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Ted Field’s Radar Pictures has teamed with For Us By Us Studios to develop a scripted series about the iconic Fubu hip hop clothing brand.
The Fubu (For Us By Us) series will chronicle the story of the brand where money, power, and hip hop fashion collided to create a $6 billion empire.
Fubo was founded in 1992 by J. Alexander Martin, Keith Perrin, Carlton Brown, and Shark Tank star Daymond John. “Rising from the gritty streets, it shattered norms and blazed a trail for urban fashion,” with its ascent “marked by bold moves, high-stakes gambles, and a relentless hustle that turned a dream into a global sensation,” according to the press release.
The Fubo series also “delves into the controversial moments, the power struggles, and the untold stories behind the scenes.” Viewers can “witness the clashes, the triumphs, and the scandals that defined their path to greatness.”
“We see this collaboration as an opportunity to not only celebrate the vibrant culture of hip hop but also to honor the unsung heroes who have shaped its fashion landscape,” said Field. “Through their stories, we aim to inspire and empower audiences, while highlighting the transformative power of creativity and self-expression.”
The project is being spearheaded by J. Alexander Martin and Roberto “Rush Evans, co-founders of For Us By Us Studios, Chante Evans, series executive producer; Field, co-founder of Interscope Records and producer (Jumanji, Riddick, Wheel of Time), Justin Smith, producer (Bodied, Guardians of Justice. Flinch), and Terry Ross, Ross Media Group, board member of Carnegie Hall and executive producer (Freaknik).
Said Martin: “Fubu has always been about empowerment and breaking boundaries. Partnering with Radar Pictures allows us to
EXCLUSIVE: We’re getting word about a series in the works from Sony Pictures Television‘s AFFIRM television and Revelations Entertainment which is centering around the Biblical Nazarene movement.
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Nas is set to adapt the classic hip-hop film Beat Street into a new musical for Broadway, alongside the producer of the original film Arthur Baker.Beat Street was released in 1984 and depicted the hip-hop culture of the time in the South Bronx in New York, showcasing the breakdancing, DJing and graffiti synonymous with the scene.And now, as noted by The Hollywood Reporter, legendary NYC rapper Nas will be working on a new stage musical adaptation of the film which is aiming for Broadway.Nas will be creating new material for the show based on the film’s soundtrack and will serve as producer. Baker, who was a co-producer, composer and music producer on the original film, will also produce the musical.Nas announced his involvement this week at a screening on the film at the Tribeca Film Festival.
Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Sony Pictures Classics‘ Dylan Leiner along with FilmNation’s Stefan Zorich and Paramount‘s Fabrizio Carrer were among the top film executives and companies who participated in the 13th NY Film & Entertainment Soccer Tournament for charity hosted at the Tribeca Festival. The sun-drenched event gathered 39 teams, along with more than 60 filmmakers from the Tribeca Festival, and hundreds of spectators at Brooklyn Bridge Park overlooking downtown Manhattan.
Rap icon Nas is joining a creative team to bring a stage musical adaptation of the 1984 hip-hop film classic Beat Street to Broadway.
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Kristen Bell surprised the audience attending Ben Platt‘s historic Broadway residency on Thursday (June 6) in New York City, and she shared some sweet stories about their friendship.
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