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Casting of The Muses In Disney’s Live-Action Remake of ‘Hercules’ Debated on Social Media

Fans are throwing out all kinds of suggestions when it comes to getting the Muses right. They are interested in seeing Amber Riley, Jennifer Hudson, Jazmine Sullivan, Beyoncé, Janelle Monae, and even the Braxton sisters considered for the remake.

byBien Luigi

May 1, 2020

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Mockbusters: 3 of the most Shameless movie rip-offs ever

There was no shame in these movies' game when it comes to ripping off the original,

byTUT Staff

April 24, 2020

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Whitney Houston Biopic in The Works

From the screenwriter of "Bohemian Rhapsody,” a feature film about Whitney Houston’s life is in the works.

byBien Luigi

April 24, 2020

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20 Years Ago, ‘Love & Basketball’ Hit Theaters Today

20 years ago, this gem of a film dropped.

byBien Luigi

April 24, 2020

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Q&A with ‘Stranger Hearts’ Kevin James Thornton

Kevin James Thornton is a writer, composer, director, and photographer, who has received a degree in Theatre Performance from Ball State University in 2000.

byChristina Jeter

March 17, 2020

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Coronavirus Outbreak Delays “Fast & Furious 9” Until April 2021

Due to the continuous rising of the widespread coronavirus outbreak, “Fast & Furious 9” is the latest Hollywood production to be delayed—but this may be the longest, as the film has been put on hold for an entire year.

byBien Luigi

March 12, 2020

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Latest James Bond Movie Release Delayed By 7 Months Due To Coronavirus

MGM, Universal and Bond producers, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli have pushed back the opening “No Time To Die” from April to November due to Coronavirus concerns.

byBien Luigi

March 6, 2020

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Jordan Peele Hilariously Blamed By People For Forever Ruining Classic Songs, Thanks to ‘Candyman’ Trailer Release

The trailer for the upcoming movie “Candyman” dropped on Thursday, featuring a surprise creepy remix to the 1999 hit “Say My Name” by Destiny’s Child.

byBien Luigi

February 28, 2020

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Obamas-Produced Netflix Documentary ‘American Factory’ Wins An Oscar

“American Factory,” the primary Netflix project released under the banner of Barack and Michelle Obama’s production company, Higher Ground Productions, won an Academy Award at the 2020 Oscars on Sunday night.

byBien Luigi

February 10, 2020

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Wiz Khalifa, Ty Dolla $ign, Lil Yachty & Sueco the Child release ‘Speed Me Up’ for the Sonic Movie

It’s almost time: The video game character Sonic, the blue hedgehog with super-speed, will finally hit the big…

byDomingorich

January 24, 2020

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Review: Adam Sandler’s Performance in ‘Uncut Gems’ is Definitely a Diamond in the Rough

Adam Sandler turns in perhaps his finest on-screen performance.

byBrennen Jones

January 13, 2020

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Review: ‘The Rise of Skywalker’ is an Extremely Divisive Way to Wrap Up The Star Wars Franchise

Whether good or bad, this film certainly wraps the Skywalker saga up in an "as" neat and tidy bow as it could, but it becomes evident that its overarching narrative wasn’t clearly outlined, and it shows.

byBrennen Jones

December 20, 2019

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Movie Review: ‘Queen & Slim’ is a Love Story That Almost Never Was

'Queen & Slim' become folk heroes in this very stylish love flick centered around real-life current events.

byBrennen Jones

November 28, 2019

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Movie Review: Queen and Slim

'Queen and Slim' is a love story filled with a tragic beginning.

byChristina Jeter

November 22, 2019

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Movie Review: ‘Frozen 2’

Queen Elsa won't 'let it go' in Frozen 2.

byChristina Jeter

November 22, 2019

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Movie Review: ‘Black and Blue’ is a Captivating Crime Thriller With a Message

'Black and Blue' works as a film by not trying to reinvent the wheel and simply sticking to the script.

byBrennen Jones

October 30, 2019

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Legendary actor and comedian John Witherspoon passes away at 77

John Witherspoon, known to many as one of the funniest men in show business, has passed away. With…

byAshly E. Smith

October 30, 2019

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Is Watching Movies Healthy for Students?

Many people may wonder whether watching movies is a healthy pastime for students, as some feel that they can be a bad influence or can distract students from their studies.

byTUT Staff

September 9, 2019

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‘Hustlers’ Movie Sparks Interest in Meaning of the Word

When you hear the word ‘hustler’ or ‘hustle’, what do you think of?

byTUT Staff

September 5, 2019

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Here’s the Teaser Trailer for Martin Scorsese’s ‘The Irishman’

Catch the new 'The Irishman' trailer.

byTUT Staff

July 31, 2019

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‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ Hits the Historic $1 Billion Mark

The billion-dollar mark has been surpassed by Spider-Man: Far From Home, the critically lauded sequel to Spider-Man: Homecoming.

byTUT Staff

July 26, 2019

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Lashana Lynch Will Replace Daniel Craig as Next 007

It’s official — there’s finally a new James Bond, or rather a new 007.

byBrennen Jones

July 15, 2019

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Report: Michael B. Jordan to Star in ‘Matrix’ Reboot

Warner Bros. is reviving the iconic turn-of-the-century film franchise.

byTUT Staff

June 23, 2019

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The Last Black Man in San Francisco

'The Last Black Man in San Francisco' is playing in selected theaters.

byMoe N. Reed

June 22, 2019

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Toy Story 4: Movie Review

As always, Pixar films always has hidden features from past films in their current movie.

byChristina Jeter

June 21, 2019

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Beyoncé Makes Her First Appearance in the New ‘The Lion King’ Trailer

She speaks.

byTUT Staff

June 4, 2019

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50th NAACP Image Awards

Saturday, March 30, 2019, TV One will broadcast the 50th NAACP Image Awards (Image Awards).

byMoe N. Reed

March 30, 2019

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Movie Diagnosis: ‘Us’

Jeremiah 11:11 “Therefore thus saith the Lord, behold, I will bring evil upon them, which they shall not be able to escape, and though they shall cry unto me, I will not hearken unto them.”

byChristina Jeter

March 21, 2019

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Movie Review: ‘Captain Marvel’ Soars and Proves Why She’s Needed Against Thanos

'Captain Marvel' truly is a great film and a great addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which makes her upcoming arrival in 'Avengers: Endgame' mean that much more.

byBrennen Jones

March 11, 2019