May 18, 2013

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*Just like the headline says, this page/board is where you can discuss the stuff that we didn’t cover in today’s issue. (It’s sort of like feedback with a twist) Remember, NO name calling, racial taunting, graphic sex talk and vulgarity in general, PLEASE. ——– EUR MOTIVATIONAL NOTE Most of the shadows of this life are [...]




The Film Strip: ‘Smart is the New Gangsta’ says Mario Van Peebles

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*At a reception following the screening of his latest movie, “We the Party,” I told Mario Van Peebles that the last time we spoke was for “Panther” and was surprised at what he said.  “You know, you can find every movie I’ve done except for the ‘Panther’ movie. It’s a heavy political movie. It says [...]




The Pulse of Entertainment: Mario Van Peebles’ ‘We The Party’ in Theaters April 6

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*“This is my first major role,” said young actor Mandela Van Peebles about his starring role in the Mario Van Peebles directed film We The Party – which hits selected theaters April 6, 2012. “I did commercials…and been on the set since I was born.” The son of Mario Van Peebles, who is also the [...]




Trailer: 50 Cent in Mario Van Peebles’ ‘All Things Fall Apart’

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*Though it premiered on BET last month, Mario Van Peebles’ latest film as both an actor and director, “All Things Fall Apart,” is set to receive a theatrical release on Feb. 14, reports Yahoo! Movies, which released the trailer today. [Scroll down to watch.] The synopsis: Deon, played by 50 Cent, is a football player [...]




BET to Premiere 50 Cent’s ‘Things Fall Apart’ This Saturday, December 3rd

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*Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has certainly demonstrated the diversity in many areas of entertainment, not falling too short of great particularly in the movie industry. When the rapper committed fully to play the role of a cancer stricken football player, many couldn’t believe the 80-pound transformation, let alone the sacrifice. Finally his hard work is [...]




Photos: 50 Cent and Other Celebs Hit the Urban World Film Festival Red Carpet

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*The energy was high at Friday night’s 15th Annual Urbanworld Film Festival presented by BET Networks. Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, director Mario Van Peebles, and Lynn Whitfield graced the red carpet in support of their film All Things Fall Apart, while the cast of HBO’s How to Make it in America (Victor Rasuk, Luis Guzman [...]




Trailer: Michael Clarke Duncan, Mario Van Peebles on ‘Redemption Road’

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*Acclaimed actor-director Mario Van Peebles taps Michael Clarke Duncan for his latest directorial effort, “Redemption Road.” The Tennessee-set drama follows two men from different backgrounds embarking on a music-steered journey through the deep south who are then linked by a series of events that took place years earlier. “One of the things that drew me [...]




A Film About the Black Man’s Plight w/ Solutions

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*Spike Lee and Chris Rock join actor/director Mario Van Peebles in a ground-breaking film about the plight of the Black man. Entitled “Bring You’re a Game,” the film “sheds light on the resilience and influence of Black males,” in the worlds of Van Peebles himself. It’s an inspiring documentary loaded with community discussions about how [...]




Lawsuit Filed Against 50 Cent

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*We’ve all seen the photos of a sickly looking 50 Cent for his self-funded film “Things Fall Apart.” He lost about 60 pounds for his role. Although his commitment to his role deemed worthy of recognition, his commitment to pay his helpers fell a bit short. Crispy Twig Productions and Nancy Nayor Battino filed a [...]




Mario Van Peebles Moves Toward ‘Exodus’

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*Mario Van Peebles will join Andy Garcia and Aidan Quinn for the upcoming crime drama “The Exodus of Charlie Wright.” According to The Hollywood Reporter, The plot centers on a failed billionaire financial advisor (Quinn) who is pursued by a gangster (Garcia), a federal agent (Van Peebles) and men working for a former client (Goss) [...]




Mario Van Peebles to Direct 50 Cent in Next Film

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*Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and Ray Liotta team up for director Mario Van Peebles’ upcoming indie drama “Things Fall Apart.” According to Variety, the story follows a star football running back (50 Cent) who faces a personal tragedy as well as his own mortality while in his senior year in college. Liotta plays a doctor. [...]




50 Cent to Lose 65 Pounds for New Film

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*Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is expected to drop about 65 pounds for his new role in “Things Fall Apart,” a feature film which he is also for Cheetah Vision Films says Variety. The story follows a football running back who suffers a personal tragedy in his final year of college that makes him question his [...]




The (01-15-10) EURweb Free-4-All Page/Board

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Just like the headline says, this page/board is where you can discuss the stuff that we didn’t cover in today’s issue. (It’s sort of like feedback with a twist) Remember, NO name calling, racial taunting, graphic sex talk and vulgarity in general, PLEASE. ————– EUR MOTIVATIONAL NOTE Today’s ‘Live Better With Willie Jolley’ Tip: Be [...]