Magnolia Pictures Buys ‘Stray,’ Documentary on Istanbul’s Stray Dogs (EXCLUSIVE)

An African-American Broadway star is proud to be the new owner of an 1820 home that was built by slaves.

Jordan Moreau Alison Brie says she regrets voicing Diane Nguyen, a Vietnamese American character, on Netflix’s “BoJack Horseman.”“In hindsight, I wish that I didn’t voice the character of Diane Nguyen. I now understand that people of color should always voice people of color.

Amanda N'Duka pmc-editorial-managerEXCLUSIVE: Sinqua Walls, who currently toplines the BET series American Soul, has been added to the cast of the Krystin Ver Linden-helmed indie thriller, Alice, joining Keke Palmer, who stars in the title role, Common and Jonny Lee Miller.The pic, which is being financed by Steel Springs Pictures, is inspired by the true events of a woman of servitude in 1800s Georgia, who escapes the 55 acre confines of her captor to discover the shocking reality that exists

Linsey Godfrey, 31, is not standing up for Days of Our Lives co-star Melissa Reeves, 53, after she liked some of conservative commentator Candace Owens‘ tweets that criticized the Black Lives Matter movement and “the Left.” After one tweet called out the actress’ actions, one follower stuck up for her with a response that read, “We all have our own opinions and views! That’s what make the USA the land of the free and home of the brave!,” but Linsey made it clear she didn’t agree.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaIFC Films is acquiring North American rights to “No Man’s Land,” a modern-day Western set along the border between the U.S. and Mexico.

Mackenzie Nichols Staff WriterNicholas Pinnock, star of the ABC drama series “For Life,” has optioned the Dorothy Koomson novel “Tell Me Your Secret” for adaptation by his newly established Silver Milk Productions banner.The British actor has launched Silver Milk in partnership with his longtime agent, Oliver Slinger at Independent Talent Group, manager Jeff Golenberg of Silver Lining Entertainment, and publicist Teal Cannaday of Bespoke Publicity.

Greg Evans Associate Editor/Broadway Critic“There is only before this moment,” says Adrienne Warren, star of Broadway’s Tina – The Tina Turner Musical, “and after this moment.”In a remarkable series of big, first steps into this new era of protest and pandemic, black theater artists in recent weeks have taken hold of a historic moment to demand a reckoning over racism within their industry.

Tom Grater International Film ReporterEXCLUSIVE: Momentum Pictures has bought North American rights to Stage Mother, Thom Fitzgerald’s comedy starring Jacki Weaver and Lucy Liu, and has set an August 21 day-and-date release for the pic.The movie debuted at Palm Springs International Film Festival in January. Brad Hennig wrote the screenplay, which follows a conservative Texas church choir director who inherits her recently deceased son’s drag club and tries to save it from bankruptcy.

Leave No Trace breakout and Jojo Rabbit star Thomasin McKenzie is set to play American ballet dancer Joy Womack in James Napier Robertson's Joika,among the new projects being sold at the upcoming online Cannes market.

Dominic Patten Senior Editor, Legal & TV CriticEXCLUSIVE: “I’ve got a feeling,” goes The Pogues’ classic ‘Fairytale of New York’ song, “this year’s for me and you.”It might well be a good year indeed for the former frontman of the Celtic punk band as Magnolia Pictures have picked up the North American rights to the Johnny Depp produced documentary Crock of Gold – A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan.First put out to market at EFM earlier this year, the Julien Temple directed look at the hard-living

Chad Michael Murray is parlaying his “One Tree Hill” fame to support Black organizations.

Kendall was accused of using a photoshopped image of her joining the protestin the wake of the death of African-American man George Floyd in US police custody, reports aceshowbiz.com.A photograph of Kendall, one of the youngest sister's of reality TV star Kim Kardashian, went viral, where she is seen wearing an all black ensemble paired with a black mask while holding a Black Lives Matter sign.Social media users were quick to notice that her sign didn't show up in her shadow on the ground.

Comedian Andrew Phung is encouraging non-profit organizations to reject donations from philanthropist and entrepreneur W. Brett Wilson.

Star Wars actor John Boyega was so inspired by the worldwide protests in support of the Black Lives Matter movement over the past week that he joined one in London to make sure his voice was heard.

Drew Brees has apologized for criticizing NFL players who choose to kneel during the national anthem at football games in protest of police brutality.