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Eddie Murphy stars in the 1988 classic “Coming to America.” Murphy plays Akeem the prince of the African nation of Zamunda. The film begins with Akeem being awakened in the usual royal manner on the morning of his twenty first birthday. James Earl Jones portrays Akeem’s father, King Jaffe. Akeem has never left the kingdom and is growing tired of his royal pampering and is wanting to begin doing things for himself. During breakfast, Akeem is informed that today he will meet his bride. 
Upon meeting his bride, Akeem is disappointed to learn that she has been groomed from an early age to cater to his every desire. Akeem wants to be loved for who he is and not what he is. He wants a girl that has a will of her own. Akeem convinces the King that since he has never left the Kingdom, he should go out and experience what the world has to offer.

Must-Watch Amazon Prime Movies Coming In 2021 And Beyond
Must-Watch Amazon Prime Movies Coming In 2021 And Beyond
By Ryan Ariano/April 12, 2021 8:45 pm EDT/Updated: April 12, 2021 8:45 pm EDT
Founded in 2010, Amazon Studios has long been at the forefront of the streaming revolution. Originally an added benefit for subscribers to Amazon Prime, the studio's projects have become synonymous with the subscription service.
By combining the development of original series and films as well as acquiring other projects, Amazon has built up a huge in-house roster of programming available to Prime subscribers. Amazon Studios even made history by being the first streaming service to win Academy Awards, for

Jamie Queli, the owner of Forgotten Boardwalk Brewing, grew up watching "Coming to America" so when the organizers of the movie-themed McDowell's pop-up restaurant at Cherry Hill Mall reached out to her, she jumped at the chance.
"I am the hugest fan of 'Coming to America,' " Queli said. "Now my secondary city is obviously Philadelphia, but I grew up in New York, and that movie just sort of resonates with me and all the great humor. They just don't make movies like that anymore."
JMC Pop Ups LLC is the brand behind the pop-up of McDowell's, the McDonald knockoff where main characters Prince Akeem and Semmi (played by Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall) become employed and Akeem meets his wife, Lisa (played by Shari Headley).

Jamie Queli, the owner of Forgotten Boardwalk Brewing, grew up watching "Coming to America" so when the organizers of the movie-themed McDowell's pop-up restaurant at Cherry Hill Mall reached out to her, she jumped at the chance.
"I am the hugest fan of 'Coming to America,'" Queli said. "Now my secondary city is obviously Philadelphia, but I grew up in New York, and that movie just sort of resonates with me and all the great humor. They just don't make movies like that anymore."
JMC Pop Ups LLC is the brand behind the pop-up of McDowell's, the McDonald knockoff where main characters Prince Akeem and Semmi (played by Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall) become employed and Akeem meets his wife, Lisa (played by Shari Headley).

'Coming 2 America' Hits No. 1 on Nielsen U.S. Streaming Rankings
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“Coming 2 America,” the long-awaited sequel to Eddie Murphy’s 1988 “Coming to America,” was the most-streamed title in the U.S. the week of its premiere, according to new Nielsen data.
The movie, released March 4 on Amazon Prime Video, drew 1.413 billion minutes of total viewing for the week of March 1-7 among U.S. viewers, per Nielsen’s SVOD Content Ratings estimates. African American viewers accounted for 40% of the film’s audience, according to the media measurement firm.
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That put “Coming 2 America” ahead of every other TV show or movie on major streaming subscription services for the period, according to Nielsen — and represents Prime Video’s first No. 1 spot on the rankings.

Posted on Friday, March 26th, 2021 by Ethan Anderton
The Morning Watch is a recurring feature that highlights a handful of noteworthy videos from around the web. They could be video essays, fanmade productions, featurettes, short films, hilarious sketches, or just anything that has to do with our favorite movies and TV shows.
In this edition, take a run through nearly eight dozen Easter eggs and DC Comics references from
Zack Snyder’s Justice League. Plus, see how car chases in movies have evolved over the years, from the 1920s movie
Sherlock Jr. to the adrenaline-fueled
Fast and Furious franchise and everything in between. And finally, take a look back at the trend of comedians like

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Back in the 1980s, multiplex movie theaters grew to offer more than 10 movie screens — and supersized movie theater candy and snacks matched the bigger-is-better-trend. The movie theater popcorn was great, but the suddenly enormous box of Milk Duds, giant pretzels, huge sodas, and other movie theater food made the concession stand a new and exciting experience all its own.
It’s no surprise that the first 19-screen multiplex opened in 1987 in Universal City, CA, as Cineplex joined forces with Universal Studios. But the Midwest was eager to go grand, too. By the late 80s, Studio 28 in Grand Rapids, Michigan expanded from 12 to 20 movie screens. Welcome, 6,000 movie theater-goers! New York boasted legendary movie theaters — or movie palaces as many of them were called — all around the city with beautiful movie theater carpet and opulent decor. Some of the more memorable places to see a movie were the Paramount Theatre, The Strand, The Theatre at Madison Square Garden, and Radio City Music Hall.

Today in History
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Today in History
Today is Wednesday, March 24, the 83rd day of 2021. There are 282 days left in the year.
Today’s Highlight in History:
On March 24, 1976, the president of Argentina, Isabel Peron, was deposed by her country’s military.
On this date:
In 1765, Britain enacted the Quartering Act, requiring American colonists to provide temporary housing to British soldiers.
In 1882, German scientist Robert Koch (kohk) announced in Berlin that he had discovered the bacillus responsible for tuberculosis.
In 1913, New York’s Palace Theatre, the legendary home of vaudeville, opened on Broadway.
In 1958, Elvis Presley was inducted into the U.S. Army at the draft board in Memphis, Tennessee, before boarding a bus for Fort Chaffee, Arkansas. (Presley underwent basic training at Fort Hood, Texas, before being shipped off to Germany.)

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CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Amanda Brugel, 43; Alyson Hannigan, 47; Jim Parsons, 48; Louie Anderson, 68.
Happy Birthday: Take control of your life. You’ll encounter opportunities that will take you in a new and exciting direction. Pool all your resources and leave nothing to chance. Doors will open that have been closed in the past. Don’t fear change; display what you have to offer, and embrace life, love and happiness. Romance is on the rise. Your numbers are 8, 13, 22, 29, 34, 42, 45.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Be clear regarding what you want to do and how you plan to proceed, but don’t expect others to tag along or agree with you. Be open to suggestions, but don’t let anyone push you in a different direction. Follow your heart. 5 stars

WAY BACK WHEN for Wednesday, March 24, 2021
 1958 Elvis was inducted into the Army. He offered to serve in the Special Services to entertain the troops but no, he was enlisted as a regular soldier.
1943 During WWII, a carrier pigeon known as G.I. Joe was credited with saving over 1,000 British troops. U.S. air bombings were scheduled against German positions at Calvi Vecchia, Italy. However, British troops had captured the village. Unable to get a message to the Americans to stop the bombings, they sent G.I. Joe. The pigeon traveled the 20 miles in 20 minutes, just in time to halt the bombings.

Today’s Highlight in History:
On March 24, 1976, the president of Argentina, Isabel Peron, was deposed by her country’s military.
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On this date:
In 1765, Britain enacted the Quartering Act, requiring American colonists to provide temporary housing to British soldiers.
In 1882, German scientist Robert Koch (kohk) announced in Berlin that he had discovered the bacillus responsible for tuberculosis.
In 1913, New York’s Palace Theatre, the legendary home of vaudeville, opened on Broadway.
In 1958, Elvis Presley was inducted into the U.S. Army at the draft board in Memphis, Tennessee, before boarding a bus for Fort Chaffee, Arkansas. (Presley underwent basic training at Fort Hood, Texas, before being shipped off to Germany.)

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On this date
1765: Britain enacted the Quartering Act, requiring American colonists to provide temporary housing to British soldiers.
1882: German scientist Robert Koch announced in Berlin that he had discovered the bacillus responsible for tuberculosis.
1913: New York’s Palace Theatre, the legendary home of vaudeville, opened on Broadway.
1958: Elvis Presley was inducted into the U.S. Army at the draft board in Memphis, Tennessee, before boarding a bus for Fort Chaffee, Arkansas. (Presley underwent basic training at Fort Hood, Texas, before being shipped off to Germany.)
1965: Ranger 9, a lunar probe launched three days earlier by NASA, crashed into the moon (as planned) after sending back more than 5,800 video images.

Eddie Murphy Has One Condition Before Making 'Beverly Hills Cop 4'
Continuing decades-old film can truly be hard, and that's the reason why Eddie Murphy wants to challenge the "Beverly Hills Cop" team.
For years, fans of Eddie Murphy have been demanding a movie feature once again, particularly a potential "Beverly Hills Cop 4" sequel.
It is not surprising, though, as the first movie earned a whopping $234 million at the box office. Its success eventually led to the creation of "Beverly Hills Cop" installments in 1987 and 1994.
Almost 26 years since they created the last film for the franchise, Murphy spoke candidly about whether a "Beverly Hills Cop 4" is possible.

All the new movies and early theater releases you can watch at home right now
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Movie theaters are slowly reopening, but most of the new releases are headed to streaming services rather than the big screen. Whether you're staying at home to ​limit potential risks, or just saving a few bucks by watching from the couch, we've organized a huge list with many of the newly added films and some upcoming titles.
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Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Starring: Henry Cavill, Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot
Synopsis: Zack Snyder's definitive director's cut of Justice League. Determined to ensure Superman's ultimate sacrifice was not in vain, Bruce Wayne aligns forces with Diana Prince with plans to recruit a team of metahumans to protect the world from an approaching threat of catastrophic proportions.

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Coming 2 America is hands down one of Eddie Murphy’s best, and most successful movies. When it premiered in ’88, it quickly became a fan favorite and international hit. Showcasing a different side of Murphy to those used to the jive talking, street wise characters from his big screen hits 48 Hours and Beverly Hills Cop. Getting his start on Saturday Night Live by hilariously portraying Gumby, The Little Rascals’ Buckwheat and a more urban take on the PBS kid’s show Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood- Mr. Robinson’s Neighborhood, Eddie had built his brand on being anything but child friendly.

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Samuel L. Jackson is one of the most bankable and recognizable actors working today. From his part as Nick Fury in the Marvel Universe to cult classics like
Pulp Fiction, Jackson has built a long, varied list of roles, characters, and films. It’s hard to even imagine a time where Samuel L. Jackson was an unknown actor.
However, every actor has a beginning, and Samuel L. Jackson’s early roles are just as interesting as his career profile as a whole. He appeared in some films and TV shows that have stood the test of time or have been very influential in film history. Additionally, Samuel L. Jackson has such a large filmography that it’s easy to forget some of his past roles. Let’s look at some of Samuel L. Jackson’s early acting roles in popular TV shows and movies.

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ATLANTA, March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bronner Bros., Inc. (BB), the nation's oldest independently-owned Black beauty company announced the launch of its
"BB Goes to Zamunda" Challenge in support of the newly released Amazon Original movie
Coming 2 America. In celebration of Black culture, BB invites its network of over 200,000 professional multicultural stylists and barbers to participate in the "BB Goes to Zamunda" Challenge. As part of the collaboration, BB also created a limited edition "Soul Glo Hydrating Spray," which was distributed to influencers, stylists, and barbers. The long-awaited sequel to the 1988 classic movie, 
Coming to America, launched worldwide on Amazon Prime Video on March 5, 2021 and is now officially the #1 streamed movie of the weekend and the #1 opening weekend of any streaming movie in the past 12 months per 3

Once upon a time, dear children, before you were born, they made a fairytale movie about a kingdom called Zamunda. “Coming to America,” starring Eddie Murph

CHERRY HILL, New Jersey (WPVI) -- If you ever dreamed about starring in a movie, we may have found the closest thing and all you'll have to do is go to the Cherry Hill Mall.
Starting in April, a pop-up restaurant inspired by McDowell's, the fast-food eatery seen in the film "Coming to America," will open for a little over a week span at the South Jersey mall.
The pop-up will feature menu items such as the Big Mick. The spoof of McDonald's Big Mac features all the same ingredients - two all-beef patties, special sauce, cheese, lettuce, pickles, onions - but on a non-seeded bun, instead of a sesame seed bun.

McDowell’s, the fictional competitor of McDonald’s depicted in the 1988 Eddie Murphy comedy “Coming to America,” is now coming to New Jersey.

Coming 2 America Is the Most-Streamed Movie in a Single Weekend During the Pandemic
Coming 2 America Is the Most-Streamed Movie in a Single Weekend During the Pandemic
Amazon is celebrating after a survey named Coming 2 America as having the highest viewership of any movie streamed in its opening weekend since the pandemic.
The new comedy sequel
Coming 2 America has been named as the most-watched streaming movie in a given weekend during the pandemic, this according to Amazon and the ratings firm Screen Engine/ASI. In October, Amazon picked up the rights to the anticipated movie for an exclusive streaming release on Amazon Prime. In a statement released on Monday, Head of Amazon Studios Jennifer Salke explained how it all paid off by touting the sequel's success.

Coming To America arrived via Amazon Prime Video on Friday (March 5) to mixed reviews. Par for the course, some people loved it while others thought it was a film that didn’t need to be made.
But there’s at least one person who was thrilled by
Coming 2 America‘s arrival — Rick Ross. Not only was a portion of the film shot at his sprawling Georgia estate to mimic the fictional city of Zamunda, but he also got to keep some of the lavish decor used in the movie.
As reported by 
NBC News, the 45,000 square-foot Fayetteville mansion sits on 235 acres and was previously owned by boxer Evander Holyfield. With 12 bedrooms and a dining room that seats up to 100 people, it had the scale director Craig Brewer and production designer Jeffery Sage had imagined.

Eddie Murphy reflects on the terrible movies that made him stop acting
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When you've been working in the entertainment industry for decades, chances are pretty good that you've made a few bad movies, and that's definitely true of Eddie Murphy. When the comedian got his start, he found huge success with R-rated comedies such as
Trading Places, 48 Hours, Beverly Hills Cop, Coming to America, and more, but by the mid-90s, Murphy had jumped onboard the family-friendly bandwagon with
The Nutty Professor, Doctor Dolittle, and
Shrek. Although those films were just as successful as his older comedies, they led to a string of misfires such as