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entertainment1 year ago

"Tribeca Festival 2024: A Star-Studded Lineup of TV and Film Premieres"

Tribeca Festival announces its television lineup for the 2024 festival, featuring new docuseries with Issa Rae and Dave Eggers, and projects from Dakota Fanning, Jake Gyllenhaal, and J.J. Abrams. The lineup includes premieres such as Hulu’s "Mastermind: To Think Like A Killer," MGM+’s "Hollywood Black," and Apple TV+’s "Presumed Innocent," as well as returning series like AMC’s "The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – The Book of Carol" and HBO’s "My Brilliant Friend." The festival also features docuseries like ESPN’s "In the Arena: Serena Williams" and MSNBC’s "The Turning Point: To Be Destroyed," and has selected seven programs for its 2024 NOW showcase.

via Variety|
#docuseries#entertainment#issa-rae
entertainment1 year ago

Issa Rae Voices Concerns Over Lack of Smart Executives and Unfulfilled Promises in Hollywood

In a Time magazine cover story, actress Issa Rae expresses concern for the future of Hollywood, criticizing executives for their lack of creativity and commitment to diversity initiatives. She believes that Hollywood is at the mercy of Wall Street and that executives are making decisions about creative projects despite lacking creative insight. Rae's comments come after the cancellation of her show "Rap Sh!t" and a tough year in 2023, leading her to consider alternative avenues for her future as a creator. She emphasizes the impact of executive decisions on diversity and representation in the industry, highlighting the regression of racial and gender diversity in theatrical films.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#diversity#entertainment#entertainment-industry
entertainment1 year ago

Issa Rae's Concerns: Hollywood's Broken Promises and Uncertain Future

Issa Rae criticizes Hollywood for prioritizing financial safety over creativity and diversity, citing the cancellation of her TV series Rap Sh!t as an example. Despite setbacks, she remains determined to push for more inclusive and edgy content, while also developing new projects for HBO and working on a studio campus in South L.A. She warns that the industry's shift towards financial considerations is jeopardizing its promises of diversity and representation, and believes that conglomerate leaders should stick to financial decisions rather than creative ones.

via Deadline|
#diversity#entertainment#entertainment-industry
entertainment1 year ago

Issa Rae Criticizes Hollywood's Lack of Diversity and Smart Executives

Issa Rae criticizes Hollywood for pulling back on investing in inclusive stories, citing the cancellation of Black shows and the firing of diversity executives. Despite feeling secure in her partnership with HBO, Rae is reevaluating the feasibility of "smaller, quieter projects" as Hollywood studios seem to be turning their backs on them at a greater frequency. She expresses frustration with the lack of creative decision-makers in the industry and the shifting landscape of streaming services competing with each other.

via Variety|
#diversity#entertainment#hollywood
entertainment1 year ago

Issa Rae's Concerns and Commitment to Black-Led TV in the Wake of Recent Cancellations

Issa Rae criticizes the entertainment industry for prioritizing Black stories less, citing the cancellation of several Black-led TV shows and the dismissal of diversity executives. Despite her pessimism about the industry's future, Rae is determined to be more independent in her work and is currently working on new projects. She believes that white audiences tend to reward traumatizing depictions of Blackness and is focused on telling diverse stories.

via Entertainment Weekly News|
#black-representation#entertainment#entertainment-industry
tv1 year ago

Issa Rae Contemplates Indie Route Amid Black Show Cancellations

Issa Rae expresses frustration with the industry's prioritization of Black stories, citing recent cancellations of Black shows and executive turnovers. She discusses considering independent avenues for future projects and emphasizes the need for diverse representations of Blackness in media. Despite industry challenges, Rae remains inspired and focused on developing new projects that align with her vision for storytelling.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#black-narratives#hollywood#independent-creator
entertainment2 years ago

Issa Rae Opens Up About Filming "Barbie" Dance Scene as Her "Worst Nightmare"

Barbie star Issa Rae revealed that shooting the Dua Lipa dance scene in the blockbuster film was the "worst day of her life," as she had to learn the choreography overnight without the song's lyrics. Despite the challenging experience, she believes music elevates storytelling in movies and TV shows. At the Critics Choice Awards, Barbie won Best Comedy, prompting host Chelsea Handler to demand an on-air moment for the film, leading to impromptu speeches from stars Margot Robbie and director Greta Gerwig.

via Daily Mail|
#barbie#critics-choice-awards#dua-lipa
entertainment2 years ago

"2024 SAG Awards Nominations: Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani to Reveal Live List"

Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani will announce the nominees for the 2024 Screen Actors Guild Awards on Jan. 10 via Instagram Live on the SAG Awards and Netflix accounts, continuing the tradition of exclusively announcing nominations on social media. The 30th annual SAG Awards will be streamed live on Netflix on Feb. 24, with SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher introducing the nominations morning.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#entertainment#issa-rae#kumail-nanjiani
entertainment2 years ago

"American Fiction: A Powerful Sisterhood and Shape-Shifting Performance"

Actresses Issa Rae, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Erika Alexander, known for their roles in shows like "Insecure," "Girlfriends," and "Living Single," come together in the film "American Fiction," which explores themes of Black family dynamics, racism, and conforming to societal expectations. The actresses discuss the importance of portraying complex, whole characters and the impact their previous TV roles have had on Black sisterhood. The film is seen as a masterpiece in the tradition of Black storytelling.

via Essence|
#american-fiction#black-sisterhood#entertainment
film2 years ago

The Unpredictable Winner of American Fiction's Literary Showdown

In the film "American Fiction," based on Percival Everett's novel "Erasure," the protagonist, Monk, confronts the author of a bestselling book he despises. The film's writer-director, Cord Jefferson, wanted to explore the complexities of their encounter, challenging the notion of a clear hero and villain. The confrontation serves as a transformative moment for Monk, but even Jefferson admits to being unsure of whose side he is on by the end.

via Vanity Fair|
#american-fiction#cord-jefferson#film
entertainment2 years ago

CultureCon Audience Corrects Interviewer's Mispronunciation of Issa Rae's Name

During a chat at CultureCon, interviewer Glenda McNeal mispronounced Issa Rae's name, prompting a disapproving audience to correct her. McNeal tried to diffuse the situation by joking about her own racial background, but not everyone was appeased. McNeal eventually pronounced Rae's name correctly, and the crowd cheered. This incident highlights the ongoing issue of mispronouncing Rae's name, which she has previously expressed dislike for.

via Vulture|
#culturecon#entertainment#glenda-mcneal
entertainment2 years ago

"Barbie Cast's Reaction to Official Dolls Unveiled"

Mattel has unveiled the official Barbie dolls from the upcoming live-action Barbie movie, with Margot Robbie, Issa Rae, America Ferrera, and Simu Liu all getting to see their dolls revealed. Robbie remarked that her doll was "incredibly accurate" to her outfit in the movie, while Rae's "President Barbie" doll is regal in a shimmery pink and gold dress. The line of Barbie dolls is available to buy on Amazon, along with a replica Barbie DreamHouse and Ken's pink RC Corvette from Hot Wheels.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#america-ferrera#barbie#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

The Latest Buzz on Barbie: Trailer, Cast, and Twitter Reactions

The trailer and posters for the upcoming "Barbie" movie, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, have been met with excitement on Twitter. The film features an expansive cast of 10 other Barbies and four more Kens, including Issa Rae, Dua Lipa, Simu Liu and Ritu Arya. The "Barbie" team also released a selfie generator that allows fans to insert themselves into Barbie Land. Fans celebrated seeing people who looked like them in the film and expressed their eagerness to buy tickets.

via NBC News|
#barbie#dua-lipa#entertainment