Saturday, October 26, 2013

Shaunie O'Neal's launch of her capsule jewelry collection, "FOREVER SHAUNIE" (Re-Cap)

Shaunie O'Neal Celebrates "Forever Shaunie" @ Philippe LA in Beverly Hills

LOS ANGELES, CA -
(L-R) Cookie Johnson, Simone I. Smith and Shaunie O'Neal attend "Forever Shaunie" for SIS by Simone I. Smith on October 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Maury Phillips/WireImage)

"Forever Shaunie" For SIS By Simone I. SmithLOS ANGELES, CA - Shaun Robinson and Laila Ali attend "Forever Shaunie" for SIS by Simone I. Smith on October 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.
(Photo by Maury Phillips/WireImage)

Take a glimpse into Shaunie O'Neal's jewelry collection launch, her collection entitled "FOREVER SHAUNIE" on October 24th at Philippe LA located in Beverly Hills! The SIS jewelry line by Simone I. Smith called "FOREVER SHAUNIE" is available now at Macy's, checkout the star studded guest list, and the launch of the new jewelry collection!

LOS ANGELES, CA -
(L-R) Simone I. Smith, Shaunie O'Neal and Shanice Wilson attend "Forever Shaunie" for SIS by Simone I. Smith on October 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Maury Phillips/WireImage)

"Forever Shaunie" For SIS By Simone I. SmithLOS ANGELES, CA - Atmosphere at "Forever Shaunie" for SIS by Simone I. Smith on October 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Maury Phillips/WireImage)

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Monday, October 14, 2013

All Star Cast Speaks on 'Mister & Pete'

The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete In Select Theaters Now - All Star Cast Speaks on Powerful Script

"Skylan Brooks gives an impressive, Oscar-nomination quality performance as Mister.." - Shirley Husar, The Washington Times

"The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete" is a moving bit of mischief and mayhem that will break your heart, give you hope, make you laugh, possibly cry." - Betsey Sharkey, LA Times

"Unique and Uplifting...Part coming of age movie, part survival story." - Zeba Blay, Indiewire

Made In Hollywood spoke with Jennifer Hudson, Jordin Sparks, George Tillman Jr. and breakout stars Ethan Dizon and Skylan Brooks about THE INEVITABLE DEFEAT OF MISTER & PETE. Watch the cast share details on preparing for their roles and why this story resonates with audiences worldwide!

VIDEO: http://youtu.be/1vSIBoUfuQw

Full Mister & Pete theater listings and tickets: http://smarturl.it/mptheaters

Alicia Keys presents "Better You, Better Me", original music from the film. Available now on iTunes.

STREAM: http://youtu.be/ullvhblUbGU

ABOUT MISTER & PETE

From Codeblack Films and Lionsgate. During a sweltering summer in New York City, 13-year-old Mister’s (Brooks) hard-living mother (Hudson) is apprehended by the police, leaving the boy and nine-year-old Pete (Dizon) alone to forage for food while dodging child protective services and the destructive scenarios of the Brooklyn projects. Faced with more than any child can be expected to bear, the resourceful Mister nevertheless feels he is an unstoppable force against seemingly unmovable obstacles. But what really keeps the pair in the survival game is much more Mister’s vulnerability than his larger-than-life attitude.

THE INEVITABLE DEFEAT OF MISTER & PETE is a beautifully observed and tremendously moving film about salvation through friendship and the way transformation sometimes can happen just by holding on long enough. Director George Tillman, Jr. draws indelible performances from a fantastic cast, which includes Jordin Sparks, Golden Globe® and EMMY®Award winner Jeffrey Wright, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Anthony Mackie, and Golden Globe® and Academy Award® winner Jennifer Hudson, all led by Ethan Dizon and Skylan Brooks in a stunning breakout performance as Mister. The film also features new music by Alicia Keys.Codeblack Films and Lionsgate present an iDeal Partners / State Street production in association with Floren Shieh Productions / Archer Gray Productions / Cherry Sky Films / AKW Productions.

Running time: 108 Minutes

Rated R for language, some drug use and sexual content

Codeblack Films / Lionsgate Entertainment

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JET MAGAZINE NEWEST ISSUE: IN STORES TODAY ON NEWSSTANDS

JET Magazine

Highlights Must-See Upcoming Black Films

The issue also presents the top technology news for 2013

CHICAGO, Ill. (October 11, 2013) — In the November 4 issue of JET magazine, the publication spotlights some of the most critically acclaimed films due to release this season, representing an array of established and up-and-coming Black actors, directors and producers.

T.D. Jakes graces the cover and discusses his new TV show, upcoming film and how he has utilized modern technology to reach the masses on a spiritual level. While he is nationally known as a spiritual leader, he has also gained recognition for producing popular African-American films such as Jumping the Broom, Sparkle and Woman Thou Art Loosed: On the 7th Day.

“The great commission calls Christians to go into the world and spread the Good News,” says Jakes. “We can use television, we can use books, but there are more people in the theaters on Friday nights than the pews on Sunday morning.”

The media mogul dishes to JET about the latest medium added to his arsenal – a talk show. T.D. Jakes: Mind, Body & Soul, airing now on BET, uses celebrities and guests to address issues plaguing our community. But the ground breaking national platform isn’t his only big reveal. On Thanksgiving Day, Fox Searchlight will release Jakes’ film, Black Nativity, an adaption of Langston Hughes’ 1961 play, which stars Angela Bassett, Forest Whitaker and Tyrese Gibson, to name a few.

In support of 12 Years a Slave hitting theaters on October 18, JET also features actor Chiwetel Ejiofor, who is garnering much Oscar buzz for his captivating performance as Solomon Northup, a free Black man kidnapped and sold into slavery.

“Against everything, the love and the passion that Solomon has for his family really spoke to me, and that’s what I really wanted to uncover,” says Ejiofor regarding his role in the film.

JET also highlights another actor on the verge of superstardom. The Spotlight section introduces readers to Skylan Brooks, known for his roles in iCarly and Our Family Wedding. The teen is gaining praise for his dramatic portrayal of Mister, a young man coping with the hardships of living with a drug-addicted parent in the film, The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete.

“There were many hard stories that influenced me,” says Brooks on his preparation for the role. “I met kids with parents on drugs and they had to get away from that by going to facilities. They taught me so much. I did not know it was that bad,” he explained.

The film hits theaters on October 11 and is directed by George Tillman Jr.; produced by Grammy winner Alicia Keys; and stars Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson.

In addition to highlighting what’s new in movie theaters, the issue also covers the top technology news in 2013, including:

· How classrooms are transitioning from textbooks to digital study aids

· The technological education needed for today’s manufacturing jobs

· Innovative inventions, such as Google Glass

· How to stop and prevent online and text bullying among your children

· Tips for online dating

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