Spike Lee Honored With Sixth Annual Chrysler Behind the Lens Award Mar 29, 2008
He has helped launch the careers of a who's who of film-industry talents, including director Ernest R. Dickerson ("The Wire," "Weeds"), costume designer Ruth Carter ("Four Brothers," "Daddy Day Care") and actors Halle Berry, Denzel Washington, Samuel L. Jackson, John Turturro, Wesley Snipes, Mos Def, Rosie Perez and Giancarlo Esposito. Lee also is known for producing commercials and directing numerous television spots, including an acclaimed series of Nike ads featuring Michael Jordan, and... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
2/23: Slow Jams Feb 19, 2008
Tyrese has dabbled in singing, modeling, acting and even VJ-ing for MTV. He appeared in mainstream films such as Transformers, Annapolis and Four Brothers. His 1998 self-titled album led to a slew of singles, including Sweet Lady and Nobody Else. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Singleton to direct 'Executive Order' Nov 20, 2007
Project marks the first foray into extraterrestrial turf for Singleton, who last directed "Four Brothers." Singleton expected to direct "Tulia," with Halle Berry and Billy Bob Thornton, but that picture got pushed because of Berry's pregnancy. Eisner's scripting credits include 1997's "Event Horizon" and "The Mutant Chronicles," which is in post-production. (Variety)
From Universal Studios Home Entertainment: Illegal Tender on DVD December 18, 2007 Oct 25, 2007
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- OVERVIEW: From producer John Singleton (Hustle and Flow, Four Brothers) comes the intense action-thriller about one Latino family's quest for honor and revenge ... Reyes -- Music Video: "Dame Dame" music video by Que No featuring Dicky Ranking and Abusivo -- Making of "Dame Dame" Music Video SYNOPSIS: Producer John Singleton (Four Brothers, Hustle & Flow) and writer/director Franc. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Which rapper is the best actor? Oct 17, 2007
Mark Wahlberg The Departed, Three Kings, Four Brothers, Invincible ... Andre Benjamin Four Brothers, Idlewild. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Television movies for the week of August 26 Aug 26, 2007
TV Movies: August 26-September 1. G = General audiences PG = Parental Guidance PG-13 = Not recommended for preteens R = Restricted audience. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Police: Director kills woman in crash Aug 25, 2007
Singleton, whose films include "Boyz N the Hood" and "Four Brothers," was not cited. "It doesn't appear at this time that any charges will be brought," Lee said, adding that a preliminary investigation determined the director had not been speeding and was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol. (Los Angeles Times)
John Singleton to direct 'Tulia' Aug 2, 2007
Singleton most recently directed "Four Brothers" for Paramount. Date in print: Thurs. (Variety)
Showtime lures George Clooney Jul 12, 2007
Singleton's recent pics as a director include "Four Brothers" and "2 Fast 2 Furious." He's attached to direct the superhero pic "Luke Cage.". Greenblatt has lined up a slew of high-profile development projects in recent months. (Variety)
Taraji P. Henson: Fighting her way to the top Jul 10, 2007
Despite an impressive resume that includes roles in Smokin Aces, Four Brothers and the upcoming David Finch film The Curious Case of Benjamin Button with Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett. Unlike those two, however, Henson knows that when it comes to her career shes got to go the distance every time she laces up her boxing gloves. (MSNBC -- News)
An Acting Pioneer Jun 3, 2007
Shabaka gets recognized often thanks to a filmography that includes "Collateral," with Tom Cruise; "The Terminal," with Tom Hanks; "Miami Vice," with Jamie Foxx; and "Four Brothers," with Mark Wahlberg. "Usually it's, 'Aren't you from my daughter's school?' They think I'm a teacher or a guidance counselor because I look familiar to them," says Shabaka, who has no problem with small talk. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Hitting the Mark Apr 9, 2007
"It sounds like Wahlberg can hardly believe how well his life has worked out. He dropped out of school at 14, got involved in petty crime and eventually found the public spotlight as rapper Marky Mark.His film career began with supporting roles in films such as The Basketball Diaries, until playing porn star Dirk Diggler in Boogie Nights made producers sit up and take notice. Since then, he's added films like Three Kings, The Perfect Storm, The Italian Job remake and Four Brothers to his CV.... (The Northern Echo)
Wahlberg tangled with Scorsese on 'Departed' set Mar 24, 2007
According to the newspaper, Wahlberg, who was nominated for an Oscar for his portrayal of an abrasive police sergeant in "The Departed," said part of the problem stemmed from his need to squeeze in his role in "The Departed" between filming "Four Brothers" and "Invincible.". "I was only supposed to do a couple of weeks on 'The Departed,' so I was able to grow my hair for 'Invincible.' But then the schedule changed, and four months later I'm still working on 'The Departed,' so I wouldn't cut my... (Los Angeles Times)
Wahlberg cements place on A-list Mar 20, 2007
" The experience would serve him well when John Singleton cast him as a Detroit cop in 2005's "Four Brothers," a loose, updated remake of "The Sons of Katie Elder" set in the Motor City, but filmed mostly in Canada. Once again, he played the working-class, street-smart tough with an explosive edge. In between, Wahlberg played a naive 1970s porn star in P.T. Anderson's "Boogie Nights" - a film he wouldn't make today. "I got kids," he says. He signed on with Tim Burton, figuring if anybody could... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
With Shooter, Wahlberg cements his place as an A-list actor Mar 19, 2007
" The experience would serve him well when John Singleton cast him as a Detroit cop in 2005's Four Brothers, a loose, updated remake of The Sons of Katie Elder set in the Motor City, but filmed mostly in Canada. Once again, he played the working-class, street-smart tough with an explosive edge. In between, Wahlberg played a naive 1970s porn star in P.T. Anderson's Boogie Nights - a film he wouldn't make today. "I got kids," he says. He signed on with Tim Burton, figuring if anybody could pull... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Hargrave's Super prank Mar 16, 2007
During one stop, Wahlberg revealed that his "Four Brothers" costars Tyrese Gibson and Andre Benjamin had tried to coax him into the studio to make some music. But, wisely, the onetime rapper would have none of it. (Boston Globe)
G.I. Joe Gearing Up For Deployment Mar 6, 2007
Wahlberg and di Bonaventura also teamed up for Four Brothers. The screenwriters of that film -- -- have also penned a draft of the Joe script. (IGN FilmForce)
Mark Wahlberg has worked his way from hip-hop wannabe to Oscar nominee Feb 25, 2007
It's easy watching him as a cop opposite Chow Yun-Fat in "The Corruptor," liberating Kuwaitis as a soldier in "Three Kings," stealing from Edward Norton with Mos Def and Charlize Theron in "The Italian Job," or avenging a dead foster mother in "Four Brothers." But Mark Wahlberg has no business in a beret (Jonathan Demme's 2002 film "The Truth About Charlie") or in outer space (Tim Burton's 2001 "Planet of the Apes" remake ). Both those movies were remakes whose originals starred, respectively,... (Boston Globe -- Living)
Obituaries, Feb. 10, 2007 Feb 11, 2007
Survivors include her mother, Mablean Ford of Aberdeen; four brothers, Jackie Ford, Jerome Blanchard (Shelia) and Randy Blanchard, all of Aberdeen, and Ryan Ford (Felecia) of Saltillo; seven sisters, Debbie Walker, Benita Caradine, Barbara Blanchard, Annie Francis Blanchard, Bernice Burroughs (Sammie), Sandy Blanchard and Christy Ford, all of Aberdeen; special friends and caregivers, Lucinda Straughter, Darrell Hooks, Teresa Straughter; several nieces, nephews and cousins ... one daughter, Donna... (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
