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*Essence Atkins is telling the rest of Hollywood to take heed of the film “Temptation,” because Tyler Perry messed up. Kinda. The actress mentioned during an interview that it was quite ironic how social media and most covers of tabloids feature Kim Kardashian, but the movie sorta flopped (for a Tyler Perry production). “I found [...]
*Marlon Wayans must’ve been drunk like a mofo Monday night when he totally let it all hang out. He went in on Kevin Hart and revealed his thoughts about “Scary Movie 5.” When asked about Kevin’s DUI, he simply blamed it on his height. “Yeah, that motherf*cker is always drunk. Good for his little *ss. [...]
*Apparently, the Wayans do really good stupid funny, because Marlon’s “A Haunted House” is going to get a part 2. The first one, which stars Essence Atkins and Cedric the Entertainer, grossed more than $40 million domestically, profiting quite well given it’s $2.5 million budget. That’s probably the reason a second one was given the [...]
*The long-gestating Richard Pryor biopic is starting over from scratch with Forest Whitaker now in charge. Fresh from producing the Sundance Grand Jury Prize and Audience Award winner “Fruitvale,” Whitaker has taken over the nearly two-decade effort to bring the legendary comic’s life of the big screen, reports Deadline.com. Whitaker is teaming with the late [...]
*“This was my 3rd collaboration with Marlon. The first time we worked together was in ’95 on “The Wayans Brothers” show. And we worked together in the movie “Dance Flick,” says Essence Atkins as we sit together in her hotel room at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills. Although she has been doing interviews [...]
*Multi-talented Marlon Wayans graduated from the prestigious High School of Performing Arts in New York and Howard University’s Film School. He is best known for getting his start in Hollywood as a cast member of the Emmy Award-winning comedy series, In Living Color. Marlon then went on to create executive produce and star in The [...]
*As I sit in the hotel room of Marlon Wayans, at the Four Seasons hotel in Beverly Hills, California, waiting to interview him about his movie, “A Haunted House,” he’s multitasking though sitting on the couch right in front of me. At one moment he’s in “Daddy Mode,” checking with his assistant, who is trying [...]
*”A Haunted House” is one of the funniest films that I’ve seen in some time. Many African Americans have viewed horror films and have wondered, often aloud, how the characters would react if they were black. Here we find out. The plot follows the lives of Malcolm (Marlon Wayans) and Kisha (Essence Atkins) just as [...]
*Over the years many of us have come to know and love the genius that is the Wayans family. In Living Color the Emmy Award Winning comedy sketch series that introduced audiences to the family members, alerted us to their talent in writing, producing, directing and acting. Now, Marlon Wayans, the youngest sibling, delivers A [...]
*Actor/comedian Marlon Wayans continued his promo tour for the upcoming A Haunted House with a stop in Atlanta that included a reception with local press. Nearly 100 reporters, photographers and fans packed the private room at Rosa Mexicano in Atlantic Station to hear from the famous funnyman, who wrote the hilarious horror spoof that also [...]
*BET has announced the premiere dates for two new series. “Real Husbands of Hollywood,” based on sketches aired during the BET Awards, will premiere Jan. 15 at 10 p.m. The semi-scripted series will feature the husband’s point of view on various situations and will include characters from other reality shows. Kevin Hart, who serves as [...]
*The Wayans Family style of humor is one that most African Americans under the age of 40 or even 50 can relate to. It’s reminiscent of playing ‘the dozens’ in the schoolyard with friends, or snapping on an equally talented jokester in a round-robin ‘snap session’ in a tenement hallway. But, unlike most, they’ve been able to [...]
*Just like the headline says, this page/board is where you can discuss the stuff that we didn’t cover in today’s issue. (It’s sort of like feedback with a twist) Remember, NO name calling, racial taunting, graphic sex talk and vulgarity in general, PLEASE. ——– EUR MOTIVATIONAL NOTE There is nothing stronger in the world than [...]
*Marlon Wayans is ensuring the family’s legacy will continue to thrive. He’s investing in his nephews Craig Wayans and Damien Dante Wayans as executive producer of their new BET series called “Second Generations Wayans.” It’ll be a cross between popular show “Entourage” and “How to Make It in America.” Craig and Damien will take a [...]
*Marlon Wayans might be coming back to the small screen real soon. According to Deadline.com, the actor wrote, will executive produce, and star in a new comedy series, which is still in the making at ABC Studios. It’s been 16 years since Wayans co-created and co-starred in the long running WB comedy series, “The Wayans [...]
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