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'Beverly Hills Cop' TV Series: CBS Passes, Others Interested?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Sat, 11 May 2013 01:53:55 +0000

Well, this is certainly not an article we expected to be writing. It appears among the dozens of cancellations and renewals emerging today from NBC, CBS and ABC, one very promising pilot has slipped through the cracks. CBS will not move forward with the Eddie Murphy-produced 'Beverly Hills Cop' TV series, but will another network pick up their loss?

Eddie Murphy's 'Hong Kong Phooey' Test Footage Proves This Thing Almost Happened to Us

Britt Hayes — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 23:13:32 +0000

Not long ago, Eddie Murphy and a marginally talented director set out to make a live-action version of the classic cartoon ‘Hong Kong Phooey.’ This test footage is all that remains of that fateful journey. Director Alex Zamm, whose film credits include such gems as the Carrot Top movie ‘Chairman of the Board’ (yes, that [...]

'Twins' Sequel 'Triplets,' Starring Schwarzenegger, DeVito, and Eddie Murphy, Finds Writers

Britt Hayes — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 02:00:14 +0000

That ‘Twins’ sequel is still happening — ‘Triplets,’ starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Danny DeVito, and Eddie Murphy, has just landed two interesting writers. ‘Triplets,’ the sequel to Ivan Reitman’s 1988 comedy ‘Twins,’ will reunite Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito with the added bonus of Eddie Murphy. The first film followed the good-looking Schwarzenegger as he searched [...]

Chris Rock, Tracy Morgan, Samuel L. Jackson and More Featured in 'Eddie Murphy: One Night Only' on Spike TV [VIDEOS]

Chaz — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 20:10:55 +0000

Several comedians and actors paid tribute to a man that has made us all laugh our rear ends off for decades. ‘Eddie Murphy: One Night Only’, will air this Wednesday (November 14th) on Spike TV. I’ve been a huge Eddie Murphy fan for as long as I remember. His skits on Saturday Night Live are [...]

Brandon T. Jackson To Play Eddie Murphy's Son in 'Beverly Hills Cop' TV Series

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 18:25:43 +0000

Axel Foley, meet Alpa Chino. A little over a month ago we heard that CBS was looking to develop a new TV series based on the classic 'Beverly Hills Cop' franchise, not a re-boot or an adaptation mind you, but an all-new series focusing on the legendary police officer's son! And while the jury's still out on whether or not Eddie Murphy would reprise his iconic character for the TV series, we've just learned that 'Tropic Thunder' star Brandon T. Jackson may be our new, younger 'Beverly Hills Cop,' Aaron Foley!

Eddie Murphy and Shawn Ryan May Take 'Beverly Hills Cop' to TV

Damon Houx — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 00:24:10 +0000

If you were a child of the 1980′s, chances are that you love Eddie Murphy. You can probably recite much of his stand up from his special ‘Delirious’ (“Lemonade… that cool refreshing drink”) or bits from ‘Trading Places’ or ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ by heart. And though Eddie Murphy has spent much of the last two decades disappointing fans on the big screen, it looks like he may be taking his biggest franchise to the small screen.

Eddie Murphy Quits As Host of the Oscars — Why'd He Walk Away?

Shauna Wright — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:17:57 +0000

After a tumultuous week that saw director Brett Ratner step down from his post as producer of the 2012 Oscar telecast on Tuesday following controversial comments he made, Eddie Murphy has now announced he will no longer host the ceremony.

'Tower Heist' Trailer [VIDEO]

Chaz — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:32:11 +0000

Eddie Murphy and Ben Stiller are back with the new action comedy, "Tower Heist" which includes an all-star cast.

Will Eddie Murphy Appear on 'Saturday Night Live' This Weekend?

Bob Sassone — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 11:30:20 +0000

Eddie Murphy hasn’t been on ‘Saturday Night Live’ since 1984, and he hasn’t even participated in the various reunion shows that have happened in the years since he left the show. But he could show up this weekend.

Murphy’s co-star in the new movie ‘Tower Heist’ is Ben Stiller, who just so happens to be hosting this weekend’s ‘SNL.’ Rumors have begun to circulate that Murphy will finally make a cameo appearance on the show.

Eddie Murphy Named Academy Awards Host

Shauna Wright — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 16:32:27 +0000

Looks like the rumors were true — actor and comedian Eddie Murphy has been officially tapped to host the 84th annual Academy Awards. Although Murphy has hosted other awards shows, this will be his first gig at the Oscars.

“Eddie is a comedic genius, one of the greatest and most influential live performers ever,” said show co-producer Brett Ratner, who also directed Murphy in the upcoming comedy ‘Tower Heist,’ due for release November 4. “With his love of movies, history of crafting unforgettable characters and his iconic performances — especially on stage — I know he will bring excitement, spontaneity and tremendous heart to the show.”

Is Eddie Murphy In Talks to Host the Oscars?

Shauna Wright — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 22:33:12 +0000

Sources close to Academy Awards officials say comedian and actor Eddie Murphy is being considered to host the Oscars in February.

The move is seen as an effort to return to basics — in other words, have one funny act head up the entire ceremony. In years past, the Academy has experimented with different hosting ideas, culminating in the somewhat questionable move this year that saw actors James Franco and Anne Hathaway emceeing what many called a disastrous show.