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DON'T DIE IN DUBAI

DON'T DIE IN DUBAI
By Christopher Harmon

GENRE: Comedy, Adventure
LOGLINE:

An edgy Rap-Star and cannabis lover is turning 50 and travels to Dubai to judge a Belly-Dancing contest, but the adventure goes sideways.  He faces hilarious obstacles and ridiculous danger as he tries to get back home. 

Genre – Stoner Comedy  / Belly-Dance elements 

 Comps – Pineapple Express, Friday

Sizzle reel - 

SYNOPSIS:

When legendary Rap star, KING K-9, … who is similar to Snoop Dogg, … is about to turn 50, … he starts to panic. A devoted cannabis enthusiast, he feels blessed to learn of a strain of the herb, that is not only the world’s strongest, … but also reverses the aging process. Daddy- ‘gotz to’ - have it. … In this feature length, adventure-slash- stoner comedy, … King K-9 must grow and change … to avoid a downward spiral. The universal fear of aging and death … is relatable to every human. King K-9 has a hard time accepting that fact … and is ecstatic, when a possible solution is found to this age-old problem. …. …Cannabis, … heavily featured in this story, … is experiencing a popularity boom and laws regarding its prohibition are falling down domestically and globally. To have his favorite past time, … cure his greatest fear – is music to his ears … After picking up his longtime, but younger friend, MC NIGHTHAWK, … similar to the rapper, Drake , and a practical joker, … From the agency where he is repped … by BUZZ … who is a Seth Rogan type. …. King K-9 then survives a road rage incident … but is blue, because no one can come to his birthday bash. Later, Buzz finds a gig for him, in far away, but popping, Dubai. …. K-9 is hesitant, but learns he will judge … a belly dance contest. … Further wariness dissolves, when he finds out the magic bud, - that stops aging … is exclusively grown there.

In Dubai with his entourage now, … he discovers that there are complications involved with obtaining the wonder weed. … The grower, WALEED … is an underground cult leader in the region - with a dark side. As adventures unfold such as: motocross racing through the desert … tasting traditional cuisine … and sampling non-traditional belly-dancers … they are later chased by Arabian wolves, … into a spooky ancient temple. … ran by the mysterious, cloaked, cult leader, Waleed. … After some extreme drama - with an ancient, blood-thirsty, Egyptian witch they worship … King K-9 finally, attains his treasured ganja. … But -- In his quest, - several of his entourage die … and he barely escapes a murderous kidnapper. … Distraught over the deaths, …. he feels guilty about his selfishness … and would gladly give up his bale of Miracle weed … to get his friends back. The belly dance competition begins at the luxury hotel, … but the events that have transpired, have taken the joy out of it, for King K-9. … Just when he starts to loosen up, … the Egyptian witch … shockingly shows up at the contest. … Panic… Just as King K-9 is about to receive a death blow – sudden laughter???. … It turns out that MC Nighthawk has orchestrated the biggest PUNK’D session in history! … The prank was done in order for King K-9 to appreciate his life more … and to cherish his friends. … His entourage is still alive, … everyone who ditched his party Los Angeles, is present for the Dubai party … HAPPY BIRTHDAY … King K-9 just had the adventure of a lifetime. Now, he is a changed man, … for the better.

DON'T DIE IN DUBAI

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