Release Date: 12/12/14 (In Theaters) Genre: Comedy Rating: Unknown Running Time: Unknown Studio: Paramount Pictures Director: Chris Rock
Cast: Chris Rock (Andre), Rosario Dawson, J.B. Smoove, Tracy Morgan, Whoopi Goldberg, Adam Sandler, Cedric The Entertainer, Kevin Hart, Sherri Shepherd, Jerry Seinfeld, Ben Vereen, Anders Holm, Romany Malco.
Story:Tells the story of New York City comedian-turned-film star Andre Allen, whose unexpected encounter with a journalist forces him to confront the comedy career—and the past—that he’s left behind. Source: Movie Insider; Photo Source: The Guardian.
Release Date: 2/5/18 (TBA) Genre: Drama Rating: NR Running Time: Unknown Studio: Urban Books Media Director: Trey Haley Cast: Darrin Dewitt Henson (Aaron Mackie), Christian Keyes (Dante Wilson), Clifton Powell (Bishop T.K. Wilson), Valarie Pettiford (First Lady Charlene Wilson), Denise Boutte (Simone Wilcox), Drew Sidora (Tanisha), Kellita Smith (Anita Emerson), Roger Guenveur Smith (Trustee Jonathan Smith), Rose Wakesho (Aisha), Jaleel White (Deacon James Black), Anna Maria Horsford (Deaconess Moss).
Details: Part Two of New York Times bestselling author Carl Weber’s “Drama in the Church” trilogy – The Preacher’s Son, The Choir Director and The First Lady.
Story:Bishop T.K. Wilson has done all he can to make First Jamaica Ministries a success, but with his last choir director getting caught in a scandal, attendance and cash flow are down. The Bishop is counting on a new choir director to revive the church. Little does he know, this decision may also put his job as the Bishop — as well as his family — in jeopardy. Source: IMDB. Photo Source: Facebook.
Release Date: 3/3/17; Netflix Genre: Drama Rating: NR Running Time: 110 mins. Studio:Tri Destined Studios, Urban Books Media Director: Trey Haley
Cast: Christian Keyes (Dante Wilson), Clifton Powell (Bishop T.K. Wilson), Valarie Pettiford (First Lady Charlene Wilson), Drew Sidora (Tanisha), Vanessa Bell Calloway (Elena), Kellita Smith (Anita Emerson), Jaleel White (James Black), Anthony Montgomery (Reverend Reynolds), James Black (Deacon Emerson).
Details:This film is the first of New York Times bestselling author, Carl Weber’s “Drama in the Church” trilogy – The Preacher’s Son, The Choir Director and The First Lady.
Story: Bishop T.K. Wilson, his wife and two children are a respectable family in their community. Yet the Wilson kids are fighting temptations and son Dante has thoughts other than taking over his father’s church. Source: IMDB. Photo Source: Facebook.
Release Date: 11/15/14 (Lifetime TV) Genre: Drama/Biography Rating: NR Running Time: Unknown Studio:Aaliyah Productions, Lifetime Television Director:Bradley Walsh
Cast:Alexandra Shipp (Aaliyah Haughton), Elise Neal (Gladys Knight), Christopher Jacot (Ryan Nichols), Lyriq Bent (Barry Hankerson), Rachael Crawford (Diane Haughton), Clé Bennett (R. Kelly), Sterling Jarvis (Michael Haughton), A. J. Saudin (Rashad Haughton), Chattrisse Dolabaille (Missy Elliott), Izaak Smith (Timbaland), Anthony Grant (Damon Dash).
Story: The two-hour movie event is executive produced by Howard Braunstein, Debra Martin Chase and Wendy Williams, and is based on the bestseller Aaliyah: More Than a Woman by former Time Magazine music editor Christopher John Farley.
Before Beyoncé and before Rihanna, self-proclaimed “street but sweet” Aaliyah was poised to become a global icon with top-selling albums, a hot movie career and an adoring fan base. The film follows the beautiful and talented performer’s inspirational journey, from her debut on “Star Search” at the age of ten to the challenges she faced during her rise to become the Princess of R&B. On August 25, 2001, at the height of her popularity, her life was tragically cut short when a plane carrying the singer and some of her video crew crashed after takeoff from a Bahamian runway. Although just 22-years-old at the time of her death, Aaliyah continues to lead a legacy as Billboard’s tenth most famous R&B artist of the past 25 years and one of the recording industry’s most successful artists in history. Sources: Lifetime; IMDB. Photo Source: Lifetime.
Release Date: 11/14/14 (Limited release) Genre: Horror Rating: R Running Time: Unknown Studio: Adopt Films; Bats N Belfrey Productions Director: Roy Belfrey Cast: Jennifer Jayleen Martinez (Michelle Jamieson), Faizon Love (Lifton Tyler), Luenell (Aunt Jessie), Don Benjamin (Nathan)
Story:The title, “Matthew 18” refers to the Matthew 18: 19-20 chapter and verse from the bible, which states: “Again I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them.”
Michelle Jamieson, a beautiful 18 year old, has a strong desire to go away to college for her pre-med education. When the opportunity arises for her to separate from her Washington D.C. home and her bible-thumping parents, she takes a scholarship for a medical program at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. Once there she is to be looked after by her aunt Jessie and is allowed to stay in a large mansion that has been kept in her family for generations. But what she finds supersedes her natural existence – making her mortality vulnerable to the spiritual realm she so comfortably doubted. She begins to encounter strange and unexplainable occurrences. Michelle decides to investigate and uncovers a world of family secrets and unspeakable evil. Sources: matthew18themovie, official site; official Facebook page; Shadow and Act; Photo Source: Official Facebook page.
Release Date: 10/31/14 Genre: Comedy Rating: NR Running Time:85 mins. Studio: Zapruter Productions, Green Apple Entertainment. Director:J. Horton.
Cast: Courtney D. Harris (Rain), Shari Headley (Maple), Jerome Ro Brooks (Malik), Elia Cantu (Tanisha), Larry Flash Jenkins (Vernon Pride), Farley Jackson (Felix), Ely LaMay (Kita).
Story: The congregation meets on the hottest day in the summer to make a big decision that could change the landscape of their church. Source(s): Official Facebook page, IMDB; Photo Source: Official Facebook Page.
Release Date: 12/12/14 (In Theaters)
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