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Krystin Ver Linden’s “Alice” is a righteous fable about a Black woman (Keke Palmer) who escapes from an isolated Georgia plantation that’s enslaved her, her husband (Gaius Charles) and her family for generations, and discovers a wonderland just outside the property line: 1973 America, where she learns she’s been emancipated for a century. “I never told anyone they had to stay,” her Bible-thumping captor Mr. Paul (Jonny Lee Miller) sputters by way of cheap justification. “I just never told them they could go.”

First, Alice sobs; then, she’s furious. All this time — through all this suffering — freedom was just a few miles away. The curvaceous yellow typeface of the opening titles promises that Alice will get her Blaxploitation-inspired revenge on the white family still imprisoning 11 of her loved ones. She even watches “Coffy” for motivation, staring up at Pam Grier with the awe of seeing her inner goddess strut the earth,...

Universal Pictures has released 20 new photos from Tate Taylor's James Brown biopic entitled Get on Up. These latest stills give us a closer look at Chadwick Boseman as the music icon. Take a look.

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Based on the incredible life story of the Godfather of Soul, the film will give a fearless look inside the music, moves and moods oF Brown, taking audiences on the journey from his impoverished childhood to his evolution into one of the most influential figures of the 20th century.

Get on Up comes to theaters August 1st, 2014 and stars Chadwick Boseman, David Andrew Nash, Nelsan Ellis, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Jill Scott, Tika Sumpter,...

Just one week after the second trailer debuted, Universal Pictures has released a third trailer for Get on Up that is nearly identical to the previous footage, although it does contain a few new scenes. In his follow-up to the four-time Academy Award-nominated blockbuster The Help, Tate Taylor directs 42's Chadwick Boseman as legendary music icon James Brown. Boseman is joined in the drama by Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Nelsan Ellis, Lennie James, Tika Sumpter, Jill Scott and Dan Aykroyd. In addition, Universal Pictures has released new photos from this biopic that tells the story of the minister of super heavy funk, in theaters this summer.

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The Godfather of Soul's story is told on the big screen in the second trailer for Get on Up, starring Chadwick Boseman (42) as James Brown. Academy Award nominated director Tate Taylor (The Help) brings this iconic musician back to life, charting his rise from meager beginnings to music stardom. Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer and Dan Aykroyd lead a talented supporting cast in this highly-anticipated biopic, arriving in theaters nationwide August 1. We also have the first poster.

In his follow-up to the four-time Academy Award-nominated blockbuster The Help, Tate Taylor directs 42's Chadwick Boseman as James Brown in Get on Up. Based on the incredible life story of the Godfather of Soul, the film will give a fearless look inside the music, moves and moods of Brown, taking audiences on the journey from his impoverished childhood to his evolution into one of the most influential figures of the 20th century. Boseman...

Well folks, the Summer Movie Season is about to start this Friday with the release of The Amazing Spider-Man 2, but it's time for us to wrap up our preview guides for this year (be sure to check out May, June, & July). August may be the final official month of the Summer Movie Season, but that doesn't mean there aren't plenty of exciting movies set to release during that time. Come check out our August movie guide for all the posters, trailers and info you need to figure out what you want to add to your watch list this Summer!

Friday, August 1st

Guardians of the Galaxy

Directed By: James Gunn

Written By: James Gunn and Nicole Perlman

Cast: Chriss Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Lee Pace, Dave Bautista, Bradley Cooper, and Michael Rooker

Official Synopsis: From Marvel, the studio that brought you the global blockbuster franchises of Iron Man, Thor, Captain America and The Avengers,...

On behalf of Universal Pictures, we're thrilled to share the first trailer and 10 new photos for Get on Up. In his follow-up to the four-time Academy Award&#174-nominated blockbuster The Help, Tate Taylor directs 42's Chadwick Boseman as legendary music icon James Brown. Chadwick Boseman is joined in the drama by Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Nelsan Ellis, Lennie James, Tika Sumpter, Jill Scott and Dan Aykroyd.

Get on Up comes to theaters August 1st, 2014 and stars Chadwick Boseman, David Andrew Nash, Nelsan Ellis, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Jill Scott, Tika Sumpter, Dan Aykroyd. The film is directed by Tate Taylor.