*Amazon Studios announced it has acquired Spike Lee’s new film “Chi-Raq” as its first Amazon Original Movie.
The cast includes Nick Cannon, Wesley Snipes, Jennifer Hudson, Teyonah Parris, D.B. Sweeney, Harry Lennix, Steve Harris and Angela Bassett, as well as John Cusack and Samuel L. Jackson.
“Chi-Raq” – a Chicago nickname blending “Chicago” and “Iraq” to reflect the city’s abundance of violent crime – was shot entirely in the Windy City and wrapped last week.
Amazon Original Movies, announced in January, was formed to produce and acquire original movies for theatrical release as well as distribution to its Amazon Prime members.
Amazon Studios’ Ted Hope said, “It would be impossible to find a better filmmaker” than Lee to launch the studio with.
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