Soul Men: Moving On Without Isaac Hayes And Bernie Mac

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There needs to be a Samuel L. Jackson protection program
Published 8/11/2008 at OH NO!!
... one that seems to be at least in part, specifically about grieving and death. Dimension studios may be left with no choice but to alter their plans for Soul Men, though we’re almost certain to see the film eventually. Expect some official word from Dimension later this week, as they return to work on Monday and try to figure this depressing thing out. If there's a silver lining in this anywhere for them, it's that they cast Sam Jackson and not Morgan Freeman. source This has been one ROUGH weekend. I think, tricky as the subject matter may be, ...

Isaac Hayes, 1942-2008.
Published 8/11/2008 at GreenCine Daily
Didn't want this to get lost in the shuffle. "A depressing weekend for great black artists," as Cinema Blend notes. From the BBC: US singer-songwriter Isaac Hayes has died at his home in Memphis, Tennessee, at the age of 65. Police were called after his wife found him unconscious next to a moving treadmill. He was taken to hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Hayes, a flamboyant, deep-voiced performer, won an Oscar for the 1971 hit "Theme From Shaft." He was perhaps better known to a ...

Samuel L. Jackson remembers co-star Bernie Mac
Published 8/11/2008 by Ann Oldenburg at USATODAY.com - Lifeline Live
... preeminent comedians of our generation." The two co-star, along with Isaac Hayes (believe it or not), in the upcoming movie Soul Men (shown here) . Jackson calls Mac's performance in the film "his finest cinematic acting achievement." In Soul Men , due out Nov. 14, Jackson and Mac play estranged soul-singing legends who agree to participate in a reunion performance at the famed Apollo Theater to honor their recently deceased band leader. Principal photography has already been completed so the film should open on time. By Doug Hyun, The Weinstein Company/Reuters ...

Isn't it Ironic...don't you think
Published 8/11/2008 by noreply@blogger.com (HotSauce!!) at That's Not Hott!!
... a big subject in the film. The entire plot of the movie revolves around Mac and Jackson eulogizing the death of their friend with music, only now two members of the film’s actual cast really are dead. Three days ago it sounded like a fantastic idea for a film, especially in light of the way Sam Jackson belted out blues tunes in Black Snake Moan. Now, it seems almost too sad to watch. Buying a ticket to Soul Men could end up feeling like you’re purchasing a seat at someone’s funeral . -source

Carry the Torch, Sam
Published 8/12/2008 by Perez Hilton at Celebrity gossip juicy celebrity rumors Hollywood gossip blog from Perez Hilton
... According to a recent report, everything has been shot, so there should be no problem with getting it ready for release, but how Dimension Films will release it is in question. ...

Isaac Hayes died of a stroke; ‘Soul Men’ starring Hayes and Bernie Mac could be delayed
Published 8/13/2008 by Helen at Cele|bitchy
... Moan. Now, it seems almost too sad to watch. Buying a ticket to Soul Men could end up feeling like you’re purchasing a seat at someone’s funeral. The movie doesn’t open until November 14th, so that does give the world a little time to grieve for its tragically departed stars. Still, don’t be surprised if Dimension Films decides to delay it a little more, maybe even until next year. November 14th may be too soon, particularly in light of the subject matter. Cinema Blend It is so great that the movie will be put back instead of any attempt to ...