Mara Brock Akil
‘Forever’ Review: Judy Blume’s Classic Gets a Winsome Modern Makeover From Netflix
Creator Mara Brock Akil's take on the 1975 YA classic moves the action to 2018 Los Angeles, following two Black teens as they navigate the ups and downs of first love.
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Netflix to Release Judy Blume Series Adaptation ‘Forever’ in May
The series will follow the love story of two Black teens Keisha (Lovie Simone) and Justin (Michael Cooper Jr.), young athletes who become each other's first love.
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Olivia Wilde, Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Lucy Liu Set for Chanel and Tribeca’s Through Her Lens Jury
The 2024 edition of Tribeca and Chanel's Through Her Lens collaboration will also feature Joanna Calo, Beanie Feldstein, Pamela Adlon, Mara Brock Akil, Janicza Bravo and Molly Gordon.
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Mara Brock Akil Expands Artist Residency for Aspiring Filmmakers
The showrunner and director launched artists residency The Writers Colony, with alumni from the program now able to shadow Akil on the set of her upcoming Judy Blume adaptation 'Forever.'
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Mara Brock Akil “Falls Out of the Sky” Starring in Tyler, the Creator’s New Lacoste x Le Fleur Campaign Video
The writer/producer plays a mom trying to get home to see her family in a campaign video for the latest Lacoste x le Fleur capsule collection
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How Veteran Screenwriter and Producer Mara Brock Akil Is Supporting Writers With Nail Polish
"As a writer, I am looking at my hands all day ... I wanted to create something that acknowledges the power we hold in our hands," says the 'Girlfriends' co-creator and Story27 Productions founder.
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Judy Blume’s ‘Forever’ a Go a Netflix From Mara Brock Akil
The adaptation of the beloved YA novel has been in the works for a year.
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Mara Brock Akil, Tracy Oliver to Be Honored at Black Women Film Network Summit (Exclusive)
The virtual event will be held March 5 and feature over 40 notable industry speakers.
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‘Mayor of Kingstown,’ ‘The Game,’ ‘SEAL Team’ Renewed at Paramount+
Execs for the streamer also unveiled an ‘Urban Cowboy’ reboot development slate and a title for Kiefer Sutherland’s espionage drama.
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Mara Brock Akil Prepping Judy Blume’s ‘Forever’ as Part of 4-Show Netflix Slate
Former AMC exec Susie Fitzgerald has joined Akil's newly launched Story27 banner and will oversee film, TV and digital media projects for the banner.
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Mara Brock Akil and Salim Akil Drop $13.8M on Grand Hancock Park Mansion
The 'Black Lightning' producers' new Italian Renaissance Revival-style house was built in 1930 and includes four bedrooms plus a guest house.
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