Spike Lee Comments On Tyler Perry:Tyler Perry On 60 Minutes

Spike Lee Comments On Tyler Perry:Tyler Perry On 60 Minutes – Spike Lee recently blasted Tyler Perry in an interview with Ed Gordon on Our World with Black Enterprise,for making stupid black movies.Spike said:

“We’ve had this discussion back and forth. When John Singleton [made Boyz in the Hood], people came out to see it. But when he did ‘Rosewood,’ nobody showed up. So a lot of this is on us! You vote with your pocketbook, your wallet. You vote with your time sitting in front of the idiot box, and [Tyler Perry] has a huge audience. We shouldn’t think that Tyler Perry is going to make the same film that I am going to make, or that John Singleton or my cousin Malcolm Lee [would make]. As African-Americans, we’re not one monolithic group, so there is room for all of that. But at the same time, for me, the imaging is troubling and it harkens back to ‘Amos n’ Andy.’”

Perry decided to anwer during an interview with “60 Minutes”.Here is Tyler’s response to the criticism.
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Halle Berry Dark Tide Movie

Halle Berry Dark Tide Movie – Halle Berry who recently announced that she is not pregnant has landed a new gig.The actress will be starring in a new movie called “Dark Tide.” According to Variety:

Halle is in negotiations to star in the thriller Dark Tide, which is about a diving instructor who goes back into the water after nearly being killed by a Great White shark. The movie will be shot later this year in South Africa.

Halle Berry was pictured heading to Cafe Med in West Hollywood yesterday.
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Christina Milian Bring it On Fight To The Finish Premiere

Christina Milian Bring it On Fight To The Finish Premiere – Christina Milian was pictured at the “Bring it On: Fight to the Finish” premiere in New York last night.Christina Milian, Cody Longo, Vanessa Born, Gabrielle Dennis, and Rachele Brooke Smith all star in
“Bring It On: Fight to the Finish” which is an upcoming direct-to-DVD teen comedy that was directed by Bille Woodruff.The film tells the story of two rival cheer leading teams who compete till the end to win a championship and it will be available in Blu-ray Disc on September 1, 2009.
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Mama I Want to Sing Trailer:Lynn Whitfield Ciara Harris

Mama I Want to Sing Trailer:Lynn Whitfield Ciara Harris – Here is the official trailer for the upcoming movie “Mama, I Want to Sing”.The film star Lynn Whitfield,Ciara Harris,Patti LaBelle,Juanita Bynum,Hill Harper,Billy Zane and Ben Vereen and will be in theaters this year.
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Denzel Washington Too Old To Play Obama

Denzel Washington Too Old To Play Obama – Denzel Washington has revealed that he will be too old to play Barack Obama in a movie,when they the do make the biopic in the future.The Oscar-winner said:

“When Obama’s story is ready to be told, I’ll be too old to do it.”

The 54-year-old explained that he doubts that Obama will have time to help the young actor that will land the role.Washington added:

“He has too much to do to have me asking for tips on how to play him.”

Martin Luther King Movie:Steven Spielberg Production

Martin Luther King Movie:Steven Spielberg Production – Martin Luther King’s family has always said no to the idea but they have changed their mind.The story of Martin Luther King’s life will become a movie and Steven Spielberg has signed up to co-produce the biopic for DreamWorks.According to Variety Spielberg said:

“We are all honored that the King estate is giving us the opportunity to tell the story of these defining, historic events,”“It is our hope that the creative power of film and the impact of Dr. King’s life can combine to present a story of undeniable power that we can all be proud of.”

Who do you think should play Martin Luther King?

Jamie Foxx Frank Sinatra Movie

Jamie Foxx Frank Sinatra Movie – Oscar-winning actor Jamie Foxx has thrown his name in the mix to play in the upcoming biopic based on the life of Frank Sinatra.Foxx is up against Justin Timberlake, Harry Connick Jr., and Leo DiCaprio for the lead role.Industry insiders believe Foxx was “born to play Sinatra” and told The Daily Express:

“Cool is color-blind. Jamie would seem to be born to the role.” “Magnificent singing voice, totally convincing acting ability, like Frank himself, born the wrong side of the tracks, rags to riches, makes it big against the odds, has his brushes with authority. The guy’s a gift.”

What do you think?

Forest Whitaker Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde Movie:50 Cent

Forest Whitaker Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde Movie:50 Cent – Here is a strange combination for you.Rapper 50 Cent and Academy Award-winning actor Forest Whitaker will be starring in a new adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic 19th century novel The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.The executive producer of the upcoming film Luc Roeg told Variety:

“The combination of such formidable talent in front of and behind the camera will turn this wonderful gothic story into a modern classic for a whole new generation.”

Forest Whitaker will take on the role of Dr. Jekyll who invents a potion that can unleash his violent alter ego Mr. Hyde played by 50.

Beyonce Obsessed $28.5 Million Weekend Box Office

Beyonce Obsessed $28.5 Million Weekend Box Office -Beyonce’s new movie “Obsessed” is a box office hit.The film earned an estimated $28.5 million in its first weekend.Sony distribution president Rory Bruer said:

“This is extremely satisfying.” “It had a lot of things going for it, including another great job of marketing by Screen Gems. But most importantly, it had Beyonce and a great cast.”

Did you like “Obsessed”?

Beyonce Obsessed Movie:Box Office Hit

Beyonce Obsessed Movie:Box Office Hit – Beyonce’s new movie “Obsessed” is exceeding expectations, and has earned $11 million today for what looks like a $27.5 million film.’Obsessed’ which is a copy of “Fatal Attraction” has also beaten “Mean Girls” for the best last-April-weekend opening ever and it would be Beyonce’s best opening.Fans really loved the flick but the reviewers hated it with only 25% freshness rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
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