Delroy Lindo goes full-tilt boogie in his extraordinary performance as Paul, a Vietnam vet and widower who is suffering from Ptsd and incredible guilt in Spike Lee’s “Da 5 Bloods.” Especially in Paul’s monologue about two hours into the Netflix release: chopping down bamboo as he makes his way through the jungle in Vietnam, Lindo’s Paul stares into the camera as he rants, raves and rambles about his years of disappointment since the war and confesses he’s dying of cancer because of Agent Orange exposure during the conflict. He’s both terrifying and heartbreaking as he looks into our hearts and souls and informs everyone no one is going to tell him when and where he is going to die except himself.
In a recent Zoom conversation with Jonathan Majors (“Lovecraft Country”), who plays Paul’s estranged son David, moderated by Variety’s Jenelle Riley, Lindo...
In a recent Zoom conversation with Jonathan Majors (“Lovecraft Country”), who plays Paul’s estranged son David, moderated by Variety’s Jenelle Riley, Lindo...
- 1/22/2021
- by Susan King
- Gold Derby
Can/will ESPN explore its option to move up the release date of “The Last Dance,” its upcoming 10-part docuseries about the Chicago Bulls?
As sports media figures out its next move in a world where all sports have been paused by the coronavirus pandemic, one option for ESPN is to hurry its release of the series that explores NBA superstar Michael Jordan’s final season with the Bulls in their 1998 championship-winning season.
“The Last Dance” was originally supposed to begin airing on June 2, just before the NBA Finals were scheduled to start. But after Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz tested positive for Covid-19 this past week (as did Detroit Pistons forward Christian Wood), the NBA announced it would suspend all play for at least the next 30 days in an effort to contain the virus. The rest of the sports world quickly followed suit as the NHL,...
As sports media figures out its next move in a world where all sports have been paused by the coronavirus pandemic, one option for ESPN is to hurry its release of the series that explores NBA superstar Michael Jordan’s final season with the Bulls in their 1998 championship-winning season.
“The Last Dance” was originally supposed to begin airing on June 2, just before the NBA Finals were scheduled to start. But after Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz tested positive for Covid-19 this past week (as did Detroit Pistons forward Christian Wood), the NBA announced it would suspend all play for at least the next 30 days in an effort to contain the virus. The rest of the sports world quickly followed suit as the NHL,...
- 3/15/2020
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
HBO has given a pilot order to the drama “Showtime” from director Adam McKay.
Based on Jeff Pearlman’s non-fiction book of the same name, the project will chronicle the professional and personal lives of the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers, one of sports’ most revered and dominant dynasties — a team that defined its era, both on and off the court.
The Lakers roster of that era included notable players including Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson and James Worthy — all under the direction of head coach Pat Riley.
McKay will direct and executive produce the project alongside Kevin Messick for his yet-to-be-named production company, which formed following McKay’s recent split from longtime producing partner Will Ferrell.
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“Jeff Pearlman’s book and Max Borenstein’s script of the story of the Showtime Lakers really knocked me over,...
Based on Jeff Pearlman’s non-fiction book of the same name, the project will chronicle the professional and personal lives of the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers, one of sports’ most revered and dominant dynasties — a team that defined its era, both on and off the court.
The Lakers roster of that era included notable players including Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson and James Worthy — all under the direction of head coach Pat Riley.
McKay will direct and executive produce the project alongside Kevin Messick for his yet-to-be-named production company, which formed following McKay’s recent split from longtime producing partner Will Ferrell.
Also Read: Laura Donnelly to Star on Joss Whedon's HBO Sci-Fi Series 'The Nevers'
“Jeff Pearlman’s book and Max Borenstein’s script of the story of the Showtime Lakers really knocked me over,...
- 4/23/2019
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
HBO is bringing the Showtime Lakers to the scripted arena with “Showtime,” Variety has confirmed.
The series, which has received a pilot order at the cabler, hails from Adam McKay, who will direct. “Showtime” will be based on Jeff Pearlman’s non-fiction book “Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s.”
“Jeff Pearlman’s book and Max Borenstein’s script of the story of the Showtime Lakers really knocked me over. Sexism, racism, tragedy, redemption, no look passes and a giant cultural shift in America… I can’t wait to start filming,” said McKay.
The Showtime Lakers was a basketball dynasty which dominated the NBA during the 1980s. At the time, the Lakers were coached by the legendary Pat Riley, and had the unstoppable duo of Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar leading the way. The Showtime Lakers team also featured the likes of Jamaal Wilkes,...
The series, which has received a pilot order at the cabler, hails from Adam McKay, who will direct. “Showtime” will be based on Jeff Pearlman’s non-fiction book “Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s.”
“Jeff Pearlman’s book and Max Borenstein’s script of the story of the Showtime Lakers really knocked me over. Sexism, racism, tragedy, redemption, no look passes and a giant cultural shift in America… I can’t wait to start filming,” said McKay.
The Showtime Lakers was a basketball dynasty which dominated the NBA during the 1980s. At the time, the Lakers were coached by the legendary Pat Riley, and had the unstoppable duo of Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar leading the way. The Showtime Lakers team also featured the likes of Jamaal Wilkes,...
- 4/23/2019
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
On the heels of another dismal season for the Los Angeles Lakers, it’s probably a little painful to relive the glory days of Hollywood’s home team. That is what Oscar winner Adam McKay (Vice) is doing with Showtime, a drama series project that has received a pilot order at HBO.
Written by Max Borenstein (Godzilla), the true-story project is based on Jeff Pearlman’s nonfiction book Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s.
McKay will direct the pilot for Showtime, a fast-break series chronicling the professional and personal lives of the 1980s L.A. Lakers, one of sports’ most revered and dominant dynasties — a team that defined its era, both on and off the court.
With Pat Riley as coach and Magic Johnson and Kareen Abdul-Jabbar as stars, the Lakers made seven trips to the NBA Finals in the eight-year stretch from...
Written by Max Borenstein (Godzilla), the true-story project is based on Jeff Pearlman’s nonfiction book Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s.
McKay will direct the pilot for Showtime, a fast-break series chronicling the professional and personal lives of the 1980s L.A. Lakers, one of sports’ most revered and dominant dynasties — a team that defined its era, both on and off the court.
With Pat Riley as coach and Magic Johnson and Kareen Abdul-Jabbar as stars, the Lakers made seven trips to the NBA Finals in the eight-year stretch from...
- 4/23/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
He's only got One more NBA game left in Miami -- so some of Dwyane Wade's most famous friends threw him a huge bash to celebrate the end of his amazing 16-year NBA career ... and the pics are Great!! Huge rap stars like Rick Ross and Meek Mill partied with NBA stars like Jimmy Butler and Chris Bosh Monday night at the official "One Last Dance" bash at the Prime 112 steakhouse in Miami Beach.
- 4/9/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
That sound you hear is millions of “America’s Got Talent” fans smashing their hands through their TV screens. After 13 seasons of being able to vote for their favorite acts, viewers learned during Monday’s season premiere of spinoff series “America’s Got Talent: The Champions” that there’s a brand new voting system in place known as the Superfan vote. Delegates from all 50 states are in charge of casting their votes for who they want to advance, which means everyday viewers have no power. And they’re not happy about it.
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“Totally bummed we can’t vote,” says Debi, just one of the viewers who took to our comments section to express backlash over the Superfan voting system. “I don’t think 50 delegates represents all 50 states. Frustrating.”
Jen Webb writes, “Well this sucks.
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“Totally bummed we can’t vote,” says Debi, just one of the viewers who took to our comments section to express backlash over the Superfan voting system. “I don’t think 50 delegates represents all 50 states. Frustrating.”
Jen Webb writes, “Well this sucks.
- 1/9/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Exclusive: There’s a big series coming up for the Los Angeles Lakers, and LeBron won’t crack the starting lineup. The Los Angeles Media Fund and the Lakers are teaming up with Haven Entertainment to produce a five-episode docu-series focusing on the ’80s Showtime era of the storied basketball team. That was the period when Pat Riley coached the run and gun style distinguished by Magic Johnson’s passing and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s scoring and shot blocking, with Jamaal Wilkes, James Worthy, Byron Scott, and Michael Cooper backing them up. Courtside, celebs like Jack Nicholson turned The Forum into the town’s hottest ticket and the team won five NBA titles and waged an unbelievable rivalry with Larry Bird’s Boston Celtics. The series will be directed by Kristopher Belman (More Than A Game) and financed by Jeffrey Soros and Simon Horsman’s Los Angeles Media Fund.
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- 12/17/2018
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
[[tmz:video id="0_c0a25cl1"]] Byron Scott says it's time for NBA teams to give Becky Hammon a shot at becoming the league's first female head coach ... telling TMZ Sports she's Absolutely qualified. 40-year-old Hammon -- one of the best Wnba players of all time -- became the NBA's first female assistant coach when she joined the San Antonio Spurs back in 2014. But Scott says she's ready to break another coaching barrier by taking control of her own team. We...
- 12/30/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
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