Denzel Whitaker

When was the last time you saw a decent scary movie? Ages, you might say. If that's the case, check out "My Soul to Take," out today. It's the latest from Wes Craven and it stars Denzel Whitaker. He's grown up since his days on the "Great Debaters" and we caught up with Whitaker to talk about "My Soul" and what else he has in the works. Check out what he had to say...ESSENCE.com: How did you get involved with "My Soul to Take?"DENZEL WHITAKER: My agent found the role and was like 'Yo, D what...Read Full Story

StarCam hit the red carpet at the L.A. premiere of the hot new movie Abduction, starring Taylor Lautner and Lily Collins and directed by John Singleton, pictured above. More great shots after the jump. Denzel Whitaker Antonique Smith Jason Isaacs Wilmer Valderrama Denzel Whitaker and John SingletonRead Full Story

The Great Debaters [Blu-ray] Overview Inspired by a true story, The Great Debaters chronicles the journey of Professor Melvin Tolson (Denzel Washington), a debate team coach who shapes a group of underdog students from a small African American college into a historically elite debate team. The Great Debaters [Blu-ray] Specifications Inspired by real events, the fascinating The Great Debaters reveals one of the seeds of the Civil Rights Movement in its story of Melvin B. Tolson (Denzel...Read Full Story

I have an affinity for underdog stories. I also like films where those some underdogs succeed despite their race, gender or oppressive circumstances. “The Great Debaters” fits this category, yet I consider it a lesser effort despite the high profile celebrities involved.Oprah produced it. Denzel Washington directed and starred in it. Forrest Whitaker co-starred. It’s a true story about a debate team from an all-black university who beats an all-white Harvard University in the 1930’s. Should...Read Full Story

StarCam's Jennifer Tapiero was at Kat Kramer's Films That Change the World Teach Your Children Well Premiere, where she talked to Denzel Whitaker about how everyone gets bullied at some point, and his love of animation. Actor Shaun Gerardo and producer Barnaby Barrilla stop by to tell us what it's like working with Denzel as a director on their film Capture the Flag.Read Full Story

Shakespeare once wrote, “What’s in a name?â€? But when a man has a name like Denzel Whitaker, that’s cause to disagree. Whitaker, who was initially into architecture and cartooning like his dad, started entertaining acting at age 10, when a family member gave his information to a talent agency. Whitaker began appearing in small TV and film roles here and there in 2001 but he got his big break in 2007, when he played James Farmer Jr. in The Great Debaters. Coincidentally, his first and...Read Full Story

Denzel Whitaker (Abduction, Warrior) at the world premiere of ABDUCTION black carpet arrivals at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles, Ca USA September 15, 2011 - "Abduction" will open Friday, September 23, 2011 - Rated PG-13***This footage is available for licensing***Read Full Story

Facebook.com – Become a Fan! Twitter.com – Follow Us! Denzel Whitaker stopped by the ClevverTV Lounge to talk about his new movie ‘Abduction’ starring Taylor Lautner, working with the ensemble cast and director John Singleton, shooting in Pittsburgh and his character “Gilly” and how he fits into the plot of the film.Read Full Story

Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is about Denzel Whitaker. Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article!Read Full Story

Facebook.com – Become a Fan! Twitter.com – Follow Us! Denzel Whitaker stopped by the ClevverTV Lounge to talk about his new movie ‘Abduction’ starring Taylor Lautner, working with the ensemble cast and director John Singleton, shooting in Pittsburgh and his character “Gilly” and how he fits into the plot of the film.Read Full Story