Tag Archives: HBO
HBO Hires Tom Hanks to Produce Mini-Series on Black Boxer Jack Johnson
Jack Johnson was the world heavyweight champion in 1908
Tom Hanks signs on to tell story of first black world heavyweight champion
By Makkada B. Selah
Robert F. Chew, “Prop Joe” on “The Wire,” Dead at 52
Chew died in his sleep.
The actor was a fixture in the Baltimore theater community.
By Cedric 'Big Ced' Thornton
HBO Orders Lydia Diamond’s Broadway Play “Stick Fly”
The Alicia Keys-produced play will get a run on cable TV
The cast included Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Dulé Hill, Mekhi Phifer, Tracie Thoms, and Condola Rashad and…
By Cedric 'Big Ced' Thornton
‘Boardwalk Empire’s’ Michael K. Williams Discusses the Darkness in His Roles
Michael K. Williams says he draws from his personal life when portraying his characters
Michael K. Williams says he draws from his personal life when portraying his characters
By Cedric 'Big Ced' Thornton
WATCH: Actor Tristan Wilds on His Move to 90210
After breaking through as a streetwise kid on The Wire the young actor goes mainstream
On HBO’s The Wire Tristan Wilds made his portrayal of streetwise Michael as real as…
By Anslem Samuel
Vivica A. Fox: Making Power Moves Behind the Scenes
The veteran actress has kept her brand going and portfolio expanding by generating income both on-screen and off
The veteran actress has kept her brand going and portfolio expanding by generating income both…







