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Queen Latifah, Codeblack Behind Film Adaption of La La Anthony’s ‘The Love Playbook’

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 25:  La la Anthony attends Nine West's premiere of "Project Runway All Stars" Season 2 at the Lexington Avenue flagship store on October 25, 2012 in New York City.  (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Nine West)
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*Queen Latifah’s Flavor Unit Entertainment and Codeblack Films are joining forces to co-produce and co-finance a slate of films, beginning with an adaptation of La La Anthony’s “The Love Playbook: Rules for Love, Sex, and Happiness,” reports Variety.

Published in 2014, the New York Times bestseller featured Anthony sharing her life and love lessons, offering no-nonsense advice on dating, love and marriage — advising women on how to take control of their relationships, rise above adversity and live their lives by their rules.

Anthony will also executive produce for the project through her LaLa Land company.

Actress Queen Latifah attends Target + IMG New York Fashion Week Kick-Off Event at The Park at Moynihan Station on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 in New York City.
Actress Queen Latifah attends Target + IMG New York Fashion Week Kick-Off Event at The Park at Moynihan Station on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 in New York City.

The slate of films on deck will be co-produced By Flavor Unit Entertainment’s Shakim Compere and Queen Latifah. Quincy Newell and Jeff Clanagan will also serve as producers on the projects.

Codeblack Films and Flavor Unit Entertainment will collaborate on the marketing of the films under the slate.

Codeblack Films, a division of Lionsgate, has a mission to serve the global black community through movies targeted to the underserved African-American consumer. Its 2011 comedy concert film, “Kevin Hart: Laugh at My Pain,” grossed over $32 million domestically.

Flavor Unit’s producing credits include “Bringing Down the House,” “Beauty Shop,” ” The Perfect Holiday,” “The Cookout” and “Just Wright.” TV credits include “Bessie” and “Life Support.”

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