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The 2023 Essence Fest featured all the cool celebrity sightings, educational forums and black girl magic we’ve come to love. Held in its ancestral home — New Orleans — Essence Fest hosted a dazzled amount of events cast over three days.
One highlight was the Bevelations Live panel, which included the cast of Survival of the Thickest cast, a new Netflix movie. The film features Michelle Buteau and Tasha Smith and The Upshaws cast member, Kim Fields. The panel was moderated by Bevy Smith.
There was also the Bevelations Live and the They Cloned Tyrone-themed Lemon Pepper Wet Party were hosted at the Chicory in New Orleans.
Key attendees for each of the events include Sherri Shepherd, Derek J, Juvenile, Mannie Fresh, Big Krit and Terrence J.
About Survival of the Thickest
Release Date: July 13, 2023
Logline: Survival of the Thickest centers on Mavis Beaumont (Michelle Buteau). Black, plus-size and newly single (not by her choice!), Mavis unexpectedly finds herself having to rebuild her life as a struggling stylist. She’s determined to not only survive but thrive with the support of her chosen family, a body positive attitude, and a cute v-neck with some lip gloss. The scripted comedy is based on Buteau’s acclaimed book of essays.
About They Cloned Tyrone
Release Date: July 21, 2023
They Cloned Tyrone is one of many Netflix movies filmed in Atlanta.
Logline: A series of eerie events thrusts an unlikely trio (Boyega, Foxx and Parris) onto the trail of a nefarious government conspiracy in this pulpy mystery caper.
Watch They Cloned Tyrone on Netflix.
Bottom Line
I immensely enjoyed Essence Fest this year, although there were so many events that I couldn’t attend all of them. Call me optimistic, but I hope that the organizers look into making it a seven-day festival or over two weekends — like Jazz Fest — so that we can enjoy more of it.
Final Word
If you plan on visiting the city for New Orleans, you should know that the area you’re staying in is safe.
Expect to indulge in many foods that New Orleans is known For, including Gumbo, Beignets and more.
Read about things to see and do in New Orleans.
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Netflix is cracking down on password sharing as a way to boost their subscriber count. The streaming service has estimated that more than 100 million Netflix viewers are watching with borrowed passwords from friends and family members.
When it comes to popular streaming services, they all work well with Netflix, which leads the industry in sign-ups and audience.
Netflix To End Password Sharing In 2023
As the year goes on, Netflix will soon ask people who share accounts to start paying for a subscription, the company said.
If you want to enjoy your streaming without corporate analytics spying on your viewing habits, you might be interested in some alternatives to Netflix.
Here Are The Best Netflix Alternatives For Streaming
Streaming Service Monthly Price Channels Offered Plans Disney+ $13.99 85+ See Channels YouTube TV $64.99 85 See Plans FuboTV $32.99–$79.99 166 See Plans See Channels $25 65+ See Channels See Plans $6.99–$12.99 75+ See Plans See Plans $35–$50 50 See Plans See Channels Free 190 See Channels Free 55+ Amazon Prime Video $12.99 100+ See Channels Final Word
Streaming has become a complicated game over the past few years as several big-name companies have entered the industry in an attempt to dethrone Netflix.
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New Orleans, Louisiana is a happening place for Hollywood movies and TV shows. Several big-budget productions are filming in the city right now.
In this article, we’ll show you all the movies filming in New Orleans. Take a look at the productions below, which are all in New Orleans.
Thanks to a generous tax incentive, New Orleans has become a casting call hotspot over the last few years. That means that you could see a big-name actor or two in a restaurant or someplace else.
These Movies Are Currently Filming In New Orleans
Want to know what movies are currently filming in New Orleans? Read on.
Hitman
Hitman, a comedy starring Austin Amelio, Retta and Molly Bernard, began shooting in New Orleans in November 2022. The movie is being produced by AGC Studios.
Hitman Release Date: 2023
Half Baked 2
Half Baked 2 is currently shooting in and around New Orleans as well as Los Angeles. Given his disappointment with the first Half Baked, Dave Chappelle is unlikely to be attached to the movie, it is confirmed that Justin Hires is involved in the project.
Half Baked 2 Release Date: TBD
Blade
Blade, starring Mahershala Ali, started filming briefly earlier this year in Atlanta and was slated to shoot in New Orleans and Morocco, but that’s not the case right now. As of now, production has been paused but will soon resume pending some directorial changes.
Blade Docuseries Release Date: September 6, 2024
Civil War
Civil War is an epic action film starring Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Stephen McKinley Henderson and Cailee Spaeny. The cast and crew is currently filming around New Orleans.
Civil War Release Date: Early 2023
Fast Charlie
Fast Charlie began filming the first week in April 2022 in and around New Orleans. The film stars James Caan, Morena Baccarin and Pierce Brosnan in hitman thriller.
Fast Charlie is being directed by Phillip Noyce.
Fast Charlie Release Date: May 17, 2023
Renfield
Chris McKay’s Renfield has begun filming around New Orleans. Nicolas Cage is set to Play Dracula in the upcoming Universal film.
The movie Renfiled is about a man who is compelled to become Dracula’s main servant, Renfield. The movie, which is being produced by Universal, stars Nicholas Hoult.
Renfield Release Date: April 14, 2023
We Have A Ghost
The feature-length film We Have a Ghost is in the works.. The movie, which stars with Jennifer Coolidge, Jahi Di’Allo Winston and Anthony Mackie, is about a family that encounters a ghost in their home.
The ghost — and family — become an international sensation on the internet. Erica Ash, Isabella Russo, Niles Fitch, Faith Ford and Steve Coulter are all connected to the feature film
We Have a Ghost Release Date: TBD 2023
Heart Of A Lion
The movie Heart of a Lion started production in October 2021. The film is a biopic about boxer George Foreman. The Hate U Give director George Tillman Jr. is attached to the project.
Heart of a Lion Release Date: March 31, 2023
Final Word
The Crescent City is the fourth-largest moviemaking mecca in the United States, behind Los Angeles, New York and Atlanta.
After they are filmed in New Orleans, you can watch movies and TV shows for free on your favorite streaming service from the comfort of your own home.
There are several movie and TV shows filming in New Orleans, Louisiana right now. These productions are staffing up via casting calls and auditions.
Film production in New Orleans has created a huge demand for jobs in the film industry from crew to actors and producers. Stay with NolaFi.com for the latest casting calls and casting news in the industry.
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Comedian Chris Rock is embarking on a world tour for the first time in five years. His Ego Death tour has some key dates in big American cities, including New Orleans.
Rock has been to New Orleans many times over the years, but never with such interest. Sales of his Ego Death tour have skyrocketed since the incident at the Oscars.
When Will Chris Rock Perform In New Orleans?
Chris Rock is slated to perform in New Orleans on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at the Saenger Theatre. The shows starts at 8 p.m.
Who knows? If interest continues to climb, Rock may add another show here in New Orleans.
How To Get Tickets To See Chris Rock In New Orleans
To get tickets to see Chris Rock in New Orleans, you can buy them on the Fox Theatre’s website. The prices are $49.50 per ticket as of this writing.
Final Word
Rock has established himself as a bankable movie star in addition to a top-notch standup comedian. His hit TV show Everybody Hates Chris, which hilariously chronicled his childhood, ran four four seasons on The CW Network.
New Orleans has steadily built up a flow of TV and movie productions over the years. If you want to be an actor, the city has classes you can take as well as places that provide headshots and more. You can also audition at numerous casting calls to build your movie and TV reel.
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