“The Boogeyman is coming.”
That was former Indiana Pacers hall-of-famer Reggie Miller earlier this week in anticipation of calling a playoff game between the Pacers and the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. In his nearly 20 year NBA career, Miller was the bane of many Knicks fans’ existence for his clutch shotmaking, trashtalking and gamesmanship.
Some of Miller’s most famous interactions came with Knicks superfan Spike Lee, with whom he has gone back and forth over the years. Now we can add Ben Stiller to the list.
Miller was doing a standup tonight in the tunnel at Madison Square Garden with TNT’s Inside the NBA crew and talking about how much New Yorkers hate him, when one very well-known fan entered the shot.
“People are like, ‘Aren’t you worried about going back to New York City and calling a game?’ No. I’ve owned this city,...
That was former Indiana Pacers hall-of-famer Reggie Miller earlier this week in anticipation of calling a playoff game between the Pacers and the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. In his nearly 20 year NBA career, Miller was the bane of many Knicks fans’ existence for his clutch shotmaking, trashtalking and gamesmanship.
Some of Miller’s most famous interactions came with Knicks superfan Spike Lee, with whom he has gone back and forth over the years. Now we can add Ben Stiller to the list.
Miller was doing a standup tonight in the tunnel at Madison Square Garden with TNT’s Inside the NBA crew and talking about how much New Yorkers hate him, when one very well-known fan entered the shot.
“People are like, ‘Aren’t you worried about going back to New York City and calling a game?’ No. I’ve owned this city,...
- 5/9/2024
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
TNT sports commentator Kenny Smith is standing by comments he made about WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu during the NBA’s All-Star weekend.
While appearing on The Stephen A. Smith Show on Monday, the NBA analyst maintained that he wasn’t intending to criticize the athlete. “I think it’s much ado about nothing, Stephen, honestly,” said Smith. “Most people who know basketball understood what I was talking about. Actually, I was advocating for her, more than anything else, because basketball is muscle memory. So he practices from one range, she practices from another.”
He continued, “There’s even a study, I think, with somebody throwing darts. And if you move him out even one step, his accuracy changes dramatically. But the funny thing about it is if you move them in one step, the accuracy changes, because you’re taking so many shots from the exact same range. So I’m like,...
While appearing on The Stephen A. Smith Show on Monday, the NBA analyst maintained that he wasn’t intending to criticize the athlete. “I think it’s much ado about nothing, Stephen, honestly,” said Smith. “Most people who know basketball understood what I was talking about. Actually, I was advocating for her, more than anything else, because basketball is muscle memory. So he practices from one range, she practices from another.”
He continued, “There’s even a study, I think, with somebody throwing darts. And if you move him out even one step, his accuracy changes dramatically. But the funny thing about it is if you move them in one step, the accuracy changes, because you’re taking so many shots from the exact same range. So I’m like,...
- 2/20/2024
- by Tatiana Tenreyro
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Annually, one of the most entertaining sporting events of the year happens at the NBA All-Star game as the best players in the world step on the court together and collectively decide that defense is optional! Giannis Antetokounmpo will captain the Eastern Conference All-Stars against LeBron James’ Western Conference squad. There will be multiple ways to watch the game on Sunday, Feb. 18. The official broadcast will tip off at 8 p.m. Et on TNT and will be simulcast on TBS and the Bleacher Report Sports Add-On on Max. There will also be an alternate broadcast airing on truTV and the B/R Add-On on Max. You can watch TNT and truTV with a 5-Day Free Trial of Directv Stream. You can also watch with Sling TV, Hulu Live TV, or YouTube TV.
How to Watch 2024 NBA All-Star Game When: Sunday, February 18, 2024 at 8:00 Pm Est TV: TNT, truTV Stream: Watch...
How to Watch 2024 NBA All-Star Game When: Sunday, February 18, 2024 at 8:00 Pm Est TV: TNT, truTV Stream: Watch...
- 2/18/2024
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
The 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend is going to be a huge party! All-Star Weekend continues on Saturday, Feb. 17 at 8 p.m. Et, when TNT and Max will present All-Star Saturday Night, featuring the annual All-Star Skills Challenge, the Starry 3-Point Contest, and of course the Slam Dunk competition. There’s even an alternate broadcast available on truTV and Max, and you can read more about it below! You can watch TNT and truTV with a 5-Day Free Trial of Directv Stream. You can also watch with Sling TV, Hulu Live TV, or YouTube TV.
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- 2/17/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
New Drake memes seem to hit the internet more often than new music from the Canadian rap star.
Drake and Central Cee’s dynamic duo took the internet by storm with their On The Radar freestyle release over the weekend. The 4-minute lyrical explosion instantly went viral, leaving fans in awe of this unbeatable combination and already racked up 5 million views after just three days.
Read More: Drake Trolls Knicks Fans By Wearing Reggie Miller Jersey Before Madison Square Garden Show
The vid was also accompanied by Drake gifting fans a new meme-worthy moment. Less than a minute into the video, he teased with his trademark chat before any bars were dropped: “Some madness and badness. Combination.”
Social media users quickly seized the opportunity, turning Drake’s playful words into the internet’s latest meme of the moment.
Read More: Drake Asks For Woman Who Threw 36G-Sized Bra To Be Located,...
Drake and Central Cee’s dynamic duo took the internet by storm with their On The Radar freestyle release over the weekend. The 4-minute lyrical explosion instantly went viral, leaving fans in awe of this unbeatable combination and already racked up 5 million views after just three days.
Read More: Drake Trolls Knicks Fans By Wearing Reggie Miller Jersey Before Madison Square Garden Show
The vid was also accompanied by Drake gifting fans a new meme-worthy moment. Less than a minute into the video, he teased with his trademark chat before any bars were dropped: “Some madness and badness. Combination.”
Social media users quickly seized the opportunity, turning Drake’s playful words into the internet’s latest meme of the moment.
Read More: Drake Asks For Woman Who Threw 36G-Sized Bra To Be Located,...
- 7/25/2023
- by Emerson Pearson
- ET Canada
Drake was in a bit of a trolling mood.
On Sunday night, the Canadian rapper was spotted on his way to his concert at Madison Square Garden in New York, and it was his outfit that caught people’s attention.
Read More: Drake Hilariously Scorches Fan Who Threw A Vape At Him Onstage: ‘You Got Some Real Life Evaluating To Do’
With a drink in his hand, Drake wore a No. 31 Reggie Miller Pacers jersey over top of another Reggie Miller jersey.
Photo: Rick Davis / SplashNews.com
As some fans were quick to point out, Drake appeared to be trolling Knicks fans with the fashion choice.
“Drake wearing Reggie’s 31 in Msg is just an epic level of trolling the Knicks that most Drake fans (and young Knicks fans) probably won’t realize,” wrote on user on Twitter.
Drake wearing – not just one – but Two Reggie Miller shirts in NY.
On Sunday night, the Canadian rapper was spotted on his way to his concert at Madison Square Garden in New York, and it was his outfit that caught people’s attention.
Read More: Drake Hilariously Scorches Fan Who Threw A Vape At Him Onstage: ‘You Got Some Real Life Evaluating To Do’
With a drink in his hand, Drake wore a No. 31 Reggie Miller Pacers jersey over top of another Reggie Miller jersey.
Photo: Rick Davis / SplashNews.com
As some fans were quick to point out, Drake appeared to be trolling Knicks fans with the fashion choice.
“Drake wearing Reggie’s 31 in Msg is just an epic level of trolling the Knicks that most Drake fans (and young Knicks fans) probably won’t realize,” wrote on user on Twitter.
Drake wearing – not just one – but Two Reggie Miller shirts in NY.
- 7/24/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
“Stephen Curry: Underrated” is an documentary directed by Peter Nicks, starring Stephen Curry.
Stephen Curry: Underrated is a 2023 documentary film that tells the story of one of the most influential, dynamic, and unexpected players in basketball history. Directed by Peter Nicks, the film blends intimate cinéma vérité, archival footage, and on-camera interviews to document Curry’s rise from an undersized college player at a small town Division I college to a four-time NBA champion, building one of the most dominant sports dynasties in the world.
The film begins with Curry’s childhood in Akron, Ohio, where he was raised by his father, Dell, who was also a professional basketball player. Curry was a gifted athlete from a young age, but he was also undersized for his position. As a result, he was often overlooked by college recruiters. However, he eventually earned a scholarship to Davidson College, where he quickly established...
Stephen Curry: Underrated is a 2023 documentary film that tells the story of one of the most influential, dynamic, and unexpected players in basketball history. Directed by Peter Nicks, the film blends intimate cinéma vérité, archival footage, and on-camera interviews to document Curry’s rise from an undersized college player at a small town Division I college to a four-time NBA champion, building one of the most dominant sports dynasties in the world.
The film begins with Curry’s childhood in Akron, Ohio, where he was raised by his father, Dell, who was also a professional basketball player. Curry was a gifted athlete from a young age, but he was also undersized for his position. As a result, he was often overlooked by college recruiters. However, he eventually earned a scholarship to Davidson College, where he quickly established...
- 7/21/2023
- by Veronica Loop
- Martin Cid - TV
If the measure of a good documentary about a superstar athlete is in synthesizing what makes its subject tick, “Stephen Curry: Underrated” gets passing grades. And that’s no small compliment, considering the movie spends most of its time at school, a familiar place for director Peter Nicks, whose previous doc, “Homeroom,” served up a very different look at education. With enough fresh stories to keep basketball fanatics engaged and a coda that every soccer mom will appreciate, this is a film that’s worthy of its subject.
Produced in part by Curry’s Unanimous Media, “Underrated” leans on abundant clips of the hoop star’s career and interviews with family, coaches and college teammates, as well as fly-on-the-wall moments that come with the kind of access filmmakers get when the subject helps to drive the project. Nicks casts Curry as an undersized underdog-turned-college phenom who becomes a four-time NBA...
Produced in part by Curry’s Unanimous Media, “Underrated” leans on abundant clips of the hoop star’s career and interviews with family, coaches and college teammates, as well as fly-on-the-wall moments that come with the kind of access filmmakers get when the subject helps to drive the project. Nicks casts Curry as an undersized underdog-turned-college phenom who becomes a four-time NBA...
- 4/29/2023
- by Bill Edelstein
- Variety Film + TV
Expect an outrageous amount of scoring and not a whole lot of defense as the NBA’s best play in the 72nd All-Star Game at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City on Sunday, February 19, at 8:30/7:30c on TNT. For the first time, the All-Star Draft—in which captains Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James select their teams from a pool of Eastern and Western Conference players—will take place directly before the game on Sunday at 7:30/6:30c on TNT. Eastern Conference Pool All-Star Starters Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks (Captain) Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers Kyrie Irving, Dallas Mavericks (with Brooklyn Nets at time of All-Star selection) Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland Cavaliers Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics Western Conference Pool All-Star Starters LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers (Captain) Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks Lauri Markkanen, Utah Jazz Ja Morant, Memphis Grizzlies Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets Brian Anderson calls the All-Star Game play-by-play...
- 2/17/2023
- TV Insider
At the age of nine, Steph Curry realized he wasn't as big as his fellow basketball players. Being undersized and outgunned never killed his love for the game, but if he wanted to make an impact, he was going to have to embrace the challenge of adapting to that reality and figuring out ways to compete. Multiple NBA championships later, it's safe to say he succeeded. Like all classic underdog stories, director Peter Nicks' "Stephen Curry: Underrated" is about determination. But it's also about second chances, and how believing in and supporting someone in their lowest moments can have life-changing consequences.
The film crosscuts between parallel tracks, one chronicling Curry's journey to attempt to win a fourth championship with the Golden State Warriors during the 2021-2022 NBA season and the other tracking his rise at North Carolina's sleepy Davidson College. Interviews with his coaches and teammates provide insight into what...
The film crosscuts between parallel tracks, one chronicling Curry's journey to attempt to win a fourth championship with the Golden State Warriors during the 2021-2022 NBA season and the other tracking his rise at North Carolina's sleepy Davidson College. Interviews with his coaches and teammates provide insight into what...
- 1/27/2023
- by Ben Pearson
- Slash Film
Peter Nicks’ documentary Stephen Curry: Underrated, premiering at the Sundance Film Festival, begins with NBA Hall-of-Famer Reggie Miller reading from a withering scouting report for Stephen Curry. The report, written about the Davidson star ahead of the NBA draft, questions Curry’s athleticism, his size and his ability to withstand the physicality of the professional game.
Nearly two hours later, the documentary ends with Miller hailing the way Curry and his style of play single-handedly changed the NBA.
Based on those bookends, it’s easy to predict every beat of Underrated. One might assume this will be yet another film about an athlete who was able to parlay a chip-on-the-shoulder attitude into greatness, complete with a predictable assortment of talking heads including various members of the Warriors dynasty, perhaps a legend or two and regular appearances from Curry’s wife, Ayesha, for humanizing.
Underrated turns out not to be that documentary at all.
Nearly two hours later, the documentary ends with Miller hailing the way Curry and his style of play single-handedly changed the NBA.
Based on those bookends, it’s easy to predict every beat of Underrated. One might assume this will be yet another film about an athlete who was able to parlay a chip-on-the-shoulder attitude into greatness, complete with a predictable assortment of talking heads including various members of the Warriors dynasty, perhaps a legend or two and regular appearances from Curry’s wife, Ayesha, for humanizing.
Underrated turns out not to be that documentary at all.
- 1/24/2023
- by Daniel Fienberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Mumbai, Jan 21 (Ians) The modern-day cricketer is a lean, mean machines and not only have to play in international matches but franchise cricket across formats to keep themselves in physical shape for the rigours of the game, day in and day out.
With physical exercises, a well-balanced diet is absolutely necessary for a player to maintain perfect fitness. And many times players follow special diet plans, designed considering their nutritional requirements for playing the sport.
South African all-rounder David Miller, who will be playing for Gujarat Titan in the upcoming Indian Premier League 2023, has revealed the special diet plan he is following in the build-up for the mega event.
With Gujarat Titans aiming to defend their title, they will be looking up to miracle man Killer Miller to continue with his form.
With such pressure and dependability of the team on his shoulders, Miller has started putting himself under intense...
With physical exercises, a well-balanced diet is absolutely necessary for a player to maintain perfect fitness. And many times players follow special diet plans, designed considering their nutritional requirements for playing the sport.
South African all-rounder David Miller, who will be playing for Gujarat Titan in the upcoming Indian Premier League 2023, has revealed the special diet plan he is following in the build-up for the mega event.
With Gujarat Titans aiming to defend their title, they will be looking up to miracle man Killer Miller to continue with his form.
With such pressure and dependability of the team on his shoulders, Miller has started putting himself under intense...
- 1/21/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is heading to Utah, not for a game against the Jazz but an event in an entirely different arena: the Sundance Film Festival.
We’re told the future hall of famer intends to make the world premiere of Stephen Curry: Underrated on Monday night, January 23, the documentary about him directed by Peter Nicks and produced by Ryan Coogler, Nicks, Jenelle Lindsay, and Erick Payton.
“The plan is for him to be there… The timing just kind of worked out,” Nicks tells Deadline. “You can never know 100 percent with someone like that… He’s probably going to have to dip out. He’s got practice the next day.”
The film from A24 and Apple Originals documents the two-time league Mvp who wasn’t expected to survive in the NBA, let alone set the record for the most 3-point buckets in a career.
“Far below NBA...
We’re told the future hall of famer intends to make the world premiere of Stephen Curry: Underrated on Monday night, January 23, the documentary about him directed by Peter Nicks and produced by Ryan Coogler, Nicks, Jenelle Lindsay, and Erick Payton.
“The plan is for him to be there… The timing just kind of worked out,” Nicks tells Deadline. “You can never know 100 percent with someone like that… He’s probably going to have to dip out. He’s got practice the next day.”
The film from A24 and Apple Originals documents the two-time league Mvp who wasn’t expected to survive in the NBA, let alone set the record for the most 3-point buckets in a career.
“Far below NBA...
- 1/18/2023
- by Matthew Carey
- Deadline Film + TV
On Friday, Lakers forward LeBron James finally addressed the Kyrie Irving situation, a day after the Brooklyn Nets guard and former teammate on the Cleveland Cavaliers was suspended for anti-semitic comments.
James, who has quickly spoken out many times on various race-related controversies, finally got around to addressing the Irving situation after days of silence.
“He caused some harm, and I think it’s unfortunate,” James said to reporters. “But I don’t stand on the position to harm people when it comes to your voice or your platform or anything. So it doesn’t matter what color your skin is, how tall you are, what position you’re in. If you are promoting or soliciting or saying harmful things to any community that harms people, then I don’t respect it. I don’t condone it.”
James also referenced his media company Uninterrupted’s decision to spike an episode of his YouTube show,...
James, who has quickly spoken out many times on various race-related controversies, finally got around to addressing the Irving situation after days of silence.
“He caused some harm, and I think it’s unfortunate,” James said to reporters. “But I don’t stand on the position to harm people when it comes to your voice or your platform or anything. So it doesn’t matter what color your skin is, how tall you are, what position you’re in. If you are promoting or soliciting or saying harmful things to any community that harms people, then I don’t respect it. I don’t condone it.”
James also referenced his media company Uninterrupted’s decision to spike an episode of his YouTube show,...
- 11/5/2022
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Reality TV legend Mark Long appears in The Challenge: Untold History documentary. Pic credit: MTV
In a recently-revealed clip from The Challenge: Untold History, viewers can take a trip down memory lane with some of the Og cast members who were part of the show’s early evolution.
Initially, MTV’s The Challenge didn’t involve the extra-fancy production, an extensive cast of reality TV stars, or even a big money prize, as competitors roughed it in an Rv.
Those early years brought Real World and Road Rules together to see which cast might win bragging rights for various missions, among other random prizes they received. Money was on the line at times, but never near the amounts competitors battle for today.
The show’s earliest cast members included legends like The Godfather Mark Long, Darrell Taylor, Jon Brennan, Theo von Kurnatowski, and Veronica Portillo.
A few other famous faces...
In a recently-revealed clip from The Challenge: Untold History, viewers can take a trip down memory lane with some of the Og cast members who were part of the show’s early evolution.
Initially, MTV’s The Challenge didn’t involve the extra-fancy production, an extensive cast of reality TV stars, or even a big money prize, as competitors roughed it in an Rv.
Those early years brought Real World and Road Rules together to see which cast might win bragging rights for various missions, among other random prizes they received. Money was on the line at times, but never near the amounts competitors battle for today.
The show’s earliest cast members included legends like The Godfather Mark Long, Darrell Taylor, Jon Brennan, Theo von Kurnatowski, and Veronica Portillo.
A few other famous faces...
- 9/20/2022
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
There’s something so alluring about shows that tell interesting sports stories — ESPN’s “30 for 30” is one such show. When the show was created by Bill Simmons and Connor Schell, the overarching idea was to create 30 sports documentaries to mark ESPN’s 30 years anniversary. The first volume was a huge success and for that, the show had to continue. Well, it didn’t just continue, it also grew into a franchise.
Where Can You Watch “First Take?”
There’s a lot more to know about “30 for 30.” This article will bring you up to speed with all the latest information about the show.
Where Can You Watch “30 for 30?”
“30 for 30” recently returned with new installments to the “30 for 30″ library. First, there was “The Greatest Mixtape Ever” which premiered on ESPN. Its most recent release is “Dream On.” The documentary profiles the USA Women’s...
Where Can You Watch “First Take?”
There’s a lot more to know about “30 for 30.” This article will bring you up to speed with all the latest information about the show.
Where Can You Watch “30 for 30?”
“30 for 30” recently returned with new installments to the “30 for 30″ library. First, there was “The Greatest Mixtape Ever” which premiered on ESPN. Its most recent release is “Dream On.” The documentary profiles the USA Women’s...
- 6/29/2022
- by Buddy TV
- buddytv.com
Legendary Croatian-born NBA player Dražen Petrović will be portrayed in Danilo Šerbedžija’s upcoming biopic film “Higher Force – The Drazen Petrovic Story” (working title).
The film was penned by Ivan Turkovic Krnjak (“Lovebox”) and is being produced by Ljubo Zdjelarević and Ivor Šiber at Zagreb-based Kinoteka. The film will shoot next year in Croatia, Germany, and in the U.S. across Portland and New Jersey. It will be released in 2023 on the 30th anniversary of Petrović’ death.
One of Croatia’s best known filmmakers, Šerbedžija previously directed “Tereza37” which was Croatia’s official Oscar entry this year. His other directorial credits include “72 Days” which was Croatia’s Oscar entry in 2011, and “The Liberation of Skopje” which he co-directed with his father, the actor-director Rade Šerbedžija.
Nicknamed the Croatian Mozart, Petrović became of the most prolific scorers in the NBA. His astonishing career and life was tragically cut short in 1993 when...
The film was penned by Ivan Turkovic Krnjak (“Lovebox”) and is being produced by Ljubo Zdjelarević and Ivor Šiber at Zagreb-based Kinoteka. The film will shoot next year in Croatia, Germany, and in the U.S. across Portland and New Jersey. It will be released in 2023 on the 30th anniversary of Petrović’ death.
One of Croatia’s best known filmmakers, Šerbedžija previously directed “Tereza37” which was Croatia’s official Oscar entry this year. His other directorial credits include “72 Days” which was Croatia’s Oscar entry in 2011, and “The Liberation of Skopje” which he co-directed with his father, the actor-director Rade Šerbedžija.
Nicknamed the Croatian Mozart, Petrović became of the most prolific scorers in the NBA. His astonishing career and life was tragically cut short in 1993 when...
- 12/1/2021
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
National Basketball Association broadcasting legend Marv Albert signed off for the final time today, his last words a simple “good night” to his legion of fans.
Albert, whose 55-year-career was punctuated by his trademark “Yes!” call when someone made a crucial jump shot, finished his career with TNT, as the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Atlanta Hawks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
The 80-year-old Brooklyn native was the longtime voice of the New York Knicks, starting in 1963 and staying through the team’s championship years in 1969 and 1973. He also called New Jersey Nets basketball games, New York Rangers hockey, as well as football, horse racing, boxing, and tennis.
An NBA Hall of Famer, Albert called nine NBA Finals, seven Stanley Cup Finals, and eight Super Bowls. He was also a cohost and reporter for two World Series and called the Wimbledon Tennis Championship.
Albert’s brothers, Al and Steve,...
Albert, whose 55-year-career was punctuated by his trademark “Yes!” call when someone made a crucial jump shot, finished his career with TNT, as the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Atlanta Hawks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
The 80-year-old Brooklyn native was the longtime voice of the New York Knicks, starting in 1963 and staying through the team’s championship years in 1969 and 1973. He also called New Jersey Nets basketball games, New York Rangers hockey, as well as football, horse racing, boxing, and tennis.
An NBA Hall of Famer, Albert called nine NBA Finals, seven Stanley Cup Finals, and eight Super Bowls. He was also a cohost and reporter for two World Series and called the Wimbledon Tennis Championship.
Albert’s brothers, Al and Steve,...
- 7/4/2021
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Spike Lee might possibly be the world’s most famous New York Knicks fan. But his love for the team has limits, apparently, and that limit was understandably the Knicks’ brutal, playoffs-ending loss to the Atlanta Hawks Wednesday night. Unfortunately, his reaction was caught on tape.
The round one match up between the Knicks and the Hawks ended in game 5 with a 103-89 victory for Atlanta. The Hawks will face the Philadelphia 76ers in round 2 of the 2021 NBA playoffs, and the Knicks will go home to figure out the plan for next season.
If you’re a Knicks fan, that had to hurt. So maybe that’s why three minutes before the game ended, when Atlanta was up 96-80 , Spike decided he’d had enough and left early rather than watch what turned out to be an inevitable, grueling defeat.
Alas, the quick retreat he beat was caught on camera...
The round one match up between the Knicks and the Hawks ended in game 5 with a 103-89 victory for Atlanta. The Hawks will face the Philadelphia 76ers in round 2 of the 2021 NBA playoffs, and the Knicks will go home to figure out the plan for next season.
If you’re a Knicks fan, that had to hurt. So maybe that’s why three minutes before the game ended, when Atlanta was up 96-80 , Spike decided he’d had enough and left early rather than watch what turned out to be an inevitable, grueling defeat.
Alas, the quick retreat he beat was caught on camera...
- 6/3/2021
- by Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
Chris Webber has exited his longtime post at TNT ahead of next week’s NBA playoffs, an individual with knowledge of the situation told TheWrap.
The former NBA All-Star has been an analyst with the cable network since 2008, joining the Turner Sports team shortly after the conclusion of his professional basketball career.
According to the The New York Post, which was first to report Webber’s exit from TNT on Thursday, there were no contract negotiations between the in-game analyst and the cable network ahead of his exit. Per the Post’s source, it is believed TNT did not want Webber to return and neither did he.
Webber was not partnered with fellow TNT analyst Marv Albert for Thursday’s Philadelphia 76ers-Miami Heat game, which marked the last regular season broadcast of the season ahead of the playoffs on May 22. Instead, Reggie Miller took his place calling the game with Albert.
The former NBA All-Star has been an analyst with the cable network since 2008, joining the Turner Sports team shortly after the conclusion of his professional basketball career.
According to the The New York Post, which was first to report Webber’s exit from TNT on Thursday, there were no contract negotiations between the in-game analyst and the cable network ahead of his exit. Per the Post’s source, it is believed TNT did not want Webber to return and neither did he.
Webber was not partnered with fellow TNT analyst Marv Albert for Thursday’s Philadelphia 76ers-Miami Heat game, which marked the last regular season broadcast of the season ahead of the playoffs on May 22. Instead, Reggie Miller took his place calling the game with Albert.
- 5/14/2021
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
If you watched the recent ESPN docuseries The Last Dance, chronicling the final title run of the Chicago Bulls in 1998, you may have noticed the famous “Jordan Dome” from Space Jam. The series jumps back in time for certain segments and after Jordan comes out of retirement (for the first time), he loses in the playoffs to the Orlando Magic.
Following the Bulls’ exit, Jordan began filming Space Jam in the summer of 1995. Hellbent on never losing another series, he had Warner Bros. build him a full-size basketball court so that he could practice and train during off days from shooting the movie. Sports fans know of the infamous “Jordan Dome,” of course, but there was never really any footage of the games Mj would have in it.
The series features all-too-brief moments of Jordan playing on the court with a number of big names, including Reggie Miller, Charles Oakley and Patrick Ewing.
Following the Bulls’ exit, Jordan began filming Space Jam in the summer of 1995. Hellbent on never losing another series, he had Warner Bros. build him a full-size basketball court so that he could practice and train during off days from shooting the movie. Sports fans know of the infamous “Jordan Dome,” of course, but there was never really any footage of the games Mj would have in it.
The series features all-too-brief moments of Jordan playing on the court with a number of big names, including Reggie Miller, Charles Oakley and Patrick Ewing.
- 6/8/2020
- by Ryan Beltram
- We Got This Covered
En route to this 10-part docuseries’ foregone conclusion, the final two episodes cover some by now well-worn territory: Michael Jordan’s “innate personality is to win at all costs.” Michael Jordan holds grudges (see: his feelings on Utah’s Bryon Russell). Michael Jordan owns many cars, most of them red, with a seemingly unlimited supply of vanity plates (this week: a Porsche 911 Turbo S, license plate Air). Michael Jordan has smoked so many cigars he should not be alive right now (but, of course, he is superhuman). Fans in 1990s...
- 5/18/2020
- by Maria Fontoura
- Rollingstone.com
Shaquille O’Neal opened up about the death of his Lakers teammate Kobe Bryant during an emotional TNT tribute to Bryant at the Staples Center on Tuesday. Dwyane Wade, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, Ernie Johnson, Reggie Miller and Jerry West joined the Lakers basketball legend to pay homage.
“I haven’t felt a pain that sharp in a while,” the visibly shaken O’Neal said of his former teammate, whom he referred to as his “little brother.” The pair had their share of clashes while playing together, but they eventually reconciled.
“I haven’t felt a pain that sharp in a while,” the visibly shaken O’Neal said of his former teammate, whom he referred to as his “little brother.” The pair had their share of clashes while playing together, but they eventually reconciled.
- 1/29/2020
- by Althea Legaspi
- Rollingstone.com
The NBA playoffs kick off this weekend, but there is one notable absence: LeBron James.
For the first time since 2005, the league’s most recognizable player will be sitting at home when the postseason tips off, ending a disastrous first season with the Los Angeles Lakers. But how much will that impact the Nielsen ratings for ESPN/ABC and Turner?
“Not having him in the playoffs? Obviously that is going to hurt,” Reggie Miller, an analyst for TNT, said during a press call earlier this week. But he adds that the Golden State Warriors going for a three-peat — and four in the past five years — is one of many still-compelling storylines this postseason.
“What’s fun now is seeing who wants to take the mantle LeBron has created,” fellow TNT analyst Chris Webber added. “The Playoffs overall are going to be so exciting and competitive that the casual fan will...
For the first time since 2005, the league’s most recognizable player will be sitting at home when the postseason tips off, ending a disastrous first season with the Los Angeles Lakers. But how much will that impact the Nielsen ratings for ESPN/ABC and Turner?
“Not having him in the playoffs? Obviously that is going to hurt,” Reggie Miller, an analyst for TNT, said during a press call earlier this week. But he adds that the Golden State Warriors going for a three-peat — and four in the past five years — is one of many still-compelling storylines this postseason.
“What’s fun now is seeing who wants to take the mantle LeBron has created,” fellow TNT analyst Chris Webber added. “The Playoffs overall are going to be so exciting and competitive that the casual fan will...
- 4/12/2019
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
Kyrie Irving is headed back to the big screen!
The 26-year-old Boston Celtics player, who recently starred in the basketball comedy Uncle Drew, announced on Monday that he would be starring in an upcoming, untitled horror film about a haunted Oklahoma hotel, Variety reported.
Unlike his previous film, however, Irving will be executive producing the movie — a first for his career.
Teaming up with Imagine Entertainment’s chairmen Brian Grazer and Bobby Cohen, Irving will help tell the folklore-inspired story of the legendary Skirvin Hotel in Oklahoma City.
Amongst NBA players, the hotel has a reputation of being haunted, which...
The 26-year-old Boston Celtics player, who recently starred in the basketball comedy Uncle Drew, announced on Monday that he would be starring in an upcoming, untitled horror film about a haunted Oklahoma hotel, Variety reported.
Unlike his previous film, however, Irving will be executive producing the movie — a first for his career.
Teaming up with Imagine Entertainment’s chairmen Brian Grazer and Bobby Cohen, Irving will help tell the folklore-inspired story of the legendary Skirvin Hotel in Oklahoma City.
Amongst NBA players, the hotel has a reputation of being haunted, which...
- 1/30/2019
- by Joelle Goldstein
- PEOPLE.com
Some of biggest stars in the world -- from Adam Sandler to Jamie Foxx to Baker Mayfield -- came out to Malibu to play in a celeb softball game Sunday to raise a ton of money for a great cause. It was all for the California Strong charity ... created by Mlb stars Christian Yelich, Ryan Braun, Mike Moustakas and NFL star Jared Goff to help out people affected by the CA wildfires and the shooting at the Borderline Bar.
- 1/14/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
American sports comedy, “Uncle Drew” has netted itself a theatrical release in mainland China, where basketball is a major sport. It will be released in Chinese cinemas on Jan. 11, 2019.
Starring hoops legend Kyrie Irving in the title role, the film delivers a story about a team of old-time ball players who pull together for one last tournament. It also stars Chris Webber, Shaquille O’Neal, Chris Webber, Reggie Miller and Nate Robinson.
“Uncle Drew” was originally a digital episodic series, conceived by Pepsi. The movie version, directed by Charles Stone, was produced by Temple Hill in association with PepsiCo’s Creators League Studios. Released by Lionsgate’s Summit Entertainment in North America in June, the film racked up $42.5 million stateside.
The Middle Kingdom outing is likely to significantly swell the film’s score outside North America, which to date stands at a lowly $2.4 million, with fully a third of that coming from Chinese-administered Hong Kong.
Starring hoops legend Kyrie Irving in the title role, the film delivers a story about a team of old-time ball players who pull together for one last tournament. It also stars Chris Webber, Shaquille O’Neal, Chris Webber, Reggie Miller and Nate Robinson.
“Uncle Drew” was originally a digital episodic series, conceived by Pepsi. The movie version, directed by Charles Stone, was produced by Temple Hill in association with PepsiCo’s Creators League Studios. Released by Lionsgate’s Summit Entertainment in North America in June, the film racked up $42.5 million stateside.
The Middle Kingdom outing is likely to significantly swell the film’s score outside North America, which to date stands at a lowly $2.4 million, with fully a third of that coming from Chinese-administered Hong Kong.
- 12/30/2018
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Jason Sudeikis still looks like he's starring in "We're the Millers," and by that we mean Reggie Miller ... because his hoops shot looks NBA-ready ... in theme parks, anyway. The actor was hanging out with Olivia Wilde and their kids over the weekend at Knott's Berry Farm in SoCal, where Jason showed out for a basketball carnival booth game. It was pretty much a 3-point contest ... and Jason crushed it. He misses a few here...
- 12/10/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Fresh from a losing effort against the New York Knicks, Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving was in no mood for gratitude on Wednesday night. When a sports reporter wished him a Happy Thanksgiving the five-time NBA All-Star gave the holiday a hard foul.
The Uncle Drew star and Pepsi Max pitchman told the scribe that he doesn’t celebrate the holiday. For emphasis he added: “F— Thanksgiving.”
On Thursday, after taking considerable heat, Irving took to Twitter and admitted his comments were out-of-bounds although he stopped short of offering an actual apology.
“I spoke with frustration after last night’s game and spoke words that shouldn’t be in a professional setting no matter what,” Irving tweeted.
In a follow-up tweet he added: “Meant no disrespect to the holiday and those who celebrate it respectfully. I’m grateful for the time we all can share with our families. We are always One.
The Uncle Drew star and Pepsi Max pitchman told the scribe that he doesn’t celebrate the holiday. For emphasis he added: “F— Thanksgiving.”
On Thursday, after taking considerable heat, Irving took to Twitter and admitted his comments were out-of-bounds although he stopped short of offering an actual apology.
“I spoke with frustration after last night’s game and spoke words that shouldn’t be in a professional setting no matter what,” Irving tweeted.
In a follow-up tweet he added: “Meant no disrespect to the holiday and those who celebrate it respectfully. I’m grateful for the time we all can share with our families. We are always One.
- 11/22/2018
- by Geoff Boucher
- Deadline Film + TV
An all-star cast drives to the hoop in the hilarious basketball comedy Uncle Drew, arriving on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray and Digital), Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital), DVD, and On Demand September 25from Summit Entertainment, a Lionsgate company.
An all-star cast drives to the hoop in the hilarious basketball comedy Uncle Drew, arriving on Digital September 11 and on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray and Digital), Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital), DVD, and On Demand September 25 from Summit Entertainment, a Lionsgate company. Based on the hit Pepsi web series, the film tells the raucous tale of a young team owner and Uncle Drew rounding up Drew’s old basketball squad to prove that a group of septuagenarians can still win the big one. Starring in the film are NBA All-Star Kyrie Irving (Uncle Drew Web Series); Lil Rel Howery (Get Out, TV...
An all-star cast drives to the hoop in the hilarious basketball comedy Uncle Drew, arriving on Digital September 11 and on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray and Digital), Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital), DVD, and On Demand September 25 from Summit Entertainment, a Lionsgate company. Based on the hit Pepsi web series, the film tells the raucous tale of a young team owner and Uncle Drew rounding up Drew’s old basketball squad to prove that a group of septuagenarians can still win the big one. Starring in the film are NBA All-Star Kyrie Irving (Uncle Drew Web Series); Lil Rel Howery (Get Out, TV...
- 9/11/2018
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Stars: Kyrie Irving, Lil Rel Howery, Shaquille O’Neal, Chris Webber, Reggie Miller, Nate Robinson, Lisa Leslie, Erica Ash, Tiffany Haddish, Nick Kroll, Aaron Gordon, Mike Epps, J.B. Smoove, Wesley Witherspoon, Thomas Mills | Written by Jay Longino | Directed by Charles Stone III
Apparently based on a series of Pepsi commercials, Uncle Drew features a standout cast of NBA talent, including Shaquille O’Neil, Nate Robinson, Reggie Miller, and Chris Webber, alongside Wnba legend Lisa Leslie, all hiding under copious amounts of make-up – the joke being that these are real basketball stars playing old men… And that’s essentially the extent of the films marketing: “Wouldn’t it be funny to see NBA stars playing old men in make-up and beating younger players?” It’s a very fine thread on to which to hang a film. Especially here in the UK, where not only does the sport not have a huge...
Apparently based on a series of Pepsi commercials, Uncle Drew features a standout cast of NBA talent, including Shaquille O’Neil, Nate Robinson, Reggie Miller, and Chris Webber, alongside Wnba legend Lisa Leslie, all hiding under copious amounts of make-up – the joke being that these are real basketball stars playing old men… And that’s essentially the extent of the films marketing: “Wouldn’t it be funny to see NBA stars playing old men in make-up and beating younger players?” It’s a very fine thread on to which to hang a film. Especially here in the UK, where not only does the sport not have a huge...
- 7/7/2018
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Am I a basketball fan? No. Am I aware of the Uncle Drew commercials? No. Can someone who isn’t a basketball fan, and isn’t aware of the Uncle Drew commercials appreciate this film? Probably not.
Uncle Drew is exactly the formulaic sports-comedy film that you’d expect it to be. Basketball coach/FootLocker sales assistant Dax (Lil Rel Howery) pours his life-savings into a Harlem-based basketball team for the chance to win a local tournament, only to see his star player Casper (Aaron Gordon) and other key players abandon him, and to play for Mookie’s (Nick Kroll) team, Dax’s arch nemesis. Now Dax is without a team, is without a home after being dumped by his shallow girlfriend Jess (Tiffany Haddish), and he has no hope of winning the prize money. Dax must, therefore, seek out a saviour. Dax stumbles upon the legendary Uncle Drew (Kyrie Irving...
Uncle Drew is exactly the formulaic sports-comedy film that you’d expect it to be. Basketball coach/FootLocker sales assistant Dax (Lil Rel Howery) pours his life-savings into a Harlem-based basketball team for the chance to win a local tournament, only to see his star player Casper (Aaron Gordon) and other key players abandon him, and to play for Mookie’s (Nick Kroll) team, Dax’s arch nemesis. Now Dax is without a team, is without a home after being dumped by his shallow girlfriend Jess (Tiffany Haddish), and he has no hope of winning the prize money. Dax must, therefore, seek out a saviour. Dax stumbles upon the legendary Uncle Drew (Kyrie Irving...
- 7/5/2018
- by Matthew Lee
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
“Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” is continuing to top the box office with an estimated $59 million from 4,485 North American locations in its sophomore frame.
The number marks a roughly 60% decline from its opening weekend of $148 million, which marked the 20th-best of all time. The Chris Pratt-led tentpole has reeled in $204.8 million domestically for Universal and about $809 million worldwide. Only 25 films have topped the $60 million domestic mark in their second weekends.
Looking to land the second place slot is Disney-Pixar’s third weekend of “Incredibles 2,” with an estimated $44 million. The animated superhero film has been a box office smash for Disney, earning $407 million domestically and $156.9 million internationally. The film opened to $182 million, outstripping “Finding Dory” to achieve the biggest opening weekend of all time for an animated film.
“Sicario: Day of the Soldado” is aiming for an estimated $18.2 million debut from 3,055 theaters, which would hand it third place.
The number marks a roughly 60% decline from its opening weekend of $148 million, which marked the 20th-best of all time. The Chris Pratt-led tentpole has reeled in $204.8 million domestically for Universal and about $809 million worldwide. Only 25 films have topped the $60 million domestic mark in their second weekends.
Looking to land the second place slot is Disney-Pixar’s third weekend of “Incredibles 2,” with an estimated $44 million. The animated superhero film has been a box office smash for Disney, earning $407 million domestically and $156.9 million internationally. The film opened to $182 million, outstripping “Finding Dory” to achieve the biggest opening weekend of all time for an animated film.
“Sicario: Day of the Soldado” is aiming for an estimated $18.2 million debut from 3,055 theaters, which would hand it third place.
- 6/30/2018
- by Erin Nyren
- Variety Film + TV
The dinosaurs are still stomping all over domestic moviegoing as the second frame of “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” heads for a $59 million weekend, early estimates showed Friday.
Sony’s opening of “Sicario: Day of the Soldado” is heading for a solid $20 million at 3,055 North American locations. Lionsgate’s basketball comedy “Uncle Drew” will score about $16 million at 2,842 sites. And Disney’s third weekend of “Incredibles 2″ will continue to dazzle with about $40 million — a 50% decline, which will give the blockbuster a stunning $435 million by the end of the weekend.
Universal’s sophomore session of “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” is pegged to decline about 60% from its opening weekend of $148 million, which was the 20th-best of all time. The Chris Pratt-led tentpole has pocketed $204.8 million in its first seven days domestically and about $809 million worldwide. Only 25 films have topped the $60 million domestic mark in their second weekends.
Josh Brolin and Benicio Del Toro...
Sony’s opening of “Sicario: Day of the Soldado” is heading for a solid $20 million at 3,055 North American locations. Lionsgate’s basketball comedy “Uncle Drew” will score about $16 million at 2,842 sites. And Disney’s third weekend of “Incredibles 2″ will continue to dazzle with about $40 million — a 50% decline, which will give the blockbuster a stunning $435 million by the end of the weekend.
Universal’s sophomore session of “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” is pegged to decline about 60% from its opening weekend of $148 million, which was the 20th-best of all time. The Chris Pratt-led tentpole has pocketed $204.8 million in its first seven days domestically and about $809 million worldwide. Only 25 films have topped the $60 million domestic mark in their second weekends.
Josh Brolin and Benicio Del Toro...
- 6/29/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Chicago – Sometimes, you just want to escape to the surreal “Land of The Feel Good,” where all relationships work themselves out and all results are victorious. “Uncle Drew” is that film for this pre-holiday weekend, and although this basketball comedy is not a slam dunk, it certainly hits several heart-and-soul points.
Rating: 3.5/5.0
Chicago comedian and actor Lil Rel Howery is the glue of the film, portraying the coach of a team old guys from the 1960s – actually current and ex-NBA/Wnba stars in old folks makeup – and taking them to the Rucker Classic, an actual playground tournament that is the stuff of legend. The film is loaded with classic African American culture… the barbershop, going-to-church and the playground b-ball court… but it also works as a sports comedy, as the old dudes play at a pro ball level behind their makeup, which makes the on-court action as strange as a fairy tale.
Rating: 3.5/5.0
Chicago comedian and actor Lil Rel Howery is the glue of the film, portraying the coach of a team old guys from the 1960s – actually current and ex-NBA/Wnba stars in old folks makeup – and taking them to the Rucker Classic, an actual playground tournament that is the stuff of legend. The film is loaded with classic African American culture… the barbershop, going-to-church and the playground b-ball court… but it also works as a sports comedy, as the old dudes play at a pro ball level behind their makeup, which makes the on-court action as strange as a fairy tale.
- 6/29/2018
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Sony’s “Sicario: Day of the Soldado” has opened with a solid $2 million at 2,669 North American locations on Thursday.
The sequel topped Lionsgate’s basketball comedy “Uncle Drew,” which scored $1.1 million at 2,200 sites in previews.
Universal’s sophomore frame of “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” is expected to dominate the weekend with $60 million to $75 million. The Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard-led tentpole has pocketed $193.4 million in its first six days domestically and about $800 million worldwide.
Disney’s third weekend of “Incredibles 2” will finish in second place with $40 million to $50 million. The animated sequel has taken in a blockbuster $384 million in its first two weeks domestically.
Josh Brolin and Benicio Del Toro return in the action-drama “Sicario: Day of the Soldado” — a sequel to 2015’s “Sicario.” Box office prognosticators have predicted an opening between $10 million to $13 million at 3,055 locations. That’s on par with the original film, which debuted...
The sequel topped Lionsgate’s basketball comedy “Uncle Drew,” which scored $1.1 million at 2,200 sites in previews.
Universal’s sophomore frame of “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” is expected to dominate the weekend with $60 million to $75 million. The Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard-led tentpole has pocketed $193.4 million in its first six days domestically and about $800 million worldwide.
Disney’s third weekend of “Incredibles 2” will finish in second place with $40 million to $50 million. The animated sequel has taken in a blockbuster $384 million in its first two weeks domestically.
Josh Brolin and Benicio Del Toro return in the action-drama “Sicario: Day of the Soldado” — a sequel to 2015’s “Sicario.” Box office prognosticators have predicted an opening between $10 million to $13 million at 3,055 locations. That’s on par with the original film, which debuted...
- 6/29/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Alejandro Gillick (Benicio del Toro) has returned to Mexico — and movie theaters — with Columbia’s “Sicario: Day of the Soldado,” the sequel to Denis Villeneuve and Taylor Sheridan’s 2015 acclaimed thriller “Sicario.” Opening at 2,669 locations, the film made $2 million on Thursday from preview screenings.
Comparisons to the first “Sicario” are somewhat difficult, as that film had a two week run in limited release before expanding wide. However, the first “Sicario” did have a wide opening weekend of $12.1 million, and Sony is projecting that “Soldado” will match that amount.
Also Read: 'Sicario: Day of the Soldado' Film Review: Slick Sequel Ups the Violence But Loses the Point
Meanwhile, with a cast led by “Get Out” breakout star Lil Rel Howrey and NBA ace Kyrie Irving, Lionsgate’s “Uncle Drew” entered into theaters on Thursday night and earned $1.1 million in preview screenings from 2,200 locations. The film will expand to 2,749 screens for opening weekend.
Comparisons to the first “Sicario” are somewhat difficult, as that film had a two week run in limited release before expanding wide. However, the first “Sicario” did have a wide opening weekend of $12.1 million, and Sony is projecting that “Soldado” will match that amount.
Also Read: 'Sicario: Day of the Soldado' Film Review: Slick Sequel Ups the Violence But Loses the Point
Meanwhile, with a cast led by “Get Out” breakout star Lil Rel Howrey and NBA ace Kyrie Irving, Lionsgate’s “Uncle Drew” entered into theaters on Thursday night and earned $1.1 million in preview screenings from 2,200 locations. The film will expand to 2,749 screens for opening weekend.
- 6/29/2018
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
So, this Summer a popular kids’ game has made it to the big screen: Tag, though the R-rated comedy isn’t for the smaller set. Well, why not release a flick about a real sport, one that the kiddos love, say basketball? Yes, it’s the subject of comedies and dramas, from Hoosiers to White Men Can”T Jump to Semi-pro. But here’s something that sets this new flick apart. It’s a big screen adaptation, but not from a comic strip, comic book, novel, or TV show. Hmmm, it does have its roots on the tube, though it’s an expansion of a popular commercial campaign. Kind of like that 90’s cult classic, Space Jam. We’re not talking shoes this time, the ads (that date back six years) hawked a soft drink, Pepsi Max. Sure those spots are fun, but will movie audiences want to spend more...
- 6/29/2018
- by Jim Batts
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
The June box office will close with a roar.
“Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” will easily top the weekend again, while newcomers “Sicario: Day of the Soldado” and “Uncle Drew” eye modest double-digit openings.
The second weekend of “Fallen Kingdom” will bring in another $60 million to $75 million. The Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard-led tentpole has pocketed $729.8 million worldwide to date, including $567 million overseas. “Fallen Kingdom” is the sequel to 2015’s “Jurassic World,” which made $106.5 million in its sophomore frame. That film had a bigger launch, however, opening to a franchise-best $208.8 million in North America. The dino blockbuster went on to top $652 million domestically and $1 billion globally. The second should also clear the $1 billion mark.
Meanwhile, Josh Brolin is back on the big screen before he even left. The Academy Award-nominated actor, who led two of this summer’s biggest blockbusters (“Avengers: Infinity War” and “Deadpool 2”) is reteaming with...
“Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” will easily top the weekend again, while newcomers “Sicario: Day of the Soldado” and “Uncle Drew” eye modest double-digit openings.
The second weekend of “Fallen Kingdom” will bring in another $60 million to $75 million. The Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard-led tentpole has pocketed $729.8 million worldwide to date, including $567 million overseas. “Fallen Kingdom” is the sequel to 2015’s “Jurassic World,” which made $106.5 million in its sophomore frame. That film had a bigger launch, however, opening to a franchise-best $208.8 million in North America. The dino blockbuster went on to top $652 million domestically and $1 billion globally. The second should also clear the $1 billion mark.
Meanwhile, Josh Brolin is back on the big screen before he even left. The Academy Award-nominated actor, who led two of this summer’s biggest blockbusters (“Avengers: Infinity War” and “Deadpool 2”) is reteaming with...
- 6/27/2018
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
As a very successful June at the box office comes to a close, “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” is expected to easily hold onto the No. 1 spot with an estimated $75 million second weekend; meanwhile Lionsgate’s “Uncle Drew” and Columbia’s “Sicario: Day of the Soldado” will try to carve out a decent return on their mid-level budgets.
“Sicario: Day of the Soldado,” which opens on 2500 screens this weekend, is the sequel to Denis Villeneuve and Taylor Sheridan’s critically acclaimed “Sicario,” which made $84 million worldwide against a $30 million budget. Though that’s not exactly the sign of a franchise starter, “John Wick” was made into a franchise over at Lionsgate, and that film had an $88 million total against a $20 million budget.
Also Read: 'Sicario: Day of the Soldado' Film Review: Slick Sequel Ups the Violence But Loses the Point
What makes “Soldado” risky is that Benicio Del Toro...
“Sicario: Day of the Soldado,” which opens on 2500 screens this weekend, is the sequel to Denis Villeneuve and Taylor Sheridan’s critically acclaimed “Sicario,” which made $84 million worldwide against a $30 million budget. Though that’s not exactly the sign of a franchise starter, “John Wick” was made into a franchise over at Lionsgate, and that film had an $88 million total against a $20 million budget.
Also Read: 'Sicario: Day of the Soldado' Film Review: Slick Sequel Ups the Violence But Loses the Point
What makes “Soldado” risky is that Benicio Del Toro...
- 6/27/2018
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
Chicago – The born-in-Chicago comedian and now actor, Lil Rel Howery, is on a hot streak. Besides practically stealing the classic film of last year, “Get Out,” Howery was just seen in “Tag,” and is taking on a lead role in “Uncle Drew.” The new film is a basketball comedy featuring NBA/Wnba players taking on different roles.
Yes, it is NBA/Wnba stars – Kyrie Irving (as Uncle Drew), Shaquille O’Neal, Chris Webber, Reggie Miller, Nate Robinson and Lisa Leslie – who go behind “old age” makeup to portray a rag-tag group of 1960s b-ball players who once dominated the “Rucker Classic”… a real playground tournament that still draws top players today. Lil Rel portrays an orphaned basketball addict who now coaches, but loses his team right at tourney time. In steps Uncle Drew to “get the band back together,” and that reunion is at the heart of this unusual and endearing film.
Yes, it is NBA/Wnba stars – Kyrie Irving (as Uncle Drew), Shaquille O’Neal, Chris Webber, Reggie Miller, Nate Robinson and Lisa Leslie – who go behind “old age” makeup to portray a rag-tag group of 1960s b-ball players who once dominated the “Rucker Classic”… a real playground tournament that still draws top players today. Lil Rel portrays an orphaned basketball addict who now coaches, but loses his team right at tourney time. In steps Uncle Drew to “get the band back together,” and that reunion is at the heart of this unusual and endearing film.
- 6/27/2018
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Athletes bring an unparalleled level of enthusiasm to their line of work, so it’s no surprise that energy translated to the big screen as current and former professional basketball players took on new roles as actors in “Uncle Drew.”
What started as a series of Pepsi commercials is now a feature film about a desperate basketball coach who embarks on a road trip to wrangle and reunite a group of septuagenarian past players to enter, and hopefully win, the Rucker Classic street ball tournament in Harlem.
“It’s about taking risks and doing what your heart compels you to do,” director Charles Stone III told Variety at the “Uncle Drew” premiere in New York City on Tuesday.
Also in attendance were athletes and actors Kyrie Irving, Shaquille O’Neal, Chris Webber, Reggie Miller, Nate Robinson, and Lisa Leslie.
For the non-athletes involved in “Uncle Drew,” it was both rewarding...
What started as a series of Pepsi commercials is now a feature film about a desperate basketball coach who embarks on a road trip to wrangle and reunite a group of septuagenarian past players to enter, and hopefully win, the Rucker Classic street ball tournament in Harlem.
“It’s about taking risks and doing what your heart compels you to do,” director Charles Stone III told Variety at the “Uncle Drew” premiere in New York City on Tuesday.
Also in attendance were athletes and actors Kyrie Irving, Shaquille O’Neal, Chris Webber, Reggie Miller, Nate Robinson, and Lisa Leslie.
For the non-athletes involved in “Uncle Drew,” it was both rewarding...
- 6/27/2018
- by Taryn Tacher
- Variety Film + TV
Universal/Amblin Entertainment’s Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom stomped to an estimated $18.4 million yesterday, making it the second-best take for a live-action movie in June on a Tuesday, filing behind Jurassic World‘s $24.3M and ahead of Warner Bros’ Wonder Woman at $14.3M.
This weekend the J.A. Bayona-directed movie is poised to make $60M in its second frame, off 60%, but know that the dinosaurs will continue to own the box office through July 4 — until Disney/Marvel’s Ant-Man and the Wasp arrives the following night July 5. Through five days, Fallen Kingdom has amassed $181.2M stateside.
Technically, Fallen Kingdom‘s Tuesday is the fourth best for the month, those titles ahead of it being largely animated pics. June’s top films on a Tuesday include Incredibles 2 ($27M last week on June 19), Jurassic World ($24.3M, June 16, 2015), and Finding Dory ($23.1M, June 21, 2016).
Last weekend, Fallen Kingdom came in $2M shy of...
This weekend the J.A. Bayona-directed movie is poised to make $60M in its second frame, off 60%, but know that the dinosaurs will continue to own the box office through July 4 — until Disney/Marvel’s Ant-Man and the Wasp arrives the following night July 5. Through five days, Fallen Kingdom has amassed $181.2M stateside.
Technically, Fallen Kingdom‘s Tuesday is the fourth best for the month, those titles ahead of it being largely animated pics. June’s top films on a Tuesday include Incredibles 2 ($27M last week on June 19), Jurassic World ($24.3M, June 16, 2015), and Finding Dory ($23.1M, June 21, 2016).
Last weekend, Fallen Kingdom came in $2M shy of...
- 6/27/2018
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Pepsi’s commercials featuring NBA star Kyrie Irving as the elderly basketball superstar Uncle Drew have become so popular that they decided to make a full-length movie out of it. Turning an idea for a 30-second advertisement into the basis for a full-length movie or TV series is the Hollywood equivalent of alchemy. But in our modern age of high-concept filmmaking, that hasn’t stopped studios from trying if they think an ad has a strong enough premise. Here are seven commercials that became something much more before “Uncle Drew.”
“Cavemen”: Probably one of the most infamous examples of commercials becoming a TV show. “Cavemen” was based off a series of Geico ads about modern-world cavemen insulted by the insurance company’s slogan “So easy a caveman could do it.”
The commercial’s creator, Joe Lawson, turned it into a sitcom in 2007 that aired on ABC, and it is...
“Cavemen”: Probably one of the most infamous examples of commercials becoming a TV show. “Cavemen” was based off a series of Geico ads about modern-world cavemen insulted by the insurance company’s slogan “So easy a caveman could do it.”
The commercial’s creator, Joe Lawson, turned it into a sitcom in 2007 that aired on ABC, and it is...
- 6/27/2018
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
Wamg is celebrating the opening of the hilarious movie, Uncle Drew, with a prizepack giveaway!
The film opens this Friday, June 29.
3 winners will receive:
T-shirt Other great prizes
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Add your name and email address in our comments section below. No purchase necessary.
After draining his life savings to enter a team in the Rucker Classic street ball tournament in Harlem, Dax (Lil Rel Howery) is dealt a series of unfortunate setbacks, including losing his team to his longtime rival (Nick Kroll). Desperate to win the tournament and the cash prize, Dax stumbles upon the man, the myth, the legend Uncle Drew (NBA All-Star Kyrie Irving) and convinces him to return to the court one more time. The two men embark on a road trip to round up Drew’s old basketball squad and prove that a group of septuagenarians can still win the big one.
Visit the official site: www.
The film opens this Friday, June 29.
3 winners will receive:
T-shirt Other great prizes
To enter –
Add your name and email address in our comments section below. No purchase necessary.
After draining his life savings to enter a team in the Rucker Classic street ball tournament in Harlem, Dax (Lil Rel Howery) is dealt a series of unfortunate setbacks, including losing his team to his longtime rival (Nick Kroll). Desperate to win the tournament and the cash prize, Dax stumbles upon the man, the myth, the legend Uncle Drew (NBA All-Star Kyrie Irving) and convinces him to return to the court one more time. The two men embark on a road trip to round up Drew’s old basketball squad and prove that a group of septuagenarians can still win the big one.
Visit the official site: www.
- 6/25/2018
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Many of you are probably more familiar with Uncle Drew than you may realize. From YouTube videos to television commercials - especially The General Insurance - many viewers had already been introduced to the fictional, but “legendary,” basketball player played by real life pro Kyrie Irving. And now, he is hitting the big screen with a bit of old age make-up and of course a few friends. Irving is joined by Shaquille O’Neal, Chris Webber, Reggie Miller,... Read More...
- 6/25/2018
- by JimmyO
- JoBlo.com
In the comedy Uncle Drew (out June 29), five-time NBA All-Star Kyrie Irving of the Boston Celtics is aged up to play the title role of a retired legend who’s persuaded by Lil Rel Howery to compete in a street tournament. Co-star Tiffany Haddish thought Irving was just some old guy.
“When I came to work the first day, they all took pictures with me and stuff,” says Haddish, referring to such hoops stars in the movie as Chris Webber and Reggie Miller. (The film also features Shaquille O’Neal, Lisa Leslie and Nick Kroll.) “I’m ...
“When I came to work the first day, they all took pictures with me and stuff,” says Haddish, referring to such hoops stars in the movie as Chris Webber and Reggie Miller. (The film also features Shaquille O’Neal, Lisa Leslie and Nick Kroll.) “I’m ...
- 6/25/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In the comedy Uncle Drew (out June 29), five-time NBA All-Star Kyrie Irving of the Boston Celtics is aged up to play the title role of a retired legend who’s persuaded by Lil Rel Howery to compete in a street tournament. Co-star Tiffany Haddish thought Irving was just some old guy.
“When I came to work the first day, they all took pictures with me and stuff,” says Haddish, referring to such hoops stars in the movie as Chris Webber and Reggie Miller. (The film also features Shaquille O’Neal, Lisa Leslie and Nick Kroll.) “I’m ...
“When I came to work the first day, they all took pictures with me and stuff,” says Haddish, referring to such hoops stars in the movie as Chris Webber and Reggie Miller. (The film also features Shaquille O’Neal, Lisa Leslie and Nick Kroll.) “I’m ...
- 6/25/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Nick Kroll had a wardrobe malfunction on Wednesday when he split his pants during the middle of an interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live!. Before the fashion mishap, Kroll was telling Jimmy Kimmel about his new movie, Uncle Drew. In the movie, a man named Dax (played by Lil Rel Howery) enters a basketball tournament but loses his time to Kroll's character Nick. He recruits Uncle Drew (played by NBA star Kyrie Irving) to help him out. The men try to rally Drew's former teammates, who just so happen to be legends like Shaquille O'Neal, Chris Webber, Reggie Miller and Lisa Leslie. During the interview, Kroll said he actually got to play a little basketball against Irving. "I know I'm not...
- 6/21/2018
- E! Online
My Lucky Star.
Today it's basketball stars: Shaquille O'Neal, LeBron James, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant are all making major Hollywood plays. Wme alone reps more than a dozen current and former players, including James, O'Neal, recent Oscar winner Kobe Bryant, Uncle Drew's Reggie Miller and Lisa Leslie, and Steve Nash, who is producing ...
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Today it's basketball stars: Shaquille O'Neal, LeBron James, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant are all making major Hollywood plays. Wme alone reps more than a dozen current and former players, including James, O'Neal, recent Oscar winner Kobe Bryant, Uncle Drew's Reggie Miller and Lisa Leslie, and Steve Nash, who is producing ...
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- 6/21/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
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