BlackTree TV

Monday Night Conversation

James McAvoy Interview

BlackTree TV Personality and Producer, Jamie Duncan, sits down for a one on one with James McAvoy for his new movie, Wanted. James sits down to talk about Comic Books, Morgan Freeman and the diet it took to bulk up on weight for the new movie.

A BlackTree Media Production

Produced by Jamaal Finkley

Forest Whitaker

Forest Whitaker had an exceptional year in 2007. He amazed audiences with his portrayal of Idi Amin in THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND, for which he earned an Academy Award®, Golden Globe®, SAG Award™ and BAFTA Award, all in the leading actor category, and critics awards across the board. On the small screen, Whitaker earned an Emmy® nomination for his role on last season's "ER."

This year, Whitaker has appeared in the already released THE AIR I BREATHE and VANTAGE POINT and has wrapped filming on WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE, WINGED CREATURES, POWDER BLUE and REPOSESSION MAMBO.

Forest's other credits include, AMERICAN GUN, which received an Independent Spirit Award nomination, Clint Eastwood's BIRD, for which he was named Best Actor at The Cannes Film Festival as well as a Golden Globe nomination, THE CRYING GAME, FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH, GHOST DOG: THE WAY OF THE SAMURAI, FOURTH ANGEL, PANIC ROOM and PHONE BOOTH, among many others. Whitaker has also made his mark behind the camera, beginning with his first directing endeavor of WAITING TO EXHALE. Since then, he has worked as the executive producer of GREEN DRAGON, producer of CHASING PAPI, director of FIRST DAUGHTER and HOPE FLOATS.

Whitaker lives in Los Angeles with his wife and children.

A BlackTree Media Production

Produced By Jamaal Finkley
Hosted by Ms. Patricia Cage

Djimon Hounsou

Monday Night Conversation with BlackTree TV's own Nan Khan as she sits down to talk with Never Back Down star Djimon Hounsou. In this candid conversation, she discusses, the new movie, Never Back Down, the importance of training, and Congress investigating steroid use of popular athletes like Roger Clemons, and Barry Bonds. Sit down and enjoy this 'Monday Night Conversation'.

Summit Entertainment will release NEVER BACK DOWN on Friday, March 14th, 2008.

A BlackTree Media Production

Produced By Jamaal Finkley
Hosted by Ms. Nan Khan

For on the film, NEVER BACK DOWN

Monday Night Conversation with André Benjamin

André Benjamin is best known for his work as half of the world-renowned, pioneering, Grammy Award-winning duo, OutKast. Their album "Speakerboxxx/The Love Below" sold over ten million copies, propelled by Benjamin's number one single, "Hey Ya!" For their distinguished body of work spanning over a decade, OutKast has received multiple Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year for "Speakerboxxx/The Love Below" in 2004.

Fueled by his artistic passion, Benjamin now has turned his attention to other creative outlets and is making an indelible mark on the film and television world, having recently starred in Universal Picture's Idlewild, a musical set in the prohibition-era South in which Benjamin stars and for which he co-created the story and co-wrote the soundtrack with his OutKast partner, Big Boi; the drama Four Brothers for director John Singleton, in which he received rave reviews for his portrayal of an adopted brother opposite Mark Wahlberg; and Be Cool the sequel to the smash hit comedy, Get Shorty and co-starring John Travolta, Uma Thurman, Vince Vaughn, and Cedric the Entertainer. Benjamin also lent his voice to the anime feature Whasango and Paramount Picture's live-action/CG feature, Charlotte's Web.

Benjamin will next be seen in the drama, Battle In Seattle, co-starring Charlize Theron and directed by Stuart Townsend.

Benjamin is also creator and executive producer of "Class of 3000," an animated series for the Cartoon Network which is entering its second season. He also provides the voice of the series' main character as well as composes the series' music.

André Benjamin is also an accomplished painter and clothing designer, further solidifying his role as a true multi-media artist and entrepreneur. Among his many accolades, Benjamin has been named the World's Best Dressed Man by Esquire Magazine and was named as one of Premiere Magazine's "New Power Players."

André Benjamin, a musician and actor who is half of the acclaimed, multi-platinum selling music duo Outkast and has appeared in films such as Four Brothers and Idlewild, plays Clarence Withers, the flamboyant "superstar" of the Tropics. "I guess he's the most athletic of them all," says Benjamin. "He has this natural ability from the neighborhood or from the playground style of playing. He likes to go for all the shots and doesn't like to pass the ball. He doesn't even run down the court to play defense."

Will Ferrell was impressed by Benjamin's contributions to the film. "For André to be thrust into a comedy like this and have to be the best player on the court, he's been amazing. He brings his whole charisma to the film. And he may be the most stylish person I will ever meet in my life!"

A BlackTree Media Production

Produced By Jamaal Finkley
Hostess: Ms. Brooke Christopher

Monday Night Conversation with Martin Lawrence

Monday Night Conversation Hostess Brooke Christopher goes one on one with Martin Lawrence, the star of the new movie Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins. This discussion on who is the best comedian ever, getting the big head, and Martin's biggest accomplishment is something you definitely do not want to miss.

A BlackTree Media Production

Produced By Jamaal Finkley
Hostess: Ms. Brooke Christopher

More on the film, Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins

Monday Night Conversation with Ice Cube & Tracey Morgan

Our Monday Night Conversation this episode features Actor/Producer/Artist Ice Cube and Actor/Comedian Tracey Morgan in connection with their new film, FIRST SUNDAY.

In this hilarious comedy, Durell (ICE CUBE) and LeeJohn (TRACY MORGAN) are best friends and bumbling petty criminals. When Durell learns that his ex-girlfriend plans to move to another state with their son - unless they can get her $17,000 to pay off a debt - they come up with a desperate scheme to rob their neighborhood church. But when the duo fumble their way through the break-in, they discover someone has beaten them to the punch. In order to get their hands on the money, Durell and LeeJohn are forced to spend the night in the presence of the Lord and his followers... and end up getting a lot more than they bargained for.

A BlackTree Media Production

Produced by Jamaal Finkley
Co-Produced/Hosted by Brooke Christopher

Footage Courtesy of Sony Screen Gems & CubeVision

Monday Night Conversation with Danny Glover

In this episode, BlackTree TV Executive Producer Jamaal Finkley sits down with actor, producer and humanitarian Danny Glover. Glover has been a commanding presence on screen, stage and television for more than 25 years. As an actor, his film credits range from the blockbuster Lethal Weapon franchise to smaller independent features, some of which Glover also produced. Most recently, he completed filming the critically acclaimed feature Dreamgirls directed by Bill Condon and Poor Boy's Game for director Clement Virgo, Shooter for director Antoine Fuqua and the highly anticipated Be Kind, Rewind for director Michel Gondry and Honeydripper for director John Sayles.

At the same time, Glover has also gained respect for his wide-reaching community activism and philanthropic efforts, with a particular emphasis on advocacy for economic justice, and access to health care and education programs in the United States and Africa. For these efforts, Glover received a 2006 DGA Honor. Internationally, Glover has served as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Development Program from 1998-2004, focusing on issues of poverty, disease, and economic development in Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean, and currently serves as UNICEF Ambassador.

Producer note:

Sorry about the audio. The questions posed to Danny Glover were:

Why are 'period' pieces so popular?
Is hip hop being challenged in the same fashion that rock & roll was at its inception?
What are your feelings towards bootlegging in regards to music as well as movies?

A BlackTree Media Production

Produced by Jamaal Finkley
Host: Jamaal Finkley

Monday Night Conversation with Queen Latifah

In this episode, Brooke Christopher, Host of Monday Night Conversation and The Reel Thing, sits down with Queen Latifah to find out what would be the perfect holiday and whether or not Queen Latifah could be the next president of the United States.

Produced by Jamaal Finkley
Host: Brooke Christopher
A BlackTree Media Production

Monday Night Conversation with Will Smith

Monday Night Conversation is our candid conversation with stars of the big and small screen, athletes, entertainers, politicians and other icons. In this episode, BlackTree TV Executive Producer, Jamaal Finkley, fills in for host Ms. Brooke Christopher and sits down with the Big Willie himself to ask him about his new movie, family, and saving the world. Stay tuned for more interviews, including the New York premier of the movie 'I Am Legend'.

Produced by Jamaal Finkley
Host: Jamaal Finkley
A BlackTree Media Production

Monday Night Conversation with Jennifer Garner

Brooke Christopher sits down with Jennifer Garner to talk about her new movie, her new baby, Broadway and her fighting skills.

Jennifer Garner, who has catapulted into stardom with her lead role on the series "Alias" (2001), has come a long way from her birthplace of Houston, Texas. Raised in Charleston, West Virginia by her mother Pat, a retired English teacher, and her father, Bill, a former chemical engineer, Jennifer was the middle sibling of three girls. She spent nine years of her adolescence studying ballet and describes her years in dance as ones characterized by determination rather than talent, being driven mostly by a love of the stage.

Jennifer took this determination with her when she enrolled at Denison University as a chemistry major, a decision that was later changed to a drama major when she found that her passions for the stage were stronger than her love of science. New York attracted the young actress after college where she worked as a hostess while pursuing a career in film and television. Her most recent move has been to Los Angeles, a decision that led to a role on the show "Felicity" (1998), where she met her future husband Scott Foley. The couple divorced in 2004.

She appears on television as Agent Sydney Bristow, who works for the CIA. For her work, Garner has received four consecutive Emmy nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. She has also received four Golden Globe nominations and won once, as well as received two Screen Actors Guild Award nominations, and won once.

She has appeared in numerous other television production as well as such films as Elektra (2005), 13 Going on 30 (2004), Daredevil (2003), Pearl Harbor (2001) and Dude, Where's My Car? (2000). Aside from filming "Alias" (2001), Jennifer enjoys cooking, gardening, hiking, and inspired by her character on the show, kickboxing.

Monday Night Conversation

BlackTree Media Production

Produced by: Jamaal Finkley of BlackTree Media

Host: Ms. Brooke Christopher

Monday Night Conversation with Jamie Foxx

Oscar® Award Winner, Grammy® Award Winner, and Golden Globe Award Winner makes his first appearance on BlackTree TV to discuss Superhead on the Jamie Foxx radio show and airs out Big Tigger and the alleged "encounter" that he had with Tyson Beckford. One word: Grease!!! Jamie also talks about War and his new movie, The Kingdom.

Jamie's mother, Louise, was an adopted child. When her marriage to his father failed, his grandparents, Mark and Estelle Talley, stepped in and, at age 7 months, adopted him too. He says he had a very rigid upbringing that placed him in the Boy Scouts and the church choir. During high school, he played quarterback for his high school team and was good enough that he got press in Dallas newspapers. He studied music in college. He released a music album in 1994, "Peep This" and sings the theme song for his 1999 movie, Any Given Sunday (1999). However, in 1989, his life changed when a girl friend challenged him to get up onstage at the Comedy Club. In fact, he says he took his androgynous stage name because he learned that women got preference for mike time on open stage nights. That led to his being cast in "Roc" (1991) and "In Living Color" (1990) and ultimately to his own WB network TV series. He has a daughter, Corrine, born in 1995, who lives with her mother.

Monday Night Conversation

BlackTree Media Production

Produced by: Jamaal Finkley of BlackTree Media

Host: Ms. Brooke Christopher

Monday Night Conversation with Samuel L. Jackson

Brooke Washington sits down with the phenomenal Samuel L. Jackson as they talk about his latest project, 'Resurrecting The Champ'.

Produced by Jamaal Finkley
Host: Brooke Christopher
A BlackTree Media Production

Monday Night Conversation with Big Boi & Tamala Jones

Big Boi, 1/2 of the rap duo Outkast, and the beautiful actress Tamala Jones sit down with BlackTree TV hostess Ms. Brooke Christopher, and talks about Michael Vick, Barack & Hilary and the kissing scene in their new film, "Who's Your Caddy" in theaters July 27.

Produced by Jamaal Finkley
Host: Brooke Christopher
A BlackTree Media Production

Monay Night Conversation with Tracey Edmonds

BlackTree TV opens up our first Monday Night Conversation with Super Producer Tracey Edmonds (Who's Your Caddy?, Soul Food, College Hill). Every Monday night we will sit down with a major figure in our industry. This Monday, we will premier "Monday Conversation" with Super Producer/ Entrepreneur/ Mogul Tracey Edmonds as she talks about her new studio, 'first', politics and her new movie "Who's Your Caddy?"