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Nate Boyer, the Green Beret turned NFL player turned actor-director, has released the trailer for his drama Mvp.
The movie, due out in theaters in a limited release starting Sept. 14, is based on the true story of the formation of the non-profit Merging Vets & Players, founded by Boyer and Jay Glazer, which is meant to connect combat veterans and former professional athletes to assist with and provide support for the transition to civilian life.
The synopsis for Mvp reads: “The film takes place on the streets of Hollywood and centers on the growing friendship between a struggling recently retired NFL player (Mo McRae) and a homeless veteran suffering from Ptsd (Boyer). The movie reveals the common challenges faced by military veterans and professional athletes adjusting to a new life once the uniform comes off. With their ‘glory days’ behind them, the two men...
Nate Boyer, the Green Beret turned NFL player turned actor-director, has released the trailer for his drama Mvp.
The movie, due out in theaters in a limited release starting Sept. 14, is based on the true story of the formation of the non-profit Merging Vets & Players, founded by Boyer and Jay Glazer, which is meant to connect combat veterans and former professional athletes to assist with and provide support for the transition to civilian life.
The synopsis for Mvp reads: “The film takes place on the streets of Hollywood and centers on the growing friendship between a struggling recently retired NFL player (Mo McRae) and a homeless veteran suffering from Ptsd (Boyer). The movie reveals the common challenges faced by military veterans and professional athletes adjusting to a new life once the uniform comes off. With their ‘glory days’ behind them, the two men...
- 8/30/2022
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“Mvp,” the directorial debut of U.S. Army Green Beret veteran and former NFL player Nate Boyer, will premiere in theaters on Sept. 14. The film’s debut via FilmRise is accompanied by a fundraising campaign from the Gnc Live Well Foundation for Boyer’s nonprofit organization, Merging Vets & Players, after which the film is named.
Executive produced by Sylvester Stallone, “Mvp” is based on the true story of the formation of Merging Vets & Players, which Boyer co-founded with Jay Glazer with the aim of empowering and connecting combat veterans and former professional athletes, providing them with a new team to assist with transition to civilian life and promote personal development.
The film takes place on the streets of Hollywood and centers on the growing friendship between a struggling recently retired NFL player (Mo McRae) and a homeless veteran suffering from Ptsd (Boyer). With their “glory days” behind them, the two men...
Executive produced by Sylvester Stallone, “Mvp” is based on the true story of the formation of Merging Vets & Players, which Boyer co-founded with Jay Glazer with the aim of empowering and connecting combat veterans and former professional athletes, providing them with a new team to assist with transition to civilian life and promote personal development.
The film takes place on the streets of Hollywood and centers on the growing friendship between a struggling recently retired NFL player (Mo McRae) and a homeless veteran suffering from Ptsd (Boyer). With their “glory days” behind them, the two men...
- 8/18/2022
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Jared Hoffman and Chris Pollack have exited as co-presidents of Defy Media's Generate to launch a new production company, Forge Media. The duo and their banner have signed an exclusive deal with ITV America to create and produce scripted and unscripted content for network, cable and streaming platforms under the Itva banner. Upscale with Prentice Penny co-creators Pollack and Hoffman plan to focus their unscripted efforts primarily on comedy, gaming, and lifestyle…...
- 5/31/2017
- Deadline TV
truTV previously greenlit a project from “Insecure” talent – Prentice Penny, the series showrunner – titled “Upscale with Prentice Penny,” which is an all-new lifestyle series, created by Penny with Defy Media’s Chris Pollack and Jared Hoffman. The series received a… Continue Reading →...
- 4/5/2017
- by shadowandact
- ShadowAndAct
Prentice Penny is showing us how to achieve the good life, even on a budget. The “Insecure” showrunner is the host of truTV’s new unscripted show “Upscale with Prentice Penny,” which premieres this March.
Read More: Amy Sedaris Lands Silly Hospitality Comedy on TruTV
“Like so many people from working-class families, I grew up believing that a high-end lifestyle also comes with a high price tag. As I got older I learned that doesn’t have to be the case,” said the writer/producer via a statement, as reported by Variety. “With ‘Upscale,’ I want to show people that cost and quality aren’t mutually exclusive, and an elevated life can come at every price point.”
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The series is a Defy Media production. Penny is the executive producer of the 30-minute show alongside Defy Media...
Read More: Amy Sedaris Lands Silly Hospitality Comedy on TruTV
“Like so many people from working-class families, I grew up believing that a high-end lifestyle also comes with a high price tag. As I got older I learned that doesn’t have to be the case,” said the writer/producer via a statement, as reported by Variety. “With ‘Upscale,’ I want to show people that cost and quality aren’t mutually exclusive, and an elevated life can come at every price point.”
Read More: ‘The Leftovers’ Season 3: HBO Releases 7-Part Trailer Hidden Across the Internet — Watch
The series is a Defy Media production. Penny is the executive producer of the 30-minute show alongside Defy Media...
- 3/16/2017
- by Yoselin Acevedo
- Indiewire
In our second Horror Highlights of the day, we have photos of Horror Decor's Monster Squad-inspired collectibles, details on El Rey Network's new Danny Trejo-hosted series, Man at Arms, home media info for Detour, SXSW screening details for The Transfiguration, and details on Isle of the Dead's VOD release.
The Monster Squad-Inspired Items from Horror Decor: "For this release, we looked to our favorite squad of monster hunting kids for inspiration! We tried hard to make sure these items aren't bogus. Here are the details:
First up, Wolfman Nards hanging ornaments! Wolfman's got nards, now you can, too! Perfect for hanging on your car rear-view mirror.
Scary German Guy makes a killer pie! This strawberry-rhubarb scented candle is available as a medium or large glass candle and features red wax, with a tan crust colored top layer.
Next up is the cuddly version of Frankenstein's crate. This...
The Monster Squad-Inspired Items from Horror Decor: "For this release, we looked to our favorite squad of monster hunting kids for inspiration! We tried hard to make sure these items aren't bogus. Here are the details:
First up, Wolfman Nards hanging ornaments! Wolfman's got nards, now you can, too! Perfect for hanging on your car rear-view mirror.
Scary German Guy makes a killer pie! This strawberry-rhubarb scented candle is available as a medium or large glass candle and features red wax, with a tan crust colored top layer.
Next up is the cuddly version of Frankenstein's crate. This...
- 3/2/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
TruTV has ordered the Upscale with Prentice Penny TV show to series. The new lifestyle reality show features Penny, who is the showrunner of Issa Rae's new Insecure TV series on HBO. In his new series, Penny will show people that quality is not always costly.Upscale with Prentice Penny is created and executive produced by Penny with Defy Media’s Chris Pollack and Jared Hoffman. James Moore also executive produces. Upscale received a 12-episode first season order. It is slated to premiere on truTV in spring 2017. Learn more from truTV's press release, after the jump.Read More…...
- 10/13/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
TruTV, the cable channel owned by Turner Broadcasting, has greenlit a lifestyle series titled Upscale With Prentice Penny that’s being developed by the noted showrunner, writer, and producer in collaboration with Chris Pollack and Jared Hoffman -- who serve as heads of TV and Ott development at digital entertainment dynasty Defy Media.
The unscripted half-hour series -- in which host Penny will demystify what it takes to live an upscale lifestyle -- comprises 12 episodes and premieres next spring. In order to let viewers experience luxury living at bargain prices, episodes will explore how to buy good wine, for instance, or how to find custom-made men's suits at better prices than off-the-rack garments.
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The unscripted half-hour series -- in which host Penny will demystify what it takes to live an upscale lifestyle -- comprises 12 episodes and premieres next spring. In order to let viewers experience luxury living at bargain prices, episodes will explore how to buy good wine, for instance, or how to find custom-made men's suits at better prices than off-the-rack garments.
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- 10/13/2016
- by Geoff Weiss
- Tubefilter.com
TruTV has ordered 12 episodes of Upscale With Prentice Penny, a lifestyle reality series helmed and hosted by the Insecure showrunner, writer and producer for premiere in 2017. Created by Penny with Defy Media's Chris Pollack and Jared Hoffman,each half-hour episode features Penny exploring what it takes to lead an upscale life with topics ranging from food and wine to travel and fashion. The series marks a new chapter for Penny in front of the camera as the show’s host…...
- 10/13/2016
- Deadline TV
Defy Media is getting into game shows. The digital media company has teamed up with Emmy Award-winning producer Andrew Golder, via its television production and management division Generate, to create game shows aimed at digital millennials.
Golder has executive produced and co-created a variety of hit game show content for television, including the CW’s Penn & Teller: Fool Us and Comedy Central’s late-’90s series Win Ben Stein’s Money (which pulled in several Daytime Emmys over the course of its run). Under his deal with Defy Media, the producer will develop at least four new game show concepts over the course of a year for distribution across the media company’s digital network, with the option of moving to other outlets like TV and over-the-top platforms.
Defy’s new agreement with Golder is an extension of a pre-existing relationship between the producer and Jared Hoffman, President of Defy...
Golder has executive produced and co-created a variety of hit game show content for television, including the CW’s Penn & Teller: Fool Us and Comedy Central’s late-’90s series Win Ben Stein’s Money (which pulled in several Daytime Emmys over the course of its run). Under his deal with Defy Media, the producer will develop at least four new game show concepts over the course of a year for distribution across the media company’s digital network, with the option of moving to other outlets like TV and over-the-top platforms.
Defy’s new agreement with Golder is an extension of a pre-existing relationship between the producer and Jared Hoffman, President of Defy...
- 7/17/2015
- by Bree Brouwer
- Tubefilter.com
It’s almost the weekend, almost October, almost time for the Season 4 premiere of The Walking Dead. Does it get much better? Yes. Yes it does. Because we have screen shots from the premiere, gorgeous poster-worthy gallery pics of the main characters (Carl looks so grown up!), and the great news that there will be a new webseries, premiering October 1.
There Is a New Fear Lurking… Third Season Of AMC’s Multi-Award Winning “The Walking Dead” Webisode Series Launches On AMC.Com On October 1 All-New Three-Part Series – “The Oath” – Is Presented By Hyundai And Directed By
“The Walking Dead” Executive Producer Greg Nicotero
New York, NY – September 26, 2013 – AMC’s award-winning “The Walking Dead” webisode series returns to www.amc.com and AMC’s YouTube Channel, www.youtube.com/amc October 1 with three new installments. The newest series – “The Oath” – was executive produced, directed and conceived by Greg Nicotero, executive producer,...
There Is a New Fear Lurking… Third Season Of AMC’s Multi-Award Winning “The Walking Dead” Webisode Series Launches On AMC.Com On October 1 All-New Three-Part Series – “The Oath” – Is Presented By Hyundai And Directed By
“The Walking Dead” Executive Producer Greg Nicotero
New York, NY – September 26, 2013 – AMC’s award-winning “The Walking Dead” webisode series returns to www.amc.com and AMC’s YouTube Channel, www.youtube.com/amc October 1 with three new installments. The newest series – “The Oath” – was executive produced, directed and conceived by Greg Nicotero, executive producer,...
- 9/27/2013
- by Erin Willard
- ScifiMafia
Robert Kirkman confirmed that a new set of webisodes were in the works during Comic-Con, but now it has been officially announced by AMC. We’ll get three new webisodes next week, starring Ashley Bell, Wyatt Russell, and Ellen Greene:
“AMC’s award-winning “The Walking Dead” webisode series returns to www.amc.com and AMC’s YouTube Channel, www.youtube.com/amc October 1 with three new installments. The newest series – “The Oath” – was executive produced, directed and conceived by Greg Nicotero, executive producer, director and special effects makeup designer on the hit show.
In the three webisodes (7 to 10 minutes each), the lone survivors of a massive walker-attack, Paul (Wyatt Russell, Cowboys and Aliens) and Karina (Ashley Bell, The Last Exorcism), speed across the countryside, frantically searching for an aid-station, as one of them slowly bleeds out from a wound. Finally coming upon a hospital that has not been overrun,...
“AMC’s award-winning “The Walking Dead” webisode series returns to www.amc.com and AMC’s YouTube Channel, www.youtube.com/amc October 1 with three new installments. The newest series – “The Oath” – was executive produced, directed and conceived by Greg Nicotero, executive producer, director and special effects makeup designer on the hit show.
In the three webisodes (7 to 10 minutes each), the lone survivors of a massive walker-attack, Paul (Wyatt Russell, Cowboys and Aliens) and Karina (Ashley Bell, The Last Exorcism), speed across the countryside, frantically searching for an aid-station, as one of them slowly bleeds out from a wound. Finally coming upon a hospital that has not been overrun,...
- 9/26/2013
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Exclusive: Lionsgate TV, the company behind such scripted shows as Mad Men and Weeds, is launching a major push in reality TV and is getting a little naughty with it. In one of the first major deals under its renewed focus on unscripted series, the company has signed a multi-media deal with Booty Parlor, a Los Angeles-based company founded by husband-and-wife Charlie and Dana B. Myers that provides body treats, sexy lingerie and other adult playthings that have become quite popular with celebrities. The first project in development under the deal is a reality TV series featuring Dana Myers as an on-camera sexy lifestyle expert. She and Charlie Myers will serve as co-executive producers, along with David Tenzer and Jared Hoffman of Generate, who rep Dana Myers and Booty Parlor. Additionally, Lionsgate has acquired the television, DVD, digital and international distribution rights to The Official Booty Parlor Mojo Makeover: Four Weeks to a Sexier You,...
- 1/26/2011
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
- If there is a common theme in what will now make it number three in Billy Ray’s career as a filmmaker, it is the subject matter of people being exposed and the corruptive nature behind ambitiously acquiring power. His debut behind the lenses was with the true-story journo with fake headlines piece Shattered Glass and he then tackled FBI identity revelations in Breach, and now, Variety reports that Ray will write and direct How to Rig an Election, a film based on a 2002 political blunder from a Republican desperately seeking for an edge. Also noteworthy, Fox Searchlight is getting in on the project from the very start and is tagging the picture with a 2009 production start date. Mayhem Pictures' Mark Ciardi and Gordon Gray will produce with Generate's Jared Hoffman and Pete Aronson. Victor Constantino will be exec producer. The film will be based on Allen
- 10/15/2008
- IONCINEMA.com
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