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Posted by algie in Movies, Music / Entertainment, News, Video Tuesday, 4 May 2010 21:34 No Comments
There is much negative press about Philadelphia right now. However, there is someone who is becoming a bright light for the city and giving it some great press. Actor Chance Harlem Jr, who grew up in both North and West Philadelphia, is living proof that a person can chase his or her dreams. What we have is a young black man who is making a name for himself, becoming a role model for children in the city to look up. He’s someone that the kids can aspire to be like who is not a rapper or portraying a negative image. He does not idealize drugs or crime; rather, he is the epitome of persistence and hard work for chasing your dreams.
Posted by algie in Movies, Music / Entertainment, News Friday, 12 February 2010 08:33 No Comments
Check out the new Charles Mehling-directed video from Corinne Bailey Rae for “Paris Nights / New York Mornings”, the second single from her latest album, The Sea
Posted by algie in Business, Movies, Music / Entertainment Thursday, 29 October 2009 19:05 No Comments
By Steven Zeitchik and Borys Kit
The men in black are massing.
Sony is moving forward on “MIB 3,” the third pic in its sci-comedy franchise.
“Tropic Thunder” writer Etan Cohen is penning the script, and Barry Sonnenfeld, who helmed the first two films, is said to be attached to the new installment, though there is no formal deal or offer as yet.
The studio is eyeing a 2010 start date and could go as soon as the spring.
The X-factor remains Will Smith. The A-lister, who starred with Tommy Lee Jones in the first two, has not committed to the pic, though in recent days the buzz in development circles has been that he is now interested in returning. Smith does not currently have a go movie lined up.Tommy Lee Jones’ involvement is uncertain.
Sony announced in April that it would bring back the tale of covert, pseudonymous agents who stalk the earth fighting disguised aliens, zapping beasts and memories as they go.
“MIB” has proved to be one of the most successful comedy franchises of all time. The two pics — which came out in 1997 and 2002, respectively — combined to earn nearly $1.1 billion worldwide. The $250m domestic of the first film reps the second-highest total of Smith’s career.
The addition of Cohen, who is said to be deep into his draft, signifies the studio’s intention to continue the franchise’s top-tier status. The CAA-repped writer is a hot commodity, penning the sequel to “Madagascar” and the Will Ferrell-toplined Sherlock Holmes project, thje latter also for Sony, as well as “Thunder.”
Ed Solomon wrote the script for the first “Men in Black,” while Robert Gordon and Barry Fanaro penned the second film.
The WME-repped Sonnenfeld has been concentrating heavily on TV of late, inking a deal with ABC and ABC studios, and exec producing dark comedy “Pushing Daisies.” His last feature was the Robin Williams-starrer “RV.”
Posted by algie in Beauty, Fashion, Movies, Music / Entertainment, Photography, SEX, Video Wednesday, 28 October 2009 23:00 No Comments
Kayla Ewell: Good Girl Gone Vampire! by Kate sZatmari Photography by Kate sZatmari!
You’ll recognize her from such shows as “Bold and the Beautiful”, “The OC” and “Entourage”. But this season good girl Kayla Ewell, becomes bad girl Vicki Donovan on the CW’s “Vampire Diaries”. Based upon the books of L.J Smith, “Vampire Diaries” has received a lot of buzz and was CW’s highest rated premier to date! We asked Kayla to take some time and talk about this exciting new show and her wicked character.
Tell us about your character, Vicki Donovan.
Vicki Donovan is a high school girl who uses drugs and sex as a way to cope and escape her rough life. She is the kind of girl who has no shame and doesn’t understand why anyone does. She is basically lost and is the first to turn into a vampire.
When you first read the script what drew you to this character?
I wanted to role of Vicki over any other character because she is the most unlike who I am at heart. I wanted to push my acting, become someone completely different and challenge myself.
We saw a few bruises on you during your photo shoot. That must mean you do your own stunts!
I do actually do my own stunts and it is so much fun! They always have a stunt double for me on set just in case, but I enjoy the thrill of doing my own. I have been pushed over the edge of a 7 story building, I have jumped off cars, been slammed into buses and a bunch of other things. I am very proud of my bruises!
Vampires have been a great success in the past and are currently continuing to be in the present. Why do you think people are so attracted to these characters?
People love Vampires because they are sexy, mysterious, unattainable, and everyone wants what they can’t have!
You have played great characters on many different shows. What would be the ultimate role you’d like to pursue in the future?
One of my ultimate dream roles would be a classic period piece such as Keira Knightly in “Pride and Prejudice” or Anne Hathaway in “Becoming Jane”. A role such as either of these would challenge me again which I would really enjoy!
Posted by algie in Movies, Music / Entertainment Thursday, 8 October 2009 11:00 No Comments
Reports indicate that actor/comedian Marlon Wayans is in talks to star in the biopic Richard Pryor: Is It Something I Said? Last year, rumors went around saying that Eddie Murphy was snagged for the role, but since the production company was switched he is no longer in the running.
Here’s more info:
Sources tell EW.com that Wayans fought for the role, blowing the producers away with a 13- min screen test where he “transforms into Pryor.” The movie depicts Pryor’s controversial brand of comedy and his battle with drugs and is currently budgeted at $20 million. Chris Rock, Pryor’s widow Jennifer Lee Pryor and Mark Gordon are also lined up to produce. Producers are still working out the terms of Wayans’ deal, and other major aspects of the overall project have not been finalized. Sony did not respond to requests for comment.
Bill Condon (Dreamgirls, Gods and Monsters) is said to be writing and directing the film.
via concreteloop
