Justin Simien
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Justin Simien Hopes ‘Hollywood Black’ Inspires Filmmakers to Pursue Independent Projects ‘Even if You Don’t Have All the Answers’
The writer-director is also hopeful the MGM+ series will break “crab in a barrel” thinking among high-profile Black creatives
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‘Hollywood Black’: 6 Revelations From Episode 1 of the Historical Docuseries
Like when President Woodrow Wilson attended a special White House screening of “The Birth of a Nation,” and said he was “excited” by it
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How to Watch ‘Hollywood Black’: When Does the Historical Docuseries Come Out?
The four-part project will air weekly on MGM+ beginning Aug. 11
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Justin Simien Says He Still Hasn’t Heard From Disney About Donald Glover Replacing Him on ‘Lando’
The “Dear White People” creator tells TheWrap that finding out on social media “was and remains the only official word” on the studio’s decision
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Justin Simien Says ‘Haunted Mansion’ July Release Date Was ‘Really Tough’: ‘I Saw ‘Barbie’ Coming From Miles Away’
The writer-director reflects taking on the massive “Barbenheimer” and the other summer events that impacted his film’s theatrical rollout
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Justin Simien Wishes ‘National Treasure’ Donald Glover Success on ‘Lando’ Series
“The Haunted Mansion” director also says he didn’t know the brothers had his old job until it was in the news
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Donald Glover, Stephen Glover to Write ‘Lando’ Star Wars Series at Disney+, Replacing Justin Simien
The “Dear White People” writer reportedly left the Disney+ spin-off last summer to focus on directing “Haunted Mansion”
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Justin Simien Says He Wouldn’t Have Directed Disney’s ‘Haunted Mansion’ Without a Black Leading Man
“I’m not telling a New Orleans-set story without a Black leader,” the “Dear White People” creator tells TheWrap
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‘Haunted Mansion’ Review: Disney’s Ride Comes Alive in Sweet Story of Grief
LaKeith Stanfield shines in Justin Simien’s enchanting take on the theme park ride
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‘Haunted Mansion’ Director Justin Simien Calls Out Hypocrisy of Those Criticizing His Film Promotion During Strike (Video)
“There’s a natural inclination to celebrate writer-directors who champion their movies filled with white stars,” the director tells TheWrap
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‘Haunted Mansion’ Disneyland Premiere Replaces Striking Stars With Mickey and Cruella
Performers dressed as classic Disney characters appeared alongside director Justin Simien
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‘Force Majeure’ Looms Over WGA Members as the Financial Pain of Suspended Deals Sets In
The strike has unleashed an opportunity for studios to cut costs at writers’ expense – a “very reasonable terror,” Culture Machine’s Justin Simien tells TheWrap
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Paramount TV Studios Suspends Overall Deal With Justin Simien’s Culture Machine Amid Writers’ Strike
“The Dear White People” creator has started a GoFundMe, which has raised over $40,000
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Justin Simien to Direct ‘Hollywood Black’ Historical Docuseries at MGM+
“It’s the most important story I’ve been able to tell to date, on such a large scale,” the “Dear White People” creator said
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‘Urban Cowboy’ Series in the Works at Paramount+; Justin Simien to Write and Direct ‘Flashdance’ Adaptation
James Ponsoldt will direct and co-write the series based on the 1980 John Travolta film
