
While Tupac was in Prison for 11 months serving time for gun charges, he wrote his one and only screenplay called Live 2 Tell. Movie is about a teen pusher who works his way up to become a drug king baron…kinda like a Scarface set in the hood. Well now the public will get to see the film in theaters in the beginning of 2012 as indie studio NStar has just purchased the screenplay for production. No word yet on the cast or how much or little the Shakur Estate will be involved.
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Movie written by Tupac set for 2012 release
Drake Cast as Voice-over in “Ice Age: Continental Drift” Film
Drake will star in the forthcoming animated film “Ice Age: Continental Drift.” as a voiceover, his character is yet to be confirmed.
Singer/Actress Jennifer Lopez is the latest voice addition to the forthcoming animated film “Ice Age: Continental Drift.” Lopez and actor Jeremy Renner will join new voice cast members Keke Palmer, rapper Drake, Wanda Sykes and Aziz Ansari. The new additions was announced on Tuesday (April 26) during a Fox presentation, during which the studio met potential promotional partners, licensees and retail partners.
via: AllThingsFresh
VIDEO: Kid Cudi’s “The Journey of Mr. Rager” documentary
Here is the entire 20 min. documentary “The Journey of Mr. Rager” that Kid Cudi had previously released with his deluxe album of Man On The Moon II: The Legend Of Mr. Rager.
Ice Cube to write & direct “Chrome & Paint” for Disney

A movie about the custom car culture in South Central LA definitely doesn’t seem like a Disney family movie, but Disney and Cube have officially announced that Cube’s Chrome & Paint will be marketed and distributed through Disney. The PG-13 flick will explore the custom car culture in a way that the Fast and the Furious franchise highlighted the import car culture. Look for it to begin filming this summer on location in Los Angeles. Movie will be produced through Cube’s Cube Vision Productions with partner Matt Alvarez.
50 Cent to star alongside Robert DeNiro in “Freelancers”

It’s now confirmed that 50 Cent will be teaming up Robert De Niro for the upcoming cop action/drama Freelancers. Movie will be directed by Jessy Terrero who most recently directed 50 Cent’s straight-to-video Gun. Plot revolves around 50 Cent’s character as the son of a slain NYPD officer who follows in his father’s footsteps and joins the police force but things quickly get interesting when he joins Captain Vic Scarcone’s (Robert De Niro) crew of rogue cops. Freelancers is funded and produced by 50′s Cheetah Vision production company. 50 and DeNiro previously worked together in Righteous Kill with Al Pacino.
Ludacris joins cast of movie “New Years Eve” as a cop

Ludacris has officially joined the cast of the romantic-comedy New Years Eve which is basically a sequel of sorts to that crappy rom com Valentine’s Day. This new flick follows the exact same plot line which follows a group of people getting ready for a specific holiday and how all their lives are intertwined. Luda will actually play a cop in the movie…should have gotten Rick Ross for the part instead. New Years Eve hits theaters Dec 9th.
MOVIE TRAILER: SETUP starring 50 Cent & Bruce Willis
After seeing this trailer you’ll be convinced that this film isn’t going straight to DVD since it stars Bruce Willis. Setup is the first release in 50 Cent’s $200 million production deal with Lionsgate. The movie is about diamond heist that turns deadly.
VIDEO: Official Tupac online casting call announcement for upcoming biopic
As previously announced, film production company Morgan Creek has teamed up with Skee.TV to host an online audition for the lead role of the upcoming Tupac biopic All Eyes On Me. Here’s the official video that announces the online auditions from Universal Pictures which will be distributing the film. Contestants will be able to film and upload a 5 min. reel proving they got what it takes to play Pac on the big screen. Check more details at the official audition site.

