Bessie Smith Biopic with Queen Latifah to Premiere in 2015 on HBO
by Tyler Peterson
- Jul 10, 2014
Oscar® nominee Queen Latifah (“Chicago”) stars as legendary blues singer Bessie Smith in HBO Films' BESSIE, written and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Dee Rees (“Pariah”). Currently in production in Atlanta and debuting in 2015, the film focuses on Smith's transformation from a struggling young singer into “The Empress of the Blues,” one of the most successful recording artists of the 1920s and an enduring icon today. The cast also features Michael K. Williams, Khandi Alexander, Mike Epps, Tika Sumpter, Tory Kittles, Oliver Platt, Bryan Greenberg, Charles S. Dutton and Mo'Nique. BESSIE is executive produced by Queen Latifah, Shakim Compere, Lili Fini Zanuck, Shelby Stone and Randi Michel.
COMMUNITY's Ken Jeong Boards RIDE ALONG 2
by Movies News Desk
- Jul 3, 2014
Following the success of their hit comedy Ride Along, which has earned just over $120 million worldwide since its release last month, Universal Pictures is bringing back Ice Cube and Kevin Hart for Ride Along 2.
RIDE ALONG Tops Movies on Demand Titles, Week Ending 4/20
by Tyler Peterson
- Apr 28, 2014
Rentrak (RENT), the leader in precisely measuring movies and TV everywhere, today announced the top ten Movies on Demand (MOD) titles based on consumer transaction rate. Movies on Demand are transactional (pay-per-purchase) films available through cable and telco providers.
THE HAVES AND THE HAVE NOTS Finale Sets OWN Record with 3.6 Million Viewers
by Tyler Peterson
- Mar 12, 2014
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network's Tuesday night (March 11) season finale of 'The Haves and the Have Nots,' the drama series from Tyler Perry set a network record with 3.6 million total viewers. The episode ranked as the #1 telecast in OWN history among total viewers and #2 in the key female demo (2.75 W25-54) behind only 'Oprah's Next Chapter' with Bobbi Kristina. For the night, episode ranked as the #1 cable telecast in the key female demo (2.75 W25-54) and #4 in all of television among W25-54 rating. This season finale grew double digits, up 38% in total viewers and 24% in W25-54 vs. the prior season finale.
Kevin Hart & Ice Cube Will Return for Ride Along 2
by Caryn Robbins
- Feb 19, 2014
Following the success of their hit comedy Ride Along, which has earned just over $120 million worldwide since its release last month, Universal Pictures is bringing back Ice Cube and Kevin Hart for Ride Along 2.
OWN's THE HAVES AND THE HAVE NOTS Hits New High with 3.4 Million Viewers
by Tyler Peterson
- Feb 5, 2014
Tuesday night's (February 4) episode of OWN's hit Tyler Perry drama 'The Haves and the Have Nots' delivered a record-breaking 3.4 million viewers, its most-watched telecast in series history. The episode ranked as the #1 cable telecast of the night (2.60 W25-54 rating and 3.4 million total viewers) and #2 in all of television among W25-54 rating (behind 'The Biggest Loser' season finale). OWN was Tuesday night's #1 cable network for W25-54.
Season 2 Premiere of OWN's HAVES AND THE HAVE NOTS Sets Ratings Record
by Caryn Robbins
- Jan 9, 2014
OWN's season two premiere of the Tyler Perry drama 'The Haves and the Have Nots' on Tuesday night (Jan. 7 at 9 p.m. ET/PT) delivered record numbers, earning 2.8 million total viewers and becoming the #1 season premiere in OWN history across all key demos.
Tyler Perry's THE HAVES AND THE HAVE NOTS & LOVE THY NEIGHBOR to Return to OWN in January
by Tyler Peterson
- Nov 26, 2013
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today that its popular scripted series from Tyler Perry 'The Haves and the Have Nots' and 'Love Thy Neighbor' will return to the network's primetime lineup this January along with two new series, 'The Diamond Collar' and 'Mom's Got Game' and the return of comedienne Wanda Sykes with two new 'Herlarious' comedy specials.
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