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Swirl Films
Swirl Films is an American independent production company, based in Atlanta, Georgia. The company produced more than 60 made-for-TV films and direct-to-SVOD movies for BET, BET+, Netflix, TV One, Lifetime, Hallmark Channel and Up TV. History Swirl Films was founded in 2001 by Eric Tomosunas. The company relocated from Wilmington, North Carolina to Atlanta in 2014. In 2020, television broadcast group Gray Television acquired Swirl Films. Selected credits Feature films *''20 Funerals'' (2004) * ''Dead Heist'' (2007) *''Furnace'' (2007) *'' Love for Sale'' (2008) * '' Something Like a Business'' (2010) *''35 and Ticking'' (2011) *''He's Mine Not Yours'' (2011) *''Note to Self'' (2012) *''The Undershepherd'' (2012) *''The Perfect Summer'' (2013) * ''Favorite Son'' (2021) *''Horror Noire'' (2021) *''Hello'' (2022) *'' My Name Is Mo'Nique'' (2023) Television films *'' Hear No Evil'' (2014) *'' Love Under New Management: The Miki Howard Story'' (2016) *'' When Love Kills: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Entertainment
Entertainment is a form of activity that holds the attention and interest of an audience or gives pleasure and delight. It can be an idea or a task, but is more likely to be one of the activities or events that have developed over thousands of years specifically for the purpose of keeping an audience's attention. Although people's attention is held by different things because individuals have different preferences, most forms of entertainment are recognisable and familiar. Storytelling, music, drama, dance, and different kinds of performance exist in all cultures and were supported in royal courts and developed into sophisticated forms, over time becoming available to all citizens. The process has been accelerated in modern times by an entertainment industry that records and sells entertainment products. Entertainment evolves and can be adapted to suit any scale, ranging from an individual who chooses a private entertainment from a now enormous array of pre-recorded pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
35 And Ticking
''35 & Ticking'' (also known as ''Russ Parr's 35 & Ticking'' or ''35 and Ticking'') is an American romantic comedy film written and directed by Russ Parr. The film stars a mostly African American ensemble cast featuring Meagan Good, Nicole Ari Parker, Tamala Jones, Kevin Hart, Kym Whitley, Darius McCrary, Dondre Whitfield, Mike Epps, Luenell, Clifton Powell, Jill Marie Jones, Wendy Raquel Robinson, and Keith Robinson. The film had its limited release in theaters on May 20, 2011. Premise ''35 & Ticking'' centers around the lives of Victoria, Zenobia, Cleavon, and Phil—all friends over the age of 35 and struggling to build the families they've always dreamed of. While Zenobia (Nicole Ari Parker) is still looking for a man, Victoria (Tamala Jones) is married to a man who doesn't want children. Cleavon (Kevin Hart), meanwhile, is too geeky to get a woman, and Phil (Keith Robinson) is already married with children, but his wife is not very interested in being a mother. All four of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Born Again Virgin
''Born Again Virgin'' is an American comedy-drama series, created by Ranada Shepard, that premiered on TV One on August 5, 2015. The pilot episode preview aired on February 6, 2015. The single-camera project set in Atlanta, and stars Danielle Nicolet as a 30-something writer who decides to become celibate after unsuccessful dates and relationships. Meagan Holder and Eva Marcille co-star as her best friends, while R&B singer Durrell "Tank" Babbs plays her neighbor and love interest. On September 8, 2015, ''Born Again Virgin'' was renewed for a 12-episode second season, which premiered on Tuesday, December 8, 2015. In 2016, Danielle Nicolet announced on social media that the show is not going forward for a third season. Cast *Danielle Nicolet as Jenna *Meagan Holder as Kelly *Eva Marcille Eva Marcille Sterling (née Pigford; born October 30, 1984) is an American actress, fashion model and television personality. She started her career by winning the third cycle of ''America's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unsung (TV Series)
''Unsung'' is an hour-long music documentary program that airs on TV One which premiered on November 27, 2008. It uncovers the stories behind well-known R&B and hip-hop music artists, bands, or groups which ranked onto the '' Billboard'' music charts with a string of hits, only to have their career derailed by a major crisis that caused them to be essentially unappreciated by later generations of contemporary R&B and soul music listeners. The series is produced by production company A. Smith & Co. Productions. Format Each episode usually begins with an artist's upbringing and family, painting a picture of the issues driving them in their music career. Themes of "escaping the hard life of the streets" and "experiencing physical abuse", as well as "signs of musical genius", can be found in many of the lives of ''Unsungs subjects. Those interviewed in this segment of the show typically are relatives and friends, although some celebrities may be interviewed depending on their re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Whatever It Takes (2023 Film)
''Whatever It Takes'' is a 2023 American Christmas comedy-drama film directed by Tailiah Breon and written by Amaleka McCall and Tu-Shonda Whitaker. The film stars Tami Roman, A.J. Johnson, Brely Evans, and Kandi Burruss. It follows the lives of four women navigating new beginnings during the Christmas weekend. The film executive produced by Tami Roman and her Roman Ramsey Productions and Swirl Films. ''Whatever It Takes'' was released by BET+ on December 21, 2023. Cast * Tami Roman as Tracy * A.J. Johnson as Alafia * Brely Evans as India * Kandi Burruss as Joan * Zuri James as Devin Jr * Kendrick Cross as Devin Sr * Rayan Lawrence as Juju * Stevie Baggs Jr. as Samaad * Linda Boston as Ethel 'Mama' Woods * Katherine Ro as Emma Andrews * Avangeline Friedlander as Jasmine Production On May 16, 2023, it was reported that Tami Roman will executive produce and star in the BET+ holiday film ''Whatever It Takes'' from Swirl Films Swirl Films is an American independent product ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Girl In The Closet
''Girl in the Closet'' is a 2023 American true crime drama television film directed by Jaira Thomas and written by Sa'Rah Jones and Courtney Miller. The film based on the true story of Lauren Kavanaugh, who was locked in a closet for six years and endured physical and sexual abuse. It stars Tami Roman as Aunt Mia, Daijah Peters as Cameron, and Remy Ma as her mother, Patricia. The film premiered on Lifetime on March 11, 2023. ''Girl in the Closet'' is the part of ''Girl In'' film series, following '' Girl in Room 13'' ''Girl in the Basement'', ''Girl in the Bunker'', '' Girl in the Box'' and '' Girl in the Shed: The Kidnapping of Abby Hernandez''. Cast * Tami Roman as Aunt Mia * Remy Ma as Patricia Smith * Daijah Peters as Teen Cameron Smith ** Brielle Oliver as Young Cameron * Danielle LaRoach as Nancy * Stevie Baggs as Chris * Teisha Speight as Joanne * Jazz Anderson as Angela Reception Film critic Liz Kocan of ''Decider Decider is both a real word and a "Bushism". It may re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Melanie McGuire Story
''The'' () is a grammatical article in English, denoting persons or things that are already or about to be mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the most frequently used word in the English language; studies and analyses of texts have found it to account for seven percent of all printed English-language words. It is derived from gendered articles in Old English which combined in Middle English and now has a single form used with nouns of any gender. The word can be used with both singular and plural nouns, and with a noun that starts with any letter. This is different from many other languages, which have different forms of the definite article for different genders or numbers. Pronunciation In most dialects, "the" is pronounced as (with the voiced dental fricative followed by a schwa) when followed by a consonant sound, and as (homophone of the archaic pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don't Waste Your Pretty
''Don't Waste Your Pretty'' is an American romantic comedy-drama film written by Katrina O'Gilvie and directed by Tamara Bass. The film stars Keri Hilson, Deborah Joy Winans, Redaric Williams, Jasmine Burke, Kaye Singleton and Rainey Branch. The film is based on the book with the same name by Demetria L. Lucas. It follows follow a group of close friends then one of them, single career woman Mykah Jones, read a book ''Don't Waste Your Pretty'' and subsequently begin to change how their view to relationships. Cast * Keri Hilson as Mykah Jones * Deborah Joy Winans as Jeanné * Redaric Williams as Michael * Jasmine Burke as Aisha * Kaye Singleton as Amma * Rainey Branch as Lisa * L. Warren Young as Charlie * Rico Ball as Jason * Norma Alvarez as Marta Ortiz Production The film was filmed in August 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia and was produced by Swirl Films Swirl Films is an American independent production company, based in Atlanta, Georgia. The company produced more than 60 m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fritzl Case
The Fritzl case emerged in 2008, when a woman named Elisabeth Fritzl (born 6 April 1966) told police in the town of Amstetten, Lower Austria, Austria, that she had been held captive for 24 years by her father, Josef Fritzl (born 9 April 1935). J. Fritzl had assaulted, sexually abused, and raped his daughter repeatedly during her imprisonment inside a concealed area in the cellar of the family home. The abuse resulted in the birth of seven children: three of them remained in captivity with their mother; one had died just days after birth at the hands of J. Fritzl, who disposed of his body in an incinerator; and the other three were brought up by J. Fritzl and his wife, Rosemarie, having been reported as foundlings. J. Fritzl was arrested on suspicion of rape, false imprisonment, manslaughter by negligence, and incest. In March 2009, he pleaded guilty to all counts and was sentenced to life imprisonment. History Josef Fritzl was born on 9 April 1935, in Amstetten, Lower A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bobbi Kristina (film)
''Bobbi Kristina'' is a 2017 American biographical drama film about Bobbi Kristina Brown, directed by Ty Hodges and written by Rhonda Baraka. The film stars Joy Rovaris, Nadji Jeter, Demetria McKinney, Vivica A. Fox, Hassan Johnson, and Ricco Ross. The film premiered on TV One on October 8, 2017. Plot Cast *Joy Rovaris as Bobbi Kristina Brown *Nadji Jeter as Nick Gordon *Demetria McKinney as Whitney Houston *Vivica A. Fox as Pat Houston *Hassan Johnson as Bobby Brown *Ricco Ross as Uncle Ray *Candace B. Harris as Taylor *Brooke Butler as Shanna *Carl Kennedy as Gary *Alexandra Reid as Britt *Sherry Richards as Renee *Tobias Truvillion Tobias Truvillion (born October 1, 1975) is an American actor. Career In 2006, he received his first major role on ABC series ''One Life to Live'', playing Vincent Jones. He is also known for his roles on ''Empire'' (2016–17) and ''In Conte ... as Butter *Donny Carrington as Gary Michael *Tyler Lain as Josh *Le'Azionna Braden as Young Kris ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Falicia Blakely Story
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