In this episode, we discuss the game between the LA Rams and the Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football, Ex NFL/ Patriots LB Willie McGinest getting arrested, NBA player Ja Morant being tossed for profanity after talking to a fan, and the rest of the hottest topics in sports!
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In this episode of The Box Seats Sports Comedy Talk Show, we discuss the crazy NFL weekend from the Minnesota Vikings’ comeback victory against the Colts to the New England Patriots’ collapse in the final seconds, to even the Tampa Bay Bucs and Dallas Cowboys’ loss!
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Donald Glover is finally getting a Spider-Man movie. It’s just not quite what you think.
Glover is attached to star and produce a feature set in Sony Pictures’ Spider-Man universe of Marvel Comics characters, sources stated.
Myles Murphy, the son of actor and comedian Eddie Murphy, is on board to write the project, which has no title but is said to revolve around the Hypno-Hustler, one of the more obscure Spider-Man villains.
Created by Bill Mantlo, the writer who also created Rocket Racoon, and artist Frank Springer, Hypno-Hustler was very much a product of the disco music scene when he first appeared in Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man No. 24 in 1978. His real name was Antoine Delsoin, the leader of a band called the Mercy Killers and used hypnosis technology in his instruments on his audience in order to rob them.
Hypno-Hustler is not considered one of Spider-Man’s top villains — in fact, he regularly shows up on worst supervillains lists — but sources say Glover sparked to the musical aspect of the character and the fact that he has less Marvel canon baggage, freeing him to greater interpretations. The project could be anything from a disco period piece to a re-imagined modern hip-hop version or even a cyberpunk future play. Adding to the spark was Murphy’s take, whose details are being kept below the bass clef.
Glover’s name has circled Spider-Man for years, with fans clamoring for him to portray Spidey, particularly in 2012’s The Amazing Spider-Man. That didn’t happen — Andrew Garfield landed the role as Peter Parker — but Glover did voice Spider-Man/Miles Morales in the Disney XD series Ultimate Spider-Man in 2015. He also appeared in a very brief role in Tom Holland’s Spider-Man: Homecoming. (A deleted scene from the movie pointed to him playing Miles Morales’ uncle.)
Sony, which owns the film rights to the Spider-Man and related characters, has a whole slate of film based on not just villains but also heroes that make up the Spider-Man family. With movies such as Venom and Morbius under its belt, the studio has Kraven the Hunter set for an Oct. 6, 2023 release. Hero projects in development include Madame Web and Spider-Woman.
Glover is repped by WME and Johnson Shapiro. Murphy is also repped by WME.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
Chris Redd is opening up about his brutal attack outside a comedy club in New York City back in October and the former Saturday Night Live star feels that it was planned out.
The comedian made an appearance on SiriusXM’s The Bennington Show where he shared he saw surveillance footage of his attacker hanging around the area before the assault.
“People called it a random attack. I don’t believe that. He waited for me for an hour before I got there,” he said. “He was on the phone, he had a lookout dude and everything. All I’m saying is this, I’ve never done nothing random where it took me an hour to do it.”
Redd continued, “I’ve never just randomly did a thing that took a buildup. That’s not what random is. So, I will say, it was a planned situation. That’s what I feel like in my heart and soul. That’s what I saw on the footage.”
The actor also said that he “probably will release” the footage sometime in the future. Adding humor to the situation, Redd said that the attack “did wonders” for him as it made people aware he had a comedy special for HBO Max.
“No promotion was better than getting knocked in the f***ing face,” he said. “People didn’t even know I had a special out and they were like, ‘Aw, hope he’s okay! What, special?’”
Redd also mentioned that he got “ghosted by the Chief of police” after he tried to follow up with the investigation into finding the culprit of the attack.
Watch Redd’s full interview in the video posted below.
Source: Deadline
A man charged with attacking comedian Dave Chappelle while he was on stage back in May at the Hollywood Bowl has pleaded no contest.
Isaiah Lee was charged with one misdemeanor count each of battery and entering a restricted area during a live event. The 24-year-old was sentenced to 270 days in county jail, according to Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office.
The plea came about 1 1/2 months after a judge rejected the defense’s request for a diversion program that could have eventually resulted in the dismissal of the charges against Lee, who remains behind bars in connection with an unrelated case in which he is charged with stabbing his roommate at a transitional housing facility last year.
It was on May 3 while Chappelle was on stage performing a show for the Netflix Is a Joke Festival when Lee rushed the stage and threw the comedian to the ground. Security quickly sprung into action and forcefully subdued the suspect and was arrested by LAPD. Chappelle was not injured and continued with his show that night.
“As unfortunate and unsettling as the incident was, Chappelle went on with the show,” read a statement from Chappelle the next day. “Jamie Foxx and Chris Rock helped calm the crowd with humor before Chappelle introduced the last and featured musical guests for the evening.”
Chappelle would later say he was able to speak to the attacker before he was taken away by paramedics. The comedian alleged that Lee told him he carried the attack to raise awareness of the plight of his grandmother in Brooklyn who was displaced from her home due to gentrification.
However, Lee gave an interview from inside jail where he said he had been triggered by Chappelle’s jokes about transgender and homeless people.
Lee is due back in court on January 19 regarding the case in which he is charged with trying to kill his former roommate.
CNS contributed to this report.
Source: Deadline
STARZ announced today it is in development on “Fightland” executive produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson (“Power” Universe, “For Life“). The scripted drama series is set within the high stakes, cash rich, dangerous world of British boxing.
Acclaimed writing team Daniel Fajemisin-Duncan and Marlon Smith (“Save Me,” “Run“) have signed on for the project that follows a retired disgraced world champion fighter drawn into the corrupt underbelly of the sport after the disappearance of his childhood best friend and training partner. To save his friend, the troubled fighter will have to return to a way of life that nearly destroyed him – one that cost him everything to leave behind.
“‘Fightland‘ embodies the stakes, swagger and ambition that collaborations between STARZ and 50 Cent have come to represent,” said Kathryn Busby, President, Original Programming at STARZ. “We are excited to be working with Daniel and Marlon who are brilliant writers and whose authentic take will bring this global story to life.”
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson will executive produce through his G-Unit Film & Television along with Francis Hopkinson (“Wallander,” “Bancroft“) and Katharine Leadbetter (“Woman in White,” “Catherine the Great“) of Expanded Media who will also produce “Fightland” for STARZ. Vice President, Original Programming Sebastian Arboleda and Director, Original Programming, Alex Alberts will both oversee the series on behalf of STARZ.
Today, Peacock announced the end of year special 2022 BACK THAT YEAR UP, starring Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson, will premiere December 23. The special is an edgy, insightful, and hilarious clip-driven retrospective of a year that began with so much promise, but was only marginally better than the debacle that was 2021. Hart likes to have the last comedic word on the year 2022 and invites along SNL’s Kenan Thompson as his comedic wing man.
The two comedians deliver unfiltered takes on everything from politics to pop culture to social media and sports. The special will feature drop-ins from Quinta Brunson, Nick Cannon, Terry Crews, Rob Gronkowski, Lauren Lapkus, Amber Ruffin and Roy Wood Jr.
The special marks the second annual year-end special produced by Hartbeat, Hart’s global media company, for Peacock. This follows the success of 2021’s special, ‘2021 and Done With Snoop Dogg & Kevin Hart.’
Quote from Host and Executive Producer, Kevin Hart – “I couldn’t let the holidays pass without giving my fans one more gift, so here it is… 2022 Back that Year Up. My Hartbeat team and I scoured the internet for the best clips, hysterical moments and embarrassing bloopers that encapsulate the fire storm that was 2022. Kenan and I are going to make you laugh, cry and most importantly, ready to ring in the New Year and start this all over again for 2023.”
Quote from Comedian, Kenan Thompson – “Anytime my bro comes callin’ I’m there! Always a mountain of laughs with this guy, and shoutout to the entire team that helped us put this recap together! I think you’re gonna love it! Happy New Year!”
In ‘2022 Back That Year Up,’ Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson review the funniest moments of 2022 in an edgy, insightful, and hilarious clip-driven retrospective of a year that began with so much promise but was only marginally better than the debacle that was 2021.
Hosts: Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson
Executive Producers: Kevin Hart, Jeff Clanagan, David Nickoll, Luke Kelly-Clyne, Kevin Healey
Co-Executive Producers: Chris Spencer and Ty Walker
Produced by: Hartbeat Productions
Director: Leslie Small
It was announced today that Emmy(R) Award-winning comedian Trevor Noah will return as master of ceremonies of THE 65TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS for the third consecutive year. Noah will also serve as a producer on the show.
Music’s Biggest Night(R) will be broadcast live from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023 (8:00-11:30 PM, live ET/5:00-8:30 PM, live PT) on the CBS Television Network, and will be available to stream live and on-demand on Paramount+.
OFFICIAL DATE ANNOUNCEMENT & FIRST LOOK IMAGES
THE UPSHAWS
Part 3 of The Upshaws is set to return to Netflix on Thursday, February 16, 2023.
· Created by Regina Y. Hicks and Wanda Sykes
· Part 3 Executive Producers: Mike Epps, Wanda Sykes, Regina Y. Hicks, Page Hurwitz, Niles Kirchner
· Starring: Mike Epps (Bennie Upshaw), Kim Fields (Regina Upshaw), Wanda Sykes (Lucretia Turner), Page Kennedy (Duck), Diamond Lyons (Kelvin Upshaw), Khali Daniya-Renee Spraggins (Aaliyah Upshaw), Jermelle Simon (Bernard Upshaw), Gabrielle Dennis (Tasha Lewis), Journey Christine (Maya Upshaw)
About THE UPSHAWS:
Bennie Upshaw (Mike Epps), the head of a Black working class family in Indianapolis, is a charming, well-intentioned mechanic and lifelong mess just trying his best to step up and care for his family – wife Regina (Kim Fields), their two young daughters (Khali Spraggins, Journey Christine) and firstborn son (Jermelle Simon), the teenage son (Diamond Lyons) he fathered with another woman (Gabrielle Dennis) — and tolerate his sardonic sister-in-law (Wanda Sykes), all without a blueprint for success. But the Upshaws are determined to make it work, and make it to the next level, together. In this upcoming part, the Upshaws continue to ride life’s ups and downs, including new loves, old flames, big dreams, life changes and the love and drama that comes with family.
Photo: Getty Images
Shaquille O’Neal is bringing the party — and some of his closest friends — to kick off Super Bowl Weekend in Scottsdale.
The NBA legend and DJ is bringing his fifth consecutive “Fun House” to the Talking Stick Resort on Friday, February 10 from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Super Bowl LVII is scheduled for February 12 at Glendale’s State Farm Stadium. Headliners for the music festival and carnival include Shaq aka DJ DIESEL himself, plus Snoop Dogg, Diplo and Shaq’s son, DJ Myles O’Neal.
“Shaq’s Fun House” is dubbed “Big Game Weekend’s most over-the-top event.” “Phoenix – I am back to win another Big Game Weekend championship! Part festival, part carnival, I recruited my boys Diplo & Snoop Dogg to perform, plus will be building out a massive carnival experience. Get ready for the most over the top party and celebrity filled event ever,” Shaq wrote on the event’s website. Furthermore, you’re likely to run into a few familiar faces at the event. Previous guests include Adam Levine, Jamie Foxx, Rob Gronkowski, Migos, Patrick Mahomes, Akon, T-Pain and Tiesto, to name a few!
Tickets, which start at $249.99, will get you in the door, plus a 6-hour open bar and complimentary gourmet bites. Presale tickets go on sale Thursday (December 15) and general admission tickets will become available Friday.
Take a look below at last year’s recap from the Los Angeles “Fun House.”