Ava Duvernay
Director Ava DuVernay Opens Up About Why She Walked Away from ‘Black Panther’
Fans were excited to hear that acclaimed director Ava DuVernay had been tapped to direct the upcoming Black Panther film for Marvel, so when she…
Atlanta Weekly Filming Roundup: ‘The Walking Dead,’ ‘ Captain America: Civil War’ and More!
Here’s your Atlanta Weekly Filming Roundup covering the week of May 17th-May 23rd, including sightings from The Walking Dead, Captain American: Civil War and so…
Marvel Eyeing ‘Selma’ Director Ava DuVernay for Future Projects
Marvel is reportedly looking toward Selma‘s successful director Ava DuVernay to head up at least one of their diverse superhero films. Ava’s name has been…
Phylicia Rashad to Star as Lesbian Cop in Ava Duvernay’s ‘For Justice’
Phylicia Rashad is set play a tough lesbian in Selma director Ava Duvernay’s upcoming TV cop drama. The former The Cosby Show star will portray…
David Oyelowo, Oprah and More Attended White House’s ‘Selma’ Screening
David Oyelowo and Oprah Winfrey were among the stars who turned out for a special screening of their movie Selma at the White House. The…
‘Selma’ Director Ava Duvernay Was Not Allowed to Use Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s Speeches in Film
Director Ava Duvernay was not allowed to use Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s iconic speeches for her film Selma, so she had to create her…
‘Selma’ Director Ava DuVernay Makes Golden Globes History
Selma director Ava DuVernay made history when the Golden Globe Awards nominations were announced on Thursday by becoming the first African-American female filmmaker to score…