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NEVER LOSE FAITH IN STING.
Interscope Records are honored to announce the release of The Complete Studio Collection on June 9th. Encompassing the entirety of Sting's illustrious solo studio album catalogue on 180 gram heavyweight vinyl – from his 1985 debut album The Dream Of The Blue Turtles through to the latest 57th & 9th – The Complete Studio Collection is the first ever complete anthology of Sting's unparalleled solo career.
Following the release of the now sold out The Studio Collection box set via A&M / Interscope Records, The Complete Studio Collection includes all of the A&M / Interscope Records catalogue plus his Deutsche Grammophon discography – Songs From The Labyrinth (2006), If On A Winter's Night... (2009) and Symphonicities (2010) – in addition to his new album 57th & 9th; bringing together all 12 solo studio albums for the very first time.
For fans who purchased the original The Studio Collection box set, a separate bundle has been specially created entitled The Studio Collection: Volume II that contains the 4 newly added albums – Songs From The Labyrinth, If On A Winter's Night..., Symphonicities and 57th & 9th – with space within the set for all of the remaining albums to create The Complete Studio Collection.
All of the included catalogue LPs are presented in meticulous reproductions of their original artwork with new vinyl masters cut at the world-renowned Abbey Road Studios to ensure the highest possible audio quality throughout.
The Complete Studio Collection highlights the incredible full range of Sting's seminal songwriting, inimitable storytelling, and awe-inspiring arrangements through a myriad of musical styles. From the jazz-infused politically-charged The Dream Of The Blue Turtles to the deft pop songcraft of …Nothing Like The Sun, the globetrotting Brand New Day to the evocative electronica of Sacred Love, through to the exploration of complex classical forms in Songs From The Labyrinth, expanding in magnitude and concept on If On A Winter's Night…, and further developing into the genre-melding orchestral expanse Symphonicities, before finally culminating in the triumphant return to pop/rock on 57th & 9th; The Complete Studio Collection showcases all facets of the ever-evolving and truly inspirational artistry of Sting.
The Complete Studio Collection and The Studio Collection: Volume II are out on June 9th and available to pre-order now.
View the special announcement video from Sting himself here.
Sting's 57th & 9th World Tour, with special guests The Last Bandoleros and Joe Sumner, is taking the world by storm with stunningly rave reviews from fans and critics alike. The guitar-driven rock tour, featuring a 4-piece band, has seen sold out performances throughout North America and Europe. Sting is currently performing across South and Central America, before venturing to Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Osaka. Sting then returns to Europe for a string of summer festival and concert dates throughout Europe. Visit www.sting.com for complete tour and ticket details.
Sting will also be awarded the 2017 Polar Music Prize, which celebrates the power and importance of music and is given to individuals, groups or institutions for international recognition of excellence in the world of music. The Polar Music Prize ceremony is on June 15th in Stockholm, Sweden in the presence of the Swedish Royal Family.
THE COMPLETE STUDIO COLLECTION – TRACKLISTING:THE DREAM OF THE BLUE TURTLES (Original Release: 1985)
Side A:
1. If You Love Somebody Set Them Free
2. Love Is The Seventh Wave
3. Russians
4. Children's Crusade
5. Shadows In The Rain
Side B:
6. We Work The Black Seam
7. Consider Me Gone
8. The Dream Of The Blue Turtles
9. Moon Over Bourbon Street
10. Fortress Around Your Heart
…NOTHING LIKE THE SUN (Original Release: 1987)
Side A:
1. The Lazarus Heart
2. Be Still My Beating Heart
3. Englishman In New York
Side B:
4. History Will Teach Us Nothing
5. They Dance Alone (Cueca Solo)
6. Fragile
Side C:
7. We'll Be Together
8. Straight To My Heart
9. Rock Steady
Side D:
10. Sister Moon
11. Little Wing
12. The Secret Marriage
THE SOUL CAGES (Original Release: 1991)
Side A:
1. Island Of Souls
2. All This Time
3. Mad About You
4. Jeremiah Blues (Part 1)
5. Why Should I Cry For You?
Side B:
6. Saint Agnes And The Burning Train
7. The Wild Wild Sea
8. The Soul Cages
9. When The Angels Fall
TEN SUMMONER'S TALES (Original Release: 1993)
Side A:
1. If I Ever Lose My Faith In You
2. Love Is Stronger Than Justice (The Munificent Seven)
3. Fields Of Gold
4. Heavy Cloud No Rain
5. She's Too Good For Me
6. Seven Days
Side B:
7. Saint Augustine In Hell
8. It's Probably Me
9. Shape Of My Heart
10. Something The Boy Said
11. Epilogue (Nothing 'Bout Me)
MERCURY FALLING (Original Release: 1996)
Side A:
1. The Hounds Of Winter
2. I Hung My Head
3. Let Your Soul Be Your Pilot
4. I Was Brought To My Senses
5. You Still Touch Me
Side B:
6. I'm So Happy I Can't Stop Crying
7. All Four Seasons
8. Twenty Five To Midnight
9. La Belle Dame Sans Regrets
10. Valparaiso
11. Lithium Sunset
BRAND NEW DAY (Original Release: 1999)
Side A:
1. A Thousand Years
2. Desert Rose (feat. Cheb Mami)
3. Big Lie Small World
Side B:
4. After The Rain Has Fallen
5. Perfect Love...Gone Wrong
Side C:
6. Tomorrow We'll See
7. Prelude To The End Of The Game
8. Fill Her Up
Side D:
9. Ghost Story
10. Brand New Day
SACRED LOVE (Original Release: 2003)
Side A:
1. Inside
2. Send Your Love (feat. Vicente Amigo)
3. Whenever I Say Your Name (feat. Mary J. Blige)
Side B:
4. Dead Man's Rope
5. Never Coming Home
6. Stolen Car (Take Me Dancing)
Side C:
7. Forget About The Future
8. This War
9. The Book Of My Life (feat. Anoushka Shankar)
Side D:
10. Sacred Love
11. Send Your Love (Dave Audé Remix)
SONGS FROM THE LABYRINTH (Original Release: 2006)
Side A:
1. Walsingham
2. Can She Excuse My Wrongs? [First Booke of Songes, 1597 - Arr. E.H.Fellowes]
3. "Ryght Honorable: As I Have Bin Most Bounde Unto Your Honor..."
4. Flow My Tears
5. Have You Seen The Bright Lily Grow
6. "...Then In Time Passing One Mr. Johnson Died..."
7. The Most High And Mighty Christianus The Fourth, King Of Denmark, His Galliard
8. The Lowest Trees Have Tops
9. "...And Accordinge As I Desired Ther Cam A Letter To Me Out Of Germany..."
10. Fine Knacks For Ladies
11. "...From Thence I Went To The Landgrave Of Hessen..."
12. Fantasy
Side B:
13. Come Heavy Sleep
14. Forlorn Hope Fancy
15. "...And From Thence I Had Great Desire To See Italy..."
16. Come Again
17. Wilt Thou Unkind Thus Reave Me
18. "...After My Departure I Caled To Mynde Our Conference..."
19. Weep You No More, Sad Fountains
20. My Lord Willoughby's Welcome Home
21. Clear Or Cloudy
22. "...Men Say That The Kinge Of Spain Is Making Gret Preparation..."
23. In Darkness Let Me Dwell
IF ON A WINTER'S NIGHT… (Original Release: 2009)
Side A:
1. Gabriel's Message
2. Soul Cake
3. There Is No Rose Of Such Virtue
4. The Snow It Melts The Soonest
5. Christmas At Sea
6. Lo How A Rose E'er Blooming
7. Cold Song
Side B:
8. The Burning Babe
9. Now Winter Comes Slowly
10. The Hounds Of Winter
11. Balulalow
12. Cherry Tree Carol
13. Lullaby For An Anxious Child
14. Hurdy Gurdy Man
15. You Only Cross My Mind In Winter
SYMPHONICITIES (Original Release: 2010)
Side A:
1. Next To You
2. Englishman In New York
3. Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic
Side B:
4. I Hung My Head
5. You Will Be My Ain True Love
6. Roxanne
Side C:
7. When We Dance
8. The End Of The Game
9. I Burn For You
Side D:
10. We Work The Black Seam
11. She's Too Good For Me
12. The Pirate's Bride
13. Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic (Bronx Street Fair Mix)
THE LAST SHIP (Original Release: 2013)
Side A:
1. The Last Ship
2. Dead Man's Boots
3. And Yet
4. August Winds
5. Language Of Birds
6. Practical Arrangement
Side B:
7. The Night The Pugilist Learned How To Dance
8. Ballad Of The Great Eastern
9. What Have We Got? (feat. Jimmy Nail)
10. I Love Her But She Loves Someone Else
11. So To Speak (feat. Becky Unthank)
12. The Last Ship (Reprise)
57TH & 9TH (Original Release: 2016)
Side A:
1. I Can't Stop Thinking About You
2. 50,000
3. Down, Down, Down
4. One Fine Day
5. Pretty Young Soldier
Side B:
6. Petrol Head
7. Heading South On The Great North Road
8. If You Can't Love Me
9. Inshallah
10. The Empty Chair
Summer Festival PerformancesDuring the months of June and July, Sting will perform throughout Europe at a series of festivals and special concert events including shows in Sweden, Norway, Czech Republic, Germany, France, Spain, Austria, Switzerland, Portugal and Italy.
ABOUT STING: Composer, singer-songwriter, actor, author, and activist Sting was born in Newcastle, England before moving to London in 1977 to form The Police with Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers. The band released five studio albums, earned six Grammy Awards and two Brits, and was inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003.
As one of the world's most distinctive solo artists, Sting has received an additional 10 Grammy Awards, two Brits, a Golden Globe, an Emmy, four Oscar nominations (most recently for "The Empty Chair" from JIM: The James Foley Story), a TONY nomination, Billboard Magazine's Century Award, and MusiCares 2004 Person of the Year. Also a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, in December 2014 he received the Kennedy Center Honors, and most recently was given The American Music Award of Merit. Throughout his enduring career, he has sold close to 100 million albums from his combined work with The Police and as a solo artist.
Sting's support for human rights organizations such as the Rainforest Fund, Amnesty International and Live Aid mirrors his art in its universal outreach. Along with wife Trudie Styler, Sting founded the Rainforest Fund in 1989 to protect both the world's rainforests and the indigenous people living there. Together they have held 18 benefit concerts to raise funds and awareness for our planet's endangered resources. Since its inception, the Rainforest Fund has expanded to a network of interconnected organizations working in more than 20 countries over three continents.
SOURCE Universal Music Enterprises
CONTACT: Meg McLean Corso, UMe, meg.mcleancorso@umusic.com, 310.865.9804
Following the release of the now sold out The Studio Collection box set via A&M / Interscope Records, The Complete Studio Collection includes all of the A&M / Interscope Records catalogue plus his Deutsche Grammophon discography – Songs From The Labyrinth (2006), If On A Winter's Night... (2009) and Symphonicities (2010) – in addition to his new album 57th & 9th; bringing together all 12 solo studio albums for the very first time.
For fans who purchased the original The Studio Collection box set, a separate bundle has been specially created entitled The Studio Collection: Volume II that contains the 4 newly added albums – Songs From The Labyrinth, If On A Winter's Night..., Symphonicities and 57th & 9th – with space within the set for all of the remaining albums to create The Complete Studio Collection.
All of the included catalogue LPs are presented in meticulous reproductions of their original artwork with new vinyl masters cut at the world-renowned Abbey Road Studios to ensure the highest possible audio quality throughout.
The Complete Studio Collection highlights the incredible full range of Sting's seminal songwriting, inimitable storytelling, and awe-inspiring arrangements through a myriad of musical styles. From the jazz-infused politically-charged The Dream Of The Blue Turtles to the deft pop songcraft of …Nothing Like The Sun, the globetrotting Brand New Day to the evocative electronica of Sacred Love, through to the exploration of complex classical forms in Songs From The Labyrinth, expanding in magnitude and concept on If On A Winter's Night…, and further developing into the genre-melding orchestral expanse Symphonicities, before finally culminating in the triumphant return to pop/rock on 57th & 9th; The Complete Studio Collection showcases all facets of the ever-evolving and truly inspirational artistry of Sting.
The Complete Studio Collection and The Studio Collection: Volume II are out on June 9th and available to pre-order now.
View the special announcement video from Sting himself here.
Sting's 57th & 9th World Tour, with special guests The Last Bandoleros and Joe Sumner, is taking the world by storm with stunningly rave reviews from fans and critics alike. The guitar-driven rock tour, featuring a 4-piece band, has seen sold out performances throughout North America and Europe. Sting is currently performing across South and Central America, before venturing to Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Osaka. Sting then returns to Europe for a string of summer festival and concert dates throughout Europe. Visit www.sting.com for complete tour and ticket details.
Sting will also be awarded the 2017 Polar Music Prize, which celebrates the power and importance of music and is given to individuals, groups or institutions for international recognition of excellence in the world of music. The Polar Music Prize ceremony is on June 15th in Stockholm, Sweden in the presence of the Swedish Royal Family.
THE COMPLETE STUDIO COLLECTION – TRACKLISTING:THE DREAM OF THE BLUE TURTLES (Original Release: 1985)
Side A:
1. If You Love Somebody Set Them Free
2. Love Is The Seventh Wave
3. Russians
4. Children's Crusade
5. Shadows In The Rain
Side B:
6. We Work The Black Seam
7. Consider Me Gone
8. The Dream Of The Blue Turtles
9. Moon Over Bourbon Street
10. Fortress Around Your Heart
…NOTHING LIKE THE SUN (Original Release: 1987)
Side A:
1. The Lazarus Heart
2. Be Still My Beating Heart
3. Englishman In New York
Side B:
4. History Will Teach Us Nothing
5. They Dance Alone (Cueca Solo)
6. Fragile
Side C:
7. We'll Be Together
8. Straight To My Heart
9. Rock Steady
Side D:
10. Sister Moon
11. Little Wing
12. The Secret Marriage
THE SOUL CAGES (Original Release: 1991)
Side A:
1. Island Of Souls
2. All This Time
3. Mad About You
4. Jeremiah Blues (Part 1)
5. Why Should I Cry For You?
Side B:
6. Saint Agnes And The Burning Train
7. The Wild Wild Sea
8. The Soul Cages
9. When The Angels Fall
TEN SUMMONER'S TALES (Original Release: 1993)
Side A:
1. If I Ever Lose My Faith In You
2. Love Is Stronger Than Justice (The Munificent Seven)
3. Fields Of Gold
4. Heavy Cloud No Rain
5. She's Too Good For Me
6. Seven Days
Side B:
7. Saint Augustine In Hell
8. It's Probably Me
9. Shape Of My Heart
10. Something The Boy Said
11. Epilogue (Nothing 'Bout Me)
MERCURY FALLING (Original Release: 1996)
Side A:
1. The Hounds Of Winter
2. I Hung My Head
3. Let Your Soul Be Your Pilot
4. I Was Brought To My Senses
5. You Still Touch Me
Side B:
6. I'm So Happy I Can't Stop Crying
7. All Four Seasons
8. Twenty Five To Midnight
9. La Belle Dame Sans Regrets
10. Valparaiso
11. Lithium Sunset
BRAND NEW DAY (Original Release: 1999)
Side A:
1. A Thousand Years
2. Desert Rose (feat. Cheb Mami)
3. Big Lie Small World
Side B:
4. After The Rain Has Fallen
5. Perfect Love...Gone Wrong
Side C:
6. Tomorrow We'll See
7. Prelude To The End Of The Game
8. Fill Her Up
Side D:
9. Ghost Story
10. Brand New Day
SACRED LOVE (Original Release: 2003)
Side A:
1. Inside
2. Send Your Love (feat. Vicente Amigo)
3. Whenever I Say Your Name (feat. Mary J. Blige)
Side B:
4. Dead Man's Rope
5. Never Coming Home
6. Stolen Car (Take Me Dancing)
Side C:
7. Forget About The Future
8. This War
9. The Book Of My Life (feat. Anoushka Shankar)
Side D:
10. Sacred Love
11. Send Your Love (Dave Audé Remix)
SONGS FROM THE LABYRINTH (Original Release: 2006)
Side A:
1. Walsingham
2. Can She Excuse My Wrongs? [First Booke of Songes, 1597 - Arr. E.H.Fellowes]
3. "Ryght Honorable: As I Have Bin Most Bounde Unto Your Honor..."
4. Flow My Tears
5. Have You Seen The Bright Lily Grow
6. "...Then In Time Passing One Mr. Johnson Died..."
7. The Most High And Mighty Christianus The Fourth, King Of Denmark, His Galliard
8. The Lowest Trees Have Tops
9. "...And Accordinge As I Desired Ther Cam A Letter To Me Out Of Germany..."
10. Fine Knacks For Ladies
11. "...From Thence I Went To The Landgrave Of Hessen..."
12. Fantasy
Side B:
13. Come Heavy Sleep
14. Forlorn Hope Fancy
15. "...And From Thence I Had Great Desire To See Italy..."
16. Come Again
17. Wilt Thou Unkind Thus Reave Me
18. "...After My Departure I Caled To Mynde Our Conference..."
19. Weep You No More, Sad Fountains
20. My Lord Willoughby's Welcome Home
21. Clear Or Cloudy
22. "...Men Say That The Kinge Of Spain Is Making Gret Preparation..."
23. In Darkness Let Me Dwell
IF ON A WINTER'S NIGHT… (Original Release: 2009)
Side A:
1. Gabriel's Message
2. Soul Cake
3. There Is No Rose Of Such Virtue
4. The Snow It Melts The Soonest
5. Christmas At Sea
6. Lo How A Rose E'er Blooming
7. Cold Song
Side B:
8. The Burning Babe
9. Now Winter Comes Slowly
10. The Hounds Of Winter
11. Balulalow
12. Cherry Tree Carol
13. Lullaby For An Anxious Child
14. Hurdy Gurdy Man
15. You Only Cross My Mind In Winter
SYMPHONICITIES (Original Release: 2010)
Side A:
1. Next To You
2. Englishman In New York
3. Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic
Side B:
4. I Hung My Head
5. You Will Be My Ain True Love
6. Roxanne
Side C:
7. When We Dance
8. The End Of The Game
9. I Burn For You
Side D:
10. We Work The Black Seam
11. She's Too Good For Me
12. The Pirate's Bride
13. Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic (Bronx Street Fair Mix)
THE LAST SHIP (Original Release: 2013)
Side A:
1. The Last Ship
2. Dead Man's Boots
3. And Yet
4. August Winds
5. Language Of Birds
6. Practical Arrangement
Side B:
7. The Night The Pugilist Learned How To Dance
8. Ballad Of The Great Eastern
9. What Have We Got? (feat. Jimmy Nail)
10. I Love Her But She Loves Someone Else
11. So To Speak (feat. Becky Unthank)
12. The Last Ship (Reprise)
57TH & 9TH (Original Release: 2016)
Side A:
1. I Can't Stop Thinking About You
2. 50,000
3. Down, Down, Down
4. One Fine Day
5. Pretty Young Soldier
Side B:
6. Petrol Head
7. Heading South On The Great North Road
8. If You Can't Love Me
9. Inshallah
10. The Empty Chair
57th & 9th Tour Itinerary – with special guests: The Last Bandoleros and Joe Sumner
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Wed. May 17, 2017
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Mexico City, MX National Auditorium
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Thu. May 18, 2017
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Mexico City, MX National Auditorium
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Sat. May 20, 2017
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Monterrey, MX Auditorio Banamex
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Sun. May 21, 2017
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Guadalajara, MX Auditorio Telmex
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Sun. May 28, 2017
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Singapore, SG Singapore Indoor Stadium
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Wed. May 31, 2017
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Seoul, KR Understage By Hyundai Card
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Sat. June 03, 2017
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Hong Kong, HK Convention & Exhibition Centre
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Tue. Jun 06, 2017
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Tokyo, JP Budokan
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Wed. June 07, 2017
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Tokyo, JP Budokan
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Thu. June 08, 2017
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Tokyo, JP Budokan
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Sat. June 10, 2017
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Osaka, JP Chuo Gymnasium
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ABOUT STING: Composer, singer-songwriter, actor, author, and activist Sting was born in Newcastle, England before moving to London in 1977 to form The Police with Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers. The band released five studio albums, earned six Grammy Awards and two Brits, and was inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003.
As one of the world's most distinctive solo artists, Sting has received an additional 10 Grammy Awards, two Brits, a Golden Globe, an Emmy, four Oscar nominations (most recently for "The Empty Chair" from JIM: The James Foley Story), a TONY nomination, Billboard Magazine's Century Award, and MusiCares 2004 Person of the Year. Also a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, in December 2014 he received the Kennedy Center Honors, and most recently was given The American Music Award of Merit. Throughout his enduring career, he has sold close to 100 million albums from his combined work with The Police and as a solo artist.
Sting's support for human rights organizations such as the Rainforest Fund, Amnesty International and Live Aid mirrors his art in its universal outreach. Along with wife Trudie Styler, Sting founded the Rainforest Fund in 1989 to protect both the world's rainforests and the indigenous people living there. Together they have held 18 benefit concerts to raise funds and awareness for our planet's endangered resources. Since its inception, the Rainforest Fund has expanded to a network of interconnected organizations working in more than 20 countries over three continents.
SOURCE Universal Music Enterprises
CONTACT: Meg McLean Corso, UMe, meg.mcleancorso@umusic.com, 310.865.9804
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SERENA WILLIAMS BEDS DOWN- NEW MATTRESS MONEY.
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significant increase in national media, we are primed to see
unprecedented demand for Tempur-Pedic,” added Anderson. “Consumers,
inspired by Williams and the remarkable stories from these owners will
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prepared to buy Tempur-Pedic products.”
Beginning this month, Williams will be featured in television and digital advertising.
The ads, which include the unique ‘match cut’ creative technique, will be supported through social media and PR efforts as well.
“Since the age of three, I’ve spent countless hours on the court,” Williams said. “Over the years, my routine off the court – eating well, staying positive and getting quality sleep – has paid dividends. Now as I start a new journey into motherhood, sleep will continue be a top priority for my family. I look forward to what lies ahead, including in my tennis career – all while being powered by Tempur-Pedic.”
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The ads, which include the unique ‘match cut’ creative technique, will be supported through social media and PR efforts as well.
“Since the age of three, I’ve spent countless hours on the court,” Williams said. “Over the years, my routine off the court – eating well, staying positive and getting quality sleep – has paid dividends. Now as I start a new journey into motherhood, sleep will continue be a top priority for my family. I look forward to what lies ahead, including in my tennis career – all while being powered by Tempur-Pedic.”
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BLACK MEDIA RISES, IN THE EVIL TRUMP ERA.
Commemorating the 18th anniversary of its IPO on May 5, the only integrated, multimedia company focused on Black culture, Radio One, Inc., is changing its name to Urban One, Inc.
Reflecting its longstanding, rich history as the most trusted source to
inform, entertain and inspire the African-American community, Urban One will continue to provide culturally relevant integrated content through its iconic brands and platforms – TV One, Radio One, Reach Media, iOne Digital and One Solution.
"More than 35 years ago, we proudly began representing Black culture by lifting our voices boldly, courageously and unapologetically," said CEO Alfred C. Liggins III. "Urban One's mission is to enhance and maintain our position as the largest distributor of urban content in the country."
Urban One is at the epicenter of Urban America and is the only multimedia company reaching 82 percent of Black America. Its diverse audience is seeking one thing – high-quality, relevant urban content that reflects, acknowledges and pays homage to the Black culture that has impacted every fiber of American life.
The leading voice speaking to Black America, Urban One is committed to serving its multimedia audiences, as well as offering its advertisers and community partners deeper consumer engagement solutions. Through its various platforms, Urban One is national in reach and local in impact resulting in 59 million households, 22 million listeners, 40 million video streams, 20 million unique visitors and 5 million app starts.
Expansive television and digital networks, nationally syndicated programs and its community-based local radio markets comprise Urban One's portfolio as the country's largest distributor of urban content:
Dedicated to diversifying its overall business portfolio away from dependence on advertising revenues, Urban One will continue to establish mutually beneficial partnerships like the One VIP card from American Express Serve© and its investment as a Principal Entity of MGM National Harbor, LLC.
Urban One is also committed to connecting with Black America, urban enthusiast and lovers of Black culture one person at a time and does so through its annual live and public affairs events reaching over 1 million people a year. In addition, the company offers actionable insights to help the community make informed decisions with consumer insights and research studies.
More information about Urban One's extensive portfolio, including company history and milestones, is available on the company's corporate website at www.urban1.com.
"More than 35 years ago, we proudly began representing Black culture by lifting our voices boldly, courageously and unapologetically," said CEO Alfred C. Liggins III. "Urban One's mission is to enhance and maintain our position as the largest distributor of urban content in the country."
Urban One is at the epicenter of Urban America and is the only multimedia company reaching 82 percent of Black America. Its diverse audience is seeking one thing – high-quality, relevant urban content that reflects, acknowledges and pays homage to the Black culture that has impacted every fiber of American life.
The leading voice speaking to Black America, Urban One is committed to serving its multimedia audiences, as well as offering its advertisers and community partners deeper consumer engagement solutions. Through its various platforms, Urban One is national in reach and local in impact resulting in 59 million households, 22 million listeners, 40 million video streams, 20 million unique visitors and 5 million app starts.
Expansive television and digital networks, nationally syndicated programs and its community-based local radio markets comprise Urban One's portfolio as the country's largest distributor of urban content:
- TV One: The Largest African-American Owned Television Network
- Radio One: The Largest African-American Owned Local Urban Radio Network
- Reach Media: The Largest Syndicator of Urban Programming
- iOne Digital: The Largest Distributor of Digital Urban Content
- One Solution: Urban One's Award-Winning Branded Solution Division
Dedicated to diversifying its overall business portfolio away from dependence on advertising revenues, Urban One will continue to establish mutually beneficial partnerships like the One VIP card from American Express Serve© and its investment as a Principal Entity of MGM National Harbor, LLC.
Urban One is also committed to connecting with Black America, urban enthusiast and lovers of Black culture one person at a time and does so through its annual live and public affairs events reaching over 1 million people a year. In addition, the company offers actionable insights to help the community make informed decisions with consumer insights and research studies.
More information about Urban One's extensive portfolio, including company history and milestones, is available on the company's corporate website at www.urban1.com.
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Guests who participate in the special fan event will receive an exclusive mini poster and a set of souvenir collectible buttons while supplies last. Participating exhibitors include some of the nation's largest theater circuits, among them AMC Theatres, Cinemark, Cineplex, National Amusements, and Regal Cinemas. For a list of theaters playing the 3D double feature, visit http://reald.com/#/movies/gotgdoublefeature
"The visuals in the Guardians of the Galaxy universe are stunning and the movies are even more spectacular in RealD 3D. We wanted to create a fan experience as epic as the movies and we can't think of a better way to get fans excited for the new film than to offer an exclusive double feature event and a chance to experience both Guardians of the Galaxy films back-to-back in 3D," said Reid.
As the world's leading 3D cinema system, no company has been more instrumental in perfecting, promoting or providing premium quality 3D experiences to audiences worldwide than RealD.
Set to the all-new sonic backdrop of Awesome Mixtape #2, Marvel Studios' "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" continues the team's adventures as they traverse the outer reaches of the cosmos. The Guardians must fight to keep their newfound family together as they unravel the mystery of Peter Quill's true parentage. Old foes become new allies and fan-favorite characters from the classic comics will come to our heroes' aid as the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to expand.
"Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" is written and directed by James Gunn and stars Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, featuring Vin Diesel as Baby Groot, Bradley Cooper as Rocket, Michael Rooker, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff, Elizabeth Debicki, Chris Sullivan, Sean Gunn, Tommy Flanagan, Laura Haddock, with Sylvester Stallone, and Kurt Russell. Kevin Feige is producing, and Louis D'Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Jonathan Schwartz, Nikolas Korda and Stan Lee are the executive producers. Marvel Studios' "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" blasts into theaters on May 5, 2017.
Friday, April 28, 2017
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
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Thursday, April 20, 2017
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Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Friday, April 14, 2017
CELEBRITY Q AND A: MIA ST. JOHN- ROUND 2. DING!
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Data Hard: If they brought back, the sports game show American Gladiators,would you go on that show?
Mia St. John: (thinking about it) No.
DH: Really?
Mia: Yeah, I already tried out for the show (as a host for brief, but recent NBC version in 2007.Rival Boxing champ Layla Ali got the job.)
DH: Hmmm.
St. John: My brother tried out for (Gladiators, as a contestant) and the obstacle course (the end game, called the Eliminator) was too difficult for him. (A bit sullen now.)
DH: That's right, Layla Ali was the co-host on that. But, she wasn't very good.
Mia: (She has perked up) What?
DH: (Layla Ali) wasn't very good.
St John: (smiling again) That's good to hear.
Thursday, April 13, 2017
PROUD MARY ROLLING ON THE RIVER,FOR THE KIDS!
Principal photography started this week on Screen Gems' action thriller, Proud Mary, starring Taraji P. Henson with Billy Brown, Jahi Di'Allo Winston, Neal McDonough, Margaret Avery, Xander Berkeley and Danny Glover. Babak Najafi directs from a script by John Stuart Newman and Christian Swegal. Paul Schiff and Tai Duncan are producing. Taraji P. Henson and Glenn S. Gainor are executive producers and Andrea Ajemian is co-producer. Casting is by Nancy Nayor.
Taraji P. Henson is Mary, a hit woman working for an organized crime family in Boston, whose life is completely turned around when she meets a young boy whose path she crosses when a professional hit goes bad.
Henson, acclaimed for such diverse roles as Katherine Johnson in the Oscar®-nominated Hidden Figures, Cookie Lyon on Fox TV's "Empire" (Golden Globe-winning and Emmy®-nominated performance) and Queenie in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (Oscar®-nominated performance), adds an indelible portrayal as the fierce and beautiful Mary.
Jahi Di'Allo Winston (Feed The Beast) is Danny, a streetwise kid unaware of what prompts Mary to come to his aid; Danny Glover (Lethal Weapon) plays Benny, Mary's fatherly but brutally unforgiving boss; Billy Brown (How To Get Away With Murder) is Tom, Benny's son, a fellow professional who was once romantically involved with Mary; Neal McDonough (Captain America: The First Avenger) is a well-manicured killer primed to be sacrificed to maintain peace; Margaret Avery (The Color Purple) is Benny's wise, refined wife; and Xander Berkeley (The Mentalist) is the drug-dealing sadist Mary eradicates, provoking an all-out turf war.
Director Babak Najafi most recently helmed the internationally successful action thriller London Has Fallen.
The writers are John Stuart Newman (Dirty Work) and Christian Swegal (Stasis), the director of photography is Dan Laustsen (John Wick: Chapter 2), the production designer is Carl Sprague (Infinitely Polar Bear), the editor is Evan Schiff (Southside With You) and the costume designer is Deborah Newhall (Cadaver).
Proud Mary films in Boston and surrounding Massachusetts cities through May, and will be released in theaters nationwide by Screen Gems in January 2018.
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Wednesday, April 05, 2017
Tuesday, April 04, 2017
GET OUT! TO SEE THE SCARIER ALT. ENDING, TO THE SOCIAL HORROR FLICK.
A speculative thriller from Blumhouse Productions (Split, Insidious franchise, The Gift) and the mind of Jordan Peele, the first African-American writer/director to cross $100 million at the box office with his debut film, GET OUT arrives on Digital HD on May 9, 2017 and on Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand on May 23, 2017
from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.
Known as the best reviewed movie of 2017 on Rotten Tomatoes to date, the dark and unsettling break-out hit is deeply relevant to modern day topics, captivating audiences with thrilling conflicts and danger at every turn. Own GET OUT on Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital HD and be the first to see the chilling alternate ending that flips the script, a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film, plus much more!
Now that Chris (Daniel Kaluuya, Sicario), a young African-American man, and his girlfriend, Rose (Allison Williams, "Girls"), a young white woman, have been dating for several months, she invites him for a weekend getaway upstate at her family's upstate home with parents Missy (Catherine Keener, Captain Phillips) and Dean (Bradley Whitford, The Cabin in the Woods). At first, Chris reads the family's overly accommodating behavior as nervous attempts to deal with their daughter's interracial relationship, but as the weekend progresses, a series of increasingly disturbing discoveries lead him to a truth that he could have never imagined.
The Blu-ray™ Combo Pack includes a Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital HD with UltraViolet™.
Known as the best reviewed movie of 2017 on Rotten Tomatoes to date, the dark and unsettling break-out hit is deeply relevant to modern day topics, captivating audiences with thrilling conflicts and danger at every turn. Own GET OUT on Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital HD and be the first to see the chilling alternate ending that flips the script, a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film, plus much more!
Now that Chris (Daniel Kaluuya, Sicario), a young African-American man, and his girlfriend, Rose (Allison Williams, "Girls"), a young white woman, have been dating for several months, she invites him for a weekend getaway upstate at her family's upstate home with parents Missy (Catherine Keener, Captain Phillips) and Dean (Bradley Whitford, The Cabin in the Woods). At first, Chris reads the family's overly accommodating behavior as nervous attempts to deal with their daughter's interracial relationship, but as the weekend progresses, a series of increasingly disturbing discoveries lead him to a truth that he could have never imagined.
The Blu-ray™ Combo Pack includes a Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital HD with UltraViolet™.
- Blu-ray™ unleashes the power of your HDTV and is the best way to watch movies at home, featuring 6X the picture resolution of DVD, exclusive extras and theater-quality surround sound.
- DVD offers the flexibility and convenience of playing movies in more places, both at home and away.
- Digital HD with UltraViolet™ lets you watch movies anywhere, on any device. Users can instantly stream or download movies to watch on iPad®, iPhone®, Android™, smart TVs, connected Blu-ray™ players, game consoles and more.
- Alternate Ending with Commentary by Writer/Director Jordan Peele
- Deleted Scenes with Commentary by Writer/Director Jordan Peele
- Unveiling the Horror of Get Out: Go behind-the-scenes for the making of Get Out
- Q&A Discussion with Writer/Director Jordan Peele and the Cast: Director/Writer Jordan Peele sits down with the cast to answer fan questions on the film hosted by Chance the Rapper.
- Feature Commentary with Writer/Director Jordan PeeleFILMMAKERS: Cast: Daniel Kaluuya, Allison Williams, Bradley Whitford, Caleb Landry Jones, Stephen Root, Catherine Keener
Casting By: Terri Taylor CSA Costume Designer: Nadine Haders
Edited By: Gregory Plotkin
Production Designer: Rusty Smith
Director of Photography: Toby Oliver ACS Executive Producers: Raymond Mansfield, Couper Samuelson, Shaun Redick, Jeanette Volturno
Produced By: Sean McKittrick P.G.A, Jason Blum P.G.A, Edward H. Hamm Jr. P.G.A, Jordan Peele P.G.A
Written And Directed By: Jordan Peele
DO YOUR TRIPLE MANTRA HERE.
Today, Kino MacGregor and Kerri Verna have officially launched the world's first YogaTV channel created by yogis, for yogis. The campaign ran from January 16th through March 22nd
and exceeded its initial original goal by nearly three times. The
launch is being kicked off with thousands of people participating in an
Instagram Handstand Challenge.
"OmStars has been our dream and we are thrilled that it is now a reality for us and for the world. OmStars is officially the world's first YogaTV channel for yogis to practice, surrender, reflect, and have some fun along the way," explains Kino MacGregor, co-founder of OmStars.
The online subscription thoughtfully guides users through courses designed by Kino and Kerri rather than a confusing stream of randomized classes. Each class fits into a larger course. In this way, users can naturally progress towards specific goals, whether that be understanding yoga, mastering inversions, or modifications. Together with leaders in yoga, meditation, mindfulness, and healthy living, all of the content is produced exclusively for the OmStars channel. There are currently 240 videos live on the channel.
Kerri and her husband, Nick, wrapped filming of their yoga and healthy cooking videos and Natalie Prigoone from Australia's Great Uncooking will soon be featured on the channel.
The content focuses on the following areas:
"OmStars has been our dream and we are thrilled that it is now a reality for us and for the world. OmStars is officially the world's first YogaTV channel for yogis to practice, surrender, reflect, and have some fun along the way," explains Kino MacGregor, co-founder of OmStars.
The online subscription thoughtfully guides users through courses designed by Kino and Kerri rather than a confusing stream of randomized classes. Each class fits into a larger course. In this way, users can naturally progress towards specific goals, whether that be understanding yoga, mastering inversions, or modifications. Together with leaders in yoga, meditation, mindfulness, and healthy living, all of the content is produced exclusively for the OmStars channel. There are currently 240 videos live on the channel.
Kerri and her husband, Nick, wrapped filming of their yoga and healthy cooking videos and Natalie Prigoone from Australia's Great Uncooking will soon be featured on the channel.
The content focuses on the following areas:
- Practice - Yoga, Meditation and Movement Courses
- Insight - Research, Study, Knowledge and Wisdom Courses
- Wellness - Vegan Cooking and Balanced Living Courses and Tips
- Culture - Travel, Fun and Play Tips
Monday, April 03, 2017
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Friday, March 31, 2017
HARRIET TUBMAN WILL BE-THE SOLE FEATURED CHARACTER, ON UNDERGROUND FOR A WEEK.
WGN America announced today that the sixth installment of its gripping, hit series, "Underground," slated to air at a special time on Wednesday, April 12 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT, will in its entirety feature a solo performance by Aisha Hinds ("Under the Dome," Star Trek Into Darkness), whose electrifying portrayal of Harriet Tubman has already captivated viewers and critics around the country. Tubman, the Underground Railroad's most famous conductor, risks her life repeatedly in order to free her family members and lead anyone willing to journey north across hostile territory, to freedom – a task she believes is her God-given mission.
"When introducing someone as iconic as Harriet Tubman, we felt compelled to attempt an episode as revolutionary as her spirit. When we learned through research in 1858 she began to give talks about her life to like-minded abolitionists to raise money for the cause, we knew we had our in: A 'Ted Talk' with Harriet Tubman," said "Underground" Creators, Writers and Executive Producers Misha Green and Joe Pokaski. "Our amazing crew, led by our director/executive producer Anthony Hemingway, set a beautiful stage for Aisha Hinds'powerhouse performance. And we can only hope we did Araminta 'Minty' Ross proud."
"This episode is truly one of a kind. It alone, masterfully revolutionizes TV storytelling," said Anthony Hemingway, "Underground" Director and Executive Producer. "Aisha surrenders herself to the spirit of Harriet Tubman and gracefully reintroduces us to Harriet's humanity by sharing her story, in a chillingly exceptional performance. I am extremely proud of the amazing artistry that every cast and crew member poured into making 'Underground,' it's the most exhilarating experience I've had as a filmmaker."
Hinds remarked, "Playing Harriet Tubman is both a great honor and also a tremendous call to duty as we examine how familiar the pain of our past can be felt in the present. In sight of and in spite of the overwhelming obstacles stacked against her, Harriet transcended bondage and inspired generations in the pursuit of liberty."
In the all-new, extended episode entitled, "Minty," written by series co-creators Misha Green and Joe Pokaski, and directed by Emmy and Golden Globe Award® winner Anthony Hemingway, Tubman delivers a monumental and definitive speech about her life, her divine purpose and the perilous but necessary fight for freedom. Set in 1858 against the backdrop of a nation deeply divided by race, class and gender, Tubman makes a passionate plea to abolitionists to shift their thinking as she challenges them to take swift action against those who are determined to oppress others. In a career defining move, Hinds unleashes a transcendent performance that is not to be missed. "Minty" will air on Wednesday, April 12 during a special time slot at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on WGN America, with back-to-back encore airings throughout the night.
Aisha Hinds' performance as Harriet Tubman is widely critically lauded, including this sampling of recent reviews:
- "Hinds' Tubman is a masterstroke" – Dominic Patten, Deadline
- "Aisha Hinds' rifle-toting Harriet Tubman only underlines how righteously fun and feminist the show has become." – Tim Goodman and Daniel Fienberg, Hollywood Reporter
- "Riveting performance by Aisha Hinds." – Mariya Moseley, Essence
- "…from the moment she appears onscreen, she oozes that larger-than-life image." – LaToya Ferguson, Entertainment Weekly
- "Offering the show's devoted fan base a living, breathing tribute to Tubman's heart, resourcefulness and courage that dusty history books couldn't possibly convey."– Lori Acken, TV Insider
- "Harriet Tubman, played by Aisha Hinds, brings the real-life hero…from historical figure to three-dimensional person this season." – Malcolm Venable, TV Guide
- "Aisha Hinds is a … bonafide scene-stealer… and heartstring puller." – Satchel B. Jester, Upscale Magazine
- "[Aisha Hinds'] most recent role to date is her finest — Harriet Tubman." – Monique Meneses, US Magazine
- "…incandescent, slyly funny Aisha Hinds"– Matt Brennan, Paste
- "Hinds channels all of the grit, gravitas and ungrammatical profundity of a mid-life Tubman with brilliant forte… She gives flesh, blood, sweat, and tears to Tubman in a way that we have never seen before." – Kelisha Graves, BlackFilm.com
- "Aisha Hinds is killing it at Harriet Tubman…I don't think anyone else could've have done a better job, and I'm loving everything about her." – Eddie Villanueva Jr., NerdReactor.com
- "Aisha Hinds makes her much-anticipated debut as Harriet Tubman and if there was ever a time where sistahs were doing it for themselves, this is it." – Krystal Franklin, BLACKAMERICAWEB.COM
- "Hinds… entrance is undeniably exciting." – Danette Chavez, AVLCUB.COM
- "A good character introduction is one of the greatest joys television can offer, and in the March 8"Underground" season premiere, viewers were treated to two of them. [Aisha Hinds and Jasika Nicole] – Maureen Ryan, Variety
The 10-episode second season of "Underground" follows an unremitting struggle for freedom within a divided America on the brink of civil war, each side vying to enact their own justice. The celebrated season two cast includes: Jurnee Smollett-Bell ("Friday Night Lights," The Great Debaters), Aldis Hodge (Straight Outta Compton, Hidden Figures), Jessica de Gouw ("Arrow," "Dracula"), Alano Miller (Loving, "Atlanta"), Christopher Meloni ("Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," Sin City: A Dame to Kill For), Amirah Vann ("Girls," And So It Goes) and Marc Blucas ("Blue Bloods"). Additional guest stars this season include Aisha Hinds ("Under the Dome," Star Trek Into Darkness) in the pioneering role of Harriet Tubman, along with Bokeem Woodbine ("Fargo"), Jasika Nicole ("Fringe," "Scandal"), DeWanda Wise ("Shots Fired"), Michael Trotter ("Rosewood"), Jesse Luken ("Justified," 42), Sadie Stratton ("Code Black," "Boy Meets World"), Robert Christopher Riley ("Hit the Floor"), and Academy Award® and Golden Globe® winner and ten-time Grammy Award® winning singer-songwriter John Legend as renowned abolitionist Frederick Douglass.
Hailing from Sony Pictures Television, "Underground" is created and written by Misha Green ("Sons of Anarchy," "Heroes") and Joe Pokaski ("Heroes," "Daredevil"), who serve as Executive Producers alongside Emmy-winning director Anthony Hemingway ("The People v. O.J. Simpson," "Treme"); Academy Award-winning writer Akiva Goldsman (A Beautiful Mind, I Am Legend) of Weed Road Pictures; Tory Tunnell (King Arthur, Holy Rollers) and Joby Harold (King Arthur, Edge of Tomorrow) of Safehouse Pictures; John Legend, Mike Jackson and Ty Stiklorius of Get Lifted Film Co (La La Land, Southside with You); and Mark Taylor ("MadTV").
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Friday, March 24, 2017
MATTHEW McCONAUGHEY IS WHITE BOY RICK'S DADDY.
Principal photography has begun on the Studio 8 drama, "White Boy Rick", which is being produced by LBI Entertainment and Protozoa Pictures. Based on true events, "White Boy Rick" is set in 1980s Detroit at the height of the crack epidemic and the War on Drugs, and tells the moving story of a blue-collar father and his teenage son, who became an undercover informant and later a drug dealer, before he was dropped by his handlers and sentenced to life in prison.
The film stars newcomer Richie Merritt as Ricky Wershe Jr., and Oscar® winner Matthew McConaughey ("Dallas Buyers Club," "The Dark Tower") as Ricky's father, Richard Wershe Sr.
15-year-old Richie Merritt was discovered in Baltimore during an extensive nationwide talent search. Hailing from a similar socioeconomic background as Wershe, Merritt's natural talent, charisma and authenticity impressed the filmmakers, as well as his chemistry with Matthew McConaughey who plays his father.
The film also features Oscar® nominee Jennifer Jason Leigh ("Hateful Eight") and Rory Cochrane ("Black Mass") as the FBI agents who begin working with Rick as a confidential informant, and Brian Tyree Henry (FX's "Atlanta") as narcotics detective Officer Jackson; two-time Oscar® nominee Bruce Dern ("Nebraska," "The Hateful Eight") as Rick's grandfather, Ray Wershe; three-time Oscar® nominee Piper Laurie ("Carrie," "Children of a Lesser God") as Rick's grandmother, Verna Wershe; BAFTA nominee Bel Powley ("Diary of a Teenage Girl") as Rick's sister, Dawn; Jonathan Majors ("Hostiles") as Johnny Curry; Rapper YG ("Blame It on the Streets") as Leo Curry; RJ Cyler ("Me and Earl and the Dying Girl") as Rudell Curry; Taylour Paige (VH1's "Hit the Floor") as Cathy Volsan; and Kyanna Simone Simpson ("Fist Fight") as Brenda.
"White Boy Rick" is directed by Yann Demange ("'71"), from an original screenplay by Logan & Noah Miller with revisions by writers Andy Weiss, Scott Silver, and Steve Kloves. The film is being produced by John Lesher ("Birdman," "Black Mass"), Julie Yorn ("Hell or High Water," "The Other Woman"), Darren Aronofsky ("Jackie," "Noah") and Scott Franklin ("Jackie," "Black Swan"). Executive producers are Georgia Kacandes, Ari Handel, Matthew Krul, Christopher Mallick, Michael J. Weiss, Logan Miller and Noah Miller.
Born in Paris and raised in London, Demange made his directorial film debut in 2014 with the critically acclaimed drama "'71" starring Jack O'Connell, which followed a young British soldier who is accidentally abandoned by his unit following a riot on the streets of Belfast in 1971. The film was nominated for a BAFTA for Outstanding Debut and earned Demange the British Independent Film Award for Best Director.
The behind the scenes team includes director of photography Tat Radcliffe ("'71," "Pride"), production designer Stefania Cella ("Black Mass," "Downsizing"), costume designer Amy Westcott ("Nightcrawler," "Black Swan"), and editor Chris Wyatt ("'71," "This is England").
"White Boy Rick" will film primarily on location in Cleveland through early June with a couple of days in Detroit and Las Vegas. The film is scheduled for release through Sony Pictures on January 12, 2018.rincipal photography has begun on the Studio 8 drama, "White Boy Rick", which is being produced by LBI Entertainment and Protozoa Pictures. Based on true events, "White Boy Rick" is set in 1980s Detroit at the height of the crack epidemic and the War on Drugs, and tells the moving story of a blue-collar father and his teenage son, who became an undercover informant and later a drug dealer, before he was dropped by his handlers and sentenced to life in prison.
The film stars newcomer Richie Merritt as Ricky Wershe Jr., and Oscar® winner Matthew McConaughey ("Dallas Buyers Club," "The Dark Tower") as Ricky's father, Richard Wershe Sr.
15-year-old Richie Merritt was discovered in Baltimore during an extensive nationwide talent search. Hailing from a similar socioeconomic background as Wershe, Merritt's natural talent, charisma and authenticity impressed the filmmakers, as well as his chemistry with Matthew McConaughey who plays his father.
The film also features Oscar® nominee Jennifer Jason Leigh ("Hateful Eight") and Rory Cochrane ("Black Mass") as the FBI agents who begin working with Rick as a confidential informant, and Brian Tyree Henry (FX's "Atlanta") as narcotics detective Officer Jackson; two-time Oscar® nominee Bruce Dern ("Nebraska," "The Hateful Eight") as Rick's grandfather, Ray Wershe; three-time Oscar® nominee Piper Laurie ("Carrie," "Children of a Lesser God") as Rick's grandmother, Verna Wershe; BAFTA nominee Bel Powley ("Diary of a Teenage Girl") as Rick's sister, Dawn; Jonathan Majors ("Hostiles") as Johnny Curry; Rapper YG ("Blame It on the Streets") as Leo Curry; RJ Cyler ("Me and Earl and the Dying Girl") as Rudell Curry; Taylour Paige (VH1's "Hit the Floor") as Cathy Volsan; and Kyanna Simone Simpson ("Fist Fight") as Brenda.
"White Boy Rick" is directed by Yann Demange ("'71"), from an original screenplay by Logan & Noah Miller with revisions by writers Andy Weiss, Scott Silver, and Steve Kloves. The film is being produced by John Lesher ("Birdman," "Black Mass"), Julie Yorn ("Hell or High Water," "The Other Woman"), Darren Aronofsky ("Jackie," "Noah") and Scott Franklin ("Jackie," "Black Swan"). Executive producers are Georgia Kacandes, Ari Handel, Matthew Krul, Christopher Mallick, Michael J. Weiss, Logan Miller and Noah Miller.
Born in Paris and raised in London, Demange made his directorial film debut in 2014 with the critically acclaimed drama "'71" starring Jack O'Connell, which followed a young British soldier who is accidentally abandoned by his unit following a riot on the streets of Belfast in 1971. The film was nominated for a BAFTA for Outstanding Debut and earned Demange the British Independent Film Award for Best Director.
The behind the scenes team includes director of photography Tat Radcliffe ("'71," "Pride"), production designer Stefania Cella ("Black Mass," "Downsizing"), costume designer Amy Westcott ("Nightcrawler," "Black Swan"), and editor Chris Wyatt ("'71," "This is England").
"White Boy Rick" will film primarily on location in Cleveland through early June with a couple of days in Detroit and Las Vegas. The film is scheduled for release through Sony Pictures on January 12, 2018.
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