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Jingle Jangle, Forest Whitaker's film on Netflix, is a welcome reprieve from the solemnity of science and solitude
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Jingle Jangle, Forest Whitaker's film on Netflix, is a welcome reprieve from the solemnity of science and solitude

Jingle Jangle is a palate cleanser from not only the year that 2020 has been, but also the saturation of white obsession with Christmas.

Black Panther 2 executive producer says Chadwick Boseman's digital double will not be used in the film
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Black Panther 2 executive producer says Chadwick Boseman's digital double will not be used in the film

"There’s only one Chadwick, and he’s no longer with us. Sadly, our king has died in real life, not only in fiction, and we’re taking a little time to see how we continue the story," says Black Panther 2 executive producer Victoria Alonso.

Oscar-winning actor Forest Whitaker to star in crime drama series Godfather of Harlem
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Oscar-winning actor Forest Whitaker to star in crime drama series Godfather of Harlem

Whitaker will also serve as an executive producer on the show via his company Significant Productions.

Films like Black Panther show how the Marvel Cinematic Universe does not shy away from bold creativity
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Films like Black Panther show how the Marvel Cinematic Universe does not shy away from bold creativity

With Black Panther in 2018, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is poised to give the world a cultural phenomenon.

Sundance Film Festival 2018: Peter Dinklage, Usher, Forest Whitaker make appearances
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Sundance Film Festival 2018: Peter Dinklage, Usher, Forest Whitaker make appearances

At the Sundance Film Festival 2018, Hollywood stars like Bill Skarsgard, Peter Dinklage, Forest Whitaker marked their presence.

Black Panther: Forest Whitaker says the Marvel film is a 'multicultural piece' that hasn't been seen before
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Black Panther: Forest Whitaker says the Marvel film is a 'multicultural piece' that hasn't been seen before

Whitaker, who essays the role of Zuri in Black Panther, said people are eagerly waiting to watch the superhero hailing from Africa

'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' movie review: For fans tired of the ‘formula’ in the franchise
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'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' movie review: For fans tired of the ‘formula’ in the franchise

Rogue One had a lot to live up to. No only did it have to contend with matching up to the cultural phenomenon of the original trilogy, but also with the acclaim of last year’s The Force Awakens which created whole new bunch of young Star Wars fans. Luckily Rogue One does something The Force Awakens was too scared to — it ventures into new territory and traverses into a bold and dark new direction while still delivering the massive scale and action adventure mood. It’s huge, it’s action packed and it’s solid entertainment.

UN to hold first World Humanitarian Summit; 80 countries to attend conclave
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UN to hold first World Humanitarian Summit; 80 countries to attend conclave

Some 80 countries so far are planning to attend the first-ever World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul this month to re-think how to confront global crises, the UN aid chief said Monday.

Watch: The exciting ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars story’ trailer has caused a ripple in the Force
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Watch: The exciting ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars story’ trailer has caused a ripple in the Force

The first trailer Rogue One: A Star Wars Story begins with the familiar John Williams theme, whetting our appetite for expanding Wars verse as we are introduced to Jyn Erso played by Oscar-nominated Felicity Jones

Stars express support for Venezuelan protestors at the Oscars
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Stars express support for Venezuelan protestors at the Oscars

A day before the Oscars ceremony in Hollywood, the government expressed concerns that Hollywood would speak out in support of the protestors

The Butler review: Stellar cast for a dull film on American history
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The Butler review: Stellar cast for a dull film on American history

You could call The Butler a potted history of modern America, but it’s probably more enjoyable if you considering it a drinking game: one shot for every black celebrity you spot in the film.