Fifty Shades of Black
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| Directed by | Michael Tiddes |
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| Cinematography | David Ortkiese |
| Edited by | Lawrence Jordan |
| Music by | Jim Dooley |
| Distributed by | Open Road Films |
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Running time | 92 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $5 million[2] |
Fifty Shades of Black is a 2015 American comedy film directed by Michael Tiddes and starring Marlon Wayans, who also wrote and produced the film. The film is a parody of the 2015 erotic romantic drama film Fifty Shades of Grey. Open Road Films released the film in North American theaters on January 29, 2016.
Cast
- Marlon Wayans as Christian Black[3]
- Kali Hawk as Hannah[3]
- Jane Seymour[3] as Claire, Christian's mother
- Fred Willard[4]
- Mike Epps[4]
- David Arvesen as BC
- Andrew Bachelor
- Affion Crockett as Eli Black [5]
- Kate Miner[3] as Ashley
Production
On June 3, 2015, it was announced that Open Road Films had acquired the US distribution rights to the film for $5 million.[6][7]
Principal photography on the film began August 11, 2015 in Los Angeles.[8]
Reception
Box office
Fifty Shades of Black will be released in North America on January 29, 2016, alongside Kung Fu Panda 3, The Finest Hours, and Jane Got a Gun. The film is projected to gross $10–11 million from 2,075 theaters in its opening weekend.[9]
References
- ^ "FIFTY SHADES OF BLACK (18)". British Board of Film Classification. January 27, 2016. Retrieved January 27, 2016.
- ^ Scott Roxborough (June 16, 2015). "SquareOne Takes Marlon Wayans' 'Fifty Shades' Spoof for Germany". The Hollywood Reporter. (Prometheus Global Media). Retrieved June 16, 2015.
- ^ a b c d Martin, Annie (November 20, 2015). "Trailer released for Marlon Wayans parody 'Fifty Shades of Black'". UPI.
- ^ a b McNary, Dave (August 11, 2015). "Kali Hawk, Mike Epps Join Marlon Wayans in ‘Fifty Shades of Black’ Spoof". Variety.
- ^ Dave McNary (August 11, 2015). "Kali Hawk, Mike Epps Join Marlon Wayans in 'Fifty Shades of Black'". Variety. Retrieved August 29, 2015.
- ^ Fleming, Mike (June 3, 2015). "Marlon Wayans '50 Shades Of Grey' Spoof Heads To Open Road". Deadline. Retrieved August 29, 2015.
- ^ Dave McNary (June 3, 2015). "Marlon Wayans' 'Fifty Shades' Spoof Bought". Variety. Retrieved August 29, 2015.
- ^ Kay, Jeremy (August 11, 2015). "Production begins on 'Fifty Shades Of Black' | News | Screen". Screendaily.com. Retrieved August 29, 2015.
- ^ "'Kung Fu Panda 3' Will Dig Box Office Out Of The Snow With $40M+ Opening – Preview". deadline.com.
External links
- Official website
- Fifty Shades of Black at IMDb
- Fifty Shades of Black at Box Office Mojo
- Fifty Shades of Black at Rotten Tomatoes
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