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Apple Original Films and A24 Announce ‘Stephen Curry: Underrated’ Film

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Apple Original Films and A24 Announce 'Stephen Curry: Underrated' Film

The much-anticipated documentary Stephen Curry: Underrated, produced and directed by Emmy Award winner Peter Nicks, will debut globally on Apple TV+ on Friday, July 21, 2023, according to Apple Original Films and A24.

The inspiring film, Stephen Curry: Underrated, chronicles the incredible maturation of one of basketball’s most significant, dynamic, and unexpected players, Stephen Curry. This feature-length documentary charts Curry’s development from an undersized college basketball player at a small-town Division I college to a four-time NBA champion, creating one of the most powerful sporting dynasties in history. It combines intimate cinéma vérité, archival material, and on-camera interviews.

Along with fellow Oscar nominee Ryan Coogler, Erick Peyton, Sean Havey, Ben Cotner, and Marissa Torres Ericson, Nicks also produces. Executive producers include Zinzi Coogler, Sev Ohanian, and Emily Osborne.

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Jonathan Majors and Valentino ‘Mutually Agree’ for Actor to Not Attend 2023 Met Gala

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The bad news continues to pour in for Jonathan Majors. The actor is currently battling a domestic violence charge and has lost his management and public relations representation. In addition, his trip to the Met Gala will not happen.

According to Deadline, Majors was set to attend the star-studded benefit gala with high fashion brand Valentino. The two sides have now “mutually agreed” not to have the actor in attendance.

This year’s Met Gala will be co-chaired by Dua Lipa, Roger Federer, Michaela Coel, and Penélope Cruz alongside Vogue’s Anna Wintour. The event will be on May 1 and will salute late fashion icon, Karl Lagerfeld.

Management firm Entertainment 360 has let Majors go, according to Deadline. The decision came three weeks after his arrest, citing the company did not want to have affiliations with the actor’s behavior.

Majors also lost representation from his PR company, The Lede Company, which happened last month. Neither company offered a comment on their decision.

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Jonathan Majors Dropped by Management and PR Companies

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Jonathan Majors no longer has a manager or publicist, as both dropped him in the fall of his domestic violence arrest in New York City.

Entertainment 360 has let Majors go, according to Deadline. The decision came three weeks after his arrest, citing the company did not want to have affiliations with the actor’s behavior.

Majors also lost representation from his PR company, The Lede Company, which happened last month. Neither company offered a comment on their decision.

Marvel is also reportedly prepared to replace the actor if the investigation results return unfavorable. Marvel insider Jeff Snieder revealed that Majors, who is currently planned to be a key component of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, could be replaced, citing Majors’ team and Marvel aligned with a plan for handling the issue.

One of the names floating as an option is Snowfall’s Damson Idris.

“Even though there hasn’t been any movement on the Jonathan Majors front, I’ve heard that’s the kind of actor, who, like, if Jonathan Majors got the boot as Kang, someone like Damson Idris is the type of the person that [Marvel] may look at to replace him if that, in fact, happens,” said Sneider.

The next edition in the MCU is Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, set for release on May 5, 2023, but Deadline notes Majors has already shot the second season of the Disney Plus series Loki. Deadline also notes they have heard no rumors of dropping the actor.

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Trailer: Gabrielle Union and Keith Powers to Star in New Netflix Film ‘The Perfect Find’

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Gabrielle Union and Keith Powers are set to star in the new Netflix film The Perfect Find. The movie is set for a global release on June 23.

The film’s synopsis reads:

After a high-profile firing, Jenna’s (Gabrielle Union) fashion career comeback hits a snag when she falls for a charming, much younger coworker (Keith Powers) — who happens to be her boss’s son. As sparks fly, Jenna must decide if she’ll risk it all on a secret romance.

Joining Union and Powers in the film are Aisha Hinds, DB Woodside, Janet Hubert, Alani “La La” Anthony, and Gina Torres.

“[It] really sparked something inside of me about older women, and how we can oftentimes disappear from society, almost, in terms of people looking at us as like we are past our prime. That we carry no value, that no one sees value in a woman over 28, much less over 35, much less over 40,” Union said to Vanity Fair. “But baby, I’m thriving.”

You can see the trailer and first-look photos below.

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Insider Claims Marvel is Prepared to Replace Jonathan Majors if Necessary

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It has been quiet on the Jonathan Majors front following his domestic violence arrest. Marvel is prepared to replace the actor if the investigation results return unfavorable.

Marvel insider Jeff Snieder revealed that Majors, who is currently planned to be a key component of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, could be replaced, citing Majors’ team and Marvel aligned with a plan for handling the issue.

One of the names floating as an option is Snowfall’s Damson Idris.

“Even though there hasn’t been any movement on the Jonathan Majors front, I’ve heard that’s the kind of actor, who, like, if Jonathan Majors got the boot as Kang, someone like Damson Idris is the type of the person that [Marvel] may look at to replace him if that, in fact, happens,” said Sneider.

The next edition in the MCU is Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, set for release on May 5, 2023.

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Quavo Says He’s Open To Making Gospel Album After ‘Praise This’ Movie Role

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According to a recent interview with Vibe Magazine, Migos’ Quavo said that following his role in the new film Praise This, he’s be open to making a gospel album.

Starring the likes of Chloe Bailey, Anjelika Washington, Druski, Tristan Mack Wilds and many more seasoned actors, Quavo’s acting debut has been very pivotal in his career and seems to be opening up more creative possibilities after the loss of Takeoff.

Speaking on how he initially landed the role, Quavo said, “I was surprised. I’ve been going at Will [Packer] for a long time, for about four years now,” he recalled. “We’re good friends. I’ve been telling him to put me in something. He was just like, ‘Wait for the right time, wait for the right time.’ The right timing came, Praise This, and I’m proud to be a part of it.”

When speaking on the likelihood of a gospel album ,Quavo said, “I wouldn’t mind, but I like working with gospel artists. I think that they feel that’s how they got it. And I got it out the mud in another different lane. But whenever we cross [paths] and get together, I think, ‘Yes, we should do something.’ I think I should do a collab, yeah.”

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Stephanie Mills Stars in New Lifetime Film ‘Pride: A Seven Deadly Sins Story’

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Stephanie Mills Stars in New Lifetime Film 'Pride: A Seven Deadly Sins Story'

R&B legend Stephanie Mills is back acting again.  She starred in Lifetime’s newest film, Pride: A Seven Deadly Sins Story.  The movie premiered this past weekend on the popular network. 

The Grammy-winning artist takes the main role as Birdie Moore, a reality TV star, which her life starts to unravel after learning a host of family secrets.  One highlight in the film is that Mills and another Grammy winner, Erica Campbell, get to put their singing abilities on display.  Viewers will be in for a treat.

Lifetime has been producing movies regarding anthology in a seven-part series titled, Seven Deadly Sins.  The movie series is inspired by the novels of Victoria Christopher Murray and executive produced by Bishop T.D. Jakes.  Prior to Pride, greed, envy, wrath, and lust have been the main topics of the series.

This is the first time the “Never Knew Love Like This Before” singer has had the lead role in a television movie.  Her first time acting was as Dorothy in the original “The Wiz” on Broadway.  Mills says she took the role of Birdie Moore because Birdie and she have gone through similar experiences in life.

“I couldn’t relate to the reality thing because I don’t like reality TV.  But I could relate to what was going on personally.  I could definitely relate to being a mother loving her son so much that she wanted to cover up whatever he was doing.  I have a son who is 22 years old and he cons me every day.”

– Stephanie Mills

Pride: A Seven Deadly Sins Story is now streaming on Lifetime and HULU.

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Marvel Releases Teaser Trailer for ‘The Marvels’ Starring Brie Lawson, Teyonah Parris, and Iman Vellani

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The Marvel machine is still going strong. With Guardians of the Galaxy 3 loaded, Marvel has released the first trailer for The Marvels, which will star Brie Larson.

The film is a sequel to Captain Marvel and will bring in Teyonah Parris as Monica Rambeau from WandaVision and Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan, a.k.a Ms. Marvel from the show of the same name. The trio will form a woman superhero trio.

The synopsis reads:

“Carol Danvers aka Captain Marvel has reclaimed her identity from the tyrannical Kree and taken revenge on the Supreme Intelligence. But unintended consequences see Carol shouldering the burden of a destabilized universe. When her duties send her to an anomalous wormhole linked to a Kree revolutionary, her powers become entangled with that of Jersey City super-fan Kamala Khan, aka Ms. Marvel, and Carol’s estranged niece, now S.A.B.E.R. astronaut Captain Monica Rambeau. Together, this unlikely trio must team up and learn to work in concert to save the universe.”

According to Variety, the film will be directed by Nia DaCosta, who is making her Marvel debut. You can see the official trailer below.

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Cam’Ron: Jonathan Majors And Michael B. Jordan Photo Shoot Is The Reason I Didn’t See ‘Creed’

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Last month, Creed supporting actor Jonathan Majors was accused of domestic assault, but the estranged girlfriend has since retracted her accusations. Those allegations ran parallel with the promotion of the third installment of the boxing flick, with many people criticizing both Majors and Michael B. Jordan’s appearances at public events. Now, Dipset general Cam’Ron said that his sole reason for not watching the new Creed movie was because of a photo shoot featuring Jordan and Majors.

Cam took to IG to post an image from the shoot between the two actors, with the caption reading, “This was the reason I didn’t see ‘Creed.’”

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Even Fabolous chimed in on the post, saying, “This was a funny promo shoot for a boxing movie.”

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‘The Super Mario Bros Movie’ Opens with $377M Global Opening

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The world is going crazy over The Super Mario Bros Movie. The movie is now the biggest global opening for an animated film. The movie made a total of $377.5 million, $172.8 million of that total comes from international tickets.

According to Deadline, the film is potentially a billion-dollar film if the performance continues on this trajectory. The film is now the biggest video game adaptation ever and the fourth-biggest Hollywood opening movie since the beginning of the pandemic.

Showing the power of the film, The Super Mario Bros movie opened to $27.4 million in Mexico, the third biggest opening weekend for the country in all time. The film is still to come to the Korean and Japan markets.

The Super Mario Bros. movie stars Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charles Martinet, Jack Black, Charlie Day, Keegan-Michael Key, and more.

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