"Sweetwater", the new biographical sports feature about 'Nat Clifton', the first African-American to sign a contract with the 'National Basketball Association' ('NBA'), is written and directed by Martin Guigui, starring Everett Osborne as 'Clifton', with Cary Elwes, Eric Roberts, Jeremy Piven, Richard Dreyfuss and Kevin Pollak, now streaming on Prime Video:
"....'Nat 'Sweetwater' Clifton' was originally the main attraction of the entertaining 'Harlem Globetrotters' team, showing superior and amusing ball-handling skills, under the guidance of owner and coach, 'Abe Saperstein'.
"Then in 1950, during the early days of organized sports, before the ease of crowd-pleasing online casino betting, 'Ned Irish', a 'New York Knicks' executive...
"...and their coach, 'Joe Lapchick', take the initiative and integrate their team with the support of 'NBA' President, 'Maurice Podoloff'...
"...allowing Sweetwater to be the first black man signed to the NBA, creating a historic moment...
"...delighting millions of fans worldwide.
"....'Nat 'Sweetwater' Clifton' was originally the main attraction of the entertaining 'Harlem Globetrotters' team, showing superior and amusing ball-handling skills, under the guidance of owner and coach, 'Abe Saperstein'.
"Then in 1950, during the early days of organized sports, before the ease of crowd-pleasing online casino betting, 'Ned Irish', a 'New York Knicks' executive...
"...and their coach, 'Joe Lapchick', take the initiative and integrate their team with the support of 'NBA' President, 'Maurice Podoloff'...
"...allowing Sweetwater to be the first black man signed to the NBA, creating a historic moment...
"...delighting millions of fans worldwide.
- 1/17/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles’ (Habitat LA) recently hosted its 19th annual Power Women, Power Tools build event at Isabel Villas — Habitat LA’s newest affordable housing development in South Los Angeles.
Celebrity supporters and women executives from corporations and organizations throughout LA County gathered to help build 8 homes alongside future homebuyers. Habitat LA and presenting sponsor City National Bank hosted this legendary build day to spotlight underinvested communities and celebrate heroic women leaders of diverse backgrounds.
This years’ theme “Powered by Purpose” rings true as Habitat LA celebrates the efforts of power women who use their voices to build strength, stability, and self-reliance in their industries, creating a ripple effect within local communities. From installing insulation to landscaping and painting, more than 150 participants picked up a power tool to help Habitat LA revitalize the Willowbrook Neighborhood by building much-needed new affordable homes.
Celebrity volunteer builders included Kelly Jenrette...
Celebrity supporters and women executives from corporations and organizations throughout LA County gathered to help build 8 homes alongside future homebuyers. Habitat LA and presenting sponsor City National Bank hosted this legendary build day to spotlight underinvested communities and celebrate heroic women leaders of diverse backgrounds.
This years’ theme “Powered by Purpose” rings true as Habitat LA celebrates the efforts of power women who use their voices to build strength, stability, and self-reliance in their industries, creating a ripple effect within local communities. From installing insulation to landscaping and painting, more than 150 participants picked up a power tool to help Habitat LA revitalize the Willowbrook Neighborhood by building much-needed new affordable homes.
Celebrity volunteer builders included Kelly Jenrette...
- 7/3/2023
- Look to the Stars
Grandave Intl. has acquired the international sales rights of sports drama feature film “Sweetwater,” starring Golden Globe winner and Emmy Award winner Jeremy Piven and Academy Award-winning actor Richard Dreyfuss.
Other cast include SAG Award nominated actor Cary Elwes, SAG Award winner Kevin Pollak, and rising star Everett Osborne.
The film will be released in the U.S. by Universal and Briarcliff Entertainment, in partnership with the NBA. It is written and directed by Martin Guigui.
The producers are Tim Moore (“American Sniper”), Dahlia Guigui (“9/11”), Darren Moorman (“Blue Miracle”), and Josi Konski (“Babette’s Feast”).
Scott Pomeroy, Tom Ortenberg, Mike Durden, Scott Helms, David Cuddy, Craig Cheek, Stanley Preschutti and Ruben Islas are serving as executive producers.
“I am excited to screen this strong and commercial sports feature,” Tamara Nagahiro, Grandave Intl.’s head of sales, said.
Grandave Intl. will introduce the title to international buyers at the Cannes Film Market,...
Other cast include SAG Award nominated actor Cary Elwes, SAG Award winner Kevin Pollak, and rising star Everett Osborne.
The film will be released in the U.S. by Universal and Briarcliff Entertainment, in partnership with the NBA. It is written and directed by Martin Guigui.
The producers are Tim Moore (“American Sniper”), Dahlia Guigui (“9/11”), Darren Moorman (“Blue Miracle”), and Josi Konski (“Babette’s Feast”).
Scott Pomeroy, Tom Ortenberg, Mike Durden, Scott Helms, David Cuddy, Craig Cheek, Stanley Preschutti and Ruben Islas are serving as executive producers.
“I am excited to screen this strong and commercial sports feature,” Tamara Nagahiro, Grandave Intl.’s head of sales, said.
Grandave Intl. will introduce the title to international buyers at the Cannes Film Market,...
- 5/19/2023
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
Sweetwater is a film written and directed by Martin Guigui starring Everett Osborne. With Cary Elwes, Eric Roberts and Richard Dreyfuss.
Looking for a Hollywood-style “feel-good” movie? A routine product of good intentions.
Sweetwater (2023) Movie review
There are good intentions, very good intentions, but that doesn’t mean that good cinema or art can be created with just that. If you are looking for something new in Sweetwater forget about it, because it is a series of well-intentioned clichés to teach us morals and give us a history lesson and, thus, in this way and with all its good purpose, it’s like attending school.
And if I were a teacher, I would even play it for my students.
But as impossible as it is being able to go from one parallel universe to another as in Everything at Once and Everywhere, we settle for watching this movie that, in this existence,...
Looking for a Hollywood-style “feel-good” movie? A routine product of good intentions.
Sweetwater (2023) Movie review
There are good intentions, very good intentions, but that doesn’t mean that good cinema or art can be created with just that. If you are looking for something new in Sweetwater forget about it, because it is a series of well-intentioned clichés to teach us morals and give us a history lesson and, thus, in this way and with all its good purpose, it’s like attending school.
And if I were a teacher, I would even play it for my students.
But as impossible as it is being able to go from one parallel universe to another as in Everything at Once and Everywhere, we settle for watching this movie that, in this existence,...
- 5/8/2023
- by Martin Cid
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
Sweetwater is a biopic about legendary basketball player Nat ‘Sweetwater’ Clifton, and to mark its release we had the pleasure in interviewing some of the movie’s key players. Of course one of which was the leading star Everett Osborne who plays the eponymous lead role, as he talks about getting into the mind and body of one of the sport’s most iconic and important players.
We also speak to star of the screen Cary Elwes as he talks about his relationship with the sport but also his fledging relationship with filmmaker Guy Ritchie, looking across the projects he has been sharing with the British director. Finally, we interviewed Martin Guigui, the man at the helm, as he talks about this story and what inspired him to tell it, while we also get onto the subject of music, and hands (it’ll make sense when you watch it). All...
We also speak to star of the screen Cary Elwes as he talks about his relationship with the sport but also his fledging relationship with filmmaker Guy Ritchie, looking across the projects he has been sharing with the British director. Finally, we interviewed Martin Guigui, the man at the helm, as he talks about this story and what inspired him to tell it, while we also get onto the subject of music, and hands (it’ll make sense when you watch it). All...
- 4/17/2023
- by Stefan Pape
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Beau Is Afraid posted the top per-screen average of the year so far and the best limited opening for distributor A24 since Uncut Gems, grossing an estimated $320,396 at four locations in New York and LA for a hefty per-screen average of $80K+ in sold-out shows on both coasts. (Uncut Gems with Adam Sandler had a $105k PSA on five screens in 2019 — a limited-opening record at the time.)
In Ari Aster’s surrealist black comedy-horror Beau, Joaquin Phoenix is a mild-mannered man riddled by paranoia, who confronts his worst fears on an epic journey to his hometown for his mother’s funeral. Presales had been looking strong and the numbers certainly came through for the distrib and the director beloved by fans of his previous films Hereditary and Midsommar. The ensemble cast includes Nathan Lane, Amy, Ryan, Parker Posey and Patti LuPone. Expanding in a regional Imax event on 4/18 ahead of...
In Ari Aster’s surrealist black comedy-horror Beau, Joaquin Phoenix is a mild-mannered man riddled by paranoia, who confronts his worst fears on an epic journey to his hometown for his mother’s funeral. Presales had been looking strong and the numbers certainly came through for the distrib and the director beloved by fans of his previous films Hereditary and Midsommar. The ensemble cast includes Nathan Lane, Amy, Ryan, Parker Posey and Patti LuPone. Expanding in a regional Imax event on 4/18 ahead of...
- 4/16/2023
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
There’s no shortage of new films hitting cinemas this weekend, but The Super Mario Bros. Movie is ready to butt-stomp the competition for another weekend of collecting gold coins at the box office. According to analysts, The Super Mario Bros. Movie is looking at $58M, with a nine-day $260M domestic total creeping toward $300M. Illumination‘s animated adventure in the Mushroom Kingdom grossed $9.4M on Thursday at 4,343 markets, -13% from Wednesday’s $10.7M. The Super Mario Bros. Movie recently crossed the $500M mark worldwide, becoming the biggest video game adaptation ever.
Renfield and The Pope’s Exorcist war for supernatural supremacy at the box office this weekend, though neither is conjuring dollars at cinemas as we’d assumed. Renfield sank its teeth into $900K in Thursday night previews, while The Pope’s Exorcist channeled $850K. The pair of genre films were projected to earn $8M-$10M. Renfield, starring Nicolas Cage as Dracula,...
Renfield and The Pope’s Exorcist war for supernatural supremacy at the box office this weekend, though neither is conjuring dollars at cinemas as we’d assumed. Renfield sank its teeth into $900K in Thursday night previews, while The Pope’s Exorcist channeled $850K. The pair of genre films were projected to earn $8M-$10M. Renfield, starring Nicolas Cage as Dracula,...
- 4/14/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Five wide releases hit theaters this weekend, but Illumination and Universal’s Super Mario Bros. Movie will reign supreme with a second weekend, -60% of $58M. Already the plumbers have plunged a running stateside total through nine days of $260M, with $300M+ this weekend in sight.
Super Mario Bros grossed $9.4M yesterday at 4,343 locations, -13% from Wednesday’s $10.7M.
Two genre films aimed at dudes over 25 are battling it out, one funnier than the other in the face-off between Universal’s Nicolas Cage vampire comedy, Renfield, and Sony/Screen’s Gems Pope’s Exorcist starring Russell Crowe.
Renfield did $900K in previews last night to Pope’s Exorcist‘s $850K. Both were projecting $8M-$10M, however, Renfield looks to be at the top of that range. Renfield, at 62% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes with critics (82% with moviegoers), is booked at 3,300 theaters, while Pope’s Exorcist is at 3,100 sites, saddled at 48% Rotten...
Super Mario Bros grossed $9.4M yesterday at 4,343 locations, -13% from Wednesday’s $10.7M.
Two genre films aimed at dudes over 25 are battling it out, one funnier than the other in the face-off between Universal’s Nicolas Cage vampire comedy, Renfield, and Sony/Screen’s Gems Pope’s Exorcist starring Russell Crowe.
Renfield did $900K in previews last night to Pope’s Exorcist‘s $850K. Both were projecting $8M-$10M, however, Renfield looks to be at the top of that range. Renfield, at 62% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes with critics (82% with moviegoers), is booked at 3,300 theaters, while Pope’s Exorcist is at 3,100 sites, saddled at 48% Rotten...
- 4/14/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Briarcliff Entertainment has taken domestic distribution rights to Sight starring Terry Chen and Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning Greg Kinnear. A wide theatrical release has been set for Oct. 27.
The pic, written and directed by Andrew Hyatt, is based on the true story of Dr. Ming Wang, a poor Chinese immigrant who defied all odds to become a world-renowned eye surgeon, restoring vision to tens of thousands. Pic traces Dr. Wang’s journey from a young boy growing up in 1970s China, to becoming one of the leading eye surgeons in America. He attended Harvard and MIT and developed an innovative technology that restored sight in millions.
Said Briarcliff’s Tom Ortenberg, “Our industry made some amazing strides this past year in terms of representation, including on the world stage at the Academy Awards. We are proud to be in...
The pic, written and directed by Andrew Hyatt, is based on the true story of Dr. Ming Wang, a poor Chinese immigrant who defied all odds to become a world-renowned eye surgeon, restoring vision to tens of thousands. Pic traces Dr. Wang’s journey from a young boy growing up in 1970s China, to becoming one of the leading eye surgeons in America. He attended Harvard and MIT and developed an innovative technology that restored sight in millions.
Said Briarcliff’s Tom Ortenberg, “Our industry made some amazing strides this past year in terms of representation, including on the world stage at the Academy Awards. We are proud to be in...
- 4/13/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
"Change is happening - but I don't know if my city can take it." Briarcliff Ent. has revealed a trailer for a sports movie called Sweetwater, telling the true story of an iconic basketball player. This opens in theaters in April, right after the NCAA finals, and hasn't played at any festivals. In the fall of 1950, Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton forever changed the game of basketball when he became the very first African American contracted to play in the NBA. "The game of basketball would never be played the same." This is "inspired" by the true story of Hall of Famer Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton - he played his first game for the New York Knicks four days after the debut of Washington Capitols player Earl Lloyd, the first black player to appear in an NBA game. Everett Osborne stars as Nat, with a cast including Jeremy Piven, Cary Elwes, Richard Dreyfuss,...
- 2/19/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Mumbai, Feb 18 (Ians) A picture of Bollywood star Ranveer Singh in which he can be seen along with ‘Gone Girl’ star Ben Affleck has gone viral on the Internet. The actor was in the US to participate in NBA All-Star Celebrity Game 2023.
Ranveer Singh represented NBA India at the sporting event, which was held on February 17 in Salt Lake City, Utah in the US.
The ‘Gully Boy’ star was joined by ‘Shang-Chi’ star Simu Liu, comedian Hasan Minhaj, and Latin global music icon and actor Nicky Jam among others.
Affleck, who is known for his work in films like ‘Argo’ and ‘Good Will Hunting’, introduced all the players in the celebrity match.
Ranveer played for the former Miami Heat player Dwyane Wade’s team. Team Dwyane took home the 2023 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game winner’s trophy.
The star-studded roster for the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game included five-time Kane Brown, 21 Savage,...
Ranveer Singh represented NBA India at the sporting event, which was held on February 17 in Salt Lake City, Utah in the US.
The ‘Gully Boy’ star was joined by ‘Shang-Chi’ star Simu Liu, comedian Hasan Minhaj, and Latin global music icon and actor Nicky Jam among others.
Affleck, who is known for his work in films like ‘Argo’ and ‘Good Will Hunting’, introduced all the players in the celebrity match.
Ranveer played for the former Miami Heat player Dwyane Wade’s team. Team Dwyane took home the 2023 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game winner’s trophy.
The star-studded roster for the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game included five-time Kane Brown, 21 Savage,...
- 2/18/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Ranveer Singh is perfecting his moves, well on the basketball court. Ranveer is all set to be a part of the star-studded roster for the NBA All-star celebrity game in Salt Lake City. A massive sports fan, the actor has been the brand ambassador for NBA India since 2021. He participated in the 2022 Celebrity game as well, where he played alongside Machine Gun Kelly and rapper Quavo among others.
This year he will be joined by the likes of Marvel Star Simu Liu, comedian Hasan Minhaj, Latin global music icon and actor Nicky Jam, five-time American Music Award winner Kane Brown, Grammy Award-winning recording artist 21 Savage, Grammy Award-winning recording artist & actress Janelle Monáe, Grammy Award-nominated recording artist Cordae, actors Sinqua Walls and Everett Osborne.
Singh will be playing for the Former Miami Heat player Dwyane Wade’s team. Ranveer is a huge fan of Wade and had a chance to...
This year he will be joined by the likes of Marvel Star Simu Liu, comedian Hasan Minhaj, Latin global music icon and actor Nicky Jam, five-time American Music Award winner Kane Brown, Grammy Award-winning recording artist 21 Savage, Grammy Award-winning recording artist & actress Janelle Monáe, Grammy Award-nominated recording artist Cordae, actors Sinqua Walls and Everett Osborne.
Singh will be playing for the Former Miami Heat player Dwyane Wade’s team. Ranveer is a huge fan of Wade and had a chance to...
- 2/18/2023
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Bollywood star Ranveer Singh is all set to be a part of the star-studded roster for the NBA all-star celebrity game in Salt Lake City and will be seen playing alongside Marvel Star Simu Liu, comedian Hasan Minhaj, Latin global music icon and actor Nicky Jam among others.
Among others who will join Ranveer for the game include five-time American Music Award winner Kane Brown, Grammy Award-winning recording artist 21 Savage, Grammy Award-winning recording artist & actress Janelle Monae, Grammy Award-nominated recording artist Cordae, actors Sinqua Walls and Everett Osborne.
Ranveer Singh has been the brand ambassador for NBA India since 2021. He participated in the 2022 celebrity game as well where he played alongside Machine Gun Kelly and rapper Quavo among others.
Ranveer will be playing for the former Miami Heat player Dwyane Wade’s team. He is a huge fan of Wade and had a chance to meet and interact with...
Among others who will join Ranveer for the game include five-time American Music Award winner Kane Brown, Grammy Award-winning recording artist 21 Savage, Grammy Award-winning recording artist & actress Janelle Monae, Grammy Award-nominated recording artist Cordae, actors Sinqua Walls and Everett Osborne.
Ranveer Singh has been the brand ambassador for NBA India since 2021. He participated in the 2022 celebrity game as well where he played alongside Machine Gun Kelly and rapper Quavo among others.
Ranveer will be playing for the former Miami Heat player Dwyane Wade’s team. He is a huge fan of Wade and had a chance to meet and interact with...
- 2/17/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Briarcliff Entertainment has acquired domestic distribution rights to “Sweetwater,” a recently completed feature about Nat “Sweetwater” Clifton, the first African American to land an NBA contract. The drama is written and directed by Martín Guigui and stars newcomer Everett Osborne as Clifton. The ensemble includes veteran actors such as Kevin Pollak, Cary Elwes, Jeremy Piven, Richard Dreyfuss and Robert Ri’chard. There are also special appearances by Gary Clark Jr., Jim Caviezel and NBA champion Bobby Portis Jr.
The film follows Clifton (Osborne), who is the star attraction of the Harlem Globetrotters, led by owner/coach Abe Saperstein (Pollak). When New York Knicks executive Ned Irish (Elwes) and Knicks coach Joe Lapchick (Piven) decide it is time for the Knicks to integrate, with the support of NBA President Maurice Podoloff (Dreyfuss), they come together with the other team owners of the league to make history. Briarcliff will give the film a...
The film follows Clifton (Osborne), who is the star attraction of the Harlem Globetrotters, led by owner/coach Abe Saperstein (Pollak). When New York Knicks executive Ned Irish (Elwes) and Knicks coach Joe Lapchick (Piven) decide it is time for the Knicks to integrate, with the support of NBA President Maurice Podoloff (Dreyfuss), they come together with the other team owners of the league to make history. Briarcliff will give the film a...
- 10/11/2022
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
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