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I Wanna Dance With Somebody – Exclusive Clip

Sony Pictures has released a new clip for “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” from the upcoming biopic centers around the life of Whitney Houston. The film is set to arrive in theaters on December 21 in U.S The clips shows Naomi Ackie’s performance of one of the most iconic moments of Houston’s career: singing the national anthem at the Super…

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…

Warner Bros. Hires a Tony Nominated Playwright Matthew Lopez to Write ‘Bodyguard’ Remake Script

The Inheritance playwright Matthew López has signed on to pen the screenplay for Warner Bros.’ remake of the 1992 romantic drama, The Bodyguard. Starring Kevin Costner and the late Whitney Houston, the blockbuster was about a Secret Service agent who falls in love with the imperiled pop star he was hired to protect. online pharmacy…

“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…