May 25, 2013

Codeblack Picks Up ‘Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete’ (Clip)

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*Codeblack Films has picked up US distribution for “The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete,” co-executive produced by Alicia Keys, directed by George Tillman Jr. and starring Jeffrey Wright, Jordin Sparks, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Jennifer Hudson and Anthony Mackie. The film, which made its debut at the Sundance Film Festival on Jan. 25, is about two [...]




Anthony Mackie Is Relentless in the film Industry

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*Anthony Mackie’s been hard at work lately, doing his thing as a black man, hustling and getting those gigs. The actor recently interviewed with the Huffington Post, and chatted about his latest role in a new comedy-action film, working with folks like Mark Wahlberg and Dwayne Johnson, and so many others. How would you describe [...]




Anthony Mackie, Vivica Fox & More Talk ‘Pain & Gain’s’ American Dream (Watch)

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*The American dream has a different meaning for everyone. “Pain and Gain” is the new Michael Bay film about three body builders (Dwayne Johnson, Anthony Mackie and Mark Wahlberg)  in pursuit of their version of the American dream, excess wealth … at all cost. The film is based on a true story and you have [...]




The Pulse of Entertainment: ‘Pain & Gain’ is Hilarious, but Powerful; in Theaters April 26

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Paramount Pictures’ Pain & Gain is hilarious but powerful, based on a true story it arrives in theaters April 26, 2013 *”It was all MichaelBay,” said Anthony Mackie who stars, along with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Mark Wahlberg, in the Paramount Pictures release of Pain & Gain – a true story of kidnapping, extortion [...]




Anthony Mackie on his Lil’ ‘Pain & Gain’ Pickle

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*Anthony Mackie’s body may be on swole in the new movie “Pain & Gain,” but his character has one tiny little problem. Make that two tiny little problems. The actor, 34, plays Adrian Doorbal, a bodybuilder who works out at Miami’s Sun Gym with his friend Daniel Lugo (Mark Wahlberg). Tired of being broke, Lugo comes [...]




Watch the Redband Trailer for ‘Pain & Gain’ Starring The Rock, Wahlberg & Mackie

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*If you put Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Mark Wahlberg and Anthony Mackie in the same film, what do you have? Answer: Director Michael Bay’s “Pain and Gain,” a new action comedy based on the unbelievable true story of a group of personal trainers in 1990s Miami who, in pursuit of the American Dream, get caught [...]




Anthony Mackie Gets Gangster in New Film ‘Gangster Squad’ (Video)

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*Anthony Mackie, who is quickly becoming the go-to actor in Hollywood these days, co-stars in the crime drama “Gangster Squad.” Led by Sean Penn and Josh Brolin, the film is based on the true story of the LAPD’s fight to keep East Coast mafia leader Mickey Cohen from starting up an illegal crime circle in [...]




Anthony Mackie, Dwayne Johnson on Swole in ‘Pain and Gain’ (Trailer)

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*Paramount has released the first official trailer for “Pain and Gain,” the Michael Bay-directed film starring Mark Wahlberg, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Anthony Mackie. The film, due in theaters April 26, 2013, is based on a true story about a group of bodybuilders who engaged in a campaign of kidnapping, extortion and murder in [...]




Anthony Mackie Eyes Indie Pic ‘A Many Splintered Thing’

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*Anthony Mackie, Aubrey Plaza, Giovanni Ribisi and Philip Baker Hall are all in various stages of negotiations to join Chris Evans and Michelle Monaghan in Justin Reardon’s indie pic “A Many Splintered Thing,” reports Variety. [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] Described as an anti-romantic comedy, the offbeat film stars Evans as a man disillusioned by [...]




Anthony Mackie Eyes ‘Captain America’ Sequel; Talks Returning to New Orleans

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*Anthony Mackie, currently in theaters with “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter,” is in negotiations to star opposite Chris Evans in the sequel to “Captain America: The First Avenger,” according to The Hollywood Reporter. [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] Due April 4, 2014 from directors Joe and Anthony Russo, “Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” would likely star [...]




Anthony Mackie Relishes His Role in ‘Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter’

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At age thirty-two, animated and charming Anthony Mackie has already appeared in an impressive number (31) of films. He was discovered while playing Tupac Shakur in the Off-Broadway play “Up Against the Wind” and later went on to portray him in “Notorious.” He also starred in “8 Mile” as Eminem’s nemesis Papa Doc. Among his [...]




Anthony Mackie in Talks for Gambling Film ‘Runner Runner’

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*Anthony Mackie is in negotiations to join Ben Affleck and Justin Timberlake in the online gambling thriller “Runner Runner,” reports Variety. Timberlake stars as a Princeton student who is cheated of his tuition money playing online poker. He flies to Costa Rica hoping to reclaim his losses from the site’s billionaire owner (Affleck) and ends [...]




Mackie on How His ‘Man on a Ledge’ is Like ‘The Help’

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*Anthony Mackie says his latest film “Man on a Ledge,” in theaters today, is the perfect psychological thriller because of two realities: A) It’s not trying to do too much, and B) It’s exactly what the title says it is. “’Man on a Ledge!’ the actor proclaims during interviews for the film in LA. “You [...]




Anthony Mackie to Announce Spirit Award Nominees

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*Anthony Mackie will join actress Kate Beckinsale on Nov. 29 to announce the nominees for the Film Independent Spirit Awards at the London West Hollywood Hotel. Mackie pocketed two Spirit noms himself (for 2009′s “The Hurt Locker” and 2004′s “Brother to Brother”). The 27th annual Spirit Awards celebration will be held Feb. 25 at the [...]




Audio: Anthony Mackie Talks Next Film ‘Man on a Ledge’

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*Anthony Mackie recently gave EURweb the scoop on his role in the upcoming film “Man on a Ledge,” which stars Sam Worthington as an ex-con who is threatening to jump from a Manhattan hotel rooftop. The film won’t hit theaters until Jan. 27, 2012, but Mackie gives us the “jump” on what to expect. Without [...]