Briarcliff Entertainment has acquired domestic distribution rights to the wildly hysterical comedy ‘Not Another Church Movie,’ starring Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx, Kevin Daniels, Vivica A. Fox, Tisha Campbell, Jasmine Guy, Kyla Pratt, Lamorne Morris, and Oscar nominee Mickey Rourke. Directed by Johnny Mack, this is a comedy of biblical proportions. It’s not another romance. It’s not another drama. It is not another church movie.
‘Not Another Church Movie’ is a comedy tailor-made for the big screen with its blend of irreverence, which will surely create a cult following among comedy fans. Featuring an all-star cast, musical numbers, outrageous antics, and side-splitting one-liners, Taylor Pherry’s chaotic life will unfold for audiences this May with Daniels as “Pherry,” Foxx in the role of “God,” and Rourke as “The Devil.”
‘Not Another Church Movie’ is a wild ride through the fabulous world of Taylor Pherry (his P is silent), an ambitious young man given a holy mission from God Himself: to tell his family’s stories and inspire his community. His only concern? His family and community. What he doesn’t know is that the Devil has plans of his own.
Briarcliff will release the film in theatres nationwide on May 10, 2024.
The announcement was made by Briarcliff’s CEO, Tom Ortenberg.
“A huge credit to Johnny Mack, James Michael Cummings, and the entire cast and crew for sculpting a story that is as uproarious as it is engaging,” said Ortenberg. “There is no doubt that once Not Another Church Movie hits theaters in May, audiences will be doubled over in their seats.”
“This film was one of the best, funniest experiences in my life. Working with Johnny Mack, Jamie Foxx, Vivica A Fox, Kevin Daniels, Mickey Rourke, and the entire cast was a dream come true,” said Cummings. “All I know is that the day I met Johnny Mack was the day I knew we were gonna make Not Another Church Movie.”
‘Not Another Church Movie’ is a Monty the Dog production, produced by Michael Cummings and former Warner Bros. executive Jim Cardwell. The executive producer is Valerie McCaffrey.
The deal was negotiated by Tom Ortenberg and Jessica Rose on behalf of Briarcliff Entertainment and by Jim Cardwell on behalf of the filmmakers.
About Briarcliff Entertainment:
Briarcliff Entertainment is a forward-thinking entertainment company, formed in 2018 by industry veteran Tom Ortenberg. Since its inception, Briarcliff has released Liam Neeson hits Honest Thief, The Marksman, and Blacklight, Latino superhero movie El Chicano, supernatural thriller Don’t Let Go, CopShop starring Gerard Butler, the Foo Fighters’ Studio 666, Memory directed by Martin Campbell and sports biopic Sweetwater. Briarcliff has also released award-winning and critically acclaimed documentaries Fahrenheit 11/9, The Dissident, Gabby Giffords’ Won’t Back Down, and John Lennon’s documentary The Lost Weekend: A Love Story. In partnership with Open Road Films, which Ortenberg relaunched and was formerly the founding CEO, Briarcliff recently opened Marlowe, starring Liam Neeson, Diane Kruger, and Jessica Lange, and Gerard Butler’s actioner Kandahar directed by Ric Roman Waugh. Briarcliff also recently released the baseball biopic The Hill and will open Luc Besson’s newest thriller DogMan on March 29, 2024. Later in 2024 Briarcliff plans to release Gerard Butler’s Den of Thieves 2: Pantera and crime thriller Sovereign starring Nick Offerman, Dennis Quaid, and Jacob Tremblay.
Michael Cummings is a known film producer passionate about bringing new and innovative ideas to the big and small screen. With numerous successful films to his name, Cummings is dedicated to delivering the highest quality entertainment to audiences worldwide. Cummings co-stars on Showtime’s “City on the Hill” in the first two seasons, starring Kevin Bacon and Aldis Hodge, and co-stars in the film “Year 2” with Frank Grillo. He financed, also co-directed, and plays four characters in his upcoming “Not Another Church Movie.”
Cardwell is a former executive at Warner Bros. with over 30 years of experience in the entertainment industry. He is known for his eye for talent and his ability to bring together top performers and creatives to make unforgettable films.
Mack is a veteran comedy writer who has made a name for himself in Hollywood writing for some of Hollywood’s biggest comedy shows and talent. With a keen sense of humor and a love for making people laugh, Mack is one of the most sought-after comedy writers in the industry.
About Monty the Dog Productions:
Monty The Dog Productions, a partnership between James Michael Cummings, Jim Cardwell, and Seamus P. Fitzgerald, is focused on bringing high-quality films to the big screen for global audiences around the world. Within the last year, it developed, produced, and financed 5 major projects that will see worldwide distribution. The first film, “Blacklight” starred Liam Neeson and opened on over 2000 screens. Last summer it fully financed and produced the forthcoming comedy parody “Not Another Church Movie” with Kevin Daniels, Jamie Foxx, Mickey Rourke, and an all-star cast. Currently, in post-production, the Action-Horror film “Werewolves” and the Horror-Thriiler, “Dweller” both of which are slated for a Q2/Q3 theatrical release. The fifth project, currently in development and entering pre-production, is the comedy “Everything Goes” which begins filming this summer.
