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Jamie Lee Curtis Announces ‘Halloween Ends’ for Oct. 14 Release

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Jamie Lee Curtis has announced Halloween Ends will premiere in theaters and stream on Peacock on October 14.

After 45 years, the most lauded, respected horror franchise in cinematic history comes to a harrowing, epic climax as Laurie Strode battles Michael Myers, the personification of evil, one last time in an intense showdown never before seen on film. One of them will make it.

Icon For the last time, Jamie Lee Curtis will reprise her role as Laurie Strode, the first “final girl” of horror and the one that made her famous. Laurie has been portrayed by Curtis for more than 40 years, making them one of the most enduring actor-character combinations in movie history. Halloween broke box office records when the franchise was rebooted in 2018, becoming the series’ highest-grossing installment and setting a new mark for the largest opening weekend for a horror movie starring a woman.

The film’s logline reads:

Four years after the events of last year’s Halloween Kills, Laurie is living with her granddaughter Allyson (Andi Matichak) and is finishing writing her memoir. Michael Myers hasn’t been seen since. Laurie, after allowing the specter of Michael to determine and drive her reality for decades, has decided to liberate herself from fear and rage and embrace life. But when a young man, Corey Cunningham (Rohan Campbell; The Hardy Boys, Virgin River), is accused of killing a boy he was babysitting, it ignites a cascade of violence and terror that will force Laurie to finally confront the evil she can’t control, once and for all. 

Halloween Ends co-stars returning cast Will Patton as Officer Frank Hawkins, Kyle Richards as Lindsey Wallace and James Jude Courtney as The Shape.  

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[WATCH] Apple Original Films Releases Trailer for Sidney Poitier Documentary ‘Sidney,’ Produced by Oprah Winfrey

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Apple Original Films Releases Trailer for Sidney Poitier Documentary 'Sidney,' Produced by Oprah Winfrey

Apple Original Films has released the original trailer for Sidney, a documentary highlighting iconic actor, director, and diplomat Sidney Poitier. The documentary is produced by Oprah Winfrey.

The documentary, which was directed by Oscar-nominated director Reginald Hudlin, premieres on September 23 in theaters and on Apple TV+. The film is in honor of Poitier’s “legacy as an iconic actor, filmmaker, and activist at the center of Hollywood and the Civil Rights Movement.”

Oprah will appear in the documentary, along with some of the most iconic figures in Hollywood history, including Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Barbra Streisand, and Halle Berry.

Poitier died this past January at the age of 94. During his historic career, he starred in The Blackboard Jungle (1955), The Defiant Ones (1958), A Raisin in the Sun (1961), Lilies of the Field (1963), Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (1967), and more.

You can see the trailer below.

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‘Saw’ Set to Return with 10th Film in Franchise in 2023

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After Chris Rock’s attempt at the Saw franchise in Spiral, the famed horror films will make another return in 2023. According to Variety, Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures will unite for a new edition of the movie that will launch on Oct. 27, 2023.

The 10th Saw film will be directed by Kevin Greutert, who previously led Saw VI in 2009 and Saw: The Final Chapter in 2010. A plot for the film has yet to be revealed.

“We have been listening to what the fans have been asking for and are hard at work planning a movie that Saw aficionados and horror fans alike will love,” said Mark Burg and Oren Koules, producers of the franchise. “And part of that is giving the reins to Kevin Greutert, director of Saw VI, which is still one of the fans’ favorites in the entire series. More details will be revealed soon.”

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Queen Latifah and Ludacris to Star in ‘End of the Road’ for Netflix

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Queen Latifah and Ludacris to Star in 'End of the Road' for Netflix

Queen Latifah and Ludacris are set to star in the new Netflix film, End of the Road.

Joining the two Hip-Hop legends are Mychala Faith Lee, Shaun Dixon, Frances Lee McCain, with Beau Bridges.

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Described as a “high-octane action thriller,” End of the Road tells the story of a cross-country road trip that becomes a highway to hell for Brenda and her family. Alone in the New Mexico desert, they have to fight for their lives when they become the targets of a mysterious killer.

The Synopsis reads:

In this high-octane action thriller, a cross-country road trip becomes a highway to hell for Brenda (Queen Latifah), her two kids and her brother Reggie (Chris Bridges). After witnessing a brutal murder, the family finds themselves in the crosshairs of a mysterious killer. Now alone in the New Mexico desert and cut off from any help, Brenda is pulled into a deadly fight to keep her family alive. Directed by Millicent Shelton, END OF THE ROAD also stars Beau Bridges, Mychala Faith Lee, Shaun Dixon and Frances Lee McCain.

You can see the key art and trailer below.

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Photo Recap: Jamie Foxx, Snoop Dogg & More Hit ‘Day Shift’ Premiere Event

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Day Shift‘s Netflix premiere was held at the Regal LA Live theater on Wednesday, August 10. Along with co-stars Karla Souza, Meagan Good, Natasha Liu Bordizzo, Oliver Masucci, Steve Howey, Zion Broadnax, and director J.J. Perry, Jamie Foxx and Snoop Dogg attended.

Along with executive producers Datari Turner, Charles J.D. Schlissel, Peter Baxter, and Alex Young, the team now includes producers Shaun Redick, Yvette Yates Redick, Chad Stahelski, and Jason Spitz. Also present were the movie’s authors, Tyler Tice and Shay Hatten.

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Jamie Foxx and Snoop Dogg are ready to hunt vampires. Netflix has announced the new movie, Day Shift, which will arrive on the streaming service on Friday, August 12.

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In the new movie, Jamie Foxx stars as a hard-working blue-collar dad who just wants to provide a good life for his quick-witted daughter, but his mundane San Fernando Valley pool cleaning job is a front for his real source of income, hunting and killing vampires as part of an international Union of vampire hunters.

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Joining Foxx and Snoop will be Dave Franco, Karla Souza, Meagan Good, Natasha Liu, Oliver Masucci, Steve Howey, Scott Adkins, and Zion Broadnax.

Foxx, Datari Turner, Charles J.D. Schlissel, Peter Baxter, and Alex Young will be executive producers. JJ Perry is the director.

You can see the trailer for the film below.

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Marlon Wayans, Priah Ferguson, and Kelly Rowland Set to Star in ‘The Curse of Bridge Hollow’ for Netflix

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Marlon Wayans, Priah Ferguson, and Kelly Rowland are set to bring family scares to Netflix this Halloween with the new film The Curse of Bridge Hollow.

The new film is set for October 14 and will also star Rob Riggle, John Michael Higgins, Nia Vardalos, Lauren Lapkus, Holly J. Barret, and more.

In The Curse of Bridge Hollow, A father (Marlon Wayans) and his teenage daughter (Priah Ferguson) are forced to team up and save their town after an ancient and mischievous spirit causes Halloween decorations to come to life and wreak havoc.

You can see the first look photos for the film below.

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Tyler Perry to Release ‘A Jazzman’s Blues,’ the First Screenplay He Ever Wrote While Homeless in 1995

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Netflix and Tyler Perry have announced A Jazzman’s Blues, the new film will hit streaming services on September 23. Perry serves as the writer, director, and producer.

Speaking with PEOPLE, Perry reveals it’s the first screenplay he ever penned.

“I wrote it in 1995. It was the first screenplay I ever wrote,” Perry said. “The two characters are just trying to find their own way in the world. Initially, I wanted to play the lead role of Bayou, but that was 1995 — I aged out.”

He added, “I was in Atlanta struggling to make it. I was hungry, sleeping on my cousin’s couch, eventually getting put out and being homeless. I was trying to get my first play off the ground, and this screenplay just poured out of me. I held onto it for all of these years.”

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The film’s synopsis reads:

A sweeping tale of forbidden love, A JAZZMAN’S BLUES unspools forty years of secrets and lies soundtracked by juke joint blues in the deep South. Written, directed and produced by Academy Award honoree Tyler Perry, the film stars Joshua Boone and Solea Pfeiffer as star-crossed lovers Bayou and Leanne alongside an ensemble cast that includes Amirah Vann, Austin Scott, Milauna Jemai Jackson, Brent Antonello, Brad Benedict, Kario Marcel, Lana Young and Ryan Eggold. The film features an original song performed by Ruth B., songs arranged and produced by multi-Grammy winner & two-time Academy Award nominee Terence Blanchard, music by Aaron Zigman and choreography by Debbie Allen.

A trailer has not yet bee released.

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H.E.R. Cast As 1st Afro-Filipina To Play Belle In “Beauty And The Beast”

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The multi talented musician H.E.R. has been cast to play Belle in a Beauty and the Beast 30th anniversary special. The Disney special will include brand new musical performances with never-before-seen sets and costumes.  

The five-time Grammy winner said she was especially excited to portray a Black and Filipino princess in an official press release.

“I can’t believe I get to be a part of the ‘Beauty and the Beast’ legacy. The world will see a Black and Filipino Belle!” the 25-year-old R&B singer gushed. “I have always wanted to be a Disney princess, and I get to work with two wonderful directors Hamish Hamilton and my favorite, Jon M. Chu. It is very surreal and I couldn’t be more grateful.”

Executive producer Jon M. Chu added, “With her obvious extraordinary talent and stage presence, H.E.R. is the perfect embodiment of our Belle and we are thrilled for audiences to see her in this celebration of creativity.”

READ MORE: Mary J. Blige Releases “Good Morning Gorgeous” Remix Feat. H.E.R.

H.E.R.’s casting marks the first time an Afro-Filipina woman will play the role of Belle on screen. However it won’t be her last of her on the big screen as she is set to star in the 2023 Warner Bros. adaptation of The Color Purple.

The Beauty and the Beast 30th anniversary special will air on ABC Dec. 15 at 8 p.m. ET and  streams on Disney+ the following day.

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Quality Control’s Film & TV Divison, Quality Films, Enters Partnership with Artists First

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Quality Films, a division of QC Media Holdings, a major player in the film and television industries, has teamed with Artists First, a production and talent management firm. The joint venture will concentrate on the development, funding, and production of culturally relevant film and television projects with budgets of $10 million and under.

In order to develop compelling narratives for the film and scripted television industries, the two firms will use their top talent clients, musicians, and brands. The projects that are picked for sale or development will be executive-created by both businesses.

Award-winning writers and directors like Jordan Peele, Kenya Barris, and Jon Chu, as well as top actors like Anthony Anderson, Awkwafina, Martin Lawrence, John Travolta, Niecy Nash, and Tracee Ellis Ross, are among the clients of the industry leader Artists First. The Lil Baby documentary UNTRAPPED, which sold to Amazon Prime and had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival, was recently funded by Quality Films. In addition to pre-production work on the Trioscope film Takeover, which will begin filming in Atlanta next month and include QC rapper Quavo, the business is now producing The Impact for BET+ and EOne, which showcases Atlanta’s most significant young entrepreneurs and artists.

“We are beyond excited to align with Brian Dobbins and the stellar team at Artists First,” said Quality Films President Brian Sher. “Our two companies are very like-minded in philosophy and taste, and we know that together we will tell amazing, important and entertaining stories.”

“We are excited to announce our partnership with Artists First. With our combined roster and knowhow, we now have even more tools at our disposal to continue telling culturally-driven stories that make an actual impact at the ground level. This partnership is a no-brainer.”

– Kevin “Coach K” Lee COO Quality Control  

“I have a deep amount of respect and admiration for what QC has built and stands for, so the opportunity to join forces is thrilling.  The joint venture between Artists First and QC provides an opportunity to bring groundbreaking stories to the market and continue to define culture.”

– E. Brian Dobbins, co-President of Artists First

The Last O.G. on TBS, Awkwafina is Nora From Queens on Comedy Central, Black-ish, Mixed-ish, and Grown-ish on Freeform, as well as Hit & Run on Netflix are examples of Artists First projects. Netflix’s Flaked and ABC’s The Gong Show are recent productions. In the field of feature films, Artists First also worked on the production of Central Intelligence for New Line/Universal, Keanu for New Line, starring Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele, and Like A Boss for Paramount, starring Tiffany Haddish. Key and Peele on Comedy Central, Married on FX, Running Wilde on Fox, Do Not Disturb on Fox, Reno 911! on Comedy Central, Players on Spike, Hollywood Residential on Starz, and Campus on Oxygen are some other recent creations. Additionally, Spyglass, Broken Road, and Propagate are partners with Artists First in Artists Road, which specializes on low-budget comedies.

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Mo’Nique Set to Film First Stand-Up Special for Netflix

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Mo’Nique is headed to Netflix. Mo’Nique, the Grammy-nominated, Oscar, and Golden Globe award-winning actor and comedian, will film her first Netflix original stand-up comedy special in Atlanta this year, the streaming service announced today.

“Hey y’all it’s your girl Mo’Nique and I’m excited to say that I’ll be shooting my first Netflix special; in addition to reuniting with my friend, Director Lee Daniels on the Netflix film ‘The Deliverance’,” MoNique said in a video. “You won’t want to miss either of them, so stay tuned! Thank you all and I love y’all to life!”

In addition to Mo’Nique, The Deliverance wills tar Andra Day, Glenn Close, Aunjanue Ellis, Caleb McLaughlin, Tasha Smith, Omar Epps, Demi Singleton, Miss Lawrence, and Anthony B. Jenkins. The film is the story of Ebony (Day), a mother who fights for her life, faith, and souls of her children after finding out her home is haunted by a demonic presence.

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