Post by -|E|- on Sept 24, 2005 20:04:37 GMT -5
Whoa, nice PANTS!
The rights to HBO Films' untitled original motion picture musical starring multi-platinum and Grammy-winning hip-hop rap artists OutKast, have been acquired by Universal Pictures for worldwide distribution.
The super hip-hop rap duo OutKast's Andre Benjamin aka Andre 3000 and Antwan Patton aka Big Boi, both star in the film, which will feature new songs from the duo's next album, which will be a soundtrack album.
Bryan Barber, the award- winning director and longtime OutKast music video collaborator, makes his feature film directing debut on the film. The film's soundtrack will feature all new songs by OutKast and will be released on LaFace/Zomba Label Group in the fourth quarter of 2005. Universal Pictures will wide release the film in 2006.
Set amidst the backdrop of a 1930s southern speakeasy, the film follows two characters, Percival (Andre Benjamin), the club's piano player, and Rooster (Antwan Patton), the club's lead performer and manager, through intersecting stories of love and ambition.
The cast also includes Ving Rhames ("Mission: Impossible"), Terrence Dashon Howard ("Hustle & Flow"), Faizon Love ("Elf"), Malinda Williams ("Soul Food"), Paula Jai Parker ("She Hate Me"), Jackie Long ("Lovewrecked"), newcomer Paula Patton and legendary recording artist Patti LaBelle ("On the One"). Also cast in the film are singer Macy Gray ("Training Day"), Tony Award winner Ben Vereen ("Why Do Fools Fall In Love") and Oscar(R) nominee and Emmy winner Cicely Tyson ("Fried Green Tomatoes").
The as-yet-untitled film was shot on location in Wilmington, North Carolina and at Universal City, CA.
Andre Benjamin's (Andre 3000) acting credits include the current hit "Four Brothers," "Be Cool" and for television, "The Shield." He will launch his own clothing line next year.
Antwan Patton (Big Boi ) has appeared in acting roles on television's "Martin" and as a featured voice in the MTV series "Volcano High," about a teenager with special martial arts skills, and in two episodes of Comedy Central's "Chappelle's Show."
From IMDb.com:
Actor - Filmography
Untitled Andre Benjamin Project (2005) (in production) .... Valentine
Charlotte's Web (2006) (post-production) (voice) .... Elwyn
My Life in Idlewild (2005) (post-production)
Revolver (2005) .... Avi
Four Brothers (2005) .... Jeremiah Mercer
Be Cool (2005) .... Dabu
Hollywood Homicide (2003).... Silk Brown
Whasango (2001) (as André 3000) .... Kim Kyeong-su (MTV English Dub)
Composer - Filmography
My Life in Idlewild (2005) (post-production) (as André 3000)
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2004 (2004) (VG) (song) (as André 3000)
Hip Hop Uncensored Vol. 3: Hustlemania (2002) (V) (as André 3000)
Notable TV Guest Appearances
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Born:
27 May 1975
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Sometimes Credited As:
Andre 3000
André 3000
Andre Benjamin
Outkast
27 May 1975
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Sometimes Credited As:
Andre 3000
André 3000
Andre Benjamin
Outkast
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The rights to HBO Films' untitled original motion picture musical starring multi-platinum and Grammy-winning hip-hop rap artists OutKast, have been acquired by Universal Pictures for worldwide distribution.
The super hip-hop rap duo OutKast's Andre Benjamin aka Andre 3000 and Antwan Patton aka Big Boi, both star in the film, which will feature new songs from the duo's next album, which will be a soundtrack album.
Bryan Barber, the award- winning director and longtime OutKast music video collaborator, makes his feature film directing debut on the film. The film's soundtrack will feature all new songs by OutKast and will be released on LaFace/Zomba Label Group in the fourth quarter of 2005. Universal Pictures will wide release the film in 2006.
Set amidst the backdrop of a 1930s southern speakeasy, the film follows two characters, Percival (Andre Benjamin), the club's piano player, and Rooster (Antwan Patton), the club's lead performer and manager, through intersecting stories of love and ambition.
The cast also includes Ving Rhames ("Mission: Impossible"), Terrence Dashon Howard ("Hustle & Flow"), Faizon Love ("Elf"), Malinda Williams ("Soul Food"), Paula Jai Parker ("She Hate Me"), Jackie Long ("Lovewrecked"), newcomer Paula Patton and legendary recording artist Patti LaBelle ("On the One"). Also cast in the film are singer Macy Gray ("Training Day"), Tony Award winner Ben Vereen ("Why Do Fools Fall In Love") and Oscar(R) nominee and Emmy winner Cicely Tyson ("Fried Green Tomatoes").
The as-yet-untitled film was shot on location in Wilmington, North Carolina and at Universal City, CA.
Andre Benjamin's (Andre 3000) acting credits include the current hit "Four Brothers," "Be Cool" and for television, "The Shield." He will launch his own clothing line next year.
Antwan Patton (Big Boi ) has appeared in acting roles on television's "Martin" and as a featured voice in the MTV series "Volcano High," about a teenager with special martial arts skills, and in two episodes of Comedy Central's "Chappelle's Show."
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From IMDb.com:
Actor - Filmography
Untitled Andre Benjamin Project (2005) (in production) .... Valentine
Charlotte's Web (2006) (post-production) (voice) .... Elwyn
My Life in Idlewild (2005) (post-production)
Revolver (2005) .... Avi
Four Brothers (2005) .... Jeremiah Mercer
Be Cool (2005) .... Dabu
Hollywood Homicide (2003).... Silk Brown
Whasango (2001) (as André 3000) .... Kim Kyeong-su (MTV English Dub)
Composer - Filmography
My Life in Idlewild (2005) (post-production) (as André 3000)
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2004 (2004) (VG) (song) (as André 3000)
Hip Hop Uncensored Vol. 3: Hustlemania (2002) (V) (as André 3000)
Notable TV Guest Appearances
- "The Daily Show" playing "Himself" 11 August 2005
- "Real Time with Bill Maher" playing "Himself" (as Andre 3000) (episode # 2.11) 30 July 2004
- "CD:UK" playing "Himself" (as André 3000) 10 July 2004
- "Mondo Thingo" playing "Himself" (as André 3000) (episode # 1.18) 1 July 2004
- "Rage" playing "Himself" (as André 3000) in episode: "Andre 3000 from Outkast Guest Programs Rage" 26 June 2004
- "The Shield" playing "Comic Book Store Owner" (as Andre Benjamin) in episode: "On Tilt" (episode # 3.15) 15 June 2004
- "Late Show with David Letterman" playing "Himself" (as Outkast) 20 May 2004
- "Tinseltown TV" playing "Himself" (as André 3000) 6 March 2004
- "T4" playing "Himself" (as André 3000) 29 February 2004
- "Punk'd" playing "Himself" (as Outkast) (episode # 2.7) 7 December 2003
- "Saturday Night Live" playing "Musical Guest" (as Outkast) (episode # 29.4) 1 November 2003
- "Sen kväll med Luuk" playing "Himself" (as André 3000) (episode # 12.4) 17 October 2003
- "Saturday Night Live" playing "Musical Guest" (as Outkast) (episode # 27.13) 2 March 2002
- "Mad TV" playing "Himself" (as Outkast) (episode # 6.7) 18 November 2000
- "Making the Video" playing "Himself" (as André 3000) in episode: "Outkast: Ms. Jackson" (episode # 3.15) 30 October 2000
- "Martin" playing "Himself" (as Outkast) in episode: "All the Players Came" (episode # 3.18) 16 February 1995