When we last hung out with Eddie Murphy's Axel Foley, he was wreaking havoc at a fictional Southern California amusement park (clearly based on Disneyland) while trying to apprehend the facility's chief of security, who murdered Foley's ill-tempered mentor, Inspector Todd (Gil Hill). If you're saying, "Uh, no, he was chasing the Eurotrash criminals who shot up his buddy Chief Bogomil (Ronny Cox)," you are one of the vast majority of moviegoers who skipped John Landis' "Beverly Hills Cop III."
Released over Memorial Day weekend in 1994, Murphy's third go-round as the fast-talking Detroit detective who keeps making unwelcome visits to Los Angeles to avenge dead or badly wounded friends arrived seven years after the last installment, and audiences had moved on. Whereas the first two movies grossed $316 million and $300 million worldwide (the bulk of that money being made in the U.S.), "Beverly Hills Cop III" only...
Released over Memorial Day weekend in 1994, Murphy's third go-round as the fast-talking Detroit detective who keeps making unwelcome visits to Los Angeles to avenge dead or badly wounded friends arrived seven years after the last installment, and audiences had moved on. Whereas the first two movies grossed $316 million and $300 million worldwide (the bulk of that money being made in the U.S.), "Beverly Hills Cop III" only...
- 11/28/2023
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Exclusive: Clues point to Eddie Murphy following in Peter Sellers and Steve Martin’s formidable footsteps, circling the role of inept inspector Clouseau in a new Pink Panther movie in development at the Amazon-owned MGM, multiple sources confirm to Deadline.
The iconic comedy-mystery franchise created for MGM by Blake Edwards has so far spanned 11 films and numerous fiberglass insulation commercials.
Jeff Fowler (Sonic the Hedgehog) will direct the new film from a screenplay by Chris Bremner. Dan Lin, Julie Andrews, Larry Mirisch and Jonathan Eirich are aboard as producers. Murphy takes on the Clouseau role that Sellers originated in the ‘60s. A source close to Murphy described the project as a natural fit for the actor, who has long admired the comedic performances of Sellers.
Murphy most recently starred opposite Jonah Hill, Julia-Louis Dreyfus and Lauren London in the Kenya Barris-directed You People, and before that he reprised his role...
The iconic comedy-mystery franchise created for MGM by Blake Edwards has so far spanned 11 films and numerous fiberglass insulation commercials.
Jeff Fowler (Sonic the Hedgehog) will direct the new film from a screenplay by Chris Bremner. Dan Lin, Julie Andrews, Larry Mirisch and Jonathan Eirich are aboard as producers. Murphy takes on the Clouseau role that Sellers originated in the ‘60s. A source close to Murphy described the project as a natural fit for the actor, who has long admired the comedic performances of Sellers.
Murphy most recently starred opposite Jonah Hill, Julia-Louis Dreyfus and Lauren London in the Kenya Barris-directed You People, and before that he reprised his role...
- 5/17/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Jermaine Fowler is an American actor, comedian, producer and writer. He is best known for his role in Coming 2 America and Hulu’s The Drop.
Jermaine Fowler Biography: Age, Early Life, Family, Education
Jermaine Fowler was born on May 16, 1988 (Jermaine Fowler: age 34), in Washington, D.C., and was raised with his twin brother in Hyattsville, Maryland. There he graduated from Northwestern High School. After dropping out of college in 2008, he moved to New York City and would perform at open mics around Times Square.
Jermaine Fowler Biography: Comedy Career
Fowler started his career doing standup and in 2012 began visiting comedy clubs and colleges around the country. In 2013 Fowler began writing, producing, and acting in MTV2’s Guy Code, a reality tv show where comics, athletes, and pop culture icons detail the unspoken rules between straight men. Fowler’s own comedy show that he wrote and produced, Give ‘Em Hell,...
Jermaine Fowler Biography: Age, Early Life, Family, Education
Jermaine Fowler was born on May 16, 1988 (Jermaine Fowler: age 34), in Washington, D.C., and was raised with his twin brother in Hyattsville, Maryland. There he graduated from Northwestern High School. After dropping out of college in 2008, he moved to New York City and would perform at open mics around Times Square.
Jermaine Fowler Biography: Comedy Career
Fowler started his career doing standup and in 2012 began visiting comedy clubs and colleges around the country. In 2013 Fowler began writing, producing, and acting in MTV2’s Guy Code, a reality tv show where comics, athletes, and pop culture icons detail the unspoken rules between straight men. Fowler’s own comedy show that he wrote and produced, Give ‘Em Hell,...
- 4/23/2023
- by Hailey Schipper
- Uinterview
Sometimes it seems like Eddie Murphy has been a fixture in the movie industry forever. The star has done it all, ranging from movies to sketches and even comedy shows. For the most part, the star is known for his role as Prince Akeem in the 1988 romantic comedy, Coming To America. However, he was already in the acting game before that. If there’s anyone in showbiz who’s given so much yet so little of himself, it’s Eddie Murphy. Needless to say, he’s one actor to keep an eye on. With that in mind, here are a few interesting facts...
- 4/10/2023
- by Ascent Samuel
- TVovermind.com
Amazon Studios has its eye on the prize for The Pick Up, a new film project with Eddie Murphy circling the lead role. The project is from director Tim Story, with John Davis and John Fox producing through Davis Entertainment. In addition to eyeing the lead, Murphy is in talks to produce alongside Charisse Hewitt-Webster through Eddie Murphy Productions.
The Pick Up is being developed from a spec script by Kevin Burrows and Matt Mider, with Story also lined up to produce. The package is going for big bucks, with bids for the script climbing to seven figures. According to Deadline, sources close to the project say The Pick Up is a heist comedy with Bad Boys vibes. If Murphy agrees to star in the film, he’ll play a character who falls for a woman and finds himself pulled into a heist attempt. Burrows and Mider have another spec...
The Pick Up is being developed from a spec script by Kevin Burrows and Matt Mider, with Story also lined up to produce. The package is going for big bucks, with bids for the script climbing to seven figures. According to Deadline, sources close to the project say The Pick Up is a heist comedy with Bad Boys vibes. If Murphy agrees to star in the film, he’ll play a character who falls for a woman and finds himself pulled into a heist attempt. Burrows and Mider have another spec...
- 3/29/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Step back into the 1980s with some of our favorite rom-coms from the decade. Nicolas Cage in “Valley Girl” and “Moonstruck,” Molly Ringwald looking for love in high school, and, of course, Princess Buttercup and her devoted Westley. Below we round up some of the best 80s romantic comedies.
When Harry Met Sally…
Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal go from friends to lovers to … well, panic, and finally blissful commitment in this comedy written by Nora Ephron and directed by Rob Reiner. The deli scene is, of course, a classic.
Coming to America
Prince Akeem (Eddie Murphy) tries to find the perfect American bride who doesn’t care that he’s African royalty in this hilarious comedy where he plays multiple parts. Always worth a rewatch.
Pretty in Pink
What’s the most important love affair in this John Hughes-penned movie? Have-not Andie (Molly Ringwald) and rich boy Blane...
When Harry Met Sally…
Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal go from friends to lovers to … well, panic, and finally blissful commitment in this comedy written by Nora Ephron and directed by Rob Reiner. The deli scene is, of course, a classic.
Coming to America
Prince Akeem (Eddie Murphy) tries to find the perfect American bride who doesn’t care that he’s African royalty in this hilarious comedy where he plays multiple parts. Always worth a rewatch.
Pretty in Pink
What’s the most important love affair in this John Hughes-penned movie? Have-not Andie (Molly Ringwald) and rich boy Blane...
- 2/14/2023
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Colin Jost became a household name for his humorous delivery of the “news” on Saturday Night Live‘s “Weekend Update.” He might also have garnered a fair amount of fame simply for being Scarlett Johansson’s husband. But the comedian has carved his own path to the spotlight.
Just as SNL helped cast members like Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, and Bill Hader launch careers beyond the live stage at NBC, Jost has also dipped his toe into other acting waters. And whether he’s to be believed or not, it’s landed him some high-profile acting gigs — perhaps even without formal auditions.
Colin Jost joined ‘SNL’ in 2005 as a writer Saturday Night Live — “John Mulaney” Episode 1790 — Pictured: Anchor Colin Jost during Weekend Update on Saturday, October 31, 2020 — (Photo by: Kyle Dubiel/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)
Jost has been an on-screen SNL regular for almost a decade. But he...
Just as SNL helped cast members like Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, and Bill Hader launch careers beyond the live stage at NBC, Jost has also dipped his toe into other acting waters. And whether he’s to be believed or not, it’s landed him some high-profile acting gigs — perhaps even without formal auditions.
Colin Jost joined ‘SNL’ in 2005 as a writer Saturday Night Live — “John Mulaney” Episode 1790 — Pictured: Anchor Colin Jost during Weekend Update on Saturday, October 31, 2020 — (Photo by: Kyle Dubiel/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)
Jost has been an on-screen SNL regular for almost a decade. But he...
- 1/29/2023
- by Nikelle Murphy
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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