Will Packer

‘You, Me & Tuscany’ Serves Up Black Love, Black Joy, and a Little Italian Whimsy

In the new rom-com, Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page bring softness, sparks, and a lot of chaos to a story about choosing yourself and making room for love.
04/08/2026

2nd Annual HBCU Honors Recognizes Trailblazers Will Packer, Inventor Dr. Lonnie, and More

The star-studded event featured powerful speeches and unforgettable performances.
12/02/2024
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Idris Elba Says His Daughter Didn’t Talk To Him After Not Landing A Part In His New Film ‘Beast’

“The chemistry wasn't right for the film," said the actor.
08/19/2022

Idris Elba Shares How His Daughter Didn’t Talk To Him After Not Landing A Part In His Upcoming Film ‘Beast’

The film hits theatres on August 19.
08/18/2022

Will Packer Reacts To Will Smith's Public Apology To Chris Rock

The filmmaker produced the Academy Awards.
08/11/2022

Will Packer Says The LAPD Was Ready To Arrest Will Smith After Slapping Chris Rock

Packer is responsible for bringing an all-Black production team to the Academy Awards.
04/01/2022

Will Packer Says Producing The Oscars Was A 'Challenge' He Needed To Overcome

Shayla Cowan, who is co-producing the Oscars with Will, also tells BET.com how this opportunity will show Black people that anything is possible.
03/25/2022
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Will Packer Says Producing The Oscars Was A 'Challenge' He Needed To Overcome

Watch the Oscars on March 27th at 8 PM ET on ABC.
03/25/2022
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'Girls Trip' Sequel Confirmed And In The Works: 'The Ladies Are In'

The Flossy Posse is back!
01/24/2022
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Oscars 2022: Here’s 5 Black Stars We’d Love to Host This Year’s Ceremony

The 94th awards installment will be the first since 2018 to have an MC.
01/12/2022

Will Packer Gets FAMU Amphitheatre Named After Him

The Will Packer Performing Arts Amphitheater will be a part of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Plaza.
11/01/2021