Exclusive: MPI Original Films and BET have added to the cast of their feature Kemba, inspired by the life of criminal justice reform advocate Kemba Smith, with Michelle Hurd (Star Trek: Picard), Sean Patrick Thomas (Till), Siddiq Saunderson (Wu-Tang: An American Saga) and June Carryl (Helstrom) signing on for roles. Nesta Cooper will lead the cast of the film directed by Kelley Kali, which is currently shooting in Atlanta, as previously announced.
The upcoming film follows Kemba (Cooper) as a young college student who falls in love with a man, only to learn he is a drug kingpin who leads her down a path of abuse and manipulation, placing her in the middle of the government’s “war on drugs,” and ultimately landing her in federal prison. While Hurd and Thomas will play Kemba’s loving parents Odessa and Gus, details as to Saunderson and Carryl’s roles haven’t been disclosed.
The upcoming film follows Kemba (Cooper) as a young college student who falls in love with a man, only to learn he is a drug kingpin who leads her down a path of abuse and manipulation, placing her in the middle of the government’s “war on drugs,” and ultimately landing her in federal prison. While Hurd and Thomas will play Kemba’s loving parents Odessa and Gus, details as to Saunderson and Carryl’s roles haven’t been disclosed.
- 11/4/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
There’s a scene in “The Rocketeer,” Disney’s big budget would-be blockbuster from the summer of 1991, that ranks among the most profoundly strange and transfixing moments in the studio’s storied history.
The scene, which takes place in 1938, unfolds right before the movie’s big, fiery climax at L.A.’s Griffith Observatory. Our hero, L.A. stunt pilot-turned-makeshift-superhero Cliff Secord (Billy Campbell) is in the office of Howard Hughes (a perfectly cast Terry O’Quinn). Hughes, it turns out, is the inventor of an experimental rocket pack that Secord has happened upon and utilized in a series of exciting action sequences. The FBI is there too. Hughes wants his rocket back, stressing how potentially dangerous it is, especially if it fell into the wrong hands. Secord wants to keep it.
To underline his point, Hughes shows Secord a film. “Keep watching, kid. It cost a man’s life to get this out of Germany,...
The scene, which takes place in 1938, unfolds right before the movie’s big, fiery climax at L.A.’s Griffith Observatory. Our hero, L.A. stunt pilot-turned-makeshift-superhero Cliff Secord (Billy Campbell) is in the office of Howard Hughes (a perfectly cast Terry O’Quinn). Hughes, it turns out, is the inventor of an experimental rocket pack that Secord has happened upon and utilized in a series of exciting action sequences. The FBI is there too. Hughes wants his rocket back, stressing how potentially dangerous it is, especially if it fell into the wrong hands. Secord wants to keep it.
To underline his point, Hughes shows Secord a film. “Keep watching, kid. It cost a man’s life to get this out of Germany,...
- 8/31/2022
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
I’ve listened to many podcasts during the long upstate winter and one of my favorites has been Karina Longworth’s You Must Remember This. It’s billed as a storytelling podcast exploring the secret and/or forgotten histories of Hollywood’s first century. I enjoy it because Longworth spins great yarns, with vivid insights, about Hollywood stars and their careers.
But I think there’s more to why it’s popular and why I enjoy it so much. I’m starting to realize that the inevitable ups and downs of yesteryear’s Hollywood Stars are analogous to the rollercoaster rides that categorize so many of today’s careers.
It’s astounding to hear about how a legendary star’s career might have floundered at one point, only to do a complete 360 as he or she gets cast in a successful blockbuster movie. Thundering successes and crushing failures become the...
But I think there’s more to why it’s popular and why I enjoy it so much. I’m starting to realize that the inevitable ups and downs of yesteryear’s Hollywood Stars are analogous to the rollercoaster rides that categorize so many of today’s careers.
It’s astounding to hear about how a legendary star’s career might have floundered at one point, only to do a complete 360 as he or she gets cast in a successful blockbuster movie. Thundering successes and crushing failures become the...
- 4/24/2017
- by Ed Catto
- Comicmix.com
I’ve listened to many podcasts during the long upstate winter and one of my favorites has been Karina Longworth’s You Must Remember This. It’s billed as a storytelling podcast exploring the secret and/or forgotten histories of Hollywood’s first century. I enjoy it because Longworth spins great yarns, with vivid insights, about Hollywood stars and their careers.
But I think there’s more to why it’s popular and why I enjoy it so much. I’m starting to realize that the inevitable ups and downs of yesteryear’s Hollywood Stars are analogous to the rollercoaster rides that categorize so many of today’s careers.
It’s astounding to hear about how a legendary star’s career might have floundered at one point, only to do a complete 360 as he or she gets cast in a successful blockbuster movie. Thundering successes and crushing failures become the...
But I think there’s more to why it’s popular and why I enjoy it so much. I’m starting to realize that the inevitable ups and downs of yesteryear’s Hollywood Stars are analogous to the rollercoaster rides that categorize so many of today’s careers.
It’s astounding to hear about how a legendary star’s career might have floundered at one point, only to do a complete 360 as he or she gets cast in a successful blockbuster movie. Thundering successes and crushing failures become the...
- 4/24/2017
- by Ed Catto
- Comicmix.com
In December I (foolishly) jumped into the latest Nate Heller detective story, Better Dead, by Max Allan Collins. This book has nothing to do with the Holiday Season. This book has nothing to do with making oneself better or preparing for the New Year’s challenges. In fact, this book is so enthralling it distracted me from my Yuletide tasks and annual planning. Better Dead is just a fun book. As with other adventures in this series, the author places his hero in a real-life historical hotspot, bringing to light a fascinating true-life story with new insights.
Kind of like the musical Hamilton without the rap musical and colonial wigs.
ComicMix’s “Grand Poobah”, Mike Gold, once famously quipped “if you only read one Max Allan Collins book this month, make it this one.” He was teasing about the author’s prolific writing. The talented ‘true crime’ and detective scribe produces so many books.
Kind of like the musical Hamilton without the rap musical and colonial wigs.
ComicMix’s “Grand Poobah”, Mike Gold, once famously quipped “if you only read one Max Allan Collins book this month, make it this one.” He was teasing about the author’s prolific writing. The talented ‘true crime’ and detective scribe produces so many books.
- 1/2/2017
- by Ed Catto
- Comicmix.com
I have wonderful Yuletide memories. Like every young boy, I quickly learned that the true meaning of the Holiday Season was… getting more stuff. And being the greedy little monster I was, (and, I guess, I remain) I also learned that I could extend that wonderful feeling of “Christmas Acquisition” through books. More than a toy, or apparel or certainly candy, the enjoyment of a book would linger well past the twelve days of Christmas.
As a comics fan back in the day, actual books about comics were few and far between. One that did make it onto the traditional bookstore shelves was Jules Feiffer’s The Great Comic Book Heroes. Soon after Superman: From the 30’s to the 70’s was a one of those “big wow” books about comics that was gifted to me. It was so massively thick that I couldn’t imagine anyone would be able...
As a comics fan back in the day, actual books about comics were few and far between. One that did make it onto the traditional bookstore shelves was Jules Feiffer’s The Great Comic Book Heroes. Soon after Superman: From the 30’s to the 70’s was a one of those “big wow” books about comics that was gifted to me. It was so massively thick that I couldn’t imagine anyone would be able...
- 11/28/2016
- by Ed Catto
- Comicmix.com
What’s more delightful than a summer fling? You meet someone new, get fascinated and before long you’re spending every moment under the hot summer sun together. This summer’s almost over, but there’s still time for one last fling. Get ready to meet Mitzi McCoy…and her creator’s grandson, Brian Collins.
Mitzi McCoy was a lovely strip that debuted in the late forties. Created by illustrator Kreigh Collins, the series opens in the small midwestern town of Freedom, where readers meet the strong willed heiress Mitzi McCoy.
In her first adventure, she summons her resolve to tell her obnoxious fiancée to “get lost.” Mitzi had discovered her fiancée was burdened with debt, and to make matters worse, he had bragged to a gossip columnist that he was “marrying money.” On top of all that, the scoundrel also included a photo of Mitzi in a bikini to accompany the story.
Mitzi McCoy was a lovely strip that debuted in the late forties. Created by illustrator Kreigh Collins, the series opens in the small midwestern town of Freedom, where readers meet the strong willed heiress Mitzi McCoy.
In her first adventure, she summons her resolve to tell her obnoxious fiancée to “get lost.” Mitzi had discovered her fiancée was burdened with debt, and to make matters worse, he had bragged to a gossip columnist that he was “marrying money.” On top of all that, the scoundrel also included a photo of Mitzi in a bikini to accompany the story.
- 8/22/2016
- by Ed Catto
- Comicmix.com
The business world, the SyFy Channel, California, ComicsPRO, Hollywood, pop culture and everyone on planet earth who loves entertainment has spent the last week been focusing on Comic-Con International. And as you may know, it’s still often referred to as San Diego Comic-Con. It’s a gloriously bloated beast of a show, overcrowded and overwhelming. And I just love it.
For change of pace, let’s pause to celebrate the front line of Geek Culture on a smaller scale. Specifically, let’s look at the hard-working folks who create, build and manage one of the nation’s many small comic conventions.
Last week I had the honor of attending Camillus Con, the Finger Lakes New York nerd and geek culture celebration. You may not be familiar with this one, but they’ve been doing it for a while. In fact, this convention was celebrating its fourth birthday.
Camillus is...
For change of pace, let’s pause to celebrate the front line of Geek Culture on a smaller scale. Specifically, let’s look at the hard-working folks who create, build and manage one of the nation’s many small comic conventions.
Last week I had the honor of attending Camillus Con, the Finger Lakes New York nerd and geek culture celebration. You may not be familiar with this one, but they’ve been doing it for a while. In fact, this convention was celebrating its fourth birthday.
Camillus is...
- 7/25/2016
- by Ed Catto
- Comicmix.com
If I quit my day job, I just might possibly keep up with the output from TwoMorrows Publishing. Sundry regularly published magazines (Alter-Ego, Back Issue, Draw!, etc.), trade paperback and hardcover profiles of significant creators, publishing lines, eras and events – I can’t begin to list them all here. Well, I could, but they do a better job on their own website.
Did I mention they do everything up in both hardcopy and digital? Well, they do, and they’ve made many an otherwise tedious commute into Manhattan a lot more palatable.
I only get to bring to your attention a small fraction of their books. I’m still pissed that travel and work schedules didn’t allow me to review their Matt Baker: The Art of Glamour. So, to paraphrase the great Jack Kirby (and, yeah, they also publish The Jack Kirby Collector), just buy it.
But I...
Did I mention they do everything up in both hardcopy and digital? Well, they do, and they’ve made many an otherwise tedious commute into Manhattan a lot more palatable.
I only get to bring to your attention a small fraction of their books. I’m still pissed that travel and work schedules didn’t allow me to review their Matt Baker: The Art of Glamour. So, to paraphrase the great Jack Kirby (and, yeah, they also publish The Jack Kirby Collector), just buy it.
But I...
- 7/10/2013
- by Mike Gold
- Comicmix.com
As a student at Rutgers, Fdu and Wroxton College in the U.K., I often competed for writing scholarships. The awards proved invaluable on numerous levels: 1) As an amateur/student, I was forced to bring my writing to the highest possible level, at that juncture in my development, without any assistance.
2) I learned to meet a deadlines and follow word-count parameters. 3) Winning awards for my writing increased my confidence and allowed me to envision life as a professional. 4) Awards are solid resume material for as-yet unemployed wannabes. 5) Any monies I won were enormously helpful to my father, who earned a meager living but was otherwise happily burdened with my tuition and upkeep. Needs-based awards have some value but, let’s face it, everyone has needs. Merit-based awards are far more valuable. And character building. After Dave Cockrum’s passing, Paty Cockrum and I launched the Dave and Paty Cockrum Scholarship...
2) I learned to meet a deadlines and follow word-count parameters. 3) Winning awards for my writing increased my confidence and allowed me to envision life as a professional. 4) Awards are solid resume material for as-yet unemployed wannabes. 5) Any monies I won were enormously helpful to my father, who earned a meager living but was otherwise happily burdened with my tuition and upkeep. Needs-based awards have some value but, let’s face it, everyone has needs. Merit-based awards are far more valuable. And character building. After Dave Cockrum’s passing, Paty Cockrum and I launched the Dave and Paty Cockrum Scholarship...
- 4/17/2013
- by Clifford Meth
- Comicmix.com
In tandem with the honoring of John Carpenter with a Career Achievement award and a 25th Anniversary Screening of Prince of Darkness, Screamfest is celebrating the iconic films of the director through original art. Read on!
Thirteen exclusive poster designs from around the globe have been commissioned based on his classic films. Each poster is 24"X 36" and part of a limited run of 50. As longtime advocates of animals, John and Sandy King Carpenter have chosen for the entire proceeds of the poster sale to benefit the Humane Society of the United States. They will be on display and for sale for $50 each at the October 20th event at the La Live Regal Cinema .(1000 West Olympic Blvd., La, CA).
Those that would prefer to send in a direct donation to the Humane Society of the United States, should mail directly to: Department of Philanthropy, 2100 L Street Nw, Washington, DC 20037. Their IRS...
Thirteen exclusive poster designs from around the globe have been commissioned based on his classic films. Each poster is 24"X 36" and part of a limited run of 50. As longtime advocates of animals, John and Sandy King Carpenter have chosen for the entire proceeds of the poster sale to benefit the Humane Society of the United States. They will be on display and for sale for $50 each at the October 20th event at the La Live Regal Cinema .(1000 West Olympic Blvd., La, CA).
Those that would prefer to send in a direct donation to the Humane Society of the United States, should mail directly to: Department of Philanthropy, 2100 L Street Nw, Washington, DC 20037. Their IRS...
- 10/12/2012
- by Sean Decker
- DreadCentral.com
The following is a list of all comic books, graphic novels and special items that will be available this week and shipped to comic book stores who have placed orders for them.
12-gauge Comics
Afflicted Gn, $12.99
Abrams
Mars Attacks Hc, $19.95
Abstract Studios
Rachel Rising #11, $3.99
Aladdin Books
So You Want To Be A Comic Book Artist Ultimate Guide Hc, $16.99
Antarctic Press
Adventures Of A Comic Con Girl #2 (Of 3), $3.99
Gearhearts Steampunk Glamor Revue #4, $3.99
Gold Digger #142, $3.99
Archaia Entertainment
Where’s My Shoggoth Hc, $11.95
Archie Comics
Archie And Friends Double Digest #20, $3.99
Archie Double Digest #233, $3.99
Jugheads Double Digest #185, $3.99
Sonic The Hedgehog Select Volume 6 Tp, $11.99
Aspen Comics
Idolized #2 (Cover A Humberto Ramos), $3.99
Idolized #2 (Cover B Photo), $3.99
Idolized #2 (Cover C Humberto Ramos Sketch Incentive), Ar
Soulfire Volume 4 #2 (Cover A Michael DeBalfo), $3.99
Soulfire Volume 4 #2 (Cover B Tony Parker), $3.99
Soulfire Volume 4 #2 (Cover A Michael DeBalfo Sketch Incentive), Ar
Audiogo
Doctor Who The Androids Of Tara Audio CD, $24.95
Doctor Who The Aztecs Audio CD,...
12-gauge Comics
Afflicted Gn, $12.99
Abrams
Mars Attacks Hc, $19.95
Abstract Studios
Rachel Rising #11, $3.99
Aladdin Books
So You Want To Be A Comic Book Artist Ultimate Guide Hc, $16.99
Antarctic Press
Adventures Of A Comic Con Girl #2 (Of 3), $3.99
Gearhearts Steampunk Glamor Revue #4, $3.99
Gold Digger #142, $3.99
Archaia Entertainment
Where’s My Shoggoth Hc, $11.95
Archie Comics
Archie And Friends Double Digest #20, $3.99
Archie Double Digest #233, $3.99
Jugheads Double Digest #185, $3.99
Sonic The Hedgehog Select Volume 6 Tp, $11.99
Aspen Comics
Idolized #2 (Cover A Humberto Ramos), $3.99
Idolized #2 (Cover B Photo), $3.99
Idolized #2 (Cover C Humberto Ramos Sketch Incentive), Ar
Soulfire Volume 4 #2 (Cover A Michael DeBalfo), $3.99
Soulfire Volume 4 #2 (Cover B Tony Parker), $3.99
Soulfire Volume 4 #2 (Cover A Michael DeBalfo Sketch Incentive), Ar
Audiogo
Doctor Who The Androids Of Tara Audio CD, $24.95
Doctor Who The Aztecs Audio CD,...
- 9/24/2012
- by Adam B.
- GeekRest
Press Release:
San Diego, CA – Besides being America’s biggest comic convention, Comic-Con International: San Diego has become ground zero for publishers to premiere special, exclusive editions of their products to legions of dedicated fans. Without further ado, here are the offerings that will be available from Idw Publishing!
Some of the titles below will be available for pre-order from Idw’s Web store beginning June 22nd. Fans who preorder will be able to pick up their books from the Idw booth at Comic-Con.
A limited edition of the hotly anticipated Daredevil: Born Again Artist’S Edition will be on hand. Packaged in a deluxe slipcase, signed, numbered, and featuring a variant cover of David Mazzucchelli’s historic artwork, this edition will be limited to 250 copies and priced at $200. It will be available for pre-order from Idw’s Web store.
Speaking of Artist’s Editions, an exclusive version of Sergio ARAGONÉS...
San Diego, CA – Besides being America’s biggest comic convention, Comic-Con International: San Diego has become ground zero for publishers to premiere special, exclusive editions of their products to legions of dedicated fans. Without further ado, here are the offerings that will be available from Idw Publishing!
Some of the titles below will be available for pre-order from Idw’s Web store beginning June 22nd. Fans who preorder will be able to pick up their books from the Idw booth at Comic-Con.
A limited edition of the hotly anticipated Daredevil: Born Again Artist’S Edition will be on hand. Packaged in a deluxe slipcase, signed, numbered, and featuring a variant cover of David Mazzucchelli’s historic artwork, this edition will be limited to 250 copies and priced at $200. It will be available for pre-order from Idw’s Web store.
Speaking of Artist’s Editions, an exclusive version of Sergio ARAGONÉS...
- 7/5/2012
- by Brandon Johnston
- ScifiMafia
Interviewed by Jessie Lilley
And just what is a “Renaissance Man” anyway? No, I’m not referring to the Voyager episode and I’m also not talking about the Penny Marshall film. In this context, the term Renaissance Man is defined as a person who excels at many different endeavors: the guy can do a lot of stuff and he does it all quite well. Such a one is the subject of this interview.
Larry Blamire first came across my radar when he and I were both living in Hollywood. I was at a private screening in the home of a friend of mine and he rolled a film called The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra. I was transfixed. What a delightful way to spend some time; laughing yourself silly. I immediately found a way to contact this man as I wanted to know what makes him tick.
It’s now years later and,...
And just what is a “Renaissance Man” anyway? No, I’m not referring to the Voyager episode and I’m also not talking about the Penny Marshall film. In this context, the term Renaissance Man is defined as a person who excels at many different endeavors: the guy can do a lot of stuff and he does it all quite well. Such a one is the subject of this interview.
Larry Blamire first came across my radar when he and I were both living in Hollywood. I was at a private screening in the home of a friend of mine and he rolled a film called The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra. I was transfixed. What a delightful way to spend some time; laughing yourself silly. I immediately found a way to contact this man as I wanted to know what makes him tick.
It’s now years later and,...
- 3/23/2011
- by Jessie
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
Ken Krueger, superfan and first chairman of the event that would become San Diego Comic-Con, died on November 21 from a heart attack. With Shelton Dorf and a group of young fans, Krueger organised the first Golden State Comic-Con, which was held from August 1 to August 3 1970. Krueger was an attendee of the World Science Fiction Convention in 1939 - the first of its kind ever held. He was also involved in the comics and science fiction industry as a retailer, publisher and distributor, and was responsible for releasing the first professional work of comics creators including Dave Stevens, Jim Valentino and Scott Shaw, as well as science fiction author Greg Bear. "Ken Krueger was as much responsible for (more)...
- 11/24/2009
- by By Hugh Armitage
- Digital Spy
Welcome to the first installment of Fangoria's Comic Screams Weekly Review Series! This week, Mike Fish take's a detailed look at Bad Planet #6, The Chronicles Of Dr. Herbert West #1-2, and Criminal MacAbre: Cell Block 666 #1-2
Bad Planet – Issue #6 of 6
Raw Entertainment http://www.raw-studios.com/
Image Comics http://www.imagecomics.com/
Written by Thomas Jane & Steve Niles
Art by James Daly III and Tim Bradstreet
Cover by Dave Stevens
And so comes the conclusion to the tale of Ersmatus, the good alien with a weird cranium trying to save a bad planet. Of course it’s Earth, cuz we’re the only planet in the galaxy that gets picked last in dodge ball, so it’s good to have an alien star player on our side with a big-ass, electricity axe. After heading to the movies this weekend to see the dismal The Day The Earth Stood Still remake with Kean-No Reeves,...
Bad Planet – Issue #6 of 6
Raw Entertainment http://www.raw-studios.com/
Image Comics http://www.imagecomics.com/
Written by Thomas Jane & Steve Niles
Art by James Daly III and Tim Bradstreet
Cover by Dave Stevens
And so comes the conclusion to the tale of Ersmatus, the good alien with a weird cranium trying to save a bad planet. Of course it’s Earth, cuz we’re the only planet in the galaxy that gets picked last in dodge ball, so it’s good to have an alien star player on our side with a big-ass, electricity axe. After heading to the movies this weekend to see the dismal The Day The Earth Stood Still remake with Kean-No Reeves,...
- 12/16/2008
- Fangoria
Pinup queen Bettie Page is in a coma following a heart attack on Tuesday. "She's critically ill," Mark Roesler of the Curtis Management Group told The Associated Press.
Page’s girl-next-door looks and comfort with nudity and bondage made her a star among photographers in the 1950s. She was even a coveted playmate for January 1955’s Playboy. Those photos proved influential to a generation of artists, notably Dave Stevens, who revived interest in her after basing a character on the model in his acclaimed Rocketeer comic book. Other artists piled on and she gained newfound celebrity.
By that time, though, she had dropped out of sight, having found religion an dpreferring her privacy. Only in recent years has she spoken out about her career, her notoriety and the attention it has brought her. Her life was the basis for the Grethchen Mol film, The Notorious Betty Page. At no time...
Page’s girl-next-door looks and comfort with nudity and bondage made her a star among photographers in the 1950s. She was even a coveted playmate for January 1955’s Playboy. Those photos proved influential to a generation of artists, notably Dave Stevens, who revived interest in her after basing a character on the model in his acclaimed Rocketeer comic book. Other artists piled on and she gained newfound celebrity.
By that time, though, she had dropped out of sight, having found religion an dpreferring her privacy. Only in recent years has she spoken out about her career, her notoriety and the attention it has brought her. Her life was the basis for the Grethchen Mol film, The Notorious Betty Page. At no time...
- 12/6/2008
- by Robert Greenberger
- Comicmix.com
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