“This is a painful and crucial moment for all of us who are Jews and who love Israel, and it’s not a time to stay silent,” declared Ari Emanuel, the CEO of sports and entertainment company Endeavor and one of Hollywood’s most outspoken voices in the fight against antisemitism, in a fiery speech as he accepted the Simon Wiesenthal Center’s highest honor, the Humanitarian Award, at the organization’s National Tribute Gala fundraiser Wednesday evening. Emanuel, who is Jewish, then went on to slam, at length, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his handling of the Israel-Gaza war. Many attendees applauded, but dozens of others stormed out of the room in fury, and others still booed, as Emanuel opined: “For the good of Israel, he should go.”
Emanuel stated unequivocally that Hamas’ attacks of Oct. 7 sparked the war, and that Israel was well within its rights to...
Emanuel stated unequivocally that Hamas’ attacks of Oct. 7 sparked the war, and that Israel was well within its rights to...
- 5/23/2024
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Amazon MGM Studios’ crime thriller Play Dirty has four new additions: Keegan-Michael Key (Wonka), Nat Wolff (Which Brings Me to You), Chukwudi Iwuji (The Day of the Jackal), and Thomas Jane (Troppo).
As previously announced, Mark Wahlberg leads the ensemble, with Lakeith Stanfield, Rosa Salazar, and Tony Shalhoub also set for roles. No word on the roles the new cast members will be playing.
Directed by Shane Black, Play Dirty is the first project based on Donald E. Westlake’s Parker novels, written under the pseudonym Richard Stark, to emerge from a pact between Amazon MGM and Team Downey in 2022. The film centers on Wahlberg’s professional thief, Parker, who after being double-crossed and left for dead, sees his hunt for revenge bring with it a shot at the biggest heist of his career. But even with the help of his partner, actor-slash-con artist Grofield (Stanfield), he’ll still...
As previously announced, Mark Wahlberg leads the ensemble, with Lakeith Stanfield, Rosa Salazar, and Tony Shalhoub also set for roles. No word on the roles the new cast members will be playing.
Directed by Shane Black, Play Dirty is the first project based on Donald E. Westlake’s Parker novels, written under the pseudonym Richard Stark, to emerge from a pact between Amazon MGM and Team Downey in 2022. The film centers on Wahlberg’s professional thief, Parker, who after being double-crossed and left for dead, sees his hunt for revenge bring with it a shot at the biggest heist of his career. But even with the help of his partner, actor-slash-con artist Grofield (Stanfield), he’ll still...
- 3/7/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Rosa Salazar (Captain America: Brave New World) has booked the female lead in Play Dirty, Shane Black’s crime thriller for Amazon MGM Studios, also starring Mark Wahlberg and Lakeith Stanfield. Details as to her role are under wraps.
In Play Dirty, Wahlberg plays professional thief Parker, who after being double-crossed and left for dead, sees his hunt for revenge bring with it a shot at the biggest heist of his career. But even with the help of his partner, actor-slash-con artist Grofield (Stanfield), he’ll still need to outsmart a South American dictator, the New York mob and the world’s richest man if he hopes to stay alive.
Based on Donald E. Westlake’s Parker crime fiction novels, written under the pseudonym Richard Stark, pic is the first project in a forthcoming Amazon MGM slate based on Westlake’s work, following a pact between the studio and...
In Play Dirty, Wahlberg plays professional thief Parker, who after being double-crossed and left for dead, sees his hunt for revenge bring with it a shot at the biggest heist of his career. But even with the help of his partner, actor-slash-con artist Grofield (Stanfield), he’ll still need to outsmart a South American dictator, the New York mob and the world’s richest man if he hopes to stay alive.
Based on Donald E. Westlake’s Parker crime fiction novels, written under the pseudonym Richard Stark, pic is the first project in a forthcoming Amazon MGM slate based on Westlake’s work, following a pact between the studio and...
- 1/17/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Lakeith Stanfield has joined Mark Wahlberg on the cast of Shane Black’s crime thriller ‘Play Dirty.’
The adaptation Donald E. Westlake’s Parker novels sees Wahlberg as the hardened professional thief who is, naturally, double-crossed and left for dead. His hunt for revenge, however, brings with it a shot at the biggest heist of his career. But, even with the help of his partner, an actor-slash-con artist named Grofield (Stanfield), he’ll still need to outsmart a South American dictator, the New York mob and the world’s richest man if he hopes to stay alive.
The feature will be directed by Black, who also co-wrote the script with Charles Mondry and Anthony Bagarozzi. Jules Daly and Marc Toberoff are the producers while Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey from Team Downey, along with Black, Mondry, Bagarozzi, and James Skotchdopole are the executive producers. Additionally, Ezra Emanuel is serving as the co-producer.
The adaptation Donald E. Westlake’s Parker novels sees Wahlberg as the hardened professional thief who is, naturally, double-crossed and left for dead. His hunt for revenge, however, brings with it a shot at the biggest heist of his career. But, even with the help of his partner, an actor-slash-con artist named Grofield (Stanfield), he’ll still need to outsmart a South American dictator, the New York mob and the world’s richest man if he hopes to stay alive.
The feature will be directed by Black, who also co-wrote the script with Charles Mondry and Anthony Bagarozzi. Jules Daly and Marc Toberoff are the producers while Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey from Team Downey, along with Black, Mondry, Bagarozzi, and James Skotchdopole are the executive producers. Additionally, Ezra Emanuel is serving as the co-producer.
- 1/17/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Lakeith Stanfield, who is coming off of starring in Jeymes Samuel’s The Book of Clarence, has joined Mark Wahlberg in in Play Dirty, the crime thriller that Shane Black is directing for Amazon MGM Studios.
An adaptation of Donald E. Westlake’s Parker novels, the feature stars Wahlberg as the hardened professional thief who is, naturally, double-crossed and left for dead. His hunt for revenge, however, brings with it a shot at the biggest heist of his career. But, per the studio, even with the help of his partner, an actor-slash-con artist named Grofield, he’ll still need to outsmart a South American dictator, the New York mob and the world’s richest man if he hopes to stay alive.
Stanfield will play Grofield, the con artist.
Black, Charles Mondry, and Anthony Bagarozzi wrote the script.
Jules Daly and Marc Toberoff are producing. The project was previously being produced...
An adaptation of Donald E. Westlake’s Parker novels, the feature stars Wahlberg as the hardened professional thief who is, naturally, double-crossed and left for dead. His hunt for revenge, however, brings with it a shot at the biggest heist of his career. But, per the studio, even with the help of his partner, an actor-slash-con artist named Grofield, he’ll still need to outsmart a South American dictator, the New York mob and the world’s richest man if he hopes to stay alive.
Stanfield will play Grofield, the con artist.
Black, Charles Mondry, and Anthony Bagarozzi wrote the script.
Jules Daly and Marc Toberoff are producing. The project was previously being produced...
- 1/16/2024
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The open road is a terrifying place for a young woman in the first look at “Strange Darling,” a horror-thriller from director J.T. Mollner set to premiere at this week’s Fantastic Fest.
Described as “one day in the twisted love life of a serial killer,” the project stars Willa Fitzgerald (Amazon’s “Reacher”) and Kyle Gallner. Fitzgerald, known only in the film as “The Lady,” barrels down a highway in a red Ford Pinto in a clip exclusive to Variety, escaping Gallner’s mad pursuit. After shooting out her back windshield and trying to mow her down with a pickup truck, the cat-and-mouse game moves on foot through the wilderness.
“This film was a sort of dream (or nightmare) that I was compelled to bring to life. So much about it – the colors, the music, the overall visual aesthetic, and the characters were all so clear before we even shot anything.
Described as “one day in the twisted love life of a serial killer,” the project stars Willa Fitzgerald (Amazon’s “Reacher”) and Kyle Gallner. Fitzgerald, known only in the film as “The Lady,” barrels down a highway in a red Ford Pinto in a clip exclusive to Variety, escaping Gallner’s mad pursuit. After shooting out her back windshield and trying to mow her down with a pickup truck, the cat-and-mouse game moves on foot through the wilderness.
“This film was a sort of dream (or nightmare) that I was compelled to bring to life. So much about it – the colors, the music, the overall visual aesthetic, and the characters were all so clear before we even shot anything.
- 9/20/2023
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Ezra Emanuel has been promoted to Production Executive at Miramax. Emanuel previously served as Bill Blocks executive assitant, serving as the day-to-day point man. In his new role he will be reporting to head of production Andrew Golov and Miriam Brin, SVP of Production, helping to source both TV/Film projects for Miramax and assisting all projects to their completion and sale.
Miramax has continued to be one of the most active and robust film and television studios of the last five years. In 2022, the studio has several compelling projects in various stages of production and distribution, including The Holdovers, directed by Alexander Payne and starring Paul Giamatti, which sold to Focus Features in a record breaking deal out of this year’s Toronto International Film Festival; Here, directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Tom Hanks and Robin Wright from a screenplay by Eric Roth and the action pic The Beekeeper,...
Miramax has continued to be one of the most active and robust film and television studios of the last five years. In 2022, the studio has several compelling projects in various stages of production and distribution, including The Holdovers, directed by Alexander Payne and starring Paul Giamatti, which sold to Focus Features in a record breaking deal out of this year’s Toronto International Film Festival; Here, directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Tom Hanks and Robin Wright from a screenplay by Eric Roth and the action pic The Beekeeper,...
- 11/29/2022
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Robert Downey Jr. and Filmmaker Shane Black are set to reunite to develop a new Amazon series based on Donald E. Westlake’s ‘Parker’ crime fiction series.
Out of the stalls first will be a feature titled ‘Playing Dirty’ which will see Downey in the role of Parker, a professional thief with a brutal, mercenary work ethic.
Black will direct and co-write the adaptation alongside Charles Mondry and Anthony Bagarozzi. Joel Silver is attached to produce alongside Susan Downey for Team Downey and Marc Toberoff. Ezra Emanuel will co-produce.
Also in news – ‘West Side Story’ star Ariana DeBose set for ‘Kraven the Hunter’
Black and Downey had previously worked together back in 2005 on ‘Kiss Kiss Bang Bang’ alongside Susan Downey. Black made his directorial debut on the film while Downey starred opposite Val Kilmer.
Downey is set to star opposite Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt and Matt Damon in Christopher Nolan’s biopic ‘Oppenheimer’ at Universal.
Out of the stalls first will be a feature titled ‘Playing Dirty’ which will see Downey in the role of Parker, a professional thief with a brutal, mercenary work ethic.
Black will direct and co-write the adaptation alongside Charles Mondry and Anthony Bagarozzi. Joel Silver is attached to produce alongside Susan Downey for Team Downey and Marc Toberoff. Ezra Emanuel will co-produce.
Also in news – ‘West Side Story’ star Ariana DeBose set for ‘Kraven the Hunter’
Black and Downey had previously worked together back in 2005 on ‘Kiss Kiss Bang Bang’ alongside Susan Downey. Black made his directorial debut on the film while Downey starred opposite Val Kilmer.
Downey is set to star opposite Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt and Matt Damon in Christopher Nolan’s biopic ‘Oppenheimer’ at Universal.
- 3/4/2022
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
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