
Avengers star Anthony Mackie does not believe that Marvel’s upcoming Black Panther film – the first in the cinematic superhero universe to feature an African-American lead – needs an African-American director behind the camera.
by Daniel Nussbaum22 Oct 2015, 2:07 PM PST0

Selma director Ava DuVernay offered some guidance for those trying to break into the Hollywood entertainment industry while speaking in New York this week: “Follow the white guys. Truly. They’ve got this thing wired.”
by Daniel Nussbaum19 Jul 2015, 12:05 PM PST0

Selma director Ava DuVernay was rumored to be taking on Marvel’s upcoming Black Panther film, but she said Friday that she passed on the opportunity to become the first black woman to direct a superhero movie.
by Kipp Jones3 Jul 2015, 6:57 PM PST0

Marvel wants Selma director Ava DuVernay to take the reins on one of its upcoming diverse superhero movies, which will include either Black Panther or Captain Marvel, insiders with knowledge of the studio’s plans told TheWrap.
by Daniel Nussbaum12 May 2015, 9:44 PM PST0

Several books assigned in Wake County, N.C. are coming under fire because they’re too adult for young readers.
by Dr. Susan Berry6 Feb 2015, 5:50 AM PST0

After President Barack Obama’s announcement this week that he aims to make relations with Cuba somewhat normalized, authorities in New Jersey said they hope that will mean the eventual extradition of Black Panther Assata Shakur, convicted for the murder of New
by Pam Key19 Dec 2014, 9:14 AM PST0