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Chris Rock's 'Happy White Peoples Independence Day' Tweet Stirs Up Debate (Yawn...)

  • By Tambay A. Obenson
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  • July 6, 2012 11:05 AM
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  • 15 Comments
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This was and still is a non-issue for me, but everywhere I turn, there's lots of chatter about it, and I keep getting asked about it, whether for my own personal thoughts, or to post something about it on S&A.
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Chris Rock-Produced Late Night Series Starring W. Kamau Bell Gets Title, Debut Date, Promo

  • By Tambay A. Obenson
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  • July 3, 2012 12:06 PM
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  • 9 Comments
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Announced in March... the FX network greenlit a new weekly half-hour late night series exec-produced by Chris Rock, starring standup comedian W. Kamau Bell, in which he'll "dissect politics, pop culture, race, religion, the media and sex."
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Jamie Foxx, Chris Rock, Idris Elba Reportedly Circling Lead Role In 'Intouchables' Remake

  • By Courtney
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  • June 18, 2012 5:10 PM
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  • 9 Comments
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We already know that The Weinstein Company (TWC) is moving full speed ahead with a remake of the French blockbuster hit The Intouchables, with Bridesmaids director Paul Feig is in early negotiations to direct the English-language remake for The Weinstein Company, and Colin Firth in early talks to star in the role played by François Cluzet.
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'2 Days In New York' Gets An Official Trailer, Poster, Release Dates (Chris Rock, July Delpy Star)

  • By Tambay A. Obenson
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  • June 14, 2012 1:29 PM
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  • 17 Comments
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Magnolia Pictures acquired release rights to Julie Delpy's dramedy sequel to the absolutely hilarious 2 Days In Paris, titled 2 Days In New York, which she stars in along with Chris Rock - a film we've covered quite a bit, so I'll just skip to the new stuff... the official trailer and poster have surfaced, and the film now has a release date... or rather dates.
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Watch: 'Ladies & Gentlemen, Jordan Rock' (A Glimpse Into The World Of The 20-Year-Old Comedian)

  • By Tambay A. Obenson
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  • June 5, 2012 5:22 PM
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The backstory from the press release follows immediately below; and underneath, you'll find the entire 25-minute film embedded for your viewing pleasure...
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Chris Rock To Write And Direct Secret Comedy Film Project Produced By Scott Rudin

  • By Sergio
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  • May 17, 2012 4:53 PM
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After 2003's Head of State and 2007's I Think I Love My Wife, Chris Rock is planning to see how the director's chair fits again him, with a new comedy film project he's going to write and direct, starting sometime later this year.
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Chris Rock Says He's Penning A Script For Him & Melissa McCarthy To Play A "Jerry Springer Couple"

  • By Tambay A. Obenson
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  • February 3, 2012 10:44 AM
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Chris Rock is reportedly working on a new comedy script for himself and Melissa McCarthy (Bridesmaids star) to star in.
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Chris Rock Talks About His New "Black" Film, Working w/Tyler Perry + The Eddie Murphy Movie That Should Be The Model For Black Films

  • By Cynthia Reid
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  • January 25, 2012 11:35 AM
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Chris Rock sat down with Vibe Magazine for an interview recently (he's also the guest editor for the mag this month) and gave some revealing updates on his current projects, his thoughts on working with Tyler Perry, what he considers the correct way to do a black movie and much more.
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