The biopic is set to be directed by Black-ish creator Kenya Barris and to be distributed by MGM. This will be the first feature film for Barris.

Talking to Variety, Barris claimed the power of Pryor’s comedy lays in his combination of truth, self-awareness, and even self-deprecation. “Pryor had a voice that was distinctly his and, in many ways, comedy since then has been derivative of what he created,” said Barris.

The movie will be executive produced by Adam Rosenberg and Renee Witt. The producers will be Tory Metzger and the widow of the late comedy-star, Jennifer Lee Pryor. Lee Pryor said she is excited to explore the mystery that is the genius of her late husband and claimed that Barris is perfect for the job. “Richard and Kenya are creative brothers,” she said.

This is at least the third attempt to make this biopic happen. Back in 2009, Eddie Murphy was considered for the part. In 2016 a movie directed by Lee Daniels and starring Kate Hudson was considered.

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Hudson stars as the queen of soul in the forthcoming biopic titled Respect. 

The minute-long clip from MGM gives us a very short first sneak peek to the Grammy and Oscar-winning singer singing a verse from the title song nearly a cappella. Hudson was handpicked for the role by Franklin herself who passed away more than a year ago at 76 years old. 

“Much R.E.S.P.E.C.T to the queen of soul,” Hudson tweeted alongside the teaser on Friday.

The Liesl Tommy-directed film also stars Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, Audra McDonald, Marc Maron, Tituss Burgess, Saycon Sengbloh, Hailey Kilgore, Tate Donovan, Heather Headley, Skye Dakota Turner, and Mary J. Blige.

Watch the first trailer for Respect below. 

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The new full-length trailer for The Addams Family animated movie sees the Addams’ world and the quiet world of suburbia collide. 

MGM’s animated remake of the horror classic features the family pack up their macabre ways and move to New Jersey. “These people are monsters, they’ll ruin the neighborhood” laments their vanilla neighbors. But in all fairness, with Fester releasing bats in the center of the town, Wednesday bringing back to life frogs in science class and Pugsley drinking from a public dog’s bowl, we’re not sure we would have reacted and differently!

The film features a stellar voice cast the includes Charlize Theron as Morticia Addams, Finn Wolfhard as Pugsley Addams, Chloë Grace Moretz as Wednesday Addams, and Oscar Isaac as head of the family Gomez Addams.

The family also includes Nick Kroll as Uncle Fester, Bette Midler as Grandma, Vernon as Lurch and even Snoop Dogg as Cousin Itt. Martin Short, Catherine O’Hara, Tituss Burgess, Jenifer Lewis, Elsie Fisher, and Aimee Garcia round out the cast. 

The Addams Family hits theaters October 11. 

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Boyle won the academy award for Best Director for the film Slumdog Millionaire, which made over $380 million against a $15 million budget and received overall positive reviews from movie critics. Afterwards, he directed the 2010 survival film,127 Hours starring James Franco, which made $60 million against an $18 million budget. The film was praised for Franco’s portrayal of Aron Ralston, who needed to amputate his arm after he was stuck against a boulder.

Boyle has met with MGM and Eon, but no official offer has been made. Furthermore, Variety noted that Boyle was in talks to direct Skyfall (2012) and Spectre (2015) before Sam Mendes helmed both films.

The James Bond film series is based on MI6 agent James Bond code-named “007” which was written by Ian Fleming. It is one of the longest movie franchises in history starting from 1962, Dr. No starring Sean Connery as James Bond, to 2015, Spectre starring Daniel Craig starring James Bond.

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The biopic is set to be directed by Black-ish creator Kenya Barris and to be distributed by MGM. This will be the first feature film for Barris.

Talking to Variety, Barris claimed the power of Pryor’s comedy lays in his combination of truth, self-awareness, and even self-deprecation. “Pryor had a voice that was distinctly his and, in many ways, comedy since then has been derivative of what he created,” said Barris.

The movie will be executive produced by Adam Rosenberg and Renee Witt. The producers will be Tory Metzger and the widow of the late comedy-star, Jennifer Lee Pryor. Lee Pryor said she is excited to explore the mystery that is the genius of her late husband and claimed that Barris is perfect for the job. “Richard and Kenya are creative brothers,” she said.

This is at least the third attempt to make this biopic happen. Back in 2009, Eddie Murphy was considered for the part. In 2016 a movie directed by Lee Daniels and starring Kate Hudson was considered.

The post A Richard Pryor Biopic is in the Making appeared first on EverydayKoala.

Hudson stars as the queen of soul in the forthcoming biopic titled Respect. 

The minute-long clip from MGM gives us a very short first sneak peek to the Grammy and Oscar-winning singer singing a verse from the title song nearly a cappella. Hudson was handpicked for the role by Franklin herself who passed away more than a year ago at 76 years old. 

“Much R.E.S.P.E.C.T to the queen of soul,” Hudson tweeted alongside the teaser on Friday.

The Liesl Tommy-directed film also stars Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, Audra McDonald, Marc Maron, Tituss Burgess, Saycon Sengbloh, Hailey Kilgore, Tate Donovan, Heather Headley, Skye Dakota Turner, and Mary J. Blige.

Watch the first trailer for Respect below. 

The post Jennifer Hudson Stars as Aretha Franklin in First “Respect” Teaser appeared first on EverydayKoala.

The new full-length trailer for The Addams Family animated movie sees the Addams’ world and the quiet world of suburbia collide. 

MGM’s animated remake of the horror classic features the family pack up their macabre ways and move to New Jersey. “These people are monsters, they’ll ruin the neighborhood” laments their vanilla neighbors. But in all fairness, with Fester releasing bats in the center of the town, Wednesday bringing back to life frogs in science class and Pugsley drinking from a public dog’s bowl, we’re not sure we would have reacted and differently!

The film features a stellar voice cast the includes Charlize Theron as Morticia Addams, Finn Wolfhard as Pugsley Addams, Chloë Grace Moretz as Wednesday Addams, and Oscar Isaac as head of the family Gomez Addams.

The family also includes Nick Kroll as Uncle Fester, Bette Midler as Grandma, Vernon as Lurch and even Snoop Dogg as Cousin Itt. Martin Short, Catherine O’Hara, Tituss Burgess, Jenifer Lewis, Elsie Fisher, and Aimee Garcia round out the cast. 

The Addams Family hits theaters October 11. 

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Boyle won the academy award for Best Director for the film Slumdog Millionaire, which made over $380 million against a $15 million budget and received overall positive reviews from movie critics. Afterwards, he directed the 2010 survival film,127 Hours starring James Franco, which made $60 million against an $18 million budget. The film was praised for Franco’s portrayal of Aron Ralston, who needed to amputate his arm after he was stuck against a boulder.

Boyle has met with MGM and Eon, but no official offer has been made. Furthermore, Variety noted that Boyle was in talks to direct Skyfall (2012) and Spectre (2015) before Sam Mendes helmed both films.

The James Bond film series is based on MI6 agent James Bond code-named “007” which was written by Ian Fleming. It is one of the longest movie franchises in history starting from 1962, Dr. No starring Sean Connery as James Bond, to 2015, Spectre starring Daniel Craig starring James Bond.

The post Danny Boyle in talks to direct next James Bond film appeared first on EverydayKoala.