What’s Memorial Day without a cookout? Veteran’s Day. A cookout is a celebration for all occasions. It is, however, a breeding ground for trifeness. Take The Cookout for example. What should be a simple cookout can quickly get out of control.

Synopsis:

When Todd Anderson signs a $30 million deal with his hometown team, the New Jersey Nets, he knows that his life is set for a big change. To keep things real, he decides to throw a barbeque at his place — just like the ones his family used to have. But when you have new and old friends, family, agents, and product reps in the same house, things are bound to get crazy.

Cast:

Quran Pender – Todd Andersen

Jenifer Lewis – Emma Andersen

Meagan Good – Brittany

Ja Rule – Percival “Assmackey” Ashmokeem

Tim Meadows – Leroy

Crew:

Director – Lance Rivera

Producer/Writer – Queen Latifah

Producer/Writer – Shakim Compere

The Cookout is available here.

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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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