Tag: The Help
-
It’s Going to be a ‘Crazy Rich’ Labor Day Weekend
Look forward to another “crazy rich” weekend as the Labor Day holiday will push Crazy Rich Asians near (if not over) $120 million domestically. Meanwhile, Sony is expanding the reach of their cyber-thriller Searching after its limited debut last weekend while Lionsgate releases Kin and MGM’s Operation Finale continues its roll-out following its Wednesday opening.…
-
Lee Daniels Boards Lesbian Love Story ‘Pimp’ as Producer (Exclusive)
Lee Daniels has signed on to executive produce the indie urban drama film Pimp.Written and directed by Christine Crokos, the love story stars Keke Palmer (Akeelah and the Bee), Haley Ramm (The Originals), Aunjanue Ellis (The Help), Vanessa Morgan (Finding Carter), Mike E. Winfield (Conversations in L.A.), Edi Cathegi (Twilight) and Dmx.Pimp marks the first…
-
‘The Big Sick’ Director Michael Showalter Set to Helm Jessica Chastain-Octavia Spencer Holiday Comedy
Earlier this year, it was reported that Universal had won what sounded like a heated bidding war for an untitled Christmas comedy starring Jessica Chastain and Octavia Spencer, who made a notable pair in Tate Taylor’s otherwise galling The Help. The basic story, centered on two women trying to get home to their families in…