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Frank Ocean To Write New Movie & Direct It For A24

November 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Frank Ocean is taking his talents to film while fans patiently wait for new music. According to a Discussing Films exclusive, the 37-year-old award-winning singer will write and direct his debut feature film with popular studio A24. The rumored film is untitled, and information about it is vague, but it is reported that Waves actress Taylor Russell is in talks to star in it. A24 is known for its trendsetting films, like Talk to Me (2023), Uncut Gems (2019), and Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022).

Fans can review Frank Ocean’s film experience with his 2016 effort Endless, which he wrote and directed himself. The visual album was Ocean’s second album and final with Def Jam Recordings. The directing debut will expand on Ocean and A24’s relationship after he wrote a screenplay book for the 2016 film Moonlight, which won “Best Picture” at the Oscars. Frank also wrote two songs for the studio’s Waves in “Godspeed” and “Seigfried.”

Will Frank’s Film Come With A Soundtrack?

Frank Ocean’s directorial debut is being described as a “free form, non-traditional narrative movie, with real and surreal elements.”

The film will loosely explore Ocean’s real experiences, friendships and painful moments. pic.twitter.com/NTpoEr50MM

— Cinema Solace (@SolaceCinema) November 7, 2024

Ocean is the latest OFWGKTA alum to join the film industry and the second to partner with A24, following last month’s announcement that Tyler, The Creator, will make his film debut with the studio in 2025. Tyler is set to star alongside Timothee Chalamet (Dune) in the upcoming film Marty Supreme. Many believe Tyler spoke the role into existence, referencing Timothee on the 2018 track “OKRA.” There is no word if Tyler will appear in Ocean’s potential feature film, but both are aligned with A24. Lionel Boyce, known as Odd Future’s L-Boy, stars in the award-winning television series The Bear. New Frank Ocean music has been hinted at throughout 2024 by the artist’s collaborators.

Ocean’s mother mentioned new music in October while celebrating his birthday. She mentioned Ocean working hard in an Instagram photo, captioned: “It’s your birthday! And you are working hard as usual but I’m gonna drag you out for cake one way or another!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY GORGEOUS SONshine.” Before the film news, fans questioned if Frank Ocean appeared on his friend Tyler, The Creator’s new album, CHROMAKOPIA. Will you check out Frank Ocean’s directorial debut when it arrives in theaters? Will we ever receive a new album? Do you want a motion picture soundtrack for the rumored film? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Frank Ocean’s Directorial Debut: Everything To Know So Far About The Singer’s Rumored A24 Movie

November 5, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Since putting out the stunning Nostalgia, Ultra EP in 2011, Frank Ocean has only released two albums: 2012’s Channel Orange and 2016’s Blonde, both stone-cold masterpieces. (There’s also the visual album Endless, but that was mainly an opportunity to f*ck over Def Jam.) Ocean has teased that a new album might be in the works, but like another member of the Odd Future collective, he has other creative passions — including directing a movie?

Here’s everything we know about the rumored Untitled Frank Ocean Movie, as I’m going to call it for lack of an official title, including plot details and the cast.

Plot

Back in 2022, Discussing Film reported that Ocean is “looking to write and direct his own feature film,” and that “indie distributors A24 and 2AM are in talks to make it happen.”

No plot details were provided, but if a Frank Ocean-directed movie is going to end up anywhere, it’s A24. His songs are all over 2019’s Waves (“I was listening to those albums and dreaming about making this movie,” writer and director Trey Edward Shults said), and he wrote the forward to the Moonlight screenplay book. 2AM is less established, having only been founded in 2021, but the production company is building a promising track record: Bodies Bodies Bodies, Past Lives, and the upcoming (and very erotic) Babygirl.

That initial news — which, it’s worth nothing, hasn’t been confirmed by A24 — was the last we heard about Untitled Frank Ocean Movie. Until…

Cast

The InSneider‘s Jeff Sneider reported this week that Taylor Russell is “in talks” to star in Untitled Frank Ocean Movie.

The actress previously starred in Waves, so there is a loose connection to Ocean, although she’s best known for her magnificent performance in Luca Guadagnino’s cannibal romance Bones and All. Russell’s co-star in Bones and All? Timothée Chalamet, who was interviewed by Ocean back in 2018.

You can read the highlights here (the original source, VMan, doesn’t work anymore), but my favorite part is when Ocean brings up Chalamet’s high school alter ego, rapper Timmy T. “Oh, f*ck. I can’t believe you saw the statistics video. That’s embarrassing,” the Dune: Part Two actor said, to which Ocean replied, “I saw it on Ellen. I figured if Ellen’s talking about it, then it’s fair game.” (2018 was only six years ago, but it feels like 60.)

Release Date

No release date has been announced, and as someone on the Frank Ocean subreddit joked (?), “Well once Frank sees this post, he’ll probably scrap the whole project.”

Trailer

I’m thinkin bout the Untitled Frank Ocean Movie trailer… which unfortunately doesn’t exist yet. Hopefully soon!

Tyler The Creator Joins Cast Of New A24 Film Starring Timothee Chalamet

September 16, 2024 by newhiphopnews

When Tyler The Creator released one of his fan favorites loosies, 2018’s “OKRA,” he might not have expected the following line to be so prophetic: “Tell Tim’ Chalamet to come get at me.” Moreover, news recently broke that the Hawthorne artist and Supreme trailblazer joined the cast of Marty Supreme, a new A24 film directed and co-written by Josh Safdie. The film centers around professional ping pong player Marty Reisman per Variety and also stars Gwyneth Paltrow and, wouldn’t you know it, Mr. Lisan al Gaib himself Timothee Chalamet. This marks Tyler’s feature film debut (not playing himself: thanks, Jackass Forever) after many self-directed music videos, film scoring/soundtracking, Loiter Squad skits, and other television collabs.

As far as other details surrounding Marty Supreme, Safdie will write the film alongside Uncut Gems co-writer Ronald Bernstein. They also produced the flick alongside Timothée Chalamet, A24, Anthony Katagas, and Eli Bush. Other than that, we don’t know much else about it at press time, but we’re definitely excited. We all know how passionate Tyler, The Creator can be about his artistic and creative endeavors. After all, he told Kanye West to stop using backing tracks at his shows and let people enjoy the performance right there in front of them.

Tyler, The Creator Will Become Tyler, The Actor

Tyler The Creator has been cast alongside Timothée Chalamet and Gwyneth Paltrow in Josh Safdie’s ping pong player Marty Reisman biopic.

Coming soon from A24.

(Source: https://t.co/PxHnpiCzmv) pic.twitter.com/0fRFWBWqjr

— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) September 16, 2024

But this passion can often be misconstrued. For example, Tyler, The Creator’s recent criticisms about an unnamed white rapper (who many assumed to be Ian) caused much controversy and debate. Still, many understand where he’s coming from, even if they ran with the unconfirmed narrative that he’s talking about the Valedictorian. “You n***as got to do a little [more],” Joe Budden posited. “My famous people guard is up, y’all got to do a little more before I start running around saying ‘Ian.’ Who the f**k is Ian? Alright. Rest in peace Mac Miller, for sure, and couldn’t agree with him more on that point [about Mac and Eminem being more genuine]. I don’t know enough about Ian, but what I can say about Mac Miller, Russ, Eminem: they love this s**t.”

Meanwhile, Tyler The Creator recently walked back on his previous criticism of Eminem, showing that not all his takes last forever. As such, seeing the overreaction to his white rapper comments was at least entertaining, albeit nauseating at a certain point. Whatever the former Odd Future MC has for us on Marty Supreme, we’re sure it’ll be special… And maybe comes with a hot take or two for social media to blow out of proportion.

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Tyler The Creator Is Making His Film Acting Debut In An A24 Movie With Timothée Chalamet And Gwyneth Paltrow

September 16, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The Odd Future collective is taking over Hollywood. The Bear star Lionel Boyce is getting nominated for Emmys, Jasper Dolphin is part of the Jackass family, and now Tyler The Creator is making his feature-length film debut.

The “WusYaName” rapper has joined the cast of Marty Supreme, an upcoming A24 film from director Josh Safdie that also stars Timothée Chalamet and the queen of Goop herself, Gwyneth Paltrow. Maybe this time she’ll remember being in the movie. According to The Hollywood Reporter, “plot details remain under wraps, but while it was previously rumored to be loosely inspired by a pro ping-pong player, the movie is said to be a fictionalized original film.”

Tyler previously starred in Adult Swim’s sketch series Loiter Squad and he also co-created The Jellies! with Boyce. Maybe he can ask Funny People scene stealer Eminem for some acting tips after he recently made nice with the rapper after trashing his 2010 album, Recovery.

“When [Recovery] came out, I f*cking hated it,” Tyler confessed. “Hated it, publicly was like, ‘This sh*t is wack,’ didn’t like it. And after watching [Painkillers], I felt so bad about those tweets and things like that, because thinking from his perspective, someone like me publicly saying that stuff and him getting off drugs and being clean and getting to a point in life where that’s behind him, and me implying, ‘Nah, this sh*t is wack.’ He probably felt like I was attacking him.”

Teezo Touchdown Teamed Up With A24 To Cover A Talking Heads Deep Cut For A ‘Stop Making Sense’ Re-Release

February 28, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Last August, film nerd favorite indie distributor A24 announced it had acquired the rights to re-release the Talking Heads concert film, Stop Making Sense. Then, early this year, A24 revealed that a tribute album to the film — and the works of the quirky, inventive band’s expansive discography — called Everyone’s Getting Involved: A Tribute To Talking Heads’ Stop Making Sense was in the works (with a suitably David Byrne-ish title, no less). After sharing Paramore’s cover of “Burning Down The House” last month, the next release from the tribute is Teezo Touchdown’s cover of “Making Flippy Floppy.”

The Texas artist is a fitting choice, as his own music refuses categorization or simplification. An album cut from the Heads’ 1983 album Speaking In Tongues, “Making Flippy Floppy” is perhaps less well-known than tracks like “Once In A Lifetime” or “This Must Be the Place,” but its funky bassline and elastic groove translate well in Teezo’s hands. While it’s a relatively straightforward cover that doesn’t try to get too cheeky or experimental, Teezo’s enthusiasm for the material is clear in his full-throated delivery of each line.

Everyone’s Getting Involved: A Tribute To Talking Heads’ Stop Making Sense will mirror the original soundtrack album’s tracklist, with contributions from BADBADNOTGOOD, Blondshell, The Cavemen, Chicano Batman Feat. Money Mark, DJ Tunez, El Mató a un Policía Motorizado, Girl in Red, Jean Dawson, Kevin Abstract, The Linda Lindas, Lorde, Miley Cyrus, The National, and Toro y Moi

2024 looks like the year for cover projects inspired by films; the Bob Marley biopic One Love spawned its own covers EP with takes on Wailers classics from the likes of Leon Bridges, Daniel Caesar, and more.

Check out Teezo Touchdown’s “Making Flippy Floppy” cover above.

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

“Death Stranding” Movie In The Works At A24

December 14, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Hideo Kojima has partnered with A24 to bring his cerebral and cinematic game Death Stranding to the big screen. “The film promises to delve into the mysteries surrounding the apocalyptic event called the ‘Death Stranding,’ which blurred the lines between life and death, and brought forth nightmarish creatures into a world on the brink of collapse,” read a synopsis from A24 and Kojima. The 2019 game, which perfectly blurred science-fiction, horror, and existential philosophy, featured an all-star ensemble cast. Norman Reedus, Léa Seydoux, Guillermo del Toro, Lindsay Wagner, and Mads Mikkelsen all played major roles in the story. It is unknown at this time if the actors will return to play their live-action counterparts.

Furthermore, the move highlights A24’s shift into embracing more “commercial material” and works based on existing IP. The studio has developed a reputation for its “story-first” independent lean. Past Lives, Dream Scenario, Zone of Interest, and Iron Claw are all A24 offerings from 2023. Other existing IP projects include Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla and Benny Safdie’s The Smashing Machine.

Hideo Kojima Unveils Jordan Peele Project At The Game Awards

However, a Death Stranding adaptation is not the only project that Kojima is currently involved in. At the recent Game Awards, Kojima revealed the first look at OD, his upcoming horror game with Jordan Peele. Like Death Stranding, the game features a wealth of star talent, including Sophie Lillis, Hunter Schafer, and Udo Kier. Very little is known about OD, which is short for Overdose, the game’s original title. However, Kojima has said that the game explores the concept of testing your fear threshold, and what it means to OD on fear.” Furthermore, Kojima Productions has also said that the game “blurs the boundary of gaming and film”, which suggests another highly-cinematic experience like Death Stranding.

Furthermore, Kojima is also working on Death Stranding 2, which had a teaser trailer at the 2022 Game Awards. While very little is known about that project, Reedus and Seydoux are confirmed to be returning. Other promotional images indicate that Elle Fanning and Shioli Kutsuna will be joining the cast. Are you excited for new Kojima games? Let us know in the comments.

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A24’s Best 7 Horror Movies Of All Time

October 21, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Even though A24 has been enjoying some much-deserved praise this decade, the company has been spewing brilliant movies for quite some time. Covering a plethora of genres, A24 is also known for its impressive set list of horror movies. However, one thing has become a recurring result with many of their films— polarity. While critics continuously adore these offerings, the audience’s reception is usually mixed. But some might argue that this makes A24 horror movies genuinely remarkable.

The ability to divide moviegoers has evidently boosted the company’s profile, and these days, their movies are greatly anticipated. Moreover, many notable names in music, like Megan Thee Stallion, worked with A24. Nevertheless, among the scary movies, these seven spooky stories are one of a kind, with compelling characters and unique storylines. With Halloween just around the corner, what better way to celebrate than with the minds behind horror’s newfound renaissance?

7. Slice (2018)

Chance the Rapper (credited as Chance Bennett) and Zazie Beetz star in this uniquely-executed horror comedy. While Slice doesn’t get any points for plot originality, it’s highly entertaining. Supernatural elements are also included, making for a slightly wacky B-movie. Sometimes, the best movies don’t have to stir up any intellectual debates. Slice is a fun offering best watched with friends for optimum laughs and one of the more lighthearted A24 horror movies around.

6. Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022)

Bodies Bodies Bodies was released in 2022 and is already considered a fresh, modern horror classic. The horror comedy is greatly elevated by its stellar ensemble cast. Additionally, even though the plot isn’t new, it’s surprisingly refreshingly carried out. From Amandla Stenberg to Rachel Sennot and Pete Davidson, the cast’s chemistry is top-notch throughout the film. However, while it’s mildly spooky, the comedy is definitely the film’s biggest highlight. So don’t expect any major nightmares as a result.

5. X (2022)

Introducing many moviegoers to the batsh*t mix of Mia Goth and horror, X is a classic slasher movie. The first film in the series of the same name, X is backed by a phenomenal cast. Notable talent includes Jenna Ortega, Brittany Snow, and Scott Mescudi, a.k.a. Kid Cudi. The movie takes place in 1979 and centers around a group of filmmakers who travel to Texas to make their mark in adult cinema. However, the couple they’re renting accommodations from doesn’t approve of their “unholy” intentions. Soon after, things escalate to a bloody affair.

4. The Witch (2015)

The Witch was the world’s introduction to Anya Taylor-Joy, and she delivered a horror performance masterclass. A truly disturbing and intense offering, the movie is horror at its finest. Set in the 17th Century, a family’s banishment due to religious differences sets off a disturbing chain of events. However, at the center of all the calamity is Taylor-Joy’s character, Thomasin, a seemingly innocent young girl. Overall, The Witch doesn’t shy away from the core of horror- fear, and this evidently makes it a standout among other A24 horror movies.

3. Midsommar (2019)

A truly polarizing entry in the pack of A24 horror movies is the disturbingly terrifying Midsommar. However, while the movie notably divided audiences and critics alike, the direction and costume design were lauded. Midsommar takes place in Sweden, where a group of friends seek tranquility at a boho-esque festival. Unfortunately, things slowly descend into a disturbing fest of blood and trauma as a pagan cult begins to carry out unseemingly rituals.

2. Talk to Me (2022)

While many A24 horror movies are known to divide viewers, Talk to Me is pretty much straightforward horror. The plot follows a group of teenagers discovering a way to communicate with the dead. Evidently, things take a turn for the worse when one of them takes things a little too far. Sophie Wilde stars as Mia, a girl who wishes to reach out to her late mother. Her performance is particularly notable, delivering a stellar performance as a possessed vessel. Overall, Talk to Me follows the usual “conjuring spirits” formula, but the cast and direction take things up a notch. It is now the highest-grossing A24 horror movie of all time.

1. In Fabric (2018)

Perhaps the most misunderstood A24 movies, horror or otherwise, is In Fabric. Moviegoers are known to be rather reliant on a film’s pacing, which is why the movie isn’t as appreciated as it should be. In Fabric is a chilling yet funny horror comedy about a cursed red dress and its unsuspecting wearers. As with many A24 horror movies, you’re not going to be scared out of your mind, but the movie is rather unsettling. Nonetheless, despite its slow pace, it’s brilliantly acted and has several memorable moments.

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A24 Is Putting The ‘Greatest Concert Film Of All Time’ Back Into Theaters

August 17, 2023 by newhiphopnews

No offense to the (alleged) coke booger in The Last Waltz, but Stop Making Sense is the greatest concert film of all time. It says so right there in the trailer for A24‘s 4K re-release of the movie, which you can watch above.

Directed by Jonathan Demme, Stop Making Sense was shot over the course of three nights at Hollywood’s Pantages Theater in December 1983, when Talking Heads were at their commercial peak. The film begins with a legendary performance of “Psycho Killer” with just David Byrne on stage before he’s joined by Chris Frantz, Jerry Harrison, and Tina Weymouth, who later sings “Genius of Love” in maybe the coolest part of the show.

“Jonathan followed us on tour for about a week or so prior to filming, so he knew the show pretty well,” Byrne told Time in 2014 about how the film came together. Demme (who sadly passed away in 2017) added, “The big suit, the lighting, the staging, the choreography, the song line-up — everything was there in the show before the filmmakers showed up.”

Stop Making Sense will play in IMAX theaters exclusively beginning on September 22nd before coming to theaters everywhere on September 29th. Talking Heads will also reunite for the first time in forever at the Toronto International Film Festival. Everyone who goes should wear their biggest suit.

Megan The Stallion Stuns In New A24 Movie Trailer

August 3, 2023 by newhiphopnews

A24 is a film studio famous for bold ideas. They’ve notoriously let a number of auteurs indulge in some of the strangest films of the past decade. But they’ve also released their fair share of critical darlings. That includes two best picture winners in Moonlight and Everything Everywhere All At Once. They’ve also got a bit of history working with rappers. Two years ago they announced that they were working on a mysterious new project with Travis Scott. Many believe that project turned out to be Circus Maximus, the film Scott released with his new album UTOPIA. While the film did come with an A24 logo the studio has also reportedly put some distance between themselves and the project.

Now A24 has shared a trailer for another new film featuring one of the biggest stars in rap. D*cks: The Musical is the indie studio’s first musical outing and the official synopsis makes it sound pretty wild. “Two self-obsessed businessmen (writers Aaron Jackson and Josh Sharp) discover they’re long-lost identical twins and come together to plot the reunion of their eccentric divorced parents, in this riotously funny and depraved musical from comedy icon Larry Charles (Seinfeld, Borat) also starring Megan Thee Stallion, Nathan Lane, Megan Mullally, and Bowen Yang as God.” While the cast has all kinds of notable names many fans have honed in on Megan Thee Stallion. She absolutely steals the show in the film’s new trailer, which you can watch below.

Megan Thee Stallion’s Musical Moment

Megan Thee Stallion hasn’t released any new music since her sophomore album Traumazine dropped last year. The album featured Key Glock, Latto, Pooh Shiesty, Rico Nasty, Jhene Aiko, Lucky Daye, Future, Dua Lipa, and more. Fans may not have to wait much longer for her to release new material though. Last month she shared some pics from the studio to her Instagram story. The post and accompanying caption left fans buzzing about when they can expect new music.

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Travis Scott A24 Film Hits Massive Wall

July 11, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Travis Scott is gearing up for a massive moment. On July 28th, he will be performing his album Utopia at the Pyramids in Egypt. Furthermore, he is reportedly going to perform Utopia at Rolling Loud the week prior. We still do not know when the album is going to be released. However, it is crystal clear that the release date is coming up very soon. Overall, this is very good news for all of the fans out there. They have waited the better part of three years for this project, and now, Scott is ready to deliver on his promise.

As many fans already know, Travis Scott is someone who likes to partake in numerous creative endeavors. A couple of years ago, the rapper posted an A24 movie script on his Instagram story. For years, there were no updates on this project. However, that has now changed. According to The Film Stage, the movie has already been filmed and edited by Harmony Korine. However, while the film may be done, it has hit a bit of a snag in the production process.

Travis Scott x Harmony Korine

Essentially, Travis Scott is completely refusing to release the project. He will not sign off on it, and therefore, the project remains in a state of limbo. Although, there are some interesting elements in regard to this new endeavor. As it turns out, the project is going to be filmed entirely in infrared. This is a pretty wacky idea, and there is no telling how it may actually look. Scott did post an infrared image on his Instagram story, so perhaps that could end up telling the story.

Either way, fans just want Utopia at this point. Hopefully, it comes out soon. Let us know your thoughts on this potential A24 collaboration, in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from the music world.

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