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Lionsgate’s BONEYARD- On VOD In United States and Canada on July 2nd and in Theaters July 5, 2024

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Director: Asif Akbar
Writers: Vincent E. Mcdaniel, Asif Akbar, Hank Byrd, Koji Steven Sakai
Cast: Brian Van Holt, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Nora Zehetner, Michael Sirow, Mel Gibson
Genre: Action/Thriller
Rating: Not Yet Rated
Run time: 1 hour 36 minutes

BONEYARD tells the story when the skeletal remains of eleven women and girls are discovered in the New Mexico desert, an extensive investigation is launched. Inspired by true crime stories, this chilling crime-thriller follows Police Chief Carter (Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson), Detective Ortega (Brian Van Holt), and Agent Petrovick (Mel Gibson) in a multi-agency effort to identify and apprehend the killer. As each of their agendas and methods clash, a tangled web of intrigue casts suspicion in all directions.

Lionsgate’s “BLACKWATER LANE” in Theaters and Digital/On Demand June 21, 2024: Check Out New Film Photos

Director: Jeff Celentano
Writer: Elizabeth Fowler, based on the New York Times bestselling book by B.A. Paris
Starring Minka Kelly, Maggie Grace, Dermot Mulroney, Alan Calton, and Natalie Simpson
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Horror/Thriller
Run time: 1 hour 48 minutes

Minka Kelly, Dermot Mulroney and Maggie Grace star in Blackwater Lane, a supernatural thriller based on the wildly successful New York Times bestselling book by B.A. Paris. After witnessing a tragedy on a dangerous country road, Cass is visited by a ghostly presence and begins to question her sanity. As these otherworldly experiences intensify, Cass is driven closer to the brink until she begins to assemble the pieces of a horrific plot against her.

Will Smith and Martin Lawrence’s ‘Bad Boys Ride or Die’ World Premiere in Hollywood: Opens in Theaters, Today, June 7, 2024

Release date: June 7, 2024
Directors: Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah
Writers: Chris Bremner, Will Beall
Based on Characters by George Gallo
Starring: Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig, Paola Núñez, Eric Dane, Ioan Gruffudd, Rhea Seehorn, Jacob Scipio, Melanie Liburd, Tasha Smith, Tiffany Haddish, Joe Pantoliano
Run time: 1 hour 55 minutes
Rating: R
Genre: Action · Adventure · Comedy · Crime · Thriller
Country: United States
Language: English

Jerry Bruckheimer’s Bad Boys Ride or Die, his fourth installment, follows Detectives Mike Lowrey (Will Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence) investigate corruption within the Miami PD when their late Captain Conrad Howard is posthumously accused of being involved with the Romanian Mafia, but a setup turns them into fugitives, forcing them to work outside the law in order to solve the case.

Detective Lieutenant Michael Eugene "Mike" Lowrey (Will Smith), Detective Lieutenant Marcus Miles Burnett (Martin Lawrence), Kelly, weapons expert of AMMO (Vanessa Hudgens),

Dorn, tech expert of AMMO (Alexander Ludwig), Captain Rita Secada, head of Miami Police unit AMMO and Mike's ex-girlfriend (Paola Núñez), The villain, Banker (Eric Dane), Lockwood (Ioan Gruffudd), Armando Aretas, Mike's son (Jacob Scipio), Christine, Mike's love interest (Melanie Liburd), Tasha Smith as Theresa Burnett, Marcus's wife, Tiffany Haddish, Joe Pantoliano as Captain Conrad Howard[4], John Salley as Fletcher, DJ Khaled as Manny the Butcher, Rhea Seehorn as US Marshall Agent, hunting down Mike and Marcus, Dennis Greene as Reggie McDonald, Marcus’ son-in-law, Joyner Lucas as a gang leader, Quinn Hemphill, Lionel Messi

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Release date: June 7, 2024
Run time: 1 hour 55 minutes
Distributers: Sony Pictures Releasing
Directors: Adil & Bilall
Writers: Chris Bremner, Will Beall
Based on Characters by George Gallo
Producers: Jerry Bruckheimer, Will Smith, Chad Oman, Doug Belgrad
Starring: Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig, Paola Núñez, Eric Dane, Ioan Gruffudd, Rhea Seehorn, Jacob Scipio, Melanie Liburd, Tasha Smith, Tiffany Haddish, Joe Pantoliano:
Rating: R
Genre: Action · Adventure · Comedy · Crime · Thriller
Country: United States
Language: English
Cinematographer: Robrecht Heyvaert
Editors: Asaf Eisenberg, Dan Lebental
Music: Lorne Balfe
Production companies: Columbia Pictures, Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Westbrook Studios, 2.0 EntertainmentThu, May 23 at 8:44 AM

NAACP and BET Announce Date for the 56th NAACP Image Awards

LOS ANGELES (June 6, 2024) – The NAACP and BET announced today that the "56th NAACP Image Awards'' will take place on Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Pasadena, Calif. The televised ceremony will air LIVE on BET. Key deadlines and dates have also been released for the celebration of excellence in the categories of motion picture, television + streaming, recording, literature, and podcasts.

Submissions for nomination consideration will open Monday, August 26, 2024. The performance or project cannot be used from a previously released project that would have qualified in a previous year (i.e. a rebroadcast performance, a performance in a released film being rebroadcast, or a remix of a song or album from a previous year or reprint of a released book). All entries must be received by Friday, November 8, 2024 at www.naacpimageawards.net.

Nominations for the "56th NAACP Image Awards" will be announced Tuesday, January 7, 2025.

Following are key calendar dates and deadlines for the "56th NAACP Image Awards:"

MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2024
Submissions Open

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2024
Early Bird Submissions Closes

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Submissions Closes

MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2024
Nominating Committee Voting Begins

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2024
Nominating Committee Voting Ends

TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2025
Nomination Announcement

Public Voting Begins

Only submitted work will be reviewed for consideration. All entries are evaluated and narrowed to the top five in each category by members of the NAACP Image Awards Nominating Committees which are comprised of individuals within the entertainment industry (studio/network executives, actors, artists, managers, agents, publicists, journalists, literary agents, and others) NAACP Board members, NAACP Foundation Trustees, staff, partners and others.

Globally recognized as one of the most distinguished multicultural award shows, the "56th NAACP Image Awards" will continue its tradition of excellence, uplifting values that inspire equality, justice, and progressive change, and highlighting artists committed to these values.

One of the most iconic annual celebrations of Black excellence, the NAACP Image Awards draws the biggest and brightest stars in Hollywood. Previous years' attendees and winners include Usher, New Edition, Fantasia Barrino, Angela Bassett, Zendaya, Cortney B. Vance, Will Smith, Viola Davis, Beyoncé, Nicco Annan, Ruth E. Carter, Glynn Turman, Quinta Brunson, Amanda Gorman, Nia Long, Keith David, Jennifer Hudson, Stacey Abrams, Tabitha Brown, Dwayne Wade & Gabrielle Union, Tems, Erica Campbell, Chris Brown, Bruno Mars, Anderson Paak, Silk Sonic, Rihanna, Quavo, Takeoff, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Yara Shahidi, Issa Rae, Janelle Monáe, Tracee Ellis Ross, Serena Williams, Kerry Washington, Method Man, Dominique Thorne, Austin Scott, Tyler James Williams, Kyla Pratt, Jabari Banks, and many more.

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ABOUT NAACP

The NAACP advocates, agitates, and litigates for civil rights due to Black America. Our legacy is built on the foundation of grassroots activism by the biggest civil rights pioneers of the 20th century and is sustained by 21st century activists. From classrooms and courtrooms to city halls and Congress, our network of members across the country works to secure the social and political power that will end race–based discrimination. That work is rooted in racial equity, civic engagement, and supportive policies and institutions for all marginalized people. We are committed to a world without racism where Black people enjoy equitable opportunities in thriving communities.

NOTE: The Legal Defense Fund – also referred to as the NAACP–LDF – was founded in 1940 as a part of the NAACP, but now operates as a completely separate entity.

ABOUT BET MEDIA GROUP

The BET Media Group, a unit of Paramount (NASDAQ: PARAA; PARA), is the world's largest media company dedicated to entertaining, engaging, and empowering the Black community and championing Black culture. Connecting Black audiences through a portfolio of brands including BET, BET+, BET Gospel, BET HER, BET International, BET Jams, BET Soul, BET Studios, and VH1, the BET Media Group is a thriving media ecosystem of leading interconnected platforms across cable TV, streaming, digital, studios, live events and international.

For more information about BET, visit www.bet.com and follow @BET on social platforms. For more BET news announcements, visit BETpressrom.com

NAACP Image Awards Media Contacts:

Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis | NAACPImageAwards@ssmandl.com

Ariana Drummond |ImagePublicist@naacpnet.org

Luis Defrank | luis.defrank@bet.net

Chloe Duverge | chloe.duverge@bet.net

REAL TO REEL: A NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE 2024

Streaming giant Netflix hosted an exceptional evening of panels at FYSEE, their official For Your Consideration events spaces. The panels showcased Netflix’s documentaries THE Greatest Night In Pop, Beckham, American Nightmare, Arnold, High On The Hog, Escaping Twin Flames, Kevin Hart & Chris Rock: Headliners Only, Life On Our Planet, Our Planet II, Sly And Wham!

Directors Felicity Morris and Bernadette Higgins,, AMERICAN NIGHTMARE; Photot; Yevette Renee

Directors Lesley Chilcott, ARNOLD, Rashidi Harper, KEVIN HART & CHRIS ROCK: HEADLINERS ONLY, Thom Zimny, SLY and Chris Smith, WHAM!. Photo: Yevette Renee

Music Composers Photo: Yevette Renee

Director and Executive Producer Cecilia Peck, ESCAPING TWIN FLAMES Executive Producer and Editor Inbal Lessner, ESCAPING TWIN FLAMES Photo: Yevette Renee

Host Stephen Satterfield, HIGH ON THE HOG Executive Producer and Author Dr. Jessica B. Harris, HIGH ON THE HOG Executive Producer Fabienne Toback, HIGH ON THE HOG Executive Producer Karis Jagger, HIGH ON THE HOG Photo: : Yevette Renee

Director Bao Nguyen, THE GREATEST NIGHT IN POP Photo: Yevette Renee

‘THE BIG CIGAR’ the Story of Black Founder Huey Newton Fleeing From the FBI to Cuba Streaming on Apple TV+

Director: Don Cheadle, Damon Thomas, Tiffany Johnson
Based on The Big Cigar by Joshuah Bearman
Developed by: Jim Hecht
Starring: André Holland, Alessandro Nivola, Tiffany Boone, P. J. Byrne, Marc Menchaca
Genre: Biographical drama, Thriller Mini-series
Country: United States, Canada
Language: English
Run time: 3 episodes, 39 minutes
Run time: 3 episodes, 39 minutes

Jim Hecht developed the story based on Joshuah Bearman’s Playboy article about Black Panther Party founder Huey P. Newton and how he fled from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and made his way to Cuba. A manhunt for his capture was a top priority for the FBI

The Big Cigar stars André Holland, Alessandro Nivola, Tiffany Boone, P. J. Byrne, and Marc Menchaca.

Run time: 3 episodes, 39minutes
Director: Don Cheadle, Damon Thomas, Tiffany Johnson
Based on The Big Cigar by Joshuah Bearman
Developed by: Jim Hecht
Starring: André Holland, Alessandro Nivola, Tiffany Boone, P. J. Byrne, Marc Menchaca
Genre: Biographical drama, Thriller Mini-series
Country: United States, Canada
Language: English
Executive producers: Janine Sherman Barrois, Joshuah Bearman, Don Cheadle, Joshua Davis, Jim Hecht, Arthur Spector, Laurence Andries, Gwendolyn M. Parker, Ben Rosenblatt, Valerie Woods
Producers: Dan Kaplow, Adam Ben Frank, Joshua Levey
Cinematographer: Suki Medencevic, Mirosław Baszak, Carmen Cabana
Editors: John Peter Bernardo, Avril Beukes, Kyle Bond, Rebecca Valente
Production companies: Epic, Jim Hecht Productions, Folding Chair Productions, Warner Bros. Television
Composer: Robert Glasper

“The Imaginary Friend” an Award Winning Extraordinary Immersive Experience Headed to Annecy International Animation Film Festival, June 10-14, 2024

VR Director: Steve Hallema
Produces: Corine Meijers
Lead designer Koen Koopman

Become an Imaginary Friend!

A grieving child struggles to separate reality from fantasy. He creates YOU–his (imaginary) friend–to fight the monsters in his mind. Although you have fun together, he starts to grow disconnected from his surroundings... Are you helping, or just making things worse?

Synopsis: The Imaginary Friend invites you to take part in the vivid imagination of Daniel, a grieving eight-year-old struggling with the line between reality and fantasy.

Become Daniel’s imaginary friend and let him share his world with you. Discover his joys and anxieties, even help him fight his demons head-on. However, as you spend time together, Daniel’s surroundings don’t quite understand. Why is he talking to himself? Is he crazy? When his father intends to fix him, Daniel needs to figure out his feelings before disconnecting from reality completely...

About VR and its unique storytelling possibilities/ Explanation of Technical Advancements:

One of the great possibilities of VR is its power to directly include a player in its story- telling and allow them to be (almost) entirely present in the story world. The Imaginary Friend boldly seeks to push player involvement, setting out to create a personal experience where the player can actively engage with its lead character. With this unique challenge in interactive storytelling, the project utilises an exciting development in the field of VR: Volumtetric video.

Volumetric video is a new technology that captures live performers in 3D, allowing our team to move real actors freely in the virtual space of the project. All the while, ensuring that the expressions and emotions of the performances are preserved. The team also pushes this technology further by making it interactive. Something no other Volumetric video project has done on this scale and with similar dramatic impact. Pioneering a technique called ‘head retargeting’, the team was able to subtly turn the actors head in the direction of the player. This contributes to the player feeling like they’re acknowledged by the lead character, greatly enhancing the connection you make during the experience.

Lionsgate’s “BLACKWATER LANE” in Theaters and Digital/On Demand on June 21st: View New Trailer

Director: Jeff Celentano
Writer: Elizabeth Fowler, based on the successful New York Times bestselling book by B.A. Paris
Starring Minka Kelly, Maggie Grace, Dermot Mulroney, Alan Calton, and Natalie Simpson
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Horror/Thriller
Run time: 1 hour 48 minutes

Director: Jeff Celentano
Writer: Elizabeth Fowler, based on the successful New York Times bestselling book by B.A. Paris
Starring Minka Kelly, Maggie Grace, Dermot Mulroney, Alan Calton, and Natalie Simpson
Producers: Shaun Sanghani, Lucinda Rhodes Thakrar, Elizabeth Fowler, Warren Ostergard
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Horror/Thriller
Run time: 1 hour 48 minutes

Lionsgate’s YOU CAN’T RUN FOREVER- Starring J.K. Simmons- In Theaters, On Digital and On Demand May 17th: View New Clip

POSTER_YOU CAN'T RUN FOREVER (Lionsgate)

Release Date: In Theaters on May 17, 2024
(In Theaters, On Digital and On Demand)

Director: Michelle Schumacher
Writers: Carolyn Carpenter, Michelle Schumacher
Starring: J.K. Simmons, Fernanda Urrejola, Allen Leech, Isabelle Anaya, Graham Patrick Martin, Olivia Simmons
Genre: Thriller
Rating: R for violent content including suicide, language, drug use and brief sexual content
Run Time: 1 hour 43 minutes

Director Michelle Schumacher’s film ‘YOU CAN'T RUN FOREVER’ tells the story of Miranda, a young woman already suffering from acute anxiety due to a past tragedy, faces a new terror when a serial killer chooses her as his new target. In a harrowing hunt through the woods, Miranda finds strength she never knew she had as she tries to elude her murderous tracker. Academy Award® winner J.K. Simmons stars in a spine-chilling thriller about the strength of family and the astonishing power of the human spirit.

ABOUT MICHELLE SCHUMACHER
Michelle is an award-winning writer, director and producer and has been a working actor and member of Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and Actors Equity Association (AEA) for more than 30 years. Michelle’s professional contracts include Film, Television and Broadway Theatre.

Michelle was nominated for Best Directorial Debut at Camerimage Film Festival 2017 for I'm Not Here. Her short film Dr. Vanostrand won Best Black Comedy in the National Film Challenge and The Floor was a semi-finalist in the Sundance/Sci-Fi Channel’s Short Film contest.

Distributors: Lionsgate and Grindstone Entertainment Group
Director: Michelle Schumacher
Writers: Carolyn Carpenter, Michelle Schumacher
Starring: J.K. Simmons, Fernanda Urrejola, Allen Leech, Isabelle Anaya, Graham Patrick Martin, Olivia Simmons
Genre: Thriller
Rating: R for violent content including suicide, language, drug use and brief sexual content
Run Time: 1 hour 43 minutes
Producer: Randle SchumacherProducer: Randle Schumacher, p.g.a.
Production company: Rubber Tree Production
Casting: Anne McCarthy, C.S.A and Kellie Roy, C.S.A
Music: Joe Simmons
Costume Designer: Greg LaVoi
Editor: Evan Ahlgren
Production Designer: Jordan Crockett
Director of Photography: Pietro Villani

Hallmar’s Family Practice Mysteries: Coming Home Premieres: Friday, May 17 at 9/8c on Hallmark Mystery; Hallmark Movies Now Subscribers Get Early Access Starting May 2

Stars: Amanda Schull and Brendan Penny

Dr. Rachel Hunt (Schull) is a smart and intuitive small-town family doctor. Once a trauma surgeon in the US army, after losing her husband in combat, she retired her commission and is now settling into a quiet, new life back home with her widowed father (Gerard Plunkett, Travelers) and her teenaged twins, Chloe (Isla Crerar, The Stand) and Matthew (Jett Klyne, WandaVision).

When favorite patient Ross Alexander (Greg Kean, #XMAS) suddenly dies shortly after Rachel gave him a clean bill of health, she cannot shake the feeling that there is more to it. Her attempt to involve the authorities is met with resistance by charming police detective Jack Quinn (Penny), who wants to help, but is not convinced that this is anything more than a death by natural causes. Rachel puts her background in military forensics to work and starts to investigate what could possibly have caused the beloved newspaper editor’s death. With support from community friends, new and old, Rachel persuades Quinn to keep digging. But when finding the search for a killer puts Rachel’s life in danger, she realizes that smalltown life will not be nearly as quiet as she had planned.