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Chris Stokes (director)
Christopher Brian Stokes (born July 21, 1969) is an American filmmaker and former record executive. He is the son of actress Irene Stokes and older brother of singer Juanita Stokes. He is perhaps best known for being the founder of The Ultimate Group record label in 2000, whose roster included B2K, Omarion, Jhené Aiko, Marques Houston, IMx and NLT, among others. Transition to film and television Stokes first became connected with film and television through the talent he managed. In 1992, Marques Houston made his acting debut in the animated comedy film ''Bébé's Kids'', and received his big break as a regular on '' Sister, Sister'' in 1994. All three members of Immature appeared in the film ''House Party 3'' (1994). His first film credit came in 2001 as the writer and director of '' House Party 4'', which starred Immature, which by then had transitioned to their new name IMx. He is perhaps most well known as the writer and director of the 2004 dance movie ''You Got Served'', s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Filmmaker
Filmmaking (film production) is the process by which a motion picture is produced. Filmmaking involves a number of complex and discrete stages, starting with an initial story, idea, or commission. It then continues through screenwriting, casting, pre-production, shooting, sound recording, post-production, and screening the finished product before an audience that may result in a film release and an exhibition. Filmmaking occurs in a variety of economic, social, and political contexts around the world. It uses a variety of technologies and cinematic techniques. Although filmmaking originally involved the use of film, most film productions are now digital. Today, filmmaking refers to the process of crafting an audio-visual story commercially for distribution or broadcast. Production stages Film production consists of five major stages: * Development: Ideas for the film are created, rights to existing intellectual properties are purchased, etc., and the screenplay is written. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Somebody Help Me 2
''Somebody Help Me 2'' is a 2010 horror film starring Marques Houston and Omarion, and is written and directed by their music producer, Chris Stokes. As the sequel, it follows up the events of ''Somebody Help Me'', which was released in 2007. The film also stars Chris Stokes' daughter Chrissy Stokes. Plot Brendan and Darryl have both moved on with their lives and have found new relationships following the events at the cabin in the woods; not unscathed however. Coming up on the anniversary, Brendan is still having nightmares that he feels will come true at any moment. His worst fears come to life when his wife Michelle ( Azur-De) and niece Tee Tee (Chrissy Stokes) don't return home from work one night. Jasmine (Darryl's girlfriend) comes to Brendan's house to tell him Darryl is missing too. Cast *Marques Houston as Brendan Young *Omarion as Darryl Jennings *Malika Haqq as Jasmine *Azur-De as Michelle *Chrissy Stokes as Tee Tee *Sonny King as Corbin * Chris Stokes as OG *Irene ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Somebody Help Me (film)
''Somebody Help Me'' is a 2007 American horror television film starring Marques Houston and Omarion, written and directed by their music producer, Chris Stokes. The film premiered on BET on October 31, 2007, and was released on DVD in United States on November 13, 2007. Plot ''Somebody Help Me'' is the story of Brendan Young (Marques Houston) and Darryl Jennings (Omarion Grandberry) as they head off with their girlfriends, respectively Serena (Brooklyn Sudano) and Kimmy (Alexis Fields), and friends for a weekend's stay at a remote cabin in the woods. After the couples settle in, things take an eerie turn. One by one, the group ends up missing or dead, while the remaining few are forced to band together to figure out who or what is behind these killings. The murderer kills his victims by slicing off parts of their bodies. The killings in order include: Barbara (Jessica Friedman) having part of her head sliced, Andrea ( Amanda Lee) having her entire scalp ripped off, Mike ( Garr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Stokes, Filmmaker
Chris is a short form of various names including Christopher, Christian, Christina, Christine, and Christos. Chris is also used as a name in its own right, however it is not as common. People with the given name * Chris Abani (born 1966), Nigerian author * Chris Abrahams (born 1961), Sydney-based jazz pianist *Chris Adams (other), multiple people * Chris Adcock (born 1989), English internationally elite badminton player * Chris Albright (born 1979), American former soccer player *Chris Alcaide (1923–2004), American actor *Chris Amon (1943–2016), former New Zealand motor racing driver *Chris Andersen (born 1978), American basketball player * Chris Anderson (other), multiple people *Chris Angel (wrestler) (born 1982), Puerto Rican professional wrestler *Chris Anker Sørensen (born 1984), Danish cycler *Chris Anstey (born 1975), Australian basketball player * Chris Anthony, American voice actress *Chris Antley (1966–2000), champion American jockey *Chris A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Stokes At Home
Chris is a short form of various names including Christopher, Christian, Christina, Christine, and Christos. Chris is also used as a name in its own right, however it is not as common. People with the given name * Chris Abani (born 1966), Nigerian author * Chris Abrahams (born 1961), Sydney-based jazz pianist *Chris Adams (other), multiple people * Chris Adcock (born 1989), English internationally elite badminton player * Chris Albright (born 1979), American former soccer player *Chris Alcaide (1923–2004), American actor *Chris Amon (1943–2016), former New Zealand motor racing driver *Chris Andersen (born 1978), American basketball player * Chris Anderson (other), multiple people *Chris Angel (wrestler) (born 1982), Puerto Rican professional wrestler *Chris Anker Sørensen (born 1984), Danish cycler *Chris Anstey (born 1975), Australian basketball player * Chris Anthony, American voice actress *Chris Antley (1966–2000), champion American jockey *Chris A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Loretta Devine
Loretta Devine (born August 21, 1949) is an American actress, singer and voice actor. She is known for numerous roles across stage and screen. Her most high profile roles include Lorrell Robinson in the original Broadway production of ''Dreamgirls'', the long-suffering Gloria Matthews in the film ''Waiting to Exhale'', and her recurring role as Adele Webber on the medical drama ''Grey's Anatomy'', for which she won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series in 2011. Early life Loretta Devine was born in Houston, Texas, on August 21, 1949. She grew up in the Acres Homes area of Houston, where her mother was a single mother to six children. She was very active on the pep squad, and performed in talent shows at George Washington Carver High School. In 1971, Devine graduated from the University of Houston with a Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Drama. In 1976, she received a Master of Fine Arts in Theater from Brandeis University. She was initiated into ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wood Harris
Sherwin David "Wood" Harris (born October 17, 1969) is an American actor. He has portrayed the drug kingpin Avon Barksdale on the HBO crime drama ''The Wire'', cocaine dealer Ace in '' Paid in Full'' and high school football player Julius Campbell in the 2000 film ''Remember the Titans''. He is also known for playing Brooke Payne on the BET miniseries ''The New Edition Story'' in 2017. From 2016 to 2017, he played Barry Fouray on VH1 miniseries '' The Breaks''. Most recently, Harris portrayed Damon Cross on the Fox series ''Empire'' for its fifth and final sixth season. Currently, Wood Harris is starring as drug lord "Pat" in the Starz series '' BMF'' alongside Demetrius Flenory Jr. and his older brother, Steve Harris. Early life and education Harris was born in Chicago, Illinois, the son of seamstress Mattie and bus driver John Harris. He was given the nickname "Wood" by friends in his neighborhood, because "Sherwin" was too difficult for some to pronounce. He holds a Bachelo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cynthia Addai-Robinson
Cynthia Addai-Robinson (born January 12, 1985) is an American actress. She is known for her roles as Naevia in the Starz television series ''Spartacus'', DC Comics character Amanda Waller in The CW TV series ''Arrow'', and Nadine Memphis on the USA Network series ''Shooter''. She currently plays the role of Tar-Míriel on the Amazon Prime ''The Lord of the Rings'' series ''The Rings of Power''. Early life Addai-Robinson was born in London; her mother is from Ghana and her father is a U.S. citizen. She moved to the U.S. when she was 4 and was raised by her mother in a suburb of Washington, D.C. She graduated from Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring, Maryland and Tisch School of the Arts with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theater. In addition, she trained at Lee Strasberg Theater Institute and in dance forms ballet, jazz and tap. Career After participating in several various Off-Broadway plays, Addai-Robinson got her first role on television in 2002 in an episode of ''The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lauren London
Lauren Nicole London is an American actress. London is known for her roles in films and televisions shows including '' ATL'' (2006), ''This Christmas'' (2007), '' Madea’s Big Happy Family'' (2011), ''Baggage Claim'' (2013), '' The Game'' (2013-2015), '' Games People Play'' (2019), and ''Without Remorse'' (2021). In 2022, London and PUMA collaborated on the L.A Love Story project. The footwear and apparel collection is inspired by her hometown, Los Angeles. Items also feature her late boyfriend Nipsey Hussle, who was fatally shot on March 31, 2019 in Los Angeles. Early life London was born to an African-American mother and an Ashkenazi Jewish father in Los Angeles. After attending Palisades Charter High School into her second year, London was homeschooled. Career London appeared in music videos for artists such as Tyrese, Ludacris, Pharrell ("Frontin'") and Snoop Dogg. Her breakout year came in 2006, where she made her television debut in the " Everybody Hates Funerals" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BET+
BET+ (pronounced "BET plus") is an over-the-top SVOD service operated by Tyler Perry Studios and the Paramount Streaming, a division of Paramount Global. The service was first announced on June 24, 2019 and launched on September 19, 2019. BET+ features both original films and television series from the BET program library and will be the exclusive home of programming produced by Tyler Perry as part of BET's overall deal with Perry. Will Packer and Tracy Oliver have also signed on to produce original programming for the service. BET+ was part of Viacom's 2017 turnaround strategy, which saw the company acquiring and investing into digital platforms. Prior to the announcement of BET+, Viacom acquired the free streaming platform Pluto TV on March 4, 2019 and launched several channels branded after Viacom-owned cable networks and IPs, including BET-branded channels. History In 2017, Viacom Viacom, an abbreviation of Video and Audio Communications, may refer to: * Viacom (1952–2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lynn Whitfield
Lynn Whitfield (''née'' Smith; born February 15, 1953) is an American actress. She began her acting career in television and theatre before progressing to supporting roles in film. She won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie and received a Golden Globe Award nomination for her breakout performance as Josephine Baker in the HBO biographical film ''The Josephine Baker Story'' (1991). In the 1990s, Whitfield played leading roles in a number of made-for-television movies and had several starring roles in theatrical films, including '' A Thin Line Between Love and Hate'' (1996), '' Gone Fishin''' (1997), ''Eve's Bayou'' (1997), '' Stepmom'' (1998), ''Head of State'' (2003), ''Madea's Family Reunion'' (2006), and '' The Women'' (2008). Whitfield also starred in a number of movies in the 2000s and 2010s. From 2016 to 2020, she starred as Lady Mae Greenleaf in the Oprah Winfrey Network dramatic series '' Greenleaf'', for which she won critical ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gary Anthony Sturgis
Gary Anthony Sturgis is an American actor, musician, writer, director, producer, teacher and entrepreneur, known for his role as Bar Patron and other characters in the television series '' America's Most Wanted'', and for providing the voice of Ebon in the animated series ''Static Shock''. Sturgis is also known by the rap moniker of Illuminati, having successfully promoted a few albums on iTunes. Early life Sturgis was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, and is the second oldest son of four born to Abraham and Sarah Sturgis. He grew up in the Ninth Ward of New Orleans, Louisiana, and attended McDonogh Senior High School where he played piccolo and served as drum major for the band. After writing an essay for a class assignment expressing his love and desire for acting, a teacher invited him to a table read for a play, and Sturgis was cast as the understudy; later going on to play the lead role of ''A Raisin in the Sun''. Career Sturgis made his acting debut in the romantic thril ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
