Top Five

a/k/a Finally Famous

Top FiveRelease 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.

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The Congregation

The CongregationRelease 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.

Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6Ch4Lb4Ghc&rel=0

 

Girlfriends’ Getaway

Girlfriends GetawayRelease Date:  8/30/14; TV One
Genre:  Drama/Comedy
Rating:  Not Available
Running Time:  Not Available
Studio(s):  Bobbcat Films, Nina Holiday Entertainment
Director:  Roger M. Bobb

Cast:  Garcelle Beauvais (Vicky Holmes), Terri J. Vaughn (Sophie), Malinda Williams, Essence Atkins.

Details:  Vicky Holmes, a successful business owner, is outwardly hitting a stride in love and life. However, just days before a romantic birthday trip, she is blindsided by her boyfriend’s decision to relocate and end their relationship. Vicky ultimately decides to bring her best girlfriends – who are all facing turning points in their lives as well – with her, for a grown-up girls’ getaway in Trinidad. After their first wild night, an innocent mistake sets off a chain of events that will forever change each of their lives. When the very pregnant Sophie is kidnapped and held for $10,000 ransom, the remaining girls have 24-hours to come together in order to get Sophie back safely or end up in jail.  Source(s): The Wrap; Shadow and Act.

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Surprise, Surprise!!!

Release Date: 6/17/14; DVD
Genre:  Comedy
Rating:  NR
Running Time: 108 mins.
Studio:  Maverick Entertainment
Director:  Crosby Tatum

Surprise, Surprise!!!

Cast:  Crosby Tatum (Crosby Tylor), Jae Holland (J), J.D. Achille (Cynthia Simpson), Kandace C. Cummings (AP), Alison Wachtler (Adrian Lyman).

Story:  A socially-awkward, heavy-set college student conducts a Philosophy class experiment by conning his sexy, womanizing best friend into posing as “himself” to date a beautiful, charming woman from an online dating website. He’s doing all this to prevent himself from losing his scholarship, and flunking out of school. Once the truth unfolds, he realizes it was a huge mistake. (Sources: Maverick Entertainment, official site; IMDB).

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Ride Along 2

Ride Along 2Release Date:  1/15/16
Genre:  Comedy/Action
Rating:  PG-13
Studio:  Cube Vision/Rainforest Films/Universal Pictures
Director:  Tim Story
Cast:  Kevin Hart (Ben Barber), Ice Cube (James Payton), Tika Sumpter (Angela Payton), Benjamin Bratt (Pope), Sherri Shepherd (Cori), T.I. (Tony David), Nadine Velazquez (Tasha), Olivia Munn (Maya Cruz), Tyrese Gibson (D.J.).

Story:  As his wedding day approaches, Ben heads to Miami with his soon-to-be brother-in-law James to bring down a drug dealer who’s supplying the dealers of Atlanta with product.  Source:  IMDB.

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Take My Wife

Status:  Development Unknown (Script as of 3/14/17)
Release Date: TBA
Genre: Comedy
Rating: Not Available
Studio: Lionsgate Films
Director: TBA
Cast: Tyler Perry
Dwayne Johnson
Story:  A recently divorced man attempts to find his ex-wife a new man in order to avoid paying alimony, but in the process, he falls in love again and then must compete for his ex-wife’s affection. (Source: Movie Insider)