Viola Davis
Viola Davis, James Patterson Set to Team on a Novel
Viola Davis and James Patterson will co-write a novel together. Little, Brown and Company announced Tuesday that the EGOT winner and author are teaming on a novel that will be set in the present-day rural South. The novel will center on a “dynamic and brilliant female judge on the brink of a decision with seismic […]
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Cannes: Sean Baker’s ‘Anora’ Wins Palme d’Or as ‘Emilia Pérez’ Takes Two Awards
After two weeks of nonstop cinema, the moment of truth finally arrived. The winners of the 77th Cannes Film Festival were announced at a gala ceremony on Saturday night. The Palme d’Or, the fest’s top honor, went to Sean Baker’s sex worker screwball comedy Anora. A nervous and shaking Baker took the stage and thanked […]
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Viola Davis, Julius Tennon Launch Book Publisher JVL Media
Viola Davis and husband Julius Tennon are getting into book publishing by launching JVL Media. The new venture, which includes author and publisher Lavaille Lavette at the helm, will look to champion under-represented voices in the book world. The debut titles from JVL Media, from among a planned slate of non-fiction and fiction books, include […]
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Geena Davis Set to Receive Viola Davis Trailblazer Award at CinemaCon
CinemaCon kicks off today in Las Vegas, and as the official convention of the National Association of Theater Owners gets underway, organizers have added another honoree to the roster: Geena Davis. The Oscar winner will be feted with the Viola Davis Trailblazer Award during the Big Screen Achievement Awards inside the Colosseum at Caesars Palace […]
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Helen Mirren, Kylie Minogue Barbies Released Ahead of International Women’s Day
Dame Helen Mirren said that she is “blown away” after seeing her likeness captured in a new Barbie doll, which Mattel is releasing this week ahead of International Women’s Day. The latest batch of role model toys also includes dolls for Kylie Minogue, Viola Davis and Shania Twain. The release, also marking Barbie’s 65th anniversary, […]
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‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Review: Jack Black and Awkwafina Voice Predictable but Pleasant Franchise Entry
Po the Dragon Warrior kicks more butt in this fourth installment of the hit animated franchise.
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Viola Davis, Julius Tennon’s JuVee Banner to Produce Afro-Anime Films (Exclusive)
JuVee Productions, the banner headed by Viola Davis and Julius Tennon, is branching into animation with a partnership that will see the Woman King shingle produce a slate of afro-anime films. JuVee is partnering with N LITE, a Black and Japanese-led media company and anime studio, on animated films that will focus on Black and […]
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‘Air’ Cast on the Secrets to Acting Opposite a Phone Receiver
Ben Affleck’s Air employs a large ensemble cast to tell the story of how Nike landed Michael Jordan and created the iconic Air Jordan line of shoes, with Deloris Jordan brokering a revolutionary deal for her son. Affleck — who pulls triple duty as director, producer (via his newly formed Artists Equity with Matt Damon, […]
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Viola Davis Says Highlight of Playing ‘Hunger Games’ Villain Was Making Tom Blyth “Squirm”
After a career of iconic, empowering roles, Viola Davis is ready to be the bad guy. The star plays the villainous head gamemaker in the new prequel movie Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, an experience that she said she “absolutely loved.” “Just seeing how many times you can make someone squirm — […]
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‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes’ Review: Jennifer Lawrence Is Sorely Missed in Dour Prequel Short on Excitement
Tom Blyth stars as young Coriolanus Snow, charged with mentoring Rachel Zegler’s District 12 Tribute in this earlier chapter of the $2.9 billion franchise, also featuring Peter Dinklage, Jason Schwartzman and Viola Davis.
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James Gunn Confirms 3 Stars Who Will Continue Their Roles in the New DC Universe
For anyone out there who might be confused about the future of DC Universe projects, James Gunn completely understands the challenge of keeping apprised on the latest developments. Gunn, who stepped in last year as co-head of DC Studios alongside Peter Safran, took to Threads on Wednesday to address fan questions about development for the […]
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Viola Davis Steps Back From ‘G20’ After Film Receives SAG-AFTRA Waiver to Start Production: “I Stand in Solidarity With Actors”
Viola Davis has announced she is stepping away from her upcoming project, G20, despite SAG-AFTRA providing the film with a waiver that allowed it to start production amid the actors strike. “I love this movie, but I do not feel that it would be appropriate for this production to move forward during the strike,” Davis […]
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