The legacy of a global icon takes center stage as the cast and director behind Michael come together to reflect on the making of one of the most anticipated films in recent memory. In this exclusive conversation, Nia Long, Antoine Fuqua, Jaafar Jackson, Juliano Valdi, and Colman Domingo open up about the responsibility, artistry, and emotional depth required to bring the story of Michael Jackson to life.
The Fourth Annual Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala took center stage at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles, marking another milestone in the fight for racial equity and economic justice.
The Critics Choice Association (CCA) proudly hosted the 7th annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television on Monday, December 9, 2024, at the luxurious Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles. This star-studded event paid tribute to the outstanding contributions and achievements of Black talent in film and television, both in front of and behind the camera.
Getting an opportunity to be in the room with greatness is always a beautiful way to spend your night. With the help of Reel Works, we got an opportunity to speak to a few change makers.
May 24th, 2023, Manhattan, New York. Ziegfeld Ballroom. — Reel Works, a non-profit organization founded in 2001 by Prod
ucers John Williams and Stephanie Walter, hosted their Annual ChangeMakers Gala, honoring Val Boreland, EVP of Content Acquisitions for NBC Universal Television and Streaming; and Producer, Director and world-renown Actress, Nia Long. Reel Works serves over 1,600 NYC youth annually from middle school through high school and beyond. The services offered through Reel Works aims to develop the hope filled youths as industry professionals, artists and citizens, all while helping them to excel in academics, preparing them for graduation, encouraging them to pursue higher educational goals, while aligning their professional development to launch careers in media, film and related industry sectors. To date, Reel Works is the only filmmaking program that matches teens 1:1 with professional filmmaker-mentors that show them how to tell their stories and have their voices heard.
The Knockturnal attended the premiere of Missing at Alamo Drafthouse in Downtown Los Angeles, the stand-alone sequel to the hit film Searching.
Calling all The Best Man fanatics! Your favorite 90’s cast is back and better than ever with an all-new limited series on Peacock TV!
Janicza Bravo’s first feature film, Lemon, is a quirky triumph that is as bizarre as it is charming.
The Knockturnal attended a screening of Beaches starring Idina Menzel and Nia Long directed by Allison Anders, which will premiere on Lifetime on Jan. 21, 2017 at 8 PM EST, and recommends you to watch it if you want to get hit in the nostalgia and have any reason to get a good cry out this weekend.