The last time Charli Xcx released an official studio album, the world was a very different place. The year was 2014. Bachelor in Paradise had only just aired its first season, Andrew Garfield was still Spider-Man, and Zayn Malik hadn't even quit One Direction yet. And when Sucker, Charli's second studio album, dropped in December, it became her first album to enter the Billboard 200 chart, debuting at No. 28. Rolling Stone named it the best pop album of the year and declared the artist formerly known as Charlotte Aitchson "the pop star 2014 was waiting for." In the years between Sucker and this week's release of her third studio album, the self-titled Charli, on Friday, Sept....
- 9/14/2019
- E! Online
Are you a "sucker" for the Jonas Brothers' music? You're not alone. Back in February, Nick Jonas, Kevin Jonas and Joe Jonas released their first single since the band's split. The tune, "Sucker," rose to the top of the charts and earned the group accolades, including an MTV Video Music Award for Best Pop. The trio also released a corresponding music video in which they starred alongside their wives. The video has been viewed more than 200 million times on YouTube. In fact, Nick attributed much of the video's success to Priyanka Chopra, Danielle Jonas and Sophie Turner's appearances. "We knew that context needed to be given about where we are...
- 9/10/2019
- E! Online
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The Jonas Brothers might be busy on their Happiness Begins tour, but they made time for a special stop ahead of their Saturday concert in Hersey, Pennsylvania. Prior to taking the stage, the trio visited the Penn State Children's Hospital to see a fan named Lily Jordan, who couldn't attend their show due to chemotherapy. Kevin, Joe, and Nick - who are big fans of Penn State - heard about the young fan's story through social media.
"@Jonasbrothers I was supposed to be at your Hersey concert tomorrow but instead I'm across the street doing chemo," Lily wrote on her Instagram story. "If y'all wanted to pop in I'll give you my room #. Seriously though I wish I was seeing the JoBros so bad so like? Idk tag em or...
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The Jonas Brothers might be busy on their Happiness Begins tour, but they made time for a special stop ahead of their Saturday concert in Hersey, Pennsylvania. Prior to taking the stage, the trio visited the Penn State Children's Hospital to see a fan named Lily Jordan, who couldn't attend their show due to chemotherapy. Kevin, Joe, and Nick - who are big fans of Penn State - heard about the young fan's story through social media.
"@Jonasbrothers I was supposed to be at your Hersey concert tomorrow but instead I'm across the street doing chemo," Lily wrote on her Instagram story. "If y'all wanted to pop in I'll give you my room #. Seriously though I wish I was seeing the JoBros so bad so like? Idk tag em or...
- 9/3/2019
- by Brea Cubit
- Popsugar.com
It’s been three and a half years since Charli Xcx dropped her sophomore album, “Sucker,” and while she hasn’t released an official third full-length, she’s dropped a boxed set’s worth of songs via two mixtapes (“Pop 2” and “Number 1 Angel”), an Ep (“Vroom Vroom”), several singles (including the hit “Boys”), and so many guest appearances — Rita Ora’s “Girls” with Cardi B and Bebe Rexha, Tove Lo’s “Bitches” with Alma, Icona Pop and Elliphant, as well as Lil Xan’s “Moonlight” — that it would take all day to recap them all. And while a third album remains unscheduled, she’ll be releasing songs throughout the summer and two of them arrived this morning: “Focus” and “No Angel.” The new tracks come on the heels of “5 in the Morning,” which dropped in May.
The “Boom Clap” singer collaborated with longtime music partner A.G. Cook, as well as...
The “Boom Clap” singer collaborated with longtime music partner A.G. Cook, as well as...
- 6/29/2018
- by Christi Carras
- Variety Film + TV
British musician Charli Xcx has signed with Full Stop Management, Variety has confirmed. The British singer and songwriter will now be represented by Brandon Creed, who previously worked with Bruno Mars and currently manages Haim, Troye Sivan, Mark Ronson, and Sara Bareilles. Billboard first reported the signing. As recently as yesterday, a source tells Variety, Charli Xcx was seen at Full Stop’s Westwood offices.
Full Stop was founded by Jeffrey Azoff who also manages Harry Styles and Meghan Trainor. Creed merged his company, The Creed Co., with Full Stop in 2017. Various Artists Management previously represented Charli Xcx.
The singer had a breakout year in 2014 when she lent her vocals to Iggy Azalea’s hit single “Fancy” and also released her second album “Sucker” which featured the song “Boom Clap” from the soundtrack to the film “The Fault in Our Stars.”
Charli Xcx signed to Asylum Records in 2010 and later Atlantic.
Full Stop was founded by Jeffrey Azoff who also manages Harry Styles and Meghan Trainor. Creed merged his company, The Creed Co., with Full Stop in 2017. Various Artists Management previously represented Charli Xcx.
The singer had a breakout year in 2014 when she lent her vocals to Iggy Azalea’s hit single “Fancy” and also released her second album “Sucker” which featured the song “Boom Clap” from the soundtrack to the film “The Fault in Our Stars.”
Charli Xcx signed to Asylum Records in 2010 and later Atlantic.
- 4/30/2018
- by Ariana Brockington
- Variety Film + TV
Shane Jacobson in 'Kenny', written and directed by brother Clayton. The two will join forces again on 'Sibling Rivalry'.
The brothers behind Kenny,.Shane and Clayton Jacobson, are set to reunite for a new film, black comedy Sibling Rivalry..
The feature is one of four film projects and seven television dramas supported by Screen Australia in its latest $8.8 million funding round..
The pair will co-star in the film, which revolves around two brothers who, with their mother at death.s door, go to extreme lengths to protect their inheritance.
Clayton will direct the film and produce along with Jason Byrne (Sucker, How to Talk Australians). The script has been penned by Jamie Browne (The Mule, Secret Daughter, Please Like Me), with Tait Brady (The BBQ, Little Acorns, Healing) and Julia Adams (Mako Mermaids,The Day My Butt Went Psycho) executive producing..
Among the other projects funded...
The brothers behind Kenny,.Shane and Clayton Jacobson, are set to reunite for a new film, black comedy Sibling Rivalry..
The feature is one of four film projects and seven television dramas supported by Screen Australia in its latest $8.8 million funding round..
The pair will co-star in the film, which revolves around two brothers who, with their mother at death.s door, go to extreme lengths to protect their inheritance.
Clayton will direct the film and produce along with Jason Byrne (Sucker, How to Talk Australians). The script has been penned by Jamie Browne (The Mule, Secret Daughter, Please Like Me), with Tait Brady (The BBQ, Little Acorns, Healing) and Julia Adams (Mako Mermaids,The Day My Butt Went Psycho) executive producing..
Among the other projects funded...
- 5/11/2017
- by Jackie Keast
- IF.com.au
The ABC has added additional titles to its 2017 line-up, including two new dramas in early stages of production.
At a media launch in Sydney today, director of television Richard Finlayson said the public broadcaster.s slate aimed to be .ambitious, accessible and Australian...
.We want to use the best talent we can possibly find. We want to continue to be the most awarded network. We want to be recognised for the best TV in Australia. But not just in Australia, in the world,. he said.
Finlayson said the ABC wanted to be bold in its programming, and show that the broadcaster's content was "for everybody. via big national stories.
.We want to make big, noisy prime time shows, but we.re going to also make sure that we.re giving emerging creatives the opportunity to access audiences as well. They.ll be doing that a lot on iview,. he said.
At a media launch in Sydney today, director of television Richard Finlayson said the public broadcaster.s slate aimed to be .ambitious, accessible and Australian...
.We want to use the best talent we can possibly find. We want to continue to be the most awarded network. We want to be recognised for the best TV in Australia. But not just in Australia, in the world,. he said.
Finlayson said the ABC wanted to be bold in its programming, and show that the broadcaster's content was "for everybody. via big national stories.
.We want to make big, noisy prime time shows, but we.re going to also make sure that we.re giving emerging creatives the opportunity to access audiences as well. They.ll be doing that a lot on iview,. he said.
- 2/10/2017
- by Jackie Keast
- IF.com.au
Ben Chessell and Lawrence Leung’s hit and miss con-man movie betrays its standup roots, but Spall enjoys himself opposite YouTube star John Luc
Sucker is a cutesy Australian spin on the travelling shyster or scammer film – The Sting down under – crossed with a fluffy road movie. A sweet-natured screenplay, written by the director, Ben Chessell, and Lawrence Leung, pegs a coming-of-age story to the familiar pairing of an impressionable apprentice and a leery, seen-it-all-before mentor.
Related: Australian cinema's lost wave: the renaissance nobody's noticed
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Sucker is a cutesy Australian spin on the travelling shyster or scammer film – The Sting down under – crossed with a fluffy road movie. A sweet-natured screenplay, written by the director, Ben Chessell, and Lawrence Leung, pegs a coming-of-age story to the familiar pairing of an impressionable apprentice and a leery, seen-it-all-before mentor.
Related: Australian cinema's lost wave: the renaissance nobody's noticed
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- 12/3/2015
- by Luke Buckmaster
- The Guardian - Film News
Add Sucker to the growing list of Australian films that will have event cinema screenings followed a month or so later by DVD and VOD release. The producers and Madman Entertainment are counting on the sizable YouTube following of lead actor John Luc to help drive awareness of the comedy-drama which co-stars Timothy Spall and Lily Sullivan. Directed by Ben Chessell, who co-wrote the screenplay with Lawrence Leung, the film will screen at Hoyts Cinemas in the mainland capitals early next month. Luc and Leung will attend the screenings. Madman will release the title on VOD and DVD on January 13. "There will only be more and more attempts to innovate around release strategy for films which have audiences more broadly spread across various channels," a Madman spokesman said. Luc plays Lawrence, an 18-year-old Chinese Australian who cheats in his high school final year exams and fails to get into medicine.
- 11/10/2015
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Nine features have been nominated for this year's Awgie Awards for performance writing.
Eight telemovies and miniseries are in contention. The Australian Writers. Guild says nominations in the 25 categories for the 48th Annual Awgie Awards reflect the abundance of outstanding work currently being produced in Australia. Nominees for best original telemovie are Steven McGregor for Redfern Now: Promise Me and Katherine Thomson for House of Hancock, while Christopher Lee.s Gallipoli and Jan Sardi and Mac Gudgeon.s The Secret River contend for best adaptation in a television miniseries. There are four nominees for original television mini-series: The Principal by Alice Addison and Kristen Dunphy; The Kettering Incident by Vicki Madden, Andrew Knight, Cate Shortland and Louise Fox; Deadline Gallipoli by Jacquelin Perske, Stuart Beattie, Shaun Grant and Cate Shortland; and Love Child: Series 2 from Tim Pye, Cathryn Strickland, Chris McCourt, Jane Allen and Tamara Asmar. In the categories...
Eight telemovies and miniseries are in contention. The Australian Writers. Guild says nominations in the 25 categories for the 48th Annual Awgie Awards reflect the abundance of outstanding work currently being produced in Australia. Nominees for best original telemovie are Steven McGregor for Redfern Now: Promise Me and Katherine Thomson for House of Hancock, while Christopher Lee.s Gallipoli and Jan Sardi and Mac Gudgeon.s The Secret River contend for best adaptation in a television miniseries. There are four nominees for original television mini-series: The Principal by Alice Addison and Kristen Dunphy; The Kettering Incident by Vicki Madden, Andrew Knight, Cate Shortland and Louise Fox; Deadline Gallipoli by Jacquelin Perske, Stuart Beattie, Shaun Grant and Cate Shortland; and Love Child: Series 2 from Tim Pye, Cathryn Strickland, Chris McCourt, Jane Allen and Tamara Asmar. In the categories...
- 7/23/2015
- by Staff writer
- IF.com.au
When Matt Levett was nominated for this year.s Heath Ledger Scholarship along with 17 other rising talents, the actor didn.t fancy his chances amongst what he described as a .an intimidating. line-up.
So he was both stunned and stoked to win the award presented on Monday night Us time in Los Angeles.
The 2009 Western Australia Academy of Performing Arts (Waapa) graduate says the $US10,000 cash prize will enable him to further his ambitions in Hollywood.
.It will give me the ability to stay longer and give me a foot in the door,. says Levett, who first went to the Us last September/October, when he signed with the Gersh Agency. The runners-up are fellow Waapa graduate Emilie Cocquerel and Lily Sullivan, who each get a round-trip ticket to Los Angeles and a scholarship to attend Masterclasses at Screenwise Film & TV School for actors in Sydney.
On behalf of the judges,...
So he was both stunned and stoked to win the award presented on Monday night Us time in Los Angeles.
The 2009 Western Australia Academy of Performing Arts (Waapa) graduate says the $US10,000 cash prize will enable him to further his ambitions in Hollywood.
.It will give me the ability to stay longer and give me a foot in the door,. says Levett, who first went to the Us last September/October, when he signed with the Gersh Agency. The runners-up are fellow Waapa graduate Emilie Cocquerel and Lily Sullivan, who each get a round-trip ticket to Los Angeles and a scholarship to attend Masterclasses at Screenwise Film & TV School for actors in Sydney.
On behalf of the judges,...
- 6/2/2015
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Australian YouTube stars pitched their wares at the Mip Digital Screenings in Cannes last week, leading to some meetings with high-powered online executives.
The presentations by John Luc, Derek Muller, Natalie Tran, Nick Boshier and Connor Van Vuuren were organised by Screen Australia, which has funded 50 online content creators whose works have had an estimated 1 billion views.
Screen Australia COO Fiona Cameron tells If the Aussies .made their mark. in the presentation, which she described as a little risqué, adding, .It did cut through..
Cameron said there were follow-up meetings with .some heavy hitters. which she is sure will lead to further opportunities for the online stars.
Van Vuuren and Boshier met with reps of the the UK's Comedy Central to explore ideas of co-producing a second series of their comedy Soul Mates; another possibility is a co-pro with the Us...
Australia has more than 50 YouTube channels, of which 12 have more than one million subscribers.
The presentations by John Luc, Derek Muller, Natalie Tran, Nick Boshier and Connor Van Vuuren were organised by Screen Australia, which has funded 50 online content creators whose works have had an estimated 1 billion views.
Screen Australia COO Fiona Cameron tells If the Aussies .made their mark. in the presentation, which she described as a little risqué, adding, .It did cut through..
Cameron said there were follow-up meetings with .some heavy hitters. which she is sure will lead to further opportunities for the online stars.
Van Vuuren and Boshier met with reps of the the UK's Comedy Central to explore ideas of co-producing a second series of their comedy Soul Mates; another possibility is a co-pro with the Us...
Australia has more than 50 YouTube channels, of which 12 have more than one million subscribers.
- 4/23/2015
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Sales outfit LevelK is to debut Scandinavian horror-sci fi Encounters at the Afm.
Also on the slate are Anders Thomas Jensen’s Men and Chicken starring Mads Mikkelsen; Sucker, which stars Timothy Spall as a con-man; and documentary Drone.
Encounters, directed by Anders Johannes Bukh, follows a group of young filmmakers who travel into the Swedish woods to shoot a low-budget horror film. After they become lost one of the actors disappears only to return hours later, naked and in a catatonic state.
The film is set for a VOD release in conjunction with Danish horror festival Bloody Weekend.
Pre-sales will continue on Anders Thomas Jensen’s black comedy Men and Chicken, with Mikkelsen and David Dencik in the lead roles.
There will be a promo for Sucker, director Ben Chessell’s debut feature in which Timonthy Spall plays an ageing conman who takes a young novice under his wing.
Warfare doc [link...
Also on the slate are Anders Thomas Jensen’s Men and Chicken starring Mads Mikkelsen; Sucker, which stars Timothy Spall as a con-man; and documentary Drone.
Encounters, directed by Anders Johannes Bukh, follows a group of young filmmakers who travel into the Swedish woods to shoot a low-budget horror film. After they become lost one of the actors disappears only to return hours later, naked and in a catatonic state.
The film is set for a VOD release in conjunction with Danish horror festival Bloody Weekend.
Pre-sales will continue on Anders Thomas Jensen’s black comedy Men and Chicken, with Mikkelsen and David Dencik in the lead roles.
There will be a promo for Sucker, director Ben Chessell’s debut feature in which Timonthy Spall plays an ageing conman who takes a young novice under his wing.
Warfare doc [link...
- 10/23/2014
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
Director Ben Chessell finishes principal photography on Sucker, his debut feature, in Melbourne today, full of praise for the chemistry between his young lead, YouTube star John Luc, and veteran English actor Timothy Spall.
Luc plays Lawrence, an 18-year-old Chinese Australian who cheats in his high school final year exams and fails to get into medicine. Banished to stay with his uncle for the summer, Lawrence meets Spall.s the Professor, a colourful, ageing conman.
Lawrence begins a road trip with the Professor and his daughter Sarah (Lily Sullivan) as the Professor teaches him the art of swindling and cheating, while from Sarah he learns a hard lesson in unrequited love.
.John, Tim and Lily showed a real chemistry and camaraderie which comes across in their scenes," said Chessell, who was one of 10 directors on the 2007 comedy Little Deaths and has since directed episodes of Offspring, Rush, Rescue Special Ops and Camp,...
Luc plays Lawrence, an 18-year-old Chinese Australian who cheats in his high school final year exams and fails to get into medicine. Banished to stay with his uncle for the summer, Lawrence meets Spall.s the Professor, a colourful, ageing conman.
Lawrence begins a road trip with the Professor and his daughter Sarah (Lily Sullivan) as the Professor teaches him the art of swindling and cheating, while from Sarah he learns a hard lesson in unrequited love.
.John, Tim and Lily showed a real chemistry and camaraderie which comes across in their scenes," said Chessell, who was one of 10 directors on the 2007 comedy Little Deaths and has since directed episodes of Offspring, Rush, Rescue Special Ops and Camp,...
- 5/7/2014
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Sundance London Unveils More Events Sundance Institute on Tuesday announced the program of free talks, screenings, events and music performances for the third Sundance London film and music festival, set for April 25-27 at The O2. Among the notables set for the talks are David Cross and David Wain. The Truly Independent Visions panel event will focus on what it takes to create an independent film today. Also in the lineup are International Premiere: 5 Projects from the Sundance Institute Short Film Challenge, a free screening event celebrating the international debut of five new short films created by acclaimed independent filmmakers, the Film Appreciation Event, a free event for students interested in careers in film. LevelK Palms Off International Sales Rights To ‘Sucker’ LevelK will handle international sales on Sucker, a coming-of-age comedy about the timeless art of the swindle, the sting and sleight of hand. Written by Ben Chessell and...
- 4/9/2014
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
LevelK to handle international distribution on feature adapted from con artist stage show.
British actor Timothy Spall and YouTube star John Luc are to star in Sucker, which has begun principal photography in Melbourne, Australia.
Spall, best known for his roles in the Harry Potter franchise and Mike Leigh’s films including the upcoming Mr Turner, will play an conman in the feature.
Luc, who has more than 2 million subscribers on YouTube, will play Lawrence, an 18-year-old Chinese Australian who cheats in his high school final year exams and fails to get into medicine.
Banished to stay with his uncle for the summer, Lawrence meets the Professor (Spall), a colourful, ageing conman and so begins a road-trip with the Professor and his daughter Sarah, played by Lily Sullivan. Other cast members include Kat Stewart and Jacek Koman.
It marks the feature directorial debut of Ben Chessell and is an adaptation of Lawrence Leung’s stage show that...
British actor Timothy Spall and YouTube star John Luc are to star in Sucker, which has begun principal photography in Melbourne, Australia.
Spall, best known for his roles in the Harry Potter franchise and Mike Leigh’s films including the upcoming Mr Turner, will play an conman in the feature.
Luc, who has more than 2 million subscribers on YouTube, will play Lawrence, an 18-year-old Chinese Australian who cheats in his high school final year exams and fails to get into medicine.
Banished to stay with his uncle for the summer, Lawrence meets the Professor (Spall), a colourful, ageing conman and so begins a road-trip with the Professor and his daughter Sarah, played by Lily Sullivan. Other cast members include Kat Stewart and Jacek Koman.
It marks the feature directorial debut of Ben Chessell and is an adaptation of Lawrence Leung’s stage show that...
- 4/8/2014
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
Young YouTube star John Luc and veteran English actor Timothy Spall are playing the odd couple at the centre of Sucker, director Ben Chessell.s. feature which is shooting in Melbourne.
Luc plays Lawrence, an 18-year-old Chinese Australian who cheats in his high school final year exams and fails to get into medicine. Banished to stay with his uncle for the summer, Lawrence meets Spall.s the Professor, a colourful, ageing conman.
Lawrence begins a road trip with the Professor and his daughter Sarah (Lily Sullivan) as the Professor teaches Lawrence the art of swindling and cheating, while from Sarah he learns a hard lesson in unrequited love.
As Lawrence and the Professor plan their biggest scam, the teenager and Sarah plan a swindle of their own. and Lawrence is forced to make a choice between love, life and lies. Kat Stewart is cast as Sarah.s mother and Jacek Koman...
Luc plays Lawrence, an 18-year-old Chinese Australian who cheats in his high school final year exams and fails to get into medicine. Banished to stay with his uncle for the summer, Lawrence meets Spall.s the Professor, a colourful, ageing conman.
Lawrence begins a road trip with the Professor and his daughter Sarah (Lily Sullivan) as the Professor teaches Lawrence the art of swindling and cheating, while from Sarah he learns a hard lesson in unrequited love.
As Lawrence and the Professor plan their biggest scam, the teenager and Sarah plan a swindle of their own. and Lawrence is forced to make a choice between love, life and lies. Kat Stewart is cast as Sarah.s mother and Jacek Koman...
- 4/6/2014
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Launched less than a year ago, Jake Film Finance has put money into two Australian features and has signed letters of intent with a number of producers.
The Perth-based film is cash flowing the producer offset and pre-sales, drawing on funds from high-net worth individuals.
Its first investment was in Kriv Stenders. crime thriller Kill Me Three Times. The second is Sucker, writer-director Ben Chessell.s saga of a 17-year-old Chinese-Australian boy who embarks on a road trip with the Professor, a colourful, aging conman, and his daughter.
Jake Film Finance founders and directors are Jarod Stone and Michael O.Donnell. They hired entertainment lawyer Joan Peters as executive producer.
.I am the interface between producers and the money, " said Peters, who is also a member of Screen Australia.s board. .The fund is gearing up and we.re open to new projects. We would like to grow to the...
The Perth-based film is cash flowing the producer offset and pre-sales, drawing on funds from high-net worth individuals.
Its first investment was in Kriv Stenders. crime thriller Kill Me Three Times. The second is Sucker, writer-director Ben Chessell.s saga of a 17-year-old Chinese-Australian boy who embarks on a road trip with the Professor, a colourful, aging conman, and his daughter.
Jake Film Finance founders and directors are Jarod Stone and Michael O.Donnell. They hired entertainment lawyer Joan Peters as executive producer.
.I am the interface between producers and the money, " said Peters, who is also a member of Screen Australia.s board. .The fund is gearing up and we.re open to new projects. We would like to grow to the...
- 3/20/2014
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
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