Martin Lawrence Replaces Eddie Murphy As African Prince in Coming to America Ripoff - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 02-21-2009, 01:05 AM

Alcon Entertainment has acquired "Back to Africa," a pitch that will be drafted as a potential star vehicle for Martin Lawrence.
Lawrence, who has a first-look deal with Alcon partners Broderick Johnson and Andrew Kosove, hatched the pitch and will produce the film via his Runteldat Entertainment banner alongside the Alcon duo. Nicole Rocklin is also producing.

The comedy centers on a working-class man from Queens who discovers he is heir to the throne of an African country and travels there to claim his birthright.

Warner Bros.-based Alcon is in production on the Denzel Washington starrer "Book of Eli."

Lawrence, most recently seen in "College Road Trip," is expected to reprise his role in a "Wild Hogs" sequel that Disney is prepping.

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118000224.html?categoryid=13&cs=1

catlover79 · 02-21-2009, 02:24 AM

Wow - another movie I won't see!!

Marvo301 · 02-21-2009, 02:28 AM

Reminds me of a John Goodman film from the 90's called King Ralph. Only he discovered he was the heir to the throne of England. Remember when Hollywood used to come up with original ideas? I miss those days!

catlover79 · 02-21-2009, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

Reminds me of a John Goodman film from the 90's called King Ralph. Only he discovered he was the heir to the throne of England. Remember when Hollywood used to come up with original ideas? I miss those days!

When was the last time Hollywood had an original idea, anyway??

Marvo301 · 02-21-2009, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

When was the last time Hollywood had an original idea, anyway??

I know! It seems every movie these days is a remake or is based on a book,play,TV show, or comic book. Makes you wonder why they even have a category for best original screenplay at the Oscars!

catlover79 · 02-21-2009, 02:40 AM

I guess it could be worse - at least they're not remaking Pluto Nash (YET).

Marvo301 · 02-21-2009, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

I guess it could be worse - at least they're not remaking Pluto Nash (YET).

If they ever do you have my permission to shoot me!! Please!!!

catlover79 · 02-21-2009, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

If they ever do you have my permission to shoot me!! Please!!!

Sadly, I think Hollywood is desperate enough to take you up on that!

Marvo301 · 02-21-2009, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Sadly, I think Hollywood is desperate enough to take you up on that!

It wouldn't surprise me!(now where did I put that bullet proof vest?)

catlover79 · 02-21-2009, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

It wouldn't surprise me!(now where did I put that bullet proof vest?)

I don't know, but you might want to find one for me, too!!

02-21-2009, 01:05 AM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Martin Lawrence Replaces Eddie Murphy As African Prince in Coming to America Ripoff Alcon Entertainment has acquired "Back to Africa," a pitch that will be drafted as a potential star vehicle for Martin Lawrence. Lawrence, who has a first-look deal with Alcon partners Broderick Johnson and Andrew Kosove, hatched the pitch and will produce the film via his Runteldat Entertainment banner alongside the Alcon duo. Nicole Rocklin is also producing. The comedy centers on a working-class man from Queens who discovers he is heir to the throne of an African country and travels there to claim his birthright. Warner Bros.-based Alcon is in production on the Denzel Washington starrer "Book of Eli." Lawrence, most recently seen in "College Road Trip," is expected to reprise his role in a "Wild Hogs" sequel that Disney is prepping. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118000224.html?categoryid=13&cs=1
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02-21-2009, 02:40 AM	#6
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	I guess it could be worse - at least they're not remaking Pluto Nash (YET).