Gloria Richardson (1922–2021), civil rights activist

EXCLUSIVE: IFC Films has acquired North American rights to The Novice, the first feature from writer/director Lauren Hadaway, which will debut in select theaters, digital platforms and VOD on December 17th.

William Earl Variety and Rolling Stone are pleased to announce additional programming for the inaugural Truth Seekers virtual summit on Aug. 26, presented by Showtime Documentary Films.

EXCLUSIVE: Cinedigm has acquired North American rights to Derek Presley’s action thriller Red Stone, starring Neal McDonough (Yellowstone), Dash Melrose (Ida Red) and Michael Cudlitz (Clarice), with plans to release it in select theaters, on demand and digital this winter.

Camila Cabello is opening up about releasing music during a pandemic.

Bob Moses was a civil rights activist known for his work in the South registering Black voters in the 1960s.Moses was working as a high school teacher in New York City in 1960 when he was inspired to relocate to Mississippi to help register Black voters. He became known for his calm determination even in the face of violence – he once continued registering voters even after he was hit in the head with a knife handle, later seeking medical attention and getting nine stitches.

posts Dunn, who is Black, has made about racism before. Dunn’s lawyers, David Laufman and Mark Zaid, released a statement Wednesday night that read, “Tonight Fox News allowed its host Tucker Carlson, who has not served a day in uniform, whether military or law enforcement, to criticize the heroism and service of African-American U.S.

Gloria Estefan is calling on the United States and other international democratic countries to help the Cuban people.

Gloria Estefan is calling on the United States and other international democratic countries to help the Cuban people.

Gloria Estefan has become the latest celebrity to speak out about the recent protests in Cuba.  Cuba is going through its worst economic crisis in decades, along with a resurgence of coronavirus cases, while under U.S. sanctions.

International and indie film distributor Well Go USA Entertainment has acquired North American rights to Korean film Escape From Mogadishu. It will open in theaters in the U.S. and Canada August 6 following a July 28 release in Korea.

Marvel star Anthony Mackie took centre stage this weekend when he hosted the 2021 ESPY Awards and the star used this opportunity to highlight some major issues! The 42-year-old started off by light humour, poking fun at the recent sanction placed on sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson, who was suspended from the U.S. Olympic team after a positive marijuana test. Mackie said, "The greatest celebration of sports is back! We up here on a rooftop in New York City.

Sha'Carri Richardson walked the red carpet at this year's ESPY Awards on Saturday.The 21-year-old sprinter shined in a shimmering ensemble as she posed for photos outside The Rooftop at Pier 17 at the Seaport in New York City.The appearance marks Richardson's first public appearance since she was disqualified from competing in the 100-meter event at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics after testing positive for THC.

Anthony Mackie is kicking off the 2021 ESPYS with an important message.

EXCLUSIVE: Storyboard Media has sold North American rights for horror Lair to Hunt For The Wilderpeople and American Animals distributor 1091 Pictures.

Christopher Vourlias French distributor ARP has acquired the rights to “Fools,” an upcoming drama by Berlinale Silver Bear winner Tomasz Wasilewski (“United States of Love”). Jan Naszewski’s Warsaw-based sales outlet New Europe Film Sales brokered the deal.“Fools” is the story of Marlena and Tomasz, who are hidden away from the world in a small seaside town and have been in a happy relationship for many years.

EXCLUSIVE: Redbox Entertainment has acquired the North American distribution rights to She Ball, a new film written, produced, and directed by Nick Cannon. The film will be simultaneously in theaters (20 total) and widely available On Demand including Redbox on August 6, 2021.

Sha'Carri Richardson was not chosen to compete on an Olympic relay team and will completely miss out on the Tokyo Olympics.