ATLANTA (AP) — Authorities say they’ve arrested Katt Williams again, the latest in a series of encounters the comedian has had with Georgia law officers.
Fulton County Jail records show that Williams — whose real name is Micah Sierra Williams — was booked Thursday.
Records show he was apprehended on a warrant charging him with second-degree criminal damage to property. Few other details were immediately available.
Drew Findling, a lawyer for Williams, said he would provide a statement later Friday.
The comedian has been arrested several times this year at various places in metro Atlanta, and in the Gainesville area northeast of the city. He also was arrested this summer in the Los Angeles area, where prosecutors charged him with misdemeanor battery after a confrontation with a woman in a parking lot.
We just saw the new trailer of the new film starring Katt Williams titled Bastards! The film also stars J.K. Simmons, Owen Wilson, and Glenn Close!
The film was made over a year ago and is the much anticipated since its Katt Williams at his finest.
See the film description below;
Upon learning that their mother has been lying to them for years about their allegedly deceased father, two fraternal twin brothers hit the road in order to find him.
See the trailer below;
Judge Glenda Hatchett © Sony Pictures TV
Byron Allen’s Entertainment Studios, Inc., (www.es.tv) one of the largest independent producers and distributors of first-run syndicated television programming for broadcast television stations, with 40 shows on the air, and owner of seven 24-hour HD cable television networks reaching nearly 80 million aggregate subscribers nationwide, has announced an 85% national clearance for the launch of its sixth and newest court series “The Verdict with Judge Hatchett.” Over the past seven years, Entertainment Studios has launched six court series, making it the largest owner/producer/distributor of television court shows.
A daily courtroom series shot exclusively in HD, “The Verdict with Judge Hatchett” now airs on group-owned television stations including: Tribune, CBS O&O’s, Sinclair, Weigel, Sunbeam, Nexstar, Media General, Scripps, Meredith, Hearst, COX, Capitol Broadcasting, Entravision, Raycom, Lockwood, Tegna, Mission, Waterman, Gray, Marshall Broadcasting, Quincy, Bonten, Morgan Murphy, Citadel, Block, Corridor, Koplar, NewsWeb Corporation, Cordillera, Cunningham, Meridian Media, Morris Multimedia, News-Press Gazette, Rein, Stainless, Southern TV, West Virginia Media Holdings, Titan, Winston, Vista West Media, London Broadcasting, Shield, Northwest, Venture, Vision, Marquee, Sagamore Hill, and Vindicator Printing.
Television viewers know Judge Glenda Hatchett from her previous two-time Emmy-nominated nationally-syndicated television show, “Judge Hatchett,” where Hatchett presided as Judge for eight seasons, and six seasons in repeats for a total of fourteen seasons on the air. The program won a Prism Award for Best Unscripted Non-Fiction Series or Special for Television.
“‘The Verdict with Judge Hatchett’ is an unprecedented launch because of Judge Glenda Hatchett’s strong brand and unique talent,” said Andrew Temple, President of Domestic Television Distribution for Entertainment Studios. “Our station group partners are extremely well-positioned for success with Judge Glenda Hatchett — whose compassion and fight for justice are in high demand.”
“I am very excited about ‘The Verdict with Judge Hatchett’ and I’m thrilled to be working with Byron Allen,” said Judge Glenda Hatchett. “Byron’s creative vision and commitment to his high quality television programs and cable networks is unparalleled in this industry, and I am enthusiastic and very proud to be part of another first class television court series.”
“The Verdict with Judge Hatchett” is produced and distributed by Entertainment Studios.
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Cedric the Entertainer’s new Netflix special, “Cedric the Entertainer: “Live from the Ville,” in which the comedian/actor brings the laughs to Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium, premieres today, September 16, only on Netflix.
The hour-long special showcases one of the “Original Kings of Comedy” as he takes hilarious aim at a variety of subjects, including the aggressive lyrics of today’s hip-hop artists, dissects the task of raising kids in the Snapchat generation, and gives his one-of-a-kind take on the current political climate and President Obama’s legacy.
Below, watch the trailer for the special, followed by a clip from it. And then check it out on Netflix if you’re sold:
Source: Shadow & Act
While promoting his new movie “Mr Church” (which opens in the USA today), Eddie Murphy, speaking with the AP, revealed that previously announced new projects, “Triplets” and “Beverly Hills Cop 4” are not happening!
First, the “Triplets” project; the first mention of it came in 2012, sold as sequel to “Twins,” the 1988 comedy directed by Ivan Reitman about unlikely twins (played by Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito) who were separated at birth. “Triplets” was to add Eddie Murphy as a third, long-lost brother, who was also separated at birth, as ridiculous as that might sound – especially considering the age difference between Murphy and the other 2 actors.
The last time we wrote anything about the project was in 2013. At the time, there was no script, but the trio shared that they didn’t want to rush it because it had to be good enough, and not just “fluff.”
Ivan Reitman was said to have shown interest in returning to direct “Triplets,” and Universal was reportedly excited about it, as a writer was being sought.
So we can maybe officially call “Triplets” dead, given what Eddie says in his interview with the AP this week.
And second, a 4th “Beverly Hills Cop” movie has been at various stages of development for several years; at one time, 3 years ago, CBS ordered a TV pilot based on the movie, and then later passed on a full series. So the TV adaptation, which was to star Brandon T. Jackson as Axel Foley’s (Eddie Murphy’s) son, never made it to air.
Initially, it appeared that the series was a lock for a pick-up, given the brand, and who was involved (notably Shawn Ryan and Eddie Murphy), as well as the fact that there was reportedly some serious competition from all 4 major networks for the series, with CBS emerging the winner of what was to be a new “Beverly Hills Cop” series.
And it is in part due to that interest in the project from all 4 major networks, that it was also reported that the series wasn’t entirely dead, and there was the possibility that it could end up on another network. That didn’t happen of course.
But soon afterward, Ryan, who was to serve as showrunner if CBS picked it up the series, posted the following to Twitter: “Good news for fans of franchise is that the pilot tested so well, it has caused Paramount to put another #BHC movie into development.”
Translation: The TV series was shelved, but the pilot tested very well that Paramount believed that another “Beverly Hills Cop” movie would be a good idea, and had apparently begun development on one.
What I found interesting about this revelation was that, if the pilot tested as well as Ryan says it did, why did CBS pass on it, and why did no other network want it?
I’d love to see the pilot episode, but I doubt that’ll ever happen.
You might remember that Eddie Murphy had pretty much buried the idea of a 4th movie, when he told Rolling Stone magazine in an interview in 2012 that “none of the movie scripts were right; it was trying to force the premise. If you have to force something, you shouldn’t be doing it. It was always a rehash of the old thing. It was always wrong.”
In that same conversation, Eddie did add that he was more interested in adapting the movie to TV, as a drama series than making a 4th movie.
But a 4th movie is what he would eventually sign up for, as just 3 months ago, it was reported that Paramount had hired co-directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah to direct “Beverly Hills Cop 4.”
The Brussels-based filmmakers of Moroccan descent previously directed a crime drama we covered on this blog last year titled “Black.” It made its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival last fall, and opened in France on March 16, 2016, although no USA pick up I’m aware of at this time.
For “Beverly Hills Cop 4” the filmmakers, working with the studio, as well as producer Jerry Bruckheimer and Eddie Murphy (who saw and loved “Black,” along with Bruckheimer and Paramount execs), planned to “reframe” the franchise with “youthful energy,” as the report said in June.
A script was being worked on by writers Josh Appelbaum & Andre Nemec.
Although no ETA on the project was given by the studio.
With Murphy now saying that “Beverly Hills Cop 4” is not happening, just 3 months after an announcement that seemed fairly assured that it was, something obviously happened in that very short period of time.
And when the interviewer asks Murphy what he’s working on, if none of these projects are in the works, he replied that he’s in “complete chill mode” and doesn’t seem in any rush to take on any new work. I do wonder why he chose “Mr. Church.” He could’ve probably done almost anything else he wanted, but he went with what looks like a “Driving Miss Daisy” sequel (it’s even directed by the same filmmaker). Clearly money isn’t a problem for him, and he seems quite comfortable with where he is at the moment, which is certainly nice. I would like to see him maybe get back to stand-up comedy; even if just a one-time special. It’s been a while. Also, taking a role that’s unlike anything he’s done before, would be intriguing. Maybe teaming up with some young, up-and-coming filmmaker with vision, and creating something that surprises audiences.
But, unless we hear something else, it appears “Triplets” and “Beverly Hills Cop 4” are both dead – according to Eddie Murphy.
Watch the interview with the AP below:
Source: Shadow & Act
On this day in comedy on August 14, 1956 Actress, Jacqueline Yvonne “Jackée” Harry was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
The first African-American winner of an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, Harry was an American History teacher at Brooklyn Technical High School before beginning her career on New York stages. She’d studied acting at the high School of the Performing Arts and made her Broadway debut in A Broadway Musical. In 1994 she starred as Billie Holiday in Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill.
Jackee successfully juggled a stage career with her one on television. She made her small screen bow as a soap opera actress in Another World. From 1985-1989 she played the role of Sandra Clark in the Marla Gibbs sitcom 227. That job was fraught with controversy when it was discovered Jackee and Marla Gibbs were feuding over who was the show’s lead character. That beef was later squashed and the two have worked together since and remained harmonious. NBC, the network broadcasting 227, felt Harry’s sassy comedy persona deserved a wider audience and shot a pilot called Jackee. It was never picked up and was shown as an episode on 227. Other TV gigs included a short lived run on The Royal family on CBS following the sudden death of star, red Foxx; Sister, Sister (1994-1999); Byron Allen’s The First Family, Disney’s Girl Meets World and numerous guest starring appearances.
Harry was also no stranger to films. She co-starred with Oprah Winfrey in The Women of Brewster’s Place in 1989, 1992’s Ladybugs You Got Served in 2004v and dozens of other movies; theatrical releases or straight to DVD. She did voice-overs for animated series like, American Dad and been on reality shows such as Celebrity Ghost Stories. In any case Jackee Harry worked it.
By Darryl “D’Militant” Littleton
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On this day in comedy on August 13, 1999, Bowfinger was released by Universal Studios.
Produced by Brian Grazer and directed by Frank Oz, this comedy starring Eddie Murphy and Steve Martin is the story of a broke filmmaker, Bobby Bowfinger (Martin) shooting a film using major Hollywood star, Kit Ramsey (Murphy) without his knowledge or cooperation. On a budget of $2,184, Martin assembles his motley crew to film his epic, Chubby Rain, a tale of alien takeover. Heather Graham plays a fresh-off-the-bus starlet screwing her way to the middle with Murphy in a duel role as the spoiled star and his goofy, slobbering twin brother, Jiff, used as an on camera double when the star Murphy disappears into the bosom of his cult-like religious organization, MindHead.
Bowfinger’s plan is working up until his climatic last scene. Murphy the star comes out of hiding long enough to be caught up in a wild chase involving members of Martin’s pack of actors. The finale takes place at an observatory with Murphy prompted to say the big line, “Gotcha suckas.” Instead, the MindHead uppers shut down the films’ production. All looks lost until some B-Roll footage of Murphy the star exposing himself to the Laker Girls giving Martin leverage to get his movie released without any criminal action. The premiere is packed and the flick is a hit spawning a pairing of Martin and the goofy brother Murphy in a cheap martial arts movie.
Written by Steve Martin, Bowfinger was a critical success, receiving generally favorable reviews. The budget was $55 million taking in $98,625,775.
By Darryl “D’Militant” Littleton
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On this day in comedy on August 12, 1911 Comic film actor, producer, screenwriter, Mario Fortino Alfonso Moreno Reyes, known professionally as Cantinflas was born in the Santa Maria la Ribera neighborhood of Mexico City.
He grew up in Tepito. A pioneer of cinema in Mexico, he was famed for portraying poor peasants and became identified as a national treasure. Referred to as “The Charlie Chaplin of Mexico” Cantinflas had a mammoth film career in his homeland and a successful one in Hollywood as well; winning a Golden Globe for Best Actor in the David Niven vehicle, Around the World in 80 Days. Chaplin himself called Cantinflas the best comedian alive. However, his influence extended beyond entertainment as an outspoken advocate for the impoverished, leading to strides in the struggle to combat union corruption.
Cantinflas was raised in a tough part of town. His quick wit was his survival mechanism and he took that comic personality to work in the circus. Initially, he tried to be the next Al Jolson, putting on blackface, but it didn’t feel right to him so he played with a variety of characters until hitting onto the street dweller with the distinctive moustache. It was also under that circus tent that he got the name, Cantinflas. It was a nonsensical moniker to hide the fact he was a performer from his parents. His folks thought such a profession was disgusting. Well, the trick must’ve worked because he went from the circus tent to theater to movies.
Cantinflas was a political activist. During his career he was president of the national Association of Actors; the Mexican Writers guild. Cantinflas was also the first secretary-general of the independent film worker’s union. Once retired he contributed heavily to charities to help the unfortunate and children.
In America it was the language barrier that prevented Cantinflas from receiving greater recognition. When Around the World in 80 Days was shown in English speaking countries David Niven was billed as the star. Cantinflas was the star everywhere else; giving him international heft and making him the top paid actor of his era.
Unfortunately, that era ended and Cantinflas, like many performers before and after, suffered backlash. His follow up American star vehicle, Pepe was dead on arrival and his once beloved Mexican peasant, el pelado, came to be viewed as a stereotypical embarrassment. Critics attacked him professionally and politically. They said he was a danger to Mexican society, a bourgeois puppet and a transgressor of gender roles. Whereas defenders saw him as a verbal innovator, a pious Catholic and a kind philanthropist.
Cantinflas died of lung cancer on April 20, 1993 in Mexico City. He’d been a lifetime smoker. His body lay in state for three days and thousands of mourners attended his funeral to pay their respects in the rain. He had his own production company, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and did animated voices to educate children. He had songs written about him and his name became part of slang. He is credited with the rise in Chicano theater and spearheading the golden era of Mexican films. Even the US Senate had a moment of silence to mark his passing. Not bad for a comic.
By Darryl “D’Militant” Littleton
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On this day in comedy in 1964 comedic actor, Miguel A. Nunez, Jr. was born in New York City, NY!
Nunez started out in show business as a jock. He was Jock #2 in National Lampoon’s Joy of Sex to be exact. That was 1984 and he’s been in the game ever since. Be it film, television or behind the scenes, Nunez works. He’s played demons, thugs, street toughs, a man with a broken nose, squad leaders, scientists, principals, a prison inmate and a cross-dressing baller as examples.
His credits span over four decades. Most might remember him from his scene-stealing movie characters in Life, All Lies on Me, Harlem Nights, Diamond Dawgs or his starring role in Juwanna Mann. He was first noticed on television as Marcus Taylor on the CBS series, Tour of Duty. Other TV work included My Wildest Dreams, Sparks and Joey. Nunez has also put in time as executive producer for School Dance, the Nick Cannon scripted comedy-drama musical.
By Darryl “D’Militant” Littleton
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