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06Aug2009

Ice Cube, Bow Wow win 'Lottery Ticket'

Thursday, August 6, 2009 at 2:41PM | By

Ice Cube and Bow Wow are teaming up for Alcon Entertainment's comedy "Lottery Ticket," which will mark the directorial debut of Erik White.

Written by Abdul Williams, the film follows a young man from the projects who's in for a rough weekend when his neighbors discover he's holding $350 million winning lottery ticket.

The Hollywood Reporter says Bow Wow slips into the lead role, with Cube playing a former boxer living in a basement in the projects.

Cube recently played a former football player in "The Longshots." He also recently signed on to star in the comedy "Ride Along." As for Bow Wow, the "Like Mike" star will soon be seen in "Hurricane Season."

Daily news dose: Ice Cube gears up for 'Ride Along;' Robinson to direct Miley Cyrus flick

Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 1:23PM | By

Franck Tabouring

Here's your dose of film news for March 31, 2009:

• Ice Cube has signed on to star in New Line Cinema's comedy "Ride Along." Variety says Cube will play an overprotective cop who tries to destroy his sister's relationship by inviting her white fiancé on a ride-along. Steve Faber and Bob Fisher recently rewrote an original script by Greg Coolidge. Cube was last seen in "The Longshots."

• Julie Anne Robinson will make her directorial feature debut with "The Last Song," the big-screen adaptation of a novel Nicholas Sparks wrote specifically for "Hannah Montana" star Miley Cyrus. According to Variety, the film follows a "rebellious teenager sent to spend the summer with her estranged father."

• Jonathan Levine, director of "The Wackness" (a film I adored), is set to helm Fox Atomic's "The Sitter." Written by Brian Gatewood and Alessandro Tanaka, the film centers on a suspended college student whose life takes a drastic turn when he ends up babystitting his neighbor's eccentric kids. (The Hollywood Reporter)

• Paul Bettany is in talks to star in Scott Stewart's "Priest," a horror Western produced by Michael De Luca, among others. Adapted from a comic book, the flick centers on a tough priest who turns his back on the church to free his niece from the hands of a bunch of ruthless vampires. (THR)

Review: "The Longshots"

Sunday, August 24, 2008 at 2:15PM | By

Franck Tabouring

Seen on: August 24, 2008

The players: Director: Fred Durst, Writer: Nick Santora, Cast: Ice Cube , Keke Palmer, Tasha Smith, Jill Marie Jones, Dash Mihok

Facts of interest: Fred Durst also directed "The Education of Charlie Banks."

The plot: A former high school football star turns his niece into the star quarterback of the local team.

Our quick thoughts: If you’re currently keeping a lookout for a traditional feel-good movie that doesn’t dare stepping into new territory, make sure you see “The Longshots,” which is based on the true story of an 11-year-old girl who became the first female to play in the Pop Warner football tournament.

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Tuesday

12Aug2008

Ice Cube more than ready to join ‘A-Team’

Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at 8:15AM | By

Franck Tabouring

The story itself is several days old already, but as far as I know it got little attention back when it was published. In a recent interview with the Los Angeles Times, rapper-turned-actor Ice Cube said he’s so ready to star in a big-screen version of “The A-Team.”

As you may have guessed already, Cube is eyeing the role of Sgt. Bosco “B.A.” Baracus, the character originally played by Mr. T. “Man, I am so ready to play ‘B.A.’ Baracus. I was a big, big Mr. T fan,” Cube told the LA Times.

Attached to direct the project is John Singleton, who previously worked with Cube on 1991’s “Boyz n the Hood.” He said working with the director on an “A-Team” flick would definitely be his priority.

I’m not exactly a fan of Cube’s recent big-screen work, but I do have to admit I can see him play the part of B.A. Rumored to play Col. Hannibal Smith is Bruce Willis by the way, with Woody Harrelson in talks to star as Murdock.

Cube will next be seen in “The Longshots,” a sports drama directed by Fred Durst. Click here to read what else the actor had to say about “The A-Team.”