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Has The A-Team’s B.A. Baracus Been Cast?
2 July 2009 10:54 PM, PDT | From FilmShaft.com | See recent FilmShaft.com news
Arguably the most difficult role to cast in The A-Team is B.A. Baracus. Why? Mr T is such an iconic personality, who would want to try and fill those boots?
Well Blackfilm.com have claimed to know exactly who wants to fill those boots - The Game! According to the site:
While casting is underway for the big screen adaptation on the long running TV series, ‘The A-Team,’ Blackfilm.com has exclusively learned that rapper The Game is being considered for the role of B.A Baracus, which was originated by Mr. T on the television show.
Online buzz has it that the role was going to another rapper-turned-actor, Common, but with his recent casting opposite Queen Latifah in ‘Just Right,’ he may not finish filming before ‘The A-Team’ get rolling in August. Other possible candidates have included Ice Cube and mixed martial arts fighter Quinton “Rampage” Jackson.
Interesting enough,
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Craig Sharp
It’s Game Time For The A-Team
2 July 2009 10:09 AM, PDT | From FilmSchoolRejects.com | See recent FilmSchoolRejects news
Joe Carnahan's A-Team has been gearing up for it's August shoot by assembling the cast in the last few weeks. We already have Liam Neeson and Bradley Cooper, but we may now know who's not gonna be gettin' on that damn plane. Fool. The guys at BlackFilm are saying that they have a 'highly reliable' source that points toward rapper turned actor The Game (Jayceon Taylor to his mother). B.A. Baracus was always going to be the hardest part to fill, Mr. T was the most iconic image of the series, so whoever takes the role will inevitably get some flak. Common was originally in the frame but as he's filming Just Right with Queen Latifah he seems to be out of contention. Ironically we saw The Game and Common together last year in Street Kings, in which Common was strong and The Game was. . . forgettable. He does seem to have the attitude in place
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David Baxter
The Game is B.A. in ‘The A-Team’?
2 July 2009 9:45 AM, PDT | From The Flickcast | See recent The Flickcast news
Coming off of news about a month ago that Bradley Cooper was joining the ‘Team’ as Templeton “Faceman” Peck, and then word that Liam Neeson was joining as Col. John “Hannibal” Smith, it looks like rapper The Game is in “serious consideration” to take on the role of B.A. Baracus, joining Joe Carnahan’s cast in what is shaping up to be an interesting film.
According to Blackfilm.com, who has the exclusive, they say that The Game (real name Jayceon Taylor) is being seriously considered for the role, and will be going head-to-head with other potentials like Common, Ice Cube, and mixed martial artist Quinton “Rampage” Jackson. It looks like the role once portrayed by Mr. T is shaping up to be quite a battle of rappers, which can only help the film’s publicity.
As of today, The Game has only a handful of on-screen credits, ranging
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Matt Raub
Rapper 'The Game' Might Be The A-Team's B.A. Baracus?
2 July 2009 2:46 AM, PDT | From firstshowing.net | See recent FirstShowing.net news
I don't know why everyone is so anxious to find out casting on Joe Carnahan's The A-Team. This isn't the first time we've heard rumors about who might be playing the contemporary B.A Baracus. At one point it was rapper-turned actor Common who had emerged as the frontrunner. Now, according to our friend Wilson at BlackFilm.com, another rapper-turned-actor is being considered - The Game. I'm not sure where they even got this scoop, but they do mention that other possible candidates include Ice Cube and Mma fighter Quinton "Rampage" Jackson. So it doesn't look like The Game has been given this role just yet. The Game, also known as Jayceon Terrell Taylor, made his acting debut opposite Tyrese Gibson in Waist Deep in 2006. He also appeared alongside of Common in Street Kings but hasn't done much other acting. Okay, so here's the thing, I know he's not the greatest actor,
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Alex Billington
The Game, Potential B.A. Depicter in 'The A-Team'
2 July 2009 2:18 AM, PDT | From Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news
Casting is underway for the big screen adaptation of '80s TV series "The A-Team", and The Game's name has been thrown as one of the potential cast members. According to Black Film, the 29-year-old rapper who has received two Grammy nominations is among the leading candidates to take on the role of B.A. Baracus.
If he secures the part originated by Mr. T on the television show, it is plausible that he will share screen with other potential actors, Liam Neeson, who is rumored to star as John "Hannibal" Smith, and Bradley Cooper who is linked to Lt. Templeton "Faceman" Peck. The Game joins the list of actors speculated to fill B.A.'s shoes, including Common and Ice Cube.
"The A-Team" will bring NBC's popular '80s TV series of the same name to the big screen with a modern touch. Joe Carnahan has been appointed to
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Another Rapper Rumored For A-Team
2 July 2009 1:18 AM, PDT | From cinemablend.com | See recent Cinema Blend news
If you.re a rapper who wants to act, then odds are you.ll be rumored to play B.A. in the upcoming A-Team movie. It.s not like Mr. T was a rapper, so that the film.s producers would be so focused on hiring a musician to remake the part really makes absolutely no sense. Mr. T was a bouncer and a celebrity security guard for stars like Muhammed Ali. If they want to get this right then they should focus on randomly picking someone out of Mike Tyson.s entourage. Still the rapper rumors persist. The latest is The Game, who according to Blackfilm.s vague and mysterious sources is being touted as a top contender for the part. Previously rumored were people like Common and Ice Cube. The Game is no more or less qualified than any of those other names. Might as well throw them
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The Game In Talks To Play B.A. Baracus in The A-Team?
2 July 2009 12:47 AM, PDT | From /Film | See recent /Film news
When John Singleton was developing an A-Team movie, he was talking to Ice Cube about playing B.A. Baracus. A year and a half later, Joe Carnahan has since been brought on board to get the project started, and BlackFilm is reporting that a new rapper has now become the front-runner for the mo-hawked soldier of fortune role originally played by Mr. T in the television series. The Game. The 29-year-old Grammy nominated rapper made his big screen debut in the not-well-received 2006 action-drama Waist Deep. He later had a small role in Street Kings. The announced cast includes Liam Neeson as John "Hannibal" Smith and Bradley Cooper as Lt. Templeton "Faceman" Pack. For some reason I'm really not interested in an A-Team movie, which probably stems from my dislike for the series as a child. Also, I just think the show only worked in Regan-era (let's not get political...) But
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Peter Sciretta
Heidi Montag Called Out By Brooke Hogan In New Song
1 July 2009 6:02 PM, PDT | From www.actressarchives.com | See recent Actress Archives news
It began, most notably, in 1991 with Ice Cube's anti-nwa battle track "No Vaseline," and quickly extended to a showdown between Eazy E and Dr Dre, who threatened to kill each other in their respective hits "Real Muthafu**in G's" and "Dre Day." In 1996, things began to turn lethal following the release of Tupac Shakur's "Hit 'Em Up" - a track which would eventually play a part in the deaths of both Shakur and his one-time amigo, Notorious B.I.G. Today, following the internet release of Brooke Hogan's Heidi Montag diss, "Ur Not That Hot," it looks as if caps may soon be getting peeled and t-shirts made wet on the mean streets of Beverly Hills. ...
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Music: Review: Mos Def
29 June 2009 10:00 PM, PDT | From avclub.com | See recent The AV Club news
Following the release of 1999’s Black On Both Sides, Mos Def fell prey to Ice Cube syndrome: The more money his movies made, the less interested he became in creating great music. 2004’s The New Danger was a paranoid, self-indulgent monster that seemed to betray the voluminous promise of Black Star and his solo debut, while 2006’s True Magic barely got a release. The expectations greeting each new album have gone from sky-high to ground-level. So perhaps it’s not too surprising that Def sounds frisky and liberated on The Ecstatic, a sprightly 16-song collection blessed with ...
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Rock The Bells Tour Kicks Off In Chicago
25 June 2009 9:27 AM, PDT | From icelebz.com | See recent iCelebz news
In its five years of existence, the Rock The Bells tour has gone from a local concert in California to a nationwide tour featuring some of the biggest names in hip-hop.
This year's edition features a wide range of artists, from headliners like Nas and Ice Cube to underground acts like Eyedea & Abilities.
The show will be hosted by Krs-one, Pete Rock, Murs and Supernatural.
The full lineup includes: Nas & Damian Marley,Ice Cube, The Roots, Cypress Hill, Epmd, Busta Rhymes, Common, Big Boi, Krs-One, House of Pain & La Coka Nostra, Reflection Eternal, Tech N9ne, K'naan, RZA, Gza, Raekwon, Sage Francis, M.O.P., Slaughterhouse, The Knux, Eyedea & Abilities, Necro, Slum Village, Evidence & The Alchemist, Chali 2na, Psycho Realm, Mystic Journeymen, Buckshot, Mickey Factz, B. Dolan, and Tabi Bonney.
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More Casting for John Carpenter’s Latest
17 June 2009 10:30 PM, PDT | From TheMovingPicture.net | See recent TheMovingPicture news
It’s been nearly a decade since moviegoers were treated to a John Carpenter flick, but that drought looks to be coming to an end as the legendary master of horror is busy casting his latest project, The Ward. Danielle Panabaker, who recently ran for her life in the new Friday the 13th, and Mamie Gummer, who’s had roles in Stop Loss, The Hoax and Ang Lee’s upcoming Taking Woodstock, have both signed on to the psychological horror thriller that stars Amber Heard (Pineapple Express). The story follows a girl (Heard) who is admitted to a psychiatric ward. There she meets other girls with distinct personalities and discovers a mysterious girl haunting the halls at night. Panabaker plays a patient in the institution, a snobbish girl who flirts with orderlies and faces electroshock therapy. Gummer will also play a patient. Michael and Shawn Rasmussen wrote the script, with
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James Cook
Class Of 2009: Our Picks For Your Graduation Song!
17 June 2009 3:30 PM, PDT | From MTV Newsroom | See recent MTV Newsroom news
It has come to my attention that many of you will be graduating from high school very soon (or maybe you already have, I’m not exactly sure). Regardless: Congratulations, class of 2009! You’ve overcome a lot to get to this point (sexting, cuddle parties, whatever else Bill O’Reilly tells me you kids do all day long) and you deserve to celebrate. That’s where I come in.
Regardless of whether you’ve already received your diploma or if you’re still being fitted for your cap and gown, you’re part of the Class of ‘09, and every graduating class (obviously) needs a graduation song. Now, picking that song is tough: You need something to not just commemorate the moment, but the past four years of your life — the friendships, the unforgettable moments, etc. A song that’s both nostalgic and current, one that will bring a tear to
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James Montgomery
Wake-Up Video: Dr. Dre And Ice Cube’s “Natural Born Killaz”
17 June 2009 5:53 AM, PDT | From MTV Newsroom | See recent MTV Newsroom news
Fifteen years ago today, O.J. Simpson was approached by police to turn himself in as a suspect in the murder of his ex-wife and a friend in Los Angeles. Simpson fled, leading to the most notorious low-speed chase in history. Simpson hopped into his white Ford Bronco (driven by friend and fellow former football star A.C. Cowlings) and lead police down the highway, seeking asylum as the world watched. In the pre-Internet era, footage of the chase became some of the first real viral video, as it was passed around and parodied on the news, in late-night comedy sketches and in music videos. Since the chase (and the subsequent trial) became part of the fabric of Los Angeles, leave it to two of the city’s most notorious residents to provide commentary. In 1994’s clip for “Natural Born Killaz,” Dr. Dre and Ice Cube laid down a horrorcore-esque tale about being psychopathic killers.
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Rapper Common could be next to join the new A-Team
12 June 2009 1:42 PM, PDT | From The Geek Files | See recent The Geek Files news
Bradley Cooper has confirmed that he will play Lt Templeton 'Faceman' Peck in the big-screen remake of The A-Team.
After earlier denying that he was involved with the project, he now admits he will take on the role previously played by Dirk Benedict in the 80s TV show.
Cooper (pictured right), who stars in this weekend's new comedy release The Hangover, told Empire: "I think it's on. If it all happens, it would be great. It would be an honour to work with [director] Joe Carnahan."
Interestingly, he also hinted that rapper and actor Common may be cast as Sergeant 'BA' Baracus, the part played on the small screen by mohican-haired Mr T (real name Laurence Tureaud). The montage above shows Common on the left and Mr T on the right.
Asked who could play king of bling BA Baracus, he said: "I like Common, I think Common would be good.
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David Bentley
Director Cohen Quits XXX Sequel
11 June 2009 12:20 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news
Vin Diesel's return as thrill seeker Xander Cage has been left hanging in the balance after director Rob Cohen pulled out of the third XXX movie.
Cohen, who took charge of 2002's XXX, was due to begin work on XXX 3: The Return of Xander Cage later this year after securing original star Diesel to come back to the franchise.
But history buff Cohen has quit the project to make another action film - going back in time to shoot Medieval, reports Variety.
He says, "It was a tough decision about XXX. I talked to Vin over the weekend and said I hoped they would wait, but that if they find another director who's right for the sequel, I certainly wouldn't be angry. But I could not let something like this go."
A replacement for Cohen has yet to be announced. XXX 3 was due for release in 2010.
Rapper/actor Ice Cube took over Diesel's leading role for the XXX follow-up, XXX: State of the Union, in 2005.
Cooper, Neeson Confirmed for ‘A-Team’ Remake
9 June 2009 6:12 PM, PDT | From newsinfilm.com | See recent newsinfilm news
Bradley Cooper and Liam Neeson are officially in discussions for a feature film adaptation of the 80’s TV series “The A-Team.” The movie, currently going by the simple title The A-Team, is being directed by Joe Carnahan (Smokin’ Aces). Ridley and Tony Scott are producing.
The plot centers on a group of Iraq War veterans looks to clear their name with the U.S. military, who suspect the four men of committing a crime for which they were framed. The campy nature will be replaced by a tone closer to Mission: Impossible or Ocean’s Eleven, according to Variety.
Neeson is set to portray the team’s leader, Col. John “Hannibal” Smith, and Cooper will play Lt. Templeton “Faceman” Peck, a smooth-talking con-man who serves as the team’s appropriator of vehicles and other useful items. Cooper has been rumored for the role for a while, but the IESB.net
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Jeff Leins
Friday Leads "Urban" Blu-ray Wave from New Line
5 June 2009 8:46 AM, PDT | From TheHDRoom | See recent TheHDRoom news
New Line and Warner Home video has dusted off three "urban" flicks, pumped them up with new director's cuts and a couple new bonus features, and announced they are coming to Blu-ray Disc and DVD on September 8. The films include Friday with Ice Cube and Chris Tucker, Menace II Society with Anthony Johnson and Larenz Tate, and Set it Off with Jada Pinkett (Smith) and Queen Latifah. Each will be offered in their original aspect ratio with 1080p video and 5.1 Dolby TrueHD audio. New additions are marked in the bonus features below: Friday New Featurette: Friday Straight Up Introduction From Ice CubeQ&A Interviews with F. Gary Gran and Patricia CharbonnetAdditional ScenesMusic Videos - Ice Cube "Friday" and Dr. Dre "Keep Their Heads Ringin" Menace II Society New Featurette: Gangsta Vision: Making Menace II SocietyCommentary by Allen Hughes, Albert Hughes, Darin Scott, Ryan Williams, Tyger Willilams, Larenz TateInterview with the
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When Films Fall Victim To Bad Timing
4 June 2009 1:47 PM, PDT | From ifc.com | See recent IFC news
Motion pictures are years or even decades in the making. As much as we like to ascribe credit to directors who manage to capture the zeitgeist -- like when Sam Raimi uses a put-upon mortgage broker as the heroine of his new movie right in the middle of an economic crisis fueled by the collapse of the housing market -- the truth is, more often than not, a movie's cultural relevancy is a matter of luck and timing. In the case of "Drag Me To Hell," Raimi's film was eerily prescient, but just as often the opposite turns out to be the case.
No one could have predicted, for example, the tragic accidental death of Exodus Tyson, Mike Tyson's four-year-old daughter, or that it would come just weeks after the release of one film starring Tyson (James Toback's documentary "Tyson") and days before another, Todd Phillips' new comedy "The Hangover,
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Matt Singer
Friday Brings the Laughs Back to DVD and Blu-ray on September 8th
4 June 2009 12:21 PM, PDT | From MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news
You can bring a classic Ice Cube comedy home in either a new Deluxe Edition DVD or on Blu-ray for the first time. Friday will be released in a Deluxe Edition DVD and Blu-ray on September 8. The standard Deluxe Edition DVD will be priced at $14.98 Srp while the new Blu-ray will be priced at $28.98 Srp, although we don't have cover art images at this time. The film starred Ice Cube, Chris Tucker, Tommy "Tiny" Lister Jr. and Nia Long.
Just another day. But what a day. A day that shows a lighter side to life in the 'hood. That brought Ice Cube and Chris Tucker to a wider audience. And that's now even more uproarious in an Director's Cut Deluxe Edition never before available. It's Friday, and Craig (Cube) and Smokey (Tucker) must come up with $200 they owe a local bully or there won't be a Saturday. That's the plot.
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Boos! and Whoop-doos!: The Epic Origins of a Future Summer
1 June 2009 10:54 AM, PDT | From MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news
The Origin Film? Whoop-doo!
The origin film has dominated the box office for most of May. We learned how Wolverine got his claws, how James T. Kirk came to captain the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise, how John Connor came to lead the Resistance, and how Robert Langdon settled for that goofy-ass hairdo. Despite these tales being repetitive and unnecessary, they've pulled in record grosses. Some have been enthralling; others have left their fans irate. But all have been successful on some level. That can only mean one thing in Hollywood: More of the same. For each origin film that tops $100 million in ticket sales, another five are being placed into production. Why are they so popular? Because they breed familiarity. They are an easy sale item. Even though we know these epic myths and legends by heart, that won't stop some lofty director from churning them out
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