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‘Def By Temptation’ Hits The Triangle NEW YORK, NY. — TROMA INC. presented a special sneak preview, and gala after theatre party in celebration of the World Premiere of James Bond Ill’s Def By Temptation, on Thursday, March 22 in Raleigh and Fayetteville, North Carolina. Stars of Def By Temptation scheduled to attend the gala preview and celebration included superstar vccording artists Melba Moore and Freddie Jackson, Bill Nunn ■Radio Raheem" in Do The Right Thing), and James Bond U, the rising young talent who vrote, produced and directed he film. Starring Kadeem Hardison "Dwayne Wayne" of NBC- .■V’s A Different World), Def By Temptation represents Troma’s expansion into major studio-quality motion pictures. Def By Temptation was produced under the aegis of Orpheus Pictures, a subsidiary of the major black music organization. Hush Products. Earnest Dickerson, winner of the 1989 New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Cinematography, was Def By Temptation’s Director of Photography. A sounduack album for Def By Temptation features new songs by Ashford & Simpson, Melba Moore, and the current chart climbing hit "All Over You" by Freddie Jackson. Other artists contributing to the album include Najee, Paul Laurence, Z Looke and Eric Gable. Oipheus Records, Inc. distribute by EMI - A division of Capitol Records, Inc. released the Def By Temptation soundtrack album on March 26. The sneak preview of Def By Temptation was held on: Thuieay, March 22nd at 7 p.m. at The Crosspoint Cinemas, 5075 Morgantown Road, Fayetteville; and at The Village Twin Theatre, 511 Woodbum Road, Raleigh. Def By Temptation is the story of a young divinity student struggling to resist the temptation of a beautiful demoness who destroys the men she seduces. The film will opened Fri., March 23 at Carmike Cinemas’ The Village Twin Theatre in Raleigh, General Cinemas’ The Crosspoint Theatre in Fayetteville, and at theatres everywhere. A Look At ‘Def By Temptation’ Def By Temptation represents Troma’s expansion into studio- quality motion picture production. A compelling comedy/thriller, Def By Temptation showcases some of today’s top talent, including Kadeem Itodison as "Dwayne Wayne” on the NBC-TV hit series "A Different World"), Bill Nunn (star of Spike Lee’s Do The Right Thing), and recording superstars Freddie Jackson and Melba Moore. Co- star James Bond III is also the writer, producer and director of Def By Temptation, and the stylish cinematography is the work of award-winning director of Photography Ernest Dickerson (Do The Right Thing). Def By Temptation is the story of "Joel" (James Bond III) and his battle to overcome the lure of a beautiful wild-woman who is hell-bent on destroying him. A divinity student about to complete his studies, Joel finds himself in conflict with his calling. Needing to get away from his overprotective grandmother and southern hoaMiown, Joel beads for New YoA City where his childhood ftMiid *K" (Kadeem Hardison) has embarked on an acting esnet. Once in New York, K encoaiages Joel to loosen up and have some fun. When he does, Joel meets the "Temptress", (Cynthia Bond), stalking an uptown bar. Little does he. know 'ihe’s ^ - succubus who lures men into her bed before killing them. Assuming a beautiful human form, the Temptress pursues Joel, thwarting K’s attempts to stop her. K enlists the help of "Dougy" (Bill Nunn, who plays "Radio Raheem" in Do The RigJt Thing), an off-beat undercover investigator who has followed the Temptress’ elusive trail for months. After a series of hilarious and horrifying attempts to stop the devilish woman, using everything from holy water to psychic seances, K and Dougy fall prey to the demon’s curse, leaving Joel to fight her alone. Turning to his faith, and with the aid of his feisty grandmother, Joel is forced to face his destiny head on. Def By Temptation was written, produced and directed by James Bond HI and photographed by the award winning cinematographer Ernest Dickerson (Do The Right Thing). The soundtrack for Def By Temptation features Freddie Jackson’s hit song "All TEflFUtlON 'srsMrvwmcmMUM’fMwwawMMHB' Scenes From ‘Def By Temptation’ Over You" as well as new musio-by Ashford & Simpson, Melba Moore, Eric Gable and Najee. A Def By Temptation soundtrack album has been produced by Orpheus Records and is distribute by EMI, a division of Capitol Records, Inc. KWfMHMOeoN TEflrlHrlON ’xivstusAH.. Jte «>Awctsr>«>CT^-« TOP VIDEO RENTALS 1. Indiana Jones and (he Last Cru sade, Harrison Ford, Sean Connery, Paramount Home Video, (PG-13- 1989) 2. Lethal Weapon 2, Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Warner Home Vid eo, (R-1989) 3. When Harry Met Sally ..., Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan, Nelson Home Entertainment (R-1989) 4. Turner & Hooch, Tom Hanks, Touchstone Home Video (PG-1989) 5. Karate Kid III, Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, RCA/Columbia (PG- 1989) 6. Weekend at Beraie*3, Andrew McCarthy, Johnathan Silverman, IVE (PG-13-1989) 7. Unde Buck, John Candy, MCA Home Video (PG-1989) 8. License to Kill, Timothy Daiton, CBS-Fox Video (PG-13-1989) 9. Kkkboxer, Jean-CJaade Van Damme, (R-1989) 10. Do (he Right Thing, Danny Aiello, Ossie Davis, MCA Home Video, (R-1989) TOP POP ALBUMS 1. Forever Your Girl, Paula Abdul, Virgin 2. Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation 1814, Janet Jackson, A&M 3. Cosmic Thing, The B-52*s, Reprise 4. Girl You Know It’s True, Milli Vanilli, Arista 5. Storm Front, Billy Joel, Columbia 6. DanceI...Ya Know It!, Bobby Brown, MCA 7. Full Moon Fever, Tom Petty, MCA 8. ... But Smously, Phil Collins, Atlantic 9. Pump, Aerosr.iith, Geffen 10. Soul Provider, Michael Bolton, Columbia nvv^vrtp YVfivnp” Tn
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