Netflix is continuing its strong push into the stand up comedy space with a new comedy event series set to launch in 2019.
The streaming giant announced Tuesday that it will bring together 47 comedians from 13 regions around the world for the series. Each comedian will perform a half-hour stand-up special, some of which will be recorded at the upcoming Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal, with sets also being taped in Brazil, Mexico, India, Germany and The Netherlands. All episodes will be released at once.
The currently untitled project will feature comedians of different styles, genders, ethnicities, and languages, with all of the episodes to launch at once.
“Few things are better than discovering a new comedian you love,” said Lisa Nishimura, vice president of original documentary and comedy for Netflix. “With this event, we’re creating a true comedy festival experience for our members where they can scour the globe...
The streaming giant announced Tuesday that it will bring together 47 comedians from 13 regions around the world for the series. Each comedian will perform a half-hour stand-up special, some of which will be recorded at the upcoming Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal, with sets also being taped in Brazil, Mexico, India, Germany and The Netherlands. All episodes will be released at once.
The currently untitled project will feature comedians of different styles, genders, ethnicities, and languages, with all of the episodes to launch at once.
“Few things are better than discovering a new comedian you love,” said Lisa Nishimura, vice president of original documentary and comedy for Netflix. “With this event, we’re creating a true comedy festival experience for our members where they can scour the globe...
- 7/10/2018
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix has announced the United Nations of comedy specials with a stand-up comedy event series that will bring together 47 comedians from 13 regions.
The yet-to-be-titled special, which will launch in 2019 will feature The Good Doctor‘s Chris D’Elia, Nailed It host Nicole Byer, former Chapelle Show host writer Neal Brennan and comedy fave Nick Swardson representing the U.S.
The worldwide event series will feature a wide array of stand-up specials from comedians diverse in style, gender, and ethnicity and will tape in seven languages including French, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Dutch, German and English. All episodes are slated to launch on a Tbd date in 2019 for your bingeing and laughing pleasure.
The roster of stand-up comedians recording at this year’s Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal will also include Nish Kumar, Joel Dommett, Mae Martin, and Ellie Taylor from the United Kingdom as well as Shirley Souagnon and Jason Brokerss from France.
The yet-to-be-titled special, which will launch in 2019 will feature The Good Doctor‘s Chris D’Elia, Nailed It host Nicole Byer, former Chapelle Show host writer Neal Brennan and comedy fave Nick Swardson representing the U.S.
The worldwide event series will feature a wide array of stand-up specials from comedians diverse in style, gender, and ethnicity and will tape in seven languages including French, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Dutch, German and English. All episodes are slated to launch on a Tbd date in 2019 for your bingeing and laughing pleasure.
The roster of stand-up comedians recording at this year’s Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal will also include Nish Kumar, Joel Dommett, Mae Martin, and Ellie Taylor from the United Kingdom as well as Shirley Souagnon and Jason Brokerss from France.
- 7/10/2018
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
One recent Friday afternoon HeyUGuys had the privilege to round off our week in conversation with Vincent Ebrahim, star of South African comedy Material.
Vincent discussed with us the inspirational moments that led him on the path to acting, the role and influence of poetry, stepping out of his comfort zone, returning to work in South Africa and looking ahead to taking up the pen.
Why a career in acting? Was there that one inspirational moment?
There was not necessarily one inspirational moment, but rather a series of moments. When I was at school and considering a career I was originally planning to be a marine engineer. Then in high school I lost track of that ambition, and being good at English I became more interested in the drama society. So I began my performing life reading poetry in a poetry group. Then with marine engineering having gone out of the window,...
Vincent discussed with us the inspirational moments that led him on the path to acting, the role and influence of poetry, stepping out of his comfort zone, returning to work in South Africa and looking ahead to taking up the pen.
Why a career in acting? Was there that one inspirational moment?
There was not necessarily one inspirational moment, but rather a series of moments. When I was at school and considering a career I was originally planning to be a marine engineer. Then in high school I lost track of that ambition, and being good at English I became more interested in the drama society. So I began my performing life reading poetry in a poetry group. Then with marine engineering having gone out of the window,...
- 5/2/2014
- by Paul Risker
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
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World-renowned rock band U2 will perform their Oscar-nominated song, “Ordinary Love” for a global audience at the Oscars, show producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron announced today. U2’s exclusive Oscar show performance will be the first time the band will perform the song live.
“Ordinary Love” was written by the group for Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom and is nominated for Original Song. The film is based on South African President Nelson Mandela’s autobiography of the same name, which chronicles his early life, coming of age, education and 27 years in prison before becoming President and working to rebuild the country’s once segregated society. Idris Elba stars as Nelson Mandela, Naomie Harris stars as Winnie Mandela, with Justin Chadwick directing.
The three other nominated songs are “Happy” from “Despicable Me 2,” “Let It Go” from “Frozen” and “The Moon Song” from “Her.
World-renowned rock band U2 will perform their Oscar-nominated song, “Ordinary Love” for a global audience at the Oscars, show producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron announced today. U2’s exclusive Oscar show performance will be the first time the band will perform the song live.
“Ordinary Love” was written by the group for Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom and is nominated for Original Song. The film is based on South African President Nelson Mandela’s autobiography of the same name, which chronicles his early life, coming of age, education and 27 years in prison before becoming President and working to rebuild the country’s once segregated society. Idris Elba stars as Nelson Mandela, Naomie Harris stars as Winnie Mandela, with Justin Chadwick directing.
The three other nominated songs are “Happy” from “Despicable Me 2,” “Let It Go” from “Frozen” and “The Moon Song” from “Her.
- 2/12/2014
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom (12A)
(Justin Chadwick, 2013, UK/Sa) Idris Elba, Naomie Harris, Tony Kgoroge, Riaad Moosa, Jamie Bartlett. 146 mins
Prestige dramatisation finds little to add to a true story that's already inspirational enough, and has already been much retold, especially since Mandela's death. That leaves this as a slightly redundant exercise in biopic box-ticking and corner-cutting, puffed up with awards-friendly grandeur and less interested in the political questions than the personal heart-strings. Still, Elba conveys something of the man as well as the icon, and Harris is a spirited Winnie.
Last Vegas (12A)
(Jon Turtletaub, 2013, Us) Robert De Niro, Michael Douglas, Morgan Freeman, Kevin Kline. 105 mins
If that title and cast had you thinking "is this The Hangover for seniors?", you wouldn't be far off. It's another Las Vegas bachelor-party adventure, in which four decaying dudes cement their buddyhood and lose their dignity – often assisted by people a fraction of their age,...
(Justin Chadwick, 2013, UK/Sa) Idris Elba, Naomie Harris, Tony Kgoroge, Riaad Moosa, Jamie Bartlett. 146 mins
Prestige dramatisation finds little to add to a true story that's already inspirational enough, and has already been much retold, especially since Mandela's death. That leaves this as a slightly redundant exercise in biopic box-ticking and corner-cutting, puffed up with awards-friendly grandeur and less interested in the political questions than the personal heart-strings. Still, Elba conveys something of the man as well as the icon, and Harris is a spirited Winnie.
Last Vegas (12A)
(Jon Turtletaub, 2013, Us) Robert De Niro, Michael Douglas, Morgan Freeman, Kevin Kline. 105 mins
If that title and cast had you thinking "is this The Hangover for seniors?", you wouldn't be far off. It's another Las Vegas bachelor-party adventure, in which four decaying dudes cement their buddyhood and lose their dignity – often assisted by people a fraction of their age,...
- 1/4/2014
- by Steve Rose
- The Guardian - Film News
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 50 Pairs of Passes to ‘Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom’ on Nelson Mandela
Chicago – Nelson Mandela, the father of modern South Africa who died two days ago, has a new film coming out soon. In the latest HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film with our unique social giveaway technology, we have 50 pairs of advance-screening passes up for grabs to “Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom” starring Idris Elba (“Prometheus”) as Nelson Mandela.
“Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom,” which is rated “PG-13”, also stars Naomie Harris (“Skyfall”) as Winnie Mandela, Jamie Bartlett, Terry Pheto, Deon Lotz, Tony Kgoroge, Riaad Moosa and Fana Mokoena from director Justin Chadwick (“The Other Boleyn Girl”) and writer William Nicholson based on the autobiography by Nelson Mandela.
To win your free “Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom” passes courtesy of HollywoodChicago.com, just get interactive with our unique Hookup technology below. That’s it! This screening is on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013 at 7 p.m. in downtown Chicago. The more social actions you complete, the...
“Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom,” which is rated “PG-13”, also stars Naomie Harris (“Skyfall”) as Winnie Mandela, Jamie Bartlett, Terry Pheto, Deon Lotz, Tony Kgoroge, Riaad Moosa and Fana Mokoena from director Justin Chadwick (“The Other Boleyn Girl”) and writer William Nicholson based on the autobiography by Nelson Mandela.
To win your free “Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom” passes courtesy of HollywoodChicago.com, just get interactive with our unique Hookup technology below. That’s it! This screening is on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013 at 7 p.m. in downtown Chicago. The more social actions you complete, the...
- 12/7/2013
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Watch a new exclusive behind-the-scenes featurette from Weinstein Co's Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom starring Idris Elba and Naomie Harris. Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom is directed by Justin Chadwick (The Other Boleyn Girl) and opened on November 29th, 2013. Also in the cast of the film scripted by William Nicholson are Tony Kgroge, Riaad Moosa, Jamie Bartlet, Lindiwe Matshikiza, Terry Pheto and Deon Lotz. The film is based on South African President Nelson Mandela's autobiography of the same name, which chronicles his early life, coming of age, education and 27 years in prison before becoming President and working to rebuild the country's once segregated society.
- 12/6/2013
- Upcoming-Movies.com
The Weinstein Company has debuted a new preview for Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom . Check it out in the player, courtesy of Yahoo! Movies . Opening in theaters on November 29, the drama stars Idris Elba, Naomie Harris, Tony Kgoroge, Riaad Moosa, Zolani Mkiva, Jamie Bartlett, Lindiwe Matshikiza, Deon Lotz and Terry Pheto. Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom is based on South African President Nelson Mandela's autobiography of the same name, which chronicles his early life, coming of age, education and 27 years in prison before becoming President and working to rebuild the country's once segregated society. Justin Chadwick ( The Other Boleyn Girl ) directs from a script by William Nicholson.
- 11/13/2013
- Comingsoon.net
Here's a much better look at The Weinstein Company release, Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, which stars Idris Elba as Nelson Mandela, and Naomie Harris as Winnie Mandela, in a film directed by Justin Chadwick, which highlights Mandela's early life, education and 27 years in prison.South African stars Tony Kgoroge, Riaad Moosa, Zolani Mkiva, Jamie Bartlett, Lindiwe Matshikiza, Deon Lotz and Terry Pheto, round out the film's cast. The Weinstein Company will open the film in the USA on November 29 - likely as one of its Oscar contenders.Watch the 20-minute featurette...
- 11/8/2013
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
The seventh poster is in the Weinstein Co's Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom which is actually a French poster for the Idris Elba and Naomie Harris drama directed by Justin Chadwick. The film which has all sorts of awards buzz going on, gets ready for its release on November 29th, 2013, and is scripted by William Nicholson. Producers are Anant Singh, Vlokkie Gordon and David M. Thompson. Cast also includes Tony Kgroge, Riaad Moosa, Jamie Bartlet, Lindiwe Matshikiza, Terry Pheto and Deon Lotz. Mandela is based on South African President Nelson Mandela’s autobiography of the same name, which chronicles his early life, coming of age, education...
- 10/21/2013
- Upcoming-Movies.com
The American Film Institute (AFI) today announced additional Centerpiece Galas and Special Screenings – comprised of a world premiere, award season contenders and highly anticipated independent and international films of the fall – for AFI Fest 2013 presented by Audi.
There will be a red carpet Gala each night of the festival.
The additional Centerpiece Galas are August: Osage County (Dir John Wells) on Friday, November 8; The Last Emperor 3D (Dir Bernardo Bertolucci) on Sunday, November 10; and the World Premiere of Lone Survivor (Dir Peter Berg) on Tuesday, November 12.
All Galas will be presented in the historic Tcl Chinese Theatre.
August: Osage County
AFI Fest’s Special Screenings are Her (Dir Spike Jonze); The Invisible Woman (Dir Ralph Fiennes); Jodorowsky’S Dune (Dir Frank Pavich); Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom (Dir Justin Chadwick); The Past (Le PASSÉ) (Dir Asghar Farhadi); Philomena (Dir Stephen Frears); and The Unknown Known: The Life And Times...
There will be a red carpet Gala each night of the festival.
The additional Centerpiece Galas are August: Osage County (Dir John Wells) on Friday, November 8; The Last Emperor 3D (Dir Bernardo Bertolucci) on Sunday, November 10; and the World Premiere of Lone Survivor (Dir Peter Berg) on Tuesday, November 12.
All Galas will be presented in the historic Tcl Chinese Theatre.
August: Osage County
AFI Fest’s Special Screenings are Her (Dir Spike Jonze); The Invisible Woman (Dir Ralph Fiennes); Jodorowsky’S Dune (Dir Frank Pavich); Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom (Dir Justin Chadwick); The Past (Le PASSÉ) (Dir Asghar Farhadi); Philomena (Dir Stephen Frears); and The Unknown Known: The Life And Times...
- 10/17/2013
- by Melissa Thompson
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Here's another clip from Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, which stars Idris Elba as Nelson Mandela and Naomie Harris as Winnie Mandela, in a film directed by Justin Chadwick, which highlights Mandela's early life, education and 27 years in prison. The Weinstein Company will open the film in the USA on November 29 - likely as one of its Oscar contenders. Reactions and reviews after its Tiff premiere last month were mostly strong.South African stars Tony Kgoroge, Riaad Moosa, Zolani Mkiva, Jamie Bartlett, Lindiwe Matshikiza, Deon Lotz and Terry Pheto, round out the cast. The new...
- 10/17/2013
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
The Weinstein Company has debuted a new trailer for their upcoming Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom . Check it out in the player, courtesy of Yahoo! Movies . Opening in theaters on November 29, the drama stars Idris Elba, Naomie Harris, Tony Kgoroge, Riaad Moosa, Zolani Mkiva, Jamie Bartlett, Lindiwe Matshikiza, Deon Lotz and Terry Pheto. Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom is based on South African President Nelson Mandela's autobiography of the same name, which chronicles his early life, coming of age, education and 27 years in prison before becoming President and working to rebuild the country's once segregated society. Justin Chadwick ( The Other Boleyn Girl ) directs from a script by William Nicholson.
- 10/17/2013
- Comingsoon.net
Here's a clip from Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, which stars Idris Elba as Nelson Mandela and Naomie Harris as Winnie Mandela, in a film directed by Justin Chadwick, which highlights Mandela's early life, education and 27 years in prison. The Weinstein Company will open the film in the USA on November 29 - likely as one of its Oscar contenders. Reactions and reviews after its Tiff premiere last month were mostly strong.South African stars Tony Kgoroge, Riaad Moosa, Zolani Mkiva, Jamie Bartlett, Lindiwe Matshikiza, Deon Lotz and Terry Pheto, round out the cast. The new clip...
- 10/16/2013
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
The latest Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom movie poster has arrived, showing a Idris Elba as an older version of Nelson Mandela as opposed to the previous younger versions we've added. Justin Chadwick directs the film from the screenplay by William Nicholson which also stars Naomie Harris, as well as Tony Kgroge, Riaad Moosa, Jamie Bartlet, Lindiwe Matshikiza, Terry Pheto and Deon Lotz The film opens November 29th and is based on South African President Nelson Mandela...
- 9/30/2013
- Upcoming-Movies.com
If there were any doubts in your mind that Idris Elba is a heavyweight contender for Best Actor at the Oscars early next year, this latest trailer should dispel them.
Justin Chadwick’s anticipated biopic of the South African President has had its debut out in Toronto, and it’s not long before it will be heading into cinemas on both sides of the Atlantic.
The story of South African freedom fighter Nelson Mandela, spanning over seventy years, including his struggle against apartheid, 27 years in jail, and his rise to prominence as a political leader and head-of-state.
This epic motion picture spans Mandela’s extraordinary life, from his childhood in a rural village through to his inauguration as the first democratically elected President of South Africa. Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom is the thrilling story of an ordinary man who rose to the challenge of his times and triumphed – an...
Justin Chadwick’s anticipated biopic of the South African President has had its debut out in Toronto, and it’s not long before it will be heading into cinemas on both sides of the Atlantic.
The story of South African freedom fighter Nelson Mandela, spanning over seventy years, including his struggle against apartheid, 27 years in jail, and his rise to prominence as a political leader and head-of-state.
This epic motion picture spans Mandela’s extraordinary life, from his childhood in a rural village through to his inauguration as the first democratically elected President of South Africa. Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom is the thrilling story of an ordinary man who rose to the challenge of his times and triumphed – an...
- 9/12/2013
- by Kenji Lloyd
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
A new full-length international trailer for the film “Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom” has been released online. The film stars Idris Elba, Naomie Harris, Tony Kgoroge, Riaad Moosa, Zolani Mkiva, Jamie Bartlett, Lindiwe Matshikiza, Deon Lotz, and Terry Pheto.
“Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom” is directed by Justin Chadwick from a screenplay by William Nicholson.
The film is based on South African President Nelson Mandela’s autobiography of the same name, which chronicles his early life, coming of age, education and 27 years in prison before becoming President and working to rebuild the country’s once segregated society.
“Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom” will hit theaters on November 29, 2013.
Check out the international trailer below.
Source: The Weinstein Company
The post ‘Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom’ Full-Length International Trailer appeared first on Latino-Review.com.
“Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom” is directed by Justin Chadwick from a screenplay by William Nicholson.
The film is based on South African President Nelson Mandela’s autobiography of the same name, which chronicles his early life, coming of age, education and 27 years in prison before becoming President and working to rebuild the country’s once segregated society.
“Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom” will hit theaters on November 29, 2013.
Check out the international trailer below.
Source: The Weinstein Company
The post ‘Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom’ Full-Length International Trailer appeared first on Latino-Review.com.
- 9/11/2013
- by Kellvin Chavez
- LRMonline.com
It’s still very much early days yet, but there’s every reason to expect Idris Elba’s leading performance in Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom to push both the film and himself straight towards the Oscars, the BAFTAs, and all the leading awards ceremonies in the coming months.
The first teaser trailer that launched last week set the tone nicely for the film, without really showing us anything from it. And now The Weinstein Company have launched the first theatrical trailer, via Yahoo Movies, which gives us a much better look, strengthening the suggestion that is bound for the Oscars.
The story of South African freedom fighter Nelson Mandela, spanning over seventy years, including his struggle against apartheid, 27 years in jail, and his rise to prominence as a political leader and head-of-state.
This epic motion picture spans Mandela’s extraordinary life, from his childhood in a rural village through...
The first teaser trailer that launched last week set the tone nicely for the film, without really showing us anything from it. And now The Weinstein Company have launched the first theatrical trailer, via Yahoo Movies, which gives us a much better look, strengthening the suggestion that is bound for the Oscars.
The story of South African freedom fighter Nelson Mandela, spanning over seventy years, including his struggle against apartheid, 27 years in jail, and his rise to prominence as a political leader and head-of-state.
This epic motion picture spans Mandela’s extraordinary life, from his childhood in a rural village through...
- 7/19/2013
- by Kenji Lloyd
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Last week, he cancelled the apocalypse. This week, Idris Elba plans to liberate a nation. In the first full-length trailer for Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom, the actor takes on a far more challenging role than defeating aliens. Now he embodies one of the great modern day icons of peace.
Elba takes on the part of Nelson Mandela in what looks like a fairly straight forward biopic of the South African president. The film follows Mandela from his rural childhood through the struggle against apartheid, imprisonment and his rise to become South Africa’s first black president in a multi-racial, fair election. The film is based on Mandela’s book Long Walk To Freedom.
The trailer gives a fairly basic overview of the film, including the struggles against apartheid and the centrepiece of Mandela’s imprisonment. It’s a harrowing but inspiring story, made all the more poignant when we...
Elba takes on the part of Nelson Mandela in what looks like a fairly straight forward biopic of the South African president. The film follows Mandela from his rural childhood through the struggle against apartheid, imprisonment and his rise to become South Africa’s first black president in a multi-racial, fair election. The film is based on Mandela’s book Long Walk To Freedom.
The trailer gives a fairly basic overview of the film, including the struggles against apartheid and the centrepiece of Mandela’s imprisonment. It’s a harrowing but inspiring story, made all the more poignant when we...
- 7/19/2013
- by Lauren Humphries-Brooks
- We Got This Covered
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom has released a new trailer.
The video charts Nelson Mandela's journey from peaceful protest to violent sabotage as he battles to free his people in South Africa.
Idris Elba plays the iconic leader in Justin Chadwick's biopic, which follows the events of Mandela's trial and long incarceration.
The film is based on Mandela's autobiography of the same name.
Skyfall's Naomie Harris will star in the film as Winnie Mandela, with Les Misérables screenwriter William Nicholson penning the script.
The cast also features Tony Kgoroge, Riaad Moosa, Zolani Mkiva, Jamie Bartlett, Lindiwe Matshikiza, Deon Lotz and Terry Pheto.
Elba has described the role as a "massive opportunity" to be a part of the story of the legendary freedom fighter's life.
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom will arrive on November 29 in the Us and on January 3, 2014 in the UK.
The video charts Nelson Mandela's journey from peaceful protest to violent sabotage as he battles to free his people in South Africa.
Idris Elba plays the iconic leader in Justin Chadwick's biopic, which follows the events of Mandela's trial and long incarceration.
The film is based on Mandela's autobiography of the same name.
Skyfall's Naomie Harris will star in the film as Winnie Mandela, with Les Misérables screenwriter William Nicholson penning the script.
The cast also features Tony Kgoroge, Riaad Moosa, Zolani Mkiva, Jamie Bartlett, Lindiwe Matshikiza, Deon Lotz and Terry Pheto.
Elba has described the role as a "massive opportunity" to be a part of the story of the legendary freedom fighter's life.
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom will arrive on November 29 in the Us and on January 3, 2014 in the UK.
- 7/19/2013
- Digital Spy
Today, on the 95th birthday of Nelson Mandela, The Weinstein Company has released the trailer for Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom which you can watch using the player below. Opening in theaters on November 29, the drama stars Idris Elba, Naomie Harris, Tony Kgoroge, Riaad Moosa, Zolani Mkiva, Jamie Bartlett, Lindiwe Matshikiza, Deon Lotz and Terry Pheto. Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom is based on South African President Nelson Mandela's autobiography of the same name, which chronicles his early life, coming of age, education and 27 years in prison before becoming President and working to rebuild the country's once segregated society. Justin Chadwick ( The Other Boleyn Girl ) directs from a script by William Nicholson.
- 7/18/2013
- Comingsoon.net
There’s only one shot in the teaser trailer for Justin Chadwick‘s Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, but man is it a good one. The trailer sees Nelson Mandela, the Noble Peace Prize winner and former President of South Africa, trudging along a narrow path in a vast, rust-colored plain. The camera starts to swoop and soar, and soon children flock to Mandela, turning his lonely walk into a joyous one. Throughout all this, Idris Elba (who will be playing Mandela) does a little narration to flex his South African accent. As all those elements come together, this teaser trailer hits a well of real emotion- especially so with Mandela still in the hospital and said to be in critical condition. Think a kind thought for him and check out the trailer below: Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom is based on Mandela’s autobiography of the same name, and stars Elba as well as Naomie Harris and...
- 7/12/2013
- by Adam Bellotto
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
The UK teaser trailer is now online for “Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom” starring Idris Elba, Naomie Harris, Tony Kgoroge, Riaad Moosa, Zolani Mkiva, Jamie Bartlett, Lindiwe Matshikiza, Deon Lotz, and Terry Pheto.
Film is directed by Justin Chadwick from a screenplay by William Nicholson.
“Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom” is based on South African President Nelson Mandela’s autobiography of the same name, which chronicles his early life, coming of age, education and 27 years in prison before becoming President and working to rebuild the country’s once segregated society.
“Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom” November 29, 2013.
Check out the teaser trailer below.
Source: Pathe...
Film is directed by Justin Chadwick from a screenplay by William Nicholson.
“Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom” is based on South African President Nelson Mandela’s autobiography of the same name, which chronicles his early life, coming of age, education and 27 years in prison before becoming President and working to rebuild the country’s once segregated society.
“Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom” November 29, 2013.
Check out the teaser trailer below.
Source: Pathe...
- 7/12/2013
- by Kellvin Chavez
- LRMonline.com
This couldn't come at a more bittersweet moment: Just a few weeks after Nelson Mandela was hospitalized in Pretoria, the first teaser trailer has debuted for the upcoming biographical film about the South African luminary, "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom." And even with very little actual footage shown, the movie looks stirring and inspirational.
The trailer starts off with text ("It only takes one man to change the world"), followed by a panoramic shot of Mandela, played by "Pacific Rims"'s Idris Elba, walking along a field, followed by small children.
As the moment plays out, Elba-as-Mandela narrates, "I have walked a long walk to freedom. It has been a long road and it is not over yet. No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin. People learn to hate; they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart.
The trailer starts off with text ("It only takes one man to change the world"), followed by a panoramic shot of Mandela, played by "Pacific Rims"'s Idris Elba, walking along a field, followed by small children.
As the moment plays out, Elba-as-Mandela narrates, "I have walked a long walk to freedom. It has been a long road and it is not over yet. No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin. People learn to hate; they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart.
- 7/12/2013
- by Drew Taylor
- Moviefone
A UK teaser trailer for Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom is here. Opening in theaters on November 29, the drama stars Idris Elba ( Pacific Rim ), Naomie Harris, Tony Kgoroge, Riaad Moosa, Zolani Mkiva, Jamie Bartlett, Lindiwe Matshikiza, Deon Lotz and Terry Pheto. Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom is based on South African President Nelson Mandela's autobiography of the same name, which chronicles his early life, coming of age, education and 27 years in prison before becoming President and working to rebuild the country's once segregated society. Justin Chadwick ( The Other Boleyn Girl ) directs from a script by William Nicholson.
- 7/12/2013
- Comingsoon.net
In Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, Idris Elba will bring to the big screen one of the most renowned politicians in history, who made his name standing against Apartheid in South Africa, before going on to become the country’s President in 1994.
The upcoming biopic is due to be released towards the end of the year in prime position for a run at the Oscars. And now the first teaser trailer has been released, giving us our first good look at Elba in the eponymous role.
The story of South African freedom fighter Nelson Mandela, spanning over seventy years, including his struggle against apartheid, 27 years in jail, and his rise to prominence as a political leader and head-of-state.
This epic motion picture spans Mandela’s extraordinary life, from his childhood in a rural village through to his inauguration as the first democratically elected President of South Africa. Mandela is the...
The upcoming biopic is due to be released towards the end of the year in prime position for a run at the Oscars. And now the first teaser trailer has been released, giving us our first good look at Elba in the eponymous role.
The story of South African freedom fighter Nelson Mandela, spanning over seventy years, including his struggle against apartheid, 27 years in jail, and his rise to prominence as a political leader and head-of-state.
This epic motion picture spans Mandela’s extraordinary life, from his childhood in a rural village through to his inauguration as the first democratically elected President of South Africa. Mandela is the...
- 7/12/2013
- by Kenji Lloyd
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Few politicians’ names are known around the globe like Nelson Mandela’s, and it’s with great anticipation that we’re looking forward to seeing Idris Elba bring the man to life on the big screen in the biopic, Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom.
The Weinstein Company launched the first poster for the film late last month. And whilst we’re waiting for the first trailer to surface, they’ve released a new poster bearing the slogan, ‘Trouble Maker’.
The story of South African freedom fighter Nelson Mandela, spanning over seventy years, including his struggle against apartheid, 27 years in jail, and his rise to prominence as a political leader and head-of-state.
Elba is joined by Naomie Harris, who plays Mandela’s wife, Winnie. And starring alongside them will be Tony Kgoroge, Riaad Moosa, Zolani Mkiva, and Jamie Bartlett.
Justin Chadwick (The Other Boleyn Girl) is directing from a script written...
The Weinstein Company launched the first poster for the film late last month. And whilst we’re waiting for the first trailer to surface, they’ve released a new poster bearing the slogan, ‘Trouble Maker’.
The story of South African freedom fighter Nelson Mandela, spanning over seventy years, including his struggle against apartheid, 27 years in jail, and his rise to prominence as a political leader and head-of-state.
Elba is joined by Naomie Harris, who plays Mandela’s wife, Winnie. And starring alongside them will be Tony Kgoroge, Riaad Moosa, Zolani Mkiva, and Jamie Bartlett.
Justin Chadwick (The Other Boleyn Girl) is directing from a script written...
- 6/18/2013
- by Kenji Lloyd
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom has unveiled a new poster.
The promo artwork for the biopic declares star Idris Elba a "trouble maker".
Based on the autobiography of the same name, the film will chart Nelson Mandela's life from an early age.
It will follow his activism against the South African regime, followed by his 27 years in prison, his eventual release and ascension to the position of President.
Naomie Harris will star alongside Elba as Winnie Mandela.
Tony Kgoroge, Riaad Moosa, Zolani Mkiva, Jamie Bartlett, Lindiwe Matshikiza, Deon Lotz and Terry Pheto will also feature in the Justin Chadwick-directed movie.
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom is scheduled for a limited Us release on November 29. It will arrive in the UK on January 3, 2014.
The promo artwork for the biopic declares star Idris Elba a "trouble maker".
Based on the autobiography of the same name, the film will chart Nelson Mandela's life from an early age.
It will follow his activism against the South African regime, followed by his 27 years in prison, his eventual release and ascension to the position of President.
Naomie Harris will star alongside Elba as Winnie Mandela.
Tony Kgoroge, Riaad Moosa, Zolani Mkiva, Jamie Bartlett, Lindiwe Matshikiza, Deon Lotz and Terry Pheto will also feature in the Justin Chadwick-directed movie.
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom is scheduled for a limited Us release on November 29. It will arrive in the UK on January 3, 2014.
- 6/18/2013
- Digital Spy
A new poster for The Weinstein Company's Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom is now online, courtesy of The Hollywood Reporter . Check it out below! The film is based on South African President Nelson Mandela's autobiography of the same name, which chronicles his early life, coming of age, education and 27 years in prison before becoming President and working to rebuild the country's once segregated society. Idris Elba ( Prometheus ) stars as Nelson Mandela with Justin Chadwick ( The Other Boleyn Girl ) directing. Set for release on November 29, Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom also stars Naomie Harris, Tony Kgoroge, Riaad Moosa, Zolani Mkiva, Jamie Bartlett, Lindiwe Matshikiza, Deon Lotz and Terry Pheto.
- 6/17/2013
- Comingsoon.net
Justin Chadwick’s biopic, Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, is all but guaranteed to be a strong contender at the Oscars this year, particularly with the muscle of The Weinstein Company behind it and a late November Us release date set.
The film sees Idris Elba take the titular role as the world-renowned South African politician, who served as President from 1994 to 1999, and who was the first black South African to hold the position. And with a little over half a year before the film arrives in theatres, the first poster has been released online, with Elba front and centre.
The story of South African freedom fighter Nelson Mandela, spanning over seventy years, including his struggle against apartheid, 27 years in jail and his rise to prominence as a political leader and head-of-state.
Elba stars opposite Naomi Harris, perhaps best known for her recent performance opposite Daniel Craig in Skyfall, who plays Winnie Mandela.
The film sees Idris Elba take the titular role as the world-renowned South African politician, who served as President from 1994 to 1999, and who was the first black South African to hold the position. And with a little over half a year before the film arrives in theatres, the first poster has been released online, with Elba front and centre.
The story of South African freedom fighter Nelson Mandela, spanning over seventy years, including his struggle against apartheid, 27 years in jail and his rise to prominence as a political leader and head-of-state.
Elba stars opposite Naomi Harris, perhaps best known for her recent performance opposite Daniel Craig in Skyfall, who plays Winnie Mandela.
- 5/20/2013
- by Kenji Lloyd
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
The Weinstein Company has acquired all North American, Australian and New Zealand distribution rights to the Nelson Mandela biopic "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom." The film stars Idris Elba ("Prometheus," "The Wire") in the title role of the former South African president and anti-apartheid revolutionary, and Naomie Harris ("Skyfall") as Mandela's wife of 39 years, Winnie. Tony Kgoroge, Riaad Moosa, Zolani Mkiva, Jamie Bartlett, Lindiwe Matshikiza, Deon Lotz and Terry Pheto co-star. The film is based on Mandela's autobiography of the same title, and is directed by Justin Chadwick ("The First Grader," "The Other Boleyn Girl"). Producer Anant Singh started communications with Mandela about a film based on his life while he was still in prison, and acquired film rights to the book at the time of its 1996 publication. The long-gestating project eventually signed Oscar nominee William Nicholson ("Les...
- 2/22/2013
- by Beth Hanna
- Thompson on Hollywood
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