Junior Jack vs Common - Electro Disko
http://ping.fm/d0fRk?v=69589662952
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Friday, January 16, 2009
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Casting for Authenticity: The Search for NOTORIOUS B.I.G.
Finding an actor who brings home the title role in a biographical homage to Christopher Wallace was the most difficult challenge for this film. They wanted someone who so realistically portrayed NOTORIOUS B.I.G. that his mother, his friends, and his business associates would all agree wholeheartedly. The first week of high volume casting auditions left the team feeling discouraged.
The next week a miracle occured. Jamal Woolard delivered the complexity, performance, energy, essence, attitude, warmth, charisma and desire of Christopher in a way that no one else could begin to approach. Casting Director Wendy McKenzie met Jamal, and said to herself "it's him". Casting Director Tracy "Twinkie" Byrd saw "the swagger". Biggie's mother, Voletta Wallace, felt that Jamal "came in looking like Christopher, my son, sounding like Christopher, my son, and had that old attitude, too". When she saw him in the monitor, she honestly thought that it was her son.
That's the kind of authenticity that makes characters real, that suspends the audience' disbelief. I can hardly wait for the premiere.
The next week a miracle occured. Jamal Woolard delivered the complexity, performance, energy, essence, attitude, warmth, charisma and desire of Christopher in a way that no one else could begin to approach. Casting Director Wendy McKenzie met Jamal, and said to herself "it's him". Casting Director Tracy "Twinkie" Byrd saw "the swagger". Biggie's mother, Voletta Wallace, felt that Jamal "came in looking like Christopher, my son, sounding like Christopher, my son, and had that old attitude, too". When she saw him in the monitor, she honestly thought that it was her son.
That's the kind of authenticity that makes characters real, that suspends the audience' disbelief. I can hardly wait for the premiere.
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
"NOTORIOUS" Theatrical Trailer & Soundtrack Spot + Video for the making of!
NOTORIOUS is the story of CHRISTOPHER WALLACE who, through raw talent and sheer determination, transforms himself from a Brooklyn street hustler to become the greatest rapper of all time, THE NOTORIOUS B.I.G. This story charts his meteoric rise to fame and his refusal to succumb to expectation. Produced by Voletta Wallace (BIG's mother), Wayne Barrowman and Mark Pitts (BIG's managers), NOTORIOUS challenges us all to redefine our notion of what is "The American Dream." "NOTORIOUS" Opens In Theaters 01/16/09!
Biggie Youtube Channel:
http://www.youtube.com/notorioustv
"NOTORIOUS" Theatrical Trailer & Soundtrack Spot
NOTORIOUS Video Diary #1: "Cast & Crew"
NOTORIOUS Video Diary #2: "Brooklyn"
NOTORIOUS Video Diary #3: "Production"
NOTORIOUS Video Diary #4: "Casting Biggie"
NOTORIOUS Video Diary #5: "Dressing Biggie & Faith"
NOTORIOUS Video Diary #6: "Props"
Notorious Video Diary #7: Ms. Wallace
NOTORIOUS Video Diary #8: "Vibe"
NOTORIOUS Video Diary #9: Choreography
NOTORIOUS Video Diary #10: Junior M.A.F.I.A.
NOTORIOUS Video Diary #11: Hammerstein Ballroom
On the set of NOTORIOUS, see all of the lead actors shoot a larger-than-life concert scene for the film
Pre-order the Album:
http://www.amazon.com/Notorious-Soundtrack-Various-Artists/dp/B001JE38LO/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1228335101&sr=8-1
Thursday, October 16, 2008
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