2018 was a great year for movies. We got great representation for many underrepresented groups, we got fun musicals, amazing rom-coms, and so many iconic moments. Some of them made us cry, others made us laugh, others made us stand up and cheer for our favourite characters. It wasRead More →
The Hate U Give was one of the most powerful movies that I have ever seen, and one of the most powerful books I have ever read. I am thrilled that the time to bring it home is almost upon us. Fox announced that the movie will arrive on digitalRead More →
In the recently released, The Hate U Give, KJ Apa, who is popular for playing Archie Andrews in Riverdale, stars as Chris, the boyfriend of Amandla Stenberg’s character Starr. Fangirlish had a chance to speak to him about his role, and why he thinks the film is important. Based onRead More →
I am always humbled that we are invited to movie sets, but no set has ever affected me the way that the visit to the set of The Hate U Give did. Traveling to Atlanta last year, I took in every moment and realized quickly that if there is one movieRead More →
Next week I start putting out our interviews from the set of The Hate U Give. It was a set visit that changed me to my core, and I can’t wait for you all to see it. And thankfully you won’t have to wait longer, because Fox has changed theRead More →
If you missed the Video Music Awards on Sunday, you missed the latest sneak peek from The Hate U Give (we were lucky enough to visit the set last year and will be bringing you our interviews next month). If you aren’t familiar with the book – first, I encourageRead More →
Growing up as a person of color in the 21st century means living with a disclaimer. You can vote, but many of the politicians hate the very thought of you, you can legally attend any school you want to, but it doesn’t mean that you will be accepted wherever youRead More →
Find your voice, change the world. 20th Century Fox has released the first trailer for The Hate U Give, and we’d really love to teleport to October somehow, because the wait is going to be painful. This looks SO GOOD. Directed by George Tillman, Jr. and based on the NewRead More →
The wait is almost over for one of the year’s most anticipated and most relevant and important films. The first trailer for The Hate U Give will be released on Sunday, according to author Angie Thomas. A sneak peek will debut during the BET Awards on Sunday night (which airsRead More →
Two movies that we can’t wait for are coming to BookCon. It was announced previously that Alexandra Bracken and Amandla Stenberg would be talking about The Darkest Minds. Fox has now announced that The Hate U Give will be making an appearance at the con as well. Amandla Stenberg, authorRead More →
We finally know who is replacing Kian Lawley in The Hate U Give and it was definitely worth the wait. Riverdale star, KJ Apa has been cast in the lead role, of the George Tillman Jr-directed and Temple Hill produced drama for Fox 2000. Our fangirl hearts about jumped outRead More →
We attended the set of The Hate U Give and we were impressed with Kian Lawley on set, but it appears that we were so very wrong. And guys, we’re in total support of what Fox has decided to do when a video of the star making racially charged commentsRead More →
There has been an addition to the cast of The Hate U Give. Dominique Fishback, who is a series regular in HBO’s new series, The Deuce, has been added to the cast of the film which is currently under production in Georgia. Dominique will be playing Kenya. If you aren’tRead More →
The first time that we met George Tillman Jr., he shook our hand and was genuinely kind and attentive, even though he was in the middle of directing a film. That was a long time ago when we visited the set of The Longest Yard. The director is back withRead More →
We’re going to be talking about this movie forever, because we know that it’s going to be amazing. Based on the critically acclaimed novel by Angela Thomas (27 weeks on The New York Times young adult best-seller list), Fox 2000’s adaptation of THE HATE U GIVE begins principal photography inRead More →
Oh, The Hate U Give, you just keep upping the game and we’re not mad at you in the least bit for it. This cast is already phenomenal with Amandla Stenberg, Regina Hall, Issa Rae, Russell Hornsby, Algee Smith, and Common starring. Added to the cast is Sabrina Carpenter, whoRead More →
The Hate U Give cast is so spectacular that we can’t even put into words how much we love it. We won’t stop telling you how amazing this book is and how, if you read anything, you need to pick up this book. IMMEDIATELY. We’re big fans of Insecure onRead More →
Common has joined the cast of The Hate U Give and we’re thrilled. Casting already includes Amandla Stenberg along with Lamar Johnson, Algee Smith, Russell Hornsby and Regina Hall. If you aren’t familiar with the book – first, I encourage you to go out and get yourself a copy. TheRead More →
So many adaptations coming up, but we can’t wait to see The Hate U Give come to life on the big screen. The book was absolutely fabulous, so we can only imagine how amazing the movie is going to be. Casting already includes Amandla Stenberg along with Lamar Johnson, RussellRead More →
If you’ve seen Girls Trip, then you know Regina Hall. She’s a phenomenal actress, who we loved in Barbershop and Black-ish, as well as Girls Trip (which if you haven’t seen – you need to. It’s amazing) and now we get to see her in an adaptation that we can’tRead More →
The Hate U Give is an amazing book. If you haven’t read it – you need to pick it up, read it and read it again. Prepare yourself before the movie is filmed and released. It was announced that Russell Hornsby and Lamar Johnson will be joining Amandla Stenberg inRead More →