Latest Denzel Washington News

The show goes on for Paramount with ‘Gladiator II,’ a new Damien Chazelle movie and more

Apr. 11, 2024 17:08 PM EDT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — With reports and rumors swirling about possible mergers and bids to acquire Paramount, the film studio put its best foot forward for theater owners at CinemaCon on Thursday. The historic studio announced a new film with Oscar-winning “La La Land” director...

Spike Lee, Denzel Washington reuniting for adaptation of Kurosawa's 'High and Low'

Feb. 08, 2024 16:02 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly 20 years after their last collaboration, Spike Lee and Denzel Washington are reuniting for an adaptation of Akira Kurosawa's “High and Low.” Apple Original Films announced Thursday that it is co-financing the film, which A24 will release theatrically...

Norman Jewison, acclaimed director of 'In the Heat of the Night’ and 'Moonstruck,' dead at 97

Jan. 22, 2024 21:55 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Norman Jewison, the acclaimed and versatile Canadian-born director whose Hollywood films ranged from Doris Day comedies and “Moonstruck” to such social dramas as the Oscar-winning "In the Heat of the Night," has died at age 97. Jewison, a three-time Oscar...