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Ja Rule Finds God and Acceptance at NYC Hillsong Church

Posted by Prince Malachi The First on October 22, 2013 at 1:30am

Ja Rule has had a difficult relation with church starting with his Jehovah's Witness background. So he has been a bit uncomfortable with people asking him if he was 'saved' during his church tour with the movie 'I'm in Love With a Church Girl'.

In a conversation with HuffPost Live host Marc Lamont Hill, the rapper explained that he didn't 'feel a part of it" and shared his suspicion that when church people say 'come as you are' they don't really mean it.

However, a recent experience at a church

Fourth 'Narnia' Movie The, Silver Chair In Production

Posted by Prince Malachi The First on October 19, 2013 at 1:03am

The C.S. Lewis Company will partner with The Mark Gordon Company to produce "The Silver Chair."

Hollywood will again enter the magical world of Narnia, as the C.S. Lewis Company announced on Tuesday that it has forged a deal with The Mark Gordon Company to develop and produce The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair, a film version of the fourth book in the classic fantasy series.

Mark Gordon and Douglas Gresham, stepson of series author C.S. Lewis, will serve as producers along with Vin

Actual Crew Members Dispute Movie Version of "Captain Phillips"

Posted by Prince Malachi The First on October 14, 2013 at 12:52am

It's made for Hollywood: the story of an average American family man, captain of a cargo ship in dangerous waters, his vessel overtaken by armed Somali pirates demanding ransom, saving his crew by allowing himself to be removed from the boat and taken hostage.

Pictured: "Captain Phillips" star Tom Hanks with Capt. Richard Phillips.

All of this is the basis for "Captain Phillips," starring Tom Hanks as the titular, real-life hero. The only problem, say some members of the real Capt. Phillips' cr

'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2' Tops Box Office

Posted by Prince Malachi The First on September 29, 2013 at 11:44pm

"Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2" slurped up the box office.

The animated Sony sequel featuring the voices of Bill Hader and Anna Faris opened in first place and earned $35 million in its debut weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday.

The original "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" was showered with $30.3 million during its opening weekend in 2009.

"It's remarkable that it did as well as and surpassed the first film," said Rory Bruer, head of distribution for Sony Pictures. "The fi

Roma Downey, Mark Burnett Bringing Jesus Christ to Theaters with 2014 'Son of God' Movie

Posted by Prince Malachi The First on September 20, 2013 at 12:48am

A scene from the History Channel miniseries 'The Bible.' (The History Channel)

Roma Downey and Mark Burnett, producers of the successful The Bible miniseries on the History Channel, have signed a pact with 20th Century Fox to take the Jesus Christ portions of the miniseries into movie theaters next year, with additional scenes not in the telecast.

Titled Son of God, the movie will focus on Christ's story from His birth through the Resurrection. It features Portuguese actor Diogo Morgado as

Lee Daniels' "The Butler" Wins Weekend Box Office with $25 Million

Posted by Prince Malachi The First on August 20, 2013 at 1:30am

Lee Daniels arrives at 'The Butler' Premiere at Regal Cinemas in Los Angeles on August 12, 2013. (Getty Images)

"Lee Daniels' The Butler," a civil rights drama starring Forest Whitaker and Oprah Winfrey, surpassed expectations and easily won the weekend box office battle, debuting with $25 million in U.S. and Canadian ticket sales through Sunday.

Jennifer Aniston comedy "We're the Millers" finished in the No. 2 slot, earning $17.8 million in its second weekend, according to studio estimate

James Cameron Has Plans for 3 'Avatar' Sequels

Posted by Prince Malachi The First on August 4, 2013 at 10:20pm

James Cameron and 20th Century Fox have upped the number of Avatar sequels they'll make from two to three, and they've set three high-level screenwriters (one is a team) to get the movies in shape to be shot simultaneously.

That is easily a recipe for the most expensive set of pictures ever made, and an ambitious production plan not seen since New Line and Peter Jackson made three The Lord Of The Rings films back to back. Back then, Jackson was coming off The Frighteners. Fox at least has th

Christianity Bashing 'The Lone Ranger' Flops at Box Office

Posted by Prince Malachi The First on July 10, 2013 at 4:47pm

Producers of the latest reboot of the "Superman" franchise famously marketed the movie to Christian audiences. Makers of the new "Lone Ranger" movie, not so much.

There's a reason for that. If "Man of Steel" panders to Christians, in "The Lone Ranger," Christians are portrayed as unattractive, ineffectual, hateful or flat-out hypocritically evil.

Like so much in this mess of a movie, it's an ingredient that doesn't make a ton of sense.

(Spoiler alert: I'm not going to give away much, but

Mixtape: Raptureraps - Better Days

Posted by Prince Malachi The First on July 6, 2013 at 4:45pm

Propaganda Discusses the Issue of Identity In 'I Am Second' Short Film

Posted by Prince Malachi The First on June 25, 2013 at 10:30pm

Film release follows Spoken Word Challenge giving young artists platform to showcase talent

Spoken word artist and emcee Propaganda, also known as Jason Petty, sheds light on the issue of identity, which affects so many youth today, through a new short film in partnership with the movement I am Second.

Propaganda has gained respect in the hip-hop world as a master of the performance art of spoken word, pairing lyrics and rhythm to create a powerful combination. His album, "Excellent," relea

OWN Doubles Up on Tyler Perry Drama 'The Haves and Have Nots'

Posted by Prince Malachi The First on June 25, 2013 at 10:09pm

"The Have and the Have Nots" (OWN)

The freshman series has received an additional 16-episode order from the network.

OWN has doubled up on Tyler Perry drama The Haves and Have Nots.

The Oprah Winfrey Network on Tuesday ordered 16 additional episodes of the freshman drama series, bringing its total season order to 32 installments. The first 16 episodes will run through Sept. 3 with the back order premiering in early 2014.

The series, which marks OWN's first scripted effort, debuted with a

'Monsters University' Tops Box Office to Give Pixar 14 Straight No. 1 Films

Posted by Prince Malachi The First on June 24, 2013 at 4:34pm

"Monsters University," the prequel to Pixar's 2001 animated blockbuster "Monsters, Inc.," scared up $82 million in weekend ticket sales to easily outdistance the week's other new movie, the big-budget apocalyptic thriller "World War Z," which came in with an impressive haul of $66 million.

"World War Z,", the story of a zombie pandemic starring Brad Pitt, was Pitt's biggest opening weekend ever, easily outpacing the $50.3 million for "Mr. And Mrs. Smith."

Last week's top movie, the Superman

Forest Whitaker Wants to Play Martin Luther King Jr. In 'Memphis' Biopic

Posted by The Oracle Mag on June 2, 2013 at 9:03pm

Memphis, new 'warts and all' biopic by British director Paul Greengrass, will focus on last days of civil rights leader's life

Forest Whitaker is in line to play civil rights leader Martin Luther King in a new biopic for the British director Paul Greengrass, reports the Wrap.

Greengrass's film, titled Memphis, will be shot in a docu-drama style similar to that of his acclaimed 9/11 project United 93. It will centre on the final days of the Baptist minister's life, during which he struggled to

Sequel Planned for 2010 Hit 'Alice in Wonderland'

Posted by The Oracle Mag on June 1, 2013 at 10:25pm

Linda Woolverton, who wrote the script for the first "Alice," was tapped to pen the sequel late last year.

James Bobin, who directed The Muppets for Disney, is in talks to return to the studio for its sequel to the 2010 hit Alice in Wonderland, which earned more than $1 billion at the worldwide box office, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.

The discussions are in early stages and sources say the helmer, who is currently shootingThe Muppets ... Again! for the studio, has yet to meet with

'Iron Man 3' Dominates 'Great Gatsby' At Box Office

Posted by Prince Malachi The First on May 12, 2013 at 8:14pm

IN A SHOWDOWN of stinking-rich playboys who have invented their identities, who would emerge with more swag, if not swagger?

The winner: Tony Stark held off the strong debut of Jay Gatsby, as the rich got richer at the weekend box office.

Robert Downey Jr.'s wealthy playboy helped Disney/Marvel's "Iron Man 3" gross $72.5-million in its second week in North American theaters, topping Leonardo DiCaprio's wealthy playboy in Warner Bros.'s "The Great Gatsby," which bowed in with $51.1-million, acco

Upcoming Movie 'Black Nativity' Will Rework the Story of the Birth of Jesus Christ and Will Be Set in the Inner City; Features Mary J. Blige, Angela Bassett, Jennifer Hudson and Forest Whitaker

Posted by Prince Malachi The First on April 29, 2013 at 7:42pm

On a frigid Saturday in early March as the midnight hour draws nigh, Mary J. Blige materializes on an outdoor basketball court sporting a blond mushroom-cloud of an Afro wig, a white leather maxi-coat and matching stiletto-heeled boots -- along with a pair of giant wings perched on her back.

Forest Whitaker's stern preacher and his soft-hearted wife played by Angela Bassett, join in song with daughter Jennifer Hudson and grandson Jacob Latimore. "I love them so much," says Hudson of her movie p

The New Christian Movie, 'Home Run', Has Solid Opening Weekend

Posted by Prince Malachi The First on April 23, 2013 at 7:16pm

Another faith-based film marketed by Provident Films has enjoyed a solid opening weekend.

"Home Run," which tells the story of a Big League baseball player who falls from the spotlight due to his alcoholism and a DUI, finished No. 3 on a per-theater average, pulling in an estimated $4,260 per theater. Because it opened in only 381 theaters -- as compared to the 3,000 or so theaters reserved for big Hollywood movies -- the per-theater average is closely watched. Its total gross of $1.6 million

Tom Cruise, 'Oblivion' Take Ran The of Box Office This Weekend

Posted by Prince Malachi The First on April 21, 2013 at 4:17pm

The action film's debut plays out against the real-life drama this weekend in Boston.

Despite expectations that the Boston Marathon bombing would cut into moviegoing this weekend, Tom Cruise had no trouble guiding his sci-fi thriller Oblivion to a solid win at the box office.

Oblivion collected $38.2 million, according to studio estimates from the box-office tracking firm Hollywood.com.

The debut met most analysts' predictions, despite speculation that the Friday night standoff with a suspe

Teaser Poster for 'Thor: The Dark World' Revealed

Posted by Prince Malachi The First on April 20, 2013 at 3:04pm

The first trailer for the superhero sequel will be released to iTunes on April 23.

With the U.S. release of Iron Man 3 less than a months away, Marvel Studios is already gearing up for its next superhero flick, Thor: The Dark World.

The studio released a teaser poster featuring actor Chris Hemsworth dressed as the Nordic demigod, wielding the hero's trademark hammer.

The second installment of the Marvel franchise will see Thor pitted against a militant ancient race, the Dark Elves. The ven

New 'Man of Steel' Trailer Shows Fans Some Super Action Footage

Posted by Prince Malachi The First on April 17, 2013 at 10:21pm

Fans get their best look yet at love interest Lois Lane and villainous General Zod.

When is an "S" not an "S"? When it's part of an awesome Superman movie trailer.

Footage from Man of Steel has been filtered out slowly, from Comic-Con last July to more recent teasers, but a new trailer gives fans their best and most detailed look yet at what's in store for the latest cinematic Superman, played by Henry Cavill, before the movie release June 14.

Director Zack Snyder first shows off the far-of

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Ja Rule Finds God and Acceptance at NYC Hillsong Church

Fourth 'Narnia' Movie The, Silver Chair In Production

Actual Crew Members Dispute Movie Version of "Captain Phillips"

'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2' Tops Box Office

Roma Downey, Mark Burnett Bringing Jesus Christ to Theaters with 2014 'Son of God' Movie

Lee Daniels' "The Butler" Wins Weekend Box Office with $25 Million

James Cameron Has Plans for 3 'Avatar' Sequels

Christianity Bashing 'The Lone Ranger' Flops at Box Office

Mixtape: Raptureraps - Better Days

Propaganda Discusses the Issue of Identity In 'I Am Second' Short Film

OWN Doubles Up on Tyler Perry Drama 'The Haves and Have Nots'

'Monsters University' Tops Box Office to Give Pixar 14 Straight No. 1 Films

Forest Whitaker Wants to Play Martin Luther King Jr. In 'Memphis' Biopic

Sequel Planned for 2010 Hit 'Alice in Wonderland'

'Iron Man 3' Dominates 'Great Gatsby' At Box Office

Upcoming Movie 'Black Nativity' Will Rework the Story of the Birth of Jesus Christ and Will Be Set in the Inner City; Features Mary J. Blige, Angela Bassett, Jennifer Hudson and Forest Whitaker

The New Christian Movie, 'Home Run', Has Solid Opening Weekend

Tom Cruise, 'Oblivion' Take Ran The of Box Office This Weekend

Teaser Poster for 'Thor: The Dark World' Revealed

New 'Man of Steel' Trailer Shows Fans Some Super Action Footage

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