Angela Bassett News

May 9, 2011
Waiting to Exhale Sequel in the Works
According to Angela Bassett, we can expect to see a "Waiting to Exhale" sequel soon -- with Forest Whitaker returning to direct the original cast. More...

June 30, 2010
Angela Bassett Is Jumping the Broom
Fresh off her role in "Green Lantern," Angela Bassett has joined Paula Patton in the cast of Salim Akil's wedding comedy "Jumping the Broom." More...

March 25, 2010
Angela Bassett Wields a Green Lantern
Angela Bassett has joined the cast of "Green Lantern" as Amanda Waller, the government agent who, in the comics, acted as the government liaison for the Suicide Squad. More...

March 20, 2008
Box Office Guru Preview: Madea Takes On Dr. Seuss
March Madness hits the North American box office as three new releases hit the multiplexes hoping to take down the reigning Dr. Suess toon. More...

June 22, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: "Starship Troopers 3," "Spider-Man 4" Update, "Hulk 2" Changes, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, "Starship Troopers 3" is coming ... straight to video, "Spider-Man 4" is pretty much a given, but won't be rushed, and the "Hulk" gets a makeover for the second installment. More...

March 29, 2007
Critical Consensus: Here's To You, "Robinsons"; "Blades" Needs Sharpening; "Lookout" Worth A Look
This week at the movies, we've got trips to the future ("Meet the Robinsons," starring Angela Bassett), ice-capades ("Blades of Glory," starring Will Ferrell and Jon Heder), and ill-conceived bank heists ("The Lookout," starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt). What do the critics have to say? More...

March 29, 2007
Box Office Guru Preview: Will Ferrell Goes for the Gold
Two promising new comedies target different age groups and look to close off a red hot March box office with strong opening weekend sales. More...

March 13, 2007
AICN: "Meet The Robinsons" Blissfully Flatulence Free
It certainly hasn't been the spring's most-hyped animated offering, but Disney's "Meet the Robinsons" is still on track for a March 30 release, and an advance screening of the studio's latest kid-friendly feature -- bolstered by voicework from Angela Bassett, Adam West, and Tom Selleck, among others -- has just received a more-or-less glowing review from Ain't it Cool News (and we all know how harshly critical that crew can be). More...

February 4, 2007
Colts vs. Bears? Bring on the Super Bowl Commercials!
Whether you'll be watching Sunday's showdown for the gridiron action or waiting to see what millions of dollars in advertising money looks like, we'll be here logging the best and worst of this year's Super Bowl XLI spots! Place your vote! More...

September 15, 2006
Weekly Ketchup: More "Transformers" Pics, "Casino Royale" Reactions, Jim Carreys Upcoming Flick, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, those "Transformers" photos keep popping up, and MGM has big plans, which include what they hope will be a Peter Jackson-helmed "Hobbit." More...

January 12, 2006
Starbucks to Serve up Lion's Gate Brew
In an announcement made Thursday, Starbucks Corp. revealed plans to team with Lion's Gate Films to promote the upcoming flick, "Akeelah and the Bee." More...