How Bradley Cooper, Rami Malek and Mahershala Ali Mastered Music for the Screen
More than a half-century ago, there was a public outcry when Marni Nixon’s singing voice was dubbed for Audrey Hepburn’s in George Cukor’s 1964 “My Fair Lady” film, in lieu of casting a powerhouse...
View Article‘Green Book’ Lands Post-Oscars Theatrical Release in China
Fresh off the news that it had picked up five Academy Award nominations, best-picture nominee “Green Book” is set for more good fortune. The film will hit Chinese theaters on March 1, the first weekend...
View Article‘Roma’ Wins BAFTA for Best Film; ‘The Favourite’ Takes Seven
“The Favourite” and “Roma” were the big winners at Sunday night’s 72nd British Academy Film Awards in a night that held few surprises until the final award. Entering the night with 12 nominations “The...
View Article‘Green Book’ Feels Golden Glow During Awards Season
Every awards season is basically the same, but always includes a few unique exceptions. One of those is Universal-Participant’s “Green Book.” The film has won major prizes (Golden Globe, Producers...
View ArticleRead Variety’s 1957 Review of ‘Green Book’ Pianist Don Shirley
“Green Book” viewers who are not totally versed in the ways of ’50s and ’60s jazz may come away from the heavily Oscar-nominated movie wondering just how well known and respected the film’s central...
View ArticleOscars: Women, People of Color Triumph on Night of Firsts (and Seconds)
Oscar Sunday marked a night of important firsts — and seconds — for diverse artists and filmmakers and their Hollywood contributions. The 2019 telecast started making history almost immediately. After...
View ArticleMahershala Ali to Star in Sci-Fi Movie ‘Sovereign’
On the heels of winning his second Oscar, Mahershala Ali has come on board the independent science-fiction movie “Sovereign.” Entertainment One will produce alongside 21 Laps Entertainment’s Shawn...
View ArticleMahershala Ali Eyes Role in ‘Solitary’ Prison Movie
Two-time Academy Award winner Mahershala Ali is executive producing and plans to star in prison drama “Solitary” for Fox Searchlight. The specialty label has bought the movie rights to Albert Woodfox’s...
View ArticleMahershala Ali to Star in Marvel’s ‘Blade’ Reboot
Marvel is rebooting the “Blade” series, and has cast Mahershala Ali to star. Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige announced the news at Comic-Con on Saturday as the panel’s big ending surprise. Ali also...
View ArticleMahershala Ali Joins ‘Ramy’ Season 2 in Guest Role
Mahershala Ali is having a busy summer. In the space of the last two weeks, the two-time Academy Award winner has been nominated for an Emmy, was unveiled as the face of Marvel’s new “Blade” reboot...
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