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'Mike' Producers Defend Hulu Series Amid Mike Tyson's Criticisms
05.08.2022 - 00:43 / etonline.com
announced early last year, the boxing legend publicly condemned the project, calling it a «tone-deaf cultural misappropriation of my life story» at the time. With the project preparing for its Aug.
25 premiere, the producers addressed Tyson's criticisms over the existence of the unauthorized series.«We actually couldn't talk to him because his life rights were already taken, so that was never on the table. I would hope that if he watches it that he would change his opinion,» executive producer Steven Rogers told reporters during the show's virtual Television Critics Association panel on Thursday. «For me, as a writer, as a storyteller, I don't really like to be reliant on just one source.
I really like to do the research and get all these different opinions and then put a story around all of that. I don't like to be beholden to just one person.»«And that was our intention as well, to tell the story so that we're talking about more than just the events in his life, but rather placing the story and giving it context in the world and at the time,» executive producer Karin Gist added. «We really wanted to make sure we were as broad as possible in the research and the dramatization of the events of his life and we could make sure we were opening the doors to other conversations to be had around those things as well.», according to Hulu's official description, aims to explore «the dynamic and controversial story of Mike Tyson,» chronicling «the tumultuous ups and downs of Tyson’s boxing career and personal life — from being a beloved global athlete to a pariah and back again.» Over eight episodes, the limited series — which stars Trevante Rhodes as Tyson and Russell Hornsby as Don King — will explore class in America, race,
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Mike Tyson: ‘I stay in shape by taking magic mushrooms and smoking cannabis‘
Mike Tyson says he stays in shape by taking magic mushrooms every day and smoking cannabis. The former world heavyweight champion, 56, made the boast as it was reported cannabis products he has sold since 2016 through his Tyson Holistic label are making him an estimated £500,000 a month. He is quoted in the Daily Star on Thursday (18.
nypost.com
17.08.2022 / 19:33
Mike Tyson fuels up on weed and shrooms before fights: ‘I take psychedelics every day’
fighting fury is plant-based — but it’s not as health-conscious as it sounds.Ahead of fights these days, the legendary once-heavyweight boxing champion fuels up on magic mushrooms and weed, allowing the high to tame his infamous “aggressive” rage in the ring. “I like taking mushrooms and smoking before fighting. I take psychedelics every day, mushrooms,” Tyson, 56, explained to Muscle and Health Magazine this week. The heavy-hitter’s admission to drugging up came just before he was spotted in a wheelchair, being rolled through Miami International Airport by an attendant Tuesday.
deadline.com
08.08.2022 / 22:19
Russell Hornsby Signs With APA, Reunites With Agent Andrew Rogers
EXCLUSIVE: BMF star Russell Hornsby has signed with APA for representation in all areas. Hornsby is the second prominent client to follow longtime agent Andrew Rogers there, joining Regina Hall who also recently signed with APA. Veteran ICM Partners agent Rogers last month became the head of Global Talent at APA.
nme.com
08.08.2022 / 14:03
Mike Tyson isn’t happy about new TV biopic: “They stole my story”
Hulu‘s biopic series Mike once again, claiming that “they stole [his] life story and didn’t pay [him]”.The show is set to star Trevante Rhodes as the boxer, and will explore the “tumultuous ups and downs of Tyson’s boxing career and personal life – from being a beloved global athlete to a pariah and back again”.However, in a new Instagram post, Tyson himself expressed his objection to the project.“Don’t let Hulu fool you. I don’t support their story about my life,” he wrote.
etonline.com
08.08.2022 / 03:29
Mike Tyson Compares Hulu to a 'Slave Master' Over Their Upcoming 'Mike' Series Based on His Life
Mike Tyson isn't pulling any punches. The boxing legend is once again taking swings at the upcoming Hulu series, , based on his life.Tyson took to Instagram on Aug. 5, and shared a snapshot of himself and UFC president Dana White, and praised White for not promoting the series.
variety.com
08.08.2022 / 01:37
Mike Tyson Says Hulu ‘Stole’ His Life Story for New Series, Compares Streamer to a ‘Slave Master’
J. Kim Murphy Mike Tyson has again expressed his disdain for the new Hulu biopic series about his life. The former professional heavyweight boxer doesn’t approve of “Mike,” to say the least, stating that the streamer “stole” his life story.Tyson aired his grievances against Hulu and the series through his Instagram on Saturday, sharing two posts with strong words against the streamer.The first post commends Dana White, the standing president of premiere mixed martial arts organization Ultimate Fighting Championship.
deadline.com
07.08.2022 / 05:49
Mike Tyson Takes A Jab At Hulu Ahead Of ‘Mike’ Series Premiere: “They Stole My Life Story & Didn’t Pay Me”
Mike Tyson took to social media to take a jab at Hulu over Mike, the series about his life. The former boxer is not happy that the streaming service produced a biographical series without his permission or compensation for telling his story.
etcanada.com
06.08.2022 / 21:01
Mike Tyson Blasts Hulu Series In Racially Charged Social Media Post: ‘They Stole My Life Story & Didn’t Pay Me’
Later this month, the life of Mike Tyson will be dramatized in the aptly titled Hulu series “Mike”.