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BRITISH ACTOR JOHN BOYEGA TO PLAY OLYMPIAN JESSE OWENS IN BIOPIC
Shadow and Act reports that Attack The Block star John Boyega has been cast to play Jesse Owens in the biopic Race. The biopic will focus on Owens, the son of an Alabama sharecropper who later went on to shatter Adolf Hitler’s myth of Aryan supremacy at the 1936 Berlin Olympics by winning a record four gold medals in the 100-meter dash, the 200-meter dash, the long jump and the 400-meter relay. Shooting is set to begin in 2015. YESSSSSSSSSSSS! Congratulations John.
PIC: SNOOP DOGG WITH FAN (WHY???)
UK FILM: ORTEGA AND HIS ENEMIES (TRAILER)
A film by director Malcolm A Benson based on original British drama with some Nollywood twists. John Ortega loses everything in his quest for justice and to keep his relationship. Written and Directed by Malcolm A Benson. Produced by M A Benson and Matthew C Martino. A Benalex Media Production featuring Darrell Las Quevas, Adi Alfa, Uche Odoputa, Rita Nzelu, Dean Ekperigin, Gary Douglas, Alexandra Johnston, Malcolm Benson, Theo Handen, Sharan Atwal.
LENNY HENRY WANTS TO STOP BLACK BRITISH TALENT FLEEING TO AMERICA
Comedian/actor Lenny Henry is very outspoken these days over the plight of Britain’s black talent. I had this to say about Lenny in a previous post: When Lenny was cock of the walk at the BBC back in the 1980s and in a position to help implement change he never really spoke out about the lack of diversity in television . But almost three decades later (and no longer cock of the walk at Auntie Beeb) Lenny is now chairing committees, speaking out […]
UK NEWS: FORMER FRIEND FOUND GUILTY OF ACID ATTACK ON NAOMI ONI
Mary Konye has been found guilty of hurling acid in to the face of her former friend Naomi Oni. Mary Konye, 21, dressed in a veil and attacked Naomi Oni after following her home. Ms Oni, 21, a former friend of her attacker, was left scarred and needed skin grafts after the incident in Dagenham, on December 30 2012. Konye, of Canning Town, denied throwing acid but a jury at Snarebrook Crown Court returned a guilty verdict after more than seven hours of deliberations. […]
NATIONAL TELEVISION AWARDS: EASTENDERS STAR KHALI BEST WINS ‘BEST NEWCOMER’
Eastenders star Khali Best took home the ‘Best Newcomer’ award at last night’s annual National Television Awards. A shocked Khali said in his speech: Hello everyone. Wow, wow this is mad,’ Khali said as he began his speech. ‘This is mad. Good god almighty. ‘Well first of all I didn’t think I was going to win so I’m going to keep it real, keep it honest and come from the heart. ‘First of all I want to thank God. Secondly thank my […]
NEW TV CHANNEL ‘LONDON LIVE’ COMMISSIONS HIT BLACK BRITISH WEB SERIES AND A NEW SITCOM
London Live has commissioned series 1 and 2 of the hit black British web series Brothers With No Game and new sitcom The T-Boy Show. The T-Boy Show: stars YouTuber Don’t Jealous Me (aka Tolulope Ogunmefun) in a multi-cultural sitcom following the exploits of T-Boy (Tolu), a rich young Nigerian who comes to live with his cousin and aunt in London. Brothers With No Game: a comedy drama series based on the hit YouTube show of the same name. It follows four young Londoners […]
UK WEB SERIES: ‘DEAR JESUS’ SEASON 3 OPEN CASTING CALL
Wonder London Films makers of the hit black British web series ‘Dear Jesus’ are looking for the following…. Middle Aged Nigerian Woman to play Abike Middle Aged Jamaican Woman to play Paulette Open casting call will take place on Sunday 26th January 12pm – 1pm. Location: The Calder Book Shop Theatre 51 The Cut Waterloo SE1 8LF Production begins February 2014 Email info@wonderlondonfilms.com for more information and audition piece.
UK WEB SERIES: BROTHERS WITH NO GAME – SEASON 2 EPISODE 7 (FINALE)
The word of the day at Nick and Sabrina’s wedding reception is ‘Truth’. I cannot stop laughing at the wedding reception venue – a bruk down school hall. Hahahahahaha. Anyway another brilliant season comes to a close. Congratulations to the Brothers With No Game team on all their success so far. Roll on season 3. Watch previous episodes below. Episode 1 Episode 2 Episode 3 Episode 4 Episode 5 part 1 Episode 6 part 2
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