Spike Lee's characters say "Wake up!" in "Do the Right Thing," "School Daze" and "Malcolm X" - and now the director has put the signature line in his weekend MSNBC appearance, too. Speaking with "Politics Nation" host Rev.

Spike Lee has confirmed that his docu-series about former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick is dead - for now. Here's why ESPN cut ties.

It is believed the series can still be shopped elsewhere, a source briefed on the situation told The Athletic.

ESPN announced Saturday that it will not be releasing the multi-part documentary series on Colin Kaepernick that was being helmed by director Spike Lee.

The Spike Lee-directed docuseries on Colin Kaepernick will no longer release on ESPN, with the outlet citing creative differences.

“ESPN, Colin Kaepernick and Spike Lee have collectively decided to no longer proceed with this project as a result of certain creative differences,” ESPN said in a statement to Reuters on Saturday. “Despite not reaching finality, we appreciate all the hard work and collaboration that went into this film.”

In a joint interview, Washington and Spike Lee urge people to see the movie in theaters. Many will have to wait for Apple TV+

A planned documentary series on former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, directed by Spike Lee for ESPN Films, has been shelved due to creative disputes, the Walt Disney-owned ( NYSE: DIS) sports network confirmed to Reuters.

Spike Lee says he and fellow New York Knicks superfan Timothée Chalamet have discussed teaming up for a movie: 'We've talked about doing a film together once his schedule clears up.'