Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum are currently co-starring in “The Lost City”, and while this is their first project together the actors actually have some history pre-dating the movie, involving their children.
02.03.2022 - 21:09 / deadline.com
EXCLUSIVE: Amazon Studios, Hillman Grad Productions, and Good Trouble Studios are partnering for the feature-length documentary Gifted & Black for Prime Video, Deadline has learned.
James Adolphus will direct, with actor, producer, and Emmy-winning writer Lena Waithe producing under her Hillman Grad Productions alongside Swizz Beatz and Timbaland.
Inspired by Swizz Beatz and Timbaland’s music phenomenon Verzuz, Gifted & Black explores the traditions of Black music to connect, going from the plantation to the Pulitzer Prize. Set against the backdrop of the pandemic and the recent racial reckoning, Gifted & Black frames those traditions in the context of the collective resiliency fundamental to the Black experience. While tracking the exponential growth of Swizz and Timabland’s Triller-owned Verzuz music enterprise from its onset, the docu interweaves the roots of Black music, embedding in Black communities and with Black musical artists, through poignant interviews, gripping vérité and magnetic archival footage, offering insights into how Black music continues to be an uplifting and uniting salvation that endures through uncertain times.
Hillman Grad Productions’ Rishi Rajani, Good Trouble Studios’ Ben Selkow, and James Adolphus, Monique Blake, and Gary Marella will also produce.
“I’m grateful to Swizz and Tim for trusting us with something so historic,” said Waithe on behalf of Hillman Grad Productions. “Verzuz is more than just two artists going song-for-song. It’s a testament to the power of Black people. It’s the joyful celebration of legacy that we all needed. With this documentary, we’re excited to take audiences behind the scenes of this global phenomenon, while also paying tribute to the artists that shaped us. We
Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum are currently co-starring in “The Lost City”, and while this is their first project together the actors actually have some history pre-dating the movie, involving their children.
Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum are looking back on the one life event that reunited them again after first meeting at a birthday party years ago.
Channing Tatum isn't shy about praising his co-star! ET spoke with the 41-year-old actor on the set of his action comedy, , and he had nothing but kind words for the film's leading lady, Sandra Bullock.«It's very inspired by some of those movies that are supposed to be feel-good movies, but also be able to keep the stakes,» Tatum explained of the flick. «That's one thing that… I don't think anyone else in the industry does as well as Sandy does, really push tone, but still make you really, really care about her character.»Bullock stars in the film as Loretta Sage, a reclusive romance-adventure author who's spent her career writing about exotic places.
found herself in a hairy situation acting around quite the Magic Mike-stand.The seasoned actress redefined “testicular fortitude” after revealing how she managed to stay focused while “face to face” with Channing Tatum’s manhood in their new flick “The Lost City.” “He stupid naked in this film, stupid,” the 57-year-old Oscar winner exclaimed while dropping salacious bombshells during a Monday appearance on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.”“When you’re down there, you may as well just get to know it,” the “Gravity” star told Colbert of her brand of manhood method acting, People reported.Referencing a NSFW scene in which her character examines her 41-year-old costar’s tallywacker for leeches, Bullock explained: “I’m] fully there. Full on face to face, with the, uh… landscape.”“I had to spend some time down there, just making sure no leeches, and I had a lot to say to it,” the Virginia native added.Fortunately, the “Blind Side” star said she was able to remain calm in the face of the danger zone.
Cute and comfortable! From rocking a baby bump to being on diaper duty, Bachelor Nation’s Lauren Bushnell Lane wanted clothes that would be chic, versatile and comfortable, which is why she teamed up with Kohl’s to launch her spring collection, Sonoma Goods For Life® x Lauren Lane.
has a star-studded cast, and its cameos aren't too shabby either. ET's Rachel Smith spoke with Sandra Bullock at a special screening of the film in New York City on Monday, where she shared how Brad Pitt's part in the film came to be.«I honestly don't know Brad that well, we just keep doing each other favors.
Sandra Bullock appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Monday, March 14 and revealed just how up close and personal her and Channing Tatum got while filming The Lost City. “He’s stupid naked,” Sandra, 57, said about Channing, 41, when promoting the adventurous rom-com. It follows cover model Alan Caprison (Channing) attempting a heroic rescue of Loretta Sage (Sandra), a best-selling romance novelist who was kidnapped by billionaire criminal Fairfax (Daniel Radcliffe) on her book tour.
Angelique Jackson Hillman Grad, the multi-platform entertainment company founded by actor, producer and Emmy-winning writer Lena Waithe, has promoted veteran executive Rishi Rajani to CEO.In his new role, Rajani will oversee all divisions across Hillman Grad, guide the company’s overall strategic and creative direction, and develop new business partnerships. Waithe will retain her position as founder and chair.Since joining the company in 2018 as president of film and television, Rajani has played a key role in furthering Hillman Grad’s mission to “create art that redefines the status quo by amplifying and celebrating the stories and voices of diverse, historically marginalized communities across all industries.” “Rishi Rajani has worked tirelessly to help make Hillman Grad what it is today,” stated Waithe, announcing the promotion.
From the moment Tony Todd, playing Titus Darq, a pencil mustache master of ceremonies hosting a “Good Horror Movie Night,” appears on the screen with a Vincent Price inspired cackle, you know Bill Posley’s hilarious homage to 1990s Black horror, “Bitch Ass,” knows exactly what movie it wants to be. In his opening welcome, accentuated by comical splashes of thunder, the keys of a creepy piano, and the nostalgic buzz of a VHS tape, Darq makes allusions to “Candyman,” “Tales from the Hood,” “Bones,” and so forth to prime viewers for Posley’s deliciously schlocky vision.
Sandra Bullock is sharing some real praise for her striking wardrobe from her new romcom, .Bullock walked the carpet at a screening of her new film at the Whitby Hotel in New York City on Monday, and she spoke with ET's Rachel Smith about the her memorable purple sequin-covered jumpsuit which she rocks through a large chunk of the action adventure comedy.«She really is a star in this film,» Bullock joked about the ensemble, before giving credit to costume designer Marlene Stewart for finding «the right material» to be gentle enough to wear during action sequences and wouldn't fall apart in the jungle during production. The jumpsuit also had to be made with one particular scene in mind between Bullock and co-star Channing Tatum, in which his head ends up between her legs as they attempt to climb the side of a cliff.«It didn't scratch Channing's face which was very important,» Bullock joked. «It had to do a lot of things, it had to be in a lot of places, and it was just epic.»«She's basically still embedded in parts of my body, but it's okay,» Bullock added with a laugh.Bullock stars in the film as Loretta Sage, a reclusive romance-adventure author who's spent her career writing about exotic places. Tatum is the novels' cover model, Alan, who strives to embody the book's hero character, Dash, in real life.While the pair is promoting Loretta's latest book, she's kidnapped by an eccentric billionaire (Daniel Radcliffe) who wants to find the treasure featured in her newest novel.
Why does it always have to be snakes? Well, what says great peril more than a chamber full of the slithering reptiles? That’s how we first meet daring adventurers Dash and Lovemore, tied up on the floor in a tomb straight out of an ‘Indiana Jones’ movie. The two share barbs while menaced by a cartoonish villain and his henchman until one by one they all get deleted by author Loretta Sage (Sandra Bullock), tired of the cliche-ridden world she’s created.
The stars are stepping out for Olivier Rousteing‘s latest Balmain Fashion Show!
Leading job site Indeed, Emmy winner Lena Waithe (Master of None, Twenties) and her company Hillman Grad Productions have today named Cara Lawson, Gbenga Komolafe, Georgia Fu, Jalmer Caceres, Justin Floyd, Leon Cheo, Shanrica Evans, Tara Motamedi, Travis Wood and Urvashi Pathania as the 10 filmmakers selected for the second edition of their Rising Voices program.
Wilson Chapman editorLena Waithe’s Hillman Grad Productions and Indeed have announced the 10 filmmakers selected for season two of Rising Voices, their initiative to support the work of filmmakers of color.Established last February, the program provides resources for BIPOC filmmakers across the United States to create a short film that will premiere at the Tribeca Festival, planned for June 8-19 in New York City.“Indeed’s Rising Voices not only levels the playing field for BIPOC creators in Hollywood by creating opportunities for individuals to be seen, heard and represented, but also empowers the next generation of storytellers, providing access to funding, on-site skill, career development and mentorship,” Waithe said in a statement. “Our continued mission at Hillman Grad Productions is to ensure that program mentees are truly set up for success as they continue to grow within their individual careers.” The ten selected filmmaker teams for the 2022 edition of Rising Voices are Cara Lawson, Gbenga Komolafe, Georgia Fu, Jalmer Caceres, Justin Floyd, Leon Cheo, Shanrica Evans, Tara Motamedi, Travis Wood and Urvashi Pathania.The finalists were selected from 900 applicants based on their submitted screenplays.
Adriana Lima just announced her pregnancy in the best way ever! The 40-year-old supermodel filmed a fun TikTok video and surprised her fans and her boyfriend Andre Lemmers with the exciting news.In the video, Adriana explains that her boyfriend likes to scare her and film her reaction, “But today… is… payback,” she stated, while holding a positive pregnancy test. When Andre appears, she proceeds to hand him the test, and when he realizes what he is holding, he seems to be incredibly shocked.
Surprise! Adriana Lima told her boyfriend, Andre Lemmers, their pregnancy news in the best way.
Adriana Lima just made her TikTok debut in a major way. In her first video on the platform, shared Friday, the 40-year-old supermodel revealed she is pregnant and expecting her first child with boyfriend Andre Lemmers. In the playful footage, Lima explained how Lemmers likes to scare her and film her reaction.