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[WATCH]’Bob Marley: One Love’ – An Exclusive Peek into the Heart and Soul of a Legend

February 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

In a world desperately in need of messages of peace and unity, the upcoming film Bob Marley: One Love arrives like a beacon of hope. Scheduled to hit theaters on February 14, 2024, this cinematic masterpiece promises to deliver an intimate and inspiring look at the life of the legendary Bob Marley, whose music and message have transcended generations, cultures, and geographical boundaries.

Starring Kingsley Ben-Adir in the lead role, Bob Marley: One Love offers audiences a glimpse into the personal and professional journey of one of the most iconic figures in music history. Ben-Adir, known for his powerful performances, embodies the spirit and essence of Marley, capturing not just the musician’s physical likeness but also his soulful charisma and profound commitment to spreading love and unity through his music.

Joining Ben-Adir is an ensemble cast featuring Lashana Lynch as Rita Marley, bringing to life the partnership that was central not only to Bob’s personal life but also to his musical journey. Lynch’s portrayal of Rita is expected to highlight the strength and resilience of the woman who was not just Marley’s wife but also his musical collaborator and the mother of his children. The cast also includes James Norton and Tosin Cole, among others, each contributing to the rich tapestry of relationships and experiences that shaped Marley’s life and legacy.

Bob Marley: One Love is not just a biopic but a celebration of Marley’s enduring impact on music and society. Produced in partnership with the Marley family, the film offers an authenticity and depth that promises to connect with audiences on a profound level. From his early days in Trenchtown, Kingston, to his rise as a global superstar, the film delves into Marley’s struggles, his triumphs, and the creation of music that continues to inspire and unite people across the world.

Check out this exclusive clip from the film which showcases a pivotal moment in Marley’s life, blending stunning performances, evocative cinematography, and a meticulously curated soundtrack that features some of Marley’s most beloved songs. This sneak peek alone suggests that audiences are in for a deeply moving and visually captivating experience that pays homage to Marley’s genius and his message of love, peace, and unity.

Bob Marley: One Love hits theaters February 14th, 2024!

Watch the trailer below.

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‘Where Is Wendy Williams?’ New Documentary Trailer From Lifetime Following End of Talk Show, Raising Questions on Health and Substance Abuse

February 6, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The new Lifetime documentary Where is Wendy Williams? just released its first trailer.

Lifetime says Williams is “opening the doors to her private life like never before” and is giving “unparalleled access” to the network “to film with her and her family for nearly two years.” As Lifetime states, “What was captured was not what anyone expected.” Elaine Frontain Bryant, EVP and programming head of A&E, Lifetime and LMN, says fans will get “all of the tea on Williams and her life.”

“Wendy has been a part of the Lifetime family for over a decade and during that time, we partnered with Wendy for her revealing biopic and doc,” she added. “But her story is not finished. There is so much more to it. Nobody truly knew the depths of Wendy’s reality so we hope that what our cameras captured can help shine a light on what she is facing now.”

From Creature Films, executive producer Mark Ford says, “This was a complex project–and it became a labor of love for everyone involved. We are grateful to Wendy and her family for their utmost commitment to honesty, even when painful–in this documentary.”

In the documentary, Williams is quoted saying, “I’m gonna tell you something, if it happens to me, it could happen to you.”

Here’s more tea about the documentary:

Over the course of nearly two years, cameras chronicled the former television host and radio star Wendy Williams’ on the next phase of her life, following the end of her iconic talk show. The documentary provides a raw, honest and unfiltered reality of Wendy’s life after she was placed under financial guardianship, shedding light on the vulnerabilities that has turned Wendy into the Hot Topic herself. Suffering mental and physical issues, Wendy’s delicate state of mind, erratic behavior and declining health were all captured by the cameras. Where is Wendy Williams? is the story of Wendy’s journey to resurrect her career, and what filmmakers discovered along the way. But many questions remain – who truly has Wendy’s best interest at heart? Is she healthy now? And Where is Wendy Williams?

As reported by Shadow and Act, “Lifetime will air messaging supporting resources like the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), NAMI for Mental Health Resources, and information about lymphedema and Graves’s Disease.”

On a tender note, Williams is producing the documentary with her son, Kevin Hunter Jr., Tara Long, Mark Ford, Pat Lambert, and Erica Hanson serves as showrunner. Lifetime’s Brie Miranda Bryant also serves as executive producer.

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‘Parallel’ Trailer: Sci-Fi Film Written by and Co-Starring Aldis and Edwin Hodge and Starring Till’s Danielle Deadwyler

February 6, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Let’s get to it. As reported in Shadow and Act, Till star Danielle Deadwyler stars in Parallel as a woman who is deep in grief after losing her child. She is caught in a web of multiple parallel versions of herself and tests her limits … Interesting. The trailer also stars Aldis and Edwin Hodge, who wrote the new sci-fi horror film along with Jonathan Keasey.

Here’s the official synopsis:

Parallel follows the story of Vanessa (Danielle Deadwyler) who takes refuge at her family’s lake house to grieve after suffering the loss of her child. Accompanied by her husband, Alex (Aldis Hodge), and his brother, Martel (Edwin Hodge), Vanessa attempts to regain her sense of normalcy after the tragedy. But soon after their arrival, she experiences an aberration when she is attacked by a parallel universe’s version of herself. Faced with the reality that multiverses exist, she must reconcile the fact that these parallel gates will either hold the key to releasing her grief or trapping her forever.

It’s a pretty diverse project with Kourosh Ahari directing. According to Shadow and Act, Parallel was announced in 2022 and is a remake of the popular Chinese film Parallel Forest. Deadwyler is also executive producing. The Hodges brothers are producing through their company, Hodge Brothers Productions. Also producing are Rumble Riot’s Sean Lydiard and Jaylen Moore, along with Keasey and Ann Zhang for the original film’s producer, Beijing Pu Luo Media Co. Executive producers include Rumble Riot’s Elliot Michael Smith and RJ Collins, Fremont Films’ Richie Doyle, Mammoth Pictures’ Alex Bretow, Beijing Pu Luo Media Co.’s Lei Zeng and Chengxi Li, Randall J. Bacon, Joseph Lanius, Danny R. Carmona, Dean Scheske and Jovanna Burke.

Parallel is due to hit theaters on Feb. 23 and on-demand on Feb. 27.

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UnitedMasters’ ‘A Celebration of Independence’ GRAMMY Concert Sets the Stage Ablaze with Global Acts

February 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

UnitedMasters, Steve Stoute’s renowned global music distribution platform, kicked off GRAMMY weekend with the exhilarating annual concert, “A Celebration of Independence,” at the Hollywood Palladium. The star-studded event featured electrifying performances by music’s hottest acts, including Davido, Uncle Waffles, Tokischa, Donavan’s Yard, and NLE Choppa.

Esteemed guests in attendance included Nas, will.i.am, Doug E. Fresh, Jessie Reyez, A.V. Rockwell, Kat Graham, Lauren Jauregui, Jozzy, RMR, ScarLip, Kenya Marche, and many more. The concert celebrated the power of independent music and showcased trailblazing artists shaping the cultural landscape. This marked the first time UnitedMasters featured international acts, solidifying its impact and representation within the global independent artist movement.

“To show up again during music’s biggest weekend with independent artists representing where music is headed globally was an unforgettable moment,” said Steve Stoute, founder and CEO of UnitedMasters. Our annual GRAMMY celebration culminates all that we stand for at UnitedMasters in creating spaces for independent artists to thrive and showing them their place in this industry is enormous.”

UnitedMasters, hosting the annual GRAMMY celebration for the second consecutive year, aims to maintain momentum in creating spaces celebrating global independence within the music industry. With Bulleit Frontier Whiskey as the official spirits partner, Diageo continued its support of the event, highlighting the Pioneer Project that backs the next generation of creators. VIP guests enjoyed exclusive access to Johnnie Walker Blue Label.

“For us at Bulleit Frontier Whiskey, this event is about celebrating all of the independent artists across the globe, but we wanted to especially shout out the 142 independent artists we’ve collaborated with through our partnership with UnitedMasters,” said Jesse Damashek, SVP Marketing, Whiskey and Liqueurs at Diageo. “Though the celebration lasted just one evening, we believe the industry executives, artists, and fans in attendance should carry on the Celebration of Independence beyond the festivities via our newly released playlist.”

Delta Air Lines joined the celebration to champion independent music and artists’ future and current success. Honda collaborated with UnitedMasters, creating a lively pre-show atmosphere for fans, featuring the Honda All Electric Prologue vehicle on display and a unique Honda music experience.

Notable guests from the previous year included Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Nas, DJ Khaled, Wiz Khalifa, Future, Daniel Kaluuya, Damson Idris, and more. This year’s event followed the groundbreaking announcement of UnitedMasters’ expansion into Nigeria, underscoring the platform’s impact on emerging African artists on a global scale. With a rapidly growing platform that has collaborated with over 2 million independent artists, the “A Celebration of Independence” concert is a testament to UnitedMasters’ mission to provide artists worldwide with a stage to showcase and grow their talents.

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New Trailer ‘The Space Race’: The Stories of Black Astronauts for Nat Geo Doc

February 2, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The trailer just premiered for The Space Race, a new documentary based on the history of Black astronauts. From director Diego Hurtado de Mendoza and Lisa Cortés with writing from Mark Monroe, the documentary includes notable trailblazers such as Guion Bluford, Charles Bolden, Ed Dwight, Victor Glover, Frederick Gregory, Bernard Harris, Leland Melvin, Arnaldo Tamayo Méndez and Jessica Watkins. The Space Race will released on National Geographic on Feb. 12 and then can be streamed on both Disney+ and Hulu on Feb. 13.

The documentary’s slew of producers includes Alexandra Bowen, Aly Parker, Mark Monroe, Keero Birla, Lisa Cortés, and Diego Hurtado de Mendoza, includes executive producers Frank Marshall, Tony Rosenthal, Carolyn Bernstein, and Leland Melvin.

The official synopsis reads:

The Space Race weaves together the stories of Black astronauts seeking to break the bonds of social injustice to reach for the stars, including Guion Bluford, Ed Dwight and Charles Bolden among many others. In THE SPACE RACE, directors Lisa Cortés and Diego Hurtado de Mendoza profile the pioneering Black pilots, scientists, and engineers who joined NASA to serve their country in space, even as their country failed to achieve equality for them back on Earth. From 1963, when the assassination of JFK thwarted Captain Ed Dwight’s quest to reach the moon, to 2020, when the echoes of the civil unrest sparked by the killing of George Floyd reached the International Space Station, the story of African Americans at NASA is a tale of world events colliding with the aspirations of uncommon men. The bright dreams of Afrofuturism become reality in The Space Race, turning science fiction into science fact, and forever redefining what “the right stuff” looks like, giving us new heroes to celebrate, and a fresh history to explore.

Check out the inspiring trailer below.

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Jurnee Smollett and Lil Rel Howery Star in Coming-Of-Age Film ‘We Grown Now’ Alongside Talent Newcomers

February 1, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The new trailer just dropped for We Grown Now, a film starring June Smollett and “Lil” Rel Howery that originally premiered at TIFF – Toronto International Film Festival.

We Grown Now, considered an indie darling as they say, received three nominations for Film Independent Spirit Awards in 2023, including Best Feature, Best Cinematography, and Best Editing. Must be good! It took home the TIFF Changemaker Award.

Directed and written by Minhal Baig (Hala), it stars a cast of talented newbies Blake Cameron James and Gian Knight Ramirez, playing alongside veterans S. Epatha Merkerson, with Lil Rel Howery and June Smollett.

Here’s the official synopsis:

In 1992 Chicago, as Michael Jordan solidifies himself as a champion, a story of two young legends in their own right begins. As wide-eyed and imaginative best friends Malik and Eric traverse the city, looking to escape the mundaneness of school and the hardships of growing up in public housing, their unbreakable bond is challenged when tragedy shakes their community just as they are learning to fly.

The producers are Baig and Joe Pirro. Serving as executive producers are Jeff Skoll and Anikah McLaren for Participant – they’re a Big Deal and James Schamus for Symbolic Exchange, along with Carrie Holt de Lama and Smollett.

This is a Sony Pictures Classics production and will open in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago this spring on April 19, then go wide on May 10.

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Renowned Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump Produces Documentary ‘How to Sue the Klan’

January 31, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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Highly acclaimed civil rights attorney Ben Crump takes on a new role as a producer for the impactful documentary How to Sue the Klan. Set to be screened during Black History Month, the film highlights the courageous endeavors of five Black women who confronted the Ku Klux Klan in a groundbreaking 1982 civil trial, ultimately emerging victorious.

Following a racially motivated mass shooting in Chattanooga, the women utilized the little-known Civil War-era Ku Klux Klan Act, securing a triumph that remains a model in the battle against racial violence today. How to Sue the Klan explores the use of legal strategies to combat such violence, focusing on a landmark trial that set a precedent, hitting the Klan where it hurt the most: in their bank accounts.

“‘How to Sue the Klan tells the grueling story of the brave women of the Chattanooga Five in their fight against injustice,” said Crump. “The film’s plot mirrors our modern times, as we still battle the ugly face of racism in our country with civil action. I am honored to be part of the outstanding team that made this film come to life and look forward to sharing it with the world.”

The documentary delves into the aftermath of the trial, the enduring legacy of the women who fought for justice, and the ongoing relevance of the Ku Klux Klan Act in today’s fight against organized hate. Crump’s involvement adds significance to the project, following his impactful work in the Netflix documentary “Civil,” where he fought for justice for the families of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Black farmers. How to Sue the Klan serves as a powerful call to action for attorneys and advocates to utilize civil rights tools, emphasizing the continued importance of the Ku Klux Klan Act in pursuing justice. The film is directed by Emmy®-nominated filmmaker John Beder, who is also a resident of Chattanooga.

Showings of “How to Sue the Klan” are set to take place throughout Black History Month and beyond, and several events have already been scheduled:

February 9: 6:00 pm ET, Chattanooga Premiere at the Walker Theater in Chattanooga, Tenn.

February 10: 4:00 pm PT, Pan African Film Festival in Los Angeles, Calif.

February 11: 1:15 pm PT, Pan African Film Festival in Los Angeles, Calif.

February 17: 4:00 pm ET, Chattanooga Downtown Library in Chattanooga, Tenn.

February 26: 6:00 pm ET, New York University in New York, N.Y.

February 27: 6:00 pm ET, Pace University in White Plains, N.Y.

February 29: 12:30 pm ET, Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass.

February 29: 6:00 pm ET, Boston University in Boston, Mass.

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Nia Long Joins Cast of Michael Jackson Biopic as Katherine Jackson

January 31, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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Last week, the excitement surrounding the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic soared as it was announced that actor Colman Domingo had been cast as Joe Jackson, the patriarch of the iconic Jackson family. Now, Nia Long has been added to the star-studded cast.

Actress Nia Long has officially joined the ensemble, stepping into the role of Katherine Jackson, the beloved matriarch of the Jackson family. The announcement, reported by Deadline, marks a pivotal moment in the production of “Michael,” directed by Antoine Fuqua and set to hit theaters globally on April 18, 2025.

Producer Graham King expressed his admiration for Nia Long’s talent and her profound connection to the material, emphasizing her dedication to honoring Katherine Jackson and the profound love she held for her son, Michael. “Beyond Nia’s incredible talent, I was deeply moved by her connection to the material and her commitment to honoring Katherine and the love she had for her son,” King stated, highlighting the emotional depth Long brings to her portrayal of the Jackson family matriarch.

Director Antoine Fuqua echoed King’s sentiments, praising Long’s ability to deliver iconic performances that resonate with audiences long after the credits roll. Fuqua expressed his excitement to collaborate with Long, emphasizing the significance of her portrayal of Katherine Jackson, a woman who served as the glue, the rock, and the heart of the Jackson family during both their brightest moments and their most challenging times.

“Nia has delivered iconic performances throughout her career. I’ve been a fan for a long time because her characters stay with you. I’m excited to now work alongside her as she pours all of that into Katherine Jackson: a woman who was the glue, the rock, and the heart of the Jackson family during its best and its most turbulent times,” Fuqua remarked, underscoring the importance of Long’s contribution to bringing Katherine Jackson’s story to life on the big screen.

As the production of “Michael” continues to unfold, the casting of Nia Long as Katherine Jackson adds another layer of depth and authenticity to the highly anticipated biopic.

Will you be watching?

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Marvel’s ‘Thunderbolts’ Film Loses Ayo Edebiri’s Due To Scheduling

January 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Marvel’s upcoming film, Thunderbolts, just lost a star, Ayo Edebiri, who is leaving the project due to scheduling conflicts.

As reported by Deadline, Geraldine Viswanathan (Miracle Workers, Blockers) is sliding into the role for Edebiri. The production was delayed due to the writer’s and actor’s strikes last year, like many projects in the Hollywood production pipeline.

Gotta applaud Marvel for sticking with the diversity packaging for Thunderbolts by bringing in Viswanathan to replace Edebiri. Still, the latter actress is the second time an actor who is a POC has left the project. Walking Dead actor Steven Yeun, who recently won a primetime Emmy for Beef, was cast in Thunderbolts but exited production weeks ago. Lewis Pullman replaced him.

Adding Pullman is a bit of a diversity takeaway as he joins Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Wyatt Russell, and Olga Kurylenko. Hannah John-Kamen is the only POC alongside Viswanathan. That aside, hopefully, it’s just a good film.

From Director Jake Schreier, Thunderbolts is a fresh addition to the Marvel world, bringing “various villains/antiheroes together to become a shadow organization created by the government to complete missions around the world.”

Thunderbolts hit theaters in the Summer of 2025.

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Chris Rock to Direct Film ‘Another Round,’ Leonardo DiCaprio to Produce

January 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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Chris Rock is sliding into the director chair for Another Round, a film based on the Thomas Vinterberg comedy that won the Best International Feature Film Oscar.

According to Deadline, the film will have Leonardo DiCaprio stepping in as a producer for Appian Way, which will team with Makeready production for Fifth season.

This is the latest film with Rock as a director, following the forthcoming King: A Life, which pulls from the Jonathan Eig book about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

There is no current release date for the film.

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