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Today we have our first look at Pele, an upcoming biopic about the titular Brazilian soccer legend written and directed by Jeff and Michael Zimbalist. Those names might not sound familiar but the duo was behind the fantastic 30 for 30 documentary The Two Escobars, so their familiarity with the sport should lend itself well to this upcoming project.

Widely regarded as one of greatest to ever play the sport, Pele is still a major figure in in the soccer world and the film looks to chronicle his entire life.

Check out the plot summary below:

PELÉ tells the miraculous story of the legendary soccer player’s rise to glory from a young boy to the 17 year old player who scored the winning goal in Brazil’s first ever World Cup victory in 1958. From a life full of disadvantages and an impoverished youth in Brazil, Pelé used his unorthodox yet authentic style...

Principal photography on Jeff and Michael Zimbalist's biopic Pelé started earlier this week, and an extensive cast list has been revealed. Vincent D'Onofrio (Men in Black) and Rodrigo Santoro (300) are in final negotiations to join the picture. D'Onofrio would star as the Brazilian team’s World Cup coach, Vicente Feola. Other additions include Colm Meaney (Hell on Wheels), who would play George Raynor, the Swedish World Cup coach. Newcomer Kevin de Paula will play Pelé from age 13-17. Hit the jump for more. Check out the full press release and casting announcement for Pelé below: Principal Photography Begins On Brian Grazer’S PELÉ Vincent D'Onofrio, Rodrigo Santoro, Diego Boneta, Colm Meaney And Seu Jorge To Star In Imagine Entertainment And Seine Pictures Production Los Angeles – Oct 2nd, 2013 – Emmy nominated actor Vincent D'Onofrio (Men In Black, ‘Law and Order: Criminal Intent’) and Rodrigo Santoro (300, Love Actually) are in final...

Beantown filmmaker Richard Chandler's Boston Film Family has been producing low-budget independent films for eight years. Their most recent offering, Scrooge in the Hood, sounds like a blending of Charles Dickens and Dolemite.

Check out the trailer below for Scrooge in the Hood. It's loaded with ghosts, blood, guns and general bad behavior. The film stars George Raynor, Tina Krause, Seregon O'Dassey, Peter Morse, Kassandre Casame, Bill Jacques, Todd Therrien, Alexander Hauck and Chandler himself appears as the always creepy ghost of Christmas Yet To Come.

Boston Film Family has five feature films under their belt Our Kingdom Come, Sons of Perdition, Heaven and Hell, Legless and now Scrooge in the Hood which was released late last year. The Bff has also produced a collection of shorts, including Hangar 18.

For more on Boston Film Family and Scrooge in the Hood (yeah, we know it's May, but won't you...