Spike Lee

'That's the Way it Was: Remembering Walter Cronkite' to Air Sunday on CBS - Posted July 17, 2009
CBS will preempt 60 Minutes this Sunday for a special on the life of Walter Cronkite, who died earlier this evening in New York. Some of the biggest names in politics, news and entertainment - including Pres. Barack Obama, CBS News colleagues Mike Wallace, Morley Safer and Don Hewitt, Katie Couric, George... [TVNewser]

'That's the Way it Was: Remembering Walter Cronkite' to Air Sunday on CBS - Posted July 17, 2009
CBS will preempt 60 Minutes this Sunday for a special on the life of Walter Cronkite, who died earlier this evening in New York. Some of the biggest names in politics, news and entertainment - including Pres. Barack Obama, CBS News colleagues Mike Wallace, Morley Safer and Don Hewitt, Katie Couric, George... [TVNewser]

The RNC, the Magic Negro and the LA Times - Posted December 31, 2008
In March, David Ehrenstein penned a piece in the LA Times titled "Obama the 'Magic Negro'". The term 'Magic Negro' comes from film criticism about the stock character commonly played by say Morgan Freeman. Wikipedia explains the phrase as 'a supporting, often mystical stock character in fiction who, by use of... [FishBowlLA]

Reed Martin Wanted To Tell His Story His Way - Posted October 31, 2008
New York University adjunct associate professor Reed Martin wanted to clarify the aim and the scope of his new book, "The Reel Truth," which FBLA wrote about last week. To be honest, we gave an honest interpretation. As marketing books are extremely difficult to market and having contributed to several marketing... [FishBowlLA]

Dance Party at CNN Grill - Posted August 28, 2008
The CNN grill has been a hotbed of activity during the Democratic National Convention. Jamie Foxx and Ashley Judd caused a stir when they stopped by last night, and Spike Lee took up an afternoon seat outside. Even non-CNN tvnewsers frequent the Grill — we've spotted CBS' Jeff Greenfield multiple times. And last... [TVNewser]

Dance Party at CNN Grill - Posted August 28, 2008
The CNN grill has been a hotbed of activity during the Democratic National Convention. Jamie Foxx and Ashley Judd caused a stir when they stopped by last night, and Spike Lee took up an afternoon seat outside. Even non-CNN tvnewsers frequent the Grill — we've spotted CBS' Jeff Greenfield multiple times. And last... [TVNewser]

Video: Spike Lee: 'I'm No Steven Spielberg' - Posted May 14, 2007
Last month at Cannes, Spike Lee announced he will be one of the first filmmakers to contribute to Babelgum, an Italian answer to YouTube. Lee's Jesus Children of America, shot for UNICEF, is first up. Babelgum, though, has pushed back its beta launch to the end of May.... [FishBowlNY]

Imus Calls Rutgers' Women's Basketball Team 'Nappy-Headed 'Hos' | MSNBC Distances Itself - Posted April 6, 2007
On yesterday's Imus in the Morning radio program (simulcast on MSNBC) Imus referred to the Rutgers women's basketball team as "nappy-headed 'hos" after the show's producer, Bernard McGuirk called the team "hardcore 'hos." The transcript [via Media Matters]: DON IMUS: So, I watched the basketball game last night between -- a little bit... [FishBowlNY]

Obama Brings Bling | Ed Bradley's Posthumous Peabody | Us Weekly, Star Snub Brangelina | Larry King Wants 10 More Years - Posted April 5, 2007
Obama: Raises $23 million for primary, puts heat on Hillary. [ABCNews.com] Ed Bradley: Wins posthumous Peabody Award. [AP] NBC: Renews 30 Rock. [Variety] Us Weekly, Star: Turn on Brangelina over People pics. [Page Six] Larry King: Wants to stay on air another ... 10 years. [NYT]... [FishBowlNY]

Spike, HBO To Talk Levees Sequel - Posted April 5, 2007
Filmmaker and iconic Knicks fan Spike Lee wants to do a sequel of his award-winning Katrina documentary, When The Levees Broke, which would focus on the Gulf Coast region outside of New Orleans. "Next month, we're going back to HBO and discuss how we can continue this," Lee said at the American... [FishBowlNY]

Taking Out The Trash, 02.21.07 - Posted February 21, 2007
With almost 60%, The Beatles are your fav, but one reader calls the Waaa-mbulance on what they consider to be our lack of music credibility: "Did you really do a poll on who's better Beatles, Stones and LZ? Love the latter two, but not even in the same league as a... [FishBowlDC]

In The Trades - Posted January 31, 2007
Variety Scott Rudin has offered one of his former development guys, Craig Perry, a first-look deal, thus gaining an opportunity to "generate mainstream comedies and family films." Perry produced the American Pie and Final Destination movies. Sidney Sheldon, the prolific author and producer, has died. During his extensive career he wrote several Broadway... [FishBowlLA]

In The Trades - Posted January 31, 2007
Variety Scott Rudin has offered one of his former development guys, Craig Perry, a first-look deal, thus gaining an opportunity to "generate mainstream comedies and family films." Perry produced the American Pie and Final Destination movies. Sidney Sheldon, the prolific author and producer, has died. During his extensive career he wrote several Broadway... [FishBowlLA]

Separated At Birth: Armstrong Williams - Posted January 10, 2007
Armstrong Williams is this week's Separated at Birth. According to MyHeritage.com's nifty face recognition database: Williams... (AP Photo) ...looks like, Spike Lee? Harry Truman? And, thanks to a reader's keen eye, Bob Barr? (Photo Credit) Did you miss our earlier Separateds? Or just want to see them again? Check out Howard Kurtz, Tony Kornheiser, John Harris, Len Downie, David... [FishBowlDC]

James Brown To Lie In 'Soul State' At The Apollo Tomorrow | Spike Lee To Direct Biopic - Posted December 27, 2006
Arguably his best albums were recorded there, and tomorrow James Brown's body will rest in "soul state" on the stage of the Apollo Theater (253 West 125th Street) in Harlem from 1:00PM to 8:00PM for public viewing, Reverend Al Sharpton said yesterday. Meanwhile, Spike Lee has signed on to direct a biopic... [FishBowlNY]