Ava DuVernay

Awardist collage of Lily Gladstone, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Paul Giamatti, Carey Mulligan and Sandra Huller
Lily Gladstone, Paul Giamatti, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, and more — every 2024 Oscars episode of The Awardist podcast
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor in 'Origin'
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor explains why Origin was 'one of the hardest things' she's made — and why it's so personal
Cord Jefferson; Ava DuVernay; Martin Scorsese
Killers of the Flower Moon solidifes Oscars chances as Best Picture frontrunner
Jon Bernthal and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor on the set of ORIGIN
Why Ava DuVernay is a 'different person' after directing Origin
Annette Bening and Jodie Foster in 'Nyad'
SCAD Savannah Film Festival lineup features Nyad, Origin, and first look at The Color Purple
Jacob Elordi and Cailee Spaeny in Priscilla; Bradley Cooper in Maestro; Colman Domingo in Rustin; Emma Stone in Poor Things
11 must-see movies at 2023 fall film festivals, from Bradley Cooper's Maestro to major Oscars contenders
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25 essential inspirational movies
Pia Zadora and Johnny Depp
HFPA in crisis: Scandals that rocked the Golden Globes over the years
Regeneration Black Cinema
Ava DuVernay celebrates 'Regeneration' exhibit at Academy Museum: 'We Black folks have always been present'
Naomi
Naomi star Kaci Walfall breaks down that season finale cliffhanger
Naomi
How DC comics hero Naomi made the leap from page to screen in record time
David Oyelowo
David Oyelowo on how Oscar voters held Selma to a higher standard than white biopics
Sundance breakout directors - Brick; Safety Not Guaranteed; Fruitvale Station
29 directors who made a name at Sundance
Naomi
Naomi review: Ava DuVernay's CW show is an intriguing origin story with an uncertain future
what to watch The CW's Naomi and Superman & Lois season 2
What to Watch: Ava DuVernay's Naomi joins The CW's superhero series lineup
Naomi
Naomi won't feature any Arrowverse crossovers in season 1
Naomi develops new powers and finds alien technology in new teaser trailer
Naomi develops a Superman-like power and finds alien technology in new teaser trailer
Naomi
Naomi reveals DC superhero's geeky passion and winged mentor in new photos
Ava DuVernary, Arrow writer developing series about DC Comics' Naomi
Ava DuVernay, Arrow EP developing a series about DC's Naomi at the CW
Queen Sugar
Queen Sugar to end with its upcoming seventh season
Colin in Black & White
Colin in Black & White review: A challenging portrait of the athlete as a young man
Jaden Michael
Colin in Black & White star Jaden Michael hopes to win over Colin Kaepernick's critics
2021 Met Gala
See the best looks from the 2021 Met Gala red carpet
Colin in Black & White
Get a first look at Netflix's Colin Kaepernick series Colin in Black & White
Naomi; All American spin off
The CW orders Naomi and All American spin-off to series, reworking Powerpuff pilot
Naomi
Naomi actress perfectly recreates DC comic in first photo from Ava DuVernay's CW pilot
Ava DuVernay; Wings of Fire
Ava DuVernay is making an animated Netflix series based on the Wings of Fire kids books
Ava Duvernay, New Gods
DC cancels upcoming New Gods, The Trench superhero films from Ava DuVernay and James Wan
Naomi Casting
Ava DuVernay's Naomi pilot casts Power actress as the DC Comics hero
Ava Duvernay, Oprah Winfrey
Ava DuVernay is sending Oprah memes to Oprah
Tina Tchen
Time's Up vows to hold HFPA accountable following diversity pledge: 'The clock is ticking'
Golden Globes
MPA source challenges Golden Globes voter's claims about recruiting Black journalists
Golden Globes
HFPA addresses lack of Black voters during Golden Globes telecast: 'We have our own work to do'
Ava DuVernay / Golden Globe / Regina King
Ava DuVernay addresses Golden Globes' 'widely known' lack of Black inclusion
POWERPUFF GIRLS, Naomi
The Powerpuff Girls, Ava DuVernay's Naomi receive pilot orders at the CW
Django Unchained
What makes a Black movie 'Black'?
Queen Sugar season 5 trailer
The Bordelons are fighting for their lives in Queen Sugar season 5 trailer
Rosario Dawson, Ava DuVernay
Rosario Dawson, Ava DuVernay team up for DMZ comic adaptation on HBO Max
Mary-Louise Parker and Nick Offerman
Mary-Louise Parker and Nick Offerman to play Colin Kaepernick's adoptive parents in Netflix series
US-VOTE-DEMOCRATS-CONVENTION
Joe Biden defeats Donald Trump in presidential election, celebrities react with jubilance
WHITE TIGER
See first trailer for Ramin Bahrani's Netflix epic The White Tiger
Colin Kaepernick; Jaden Michael
Ava DuVernay's Colin Kaepernick series casts Jaden Michael as the athlete and activist
Ava DuVernay
Ava DuVernay introduces Hollywood's next wave of cinematic talent
WHITE TIGER
Get a first look at Ramin Bahrani's The White Tiger, starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas
Kerry Washington, Breonna Taylor, Ava DuVernay
Kerry Washington, Dan Levy, Ava DuVernay, more react to Breonna Taylor grand jury decision
Ava DuVernay, Gina Prince-Bythewood
Ava DuVernay, Gina Prince-Bythewood bonded over calling out toxic men on set
Ava Duvernay
Ava DuVernay on how she's using her influence to amplify marginalized voices in Hollywood
When They See Us Yusef Salaam; Ethan Herisse
When They See Us star Ethan Herisse to narrate Yusef Salaam and Ibi Zoboi's Punching the Air
John Lewis
Celebrities pay tribute to Congressman John Lewis: 'Thank you for your service'
Hamilton
Celebrities revisit seeing Hamilton live as filmed version hits Disney+
50states-movies
The United States of Movies — 51 iconic films
Ava Duvernay and Colin Kaepernick
Colin Kaepernick teaming up with Ava DuVernay for Netflix series about his high school years
Kate Winslet; Halle Berry; Idris Elba
Idris Elba, Halle Berry join TIFF lineup, Toronto festival unveils coronavirus changes
WHEN THEY SEE US
When They See Us, 13th available for free on Netflix ahead of Juneteenth
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Grey's Anatomy showrunner shares how she got away with teen 'mistakes' because she was white
Antiracism resources
Recommended movies, shows, podcasts, and more addressing systemic racism and police brutality
Ava DuVernay
Selma director Ava DuVernay among six newly elected to Academy's board of governors
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The Simpsons, When They See Us, Succession, and more honored by Peabody Awards
SELMA
Ava DuVernay's Selma now available to stream for free
Selma cast protest police brutality
Selma star says Oscar voters blacklisted film over cast's 'I Can't Breathe' T-shirts
Ava DuVernay
From Quincy Jones' cameo to that last kiss, Ava DuVernay on the Cherish the Day finale
Cherish the Day
Xosha Roquemore on her new Ava DuVernay series Cherish the Day
They've Gotta Have Us
They've Gotta Have Us trailer celebrates 3 generations of black excellence in film