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I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY – Official Trailer (HD) Starring Naomi Ackie, Ashton Sanders, Stanley Tucci

Sony Pictures is bringing the heat and spirits of Diva, Whitney Houston back in Theater soon, now, the company has just unveiled a new trailer for a highly anticipated film, “I Wanna Dance with Somebody.” “The End of the F***ing World” star and London native Naomi Ackie will portray the legendary diva from Newark, New…

‘Moonlight’ Actor Ashton Sanders to Play Bobby Brown in Whitney Houston Biopic

Moonlight and Judas and the Black Messiah actor Ashton Sanders has signed on to play R&B icon Bobby Brown in the Whitney Houston biopic, I Wanna Dance with Somebody. Deadline reported the casting news Monday, stating Black Label Media will co-finance the film with Compelling Pictures and Primary Wave Music. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker…

“Harriet” Filmmaker Kasi Lemmons Signs on to Direct Whitney Houston Biopic, “I Wanna Dance With Somebody”

Acclaimed filmmaker Kasi Lemmons has signed on to direct the anticipated biopic about the late Whitney Houston, I Wanna Dance with Somebody. Lemmons, who garnered acclaim for helming another biopic, 2019’s Oscar-nominated Harriet, is replacing Stella Meghie. The latter filmmaker stepped down from the director’s chair due to creative differences, but she will remain attached to…