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Movies & Tv
July 26, 2005 EUR News
SHAR JACKSON IS THE 'IT': But her babies' daddy Federline is on her '**it' list. Actress Shar Jackson has signed on with a new public relations company just as the tabloids got wind of her anger toward ex-boyfriend-turned-Britney-Spears'-husband Kevin Federline for missing their son's first birthday. Duncan's 'Suffering;' Sheridan joins Ced's 'Cleaner;' Lopez joins 'ESPN Hollywood;' Singleton ponders Tyrese, Howard for 'Cage.' Michael Clarke Duncan, 47, will voice a character in Midway Games' sequel "The Suffering: Ties That Bind," says the Hollywood Reporter. Rashida Jones stars in the new TNT dramatic series "Wanted," a crime thriller that follows a specialized team of law enforcement officers as they track down the city's 100 most wanted criminals. "I want to congratulate John Singleton on the fine film he created in 'Hustle & Flow.' I made it a point to see it opening weekend & it's one of the best so far in 2005. It also underscores why we should NEVER judge a book by the cover, as fellow feedbacker Maliki (7/22/2005 EUR) did." GOTHAMNITES-HUSTLE & FLOW: NAACP Image Award winner Terrence Howard stars in HUSTLE & FLOW by: Audrey J. Bernard There was an outpouring of stars at a private New York screening of the hottest movie to come down the pike in a while -- HUSTLE & FLOW -- and unless you've been hiding under a rock lately, you know that the movie is creating the biggest and most exciting buzz around town from discerning moviegoers. The private screening was hosted by Matt Dillon, Terry George, Jim Sheridan and George C. Wolfe and held at the MGM screening room followed by a fabulous party at Fizz. TWO DECADES OF OPRAH ON DVD: '20th Anniversary Collection' features highlights from the historic talk show. Oprah junkies will soon be able to own highlights from 20 years of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" in one multiple disc DVD set. Anthony narrates documentary; Burton sick of 'Star Trek.;' Phifer's 'Softer Way;' Joey on 'Half.' Marc Anthony has just finished narration on the TV documentary "Viva Baseball," scheduled to air this fall on Spike TV, reports the New York Post. EUR NEWS 'HUSTLE & FLOW' HUSTLED BY BOOTLEGGERS: Mole suspected within Paramount. The spirit of "Hustle and Flow" must be lost on the man or woman who allegedly leaked a crystal-clear print of the Terrence Howard film out of Paramount and into the hands of hungry bootleggers. FILM/TV BITS: Ricci's 'Moan'; 'Dynamite' doll; Theismann on MNF. Christina Ricci spoke recently about her jungle fever-plagued character in the upcoming "Black Snake Moan," directed by "Hustle and Flow's" Craig Brewer. GLOVER SUPPORTS NEW VENEZUELAN TV STATION: Actor denies it will be used to demonize U.S. Actor/activist Danny Glover spoke out on Tuesday against criticism of a new TV station backed by the government of Venezuela. FOXX FLYING HIGH IN 'STEALTH': Actor talks about his character in new action flick opening tomorrow. "He's confident, cocky, smartass - every fighter pilot we met had a little bit of that," says Jamie Foxx, describing his character in the new high-octane film "Stealth," opening Friday. HALLE BERRY TALKS WITH 'TAVIS' ON PBS, TONIGHT: Superstar Actress Discusses Her Blackness. Halle Berry appears on "Tavis Smiley" on PBS airing tonight. The Oscar and Emmy winning actress just added two new Emmy nominations to her credits, for producing "Lackawanna Blues" and starring in "Their Eyes Were Watching God," one of the most watched TV movies in years. THE FILM STRIP: Former Rapper Tim Story Is In The Mix by: Marie Moore Opening up at #1 at the box office in its first week, "The Fantastic Four" remains in the mix. Still among the top five grossing films, "The Fantastic Four" has earned over $122 million in just three weeks. The Film Strip asked "Fantastic Four" director Tim Story what was the journey like from rapper to premiere filmmaker and "Fantastic Four" producer Avi Arad why Story was perfect for the job. EUR NEWS Adewale gets 'Lost;' J-Lo on Affleck's baby; McDaniel 'Soldier's' on; Gap ads; Eva & Tony; Missy's Jeep ad; ANTM's Naima a judge. Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, best known as inmate Simon Adebisi on HBO's prison drama "Oz," has joined the cast of ABC's breakout drama "Lost," according to the Hollywood Reporter. 'Stealth,' 'Sky High' and 'Must Love Dogs' by: by M.J. Roome/eurfeedback@eurweb.com (July 29, 2005) Stealth [*****] has all trappings of classic moviemaking. It has a mission, romance, action, proficient players and some great lines. RASHIDA JONES STARS IN NEW SERIES: 'Wanted,' Edgy Crime Thriller Debuts Sunday At 10 PM On TNT For Rashida Jones, the role of the mysterious naval intelligence officer on the new TNT drama Wanted continues a career filled with success in film, television and music. In this stylistic action drama, the talented Jones, who is Black, joins a multi-ethnic ensemble cast that also includes Hispanic actors Benjamin Benitez and Joaquim de Almeida. The show follows an elite law enforcement team charged with tracking down the city's 100 most violent and dangerous criminals. EUR FEEDBACK: A Memphian Weighs In On 'Hustle & Flow' "I am a Memphian who has seen the movie 'Hustle & Flow.' I actually enjoyed the movie; not only from the standpoint of the Memphis hype now, but because I saw a message that people aren't really expressing in their comments." EUR NEWS AJ & FREE SAY GOODBYE TO '106 & PARK': D.C. mayor in 'Sentinel'; Naomi's new man?; J-Lo baby rumors. VENUS AND SERENA, 'REAL' AND UNCENSORED: The Williams sisters talk about their reality show, pet peeves about each other and misconceptions. *You don't need to be an avid viewer of "Venus and Serena: For Real," the Williams sisters' new reality show on the ABC Family channel, to know that the siblings have a tight bond, or that they lead u nbelievably busy lives between the tennis and their numerous personal endeavors. SUNDAY MORNING NEWS SHOWS LACK COLOR: A new study by the National Urban League reveals that only eight percent of the guests booked on major Sunday-morning talk shows over the past 18 months were African American - and three people accounted for the majority of those appearances.August 02, 2005 New Film "BLING: A Planet Rock" Examines Hip-Hop, Sierra Leone & Conflict Diamonds A new film, "BLING: A Planet Rock," will examine the plight of Sierra EUR News 'PARADISE' NOT LOST ON OPRAH: Winfrey set to adapt another Morrison novel. Oprah Winfrey loves her some Toni Morrison. Although critics were kind to her feature film adaptation of the author's "Beloved" in 1998 - executive produced and starring Winfrey herself - audiences stayed away, which Winfrey has said was a huge, personal disappointment. LEEZZY IS FORBES' 'MOST POWERFUL WOMAN': But ha irstyle remains a mystery. It took D.L. Hughley to really get to the root of this hair Condi-nundrum. On his brand spankin' new Comedy Central talk show "Weekends at the D.L." Saturday night, the comedian aired a skit that featured him combing the streets of Los Angeles to find one - just ONE - other woman with the Condoleezza Rice helmet flip hairstyle. A MESS OF APOLOGIES: Longoria says sorry to Aniston for her Pitt shirt; Naomi gets tongue lashing for 'false apology.' Eva Longoria says she has sent Jennifer Aniston a written apology for sporting an "I'll have your baby, Brad" t-shirt after Jen and Brad Pitt announced their split. SHERYL LEE RALPH GETS MARRIED IN LA: Folks wait for hours to see actress wed Senator Vincent Hughes. Guests were there on time at 5 p.m. for the star-studded wedding of actress Sheryl Lee Ralph and Pennsylvania Senator Vincent Hughes in Los Angeles Saturday, only to see the ceremony begin about an hour-and-a-half later, a witness told us. FILM/TV BITS: Halle in the Middle?; Foxx worried about daughter's puberty. Halle Berry has reportedly purchased a crib in the Hollywood Hills from "Malcom in the Middle " star Frankie Muniz.
EUR News EUR: Bravo Wants More Bobby Brown / Eddie Murphy's Wife Files For Divorce BRAVO BOOSTS 'BEING BOBBY BROWN': Network orders two more episodes. The inevitable has happened. Bravo has ordered up two more episodes of its breakout train wreck, "Being Bobby Brown," pushing the season finale to Aug. 25. EDDIE MURPHY'S WIFE FILES FOR DIVORCE: Nicole Murphy cites irreconcilable differences. No word yet on whether Nicole Murphy wants "half!" in her split from husband Eddie Murphy, but the actor must have thought about his famous alimony bit from "Raw" when finding out that his wife is seeking, among other things, "spousal support" in their divorce after 12 years of marriage. NO NEW 'DANCE' FOR PAULA: All hopes of Whitney Houston or Mariah Carey possibly replacing Paula Abdul as an "American Idol" judge next season were crushed Friday when her rep announced that she would not move over to Fox's new talent contest, "So You Think You Can Dance." Hendrix 'Woodstock' DVD; Goapele's new web site; more Carey diva talk; Globes move to Monday. EUR FEEDBACK: EUR NEWS "I'm not trying to defend Idi Amin... the Amin I found was not a good man, but not the monster as presented," said Forest Whitaker, who is portraying the late Ugandan dictator in the feature film version of the novel "The Last King of Scotland." HUDSON'S LIFETIME FILM HITS CLOSE TO HOME: Actor's role reinforces importance of fatherhood in the black community. EUR NEWS FILM/TV BITS: Jones in 'Time Bomb'; Okonedo in 'Sexual Nature'; Ray J, Kel join 'One on One'; Omarosa's world.
August 23, 2005
INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED DIRECTOR/PRODUCER BRUNO PISCHIUTTA ESTABLISHES FILM ACADEMY IN WEST AFRICA TO FOSTER PROFESSIONAL CINEMATOGRAPHY
Hollywood, CA (BlackNews.com) - Bruno Pischiutta, President and CEO of Toronto Pictures, Inc. (OTC.PK: ESIT), is known for his lifelong commitment to fostering the art of filmmaking. The internationally acclaimed writer, director and producer established his career in his native Italy where, in 1975, he founded and directed Rome's Centro Iniziative Di Azione Culturale, the nation's only alternative school for theatre and film. In 1996, Mr. Pischiutta founded Toronto Pictures, Inc. with the intent of providing extensive training in film writing, acting, directing and production to young and promising Canadian talent. Now a Canadian citizen, Pischiutta has since developed his Company into a globally recognized film production studio, specifically noted for its politically and socially oriented docu-dramas. Carrying forward his vision for a diaspora of global film schools to engender professional cinematography, in May 2005, Pischiutta founded the Film Academy of Ghana, the first such institution in West Africa. The Ghanian Academy was established through the collaborative efforts of native African Evangelical pastor, Kingsley Sam Obed. Obed, who has written the screenplay for Pischiutta's current film, Punctured Hope, is an active partner in Toronto Pictures efforts to raise global awareness regarding his native country's long-exercised religious and cultural practice of Trokosi, the enslavement of young girls and women. Currently in production in Ghana, Punctured Hope not only reveals the startling ages-old tribal cultural practices that promote the continued enslavement, mutilation and sexual abuse of West Africa's young girls and women, it does so with an all-African cast, whose lead actress is, herself, a survivor of these culturally imbedded religious beliefs which have affected millions of African women over the past 300 years. A number of the films lead cast members, who are professional Ghanian union actors, are also now associated with Pischiutta's Academy, where they have recently participated in the institutions first Film Symposium. "Although we are still in the fledgling stages of the Academys development," Pischiutta noted at the Symposiums late July opening assembly, "we are positioned to help aspiring actors, writers, directors, producers and other film professionals achieve their goals in a globally competitive Arts environment." He went on to add, "For West Africa to have a real presence in international cinema, there must be an institution that supports professional cinematic education and career development. We are committed to providing that support." Pischiutta's remarks were echoed by Toronto Pictures' Vice President, Daria Trifu, who also serves as President of the new West African Academy. As cinematic artists representing the Continent in general, associates of the Academy now have the opportunity to create a nucleus of great talent who can ultimately define the image of Africa the world comes to know and better understand. "Yours is an artistic mission," Trifu noted, "to elevate awareness and influence political and cultural consciousness globally, regarding issues of moment, not only to Africa, but to human rights internationally." In concert with its efforts to support cinematography in Africa, Toronto Pictures is donating 10% of its current films profits to a West African foundation whose priority is the provision of enhanced educational, medical and infrastructural improvements to the village where the movie is being filmed. Targeting a global audience, Toronto Pictures addresses broad-based topical issues in a dramatic format, often combined with documentary genre influences. Now in partnership with International Film Properties, Inc., the company is seeking to expand its operations by acquiring equity in selected entertainment industry-based agencies in Eastern Europe.
August 25, 2005
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August 28, 2005 BLACK GAY TALK SHOW GOES PRIMETIME Switches Channel/Network Affiliation
Los Angeles, CA (BlackNews.com) - In mid-July, The Herndon Davis Reports debuted to an early morning yet faithful audience longing to see its existence. On Thursday night, Sept. 1, the show will begin airing in primetime inside the homes of millions of Americans, once again making black history. The Herndon Davis Report (www.herndondavis.com) is the world's first weekly, black gay-focused, TV talk show. The show will broadcast on both satellite and cable systems during television's most lucrative and audience-rich timeslot, primetime. By switching its affiliation to The Healthy Living Channel (www.healthylivingtv.com), the show can now be seen Thursday nights on the Dish Network, Channel 223 and eventually on cable affiliates in Tampa, Philadelphia, and in other select digital cable markets across the country, eventually totaling a combined audience reach of 17 million households. "This is truly a blessing and a miracle," says Davis. "To be affiliated with the Healthy Living Channel, which promotes action by providing people with the tools of how to live healthier, happier, and prosperous lives, regardless of their race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation is simply amazing," he adds. Davis' self-titled program is described as empowering, inspirational, and entertaining as it draws mass attention to the issues as well as the individuals within the black gay/lesbian community. Davis comments, "Regardless of your race or sexual orientation, if you're willing to gain insightful information about a group of people you may know little about, then this show is for you. And if you desire to see stories of progress, inspiration, and empowerment about a group of people who are thriving within their own skin, despite the staggering odds against them, then this show is most definitely for you." The Herndon Davis Reports begins airing in primetime on Thursday, Sept. 1, at 9pm/Eastern, 6pm/Pacific.
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UPN SPENDS BANK ON 'CHRIS'; FOX DOUBLES UP ON 'MAC': Record $$ spent on 'Chris' campaign; back-to-back 'Bernie Mac' starts new season. FILM/TV BITS: Mr. T in Rocky VI; 'Notorious D.A.D.'; Jaden in 'Pursuit'; Busy Freeman; Kanye & Pepsi; no 'Break' for Mich. inmates.
NBC'S NEWEST REALITY SHOW "MEET MISTER MOM" FEATURES AFRICAN-AMERICAN FAMILY Debuts Wednesday August 31, 2005 at 8pm Eastern/7pm Central
Los Angeles, CA (BlackNews.com) - NBC's hit reality show "Meet Mister Mom" gives dads a taste of what mom goes through by taking mom away and leaving dad to fend for him and the children. On August 31st, the show will feature an African-American family - Emmanuel Shahid and Elianah Avraham with three of their sons Elijah 13, Eleazar 10, and Elyakeem 9. The Avrahams are the only full African-American Jewish family on the show for the season. One of the unique things about the episode is Emmanuel's unbelievable past and how his life and turned out, to which a taste of it will be revealed on-air. As part of the show, fathers from two different families and their children compete in various tasks during a week-long challenge. The winning family receives a cash prize. Interestingly enough, Emmanuel Shahid and Elianah Avraham are the owners of The Life Skills Academy Inc., which is based in Trenton New Jersey. The Life Skills Academy teaches life management skills to prisoners, law enforcement, college students, and more.
September 1, 2005 TORONTO PICTURES, INC. LEADING CORPORATE SPONSOR FOR THIRD ANNUAL MONACO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - CELEBRATION OF NON-VIOLENT FILMS Toronto, CANADA (BlackNews.com) - Dean Bentley, Executive Producer of the Monaco International Film Festival, announced today Toronto Pictures, Inc. of Canada, are Leading Sponsors of this year's event. The Festival, which will be held in Monte-Carlo from December 8th through 11th, 2005, and its third annual celebration of non-violent films, hosted by Amazing Entertainment London in the Principality of Monaco. "Our philosophy is to showcase films of quality that contain no gratuitous violence," notes Bentley. "Toronto Pictures has established its own strong reputation as an independent production house of like-oriented films. We are proud and privileged to have them serve as 2005 leading sponsor, and to partner with us in our efforts to expand the reach and impact of non-violent films globally." Bruno Pischiutta, President and CEO of Toronto Pictures, Inc., is widely known for his lifelong commitment to fostering the art of filmmaking. The internationally acclaimed writer, director and producer founded Toronto Pictures, Inc. in 1996 with the intent of providing extensive training in film writing, acting, directing and production to young and promising Canadian talent. Pischiutta has since developed his Company into a globally recognized film production studio, specifically noted for its politically and socially oriented docu-dramas. Pischiutta has just completed filming his newest movie, Punctured Hope, in Ghana. In keeping with Toronto Pictures' commitment to producing fact-based films that educate without random violence, the movie is intended to raise global awareness regarding Ghana's long-exercised religious and cultural practice of Trokosi, the enslavement of young girls and women. Punctured Hope not only reveals the startling ages-old tribal cultural practices that promote the continued enslavement, mutilation and sexual abuse of West Africa's young girls and women, it does so with an all-African cast, whose lead actress is, herself, a survivor of these culturally imbedded religious beliefs which have affected millions of African women over the past 300 years. Commenting on his company's sponsorship of the Monaco International Film Festival, Pischiutta notes, "At Toronto Pictures, we are strongly focused on the production of films which educate, enlighten and provide provocative impetus for political, social and cultural change. We strive to do so in films which accurately reflect the often tragic - and even sordid - sides of life, without exploiting violence as a means to express already compelling screenplays." Daria Trifu, Vice President of the Canadian-based company, concurs. "The non-violent theme of Monaco's 2005 Festival reflects our corporate commitment to eliminating superfluous violence in filmmaking. We live in an admittedly violent world. In no sense are we opposed to the responsible representation of 'real-life' violence, per se, or to films which examine violence with integrity and illumination. Rather, it is the sensationalism of violence which blatantly and irresponsibly panders to box office revenues with which we take strong issue. Our sponsorship of this year's Festival underscores our philosophy as filmmakers and artists." Targeting a global audience, Toronto Pictures addresses broad-based topical issues in a dramatic format, often combined with documentary genre influences. Now in partnership with International Film Properties, Inc., the Company is seeking to expand its operations by acquiring equity in selected entertainment industry-based agencies in Eastern Europe.
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September 12, 2005 BLACK FATHER WINS BIG ON NBC'S "MEET MISTER MOM" REALITY SHOW
Los Angeles, CA (BlackNews.com) - Meet Mister Mom, NBC's newest reality show gives dads a taste of what mom goes through by taking mom away and leaving dad to fend for him and the children. Recently, the show featured the Avrahams, an African-American family of five - Emmanuel Shahid and Elianah Avraham with three of their sons Elijah 13, Eleazar 10, and Elyakeem 9. In addition to being Black, the Avrahams are also Jewish. As part of the show, Emmanuel Shahid (the father) and his children competed with another family in various tasks to win a $25,000 scholarship prize. Guess who won? None other but the Avrahams. It was truly wonderful to see this African-American family receive such a blessing, and to see a Black father taking the lead. However, it was not at all surprising. Emmanuel Shahid and his wife Elianah Avraham are the owners of The Life Skills Academy Inc., based in Trenton, New Jersey. The Life Skills Academy teaches life management skills in prisons, schools, law enforcement, etc. (www.lifeskillsacademyinc.com) So Emmanuel was not just putting on a show about leading his family to success, he was displaying the same life skills that he always uses.
September 15, 2005
BET AND BET JAZZ SIMULCAST "MAKE IT FUNKY!" DOCUMENTARY FEATURING HISTORY OF NEW ORLEANS JAZZ AND BLUES ON SEPTEMBER 18 AT 2 PM ET Special PSAs to Air During Broadcast In Support of Contributions for Hurricane Katrina Victims Washington, DC (BlackNews.com) - "Make It Funky!" is a lively tribute to the unique and exuberant sounds of New Orleans music. This special documentary, directed by New Orleanian Michael Murphy, chronicles the zesty musical history of the "Big Easy" and its powerful influence and impact on popular music for more than a century. Tune in on September 18 at 2 p.m. ET for red hot interviews, fiery archival footage and blazing performances such as "Fire On The Bayou" to "Let The Good Times Roll". A world-class line-up of both notable and legendary artists, including the Neville Brothers, Allen Toussaint, Irma Thomas, Lloyd Price, Bonnie Raitt and Keith Richards will also provide their personal accounts on what makes the city of New Orleans' spicy gumbo of musical sounds so addictive! BET and BET Jazz will simulcast the colorful documentary, and both networks plan to air special public service announcements (PSAs) throughout the broadcast to encourage viewers to make donations in support of Hurricane Katrina victims via the MusiCares and Red Cross organizations. PROGRAM: MAKE IT FUNKY!
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September 19, 2005 BET Hits The Road For Talent Search IF YOU'VE GOT REAL TALENT, BET IS LOOKING FOR YOU! BET Hits the Road on First-Ever Nationwide Search for Fresh Faces and Exciting Talent With Stops in New York, Atlanta, Houston, Chicago and Los Angeles Aspiring Stars Ages 18 - 28 Looking to Quit Their Usual Routines Could Get Their Shot on BET New York, NY (BlackNews.com) - So do you really think you've got what it takes to be a television show host on BET? Here's your chance to prove it. For the first time in its history, BET will tour major cities throughout the nation in search of not one, or two, but a slew of new faces and fresh talent. The search kicks off with open auditions in New York City on October 3; high-tails it down to Atlanta on October 5; stirs up some dust in Houston on October 7; breezes through the "Windy City" of Chicago on October 10; and shakes things up in Los Angeles on October 12. The mission is a simple one - discover new talent to support the many new programs being added to the network. Final audition locations will be announced in each city at a later date, with additional information being posted at www.bet.com. Auditions will be open to all male and female non-professionals ages 18 - 28. BET will also televise highlights from this national talent search as part of its new Fall '05 season. "If you think you've got it, then here's your chance to bring it - literally," said Reginald Hudlin, President of Entertainment at BET. "We want the network to reflect what America looks like. We're looking to add some of the freshest, undiscovered faces to the outstanding hosts already on board. When it comes to infusing new energy into television programming, there's no better way than by adding hot new talent to your arsenal."
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September 19, 2005 2005 BLACK MOVIE AWARDS | OCTOBER 19 | On TNT 10/9c Top Talent Lined Up for Film Life’s 2005 BLACK MOVIE AWARDS – Cedric “The Entertainer” to Host Gala Event Sidney Poitier to Receive Distinguished Career Achievement Award The Color Purple Inducted into Classic Cinema Hall of Fame Kimberly Elise to Receive Rising Star Award Nominations for Outstanding Motion Picture of the Year include Are We There Yet?, Coach Carter, Crash, Diary of a Mad Black Woman and Hustle & Flow Jeff Friday and Suzanne de Passe to Executive-Produce Event Airing October 19 Complete List of Nominations Attached A distinguished list of high-profile talent will be on hand for Film Life’s 2005 BLACK MOVIE AWARDS – A Celebration of Black Cinema: Past, Present & Future, presented by Turner Network Television (TNT). Cedric “The Entertainer” (Madagascar) will host the gala awards show that recognizes creative achievement by persons of African descent in feature-length motion pictures, both in front of and behind the camera, and honors outstanding films portraying the Black experience. This year’s top award nominees include Crash, and Diary of a Mad Black Woman, each of which received six nominations, Hustle & Flow; which received four; and Coach Carter, with three nominations. Legendary actor/director/producer Sidney Poitier will receive the Distinguished Career Achievement Award, recognizing his trailblazing work as actor/writer/director for such films as Lilies of the Field, In the Heat of the Night, Stir Crazy, For Love of Ivy and Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner. And Kimberly Elise, a nominee for Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role for Diary of a Mad Black Woman, will receive the Rising Star award. In addition to serving as host, Cedric “The Entertainer” is also a nominee for Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role for his work in The Honeymooners. Also nominated in that category are Don Cheadle (Crash), Terrence Howard (Hustle & Flow), Samuel L. Jackson (Coach Carter) and Will Smith (Hitch). Nominees for Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role include Kimberly Elise (Diary of a Mad Black Woman), Meagan Good (D.E.B.S) and Queen Latifah (Beauty Shop). The 2005 BLACK MOVIE AWARDS will also honor made-for-television movies, with Lackawanna Blues, starring S. Epatha Merkerson and Terrence Howard and executive-produced by Halle Berry, Vince Cirrincione, Ruben Santiago-Hudson and Shelby Stone; Sometimes in April, starring Idris Elba and Oris Erheuro and executive-produced by Raoul Peck and Joel Stillerman; and Their Eyes Were Watching God, starring Halle Berry, Michael Ealy and Ruben Santiago-Hudson and executive-produced by Kate Forte, Quincy Jones and Oprah Winfrey nominated for Outstanding Television Movie. The ceremony will honor an up-and-coming director with the HBO Director to Watch Award. Nominees this year are Rodney Evans (Brother to Brother), Frank E. Flowers (Haven) and Rob Hardy (Trois, Pandora’s Box). The 2005 BLACK MOVIE AWARDS will be taped at the Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, Oct. 9. A prominent committee of film critics, entertainment editors and prestigious members of the artistic committee choose nominees and recipients of the awards from a list of eligible films released in the U.S. between January 1 and July 31, 2005. Cedric “The Entertainer” is best known for his crowd-pleasing roles in such films as The Honeymooners, Madagascar, Johnson Family Vacation, Barbershop, Intolerable Cruelty, The Original Kings of Comedy and Be Cool. His other big-screen credits include Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events, Man of the House and Big Momma’s House. He lent his voice to Dr. Dolittle 2 and Ice Age and is currently working on The Cleaner with Lucy Liu and Mr. Lucky with Bruce Willis. His award-winning career spans television, live performances and film. Among Cedric’s many accolades are the AFTRA Award of Excellence in Television Programming for his series “Cedric ‘The Entertainer’ Presents” and a record-setting four consecutive NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for The Steve Harvey Show. In 1994, he received the Richard Pryor Comic of the Year Award from BET for his work as host of Def Comedy Jam and BET’s Comic View. Now helming his own production company, A Bird and A Bear Entertainment, Cedric develops and produces feature films. Johnson Family Vacation was the first under the company’s banner, which grossed over $30 million. The name “Cedric” is fast joining the ranks of other one-name celebrities as an iconic symbol of high caliber performance. Since 1997, Jeff Friday, founder of the Black Movie Awards and the American Black Film Festival, has made a name in the film industry by providing opportunities for independent Black filmmakers to showcase their work to an ever-broadening audience through the Acapulco Black Film Festival, which relocated to Miami and expanded to become the American Black Film Festival in 2002. The Festival will celebrate its 10-year anniversary in 2006 as it continues to spearhead the global distribution of quality Black films as the leading American brand marketing and distributing Black movies and related entertainment content. Oscar nominee Suzanne de Passe’s long list of award-winning, high-profile shows and specials includes the Emmy-winning Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever and Motown Returns to the Apollo. Additionally, she executive-produced The Essence Awards in 2002 and 2003, as well as the annual NAACP Image Awards over a three-year period, concluding in 2003. She has also executive-produced such memorable television miniseries as Lonesome Dove, The Jacksons: An American Dream, Buffalo Girls, Small Sacrifices and The Temptations. Her Academy Award nomination came for co-writing the screenplay for Lady Sings the Blues. Turner Network Television (TNT), television’s destination for drama and one of cable’s top-rated networks, offers original movies and series, including Into the West, an epic six-week television event from DreamWorks Television and master storyteller and executive producer Steven Spielberg; the detective drama series The Closer, starring Kyra Sedgwick, and the action-packed crime series Wanted, with Gary Cole; powerful one-hour dramas, such as Law & Order, Without a Trace, ER, NYPD Blue, Charmed, Judging Amy and Angel, with Alias and Las Vegas joining the line-up in September and Cold Case coming in October; broadcast premiere movies; and championship sports coverage, including NASCAR and the NBA. TNT is also available in high-definition CONTACTS: This information can also be accessed on TBS, Inc.’s press site at http:// www.turnerinfo.com.
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September 20, 2005 TV One Reunites 227 and Amen Series TV ONE COMEDY SMACKDOWN MARATHON HOSTED BY SHERMAN HEMSLEY AND MARLA GIBBS REUNITES AMEN AND 227 -- Sept. 26-30 marathon hosted by the series stars will introduce Amen to the TV One schedule, preview back-to-back airing beginning October 3rd --
Sherman Hemsley and Marla Gibbs reunite to host TV One's Amen/227 marathon Sept. 26-30 Silver Spring, MD (BlackNews.com) - This fall TV One will reunite classic series Amen and 227, two popular sitcoms that aired back-to-back on NBC in the 1980s, introducing the adjacent series in a special Comedy Smackdown marathon September Monday, Sept. 26-Friday, Sept. 30 from 6 - 10 PM, repeating from midnight 4 AM (all times ET). The marathon will be hosted by former co-stars of The Jeffersons, Sherman Hemsley, who stars in Amen, and Marla Gibbs, star of 227. Beginning October 3rd, 227 and Amen will take their place in the regular schedule, airing back-to-back from 6-7 PM as part of TV Ones Look Back Laugh Attack block scheduled from 6-8 PM weeknights. Amen stars Sherman Hemsley as Deacon Ernest Frye of the First Community Church of Philadelphia and focuses on the comedic struggle between the deacon and the church's new minister (Clifton Davis). The series, which first aired on NBC from 1986-1991, also stars Anna Maria Horsford as the deacon's daughter Thelma, smitten with the bachelor minister, and Roz Ryan, Barbara Montgomery and Jester Hairston as involved members of the church congregation. The award-winning series 227, which aired for five seasons (1985-1990), stars Marla Gibbs as Mary Jenkins, who with her family lives in an urban apartment building that is chock full of entertaining and memorable characters, including the wise-cracking, scatter-brained Sandra Clark, played by Jackee Harry. The series also features Regina King as the Jenkins' teenage daughter Brenda. "We are delighted to add Amen to the TV One schedule, and to reunite Amen and 227, which were so popular among African Americans in the 1980s," said TV One President and CEO Johnathan Rodgers. Launched in January 2004, TV One (www.tvoneonline.com) serves more than 22 million households, offering a broad range of lifestyle and entertainment-oriented original programming, classic series, movies, fashion and music designed to entertain, inform and inspire a diverse audience of adult African American viewers. TV One's investors include Radio One [NASDAQ: ROIA and ROIAK; www.radio-one.com], the largest radio company that primarily targets African American and urban listeners; Comcast Corporation [NASDAQ: CMCSA and CMCSK; www.comcast.com], the leading cable television company in the country; The DirecTV Group; Constellation Ventures; Syndicated Communications; Pacesetter Capital Group; and Opportunity Capital Partners. This information has been distributed through BlackPR.com - an extensive press
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