Western

New trailer and poster revealed for Antoine Fuqua/Denzel Washington remake of The Magnificent Seven

Director Antoine Fuqua brings his modern vision to a classic story in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures’ and Columbia Pictures’ The Magnificent Seven. With the town of Rose Creek under the deadly control of industrialist Bartholomew Bogue (Peter Sarsgaard), the desperate townspeople employ protection from seven outlaws, bounty hunters, gamblers and hired guns – Sam Chisolm (Denzel Washington), ….

Kino Lorber to release Pioneers of African-American Cinema Collection on Blu-ray featuring work of Oscar Micheaux, Paul Robeson and many more

Kino Lorber has announced the upcoming release of Pioneers of African-American Cinema, a monumental five-disc set representing the significant but long-overlooked achievements of early, independent African-American filmmakers. Among the most fascinating chapters of film history is that of the so-called “race films” that flourished in the 1920s through the 40s. Unlike the “black cast” films ….

Denzel Washington and Training Day director Antoine Fuqua circling Magnificent Seven remake

Variety reports that Denzel Washington and director Antoine Fuqua are in early talks to re-team for MGM’s developing remake of the cult classic western thriller The Magnificent Seven. According to the reports, both men have offers on the table and Denzel is still weighing his options. The report also states both filmmakers are close to ….

The Hateful Eight will be Quentin Tarantino’s next film

Deadline reports that Quentin Tarantino has chosen “The Hateful Eight” as the title for his next film, a Western will not be a sequel to his Oscar-nominated epic Django Unchained (Best Screenplay). According to reports, The Hateful Eight has not been cast yet, but insiders say Tarantino’s script includes a part for Christoph Waltz, who ….