Lee Daniels
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Robert De Niro's Pre-Production Movies
When I saw Robert De Niro in the Godfather Part II I was impressed but it was not until I saw him in Taxi Driver that I became a huge fan of this artist. Indeed, he is an artist that comes so well prepared for his roles that when he has the vehicle to drive, [...]
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Martin Luther King film, miniseries finally on the way
The arc of history is long. But does it bend toward a Martin Luther King Jr. movie? For years, filmmakers have tried to get King dramatizations off the ground, with directors as prestigious as Oliver Stone and Jonathan Demme failing to gain traction. Whether because of lack of financing, the absence of a good script [...]
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Keenen Ivory Wayans to Receive American Black Film Fest's Icon Award
Keenen Ivory Wayans Michael Elliot, Bill Duke and Robert Townsend are set to lead the American Black Film Festival's 2011 Master Class, while Keenen Ivory Wayans has been chosen to receive the festival's annual Entertainment Icon Award. The fest, now in its 15th year, runs from July 6-9 in Miami. An Emmy Award-winning writer, director and [...]
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Matthew McConaughey, Zac Efron, Tobey Maguire to join Lee Daniels in New Orleans for 'Paperboy'
Director Lee Daniels' followup to his Oscar-nominated 2009 drama "Precious" was supposed to be the civil-rights drama "Selma," set in Alabama but shot in New Orleans. With financing still apparently not solidified, however, Daniels is moving on from "Selma" for the time being – but not from New Orleans. 'Precious' director Lee Daniels, second from right, [...]
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Mo’Nique, Gabourey Sidibe and Lee Daniels Receive Oscar Nominations for Precious!
This is huge! just a few weeks after winning a Golden Globe, actress/comedian Mo’Nique has received an Oscar nomination for “Best Supporting Actress” for her role in “Precious!” in addition, breakthrough actress Gabourey Sidibe received a nomination for “Best Actress” and the film’s director Lee Daniels received a nod for “Best Director.” The film itself [...]
