May 24, 2013

Omar Miller Joins Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s HBO Pilot

Actor Omar Miller arrives at the Rolling Stone LIVE party held at the Bud Light Hotel on February 1, 2013 in New Orleans

*“CSI: Miami” alum Omar Miller is set to co-star opposite Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in HBO’s untitled dramedy pilot Johnson executive produces with Mark Wahlberg and Steve Levinson, reports Deadline. Written by Levinson, the project chronicles the lives of athletes — some retired, some still active — living in Miami. Miller will play Charles, an [...]




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 on his Lil’ ‘Pain & Gain’ Pickle

Anthony Mackie in a scene from "Pain & Gain"

*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 [...]




The Film Strip: A Riveting ‘Broken City’ Has 3 Big Stars Plus a Black Writer and Director

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*As the best film to open this year, “Broken City” sets the bar very high for the multitude of movies to follow in 2013. The movie co-stars the amazingly talented Jeffrey Wright, is directed by the acclaimed Allen Hughes and is written by the gifted black writer Brian Tucker. This New York “Broken City” is [...]




Allen Hughes Delivering Weather Forecast in Philly (Watch)

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*No, Allen Hughes hasn’t fallen on hard times. The director, in Philadelphia to push his new film “Broken City” with star Mark Wahlberg, was on the set of a local news station to do interviews, but somehow ended up doing the weather. Anything to promote the film. Watch them tag team the forecast below. Scroll [...]




Paula Patton May Join Denzel Washington in ‘2 Guns’

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*Paula Patton is in talks to star with Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg in “2 Guns,” a film based on a Steven Grant graphic novel and directed by  Baltasar Kormakur, who just directed Wahlberg in the remake of his film “Contraband.” Patton will play Washington’s love interest, according to Deadline.com. She is coming off the [...]




Denzel Washington in Talks for ‘2 Guns’ with Mark Wahlberg

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*Denzel Washington, in the midst of talk show rounds for his current film “Safe House,” is reportedly negotiating to star in another action drama involving Universal Pictures. Deadline.com reports the Oscar winner is in early talks to join Mark Wahlberg in “2 Guns,” a film based on a Steven Grant graphic novel published by Boom! [...]




EUR Film Review: ‘Contraband’ Delivers Plenty of Action and Suspense

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*Hold on to your seats. If you searching for a movie that delivers a sure fire adrenaline rush, look no further than “Contraband,” which opens nationwide today (01-13-12). “Contraband” is a fast-pace thriller set in New Orleans starring Chris Farraday (Mark Wahlberg in one of his most compelling roles to date), who has abandoned a [...]




Will Smith, Mark Wahlberg Offered $1M to Fight Each Other

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*A boxing promoter is reportedly offering Will Smith and Mark Wahlberg $1 million to face-off in the ring on Feb. 26 in Las Vegas. The theme: a match between two movie-trained boxers – Smith for “Ali” and Wahlberg for “The Fighter.” Damon Feldman of the Hollywood Boxing Federation has successfully organized “celebrity” matches in the [...]




Kravitz, Diddy to Guest Star on HBO’s Entourage

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*Lenny Kravitz and Sean “Diddy” Combs are among the guest stars lined up for an upcoming episode of the HBO comedy “Entourage,” reports EW.com.  Kravitz will play himself—with Ari Gold (Jeremy Piven) serving as his agent. In the episode, “Ari’s trying to trade favors,” says series creator Doug Ellin. “He’s got to get Lenny to [...]