Category: Upcoming Films

Sleight

wwe_sleight_one_sheet_r3Release Date:  4/7/17 In Theaters (2016)
Genre:  Drama/Thriller/Sci-Fi
Rating:  NR
Running Time:  90 mins.
Studio:  Diablo Entertainment
Director:  J. D. Dillard

Cast:  Jacob Latimore (Bo), Dulé Hill (Angelo), Seychelle Gabriel (Holly), Storm Reid (Tina), Sasheer Zamata (Georgi), Cameron Esposito (Luna).

Story:  A young street magician (Jacob Latimore) is left to care for his little sister after their parents’ passing and turns to illegal activities to keep a roof over their heads. When he gets in too deep, his sister is kidnapped and he is forced to use his magic and brilliant mind to save her.  Source:  MPRM Communications.

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Update:  On 1/29/16, Shadow and Act reported that WWE Studios and Blumhouse Productions announced that they have acquired all worldwide rights to the Sundance Film Festival 2016 selection, Sleight, directed by JD Dillard.

The dramatic thriller is directed by JD Dillard and blends science fiction and street magic in a tale set in Los Angeles. Dillard wrote Sleight with Alex Theurer, and it stars Jacob Latimore, Dulé Hill and Seychelle Gabriel. Eric B.Fleischman produced with Sean Tabibian and Alex Theurer. Blumhouse’s BH Tilt, run by John Hegeman, will oversee the release and marketing and WWE Studios prexy Michael Luisi plans to use the brand’s might to create awareness on Monday Night Raw, Smackdown and its various social media outlets to try to give it a bit of a zeitgeist vibe. CAA sold it.  Source(s):  Shadow and Act; Deadline.

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Southside With You

Southside With You stillRelease Date:  2016
Genre:  Biography/Romance
Rating:  NR
Running Time:  81 mins.
Studio(s):  IM Global, State Street Pictures
Director:  Richard Tanne
Cast:  Parker Sawyers (Barack Obama), Tika Sumpter (Michelle Robinson).

Details:  Set in 1989, Southside With You stars Tika Sumpter (playing Michelle Robinson, as she was known before her marriage) and Parker Sawyers as Obama. The narrative takes place over the course of a single day, when the pair had an hours-long date that included a picnic and a screening of “Do the Right Thing.” They initially met at the Chicago law firm Sidley Austin, where Michelle worked and was assigned as a mentor to Barack, who was a Harvard law student at the time. Source(s): The Chicago Tribune. Photo Source: The Wrap.

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Royal Family Christmas

Royal Family Christmas stillRelease Date:  12/5/15; TV One
Genre:  Comedy/Holiday
Rating:  NR
Running Time:  90 mins.
Studio:  TV One
Director:  Lance Kawas
Cast:  Debbi Morgan (Alfreda Royal), Vivica A. Fox (Mona Levi), Richard Lawson (Leighton Royal), Tichina Arnold (Chivonne Price), Romeo Miller (Phillip “Flip” Royal), Ricky Harris (Nelson Royal), Eric Myrick, III (Austin Royal), Chelsea Tavaras (Kelsey Royal), Taquilla Whitfield (Pamela Royal).

Story:  Sequel to “Royal Family Holiday.” The children Phillip “Flip” Royal (Romeo Miller), a good-looking spiritual guru; Austin Royal (Eric Myrick III), a Washington, D.C. community activist; Kelsey Royal (Chelsea Tavares), a fashion designer’s gopher; and Pamela Royal (Taquilla Whitfield), a hair and nail salon owner; join forces to reunite their parents in time for Christmas. They try every trick in the book – including “playing nice” and setting aside old sibling rivalries – only to learn their mom and dad are enjoying “the single life.” Their plan also goes awry as getting their parents back together ends up taking a back seat to their own personal and professional drama. Sources: Shadow and Act; TV One.

Watch the trailer at TV One: http://tvone.tv/26132/a-royal-family-christmas-premieres-saturday-at-87c/

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Royal Family Holiday

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Release Date: 11/21/15; TV One
Genre:  Comedy/Holiday
Rating: NR
Running Time:  90 mins.
Studio: TV One
Director:  Lance Kawas
Cast:  Debbi Morgan (Alfreda Royal), Vivica A. Fox (Mona Levi), Richard Lawson (Leighton Royal), Tichina Arnold (Chivonne Price), Romeo Miller (Phillip “Flip” Royal), Ricky Harris (Nelson Royal), Eric Myrick, III (Austin Royal), Chelsea Tavaras (Kelsey Royal), Taquilla Whitfield (Pamela Royal).

Story:  Royalty in name and mind only, the Royal family led by patriarch Leighton (Richard Lawson) and matriarch Alfreda (Debbi Morgan), kick-off Thanksgiving, with a fake break-up ruse to lure their overly-busy children home for Thanksgiving. Surprises and challenges ensue, including drama with Alfreda’s envious sister Mona Levi (Vivica A. Fox); the revelation of a deep, dark family secret involving Alfreda’s former acquaintance Chivonne Price (Tichina Arnold); and dealings with Leighton’s super-loud, outspoken cousin Nelson Royal (Ricky Harris). Unfortunately, Leighton and Alfreda both play their roles too well as old wounds are re-opened and their carefully planned reunion leads to chaos – and a potentially real break-up. Sources: Shadow and Act; TV One.

Teaser: Royal Family Holiday Premieres Saturday! | TV One

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Stock Option

Stock OptionRelease Date:  11/7/15; TV One
Genre:  Romance
Rating:  NR
Running Time:  80 mins.
Studios:  Swirl Films, Georgia Productions, LLC
Director:  Mark Harris

Cast:  Amin Joseph (Marvelous), Antonique Smith (Alina), Tasha Smith (LaTonja),
Aaron D. Spears (William), Todd Anthony (Reggie).

Story:  A down-on-his-luck stock broker becomes homeless and takes refuge in front of an office building where a famous print model works. After he heroically rescues her from a robbery attempt one night, she takes him home as an act of gratitude. Upon cleaning him up, sparks fly and she questions her current relationship in this romantic comedy. Source: IMDB.

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Curveball

CurveballRelease Date:  11/18/2015
Genre:  Drama
Rating:  NR
Running Time:  109 mins.
Studio(s):  Supremacy Films
Director:  Brandon Thaxton

Cast:  Rockmond Dunbar (James), Lynn Whitfield (Dr. Layne), E. Roger Mitchell (Coach Patterson), Charmin Lee (Dehra), Neko Parham (Mr. Lodholdt).

Story:  Curve Ball is the coming of age story of a boy name Nolan as he faces several challenges in his life which he must learn to conquer without the help of his mother or counselor. Source: supremacyfilms.com; IMDB.

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