Forrest Gump starring Tom Hanks was released on this day July 6, 1994. For 27 years, Forrest Gump has provided outstanding cinema for its fans across the world to enjoy. We will happily take you through a world of behind-the-scenes moments you have yet to discover. 

Queen Latifah will star opposite Adam Sandler in a new Netflix basketball feature entitled Hustle, which is being directed by Jeremiah Zagar. The two were spotted out filming the movie between Camden, New Jersey and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 

Warner Bros acquires the biopic of legendary soul singer Marvin Gaye entitled What’s Going On, which Allen Hughes will direct, and produce with Dr. Dre, Jimmy Lovine and Andrew Lazar.

The world owes a debt of thanks to Black LGBTQ+ folks, who've worked tirelessly to educate the ignorant and to see queer stories represented throughout media.

Amazon Prime's The Underground Railroad from Academy Award winner Barry Jenkins debuted on the streaming platform May 14. The young actor Chase Dillion, who plays Homer in the series shares how influential the direction of Barry Jenkins has played in his career. 

Sanaa Lathan is set to explore her talents offscreen and in the director's chair. The actress will make her feature directorial debut with Paramount Players' On the Come Up, an adaptation of Angie Thomas' best-selling novel of the same name.

Whoopi Goldberg is set to voice the lead role in the Apple Original film and Skydance Animation feature Luck. Goldberg is providing the voice for “The Captain,” who is the tough Head of Security for the Land of Good Luck within the animated film.

NBC’s holiday production of Annie Live! announces that Academy Award-nominated Taraji P. Henson will play its infamous antagonist, Miss Hannigan. Henson will play opposite to an undiscovered young star as the network's search for the titular role of Annie commences.

Award-winning artist and actress Mary J. Blige shared the trailer for her new documentary My Life headed to Amazon Prime video on June 25th. 

Who doesn't love a good underdog story? Laurence Fishburne stars in the upcoming film Under The Stadium Lights. Shadow and Act shared an exclusive preview of the film.

BET revealed the official nominations for the 2021 BET Awards. This year's nominees represent the abundance of Black excellence across music, television, film and sports.

Wonder Woman starring Gal Gadot and Chris Pine premiered in Los Angeles on this day in 2017. It became the first superhero film directed by a woman.