Rik Cordero's Inside A Change to Premier at New York International Latino Film Festival

Rik Cordero's Inside A Change Premier Poster

Rik Cordero's second feature film, Inside A Change, with appearances by Joell Ortiz and Consequence, is scheduled to premier at the New York International Latino Film Festival on July 30th.

Hip Hop DX has the first review.

NYILFF Commercial

Bonus: here's a commercial for the Festival from McCray Media + Co.

Do The Right Thing: 20th Anniversary DVD

Do The Right Thing - 20th Anniversary DVD

The 20th Anniversary Edition Do The Right Thing 2 disc DVD is due June 30th from Universal Studios Home Entertainment and is also available in a single disc Blu-ray Hi-Def version.

Both versions contain a lot of great bonus material, in addition to the remastered version of Do The Right Thing, including deleted and extended scenes, Spike Lee's personal behind the scenes video footage, a documentary on the making of the film, footage of the Cannes 1989 screening and, yes, there's more!

This was such an important film from so many angles including being an awesome entry in the growing movement of African-American filmmakers of the time, a fresh look at black community in Bed-Stuy and an iconic version of hip hop culture that still resonates through such characters as Radio Raheem.

It's been a minute and I'm looking forward to checking it out again!

ESTILO HIP HOP Documentary Trailer

Trailer for ESTILO HIP HOP Documentary

New Documentary, ESTILO HIP HOP, Reveals the Powerful Role
Hip-Hop Plays in Bringing Social Change to Latin America:

"ESTILO HIP HOP, a new film by Virgilio Bravo and Loira Limbal, chronicles the emergence of hip-hop in Latin America, its impact on youth culture and the regional politics that underscore its existence. Within the breathtaking landscapes of Brazil, Chile and Cuba, we meet Guerrillero Okulto, Eli Efi and Magia, three performer-activists who believe that hip-hop culture can change the world. ESTILO HIP HOP will have its broadcast premiere on the PBS WORLD series Global Voices, Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 10 PM."

Smoov-E: Simply Suggestive DVD

Smoov-E: Simply Suggestive

Smoov-E's Simply Suggestive dvd, featuring "12 heart-warming Smoov-E classics", is due July 21st from R.E.A.L. Records.

MySpace: Smoov-E

Jim Jones: This Is Jim Jones DVD

This Is Jim Jones

The documentary This Is Jim Jones will be released on DVD June 30th from Sony.

YouTube: This Is Jim Jones Trailer

Dough Boys: DVD Cover Art

Dough Boys

The Dough Boys dvd is due June 16th from Paramount:

"For the "Dough Boys" every day is a struggle to survive. Determined to make something of their lives, these four friends work any hustle no matter how risky. But when they bite off more than they can chew, their loyal bond is tested as they fight to stay alive. Now, the rules of the street that they live by are the very rules that could destroy them. Starring Wood Harris, Sticky Fingaz, Reagan Gomez-Preston and Arlen Escarpeta. Written, produced and directed by Preston Whitmore (This Christmas, Doing Hard Time and Crossover)."

Movies: Eminem in Funny People, Diddy in Get Him to the Greek, 50 Cent Goes Jekyll & Hyde

Both Eminem and Diddy are appearing in Judd Apatow related movies. Eminem in Apatow's Funny People and Diddy in Get Him to the Greek, produced by Apatow.

50 Cent has been cast in an "urban 'Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde' movie" while Streets of Blood is going straight to DVD.

Gamer Movie Trailer f/Ludacris

Gamer Trailer

I wouldn't say that Gamer stars Ludacris but he certainly makes an appearance.

Kill The Record Labels DVD Art & Trailer

Kill The Record Labels DVD

Kill The Record Labels, a DVD documentary about the record industry by Focus Media, is due May 12th.

Kill The Record Labels Trailer

Official Site: Kill The Record Labels

Dance Flick: Wayans Brothers Movie Promo Art & Trailer

Dance Flick Promo Art

The Wayans Brothers' Dance Flick, a comedic take on urban dance movies, opens May 22nd via MTV Films.

The Soundtrack is due June 2nd.

Dance Flick Trailer

Official Site: Dance Flick

Insane Clown Posse: A Family Underground DVD Art & Trailer

Insane Clown Posse - A Family Underground

Insane Clown Posse's A Family Underground DVD is due May 12th and, though the cover art is a bit conservative looking for a Psychopathic product, I imagine it will do quite well by indie standards as do most of their releases.

A Family Underground Trailer

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Next Day Air: Mos Def, Promo Art, Trailer, N-Word Ban

Next Day Air Promo Art

The comedy movie, Next Day Air directed by Benny Boom, opens this Friday with a cast that includes Mos Def, Donald Faison, Mike Epps, Yasmin Deliz and a bunch of other folks.

Next Day Air Trailer

As WoooHa notes, Mos Def and Wood Harris joined together in banning the N-Word in the movie and on the set. As Harris notes, that wasn't always easy:

"At first it was difficult, but we really stayed on top of each other...By the end of...filming, I don’t know if it was something that even came up. We just didn’t say it, and had no desire to."

Yes, it can be done if you're willing to give up things like self-indulgence and lack of awareness.

Official Site: Next Day Air

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Andre Nickatina: Ugly Money 2 DVD/Soundtrack Art

Andre Nickatina: Ugly Money 2: Love It And Count It

Andre Nickatina's Ugly Money 2: Love It And Count It, a DVD/Movie & CD/Soundtrack combo, is due May 19th via I-Khan Dist.:

"Andre Nickatina unleashes his latest movie project backed up with a collection of some of his best solo raps and collaborations with other bay area rappers. This CD and DVD includes one new Andre Nickatina underground slap, two new instrumentals and features Mac Dre, The Jacka, Husalah, Equipto and others. The full length film by Gino Carnell is a sequel to Ugly Money and picks up the story line from the original film that was released in 2007."

Trailer: Ugly Money 2

Notorious: Unrated Director's Cut DVD & the Enticement of Amazon's Digital Copies

Notorious: Unrated Director's Cut

The "Unrated Director's Cut" of the movie Notorious was released on DVD way back on April 21st including a Three-Disc Edition + Digital Copy and a Blu-ray Edition.

I'm not sure how widespread such things have become but the Amazon Digital Copy, available as an additional disc that can be copied to your computer or portable device, are an interesting development as an add-on and enticement to buy.

Rob Swift: As The Technics Spin DVD

Rob Swift - As The Technics Spin

The dvd As The Technics Spin, featuring Rob Swift, is due May 19th.

Official Site: Rob Swift