Ice Cube

Ice Cube

Born: June 15, 1969
in Los Angeles, California, USA
O'Shea Jackson Sr., better known by his stage name Ice Cube, is an American rapper, record producer, actor, screenwriter, film producer, and director. He began his career as a member of the hip-hop group C.I.A. and later joined N.W.A.

Movies for Ice Cube...

Music Genres. Voices of the World
Title: Music Genres. Voices of the World
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: December 26, 2023
Type: Movie
Explore the world of sounds and rhythms, the documentary film "Music Genres" invites viewers on a fascinating journey through the diversity of musical genres, their history, and their impact on our culture. From classics to rock, from jazz to hip-hop, the film explores each genre in the light of its special characteristics, origins, and evolution. This film offers a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in the world of music through a variety of genres, revealing their depth, emotional power, and significance in shaping our musical heritage. Journeying into the realm of music through the lens of the documentary "Music Genres" will be an exhilarating and enlightening experience for music enthusiasts.
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The Crossover: 50 Years of Hip Hop and Sports
Title: The Crossover: 50 Years of Hip Hop and Sports
Character: Self
Released: August 11, 2023
Type: Movie
Fifty years ago in the Bronx, a new genre of music was born, the product of a people searching for their voice and the opportunity to be heard. For decades, the community was bound by the words of leaders like Martin Luther King and Malcolm X before their assassinations attempted to thwart the messaging. While their lives ended, the impact of their words never would, instead paving the way for others. Soon, athletes and entertainers would step to the microphone and boldly become the sound of a new generation and an inspiration to their people. When the world looked to silence them, the culture found a way to speak louder than ever before. From Muhammad Ali to Public Enemy, Jay-Z to Lebron James and beyond, the impact on sports has been indelible.
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
Title: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
Character: Superfly (voice)
Released: July 31, 2023
Type: Movie
After years of being sheltered from the human world, the Turtle brothers set out to win the hearts of New Yorkers and be accepted as normal teenagers through heroic acts. Their new friend April O'Neil helps them take on a mysterious crime syndicate, but they soon get in over their heads when an army of mutants is unleashed upon them.
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Title: Tucker on X
Character: Self - Guest
Released: June 6, 2023
Type: TV
Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, who was controversially axed by the network in May 2023, has launched a new show on Twitter.
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Stand
Title: Stand
Character: Self - Rapper-Actor; Founder BIG3
Released: February 3, 2023
Type: Movie
Raw and unflinching examination of the courageous life of basketball star and social justice activist Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf. Born Chris Jackson, he overcame tremendous adversity to reach the NBA and found his true calling when he converted to Islam. His decision not to stand for the national anthem, however, turned him from prodigy to pariah. Told candidly by Abdul-Rauf himself more than 20 years later it’s the remarkable story of one man who kept the faith and paved the way for a social justice movement.
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The DOC
Title: The DOC
Released: June 10, 2022
Type: Movie
Dave Caplan’s directorial debut tells the inspirational story of hip hop icon The DOC, 30 years after losing his voice in a horrific accident as he contemplates experimental surgery that could restore his voice at long last.
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You're Watching Video Music Box
Title: You're Watching Video Music Box
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: December 3, 2021
Type: Movie
The untold story of the world’s longest running video show, Video Music Box. A hip hop mainstay since 1983, VMB gave a platform to artists like Jay-Z, Nas and Mary J. Blige before they hit it big. Host Ralph McDaniels’ archives — amassed over nearly 40 years — reveal the show’s importance to numerous big-name musicians, as well as to the kids that grew up watching.
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Title: Hart to Heart
Character: Self
Released: August 5, 2021
Type: TV
A-list entertainers, athletes and public figures reveal their honest, unfiltered and unexpected true selves over a glass of wine with Kevin Hart. No topic is off-limits as guests open up about careers, family, loss and love.
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Title: Snacked
Character: Self
Released: July 20, 2021
Type: TV
Welcome to Snacked: A brand new series from First We Feast where your favorite celebrities break down their most beloved snacks and candies.
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Bitchin': The Sound and Fury of Rick James
Title: Bitchin': The Sound and Fury of Rick James
Character: Self
Released: June 15, 2021
Type: Movie
This profile of legendary funk/R&B icon Rick James captures the peaks and valleys of his storied career to reveal a complicated and rebellious soul, driven to share his talent with the world.
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Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren
Title: Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren
Character: Self
Released: April 17, 2021
Type: Movie
Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren is an professional boxing match between YouTuber Jake Paul and former MMA fighter Ben Askren. The bout took take place on April 17, 2021, at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Title: This Is Pop
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: March 6, 2021
Type: TV
Unknown histories take center stage as the hitmakers themselves - from ABBA to T-Pain - explore dimensions of pop music you never knew existed.
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The High Note
Title: The High Note
Character: Jack Robertson
Released: June 10, 2020
Type: Movie
Set in the dazzling world of the LA music scene comes the story of Grace Davis, a superstar whose talent, and ego, have reached unbelievable heights. Maggie is Grace’s overworked personal assistant who’s stuck running errands, but still aspires to her childhood dream of becoming a music producer. When Grace’s manager presents her with a choice that could alter the course of her career, Maggie and Grace come up with a plan that could change their lives forever.
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Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert
Title: Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert
Character: Self
Released: April 10, 2020
Type: Movie
The Coachella concert series is examined through the lens of rare footage, interviews, and performances from some of the most famous performers who ever graced the venue.
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Title: Untold Stories of Hip Hop
Character: Self
Released: September 26, 2019
Type: TV
Angie Martinez sits down with the biggest names in hip hop as they detail never-before-told tales.
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Africa Rising
Title: Africa Rising
Character: Self - Musician (archive footage)
Released: June 3, 2019
Type: Movie
How African artists have spread African culture all over the world, especially music, since the harsh years of decolonization, trying to offer a nicer portrait of this amazing continent, historically known for tragic subjects, such as slavery, famine, war and political chaos.
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Title: The Shop
Character: Self
Released: August 28, 2018
Type: TV
A one-of-a-kind barbershop experience with unfiltered conversation and debate from the biggest names in sports and entertainment.
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The Tuck Rule
Title: The Tuck Rule
Released: October 5, 2017
Type: Movie
The Tuck Rule Game, the January 19, 2002 playoff game between the Oakland Raiders and New England Patriots, and its aftermath.
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Title: The Defiant Ones
Character: Self
Released: July 9, 2017
Type: TV
A four-part documentary series that tells the stories of Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre -- one the son of a Brooklyn longshoreman, the other straight out of Compton - -- and their improbable partnership and surprising leading roles in a series of transformative events in contemporary culture.
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Title: Celtics/Lakers: Best of Enemies
Character: Self - Co-narrator
Released: June 13, 2017
Type: TV
There are rivalries, and then there is the Celtics versus the Lakers. “Celtics/Lakers: Best of Enemies,” a five-hour, three-part 30 for 30 film event, chronicles the storied franchises’ epic clashes and relives the Boston-LA battle from both sides with sensational footage and fresh, insightful interviews.
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Celtics/Lakers: Best of Enemies
Title: Celtics/Lakers: Best of Enemies
Released: June 13, 2017
Type: Movie
A two-part series exploring the Celtics–Lakers rivalry, focusing mainly on the 1980s era of Larry Bird and Magic Johnson but also examining the entire history of the NBA through the rivalry.
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Comedy Central's Colossal Clusterfest
Title: Comedy Central's Colossal Clusterfest
Character: Performer
Released: June 4, 2017
Type: Movie
Highlights from the inaugural Colossal Clusterfest that took place in San Francisco from June 2-4.
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Title: The F Word
Character: Self
Released: May 31, 2017
Type: TV
Good food and good cooking are combined with Ramsay’s passion, energy and humor into a one-of-a-kind LIVE series. Foodies from across the U.S. will battle it out in a high-stakes cook-off, as Ramsay chats with surprise guests and appears in unique field segments.
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Burn Motherfucker, Burn!
Title: Burn Motherfucker, Burn!
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: April 21, 2017
Type: Movie
An in-depth and provocative look at the 1992 Los Angeles riots exploring the roots of civil unrest in California and the relationship between African Americans and LAPD.
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G-Funk
Title: G-Funk
Character: Self
Released: March 10, 2017
Type: Movie
G-Funk is the untold story of three childhood friends from East Long Beach who helped commercialize hip hop by developing a sophisticated and melodic new approach – merging Gangsta Rap with elements of Motown, Funk, and R&B.
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Fist Fight
Title: Fist Fight
Character: Ron Strickland
Released: February 16, 2017
Type: Movie
When one school teacher gets the other fired, he is challenged to an after-school fight.
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xXx: Return of Xander Cage
Title: xXx: Return of Xander Cage
Character: Darius Stone / xXx
Released: January 13, 2017
Type: Movie
Extreme athlete turned government operative Xander Cage comes out of self-imposed exile, thought to be long dead, and is set on a collision course with deadly alpha warrior Xiang and his team in a race to recover a sinister and seemingly unstoppable weapon known as Pandora's Box. Recruiting an all-new group of thrill-seeking cohorts, Xander finds himself enmeshed in a deadly conspiracy that points to collusion at the highest levels of world governments.
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Title: Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party
Released: November 7, 2016
Type: TV
The Queen of Cuisine and the King of Kush are coming together to invite their celebrity friends over for a little potluck fun. Games, recipes and musical guests. It's guaranteed to have everyone buzzing.
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The Making of Mr. October: The Reggie Jackson Story
Title: The Making of Mr. October: The Reggie Jackson Story
Character: Self
Released: October 23, 2016
Type: Movie
Reggie Jackson's prolific power made him one of baseball's best hitters. But it was his magnanimous personality that made him so controversial. "The Making of Mr. October" examines the Hall of Fame career of one baseball's greats, and dives into one special night in October 1977 when Reggie’s legacy was cemented.
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Title: Hip Hop Evolution
Character: Himself
Released: September 5, 2016
Type: TV
Hip-Hop today is a global culture that has changed music, dance, fashion, language —and even politics. But where did this worldwide cultural movement begin? We trace hip-hop back to its humble beginnings, when the kids of the Bronx crammed into house parties, rec rooms, and public parks to hear music like they’d never heard it before.
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Barbershop: The Next Cut
Title: Barbershop: The Next Cut
Character: Calvin Palmer
Released: April 15, 2016
Type: Movie
To survive harsh economic times, Calvin and Angie have merged the barbershop and beauty salon into one business. The days of male bonding are gone as Eddie and the crew must now contend with sassy female co-workers and spirited clientele. As the battle of the sexes rages on, a different kind of conflict has taken over Chicago. Crime and gangs are on the rise, leaving Calvin worried about the fate of his son. Together, the friends come up with a bold plan to take back their beloved neighborhood.
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Flashback Cops
Title: Flashback Cops
Character: James
Released: January 28, 2016
Type: Movie
Arya and Jay have to infiltrate the Black Dragon gang
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Ride Along 2
Title: Ride Along 2
Character: James Payton
Released: January 14, 2016
Type: Movie
As his wedding day approaches, Ben heads to Miami with his soon-to-be brother-in-law James to bring down a drug dealer who's supplying the dealers of Atlanta with product.
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NWA & Eazy-E: The Kings of Compton
Title: NWA & Eazy-E: The Kings of Compton
Released: January 4, 2016
Type: Movie
Documentary looking back at the West Coast group who invented gangster rap. The original lineup of N.W.A consisted of Dr Dre, Ice Cube and Eazy-E, all of whom went on to be successful in their own right. The documentary looks at how the group influenced the world of rap music as well as the controversial life and death of Eazy-E and the career developments of Ice Cube and Dr Dre.
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Title: Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
Character: Self
Released: August 2, 2015
Type: TV
Some of this year's most talked about talent open up about the challenges and triumphs of creating critically acclaimed series and performances.
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The Book of Life
Title: The Book of Life
Character: Candle Maker (voice)
Released: October 1, 2014
Type: Movie
The journey of Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart. Before choosing which path to follow, he embarks on an incredible adventure that spans three fantastical worlds where he must face his greatest fears.
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22 Jump Street
Title: 22 Jump Street
Character: Captain Dickson
Released: June 5, 2014
Type: Movie
After making their way through high school (twice), big changes are in store for officers Schmidt and Jenko when they go deep undercover at a local college. But when Jenko meets a kindred spirit on the football team, and Schmidt infiltrates the bohemian art major scene, they begin to question their partnership. Now they don't have to just crack the case - they have to figure out if they can have a mature relationship. If these two overgrown adolescents can grow from freshmen into real men, college might be the best thing that ever happened to them.
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Title: Late Night with Seth Meyers
Character: Self
Released: February 25, 2014
Type: TV
Seth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live’s" longest serving anchor on the show’s wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as host of NBC’s "Late Night" — home to A-list celebrity guests, memorable comedy and the best in musical talent. As the Emmy Award-winning head writer for "SNL," Meyers has established a reputation for sharp wit and perfectly timed comedy, and has gained fame for his spot-on jokes and satire. Meyers takes his departure from "SNL" to his new post at "Late Night," as Jimmy Fallon moves to "The Tonight Show".
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Title: The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Character: Self
Released: February 17, 2014
Type: TV
After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program was brought back to New York.
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Ride Along
Title: Ride Along
Character: James
Released: January 7, 2014
Type: Movie
For the past two years, high-school security guard Ben has been trying to show decorated APD detective James that he's more than just a video-game junkie who's unworthy of James' sister, Angela. When Ben finally gets accepted into the academy, he thinks he's earned the seasoned policeman's respect and asks for his blessing to marry Angela. Knowing that a ride along will demonstrate if Ben has what it takes to take care of his sister, James invites him on a shift designed to scare the hell out of the trainee. But when the wild night leads them to the most notorious criminal in the city, James will find that his new partner's rapid-fire mouth is just as dangerous as the bullets speeding at it.
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Hip Hop Don't Stop
Title: Hip Hop Don't Stop
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 2014
Type: Movie
This film gives us the definitive chronicle of hip-hop from its beginnings. See the evolution of music with vintage footage, live performances and exclusive interviews with hip hop legends including Snoop Dog, Ice Cube, Tupac, Notorious B.I.G., P. Diddy and many more....
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Title: The Arsenio Hall Show
Character: Self
Released: September 9, 2013
Type: TV
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Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap
Title: Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap
Character: Self
Released: June 15, 2012
Type: Movie
SOMETHING FROM NOTHING: THE ART OF RAP is a feature length performance documentary about the runaway juggernaut that is Rap music. At the wheel of this unstoppable beast is the film's director and interviewer Ice-T. Taking us on a deeply personal journey Ice-T uncovers how this music of the street has grown to dominate the world. Along the way Ice-T meets a whole spectrum of Hip-Hop talent, from founders, to new faces, to the global superstars like Eminem, Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg and Kanye West. He exposes the roots and history of Rap and then, through meeting many of its most famous protagonists, studies the living mechanism of the music to reveal 'The Art Of Rap'. This extraordinary film features unique performances from the entire cast, without resorting to archive material, to build a fresh and surprising take on the phenomenon that is Rap.
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Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’
Title: Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’
Character: Self
Released: June 7, 2012
Type: Movie
A provocative look into the seven-year history of the series that gave hip hop a voice and broke color barriers, integrating MTV with rap. "Yo! MTV Raps" premiered on August 6, 1988 with hosts Fab 5 Freddy, Ed Lover and Doctor Dré, and shaped the careers of many of today’s hip hop superstars, while simultaneously making groundbreaking strides in introducing hip hop to the mainstream.
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21 Jump Street
Title: 21 Jump Street
Character: Captain Dickson
Released: March 14, 2012
Type: Movie
When cops Schmidt and Jenko join the secret Jump Street unit, they use their youthful appearances to go under cover as high-school students. They trade in their guns and badges for backpacks, and set out to shut down a dangerous drug ring. But, as time goes on, Schmidt and Jenko discover that high school is nothing like it was just a few years earlier -- and, what's more, they must again confront the teenage terror and anxiety they thought they had left behind.
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Rampart
Title: Rampart
Character: Kyle Timkins
Released: November 23, 2011
Type: Movie
The story follows veteran police officer Dave Brown, the last of the renegade cops, as he struggles to take care of his family, and fights for his own survival.
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The Enduring Significance of 'Boyz n the Hood'
Title: The Enduring Significance of 'Boyz n the Hood'
Character: Self
Released: July 19, 2011
Type: Movie
A wonderful retrospective supplement that features much of the primary cast cast as well as Writer/Director John Singleton looking back at the picture's history and legacy. They speak on the themes of the film, the casting process, its importance then and now, its reception upon release, the project's novelty, its placing in the National Film Registry, and more. There's no shortage of good insight here and the piece does a fine job of encapsulating what Boyz n the Hood is all about.
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The Fab Five
Title: The Fab Five
Character: Self
Released: March 13, 2011
Type: Movie
Depicts the story of Jalen Rose and his other Fab Five teammates, Chris Webber, Juwan Howard, Jimmy King and Ray Jackson. Called by some “the greatest class ever recruited,” the five freshmen not only electrified the game, but also brought new style with their baggy shorts, black socks and brash talk. “The Fab Five” relives the recruitment process that got all five of them to Ann Arbor, the cultural impact they made, the two runs to NCAA title game, the Webber “timeout” in the 1993 championship and the scandal that eventually tarnished their accomplishments.
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Title: Conan
Character: Self
Released: November 8, 2010
Type: TV
A late night television talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien.
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Katt Williams: 9 Lives
Title: Katt Williams: 9 Lives
Character: Self
Released: November 2, 2010
Type: Movie
From Lord Have Mercy to A Pimp Named Slickback, original comedy freak Katt Williams has made his mark inhabiting a hustler's gallery of fast-and-loose personae. This real-deal documentary tracks the actor's rise from young stand-up to BET staple. Along with never-seen footage from early stand-up performances and backstage glimpses of Williams at work, the film includes interviews with Jeremy Piven, Damon Wayans, Snoop Dogg and Kathy Griffin.
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Lottery Ticket
Title: Lottery Ticket
Character: Mr. Washington
Released: August 20, 2010
Type: Movie
Kevin Carson is a young man living in the projects who has to survive a three-day weekend after his opportunistic neighbors find out he's holding a winning lottery ticket worth $370 million
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Straight Outta L.A.
Title: Straight Outta L.A.
Character: Self
Released: May 11, 2010
Type: Movie
In 1982, the Raiders and owner Al Davis captivated black and Latino fans with swagger and charisma that matched the rapidly changing city.
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Janky Promoters
Title: Janky Promoters
Character: Russell Redds
Released: October 16, 2009
Type: Movie
Two shady concert promoters get into hot water when their chance to book a superstar rapper goes awry.
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DJ SWB Volume 6 | This Is How We Do
Title: DJ SWB Volume 6 | This Is How We Do
Character: Self
Released: February 9, 2009
Type: Movie
DJ SWB is back at it again with his crazyyyy video mixes, and this time YUNG JOC and LUPE FIASCO lend a helping hand by hosting over 107 minutes of the strongest video blends in the market. With over 40 new video mixes, bonus interviews (including TI, Lupe and Young Joc), and a live performance by the Clipse, "How We Do Vol 6" is action packed from start to finish! This DVD is a must have for any hip-hop fan and a great edition to DJ SWB's always highly anticipated "How We Do" series. And If you don't believe our word, just check out the trailer and see the excitement for yourself!
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‘Friday’ Straight Up
Title: ‘Friday’ Straight Up
Released: January 1, 2009
Type: Movie
Featurette about the making of "Friday."
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The Longshots
Title: The Longshots
Character: Curtis Plummer
Released: August 22, 2008
Type: Movie
The true story of Jasmine Plummer who, at the age of eleven, became the first female to play in Pop Warner football tournament in its 56-year history.
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First Sunday
Title: First Sunday
Character: Durell
Released: January 11, 2008
Type: Movie
Durell and LeeJohn are best friends and bumbling petty criminals. When told they have one week to pay a $17,000 debt or Durell will lose his son, they come up with a desperate scheme to rob their neighborhood church. Instead, they end up spending the night in the presence of the Lord and are forced to deal with much more than they bargained for.
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20 Most Shocking Unsolved Crimes
Title: 20 Most Shocking Unsolved Crimes
Character: Self - Rapper
Released: June 1, 2007
Type: Movie
Examines the 20 of the most shocking unsolved crimes in history including the disappearance of Adam Walsh, the murder of Jam-Master Jay, the murders of Jason Allen and Lindsay Cutshall, the Tylenol Poisoning scare, the mysterious death of musician Bobby Fuller, the Zodiac Killer, the assassination of spy Alexander Litvinenko, the murder of Vanessa Johnson, the murder of Amber Hagerman, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Robbery, the disappearance of George Allen Smith, disappearance of heiress Jacqueline Levitz, the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, the 2001 Anthrax attacks, the D.B Cooper skyjacking, the murder of Chandra Levy, the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa, the murder of the Black Dahlia, the murder of JonBenet Ramsey, and the disappearance of Natalee Holloway.
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Are We Done Yet?
Title: Are We Done Yet?
Character: Nick Persons
Released: April 4, 2007
Type: Movie
Newlyweds Nick and Suzanne decide to move to the suburbs to provide a better life for their two kids. But their idea of a dream home is disturbed by a contractor with a bizarre approach to business.
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Title: The Graham Norton Show
Character: Himself
Released: February 22, 2007
Type: TV
Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The guests poke fun and share their opinions on the main news stories. Graham is often joined by a band or artist to play the show out.
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DJ Crazy Toones | It's A CT Experience: The DVD Files
Title: DJ Crazy Toones | It's A CT Experience: The DVD Files
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 2007
Type: Movie
Released when the mixtape game was just starting to go digital, and the hand-to-hand hip-hop DVD-R market was huge in giving artists a direct visual connection with their fans, Toones’ It’s a CT Experience was the first visual mixtape of its kind, offering a complete, watchable counterpart to the music. Other artists have done the “every track on my album gets a music video” treatment, but Toones captures the exciting vibrancy of the mixtape medium and translates it to the screen in a way nobody’s really done before or since.
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Title: Criss Angel Mindfreak
Released: July 20, 2005
Type: TV
Criss Angel Mindfreak is a show that aired on A&E Network. It debuted in 2005 and ended in 2010. It centered on stunts and street magic acts by magician Criss Angel.
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xXx: State of the Union
Title: xXx: State of the Union
Character: Darius Stone / xXx
Released: April 27, 2005
Type: Movie
Darius Stone's criminal record and extreme sports obsession make him the perfect candidate to be the newest XXX agent. He must save the U.S. government from a deadly conspiracy led by five-star general and Secretary of Defense George Deckert.
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Letter to the President
Title: Letter to the President
Character: Self
Released: March 29, 2005
Type: Movie
Feature documentary that showcases the close-knit ties between the Hip Hop Music community and America's social and political policy in the last 30 years.
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Are We There Yet?
Title: Are We There Yet?
Character: Nick Persons
Released: January 20, 2005
Type: Movie
The fledgling romance between Nick, a playboy bachelor, and Suzanne, a divorced mother of two, is threatened by a particularly harrowing New Years Eve. When Suzanne's work keeps her in Vancouver for the holiday, Nick offers to bring her kids to the city from Portland, Oregon. The kids, who have never liked any of the men their mom dates, are determined to turn the trip into a nightmare for Nick.
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Title: The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
Character: Self
Released: January 3, 2005
Type: TV
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson is an American late-night talk show hosted by Scottish American comedian Craig Ferguson, who is the third regular host of the Late Late Show franchise. It follows Late Show with David Letterman in the CBS late-night lineup, airing weekdays in the US at 12:37 a.m. It is taped in front of a live studio audience from Monday to Friday at CBS Television City in Los Angeles, California, directly above the Bob Barker Studio. It is produced by David Letterman's production company Worldwide Pants Incorporated and CBS Television Studios. Since becoming host on January 3, 2005, after Craig Kilborn and Tom Snyder, Ferguson has achieved the highest ratings since the show's inception in 1995. While the majority of the episodes focus on comedy, Ferguson has also addressed difficult subject matter, such as the deaths of his parents, and undertaken serious interviews, such as one with Desmond Tutu, which earned the show a 2009 Peabody Award.
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Beef II
Title: Beef II
Character: Self
Released: August 30, 2004
Type: Movie
Beef II (released on DVD in August 2004) is a sequel to the 2003 documentary Beef, which continued to document the history of rivalries in hip-hop and rap music. Like its prequel, the film was executive produced by Quincy Jones III (QD3), written by Peter Alton and Peter Spirer (who also directed), and was this time narrated by actor Keith David.
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Ice Cube: The Making of a Don
Title: Ice Cube: The Making of a Don
Character: Himself
Released: April 28, 2004
Type: Movie
A true-life tale of the Great American Dream, this movie showcases one man's rise from the streets of South Central L.A. to the hills of Hollywood. Features photos and videos of the man himself and his contemporaries.
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Barbershop 2: Back in Business
Title: Barbershop 2: Back in Business
Character: Calvin
Released: January 20, 2004
Type: Movie
The continuing adventures of the barbers at Calvin's Barbershop. Gina, a stylist at the beauty shop next door, is now trying to cut in on his business. Calvin is again struggling to keep his father's shop and traditions alive--this time against urban developers looking to replace mom & pop establishments with name-brand chains. The world changes, but some things never go out of style--from current events and politics to relationships and love, you can still say anything you want at the barbershop.
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Torque
Title: Torque
Character: Trey
Released: January 16, 2004
Type: Movie
Biker Cary Ford is framed by an old rival and biker gang leader for the murder of another gang member who happens to be the brother of Trey, leader of the most feared biker gang in the country. Ford is now on the run trying to clear his name from the murder with Trey and his gang looking for his blood.
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Westside Connection: Gangsta Nation Live
Title: Westside Connection: Gangsta Nation Live
Released: January 1, 2004
Type: Movie
Gangsta rappers Ice Cube, Mack 10 and WC come together to form Westside Connection, a group dedicated to creating the West Coast rapper's soundtrack. This collection of live performances from the wild West boys includes the hits "Bow Down," "Call 9-1-1," "We Be Clubbin'," "Connected for Life," "Let It Reign," "Hoo Bangin' (WSCG Style)," "Cheddar" and "Foe Life." Extras include interviews and behind-the-scenes footage.
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Title: The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Character: Self
Released: September 8, 2003
Type: TV
The Ellen DeGeneres Show, often shortened to just Ellen, is an American television talk show hosted by comedian/actress Ellen DeGeneres.
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Friendly Fire: Making of an Urban Legend
Title: Friendly Fire: Making of an Urban Legend
Character: Self
Released: September 2, 2003
Type: Movie
Cast and crew offer up a nice overview piece, discussing the picture's authenticity, real life in the time of "Boyz n the Hood," the parallels between Singleton's real life and his film, the process of making the film, the casting process, the quality of the script, the film's reception, its Oscar nominations, and its legacy.
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Beef
Title: Beef
Character: Self
Released: August 3, 2003
Type: Movie
A documentary on the evolution of MC battles from verbal one-upmanship to street warfare.
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Title: Celebrities Uncensored
Character: Self
Released: June 4, 2003
Type: TV
Celebrities Uncensored is a TV program on the E! network that edited together amusing paparazzi footage of celebrities, usually in public places such as public sidewalks, restaurants, nightclubs, etc. The celebrities were often friendly, but sometimes their more unfriendly antics were featured in an amusing and entertaining way. It was very popular with stars on the rise and created a stir in the Hollywood community. Paris Hilton was first brought to the public's attention by this show.
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Title: Real Time with Bill Maher
Character: Self
Released: February 21, 2003
Type: TV
Each week Bill Maher surrounds himself with a panel of guests which include politicians, actors, comedians, musicians and the like to discuss what's going on in the world.
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Title: Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Released: January 26, 2003
Type: TV
Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC.
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Friday After Next
Title: Friday After Next
Character: Craig
Released: November 22, 2002
Type: Movie
Craig and his cousin Day Day have finally moved out of their parents' houses and into their own crib, working nights at a local mall as security guards. When their house is robbed on Christmas Eve they set out to track down the culprit.
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Korn: Deuce
Title: Korn: Deuce
Character: Self
Released: June 11, 2002
Type: Movie
Deuce is the second DVD by the American Nu Metal band, Korn. It was released on June 11, 2002 - the same day as the band's fifth studio release, Untouchables. The DVD was certified platinum by the RIAA. The DVD includes the band's first home video Who Then Now? and features the music video collection from Korn to Issues. Other extras include biographies of each band member, gags, behind-the-scenes of the music videos or live concerts, and various other things.
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Barbershop
Title: Barbershop
Character: Calvin Palmer
Released: April 1, 2002
Type: Movie
A day in the life of a barbershop on the south side of Chicago. Calvin, who inherited the struggling business from his deceased father, views the shop as nothing but a burden and waste of his time. After selling the shop to a local loan shark, Calvin slowly begins to see his father's vision and legacy and struggles with the notion that he just sold it out.
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All About the Benjamins
Title: All About the Benjamins
Character: Bucum
Released: March 8, 2002
Type: Movie
Bucum Jackson (Cube) is a bounty hunter with a lot of attitude and no interest in taking on a partner. Working at Martinez Bail Bonds, Jackson has unorthodox methods of tracking down low-life criminals, but they work, and one day he hopes to become his own boss and open up his own private investigation firm. Reggie Wright (Epps) is a slippery con artist who is avoiding the law, and Jackson. During a cat and mouse chase, the two stumble on a multi-million dollar diamond heist. Hiding from Jackson, Wright finds himself in the thieves' getaway van and ends up having to escape from them after they discover their booty is fake, much to the displeasure of their ruthless boss (Flanagan). When Wright meets up with his girlfriend (Mendes), he discovers that his recently purchased lottery ticket is the sole winner of $60 million. Unfortunately, his wallet, which held the ticket, was left in the thieves' van, so he persuades Jackson to help him get it back.
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Red Desert Nights: Making Ghosts of Mars
Title: Red Desert Nights: Making Ghosts of Mars
Character: Self
Released: December 4, 2001
Type: Movie
Documentary about the making of John Carpenter's sci-fi horror movie, Ghosts of Mars.
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Title: The Bernie Mac Show
Character: Ice Cube
Released: November 14, 2001
Type: TV
The Bernie Mac Show is an American sitcom that aired on Fox for five seasons from November 14, 2001 to April 14, 2006. The series featured comic actor Bernie Mac and his wife Wanda raising his sister's three kids: Jordan, Bryana, and Vanessa.
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Title: Good Day Live
Character: Self
Released: September 17, 2001
Type: TV
Good Day Live was a nationwide talk show seen weekdays on FOX affiliates throughout the US. Each FOX owned and operated station airs a separate Good Day program as part of its newscast. Some FOX stations air up to five hours on weekday mornings, up to three on weekend mornings, (and almost 50% of the programming on these stations contains a locally produced newscast of local news, traffic, national news, weather, sports, business, and public affairs.)
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Ghosts of Mars
Title: Ghosts of Mars
Character: James 'Desolation' Williams
Released: August 24, 2001
Type: Movie
In 2176, a Martian police unit is sent to pick up a highly dangerous criminal at a remote mining post. Upon arrival, the cops find the post deserted and something far more dangerous than any criminal — the original inhabitants of Mars, hellbent on getting their planet back.
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Title: Primetime Glick
Released: June 20, 2001
Type: TV
Talk-show parody featuring obese host Jiminy Glick, who usually knows nothing about his guests and hurls veiled insults at them during his interviews.
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The Up in Smoke Tour
Title: The Up in Smoke Tour
Character: Self
Released: December 2, 2000
Type: Movie
The Up in Smoke Tour is a West Coast hip hop tour in 2000 featuring artists Ice Cube, Eminem, Proof, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Nate Dogg, Kurupt, D12, MC Ren, Westside Connection, Mel-Man, Tha Eastsidaz, Doggy's Angels, Devin The Dude, Warren G, TQ, Truth Hurts and Xzibit.
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An Intimate Look Inside the Acting Process with Ice Cube
Title: An Intimate Look Inside the Acting Process with Ice Cube
Character: Himself
Released: July 31, 2000
Type: Movie
Ice Cube discusses his acting process on the set of "Three Kings" in this satirical poke at actors’ pretensions.
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Next Friday
Title: Next Friday
Character: Craig Jones
Released: January 12, 2000
Type: Movie
A streetwise man flees South Central Los Angeles, heading to the suburbs and his lottery-winner uncle and cousin, to avoid a neighborhood thug with a grudge who has just escaped from prison.
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Family Values Tour '98
Title: Family Values Tour '98
Character: Himself
Released: December 28, 1999
Type: Movie
This program captures some of the highlights from "The Family Values Tour '98," the rock excursion that includes headliners Korn, Rammstein, Ice Cube, Limp Bizkit and Orgy. The tour was seen live by more than 400,000 hard-core fans, and this video diary gives viewers the chance to experience all the excitement of the in-person show, including some sick stage diving along with captivating behind-the-scenes footage.
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Thicker Than Water
Title: Thicker Than Water
Character: Slink
Released: October 29, 1999
Type: Movie
In Los Angeles, two rival gang leaders are also trying to be music producers. When DJ's equipment shorts out and Lonzo is cut out of the action by a record producer, the two join forces, which also requires a tentative peace between gangs. With backing from Gator, a smooth New Orleans drug king, DJ and Lonzo start dealing, organizing their gangs into pushers. Just as their finances are looking up, one of Gator's team pulls a double cross and two of DJ and Lonzo's gang bangers start a shooting war. Can the erstwhile music producers salvage anything of their bond or their plans?
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Three Kings
Title: Three Kings
Character: Chief Elgin
Released: September 27, 1999
Type: Movie
A group of American soldiers stationed in Iraq at the end of the Gulf War find a map they believe will take them to a huge cache of stolen Kuwaiti gold hidden near their base, and they embark on a secret mission that's destined to change everything.
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Title: The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
Character: Self - Guest
Released: March 30, 1999
Type: TV
Craig Kilborn hosted this zany talk show, which followed David Letterman's show, from 1999 until 2004. Kilborn left The Daily Show in 1999 to be this show's host after Tom Synder retired. The segment "5 Questions" was carried over from when he was on The Daily Show. Kilborn was frequently beaten in the ratings by his NBC timeslot rival, Conan O'Brien. Kilborn left The Late Late Show to pursue new opportunities.
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Title: The Hip Hop Years
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 1999
Type: TV
The Hip Hop Years is a three part series of one hour television documentaries, made for Channel 4 in 1999. The series was devised by David Upshal who produced, directed and narrated the series. He also produced the 33-track compilation CD which accompanied the series and co-wrote the book with Alex Ogg, also titled The Hip Hop Years. The series charts the definitive story of Hip Hop, rising from the streets of the Bronx to become, what Upshal calls, "the new Rock'n'Roll". The programmes combine archive clips and performance from TV, movies and music videos with specially shot material and interviews with key players.
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I Got the Hook-Up
Title: I Got the Hook-Up
Character: Gun Runner
Released: May 27, 1998
Type: Movie
Two broke buddies feel lucky when they come upon a truckload of cellular phones and begin selling them out of the back of their van. Trouble arises though, when the phones develop faults. The two friends then not only have to deal with unsatisfied customers but also the FBI.
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The Players Club
Title: The Players Club
Character: Reggie
Released: April 8, 1998
Type: Movie
Single mother Diana struggles to provide for her child and pay for her college education. When she meets two dancers from a nearby gentlemen's club, Diana's convinced there's fast money to be made stripping.
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Title: The View
Character: Self
Released: August 11, 1997
Type: TV
ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Meghan McCain, and Abby Huntsman, discussing the most exciting events of the day. Hot topics in the news, the best experts in their field, celebrity interviews and general entertainment are all part of The View.
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Anaconda
Title: Anaconda
Character: Danny Rich
Released: April 11, 1997
Type: Movie
A "National Geographic" film crew is taken hostage by an insane hunter, who takes them along on his quest to capture the world's largest - and deadliest - snake.
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Dangerous Ground
Title: Dangerous Ground
Character: Vusi Madlazi
Released: February 12, 1997
Type: Movie
Vusi Madlazi returns to the South African village he left as a young boy to bury his father. He meets up with his brother Ernest, who tells him their other brother Stephen couldn't be contacted. Vusi goes to Johannesburg to find him, but at first can only find his neighbor/girlfriend, Karin, a stripper. Vusi proceeds to learn how conditions have changed since the end of apartheid, not always for the better for black men.
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Title: The Daily Show
Character: Self
Released: July 22, 1996
Type: TV
The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.
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Rap: Looking for the Perfect Beat
Title: Rap: Looking for the Perfect Beat
Released: October 19, 1995
Type: Movie
Rap music has articulated a black aesthetic that is influencing pop culture around the world. But does it also promote violence, misogyny, and crime? This program featuring rap master Melle Mel describes the history of rap and hip-hop from its roots in earlier oral and musical traditions to its full flowering in the mid-1990s. Commentary by Grandmaster Flash and Afrika Bambaataa, rap’s early innovators; music critic Nelson George, author of hiphopamerica; radical jazz poet Gil Scott-Heron; movie star and rapper Ice Cube; former gangsta rapper Snoop Doggy Dogg; members of Public Enemy, Arrested Development, and the jazz/hip-hop fusion group UFO; and others speak out about the urban African-American experience, civil rights, social responsibility, and other pressing topics. Clips from music videos provide a visual perspective on the genre. Some images and lyrics may be objectionable.
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Friday
Title: Friday
Character: Craig
Released: April 26, 1995
Type: Movie
Craig and Smokey are two guys in Los Angeles hanging out on their porch on a Friday afternoon, smoking and drinking, looking for something to do.
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Murder Was the Case: The Movie
Title: Murder Was the Case: The Movie
Character: Self
Released: February 14, 1995
Type: Movie
Follows the exploits of Snoop Doggy Dogg as he gets shot, and makes a deal with the devil to survive.
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Higher Learning
Title: Higher Learning
Character: Fudge
Released: January 11, 1995
Type: Movie
African-American student Malik is on a track scholarship; academics are not his strong suit, and he goes in thinking that his athletic abilities will earn him a free ride through college. Fudge, a "professional student" who has been at Columbus for six years so far, becomes friendly with Malik and challenges his views about race and politics in America.
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The Glass Shield
Title: The Glass Shield
Character: Theodore 'Teddy' Woods
Released: September 16, 1994
Type: Movie
J.J. is a rookie in the Sheriff's Department and the first black officer at that station. Racial tensions run high in the department as some of J.J.'s fellow officers resent his presence. His only real friend is the other new trooper, the first female officer to work there, who also suffers similar discrimination in the otherwise all-white male work environment. When J.J. becomes increasingly aware of police corruption during the murder trial of Teddy Woods, whom he helped to arrest, he faces difficult decisions and puts himself into grave personal danger in the service of justice.
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Title: Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Character: Self - Guest
Released: September 13, 1993
Type: TV
Late Night with Conan O'Brien is an American late-night talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien that aired 2,725 episodes on NBC between 1993 and 2009. The show featured varied comedic material, celebrity interviews, and musical and comedy performances. The second incarnation of NBC's Late Night franchise, O'Brien's debuted in 1993 after David Letterman, who hosted the first incarnation of Late Night, moved to CBS to host Late Show opposite The Tonight Show. In 2004, as part of a deal to secure a new contract, NBC announced that O'Brien would leave Late Night in 2009 to succeed Jay Leno as the host of The Tonight Show. Jimmy Fallon began hosting his version of Late Night on March 2, 2009.
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CB4
Title: CB4
Character: Self
Released: March 12, 1993
Type: Movie
A "rockumentary", covering the rise to fame of MC Gusto, Stab Master Arson, and Dead Mike: members of the rap group "CB4". We soon learn that these three are not what they seem and don't appear to know as much about rap music as they claim... but a lack of musical ability in an artist never hurts sales, does it? You've just got to play the part of a rap star...
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Trespass
Title: Trespass
Character: Savon
Released: December 25, 1992
Type: Movie
Two Arkansas firemen, Vince and Don, get hold of a map that leads to a cache of stolen gold in an abandoned factory in East St. Louis. What they don't know is that the factory is on the turf of a local gang, who come by to execute one of their enemies. Vince sees the shooting, the gang spots Vince, and extended mayhem ensues. As Vince and Don try to escape, gang leader King James argues with his subordinate Savon about how to get rid of the trespassers.
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Boyz n the Hood
Title: Boyz n the Hood
Character: Darin 'Doughboy' Baker
Released: July 12, 1991
Type: Movie
Boyz n the Hood is the popular and successful film and social criticism from John Singleton about the conditions in South Central Los Angeles where teenagers are involved in gun fights and drug dealing on a daily basis.
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Title: Yo! MTV Raps
Character: Self
Released: September 21, 1988
Type: TV
Popular rap music videos showcased along with live performances and interviews with notable rap artists.
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Title: LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Released: September 5, 1988
Type: TV
A morning talk show with A-list celebrity guests, top-notch performances and one-of-a-kind segments that are unrivaled on daytime television, plus spontaneous, hilarious and unpredictable talk.
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Title: Entertainment Tonight
Character: Self
Released: September 15, 1981
Type: TV
Daily tabloid television news show on entertainment and celebrity news with unprecedented access to Hollywood's biggest stars, exclusive behind-the-scenes looks at upcoming film and television projects, as well as the real story behind Hollywood's latest news.
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The Killer's Game
Title: The Killer's Game
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
A world-weary assassin who's taken a hit out on himself finds a new reason to live after his girlfriend discovers she's pregnant. Together, they race across Europe, trying to outrun his would-be killers.
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Oliver Twist
Title: Oliver Twist
Character: Fagin
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
Disney's contemporary remake of 'Oliver Twist.'
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Humbug
Title: Humbug
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
A contemporary telling of the story of Scrooge. When a wealthy real estate mogul will be visited by the three ghosts.
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Last Friday
Title: Last Friday
Character: Craig Jones
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
The fourth and final installment in the 'Friday' franchise.
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Oh Hell No
Title: Oh Hell No
Character: Will
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
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War of the Worlds
Title: War of the Worlds
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
Based on the classic alien invasion novel by H.G. Wells.