Marianne Jean-Baptiste

WICKED, SING SING & More Nominated For BAFTA Awards - Full List of Nominees
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 15, 2025

The 2025 BAFTA Award nominations have been announced. Check out the full list of nominations, including Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Colman Domingo, Karla Sofía Gascón, Zoe Saldaña, Zoe Saldaña, A Complete Unknown and more.

WICKED, EMILIA PEREZ, and More Top 2025 BAFTA Film Awards Longlist
by Stephi Wild - Jan 3, 2025

The longlist has been announced for the 2025 BAFTA Film Awards, which includes the films that will advance to the nominating stage of voting. Wicked is listed in 10 categories, including for Best Film.

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.

Photos: Colman Domingo, Carrie Coon, & More Attend BAFTA North America's New York Tea Party
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 7, 2024

On Sunday, October 6, BAFTA hosted its inaugural New York Tea Party at The Pierre New York, A Taj Hotel, in conjunction with the New York Film Festival. Industry professionals, creators and talent attended the event, including Daniel Craig, Kieran Culkin, Colman Domingo, and more. Take a look at the photos here!

800 Black Actors Sign Letter in Support of ROMEO & JULIET Star Following 'Racist and Misogynistic Abuse'
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2024

Over 800 Black actors have signed a letter in support of Francesca Amewudah-Rivers, who has faced racially-targeting bullying after being cast as Juliet in Romeo & Juliet in London.

Apple TV+ Renews SURFACE For Season Two
by Michael Major - Dec 2, 2022

Following its globally acclaimed first season, Apple TV+ has announced a season two renewal for “Surface,” the hit psychological thriller starring and executive produced by Gugu Mbatha-Raw, and created by Veronica West. Led by star Mbatha-Raw, “Surface” is produced by Apple Studios and Hello Sunshine.

VIDEO: Apple TV+ Debuts Trailer for SURFACE Starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw
by Michael Major - Jun 27, 2022

The ensemble cast starring alongside Mbatha-Raw includes Oliver Jackson-Cohen (“The Haunting of Hill House”), Stephan James (“If Beale Street Could Talk”), Ari Graynor (“I’m Dying Up Here”), Academy Award-nominee Marianne Jean-Baptiste (“Secrets & Lies”), François Arnaud (“I Killed My Mother”) and Millie Brady (“Pride and Prejudice and Zombies”).

VIDEO: Netflix Shares Teaser For Chris Williams' THE SEA BEAST
by Michael Major - Jun 7, 2022

From Academy Award winning filmmaker Chris Williams (Moana, Big Hero Six, Bolt), The Sea Beast takes us to where the map ends, and the true adventure begins. The voice cast of the new film includes Karl Urban, Zaris-Angel Hator, Jared Harris, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Dan Stevens and Kathy Burke.

Apple TV+ Announces SURFACE Global Streaming Debut
by Michael Major - Jun 2, 2022

The ensemble cast starring alongside Mbatha-Raw includes Oliver Jackson-Cohen (“The Haunting of Hill House”), Stephan James (“If Beale Street Could Talk”), Ari Graynor (“I’m Dying Up Here”), Academy Award nominee Marianne Jean-Baptiste (“Secrets & Lies”), François Arnaud (“I Killed My Mother”) and Millie Brady (“Pride and Prejudice and Zombies”).

VIDEO: Netflix Debuts THE SEA BEAST Teaser Trailer
by Michael Major - Mar 30, 2022

From Academy Award winning filmmaker Chris Williams (Moana, Big Hero Six, Bolt), The Sea Beast takes us to where the map ends, and the true adventure begins. The cast features Karl Urban, Zaris-Angel Hator, Jared Harris, and Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Dan Stevens and Kathy Burke.

BWW Feature: The Best of Mike Leigh
by Jonathan Marshall - Apr 3, 2020

The theatre landscape has changed dramatically since the 1977 premier of Abigail's Party but Leigh remains as real, raw and relevant as ever before. At 77 the writer / director shows no signs of slowing down. After venturing into period pieces with Topsy-Turvey and Mr Turner, Leigh's most recent picture Peterloo is his most ambitious yet. We've put together a list of Leigh's top ten works.

Netflix Cancels SOUNDTRACK
by Abigail Charpentier - Feb 1, 2020

The musical drama a?oeSoundtracka?? on Netflix has been canceled after one season.

Joshua Safran and Netflix's SOUNDTRACK Join BroadwayCon 2020 Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 26, 2019

Joshua Safran (Creator) and cast and creative team members from Netflix's series Soundtrack will give BroadwayCon 2020 attendees an exclusive behind the scenes look at the new musical series on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 3 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at BroadwayCon.com/register.

Photo Flash: Laura Osnes, Orfeh, Andy Karl and More Attend SOUNDTRACK Screening
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2019

Last night, The Metrograph in New York City hosted a special NYC/Broadway Screening of Netflix's new musical drama series, Soundtrack.

IN FABRIC Opens in Theaters December 6th
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 27, 2019

A lonely woman (Marianne Jean-Baptiste), recently separated from her husband, visits a bewitching London department store in search of a dress that will transform her life. She's fitted with a perfectly flattering, artery-red gown—which, in time, will come to unleash a malevolent curse and unstoppable evil, threatening everyone who comes into its path.

Photo Flash: Stephen Sondheim Receives Honorary Fellowship From Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2019

Accepting the British honor last night at an intimate gathering of artists and special guests in New York, the legendary composer and lyricist remarked, “I've been an Anglophile for a long time, partly because the first good reviews I ever got were in London. This is a continuing love affair as far as I'm concerned.” 

Tribeca Film Festival 2019 Announces Feature Film Lineup
by Tori Hartshorn - Mar 5, 2019

The 2019 Tribeca Film Festival, presented by AT&T, today unveiled its feature film lineup. Continuing its tradition of elevating exceptional storytelling rooted in today's global film communities, the 18th annual Festival will showcase debut works from emerging talent and new works from notable filmmakers. The program includes discoveries, comedies, music-centered, political and social films. The 2019 Tribeca Film Festival takes place April 24 - May 5.  

The London Film Festival Announces Full Lineup, Opening with European Premiere of Steve McQueen's WIDOWS
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 30, 2018

The 62nd BFI London Film Festival in partnership with American Express® today announces its full programme, featuring a diverse selection of 225 feature films from both established and emerging talent. This 12-day celebration of cinema illustrates the richness of international filmmaking, with films to delight and entertain audiences, and also films that probe and interrogate issues of significance.