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Triple 9 (Redband Trailer) [NSFW]

The ‘redband trailer’ part pretty much means this clip is NSFW (Not Safe For Work). But since there is bloodshed AND nudity, perhaps an extra warning label is warranted. Scheming, betrayal, organized crime (international even), overt sexuality, explosions, and adrenaline rush car chases and action sequences. Check, check and all boxes check. Still, there seems to be an intriguing story.

See… corrupt cops get pulled into doing organized crime by a Russian mobster. A core element of their seedy plans was to be the killing of a rookie cop; you know, to throw good cops off their trail. And that’s where the story really gets started.

Due out February 2016. Now we know there will be more than DC Comics movies to watch in theaters next year.

(By the way, ‘9-9-9’ is the code for “officer down.” Now the “Triple 9” title of the movie makes sense.)

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Eddie Murphy Accepts Mark Twain Prize And Does Bill Cosby Impression At Kennedy Center (Video)

Okay, it’s going to be some must-see TV on PBS on November 23, 2015. Comic legend Eddie Murphy was honored recently with the Mark Twain Prize; and PBS will broadcast the award show (recorded at the Kennedy Center) on that night. Most interesting is the title of the YouTube trailer, “Murphy Makes Cosby Jokes at Award Ceremony.”

On the one hand, Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) was known for biting witticisms and tongue-in-cheek commentary; so joking on current events and taboo stuff would be par for his course, right? But focusing on Cosby controversy will get the poster some more hits… is what it is. On the other hand, the Cos jokes were an overwhelmingly small part of the clip. Most of the video features celeb admirers – including JB Smoove, a near teary-eyed Tracy Morgan, and best bud Arsenio Hall – there to celebrate a comedy idol.

The Bill Cosby jokes and impression, though, were hilarious. That’s a given. It’s Eddie. Plus, he’s been killing with the Cos play since “Raw.”

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Race (Trailer)

Looks good. The Jesse Owens story should be told with reverence, passion and a duty to the entire truth. A talented brother who wanted, worked and deserved to be the best. He was, and when he went to the Olympics; the world would soon know, too.

Track and field star Jesse Owens overcomes adversity to win four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games.

But Jesse and his people deserved, even before all that, to be FREE. And yes, he let the world know that, too. Check out the trailer. Should be something special hitting theater screens February 2016.

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Creed (Trailer #2)

Getting closer and closer to the debut. Here’s another trailer for “Creed” – the next chapter of the “Rocky” movie series. Getting more and more convinced that this is gonna be a box office slam dunk… a 360-degree… over a car… with stickers on the backboard!!

Your legacy is more than a name. Sylvester Stallone and Michael B. Jordan star in CREED – in theaters November 25th, 2015.

This trailer’s got everything maaaaan. Watch and see.

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World Soccer Legend Cristiano Ronaldo Is The Focus Of New Film “Ronaldo” (Video)

Some people regard you as the greatest player of your Sport.  Numerous women call you handsome and rush just to be in your presence. You make at least 60 to 70,000 dollars/pounds/euros a WEEK. You have some of the biggest endorsements in Sports and your home country adores you like no other.  How does that sound as a life to live?  I think most would take that and Cristiano Ronaldo (Footballer/Soccer Player) for Real Madrid (club) and Portugal (national team) has all of that and more.

What we don’t get to see is the countless hours away from family. As much love you get from fans you get just as much hate worldwide.  Sacrificing joy and childhood to be the best at a Sport.  Fearing that you might do the same with your own children.  The pressure that is put all on your shoulders regardless of how good or bad your team plays each week.  This new Universal feature film scheduled in theaters November 9th 2015 (see what they did there? 9th?) details all of this. The joys and the hardships of being a worldwide phenomenom, heartthrob, and sports icon.  Check out this trailer to get a glimpse into the life of #9 Ronaldo!

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Stretch And Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives (Trailer)

Well, the Kickstarter Fundraising Campaign obviously went well. And now (drum roll), click play above for the trailer for “Stretch And Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives.”

During the 1990s, Stretch and Bobbito introduced the world to an unsigned Nas, Biggie, Wu-Tang, and Big Pun as well as an unknown Jay-Z, Eminem, and The Fugees. The total record sales for all the artists that premiered on their radio show exceed 300 million. The late night program had a cult following in the art/fashion world and prison population as well. All would loyally tune in for the humor just as much for the exclusive tunes. Stretch and Bobbito brought a unique audience together, and created a platform that changed music forever.

The movie will be available via Vimeo On Demand on October 22, 2015. Hit the link to pre-order.

STRETCH AND BOBBITO: RADIO THAT CHANGED LIVES (PRE-ORDER)

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Vinyl (HBO Trailer)

Wowww… is that the dude that played Gyp Rosetti (Bobby Cannavale) in the “Boardwalk Empire” series?

“Vinyl,” a new drama series from Martin Scorsese, Mick Jagger and Terence Winter, debuts in January 2016 on HBO.

Ah ha, knew it! Scorsese and Winter were head honchos for “Boardwalk Empire” on HBO. So, they’re trying to bring that kinda of power to the ’70s rock and records scene? Interesting. Watch the trailer for “Vinyl” above.

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The Amazing Nina Simone (Trailer)

Much beloved and often misunderstood, the story of Americaʼs most overlooked musical genius is finally brought to light in “The Amazing Nina Simone.”
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We know the musical pedigree; proven worldwide. But perhaps as under-appreciated for the longest is Nina’s civil rights struggles. This film also promises to cover her journey from the segregated South, navigating through the twists and turns of the 1960’s fight for racial equality throughout her career. Viewers get to learn a lot about Nina’s artistry and intentions, her fav songs, her bold style, controversial statements, and the reason she ultimately ended up leaving America. “The Amazing Nina Simone” is due out in theaters October 16, 2015.

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Daft Punk Unchained (Trailer)

“Daft Punk Unchained” is the first ever documentary film on the most secretive duo in the world. It tells the story of two uncompromising artists – Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo – who have created a unique artistic universe. Throughout their career they have remained determined to control every link in the chain of their creative work (most notably, their visages, faces covered by chrome robo-masks nowadays). Appearing in the Daft Punk film are some of their closest collaborators and friends from Kanye West, Pharrell Williams, Nile Rodgers and more.

PREVIOUS: DAFT PUNK – LOSE YOURSELF TO DANCE FEAT. PHARRELL WILLIAMS (VIDEO)

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The Secret To Ballin (Trailer)

Hip Hop Motivations presents “The Secret To Ballin” movie – to be released October 16, 2015, at www.thesecrettoballin.com. This how-to-be-a-boss docudrama is Executive-produced by Kenyatta Griggs, Redman and Damon Dash and features Snoop Dogg, Chris Brown, Kelly Rowland, Travie McCoy, Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith, RZA, Faith Evans, Professor Kaba Hiawatha Kamene, Method Man and more. Check out the trailer above.

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The Moment President Obama First Meets Federal Inmates: Fixing the System (Trailer)

STOP and drop everything. Clear your Sunday night viewing schedule please!

Realize that President Obama doesn’t have to do this. The soon-to-be outgoing U.S. President meeting with prisoners who likely have no bearing on his political aspirations or the post-Presidency. Or does it? Watch Sunday (September 27, 2015) at 9 PM EST / 10 PM CST on HBO to see the full epic episode by VICE. In the trailer above, we see the moment that President Obama meets the inmates and sits down with them for an in-depth conversation.

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Hardcore (Trailer)

The title almost says it all. If it was “Hardcore” with maybe “In The First Person” added, maybe that’d say much more. The trailer definitely says the rest. Talk about “Robocop + “The Transporter” + “Shoot ‘Em Up” on steroids…wowww!

You remember nothing. Mainly because you’ve just been brought back from the dead by your wife (Haley Bennett). She tells you that your name is Henry and congratulations, you’re now a cyborg.

5 minutes later, your wife has been kidnapped and you should probably go get her back. Who’s got her? His name’s Akan (Danila Kozlovsky), he’s just a psychotic megalomaniac with telekinetic powers, and a never-ending army of mercenaries. You’re also in an unfamiliar city of Moscow, Russia and everyone wants you dead. Everyone, except for a mysterious British fellow called Jimmy (Sharlto Copley). He might be on your side. Good luck Henry. You’re very much likely to need it.

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Rubble Kings (Documentary)

Maaaan. WOW! Shout and respect to Bad Magics for the scoop on this “Rubble Kings” documentary. The story of the cultures, the cultural war… that was ultimately averted because the combatants decided to start a new culture. They stopped the violence and started the party; laying the foundation for Hip-Hop. And it don’t stop!

From 1968 to 1975, gangs ruled New York City. Beyond the idealistic hopes of the civil rights movement lay a unfocused rage. Neither law enforcement nor social agency could end the escalating bloodshed. Peace came only through the most unlikely and courageous of events that would change the world for generations to come by giving birth to Hip-Hop culture. Rubble Kings, the most comprehensive documentation of life during this era of gang rule to date, tells the story of how a few extraordinary, forgotten people did the impossible, and how their actions impacted the world over.
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FILM IN THEATERS AND ON-DEMAND NOW: RUBBLE KINGS

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Where To Invade Next (Trailer)

Above: The first trailer for Michael Moore’s forthcoming documentary – “Where to Invade Next.” Moore is that special kind of crazy that scares the right people (usually on the far right) in the right ways. But this time… no wait, hear him out… this time, he really wants to help. Yeah. Instead of us (you know, U.S. taxpayers) funding the military industrial complex to [defend ‘Murica or expand the ’empire’ – you pick], Moore has volunteered to be the one-man army that does ALL of America’s invading going forward. What do you say, politicians…good idea? Could save billions in defense spending. Just think about it…

TIMES UP! TOO LATE!!

Moore already shot the film – featuring him planting the American flag in unexpected places all over the world. U-S-A! U-S-A! U-S-A!

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A New Superhero Comic With A New Point Of View: Raising Dion (Trailer)

Super dope! A comic taking another angle on the superhero saga. Sure, we have seen coming of age stories for superheroes (usually comic/TV/movie creators backtracking their characters’ stories for new content)… but what about Black superheroes (much fewer)… Black kid superheroes (what, like Cyborg off Teen Titans)… How about a widowed Black mom raising her kid, who happens to be gifted with super powers???

Imagine Superman, but from Martha Kent’s point of view. Or imagine Spiderman, but from Aunt May’s point of view. This is a superhero story, but from the parent’s point of view. But unlike her son, she doesn’t have any powers.

Sounds incredible, right? Can’t wait for the first issue, right? Well… GO! Get a FREE downloadable copy (or even better, you can BUY a physical copy to support the production) at www.raisingdion.com.

MORE: RAISING DION WEBSITE

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The Black Panthers: Vanguard of The Revolution (Trailer)

New film by acclaimed documentarian Stanley Nelson about the rise and fall of The Black Panther Party. Learn more about the movement at The Black Panthers website. In theaters soon. Watch the PBS trailer for “The Black Panthers: Vanguard of The Revolution” above.

MORE: THE BLACK PANTHERS WEBSITE

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U.S. President Barack Obama Tries Some Alaskan Salmon With Bear Grylls… And Talks Climate Change (Video)

And now a word from our President: Come to combat climate change. Stay for the wild salmon… with Bear Grylls. Hilarious AND awesome at the same damn time! Watch President Barack Obama grub with Grylls in the great Alaskan wilderness. Be sure to check after the jump for more on the real reason the President was in America’s northernmost state.

(Wow. Hope that bear didn’t come back for that fish though. Or any other wild beast for that matter. Too far up for “Sasquatch”… maybe a Yeti or something.)

MORE: PRESIDENT OBAMA’S TRIP TO ALASKA

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The Kickstarter Fundraising Campaign For ‘Stretch And Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives’ Is Going On Now (Video)

A chance to contribute to the film that documents the contribution of two Hip-Hop radio icons. Man, Scarface was just talking about Stretch & Bobbito during that last radio interview we just posted here. Talk about full circle!

Peace! Stretch and Bobbito here, 25 years after our first WKCR broadcast. We’re amped to share the history of our landmark show in a feature length documentary titled STRETCH AND BOBBITO: RADIO THAT CHANGED LIVES (www.stretchandbobbito.com). The film, produced by Omar Acosta, was co-produced by us with Kool Bob Love directing and Stretchy music supervising. A classic combo, yo!

The documentary film is all but a reality, having surpassed its fundraising goal. But we linked the Kickstarter… still got a few days to kick in on it. The film is due out October 2015.

(Whew! Do you see all the folks that fell through the show back then??? History!)

SUPPORT: STRETCH AND BOBBITO’S KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN

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From Gangs To Gardens (Documentary)

We do this in Hip-Hop! For the community’s health, no beef with peeps and no beef going into your peoples – that’d sum up where Ietef Vita aka DJ CAVEM stands on things. Refreshing points of view like this and more put forth in the “From Gangs To Gardens” documentary on the ex-gang member (co-produced by M1 of Dead Prez) – trailer above, full film linked below – and in Vita’s “Wheat Grass” music video presented after the jump.

Better living, that’s the real bling according to the B-Boy, O.G. (Organic Gardener), vegan emcee and youth advocate Vita. Respect.

WATCH: FROM GANGS TO GARDENS (ENTIRE DOCUMENTARY)

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New “Fandom” Movie Explores The World Of Fantasy Football (Trailer)

Okay. No…no…no! Playmate Kendra Wilkinson is gonna cut her real footballer husband (Hank Baskett) off from getting the goodies… over some Fantasy Football???? W…T…F??!! Sh!t just got really real now. Hahaaa. But seriously, according to the new film “Fandom,” Fantasy Football is America’s second biggest sport (typing as a Fantasy Football commercial is playing on ESPN right now…wow…timing). Check out the trailer above.

Fandom is the ultimate fantasy football movie, for everyone from the casual player to the obsessed fanatic. You’ll journey into the world of top high-stakes tournament players. Discover tips and insights from the world’s top fantasy experts. Learn from NFL legends whose lives and games have been touched by fantasy. And experience the thrill of victory and agony of defeat as players in four unique fantasy leagues compete for fun, money, pride and trophies. It’s about camaraderie, it’s about competition, and it’s about time somebody made a movie for all of us who make fantasy a big part of our everyday reality.

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