There’s something amazing about the streaming platforms’ global chart. You may think that you know how the algorithms work so you suspect the new shows of the most beloved genres, like true crimes or westerns, or even thrillers, will end up topping the charts. And they do!
Almost every new show or movie that has great marketing and has a great story and powerful cast make it to the top in no time. But what's strange is how the old and forgotten gems appear on the “most popular” list after being released so many years ago.
Recently, for example, an 18-year-old gangster drama Waist Deep landed on Netflix's global chart, reminding action fans how folks used to do it back then. The movie created by Vondie Curtis-Hall features Tyrese Gibson and Meagan Good. Despite the fact that it only received 76% on Rotten Tomatoes, we think it’s a...
Almost every new show or movie that has great marketing and has a great story and powerful cast make it to the top in no time. But what's strange is how the old and forgotten gems appear on the “most popular” list after being released so many years ago.
Recently, for example, an 18-year-old gangster drama Waist Deep landed on Netflix's global chart, reminding action fans how folks used to do it back then. The movie created by Vondie Curtis-Hall features Tyrese Gibson and Meagan Good. Despite the fact that it only received 76% on Rotten Tomatoes, we think it’s a...
- 4/24/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Rachel Bailey)
- STartefacts.com
All titles below begin streaming for free on October 1 unless otherwise noted:
Originals
Documentary
TMZ Presents:
Tragically Viral
– 10/11-
What happens when the quest for clicks goes too far? TMZ examines the dark & sometimes deadly side of social media in Tragically Viral.
Scariest Monsters In The World
-10/18-
Join us as we embark on this international countdown of the scariest monsters in the world – who will be on your list as the most creepy?
TMZ No Bs: Rich, Famous & Terrified Stars
-10/25-
TMZ examines some of the most downright terrifying experiences celebs have faced that prove being a celebrity isn’t all glitz & glamor.
Horror
Dante’S Hotel
-10/13-
When an unknown assailant preys on a haunted hotel’s patrons, an event planner teams up with a mysterious tenant who’s dark past is the key to freeing the cursed hotel
The Devil Comes To Kansas City
-...
Originals
Documentary
TMZ Presents:
Tragically Viral
– 10/11-
What happens when the quest for clicks goes too far? TMZ examines the dark & sometimes deadly side of social media in Tragically Viral.
Scariest Monsters In The World
-10/18-
Join us as we embark on this international countdown of the scariest monsters in the world – who will be on your list as the most creepy?
TMZ No Bs: Rich, Famous & Terrified Stars
-10/25-
TMZ examines some of the most downright terrifying experiences celebs have faced that prove being a celebrity isn’t all glitz & glamor.
Horror
Dante’S Hotel
-10/13-
When an unknown assailant preys on a haunted hotel’s patrons, an event planner teams up with a mysterious tenant who’s dark past is the key to freeing the cursed hotel
The Devil Comes To Kansas City
-...
- 9/28/2023
- by Stephen Nepa
- Age of the Nerd
Buckle your seat belts and hold onto your habits. The Peacock original sci-fi action series “Mrs. Davis” is set to debut on April 20. And in true 21st-century fashion, a nun named Simone (played Betty Gilpin) faces off in an epic global battle against a powerful Artificial Intelligence. Created by Tara Hernandez and Damon Lindelof, the series is one of the biggest swings in terms of original productions. The series will feature Jake McDorman, Andy McQueen, David Arquette, Margo Martindale, Elizabeth Marvel, Chris Diamantopoulos, and more.
Watch the “Mrs. Davis” trailer:
Talk about getting your affairs in order. “The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning” gives people a chance to organize their homes and lives before they shuffle off this mortal coil. Actress Amy Poehler is executive producing the series, coming April 27, that enlists critical help to make that final exit easier. De-clutter before you die.
Also coming to the NBCUniversal...
Watch the “Mrs. Davis” trailer:
Talk about getting your affairs in order. “The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning” gives people a chance to organize their homes and lives before they shuffle off this mortal coil. Actress Amy Poehler is executive producing the series, coming April 27, that enlists critical help to make that final exit easier. De-clutter before you die.
Also coming to the NBCUniversal...
- 3/29/2023
- by Fern Siegel
- The Streamable
It’s safe to say that the Covid content drought is just about over. Netflix prides itself on being the most, let’s say, prolific streaming service in the game. With its list of new releases for May 2021 it’s once again revealing why.
There is a lot going on for Netflix this month and it all starts with some high profile original films. Zack Snyder’s latest zombie effort Army of the Dead premieres on May 21. That will be preceded by Monster, the adaptation of Walter Dean Myers’ classic YA book, on May 7 and Amy Adams Rear Window-esque The Woman in the Window on May 14.
Read more Games Castlevania Season 3: Infinite Corridor Explained By John Saavedra TV Lucifer Season 5: Devilish First Footage From Musical Episode Revealed By Kirsten Howard
Netflix’s TV offerings in May 2021 are just as packed. The adaptation of Millarworld superhero comic Jupiter’s Legacy...
There is a lot going on for Netflix this month and it all starts with some high profile original films. Zack Snyder’s latest zombie effort Army of the Dead premieres on May 21. That will be preceded by Monster, the adaptation of Walter Dean Myers’ classic YA book, on May 7 and Amy Adams Rear Window-esque The Woman in the Window on May 14.
Read more Games Castlevania Season 3: Infinite Corridor Explained By John Saavedra TV Lucifer Season 5: Devilish First Footage From Musical Episode Revealed By Kirsten Howard
Netflix’s TV offerings in May 2021 are just as packed. The adaptation of Millarworld superhero comic Jupiter’s Legacy...
- 5/1/2021
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
A few years ago, the producer-songwriter-multi-instrumentalist Dernst Emile II, known as D’Mile, was on the verge of quitting the music business. He was writing and producing at the highest levels, and had been for more than a decade, landing credits on albums from Janet Jackson, Justin Bieber, Usher, and more. He was still frustrated.
“You put in so much work, and it doesn’t seem like anything is paying off — not even money-wise, just period,” D’Mile explains. “There were a lot of letdowns. A lot of stuff that I worked on,...
“You put in so much work, and it doesn’t seem like anything is paying off — not even money-wise, just period,” D’Mile explains. “There were a lot of letdowns. A lot of stuff that I worked on,...
- 1/9/2020
- by Elias Leight
- Rollingstone.com
The Academy has announced the new class of invited members for 2014 and, as is typical, many of which are among last year's nominees, which includes Barkhad Abdi, Michael Fassbender, Sally Hawkins, Mads Mikkelsen, Lupita Nyong'o and June Squibb in the Actors branch not to mention curious additions such as Josh Hutcherson, Rob Riggle and Jason Statham, but, okay. The Directors branch adds Jay and Mark Duplass along with Jean-Marc Vallee, Denis Villeneuve and Thomas Vinterberg. I didn't do an immediate tally of male to female additions or other demographics, but at first glance it seems to be a wide spread batch of new additions on all fronts. The Academy is also clearly attempting to aggressively bump up the demographics as this is the second year in a row where they have added a large number of new members, well over the average of 133 new members from 2004 to 2012. As far as...
- 6/26/2014
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is extending invitations to join the organization to 271 artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures.
Those who accept the invitations will be the only additions to the Academy’s membership in 2014.
“This year’s class of invitees represents some of the most talented, creative and passionate filmmakers working in our industry today,” said Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs. “Their contributions to film have entertained audiences around the world, and we are proud to welcome them to the Academy.”
The 2014 invitees are:
Actors
Barkhad Abdi – “Captain Phillips”
Clancy Brown – “The Hurricane,” “The Shawshank Redeption”
Paul Dano – “12 Years a Slave,” “Prisoners”
Michael Fassbender – “12 Years a Slave,” “Shame”
Ben Foster – “Lone Survivor,” “Ain’t Them Bodies Saints”
Beth Grant – “The Artist,” “No Country for Old Men”
Clark Gregg – “Much Ado about Nothing,” “Marvel’s The Avengers”
Sally Hawkins – “Blue Jasmine,...
Those who accept the invitations will be the only additions to the Academy’s membership in 2014.
“This year’s class of invitees represents some of the most talented, creative and passionate filmmakers working in our industry today,” said Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs. “Their contributions to film have entertained audiences around the world, and we are proud to welcome them to the Academy.”
The 2014 invitees are:
Actors
Barkhad Abdi – “Captain Phillips”
Clancy Brown – “The Hurricane,” “The Shawshank Redeption”
Paul Dano – “12 Years a Slave,” “Prisoners”
Michael Fassbender – “12 Years a Slave,” “Shame”
Ben Foster – “Lone Survivor,” “Ain’t Them Bodies Saints”
Beth Grant – “The Artist,” “No Country for Old Men”
Clark Gregg – “Much Ado about Nothing,” “Marvel’s The Avengers”
Sally Hawkins – “Blue Jasmine,...
- 6/26/2014
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Michael Fassbender and Lupita Nyong’o of 12 Years a Slave were two of the 271 artists and industry leaders invited to become members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which determines nominations and winners at the annual Oscars. The entire list of Academy membership—which numbers about 6,000—isn’t public information so the annual invitation list is often the best indication of the artists involved in the prestigious awards process. It’s worth noting that invitations need to be accepted in order for artists to become members; some artists, like two-time Best Actor winner Sean Penn, have declined membership over the years.
- 6/26/2014
- by Jeff Labrecque
- EW - Inside Movies
Pop quiz: What do Chris Rock, Claire Denis, Eddie Vedder and Josh Hutcherson all have in common? Answer: They could all be Oscar voters very soon. The annual Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences invitation list always makes for interesting reading, shedding light on just how large and far-reaching the group's membership is -- or could be, depending on who accepts their invitations. This year, 271 individuals have been asked to join AMPAS, meaning every one of them could contribute to next year's Academy Awards balloting -- and it's as diverse a list as they've ever assembled. Think the Academy consists entirely of fusty retired white dudes? Not if recent Best Original Song nominee Pharrell Williams takes them up on their offer. Think it's all just a Hollywood insiders' game? Not if French arthouse titans Chantal Akerman and Olivier Assayas join the party. It's a list that subverts expectation at every turn.
- 6/26/2014
- by Guy Lodge
- Hitfix
Judging by the very positive reaction Twilight fans had to the new music video for Pop Etc’s song, ‘Speak Up’ from the Breaking Dawn – Part 2 soundtrack, it’s a good bet that this new acoustic version of that very same song will also be a hit. Enjoy the gorgeous, stripped down song below:
All my love is around me
Like virgins clean today
Waist deep in the water
Pushing my body away
A wall makes me go
To pull past to me
Oh how many drops can you squeeze out to explain
What happened Monday?
Here one of them stay behind
And tell me from afar
I saw how I slither
Like colors in the dark
But when dark kisses me
I was half a world away
It seems shorty is my bred
As I turn to say
[Chorus]
When we’ll meet another way
You won’t recognize my face
When we’ll meet one way
You’re nothing, you won’t
You won’t speak up, speak up, speak up
[repeat chorus]
And one day it suits me
The next it bleeds me dry
It plays out like you’re out of time
Before the morning light
How beautiful it was to be anything at all
But somehow it strikes me
That time can’t beat all
[repeat chorus x 2]
You won’t speak up, speak up
You won’t speak up, speak up
You won’t speak up, speak up
(Via Examiner)...
All my love is around me
Like virgins clean today
Waist deep in the water
Pushing my body away
A wall makes me go
To pull past to me
Oh how many drops can you squeeze out to explain
What happened Monday?
Here one of them stay behind
And tell me from afar
I saw how I slither
Like colors in the dark
But when dark kisses me
I was half a world away
It seems shorty is my bred
As I turn to say
[Chorus]
When we’ll meet another way
You won’t recognize my face
When we’ll meet one way
You’re nothing, you won’t
You won’t speak up, speak up, speak up
[repeat chorus]
And one day it suits me
The next it bleeds me dry
It plays out like you’re out of time
Before the morning light
How beautiful it was to be anything at all
But somehow it strikes me
That time can’t beat all
[repeat chorus x 2]
You won’t speak up, speak up
You won’t speak up, speak up
You won’t speak up, speak up
(Via Examiner)...
- 12/13/2012
- by Evie
- twilightersanonymous.com
Tyrese Gibson is a formidable triple threat. The 32-year-old actor-rapper-author worked as a model and MTV VJ before he started putting out albums in 1998; from there he transitioned easily into films, where his chiseled features carved up the scenery in movies like "2 Fast 2 Furious," "Four Brothers," "Flight of the Phoenix," "Waist Deep," "Annapolis" and, more recently, "Death Race" and "Legion." He also starred in all three "Transformers" movies as Usaf Sgt. Robert Epps.
Gibson returned as Roman Pearce for this year's "Fast Five," the hit fourth sequel to "The Fast and the Furious" that arrives on DVD and Blu-ray October 4. We got the fast-moving multi-hyphenate to take five and give us the 411 on his return to the franchise, what he speeds around in off-screen, and what he can tell us about his new book and first album since 2006.
"2 Fast 2 Furious" was back in 2003. After almost eight years, did you ever...
Gibson returned as Roman Pearce for this year's "Fast Five," the hit fourth sequel to "The Fast and the Furious" that arrives on DVD and Blu-ray October 4. We got the fast-moving multi-hyphenate to take five and give us the 411 on his return to the franchise, what he speeds around in off-screen, and what he can tell us about his new book and first album since 2006.
"2 Fast 2 Furious" was back in 2003. After almost eight years, did you ever...
- 10/3/2011
- by Robert DeSalvo
- NextMovie
On 'RapFix Live,' Game explains his favorite track, 'Good, Bad, Ugly.'
By Rob Markman, with reporting by Sway Calloway
Dr. Dre
Photo: Noel Vasquez/ Getty Images
Game knows a thing or two about movies. Though he is first regarded for his skills on the mic, the L.A. Mc starred in flicks like "Waist Deep" and the straight-to-dvd "Belly 2." Seems like he hasn't rid himself of the acting, because on Wednesday's "RapFix Live," Game told MTV News' Sway Calloway that his upcoming The R.E.D. Album has a cinematic feel.
He then went on to reveal another nice nugget about the LP: "The album is real theatrical; it's a movie," he said. "And it's narrated by Dr. Dre — the entire album."
On the set of his "Pot of Gold" video in July, Game announced that Dre would be rapping on the album, and last week, "Drug...
By Rob Markman, with reporting by Sway Calloway
Dr. Dre
Photo: Noel Vasquez/ Getty Images
Game knows a thing or two about movies. Though he is first regarded for his skills on the mic, the L.A. Mc starred in flicks like "Waist Deep" and the straight-to-dvd "Belly 2." Seems like he hasn't rid himself of the acting, because on Wednesday's "RapFix Live," Game told MTV News' Sway Calloway that his upcoming The R.E.D. Album has a cinematic feel.
He then went on to reveal another nice nugget about the LP: "The album is real theatrical; it's a movie," he said. "And it's narrated by Dr. Dre — the entire album."
On the set of his "Pot of Gold" video in July, Game announced that Dre would be rapping on the album, and last week, "Drug...
- 8/4/2011
- MTV Music News
A look at what's new on DVD today:
"Tesis" (1996)
Directed by Alejandro Amenabar
Released by Widowmaker Films
Long out of print, "The Others" director Alejandro Amenabar's debut about a grad student's discovery of a snuff film is being remastered and rereleased by Widowmaker Films.
"Alice in Murderland" (2011)
Directed by Dennis Devine
Released by Brain Damage Films
A year after Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland" scared the bejeezus out of kids in multiplexes everywhere, this horror take on Lewis Carroll's classic fairy tale aims to do so intentionally on DVD players around the country.
"America, America" (1963)
Directed by Elia Kazan
Released by Fox Home Entertainment
Elia Kazan's most personal film based on the story of his uncle's immigration to the United States from Turkey, where as a Greek his family is persecuted, was already released as part of last year's Kazan boxed set, but now will be...
"Tesis" (1996)
Directed by Alejandro Amenabar
Released by Widowmaker Films
Long out of print, "The Others" director Alejandro Amenabar's debut about a grad student's discovery of a snuff film is being remastered and rereleased by Widowmaker Films.
"Alice in Murderland" (2011)
Directed by Dennis Devine
Released by Brain Damage Films
A year after Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland" scared the bejeezus out of kids in multiplexes everywhere, this horror take on Lewis Carroll's classic fairy tale aims to do so intentionally on DVD players around the country.
"America, America" (1963)
Directed by Elia Kazan
Released by Fox Home Entertainment
Elia Kazan's most personal film based on the story of his uncle's immigration to the United States from Turkey, where as a Greek his family is persecuted, was already released as part of last year's Kazan boxed set, but now will be...
- 2/6/2011
- by Stephen Saito
- ifc.com
As we originally hinted at a couple of weeks ago, it seems that Comedy Central has ordered a six-episode half-hour, urban and hip hop stand-up series from Russell Simmons and Stan Lathan, it was announced today by Elizabeth Porter, senior vice president, specials and talent, of Comedy Central. The multicultural series hosted by Jb Smoove, ("Curb Your Enthusiasm") will shoot in Los Angeles on February 24 and 25 at the El Rey Theater and is set to premiere this summer.
"We've been trying to get into business with Russell and Stan for a while now and this new stand-up series is an exciting first venture for us to partner with them," said Porter. "As someone who was a huge fan of 'Def Comedy Jam,' working alongside these two incredible visionaries on this series has been nothing short of amazing. With Jb Smoove as our front man and all the fresh...
"We've been trying to get into business with Russell and Stan for a while now and this new stand-up series is an exciting first venture for us to partner with them," said Porter. "As someone who was a huge fan of 'Def Comedy Jam,' working alongside these two incredible visionaries on this series has been nothing short of amazing. With Jb Smoove as our front man and all the fresh...
- 2/23/2010
- by noreply@blogger.com (The Humor Mill Magazine)
- Humor Mill Magazine
It may have been not much a surprise with the news earlier today of the death of actress Brittany Murphy from a heart attack at only 32 years of age. Rumors about her drug abuse and anorexia had been swirling about her for years. Furthermore her erratic behavior on recent films had taken a toll on her career. She had been replaced as the female lead on the thriller The Caller just earlier this month to due her reported “disruptions” on the set, and a few months earlier, after she had been cast by Sylvester Stallone on his mercenary action film The Expendables, Stallone had written her part completely out of the film. However she did manage to complete one last film before her death, the independent horror film Something Wicked. What is noteworthy about the film, aside from it being her last film project, is because the film was also...
- 12/21/2009
- by Sergio
- ShadowAndAct
Arguably the most difficult role to cast in The A-Team is B.A. Baracus. Why? Mr T is such an iconic personality, who would want to try and fill those boots?
Well Blackfilm.com have claimed to know exactly who wants to fill those boots - The Game! According to the site:
While casting is underway for the big screen adaptation on the long running TV series, ‘The A-Team,’ Blackfilm.com has exclusively learned that rapper The Game is being considered for the role of B.A Baracus, which was originated by Mr. T on the television show.
Online buzz has it that the role was going to another rapper-turned-actor, Common, but with his recent casting opposite Queen Latifah in ‘Just Right,’ he may not finish filming before ‘The A-Team’ get rolling in August. Other possible candidates have included Ice Cube and mixed martial arts fighter Quinton “Rampage” Jackson.
Interesting enough,...
Well Blackfilm.com have claimed to know exactly who wants to fill those boots - The Game! According to the site:
While casting is underway for the big screen adaptation on the long running TV series, ‘The A-Team,’ Blackfilm.com has exclusively learned that rapper The Game is being considered for the role of B.A Baracus, which was originated by Mr. T on the television show.
Online buzz has it that the role was going to another rapper-turned-actor, Common, but with his recent casting opposite Queen Latifah in ‘Just Right,’ he may not finish filming before ‘The A-Team’ get rolling in August. Other possible candidates have included Ice Cube and mixed martial arts fighter Quinton “Rampage” Jackson.
Interesting enough,...
- 7/3/2009
- by Craig Sharp
- FilmShaft.com
It's been previously speculated that Tyrese and Common were both in the running to join the cast of director Joe Carnahan's A-Team movie as BA Baracus, the role originated by Mr. T.
Common was recently cast opposite Queen Latifah in Just Right, and thus may not finish filming before The A-Team is due to begin production in August. BlackFilm is now claiming to have exclusively learned that Carnaham may end up giving the part to rapper The Game, who had a violent dispute with 50 Cent in 2005 and was sentenced to two months in jail last year for weapons charges.
Interestingly, The Game has previously starred with Tyrese in Waist Deep and with Common in Street Kings.
Meanwhile, Liam Neeson remains in negotiations to star as Hannibal Smith, while Bradley Cooper remains favored to play Templeton "Faceman" Peck.
The production will set up here in Vancouver later this month, while...
Common was recently cast opposite Queen Latifah in Just Right, and thus may not finish filming before The A-Team is due to begin production in August. BlackFilm is now claiming to have exclusively learned that Carnaham may end up giving the part to rapper The Game, who had a violent dispute with 50 Cent in 2005 and was sentenced to two months in jail last year for weapons charges.
Interestingly, The Game has previously starred with Tyrese in Waist Deep and with Common in Street Kings.
Meanwhile, Liam Neeson remains in negotiations to star as Hannibal Smith, while Bradley Cooper remains favored to play Templeton "Faceman" Peck.
The production will set up here in Vancouver later this month, while...
- 7/3/2009
- CinemaSpy
Set the bar low enough, and it can only be exceeded. That's how I feel about the upcoming big-screen version of The A-Team, a 80s television series entirely beholden to the staid formula of the day and ripe for reinvention. I didn't hate the series so much as I found it routinely mediocre. My colleague Monika Bartyzel loved the series as a kid, yet still questioned the casting choices that were being entertained: Liam Neeson as Hannibal? Bradley Cooper as Face? Adding fuel to the fire, rapper The Game is being considered to play the role of B.A. Baracus, according to blackfilm.com, which quotes "a very highly reliable source in the entertainment industry."
For me, the only thing that made The A-Team watchable was the bantering between the characters, and the choices so far all indicate that director Joe Carnahan is aiming for a more straightforward action picture,...
For me, the only thing that made The A-Team watchable was the bantering between the characters, and the choices so far all indicate that director Joe Carnahan is aiming for a more straightforward action picture,...
- 7/2/2009
- by Peter Martin
- Cinematical
Coming off of news about a month ago that Bradley Cooper was joining the ‘Team’ as Templeton “Faceman” Peck, and then word that Liam Neeson was joining as Col. John “Hannibal” Smith, it looks like rapper The Game is in “serious consideration” to take on the role of B.A. Baracus, joining Joe Carnahan’s cast in what is shaping up to be an interesting film.
According to Blackfilm.com, who has the exclusive, they say that The Game (real name Jayceon Taylor) is being seriously considered for the role, and will be going head-to-head with other potentials like Common, Ice Cube, and mixed martial artist Quinton “Rampage” Jackson. It looks like the role once portrayed by Mr. T is shaping up to be quite a battle of rappers, which can only help the film’s publicity.
As of today, The Game has only a handful of on-screen credits, ranging...
According to Blackfilm.com, who has the exclusive, they say that The Game (real name Jayceon Taylor) is being seriously considered for the role, and will be going head-to-head with other potentials like Common, Ice Cube, and mixed martial artist Quinton “Rampage” Jackson. It looks like the role once portrayed by Mr. T is shaping up to be quite a battle of rappers, which can only help the film’s publicity.
As of today, The Game has only a handful of on-screen credits, ranging...
- 7/2/2009
- by Matt Raub
- The Flickcast
We've previously heard that Tyrese and Common were both in the running to join the cast of "The A-Team" as BA Baracus, the role made famous by Mr T. Now, BlackFilm is reporting that director Joe Carnaham (Smokin' Aces) may end up giving the part to a rapper named The Game, who had a violent dispute with 50 Cent in 2005 and was sentenced to two months in jail last year for weapons charges. This isn't the first movie that The Game would appear in, funny-enough, he has previously starred with Tyrese in "Waist Deep" and with Common in "Street Kings." As previously reported, Liam Neeson is in negotiation to star as Hannibal Smith, and Bradley Cooper as Templeton "Faceman" Peck. Click here to read more about "The A-Team."...
- 7/2/2009
- WorstPreviews.com
BlackFilm.com says that rapper The Game is a frontrunner for the role of B.A. Baracus in director Joe Carnahan's The A-Team at 20th Century Fox. The role was originally played by Mr. T on the TV show. If he lands the role, he would join Liam Neeson, who plays John "Hannibal" Smith, and Bradley Cooper, who is taking on the role of Lt. Templeton "Faceman" Peck. The studio is eyeing a June 11, 2010 release for the action film. The Game's acting credits include Street Kings and Waist Deep .
- 7/2/2009
- Comingsoon.net
I don't know why everyone is so anxious to find out casting on Joe Carnahan's The A-Team. This isn't the first time we've heard rumors about who might be playing the contemporary B.A Baracus. At one point it was rapper-turned actor Common who had emerged as the frontrunner. Now, according to our friend Wilson at BlackFilm.com, another rapper-turned-actor is being considered - The Game. I'm not sure where they even got this scoop, but they do mention that other possible candidates include Ice Cube and Mma fighter Quinton "Rampage" Jackson. So it doesn't look like The Game has been given this role just yet. The Game, also known as Jayceon Terrell Taylor, made his acting debut opposite Tyrese Gibson in Waist Deep in 2006. He also appeared alongside of Common in Street Kings but hasn't done much other acting. Okay, so here's the thing, I know he's not the greatest actor,...
- 7/2/2009
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Casting is underway for the big screen adaptation of '80s TV series "The A-Team", and The Game's name has been thrown as one of the potential cast members. According to Black Film, the 29-year-old rapper who has received two Grammy nominations is among the leading candidates to take on the role of B.A. Baracus.
If he secures the part originated by Mr. T on the television show, it is plausible that he will share screen with other potential actors, Liam Neeson, who is rumored to star as John "Hannibal" Smith, and Bradley Cooper who is linked to Lt. Templeton "Faceman" Peck. The Game joins the list of actors speculated to fill B.A.'s shoes, including Common and Ice Cube.
"The A-Team" will bring NBC's popular '80s TV series of the same name to the big screen with a modern touch. Joe Carnahan has been appointed to...
If he secures the part originated by Mr. T on the television show, it is plausible that he will share screen with other potential actors, Liam Neeson, who is rumored to star as John "Hannibal" Smith, and Bradley Cooper who is linked to Lt. Templeton "Faceman" Peck. The Game joins the list of actors speculated to fill B.A.'s shoes, including Common and Ice Cube.
"The A-Team" will bring NBC's popular '80s TV series of the same name to the big screen with a modern touch. Joe Carnahan has been appointed to...
- 7/2/2009
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
When John Singleton was developing an A-Team movie, he was talking to Ice Cube about playing B.A. Baracus. A year and a half later, Joe Carnahan has since been brought on board to get the project started, and BlackFilm is reporting that a new rapper has now become the front-runner for the mo-hawked soldier of fortune role originally played by Mr. T in the television series. The Game. The 29-year-old Grammy nominated rapper made his big screen debut in the not-well-received 2006 action-drama Waist Deep. He later had a small role in Street Kings. The announced cast includes Liam Neeson as John "Hannibal" Smith and Bradley Cooper as Lt. Templeton "Faceman" Pack. For some reason I'm really not interested in an A-Team movie, which probably stems from my dislike for the series as a child. Also, I just think the show only worked in Regan-era (let's not get political...) But...
- 7/2/2009
- by Peter Sciretta
- Slash Film
Well if they ever decide to stage a sequel to Anger Management, I'd personally like to nominate Mr. Christian Bale to star. In a new piece of leaked foul-mouthed audio, Bale absolutely Goes Off on some dude for walking where he wasn't supposed to and distracting the talent during a scene. Man, I would not want to be on the other end of Bruce Wayne's rant right here; he sounds like he's about to crucify the poor schmuck ... and all for trying to fix a light, or something.
According to TMZ, this took place on the set of Terminator Salvation after the director of photography "accidentally ruined a scene by walking onto the set." That would be Shane Hurlbut, who's shot tons of films like Swing Vote, Semi-Pro, Waist Deep, Drumline, etc ... (And yes, it kinda does scare me that the guy who shot Drumline is in charge of capturing...
According to TMZ, this took place on the set of Terminator Salvation after the director of photography "accidentally ruined a scene by walking onto the set." That would be Shane Hurlbut, who's shot tons of films like Swing Vote, Semi-Pro, Waist Deep, Drumline, etc ... (And yes, it kinda does scare me that the guy who shot Drumline is in charge of capturing...
- 2/2/2009
- by Erik Davis
- Cinematical
I was just told that fans should watch tonight's E! News, because there is going to be something on it about Chan's upcoming film 'Fighting'. Fans should make sure to watch E! at 10pm Central and Huge thanks to Kay for the heads up!!!
In other 'Fighting' news...
Relativity Media Buys Rogue Pictures
As I mentioned in a previous post, Relativity Media was in talks with Universal to buy Rogue Pictures, which is producing Channing Tatum's upcoming action movie 'Fighting'.
Variety is reporting that, after more than two months of negotiations, it's now official that Relativity Media will buy Rogue Pictures from Universal Pictures for roughly $150 million.
In 2004, Rogue Pictures was launched as a label under Universal-owned Focus Features, with the label's goal being "high-quality suspense, action, thriller and urban features with mainstream appeal and franchise potential", and in 2005, Universal expanded the operations...
In other 'Fighting' news...
Relativity Media Buys Rogue Pictures
As I mentioned in a previous post, Relativity Media was in talks with Universal to buy Rogue Pictures, which is producing Channing Tatum's upcoming action movie 'Fighting'.
Variety is reporting that, after more than two months of negotiations, it's now official that Relativity Media will buy Rogue Pictures from Universal Pictures for roughly $150 million.
In 2004, Rogue Pictures was launched as a label under Universal-owned Focus Features, with the label's goal being "high-quality suspense, action, thriller and urban features with mainstream appeal and franchise potential", and in 2005, Universal expanded the operations...
- 1/7/2009
- by Blog Expert
- Channing Tatum Unwrapped
Last time we checked in on Stephen King's ten favorite films of the year, it was 2006 and we found titles like Waist Deep (?) and Snakes on a Plane. Okay, so maybe the legendary author didn't watch many films that year -- but here we are two years later, King once again dished out a top ten for Entertainment Weekly, and so maybe he's managed to see a bit more. Check out King's list below, with brief quotes from him for each -- then read the rest over at EW.
1. The Dark Knight -- "The best superhero movie ever. This is to cape-and-tights movies what Godfather II was to the gangster movie: a genre-defining event."
2. Slumdog Millionaire -- "It's been years since the movies have produced such an affecting story about the power of friendship."
3. Wall-e -- "I don't think it deserves a Best Picture Academy Award, but it certainly deserves to be nominated.
1. The Dark Knight -- "The best superhero movie ever. This is to cape-and-tights movies what Godfather II was to the gangster movie: a genre-defining event."
2. Slumdog Millionaire -- "It's been years since the movies have produced such an affecting story about the power of friendship."
3. Wall-e -- "I don't think it deserves a Best Picture Academy Award, but it certainly deserves to be nominated.
- 12/12/2008
- by Erik Davis
- Cinematical
NEW YORK -- Ben Kingsley, Meagan Good and John Oliver will star opposite Mike Myers, Justin Timberlake and Jessica Alba in the Paramount Pictures comedy The Love Guru.
In a role befitting a British knight, Kingsley plays Guru Tugginmypudha, the ashram leader who teaches the title character (Myers) how to love himself and how to wear a chastity belt.
Good plays Prudence, the woman who leaves Toronto Maple Leafs player Darren Roanoke (Romany Malco) for his French-Canadian hockey nemesis, Jacques Grande (Timberlake).
Oliver plays manager Dick Pants, whose goal is to get the Love Guru on The Oprah Winfrey Show to settle a rivalry between his client and Deepak Chopra.
Alba plays the Maple Leafs manager, who enlists the Love Guru's services to restore Roanoke's mojo after Prudence betrays him. Verne Troyer plays the team coach.
Kingsley, who won an Oscar for Gandhi and was nominated for Sexy Beast, recently starred opposite Mary-Kate Olsen in The Wackiness. His other upcoming projects include the Toronto International Film Festival entry War, Inc., Elegy and Transsiberian.
Good had lead roles in the hits Stomp the Yard and Waist Deep and also appeared in the acclaimed indie Brick, Roll Bounce and You Got Served.
The U.K.-born Oliver is a correspondent on Comedy Central's The Daily Show. Before that, he spent seven years as a stand-up comedian, appearing on several British television shows.
In a role befitting a British knight, Kingsley plays Guru Tugginmypudha, the ashram leader who teaches the title character (Myers) how to love himself and how to wear a chastity belt.
Good plays Prudence, the woman who leaves Toronto Maple Leafs player Darren Roanoke (Romany Malco) for his French-Canadian hockey nemesis, Jacques Grande (Timberlake).
Oliver plays manager Dick Pants, whose goal is to get the Love Guru on The Oprah Winfrey Show to settle a rivalry between his client and Deepak Chopra.
Alba plays the Maple Leafs manager, who enlists the Love Guru's services to restore Roanoke's mojo after Prudence betrays him. Verne Troyer plays the team coach.
Kingsley, who won an Oscar for Gandhi and was nominated for Sexy Beast, recently starred opposite Mary-Kate Olsen in The Wackiness. His other upcoming projects include the Toronto International Film Festival entry War, Inc., Elegy and Transsiberian.
Good had lead roles in the hits Stomp the Yard and Waist Deep and also appeared in the acclaimed indie Brick, Roll Bounce and You Got Served.
The U.K.-born Oliver is a correspondent on Comedy Central's The Daily Show. Before that, he spent seven years as a stand-up comedian, appearing on several British television shows.
Lionsgate has optioned Larry Brown's final novel, The Rabbit Factory, for Ithaka Entertainment to produce. Vondie Curtis-Hall, who directed the upcoming urban gangster film Waist Deep for Rogue Pictures, is attached to direct. The story takes place in and around Memphis and features interconnecting story lines that explore a world of desperation and violence. Rabbit was published by Free Press in 2003. Mississippi native Brown died the following year. Short story writer and National Book Award finalist Thom Jones (The Pugilist at Rest) penned the adaptation. Ithaka's Braxton Pope and Andrew Weiner will produce the film.
- 6/21/2006
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
- Waist Deep - Rogue Pictures Waist deep in doo-doo is what this is. Modern Day Crapfest: The gist (as I understand it): main character, an ex-con, lets a few thugs and a tramp dame carjack him and kidnap his son, said main character starts robbing banks to get money for ransom to get kid back, with said whore dame in tow, with the worst rapper in history The Game thrown into the mix. Sounds like a winner to me. Are they seriously robbing banks in their goddamn civvies? Iâ.m already pissed off here. So this jerk-off gas station attendant refers to Tyrese Gibson and Meagan Goodâ.s characters as modern day Bonnie & Clyde. Really? Does that mean that just a week ago there was another bad guy/girl bank robbing duo? Doesnâ.t he mean either â.Youâ.re the new Bonnie & Clyde!â., or â.Youâ
- 4/23/2006
- IONCINEMA.com
Rogue Pictures said Thursday that hip-hop star the Game and actors Meagan Good and Larenz Tate have joined Tyrese Gibson in the urban action thriller Waist Deep, written and directed by Vondie Curtis Hall. Waist Deep follows an ex-con, O2 (Gibson), who while trying to go straight for the sake of his young son Junior is forced to go back outside the law when Junior is kidnapped in a carjacking. In his acting debut, the Game will star as a vicious criminal leader, Good (The Cookout) will play a street-smart hustler, and Tate (Crash) will be featured as O2's shady cousin.
- 8/11/2005
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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