When the idea of making a biopic about Mahalia Jackson first came up, about half the members of Lifetime’s Original Movies group hadn’t heard of the gospel legend and civil rights leader — which, for that team, was a selling point.
“We had been talking about women who have historically made impacts that no one talks about,” says head of movies Tanya Lopez of the group’s brainstorming sessions. It was programming manager Mekita Faiye who suggested Jackson, and though those to whom she pitched the idea were unfamiliar with the legend, they didn’t dismiss ...
“We had been talking about women who have historically made impacts that no one talks about,” says head of movies Tanya Lopez of the group’s brainstorming sessions. It was programming manager Mekita Faiye who suggested Jackson, and though those to whom she pitched the idea were unfamiliar with the legend, they didn’t dismiss ...
When the idea of making a biopic about Mahalia Jackson first came up, about half the members of Lifetime’s Original Movies group hadn’t heard of the gospel legend and civil rights leader — which, for that team, was a selling point.
“We had been talking about women who have historically made impacts that no one talks about,” says head of movies Tanya Lopez of the group’s brainstorming sessions. It was programming manager Mekita Faiye who suggested Jackson, and though those to whom she pitched the idea were unfamiliar with the legend, they didn’t dismiss ...
“We had been talking about women who have historically made impacts that no one talks about,” says head of movies Tanya Lopez of the group’s brainstorming sessions. It was programming manager Mekita Faiye who suggested Jackson, and though those to whom she pitched the idea were unfamiliar with the legend, they didn’t dismiss ...
Exclusive: Danni Conner, Trevite Willis, Avril Speaks, Adetoro Makinde, Letitia Guillory, Ashley Chrisman, and Jessica Funches has been named the 2020 fellows for The Blackhouse Foundation’s 2nd annual Multicultural Producers Lab. The program highlights seven accomplished Black female producers responsible for fiction and nonfiction projects, showcasing the best-of-the-best in film and television.
Blackhouse Foundation launched the program last year with a mission to expand the number of multicultural production companies and executives, to increase their pipeline of content, and to support the sustainability of mid-career independent producers and the scale at which their projects and businesses operate.
In light of the current global pandemic program, this year’s program will consist of virtual symposiums, online workshops, and feedback sessions. Starting on Feb. 5th through the 9th, the 2020 fellows will have the opportunity to engage in in-person industry meetings and a pitch fest to showcase their projects to film studios, networks,...
Blackhouse Foundation launched the program last year with a mission to expand the number of multicultural production companies and executives, to increase their pipeline of content, and to support the sustainability of mid-career independent producers and the scale at which their projects and businesses operate.
In light of the current global pandemic program, this year’s program will consist of virtual symposiums, online workshops, and feedback sessions. Starting on Feb. 5th through the 9th, the 2020 fellows will have the opportunity to engage in in-person industry meetings and a pitch fest to showcase their projects to film studios, networks,...
- 12/9/2020
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
"Speed-Dating", a new romantic comedy feature, opening June 4, follows three bachelors.
"...When it comes to the opposite sex, it’s about the 'chase' and 'finish line” as 'Dog' and 'Beaver' spend their last dime on a nightclub, while 'Too Cool' devises the ultimate scheme to get women and money, via 'speed-dating'..."
Written/directed by Joseph A. Elmore, "Speed-Dating" stars Wesley Jonathan, Chico Benymon, Leonard Armond Robinson, Mekita Faiye, Vanessa Simmons, Holly Robinson Peete and Nick Chinlund.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Speed-Dating"...
"...When it comes to the opposite sex, it’s about the 'chase' and 'finish line” as 'Dog' and 'Beaver' spend their last dime on a nightclub, while 'Too Cool' devises the ultimate scheme to get women and money, via 'speed-dating'..."
Written/directed by Joseph A. Elmore, "Speed-Dating" stars Wesley Jonathan, Chico Benymon, Leonard Armond Robinson, Mekita Faiye, Vanessa Simmons, Holly Robinson Peete and Nick Chinlund.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Speed-Dating"...
- 5/17/2010
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Urban Comedy Speed-Dating has been picked up for release by specialty distributor Rockstone Releasing.
Rockstone announced it has acquired the North American theatrical rights for the award-winning project starring Wesley Jonathan and Chris Elliott.
Click on the poster above for a larger version. Stills from the film are included below, along with a synopsis, more information and a link to the official site.
Coming off a successful run at the 2010 Pan-African Film Festival, where it picked up the Audience Favourite Award, Speed-Dating follows the journey of three immature bachelors who devise the ultimate scheme to get women and money: Speed dating.
Everything seems to be going as planned until the guys are denied their liquor license and a disgruntled ex-girlfriend works to expose their scheme.
Ultimately, maturity and romance prevail in Speed-Dating, where "Love at first sight... Happens every night."
The ensemble cast includes Wesley Jonathan (Crossover, Roll Bounce), Chico Benymon...
Rockstone announced it has acquired the North American theatrical rights for the award-winning project starring Wesley Jonathan and Chris Elliott.
Click on the poster above for a larger version. Stills from the film are included below, along with a synopsis, more information and a link to the official site.
Coming off a successful run at the 2010 Pan-African Film Festival, where it picked up the Audience Favourite Award, Speed-Dating follows the journey of three immature bachelors who devise the ultimate scheme to get women and money: Speed dating.
Everything seems to be going as planned until the guys are denied their liquor license and a disgruntled ex-girlfriend works to expose their scheme.
Ultimately, maturity and romance prevail in Speed-Dating, where "Love at first sight... Happens every night."
The ensemble cast includes Wesley Jonathan (Crossover, Roll Bounce), Chico Benymon...
- 4/10/2010
- by David Bentley
- The Geek Files
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