Exclusive: “Plan to leave something behind so your name’ll live on / no matter what the game lives on,” says Nas on his 1999 album Nastradamus, and now the revered rapper is making some moves in a new game.
Chess to be precise. Chess at the highest level.
Nas has teamed up with Power Universe EP Mark Canton for a TV series based on the life and victories of Maurice Ashley, the first Black International Chess Grandmaster. In conjunction with Ordinary Angels producers Green Hummingbird Entertainment and producer Alexandra Renee-Scott, the plan is for an NYC-set eight-episode initial season depicting Ashley’s barrier breaking journey, I’ve learned
“I’m grateful to be part of bringing Maurice Ashley’s incredible life to the screen,” Nas said today of the project. “His story is one of greatness and his perseverance will continue to inspire the next generation of thinkers.” Former Columbia Pictures...
Chess to be precise. Chess at the highest level.
Nas has teamed up with Power Universe EP Mark Canton for a TV series based on the life and victories of Maurice Ashley, the first Black International Chess Grandmaster. In conjunction with Ordinary Angels producers Green Hummingbird Entertainment and producer Alexandra Renee-Scott, the plan is for an NYC-set eight-episode initial season depicting Ashley’s barrier breaking journey, I’ve learned
“I’m grateful to be part of bringing Maurice Ashley’s incredible life to the screen,” Nas said today of the project. “His story is one of greatness and his perseverance will continue to inspire the next generation of thinkers.” Former Columbia Pictures...
- 3/6/2024
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Here. Is. Better., Emmy Award-Winning Director Jack Youngelson’s documentary about the rising mental health crisis in America though its examination of veterans’ experiences with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (Ptsd), has completed production.
Here. Is. Better follows veterans overcoming the debilitating effects of Ptsd with treatments that could bring hope to the millions that continue to struggle. The film features the prominent politician, veteran and podcast host (Majority 54) Jason Kander, sharing his journey through treatment for the first time.
The docu is produced by Emmy Award-Winning producer Sian Edwards-Beal, producer David Beal, with executive producer William F. Brandt, Jr., Co-ep Andrew Craissati and Co-Producer Chloe Hall.
David Koh is selling Here. Is. Better. worldwide at Cannes. The film will be a part of a larger initiative geared towards helping those who struggle with Ptsd, to be launched later this year.
Below is the just released trailer; note some of the...
Here. Is. Better follows veterans overcoming the debilitating effects of Ptsd with treatments that could bring hope to the millions that continue to struggle. The film features the prominent politician, veteran and podcast host (Majority 54) Jason Kander, sharing his journey through treatment for the first time.
The docu is produced by Emmy Award-Winning producer Sian Edwards-Beal, producer David Beal, with executive producer William F. Brandt, Jr., Co-ep Andrew Craissati and Co-Producer Chloe Hall.
David Koh is selling Here. Is. Better. worldwide at Cannes. The film will be a part of a larger initiative geared towards helping those who struggle with Ptsd, to be launched later this year.
Below is the just released trailer; note some of the...
- 7/12/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
London, October 15: Twilight star Kristen Stewart has revealed she fears that her fame might lead to someone killing her one day.
The actress - who was bombarded with hate messages from fans after cheating on boyfriend Robert Pattinson - fears someone will log on to a social networking site to find out her location, then travel to where she is and murder her.
In an extract from new e-book 'Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner-In Their Own Words' by Talia Soghomonian, Stewart told interviewer Sian Edwards:.
The actress - who was bombarded with hate messages from fans after cheating on boyfriend Robert Pattinson - fears someone will log on to a social networking site to find out her location, then travel to where she is and murder her.
In an extract from new e-book 'Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner-In Their Own Words' by Talia Soghomonian, Stewart told interviewer Sian Edwards:.
- 10/15/2012
- by Machan Kumar
- RealBollywood.com
Los Angeles, Oct 14: Actress Kristen Stewart is scared that her fame might lead to someone killing her one day.
She fears someone will log on to a social networking site to find out her location, then travel to where she is and murder her, reports contactmusic.com
In an extract from new e-book "Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner -- In Their Own Words" by Talia Soghomonian, Stewart told interviewer Sian Edwards: "Nowadays it's harder because everyone is on Facebook and everyone knows where you are all the.
She fears someone will log on to a social networking site to find out her location, then travel to where she is and murder her, reports contactmusic.com
In an extract from new e-book "Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner -- In Their Own Words" by Talia Soghomonian, Stewart told interviewer Sian Edwards: "Nowadays it's harder because everyone is on Facebook and everyone knows where you are all the.
- 10/14/2012
- by Ketali Mehta
- RealBollywood.com
Kristen Stewart is worried her stardom might lead to someone killing her one day. The 'Twilight' actress - who recently confessed to cheating on co-star Robert Pattinson with her 'Snow White and the Huntsman' director Rupert Sanders - fears someone will log on to a social networking site to find out her location, then travel to where she is and murder her. In an extract from new e-book 'Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner -- In Their Own Words' by Talia Soghomonian, she told interviewer Sian Edwards said: ''Nowadays it's harder because everyone is on Facebook and everyone knows where...
- 10/13/2012
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Kristen Stewart is worried her stardom might lead to someone killing her one day. The 'Twilight' actress - who recently confessed to cheating on co-star Robert Pattinson with her 'Snow White and the Huntsman' director Rupert Sanders - fears someone will log on to a social networking site to find out her location, then travel to where she is and murder her. In an extract from new e-book 'Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner -- In Their Own Words' by Talia Soghomonian, she told interviewer Sian Edwards said: 'Nowadays it's harder because everyone is on Facebook and everyone knows where you are all the time, and everyone's twittering. Like I'm going to die because somebody is going to...
- 10/13/2012
- Monsters and Critics
Kristen admits that she's concerned that her superstar fame could lead her to harm in a revealing, newly-released interview! Read on for her full, raw quote. Kristen Stewart has spent a greater part of her life in the spotlight. Her role as Bella Swan in the Twilight Saga has thrust her into superstar-levels of fame -- something that most people could only dream of. But, as she's admitted in a newly-released interview, she's worried that her fame could be a danger! In the new e-book Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner -- In Their Own Words by Talia Soghomonian, Kristen told interviewer Sian Edwards all about how her fame and social networking have her worried. "But nowadays it’s harder because everyone is on Facebook and everyone knows where you are all the time, and everyone’s twittering. Like I’m going to die because somebody is going to say...
- 10/12/2012
- by Billy Nilles
- HollywoodLife
Our critics' picks of this week's openings, plus your last chance to see and what to book now
• Which cultural events are in your diary this week? Tell us in the comments below
Opening this weekTheatre
Big and Small
Cate Blanchett plays Lotte, a continuing optimist in a bleak world where she struggles to make a connection with her family and others. Sydney Theatre Company with its award-winning production of Botho Strauß's surreal play. Barbican, London (020-7638 8891), Friday until 29 April.
Miss Julie
Maxine Peake plays the troubled 19th-century aristocrat who wanders into the kitchen and the bed of her father's valet, Jean, one delirious midsummer's eve. David Eldridge adapts Strindberg's troubling play, which caused a scandal when it was first produced. Royal Exchange, Manchester (0161-833 9833), Wednesday until 12 May.
Film
This Must Be The Place (dir. Paolo Sorrentino)
Paolo Sorrentino's English-language debut has Sean Penn as a retired goth rocker living in Dublin.
• Which cultural events are in your diary this week? Tell us in the comments below
Opening this weekTheatre
Big and Small
Cate Blanchett plays Lotte, a continuing optimist in a bleak world where she struggles to make a connection with her family and others. Sydney Theatre Company with its award-winning production of Botho Strauß's surreal play. Barbican, London (020-7638 8891), Friday until 29 April.
Miss Julie
Maxine Peake plays the troubled 19th-century aristocrat who wanders into the kitchen and the bed of her father's valet, Jean, one delirious midsummer's eve. David Eldridge adapts Strindberg's troubling play, which caused a scandal when it was first produced. Royal Exchange, Manchester (0161-833 9833), Wednesday until 12 May.
Film
This Must Be The Place (dir. Paolo Sorrentino)
Paolo Sorrentino's English-language debut has Sean Penn as a retired goth rocker living in Dublin.
- 4/10/2012
- The Guardian - Film News
From Snow White to Jack White, and Cumbria to Cannes, the Observer's critics pick the season's highlights. What are you most looking forward to? Post your comments below
Download the spring arts calendar 2012
April
2 Pop Dr John The New Orleans legend decamps to Nashville to record with the Black Keys' Dan Auerbach; excellence ensues on the Locked Down LP.
4 Art Damien Hirst The world's richest living artist enjoys a major survey of more than 20 years of his work, including medicine cabinets, diamond skull and a certain preserved shark. Tate Modern, London until 9 September.
6 Film This Must Be the Place Sean Penn plays a retired rock star scouring America for the fugitive Nazi who tormented his father in Auschwitz. Paolo Sorrentino escapes from the art house in his first English-language film.
7 Theatre Where Have I Been All My Life? Following the success of London Road, her verbatim musical at the National,...
Download the spring arts calendar 2012
April
2 Pop Dr John The New Orleans legend decamps to Nashville to record with the Black Keys' Dan Auerbach; excellence ensues on the Locked Down LP.
4 Art Damien Hirst The world's richest living artist enjoys a major survey of more than 20 years of his work, including medicine cabinets, diamond skull and a certain preserved shark. Tate Modern, London until 9 September.
6 Film This Must Be the Place Sean Penn plays a retired rock star scouring America for the fugitive Nazi who tormented his father in Auschwitz. Paolo Sorrentino escapes from the art house in his first English-language film.
7 Theatre Where Have I Been All My Life? Following the success of London Road, her verbatim musical at the National,...
- 3/31/2012
- The Guardian - Film News
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