John Ridley News

November 18, 2009
Antoine Fuqua Will Explore Better Living through Crime
Antoine Fuqua is set to direct an adaptation of the graphic novel "Miss: Better Living through Crime," from a script by "Red Tails" screenwriter John Ridley. Spike Lee will serve as an executive producer. More...

June 20, 2008
Lucas Won't Direct Red Tails
Lucasfilm has issued a statement putting to rest rumors that George Lucas will be directing the studio's upcoming Tuskegee Airmen film, Red Tails. More...

December 8, 2006
Spike Lee to Stage "Riots" for Universal
Spike Lee's not sitting around waiting for the reported "Inside Man" sequel to get rolling; along with producer Brian Grazer, Lee will helm "L.A. Riots" for Universal. The project will be based, of course, on the 1992 L.A. riots that occurred after the acquittal of the cops who beat up Rodney King. More...

April 28, 2005
Oliver Stone to Introduce a New "Night Watchman"
The Hollywood Reporter brings news of filmmaker Oliver Stone's next project, which is the long-discussed, frequently delayed "Night Watchman." Based on an earlier screenplay by James Ellroy ("Dark Blue," "L.A. Confidential"), the story is about "a disgraced police officer who sets out to rid the police force of corruption." More...