Monday, June 29, 2020

RESPECT - See the Teaser Trailer HERE!!!


Jennifer Hudson is Aretha Franklin in RESPECT. See the teaser trailer here.


starring
Jennifer Hudson as Aretha Franklin
Forest Whitaker as C.L. Franklin
Marlon Wayans as Ted White
Audra McDonald as Barbara Franklin
Tituss Burgess as Reverend Dr. James Cleveland
Marc Maron as Jerry Wexler
Kimberly Scott as Mama Franklin
Saycon Sengbloh as Erma Franklin
Hailey Kilgore as Carolyn Franklin
Heather Headley as Clara Ward
Skye Dakota Turner as Young Aretha Franklin
Tate Donovan as John Hammond
and
Mary J. Blige as Dinah Washington
 
 
Director Liesl Tommy makes her feature film debut with Respect. Tommy is the first Black woman ever nominated for a Tony award for Best Direction of a Play in 2016 for Eclipsed, and is an Associate Artist at the Berkeley Rep and an Artist Trustee with the Sundance Institute’s Board of Trustees. 
 
With a story by Callie Khouri (Oscar ® winner for Thelma & Louise) and Tracey Scott Wilson, and screenplay written by Tracey Scott Wilson. Wilson and Tommy have worked together creatively since the 2009 play The Good Negro written by Wilson, directed by Tommy at The Public Theatre. Wilson was a writer on FX’s The Americans which garnered her a Peabody Award as well as Emmy and WGA Award nominations.
 
#RespectMovie
 
Following the rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom, RESPECT is the remarkable true story of the music icon’s journey to find her voice.

Tuesday, June 16, 2020

2 HEARTS - In theaters September 11th


Watch the trailer for 2 HEARTS here: 2 HEARTS

2 HEARTS only in theaters September 11

SYNOPSIS
For two couples the future unfolds in different decades and different places, but a hidden
connection will bring them together in a way no one could have predicted. Based on an
inspirational true story, 2 Hearts is a romantic journey that celebrates life, love and
generosity of spirit, and challenges audiences to believe miracles are possible.
Charismatic young Australian actor Jacob Elordi (“Euphoria,” “The Kissing Booth”) plays
Chris, a college freshman whose love for a spirited classmate played by Tiera Skovbye
(“Riverdale,” “Once Upon a Time”) helps him find the purpose he has been searching for.
In another place and time, Adan Canto (“Designated Survivor,” “Narcos”) plays Cuban exile
Jorge, who falls for well-traveled flight attendant Leslie, played by Radha Mitchell (“Man on
Fire,” “The Shack”).
Though they were never meant to meet, fate has something entirely unexpected in store
for both couples that dramatically changes the course of their lives.

BILLING
DIRECTED BY: Lance Hool
CAST: Jacob Elordi
Adan Canto
Tiera Skovbye
Radha Mitchell
SCREENPLAY BY: Robin U. Russin
Veronica Hool
PRODUCED BY: Conrad Hool
Lance Hool
RATING: PG-13
DISTRIBUTED BY: Freestyle Releasing

SOCIAL/WEB
Social Handles:
·         Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2HeartstheFilm/
·         Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2heartsthefilm/
·         Twitter: https://twitter.com/2heartsthefilm
·         Website: www.2heartsthefilm.com

Thursday, June 4, 2020

Drive-In St. Louis to Extend Two More Weeks


 
 
 
 
Drive-In St. Louis to Extend
Two More Weeks 

Largest Drive-In Concert Venue in America Adds More Bands

 
Who: Drive-In St. Louis  

What: Due to the positive public response, new Drive-In Concerts and Movies have been scheduled along and one new high school graduation event.  

When: Five new event dates added through mid-June. Tickets go on sale today, June 3, at noon at www.driveinstl.com.

Where: POWERplex – former St. Louis Mills Mall, Hazelwood, MO. 

How: Covid-19 Health restrictions are being met through social distancing as patrons at the events will have their own “party pods” next to their vehicles for the concert and movie nights.

With this weekend nearly sold out for Trixie Delight on Friday, and red-hot Blues artist, Jeremiah Johnson on Saturday, all eyes turn to the next two weeks. Today at noon, the tickets will go on-sale for five new concert dates: 

  • Thursday, June 11 - The Schwag, a Grateful Dead Experience, followed by a movie.

  • Friday, June 12 - will be an exciting private event with more information to come.
 
  • Saturday, June 13 -- the Steve Ewing Band (lead singer of The Urge). Special Guests Hounds will get the lot rockin’, followed by a film.

  • Thursday, June 18,-- Everett Dean and the Lonely Hearts will bring Elvis back to life with "Jailhouse Rock" as the movie to end the night. 

  • Friday, June 19, -- Boogie Chyld, a great 70s Disco and Funk dance band, with special guests Arionne followed by the movie, "House Party."

  • Saturday, June 20 – Brushville, one of the hottest country rock bands in the Midwest, comes to St. Louis with special guest Molly Lovett, a young and talented St. Louis country artist.
 
All tickets go on sale today at noon at www.driveinstl.com. 
 
For a full line-up of bands, movies and special events coming up, visit www.Driveinstl.com or follow the events on Facebook at POWERplexSTL.

In addition, Drive-In St. Louis has added another high school graduation date to the commencement line-up, as Incarnate Word Academy will celebrate their class of 2020. This graduating class will bring our total number of seniors crossing the stage up to 2,806. 
 
 
Overview:
The overwhelming success of the largest Drive-In concert and movie venue in country, has prompted the promoters to extend another two weeks into mid-June. 

The great diversity of local and regional bands helped to sell out 6 of the 11 concerts and the weekday family nights during the week attracting an average of 300 cars. “The sense of community and getting back to a level of ‘normalcy’ was really incredible each and every night,” said Bill Fogarty of Fogarty Services, the lead production team on the concerts. At Saturday’s Super Jam sold out concert, the crowd was asked if they wanted to continue the concerts and movie nights. “The horns honked non-stop for a minute. I guess that’s the new standing ovation,” said Fogarty. 

General Admission parking passes each night are $40 per car in advance and $50 at the gate with a six person per-car limit.
 
Guests can reserve spots in the front two rows for $60 per car in advance and $70 at the gate.
 
Exclusive VIP Turfed Party Pods for eight people are available (15’ x 20’ area, plenty of room for social distancing) with Valet VIP parking, barbecue and snacks included and with private restrooms for $40 per person ($320 total).
 
All tickets can be purchased in advance at www.driveinstl.com. For more information call 314-528-2020 or  info@powerplexstl.com. 
 
The venue is located at 5555 St. Louis Mills Blvd., Hazelwood, MO 63042.