Will Packer, Universal Team for HBCU Sports Drama 'One and Done'

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterUPDATED, July 17: Lionsgate said Friday that Roadside Attractions’ romantic drama The Secret: Dare To Dream, starring Katie Holmes and Josh Lucas, will be released on Premium Video on Demand on July 31.In March, the pic based on based on Rhonda Byrne’s 2006 global bestselling self-help book, had to postpone its April 17 theatrical release because of the widening coronavirus pandemic.It will now be available to rent for $19.99 via on-demand platforms

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Sam Neill is giving details about his return to the “Jurassic” franchise.

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Justin Kroll Film ReporterUniversal Pictures is developing “One and Done,” a sports drama written by Chad Sanders and Chris Spencer. The film focuses on one of the nation’s top high school athletes and his unprecedented decision to attend an HBCU.Packer and James Lopez will produce through their Will Packer Productions.

Anthony D'Alessandro Editorial Director/Box Office EditorChad Sanders and Chris Spencer are set to write the Universal Pictures-Will Packer Productions sports drama One and Done. One and Done will center around one of the nation’s top high school athletes and his unprecedented decision to attend an HBCU.“This is a timely story about a young man’s journey of discovery at an HBCU and his fight against the NCAA system,” said Packer about One and Done which he’ll produce with James Lopez.Universal