Thursday, November 2, 2006

MO' MONEY

Oh shoot looks like everybody trying to make that Hollywood money



50 Cent and Robert De Niro are in negotiations to co-star in the police thriller, New Orleans. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the movie is set against the backdrop of Hurricane Katrina. New Orleans centers on a police officer who thought his partner was killed by Hurricane Katrina, but soon discovers he was actually shot. 50 Cent will play De Niro's new partner and as they investigate the murder, a world of police corruption is uncovered. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the project was originally set in Los Angeles, but was moved to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina devastated the city. Production is slated to begin in New Orleans in February.









Ludacris has inked a development deal with MTV's teen-oriented nighttime network The N to executive-produce and star in the new series, Halls of Fame. "Halls of Fame promises to be a realistic journey into how young people can get started in the entertainment business," Ludacris said in a statement. "It's about working hard and being dedicated toward your goals and will hopefully help to empower more kids into believing that they too can realize their dreams." In addition to a recurring role, Luda will write and perform original music for each episode of Halls of Fame.








Kirk Franklin is joining forces with producer-writer Bobby Smith Jr. and producer-casting director Robi Reed to launch Fo Yo Soul Film & Television, a production banner specializing in inspirational projects.









Gabrielle Union has signed a mid-six-figure casting and development deal with ABC and Touchstone. According to Variety, the deal calls for the network and studio to seek out and develop new starring vehicles for Union. On February 14th, Union arrives in theaters as the star of Tyler Perry’s new film “Daddy’s Little Girls.”






I love to see Black celebs making big moves in Hollywood............

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