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Exclusive: 3 Arts veteran Josh Lieberman is leaving the management and production company to join Brillstein Entertainment Partners. Also joining Brillstein is Allie Veneris of Authentic Talent & Literary Management.

“We’re excited to continue our focused expansion with the addition of Josh and Allie,” said Jon Liebman and Cynthia Pett, Brillstein’s co-ceo’s. “They have great clients, great taste, and great futures ahead.”

Lieberman was at 3 Arts for almost two decades, having started at the company — now majority owned by Lionsgate — in June 2004 as an assistant.

The list of his clients, dominated by multi-hyphenates in the comedy space, include Dave Attell, Atsuko Okatsuka, Karan Soni, Moshe Kasher, Katherine Ryan, Vanessa Gonzalez, Noah Garfinkel, Brent Morin, David Nihill, Jiaoying Summers, Sara Weinshenk, Jessi Cruickshank, Sarah Burns, Marc Evan Jackson as well as WWE’s Sami Zayn.

For Veneris, this marks a return to Brillstein where she was a college intern in the early 2010s.

Exclusive: Harlan Coben’s Shelter, Prime Video’s YA action-thriller from MGM International Television Productions and Amazon Studios, is rounding out its recurring cast. Didi Conn (Grease), Missi Pyle (Y: The Last Man), Hunter Emery (Orange Is The New Black), Antonio Cipriano (God Friended Me), Peter Riegert (Local Hero), Adrienne Barbeau (Criminal Minds), Stephanie March (Law & Order: Svu) and Kristoffer Polaha (Jurassic World Dominion) join Jaden Michael in the series adaptation of Coben’s Mickey Bolitar novels, along with newcomer Samantha Bugliaro, Narci Regina (21 Bridges), Alexa Mareka (Boogie), Manuel Uriza (Too Old To Die Young), and Lee Aaron Rosen (Emily in Paris).

In addition to Michael, they join previously announced cast Constance Zimmer, Adrian Greensmith, Abby Corrigan, Sage Linder, Brian Altemus and Tovah Feldshuh.

Based on Coben’s Mickey Bolitar trilogy, Shelter tells the story of high school junior Mickey Bolitar (Michael) as he navigates his new life and a school in New Jersey.

Superior Review — Superior (2021) Film Review, a movie directed by Erin Vassilopoulos and starring Alessandra Mesa, Ani Mesa, Pico Alexander, Jake Hoffman, Stanley Simons, Liz Cameron, Sonia Conlin, L. Marie Denwood, Ashley Kalo, Charlie Kevin, Christine Lauer, Delian Lincourt, Alexa Mareka, Lianna Morra, Miki Reaume and Cara Ronzetti. Director Erin Vassilopoulos’ new film Superior [...]

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Even though it’s moving at a slower pace than many would like, the vaccine rollout is starting to gain some traction and in turn, moviegoers are going to start setting foot in theaters — safely of course. That said, the specialty box office space might be hearing some more coin drop into its piggy bank in the forthcoming months. It’s been quite a journey, but we’ll get there slowly yet surely.

Eddie Huang, who is best known for writing the best-selling Fresh Off the Boat: A Memoir which was the inspiration for the popular ABC sitcom, makes his feature directorial debut with Boogie which Focus Features releases in theaters today.

The story follows Alfred Chin (Taylor Takahashi) who goes by the name “Boogie”. He is a basketball phenom living in Queens, New York and dreams of one day playing in the NBA. However, his parents have other plans for him.

Boogie Trailer — Eddie Huang‘s Boogie (2021) movie trailer has been released by Focus Features. The Boogie trailer stars Taylor Takahashi, Taylour Paige, Jorge Lendeborg Jr., Pamelyn Chee, Perry Yung, Mike Moh, Alexa Mareka, Domenick Lombardozzi, Pop Smoke, Mister Fitzgerald, Ben Davis, Margaret Odette, Sam Jules, Dave East, Steve Coulter, Daymien Valentino, Ed Aristone, [...]

Continue reading: Boogie Movie Trailer: Taylor Takahashi has NBA Dreams while navigating School, a Girlfriend, & Parental Expectations...

'Boogie' trailer has arrived and it's driving the Internet crazy.

Focus Features unveiled the first official trailer for the upcoming film helmed by food personality and author Eddie Huang, who is best known as the creator of the autobiography 'Fresh Off the Boat' which inspired the acclaimed ABC sitcom of the same name, per Indiewire.

The forthcoming drama flick described as a coming-of-age film also marks Huang's directorial debut and revolves around Taylor Takahashi's character Alfred 'Boogie' Chin, a Chinese-American basketball player who struggles to play for the NBA, despite his parents' disapproval.

The sports drama also stars the late rapper Pop Smoke, who shot the film before his tragic death on Feb. 19, 2020.

Apart from Takahashi and Smoke, the movie also features Taylour Paige, Pamelyn Chee, Mike Moh, Perry Yung, Jorge Lendeborg Jr, and Alexa Mareka, per Collider.

The film's official synopsis is as follows: "From acclaimed writer,...

An acclaimed writer, producer, and restaurateur, Eddie Huang now makes his directorial debut with Boogie, the coming-of-age story of Alfred “Boogie” Chin, a basketball phenom living in Queens, New York, who dreams of someday playing in the NBA. While his parents pressure him to focus on securing a scholarship to an elite college, Boogie tries to navigate a new girlfriend, high school, on-court rivals and the burden of expectation.

About The Film Genre: Drama Director: Eddie Huang Screenplay: Eddie Huang Producers: Josh Bratman, Josh McLaughlin, Michael Tadross Cast: Taylor Takahashi, Taylour Paige, Pamelyn Chee, Mike Moh, Jorge Lendeborg Jr., Alexa Mareka, Perry Yung, Pop Smoke

Boogie is in theaters on March 5, 2021!

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Focus Features has released the official trailer for Boogie, the directorial debut of food personality and author Eddie Huang.

The film stars Taylor Takahashi as Alfred “Boogie” Chin, a high school basketball prodigy living in Queens, New York, with dreams of one day playing in the NBA. His parents disapprove, pressuring Boogie to apply for a scholarship to an elite college. Their Chinese cultural traditions, along with Boogie’s father being a police officer, cause rifts between Boogie and his peers. On top of that, he must juggle his hoop...

"You don't wanna know what's going on in my house." Focus Features has unveiled an official trailer for an indie film titled Boogie, marking the feature directorial debut of famous restaurateur / chef / writer Eddie Huang. Focus is releasing this in theaters at the start of March, despite not hitting any film festivals first. Set in contemporary New York City, the film follows a Chinese-American basketball phenom who struggles to balance the expectations of his immigrant family with his own dreams of becoming a player for the NBA. Taylor Takahashi stars as Alfred "Boogie" Chin, who struggles to make a life as a very talented basketball player. The cast also includes Taylour Paige (from Zola), Pamelyn Chee, Mike Moh, Alexa Mareka, Jorge Lendeborg Jr., Perry Yung, and Pop Smoke. No surprise, this looks damn good! An authentic story told by an authentic voice on the experience of being a part of America's "melting pot" culture.

Eddie Huang wears many hats — author, chef, restaurateur, food personality, producer, and attorney — and he’s kicking off 2021 by adding feature film director to the list. Huang, whose autobiography “Fresh Off the Boat” inspired the acclaimed ABC sitcom of the same name, is behind the camera for “Boogie,” the fictional story of Alfred “Boogie” Chin, a basketball phenom from Queens, New York who dreams of one day playing in the NBA while dealing with his parents’ pressure to focus on earning a scholarship to an elite college. The film tracks Boogie as he navigates a new girlfriend, high school, on-court rivals, and the burden of family expectation.

“Boogie” stars Taylor Takahashi, Taylour Paige, Pamelyn Chee, Mike Moh, Jorge Lendeborg Jr., Alexa Mareka, Perry Yung, and Pop Smoke. Huang was a producer on the “Fresh Off the Boat” series, which ran for six seasons from 2015 to 2020. Huang also wrote “Boogie,” which is produced by Josh Bratman,...

Focus Features will release Boogie, Eddie Huang’s feature directorial debut, on March 5, 2021.

In the coming-of-age story, Alfred “Boogie” Chin is a basketball phenom living in Queens, New York, who dreams of one day playing in the NBA. While his parents pressure him to focus on earning a scholarship to an elite college, Boogie must find a way to navigate a new girlfriend, high school, on-court rivals and the burden of expectation.

Huang, also a noted restauranteur, directed and wrote the screenplay for Boogie. His memoir Fresh Off the Boat was the basis for the hit ABC TV series

Taylor Takahashi, Taylour Paige, Pamelyn Chee, Jorge Lendeborg Jr., Alexa Mareka, Mike Moh, Perry Yung, and Pop Smoke, who makes his posthumous acting debut, star in the movie. Producers are Josh Bratman of Immersive Pictures, Josh McLaughlin of Wink Productions, and Michael Tadross. Rafael Martinez is an executive producer.

“Fresh Off The Boat” writer and producer Eddie Huang’s directorial debut “Boogie” has scored a release date from Focus Features and will open domestically in theaters on March 5, 2021.

Huang wrote and directed “Boogie,” a basketball coming-of-age story about Alfred “Boogie” Chin, a basketball phenom living in Queens, New York who dreams of one day playing in the NBA. While his parents pressure him to focus on earning a scholarship to an elite college, Boogie must find a way to navigate a new girlfriend, high school, on-court rivals and the burden of expectation.

The film stars Huang alongside lead Taylor Takahashi and the late rapper Pop Smoke, whom you can see in a first look image for “Boogie” above. Pop Smoke also made his posthumous acting debut in the film, and “Boogie” also features new music from the rapper that will be available on Victor Victor Worldwide and Republic Records.

Would have been cool to see Eddie Huang participate at both Sundance and… Chefdance on Main Street with a directorial debut that promises a buffer or faces and different races. For those who don’t know the newbie helmer, Fresh Off the Boat: A Memoir was a huge deal for Huang who penned a television series (sxi seasons in all). He also happens to be a chef and TV host. Shot in New York City September of 2019, Boogie sees Taylor Takahashi lead a cast comprised of Pamelyn Chee, Jorge Lendeborg Jr., Mike Moh, Dave East, Perry Yung, Alexa Mareka and our Zola queen, Taylour Paige.…...

Exclusive: Actor Domenick Lombardozzi, who appears in the highly anticipated Martin Scorsese film, The Irishman, has come aboard Boogie, the Focus Features coming-of-age drama written and directed by Fresh Off The Boat author Eddie Huang in his feature debut.

The pic stars newcomer Taylor Takahashi as a young Chinese-American basketball phenom who struggles to balance the expectations of his immigrant family with his own dreams of becoming a player for the NBA.

Lombardozzi joins previously announced co-stars Pamelyn Chee, Jorge Lendeborg Jr., Mike Moh, Dave East, Perry Yung, Alexa Mareka and Taylour Paige.

Josh Bratman of Immersive Pictures, Josh McLaughlin of Wink Productions and Michael Tadross are producing the film, which Focus will distribute domestically, while Universal Pictures International will handle foreign distribution.

Boogie is currently filming on location in New York City.

Lombardozzi was most recently seen on the big screen in Cold Pursuit, opposite Liam Neeson, and just...

Exclusive: Mike Moh, Dave East, Perry Yung, Alexa Mareka and Taylour Paige are ready to Boogie. The quintet of actors are the latest to join Eddie Huang’s coming-of-age pic at Focus Features which is currently filming in New York City.

The actors round out the cast which includes previously announced newcomer Taylor Takahashi as the titular character as well as co-stars Pamelyn Chee and Jorge Lendeborg Jr..

Set against the backdrop of contemporary New York City, Boogie follows a young Chinese-American basketball phenom who struggles to balance the expectations of his immigrant family with his own dreams of becoming a player for the NBA. The pic marks the directorial debut of Huang, who also wrote the screenplay. Huang is a renaissance man who is best known for writing Fresh Off the Boat: A Memoir, which was adapted into a...