Mike Epps

Written by Joey Poach, Dock hails from producers David Permut, Jeff Kwatinetz and Ice Cube, who are currently searching for a director. Meanwhile, Craig A. Williams wrote The Book of Luke for Temple Hill.

When his fiancé is kidnapped by human traffickers, Roman and his ex-military brothers set to out to track her down and save her before it is too late.

In the midst of harrowing news about shootings of cops and civilians, a rookie cop in the mean streets of St. Louis has his first night on the job, and sees up close and personal the strong bonds of loyalty, work and family that bind together the cops, both black and white.

A mild-mannered father is transformed into a killing machine after his family is torn apart by a violent act.

Follows a group of washed up television stars and comic book artists who make their living attending conventions.

Everyone wants Nick dead. A desperate man, Nick takes out a life insurance policy on himself, payable to his estranged daughter. But the policy doesn’t take effect for 21 days and he might not live that long.

Serves as a parody of Fifty Shades of Grey.

After several studios and incarnations, the Richard Pryor biopic is moving forward, and Mike Epps is the man for the job.

Follows legendary blues artist Bessie Smith and her transformation from a struggling young singer into “The Empress of the Blues,” who became one of the most successful recording artists of the 1920s and is an enduring icon today.

After long speculation, Epps will star as the comedian in Lee Daniels’ biopic.

Michael B. Jordan, Nick Cannon, and Marlon Wayans are also in contention to play the iconic comic.

They join Queen Latifah in the Bessie Smith biopic.

In order to join an exclusive dance group, a freshman tries to pass initiation by getting a popular girl’s panties at an overnight student lock-in.

Logline: Follows the life of iconic blues singer Bessie Smith.

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A life coach/self-help guru suddenly finds himself held captive by a disgruntled ex-client, discovering that his own philosophies can be twisted against him.

Logline: A rebellious teenager involved in a tragic car accident finds brutality, then forgiveness and hope, in an unjust juvenile penal system.

Makes switch from ICM.

Chronicle of the life of famous comedian Richard Pryor.

Kept under wraps.

Comedian joins Nina Simone biopic.

Comedic thesp in talks to reprise role in third “Hangover” installment.

Musical prodigy, Sparkle struggles to become a star while overcoming issues that are tearing her family apart. From an affluent Detroit area and daughter to a single mother, she tries to balance a new romance with music manager, Stix while dealing with the unexpected challenges her new life will bring as she and her two sisters strive to become a dynamic singing group during the Motown-era.

Houston lands first lead role in over 15 years.

Logline: While taking Alan to a psychiatric facility, the wolfpack is side-trekked when a mysterious man kidnaps Doug and forces them to track down Mr. Chow, who stole $21 million from him.

Logline: Story centers on Nina Simone’s relationship she had with her assistant Clifton Henderson.

Logline: Follows two estranged brothers, one a cop and one a criminal, who team up to go undercover.

Logline: Loosely based on the musical group “The Supremes” the story follows the Williams sisters, as they rise from their humble beginnings as choir singers in Harlem to become the most successful girl group of their time.