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‘Good Burger 2’ Announced for 2023 Premiere, Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell to Return

March 20, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Good Burger 2 is in the works nearly three decades after the original. The film’s stars, Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell confirmed the film is in development.

The film’s logline reads:

Dexter Reed (Thompson) is down on his luck after another one of his inventions fails. Ed (Mitchell) welcomes Dex back to Good Burger with open arms and gives him his old job back. With a new crew working at Good Burger, Dex devises a plan to get back on his feet but unfortunately puts the fate of Good Burger at risk once again.

“I can’t believe it’s been a little over 25 years since great customer service was born at Good Burger!” Thompson said in a statement. “Being a part of something so many generations of people have come to love has made me so proud and now to be back where it all began working on the sequel is surreal! Love performing with my brother Kel and can’t wait to show the fans what these characters have been up to since we last saw them.”

Mitchell added, “Ed is one of those timeless characters that has brought so much joy and laughter to fans, and it’s such a beautiful blessing to still be doing it after all these years. It’s super awesome to come back and continue the stories of Dex, Ed and Good Burger for both the people who grew up watching and their kids.”

“We’re thrilled to take audiences’ orders for more laughter and adventures with the ‘Good Burger’ crew,” said Tanya Giles, chief programming officer of Paramount Streaming to Variety. “‘Good Burger 2’ will be a great addition to our 2023 programming slate and is sure to serve up everything ‘All That’ fans and new viewers alike will enjoy.”

The film is set to release on Paramount+ in 2023.

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James Gunn to Lead ‘Superman: Legacy’ Launching Warner Bros. New DC Universe

March 16, 2023 by newhiphopnews

James Gunn and Peter Safran, co-chairmen and CEOs of DC Studios, introduced their multi-platform connected DC universe with Chapter One, Gods and Monsters. They also revealed that Gunn, who wrote the screenplay, will direct the eagerly anticipated Superman Legacy, with Safran serving as producer. On July 11, 2025, the new Superman film is anticipated in theaters everywhere.

The synopsis reads:

Superman Legacy tells the story of Superman’s journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent of Smallville, Kansas. He is the embodiment of truth, justice, and the American way, guided by human kindness in a world that sees kindness as old-fashioned.

Gunn will direct from a screenplay he wrote based on DC Comics characters. Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster are credited with inventing Superman.

The Batman Part II, written and directed by Matt Reeves, will be released in theaters on October 3, 2025, following the ground-breaking Superman Legacy.

This Friday, March 17, Warner Bros. Pictures will release Shazam! Fury of the Gods, the most current movie from Safran.

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[WATCH] Halle Bailey Stars in ‘The Little Mermaid’ Full Trailer

March 13, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Halle Bailey STUNNED on the red carpet of the Academy Awards. During the 2023 Oscars telecast, Disney released the official trailer for the live-action version of The Little Mermaid, where Bailey will star as Ariel.

The two-minute trailer shows Prince Eric (Jonah Hauer-King) abandon his ship during a deadly storm. Ariel saves him and falls in love with him, making a deal with Ursula (Melissa McCarthy) to become a human. Additional cast members include Javier Bardem, Art Malik, Noma Dumezweni, Daveed Diggs, Jacob Tremblay, and Awkwafina.

The Little Mermaid hits theaters Memorial Day weekend on May 26.

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50 Cent Accused Of Confronting Former Drug Dealer About Lawsuit Over ‘Power’ Character

March 6, 2023 by newhiphopnews

According to a report from AllHipHop, music and television mogul 50 Cent is accused of “pulling up” on Corey “Ghost” Holland Sr., who is suing the Power executive producer for allegedly basing the NYC-based street saga on his life.

Holland says in the lawsuit that Fif came to his place of residence twice in 2021 and that 50 was retaliating against him for filing the lawsuit.

Holland’s suit reads, “50 Cent shows up about a half mile from plaintiff home, and plaintiff sees the same truck that pulled into his driveway at the 50 Cent event. So plaintiff realizes it was either defendant Jackson or his Entourage who decided to ‘Pull Up.’ It continues, “When you looking for a confrontation your honor, this is what people say, nowadays. Up to this point, plaintiff had ignored a lot of ‘subliminal attacks’ on him online, but now 50 Cent is bringing the drama right to plaintiff front yard, so plaintiff responded to 50 Cent they way any normal person would respond to a possible threat, plaintiff prepared himself for whatever was go happen.”

Holland alleges that the seven acts in a CD he released, Blasphemy are identical to the seven seasons of the Starz television series as well as the first two seasons of Power Book II: Ghost.

50 Cent’s legal team called the lawsuit frivolous and stated that because the last showing of Power aired in February 2020 and the lawsuit was filed in April 2021, he missed the one-year statute of limitations under New York law.

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Creed III Sets Franchise Box Office Record With $58 Million Opening Weekend Debut

March 5, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Michael B Jordans Creed III breaks box office record

The fictional Adonis Creed may have won record-breaking heavyweight titles, but the real Michael B. Jordan had his own record-breaking weekend with “Creed III” (which he both directed and starred in) breaking a box office record for highest-grossing opening weekend.

The film reportedly brought in $58 million in the United States during its opening weekend (bringing in $22 million on Friday alone), taking the title from the former domestic record holder, “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.” Internationally, “Creed III” made $41.8 million its opening weekend, bringing its global total revenue to $100.4 million. (For reference, the film cost $75 million to make.)

Experts state that the reason for the record can be attributed to two things: the popularity of the film with a large audience and increased ticket prices.

Yahoo Entertainment notes that “Creed III” brought our a very diverse audience, as 23% were white, 28% were Latino, 36% were Black and 13% were Asian. They also note that “Creed III” also benefitted from pricier Imax tickets (a huge 38% of business came from premium large format screens). Additionally, movie ticket prices, like many other things, have increased due to inflation over the past few years.

In 2015, “Creed I” brought in $29.6 million its opening weekend while the 2018 sequel, “Creed II,” opened to $35.5 million.

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Idris Elba Slams Critics For Accusing Him Of ‘Denying His Blackness’

March 5, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Idris Elba is clapping back at critics who claim he denied his Blackness when he denounced the label, “Black actor.” The British actor explained to Esquire UK that referring to yourself as a Black actor can limit role opportunities and growth in Hollywood.

Elba shared, “I stopped describing myself as a Black actor when I realized it put me in a box. As humans, we are obsessed with race. And that obsession can really hinder people’s aspirations, hinder people’s growth. Racism should be a topic for discussion, sure. Racism is very real. But from my perspective, it’s only as powerful as you allow it to be, We’ve got to grow. We’ve got to. Our skin is no more than that: It’s just skin. As you get up the ladder, you get asked what it’s like to be the first Black to do this or that,” Elba continued. “Well, it’s the same as it would be if I were white. It’s the first time for me. I don’t want to be the first Black. I’m the first Idris.”

During a new interview with The Guardian, Elba added that he purposely lives a “sheltered life” because social media often chooses to contort the words of celebrities.

“It’s really difficult to have an opinion if you’re in the public eye because it gets overly scrutinized, taken out of context, and thrown into some sort of bullshit, zeitgeisty social media argument.”

The 50-year-old described social media as a “conflict incubator” and noted that his anti-Black actor label is his choice, and he’s sticking to it because it’s his prerogative.

“Me saying I don’t like to call myself a Black actor is my prerogative. That’s me, not you. So for you to turn around and say to me, I’m ‘denying my Blackness’. On what grounds? Did you hear that? Where am I denying it? And what for? It’s just stupid. Whatever,” he told The Guardian.

“There isn’t a soul on this earth that can question whether I consider myself a BLACK MAN or not. Being an ‘actor’ is a profession, like being an ‘architect,’ they are not defined by race. However, If YOU define your work by your race, that is your Prerogative [sic]. Ah, lie?”
Thoughts?

Luther star Idris Elba responds to online criticism over his recent declaration to stop labeling himself a black actor. “That’s me, not you. So, for you to turn around and say to me, I’m ‘denying my Blackness.’ On what grounds?”https://t.co/yZQBIewqlz pic.twitter.com/2BHDPVqUaa

— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) March 4, 2023

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Michael B. Jordan Receives Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame: ‘Ok, Wow, That Happened, I’m Here!’

March 2, 2023 by newhiphopnews

A day ahead of the release of his directorial debut in Creed III, Michael B. Jordan was honored with his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

MBJ was on hand in front of Funko Hollywood on Hollywood Blvs and received his star. The ceremony featured speeches from collaborators Ryan Coogler and Jonathan Majors. Speaking with ET’s Nischelle Turner, Jordan spoke about how important the moment was for him.

“My emotions are actually all over the place, I’m seeing so many people that I want to kind of get to and hug and connect with and show my appreciation,” Jordan said. “I want to give the love right back, you know? But then I’m also just taking a moment to just to be like, ‘Damn. OK, wow, that happened. I’m here!’”

He added, “I didn’t think it would hit me this much, but as it all started to come together and we start to see it and reality starts to set in, the importance [and] the weight of the moment… you really realize it.”

You can watch the full ceremony below.

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[WATCH] Lionsgate Releases Trailer for ‘The Blackening’ Starring Grace Byers, Dewayne Perkins & More

March 1, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Lionsgate has released the trailer for their summer blockbuster, The Blackening. The horror comedy features a group of friends who go on a cabin trip but are forced to play a dangerous board game in order to free a friend.

The film’s official synopsis reads:

“The horror comedy centers around a group of Black friends who reunite for a Juneteenth weekend getaway only to find themselves trapped in a remote cabin with a twisted killer. Forced to play by his rules, the friends soon realize this ain’t no motherfu–in’ game.”

The film stars Antoinette Robertson, Dewayne Perkins, Sinqua Walls, Grace Byers, X Mayo, Melvin Gregg, Jermaine Fowler, Yvonne Orji, and Jay Pharoah. The Blackening is directed and produced by TIm Story.

You can see the trailer below.

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Watch: Michael B Jordan Was Unimpressed by Red Carpet Interview with High School Bully

February 27, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Approaching the release of the latest Creed film, Michael B Jordan has been engaging in loads of press to promote the March 3rd release date. In a recent interview, the actor stops to chat with old acquaintance and interviewer Lore’l of the Morning Hustle radio show. The red carpet interview quickly took a turn for the worse and it’s all in Jordan’s body language.

In the interview, Jordan confronts the reporter for her past comments about him– sparking a seriously awkward exchange.

After Lore’l introduces her and Jordan’s shared attendance at a highschool in Newark, he unexpectedly replies, “”[I was] the corny kid, right?”

Lore’l laughingly responds, “I did not say that! [I was] misquoted, for sure.”

Jordan remains unimpressed and says definitively, “I heard it.”

The unpleasant exchange stems from a 2021 episode of the Undressing Room podcast, where her co-host said that Michael seemed like “a nice, corny guy” while discussing his then-relationship with Lori Harvey.

Lore’l then responded, “You know what’s so crazy? I went to school with Michael B. Jordan at a point in life. And to be honest with you, we teased him all the damn time because his name was Michael Jordan. Let’s start there, and he was no Michael Jordan. And he also would come to school with a headshot. We lived in Newark, that’s the hood. We would make fun of him like, ‘What you gonna do with your stupid headshot!?’ And now look at him!”

Jordan was not feeling her energy in the slightest even though she continued to deny calling him corny, despite making fun of his name before changing the subject completely. “But yeah, he is obviously killing things out here,” she says. Wrapping up the interview she ensured he is “not corny anymore,” which Jordan brushes off before walking away. He definitely took her past comments personally and was not ready to come with any fake energy.

The full interview is below.

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