Tag: They Cloned Tyrone
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How Netflix’s ‘Strong Black Summer’ Campaign Formalized Black Hollywood’s Cultural Calendar
It might officially be fall, but Netflix had a “Strong Black Summer.”At least, that was the name of the streamer’s warm-weather months campaign promoting a string of TV, film and documentary projects fronted by Black talent.Among the hot titles were Gabrielle Union’s rom-com “The Perfect Find,” the John Boyega-starring conspiratorial caper “They Cloned Tyrone,” a…
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10 Movies to Watch if You Loved ‘They Cloned Tyrone’
Juel Taylor’s They Cloned Tyrone starring John Boyega, Jamie Foxx, and Teyonah Parris has amassed considerable success on Netflix. In this immediate fan-favorite, Boyega’s character Fontaine is cloned by a corporation for nefarious purposes (monetary gain). With many of its absurdities, They Cloned Tyrone stands out as one of the titles in an ongoing Black…
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As Barbenheimer Blew Up The Box Office, They Cloned Tyrone Topped The Streaming Charts
“Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” are rightfully the talk of the town these past weeks, as both movies have been filling up multiplexes in a clear sign that the American theatrical experience isn’t quite dead yet. While “Barbie” is set to cross the billion dollar mark this weekend and “Oppenheimer” screenings are so full that even Steven…
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Neo-Blaxploitation Is on the Rise and You Should Be Excited About It
Blaxploitation movies have had a complicated place in film history. Some feel the genre perpetuated negative stereotypes of Black life, while others love it for its high camp, big hair, and random kung fu fights. Regardless of the opinions of films past, audiences are now being graced with neo-Blaxploitation films like Dolemite Is My Name…
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The Best New Movies on Netflix in July 2023
As another month begins, another wave of movie releases is coming to Netflix. In July 2023, Netflix aims to make us laugh with three action comedies released on the streamer, including the highly-anticipated They Cloned Tyrone. Horror fiends looking for the next spine-chilling experience will also be well-served with Bird Box Barcelona, a spinoff of…
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John Boyega Exits Netflix Movie ‘Rebel Ridge’ Mid-Shoot, Family Reasons Cited
Exclusive: John Boyega has exited Netflix movie Rebel Ridge mid-shoot with “family reasons” cited by the streamer as cause for the abrupt departure.The production is currently paused but we understand Netflix is working hard to find a replacement for the Star Wars actor and someone is likely to be drafted in in the next few…
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Jamie Foxx And Teyonah Parris Join John Boyega In Sci-Fi Mystery ‘They Cloned Tyrone’
John Boyega may be disappointed with his experience on the new “Star Wars” trilogy, but at least he seems to be moving away from the franchise to other ventures, including the Netflix sci-fi mystery “They Cloned Tyrone.” And he’s not alone, with Jamie Foxx and Teyonah Parris also joining the cast.Read More: John Boyega Takes…
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‘They Cloned Tyrone’ Adds Jamie Foxx and Teyonah Parris to the Netflix Sci-Fi Mystery
John Boyega may have walked away disappointed with his experience working on the new Star Wars trilogy, but that hasn’t turned him off sci-fi in general. The actor is slated to star in the Netflix original sci-fi mystery movie They Cloned Tyrone, and he’s finally getting some company in front of the camera. Jamie Foxx…