Idris Elba

28. June 2010 | 03:29

Idris Elba to appear on ‘The Big C’

NEW YORK, June 23 (UPI) — British film and television actor Idris Elba has signed on as a guest star for four episodes of the new dark comedy series “The Big C,” Showtime said. Idris Elba - Actor - Television - Arts - NEW YORK (News Source: UPI - 00:11:35)

VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: One on One with Idris Elba at American Black Film Festival

Filed under: Interviews Black Voices caught up to actor Idris Elba for an exclusive interview during the 14th Annual American Black Film Festival , which is taking place in South Beach, Miami this weekend. The British thespian has morphed into one of Black Hollywood’s most sought after leading men. And for the anticipated movie festival on the beach, the former scene stealer of HBO’s ‘The Wire … (News Source: Black Voices - 02:13:02)

Recapping Day 3 Of The American Black Film Festival

Filed under: News After starting Day 1 of the 14th American Black Film Festival with the premiere and opening of ‘Takers,’ and followed with a screening of ‘Legacy’ which starred ABFF 2010 Ambassador Idris Elba on Day 2, Day 3 was packed with lots of excited and star wattage. The day kicked off with breakfast at the exclusive Club Lounge at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in South Beach, Miami. It has a … (News Source: Black Voices - 20:13:02)

American Black Film Festival Announces 2010 Winners

Filed under: News Film Life’s 14th annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) announced the winners of their independent film awards at the Lincoln Theatre on June 26, 2010. The event was hosted by director Robert Townsend . The ABFF is the premier international marketplace for films that showcase the best new work by and about people of African descent. The ABFF Grand Jury awarded ‘ Legacy ‘ as … (News Source: Black Voices - 20:13:02)

Idris Elba, Gabourey Sidibe, Denzel Washington, & Mo’Nique Up For BET Awards

Filed under: Black Music Month With the tenth annual BET Awards set to take place June 17, hosted by Golden Globe-winner and Academy Award-nominated actress Queen Latifah , the televised event will acknowledge two of the movie industry’s best on screen performers for their Best Actor and Best Actress categories. And for the first time, voters will have a chance to decide who wins the AOL … (News Source: Black Voices - 20:56:54)

Idris Elba, Gabourey Sidibe, Denzel Washington, & Mo’Nique Up For BET Awards

Filed under: Television , News , Awards With the tenth annual BET Awards set to take place June 17, hosted by Golden Globe-winner and Academy Award-nominated actress Queen Latifah , the televised event will acknowledge two of the movie industry’s best on screen performers for their Best Actor and Best Actress categories. And for the first time, voters will have a chance to decide who wins the … (News Source: Black Voices - 19:56:54)

Cynthia Nixon Cast in The Big C

Showtime’s upcoming show The Big C is set to welcome out actress Cynthia Nixon to the set. The new series focuses on an unlikely topic for a comedy: cancer. (News Source: The Advocate - 19:21:48)

On The Scene: American Black Film Festival Kick-Off, World Premiere of ‘Takers’

Filed under: Movies , Photos , Celeb Updates Black Voices was live on location at the June 23 kick-off the 14th Annual American Black Film Festival in South Beach, Miami. The opening night film was the world premiere of ‘Takers,’ an action-packed, high octane, all-star thrill ride produced by Will Packer (’Stomp The Yard’ and ‘Obsessed’) and starring Idris Elba, Paul Walker, Michael Ely, Chris … (News Source: Black Voices - 06:42:04)

Cynthia Nixon to Take on The Big C with Four-Episode Arc

Cynthia Nixon is ready to tackle The Big C , Showtime announced Wednesday. The 44-year-old Emmy and Tony winner will guest-star in four episodes of the premium channel’s upcoming series. She’ll play Rebecca, the long lost college roommate of Laura Linney ’s character, Cathy, who… Read More Other Links From TVGuide.com Sex and the City Cynthia Nixon Laura Linney The Big C (News Source: TV Guide - 22:56:31)