(L to R) Snoop Dogg as Jaycen “Two Js” Jennings in director Charles Stone III’s The Underdoggs.
An Amazon MGM Studios film
Photo credit: Jacob Kemp
© 2024 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc. All Rights Reserved. You might be tempted to compare The Underdoggs to another movie with an animal-inspired name, The Bad News Bears. In the movie, Snoop Dogg’s character is an ex-NFL player who takes a job coaching a ragtag group of players in a youth league. But the films are separated by five decades, and Snoop Dogg said that the comedy in his film is definitely more cutting-edge. (Click on the media bar below to hear Snoop Dogg) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Snoop_Dogg_Comedy_In_The_-Underdoggs_.mp3 The Underdoggs is currently streaming on Prime Video.
The post How Snoop Dogg Approached The ‘Underdoggs’ Humor appeared first on Hollywood Outbreak.
An Amazon MGM Studios film
Photo credit: Jacob Kemp
© 2024 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc. All Rights Reserved. You might be tempted to compare The Underdoggs to another movie with an animal-inspired name, The Bad News Bears. In the movie, Snoop Dogg’s character is an ex-NFL player who takes a job coaching a ragtag group of players in a youth league. But the films are separated by five decades, and Snoop Dogg said that the comedy in his film is definitely more cutting-edge. (Click on the media bar below to hear Snoop Dogg) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Snoop_Dogg_Comedy_In_The_-Underdoggs_.mp3 The Underdoggs is currently streaming on Prime Video.
The post How Snoop Dogg Approached The ‘Underdoggs’ Humor appeared first on Hollywood Outbreak.
- 1/27/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
He is a phenomenon, this lanky fellow named Snoop Dogg. Born Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., Dogg has become one of the most famous people on the planet. Many might not know, but he has a healthy acting career as well, apart from one in music. By healthy, I mean it’s filled with bit parts in pretty bad and forgettable movies, but sometimes he features in good ones too. The Underdoggs features a full-fledged performance by Snoop Dogg as the protagonist, and it is hilarious right from the beginning through to the end. Directed by Charles Stone III, The Underdoggs is a simple tale about a washed-up football star who returns to his roots to help the underprivileged kids in his old neighborhood achieve glory. I don’t know about you all, but I’ve seen this story a million times. There are some minor changes here and there in each rendition,...
- 1/27/2024
- by Ayush Awasthi
- Film Fugitives
Snoop plays a former sports star who takes on losing pee-wee outfit in a charming comedy that has more than a passing resemblance to Bad News Bears
When laconic rapper-turned-actor Snoop Dogg is called on to appear in a film, he more often than not plays himself or a version thereof – and so it goes again in this salty but ultimately very wholesome sports movie. There’s even a sly parallel between the character Snoop plays and the efforts he’s made in the real world setting up an American football league for kids. Yes, his thespian range may be pretty limited, but there’s no denying Snoop has a palpable onscreen charisma and a good sense of comic timing that director Charles Stone III skilfully directs around.
The plot, as old as time – or at least as old as vintage 1976 comedy The Bad New Bears – posits Snoop as JJ,...
When laconic rapper-turned-actor Snoop Dogg is called on to appear in a film, he more often than not plays himself or a version thereof – and so it goes again in this salty but ultimately very wholesome sports movie. There’s even a sly parallel between the character Snoop plays and the efforts he’s made in the real world setting up an American football league for kids. Yes, his thespian range may be pretty limited, but there’s no denying Snoop has a palpable onscreen charisma and a good sense of comic timing that director Charles Stone III skilfully directs around.
The plot, as old as time – or at least as old as vintage 1976 comedy The Bad New Bears – posits Snoop as JJ,...
- 1/27/2024
- by Leslie Felperin
- The Guardian - Film News
Although the prospect of seeing another attempt at reworking the “Bad News Bears” formula within another sport may feel like it would be a complete failure, the film The Underdoggs, manages to remain somewhat likable and entertaining thanks in large part to a strong ensemble cast that seems aware of what types of film they are in and exactly what needs to be done to make it work.
The film follows the familiar trope of a washed-up ex-professional athlete Jaycen Jennings (Snoop Dogg) who, after hitting rock bottom, is afforded an opportunity to redeem himself through community service. Service which ultimately leads to a fulfilling character rebirth as that former self-indulgent, hard to get along with, and “lonely” player rediscovers what exactly drew him to the game in the first place.
Director Charles Stone III – perhaps best known for Drumline (2022) and Mr. 3000 (2004) – holds the film together well and paces it economically.
The film follows the familiar trope of a washed-up ex-professional athlete Jaycen Jennings (Snoop Dogg) who, after hitting rock bottom, is afforded an opportunity to redeem himself through community service. Service which ultimately leads to a fulfilling character rebirth as that former self-indulgent, hard to get along with, and “lonely” player rediscovers what exactly drew him to the game in the first place.
Director Charles Stone III – perhaps best known for Drumline (2022) and Mr. 3000 (2004) – holds the film together well and paces it economically.
- 1/26/2024
- by Mike Tyrkus
- CinemaNerdz
Everyone loves an underdog story. We love them as much as sports movies and precocious kids. The only other thing we love as much as those is profanity. When you combine those together, you have a tricky project that could be masterful, or it could be a disaster. Luckily, no one can drop an f-bomb quite like Snoop Dogg, and he does that in his latest film, The Underdoggs.
In the great tradition of The Bad News Bears, Little Giants, and Hardball, The Underdoggs stars Snoop as a washed-up former NFL wide receiver who has burned all the bridges in his career. With a chance to redeem himself by coaching a group of pee-wee football players in his hometown of Long Beach, Two Js encounters more than he bargained for, as coaching is much more than just standing around basking in your greatness. Two Js must also deal with all...
In the great tradition of The Bad News Bears, Little Giants, and Hardball, The Underdoggs stars Snoop as a washed-up former NFL wide receiver who has burned all the bridges in his career. With a chance to redeem himself by coaching a group of pee-wee football players in his hometown of Long Beach, Two Js encounters more than he bargained for, as coaching is much more than just standing around basking in your greatness. Two Js must also deal with all...
- 1/26/2024
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
With the “big game” only a few weeks away, do you need some movie fuel for your football “fever”? Something brand new, I should say since most gridiron fans probably have their shelves stocked with Any Given Sunday, The Replacements, and Rudy. Well, Amazon has just the thing with a raucous comedy about a ragtag bunch of preteen misfits in peewee football, coached by a guy whose heart is slowly melted by them. Sounds like a variation of last year’s football, er soccer, and adult inspired by real events comedy set in American Samoa, Next Goal Wins. Yes, it’s a tried and true formula, but this flick has a twist in its casting, as the coach is played by rapper Snoop Dogg. He provides the “spark” (if you get my drift) and the inspiration for the movie’s title, The Underdoggs.
The film begins on the field as...
The film begins on the field as...
- 1/26/2024
- by Jim Batts
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
If you have any doubt about exactly what you are in for with Snoop Dogg’s first-ever starring role in a mainstream movie, The Underdoggs, you won’t after seeing the disclaimer that pops up on screen at the start of the film.
The Following Movie Is Rated-r For Strong Language That May Not Be Suitable For Children.
But F**K All That.
You Know As Well As I Do That The Kids Who Aren’T Supposed To Be Watching This Sh*T Curse More Than The Rest Of US Motherf**Kers.
So Stop Worrying, Kick Back, Relax And Enjoy The Motherf**King Show…
Any questions? The Underdoggs is a descendant of foul-mouthed R-rated comedies like Bad Santa merged with kid-driven sports movies like The Mighty Ducks (which it references in one scene) and especially The Bad News Bears, which was about a ragtag Little League team who cussed a...
The Following Movie Is Rated-r For Strong Language That May Not Be Suitable For Children.
But F**K All That.
You Know As Well As I Do That The Kids Who Aren’T Supposed To Be Watching This Sh*T Curse More Than The Rest Of US Motherf**Kers.
So Stop Worrying, Kick Back, Relax And Enjoy The Motherf**King Show…
Any questions? The Underdoggs is a descendant of foul-mouthed R-rated comedies like Bad Santa merged with kid-driven sports movies like The Mighty Ducks (which it references in one scene) and especially The Bad News Bears, which was about a ragtag Little League team who cussed a...
- 1/25/2024
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
Taking the inspirational sports movie template, then infusing it with so much weed and foul language that it deserves its own MPAA rating, The Underdoggs is a good example of what happens when Snoop Dogg steps into an otherwise familiar tween-age comedy to wreak havoc. The results, perhaps suprisingly, are far from disastrous and ultimately quite endearing, though parents should be forewarned of a movie that drops more f- and b-bombs than all the ordnance released during World War II.
Inspired by the West coast rapper’s eponymous football league, which has provided a valuable community service to his native L.A. for nearly two decades, this fun and dirty Amazon release has the D-o-double-g playing himself alongside a bunch of adorable pre-teens who are just as snarky and crude. It’s something like the original Bad News Bears meets Rodney Dangerfield’s Ladybugs remixed by Dr. Dre, which could...
Inspired by the West coast rapper’s eponymous football league, which has provided a valuable community service to his native L.A. for nearly two decades, this fun and dirty Amazon release has the D-o-double-g playing himself alongside a bunch of adorable pre-teens who are just as snarky and crude. It’s something like the original Bad News Bears meets Rodney Dangerfield’s Ladybugs remixed by Dr. Dre, which could...
- 1/25/2024
- by Jordan Mintzer
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The puckish appeal of Charles Stone III’s The Underdoggs, a new spin on The Bad News Bears, is apparent from its opening title card, which offers a warning that its R rating was well earned, that no child should watch it, and that, well, the kids you really have to worry about are the ones whose parents don’t allow them to watch R-rated films.
Snoop Dogg stars as Jaycen “Two Js” Jennings, a former high school football star whose clutch, single-handed catch during his senior-year championship game set him up for a career as a young NFL hotshot who, predictably, flamed out in a blaze of ignominy, hubris, and sativa. (His puff-don’t-pass signature end-zone dance makes it clear that the “two Js” of his nickname aren’t derived from his first and last names.) Much like Bernie Mac’s character in Stone’s Mr. 3000, Jaycen seems...
Snoop Dogg stars as Jaycen “Two Js” Jennings, a former high school football star whose clutch, single-handed catch during his senior-year championship game set him up for a career as a young NFL hotshot who, predictably, flamed out in a blaze of ignominy, hubris, and sativa. (His puff-don’t-pass signature end-zone dance makes it clear that the “two Js” of his nickname aren’t derived from his first and last names.) Much like Bernie Mac’s character in Stone’s Mr. 3000, Jaycen seems...
- 1/25/2024
- by Eric Henderson
- Slant Magazine
(L to R) Snoop Dogg as Jaycen “Two Js” Jennings in director Charles Stone III’s The Underdoggs.
An Amazon MGM Studios film
Photo credit: Jacob Kemp
© 2024 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc. All Rights Reserved. Aside from rapping, one of Snoop Dogg’s greatest loves is football. And now, he’s playing a former NFL player-turned-youth coach in a new movie called The Underdoggs. Although he didn’t write the screenplay, Snoop Dogg did come up with the story. After pitching the concept to the film’s eventual producers, including black-ish creator Kenya Barris, that’s when the ball really got rolling, so to speak. From that point on, Snoop Dogg spoke about how everything came together. (Click on the media bar below to hear Snoop Dogg) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Snoop_dogg_who_Movie_came_to_Bnbe_The_Undergoods_.mp3
The Underdoggs premieres Friday on Prime Video.
The post...
An Amazon MGM Studios film
Photo credit: Jacob Kemp
© 2024 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc. All Rights Reserved. Aside from rapping, one of Snoop Dogg’s greatest loves is football. And now, he’s playing a former NFL player-turned-youth coach in a new movie called The Underdoggs. Although he didn’t write the screenplay, Snoop Dogg did come up with the story. After pitching the concept to the film’s eventual producers, including black-ish creator Kenya Barris, that’s when the ball really got rolling, so to speak. From that point on, Snoop Dogg spoke about how everything came together. (Click on the media bar below to hear Snoop Dogg) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Snoop_dogg_who_Movie_came_to_Bnbe_The_Undergoods_.mp3
The Underdoggs premieres Friday on Prime Video.
The post...
- 1/22/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
The first official images from and the “Red Band” trailer for The Underdoggs starring Snoop Dogg have just been released and you check them out right here on CinemaNerdz!
Synopsis: Jaycen “Two Js” Jennings (Snoop Dogg) is a washed-up ex-professional football star who has hit rock bottom. When Jaycen is sentenced to community service coaching the Underdoggs, an unruly pee-wee football team in his hometown of Long Beach, California, he sees it as an opportunity to rebuild his public image and turn his life around. As Jaycen works to transform the foul-mouthed Underdoggs into top-notch champions, he reconnects with his past, including an old flame and few of his ex-teammates and rediscovers his love of the game.
About The Film
Genre: Sports, Comedy Starring: Snoop Dogg, Tika Sumpter, Mike Epps, Andrew Schulz, and George Lopez Director: Charles Stone III Writer: Danny Segal & Isaac Schamis Producer: Kenya Barris, p.g.a.
Synopsis: Jaycen “Two Js” Jennings (Snoop Dogg) is a washed-up ex-professional football star who has hit rock bottom. When Jaycen is sentenced to community service coaching the Underdoggs, an unruly pee-wee football team in his hometown of Long Beach, California, he sees it as an opportunity to rebuild his public image and turn his life around. As Jaycen works to transform the foul-mouthed Underdoggs into top-notch champions, he reconnects with his past, including an old flame and few of his ex-teammates and rediscovers his love of the game.
About The Film
Genre: Sports, Comedy Starring: Snoop Dogg, Tika Sumpter, Mike Epps, Andrew Schulz, and George Lopez Director: Charles Stone III Writer: Danny Segal & Isaac Schamis Producer: Kenya Barris, p.g.a.
- 1/19/2024
- by Editor
- CinemaNerdz
Enter this contest by following the link at the bottom of this page for your chance to win a pair of passes to attend an advance screening of The Underdoggs on Wednesday, January 24th, 2024 at 7:00pm at the Mjr Troy!
Synopsis: Jaycen “Two Js” Jennings (Snoop Dogg) is a washed-up ex-professional football star who has hit rock bottom. When Jaycen is sentenced to community service coaching the Underdoggs, an unruly pee-wee football team in his hometown of Long Beach, California, he sees it as an opportunity to rebuild his public image and turn his life around. As Jaycen works to transform the foul-mouthed Underdoggs into top-notch champions, he reconnects with his past, including an old flame and few of his ex-teammates and rediscovers his love of the game.
About The Film
Genre: Sports, Comedy Starring: Snoop Dogg, Tika Sumpter, Mike Epps, Andrew Schulz, and George Lopez Director: Charles Stone III...
Synopsis: Jaycen “Two Js” Jennings (Snoop Dogg) is a washed-up ex-professional football star who has hit rock bottom. When Jaycen is sentenced to community service coaching the Underdoggs, an unruly pee-wee football team in his hometown of Long Beach, California, he sees it as an opportunity to rebuild his public image and turn his life around. As Jaycen works to transform the foul-mouthed Underdoggs into top-notch champions, he reconnects with his past, including an old flame and few of his ex-teammates and rediscovers his love of the game.
About The Film
Genre: Sports, Comedy Starring: Snoop Dogg, Tika Sumpter, Mike Epps, Andrew Schulz, and George Lopez Director: Charles Stone III...
- 1/17/2024
- by Editor
- CinemaNerdz
Snoop Dogg is going from frolicking through fields of green to laying down the law on a football field in Prime Video’s The Underdoggs trailer! Charles Stone III directs this R-rated comedy featuring world-famous rapper Snoop Dogg as Jaycen “Two Js” Jennings, a washed-up ex-professional football star who has hit rock bottom. When Jaycen is sentenced to community service coaching the Underdoggs, an unruly pee-wee football team in his hometown of Long Beach, California, he sees it as an opportunity to rebuild his public image and turn his life around. As Jaycen works to transform the foul-mouthed Underdoggs into top-notch champions, he reconnects with his past, including an old flame and a few of his ex-teammates, and rediscovers his love of the game.
Danny Segal and Isaac Schamis wrote the script, with Tika Sumpter, Mike Epps, Andrew Schulz, and George Lopez starring alongside Snoop Dogg as primary cast members.
Danny Segal and Isaac Schamis wrote the script, with Tika Sumpter, Mike Epps, Andrew Schulz, and George Lopez starring alongside Snoop Dogg as primary cast members.
- 12/6/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: The Amazon MGM comedy The Underdoggs is shifting from its planned Jan. 26 theatrical release to an exclusive Prime Video debut in homes on that date in more than 240 countries and territories around the globe.
Snoop Dogg, who stars and produces the Charles Stone III directed ensemble announced the news today on his social media handles and dropped the first red band trailer, which you watch below.
Amazon MGM remains to committed to theatrical and has long plans for it; their recent specialty hit Saltburn seeing a mind-blowing -10% hold in its third weekend at the box office; that pic now counting a running domestic cume of $7M. Live action R-rated comedies have been challenged at the box office lately, i.e. Strays ($24M Dbo), Like A Boss ($22M Dbo), Blackening ($18M Dbo), Joy Ride ($13M Dbo), The Machine ($10M Dbo), and House Party ($9M Dbo). As such, the decision...
Snoop Dogg, who stars and produces the Charles Stone III directed ensemble announced the news today on his social media handles and dropped the first red band trailer, which you watch below.
Amazon MGM remains to committed to theatrical and has long plans for it; their recent specialty hit Saltburn seeing a mind-blowing -10% hold in its third weekend at the box office; that pic now counting a running domestic cume of $7M. Live action R-rated comedies have been challenged at the box office lately, i.e. Strays ($24M Dbo), Like A Boss ($22M Dbo), Blackening ($18M Dbo), Joy Ride ($13M Dbo), The Machine ($10M Dbo), and House Party ($9M Dbo). As such, the decision...
- 12/6/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
With the launch of Pepsi Max’s “Uncle Drew” campaign in 2012, there was a touch of Eddie Murphy in Coming to America and a dash of Jackass, with a covert Kyrie Irving under piles of Hollywood makeup, pairing surprising improv comedy chops with his incredible hoop skills. What there wasn’t, however, was any overt sense that this irresistible short film happened to be, in fact, a soda commercial.
After scoring nine-figure views on YouTube, the beloved prank series made the ultimate evolutionary leap, becoming a legit Hollywood comedy release...
After scoring nine-figure views on YouTube, the beloved prank series made the ultimate evolutionary leap, becoming a legit Hollywood comedy release...
- 11/30/2023
- by Jamie Bryan
- Rollingstone.com
It was more than a little heartening to see Roger Corman paid tribute by Quentin Tarantino at Cannes’ closing night. By now the director-producer-mogul’s imprint on cinema is understood to eclipse, rough estimate, 99.5% of anybody who’s touched the medium, but on a night for celebrating what’s new, trend-following, and manicured it could’ve hardly been more necessary. Thus I’m further heartened seeing the Criterion Channel will host a retrospective of Corman’s Edgar Allan Poe adaptations running eight films and aptly titled “Grindhouse Gothic,” though I might save the selections for October.
Centerpiece, though, is a hip hop series including Bill Duke’s superb Deep Cover, Ghost Dog, and numerous documentaries––among them Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of a Tribe Called Quest, making Michael Rapaport a Criterion-approved auteur. Ten films starring Kay Francis and 21 Eurothrillers round out series; streaming premieres include the Dardenne brothers’ Tori and Lokita,...
Centerpiece, though, is a hip hop series including Bill Duke’s superb Deep Cover, Ghost Dog, and numerous documentaries––among them Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of a Tribe Called Quest, making Michael Rapaport a Criterion-approved auteur. Ten films starring Kay Francis and 21 Eurothrillers round out series; streaming premieres include the Dardenne brothers’ Tori and Lokita,...
- 7/19/2023
- by Nick Newman
- The Film Stage
Exclusive: Tika Sumpter has signed with Odenkirk Provissiero Entertainment. The move reunites Sumpter with her former agent, DC Wade.
Most recently, Sumpter made her directorial debut with her short film, Night Off, written by Kiana Butler Jabangwe which premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival for Hartbeat’s Women Write Now fellowship.
Up next, she will be seen in MGM’s sports comedy The Underdoggs from director Charles Stone III. The feature tells the story of Jaycen Jenning, “2J’s” (Snoop Dogg), a former NFL superstar who, after a run-in with the law, agrees to coach a youth football team in lieu of prison in the hopes of relaunching his fledgling career.
Additionally, Sumpter portrayed Maddie Wachowski in Sonic the Hedgehog 2, a role she originated in the original film released in 2020. Prior to that, she was praised for bringing to life a young Michelle Obama in Miramax’s feature film Southside With You,...
Most recently, Sumpter made her directorial debut with her short film, Night Off, written by Kiana Butler Jabangwe which premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival for Hartbeat’s Women Write Now fellowship.
Up next, she will be seen in MGM’s sports comedy The Underdoggs from director Charles Stone III. The feature tells the story of Jaycen Jenning, “2J’s” (Snoop Dogg), a former NFL superstar who, after a run-in with the law, agrees to coach a youth football team in lieu of prison in the hopes of relaunching his fledgling career.
Additionally, Sumpter portrayed Maddie Wachowski in Sonic the Hedgehog 2, a role she originated in the original film released in 2020. Prior to that, she was praised for bringing to life a young Michelle Obama in Miramax’s feature film Southside With You,...
- 7/12/2023
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
With the film industry as a whole taking a significant hit during the early years of the pandemic, one progressive change that has been stifled for the past couple years is studios hiring more directors from underrepresented backgrounds.
There are all sorts of data points repeated over the years by annual studies, like USC’s Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, which has repeatedly revealed how increasing diversity within filmmaking helps, not harms, business prospects. For example, the latest USC study shared that films by underrepresented directors earned marginally higher Metacritic scores than movies from white directors, and yet 2022 had a 6.6 percent decline in the number of the directors from underrepresented racial/ethnic groups who helmed the top 100 films of the year.
Though the upcoming slate of studio films does not seem like it will move the needle even back to 2021 numbers, where the percentage of directors from underrepresented racial/ethnic groups reached a 15-year high,...
There are all sorts of data points repeated over the years by annual studies, like USC’s Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, which has repeatedly revealed how increasing diversity within filmmaking helps, not harms, business prospects. For example, the latest USC study shared that films by underrepresented directors earned marginally higher Metacritic scores than movies from white directors, and yet 2022 had a 6.6 percent decline in the number of the directors from underrepresented racial/ethnic groups who helmed the top 100 films of the year.
Though the upcoming slate of studio films does not seem like it will move the needle even back to 2021 numbers, where the percentage of directors from underrepresented racial/ethnic groups reached a 15-year high,...
- 1/4/2023
- by Marcus Jones
- Indiewire
Major Spoilers! This is for viewers who have already streamed all episodes of Without Sin on Itvx
Full of twists, turns, and Vicky McClure’s seemingly endless wardrobe of excellent knitwear, Itvx’s exclusive new drama Without Sin is a triumph. From its first moments, this thriller left us with questions, and they only multiplied as the four episodes unfolded, delving into the death of teenager Maisie Tomlinson as her grieving mother Stella (Line of Duty’s Vicky McClure) forms a relationship with the man she believes to be her daughter’s killer.
These questions include: what happened the night Maisie died? Was Charles Stone guilty or was he framed? And will Stella ever take that knitted beanie off or is it superglued to her head?
Jury’s still out on the beanie but we did get answers to the rest of our questions:
What Happened to Maisie Tomlinson?
Her...
Full of twists, turns, and Vicky McClure’s seemingly endless wardrobe of excellent knitwear, Itvx’s exclusive new drama Without Sin is a triumph. From its first moments, this thriller left us with questions, and they only multiplied as the four episodes unfolded, delving into the death of teenager Maisie Tomlinson as her grieving mother Stella (Line of Duty’s Vicky McClure) forms a relationship with the man she believes to be her daughter’s killer.
These questions include: what happened the night Maisie died? Was Charles Stone guilty or was he framed? And will Stella ever take that knitted beanie off or is it superglued to her head?
Jury’s still out on the beanie but we did get answers to the rest of our questions:
What Happened to Maisie Tomlinson?
Her...
- 12/29/2022
- by Lauravickersgreen
- Den of Geek
“Let he who is without sin cast the first stone.” Thus spoke Jesus on the Mount of Olives, when confronted by a woman charged with adultery. We are all sinners, he proclaimed, our judgement skewed. This is also the position seemingly held by Frances Poletti, creator of twisty new ITV four-parter Without Sin. There’s some Biblical-level forgiveness required in this drama about the fallout from a teenage girl’s murder.
Stella (Vicky McClure), a late-night taxi driver tormented by an all-consuming grief, haunts the streets of Nottingham. Her daughter Maisy was murdered three years ago in their family home. Husband Paul (Perry Fitzpatrick) has moved on with another woman, but Stella is still struggling. Her attempts at normality – cheesy dancing to Dexys Midnight Runners, eating toast at a late-night café, going out for a pint – leave her unmoved. But when the man convicted of Maisy’s murder – Charles Stone...
Stella (Vicky McClure), a late-night taxi driver tormented by an all-consuming grief, haunts the streets of Nottingham. Her daughter Maisy was murdered three years ago in their family home. Husband Paul (Perry Fitzpatrick) has moved on with another woman, but Stella is still struggling. Her attempts at normality – cheesy dancing to Dexys Midnight Runners, eating toast at a late-night café, going out for a pint – leave her unmoved. But when the man convicted of Maisy’s murder – Charles Stone...
- 12/28/2022
- by Nick Hilton
- The Independent - TV
Nostalgia reigns supreme this holiday season with the Peacock limited series continuation of director/writer Malcolm D. Lee’s successful “The Best Man” film franchise. In a rarity for most networks — streaming, broadcast, or otherwise — that Lee, whose more recent hits include Tiffany Haddish’s breakout “Girls Trip,” got all his original stars from both the 1999 film “The Best Man” and its 2013 sequel “The Best Man Holiday” to revive their characters once again for eight episodes.
Considering that those stars aren’t exactly waiting by the phone, that is quite a feat, especially when other less ambitious efforts (“Friends: The Reunion” anyone?) haven’t quite gone as smoothly. With a cast that includes Morris Chestnut, Taye Diggs (“All American”), Regina Hall Terence Howard, Sanaa Lathan, Nia Long (“NCIS: Los Angeles”), and Harold Perrineau, it’s more than impressive. The fact that they are all here — including Lee himself and Melissa De Sousa,...
Considering that those stars aren’t exactly waiting by the phone, that is quite a feat, especially when other less ambitious efforts (“Friends: The Reunion” anyone?) haven’t quite gone as smoothly. With a cast that includes Morris Chestnut, Taye Diggs (“All American”), Regina Hall Terence Howard, Sanaa Lathan, Nia Long (“NCIS: Los Angeles”), and Harold Perrineau, it’s more than impressive. The fact that they are all here — including Lee himself and Melissa De Sousa,...
- 12/22/2022
- by Ronda Racha Penrice
- The Wrap
The cast and creator of the popular The Best Man films reunite one last time for the limited series The Best Man: The Final Chapters which just dropped an official trailer and new poster. Debuting on Peacock on December 22, 2022, The Best Man: The Final Chapters catches up with the characters from 1999’s The Best Man and 2013’s The Best Man Holiday as “relationships evolve and past grievances resurface in the unpredictable stages of midlife crisis meets midlife renaissance.”
The eight-episode series stars Morris Chestnut, Melissa De Sousa, Taye Diggs, Regina Hall, Terrence Howard, Sanaa Lathan, Nia Long, and Harold Perrineau. The Best Man creator Malcolm D. Lee developed the series with Dayna Lynne North, with Lee and North co-showrunning, writing, and executive producing.
“When I wrote The Best Man, it was out of a desire to see myself on screen. Growing up I rarely saw Black people — Black men in...
The eight-episode series stars Morris Chestnut, Melissa De Sousa, Taye Diggs, Regina Hall, Terrence Howard, Sanaa Lathan, Nia Long, and Harold Perrineau. The Best Man creator Malcolm D. Lee developed the series with Dayna Lynne North, with Lee and North co-showrunning, writing, and executive producing.
“When I wrote The Best Man, it was out of a desire to see myself on screen. Growing up I rarely saw Black people — Black men in...
- 11/30/2022
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
The teaser trailer for The Bast Man: The Final Chapters dropped during the Urbanworld Film Festival, the same event where the film originally premiered in 1999. The Peacock limited series will premiere all eight episodes December 22. Watch the trailer in the video posted above.
Based upon the eponymous Universal film franchise written and directed by Malcolm D. Lee, the series will catch up with Harper, Robyn, Jordan, Lance, Quentin, Shelby, Candace, and Murch as relationships evolve and past grievances resurface in the unpredictable stages of midlife crisis meets midlife renaissance.
Cast of The Best Man: The Final Chapters include Morris Chestnut, Melissa De Sousa, Taye Diggs, Regina Hall, Terrence Howard, Sanaa Lathan, Nia Long and Harold Perrineau.
The Peacock original was filmed on locations like New York City, New Jersey and Dominican Republic. Malcom D. Lee of Blackmaled Productions is the creator of the Best Man franchise, which he co-developed, wrote,...
Based upon the eponymous Universal film franchise written and directed by Malcolm D. Lee, the series will catch up with Harper, Robyn, Jordan, Lance, Quentin, Shelby, Candace, and Murch as relationships evolve and past grievances resurface in the unpredictable stages of midlife crisis meets midlife renaissance.
Cast of The Best Man: The Final Chapters include Morris Chestnut, Melissa De Sousa, Taye Diggs, Regina Hall, Terrence Howard, Sanaa Lathan, Nia Long and Harold Perrineau.
The Peacock original was filmed on locations like New York City, New Jersey and Dominican Republic. Malcom D. Lee of Blackmaled Productions is the creator of the Best Man franchise, which he co-developed, wrote,...
- 10/30/2022
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
The sports-comedy movie ‘The Underdoggs’, which stars American rapper Snoop Dogg as Jaycen Jenning, has made new additions to its cast, reports ‘Deadline’. Tika Sumpter, Mike Epps, Andrew Schulz and George Lopez have been signed for the film while casting the kid team of actors, which includes Jonigan Booth, Adan James Carrillo, Kylah Davila, Caleb Dixon, Alexander Michael Gordon and Shamori Washington.
Billed as ‘The Bad News Bears in the world of Youth Football’, ‘The Underdoggs’ tells the story of Jaycen Jenning, played by Snoop Dogg, a former NFL superstar who, after a run in with the law, agrees to coach a youth football team in lieu of prison term with the hope of relaunching his fledgling career.
According to ‘Deadline’, Charles Stone is directing the film which is based on a script by Danny Segal and Isaac Schamis.
The film is being produced under Snoop Dogg’s Death Row Pictures banner,...
Billed as ‘The Bad News Bears in the world of Youth Football’, ‘The Underdoggs’ tells the story of Jaycen Jenning, played by Snoop Dogg, a former NFL superstar who, after a run in with the law, agrees to coach a youth football team in lieu of prison term with the hope of relaunching his fledgling career.
According to ‘Deadline’, Charles Stone is directing the film which is based on a script by Danny Segal and Isaac Schamis.
The film is being produced under Snoop Dogg’s Death Row Pictures banner,...
- 10/5/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Exclusive: The MGM Snoop Dogg sports comedy The Underdoggs has added Tika Sumpter, Mike Epps, Andrew Schulz and George Lopez while casting the kid team of actors which includes Jonigan Booth, Adan James Carrillo, Kylah Davila, Caleb Dixon, Alexander Michael Gordon and Shamori Washington.
Billed as The Bad News Bears in the world of Youth Football, The Underdoggs tells the story of Jaycen Jenning, “2J’s” (played by Snoop Dogg), a former NFL superstar who, after a run in with the law, agrees to coach a youth football team in lieu of prison in the hopes of relaunching his fledgling career.
Charles Stone directs off a script by Danny Segal and Isaac Schamis based off a pitch by Snoop Dogg and Schwartz-Morini.
The pic is produced under Snoop Dogg’s Death Row Pictures banner, with Kenya Barris and Mychelle Deschamps for Khalabo Ink Society, Snoop Dogg’s...
Billed as The Bad News Bears in the world of Youth Football, The Underdoggs tells the story of Jaycen Jenning, “2J’s” (played by Snoop Dogg), a former NFL superstar who, after a run in with the law, agrees to coach a youth football team in lieu of prison in the hopes of relaunching his fledgling career.
Charles Stone directs off a script by Danny Segal and Isaac Schamis based off a pitch by Snoop Dogg and Schwartz-Morini.
The pic is produced under Snoop Dogg’s Death Row Pictures banner, with Kenya Barris and Mychelle Deschamps for Khalabo Ink Society, Snoop Dogg’s...
- 10/4/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Click here to read the full article.
Kenya Barris is set to do a fresh take on The Wizard of Oz for Warner Bros., The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.
Barris will reimagine the Oscar-winning fantasy musical, which starred Judy Garland, Billie Burke, Ray Bolger, Bert Lahr and Jack Haley. Warner Bros. Pictures owns the rights to the 1939 Hollywood classic.
Barris will also produce Wizard of Oz through his production banner, Khalabo Ink Society.
Warner Bros. was developing an animated Wizard of Oz retelling, working with veteran scribe Mark Burton. The film, from Toto’s perspective, was to be based on a children’s book by War Horse writer Michael Morpurgo, which tells the story of Dorothy’s trip through Oz through the eyes of her faithful dog.
Elsewhere, Snoop Dogg and Barris are teaming for The Underdoggs comedy for MGM, with Charles Stone to direct, and MGM and Barris are...
Kenya Barris is set to do a fresh take on The Wizard of Oz for Warner Bros., The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.
Barris will reimagine the Oscar-winning fantasy musical, which starred Judy Garland, Billie Burke, Ray Bolger, Bert Lahr and Jack Haley. Warner Bros. Pictures owns the rights to the 1939 Hollywood classic.
Barris will also produce Wizard of Oz through his production banner, Khalabo Ink Society.
Warner Bros. was developing an animated Wizard of Oz retelling, working with veteran scribe Mark Burton. The film, from Toto’s perspective, was to be based on a children’s book by War Horse writer Michael Morpurgo, which tells the story of Dorothy’s trip through Oz through the eyes of her faithful dog.
Elsewhere, Snoop Dogg and Barris are teaming for The Underdoggs comedy for MGM, with Charles Stone to direct, and MGM and Barris are...
- 8/15/2022
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
After his thrilling halftime performance at the 2022 Super Bowl, Snoop Dogg is entering the sports world — on the big screen. The acclaimed rapper is set to star in Metro Goldwyn Mayer’s upcoming sports comedy film “The Underdoggs,” and will produce the movie alongside “Black-ish” creator Kenya Barris.
Set for a theatrical release on Oct. 20, 2023, “The Underdoggs” is described by the studio as “The Bad News Bears” in the world of youth football. Snoop Dogg stars as Jaycen Jenning, “2Js,” a former NFL superstar who has a run-in with the law and winds up coaching youth football in lieu of going to prison, in the hopes of relaunching his fledgling career.
“‘The Underdoggs’ is a real personal project for me considering that I’ve been coaching football for 15-plus years with the Snoop Youth Football League that I started with my long-time business partner Constance Schwartz-Morini,” Snoop Dogg said in a statement announcing the project.
Set for a theatrical release on Oct. 20, 2023, “The Underdoggs” is described by the studio as “The Bad News Bears” in the world of youth football. Snoop Dogg stars as Jaycen Jenning, “2Js,” a former NFL superstar who has a run-in with the law and winds up coaching youth football in lieu of going to prison, in the hopes of relaunching his fledgling career.
“‘The Underdoggs’ is a real personal project for me considering that I’ve been coaching football for 15-plus years with the Snoop Youth Football League that I started with my long-time business partner Constance Schwartz-Morini,” Snoop Dogg said in a statement announcing the project.
- 8/2/2022
- by Wilson Chapman
- Variety Film + TV
Snoop Dogg will star in MGM’s upcoming comedy The Underdoggs and produce under his Death Row Pictures banner alongside Kenya Barris.
Based on an original pitch from Snoop Dogg and his longtime producing partner Constance Schwartz-Morini, The Underdoggs tells the story of Jaycen Jenning, “2J’s” (Snoop Dogg), a former NFL superstar who, after a run in with the law, agrees to coach a youth football team in lieu of prison in the hopes of relaunching his fledgling career.
Drumline‘s Charles Stone is directing off a screenplay written by Danny Segal and Isaac Schamis. A release date of Oct. 20, 2023 has been set.
Also producing are Mychelle Deschamps for Barris’ Khalabo Ink Society, Schwartz-Morini of Smac Entertainment and Jonathan Glickman for Panoramic Media.
Said MGM’s Chief Operating Officer Chris Brearton, “Snoop’s longtime commitment to his community via his youth football league is hugely inspiring to all of us at MGM.
Based on an original pitch from Snoop Dogg and his longtime producing partner Constance Schwartz-Morini, The Underdoggs tells the story of Jaycen Jenning, “2J’s” (Snoop Dogg), a former NFL superstar who, after a run in with the law, agrees to coach a youth football team in lieu of prison in the hopes of relaunching his fledgling career.
Drumline‘s Charles Stone is directing off a screenplay written by Danny Segal and Isaac Schamis. A release date of Oct. 20, 2023 has been set.
Also producing are Mychelle Deschamps for Barris’ Khalabo Ink Society, Schwartz-Morini of Smac Entertainment and Jonathan Glickman for Panoramic Media.
Said MGM’s Chief Operating Officer Chris Brearton, “Snoop’s longtime commitment to his community via his youth football league is hugely inspiring to all of us at MGM.
- 8/2/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Snoop Dogg and Kenya Barris are partnering up with MGM on the upcoming comedy feature “The Underdoggs.” Snoop Dogg will star in and co-produce the project.
Described as “The Bad News Bears” meets youth football, the film revolves around former NFL superstar Jaycen “2Js” Jenning (Snoop Dogg), who agrees to coach a youth football team in hopes of jumpstarting his career after he has a run-in with the law.
Charles Stone will direct. The script, based on an original pitch by Snoop Dogg and producing partner Constance Schwartz-Morini, is written by Danny Segal and Isaac Schamis, whose previous work includes Barris projects “Grown-ish” and “#BlackAF”.
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“Black-ish” and “Mixed-ish” creator Barris will produce alongside Mychelle Deschamps for Khalabo Ink Society and Jonathan Glickman for Panoramic Media. Snoop Dogg will produce under his banner Death Row Pictures, with Schwartz-Morini producing through Smac Entertainment.
Described as “The Bad News Bears” meets youth football, the film revolves around former NFL superstar Jaycen “2Js” Jenning (Snoop Dogg), who agrees to coach a youth football team in hopes of jumpstarting his career after he has a run-in with the law.
Charles Stone will direct. The script, based on an original pitch by Snoop Dogg and producing partner Constance Schwartz-Morini, is written by Danny Segal and Isaac Schamis, whose previous work includes Barris projects “Grown-ish” and “#BlackAF”.
Also Read:
Kid Cudi and Kenya Barris’ ‘Entergalactic’ Gets Sept. 30 Premiere Date
“Black-ish” and “Mixed-ish” creator Barris will produce alongside Mychelle Deschamps for Khalabo Ink Society and Jonathan Glickman for Panoramic Media. Snoop Dogg will produce under his banner Death Row Pictures, with Schwartz-Morini producing through Smac Entertainment.
- 8/2/2022
- by Harper Lambert
- The Wrap
Click here to read the full article.
Snoop Dogg is set to star in MGM’s upcoming comedy The Underdoggs.
Snoop will also produce the feature under his Death Row Pictures banner, with Kenya Barris, Mychelle Deschamps, Constance Schwartz-Morini and Jonathan Glickman also sharing the producer credits.
Charles Stone will direct a script written by Danny Segal and Isaac Schamis that is based off an original pitch from Dogg and Schwartz-Morini.
The Underdoggs will tell the story of Jaycen Jenning “2J’s,” played by Snoop, a former NFL superstar who, after a run in with the law, agrees to coach a youth football team in lieu of serving time in prison with the goal of relaunching his fledgling career.
“Snoop’s longtime commitment to his community via his youth football league is hugely inspiring to all of us at MGM. We are thrilled to be working alongside this incredible creative...
Snoop Dogg is set to star in MGM’s upcoming comedy The Underdoggs.
Snoop will also produce the feature under his Death Row Pictures banner, with Kenya Barris, Mychelle Deschamps, Constance Schwartz-Morini and Jonathan Glickman also sharing the producer credits.
Charles Stone will direct a script written by Danny Segal and Isaac Schamis that is based off an original pitch from Dogg and Schwartz-Morini.
The Underdoggs will tell the story of Jaycen Jenning “2J’s,” played by Snoop, a former NFL superstar who, after a run in with the law, agrees to coach a youth football team in lieu of serving time in prison with the goal of relaunching his fledgling career.
“Snoop’s longtime commitment to his community via his youth football league is hugely inspiring to all of us at MGM. We are thrilled to be working alongside this incredible creative...
- 8/2/2022
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In the world of disability representation, girls of color are rare to see, but the Disney Channel could be giving them greater visibility. In a piece originally dropped via Deadline, Disney is working on a pilot for the children’s series, “Saturdays,” a single-camera series about a girl and her interest in competitive roller-skating.
The series is being produced by Marsai Martin, of “Black-ish” fame, and her Genius Entertainment company, as well as writer and executive producer Norman Vance, Jr. with Charles Stone III, helmer of “Drumline” directing. Actress Danielle Jalade, who you can see on Netflix’s new family feature “Yes Day,” will play Paris Johnson, who loves to roller-skate but is battling sickle cell anemia.
“Saturdays” will also star Omar Gooding and Golden Brooks as Paris’ parents, with Jermaine Harris as her older brother, London. Daria Johns and Samantha Smith have been tapped to play Paris’ best friends and skating partners,...
The series is being produced by Marsai Martin, of “Black-ish” fame, and her Genius Entertainment company, as well as writer and executive producer Norman Vance, Jr. with Charles Stone III, helmer of “Drumline” directing. Actress Danielle Jalade, who you can see on Netflix’s new family feature “Yes Day,” will play Paris Johnson, who loves to roller-skate but is battling sickle cell anemia.
“Saturdays” will also star Omar Gooding and Golden Brooks as Paris’ parents, with Jermaine Harris as her older brother, London. Daria Johns and Samantha Smith have been tapped to play Paris’ best friends and skating partners,...
- 3/14/2021
- by Kristen Lopez
- Indiewire
Exclusive: Disney Channel has handed a pilot order to Saturdays, a single-camera comedy about a young girl and her competitive roller skating crew, from 16-year-old Black-ish star Marsai Martin via her Genius Entertainment and writer-executive producer Norman Vance Jr.. Charles Stone III will direct.
Written by Vance, the pilot centers on Paris Johnson, played by Danielle Jalade (Yes Day), a 13-year-old girl who has spent most of her life roller-skating.
Saturdays follows Paris, who, since the age of four, has been honing her skills on the cool parquet floor of Saturdays, a local skating rink owned and operated by a former ’90s hip-hop back-up dancer. With its neon lights, galaxy-painted rink and killer D.J. spinning the latest music, Saturdays is the place to show and prove. Paris is the leader of a skate crew and is determined to take them all the way to the top.
Written by Vance, the pilot centers on Paris Johnson, played by Danielle Jalade (Yes Day), a 13-year-old girl who has spent most of her life roller-skating.
Saturdays follows Paris, who, since the age of four, has been honing her skills on the cool parquet floor of Saturdays, a local skating rink owned and operated by a former ’90s hip-hop back-up dancer. With its neon lights, galaxy-painted rink and killer D.J. spinning the latest music, Saturdays is the place to show and prove. Paris is the leader of a skate crew and is determined to take them all the way to the top.
- 3/11/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Sophia Chang’s career is nothing, if not colorful. The Korean Canadian storyteller, screenwriter and author has a pilot in the works at FX for her original dramedy, tentatively titled “The Baddest Bitch in the Room,” Variety has learned exclusively. The show is named after her memoir, which hits bookshelves on Tuesday and chronicles her life growing up with immigrant parents, working as manager of the Wu-Tang Clan, marrying a Shaolin monk and becoming “the first Asian woman in hip hop.”
And in the same way Chang has pursued her dreams, she wants to empower other women of color to do so, as well. On Monday, Chang announced the launch of Unlock Her Potential, a mentorship program for women of color who want to break into the entertainment industry and beyond.
The idea for the program came to Chang when she was delivering a lecture at Columbia University. A Black woman stood up,...
And in the same way Chang has pursued her dreams, she wants to empower other women of color to do so, as well. On Monday, Chang announced the launch of Unlock Her Potential, a mentorship program for women of color who want to break into the entertainment industry and beyond.
The idea for the program came to Chang when she was delivering a lecture at Columbia University. A Black woman stood up,...
- 9/7/2020
- by Mackenzie Nichols
- Variety Film + TV
From VancouverFilm.Net, here is the Vancouver Film Production Update for December 2019, including "The Now", "Batwoman", "Resident Alien" and a whole lot more:
Feature Film
Arcadia
Local Production Company: Gramercy Film productions Inc.
Feb 24/20 - Mar 06/20
Grackle Bird
Local Production Company: Grackle Bird Productions Ltd.
Director: Robert Schwentke
Producer: Lorenzo Di Bonaventura, Erik Howsam
Oct 15/19 - Dec 06/19
Untitled Graham King Project
Local Production Company: Cold Hut Production Ulc.
Director: Nora Fingscheidt
Producer: Nan Morales, Graham King
Feb 03/20 - Apr 09/20
New Media Feature
Cats And Dogs 3
Local Production Company: Cats And Dogs Productions Ltd.
Director: Sean McNamara
Jan 13/20 - Feb 20/20
Christmas Chronicles 2
Local Production Company: Maple Syrup Productions Ulc.
Director: Chris Columbus
Producer: Mark Radclliffe
Oct 21/19 - Feb 01/20
Every Breath You Take
Local Production Company: Ebyt Productions Inc.
Director: Vaughn Stein
Producer: Kevin Leeson
Dec 05/19 - Jan 21/20
TV Movie
Blueprint To The Heart
Local Production Company: Rop Productions Inc.
Director: Jason...
Feature Film
Arcadia
Local Production Company: Gramercy Film productions Inc.
Feb 24/20 - Mar 06/20
Grackle Bird
Local Production Company: Grackle Bird Productions Ltd.
Director: Robert Schwentke
Producer: Lorenzo Di Bonaventura, Erik Howsam
Oct 15/19 - Dec 06/19
Untitled Graham King Project
Local Production Company: Cold Hut Production Ulc.
Director: Nora Fingscheidt
Producer: Nan Morales, Graham King
Feb 03/20 - Apr 09/20
New Media Feature
Cats And Dogs 3
Local Production Company: Cats And Dogs Productions Ltd.
Director: Sean McNamara
Jan 13/20 - Feb 20/20
Christmas Chronicles 2
Local Production Company: Maple Syrup Productions Ulc.
Director: Chris Columbus
Producer: Mark Radclliffe
Oct 21/19 - Feb 01/20
Every Breath You Take
Local Production Company: Ebyt Productions Inc.
Director: Vaughn Stein
Producer: Kevin Leeson
Dec 05/19 - Jan 21/20
TV Movie
Blueprint To The Heart
Local Production Company: Rop Productions Inc.
Director: Jason...
- 12/4/2019
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
HBO Max will release the feature film “Bobbie Sue,” starring Gina Rodriguez when the service launches, the streamer announced on Tuesday.
The film will be produced by Donald De Line and directed by “Drumline” and “Uncle Drew” filmmaker Charles Stone III.
Golden Globe-winner Rodriguez will star as Bobbie Sue, who after being raised among four rowdy brothers in a blue-collar neighborhood, is a scrappy, headstrong young lawyer who lands a career-making case with an upper-crust law firm. She comes to realize, however, that she’s been hired for optics and not her expertise. But after discovering her powerful client, a lifelong idol of hers, is trying to cover up exploiting workers within her company, Bobbie decides to take both her and the law firm on, caution and etiquette be damned.
Also Read: HBO Max to Be Free for HBO Subscribers Who Are Also AT&T Customers (Report)
“Giving a project like...
The film will be produced by Donald De Line and directed by “Drumline” and “Uncle Drew” filmmaker Charles Stone III.
Golden Globe-winner Rodriguez will star as Bobbie Sue, who after being raised among four rowdy brothers in a blue-collar neighborhood, is a scrappy, headstrong young lawyer who lands a career-making case with an upper-crust law firm. She comes to realize, however, that she’s been hired for optics and not her expertise. But after discovering her powerful client, a lifelong idol of hers, is trying to cover up exploiting workers within her company, Bobbie decides to take both her and the law firm on, caution and etiquette be damned.
Also Read: HBO Max to Be Free for HBO Subscribers Who Are Also AT&T Customers (Report)
“Giving a project like...
- 10/29/2019
- by Trey Williams
- The Wrap
At today’s WarnerMedia Day, HBO Max head of original content Sarah Aubrey announced that Jane the Virgin star and Golden Globe winner Gina Rodriguez will star in the HBO Max feature film Bobbie Sue from Ready Player One producer Donald De Line and Drumline director Charles Stone III.
“Giving a project like Bobbie Sue the reach and accessibility that HBO Max provides is what every filmmaker is looking for right now,” said De Line. “Gina Rodriguez and Charles Stone III both have an incredible talent for bringing rich characters, timely stories and authentic worlds to life.”
Pic will follow Bobbie Sue, who after being raised among four rowdy brothers in a blue-collar neighborhood, is a scrappy, headstrong young lawyer who lands a career-making case with an upper crust law firm, only to realize she’s been hired for optics and not her expertise. But after discovering her powerful client,...
“Giving a project like Bobbie Sue the reach and accessibility that HBO Max provides is what every filmmaker is looking for right now,” said De Line. “Gina Rodriguez and Charles Stone III both have an incredible talent for bringing rich characters, timely stories and authentic worlds to life.”
Pic will follow Bobbie Sue, who after being raised among four rowdy brothers in a blue-collar neighborhood, is a scrappy, headstrong young lawyer who lands a career-making case with an upper crust law firm, only to realize she’s been hired for optics and not her expertise. But after discovering her powerful client,...
- 10/29/2019
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO Max is set release the long-gestating Warner Bros. feature film Bobbie Sue.
The project, which has been with the studio since 2008, will star Gina Rodriguez and be directed by Drumline filmmaker Charles Stone III.
In the movie, Rodriguez will play Bobbie Sue, who, after being raised among four rowdy brothers in a blue-collar neighborhood, is a scrappy, headstrong young lawyer that lands a career-making case with an upper-crust law firm, only to realize she’s been hired for optics and not her expertise. But after discovering that her powerful client, a lifelong idol of hers, is trying to cover ...
The project, which has been with the studio since 2008, will star Gina Rodriguez and be directed by Drumline filmmaker Charles Stone III.
In the movie, Rodriguez will play Bobbie Sue, who, after being raised among four rowdy brothers in a blue-collar neighborhood, is a scrappy, headstrong young lawyer that lands a career-making case with an upper-crust law firm, only to realize she’s been hired for optics and not her expertise. But after discovering that her powerful client, a lifelong idol of hers, is trying to cover ...
- 10/29/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
HBO Max is set release the long-gestating Warner Bros. feature film Bobbie Sue.
The project, which has been with the studio since 2008, will star Gina Rodriguez and be directed by Drumline filmmaker Charles Stone III.
In the movie, Rodriguez will play Bobbie Sue, who, after being raised among four rowdy brothers in a blue-collar neighborhood, is a scrappy, headstrong young lawyer that lands a career-making case with an upper-crust law firm, only to realize she’s been hired for optics and not her expertise. But after discovering that her powerful client, a lifelong idol of hers, is trying to cover ...
The project, which has been with the studio since 2008, will star Gina Rodriguez and be directed by Drumline filmmaker Charles Stone III.
In the movie, Rodriguez will play Bobbie Sue, who, after being raised among four rowdy brothers in a blue-collar neighborhood, is a scrappy, headstrong young lawyer that lands a career-making case with an upper-crust law firm, only to realize she’s been hired for optics and not her expertise. But after discovering that her powerful client, a lifelong idol of hers, is trying to cover ...
- 10/29/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Anthony Anderson is nominated in the Best Comedy Actor category at the Emmys for the fifth straight year for his role as Dre Johnson on “Black-ish.” Facing off against the likes of incumbent winner Bill Hader of “Barry” and Golden Globe winner Michael Douglas of “The Kominsky Method,” Anderson has submitted his sitcom’s 100th episode, “Purple Rain,” for judging consideration.
Written by co-executive producer Peter Saji and directed by Charles Stone III in his television comedy debut, “Purple Rain” is a tribute to the music of Prince, complete with music video reenactments that earned costumers Michelle Cole and Devon Patterson a repeat Best Contemporary Costumes nomination. Let us take a closer look at the submission.
SEEOur interview with ‘Black-ish’ costume designer Michelle Cole
Pros
Anderson has submitted slapstick and “very special episodes” over the years; he demonstrates further versatility by dancing and lip-syncing in “Purple Rain” to the 1980s songs “Erotic City” and “Kiss.
Written by co-executive producer Peter Saji and directed by Charles Stone III in his television comedy debut, “Purple Rain” is a tribute to the music of Prince, complete with music video reenactments that earned costumers Michelle Cole and Devon Patterson a repeat Best Contemporary Costumes nomination. Let us take a closer look at the submission.
SEEOur interview with ‘Black-ish’ costume designer Michelle Cole
Pros
Anderson has submitted slapstick and “very special episodes” over the years; he demonstrates further versatility by dancing and lip-syncing in “Purple Rain” to the 1980s songs “Erotic City” and “Kiss.
- 9/17/2019
- by Riley Chow
- Gold Derby
Warner Bros. is looking to breathe some new life into its long-in-development “Bobbie Sue” pic, as it has set Gina Rodriguez to star in the title role with Charles Stone III directing.
While the studio viewed the project as a priority since acquiring it in 2008, it was looking for the right actress for the lead, at one point eyeing Cameron Diaz to star before scheduling got in the way. Sources say the studio has already started meeting with other talent to star with Rodriguez with hopes to start filming later this year.
The story follows Sue, who after being raised among five rowdy brothers in blue-collar South Boston, is a scrappy, headstrong young lawyer who lands a career-making case with an upper crust law firm, only to realize she’s been hired for optics and not her expertise. But after discovering her powerful client, a lifelong idol and fellow Southie native,...
While the studio viewed the project as a priority since acquiring it in 2008, it was looking for the right actress for the lead, at one point eyeing Cameron Diaz to star before scheduling got in the way. Sources say the studio has already started meeting with other talent to star with Rodriguez with hopes to start filming later this year.
The story follows Sue, who after being raised among five rowdy brothers in blue-collar South Boston, is a scrappy, headstrong young lawyer who lands a career-making case with an upper crust law firm, only to realize she’s been hired for optics and not her expertise. But after discovering her powerful client, a lifelong idol and fellow Southie native,...
- 1/23/2019
- by Justin Kroll
- Variety Film + TV
An all-star cast drives to the hoop in the hilarious basketball comedy Uncle Drew, arriving on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray and Digital), Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital), DVD, and On Demand September 25from Summit Entertainment, a Lionsgate company.
An all-star cast drives to the hoop in the hilarious basketball comedy Uncle Drew, arriving on Digital September 11 and on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray and Digital), Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital), DVD, and On Demand September 25 from Summit Entertainment, a Lionsgate company. Based on the hit Pepsi web series, the film tells the raucous tale of a young team owner and Uncle Drew rounding up Drew’s old basketball squad to prove that a group of septuagenarians can still win the big one. Starring in the film are NBA All-Star Kyrie Irving (Uncle Drew Web Series); Lil Rel Howery (Get Out, TV...
An all-star cast drives to the hoop in the hilarious basketball comedy Uncle Drew, arriving on Digital September 11 and on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray and Digital), Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital), DVD, and On Demand September 25 from Summit Entertainment, a Lionsgate company. Based on the hit Pepsi web series, the film tells the raucous tale of a young team owner and Uncle Drew rounding up Drew’s old basketball squad to prove that a group of septuagenarians can still win the big one. Starring in the film are NBA All-Star Kyrie Irving (Uncle Drew Web Series); Lil Rel Howery (Get Out, TV...
- 9/11/2018
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Stars: Kyrie Irving, Lil Rel Howery, Shaquille O’Neal, Chris Webber, Reggie Miller, Nate Robinson, Lisa Leslie, Erica Ash, Tiffany Haddish, Nick Kroll, Aaron Gordon, Mike Epps, J.B. Smoove, Wesley Witherspoon, Thomas Mills | Written by Jay Longino | Directed by Charles Stone III
Apparently based on a series of Pepsi commercials, Uncle Drew features a standout cast of NBA talent, including Shaquille O’Neil, Nate Robinson, Reggie Miller, and Chris Webber, alongside Wnba legend Lisa Leslie, all hiding under copious amounts of make-up – the joke being that these are real basketball stars playing old men… And that’s essentially the extent of the films marketing: “Wouldn’t it be funny to see NBA stars playing old men in make-up and beating younger players?” It’s a very fine thread on to which to hang a film. Especially here in the UK, where not only does the sport not have a huge...
Apparently based on a series of Pepsi commercials, Uncle Drew features a standout cast of NBA talent, including Shaquille O’Neil, Nate Robinson, Reggie Miller, and Chris Webber, alongside Wnba legend Lisa Leslie, all hiding under copious amounts of make-up – the joke being that these are real basketball stars playing old men… And that’s essentially the extent of the films marketing: “Wouldn’t it be funny to see NBA stars playing old men in make-up and beating younger players?” It’s a very fine thread on to which to hang a film. Especially here in the UK, where not only does the sport not have a huge...
- 7/7/2018
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
“Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” is continuing to top the box office with an estimated $59 million from 4,485 North American locations in its sophomore frame.
The number marks a roughly 60% decline from its opening weekend of $148 million, which marked the 20th-best of all time. The Chris Pratt-led tentpole has reeled in $204.8 million domestically for Universal and about $809 million worldwide. Only 25 films have topped the $60 million domestic mark in their second weekends.
Looking to land the second place slot is Disney-Pixar’s third weekend of “Incredibles 2,” with an estimated $44 million. The animated superhero film has been a box office smash for Disney, earning $407 million domestically and $156.9 million internationally. The film opened to $182 million, outstripping “Finding Dory” to achieve the biggest opening weekend of all time for an animated film.
“Sicario: Day of the Soldado” is aiming for an estimated $18.2 million debut from 3,055 theaters, which would hand it third place.
The number marks a roughly 60% decline from its opening weekend of $148 million, which marked the 20th-best of all time. The Chris Pratt-led tentpole has reeled in $204.8 million domestically for Universal and about $809 million worldwide. Only 25 films have topped the $60 million domestic mark in their second weekends.
Looking to land the second place slot is Disney-Pixar’s third weekend of “Incredibles 2,” with an estimated $44 million. The animated superhero film has been a box office smash for Disney, earning $407 million domestically and $156.9 million internationally. The film opened to $182 million, outstripping “Finding Dory” to achieve the biggest opening weekend of all time for an animated film.
“Sicario: Day of the Soldado” is aiming for an estimated $18.2 million debut from 3,055 theaters, which would hand it third place.
- 6/30/2018
- by Erin Nyren
- Variety Film + TV
The dinosaurs are still stomping all over domestic moviegoing as the second frame of “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” heads for a $59 million weekend, early estimates showed Friday.
Sony’s opening of “Sicario: Day of the Soldado” is heading for a solid $20 million at 3,055 North American locations. Lionsgate’s basketball comedy “Uncle Drew” will score about $16 million at 2,842 sites. And Disney’s third weekend of “Incredibles 2″ will continue to dazzle with about $40 million — a 50% decline, which will give the blockbuster a stunning $435 million by the end of the weekend.
Universal’s sophomore session of “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” is pegged to decline about 60% from its opening weekend of $148 million, which was the 20th-best of all time. The Chris Pratt-led tentpole has pocketed $204.8 million in its first seven days domestically and about $809 million worldwide. Only 25 films have topped the $60 million domestic mark in their second weekends.
Josh Brolin and Benicio Del Toro...
Sony’s opening of “Sicario: Day of the Soldado” is heading for a solid $20 million at 3,055 North American locations. Lionsgate’s basketball comedy “Uncle Drew” will score about $16 million at 2,842 sites. And Disney’s third weekend of “Incredibles 2″ will continue to dazzle with about $40 million — a 50% decline, which will give the blockbuster a stunning $435 million by the end of the weekend.
Universal’s sophomore session of “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” is pegged to decline about 60% from its opening weekend of $148 million, which was the 20th-best of all time. The Chris Pratt-led tentpole has pocketed $204.8 million in its first seven days domestically and about $809 million worldwide. Only 25 films have topped the $60 million domestic mark in their second weekends.
Josh Brolin and Benicio Del Toro...
- 6/29/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Chicago – Sometimes, you just want to escape to the surreal “Land of The Feel Good,” where all relationships work themselves out and all results are victorious. “Uncle Drew” is that film for this pre-holiday weekend, and although this basketball comedy is not a slam dunk, it certainly hits several heart-and-soul points.
Rating: 3.5/5.0
Chicago comedian and actor Lil Rel Howery is the glue of the film, portraying the coach of a team old guys from the 1960s – actually current and ex-NBA/Wnba stars in old folks makeup – and taking them to the Rucker Classic, an actual playground tournament that is the stuff of legend. The film is loaded with classic African American culture… the barbershop, going-to-church and the playground b-ball court… but it also works as a sports comedy, as the old dudes play at a pro ball level behind their makeup, which makes the on-court action as strange as a fairy tale.
Rating: 3.5/5.0
Chicago comedian and actor Lil Rel Howery is the glue of the film, portraying the coach of a team old guys from the 1960s – actually current and ex-NBA/Wnba stars in old folks makeup – and taking them to the Rucker Classic, an actual playground tournament that is the stuff of legend. The film is loaded with classic African American culture… the barbershop, going-to-church and the playground b-ball court… but it also works as a sports comedy, as the old dudes play at a pro ball level behind their makeup, which makes the on-court action as strange as a fairy tale.
- 6/29/2018
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Sony’s “Sicario: Day of the Soldado” has opened with a solid $2 million at 2,669 North American locations on Thursday.
The sequel topped Lionsgate’s basketball comedy “Uncle Drew,” which scored $1.1 million at 2,200 sites in previews.
Universal’s sophomore frame of “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” is expected to dominate the weekend with $60 million to $75 million. The Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard-led tentpole has pocketed $193.4 million in its first six days domestically and about $800 million worldwide.
Disney’s third weekend of “Incredibles 2” will finish in second place with $40 million to $50 million. The animated sequel has taken in a blockbuster $384 million in its first two weeks domestically.
Josh Brolin and Benicio Del Toro return in the action-drama “Sicario: Day of the Soldado” — a sequel to 2015’s “Sicario.” Box office prognosticators have predicted an opening between $10 million to $13 million at 3,055 locations. That’s on par with the original film, which debuted...
The sequel topped Lionsgate’s basketball comedy “Uncle Drew,” which scored $1.1 million at 2,200 sites in previews.
Universal’s sophomore frame of “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” is expected to dominate the weekend with $60 million to $75 million. The Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard-led tentpole has pocketed $193.4 million in its first six days domestically and about $800 million worldwide.
Disney’s third weekend of “Incredibles 2” will finish in second place with $40 million to $50 million. The animated sequel has taken in a blockbuster $384 million in its first two weeks domestically.
Josh Brolin and Benicio Del Toro return in the action-drama “Sicario: Day of the Soldado” — a sequel to 2015’s “Sicario.” Box office prognosticators have predicted an opening between $10 million to $13 million at 3,055 locations. That’s on par with the original film, which debuted...
- 6/29/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
So, this Summer a popular kids’ game has made it to the big screen: Tag, though the R-rated comedy isn’t for the smaller set. Well, why not release a flick about a real sport, one that the kiddos love, say basketball? Yes, it’s the subject of comedies and dramas, from Hoosiers to White Men Can”T Jump to Semi-pro. But here’s something that sets this new flick apart. It’s a big screen adaptation, but not from a comic strip, comic book, novel, or TV show. Hmmm, it does have its roots on the tube, though it’s an expansion of a popular commercial campaign. Kind of like that 90’s cult classic, Space Jam. We’re not talking shoes this time, the ads (that date back six years) hawked a soft drink, Pepsi Max. Sure those spots are fun, but will movie audiences want to spend more...
- 6/29/2018
- by Jim Batts
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
The June box office will close with a roar.
“Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” will easily top the weekend again, while newcomers “Sicario: Day of the Soldado” and “Uncle Drew” eye modest double-digit openings.
The second weekend of “Fallen Kingdom” will bring in another $60 million to $75 million. The Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard-led tentpole has pocketed $729.8 million worldwide to date, including $567 million overseas. “Fallen Kingdom” is the sequel to 2015’s “Jurassic World,” which made $106.5 million in its sophomore frame. That film had a bigger launch, however, opening to a franchise-best $208.8 million in North America. The dino blockbuster went on to top $652 million domestically and $1 billion globally. The second should also clear the $1 billion mark.
Meanwhile, Josh Brolin is back on the big screen before he even left. The Academy Award-nominated actor, who led two of this summer’s biggest blockbusters (“Avengers: Infinity War” and “Deadpool 2”) is reteaming with...
“Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” will easily top the weekend again, while newcomers “Sicario: Day of the Soldado” and “Uncle Drew” eye modest double-digit openings.
The second weekend of “Fallen Kingdom” will bring in another $60 million to $75 million. The Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard-led tentpole has pocketed $729.8 million worldwide to date, including $567 million overseas. “Fallen Kingdom” is the sequel to 2015’s “Jurassic World,” which made $106.5 million in its sophomore frame. That film had a bigger launch, however, opening to a franchise-best $208.8 million in North America. The dino blockbuster went on to top $652 million domestically and $1 billion globally. The second should also clear the $1 billion mark.
Meanwhile, Josh Brolin is back on the big screen before he even left. The Academy Award-nominated actor, who led two of this summer’s biggest blockbusters (“Avengers: Infinity War” and “Deadpool 2”) is reteaming with...
- 6/27/2018
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Chicago – The born-in-Chicago comedian and now actor, Lil Rel Howery, is on a hot streak. Besides practically stealing the classic film of last year, “Get Out,” Howery was just seen in “Tag,” and is taking on a lead role in “Uncle Drew.” The new film is a basketball comedy featuring NBA/Wnba players taking on different roles.
Yes, it is NBA/Wnba stars – Kyrie Irving (as Uncle Drew), Shaquille O’Neal, Chris Webber, Reggie Miller, Nate Robinson and Lisa Leslie – who go behind “old age” makeup to portray a rag-tag group of 1960s b-ball players who once dominated the “Rucker Classic”… a real playground tournament that still draws top players today. Lil Rel portrays an orphaned basketball addict who now coaches, but loses his team right at tourney time. In steps Uncle Drew to “get the band back together,” and that reunion is at the heart of this unusual and endearing film.
Yes, it is NBA/Wnba stars – Kyrie Irving (as Uncle Drew), Shaquille O’Neal, Chris Webber, Reggie Miller, Nate Robinson and Lisa Leslie – who go behind “old age” makeup to portray a rag-tag group of 1960s b-ball players who once dominated the “Rucker Classic”… a real playground tournament that still draws top players today. Lil Rel portrays an orphaned basketball addict who now coaches, but loses his team right at tourney time. In steps Uncle Drew to “get the band back together,” and that reunion is at the heart of this unusual and endearing film.
- 6/27/2018
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Athletes bring an unparalleled level of enthusiasm to their line of work, so it’s no surprise that energy translated to the big screen as current and former professional basketball players took on new roles as actors in “Uncle Drew.”
What started as a series of Pepsi commercials is now a feature film about a desperate basketball coach who embarks on a road trip to wrangle and reunite a group of septuagenarian past players to enter, and hopefully win, the Rucker Classic street ball tournament in Harlem.
“It’s about taking risks and doing what your heart compels you to do,” director Charles Stone III told Variety at the “Uncle Drew” premiere in New York City on Tuesday.
Also in attendance were athletes and actors Kyrie Irving, Shaquille O’Neal, Chris Webber, Reggie Miller, Nate Robinson, and Lisa Leslie.
For the non-athletes involved in “Uncle Drew,” it was both rewarding...
What started as a series of Pepsi commercials is now a feature film about a desperate basketball coach who embarks on a road trip to wrangle and reunite a group of septuagenarian past players to enter, and hopefully win, the Rucker Classic street ball tournament in Harlem.
“It’s about taking risks and doing what your heart compels you to do,” director Charles Stone III told Variety at the “Uncle Drew” premiere in New York City on Tuesday.
Also in attendance were athletes and actors Kyrie Irving, Shaquille O’Neal, Chris Webber, Reggie Miller, Nate Robinson, and Lisa Leslie.
For the non-athletes involved in “Uncle Drew,” it was both rewarding...
- 6/27/2018
- by Taryn Tacher
- Variety Film + TV
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