A second biographical TV series about Mike Tyson is in the works – this one starring Jamie Foxx as the boxing legend and exec produced by Antoine Fuqua and Martin Scorsese . Foxx, who won an Oscar for his portrayal of Ray Charles in 2004 biopic Ray , will star in and exec produce Tyson , a limited series directed and exec produced by Fuqua and exec produced by Raging Bull director Scorsese and Tyson himself. Fledgling screenwriter Colin Preston wrote the pilot and is in the process of writing the full series. The project was previously set up as a feature film back in 2014 with Foxx attached to play Tyson and Terence Winter writing the script. It has now become a limited TV series and is set to be taken out to market shortly. Related Story Mike Tyson Biopic Series ‘Iron Mike’ Enters The Ring At Hulu From ‘I, Tonya’ Team & Karin Gist Foxx said last summer that he was bulking up to play the boxer. He revealed that he first met Tyson when he was … [Read more...] about Jamie Foxx’s Mike Tyson Biopic To Become Limited TV Series Exec Produced By Antoine Fuqua & Martin Scorsese
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Jamie Foxx’s Mike Tyson Movie Becomes a Limited Series Instead
Jamie Foxx's long-gestating Mike Tyson biopic is finally moving forward, now in the form of a biographical limited series. Simply titled Tyson , the series is said to span the whole of Tyson's life, dating back to his troubled youth and subsequent rise as one of boxing's most accomplished fighters of all time. At this time, no network or streaming service is yet attached, but it's not expected that the series will have any issues in finding a home given the high-profile names involved. Colin Preston wrote the pilot for Tyson and is currently writing the rest of the episodes. Training Day helmer Antoine Fuqua will direct and executive produce via Fuqua Films alongside Martin Scorsese via Sikelia Productions. Foxx will also serve as an exec producer with Tyson and his wife, Kiki Tyson, along with Sophie Watts and John Ryan Jr. on behalf of Tyson's Legends Only League. Rick Yorn of LBI Entertainment will also exec produce with Legends Only's Azim Spicer associate producing. … [Read more...] about Jamie Foxx’s Mike Tyson Movie Becomes a Limited Series Instead
The Hangover Part II Sued by Mike Tyson Tattoo Artist
Warner Bros. has been sued by tattoo artist S. Victor Whitmill who wants to stop the release of the upcoming comedy sequel The Hangover Part II , which is scheduled for May 26. S. Victor Whitmill created the intricate facial tattoos for boxer Mike Tyson , who appeared as himself in The Hangover . The artist claims he has exclusive rights to the tattoo. Ed Helms ' character sports a facial tattoo that is quite similar to Mike Tyson 's ink in The Hangover Part II , and the artist is suing since the studio did not ask permission to use his design. RELATED: The Hangover Is Streaming on Netflix This April, But Not for Long Here's an excerpt from the lawsuit below. "When Mr. Whitmill created the Original Tattoo, Mr Tyson agreed that Mr. Whitmill would own the artwork and thus, the copyright in the Original Tattoo. Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc. - without attempting to contact Mr. Whitmill , obtain his permission, or credit his creation - has copied Mr. … [Read more...] about The Hangover Part II Sued by Mike Tyson Tattoo Artist
Francis Ngannou Says He Wants To Box Tyson Fury, Boxing’s My 1st Love
Play video content Exclusive TMZSports.com Francis Ngannou 's Hit List: - Stipe Miocic ✅ - Jon Jones - TYSON FURY ?! That's exactly right ... the newly crowned UFC champ tells TMZ Sports he's DEAD SERIOUS about boxing Fury -- the man many pugilism experts believe is the greatest heavyweight alive. Getty Composite Why boxing? Why Fury? Here's the deal. Before UFC 260, Stipe told us he was very interested in boxing 32-year-old Fury or 31-year-old Anthony Joshua . Play video content 3/24/21 TMZSports.com Welp, his title defense didn't go as planned ( lost via 2nd rd. KO ) ... so, while Francis is taking things from Miocic -- we asked if he wanted to take Stipe's place vs. the Gypsy King. "Absolutely. I'm open to that. Remember boxing was my primary dream and I still have the fire, the dream inside me and I believe at some point, I'm gonna make a step." … [Read more...] about Francis Ngannou Says He Wants To Box Tyson Fury, Boxing’s My 1st Love
Mike Tyson ‘Bludgeons’ AEW’s Shawn Spears on ‘Dynamite’ In Wild In-Ring Brawl
Breaking News AEW on TNT Mike Tyson channeled his inner Hulk Hogan on Wednesday night -- ripping off his shirt and beating the hell out of a pro wrestler ... and it was awesome!! It all went down on AEW's 'Dynamite' -- where Chris Jericho and his allies in the Inner Circle were getting attacked by the guys in The Pinnacle, led by pro wrestling star MJF . All of the sudden, Mike Tyson appeared -- and unleashed the fury all over Shawn Spears ... throwing punches in bunches and even launching a ground and pound attack! Eventually, Spears escaped and fled the ring -- and Tyson and Chris Jericho dapped it up while celebrating their new alliance. Yeah, it's pro wrestling stuff ... but it's still super fun to watch! Before the incident, 54-year-old Tyson was hanging out with Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer ! AEW on TNT Fun Fact: The Jags are owned by Shad Khan -- whose son, Tony Khan , is the … [Read more...] about Mike Tyson ‘Bludgeons’ AEW’s Shawn Spears on ‘Dynamite’ In Wild In-Ring Brawl