Mike Epps has been getting consistent work. He might be the Kevin Hart of the older generation. His latest project is the spoof film, Meet the Blacks, a parody of films like The Purge. Take an adventure with the Black family as they try to survive their new neighborhood.

Synopsis:

The Black family is getting out of Chicago in hopes of a better life. After Carl Black recently came into some unexpected fund$. Carl takes his family and leaves the hustling lifestyle behind for something better. Carl, his wife Lorena, son Carl Jr., daughter Allie Black, and cousin Cronut pack up and move to Beverly Hills.

Turns out, Carl couldn’t have picked a worse time to move. They arrive right around the time of the annual purge, when all crime is legal for twelve hours.

Cast:

• Mike Epps – Carl Black
• Gary Owen – Stranger
• Zulay Henao – Lorena
• Lil Duval – Cronut
• Bresha Webb – Allie
• Charlie Murphy – Key Flo
• DeRay Davis – Tyrone
• Lavell Crawford – Parole Officer

Crew:

• Director/Writer/Producer – Deon Taylor
• Writer – Nicole DeMasi

Meet the Blacks is in theaters everywhere. Tickets are available here.

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Yesterday the 2016 NAACP Image Awards were aired on TVOne. The Oscars may be so white, the Image Awards were live and fully in color. We have a snippet of award winners and photos from the event below.

Outstanding Motion Picture:
Straight Outta Compton

Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture:
Michael B. Jordan, Creed

Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture:
Sanaa Lathan, The Perfect Guy

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture:
O’Shea Jackson, Jr., Straight Outta Compton

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture:
Phylicia Rashad, Creed

Outstanding Independent Motion Picture:
Beasts of No Nation

Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture (Film):
Ryan Coogler, Aaron Covington, Creed

Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture (Film):
Ryan Coogler, Creed

Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series:
Terrence Howard, Empire

Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series:
Taraji P. Henson, Empire

Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series:
Anthony Anderson, Black-Ish

Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series
Tracee Ellis Ross, Black-Ish

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:
Mike Epps, Survivor’s Remorse

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series:
Marsai Martin, Black-Ish

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series:
Joe Morton, Scandal

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series:
Regina King, American Crime

Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special:
Queen Latifah, Bessie

Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special:
David Alan Grier, The Wiz Live!

Outstanding Comedy Series:
Black-Ish

Outstanding Drama Series:
Empire

Outstanding Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special:
The Wiz Live!

Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series
Kenya M. Barris, Black-Ish – “The Word”

Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series:
Mara Brack Ali, Jameal Turner, Keli Goff, Being Mary Jane “Sparrow”

Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture (Television):
Lawrence Hill, Clement Virgo, The Book of Negroes

Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series:
Don Cheadle, House of Lies, “The Urge to Save Humanity is Almost Always a False Front for the Urge to Rule”

Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series:
John Ridley, American Crime

Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture (Television):
Dee Rees, Bessie

Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Television or Film):
Loretta Devine, Doc McStuffins

Outstanding Children’s Program:
Doc McStuffins

Outstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie or Mini-series):
Marcus Scribner, Black-Ish

Congratulations to all the 2016 NAACP Image Award winners. A full list of winners can be found here.

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The king of film spoofs, Marlon Wayans, is at it again. This time he’s taking on the erotic romance film, Fifty Shades of Grey, with his not so subtly titled Fifty Shades of Black. Spoof films always being hit or miss, but if anyone can make it a hit, it’s Wayans. The Take a look at the trailer and see what you think. Is it your cup of tea?

Cast:

• Marlon Wayans – Christian Black
• Kali Hawk – Hannah
• Mike Epps
• Affion Crockett

Crew:

• Director – Michael Tiddes
• Writer/Producer – Marlon Wayans
• Writer/Producer – Rick Alverez

Fifty Shades of Black is scheduled to be released January 29, 2015. Tickets are available here.

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Survivor’s Remorse is that rare 30 minute that is actually really good. But how can it not be when it has both Tichina Arnold and Mike Epps. It gives us a refreshing take on life after a “come up,” one that doesn’t rely on stereotypes. Season Two is due to air this month with ten episodes, up from the six episode first season. You can catch the first episode here, and check out the trailer for Season Two below.

Synopsis:

Through a combination of God-given talent and north Philly grit, Cam Calloway and Reggie Vaughn have achieved fame and fortune that neither could have imagined growing up in one of the toughest neighborhoods in Boston. But success comes with its own challenges, and the cousins and confidantes wrestle with the rewards of money, stardom, love, and occasionally, the guilt of having “made it.”

Cast:

• Jessie T. Usher – Cam Calloway
• RonReaco Lee – Reggie Vaughn
• Erica Ash – Mary Charles Calloway
• Teyonah Parris – Missy Vaughn
• Tichina Arnold – Cassie Calloway
• Mike Epps – Uncle Julius

Season Two of Survivor’s Remorse premieres August 22, 2015 at 9:30/8:30c on Starz. The first season is available on DVD and Instant Video.

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Synopsis:

Uncle Buck is a fun-loving but irresponsible guy who needs a job and a place to stay. By happy coincidence, his nieces’ and nephew’s nanny has just quit and his brother and sister-in-law need his help. His unconventional personality just may make him the right fit for the family and they may be the answer to his problems, too.

Cast:

Mike Epps – Buck Russell

Nia Long – Cindy Russell

James Lesure – Will Russell

Sayeed Shahidi – Miles Russell

Aalyrah Caldwell – Maizy Russell

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swihz24aUHI

Uncle Buck will air on ABC during the 2015-2016 season.

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Eddie Murphy is in talks to join the Richard Pryor biopic as Richard Pryor’s father, LeRoy “Buck Carter” Pryor, a boxer and WWII veteran. Mike Epps will be playing Richard Pryor. Oprah Winfrey is also rumored to star, and the film will be directed by the Lee Daniels, the co-creator of the hit series, Empire.

Strap in and brace yourself. They done let me and him out of our cages! #idonteventhinkimreadyforthisone! #excited #proud #OMG

A photo posted by Lee Daniels (@theoriginalbigdaddy) on Mar 12, 2015 at 3:17pm PDT

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Bessie is a film decades in the making. Starring Queen Latifah, it tells the journey of Bessie Smith as she becomes “The Empress of the Blues.” Check out the teaser below.

Cast:

Queen Latifah – Bessie Smith

Michael Kenneth Williams – Jack Gee

Khandi Alexander – Viola

Mike Epps – Richard

Tika Sumpter – Lucille

Tory Kittles – Clarence

Oliver Platt – Carl Van Vechten

Bryan Greenberg – John Hammond

Charles S. Dutton – William “Pa” Rainey

Mo’Nique – Ma Rainey

Crew:

Director – Dee Rees

Executive Producer – Queen Latifah

Executive Producer – Shakim Compere

Bessie will debut on May 16 at 8/7c on HBO.

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