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Rainforest Films
Rainforest Films was a film production company founded in 1994 by Rob Hardy and Will Packer that produced films geared towards African-Americans. History With fraternity brothers William Packer and Gregory Anderson producing, Rob Hardy wrote and directed ''Chocolate City'', a $20,000 film that Blockbuster distributed through its video stores. The film about a young man's profound experience on a black college campus, was shot using 16mm color film on the campus of Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Florida. In 1994, on the eve of the success of ''Chocolate City'', Hardy and Packer created Rainforest Films. One of the most important goals of Rainforest Films is to create work that will uplift, instead of degrade, the African-American spirit. After relocating from Tallahassee to Atlanta, Georgia, the company produced the erotic thriller ''Trois'' in 2000. Funded, produced and distributed independently, ''Trois'' became the fastest black indie film to ever surpass the $1 mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rob Hardy
Robert Hardy, Jr. is a film director, film producer, screenwriter, and television director. With partner Will Packer, he founded the production company Rainforest Films in 1994. Hardy's film credits include ''The Gospel'', '' Trois'', and '' Trois 2: Pandora's Box''. His television credits include '' ER'', ''Criminal Minds'', ''Arrow'', and ''The Game''. Film career Hardy shot his first substantive video on camcorder, ''G-Man'', while a high school senior at the George School. He shot his first work on film, ''Chocolate City'', while at Florida A&M University, for which he earned the university's Bernard Hendricks Student Leadership Award. The success of ''Chocolate City'' helped Hardy and his film partner Will Packer launch Rainforest Films. Hardy's next film, the erotic thriller '' Trois'', saw him as director, co-writer, and self-distributor. ''Trois'' became the fastest Independent African-American film to pass the mark. A critically acclaimed sequel, '' Troi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pandora's Box
Pandora's box is an artifact in Greek mythology connected with the myth of Pandora in Hesiod's c. 700 B.C. poem ''Works and Days''. Hesiod reported that curiosity led her to open a container left in the care of her husband, thus releasing physical and emotional curses upon mankind. Later depictions of the story have been varied, while some literary and artistic treatments have focused more on the contents than on Pandora herself. The container mentioned in the original account was actually a large storage jar, but the word was later mistranslated. In modern times an idiom has grown from the story meaning "Any source of great and unexpected troubles", or alternatively "A present which seems valuable but which in reality is a curse". In mythology According to Hesiod, when Prometheus stole fire from heaven, Zeus, the king of the gods, took vengeance by presenting Pandora to Prometheus' brother Epimetheus. Pandora opened a jar left in her care containing sickness, death and many o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Luessenhop
John Luessenhop is an American film director and screenwriter. He graduated from University of Virginia, Georgetown University Law Center, and film schools at UCLA and NYU. Career He debuted with the short film ''Tick, Tick, Tick'' in 1994. Six years later, he would direct the drama film ''Lockdown'' (2000). The film's prison scenes were shot on location at the then-closed down New Mexico State Penitentiary." It closed out the 2001 Hollywood Black Film Festival. Tom Long of ''The Detroit News'' wrote of the film, "Despite a low budget and predictable story line, ''Lockdown'' has undeniable power to it, fired by some fine performances and a terrifying portrayal of prison life that rings disturbingly true." And Steve Murray of ''The Atlanta Journal-Constitution'', wrote, "though over-the-top and simplistic, the film has a punchy B-movie grit and gusto." He then directed the crime thriller '' Takers'' (2010), starring Matt Dillon, Paul Walker, Idris Elba, Jay Hernandez, Michael Ealy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bronner Bros
Bronner is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Augusta Fox Bronner (1881–1966), American psychologist and author * David Bronner (born 1973), American soap company executive and activist * David G. Bronner (born 1945), American businessman * E. H. Bronner (1908–1997), soapmaker * Ethan Bronner (born 1954), American journalist * Gerhard Bronner (1922–2007), Austrian composer * Leila Leah Bronner (1930–2019), American Jewish historian and biblical scholar * Liza Brönner (born 1989), Afrikaans singer and songwriter * Oscar Bronner (born 1943), Austrian newspaper editor, son of Gerhard * Rudolph Bronner (1890–1960), Australian broadcasting executive * Simon J. Bronner (born 1954), American folklorist, historian, educator, and author * Stephen Bronner (born 1949), American political philosopher and professor See also * Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps * Till Brönner, German jazz musician * Bronner (grape), a grape variety * Bronner Bros., one of the largest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Will Packer Productions
Will Packer (born April 11, 1974) is an American film producer who founded Will Packer Productions, and Will Packer Media. Packer has produced or executive produced a wide range of movies that have grossed more than $1 billion worldwide at the box office, including 10 films that have opened at number one. He has produced more than 30 features including big-screen hit comedies such as ''Think Like a Man'' (2012), '' Ride Along'' (2014), ''Think Like a Man Too'' (2014), ''The Wedding Ringer'' (2015), ''Girls Trip'' (2017), ''Night School'' (2018), '' What Men Want'' (2019) and '' Little (2019).'' He also produced the 2022 Academy Awards Oscars ceremony, and received a 2022 Emmy award nomination as Producer, Outstanding Variety Special Live, for the Oscars. Early life and education Packer was born and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida. He graduated from St. Petersburg High School in 1991 and began attending Florida A&M University that fall. In 1996, Packer graduated magna c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ride Along 2
''Ride Along 2'' is a 2016 American buddy cop action comedy film directed by Tim Story and written by Phil Hay and Matt Manfredi. It is the sequel to the 2014 film '' Ride Along''. The film stars Ice Cube, Kevin Hart, Ken Jeong, Benjamin Bratt, Olivia Munn, Bruce McGill and Tika Sumpter. Universal Pictures released the film on January 15, 2016. Like the original film, this sequel was panned by most critics but was a box office success, grossing $124.6 million worldwide during its theatrical run. Plot On crime lord Antonio Pope's boat, hacker A.J. is reviewing a list on the computer. Pope calls Port Commissioner Griffin, accusing him of stealing, which Griffin denies. Pope orders a hitman to eliminate him, then he tasks him to find who took his money. Two years after the first movie, James is with partner Detective Mayfield, busting drug dealer Troy. He pulls a gun on James so Ben watching this over the camera, comes to help. He threatens Troy by acting tough, only to blow his co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Wedding Ringer
''The Wedding Ringer'' is a 2015 American buddy romantic comedy film directed and co-written by Jeremy Garelick. It stars Kevin Hart, Josh Gad, and Kaley Cuoco. The film was produced by Adam Fields, Will Packer Productions and Miramax, distributed by Screen Gems, and released on January 16, 2015. Despite receiving generally negative reviews, the film was a box office success, grossing over $79 million against a $23 million budget. Plot Jimmy Callahan provides best man services, through The Best Man Inc., for guys who don't have the friends needed for a wedding. Doug Harris, a successful tax attorney, and his fiancée Gretchen Palmer are planning their wedding. Frantically needing a best man and groomsmen, Doug contacts Jimmy's company. Doug needs a "Golden Tux" (seven groomsmen) to match with Gretchen's bridesmaids, which has never been done before. Jimmy agrees to do it for $50,000, all expenses paid. Three of Jimmy's friends are recruited as groomsmen: Fitzgibbons, a fe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
No Good Deed (2014 Film)
''No Good Deed'' is a 2014 American psychological thriller film directed by Sam Miller and written by Aimée Lagos. The film stars Idris Elba, Taraji P. Henson, Leslie Bibb, Kate del Castillo, and Henry Simmons. The film was released on September 12, 2014. Despite negative critical reception, the film was a box office success and received two Image Award nominations, winning one for Taraji P. Henson's performance. Plot Colin Evans has been sentenced to prison for 15 years for manslaughter in the state of Tennessee. He is eligible for parole after five years, and during his parole hearing, Colin claims he is a changed man and has been rehabilitated; but the parole board denies his release, claiming that he is not trustworthy enough, and is sent back to prison for another five years until the next hearing. On the way back to prison, Colin kills the correctional officers transporting him and escapes with the van. In Atlanta, Terri Granger is a stay-at-home mother. Her best friend Me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Think Like A Man Too
''Think Like a Man Too'' is a 2014 American romantic comedy film directed by Tim Story. It is the sequel to the 2012 film '' Think Like a Man'', based on Steve Harvey's book '' Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man''. The script was written by David A. Newman and Keith Merryman, with Will Packer returning as producer but now under his Will Packer Productions banner. The film features an ensemble cast that includes Michael Ealy, Meagan Good, Regina Hall, Terrence J, Taraji P. Henson, Romany Malco, Gabrielle Union, Jerry Ferrara, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Gary Owen and Kevin Hart, with Jennifer Lewis and La La Anthony in supporting roles. ''Think Like a Man Too'' was released on June 20, 2014, by Screen Gems. It grossed $70.2 million against a $24 million budget. Plot Cedric (Kevin Hart) and his friends are all in Las Vegas for the wedding of Michael ( Terrence J) and Candace ( Regina Hall), with her son Duke (Caleel Harris) and mother (Angela Gibbs) joining them. Zeke ( Ro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
About Last Night (2014 Film)
''About Last Night'' is a 2014 American romantic comedy film starring Kevin Hart, Michael Ealy, Regina Hall and Joy Bryant. It is a remake of the 1986 film of the same name; both films are based on the 1974 David Mamet play ''Sexual Perversity in Chicago''. The remake, featuring a predominantly Black cast, is directed by Steve Pink and written by Leslye Headland. It tells the story of Danny (Ealy) and Debbie (Bryant), and Bernie (Hart) and Joan (Hall), two couples who test how their relationships work in the real world. While the original film is set in Chicago, Illinois, the remake is set in Los Angeles, California where filming took place in late 2012. It was produced on a budget of . The film premiered at the Pan African Film Festival on , 2014 and was released in theaters on Valentine's Day, , 2014. The film received generally positive reviews, with most critics praising the humor between Hart and Hall. The film grossed $50 million at the box office. Plot Danny is a sales ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (abbreviated as SPHE) is the home video distribution division of Sony Pictures Entertainment, a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation. Background SPHE is responsible for the distribution of the Sony Pictures library for home entertainment, mainly releases from the Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group (Columbia Pictures, TriStar Pictures, Sony Pictures Classics, and Screen Gems) as well as releases from Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions (Triumph Films, Destination Films, Stage 6 Films and Affirm Films). SPHE also releases and distributes products from Revolution Studios and The Criterion Collection. Since June 20, 2007, SPHE has handled distribution of children's content formerly handled by Sony BMG's Sony Wonder label. SPHE is also responsible for distribution of television shows from the Sony Pictures Television library, including those produced by Screen Gems, Columbia Pictures Television, TriStar Television, Tandem Productions, TOY Production ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lockdown (2000 Film)
''Lockdown'' is a 2000 drama film, directed by John Luessenhop and starring Richard T. Jones, Clifton Powell, David Fralick, and Master P. The film was produced by Master P's No Limit Films, a division of his No Limit Records label. Plot In Albuquerque, New Mexico, Avery Montgomery (Jones) is taking time off from college to spend time with his girlfriend Krista Wells (Melissa De Sousa) and help raise their young son. Avery is an avid swimmer and develops to a championship level, and as a result of a particularly impressive win which catches the eye of a scout, he gets the opportunity for a possible scholarship at a college. Cashmere (Casseus), a crack dealer, happens to be one of Avery's best friends, despite the fact that their personalities and lifestyles are quite different, Avery being the one who stays out of trouble. With their barber friend Andre "Dre" Wells (De'aundre Bonds) who is also Krista's brother, the trio have been friends since childhood. Earlier in the day ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
