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Lee and De Niro prep for Showtime Drama

Sep 21, 2009, 20:46 GMT

Robert De Niro and Spike Lee have teamed with Showtime to develop a drama series about Manhattan’s Alphabet City. ... more

Do the Right Thing (20th Anniversary Edition) – Blu-ray Review

Jul 17, 2009, 14:28 GMT

Do the Right Thing (20th Anniversary Edition) – Blu-ray Review
‘Fight the Power!’ – So blares Public Enemy’s iconic anthem throughout Universal’s new Blu-ray release of Spike Lee’s ‘Do the Right Thing’, arguably the most significant of Lee’s oeuvre. Despite some inescapably dated elements, the pic remains rousing, thought-provoking entertainment.  ... more

Spike Lee praises Jackson

Jul 10, 2009, 5:00 GMT

Spike Lee says every person in the world loved Michael Jackson. ... more

Starz features 'Miracle at St. Anna' Saturday, July 4

Jul 1, 2009, 3:20 GMT

Starz features Miracle at St. Anna Saturday, July 4
This fourth of July sees Starz at night, featuring Spike Lee's movie, 'Miracle at St. Anna.' ... more

Do the Right Thing (20th Anniversary Edition) – DVD Review

Jun 30, 2009, 17:44 GMT

Do the Right Thing (20th Anniversary Edition) – DVD Review
It’s been 20 years since Spike Lee’s defining film hit theaters and Universal produces this fine edition to celebrate.  The previous edition from was Criterion, but this new one adds some added value special features that will make fans want to snatch this one up.  Just don’t start a riot on your way to your local video shop to pick it up.   ... more

Inside Man - Blu-ray Review

Jun 2, 2009, 17:31 GMT

Inside Man - Blu-ray Review
Spike Lee sets aside his usual themes to direct this thriller about a bank robbery and scores - though the film was intended for another director.  The film does have a familiar New York setting and a high caliber cast as well as a twisty tale that draws you in.   ... more

Miracle at St. Anna – Blu-ray Review

Feb 18, 2009, 15:49 GMT

Miracle at St. Anna – Blu-ray Review
Spike Lee and Clint Eastwood got into a war of words over the exclusion of black soldiers in Eastwood’s current WWII films.  In terms of film quality I’ll have to give the upper hand to Eastwood as Lee’s effort is far too long.  ... more

IFC Celebrates Black History Month

Feb 4, 2009, 2:42 GMT

IFC Celebrates Black History Month
IFC Celebrates Black History Month with the IFC Spotlight: African American Directors ... more

In photos: 'NBA Kia Tip Off Celebration 2008'

Oct 29, 2008, 19:27 GMT

In photos: NBA Kia Tip Off Celebration 2008
We have added a new set of images from the event 'NBA Kia Tip Off Celebration 2008.' ... more

Spike Lee's film is no miracle says Vatican newspaper

Oct 14, 2008, 22:45 GMT

Spike Lees film is no miracle says Vatican newspaper
Vatican City - The Vatican's newspaper has panned Spike Lee's Miracle at St Anna as 'confused,' saying that the film's story of black US soldiers in Italy during World War II, 'slides into sentimentalism and superficiality.' ... more

Filming starts on ‘Saint John of Las Vegas’

Aug 8, 2008, 12:23 GMT

Filming starts on ‘Saint John of Las Vegas’
Production has started on Hue Rhodes’ drama 'Saint John of Las Vegas' with Steve Buscemi, Romany Malco, Emily Mortimer, Tim Blake Nelson, John Cho, Emmanuelle Chriqui and Peter Dinklage. ... more

Spike Lee at work on ‘Time Traveler’

Jun 18, 2008, 14:04 GMT

Spike Lee at work on ‘Time Traveler’
Spike Lee is set to co-write and direct the screen adaptation of Ronald Mallett’s memoir “Time Traveler: A Scientist's Personal Mission to Make Time Travel a Reality.” ... more

In photos: 'BEHIND THE LENS Award Honoring Visionary Spike Lee'

Mar 27, 2008, 18:36 GMT

In photos: BEHIND THE LENS Award Honoring Visionary Spike Lee
We have added a new set of images from the event 'BEHIND THE LENS Award Honoring Visionary Spike Lee'! ... more

Shark – Season One arrives on DVD in October

Jul 19, 2007, 17:36 GMT

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the courthouse … Fox Home Entertainment presents the dramatic first season of one of last fall’s surprise television hits when “Shark” Season One comes to DVD October 2nd for the suggested retail price of $59.98.  ... more

Spike Lee wins Polk Award for HBO New Orleans documentary

Feb 21, 2007, 4:34 GMT

Spike Lee wins Polk Award for HBO New Orleans documentary
'When the Levees Broke' was Spike Lee's heart wrenching look at the aftermath of the most devasting natural disaster Americans have had to face. ... more

Spike Lee and his brother squabble in tabloids

Jan 1, 2007, 21:53 GMT

Spike Lee and his brother squabble in tabloids
Director Spike Lee's brother Christopher is fuming over an alleged piece of property the director, according to his angry brother, is holding up the sale of.  Christopher claims he is legally entitled to sell to avoid eviction. ... more

Paramount and Spike Lee to make James Brown biopic

Dec 27, 2006, 18:20 GMT

Paramount and Spike Lee to make James Brown biopic
Paramount, Imagine Entertainment and director Spike Lee have joined creative forces to make a feature on the life of James Brown.   Imagine's Brian Grazer is producing, and the picture could be in production by late 2007, or possibly early 2008. ... more

Lee & Grazer plan IM sequal

Nov 2, 2006, 8:44 GMT

Lee & Grazer plan IM sequal
Spike Lee and Brian Grazer are developing a sequel to ‘Inside Man.’ ... more

TV Review: When the Levees Broke-A Requiem in 4 Acts

Aug 24, 2006, 9:18 GMT

TV Review: When the Levees Broke-A Requiem in 4 Acts
If a nation's greatness is measured by how it treats its weakest members, then America is headed down the wrong track. ... more

DVD Review: Inside Man

Aug 11, 2006, 13:33 GMT

DVD Review: Inside Man
With a sharp story, great acting from a cast of A-list talent, and a clever ending, director Spike Lee’s Inside Man is an entertaining thriller that quickly sucks you into its game of cat and mouse. ... more

Spike Lee’s Inside Man comes to DVD in August

Jul 7, 2006, 13:42 GMT

Spike Lee’s Inside Man comes to DVD in August
Universal Studios Home Video has announced the release of director Spike Lee’s Inside Man on DVD this August 8th. The DVD will also be available in the UK on July 31st. ... more

Movie Review: Inside Man

Mar 23, 2006, 17:44 GMT

Movie Review: Inside Man
Spike Lee gets downright entertaining in a buddy suspense thriller you won’t figure out until the lights come up in the multiplex. ... more

New stills from Spike Lee's Inside Man added!

Mar 14, 2006, 10:35 GMT

New stills from Spike Lees Inside Man added!
We have added a bunch of new stills from Universal Pictures upcoming crime thriller Inside Man. The film is directed by Spike Lee and has an all star cast which include Jodie Foster and Denzel Washington. ... more

Movie Review: Reel Paradise

Aug 17, 2005, 8:33 GMT

Movie Review: Reel Paradise
John Pierson is known by many film aficionados as an independent film guru. Host and creator of IFC’s show “Split Screen”, he aided in jumpstarting the careers of talented first-time filmmakers, including Spike Lee and Michael Moore. ... more

Casting news for Spike Lee's The Inside Man

Jun 27, 2005, 12:54 GMT

Chiwetel Ejiofor, Christopher Plummer, Peter Gerety, Peter Frechette, Jason Manuel Olazabal, Darryl 'Chill' Mitchell and Ashlie Atkinson have all been cast in Spike Lee's The Inside Man. ... more

Spike Lee takes The Inside Man to Brooklyn

Jun 9, 2005, 2:45 GMT

Spike Lee is taking his forthcoming drama The Inside Man to Brooklyn's Steiner Studios, according to Variety. ... more

Denzel Washington and Spike Lee Back Together

Apr 5, 2005, 6:44 GMT

Denzel Washington is to team up again with Spike Lee for his next film. ... more

Spike Lee May Direct New Ellroy Thriller

Jul 29, 2004, 6:16 GMT

Spike Lee is in negotiations to direct a new thriller, The Night Watchman. ... more