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‘When The Game Stands Tall’ Coaches Build Trust With Players

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Greg Srisavasdi
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The De La Salle High School Spartan’s streak of 151 straight wins is the shiniest aspect of When The Game Stands Tall, as no one can deny the accomplishments of  Coach Bob Ladouceur (Jim Caviezel) Assistant Coach Terry Eidson (Michael Chiklis) and the various players who achieved this seemingly unreachable pinnacle.

Getting to that mountaintop, however, requires more than athletic acumen or coaches that will light a fire under a player’s belly. In real life, the two coaches are soft spoken (Caviezel gives a subtle yet effective performance as Coach Lad).

Hollywood, CA - August 4, 2014: Jim Caviezel and Coach Bob Ladouceur at Tri Star Pictures' red carpet premiere of WHEN THE GAME STANDS TALL at the Arclight Hollywood Theatre.
Hollywood, CA – August 4, 2014: Jim Caviezel and Coach Bob Ladouceur at Tri Star Pictures’ red carpet premiere of WHEN THE GAME STANDS TALL at the Arclight Hollywood Theatre.

“You can’t fake anything about coaching. I thought the only other coaching job I really liked a lot on film was Gene Hackman (in Hoosiers),” said Coach Lad. “I thought he did a phenomenal job. And I thought Jim Caviezel did too because he played it to my personality. It wasn’t over the top. I looked at it and thought, ‘well that’s kind of how I am.’ I was real happy with how he did it.”

Hollywood, CA - August 4, 2014: Assistant Coach Terry Eidson at Tri Star Pictures' red carpet premiere of WHEN THE GAME STANDS TALL at the Arclight Hollywood Theatre.
Hollywood, CA – August 4, 2014: Assistant Coach Terry Eidson at Tri Star Pictures’ red carpet premiere of WHEN THE GAME STANDS TALL at the Arclight Hollywood Theatre.

I asked the coaches about the key to building trust with their players. Play the audio clip below to hear their answer:

When The Game Stands Tall opens Friday, August 22.

‘The November Man’ Sequel Is Off And Running

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Starring Pierce Brosnan, The November Man doesn’t open stateside until August 27, but that hasn’t stopped Relativity Media from announcing a sequel is already in the works (news was scooped by Latino Review).

The story, based on Bill Granger’s book There Are No Spies, centers on Peter Devereaux (Brosnan), a CIA vet who trains a novice agent (Luke Bracey) on the ways of killing and surviving in their deadly business.

“The November Man is a gritty series that re-invents the spy genre with its master Pierce Brosnan by combining the best elements of James Bond and Jason Bourne while echoing the cool, sleek action movies of the 70s,” says Relativity’s president of production Robbie Brenner. “We are excited to launch the film later this month and to continue to explore Peter Devereaux’s dangerous world with Pierce over the years to come.”

During The November Man press conference, Pierce Brosnan explains how his “unfinished business” with James Bond as well as his affinity with producer Beau St. Clair and Granger’s writing led him to taking the project:

Pastor Wayne Chaney Jr. Talks Faith Journey With Antioch Church

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Greg Srisavasdi
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Pastor Wayne Chaney Jr. preaches the good word at Antioch Church of Long Beach, and as a member of the reality series Preachers of L.A. his reach continues to extend beyond the California boundaries.

For Chaney Jr., being an effective pastor doesn’t solely rest on one’s charisma or delivery. Any sermon on the proverbial mount may bring the message across, but faith is a shared experience and when pastors relate their struggles while preaching the gospels, that bond can only grow stronger.

“Any pastor worth his salt has experienced brokenness in some phase in their life,” says Chaney Jr. “They’ve been broken down to the point where nothing else satisfies that inner hunger but God. I think that’s why people relate to the best pastors around. It may not be just their delivery style or their innovation in ministry – people realize that (pastors) have been broken by the same things that they are experiencing. That goes a long way and that’s what resonates with most people.”

I asked Pastor Wayne Chaney Jr. about the mentors he seeks for advice. Click on the media bar below for his answer:

Season two of Preachers of L.A. begins tonight (Oxygen, 10 pm et/pt)

Benedict Cumberbatch Roars His Way Into ‘The Jungle Book’

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Greg Srisavasdi
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Per The Hollywood Reporter, Benedict Cumberbatch has signed on to The Jungle Book as the voice of Shere Khan, the man-eating tiger who serves as Mowgli’s adversary. This Warner Bros. adaptation isn’t the only Jungle Book that’s in production, as director Jon Favreau is on board Disney’s version of The Jungle Book.

The Warner Bros. film will be directed by Andy Serkis, whose motion capture work as Gollum and Caesar should lend itself well to the ambitious rendering of Rudyard Kipling’s classic. Both Serkis and Cumberbatch worked together on The Hobbit pictures.

Cumberbatch, who was seen last year in Star Trek Into Darkness, is known as a nattily dressed individual. He explains in the following audio clip why he has an affinity for Spencer Hart’s sense of style, especially when it comes to Savile Row suits.

Jessica Alba Reenters ‘Sin City’ With “To Kill For” Confidence

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Greg Srisavasdi
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Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller’s pulp classic Sin City came out in 2005, and a more seasoned Jessica Alba brought a different take on vengeful and strong willed dancer Nancy Callahan.

“I was so young and I wasn’t comfortable in my own skin,” said Alba, who in the years since has collaborated with Rodriguez in the Machete films and Spy Kids: All The Time in the World in 4D. “Being on a stage and dancing – it was all kind of terrifying to me . . . I was terrified. I didn’t want to make a misstep and I knew how incredible this world was.”

Experience has a way of strengthening one’s resolve and skill set, and since Sin City Alba’s acting chops are on a different level (if you’re a pulp/film noir fan, check out her performance in the terrific and brutal The Killer Inside Me).

Click on the audio bar below to hear Jessica Alba talk about the sense of confidence she brought to her work in Sin City: A Dame To Kill For.

Co-starring Mickey Rourke, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Powers Booth, Sin City: A Dame To Kill For opens August 22.

Oxygen’s ‘Fix My Choir’ Aims For Life’s Inspired Harmonies

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Greg Srisavasdi
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Grammy winning singer Michelle Williams and gospel singer/pastor Deitrick Haddon (Preachers of L.A.) spearhead Oxygen’s new series Fix My Choir which, if the title suggests, will bring new harmonies and a reinvigorated attitude to various choirs in need of direction.

“It goes way beyond the music,” says Haddon. “People have learned how to harmonize and sing over their issues in a choir. And there are a lot of issues in a choir. That’s the beautiful thing about it – we’ve been able to confront their demons and become better singers.”

For Michelle Williams, her journey as a singer was obviously shaped by her family and choir, but it also took certain individuals to nurture her passion and drive. Click on the audio bar to hear the Destiny’s Child member and solo artist (Journey to Freedom comes out September 9) talk about how the song “Reach Out And Touch” marked a formative stage in her life. In the clip, Haddon also elaborates how talent shows and performing the Michael Jackson/Paul McCartney track “Say, Say, Say” gave him early confidence as a singer.

Fix My Choir premieres this fall on Oxygen.

Kate Walsh Tries Courtroom Comedy With NBC’s ‘Bad Judge’

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Greg Srisavasdi
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Kate Walsh is batting a high percentage when it comes to television, as Grey’s Anatomy, Private Practice, and most recently Fargo have each left their mark on the landscape. With years of TV and film experience, Walsh is stepping up her duties behind the camera as an executive producer on the upcoming NBC series Bad Judge.

The show, which should play to Walsh’s timing rich comedic skills, centers on a Rebecca Wright, a Los Angeles criminal court judge who doesn’t play it safe in regards to her social life. It’s a wild streak which obviously gets her into trouble, but Wright’s intelligence and street smarts usually gets her back on track.

During the interviews for Bad Judge, I asked her about the benefits of producing as well as acting on the show. Check out the video below for her answer.

Bad Judge, created by actress Anne Heche, debuts October 2 on NBC (9 pm et/pt).

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Retains Box Office Crown With $28 Million Haul

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Greg Srisavasdi
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles beat out a tree named Groot and a bunch of action hero OGs (old guys) to retain the #1 spot at the box-office, as it took in $28.4 million. Let’s Be Cops had the best debut among the newbies, as The Expendables 3 and The Giver took the #4 and #5 spots. Here’s the top 10:

  1.  Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – $28.4 million
  2. Guardians of the Galaxy – Audiences are still hooked on a feeling, as the Marvel flick took in $24.74 million
  3. Let’s Be Cops – With a production budget of $17 million, this buddy cop film does solid business behind The New Girl duo Jake Johnson and Damon Wayans Jr.  – $17.7 million.
  4. The Expendables 3 – The old guys huff and puff their way to fourth place with $16.6 million. Harrison Ford, Mel Gibson, and Wesley Snipes are the new additions.
  5. The Giver – Although it debuted at a disappointing fifth with $12.76 million, The Giver was made for just an estimated $25 million. Expect the movie to at least break even.
  6. Into The Storm – $7.72 million.
  7. The Hundred-Foot Journey – $7.1 million.
  8. Lucy – With over $107 million domestically, it’s safe to say Scarlett Johansson can carry her own action movie. Black Widow, anyone? Lucy made $5.3 million over the weekend.
  9. Step Up All In – $2.7 million
  10. Boyhood – One of the year’s best and most ambitious films. Should be remembered come Oscar nomination time. $2.15 million.

In the following clip, Teenage Mutant Ninja actress Megan Fox talks about being a big fan of TMNT:

Kevin Hart Gets His Reps With ‘Madden NFL 15’ Ad

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Greg Srisavasdi
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During the About Last Night press junket, actor Kevin Hart talked about the importance of getting “reps” as an actor and performer. This sports reference surely applies to his work in the popular Madden NFL 15 commercial, which has him going toe to toe with actor Dave Franco. 

Although Hart starts off as the aggressor as he accosts Franco at his residence and keys his car, it’s Franco who scores the first touchdown during their Madden match. Even though Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard runs off with Franco’s girlfriend, he’s determined to beat Hart.

I have no clue who is a better Madden player, but the commercial proves the pair have undeniable chemistry. Let’s Be Cops is already out in theaters, but a buddy film pairing Hart and Franco could be a cinematic touchdown.

Below is a gallery of screenshots from the video, the actual commercial, and an audio clip from my interview with Hart.

http://youtu.be/-DL0W9AUCuY

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Madden NFL 15 comes out August 26 on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, and Xbox 360 consoles.

Michael Chiklis On Team Spirit Behind ‘When The Game Stands Tall’

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Greg Srisavasdi
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Opening August 22, When The Game Stands Tall centers on the inspiring journey of Coach Bob Ladouceur (Jim Caviezel)and the De La Salle Spartans. Their string of 151 consecutive wins is an accomplishment which won’t be matched by a high school team anytime soon, and  co-star Michael Chiklis (he plays assistant coach Terry Eidson) talks about the roots of the Spartans’ success.

“When you listen to the speeches, when you watch the DVDs, when you see the way he handles the guys – (Coach Lad’s) demeanor – there’s nothing false about it,” said Chiklis. “There’s no doubt in my mind that they were the most incredibly successful team in the history of American sport because of philosophy, which I find fascinating.”

Michael Chiklis & Jim Caviezel in When The Game Stands Tall (Tri-Star Pictures, Photo:Tracy Bennett)
Michael Chiklis & Jim Caviezel in When The Game Stands Tall (Tri-Star Pictures, Photo: Tracy Bennett)

Placing team before one’s ego is just one of Coach Lad’s many teachings, and for one to succeed in any life venture, collaboration is a huge part of the equation. That spirit lived during the production of When The Game Stands Tall, and Chiklis liked the atmosphere to his time on the acclaimed series The Shield.

Click on the audio below to hear Chiklis, whose own youth was spent playing baseball, hockey, and football, talk about his experience working on When The Game Stands Tall:

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