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WATCH: Teaser Trailer-First Look At The New ‘Predator’ Relaunch!

“Tell me about the mission – did you see anything unusual?” Hmm, there’s a loaded question, and a nice set-up for this first teaser trailer for Shane Black’s The Predator. 

Here’s what we know from the logline for what’s being called a “reinvention” of the series (based on characters created by Jim Thomas & John Thomas): “From the outer reaches of space to the small-town streets of suburbia, the hunt comes home in Shane Black’s explosive reinvention of the Predator series. Now, the universe’s most lethal hunters are stronger, smarter and deadlier than ever before, having genetically upgraded themselves with DNA from other species. When a young boy accidentally triggers their return to Earth, only a ragtag crew of ex-soldiers and a disgruntled science teacher can prevent the end of the human race.”

 

The trailer gives a hint about how the boy “triggers” the invasion. As costumed trick-or-treaters walk the suburban streets on Halloween, the boy opens a package that contains what appears to be a toy space ship. As the kid (Jacob Tremblay) plays with the mini-replica, we see the real thing heading our way.

As for the answer to that opening question – did the ex-soldier (Boyd Holbrook) see anything unusual on his latest space trip – the response (“Like an alien, you mean?)” confirms at least a little of what we (and a few characters) already know. Oh, and the creatures are attempting hybridization, which doesn’t sound good at all.

The Predator, from 20th Century Fox, was co-written by director Black with Fred Dekker, and features Holbrook, Tremblay, Trevante Rhodes, Keegan-Michael Key, Olivia Munn, Sterling K. Brown, Alfie Allen, Thomas Jane, Augusto Aguilera, Jake Busey and Yvonne Strahovski. It’s produced by John Davis.

Check out the teaser above. The Predator hits theaters September 14.

Laugh Out Loud Network and Just For Laughs Present Eat My Shorts!, A Competition in Search of the Funniest Short Films

Laugh Out Loud, the comedy brand and multi-platform network created by Kevin Hart and global content leader Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B), and Just For Laughs ComedyPROannounce the return of Laugh Out Loud Presents: Just For Laughs Eat My Shorts!, a competition in search of the funniest short films.

Starting today, a diverse pool of filmmakers is invited to review submission guidelines posted on the Just For Laughs ComedyPRO website and then follow the instructions to submit their work by way of FilmFreeway.

The deadline for submissions is May 31, 2018.

“Laugh Out Loud is committed to elevating the next generation of comedic filmmakers and their films,” says Amber Rasberry, Laugh Out Loud’s Executive Director of Production and Development. “We are excited to partner again with Just For Laughs, the world’s biggest comedy festival, to bring our audience fresh new content from emerging talent.”

“Just For Laughs is proud to welcome back Laugh Out Loud for a second year of Eat My Shorts!,” says Paul Ronca, Just For Laugh’s Director of Industry & Special Events Programming and Strategic Partner Development. “The Just For Laughs Festival has long been a place for young creators to showcase their talents. We’re especially excited to introduce the next generation of diverse filmmakers to both audience and industry executives attending the festival.”

Winners of last year’s inaugural competition, Marina Squerciati and Patrick Webb, were awarded a development deal for their film Special Skills: Episode 3 Hot Tea.

This year, 10 films will be selected by a team of Just For Laughs and Laugh Out Loud programming experts to stream on the Laugh Out Loud website and app beginning Wednesday, June 27, 2018. Laugh Out Loud viewers can then vote for their favorites with the top five films screening at the Just For Laughs Festival. The winning filmmaker(s) will be announced at the screening on Thursday, July 26, 2018 and will receive a $7,000 USD development deal with Laugh Out Loud.

SUBMISSION CRITERIA:
Films must speak to a diverse, multicultural, millennial audience and should not exceed 15 minutes in length (including credits). All types of comedy genres will be accepted. Films not in English must include subtitles. Films that have played other festivals are eligible, but submitted films cannot be publicly available online (private links on YouTube or Vimeo are acceptable).

For full submission details and guidelines visit: https://comedypro.hahaha.com/submissions/just-for-laughs-eat-my-shorts/.

Laugh Out Loud launched in August 2017 as a multi-platform network and streaming video service offering original scripted and unscripted comedy series, stand-up specials, licensed programming and live broadcasts. Its app quickly rose to the top of the iTunes app charts with more than 500,000 downloads in the first 30 days. Laugh Out Loud’s social network has also experienced rapid growth, recently surpassing 1 million subscribers on YouTube and counting more than 4.7 million followers on Facebook.

Just For Laughs ComedyPRO is the de facto event for the comedy industry, bringing together top talent and executives for four days of networking and deal-making. The event runs from July 25 – 28, 2018 at the Hyatt Regency Montreal, part of the 36th annual Just for Laughs Festival, which takes place July 11 – 29, 2018 in Montreal, Canada.

About Laugh Out Loud Network:
Laugh Out Loud is a comedy brand and multi-platform network founded by the world’s top comedian Kevin Hart, in partnership with Lionsgate. Through his streaming video service Hart delivers his vision for the future of comedy: social, mobile, multicultural and seriously funny. From stand-up legends to globally-recognized digital influencers, Hart and LOL curate comedy’s boldest voices to produce original scripted and unscripted series, stand-up specials, live broadcasts and special events. Hart brings the groundbreaking social-first strategy that earned him 100 million+ followers to Laugh Out Loud, with one core mission: keep the world laughing.  Dope Comedy. Delivered Daily. Always On. Always Loud. Directly from Kevin Hart and his hand-picked crew of comedic rockstars.

About Just For Laughs Group:
Founded in 1983, the Just For Laughs Group concentrates on three major focal points: festivals (in Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver and Sydney); television production and stand-up specials, most notably Gags, seen in 135 countries and on 95 airlines; and live shows, including Canadian tour dates for Jerry Seinfeld, Jim Gaffigan, Bill Burr, Kevin Hart, Jimmy Carr, Danny Bhoy, and North American dates for John Cleese & Eric Idle and Family Guy Live! to name a few. The Montreal Just For Laughs Festival, which celebrates its 36th edition in 2018, is the world’s largest and most prestigious comedy event, welcoming more than 2 million people each summer. The Group has offices in Montreal, Paris, Los Angeles, Toronto, and London.

About Just For Laughs ComedyPRO:
Just For Laughs ComedyPRO is a unique, annual global gathering of the biggest players in the comedy industry. The event takes place during the peak industry/media/performer dates of the Just For Laughs Festival. You simply cannot get any closer to the people who truly make comedy happen than at Just For Laughs ComedyPRO! Registrants for this one-of-a-kind, four-day industry experience gain exclusive access to some of the most sought-after events in all of comedy, including keynotes, panels, ‘In Conversation’ sessions, industry luncheons, cocktail parties, and exclusive live performances from comedy’s buzziest podcast hosts.

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Stand Up Spotlight: This Episode Features Comedian Vincent Oshana!

For this new episode of our stand up spotlight, we feature comedian and actor Vincent Oshana, who has been featured on Russell Simmon’s Def Comedy Jam, and on Comedy Central, on the Half-Hour Special ‘THE NEXT LEVEL’ Presented by Kevin Hart.

Check out the video below;

Winston Duke And Lupita Nyong’o In New Jordan Peele Movie Titled ‘Us’

Winston Duke, Lupita Nyong’o and Elisabeth Moss are in various stages of talks to star in Jordan Peele’s latest movie project, the newly titled Us, for Universal Pictures.

The project is Peele’s first feature since Get Out, the little horror movie that became a pop culture phenomenon and Oscar-winner.

Peele is once again directing from his own script. He is also producing via his Monkeypaw Productions alongside Jason Blum and Sean McKittrick. Also producing is Monkeypaw’s Ian Cooper.

Uni has already dated the movie for March 15, 2019.

Details are being kept deep in suburbia but it is said to center on two couples, one white, one black. If deals make, Duke and Nyong’o would play one couple. Moss would play part of the other couple.

Nyong’o, who won an Oscar for her work on Twelve Years a Slave, was last seen in Marvel’s Black Panther. She is set to star opposite Viola Davis in TriStar’s The Woman King and is attached to star in the feature adaptation of Trevor Noah’s best-selling humor biography.

Duke appeared on a handful of television shows such as Person of Interest and Modern Family before landing the role of M’Baku in Panther. The character, both fierce and funny, was one of the breakout from the movie that grossed $1.3 billion. He also appeared in Avenger: Infinity War.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

WATCH: John Witherspoon-“Chris Tucker Not Coming Back For Next ‘Friday’ Film”!

In this clip, John Witherspoon talked about some of the films he had the most fun working on. He named ‘Vampire in Brooklyn’ as a film that may surprise fans but he says he loved the script. Later on, Witherspoon discussed the Friday movies and the impact they’ve had. He also spoke about whether he thinks Chris Tucker will ever be a part of the last installment.

Source: Vlad TV

Is A Power’ Spin-Off Starring Larenz Tate In The Works?!

According to the gossip website theJasmineBRAND,  it seems the hit Starz series Power is reportedly prepping a spin-off that will star Larenz Tate. Tate joined the series during season 4, playing the recurring role of Councilman Tate.

Word is that Tate will be joined by other Power cast members, but their identity or involvement has not yet been revealed.

Power was created by Courtney Kemp Agboh. It premiered in 2014 and follows James St. Patrick (played by Omari Hardwick), nicknamed “Ghost”, owner of ‘Truth’, a popular New York City nightclub. In addition, he is a major player in one of the city’s biggest illegal drug networks. He struggles to balance these two lives, and the balance topples when he realizes he wants to leave the drug ring in order to support his legitimate business.

Tate is best known for his roles as Peter Waters in Crash and as O-Dog in the 1993 teenhood drama film, Menace II Society. Tate’s other films include Dead Presidents, Love Jones, Why Do Fools Fall in Love, A Man Apart, Waist Deep, Biker Boyz, and Ray.

More details soon.

Source: The JasmineBRAND

Damon Wayans’ Hit Series ‘Lethal Weapon’ In Jeopardy After Co-Star Fired From FOX Show!

After initial reports that he created participated in “emotional abuse” and created a “hostile work environment” on set, Lethal Weapon co-lead Clayne Crawford has been booted from the Fox show.

The initial report from Deadline said Crawford, who plays Martin Riggs opposite Damon Wayans‘ Roger Murtaugh, “has had a history of bad behavior on the show and had been “disciplined several times over complaints of emotional abuse and creating a hostile environment.” Things reportedly became so bad that other actors and crewmembers felt uncomfortable being on set with Crawford.

His actions have put a potential Season 3 renewal for the show in jeopardy. TVLine, who broke the news that Crawford is out, says “Fox and its studio partner Warner Bros. are actively searching for an actor to replace the embattled actor in the role of Martin Riggs. The outcome of the 11th hour recasting effort will largely determine whether Fox renews the series for Season 3.” THR, who later confirmed the news, says multiple actors have already passed on the gig.

Lethal Weapon, based on the film series of the same name, also stars Keesha Sharp and Jordana Brewster.

Sources: Shadow & Act, Hollywood Reporter, Variety, TV Line

The New Jamie Foxx Interview Series Titled ‘Off Script’ Kicks Off With Chadwick Boseman

 

In the new series from Jamie Foxx‘s show titled Off Script and Grey Goose, Foxx sits down with one of the hottest actors in the game right now, Chadwick Boseman of Marvel’s Black Panther. Check out the interview below

Mike Epps Teases New Pic And Video Of New Upcoming ‘Friday’ Film!

A couple of days ago, Mike Epps dropped a new clip featuring Ice Cube and him on what looks to be the set of an upcoming Friday film. Check out the Instagram post below;

We working!!

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And take a look at the pic below;

@icecube spitting game on the set is always Gold @johnwitherspoon was a danm fool today 😂😂had me rolling! Get ready for @thebig3 coming this summer!!

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Jamie Foxx Talks Playing New Character “Little John” In Upcoming ‘Robin Hood’!

Thanks to our friends over at Blacktree TV, here is a clip of an interview with Jamie Foxx and Taron Egerton, discussing the new film Robin Hood, as Foxx plays the Little John character and Egerton plays Robin Hood.

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