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  • Kobi Libii’s Satirical Comedy, The American Society of Magical Negroes Premieres Soon

    Kobi Libii’s Satirical Comedy, The American Society of Magical Negroes Premieres Soon

    This is an upcoming American satirical fantasy comedy film written, directed, and co-produced by Kobi Libii. It stars Justice Smith as Aren, David Alan Grier, An-Li Bogan, Drew Tarver, Michaela Watkins, and Nicole Byer. The film is set to premiere on the 19th of January at the Sundance Film Festival.

    Aren, the protagonist is recruited into a secret society of Black people, who possess magical powers and dedicate their lives to an important cause.

    This important cause is fighting the discomfort of white people, making them feel comfortable as things may get messy in their discomfort. They are tasked with gauging their morale to detect low and stubby morales. The instructor says

    “The happier they are, the safer we are”.

    The story takes place as Aren is given his first client, Jason Mount, a white man whose morale is very low and he’s expected to raise it by any means. At this time, Aren begins to enjoy his job with his client and describes it as being a secret agent without none of the danger.

    Subsequently, things begin to go left as he meets Lizzy , a co-worker of Jason, and takes a liking to her. When Aren talks deeply about her to Jason, he mistakes Aren’s words as an attempt to match make them as a couple.

    Jason ends up liking Lizzy but Aren is unwilling to let go of her and is warned that if he doesn’t put Jason first, everyone loses their magic, his Memory will be erased, and he will never remember Lizzy. Moreover, Eren has always lived with the idea that it was their job to make white people comfortable, but when it becomes his job he feels like it shouldn’t be.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts on this film?

  • Dreamworks Presents The Lovable and Clumsy Po In Kung Fu Panda 4

    Dreamworks Presents The Lovable and Clumsy Po In Kung Fu Panda 4

    Dreamworks presents Kung Fu Panda 4, a forthcoming animated martial arts comedy film. The fourth chapter of the Kung Fu Panda franchise, and the sequel to the 2016 Kung Fu Panda 3. Directed by Mike Mitchell and stars Jack Black as Po and Awkwafina as Zhen.

    The story begins with Po, the dragon warrior, as he embarks on a new journey. In this journey, he transitions from being the dragon warrior to becoming the spiritual leader of the Valley of Peace, just like his master Shifu. The story of Po is centered around the importance of embracing the strength within and overcoming challenges.

    Kung Fu Panda 4 beautifully explores the themes of power and identity in many ways that captivate kids and adults alike. As Po sets out on a journey with the fate of his beloved valley hanging by a thread, he must search for his successor, the new dragon warrior.

    However, as he progresses, he faces a dangerous foe known as

    “the chameleon”,

    a powerful shape-shifting sorcerer whose goal is to steal the kung fu of the masters as her own. Her goal is to use the newly acquired powers to oppress the world.

    The movie’s captivating animation, heartwarming humor, and action-packed sequences are sure to keep children engaged and duly entertained. Alongside the exciting storyline, the story emphasizes the importance of friendship, trust, and the power of believing in oneself.

    #Clique, are you ready for this one?

  • Lionsgate Films Presents “Miller’s Girl,” An American Drama Film Starring Jenna Ortega

    Lionsgate Films Presents “Miller’s Girl,” An American Drama Film Starring Jenna Ortega

    Miller’s Girl is an upcoming American drama directed and written by Jade Halley Bartlett, and produced by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg. The film is set to be released in January 2024

    Starring Jenna Ortega as Cairo Sweet and Jonathan as Martin Freeman, it showcases a talented student and an enthusiastic teacher pair who enter a dark relationship after she writes a creative assignment that yields a complex result.

    When Cairo’s friend asks her what she is writing about and she discloses it, she proceeds to tell her to write something that’ll make him love her. She goes to submit it at his home and smokes a cigarette with him outside.

    After the teacher reads her essay, he is furious and demands why she wrote something inappropriate. In response, she boldly says,

    “Write what you know is what you said.”

    The teacher then acknowledges that he had no choice but to fail her for it, to which she fearlessly responds

    “I dare you”.

    The story follows the path Martin wishes to take and the consequences that follow as he delays to take decisive action.

    #Clique, are you ready for this film?

  • Timothée Chalamet’s Wonka Film Scores High On Box Office Preview

    Timothée Chalamet’s Wonka Film Scores High On Box Office Preview

    Timothée Chalamet’s new feature, Wonka, is doing wonders in Box Office previews. It is making history as one of the family movies to soar high.

    Wonka Box Office Preview Hits Millions In Box Office Preview

    The David Heyman musical production premiered on Thursday and has been previewed in a handful of theaters. As expected, Chalamet’s Wonka viewership began in North America and has already scored $3.5 million in box office previews. It started by showing in 3,400 theaters.

    This family film is already competing with Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the animation’s box office preview was a whopping $35 million in-house.

    Box office projections for Wonka claim it will either be on the same level or surpass it by an extra $5 million. In a few days, more theaters will join in viewership, making the numbers soar to 4,203. These centers will include Imax and other large formats.

    What Fans Should Except from Timothée Chalamet’s Wonka Film

    Wonka features Chalamet as young Willy Wonka. Its plot centers on the story of the legendary Candyman from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. This is one of the first productions from the stables of Hollywood following the American Writer’s Guild Strike.

    The film features talented acts coming together for a great story. The list includes Hugh Grant, Rich Fulcher, Tom Davis, Olivia Colman, Rowan Atkinson, Matt Lucas, Calah Lane, etc.

    Wonka is not the only movie families will enjoy this holiday season. On Christmas day, the on-screen musical titled The Color Purple will debut. Three days prior, DC’s Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom will hit the cinemas. On that same day, a movie from Universal and Illumination called Migration will air.

    Maybe Wonka will triumph as a family musical and reach the heights of films like The Greatest Showman on Earth. But until it’s released, we don’t know how far it will go.

  • Lil Baby, Saweetie, and RHOA Cynthia Bailey Land Roles In BMF (Black Mafia Family) Season 3

    Lil Baby, Saweetie, and RHOA Cynthia Bailey Land Roles In BMF (Black Mafia Family) Season 3

    BMF (Black Mafia Family) season 3 continues to tap into famous faces to join the cast. Not long ago, it was reported that they have NeYo and 2 Chainz on their list. Sources have now confirmed that the three newest set members for BMF season 3 are Lil Baby, Saweetie, and RHOA Cynthia Bailey!

    What To Know About Starz’ BMF Season 3?

    Apart from tuning in to a sea of superstars from NeYo to Bailey, fans will continue to enjoy the story of the Flenory empire. According to the show’s official website, BMF season 3 is set to show Big Meech (Demetrius Flenory Jr.) moving to Atlanta. In this new city, he intends to create a drug empire while moving up the ladder.

    The compass will also focus on others like Terry, Meech’s brother, Charles and Lucille Flenory’s rocky union, and Detectives Bryant and Jin. As Per the Deadline, the tide will circle in on how:

    Terry remains in the “D” to handle business. Charles Flenory (Russell Hornsby) and Lucille Flenory’s (Michole Briana White) marriage remains on the rocks, and Detective Bryant (Steve Harris) and Detective Jin (Kelly Hu) return as partners often on opposite sides of the law who find common ground in their determination to take down.

    Amid teasing fans with a truckload of what’s to come, the show will not premiere until March 1 next year. But it’s good they know who to look out for. After all, what’s a better way to keep the suspense than to share a little teaser?

    BMF Season 3 Has Lil Baby, Saweetie, and RHOA Cynthia Bailey, For What Roles?

    This is Lil Baby’s first time as an actor on TV. So far, rumor is that his BMF role is a foot soldier with roots in Atlanta, Georgia. As for his co-stars, they have juicy roles, too.

    Saweetie will take on the role of an ex-collegiate noted for her athletic skills, and her base will be St.Louis. Meanwhile, RHOA Cynthia Bailey will be handling a script that is not too alien from her onscreen life — drama.

    The RHOA star’s character is Gloria, formerly married to Detective Bryant. Fans will see the exes battle out their son’s legal woes.

  • Joan Pendergrass And Tyrese Gibson Fall Out Over Teddy Pendergrass’ Biopic Rights

    Joan Pendergrass And Tyrese Gibson Fall Out Over Teddy Pendergrass’ Biopic Rights

    One of Fast & Furious fans’ favourites, Tyrese Gibson, has been labelled “incompetent” by Joan Pendergrass, who happens to be Teddy Pendergrass’s widow. The duo initially had an agreement to work on Teddy Pendergrass’ biopic. Unfortunately, the only thing they now have in common is filing lawsuits against each other.

    Tyrese Gibson & Joan Pendergrass’ Initial Agreement

    Tyrese Gibson and Joan Pendergrass had teamed up to work on the deceased Teddy Pendergrass’ biopic. This agreement was made in 2011 with the Fast & Furious star working with his company, Voltron Entertainment.

    However, according to the actor, Joan did not fulfil her side of the bargain. They agreed that he would have full rights to produce a movie and write a book about Teddy. This was a fair exchange for his financial investment.

    Since 2011, Tyrese has allegedly spent $450,000 from his pocket. Yet in 2022, Joan clamped down on further extension.

    This led him to slam her with a lawsuit earlier in the year. His complaint centred on Joan’s treatment following a high investment. In his words, she inappropriately ended the contract.

    Joan did not allow the accusation to fester before reacting to Tyrese. She absorbed herself of any blame while maintaining that, indeed, they entered into a contract. However, the actor gave up his rights after signing a new deal with Warner Bros. in 2019. This meant that the benefits were transformed to Warner Bros. automatically.

    Teddy Pendergrass’ Widow Comes For Tyrese Gibson

    Sources reaching RadarOnline say that Joan requested the court to ignore Tyrese’s lawsuit against her. She lashed out at the actor for coming to court with a lawsuit while highlighting his role in the situation.

    According to Joan:

    “Tyrese proven incompetent at putting together a movie project about Teddy Pendergrass, and Voltron had still not exercised its option to purchase Mr. Pendergrass’s life rights and copyrights.”

    Joan claims that upon realizing that Tyrese was not ready for the work, she could not wait to move on following the expiration of their contract. Once she caught wind of Voltron’s new deal with Warner Bros., she itched to work with a more “legitimate studio.”

    After denying that some agreements between her and Tyrese never existed, Joan clarified that her former business partner was very poor at handling business. For now, Tyrese has laid low and is yet to comment on the new lawsuit.

  • 5 Iconic Characters That Ignite Inspiration and Capture Hearts

    5 Iconic Characters That Ignite Inspiration and Capture Hearts

    1. Chandra Wilson as Dr Miranda Bailey in “Grey’s Anatomy” (2005):

    In the TV show, Chandra’s Character depicts an uptight possessing blunt attitude and a tough personality, earning herself the nickname

    “The Nazi”.

    Being one of the most frequently shown characters on the show, viewers have only the best of descriptions set for her.

    2. Richard Roundtree as John Shaft in “Shaft” (1971): The characterization of Roundtree as John Shaft, portrays him as tough with an uncompromising nature. When he first emerged, viewers adored him for his quick wit and sharp tongue. Moreover, his appeal made him an entertaining character to watch.

    3. Lawrence Fishburn as Morpheaus in “The Matrix” (1999):

    Morpheaus is a key personality in the resistance against machines that have enslaved humanity in a simulated reality. The character possesses various characteristics that interest the majority of viewers, which makes him beloved by all. These character traits include, wisdom, leadership and confidence, mentorship, charisma and most of all the symbolism of the character.

    4. Chadwick Boseman as King T’challa in “Black Panther” (2018): Boseman plays King T’challa, a highly skilled warrior who possesses heightened senses, strength, and agility. More than just skills, he displays unrivaled leadership qualities and a strong moral compass. As a result the audience gravitate toward his character.  Additionally the viewers regard him highly due to the representation of his complex character.

    5. Daniel Kaluuya as Chris Washington in “Get Out” (2017):

    Chris is a black man who visits the family of his white girlfriend without realizing the danger being presented. Through the course of the film viewers are drawn to him due to the relatable and likable qualities he portrays. For instance, his empathy, resilience, determination, and courage shine through as he refuses to be a passive victim in an effort to fight for his survival.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts on this?

  • The Cast Of The Classic Film ‘Friday:’ Where Are They Now?

    The Cast Of The Classic Film ‘Friday:’ Where Are They Now?

    It’s been 28 years since the release of Friday, and the cast of Friday has gone on to do great things. Here are some characters and their recent activities:

    1. Ice Cube,  played Craig Jones, the main protagonist of the Friday series, has had a successful movie and music career. He is also the co-founder of the Big 3 basketball league.

    2. Chris Tucker, played the character Smokey, a rising comedy star but got his big break when he landed the role of Smokey. He went on to star in the Rush Hour series and a plethora of other movies including, The Fifth Element, Money Talks, and Dead Presidents.

    3. Nia Long, who played the role of Debbie, has been featured in various TV shows and movies including The Best Man, Empire, and many more following her role in Friday.

    4. Regina King, who played the role of Dana Jones, Craig’s sister, has also had a successful acting career. After her role in the hit movie, she went on to has win multiple awards, including an Academy Award. She has also expanded her career in pursuit of directing. Her directing journey has allowed her to partake in and direct multiple shows and tv series.

    5. Angel Means, who played Felisha went on to star in various TV shows, including The Wood and Baby Boy. Since her role as Felicia, the term

    “Bye Felicia”

    has been widely used, and many fans still attach her to the role today. In fact, she revealed that she still receives backlash for the role.

    During an interview with Comedy Hype, the actress revealed,

    “People come at me, even to this day, I’ll see people saying, you know, ‘Bye you dirty bitch,’ ‘You fucked up bitch,’ ‘You dumb bitch.’”

    “Not one time, not even the mother said, ‘Hey, um, Felicia. I wonder what’s going on with her.’ Not one person,”

    she continued.

    6. Tommy Lister Jr, who played the part of Deebo, the neighborhood bully, has appeared in numerous films but sadly passed away in 2020.

    7. Bernie Mac played the role of Pastor Clever, a pastor in the neighborhood, and John Witherspoon played the role of Willie Jones Craig and Dana’s father both passed away. However, their impact on the film industry will never be forgotten as they went on to leave their footprint in the entertainment world.

  • Ben Affleck Mentors Michael B. Jordan: A Heartwarming Hollywood Friendship

    Ben Affleck Mentors Michael B. Jordan: A Heartwarming Hollywood Friendship

    Michael B. Jordan

    Michael B. Jordan and Ben Affleck have just revealed how they became friends and how Ben Affleck offered career advice to Micheal B. Jordan after becoming popular with his 2013 movie named

    “Fruitvale Station.”

    Affleck contacted Jordan, praising how impressive he was in  Fruitvale Station. Affleck used his first-hand experience in fame to encourage Jordan and offer him support, providing him with an honest critic and a friend who would help him navigate through life as a popular figure.

    Affleck stressed how good it was to have had a friend like Matt Damon by his side when he was rising toward fame, and he was also proud of his friendship with Jordan. This was the first time that Affleck had encountered Jordan and it led to a blossoming friendship.

    Affleck, correctly, had predicted that Jordan would become a famous person and so it proved. Jordan’s star status is owed to a large extent by

    “Fruitvale Station,”

    which continues to be rated among his notable works.

    #Clique, what are you here for this bromance?

  • Unforgettable Black Male Characters In TV History: These Six Antagonists Will Ignite Your Emotions

    Unforgettable Black Male Characters In TV History: These Six Antagonists Will Ignite Your Emotions

    Here are six notable characters that were despised based on their roles in television history:

    1. Danny Glover as Mister in “The Color Purple” (1985):

    In this movie, Mister (Glover’s character) was depicts an abusive man who is oppressive to the women. Viewers might have found the character unacceptable because he was brutal towards people.

    2. Richard T. Jones stars as Mike in “Why Did I Get Married?”(2007):

    In characterization of Jones through Mike, he portrays him as an unfaithful and disrespectful spouse. Many viewers loathed him on account of how much pain he caused his spouse, by being unfaithful.

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    3. Steve Harris as Charles McCarter in “Diary of a Mad Black Woman” (2005): Charles exhibits verbal and emotional abuse as well as manipulation on his wife. The character was unconventional because he did not care for his wife nor did he show any sort of empathy towards others. As a result, some viewers did not like him because he appeared to be insensitive and harsh to other characters in the movie.

    4. Blair Underwood as Carlos in “Madea’s Family Reunion” (2006):

    Carlos’s character is aggressive, physical, and a mental abuser of his fiancée. The character might have also repelled some viewers since he was violent or treated his fiancé viciously.

    5. Michael Ealy as Carter Duncan in “The Perfect Guy” (2015): It describes Carter’s character as a stalker and a manipulator and appears nice and sweet. Some viewers might not have liked the character because of his dangerous and unpredictable behaviors.

    6. Terrence Howard as Trumpy in “Idlewild” (2006): The movie depicts Trumpy as a thug and gangster characterized by corruption. The character is viewed as a villain due to crimes he committed which negatively impacted the plot.

    #Clique, which character is your least favorite?