How Four Brothers Made Its Impact

 

Directed by John Singleton, Four Brothers was roughly based on the 1888 true story of the five Marlow Brothers. The film stars Mark Wahlberg, Tyrese Gibson, André Benjamin and Garrett Hedlund as adopted siblings who avenge the death of their mother.

The RZA Confirms Season 2 Of ‘Wu-Tang: An American Saga’

The RZA has confirmed a second season for Wu-Tang: An American Saga. 

The Abbott came bearing good news regarding the Clan’s biographical drama series. In an exclusive interview with HipHopDX he said the show will return this fall. “American Saga will start airing in September,” he revealed. “That story will be complete for the season. Then I’m looking to get back in a director’s chair. I feel like that’s important for me to continue to tell our stories through cinema.” He went on to hint that production is still ongoing. “That’s going to take some time to develop a new script. But I’m having a great time finishing up the new season of American Saga.” 

Tyler Perry Announces New Madea Movie 3

 

Tyler Perry announced the return of the beloved Madea character for an upcoming movie that is exclusive to Netflix.

In a clip shared to social media on Tuesday, Perry slipped in and out of Madea's voice.

Jennifer Lopez Signs Multi-Year Production Deal at Netflix

 

Jennifer Lopez is bringing her talents to Netflix.

The 51-year-old musician and actress has inked a multi-year, first-look deal with the streaming giant, according to a Monday statement from the company.

HBO Max Launches Lower-Priced, Ad-Supported Subscription

 

HBO‘s HBO Max streaming platform has launched a lower-price, ad-supported subscription tier. Priced at $9.99 USD a month as opposed to $14.99 USD a month for a standard subscription, the new plan allows viewers to get into the HBO network for a lower price, but doesn’t boast all the features of its higher-priced counterpart.

Omari Hardwick And Halle Berry To Star In Netflix Film ‘The Mothership’

 

Power and Army of the Dead (Netflix) star Omari Hardwick have joined Hollywood Diva Halle Berry, in The Mothership, a sci-fi adventure feature coming from MRC Film, Automatik, and Netflix.  

Written and directed by Matt Charman, best known for Bridge of Spies, the film sees Halle Berry portraying the role of Sara Morse, a woman picking up the pieces following the mysterious disappearance of her husband when she discovers an extraterrestrial object beneath her farmland home. Sara and her children race to decipher the connection between this strange object and her husband’s disappearance.

Lil Jon Gets His Own HGTV Home Improvement Show

 

Rapper Lil Jon will star in a home renovation show on HGTV.

The show — “Lil Jon Wants To Do What?” — will follow the Atlanta hip hop artist as he “offers skeptical homeowners startlingly unconventional renovation ideas that seem impossible to execute,” according to a release.

Will Amazon Buy MGM Film Studio?

 

Amazon is reportedly in talks to buy MGM, the vaunted film studio that was a staple of Hollywood's Golden Age. A tie-up would give the tech firm a big brand to wield as competition in streaming grows fiercer by the day.

MGM's iconic logo of a roaring lion has played before tons of classic films, including the "James Bond" series, and the studio could be valued at between $7 billion and $10 billion.

Did 'All American' Touch Your Heart In Any Kind Of Way?

 

When I first started watching the tv series 'All American,' I knew from the beginning it was going to be good. This show even had pointer for me as a father of three young men.

They go above and beyond to connect on a level that just seizes your heart and gets you amped up. It is fantastic, moving, and current–and will make you feel like a part of the story from start to finish.

'Mortal Kombat' will be #ComingSoon to #HBOMax and #theaters

 

Less than a month away from the official release of the highly-anticipated Mortal Kombat film, Warner Bros. has released yet another teaser trailer showing new action-packed footage between the story’s classic fighters.

The clip reveals that the film intends to maintain its heavy action fighting that the video games were made famous for. Fans can also expect a slew of characters that have debuted in the original arcade games, including Sonya, Kano, Mileena and Jax. 

Method Man added to Godfather of Harlem season 2 cast

 

Wu-Tang members Method Man has been added to Godfather of Harlem season 2. Hip Hop icon Method Man, who also stars on Power Book II, will play Sam Christian, the head of the Philadelphia Black Mafia, and a longtime friend of Bumpy Johnson’s.

From Epix: Godfather of Harlem Season 2 finds Bumpy Johnson battling the New York Crime Families for control of the lucrative and murderous “French Connection,” the pipeline for heroin that runs from Marseilles to New York Harbor. With a distribution syndicate that includes black crime bosses from other major U.S. cities, Bumpy takes a cue from his friend Malcolm X’s message of black economic nationalism. 

Have You Started Streaming #DisneyPlus Yet?

 

Disney+ is the home for your favorite movies and TV shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic.

I started streaming Disney Plus because of my newborn daughter. It carries all her favorite shows such as Mickey Mouse and Bluey. Most of all, it had all my favorites from Marvel such as Avengers and Thor.

Disney+ gives you endless access to all the Marvel movies and TV. Disney Plus, Hulu and ESPN Plus are bundled together in a $13.99 per month package, which saves you $5.83 per month. The devices it supports are: Roku, Amazon Fire, Chromecast, PS4, Xbox One, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Android and Chromebooks.

Eddie Murphy Inducted Into Image Awards Hall Of Fame

 

“He is an amazing example of Black excellence, creativity, and artistry,” said Derrick Johnson, President and CEO of the NAACP.

From “Eddie Murphy Raw” to “Coming 2 America” and everything in between, legendary comedian, actor and producer Eddie Murphy has been instrumental in shaping the landscape of entertainment and the Brooklyn native will receive a major accolade for his contributions. Murphy will be added to the NAACP’s Image Awards Hall of Fame.

"No Time To Play Fair" Season 1 Episode 2: "Split It Up" | @Fairplay_2333 @SSDFPodcast (Web Series)

Chicago rapper “Fairplay 2333” is back with Episode 2 of “No Time To Play Fair”, in this Episode, “Play” has an order come in for 100 pounds and everything seems to be heading in the right direction until a major problem arrivals with the connect. 

Did you enjoy the #Movie "Mad Money"

 

Three female employees of the Federal Reserve plot to steal money that is about to be destroyed. Directed by Callie Khouri. With Diane Keaton, Queen Latifah, Katie Holmes, Ted Danson.

The film received three stars in Newsday, and Jan Stuart wrote " Mad Money is no Rififi, but Khouri and Gers invest it with an individuality and generosity of spirit that lift it into the realm of guiltless pleasure." Bill Wine of All Headline News gave the film two and a half stars, writing " Mad Money is a light and lively, likable low-tech lark.

Jennifer Lopez Movie ‘Marry Me’ Postponed

 

Universal is moving their Jennifer Lopez musical-driven romantic comedy Marry Me from May 14, 2021 to Feb. 11, 2022.

The studio has enough confidence in the movie to postpone it and give it the full box office potential when the marketplace is back in shape. Not to mention, Feb. 11 is Valentine’s Day weekend, a ideal four day weekend for a movie such as this. Uni already had the release date reserved. Marry Me will go up against wide entries Sony’s Uncharted and an untitled 20th Century Studios title.

What Did You Think About "Cut Throat City"

 

Directed by RZA of Wu Tang, the movie is set after Hurricane Katrina, four boyhood friends out of options reluctantly accept an offer to pull off a dangerous heist in the heart of New Orleans. The film was released on August 21, 2020, by Well Go USA Entertainment, receiving mixed reviews from critics.

In December 2017, it was announced Terrence Howard, Wesley Snipes, T.I., Eiza González, Demetrius Shipp Jr. Shameik Moore, Joel David Moore, Kat Graham, Rob Morgan, Keean Johnson, Denzel Whitaker, Isaiah Washington and Sam Daly had joined the cast of the film, with RZA directing.

How True Was The Movie 'LIFE'?

 

In 1999, The movie LIFE would hit theaters starring Martin Lawrence and Eddie Murphy. The film would touch on a number of things which at times may raise the question on how true the movie was?

The film's format is a story being told by an elderly inmate about two of his friends, Ray (Murphy) and Claude (Lawrence), who are both wrongfully convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison.

Twenty years after its release, Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence's tragic buddy flick holds lessons for the ages.

Was "Belly" DMX and Nas Best Played Movie

 

Since his debut, DMX has released seven studio albums. He has been featured in films such as Belly, Romeo Must Die, Exit Wounds, Cradle 2 the Grave and Last Hour. In 2006, he starred in the reality television series DMX: Soul of a Man, which was primarily aired on the BET cable television network.

I enjoyed the movie Belly myself. I felt it was a great inspiration to the streets of America today.

50 Cent Reacts To New COVID Suggestion To Film Industry

 

The Los Angeles health department is urging film and television productions to implore stopping for the next little while as the pandemic continues to rage on but, with 50 Cent currently in the midst of several different shows, including Power Book II: Ghost, Power Book III: Raising Kanan, Black Mafia Family, and more, he's not down to pause for another lockdown.

As cases continue to rise, the L.A. health department is asking the television and film industries to lead by example, asking them to stop shooting for the time being until things are more under control. One of the movers-and-shakers in the industry, 50 Cent is seemingly very frustrated about these guidelines, waking up and immediately "needing a drink" upon reading the reports.