“I didn't have any idea that I would be able to have a career in film,” Philip Seymour Hoffman once said. And yet that's exactly what this most brilliant and versatile of actors enjoyed, which makes it even harder to report that he has died at the age of 46.Born in Rochester, New York, Hoffman was exposed to acting early in his life by his mother, a lawyer who enjoyed taking her son to local theatrical productions. Though he was more into athletics originally than acting, the bug bit after he was sidelined by a wrestling injury in his teens and he attended the New York State Summer School Of The Arts before continuing his education at New York University.During his university studies, he founded the Bullstoi Ensemble alongside actor Steven Schub and director Bennett Miller, the latter of whom would go on to have a profound effect on his career.
- 2/2/2014
- EmpireOnline
The trailer for director Randall Miller's Cbgb is now online, courtesy of The Hollywood Reporter . Check it out in the player below! The true ensemble punk rock nightclub tale stars Alan Rickman, Rupert Grint, Malin Akerman, Ashley Greene, Kerry Bische, Evan Alex Cole, Johnny Galecki, Taylor Hawkins, Stana Katic, Joel David Moore, Steven Schub, Mickey Sumner, Peter Vack, Justin Bartha, Freddie Rodriguez and Ryan Hurst and features a script by Miller and Jody Savin. Rickman plays Hilly Kristal who, for more than three decades, owned and operated the famous New York nightclub until a rent dispute forced the establishment to close in 2006. The real-life Kristal tragically died the following year.
- 8/7/2013
- Comingsoon.net
The first pictures of Malin Akerman as Blondie star Debbie Harry have been revealed.
The Watchmen actress plays the music icon in forthcoming biopic Cbgb, which centres on the '70s rock scene revolving around the iconic New York nightclub that helped launch Blondie, Talking Heads, The Ramones and Patti Smith.
Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins also features in the movie as The Stooges frontman Iggy Pop, while The Ramones will appear with Joel David Moore (Joey), Steven Schub (DeeDee) and Julian Acosta (Johnny) featuring as the punk band.
Twilight star Ashley Greene is also onboard the cast as Lisa Kristal, the daughter of the titular Cbgb owner Hilly Kristal.
Other cast members include Alan Rickman as Kristal, Justin Bartha and Rupert Grint as The Dead Boys members Stiv Bators and Cheetah Chrome, The Big Bang Theory's Johnny Galecki as manager Terry Ork and Mickey Sumner as Patti Smith.
The Watchmen actress plays the music icon in forthcoming biopic Cbgb, which centres on the '70s rock scene revolving around the iconic New York nightclub that helped launch Blondie, Talking Heads, The Ramones and Patti Smith.
Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins also features in the movie as The Stooges frontman Iggy Pop, while The Ramones will appear with Joel David Moore (Joey), Steven Schub (DeeDee) and Julian Acosta (Johnny) featuring as the punk band.
Twilight star Ashley Greene is also onboard the cast as Lisa Kristal, the daughter of the titular Cbgb owner Hilly Kristal.
Other cast members include Alan Rickman as Kristal, Justin Bartha and Rupert Grint as The Dead Boys members Stiv Bators and Cheetah Chrome, The Big Bang Theory's Johnny Galecki as manager Terry Ork and Mickey Sumner as Patti Smith.
- 5/2/2013
- Digital Spy
There hasn’t been much movement behind the Cbgb lines for quite some time, but things have finally started turning up, we hope. Namely, thanks to THR, we have these ten character posters from Randal Miller‘s film, representing rock legends of that time. Check them out: Cbgb is set to be released some time this year and it stars Alan Rickman, Malin Akerman, Rupert Grint, Ashley Greene, Johnny Galecki, Stana Katic, Joel David Moore, Peter Vack, Kerry Bische, Steven Schub and Evan Alex Cole. Click to continue reading Cbgb Character Posters on www.filmofilia.com
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- 4/28/2013
- by Vesna Sunrider
- Filmofilia
Casting for the Cbgb biopic has resulted in some interesting choices, and the names just keep on coming. The film found its most recent addition in Donal Logue, a character actor and occasional leading man who’s notable for his work on the short-lived, well-loved FX series, Terriers. Logue will play Merv Ferguson, the man who helped owner Hilly Kristal (Alan Rickman) keep the legendary club in order. [THR]
Working on a script by Jody Savin, director Randall Miller (Bottle Shock) will helm the story of New York’s music scene, and how Cbgb helped launch some of the biggest rock n’ roll acts of the past four decades before closing its doors in 2008.
Besides Logue, other stars who jumped on board recently are Joel David Moore, Stana Katic, Johnny Galecki (The Big Bang Theory) as manager Terry Ork, Mickey Sumner (The Borgias) as singer Patti Smith, and Ashley Greene as Kristal’s daughter,...
Working on a script by Jody Savin, director Randall Miller (Bottle Shock) will helm the story of New York’s music scene, and how Cbgb helped launch some of the biggest rock n’ roll acts of the past four decades before closing its doors in 2008.
Besides Logue, other stars who jumped on board recently are Joel David Moore, Stana Katic, Johnny Galecki (The Big Bang Theory) as manager Terry Ork, Mickey Sumner (The Borgias) as singer Patti Smith, and Ashley Greene as Kristal’s daughter,...
- 6/16/2012
- by jpraup@gmail.com (thefilmstage.com)
- The Film Stage
Actress Ashley Greene ("Twilight") is in talks to play the female lead in the prepping indie feature "Cbgb", about the notorious sex 'n drugs punk club, for director Randall Miller.
Named after the iconic New York music club Cbgb ('Country', 'BlueGrass', 'Blues'), the Bowery location would become famous
as a venue for rising 'punk' acts.
Cast members include Malin Akerman, Rupert Grint, Johnny Galecki, Joel David Moore, Stana Katic, Peter Vack, Kerry Bische, Taylor Hawkins, Mickey Sumner, Steven Schub and Evan Alex.
Greene would play 'Lisa Kristal', daughter of club owner 'Hilly Kristal' (Alan Rickman), who had frequent clashes with her father, but eventually worked for the club as a business manager.
"Cbgb" Screenplay was co-written by director Miller and Jody Savin ("Bottle Shock") and starts shooting towards the end of June 2012, in Savannah, Georgia before relocating to New York.
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Named after the iconic New York music club Cbgb ('Country', 'BlueGrass', 'Blues'), the Bowery location would become famous
as a venue for rising 'punk' acts.
Cast members include Malin Akerman, Rupert Grint, Johnny Galecki, Joel David Moore, Stana Katic, Peter Vack, Kerry Bische, Taylor Hawkins, Mickey Sumner, Steven Schub and Evan Alex.
Greene would play 'Lisa Kristal', daughter of club owner 'Hilly Kristal' (Alan Rickman), who had frequent clashes with her father, but eventually worked for the club as a business manager.
"Cbgb" Screenplay was co-written by director Miller and Jody Savin ("Bottle Shock") and starts shooting towards the end of June 2012, in Savannah, Georgia before relocating to New York.
Click the images to enlarge...
- 6/10/2012
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
She’s known to most tweens as Alice Cullen in the Twilight Saga, Ashley Greene doesn’t have trouble getting work outside the sparkling vampire fantasy. Variety has just informed us that the young actress will take command of the lead role in Randall Miller‘s historical picture Cbgb, which already has Malin Akerman, Rupert Grint and Alan Rickman in the cast.
If you hadn’t guessed by the title of the movie — or if that generations’ a bit before your own time — it tells the story of the iconic New York music venue and its “impact on the punk rock scene.” Even if you never got to experience Cbgb before it closed back in 2008, chances are you’ve probably seen a movie or heard a song that references it — you at least have some basic grasp. Anyways, Greene will be playing Lisa Kristal, the daughter of Cbgb owner Hilly Kristal...
If you hadn’t guessed by the title of the movie — or if that generations’ a bit before your own time — it tells the story of the iconic New York music venue and its “impact on the punk rock scene.” Even if you never got to experience Cbgb before it closed back in 2008, chances are you’ve probably seen a movie or heard a song that references it — you at least have some basic grasp. Anyways, Greene will be playing Lisa Kristal, the daughter of Cbgb owner Hilly Kristal...
- 6/9/2012
- by jpraup@gmail.com (thefilmstage.com)
- The Film Stage
Ashley Greene has joined the cast of Randall Miller's Cbgb , Variety reports. She'll play Lisa Kristal, daughter of the famous music venue's owner, Hilly Kristal. Alan Rickman is set to star as the paternal Kristal, a man who, for more than three decades, owned and operated the real life Cbgb until a rent dispute forced the club to close in 2006. Kristal tragically died the following year. Greene, best known for playing Alice Cullen in The Twilight Saga , also joins Malin Akerman, Kerry Bische, Evan Alex Cole, Johnny Galecki, Rupert Grint, Taylor Hawkins, Stana Katic, Joel David Moore, Steven Schub, Mickey Sumner and Peter Vack in the film, to be directed by Miller from a script he co-wrote with Jody Savin. (Photo Credit: AdMedia / WENN.com)...
- 6/8/2012
- Comingsoon.net
Taylor Hawkins cast as Stooges frontman in forthcoming biopic of New York punk venue
Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins is to step into Iggy Pop's skinny jeans.
Hawkins has signed on to play the Stooges frontman in new film Cbgb, which tells the story of the legendary New York punk club. He will join former Harry Potter star Rupert Grint, who is playing Cheetah Chrome, guitarist with Cbgb regulars the Dead Boys. Malin Åkerman will follow her turn in Rock of Ages as Blondie's Debbie Harry. The cast will also include Alan Rickman as venue boss Hilly Kristal, Mickey Sumner as Patti Smith, the Big Bang Theory's Johnny Galecki as Television manager Terry Ork, Steven Schub as Dee Dee Ramone, Evan Alex Cole as Richard Hell, Peter Vack as Legs McNeil and Kerry Bisché as Mary Harron.
The story follows Kristal in his efforts to turn the tiny club into a groundbreaking rock venue.
Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins is to step into Iggy Pop's skinny jeans.
Hawkins has signed on to play the Stooges frontman in new film Cbgb, which tells the story of the legendary New York punk club. He will join former Harry Potter star Rupert Grint, who is playing Cheetah Chrome, guitarist with Cbgb regulars the Dead Boys. Malin Åkerman will follow her turn in Rock of Ages as Blondie's Debbie Harry. The cast will also include Alan Rickman as venue boss Hilly Kristal, Mickey Sumner as Patti Smith, the Big Bang Theory's Johnny Galecki as Television manager Terry Ork, Steven Schub as Dee Dee Ramone, Evan Alex Cole as Richard Hell, Peter Vack as Legs McNeil and Kerry Bisché as Mary Harron.
The story follows Kristal in his efforts to turn the tiny club into a groundbreaking rock venue.
- 6/6/2012
- by Dan Martin
- The Guardian - Film News
Those working on Cbgb have wasted no time in compiling their supporting players. We’ve seen the main actors (Alan Rickman, Rupert Grint, Malin Akerman, Joel David Moore, and Stana Katic) jump into the fray over these past two and a half weeks, but today has brought seven (seven!) new performers into the historical music scene fray. First, THR informs us that Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins will take on the legendary Iggy Pop; Deadline says Johnny Galecki (The Big Bang Theory) is appearing as manager Terry Ork; and Variety reports that Mickey Sumner (The Borgias, Imogene) will play singer Patti Smith.
Additionally, Steven Schub (24, Chicago) will play DeeDee Ramone; Evan Alex Cole (She’s Out of My League) is appearing as Richard Hell; Kerry Bische (Red State) has been cast in the part of Mary Harron (some research indicates that this is, in fact, the American Psycho director); and...
Additionally, Steven Schub (24, Chicago) will play DeeDee Ramone; Evan Alex Cole (She’s Out of My League) is appearing as Richard Hell; Kerry Bische (Red State) has been cast in the part of Mary Harron (some research indicates that this is, in fact, the American Psycho director); and...
- 6/5/2012
- by jpraup@gmail.com (thefilmstage.com)
- The Film Stage
Sting's actress daughter Mickey Sumner has landed the coveted role of punk icon Patti Smith in star-studded new movie Cbgb.
Sumner was added to the cast on Monday, alongside Foo Fighters rocker Taylor Hawkins, who will make his acting debut as Iggy Pop in the film about late New York club boss Hilly Kristal, portrayed by Alan Rickman.
The twosome joins Johnny Galecki and Steven Schub, who will play Terry Ork and DeeDee Ramone in the film, and sexy Malin Akerman, who will play Blondie star Debbie Harry.
Also among the cast: Evan Alex Cole as Richard Hell, Avatar star Joel David Moore as Joey Ramone, Stana Katic and Rupert Grint.
Filming will begin in Savannah, Georgia and New York City later this month.
Movie spokeswoman Nadine Jolson tells WENN, "The story will follow Kristal who dreamed of having a Country, Bluegrass and Blues club in New York City. When he had difficulty finding country and blues bands, he opened his doors to local acts. He had one demand of the acts he booked: They could only play their own original music.
"Living on a couch in the back of the club for the first two years, Hilly could barely make ends meet. Nevertheless, Cbgb became such a well-respected haunt for artists that many bands begged Hilly for a chance to play."...
Sumner was added to the cast on Monday, alongside Foo Fighters rocker Taylor Hawkins, who will make his acting debut as Iggy Pop in the film about late New York club boss Hilly Kristal, portrayed by Alan Rickman.
The twosome joins Johnny Galecki and Steven Schub, who will play Terry Ork and DeeDee Ramone in the film, and sexy Malin Akerman, who will play Blondie star Debbie Harry.
Also among the cast: Evan Alex Cole as Richard Hell, Avatar star Joel David Moore as Joey Ramone, Stana Katic and Rupert Grint.
Filming will begin in Savannah, Georgia and New York City later this month.
Movie spokeswoman Nadine Jolson tells WENN, "The story will follow Kristal who dreamed of having a Country, Bluegrass and Blues club in New York City. When he had difficulty finding country and blues bands, he opened his doors to local acts. He had one demand of the acts he booked: They could only play their own original music.
"Living on a couch in the back of the club for the first two years, Hilly could barely make ends meet. Nevertheless, Cbgb became such a well-respected haunt for artists that many bands begged Hilly for a chance to play."...
- 6/5/2012
- WENN
Cbgb has added more to its cast with Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, The Borgias' Mickey Sumner and Johnny Galecki of The Big Bang Theory now in the Randall Miller film. Variety reports that Hawkins is in as Iggy Pop, Sumner will play Patti Smith, while Galecki takes the part of Terry Ork, band manager. Also hopping on board are Steven Schub of 24, She's Out of My League's Evan Alex Cole, Kerry Bische of Red State and Peter Vack of MTV's I Just Want My Pants Back. They join the existing cast of Malin Akerman, Alan Rickman, Stana Katic, Rupert Grint, Joel David More, Ryan Hurst, Josh Zuckerman, Estelle Harris and Julian Acosta.
- 6/5/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Cbgb has added more to its cast with Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, The Borgias' Mickey Sumner and Johnny Galecki of The Big Bang Theory now in the Randall Miller film. Variety reports that Hawkins is in as Iggy Pop, Sumner will play Patti Smith, while Galecki takes the part of Terry Ork, band manager. Also hopping on board are Steven Schub of 24, She's Out of My League's Evan Alex Cole, Kerry Bische of Red State and Peter Vack of MTV's I Just Want My Pants Back. They join the existing cast of Malin Akerman, Alan Rickman, Stana Katic, Rupert Grint, Joel David More, Ryan Hurst, Josh Zuckerman, Estelle Harris and Julian Acosta.
- 6/5/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Taylor Hawkins has a lust for life.
The Foo Fighters drummer is preparing to get shirtless (a lot) as he signs on for the role of legendary punk rocker Iggy Pop in "Cbgb," according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Iggy Pop was the frontman of Iggy Pop and the Stooges, one of the most influential punk bands from the late '68s through the mid-'70s with hits such as "I Wanna Be Your Dog" and "Search and Destroy." Iggy was infamous for his antagonistic and outrageous stage antics (which were inspired by Doors lead singer Jim Morrison) and is considered the first performer to ever do a "stage dive."
Taylor Hawkins is just one of many new additions to the "Cbgb" cast, with recent hit-makers including Johnny Galecki as music manager Terry Ork, Mickey Sumner as Patti Smith, Steven Schub as Dee Dee Ramone, Evan Alex Cole as Richard Hell,...
The Foo Fighters drummer is preparing to get shirtless (a lot) as he signs on for the role of legendary punk rocker Iggy Pop in "Cbgb," according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Iggy Pop was the frontman of Iggy Pop and the Stooges, one of the most influential punk bands from the late '68s through the mid-'70s with hits such as "I Wanna Be Your Dog" and "Search and Destroy." Iggy was infamous for his antagonistic and outrageous stage antics (which were inspired by Doors lead singer Jim Morrison) and is considered the first performer to ever do a "stage dive."
Taylor Hawkins is just one of many new additions to the "Cbgb" cast, with recent hit-makers including Johnny Galecki as music manager Terry Ork, Mickey Sumner as Patti Smith, Steven Schub as Dee Dee Ramone, Evan Alex Cole as Richard Hell,...
- 6/5/2012
- by Bryan Enk
- NextMovie
When tragedy strikes, the first thing we do is look for someone to blame. Most of the time there is no one ... but sometimes? Well sometimes there is, and sooner or later cosmic retribution will come their way!
Just in time for Cannes we have the trailer and early artwork for director Brett Donowho's (At Silver Falls) new flick, 5 Souls, starring Ian Bohen (Pearl Harbor), Steve Bacic, Kristina Anapau (Black Swan), Steven Schub (The Thirteenth Floor), Samaire Armstrong (“The Oc”), and Allison McAtee (“NCIS”).
Synopsis
After falling into a coma after a routine doctor's visit, Noah awakens to find a man sitting at the end of his bed. The good news is that he has come to kill him, and then there is the bad news...
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Just in time for Cannes we have the trailer and early artwork for director Brett Donowho's (At Silver Falls) new flick, 5 Souls, starring Ian Bohen (Pearl Harbor), Steve Bacic, Kristina Anapau (Black Swan), Steven Schub (The Thirteenth Floor), Samaire Armstrong (“The Oc”), and Allison McAtee (“NCIS”).
Synopsis
After falling into a coma after a routine doctor's visit, Noah awakens to find a man sitting at the end of his bed. The good news is that he has come to kill him, and then there is the bad news...
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- 5/7/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
This April, the critically acclaimed, multiple award-winning Fountain Theatre brings back last season's sold-out production of The Accomplices by former New York Times political reporter Bernard Weinraub. The true story of firebrand Peter Bergson, who shook up the U.S. State Department and the American Jewish establishment in his fight to rescue European Jews from the Nazis, is back with Steven Schub heading the cast ("a dynamic, impassioned portrayal" - Buzzine) and director Deborah Lavine at the helm ("Lavine skillfully melds a fine cast into a gripping production" - La Weekly).
- 3/31/2009
- BroadwayWorld.com
Indie moviemaker Don Adams gave Fango the exclusive first look at the updated trailer (with additional zombie action) and some photos from Dozers, his latest collaboration with fellow writer/director/producer Harry James Picardi. You can see them all below the cut.
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Dozers is the third feature on which the duo have teamed on those three key positions, after 2001’s Vengeance Of The Dead and 2002’s Jigsaw; they’ve also edited numerous flicks for Charles Band and David DeCoteau. “A few years ago, our homeless-zombie script Urban Decay was shot [by director Harry Basil] with Dean Cain,...
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Dozers is the third feature on which the duo have teamed on those three key positions, after 2001’s Vengeance Of The Dead and 2002’s Jigsaw; they’ve also edited numerous flicks for Charles Band and David DeCoteau. “A few years ago, our homeless-zombie script Urban Decay was shot [by director Harry Basil] with Dean Cain,...
- 2/27/2009
- Fangoria
Harry Lennix has been tapped for a recurring role on Fox's real-time drama 24. Also joining the Imagine TV/20th Century Fox TV series next season in potentially recurring roles as terrorists are Adoni Maropis and Steven Schub. Lennix most recently played White House chief of staff Jim Gardner on Commander in Chief, Rod Lurie's drama for ABC.
- 8/25/2006
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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