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Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Eminem To Play A Boxer In '8 Mile'-Inspired 'Southpaw'
Detroit MC set to return to the big screen in film written by 'Sons of Anarchy' creator.
By Kara Warner
Eminem
Photo: Getty Images
Nearly nine years after making his big-screen debut in "8 Mile," Eminem has lined up another film project.
According to Deadline, DreamWorks has picked up "Southpaw," a drama in which Eminem will play a "fast-rising welterweight boxer who brawls his way to the title, only to see his world crash down around him due to tragedy."
"Sons of Anarchy" creator/executive producer Kurt Sutter will write the script. Sutter explained that the project is several years in the making, borne from meetings with Eminem and his team, and hearing the rapper open up about his real-life struggles on his recent albums.
"I took meetings with Marshall's producing partners over the past seven years, looking for something to do together," Sutter told Deadline. "I know he's very selective and doesn't do a lot. But he shared so much of his personal struggle in this raw and very honest album [Recovery], one that I connected with on a lot of levels. He is very interested in the boxing genre, and it seemed like an apt metaphor, because his own life has been a brawl."
Sutter said the film will be a kind of continuation of "8 Mile," which garnered Em both critical acclaim and a Best Song Oscar for "Lose Yourself."
"We are doing a metaphorical narrative of the second chapter of his life," he said. "He'll play a world-champion boxer who really hits a hard bottom and has to fight to win back his life for his young daughter. At its core, this is a retelling of his struggles over the last five years of his life, using the boxing analogy.
"I love that the title refers to Marshall being a lefty," Sutter continued, "Which is to boxing what a white rapper is to hip-hop; dangerous, unwanted and completely unorthodox. It's a much harder road for a southpaw than a right-handed boxer."
Sutter is set to begin writing immediately and will reportedly turn in a draft in February. No word on a possible release date or when production may begin.
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Christina Aguilera Celebrates Her 30th Birthday With Matthew Rutler
Christina Aguilera, who is undoubtedly celebrating all the Golden Globe nominations her new film Burlesque nabbed today, was in an altogether different kind of celebratory mood last weekend. Xtina, currently in London promoting her new film, celebrated her 30th birthday a wee bit early at a private party with new boyfriend Matthew Rutler … behold: [...]
'Glee' Stars 'Thrilled' About Golden Globe Nominations
'I've been extra high pitched and stutter-y all morning!' Chris Colfer says after supporting actor nod.
By Jocelyn Vena
The cast of "Glee"
Photo: FOX
"Glee" might be a show about a bunch of outcasts, but the show is anything but in Hollywood. On Tuesday morning (December 14), the show was nominated for five Golden Globes, including Jane Lynch's nod for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role, Matthew Morrison for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical and the show's Best Television Series - Comedy Or Musical nomination.
"#GLEE has received 5 Golden Globe nominations!" the show's official Twitter reads. "Congrats Jane Lynch, Chris Colfer, Lea Michele, Matthew Morrison and the whole cast and crew!"
Chris Colfer, who is up for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role, was overjoyed by the news. "I'm so excited to be nominated!" he said in a statement. "I've been extra high pitched and stutter-y all morning!"
(Click here for photos of this year's biggest nominees!)
"OMGG! I can't believe it! Am I awake? OUCH!" he also tweeted. "Yes, I'm awake! I'm going to obnoxiously tackle everyone I see today!"
Meanwhile, Lea Michele, who is up for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical, not only was excited for her own nom, but also her fellow castmates' nominations. "I am very grateful to the HFPA and honored to be included with this extraordinary group of actresses. I am so excited for Chris, Matthew and Jane and share this nomination with the entire cast and crew of 'Glee.' "
She also tweeted, "Oh my g-d!!!! So excited, happy, thrilled, and thankful this morning:) What amazing news!! So happy for our show, Jane, matt & chris too!!!!"
What do you think about all the "Glee" nominations? Let us know in the comments below!
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Funniest Commercials 2010
The funniest commercials 2010 are sure to give you a good giggle or two. So who made the list? The TBS premiere of the Funniest Commercials of the Year is set to take place on Thursday December 16th at 10 pm Eastern time. With the Old Spice ad sensation Isaiah Mustafa [...]
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