Tri Destined Studios Blog

“Lord, All Men Can’t Be Dogs” Official Trailer

Administrator — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 01:37:39 +0000

Tri Destined Studios and Swirl Films are pleased to announce: TJ Hemphill’s ”Lord All Men Can’t Be Dog’s” distributed by Image Entertainment and One Village Entertainment (starring Vivica A. Fox, Christian Keyes, Elise Neal, Johnny Gill, Tony Grant, Laila Odom, Shoneji Loraine, Kareem Grimes and John Gray) will be broadcast on Black Entertainment Television (BET) this spring and released nationwide June 14, 2011.

A special congratulations to TJ Hemphill, the award winning writer and director of “Lord All Men Can’t Be Dog” and Christian Keyes, who has taken on the empowering role as Executive Producer in addition to being one of the stars. Both natives of Detroit, Michigan, prove that all men definitely are not dogs! Kudos!!!

See a sneak peek of the “Lord All Men Can’t Be Dogs” Trailer on youtube. Click link below:

Writer/Director: TJ Hemphill; Producer: Eric Tomosunas, ND Brown, David Eubanks; Executive Producer: Brett Dismuke, Christian Keyes; Production Company: Swirl Films, Tri Destined Studios; Distributor: Image Entertainment, One Village Entertainment

“WE ARE FAMILY” – TEASER TRAILER

Administrator — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 18:48:56 +0000

The Teaser Trailer for Tri Destined Studios upcoming film ” WE ARE FAMILY”

Starring: Monique Coleman, Christian Keyes, Chyna Layne, Lew Temple, Rey Valentin, Serein Wu,
Omarosa Manigaul-Stallworth, RonReaco Lee, Shoneji Loraine, Frenchie Davis, D. Woods, Karlie Lewis,
Leslie Jones, Datari Turner, and June Kyoto Lu

Director: Trey Haley Producers: ND Brown, Veronica Nichols, Jeff Lam Writer: Anderson Family

Prod. Co: Tri Destined Independent/Tri Destined Studios

Click here for mobile or Mac Ipad users: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjgTP6CtcFg&hd=1

Christian Keyes, Elise Neal and Terrell Carter Break Ratings Records at GMC in ‘Love Me or Leave Me’

Administrator — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 22:52:36 +0000

The GMC faith based inspirational stage play, Love Me or Leave Me, set network records
garnering nearly 900,000 cumulative viewers said network officials after results came
in from their November 13th Premiere.

The Stage play stars Tri Destined Studios’ own Christian Keyes (Perfect Combination, We Are Family, Lord All Men Cant Be Dogs), Elise Neal (Lord All Men Can’t Be Dogs), and Terrel Carter (Perfect Combination) amongst other stars Terri J. Vaughn, Shirley Murdock, Clifton Powell, Tammy Townsend and Carl Payne.

The Swirl Films production and John Ruffin-penned, gospel stage play averaged 874,000 viewers over three airings during its debut night, according to network officials. GMC also announced it generated its highest weekly viewership performance ever during the following week of Nov. 15-21 in which the encore performances were re-aired, averaging a 0.10 total household rating, according to network officials.

“We are closing the year with great ratings momentum and look forward to reaching new heights on a regular basis in 2011,” said Brad Siegel, vice chairman of GMC in a statement. “Our uplifting family entertainment strategy is resonating with viewers.”

Love Me or Leave Me producers, Swirls Films, are also excited about their up coming DVD stageplay produced in association with Tri Destined Studios, Lord All Men Can’t Be Dogs, starring Vivica A. Fox, Christian Keyes, Elise Neal, Johhny Gill, John Gray, Shoneji Loraine, Kareem Grimes, Tony Grant and Laila Odom. Directed and Written by TJ Hemphill.

For full cast and crew information on ‘Love Me Or Leave Me’ go to http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1750698/

We Are Family Co-Star, Datari Turner, produces 2011 Sundance Selection

Administrator — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 22:15:15 +0000

My Life

Datari Turner, Co-Star of the the Tri Destined Studios faith based film, We Are Family, is currently on fire in tinseltown. The model, turned actor, turned producer can now add a “Sundance Selection” to his flourishing resume.

The competition line up was just announced for the 2011 Sundance Film Festival and Datari Turner’s film made it in!

“The Untitled Sam Levinson Project” formally called “The Reasonable Bunch” stars Demi Moore, Kate Bosworth, Thomas Haden Church, Ellen Barkin, and Ellen Burstyn. Datari Turner produced the project alongside Celine Rattray, Todd Traina, Gordon Bijelonic and other notables. The Film was written and directed by Sam Levinson who is impressively only 25 years old.

For more information regarding Datari Turner or industry insight on the 2011 Sundance Selections go to Variety http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118028262 or http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1719071/fullcredits

Perfect Combination Star, Angell Conwell, is Laying Down the Law on Young & The Restless!

Administrator — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 21:49:56 +0000

CBS

Angell Conwell, star of Tri Destined Studios’ romantic comedy, Perfect Combination, is laying down the law as the new attorney on Young & the Restless, Leslie Michaelson.

Michaelson showed up last week as Vance Abrams’ associate who has come to Genoa City to take over Abrams’ cases while he’s working a big trial in Hollywood.

We are delighted to see Angell portray the Sexy, Self Assured, Intelligent African-American Attorney and hope that Y&R continues to reflect all cultures in their tapestry of story-telling. CBS has picked up the soap for 3 more years.

For more information on Angell Conwell visit her website http://AllAngell.com or go to http://perfectcombinationmovie.com to see her latest flick!

Fearless Magazine

Administrator — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 08:20:46 +0000

Tri Destined Studios has teamed up with Fearless Magazine to bring you the behind the scenes of this Fun, Fly, and Faboulous publication. We thank Publisher Arian Simone for making us a part of your team!!! Check out Fearless Magazines website at www.fearlessmag.com

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Tri Destined Studios Produces Music Videos For Christian Keyes

Administrator — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 08:17:29 +0000

COOK MY DINNER NAKED
The new Christian Keyes’ music video “Cook My Dinner Naked” produced by Tri Destined Studios and Directed by C. Michael Williams places his bluesy r&b track on a visual sexual exploration like no other. Not since DeAngelo’s “How Does It Feel” video has black male sexuality taken center stage in such a high quality, artistic manner. Take a look for yourself…

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GONNA LUV U
Christian Keyes sings powerful song to his son Christian Keyes Jr. about the love, joy and gifts of fatherhood! This heartwarming video (Produced by Tri Destined Studios, Directed by Trey Haley) reminds us of the great fathers that are loving and raising their children that we don’t get to see in the media every day! It was an honor to make this video and capture the love of a father and his son!

I KNOW
This music video stars Christian Keyes and the lovely D. Woods (formally of Danity Kane). Produced by Tri Destined Studios, Directed By Trey Haley, this video personifies that true love is worth fighting for. In a day and age when so many divorces, scandals and scorned mistresses have become everyday news. It is wonderful to see a man take responsibility and do what it takes to get his woman back!

Perfect Combination Rolling Out Interview

Administrator — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 08:02:57 +0000

Tri Destined Studios sends a special thanks to Rolling Out for this interview on Perfect Combination.

The Stars of Perfect Combination, Christian Keyes, Tiffany Hines, Angell Conwell and Kareem Grimes are interviewed alongside Director, Trey Haley and Producer, N.D. Brown.

Tri Destined Studios joins the National GEAR UP Awareness Tour with Nick Cannon

Administrator — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 23:47:44 +0000

Tri Destined is proud to join NCCEP, Reign and Associates, NCredible Entertainment for the National Gear Up Awareness Tour. We will provide all visual and post production needs for the tour. We are truly excited to be a part of this groundbreaking educational tour.

Nick Cannon along with his father James Cannon, NCredible Entertainment, and other appropriate notables are headlining the tour to help drive awareness and exposure.

The Tour will go to 46 states and the District of Columbia. It will be attended by over 1.5 million students and adults.

The purpose of the tour is:

- To promote the importance of attending college to students in low-income communities

- To encourage students from low-income communities to follow their dreams of obtaining a college degree

- To promote education partnerships and access to higher education

To raise funds for education program(s) that increase college awareness and access to college

The Rain Dance!!!

Administrator — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 21:04:25 +0000

Everybody has talent, it’s just a matter of moving around until you’ve discovered what it is. ~ George Lucas

This popular video post on youtube is in sync with that quote.