The pioneering director of New Jack City and Posse discusses his unusual childhood, his relationship with Hollywood decision-makers, and why his director father Melvin doesn’t have a star on the Walk ...

Phylicia Rashad, Bill Walker, Mario & Melvin Van Peebles, Djimon Hounsou and James Avery interviewed for the SAG-AFTRA ...

Subscribe now! Barry Michael Cooper ... After he did that scene, Mario [Van Peebles] and I applauded.” Beyond his comedic brilliance, Cooper recognized Rock’s depth as an actor and predicted ...

Barry Michael Cooper, a writer and producer known for 'New Jack City,' 'Sugar Hill' and 'Above the Rim,' has died at age 66. 'Will never be another,' his son says.

But it wasn’t the only zombie show over the past decade or so to dabble in the undead horror genre, and one under-the-radar zombie series carved out its own niche with a delightfully weird execution, ...

Proud of you now. Will never be another ... eventually evolved into the 1991 film "New Jack City," directed by Mario Van Peebles. The film starred Peebles, Wesley Snipes, Ice-T, Allen Payne ...

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Cooper served as a producer for both seasons, and a write for three episodes. Cooper made his feature screenwriting debut with Mario Van Peebles’ “New Jack City,” which he co-wrote with Thomas Lee ...

Christine Peebles, 51, of Raritan, NJ, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2025, with her loving family by her side. Born and raised in Raritan, Chrissy was a kind and compassionate soul whose ...