Queen Latifah Jumps Into Comedy With New Projects!

We just discovered that Black Entertainment Television is about to enter a multi-year deal with Queen Latifah's Flavor Unit Entertainment, and we also hear that there is an official greenlight of the original episodes of The Game- the former hit show that was formerly on the CW network.

The shocking news about this is that both of these shows are new for BET in the scripted arena.

Under the deal with Flavor Unit, the company has come on board to produce its first scripted comedy project, titled Let’s Stay Together. The new show is written and exec produced by Jacque Edmonds Cofer, and is a romantic comedy starring Malinda Williams (of Showtime's Soul Food fame) and Bert Belasco. We hear that the show is set for a launch in January 2011.

But that's not it for the Flavor Unit, as we hear they will also produce the new film titled The Cookout 2, which is a sequel to The Cookout.

We hear that the new show The Game, which was created by Mara Brock Akil, is slated to re-launch in September 2011.

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Chris Rock Agrees To New Remake Film Titled High And Low

At yesterday's press conference for the new film titled Death At A Funeral which stars Chris Rock, Martin Lawrence and Tracy Morgan (just to name a few) we discovered a news item from Chris Rock himself.

Rock stated that he has agreed to write and possibly star in a new screenplay, which we later discovered was intended for playwright David Mamet titled High and Low and would have Mike Nichols attached, who was brought on to direct.

We discovered that the film is another remake which is a remake of Akira Kurosawa’s acclaimed 1963 detective thriller High and Low, and follows a wealthy executive whose son has been kidnapped. He’s prepared to pay the ransom using funds he needs for a critical corporate buyout. But, before he can send the payment, he realizes the kidnappers have mistakenly abducted the child of his chauffeur and thus the decision becomes much more complicated.

Mamet was commissioned to pen the first draft of the screenplay more than ten years ago by then producer Martin Scorsese.

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Jamie Foxx To Add Animation To Upcoming Projects!

We just discovered from our sources that comedian, actor, singer and now producer Jamie Foxx is getting into the animation business, as we hear he is planning to produce and star in new animation titled Welcome To The Jungle for 20th Century Fox.
The new animation is based on an idea by Foxx and writer Malcolm Spellman, and we hear that the project is being kept under lock and key for now.

No word yet on when the project will begin, but we will find out and get back to you.

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Martin Lawrence To Shoot A Concert Film?

Rumors are flying around in the comedy world that comedian and actor Martin Lawrence is about to make a big splash; and that’s by going back on tour and preparing to do a concert film.

Now, even though this story has yet to be confirmed we do know that Lawrence just wrapped his Doin' Time Comedy Tour and we know that after wrapping up the tour in the smaller markets he is planning on launching the tour in the major markets, and POSSIBLY go overseas even though the trek to go overseas hasn’t panned out yet.

If the rumors are true, expect his Production Company Runteldat to produce the film which will probably be shot in a major market, maybe Washington DC.

Up next for Lawrence is Death At A Funeral which opens nationwide April 16th with Chris Rock and Tracy Morgan, then off to Atlanta to film Big Momma’s; Like Father Like Son, and the Sheneneh and Wanda film also starring Jamie Foxx.

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Charlie Murphy On Humor Mill TV!

Here is an interview we conducted with comedian and actor Charlie Murphy (of The Dave Chappelle Show), who discusses everything from how he does what he does, to staying a writer to ultimately doing stand up. We also discuss his new book titled The Making Of A Stand Up Guy and his upcoming plans as an author, comedian and actor, and more! Check out the complete interview from the comedian who is probably best known by people screaming out his name "CHARLIE MURPHY"on The Chappelle Show right here!

Big Momma's House 3 Casting Almost Complete & About To Film!

As expected, the cast for the new Martin Lawrence film, Big Momma's House 3 is just about complete.

We hear that joining Lawrence and Brandon T Jackson are actors Faizon Love, Emily Rios, Portia Doubleday and Michelle Ang.

As we reported a couple of weeks ago, Jackson (of Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief and the upcoming Lottery Ticket) joined the cast as Lawrence’s son and will also don the infamous fat suit. Jessica Lucas (of Cloverfield fame) also joined the cast in the third installment which is now titled Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son. So far, the actress who is noticeably absent from the casting is actress Nia Long who played Lawrence’s love interest in the previous films.

If you recall, the Big Momma’s House franchise is about an FBI agent who wears drag and goes undercover to crack certain cases.

As we stated weeks ago, Big Momma’s House 3 is about Big Momma (Lawrence) and Charmaine (Jackson) go undercover at an all-girls performing-arts school to unmask a murderer. Love will play Kurtis Kool, a school security guard and former Run-D.M.C. roadie who becomes smitten with Big Momma. Rios, Doubleday and Ang will play students at the school who befriend Jackson's character.

The film begins shooting this month in Atlanta at the private, all-girls Agnes Scott College.

We hear up next for Lawrence is the rest of his Doin' Time Comedy Tour which is about to hit the major markets, and the Sheneneh and Wanda film also starring Jamie Foxx in the female characters they developed for their respective television shows. We even hear that there is some even bigger news about to drop from Lawrence’s camp and as soon as we confirm we will release it, so stay tuned!

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One On One With Comedian AJ Jamal On Humor Mill TV!

Once again we have an interview at the Robin Harris Tribute several weeks back, and this time we stop and talk to the very funny comedian AJ Jamal. This comedian is used to flying under the radar and as usual he is his funny self even at the tribute. We get a chance to discuss what Robin Harris meant to him and we also ask about his upcoming projects. Check out the interview!

The Boondocks Season 3- The Final Season Trailer Released!

Here is the new trailer for the Boondocks which is the final season. After three seasons of the very funny and highly anticipated adult animation it looks like creator Aaron McGruder is calling it quits. The show brings back Regina King, John Witherspoon and the rest of the cast to drop one of the most powerful seasons of the show yet! Check out the trailer before Sony takes it down!!

Lottery Ticket Movie Trailer Finally Released!

Kevin Carson (Bow Wow), a young man living in the projects, wins $370 million in a nationwide lottery. When his opportunistic neighbors discover he has the winning ticket in his possession, Kevin must survive their greedy and sometimes even threatening actions over a three-day holiday weekend before he can claim his prize. The film also stars  Brandon T Jackson, Mike Epps, Ice Cube, Keith David, Terry Crews, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Bill Bellamy, and Charlie Murphy just to name a few of the folks in this comedy cast.

Tisha Campbell-Martin and Duane Martin Land In Two New Comedy TV Shows!

We just discovered that another Hollywood power couple, Husband-and-wife acting duo Tisha Campbell-Martin and Duane Martin have just landed new regular roles on two new comedy pilots: one is the new show from ABC's Wright vs. Wrong and the other is from NBC's Next, respectively.

Wright vs. Wrong also stars actress Debra Messing (of Will and Grace and The Starter Wife fame) as Evelyn Wright, a strong-minded, ambitious political personality who appears tough and espouses a right-wing agenda but behind the scenes is consumed by her foibles and flaws.

Campbell-Martin, will play Evelyn's stylist, who can't name the Vice President but knows all the Hollywood gossip.

The new show Next stars comedic actor Paul Reiser in the show which is also semi-autobiographical as a former television star and family man dealing with life's day-to-day conundrums.

Expect both shows to drop this fall.

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*** Ah SKIT- It's Friday!***New Episode- Chris Rock's Crackers!

In 2004 Chris Rock and his writers from the Chris Rock Show wrote a parody version of OutKast’s “Hey Ya!,” their smash hit from the year before. The video for the parody was filmed but never released until now, thanks to the folks at World Star Hip Hop. We are not sure how Rock would feel about this being released now, but we can say that there are alot of feathers being ruffled now as many believe this to be racist. What do you think? Its just a joke right?

An Interview With Aries Spears On Humor Mill TV!

Here is another interview we conducted with Aries Spears (of MAD Tv fame) as he discusses his stand up, his career, and his performance on the Shaq Comedy All Star Jam! Check out the interview!

Lebron James Officially Joins New Comedy Film!

We just discovered that NBA superstar LeBron James looks like he is going to end up in a comedy film!

As we reported several months ago, it now seems that the new film titled Fantasy Basketball Camp, from Universal-Imagine (which is a new sports comedy to which James is attached), has even bigger news as it finally landed a director in Malcolm D. Lee (of The Best Man, Soul Men, Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins fame). Also, writer Peter Steinfeld has come aboard to write the new draft which we heard needed it. What’s even bigger news is the film was picked up to be produced by Brian Grazer.

The film Fantasy Basketball Camp centers on five men who come to Las Vegas to live out their fantasy by attending the LeBron James Adult Basketball Camp only to end up dragging James into their various life issues.

No word yet on who else will be joining the cast but we hear that calls are being placed to actors and some offers went out recently- but we can’t say to who-yet. Stay tuned to more info on this soon!

Red Grant Talks About His New Film On Humor Mill TV!

We get a chance to talk to comedian Red Grant about his new film that he wrote and more, and we get the scoop on all of the details of the filming now. We also speak to Red about other projects back stage at The Comedy Store during the Trippin' On Tuesday Comedy Show in Hollywood. Check out the interview!