Common & Queen Latifah Make it "Just Wright"

Rappers/actors Common and Queen Latifah have signed on to star in a new Fox Searchlight film titled Just Wright. Queen Latifah plays a sports trainer, who falls in love with a professional basketball player, while attempting to rehabilitate him from a career-threatening injury.

The script was written by Michael Elliot, while Latifah, long time partner Shakim Compere and Debra Martin Chase will produce the movie, with Sanaa Hamri directing. Common, who is currently shooting Date Night, recently had a high profile role in the movie Terminator Salvation, which has raked in over $165 million dollars in box office revenue in the U.S. since being released in May.

Shooting on Just Wright is slated to begin next month, while the movie is expected to be in theaters nationwide sometime in 2010.

Stacy Dash & The Game On House Arrest

Stacy Dash has a new movie coming out. The movie will star Dash and Compton rappter The Game and is called “House Arrest”.

The movie is about a high maintenenace girl who meets a quick money scheming dude. The movie will be directed by Billy Washington and produced by Cassius Verson Weathersby who’s worked on such films as “You Got Served,” “The Great White Hope” and “D.C. Cab.”. I swear we've heard this story line before... I just can't remember where. Do you guys know?

Anika Noni Rose Lands First African American Princess

Anika Noni Rose is finally coming into her own. Ms. Rose has landed the lead character role for the voice in Disney's upcoming animated flick "The Princess and the Frog".

"It's the most thrilling thing," says Rose, the Tony Award winner who you're likely to remember from her work as Lorrell in the movie Dreamgirls, which also starred Jennifer Hudson and Beyoncé. "It's been a dream of mine since I was a little itty-bitty person to be a Disney voice."

The film will also set a historic moment with it being Disney's first African-American princess.

Nice!

Rza Wants Chris Brown For Movie Project

If you were born before 1990, then you should know that one of the best classic "ghetto" kung fu movies was The Last Dragon. Mmmm Mmmm... that damn Taimak was the cutest thing to me back then! Sorry ya'll!

Wu-Tang Clan co-founder/director/actor Rza is supposedly doing a remake of the cult classic as his latest movie project. And who does Rza have in mind to fill in for cutie pie Taimak's character Leroy "Bruce Leroy" Green?... that's right... Chris Brown with his ol' hop around the stage ass.

Rza has already spoken with CB and his people regarding the flick. According to XXLMag.com Rza said, "I holla'd at Chris and he seemed very interested, I never -- I didn't holla at Rihanna. But I holla'd at Chris one day. You know we came across each other in the studio, and I saw him at one of those award shows, and I said, 'I really got you at the top of the list to bring this character back' and he said that he actually loved the character. He said he loved Bruce Lee and he's a fan of The Last Dragon. I was like, wow, that's cool cause there's four of us that votes on it, but my vote is on him."

All of the movie talk went down before the Chrihanna-Gate situation took place but doesnm't make a difference or sway his thoughts on Chris as the main charachter. I just want them to give us a cameo of Taimak! I need to see if he is aging gracefully as fine as he was back in the day!!!

Chris Rock and Martin Lawrence Together In New Movie

Tracy Morgan and Martin Lawrence are joining Chris Rock in Screen Gems and Sidney Kimmel Entertainment's remake of "Death at a Funeral" according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Joining Lawrence and Rock will be Loretta Devine, Ron Glass, Danny Glover, Regina Hall, Zoe Saldana, James Marsden and Columbus Short.

The storyline goes like this: a comedy in which a funeral ceremony turns into a debacle of misplaced cadavers and family secrets. When things can't get any worse, a man arrives saying he's the dead man's gay lover and threatens blackmail.

I'm not too fond of that synopsis. It sounds like a spin-off to that stupid movie Kindom Come...uggghhh!!!

Tyler Perry Working On Next Movie

Fresh off of a fantastic weekend at the box office with the opening of his latest installment of Madea foolishness with 'Madea Goes To Jail', which raked in over $44 million, Tyler Perry is already working on his next movie.

While he's been talking about doing a film with Diana Ross and wanted a sequel for 'Why Did I Get Married?' Tyler Perry's next film will be an adaptation of his stage play, 'I Can Do Bad All by Myself,' featuring, once again... Madea.

As with Perry's other films, the script will be different from what his fans have seen on stage. According to producer Reuben Cannon, filming will commence next month in Atlanta. They are in the process of casting roles for the film.

I have to admit... I liked "Why Did I Get Married" but solely because he wasn't playing Madea. But I'm wondering will there ever come a time when Tyler won't appear in his own movies? I mean damn... he's becoming the Diddy of the movies! You produce, write, and direct, AND you got to be in them too? Geesh!

Madea Goes To Jail Promo Pics

That damn Tyler Perry know he a fool with this Madea mess! He's released four of the promo pics for the movie and they are too much for me!!! The film stars Tyler Perry, Derek Luke, Keshia Knight Pulliam, David Mann, Tamala Mann, Ronreaco Lee, Ion Overman, Vanessa Ferlito, Viola Davis, Sophia Vergara, Robin Coleman, and Bobbi Baker. It will make it's big screen debut on February 20th.

Tyrese Gets More Faster and Even More Furious!

Ya know... after that ridiculous Toyko Drift installment of The Fast and The Furious, I said I was done with that series... HA!!! But now... now that 'Chocolate Ty' is coming back... aaaaaand Vin Diesel... aaaaaaand blue eyed cutie Paul Walker.... all in the same movie *WHEW*... yeah, I'll be back again.

In an exclusive interview picked up Hollyscoop.com, Tyrese Gibson said on camera that he would be joining Vin Diesel and Paul Walker in 'Fast And Furious', the fourth installment of the franchise. Gibson appeared in the second film, '2 Fast 2 Furious' as Roman Pearse.

In this big reunion film, Vin Diesel and Paul Walker reteam for the ultimate chapter of the franchise built on speed -- 'Fast & Furious.' Heading back to the streets where it all began, they rejoin Michelle Rodriguez and Jordana Brewster to blast muscle, tuner and exotic cars across Los Angeles and floor through the Mexican desert in the new high-octane action-thriller. I'll keep ya posted on the release!

Vanessa Simmons To Star In Hip Hop Dance Movie

One of my favorite celebrity kids is finally getting her shot at the big screen. Rev. Run's oldest daughter Vanessa Simmons will be staring in a movie with Marques Houston. The two will be together in yet another hip hop dance flick called, 'Boogie Town'.

I love Vanessa and all, but I've seen her on Guiding Light... she's "aiight". But I guess it doesn't matter since she's only been acting for a few years, and not to mention that this is a "D" list movie, especially with it being done by pedaphile Chris Stokes.

'Boogie Town,' is said to be a modern day West Side Story for the hip hop generation. The story takes place in a New York City in the not so distant future. In a society where battle dancing has been outlawed, illegal dance contests now take place in the underground world of 'Boogie Town.' Micah (Houston) and Jay (Mykal Anthony Bean), leaders of rival dance crews, possess 'Herculean' powers which take the battles to extreme levels. Despite the animosity between the two crews, Micah falls in love with Jay's beautiful sister Natalie and the two become a future-day Romeo and Juliet.

Sooooo, what is it... a dance version of Romeo and Juliet, or another spin on You Got Served? *YAWN* to the tenth damn power! That's what it is!

Buffie the Body and Rabbit In New Teen Comedy.

I guess video girls and reality stars are all trying to capitalize off of their 15 minutes... heck... I ain't mad. Get in where you fit in. One of the most notable video vixens and another recent reality chick are set to make their big screen debut in a film by director Melvin James titled, "Still A Teen". Buffie The Body and Rabbit (Jessica Rich) from VH1's "Real Chance of Love", are both going to make appearances in the movie.

James recently told Blackvoices.com that the film is a coming-of-age comedy about four guys fresh out of high school and their pre-occupation with music video models. Why do I envision movies like "Phat Beach" and "Cookout" when I think of this movie. You know... those straight to DVD generic looking movies.

Biggie Remembered By His Son

I'm sure all of you are aware of the upcoming bio-pic about the Notorious B.I.G. coming out in the early part of 2009. Well, the films producer has just revealed a little surprise for all of the Biggie stans out there... little Christopher "CJ" Wallace, the slain rappers 12 year old son with Faith Evans, will also appear on the movies soundtrack. CJ will be on the remix of the classic hit by his father 'One More Chance,' which has been described as "emotional,

Other artists with songs on the soundtyrack include, 'Brooklyn Go Hard,' with Jay-Z, featuring Santogold,Jadakiss and Faith Evans. The soundtrack will also include three previously unreleased Biggie Demos.

"We kept everything as is, in its raw form. This is what got him the recording deal, plain and simple. His fans have been asking for it for years...It's incredible stuff," Director George Tillman Jr. explained in a recent interview.

Here is the track list:

1. 'Notorious Thugs' (featuring Bone Thugs-N-Harmony)

2. 'Hypnotize'

3. 'Notorious'

4. 'Juicy'

5. 'Party & Bulls---'

6. 'Warning'

7. 'One More Chance (remix)' (featuring Faith Evans)

8. 'Brooklyn Go Hard' (Jay-Z featuring Santogold)

9. 'Letter to B.I.G.' (Jadakiss featuring Faith Evans)

10. 'Kick in the Door'

11. 'What's Beef'

12. 'World Is Filled'

13. 'One More Chance' (featuring CJ)

14. 'The Notorious Theme' (composed by Danny Elfman)

15. 'Microphone Murderer' (previously unreleased demo)

16. 'Guaranteed Raw' (previously unreleased demo)

17. 'Love No Ho' (previously unreleased demo)

Idris Elba The Black James Bond???

... YOU DAMN SKIPPY! That'll work as far as I'm concerned. Sexy to the umpteenth power, the intoxicating British accent, and eyes that pierce the soul... Yeah... sounds like the first black 007 to me. I'm hearing that he's already been talking to the producers of the movie and damnit why not! I did a post earlier last month asking who would be a better black Bond Will Smith, Diddy, Terrence Howard, or Dijimon Hounsou. Why oh why did I not think about my husband? Diddy damn sure needs to hang up all them hopes, dreams, and aspirations! Them knock knees and big gums don't do the Bond series any justice! But he begs to differ apparently. He's already submitted his audition tape to the producers and directors of the movie. WHATEV!

Not Easily Broken Movie Trailer

Coming out next January is an uplifting drama about love and family adapted from the book of the same name by renowned pastor and author Bishop T. D. Jakes. 'Not Easily Broken'stars Morris Chestnut and Taraji P. Henson. The film is directed by Bill Duke, and also features Maeve Quinlan, Jenifer Lewis, Kevin Hart, Cannon Jay, April Betts. 'Not Easily Broken' revolves around a couple whose strength and faith are tested after the wife is injured in a car crash and the husband becomes attracted to another woman.

Timbaland Steps Into Films

After popping up on damn near every hit single during the past few years, Timbaland is about to add his first feature film into the to his repatoure'.

The producer's Mosley Media Group is teaming with Effie T. Brown's Duly Noted Inc. to produce "Vinyl," the story of five young women facing life-altering decisions about their relationships with members of a rock band.

Writer/director Richard Zelniker's film is set to begin shooting in the spring, with Brown, Marcus Spence and Timbaland's wife Monique Idlett-Mosley producing. Timbaland, the artist formerly known as Tim Mosley, is executive producing. Brown has two Sundance prizewinners under her belt: "Real Women Have Curves," starring America Ferrera, and "Rocket Science." Timbaland has contributed music to more than 50 film and TV projects. The pair plans to promote the film with behind-the-scenes content designed for mobile devices.

Jaden Smith The Next Karate Kid?

"Wax On... Wax Off"! Who remembers that famous line? I sure do! One of my favorite movies as a kid to watch with my big brother was "The Karate Kid" with Ralph Macchio and the little cute old asian dude Pat Morita. Well the movie is back on.

Columbia Pictures is back in the dojo with a new version of the 1984 hit "The Karate Kid," which has been refashioned as a star vehicle for Jaden Smith, son of Will and Jada-Pinkett Smith. Of course the movie is being produced by Jerry Weintraub (who launched the original franchise) and Overbrook Entertainment's James Lassiter, Will Smith and Ken Stovitz. Will Smith, co-starred with his 10-year-old son in Jaden's first movie "The Pursuit of Happyness," which Overbrook and Escape Artists produced for Columbia.

The script is being written by Chris Murphy, and the film will shoot next year in Beijing and other cities. While the new film will be set in that exotic locale, it will borrow elements of the original plot, wherein a bullied youth learns to stand up for himself with the help of an eccentric mentor. The younger Smith, who next stars in "The Day the Earth Stood Still," is a martial arts practitioner so now he can put his moves to use on screen and show the world what he's workin with!

Big Momma 3 In The Making?

Over the weekend in Los Angeles, producer David Friendly, who was doing interiews for his latest film, 'Soul Men', stated that he's looking to get 'Big Momma's House 3' in theaters in 2009. While there is no script in place at this point, he's confident that both Martin Lawrence and Nia Long will come back and reprise their roles.

Both Big Momma's House (2000) and Big Momma's House 2 (2006) were box office hits with $117 million dollars and $70 million dollars respectively. Released by 20th Century Fox, both films centered on Martin Lawrence as an undercover FBI agent using a fat suit to impersonate a Southern granny. In the last film, Martin was married to Sherry, who was expecting his baby. He's being booted off the FBI, so he tries to prove that he's a much-needed fixture in the Bureau by getting involved in a case that he has no business getting involved in. He goes in with the nanny outfit to get the job, and investigate some fraudulent activity where the U.S. defense is concerned.

I'm just hoping that if they do actually do a BM3, that will be the end of it. *SIGH*... I don't care for another one of these, but I would like to see Martin and Will in a Bad Boys 3... I love those two together on the screen!

Don Cheadle Replaces Terrence Howard In Iron Man Sequel

According to TheHollywoodReporter, Don Cheadle has been picked to replace Terrence Howard in the sequel "Iron Man 2".

Cheadle will take Howards place as Jim Rhodes, Iron Man's best friend, who also had dreams of stepping into the superhero role as War Machine. One scene featured Howard looking at a silver suit of armor and saying "Next time," a line that many fans would deem as exciting, just for the simple fact that you knew that there would be a follow up to the summer hit.

Sources close to the deal said negotiations with Howard fell through over financial differences, among other reasons. Marvel, which had wanted to work with Cheadle, then decided to take the role in another direction and approached the actor, who is shooting Antoine Fuqua's "Brooklyn's Finest" with Richard Gere and Ethan Hawke. Rhodes is expected to play a larger part in the sequel, which is rumored to go beyond high-tech villains.

Robert Downey Jr. is expected to comeback as billionaire industrialist Tony Stark/Iron Man. Gwyneth Paltrow also is expected to be back as Stark's assistant, Pepper Potts. Cheadle, repped by UTA, most recently starred in "Traitor," a thriller on which he was also a producer. He will next be seen in DreamWorks' "Hotel for Dogs."

Jamie Foxx Is A Law Abiding Citizen

Academy Award winning actor Jamie Foxx is in the final stages of negotiating a deal to star alongside fellow actor Gerard Butler in an upcoming movie titled, "Law Abiding Citizen".

The psychological thriller is about a successful assistant D.A. (Butler) who finds himself at the center of a vigilante plot hatched by a traumatized victim of the legal system (Foxx). Jamie's character is devastated to learn that, because of a plea bargain, one of his wife and daughter's murderers will be set free. So he unleashes revenge on the killers and those who made the deal.

Cadillac Records Cover

Here is the cover to the soundtrack for the upcoming movie "Cadillac Records" starring Adrien Brody, Beyonce Knowles, and Jeffrey Wright. The soundtrack is set to drop December 2 and will have a regular version and a deluxe 2-disc version.

T.I. To Do Books and Film

Atlanta bred rapper T.I. recently revealed that he is planning to release a line of non-fiction books. T.I. divulged to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution that one of the many books that he plans to release will be an autobiography which he will later turn into a film. “We’’re working on it now,” T.I. told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “We’re [also] working on a few different types of books. All nonfiction.” T.I. released his sixth solo album titled Paper Trail this week (September 30). The album, which features appearances from Ludacris and John Legend, is expected to sell close to 500,000 copies by next week. T.I. is also currently filming a crime caper titled Bone Deep. The cast for the flick incudes R&B superstar Chris Brown and Idris Elba.