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Birthday Pics: Producer Will Packer’s Celebrity Filled 40th Birthday in Bahamas… [PHOTOS]

Apr, 17 2014 | Written by ATLien

NEWSFLASH!! Super producer Will Packer turned 40 this year… April 11th to be exact, and the super producer spent an entire weekend celebrating with a slew of his celebrity friends.

The Atlanta-based filmmaker responsible for hits like Think Like A Man, Takers, Ride Along and more celebrated his big 4-oh on the island of Nassau, Bahamas April 11-13, 2014 in epic fashion.

Joined by his fiancée Heather Hayslett, Packer played host to nearly 200 of his family and friends, several of which have starred in his film. Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed joined in on all the fun!

Other attendees included: Kevin Hart, Taraji P. Henson, La La Anthony, Michael Ealy, Angie Martinez, Tika Sumpter, DJ Drama, Kandi Burruss & Todd Tucker, David Banner, Affion Crockett, BET President Stephen G. Hill, E! News Anchor Terrence J, Directors Tim Story (Ride Along, Think Like A Man), Jeremy Garelick (The Wedding Ringer) and Rob Hardy (Criminal Minds, Bones), Magazine execs Vanessa Bush (Editor In Chief, Essence magazine) and Mitzi Miller (Editor In Chief, Jet magazine), Angie Beyince, Jerome Bettis, Nephew Tommy, Po Johnson, Oronde Garrett, Terri Vaughn & Karon Riley, The Honorable Terrinee L. Gundy, Will Packer Productions executives Barbara Dreyfuss and Korin D. Huggins and more…

More photos of Packer’s celebrity filled birthday bash below… Continue Reading…

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Quick Pics: Atlanta Celebs Attend ‘About Last Night’ Advance Screening… [PHOTOS + Sneak Peek Trailer]

Jan, 31 2014 | Written by ATLien

After the astounding success of ‘Think Like A Man,’ Michael Ealy and Kevin Hart are set to reunite with producer Will Packer for the remake of the 1986 motion picture, “About Last Night…”

Ealy and Regina Hall joined the Atlanta-based producer on the red carpet for an advance screening of the new romantic comedy earlier this week (January 28, 2014).

Similar to “Think Like A Man,” the film follows a man and woman who are trying to balance their romantic affair in spite of their close friends disapproving.

Atlanta celebs spotted at the screening included: Kandi Burruss (RHOA), Wanda Smith (Radio Personality), Monyetta Shaw (Atlanta Exes), Demetria McKinney (Tyler Perry’s House of Payne), Derek J (Fashion Queens), Toya Wright, Terri J. Vaughn and more.

More photos from the Atlanta screening below… Continue Reading…
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Kevin Hart Hosts Celebrity Filled Birthday Bash During Essence Music Fest 2012 [PHOTOS]

Jul, 8 2012 | Written by ATLien

Comedian Kevin Hart celebrated his 32nd birthday during Essence Music Fest 2012 with a star-studded celebration held at The Saint Hotel in New Orleans (July 6, 2012).

The “Think Like A Man” funnyman drew out an impressive list of who’s who which included Trey Songz, Tank, actress LisaRay, Denise Vasi, Charity Shea and just about all the cast of VH1′s popular sitcom Single Ladies came through as well as real “housewife” of Atlanta, Cynthia Bailey and her hubby Peter Thomas.

Other guests included, Denzel Washington, Tisha Campbell, Tamar & Trina Braxton, Eva Marcille, Lance Gross, Keisha Knight Pulliam, Michael Ealy, Anthony Mackie, Lahmann Rucker, Michael Jai Walker, Denyce Lawton, Shaunie O’Neil, Kevin Liles and the list goes on and on…

Photos below… Continue Reading…

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‘Think Like A Man’ Breaks Box Office Record + Sparks New Celebrity Couple…

Apr, 23 2012 | Written by ATLien

Think Like a Man, the film inspired by comedian Steve Harvey’s bestselling book, officially dethroned The Hunger Games at the box office last weekend.

Originally predicted to rake in about $17 million opening weekend, TLAM’s numbers far exceeded expectations to the tune of $33 million with just a $12 million dollar budget for an all-star celebrity ensemble cast.

[READ: Think Like A Man Celebrity Casts Hits Red Carpet Premiere in ATL - PHOTOS]

It’s no doubt that extreme marketing efforts like the celebrity surprise Producer Will Packer launched on several Atlanta theatres opening weekend, played a hand in the box office success of the flick.

Think Like a Man opened to an estimated $33 million from just 2,015 theaters.

The movie’s $16,377 per-theater average is third-highest for a nationwide release so far this year behind The Hunger Games ($36,871) and The Lorax ($18,830) and significantly above huge hits like The Vow, Safe House and 21 Jump Street.

Its opening was also better than nearly all comparable titles, including all Tyler Perry movies except Madea Goes to Jail ($41 million). (source)

Wooow! How impressive is that?? Congrats Will!! Tyler are you listening….

But wait… how bout in addition to it’s huge success at the box office, TLAM has actually sparked a celebrity romance and two of the stars from the cast are now reportedly an item!!

Can you guess which one of the TLAM couples have made a match off screen?

Details… Continue Reading…
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Michael Ealy Celebrates Rolling Out Magazine Cover With Private Atlanta Event [PHOTOS]

Apr, 4 2012 | Written by ATLien

Yes… Actor Michael Ealy is sexy and he knows it!

The star studded movie premiere for “Think Like A Man” was held in Atlanta last night (click HERE if you missed that) and Rolling Out Magazine felt it would be the perfect time to host it’s cover party for Ealy, one of the films leading men.

The green eyed actor plays a pivotal role in the film… the “broke man with potential” who attempts to woo a “professional woman with it all” (played by Taraji P. Henson).

[Sidebar: I won't spoil the film for you, but I will tell you THIS... Ealy's character would make even the most materialistic women out there fall his broke... raggedy car drivin' "A"zz!]

RO’s cover celebration was a quick prelude to the red carpet premiere and Ealy was joined by a few of his “Think Like A Man” castmates as well as Ne-Yo, Vanessa A. Williams and more.

Photos below… Continue Reading…
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Celebrity Cast of ‘Think Like A Man’ Hits Red Carpet at Atlanta Movie Premiere [PHOTOS + VIDEO]

Apr, 4 2012 | Written by ATLien

Last night, Atlanta’s Atlantic Station played host to the celebrity filled red carpet premiere for “Think Like A Man,” the move based on comedian Steve Harvey’s popular relationship book of the same name.

Celebrities flocked to the theatre to preview the flick and just about all of Atlanta was there to witness the parade of stars.

Rainforest films producer Will Packer, Steve Harvey, Micheal Ealy, Gabrielle Union, Lala Vasquez-Anthony, Keisha Knight Pulliam, Terrance Jenkins, Steve Harvey, T.I., Nelly, Mayor Kasim Reed, Jasmine Guy, and more all graced the carpet.

Terrence J even shared an emotional moment with the crowed as he personally thanked his fellow frat brother Steve Harvey for the opportunity.

Photos + video below… Continue Reading…
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Birthday Pics: Producer Will Packer’s Celebrity Filled 40th Birthday in Bahamas… [PHOTOS]

Quick Pics: Atlanta Celebs Attend ‘About Last Night’ Advance Screening… [PHOTOS + Sneak Peek Trailer]

Kevin Hart Hosts Celebrity Filled Birthday Bash During Essence Music Fest 2012 [PHOTOS]

‘Think Like A Man’ Breaks Box Office Record + Sparks New Celebrity Couple…

Michael Ealy Celebrates Rolling Out Magazine Cover With Private Atlanta Event [PHOTOS]

Celebrity Cast of ‘Think Like A Man’ Hits Red Carpet at Atlanta Movie Premiere [PHOTOS + VIDEO]

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