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*Yes, it’s a bit of a trick question, but read on for the not too surprising answer. With the success “ Straight Outta Compton” is having at the box office ($60.2 million opening), would it be too much of a stretch to actually see the current number one film in the land in the city it […]

*The stars of “ Straight Outta Compton” which opens in theaters in North America on Friday, August 14, recently held a press conference in Los Angeles and EUR was there to cover. Corey Hawkins, Jason Mitchell, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Executive Producer Ice Cube, Director F. Gary Gray, and N.W.A member DJ Yella answered an array of […]

*Plans for a sequel to “ Straight Outta Compton” look to be in motion as “Welcome to Death Row” is being shopped around as such. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the feature, based on the book and documentary of the same name, was pitched by the APA agency and continues the story that started in “Straight […]

*COMPTON, CA — Alonzo “Lonzo” Williams, the character portrayed by actor Corey Reynolds as the club owner in the blockbuster hit film “ Straight Outta Compton,” has announced the publication of his memoirs “N.ot W.ithout A.lonzo” (acronym: N.W.A.) If you have seen “Straight Outta Compton,” or heard about it, this new book will fill in the […]

Jason Mitchell attends a special screening of Straight Outta Compton on August 20, 2015 at the Picturehouse Central in London, England. *Jason Mitchell, who received critical acclaim for portraying rapper Eazy-E in “Straight Outta Compton,” is teaming with one of his castmates for his next project. Variety reports that Mitchell is in talks to join Legendary […]

*” Straight Outta Compton” is straight up killin’ ’em  at box offices around the country. The R-rated story of NWA took in $24 million on Friday, which far exceeded industry estimates, and is on its way to a $55 – $60 million payday Meanwhile, here’s what’s up with the rest of the field. “The Man From […]

F. Gary Gray attends the Universal Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ premiere of “ Straight Outta Compton” at Microsoft Theater on August 10, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. *Universal’s “Straight Outta Compton” has set another record. The N.W.A. biopic, helmed by F. Gary Gray, just crossed the $200 million mark at the worldwide box office, making it the […]

The cast of Universal Pictures presentation of Straight Outta Compton, the rise of N.W.A. *Oops. It appears the box office estimates for “Straight Outta Compton” were off … on the low side. Earlier it was reported that the film from Universal Pictures had brought in $56.1 million in box office receipts. Well, it seems the earlier […]

*“ Straight Outta Compton” may have captured the top of the box office for the third straight week, but it couldn’t overshadow an impressive opening weekend for “War Room.” Deadline reports the Alex Kendrick-directed faith-based drama, co-written and produced by his brother Stephen, occupied the No. 2 spot with the brothers’ highest opening of all time […]

[…] shut out. Would you believe no Will Smith for “Concussion.” No Ryan Coogler for “Creed.” No Michael B. Jordan for “Creed.” No F. Gary Gray for “ Straight Outta Compton.” No Samuel L. Jackson for “The Hateful Eight. ” Even Idris Elba in “Beasts of No Nation” was shunned We agree with Deadline’s sentiment: “this isn’t […]

[…] and stories place in music history. Long considered a famous “creative cluster” in the evolution of rap and hip hop. The success of the 2015 film “ Straight Outta Compton” was evident of this. The city of Compton is experiencing a huge pop culture moment with the rise of Grammy winning rapper and proud Compton native […]

*Some theaters playing “ Straight Outta Compton” (opening this weekend) plan to hire enhanced security for screenings, and Universal is footing the bill. The decision comes after two recent shooting at theaters, one earlier this month, during a screening of “Mad Max: Fury Road,” when a man brought a pellet gun and a hatchet to a […]

*Over the weekend, Oprah tweeted her praise for the film “ Straight Outta Compton” to her friend, “Selma” director Ava DuVernay. Winfrey called the film “powerful” and “eye opening rap education.” Winfrey’s compliments shocked those who are familiar with her disapproval of hip-hop and hip-hop culture. Not yet, @Oprah. Super curious. Interested to see how @FGaryGray […]

*Universal released a new trailer for its film” Straight Outta Compton,” with former members Dr. Dre and Ice Cube handling the introduction. In the clip, the two rap legends, who helped found the group in 1986 along with Eazy-E and DJ Yella, cruise through Compton reminiscing about the crew’s early days. “We put it all in […]

Actor Corey Hawkins arrives at the premiere of Universal Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ “ Straight Outta Compton” at the Microsoft Theatre on August 10, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. *Corey Hawkins, last seen as Dr. Dre in the film “Straight Outta Compton,” has secured the male lead of Fox’s newest pilot in the “24” franchise. According to Deadline.com, […]