Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Arsenio Hall revealed that Paramount initially turned down Coming to America, calling it a familiar “fish out of water” concept.

The 1988 comedy classic starring Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall was a commercial success, earning $288 million worldwide for Paramount Pictures — but the studio initially passed on the film. "They ...

Judging by this past Halloween, the most accurate pop cultural barometer known to humankind, Coming to America is enjoying a full-on renaissance. Beyoncé, Jay-Z, and Blue Ivy drew costume inspiration ...

Coming to America almost didn't make it to the big screen. The 1988 comedy classic starring Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall was a commercial success, earning $288 million worldwide for Paramount ...