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'the butler' is coming.....

5/8/2013

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Terence Howard and Oprah Winfrey in 'The Butler'
Lee Daniels, the director of the heart wrenching, and at times quite harrowing drama 'Precious' has put together an all star cast for his next big production, 'The Butler'. It tells the true story of an African American called Eugene Allen who served as butler to eight US presidents, from Eisenhower to Reagan, spanning the years 1952 to 1986. The film follows him and the changing face of America during this, at times, quite traumatic period of time. Oscar winner Forest Whitaker plays the title role and the Queen of American media, Oprah Winfrey plays his wife.

All the presidents are on display and a top notch cast have been hired to play them, including Robin Williams as Dwight Eisenhower, John Cusack as Richard Nixon, Liev Schreiber as Lyndon Johnson and Alan Rickman as Ronald Reagan. Incidentially, the great Jane Fonda plays Nancy Reagan. The cast is rounded out with a host of top names such as Terence Howard, Cuba Gooding Jr., Lenny Kravitz, Mariah Carey, Melissa Leo and Vanessa Redgrave.

Although 'The Butler' is not due for release until the autumn, it recently had two special screenings, and on the back of this a huge Oscar buzz has been created. Several names are currently being dropped with the possibility of picking up a golden statue next year, including Fonda, Whitaker, even Oprah. For a film to pick up such heat so far away from award season gives you an idea how strong the material might be. The word is the film makers are so confident that they intend to take some clips from the movie to the upcoming Cannes film festival. Just yesterday the first official trailer for 'The Butler' hit the net. Here's your chance to take a peek, and remember where you heard about this film first, because I have a feeling this 'Butler' is gonna make some major noise later on down the line.



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Lisa-Marie Carr
5/8/2013 04:18:20 am

Thanks for the heads up as usual you notify me in advance of what I need to be watching, wearing and singing! You write with clarity and fairness and I look forward to seeing you move in entertainment magazines.
Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe he can achieve! X

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Harish Kakaiya
5/8/2013 10:39:56 pm

Wow, if trailers anything to go by then it looks like its going to be an eye opener to say the least. I love the all star line! Each of them extremely talented and amongst the best in the Industry. Can't wait to see this movie, it look like its going to be epic.

Thanks for the heads up E. Much love.

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Michael Snaith link
5/9/2013 10:55:05 am

The Butler looks very interesting, and look forward to seeing film, some great casting! Thanks for the info.

The Obedience Projects Boy's and Girl's Club 2013!!!

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    EON IRVING

     DJ, Remixer, Producer, Writer
    Involved in the music business since the very late 70's Beginning work at Island Records. DJing since the early 80's both in London and abroad, including the US and Europe. Along the way performing at many high profile events for such luminaries as Prince, Public Enemy and Lennox Lewis.
    Aside from radio and club djing, remixing and production work in the recording studio has meant working with the likes of Loose Ends, Junior Giscombe, David Morales, Gwen Guthrie, Sly & Robbie, Maxie Priest and Madonna.
    An intense lifelong love of cinema has blossomed itself in several ways including presenting to the UK public for the very first time such films as 'Boyz In The Hood', 'House Party' and 'A Rage In Harlem'.
    My passion for music, cinema and all other interests manifests itself through my writing. I am also a Contributing Editor for the music and entertainment website magazine, DeeperThe Beats  www.deeperthebeats.com



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