Danielle Deadwyler

Appell Center For The Performing Arts Commemorates Black History Month With Free Film Series
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2025

The Appell Center will commemorate Black History Month in February. The venue has collaborated with prominent York County community members to curate an exclusive film series.

Video: Keke Palmer is 'Hoping' to Come to Broadway in FETCH CLAY, MAKE MAN
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2025

Keke Palmer revealed that she is 'hoping' to come to Broadway later this year in a production of Fetch Clay, Make Man. Learn more and watch the video clip here!

Video: Danielle Deadwyler Stars in THE WOMAN IN THE YARD Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 14, 2025

Blumhouse has released the first trailer for The Woman in the Yard, a new original chiller starring BAFTA and SAG nominee Danielle Deadwyler. Watch it now.

USHER Joins Audible's Words + Music Series With THE LAST SHOWMAN
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 13, 2025

Audible Inc. has announced its next Words + Music installment, The Last Showman, an introspective look into the 30-year career of global R&B icon, USHER.

USHER Joins Audible's Words + Music Series THE LAST SHOWMAN
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 13, 2025

Audible Inc. has announced its next Words + Music installment, The Last Showman, an introspective look into the 30-year career of global R&B icon, USHER.

WICKED, Colman Domingo & More Nominated for SAG Awards- Full List of Nominations
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 8, 2025

This morning, nominees for the 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® honoring outstanding individual, cast and ensemble performances for the past year were announced. Check out the full list of nominations, which include Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Colman Domingo, Martin Short, and more.

THE PIANO LESSON, WICKED & More Receive NAACP Image Awards Nominations
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 7, 2025

NAACP has announced the full list of “56th NAACP Image Awards” nominees, with Wicked and The Piano Lesson nominated for Outstanding Motion Picture and Wicked's Cynthia Erivo nominated for Entertainer of the Year.

August Wilson Will Receive Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2025

Playwright August Wilson will be honored posthumously with the 2,799th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Learn more about the honor and how to stream the ceremony here!

WICKED, THE PIANO LESSON, & SING SING Honored with AAFCA Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 13, 2024

The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) has announced the winners of its 16th annual AAFCA Awards. Honorees included Wicked, Sing Sing, The Piano Lesson, Emilia Perez, and more.

WICKED, EMILIA PEREZ, SING SING, & More Garner Nominations for 2024 AWFJ EDA Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 12, 2024

The Alliance of Women Film Journalists (AWFJ) has nominated Wicked for four EDA Awards, including Best Film, Best Actress (Cynthia Erivo), Best Ensemble Cast and Casting Director, and Best Cinematography. Emilia Perez and Sing Sing have also been recognized.

WICKED Receives 11 Critics Choice Award Nominations; Full List!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2024

Wicked is racking up nominations as one of the most-nominated films of the year for the 2024 Critics Choice Awards. Wicked, along with Conclave, lead this year’s film contenders, having earned 11 nominations each.

Colman Domingo, Angelina Jolie, & More Win Awards at The Gothams
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 3, 2024

The Gotham Film & Media Institute has announced the winners of the 34th edition of The Gothams at a ceremony held at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City.

Video: Danielle Deadwyler Is Living Her Dream Bringing August Wilson to the Big Screen
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 26, 2024

Danielle Deadwyler is starring in the new film adaptation of The Piano Lesson, and it is a privilege that she is not taking for granted. Watch our full interview with Deadwyler as she chats more about her all-star cast and creative team.

THE PIANO LESSON Will Be Screened at the 92Y With a Conversation With John David Washington
by Stephi Wild - Nov 22, 2024

Join award-winning actor John David Washington for a special screening of his new project, The Piano Lesson, followed by a conversation. Learn more about the event here!

Video: Why Malcolm Washington Made THE PIANO LESSON As His Directorial Debut
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 21, 2024

Filmmaker Malcolm Washington recently visited CBS Mornings to discuss his new film adaptation of August Wilson's The Piano Lesson and explained why he chose to make this project for his directorial debut.

Photos: John David Washington, Denzel Washington, & More Attend THE PIANO LESSON Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 20, 2024

Danielle Deadwyler, John David Washington, Denzel Washington, and more attended the Los Angeles premiere of The Piano Lesson. Take a look at photos from the LA premiere here.

Video: THE PIANO LESSON New Trailer Featuring John David Washington
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 18, 2024

Netflix has unveiled a new trailer for The Piano Lesson, the new film adaptation of the August Wilson play. The film will be available on Netflix starting November 22. Watch the new trailer here.

Video: John David Washington Shares Challenges of Reprising THE PIANO LESSON Role in Film Adaptation
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 8, 2024

John David Washington, who appeared as Boy Willie in the 2023 Broadway revival of August Wilson's The Piano Lesson, is reprising the role in the new film adaptation and recently shared some of the challenges of bringing the show to the screen. Watch the interview now!

Video: THE PIANO LESSON Director and Cast Discuss New Film Adaptation
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 28, 2024

The Piano Lesson director Malcolm Washington and stars John David Washington and Danielle Deadwyler all visited Good Morning America to discuss and preview the highly anticipated film adaptation of the August Wilson play. Watch the interview now!

Video: Samuel L. Jackson Discusses New Scenes in THE PIANO LESSON Film
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 24, 2024

Samuel L. Jackson is shedding light on the upcoming film adaptation of August Wilson's The Piano Lesson over the years. The actor visited Good Morning America this week and discussed the difference between Wilson's original material and what is on display in the film. Watch the interview now!