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Why Paramount Global’s Removal of Block Party is a Setback for Juneteenth and Black Culture

Block Party (2022) is more than just a family comedy; it is an essential cultural milestone that celebrates Juneteenth, a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Featuring a cast of notable Black actors, including Antoinette Robertson and Margaret Avery, the film carries powerful themes of community, heritage, and liberation—all critical narratives […]

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African American Comedy, “Block Party”, To Go Global with ElevenLabs and AI Dubbing

By: Steve Smythe Hollywood, CA–For too long, the conventional wisdom among Hollywood executives has been that “Black movies don’t travel.” This “belief” has historically led to limited international releases for African American films, with studios hesitant to invest in the necessary localization through dubbing or closed captioning, citing high costs. However, the tide is turning

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Lindsey Beer Secures Renewed Production Deal with Paramount, to Produce “Here Comes the Dark”

Hollywood, CA–Paramount Pictures has renewed its production deal with Lindsey Anderson Beer and her company, Lab Brew, signaling continued collaboration and setting the stage for their upcoming project, “Here Comes the Dark,” based on a script by Shane and Carey Van Dyke. Background on Lindsey Beer: Lindsey Beer is a significant force in Hollywood, recognized

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