Pool hustling is one of those things, like quicksand, that pop culture trained us to believe we'd encounter a lot more often in everyday life. In reality, most people don't play pool often, and when they do, they're not pulling some long con to steal twenty bucks from a stranger. On TV, though, pool hustlers used to show up weirdly often, frequently swindling unsuspecting characters out of their dough to great comedic effect.
Classic black-and-white sitcom "The Dick Van Dyke Show" is one of the earlier shows to include the trope, in a second season episode called "Hustling the Hustler" which aired just a year after Paul Newman's "The Hustler" hit theaters. The episode is all about Rob's (Van Dyke) coworker Buddy's brother, Blackie (character actor Phil Leeds), who blows into town and gets the cold shoulder from Buddy. It turns out Blackie was a pool hustler, but by episode's end,...
Classic black-and-white sitcom "The Dick Van Dyke Show" is one of the earlier shows to include the trope, in a second season episode called "Hustling the Hustler" which aired just a year after Paul Newman's "The Hustler" hit theaters. The episode is all about Rob's (Van Dyke) coworker Buddy's brother, Blackie (character actor Phil Leeds), who blows into town and gets the cold shoulder from Buddy. It turns out Blackie was a pool hustler, but by episode's end,...
- 1/21/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
After Ronnie Spector died on Wednesday, Zendaya — who is set to play the early rock-and-roll titan in an A24 biopic — took to Instagram to honor the late singer.
“This news just breaks my heart. To speak about her as if she’s not with us feels strange as she is so incredibly full of life,” Zendaya wrote. “There’s not a time I saw her without her iconic red lips and full teased hair, a true rockstar through and through. Ronnie, being able to know you has been one of the greatest honors of my life.”
Added Zendaya, “Thank you for sharing your life with me, I could listen to your stories for hours and hours. Thank you for your unmeasured talent, your unwavering love for performing, your strength, resilience and your grace. There is absolutely nothing that could dim the light you cast. I admire you so much and...
“This news just breaks my heart. To speak about her as if she’s not with us feels strange as she is so incredibly full of life,” Zendaya wrote. “There’s not a time I saw her without her iconic red lips and full teased hair, a true rockstar through and through. Ronnie, being able to know you has been one of the greatest honors of my life.”
Added Zendaya, “Thank you for sharing your life with me, I could listen to your stories for hours and hours. Thank you for your unmeasured talent, your unwavering love for performing, your strength, resilience and your grace. There is absolutely nothing that could dim the light you cast. I admire you so much and...
- 1/13/2022
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
Zendaya is reportedly in talks to star in a big movie.
The 24-year-old actress has been tapped to play the role of Ronnie Spector, the lead singer of iconic girl group The Ronettes in an upcoming biopic film.
The new biopic will focus on the early stages of Spector’s career, especially on the formation of the Ronettes band. The upcoming movie will also feature her divorce from Phil Spector and her famous fight for her rights to the music of The Ronettes in the divorce proceedings.
The film, which is yet to be titled, will be handled by A24 and New Regency, and Marc Platt will serve as a producer, reports Deadline. Jonathan Greenfield and Ronnie
Spector will be serving as executive producers along with Zendaya herself.
According to the agency, the production companies have procured Ronnie Spector’s life rights along with the rights to her autobiography Be My Baby,...
The 24-year-old actress has been tapped to play the role of Ronnie Spector, the lead singer of iconic girl group The Ronettes in an upcoming biopic film.
The new biopic will focus on the early stages of Spector’s career, especially on the formation of the Ronettes band. The upcoming movie will also feature her divorce from Phil Spector and her famous fight for her rights to the music of The Ronettes in the divorce proceedings.
The film, which is yet to be titled, will be handled by A24 and New Regency, and Marc Platt will serve as a producer, reports Deadline. Jonathan Greenfield and Ronnie
Spector will be serving as executive producers along with Zendaya herself.
According to the agency, the production companies have procured Ronnie Spector’s life rights along with the rights to her autobiography Be My Baby,...
- 9/30/2020
- by Omkar Padte
- GlamSham
Fresh off of winning the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her work on Euphoria, Deadline has reported that Zendaya is slated to play singer Ronnie Spector in a film about her life. Coming from A24 and New Regency, the film will be based on "Be My Baby," the book Spector wrote with Vince Waldron. Ronnie Spector was the lead singer…...
- 9/30/2020
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Zendaya is stepping into the shoes of Ronnie Spector, frontwoman of musical group the Ronettes, in an A24 and New Regency-produced biopic of her life.
Variety has confirmed that the film companies have acquired Spector’s life rights in addition to her autobiography “Be My Baby,” which Spector wrote with Vince Waldron. They are eyeing Pulitzer-winner Jackie Sibblies Drury to write the script.
The biopic will place emphasis on Spector’s early career, particularly on the formation of the Ronettes group and their subsequent signing to Phil Spector’s Philles Records. While at the label, the band recorded their hit “Be My Baby,” and Spector eventually married the record producer. The film will also follow their eventual divorce and Spector’s battle to gain back the rights to her music.
Marc Platt, who is currently producing “The Little Mermaid,” “Dear Evan Hansen” and “Wicked” film adaptations, has been tapped as a producer on the project.
Variety has confirmed that the film companies have acquired Spector’s life rights in addition to her autobiography “Be My Baby,” which Spector wrote with Vince Waldron. They are eyeing Pulitzer-winner Jackie Sibblies Drury to write the script.
The biopic will place emphasis on Spector’s early career, particularly on the formation of the Ronettes group and their subsequent signing to Phil Spector’s Philles Records. While at the label, the band recorded their hit “Be My Baby,” and Spector eventually married the record producer. The film will also follow their eventual divorce and Spector’s battle to gain back the rights to her music.
Marc Platt, who is currently producing “The Little Mermaid,” “Dear Evan Hansen” and “Wicked” film adaptations, has been tapped as a producer on the project.
- 9/29/2020
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
Zendaya is in talks to star in a biopic about the life and career of Ronnie Spector, The Ronettes singer known for songs like “Be My Baby” and “The Best Part of Breakin’ Up,” that A24 and New Regency are teaming up on.
Marc Platt would produce the film, and A24 has acquired the life rights for Spector and the rights to Spector’s autobiography “Be My Baby,” which she wrote with Vince Waldron. No director or writer is formally attached.
Zendaya would also produce the film if her deal closes, and Spector would also executive produce with Johnathan Greenfield.
Ronnie Spector was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the Ronettes in 2007 as the original “bad girl of rock and roll,” and the trio produced two Top 100 hits in 1965 after being signed by Phil Spector, whom she married in 1968. After the group broke up, she launched...
Marc Platt would produce the film, and A24 has acquired the life rights for Spector and the rights to Spector’s autobiography “Be My Baby,” which she wrote with Vince Waldron. No director or writer is formally attached.
Zendaya would also produce the film if her deal closes, and Spector would also executive produce with Johnathan Greenfield.
Ronnie Spector was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the Ronettes in 2007 as the original “bad girl of rock and roll,” and the trio produced two Top 100 hits in 1965 after being signed by Phil Spector, whom she married in 1968. After the group broke up, she launched...
- 9/29/2020
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Updated: I’ve learned that A24 will team on the Ronnie Spector film with New Regency. The two partnered previously on the Robert Eggers-directed The Lighthouse, and they are part of the Malcolm & Marie film.
Exclusive: A24 is putting together a film package that will have Emmy-winning Euphoria star Zendaya attached to play singer Ronnie Spector in a film about her life. Deals have just closed for Spector’s life rights and for Be My Baby, the memoir she wrote with Vince Waldron. I’m hearing that early conversations are happening with Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Jackie Sibblies Drury to write the script.
The film will be produced by Marc Platt, Adam Siegel, Mark Itkin, Tom Shelly and Zendaya. Jonathan Greenfield and Spector will be the exec producers.
Much the way that Aretha Franklin personally endorsed Jennifer Hudson to play her in the upcoming MGM biopic Respect, Spector chose...
Exclusive: A24 is putting together a film package that will have Emmy-winning Euphoria star Zendaya attached to play singer Ronnie Spector in a film about her life. Deals have just closed for Spector’s life rights and for Be My Baby, the memoir she wrote with Vince Waldron. I’m hearing that early conversations are happening with Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Jackie Sibblies Drury to write the script.
The film will be produced by Marc Platt, Adam Siegel, Mark Itkin, Tom Shelly and Zendaya. Jonathan Greenfield and Spector will be the exec producers.
Much the way that Aretha Franklin personally endorsed Jennifer Hudson to play her in the upcoming MGM biopic Respect, Spector chose...
- 9/29/2020
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
John Landis photographed in London by Cinema Retro's Mark Mawston.
Cinema Retro has received the following notice from Larry Edmunds Bookshop in Hollywood:
Hello everyone,
Here at Larry Edmunds Bookshop we are more dedicated than ever to being involved with great authors, guests and events. Many times, that leads me right down the street to visit our neighbors and friends the American Cinematheque @ the Egyptian Theater. I'm packing up my sleeping bag and heading down there to start October, and hoping you can join me for at least one of these great nights.
On Saturday, October 1st @ 6:30 p.m. - Dick Van Dyke & Carl Reiner in person!
We'll be with author Vince Waldron signing his new revised "Official Dick Van Dyke Show Book" in the lobby starting @ 6:30, followed by a 3 episode tribute and a Q & A with Dick Van Dyke & Carl Reiner moderated by Garry Marshall ! Program starts at 7:30. T.
Cinema Retro has received the following notice from Larry Edmunds Bookshop in Hollywood:
Hello everyone,
Here at Larry Edmunds Bookshop we are more dedicated than ever to being involved with great authors, guests and events. Many times, that leads me right down the street to visit our neighbors and friends the American Cinematheque @ the Egyptian Theater. I'm packing up my sleeping bag and heading down there to start October, and hoping you can join me for at least one of these great nights.
On Saturday, October 1st @ 6:30 p.m. - Dick Van Dyke & Carl Reiner in person!
We'll be with author Vince Waldron signing his new revised "Official Dick Van Dyke Show Book" in the lobby starting @ 6:30, followed by a 3 episode tribute and a Q & A with Dick Van Dyke & Carl Reiner moderated by Garry Marshall ! Program starts at 7:30. T.
- 9/29/2011
- by nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
- Cinemaretro.com
Dick Van Dyke is having a good week.
Along with others involved in his self-named series, one of television comedy's genuine legends will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1961-66 CBS sitcom's debut Friday (Sept. 30) at Los Angeles' Egyptian Theatre. A certain highlight will be his planned performance of the show's theme song with his barbershop quartet.
"They're making quite a thing out of it," the ever-friendly Van Dyke marvels to Zap2it. "We'll show a couple of episodes and do a Q&A, that kind of thing. I can't conceive that half a century has passed. It doesn't seem that long ago to me. And Carl (Reiner, creator, producer and co-star of 'The Dick Van Dyke Show') and I are still here. That's what surprises me."
The occasion also is being marked with a revised edition of Vince Waldron's "The Official Dick Van Dyke Show Book...
Along with others involved in his self-named series, one of television comedy's genuine legends will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1961-66 CBS sitcom's debut Friday (Sept. 30) at Los Angeles' Egyptian Theatre. A certain highlight will be his planned performance of the show's theme song with his barbershop quartet.
"They're making quite a thing out of it," the ever-friendly Van Dyke marvels to Zap2it. "We'll show a couple of episodes and do a Q&A, that kind of thing. I can't conceive that half a century has passed. It doesn't seem that long ago to me. And Carl (Reiner, creator, producer and co-star of 'The Dick Van Dyke Show') and I are still here. That's what surprises me."
The occasion also is being marked with a revised edition of Vince Waldron's "The Official Dick Van Dyke Show Book...
- 9/27/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
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