Movies
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Composer Jongnic Bontemps on Adding Hip-Hop Flavor to Transformers: Rise of the Beasts
The composer spoke to The Root about being the first Black artist to score a film in the franchise.
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Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Is a Love Letter to ‘90s Black Culture
Director Steven Caple Jr. spoke to The Root about infusing Black culture into the blockbuster franchise.
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Tribeca Film Festival Celebrates Juneteenth With ‘Expressions Of Black Freedom’ Program
Senior Programmer Faridah Gbadamosi explains how the festival explores Blackness this year.
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Can You Guess Why The Little Mermaid Is a Huge Hit But Not In China?
The backlash is due to Halle Bailey being chosen to portray main character Ariel.
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Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse Is Another Black Blockbuster Dominating The Summer
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse; The Little Mermaid; and Fast X highlight the box office influence of Black movies.
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There’s No Beef Bigger Than the Family: The Rock Makes Peace With Vin Diesel
The megastar also confirmed his highly anticipated return to the Fast & Furious franchise.
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Now That She’s Tackled the Spider-Verse, Is Issa Rae Ready for Her Live-Action Superhero Debut?
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse star Issa Rae spoke to The Root about introducing Jessica Drew/Spider-Woman into the franchise.
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Wait, What? Disney’s New The Little Mermaid Criticized for Its ‘Dangerous’ Erasure…of Slavery?
Despite the fact that the film is currently number one at the box office, some folks still found something to be mad about.
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Shameik Moore Plans to ‘Exceed All Expectations’ With Spider-Verse Sequel
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse stars Shameik Moore and Hailee Steinfeld spoke to The Root about what fans can expect from the highly anticipated sequel.
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Brian Tyree Henry: There’s ‘Something Incredibly Authentic’ About a ‘Spider-Man With Jordans On’
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse stars Brian Tyree Henry and Luna Lauren Velez spoke to The Root about returning to the popular animated franchise.