, the story of legendary African American entrepreneur and philanthropist Madam C.J. Walker, to develop as a limited series. Oscar winner Octavia Spencer is attached to star as Walker and also will produce the project, written by Nicole Asher (Coco) and to be directed by Kasi Lemmons (Shots Fired). The series will be taken out to networks shortly. On Her Own G…...
- 11/10/2016
- Deadline TV
Who is left to best tell the story of any community or gender? The people within it, or outside forces who shape the narrative to their liking. The fundamental question of this ownership of “story” and the manipulation of cinematic art is the premise of a new book that everyone should read, Ezekiel J. Walker’s “The Madea Factory.” This year has been the break out year for African American leads for highly rated television shows like Fox’s “Empire” with their finale being the highest rated TV show of the week. Anchored by powerful performances from Oscar nominees Taraji P. Henson […]...
- 3/28/2015
- by April Neale
- Monsters and Critics
It's that time of the year again... Here's PBS' Black History Month lineup of programming lineup and online content offerings. - Beginning in February, "Antiques Roadshow" premieres “Celebrating Black Americana,” where, among other items, participants bring, for appraisal, an 1821 citizenship certificate for a free man of color and an African American beauty book written by entrepreneur Madame C.J. Walker, the first American female millionaire. On "Genealogy Roadshow," where professional genealogists use history and science to uncover fascinating family secrets, participants in New Orleans explore family links to the...
- 1/16/2015
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
Enough with this cold weather! Our staffers are warming up (and getting ready for Valentine's Day) with a little romance. Tell us what you think of their choices - and let us know what you're reading. Ana Calderone, Writer/Reporter Her Pick: Romance Is My Day Job by Patience Bloom Bloom edits romances for Harlequin Books, so she's well versed in the romance of fictional characters - but she’s had little luck finding her own prince charming. In this memoir she chronicles her love life, beginning with a date to her high school dance. Her writing is funny and relatable,...
- 2/7/2014
- PEOPLE.com
For those of you who sport a Y chromosome, aren't currently in elementary school, and don't live with any particularly proactive females, here's a reminded that Women's History is going on right now and will continue through the rest of March. The White House and Us Army have released video celebrating leading ladies, but our favorite tribute to the women of the world came from Whirled, a creative agency whose Innovation video celebrates some of the most influential gals of the last 150 years. The video shows off an inventive Rube Goldberg machine that works to apply various symbolic conditions to an equally symbolic lightbulb. In between shots of this carefully constructed metaphor, a narrator discusses the accomplishments of many famous women, including Marie Curie, Madam C.J. Walker, and J.K. Rowling. Go ahead and take a look for yourself
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- 3/25/2013
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
For the first time ever, regular Joes Pub performer Justin Levine will dedicate an entire evening to his own eclectic work, which ranges from jazz to rock to gospel to the blues and more. The concert, tonight, September 24th at 930 p.m., will feature music from a few of his latest projects, including songs inspired by the life of Madam C.J. Walker, the first African American millionaire, and a jazz-fueled romp into the madness of Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot.
- 9/24/2012
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
For the first time ever, regular Joes Pub performer Justin Levine will dedicate an entire evening to his own eclectic work, which ranges from jazz to rock to gospel to the blues and more. The concert, on September 24th at 930 p.m., will feature music from a few of his latest projects, including songs inspired by the life of Madam C.J. Walker, the first African American millionaire, and a jazz-fueled romp into the madness of Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot.
- 9/19/2012
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Welcome to Pajiba's newest experiment. Something we've never attempted before -- a real-time review, done by two people 3000 miles away from each other. For tonight's feature, we'll be discussing the 1982 classic, The Beastmaster, otherwise known as "The Best Fucking Movie Ever." Your hosts this evening are Tk, most well-known for his irritability, misanthropy, general disdain for all humans (yes, including you) and burgeoning alcoholism, and Joanna, best known for general cleverness, a dedication to witticism, and burgeoning alcoholism. Let's get right to it, shall we?
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Jr: The porno-vibe evoked by the title Beastmaster is not helped by the opening shots of taxidermied animals that look like they belong in your uncle's rape basement.
Tk: I'll trust you not to speak ill of my family's hobbies, madam.
Jr: It's not a mere hobby if you have a dedicated room.
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Tk: Aaand we've got our first creepy nudity!
Jr: Oh man,...
0:06
Jr: The porno-vibe evoked by the title Beastmaster is not helped by the opening shots of taxidermied animals that look like they belong in your uncle's rape basement.
Tk: I'll trust you not to speak ill of my family's hobbies, madam.
Jr: It's not a mere hobby if you have a dedicated room.
0:07
Tk: Aaand we've got our first creepy nudity!
Jr: Oh man,...
- 5/17/2011
- by TK
Whether it's 1940s-era designers copying our Sunday church hats or Bo Derek rocking cornrows in "10," Black women have always inspired the world with our effortless personal style. But throughout history, a handful of women have taken the "style muse" thing one step further, making a culture-altering impact on the business of global hair, beauty and skincare. From Madame C.J. Walker to Naomi Sims, these powerful Black beauty pioneers have shaped the way we present ourselves to the world. In honor of Black History Month, we salute the top ten black beauty movers and shakers of all time.
- 2/16/2011
- Essence
Funnyman Chris Rock has hit out at the woman suing him for allegedly stealing her hair documentary idea, insisting the only similarity between the projects is the topic.
Regina Kimbell filed a $5 million (£3.5 million) suit earlier this week (begs05Oct09), claiming the inspiration behind Rock's Good Hair film came from her 2005 documentary My Nappy Roots, which she showed the comic on the set of his TV series Everybody Hates Chris in 2007.
Kimbell's film featured celebrities who discussed different hairdos, while Rock's documentary, which premieres in the U.S. on Friday, also features famous names talking about the topic.
Rock admits he viewed My Nappy Roots before he began making Good Hair to ensure the films would not be too similar.
He says, "I called her to see the movie and told her I was doing a movie, so it's not like anybody was hiding it. It's like, 'I'm thinking about doing a movie on hair.' It was really to watch it to make sure I wasn't going to make that movie.
"The only similarity is her movie goes to India and mine goes to India, but I don't even know if she went to India. I think she got footage. That's about it. Her movie is about (hair care entrepreneur Madam) C.J. Walker, histories of hair, men, women… She'll probably be able to sell it now because of Good Hair, but it's not humorous at all.
"If you did two documentaries on George Washington, there'd be some similarities, but they're not the same documentary. We'll see what happens. I guess I'll talk to my lawyers later today."...
Regina Kimbell filed a $5 million (£3.5 million) suit earlier this week (begs05Oct09), claiming the inspiration behind Rock's Good Hair film came from her 2005 documentary My Nappy Roots, which she showed the comic on the set of his TV series Everybody Hates Chris in 2007.
Kimbell's film featured celebrities who discussed different hairdos, while Rock's documentary, which premieres in the U.S. on Friday, also features famous names talking about the topic.
Rock admits he viewed My Nappy Roots before he began making Good Hair to ensure the films would not be too similar.
He says, "I called her to see the movie and told her I was doing a movie, so it's not like anybody was hiding it. It's like, 'I'm thinking about doing a movie on hair.' It was really to watch it to make sure I wasn't going to make that movie.
"The only similarity is her movie goes to India and mine goes to India, but I don't even know if she went to India. I think she got footage. That's about it. Her movie is about (hair care entrepreneur Madam) C.J. Walker, histories of hair, men, women… She'll probably be able to sell it now because of Good Hair, but it's not humorous at all.
"If you did two documentaries on George Washington, there'd be some similarities, but they're not the same documentary. We'll see what happens. I guess I'll talk to my lawyers later today."...
- 10/8/2009
- WENN
Producer Michael Kimbrew (Mansfield 12, Tons of Love) and Prod/Director Craig Ross, Jr (Mansfield 12, Blue Hill Avenue, Bones, Prison Break, & Numbers) have licensed the rights to the life story of Madam Cj Walker, based upon the best selling literary property On Her Own Ground, The Life and Times of Madam Cj Walker by A’Lelia Bundles the great, great grand daughter of Madam Cj Walker.
We hear that Kimbrew and Ross are currently in talks with actress/rapper/author Queen Latifah to play the Lead role. It was confirmed that not only the NAACP, but Congresswoman Diane Watson (Chair of the Hollywood Congressional Caucus) have expressed interest in the project and both pledge their full support.
Larry Williams / Williams Talent Agency whom is representing the project states “the Madame Cj Walker project is the perfect example of “edutainment.” Entertaining, commercial successes that through theatrical distribution both educate and instill a...
We hear that Kimbrew and Ross are currently in talks with actress/rapper/author Queen Latifah to play the Lead role. It was confirmed that not only the NAACP, but Congresswoman Diane Watson (Chair of the Hollywood Congressional Caucus) have expressed interest in the project and both pledge their full support.
Larry Williams / Williams Talent Agency whom is representing the project states “the Madame Cj Walker project is the perfect example of “edutainment.” Entertaining, commercial successes that through theatrical distribution both educate and instill a...
- 8/25/2009
- by noreply@blogger.com (The Humor Mill Magazine)
- Humor Mill Magazine
Do you know who invented liquid paper or the first solar home heating system? Well, those inventors were women. And with Women's History Month coming to an end, and the celebration of Ada Lovelace Day last week, we tapped into author Susan Casey's book, Women Invent! and came up with 14 women inventors you probably never heard of.
Patsy Sherman, with partner Sam Smith, invented the fabric protector Scotchgard: In the early 1950s while working at the 3M Co., Patsy Sherman and her co-worker Sam Smith were trying to create a new latex or kind of rubber for use in the fuel lines of the then-newly developed jet engines. Accidentally, some of the material spilled onto the tennis shoe of one of the technicians. When it dried, Sherman and others tried to remove it with soapy water and organic solvents. Nothing would even wet the spill.
"No one had ever...
Patsy Sherman, with partner Sam Smith, invented the fabric protector Scotchgard: In the early 1950s while working at the 3M Co., Patsy Sherman and her co-worker Sam Smith were trying to create a new latex or kind of rubber for use in the fuel lines of the then-newly developed jet engines. Accidentally, some of the material spilled onto the tennis shoe of one of the technicians. When it dried, Sherman and others tried to remove it with soapy water and organic solvents. Nothing would even wet the spill.
"No one had ever...
- 3/31/2009
- by Susan Casey
- Fast Company
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