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The film will be released June 16, the late rapper's birthday.

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All Eyez on Me , the long-gestating biopic of late rapper Tupac Shakur , is finally on its way to theaters.

Lionsgate’s Summit Entertainment has acquired U.S. rights to the Morgan Creek Entertainment film that follows the life of the iconic 1990s rapper and has set it for release on June 16, on what would have been Shakur’s 46th birthday.

The pic chronicles his rise to superstardom as a hip-hop artist, actor, poet and activist, as well as his imprisonment and controversial time at Death Row Records. Shakur has sold more than 75 million records worldwide, with his fourth studio album, 1996’s All Eyez on Me, selling more than 10 million copies. The rapper, who was killed in Las Vegas at the age of 25, will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on April 7.

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Benny Boom directed the film, which stars newcomer Demetrius Shipp Jr. as Shakur . Danai Gurira, Kat Graham, Dominic Santana, Jamal Woolard, Keith Robinson, Lauren Cohan and Hill Harper also star. All Eyez on Me was produced by Morgan Creek’s James G. Robinson and David Robinson, along with Program Pictures’ LT Hutton.

The project started out on its long journey back in 2011 when Morgan Creek teamed with Emmett/ Furla /Oasis to make the film and hired Antoine Fuqua to direct. Fuqua eventually left the project, with John Singleton signing on. He also later left, and eventually Boom, who has directed a slew of music videos for hip-hop stars, came aboard. Jeremy N. Haft & Eddie Gonzalez and Steven Bagatourian wrote the script.

In October 2015, the film faced another hurdle when Emmett/ Furla /Oasis filed a lawsuit $10-million lawsuit against Morgan Creek, saying the company breached its agreement by selecting a lead actor and setting a budget and production schedule without Emmett/ Furla /Oasis’ approval (the case is ongoing and has been paused pending an appeal of a decision). Open Road was previously signed on to distribute the pic .

The new deal with Lionsgate was negotiated for Morgan Creek by David Robinson and Jessica VanderYacht ; David Nochimson of Ziffren Brittenham ; and Glen Mastroberte of Latham & Watkins. For Lionsgate , the deal was negotiated by Jason Constantine, Eda Kowan , John Biondo  and Elizabeth Hopkins.

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Tupac Shakur Biopic ‘All Eyez on Me’ Picked Up by Lionsgate

Film will be released on June 16, the late rapper’s birthday

Lionsgate has acquired the U.S. rights to the Tupac Shakur biopic “All Eyez on Me” and will release it on the late rapper’s birthday on June 16, TheWrap has learned.

The Morgan Creek Productions project will tell the life story of the rapper, who died September 13, 1996, six days after being shot multiple times in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas.

“All Eyez on Me,” which takes its name from Shakur’s 1996 album, stars Demetrius Shipp Jr. as the rapper, Danai Gurira, Kat Graham , Jamal Woolard, Dominic L. Santana, Lauren Cohan and Grace Gibson.

The movie is produced by Morgan Creek’s James G. Robinson and David Robinson along with Program Pictures’ LT Hutton. It was directed by Benny Boom.

Tupac sold over 75 million records worldwide — on April 7, the rapper will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

The deal was negotiated for Morgan Creek by David Robinson and Jessica VanderYacht; David Nochimson of Ziffren Brittenham; and Glen Mastroberte of Latham & Watkins. For Lionsgate, the deal was negotiated by Jason Constantine, Eda Kowan, John Biondo and Elizabeth Hopkins.

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The Los Angeles company will introduce international sales next week on Morgan Creek Productions’ Tupac Shakur biopic.

All Eyez On Me charts the life and legacy of the late hip-hop artist and actor, including his imprisonment and time at Death Row Records where he became embroiled in the East Coast-West Coast rap war.

Benny Boom directs from a screenplay by Jeremy Haft, Ed Gonzalez and Steve Bagatourian.

Newcomer Demetrius Shipp Jr plays the lead role, while Jamal Woolard plays Biggie Smalls. The cast includes Danai Gurira, Kat Graham, Annie Ilonzeh, and Lauren Cohan.

James G Robinson and David Robinson of Morgan Creek produce alongside Program Pictures’ LT Hutton. 

The film wrapped production in Atlanta and Las Vegas last spring and the producers are in talks on a US deal.

Voltage Pictures president and COO Jonathan Deckter said, “Benny and the team have made a highly stylised, emotional, entertaining and relevant film which Voltage looks forward to bringing to the international community and the legions of Tupac fans worldwide.  “In addition, I couldn’t be happier to work with Jim, Brian, David and my friends at Morgan Creek again.”

Morgan Creek managing director Brian Robinson added, “Jonathan Deckter and the team at Voltage have the same passion in selling this film as we had in making it. We’re extremely excited to have them on board.”

Brian Robinson and Jessica VanderYacht of Morgan Creek brokered the deal with Glen Mastroberte of Latham & Watkins, and Deckter and Christian Eimer of Voltage Pictures.

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Morgan Creek Productions said today that Voltage Pictures will handle foreign rights to the Tupac Shakur biopic  All Eyez on Me , starting this week at AFM in Santa Monica. Domestic distribution talks are underway. The deal was negotiated by Brian Robinson and Jessica VanderYacht of Morgan Creek; Glen Mastroberte of Latham & Watkins; with Jonathan Deckter and Christian Eimer of Voltage Pictures.

C urrently in post-production, All Eyez on Me  chronicles Shakur’s life and legacy, including his rise to superstardom as a hip-hop artist and actor, as well as his imprisonment and prolific, controversial time at Death Row Records, where he was steeped in the East Coast/West Coast rap war. Production in Las Vegas and Atlanta wrapped in the spring.

The feature is written by Jeremy Haft & Ed Gonzalez and Steve Bagatourian, and is directed by Benny Boom.  All Eyez on Me  stars newcomer Demetrius Shipp Jr as Shakur, Danai Gurira as Afeni Shakur, Kat Graham as Jada Pinkett, Annie Ilonzeh as Kidada Jones, Lauren Cohan as Leila Steinberg and Jamal Woolard as Biggie Smalls. James G. Robinson and David Robinson from Morgan Creek are producing with Program Pictures’ LT Hutton.

Voltage Pictures President and COO Jonathan Deckter said in a statement: “Benny and the team have made a highly stylized, emotional, entertaining and relevant film which Voltage looks forward to bringing to the international community and the legions of Tupac fans worldwide. In addition, I couldn’t be happier to work with Jim, Brian, David and my friends at Morgan Creek again.”

Added Morgan Creek Managing Director Brian Robinson: “Jonathan Deckter and the team at Voltage have the same passion in selling this film as we had in making it.  We’re extremely excited to have them on-board.”

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All Eyez on Me , the long-gestating biopic of rapper Tupac Shakur, is finally on its way to theaters.

Lionsgate’s Summit Entertainment has acquired the U.S. rights to the Morgan Creek Entertainment film that follows the life of the iconic ’90s rapper, and has set it for release June 16 — the day that would have marked Shakur’s 46th birthday.

The film chronicles his rise to superstardom as a hip-hop artist, actor, poet and activist, as well as his imprisonment and controversial time at Death Row Records. Shakur sold more than 75 million records worldwide, with his fourth studio album, 1996’s All Eyez on Me, selling more than 10 million copies. Shakur, who was killed in Las Vegas at the age of 25, will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on April 7 this year.

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Benny Boom directed the film, which stars newcomer Demetrius Shipp Jr. as Shakur. Danai Gurira, Kat Graham, Dominic Santana, Jamal Woolard, Keith Robinson, Lauren Cohan and Hill Harper also star. The film is produced by Morgan Creek’s James G. Robinson and David Robinson, along with Program Pictures’ LT Hutton.

All Eyes on Me started out on its long journey back in 2011 when Morgan Creek teamed with Emmett/Furla/Oasis to make the film, and hired Antoine Fuqua to direct. Fuqua eventually left the project, and John Singleton signed on. He also later left, and eventually Boom, who has directed a slew of music videos for hip-hop stars, signed on.

In October 2015, the film faced another hurdle when Emmett/Furla/Oasis filed a lawsuit $10-million lawsuit against Morgan Creek, saying the company breached its agreement by selecting a lead actor and setting a budget and production schedule without Emmett/Furla/Oasis’ approval (the case is ongoing and has been paused pending an appeal of a decision). Open Road was previously signed on to distribute the film.

The new deal with Lionsgate was negotiated for Morgan Creek by David Robinson and Jessica VanderYacht; David Nochimson of Ziffren Brittenham; and Glen Mastroberte of Latham & Watkins. For Lionsgate, the deal was negotiated by Jason Constantine, Eda Kowan, John Biondo and Elizabeth Hopkins.

This article was originally published by The Hollywood Reporter .

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Voltage Pictures Handling Foreign On Tupac Shakur Biopic ‘All Eyez On Me’ – AFM

Morgan Creek Productions said today that Voltage Pictures will handle foreign rights to the Tupac Shakur biopic All Eyez on Me , starting this week at AFM in Santa Monica. Domestic distribution talks are underway. The deal was negotiated by Brian Robinson and Jessica VanderYacht of Morgan Creek; Glen Mastroberte of Latham & Watkins; with Jonathan Deckter and Christian Eimer of Voltage Pictures.

C urrently in post-production, All Eyez on Me chronicles Shakur’s life and legacy, including his rise to superstardom as a hip-hop artist and actor, as well as his imprisonment and prolific, controversial time at Death Row Records, where he was steeped in the East Coast/West Coast rap war. Production in Las Vegas and Atlanta wrapped in the spring.

The feature is written by Jeremy Haft & Ed Gonzalez and Steve Bagatourian, and is directed by Benny Boom. All Eyez on Me stars newcomer Demetrius Shipp Jr as Shakur, Danai Gurira as Afeni Shakur, Kat Graham as Jada Pinkett, Annie Ilonzeh as Kidada Jones, Lauren Cohan as Leila Steinberg and Jamal Woolard as Biggie Smalls. James G. Robinson and David Robinson from Morgan Creek are producing with Program Pictures’ LT Hutton.

Voltage Pictures President and COO Jonathan Deckter said in a statement: “Benny and the team have made a highly stylized, emotional, entertaining and relevant film which Voltage looks forward to bringing to the international community and the legions of Tupac fans worldwide. In addition, I couldn’t be happier to work with Jim, Brian, David and my friends at Morgan Creek again.”

Added Morgan Creek Managing Director Brian Robinson: “Jonathan Deckter and the team at Voltage have the same passion in selling this film as we had in making it. We’re extremely excited to have them on-board.”

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SANTA MONICA, CA and LOS ANGELES, CA, January 17, 2017—Lionsgate (NYSE:LGF.A, LGF.B) and Morgan Creek Entertainment announced today that Lionsgate’s Summit Entertainment label will distribute ALL EYEZ ON ME, the biopic on Tupac Shakur, in the U.S.  The film is scheduled to be released in theatres nationwide on June 16, 2017, on what would have been Tupac’s 46th birthday.

The film chronicles the life and legacy of Tupac Shakur, including his rise to superstardom as a hip-hop artist, actor, poet and activist, as well as his prolific, controversial time at Death Row Records and his imprisonment.  Against insurmountable odds, Shakur rose to become a cultural icon whose career and persona both continue to grow long after his passing.

ALL EYEZ ON ME is produced by Morgan Creek’s James G. Robinson and David Robinson along with Program Pictures’ LT Hutton. The film is directed by Benny Boom, written by Jeremy N. Haft & Eddie Gonzalez and Steven Bagatourian, and stars newcomer Demetrius Shipp Jr. in the role of Tupac Shakur; Danai Gurira ( The Walking Dead) as Afeni Shakur; Kat Graham ( The Vampire Diaries) as Jada Pinkett; Dominic Santana ( Mr. Right) as Suge Knight; Jamal Woolard ( Notorious ) as Biggie Smalls; Keith Robinson ( Dreamgirls ) as Atron Gregory; Lauren Cohan ( The Walking Dead ) as Leila Steinberg; and Hill Harper ( CSI:NY) as the journalist. 

Tupac sold over 75 million records worldwide; of which his album ALL EYEZ ON ME sold over 10 million copies.  On April 7, 2017 Tupac Shakur will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

The deal was negotiated for Morgan Creek by David Robinson, President; and Jessica VanderYacht; David Nochimson of Ziffren Brittenham; and Glen Mastroberte of Latham & Watkins. For Lionsgate, the deal was negotiated by Jason Constantine, President, Acquisitions & Co-Productions; Eda Kowan, Executive Vice President, Acquisitions & Co-Productions; John Biondo, Executive Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs, Acquisitions & Co-Productions; and Elizabeth Hopkins, Senior Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs. 

About Morgan Creek Entertainment

Morgan Creek Productions produced numerous highly successful and critically acclaimed motion pictures including the Young Guns , Major League and Ace Ventura franchises; Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves ; True Romance ; Last of the Mohicans; and The Good Shepherd. To date, Morgan Creek has seen thirteen of its films debut in the #1 box-office spot and has had its films honored by the New York and the Los Angeles Film Critics Associations, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association in addition to receiving several Grammy Awards. 

Most recently, Morgan Creek Television produced the first season of “The Exorcist” on the Fox network.  In development are a number of Morgan Creek films into TV projects - Ace Ventura, Young Guns, Freejack, Pacific Heights and Diabolique along with developing original content.

The Morgan Creek Music Group stands as a full-service film soundtrack and music publishing company, with a library of over 100 soundtracks and musical artists.

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Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) is a vertically integrated next generation global content leader with a diversified presence in motion picture production and distribution, television programming and syndication, premium pay television networks, home entertainment, global distribution and sales, interactive ventures and games and location-based entertainment.

With the acquisition of Starz, Lionsgate adds to its portfolio of businesses the flagship STARZ premium pay network serving nearly 25 million subscribers and the STARZENCORE platform with over 31 million subscribers.  The combined company will operate five over-the-top (OTT) streaming services and the Starz app delivering content directly to consumers.

The Company’s feature film business spans eight labels and includes the blockbuster  Hunger Games  franchise, the  Now You See Me  and  John Wick  series, the critically-acclaimed box office hit  La La   Land , which won a record-breaking seven Golden Globes,  Hacksaw Ridge ,  Tyler Perry’s Boo! A Madea Halloween , CBS Films/Lionsgate’s  Hell or High Water , Roadside Attractions'  Manchester by the Sea,  Codeblack Films’ breakout concert film  Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain  and Pantelion Films’  Instructions Not Included , the highest-grossing Spanish-language film ever released in the U.S.

One of the largest independent television businesses in the world, Lionsgate’s slate of premium quality series encompasses nearly 90 shows on more than 40 different networks.  These include the ground-breaking  Orange is the New Black , the fan favorite  Nashville , the syndication success  The Wendy Williams Show , the acclaimed drama  The Royals,  the Golden Globe-nominated  Casual,  the breakout success  Greenleaf  and hit Starz series including  Outlander ,  Black Sails ,  Survivor’s Remorse and  Power , the second highest-rated premium pay television series of 2016.

Lionsgate's home entertainment business is an industry leader in box office-to-DVD and box office-to-VOD revenue conversion rates.  Lionsgate handles a prestigious and prolific library of more than 16,000 motion picture and television titles that is an important source of recurring revenue and serves as a foundation for the growth of the Company's core businesses. The Lionsgate, Summit Entertainment and Starz brands are synonymous with original, daring, quality entertainment in markets around the world.  www.lionsgate.com

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Tupac Biopic "All Eyez On Me" Looking Like The Sure Thing

After securing a release date and rolling out an official trailer, some skeptics for the Tupac Shakur biopic, All Eyez on Me , still had their “believe-it-when-I-see-it” goggles on. But Morgan Creek Entertainment, the company who has weathered all the delays surrounding the film, recently reached a deal with the Lionsgate’s Summit Entertainment label to distribute the film.

According to the fine print in Morgan Creek’s press release, the deal was negotiated for Morgan Creek by David Robinson, President; and Jessica VanderYacht; David Nochimson of Ziffren Brittenham; and Glen Mastroberte of Latham & Watkins. For Lionsgate, the deal was negotiated by Jason Constantine, President, Acquisitions & Co-Productions; Eda Kowan, Executive Vice President, Acquisitions & Co-Productions; John Biondo, Executive Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs, Acquisitions & Co-Productions; and Elizabeth Hopkins, Senior Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs.

For those who aren’t in the know, All Eyez on Me  experiences a nationwide release on Friday, June 16, 2017. The date holds the utmost significance, for it would have the late rap legend’s 46th birthday.

All Eyez on Me is directed by Benny Boom and showcases newcomer (and Makaveli doppelgänger Demetrius Shipp Jr. in the lead role as Tupac Shakur; The Walking Dead’s Danai Gurira as Afeni Shakur; Kat Graham ( The Vampire Diaries ) as Jada Pinkett; Dominic Santana ( Mr. Right ) as Suge Knight; Jamal Woolard reprising his role from 2009’s Biggie Smalls biopic Notorious as The Notorious B.I.G.; Keith Robinson ( Dreamgirls ) as Atron Gregory; Lauren Cohan ( The Walking Dead ) as Leila Steinberg; and Hill Harper ( CSI:NY ) as the journalist.

With more than 75 million records sold world (including his All Eyez on Me magnum opus accounting for 10 of those millions) and a historically tragic narrative in Hip Hop that ultimately contributed to his death at just the age of 25, the Tupac biopic definitely has a lot of ground to cover, but early reviews of the film suggest that it’s mission accomplished.

In summer of 2016 , The Game proudly proclaimed The Tupac movie is the real deal, shit make that Biggie movie look like a cartoon…I don’t mean no…ay…that’s what it is, homie,” after taking in a screening alongside Program Pictures’ LT Hutton, who also produced the film.

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