Oscar-nominated cinematographer Rachel Morrison ’s feature directorial debut Flint Strong has moved from Universal to MGM , with Brian Tyree Henry ( Atlanta ) coming aboard to star, Deadline can confirm. Henry joins an ensemble that also includes Ryan Destiny and Oluniké Adeliyi, as previously announced. The film will continue shooting next week in Toronto following a prolonged shutdown precipitated by the Covid pandemic. Henry takes over the role initially to have been played by Ice Cube, who worked on the project for just two days back in March of 2020, before production was indefinitely delayed. Flint Strong is a boxing drama based on Zackary Canepari and Drea Cooper’s 2015 documentary, T-Rex . It will tell the true story of Claressa “T-REX” Shields (Destiny), a 17-year-old Flint, Michigan native whose dreams of becoming the first woman in history to win an Olympic gold medal in boxing came to fruition at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Adeliyi is … [Read more...] about Brian Tyree Henry Boards ‘Flint Strong’, From Oscar Nom Rachel Morrison, As Project Moves From Universal To MGM
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Last Ukrainian Show To Be Filmed Before Invasion Nearing Completion In Bomb Shelter; Propagate Shopping ‘Porn, I Love You’ In U.S.
EXCLUSIVE : The final TV show to be filmed in Ukraine before the war commenced is nearing completion in a bomb shelter. Porn, I Love You, a rare U.S./Ukraine co-production from Netflix’s Winter on Fire: Ukraine’s Fight For Freedom producer Den Tolmor , was filmed in Kyiv just prior to the war starting and editors, sound designers, composers, directors and others are now putting the finishing touches in the shelter. These shelters have doubled up to serve a number of functions over the past three months while, in the reverse, FILM.UA’s Ukraine studio has itself been used as a bomb shelter. U.S. distributor Propagate is already shopping Porn, I Love You to buyers, with the hope that they will see the intense work that has gone into the show and appreciate its comic appeal at a time of hardship for the nation that won the coveted Eurovision Song Contest earlier this month. Starring Artur Ignatenko, Liliya Tsvelikova and Aleksandr Melnik, the show is an … [Read more...] about Last Ukrainian Show To Be Filmed Before Invasion Nearing Completion In Bomb Shelter; Propagate Shopping ‘Porn, I Love You’ In U.S.
Cannes Review: Saeed Roustaee’s ‘Leila’s Brothers’
They all hate one another, Leila (the magnificent Taraneh Alidoosti) tells her brother Alireza (Navid Mohammad Zadeh) when he returns to the family home. It is a rare visit; he works in an industrial plant somewhere on the other side of Iran. He isn’t going to tell his family that he has been laid off with the promise of pay that has never materialized; in the Tehran family that crowds Saeed Roustaee ’s long and absorbing clan drama Leila’s Brothers , he is supposed to be the properly functioning son. What can you say about the other three brothers in this Cannes competition film? There is Manouchehr (Payman Maadi) who, as they all like to say, thinks with his pectorals. Parvis (Farhad Aslani) is very fat and a heavy drinker; they all expect him to die any day, though he does seem to keep fathering children successfully. Farhad (Mohammad Ali Mohammadi) is a shyster who could barely lie straight in bed, which might have something to do with why his wife is divorcing him, taking … [Read more...] about Cannes Review: Saeed Roustaee’s ‘Leila’s Brothers’
Kate Moss Says Johnny Depp ‘Never Pushed’ Her Down Stairs During Amber Heard Trial
Kate Moss took the stand Wednesday in the $50 million defamation trial between Depp and his ex-wife, Amber Heard to deny that her ex-boyfriend Depp ever assaulted her during their four-year relationship. During her video testimony, the model recalled an incident that occurred during a trip to Jamaica with Depp. “We were leaving the room and Johnny left the room before I did. There had been a rainstorm, and as I left the room, I slid down the stairs and I hurt my back,” she said. “And I screamed because I didn’t know what happened to me and I was in pain.” Moss said Depp immediately ran to her side and “carried me to my room and got me medical attention.” When directly asked if Depp was the cause of the her fall, Moss clearly stated: “No. He never pushed me, kicked me, or threw me down any stairs.” Moss testified for less than five minutes and was not cross-examined. Moss was called to the stand after Heard made a passing reference to the model and a rumor that Depp pushed her … [Read more...] about Kate Moss Says Johnny Depp ‘Never Pushed’ Her Down Stairs During Amber Heard Trial
‘Beast’: Watch Idris Elba Fistfight a Vicious Lion in Trailer for New Thriller
Idris Elba finds himself the target of a murderous lion in the trailer for Beast , a new thriller hitting theaters this summer. In the trailer for the film, Elba portrays Dr. Nate Daniels, a widowed dad of two teenage girls who takes his family on a sightseeing trip to the South African game reserve. However, their journey quickly becomes bloody as the family and Daniels’ wildlife biologist friend (played by Sharlto Copley) come face-to-face with the massive apex predator hellbent on killing every human it encounters. “I’ve got to get my girls out of here,” he says. “I’m coming back.” The insane trailer for the movie — which is like Jaws crossed with The Ghost and the Darkness —closes with Elba’s character engaged in hand-to-paw combat with the lion, with Elba even punching the titular beast in the face. “What begins as a journey of healing jolts into a fearsome fight for survival when a lion, a survivor of blood-thirsty poachers who now sees all humans as the enemy, … [Read more...] about ‘Beast’: Watch Idris Elba Fistfight a Vicious Lion in Trailer for New Thriller
‘Bel-Air’ Director Morgan Cooper’s Life Was Turned Around By A Three-And-A-Half Minute YouTube Video — Deadline Disruptors
Inspiration can come from the most unanticipated places, like walking the dog in the park or buying a soft pretzel at the mall. For Morgan Cooper , it came in 2019 while driving down Route 71 in Kansas City, Missouri. Heading home after shooting a low-budget beauty commercial, Cooper concocted a plan to turn ’90s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air into a gritty short film, with Will Smith ’s iconic character reimagined as an unlucky Philly teen who gets caught with a gun during a playground brawl. Rather than face a certain future behind bars, his Uncle Phil works some attorney magic and arranges for Will to start over in the wealthy Southern California neighborhood where he would attend an elite private school. Filmed in eight days with hometown actors and locations in Kansas City and Burbank, the three-and-a-half-minute potboiler was never meant to serve as a grassroots resume for a gig in Hollywood; Morgan just wanted to have some fun. “I built my career on … [Read more...] about ‘Bel-Air’ Director Morgan Cooper’s Life Was Turned Around By A Three-And-A-Half Minute YouTube Video — Deadline Disruptors
Yami Gautam Wanted To Be A Civil Servant, Says She Never Wanted To Be The Center Of Attention
Actress Yami Gautam is on the roll! The way she is experimenting with her roles is indeed commendable, but did you know that Yami never aspired to become an actress? Yes, you read it right! In her recent tete-a-tete with a media portal, Yami revealed that she wanted to be civil servant, but life had other plans for her. She told Indian Express, "I never grew up with the thought of being in an industry where you are expected to be the center of attention. I was very determined to pursue my dream of becoming a civil servant one day. But life and destiny have their own course sometimes, and I happen to be here." Yami further said with the kind of field she has been working in, she can still use her voice to reach out to all the girls who are trying to make it on their own. She further said that she wants to tell them that no dream is big or small. You're as good as what you do and what you believe in. The Vicky Donor actress went on to add that we align our … [Read more...] about Yami Gautam Wanted To Be A Civil Servant, Says She Never Wanted To Be The Center Of Attention
The Gray Man Release Date And Time In India On Netflix: Dhanush’s Hollywood Debut Film Will Release In July
The makers recently released an action-packed trailer of Dhanush's Hollywood debut film The Gray Man. Surprisingly, the film is also going to see a theatrical release in the US for one week before it hits the streaming platform Netflix, across the world. Notably, The Gray Man is directed by Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame directors, Anthony and Joe Russo. Stranger Things Season 4 Review For Part 1: More Horror, Drama & Emotions Go Long Way For The Best Season Yet The Gray Man led by Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, along with Dhanush, follows CIA operative Coury Gentry played by Ryan Gosling, who goes by the codename Sierra Six. When things don't go as planned, he finds himself on the run hunted by his former CIA co-worker played by Chris Evans. In the trailer, Dhanush appeared as one of the highly trained operatives fighting Ryan Gosling. Meanwhile, Ryan will also be backed by Agent Dani Miranda (played by Ana de Armas). … [Read more...] about The Gray Man Release Date And Time In India On Netflix: Dhanush’s Hollywood Debut Film Will Release In July
Josh Duggar Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison in Child Porn Trial
Getty UPDATE 1:23 PM PT -- Josh's attorney Travis Story tells TMZ, "We're grateful the judge dismissed Count 2 and rejected the Government's request for a 240-month sentence. We look forward to continuing the fight on appeal." UPDATE 1:02 PM PT -- Federal law enforcement sources say when Duggar is released from prison, he will be on 20 years of post release supervision. He was also ordered to pay a $50,100 fine. Josh Duggar has been sentenced to 12 and a half years behind bars after being found guilty in his child porn trial ... TMZ has learned. As we reported, the "19 Kids and Counting" star was found guilty on one count each of receiving and possessing child pornography. According to prosecutors, some of those images were minors under the age of 12. Washington County Sheriff's Office The possession charge was vacated because of an agreement between Duggar's legal team and the court, so he was only sentenced for the … [Read more...] about Josh Duggar Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison in Child Porn Trial
NHL Legend Jaromir Jagr Involved In ‘High-Speed’ Crash With Tram, Somehow OK
Getty Composite Jaromir Jagr -- one of the best NHL players ever -- says he's fortunate to be alive today ... after his car collided with a tram at a high rate of speed. The Pittsburgh Penguins legend explained the terrifying accident in a post on his social media page Wednesday ... saying it was all his fault. In his post, which was written in Czech, Jagr said he was trying to cross the road, and ultimately didn't see a tram that was coming at him at "high speed." "I thought it was my end," the 50-year-old said. In a photo of his car following the accident, you can see the tram hit Jagr's driver's side door -- leaving a huge dent. The hockey player, though, said he somehow escaped just fine. "I climbed out without injury," he said. According to Czech news website iSport.cz , authorities said Jagr's alcohol tests were negative. Jaromir Jagr in the 90s was quite the specimen. Stunningly quick hands while fighting through an … [Read more...] about NHL Legend Jaromir Jagr Involved In ‘High-Speed’ Crash With Tram, Somehow OK