Director Eif Rivera is set to make his feature debut with the promising-looking period thriller Killing Castro, starring Al Pacino.
Romulus Entertainment has announced Killing Castro, an exciting-sounding project that boasts an intriguing cast.
The period thriller is set to feature a bevy of exciting names including Al Pacino, Diego Boneta, Xolo Mariduena, KiKi Layne, Alexander Ludwig, Ron Livingston, Kendrick Sampson, Nicole Beharie, Logan Marshall-Green and Titus Welliver.
Based on true events, the film is set in 1960 and ‘begins when Fidel Castro travels to New York City to deliver his first speech to the United Nations after having won the Cuban revolution. When met with hostility at his original hotel, Castro meets Malcolm X, who invites him to stay at the famed Hotel Theresa in Harlem. With the eyes of the world watching, a rookie undercover FBI agent originally assigned to investigate Malcolm X suddenly becomes the FBI’s most...
Romulus Entertainment has announced Killing Castro, an exciting-sounding project that boasts an intriguing cast.
The period thriller is set to feature a bevy of exciting names including Al Pacino, Diego Boneta, Xolo Mariduena, KiKi Layne, Alexander Ludwig, Ron Livingston, Kendrick Sampson, Nicole Beharie, Logan Marshall-Green and Titus Welliver.
Based on true events, the film is set in 1960 and ‘begins when Fidel Castro travels to New York City to deliver his first speech to the United Nations after having won the Cuban revolution. When met with hostility at his original hotel, Castro meets Malcolm X, who invites him to stay at the famed Hotel Theresa in Harlem. With the eyes of the world watching, a rookie undercover FBI agent originally assigned to investigate Malcolm X suddenly becomes the FBI’s most...
- 12/5/2023
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
Exclusive: Al Pacino, Diego Boneta, Xolo Maridueña, KiKi Layne, Alexander Ludwig, Ron Livingston, Kendrick Sampson, Nicole Beharie, Logan Marshall Green and Titus Welliver will star in Killing Castro. Eif Rivera will direct the movie from a script by Leon Hendrix, Thomas DeGrezia and Colin Bateman. This will be Rivera’s first feature film.
Killing Castro will be produced by Romulus Entertainment’s Brad Feinstein, along with Christina Weiss Lurie of Fourth and Twenty-Eight Films. Romulus will also finance. Principal photography will take place in Newark, NJ.
Based on true events, the film is set in 1960. Shortly after winning the Cuban revolution, Fidel Castro travels to New York City to deliver his first speech to the United Nations. When met with hostility at his original hotel, Castro meets Malcolm X who invites him to stay at famed Hotel Theresa in Harlem. With the eyes of the world watching, a rookie undercover...
Killing Castro will be produced by Romulus Entertainment’s Brad Feinstein, along with Christina Weiss Lurie of Fourth and Twenty-Eight Films. Romulus will also finance. Principal photography will take place in Newark, NJ.
Based on true events, the film is set in 1960. Shortly after winning the Cuban revolution, Fidel Castro travels to New York City to deliver his first speech to the United Nations. When met with hostility at his original hotel, Castro meets Malcolm X who invites him to stay at famed Hotel Theresa in Harlem. With the eyes of the world watching, a rookie undercover...
- 12/4/2023
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Gina Reyes has joined UTA as an Agent in the Television Literary division. She will be based in Los Angeles and will report to Partners & Co-Heads of TV Literary, Dan Erlij, and Allan Haldeman.
Prior to joining UTA, Reyes served as a Television Literary agent at Verve Talent & Literary Agency. Throughout her tenure, she worked with clients such as Aitch Alberto, Tanuj Chopra (Delhi Crime), Marvin Lemus (Gentefied), Eif Rivera, Rebecca Rodriguez and Santa Sierra, among others.
“Throughout her career, Gina has worked to uplift and champion unique and important storytellers,“ jointly said Erlij and Haldeman in a statement to Deadline. “She has helped identify and amplify the next generation of...
Prior to joining UTA, Reyes served as a Television Literary agent at Verve Talent & Literary Agency. Throughout her tenure, she worked with clients such as Aitch Alberto, Tanuj Chopra (Delhi Crime), Marvin Lemus (Gentefied), Eif Rivera, Rebecca Rodriguez and Santa Sierra, among others.
“Throughout her career, Gina has worked to uplift and champion unique and important storytellers,“ jointly said Erlij and Haldeman in a statement to Deadline. “She has helped identify and amplify the next generation of...
- 5/20/2022
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Power Book III: Raising Kanan is on the horizon.
Starz debuted the worldwide premiere of the music video for the theme song for the third series set in the Power universe.
Titled “Part of the Game,” and performed by 50 Cent and Nle Choppa, with background vocals from Rileyy Lanez.
The video, directed by 50 Cent and Eif Rivera, one of hip-hop’s most sought-after music video directors, debuted during the Power Book II: Ghost Season 1 Episode 10, giving fans an exclusive look at the expanding Power Universe franchise.
The video unveils a visual sneak peek at the very first footage from the series set to premiere Summer 2021.
A small crew pleasantly surprised neighborhood residents with a pop-up video shoot in Southside Jamaica Queens, New York, which is both where the new series is set and 50 Cent’s old neighborhood.
Spotlighting the authentic ‘90s world that viewers will be taken back to...
Starz debuted the worldwide premiere of the music video for the theme song for the third series set in the Power universe.
Titled “Part of the Game,” and performed by 50 Cent and Nle Choppa, with background vocals from Rileyy Lanez.
The video, directed by 50 Cent and Eif Rivera, one of hip-hop’s most sought-after music video directors, debuted during the Power Book II: Ghost Season 1 Episode 10, giving fans an exclusive look at the expanding Power Universe franchise.
The video unveils a visual sneak peek at the very first footage from the series set to premiere Summer 2021.
A small crew pleasantly surprised neighborhood residents with a pop-up video shoot in Southside Jamaica Queens, New York, which is both where the new series is set and 50 Cent’s old neighborhood.
Spotlighting the authentic ‘90s world that viewers will be taken back to...
- 1/4/2021
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
50 Cent has returned to Starz’s “Power” franchise with a music video for the “Power Book III: Raising Kanan” theme song.
The track is titled “Part of the Game,” and the music video, which you can watch above, features teaser clips from the upcoming series as well as clips of the artist.
The hip hop and R&b track was shared by Starz following the season finale of “Power Book II: Ghost.” The song also features Nle Choppa and backing vocals done by Rileyy Lanez. Interspersed throughout the video are short clips teasing what to expect from “Raising Kanan,” as well as clips of the artists performing the track around Southside Jamaica Queens, N.Y.
The latest project in the “Power” set of series, “Raising Kanan” will follow the character of Kanan — a now-dead series regular that 50 Cent played in the original series — during his earlier years in the 1990s.
The track is titled “Part of the Game,” and the music video, which you can watch above, features teaser clips from the upcoming series as well as clips of the artist.
The hip hop and R&b track was shared by Starz following the season finale of “Power Book II: Ghost.” The song also features Nle Choppa and backing vocals done by Rileyy Lanez. Interspersed throughout the video are short clips teasing what to expect from “Raising Kanan,” as well as clips of the artists performing the track around Southside Jamaica Queens, N.Y.
The latest project in the “Power” set of series, “Raising Kanan” will follow the character of Kanan — a now-dead series regular that 50 Cent played in the original series — during his earlier years in the 1990s.
- 1/4/2021
- by Eli Countryman
- Variety Film + TV
Lil Wayne has dropped a new video for “NFL,” a song played during Thursday Night Football on Amazon Prime. It features Gudda Gudda and and HoodyBaby, who also appear in the visual.
In the Eif Rivera-directed clip, Gudda Gudda and HoodyBaby are seen in a locker room that is empty, save for a few dancers. Meanwhile, Lil Wayne is chilling on a couch, getting ready to tune into some football before he’s transported to a football field. The trio rap in the bright lights on the turf with dancers in tow.
In the Eif Rivera-directed clip, Gudda Gudda and HoodyBaby are seen in a locker room that is empty, save for a few dancers. Meanwhile, Lil Wayne is chilling on a couch, getting ready to tune into some football before he’s transported to a football field. The trio rap in the bright lights on the turf with dancers in tow.
- 11/13/2020
- by Althea Legaspi
- Rollingstone.com
Chris Brown and Roddy Ricch took home two trophies at Sunday’s BET Awards, while Beyoncé Knowles won the BET Her Award (along with daughter Blue Ivy) as well as the Humanitarian Award.
“Insecure” actress Amanda Seales hosted the BET Awards, celebrating “the best and most beautiful aspects of the Black experience.” This year’s virtual show paid tribute to two superstars from the worlds of sports and entertainment: Grammy Award-winning global icon Lil Wayne honored Kobe Bryant, and Wayne Brady lead the tribute to Little Richard.
Brown won for Best Male R&b/Pop Artist as well as Best Collaboration for “No Guidance” featuring Drake. Ricch, who performed two numbers during the virtual show, took home prizes for Best New Artist and for his album “Please Excuse Me For Being Antisocial.”
Beyonce not only won the BET Her Award (along with her daughter Blue Ivy), which recognizes neo soul...
“Insecure” actress Amanda Seales hosted the BET Awards, celebrating “the best and most beautiful aspects of the Black experience.” This year’s virtual show paid tribute to two superstars from the worlds of sports and entertainment: Grammy Award-winning global icon Lil Wayne honored Kobe Bryant, and Wayne Brady lead the tribute to Little Richard.
Brown won for Best Male R&b/Pop Artist as well as Best Collaboration for “No Guidance” featuring Drake. Ricch, who performed two numbers during the virtual show, took home prizes for Best New Artist and for his album “Please Excuse Me For Being Antisocial.”
Beyonce not only won the BET Her Award (along with her daughter Blue Ivy), which recognizes neo soul...
- 6/29/2020
- by Rosemary Rossi
- The Wrap
The virtually-produced 2020 BET Awards on Sunday delivered a host of big names and surprises.
At the top of the show, Public Enemy joined forces with Nas, Questlove, Black Thought, Yg and Rhapsody Team for a searing 2020 update of the P.E. classic “Fight the Power.”
And that was just the beginning. Alicia Keys performed a haunting rendition of “Beautiful Way to Die.” John Legend inspired with a powerful performance of “Never Break.” Megan Thee Stallion strutted her way through “Girls in the Hood.” Jennifer Hudson channeled Aretha Franklin in a performance that was followed by a new trailer for Respect. Lil Wayne paid tribute to Kobe Bryant. The multi-talented Wayne Brady honored the Little Richard. Michelle Obama even put in an appearance, presenting the 2020 Humanitarian Award to Beyoncé.
Drake led this year’s BET Awards field with six nominations, but took home only one statue. Megan Thee Stallion and...
At the top of the show, Public Enemy joined forces with Nas, Questlove, Black Thought, Yg and Rhapsody Team for a searing 2020 update of the P.E. classic “Fight the Power.”
And that was just the beginning. Alicia Keys performed a haunting rendition of “Beautiful Way to Die.” John Legend inspired with a powerful performance of “Never Break.” Megan Thee Stallion strutted her way through “Girls in the Hood.” Jennifer Hudson channeled Aretha Franklin in a performance that was followed by a new trailer for Respect. Lil Wayne paid tribute to Kobe Bryant. The multi-talented Wayne Brady honored the Little Richard. Michelle Obama even put in an appearance, presenting the 2020 Humanitarian Award to Beyoncé.
Drake led this year’s BET Awards field with six nominations, but took home only one statue. Megan Thee Stallion and...
- 6/29/2020
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
The first-ever virtual BET Awards were held Sunday, with former Real co-host Amanda Seales presiding over the star-studded broadcast.
Drake entered Sunday’s ceremony with six nominations, including Video of the Year (by way of Chris Brown) and Best Male Hip-Hop Artist. But Megan Thee Stallion and Roddy Ricch weren’t far behind with five nods each.
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Meanwhile, Beyoncé was a...
Drake entered Sunday’s ceremony with six nominations, including Video of the Year (by way of Chris Brown) and Best Male Hip-Hop Artist. But Megan Thee Stallion and Roddy Ricch weren’t far behind with five nods each.
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Meanwhile, Beyoncé was a...
- 6/29/2020
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
A Boogie Wit da Hoodie weathers a stormy, unbalanced relationship in his new video for “Mood Swings.” The song is set to appear on his forthcoming album, Artist 2.0, which does not yet have a release date.
Directed by A Boogie and Eif Rivera, the visual opens with A Boogie chilling during an evening downpour, but there’s something otherworldly taking place amidst the storm. His eyes glow a blue neon before several people wearing hoodies obscuring their faces appear to join him as he strolls through the rain.
Later, he...
Directed by A Boogie and Eif Rivera, the visual opens with A Boogie chilling during an evening downpour, but there’s something otherworldly taking place amidst the storm. His eyes glow a blue neon before several people wearing hoodies obscuring their faces appear to join him as he strolls through the rain.
Later, he...
- 9/18/2019
- by Althea Legaspi
- Rollingstone.com
DJ Khaled has been dropping music videos left and right since the release of his new album Father of Asahd. In his latest, the producer enlists Meek Mill and Lil Baby in a black and white clip for “Weather the Storm.”
In the video, directed by Eif Rivera, gospel singers in white robes surround the musician, making prayer hands and swaying as Khaled and his collaborators rap. The look is grainy, like footage coming out of an old projector, and the music video overall has a low-key production vibe.
The...
In the video, directed by Eif Rivera, gospel singers in white robes surround the musician, making prayer hands and swaying as Khaled and his collaborators rap. The look is grainy, like footage coming out of an old projector, and the music video overall has a low-key production vibe.
The...
- 5/21/2019
- by Emily Zemler
- Rollingstone.com
DJ Khaled released a new video for “Wish Wish” on Monday, starring himself alongside featured rappers Cardi B and 21 Savage. Directed by Khaled and Eif Rivera, the video features lots of pyrotechnics and motocross riders – maybe not the best stuff to be around while you’re standing and rapping on a bunch of plywood platforms, but Cardi and 21 seem unfazed.
“Wish Wish” is the newest visual from DJ Khaled’s album Father of Assad, following the video for “You Stay” featuring Meek Mill, J Balvin and Lil Baby, and...
“Wish Wish” is the newest visual from DJ Khaled’s album Father of Assad, following the video for “You Stay” featuring Meek Mill, J Balvin and Lil Baby, and...
- 5/20/2019
- by Claire Shaffer
- Rollingstone.com
Mexican singer-songwriter Sofía Reyes dropped the vibrant new video for her trilingual track, “R.I.P.” on Friday. Co-starring U.K. singer-actress Rita Ora and Brazilian pop superstar Anitta, the new song follows Reyes’ 2018 one-off single “1,2,3,” which featured Jason Derulo and De La Ghetto.
Kicked off with a cumbia shuffle and infectious hook — evoking the a slight inverse of Selena’s “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom” — the Tainy-produced song shrugs off negative vibes in English, Spanish and Portuguese. ( “R.I.P. to the bullshit/Brush it off like Cool Whip,” recommends Reyes,...
Kicked off with a cumbia shuffle and infectious hook — evoking the a slight inverse of Selena’s “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom” — the Tainy-produced song shrugs off negative vibes in English, Spanish and Portuguese. ( “R.I.P. to the bullshit/Brush it off like Cool Whip,” recommends Reyes,...
- 3/15/2019
- by Suzy Exposito
- Rollingstone.com
Puff Daddy is on a quest for total validation in his new song “I Want the Love,” which features Meek Mill and comes complete with a ridiculous, frigid video directed by Eif Rivera. As the recently redubbed Puffy expounds in the song’s intro, he’s not into funerals or people crying during hour-long specials about his life after he’s gone — “Love me while I’m here!” he screams from somewhere in the Swiss Alps.
Watch Sean Combs’ Spoof ‘Downton Diddy’
Puff Daddy and Meek Mill spend the rest...
Watch Sean Combs’ Spoof ‘Downton Diddy’
Puff Daddy and Meek Mill spend the rest...
- 6/10/2014
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
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