Louis Gossett Jr., known for a lifetime of acting versatility, has passed on at 87.

On February 23, the American Black Film Festival will honor two incredible talents of screen storytelling. Legendary actor Louis Gossett, Jr. will receive the organization's Hollywood Legacy Award for his lifetime achievements in the industry, and actor/writer/producer Lena Waithe will receive the Industry Renaissance Award for creating works that further create opportunities for other people of color. The ceremony will be hosted by comedian Deon Cole in Los Angeles. "We’re honored to celebrate these two extraordinary talents," said ABFF Ventures CEO Jeff Friday to Variety. "These awards not only recognize how Mr. Gossett’s contributions have …

From series creator Damon Lindelof (The Leftovers, Lost) and based on the iconic graphic novel created by Alan Moore and illustrated by Dave Gibbons, the HBO drama series Watchmen is set in an alternate history where masked vigilantes are treated as outlaws and the police conceal their identities behind masks to protect themselves from a terrorist organization, known as the Seventh Kavalry. It’s a story that is equal parts challenging and thought-provoking, as it looks at so many of the modern issues that plague us today, and questions who the true heroes and villains really are. During this …