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1. The new feature film, titled "", will premiere during the game of the 46 Annual McDonald's All American Games on .
2. The film is directed by Emmy nominee ( ), and stars five-star high school small forward Marquis "Mookie" Cook, in his film debut, as a young .
3. Marquis "Mookie" Cook and son, top-ranked combo guard Sterling "Scoot" Henderson will play together on the West team in the boys' All American game at on .
4. The boys' game will air on ESPN.
5. himself played in the same game exactly 20 years ago, when he was in high school.
6. The film is based on the book by Buzz Bissinger, and is produced by Academy Award nominee p.g.a. ( ), p.g.a. (executive producer ), LeBron James, Maverick Carter ( ), (Executive Producer, ), and Academy Award nominee and Emmy winner ( ).
7. The film is executive produced by .
8. Peacock is NBCUniversal's streaming service.
9. Peacock delivers a world-class slate of exclusive originals, on-demand libraries of hit TV shows, plus critically acclaimed films from the vaults of Universal Pictures, Focus Features, DreamWorks Animation, Illumination, and biggest studios.
10. In addition, Peacock taps into NBCUniversal's unmatched ability to deliver a broad range of compelling topical content across news, sports, late-night, Spanish-language, and reality.
11. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
12. Universal Pictures is a division of Universal Studios ( ).
13. Universal Studios is part of NBCUniversal.
14. NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production and marketing of entertainment, news and information to a global audience.
15. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group and world-renowned theme parks.
16. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Universal Pictures and Peacock Releasing have released the first exclusive look at the new feature film, "The Peacock King." The film, which is set to be released in theaters on August 3, stars Danny Glover and features an all-star cast that includes Angela Bassett, Forest Whitaker, Djimon Hounsou, and Michael Kenneth Williams.\n
Universal Pictures and Peacock Releasing have released the first exclusive look at the new feature film, "The Peacock King." The film, which is set to be released in theaters on August 3, stars Danny Glover and features an all-star cast that includes Angela Bassett, Forest Whitaker, Djimon Hounsou, and Michael Kenneth Williams.\n
The film is based on the true story of Edward Peacock (Glover), a charismatic and successful entrepreneur who built a business empire on the backs of the African-American community. But when Edward's son, Tariq (Hounsou), decides to take the family business in a new direction, Edward is forced to confront the legacy he's left behind.\n
"The Peacock King" is directed by Michael Apted and written by David Levien.
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