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The Red Carpet Rolls Out for "Loud Pack" Detroit's Newest Comedy |
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On Saturday, March 10, the spotlight will shine and the red carpet will be rolled out at the AMC Star Southfield Theater for Loud Pack, the most highly anticipated comedy of the year!
Written, directed and starring prominent playwright and actor Kamal "Kontact" Smith, and produced by Peterson Park Films, Loud Pack is a laugh out-loud comedy that will have you bursting at the seams with laughter. Starring WJLB's Foolish, VH1 Reality TV Star and singer London “Deelishis” Charles, and Beanie Segal, even money has a price in Loud Pack which takes a hilarious look at exactly how far being broke and unemployed can push someone. Filled with humor, imagination and a familiar storyline, Loud Pack will also have movie-goers engaged in the compelling message of everyday struggles.
Loud Pack also stars Hot 107.5 FM radio personalities Shorty Da Prince and Ms. Paigion, K Deezy and Dez Cortez Crenshaw.
The red carpet premier for Loud Pack will take place at 7 p.m. on March 10, at the AMC Star Southfield Theater which is located at 25333 West 12 Mile Rd in Southfield. Tickets are $20 and are now available at Simply Casual, Pretty Pieces in Eastland Mall, Doll House at Fairlane Mall, or by calling 313-574-5291.
Click here to watch trailer
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Should BHM Be More Than A Month? Explore the Answer With Filmmaker Shukree Hassan Tilghman |
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During Black History Month of 2010, 29 year old film maker, Shukree Hassan Tilghman, began his crisscross journey throughout the U.S. to explore Black History Month. It seemed to be one man’s journey to end Black History Month, especially when people saw him and his sandwich board, not knowing that it was a tongue-in-cheek illusion. He instead focused on how Black History month relates to education, commercialism, history and identity.
His campaign was both personally and intellectually driven. Tilghman, in part, focused on opening public discussions to uncover the pros and cons about the idea of ethnic heritage 'months'. Since Black History Month is the shortest, he explored concepts such as separating Black History from American History and whether it denigrates the roles that Black people have played throughout American history. Not the least of the goals of the quest involved his need to resolve some of his own feelings about his identity and convictions.
On February 1, 2012, Tilghman will be in attendance for an in depth discussion and special screening of his controversial documentary More Than A Month at the Virgil H. Carr Cultural Arts Center at 6:30 p.m.
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The Michigan Film Gala Returns to Detroit With the "Return of Motown" Celebration |
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Dreams will come true for filmmakers, actors, writers, musicians and fans alike! Throughout the Midwest, entertainment enthusiasts will gather for what WWJ CBS RADIO is calling "the event you do not want to miss" and Bill McKinney, CEO of Global Picture Studios cannot wait to grant the first wish.
"It’s nothing like walking into the New Year with the momentum of having connections, and that’s what we want to do," McKinney stated, "We want to make sure people are connected with people both inside and outside, and maintain and strengthen that bridge from LA to Detroit."
McKinney, is talking about the 2012 Annual MFilm Gala: Return of Motown. This year, Global Picture Studios has teamed-up with JR Galactic Casting to promote the Gala on Friday, December 30, 2011 at 7pm – 1am at The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History located at 315 East Warren Avenue in Detroit, MI.
VIP ticket holders will have full access to the Gala’s red carpet segment, dinner, celebrity panel discussion followed by a celebrity meet/greet. Then from 10:00pm – 1:00am the biggest party with a purpose will swing into full gear, as Global Picture Studios announces the development of their non-profit youth serving organization headed up by Executive Director Amyra McKinney.
"This year's Gala will allow the regular public, along with actors, writers, directors, producers, filmmakers, to actually get involved and get up close with the actual panelists who are decision-makers and filmmakers and musicians, in the industry," said Rod Harrell, Vice President of Business Development for Global Picture Studios.
Also joining forces with the Gala this year will be the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA), which is a national labor union representing over 70,000 performers, journalists and other artists working in the entertainment and news media.
"AFTRA Detroit has strong roots in the Motown community and we’re proud to partner with Global Picture Studios in showcasing our members in this gala event," said Leslie Simmons, AFTRA National Communications Officer, "their stories and expertise are essential to the success of the Detroit entertainment and media community."
Global Picture Studios offers all AFTRA members ½ off VIP Tickets. For tickets and more information log on to www.mfilmgala.com.
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Big Stage Talent Challenge Returns to Find Michigan's Best Performer |
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Black/Smith Consulting is proud to announce the 2nd Annual Big Stage Talent Challenge! If you think you've got what it takes to become the next superstar singer or rapper, here is your chance to show and prove. Let us put our money where your talent is!
In a concentrated effort to mobilize and challenge Detroit's talented dreamers to raise the bar as it relates to their performance presentation while reaching for the stars, Black/Smith Consulting has made it their mission to reignite the community's interest in rallying to champion our hometown talent by rekindling the passion for what Motown has always celebrated: Real music.
"Detroit is the breeding ground for some of the most talented people not only in the nation, but in the world," stated Black/Smith Consulting co-founder Janaya Black, "and by opening up opportunities like this for people to showcase their talent we are not only shining a positive light on the city, but we are also continuing a legacy of discovering the stars of tomorrow."
On December 17, 2011, fifteen contestants will perform before an audience of their peers, and industry judges, at the Boll Family YMCA in Detroit for a chance to win $500 in cash, a professional photo shoot, an artist development package from Star Factory and a 30 day consultation package courtesy of Black/Smith Consulting.
This is a no holds barred competition. Contestants will be judged on their stage presence, vocal ability, costume and crowd participation by a panel of industry judges who will select three contestants to advance into a final round that will be judged Apollo-style by the audience to determine who will emerge victorious as the winner of the Big Stage Talent Challenge.
The Big Stage Talent Challenge is open to Michigan singers and rappers of all ages. Auditions will be held at Star Factory, located at 13305 Capital in Oak Park, on November 26 at 4 p.m. The competition will take place at the Boll Family YMCA located at 1401 Broadway, Detroit from 6 p.m.-10 p.m.
Applicants must be Michigan residents and should be prepared to perform a two minute selection with no profanity or explicit lyrics. The registration fee per group is $20.
For more information please contact Brandon Smith or Janaya Black at 313-451-4272 or email
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Michael Baisden Awards College Scholarship to BSE Author MaKinlee Black |
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As part of his half-million dollar "Pay-It-Foward" campaign, syndicated radio personality Michael Baisden recently awarded a $5,000 scholarship fund to 9-year-old metro-Detroit author MaKinlee Black in recognition of her commitment to raising bully awareness in her community with her new book The Lonely Kid.
The Lonely Kid is a story that explores the act of bullying through the eyes of a young boy name Jerllel. As you go with Jerllel through his daily experience of being bullied at school by his peers, you will see how bullying affects him and the people around him.
The Lonely Kid is not only a source of literary entertainment for children ages 6-12, it is also a great tool that can be used to open classroom or group discussions about the effects of bullying. With vibrant colors and compelling imagery, this book makes a great conversation piece for young people of all ages.
The Lonely Kid is now available in all major book stores and online retailers and a portion of proceeds will be used to help create school programs and supply resources that will focus on creating "Bully-Free Schools".
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