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Having conquered Bollywood before moving to Hollywood in the mid-2010s, Priyanka Chopra Jonas now has her sights on new challenges. In October 2024, she hired veteran producer Anne Carey as president of film and TV of her shingle, Purple Pebble Pictures.

Attending the Red Sea Film Festival for a special tribute – which will be presented at an awards ceremony on Dec. 12 – the actor spoke to Variety about her upcoming projects and ambitions as an actor and producer.

Having starred in Bollywood hits such as “Krrish,” “Fashion” and “Bajirao Mastani,” her first major international role was in the ABC thriller series “Quantico.” Offscreen, she has appeared on Time’s 100 Most Influential People list and Forbes’ World’s 100 Most Powerful Women list.

“When I started in the business in India, I didn’t have any family members making movies, but through a combination of hard work, luck and perhaps destiny, I’ve...

Agbo, the media company led by filmmakers Anthony and Joe Russo of Marvel’s “Avengers: Endgame” fame, has hired AI expert Dominic Hughes as its first chief scientific officer.

Hughes, in the newly created role, will work with Agbo’s “storytelling and innovation teams to guide the development and deployment of AI technologies to enrich the creative process,” the company said.

“The entertainment industry is evolving at breakneck speed, and we have never felt more energized by the possibilities,” said Agbo co-chairs and partners Anthony and Joe Russo. “At Agbo, we are relentlessly focused on a creative-led approach to technology and innovation. Working in tandem with our writers, directors, crew members, and technologists, Dr. Hughes will help us imagine new ways to empower artists to tell their boldest and most ambitious stories.”

Hughes has decades of academic and applied experience in machine learning and AI. He earned his Ph.D.

When Priyanka Chopra Jonas was rumored to be joining the MCU franchise! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Priyanka Chopra Jonas’ journey from Bollywood star to Hollywood icon has been remarkable. With a successful career in Indian cinema, she transitioned to global stardom through her lead role in Quantico, becoming one of the few Indian actors to break into Hollywood. Since then, she has appeared in major films like Baywatch, Love Again, and The Matrix Resurrections. She also starred in a lead role in Citadel, which earned her widespread recognition. But did you know she was even considered for a role in the million-dollar franchise Marvel Cinematic Universe?

In a throwback Variety interview with Guardians of the Galaxy star Chris Pratt, the actor hinted that he and Jonas almost worked together in a Marvel film. When Pratt, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Zoe Saldana discussed their studio and the future of filmmaking with The Russo Brothers,...

Priyanka Chopra recently returned to India after wrapping up the shoot for her upcoming film The Bluff. She was spotted at the Mumbai airport early on Friday morning, where she greeted the paparazzi with smiles, waves, and a peace sign. Priyanka’s airport look, which included a cropped top under a floral jacket and matching pants, along with sneakers and a cap, caught the attention of her fans and sparked speculation about her visit to India.

Fans quickly took to social media to speculate whether Priyanka’s return to India signaled progress on the much-anticipated film Jee Le Zaraa. Directed by Farhan Akhtar, the film was announced in 2021 and is set to star Priyanka alongside Alia Bhatt and Katrina Kaif. However, the project has faced delays, partly due to scheduling conflicts and the actors’ busy commitments. Farhan Akhtar has mentioned that the film seems to have its own timeline and...

Temuera Morrison, Zack Morris, David Field, Pacharo Mzembe and Gideon Mzembe have joined the cast of Amazon MGM Studios’ period feature The Bluff starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas.

Frank E. Flowers (Bob Marley: One Love) directs the film from a script he co-wrote with Joe Ballarini. Previously announced castmembers include Chopra Jonas, Karl Urban, Ismael Cruz Cordova, Safia Oakley-Green and Vedanten Naidoo.

The Bluff centers on a former pirate (Chopra Jonas) who attempts to keep her family safe when she is confronted with her dangerous past. The project will debut on Prime Video on a yet-to-be-announced release date.

Producing the movie are Anthony Russo, Joe Russo, Angela Russo-Otstot and Michael Disco for Agbo, along with Chopra Jonas and Cinestar Pictures’ Cisely Saldana and Mariel Saldana. Serving as executive producers alongside Flowers and Ballarini are Chris Castaldi, Ari Costa and Kassee Whiting for Agbo, Zoe Saldaña for Cinestar Pictures, and Thorsten Schumacher for Rocket Science.

Priyanka Chopra, who had flown to India from Australia to attend Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s wedding, has now departed from Mumbai. Photos and videos of her at the Kalina airport have been circulating on social media. In a clip shared by a paparazzo on Instagram, Priyanka can be seen exiting her car and posing for the photographers. She greeted them with folded hands, waved, and flashed a peace sign before entering the airport terminal. In a lighthearted moment, she gestured for the paparazzi to sleep, mouthing “So jao.”

Nick Jonas calls Priyanka Chopra ‘Barbie’; Fans loving this Desi Barbie and Ken jodi

Priyanka was dressed in a white T-shirt, blue jacket, matching trousers, and shoes. Fans responded warmly to the post, with one noting, “So she is going back to Australia where she is shooting a movie, and Nick left earlier for Canada for a concert tomorrow, but how sweet is she,...

The wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant in Mumbai has garnered immense global attention, drawing a host of high-profile guests from the realms of entertainment, politics, and business. Among the notable attendees are former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, reality TV star Kim Kardashian, and a slew of Bollywood celebrities.

Recently, Anant and Radhika also had a star-studded Haldi and Mehendi ceremony, photos and videos of which are all over the internet.

Kim Kardashian and Khloe Kardashian arrive in Mumbai for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s wedding’; Fan says, “The Kardashians lighting up Mumbai’

Adding to the star-studded guest list, Priyanka Chopra and her husband, singer Nick Jonas, arrived in Mumbai on Thursday afternoon. Before diving into the wedding festivities, Priyanka celebrated her brother Siddharth Chopra’s 35th birthday late Thursday night. She shared a picture on social media, featuring herself and Nick. In the photo, Priyanka donned a blue off-shoulder outfit,...

Despite challenges, 2024 has produced strong drama films with standout performances and compelling stories. Films like "Bob Marley: One Love" and "Young Woman and the Sea" offer intriguing glimpses into real-life events. "Robot Dreams" and "Challengers" showcase diverse storytelling styles and captivating character studies in the drama genre.

In the wake of 2023's dual Hollywood strikes, there's no denying that it is a difficult time for the movie industry. Films continue to fall short of box-office expectations, even when they hail from previously acclaimed franchises (i.e. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga) or received universal raves. Nonetheless, there have been solid releases, especially where drama movies are concerned. Packed with some of the year's stand-out performances, 2024's best dramas don't necessarily reinvent the wheel, but they provide compelling glimpses into characters' lives, from decorated athletes to teenagers who find refuge in a TV series.

While "best of" lists have subjective, sometimes nebulous criteria,...

Sulayman Tahir’s “Peripheral” and Coke Daniels’ “The Waterboyz” were among the winners of this year’s Best of ABFF Awards, presented Saturday at the American Black Film Festival.

Hosted by Dondré Whitfield, the festival presented winners in the official film selection categories: narrative and documentary features, series and the HBO Short Film Award showcase. This year’s festival takes place June 12-16 in Miami Beach, Fla., followed by a virtual segment June 17-24 on ABFF Play.

“Peripheral,” which saw its world premiere at the festival, tells the story of a woman whose husband goes missing after moving into their new home, and strange and paranormal events that start to occur upon his return. Directed by Tahir, the film won best narrative feature. Andria B. Langston, Patrick Walker, Patricia Mizen, D’Kia Anderson and Sami Tortorello star in “Peripheral,” co-written by Tahir and Jordan Tortorello.

Daniels’ “The Waterboyz” follows two young...

Priyanka Chopra Jonas has been juggling multiple engagements lately, but she always makes time for her daughter, Malti Marie. Despite her busy filming schedules, the global icon frequently shares heartwarming family moments on social media.

Yesterday, Priyanka posted an adorable selfie with Malti on her profile. In the picture, Malti is sitting on Priyanka’s stomach, focused on something off-camera, while Priyanka, lying on the bed, smiles beautifully at the camera. Both mother and daughter are seen in matching blue and white pajama sets, adding to the charm of the photo.

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In her caption, Priyanka tagged her husband, Nick Jonas, expressing her feelings with a simple “Miss U.” Nick responded with a sweet comment, “My whole world,” showcasing their close-knit family bond.

Priyanka is currently filming “The Bluff” in Australia, where she stars alongside Karl Urban from “The Boys.

Actress Priyanka Chopra is currently in Australia for her latest project, ‘The Bluff’. recently, Priyanka shared her excitement on Instagram, posting a picture of her script with the caption, “It begins…” The script notably bears the word “Om”. Directed by Frank E Flowers, ‘The Bluff’ promises to be an intriguing venture.

Priyanka recently shared a heartwarming video featuring her daughter, Malti Marie. The video captured their arrival in Australia, showing Malti Marie eagerly peering outside the airport. This glimpse into their mother-daughter bond adds a personal touch to Priyanka’s Australian adventure.

As Priyanka embarks on her new project, fans eagerly anticipate the unveiling of ‘The Bluff’, anticipating yet another stellar performance from the versatile actress.

Priyanka Chopra is gearing up to start filming her upcoming movie The Bluff in Australia, and she shared her excitement on Instagram with a Reel documenting her journey. Accompanied by her daughter, Malti Marie Chopra Jonas, the video captured their arrival in Australia, with glimpses of Malti at the airport and Priyanka enjoying moments with her.

Priyanka captioned the video, “Touchdown…The Bluff. With the best travel partner ever,” and used “Bloom (Cover)” by Solomon as the background music.

The Bluff, directed by Frank E Flowers, is set in the 19th century Caribbean and follows Priyanka as a former female pirate who must protect her family from the consequences of her past. The movie also stars Karl Urban and is produced by the Russo Brothers’ Agbo Studios along with Amazon MGM Studios.

This film marks Priyanka’s second collaboration with the Russo Brothers after her role in the Amazon Original series Citadel.

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India’s Zee Studios has set a late November theatrical release for “Dhadak 2,” a romance film challenging societal norms.

The film is a sequel to 2016 hit “Dhadak,” that was itself a Hindi remake of the Marathi film “Sairat.” The 2016 title starred Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor, as well as the late Sridevi.

The new film is directed by Shazia Iqbal and stars Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri in lead roles. Plot details were scarce, though Zee teased it with the logline: [the film] “explores barriers of class and status stitched in the minds of societies, underscoring a narrative of love that can never be fulfilled. Or can it?”

Production is by Zee Studios, Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions, and Cloud 9 Pictures and is slated for release on Nov. 22, 2024, a slot that falls neatly between Diwali and Christmas.

Watch the teaser here:

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From Whitney Houston to Elvis, there is no shortage of iconic singers who inspire sweeping films that dramatize their life stories. No matter the genre, cinematic features have captured the careers of the King of Rock and Roll Elvis Presley to country singer Jonny Cash. Most recently, Back to Black (2024) launched in theaters to capture the life and musical career of Amy Winehouse.

Still other films in the works will add to the canon of singer biography movies, like Timothée Chalamet’s upcoming portrayal of Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown and nephew to Jaafar Jackson’s portrayal of his uncle the late Michael Jackson in Michael.

We’ve compiled a list of music-centric biopics available to stream should the urge overcome viewers.

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The lineup for the 28th edition of the American Black Film Festival continues to get more star studded with the world premiere of the second season of Kerry Washington’s Hulu series “UnPrisoned.”

Washington will attend the Miami Beach-based festival to celebrate the premiere and sit for a fireside chat with fellow executive producer Tracy McMillan, who created the series based on her life.

The Special Screenings lineup also features world premieres of documentaries “Ol’ Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys,” about the Wu-Tang Clan founding member, and “Down in the Valley,” inspired the world of the hit Starz series “P-Valley,” plus a screening of the classic “Devil in a Blue Dress,” as part of the Denzel Washington Retrospective.

The HBO Short Film Award Showcase will kick off the film festival program on June 12, hosted by Sirius Xm’s Bevy Smith (“Bevelations”). Five filmmakers are selected as finalists, and...

Priyanka Chopra has been keeping her fans updated on the shoot of her upcoming project Heads of State. Daughter Malti Marie Chopra Jonas also tagged along with her, and the two were seen in the actor’s recent Instagram posts.

Priyanka shared that she has finally completed the shoot. Priyanka’s play-time with Malti, which included squats and even stick fighting is making us crazy. This mother daughter duo had a fun on the sets of Heads of State.

Priyanka captioned her post, “And it’s a wrap.. it’s been a year.. well, a lot happened but here we are. Tonight I wrapped on a set that was always so full of laughter and professionalism. That rare combination doesn’t happen always.. This movie was a breeze because the cast and crew came prepared with their A game, everyday. It’s been an honour to work with some legends...

Bob Marley: One Love showcases the iconic musician's life on the big screen, from his music career to his lasting impact. Kingsley Ben-Adir and Lashana Lynch bring Bob and Rita Marley to life in this highly anticipated film by Paramount Pictures. Available in theaters on Valentine's Day and now on streaming services, fans can enjoy Bob Marley: One Love at home digitally.

Bob Marley's life is the focus of a new movie, and there are options for where to watch Bob Marley: One Love. The iconic Jamaican reggae musician is one of the most distinct artists from the 70s and 80s, leaving a lasting imprint on the world through his music. His instantly recognizable voice and multiple iconic songs mean he is just as well-known now as he was decades ago. Despite his overall popularity, Hollywood has never brought his story to the big or small screen in the over 40 years following his death.

Paramount+ announced on Thursday morning that its Bob Marley biopic Bob Marley: One Love, starring Kingsley Ben-Adir, will begin streaming on the platform in the U.S. and Canada beginning Friday, April 12, with information as to the film’s availability in additional markets to be announced at a later date. Pic will also be available to stream on MGM+.

Pic comes to the platform after a strong run in theaters, which saw it set a midweek Valentine’s Day record, as well as new opening-day records for a music biopic in the UK, France and other territories, and the all-time biggest opening in Jamaica. Celebrating the life and music of an icon who inspired generations through his message of love, peace and unity, the film tells Marley’s incredible story of overcoming adversity and the journey behind his revolutionary music that changed the world.

To date, the film from Paramount Pictures...

Exclusive: In a Sopranos re-team, David Chase and Terence Winter have set up an untitled horror feature at New Line Cinema. Deal falls under David Chase’s first look deal at Warner Bros.

Chase plans to direct the film, in what is Chase and Winter’s first theatrical film screenplay and feature producing collaboration. They are going the omerta route on the logline.

Producers are Chase and Nicole Lambert (The Many Saints of Newark) for Riverain Pictures. Executive Producers are Rachel Winter (Dallas Buyers Club) through her Tangerine Pictures banner, and Terence Winter through hisCold Front Productions.

Chase and Winter last worked together on the HBO drama series The Sopranos, which this year reached 25 years old. Show won 21 Emmys, and became the most financially successful series in the history of cable television. Chase followed with the 2021 prequel film The Many Saints of Newark, which he produced, and Chase also made...

Bob Marley: One Love offers an authentic look at the life of the iconic singer, highlighting his rise to fame and personal struggles. Rotten Tomatoes critic score aside, the movie has resonated with audiences due to its celebration of Marley's legacy and memorable soundtrack. The involvement of Marley's family in the film adds an extra layer of authenticity, making it a worthwhile choice for those curious about the singer.

Bob Marley: One Love is a loving look into the life of one of the most influential singers and songwriters of all time. The movie covers Marley’s rise to fame in the mid-1970s through his 1981 death and details the way the Jamaican singer overcame adversity to get his music out to as many listeners as possible. The movie was written by Terence Winter, Frank E. Flowers, and Zach Baylin, and directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green.

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Mumbai, March 18 (Ians) Singer-songwriter Nick Jonas, who earlier performed in Mumbai as the headliner for the second edition of Lollapalooza India along with his brothers, Joe and Kevin, is back in the city to spend some quality time with his wife Priyanka Chopra Jonas and their daughter.

He was papped exiting the Mumbai airport dressed in a white shirt, matching pants and shoes.

Nick also carried a black sling bag. He smiled and waved at the paparazzi and fans gathered outside the airport.

The singer has come to India just a week before Holi. It remains to be seen if Nick and Priyanka would stay back in the country to celebrate the festival with their friends and family.

Priyanka landed in India with their daughter, days before Nick’s arrival.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Priyanka will be seen in ‘Heads of State’ alongside John Cena and Idris Elba. She...

Bob Marley: One Love is set to pass the $80 million milestone at the domestic box office by the end of Saturday. It is the first 2024 release to pass that threshold and the second overall this year behind Wonka. The movie has also surpassed the worldwide total of Ray to become the sixth highest-grossing music biopic of all time.

Bob Marley: One Love is continuing to skyrocket up the chart as it passes a major milestone at the box office. The new movie stars Kingsley Ben-Adir as the iconic titular reggae musician, following him during a turbulent moment in his life and in the overall political history of Jamaica. The ensemble cast of the movie also includes Lashana Lynch, James Norton, and Michael Gandolfini. The movie has already pulled off a major box office feat, premiering at No. 1 in its opening weekend despite competition from the superhero blockbuster Madame Web.

Per Variety,...

Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas is set to come on board for ‘The Bluff’ directed by Frank E Flowers. The project might also star Karl Urban, who is known for the streaming series ‘The Boys’, as he is in talks for the project. Flowers, who also co-wrote ‘The Bluff’, has also written ‘Bob Marley: One Love’, which has been on top spot for the past two weeks. The movie shot past $120 million worldwide, reports Deadline.

Set in the 19th century Caribbean, ‘The Bluff’, which is an Agbo Studios and Amazon MGM Studios movie, follows a former female pirate (played by Priyanka), who must protect her family when the mysterious sins of her past catch up to her.

As per Deadline, the film, which is targeting a spring production start in Australia and will be available to stream on Prime Video.

Flowers co-wrote the screenplay for ‘The Bluff’ with Joe Ballarini.

Producers include Agbo’s Anthony Russo,...

Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Karl Urban are preparing to share the screen!

The 41-year-old Citadel actress will headline an upcoming movie, titled The Bluff, with the 51-year-old The Boys star in talks to star alongside her.

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According to Deadline, the movie takes place in the 19th century Caribbean, and “a former female pirate (Chopra Jonas) who must protect her family when the mysterious sins of her past catch up to her.”

The film will be directed and co-written by Bob Marley: One Love filmmaker Frank E. Flowers.

Production will begin this spring in Australia, per the outlet. Once completed, the film will stream on Prime Video.

The Bluff comes from Amazon MGM Studios and Agbo.

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Exclusive: Priyanka Chopra Jonas is set to star in The Bluff, the Agbo Studios and Amazon MGM Studios movie being directed by Frank E. Flowers. Prime Video’s The Boys Karl Urban is in talks to star.

Flowers, who also co-wrote The Bluff, is hot off writing this past two weeks’ No. 1 hit Bob Marley: One Love, which shot past $120 million worldwide.

Set in the 19th century Caribbean, The Bluff follows a former female pirate (Chopra Jonas) who must protect her family when the mysterious sins of her past catch up to her.

The film, which is targeting a spring production start in Australia and will be available to stream on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide, will further solidify the relationships among Amazon MGM Studios, Agbo and Chopra Jonas following last year’s debut of the global franchise Citadel. Following its April 28 release, the spy thriller...

Terence Winter, who stepped down as showrunner of the Sylvester Stallone-starring mob drama Tulsa King after its first season, is back as a writer on Paramount+ series’ upcoming second season in addition to his continuing duties as an executive producer. The series, created by Taylor Sheridan, has opted not to bring in a replacement for Winter in line with the practice at the other Sheridan series produced by 101 Studios which don’t have a traditional showrunner. Instead, Tulsa King has hired a director/executive producer whose deal is still being finalized.

As Deadline reported a year ago, Winter stepped down from the showrunner post over creative differences with Sheridan. Winter, who had spoken about how much he enjoyed working with Stallone and loved the characters on the show, was to remain an executive producer on Tulsa King while focusing on other projects.

As the writers strike changed plans,...

Bob Marley: One Love is dominating the box office, surpassing $100 million globally. The film also secured the No. 1 spot at the domestic box office for the second week in a row. It is only the third 2024 movie to pass the $100 million milestone worldwide.

Bob Marley: One Love has continued its dominance at the box office, hitting a huge milestone. The biopic stars Kingsley Ben-Adir in the titular role as the iconic reggae musician and was co-written and directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green. The movie, which also stars Lashana Lynch and James Norton, opened at No. 1 over Valentine's weekend, besting the weekend's other new title, the blockbuster superhero flop Madame Web.

Per Deadline, the Bob Marley: One Love release is set to take No. 1 at the domestic box office for the second weekend in a row with a 3-day total of $13.95 million, bringing its cumulative domestic gross to $71.6 million. With an international take of $39.7 million,...

Critics find Bob Marley: One Love a standard biopic, with a 42% Rotten Tomatoes rating. Audiences gave the film a 93% score, praising it as a beautiful tribute to Bob Marley's legacy. The movie's divisive reception showcases a stark contrast between critic and fan opinions.

The difference between what critics think of Bob Marley: One Love and what fans think of the movie is stark, and a few reasons explain why their outlooks contrast so greatly. The 2024 biographical musical drama, directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green and written by Green, Terence Winter, Frank E. Flowers, and Zach Baylin, revolves around famous reggae singer Bob Marley and is based on his career from his starting days as a musician up until a couple of years before his tragic death. The film is just one of several biopics inspired by notable musicians and is surprisingly causing divisive opinions.

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Bob Marley: One Love has overperformed at the box office despite middling reviews and a low Rotten Tomatoes score. Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green, the new biopic stars Kingsley Ben-Adir as the titular reggae icon, chronicling how he overcame adversity and became a music legend. The film, which also stars Lashana Lynch and James Norton, debuted to mixed reviews from critics, and currently holds a lackluster 41% on Rotten Tomatoes.

A new report from THR now reveals that Bob Marley: One Love's poor reviews haven't stopped the film from performing well at the box office. The film has actually exceeded expectations, earning $52 million over the course of its five-day opening, beating the $51 million estimate. This includes a record-breaking Valentine's Day haul of $14 million, and another $34.1 million from the four-day Presidents Day weekend.

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Bob Marley: One Love 6/10

Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green, Bob Marley:...

Bob Marley: One Love garners a high audience score of 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, despite critics' tepid 43% rating. Some critics find the biopic to be dull and lacking in capturing Marley's legacy, while audiences praise its faithfulness. The divide between critics and audiences on Bob Marley: One Love may stem from differing expectations of Marley's larger-than-life legacy.

The new Bob Marley biopic, Bob Marley: One Love, has achieved a stellar audience score on Rotten Tomatoes despite mixed reviews from critics. The movie sees Kingsley Ben-Adir in the titular role of the reggae legend, following the songwriter's breakthrough onto the international stage and his passion for spreading a message of peace. In addition to Ben-Adir, the film tapped Lashana Lynch for the role of Rita, Marley's wife. Meanwhile, it promised to be a faithful adaptation given the involvement of Rita and Marley's children, Ziggy and Cedella.

On Rotten Tomatoes, critics gave...

I was both excited and worried for Bob Marley: One Love, a biopic about one of the most emblematic figures in Jamaica’s history, who deeply impacted its cultural and political landscape by becoming a pioneer of the reggae music genre and, ultimately, a global icon. Reinaldo Marcus Green being announced as the director instantly caught my attention since, after all, he’s the filmmaker responsible for one of my favorite biopics of the century, King Richard. However, the involvement of multiple screenwriters – Terence Winter (The Wolf of Wall Street), Frank E. Flowers (Shooting Stars), Zach Baylin (Gran Turismo), and Green himself – as well as Marley’s family production company, raised concerns about potential biases and a lack of critical depth.

Bob Marley: One Love Critique Lashana Lynch as Rita Marley and Kingsley Ben-Adir as Bob Marley in Bob Marley One Love Also Read: Madam Web Review – An Utter...

When movies come out, we grade them with reviews, define them by box office returns or eyeballs on streaming services, and maybe trophies down the line. But every successful, ambitious film starts with a dream, followed by compromise and adversity. Here begins Deadline’s occasional peek into the creative aspirations, and the sweat and blood that propels ambitious films.

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Bob Marley: One Love

In today’s challenged theatrical marketplace, it’s particularly pleasing when a plan works out. Slotted against an underperforming Madame Web for President’s Day weekend, Paramount Pictures’ Bob Marley: One Love on Wednesday set the Valentine’s Day opening record with a $14 million gross, and the film has a nice chance to eclipse the initial $30 million long weekend projections. Per Rotten Tomatoes, the Paramount film has pleased audiences (95% approval) more than critics (44%), but Reinaldo Marcus Green’s skillfully made biopic of an iconic artist...

Bob Marley One Love Movie Review Rating:

Star Cast: Kingsley Ben-Adir, Lashana Lynch, James Norton, Tosin Cole, Aston Barett Jr, Anthony Welsh, Sevana

Director: Reinaldo Marcus Green

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What’s Good: The performances

What’s Bad: An underwhelming portrayal of the legendary singer

Loo Break: You can take one considering the story doesn’t provide anything impactful

Watch or Not?: If you are a fan of Marley and want to watch good performances. Otherwise, it’s lukewarm

Language: English

Available On: Theatrical release

Runtime: 104 minutes

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Bob Marley: One Love is a biographical drama about the Jamaican singer’s rise to fame amidst the political tensions of 1976. Due to the growing political tension in the country, Bob decides to host a peaceful and free “Smile Jamaica” concert for the masses. Before the concert, there’s an assassination attempt on Bob,...

Chicago – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review for “Bob Marley One Love,” the music biopic of the famous Jamaican reggae legend during his most fertile international fame period in the 1970s up until his early demise from cancer in 1981. In theaters on February 14th.

Rating: 4.0/5.0

The legendary Jamaican is portrayed by Kingsley Ben-Adir, as Marley is shown at the story’s beginning in 1976, at the point right before one of his biggest political concerts. The film then follows his life thereafter through the downfalls of fame, his most fertile chart topping period and his eventual early death at age 36, while showing flashbacks to other points of his life … expanding on his Rastafarian One Love philosophy and the flaws in his all-to-human nature.

“Bob Marley One Love” is in theaters on February 14th. Featuring Kingsley Ben-Adir, Lashana Lynch, James Norton Tosin Cole and Umi Myers. Screenplay by Renaldo Marcus Green,...

Bob Marley: One Love focuses on Marley's music and his impact, rather than delving deep into his personal life and politics. Kingsley Ben-Adir delivers a remarkable performance as Bob Marley, capturing the singer's mannerisms, speech, and presence. Despite its shortcomings, One Love is a well-crafted film that offers a lovely viewing experience, fueled by Marley's music and outstanding performances.

Biopics are fascinating. The portrayal of real people in a film, especially when it has the blessing of their surviving loved ones, risks the subject being flattened, their history too sanitized. Other times, a biopic can capture the spirit of the person whose life it’s based on. Bob Marley: One Love does both. Set between 1976 and 1978, Bob Marley: One Love ultimately embraces the essence of who Bob Marley was, what he stood for, and the lasting impact he had on Jamaica and the world.

Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green,...

The latest narrative film about a musician – Bob Marley: One Love – ultimately plays out more as a celebration of Bob Marley than as a “warts-and-all” biography; and that is to the film’s benefit.

Whereas the film could have become burdened by monotonously moving through Marley’s life from one pivotal moment to the next, it instead bounces around the singer’s story in a whimsical, often spiritual way that enables his saga to take on a more grandiose aura than might have been expected otherwise.

Bob Marley: One Love begins with Marley and his band prepping for a free concert in Jamaica. However, when threats of violence against the singer should he perform put his health and well-being at risk, the actual performance is cut short, and the rest of the film begins to play out. What follows is an inspiring story of the singer’s triumph over numerous...

Reinaldo Marcus Green’s Bob Marley: One Love focuses primarily on Marley’s (Kingsley Ben-Adir) life between 1976 and 1978, during which time the reggae legend fled Jamaica for London and his homeland was plagued by rampant violence and political upheaval. One might think that this limited scope would allow the filmmakers to explore this era of Marley’s life with some measure of specificity, whether in the challenges his marriage faced as his wife, Rita (Lashana Lynch), spent much of this time in America and Jamaica, or how the fractured state of his homeland and his love for its people informed his landmark 1977 album, Exodus. But Green’s shaggy, disjointed film is less interested in the complexities of Marley’s personal or professional life than it is in presenting him as a hero and an inspiration.

One Love’s hagiographic bent is symptomatic of the modern-day biopic, but the shapelessness of...

Bob Marley: One Love is a groundbreaking biopic that explores the life of reggae legend Bob Marley, making history by bringing his story to the big screen for the first time. The film features a talented ensemble cast, including Kingsley Ben-Adir as Bob Marley, who has garnered acclaim for his previous roles, such as playing Malcolm X in One Night In Miami... Lashana Lynch portrays Rita Marley, Bob Marley's wife, and the movie also showcases other key figures in his life, such as his music producer Chris Blackwell, played by James Norton.

Bob Marley: One Love features a great cast responsible for bringing the real people involved in Bob Marley's true story to life. After becoming one of the defining musical voices in the 1970s and tragically passing away in 1981, Bob Marley's life has never been explored in a movie before. The 2024 biopic Bob Marley: One Love makes history in...

The movie "Bob Marley: One Love" explores the life of the reggae legend during the height of his fame, highlighting his efforts to spread messages of peace and unity despite intense pushback. Kingsley Ben-Adir, who plays Bob Marley in the film, felt the responsibility of portraying such an iconic figure and tried to capture his spirit and struggles by spending time with his family and friends. The movie aims to give viewers a personal understanding of Bob Marley and hopes to reveal the message behind his music and his legacy of peace, love, and unity.

A music legend is finally having his story told in Bob Marley: One Love. The biographical drama explores the life of the titular reggae singer, being set primarily during the height of his fame in the mid-70s as his efforts to spread messages of peace and unity were met with intense pushback, including an assassination attempt.

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London-born actor Kingsley Ben-Adir stars as reggae superstar Bob Marley in this perfectly serviceable biopic from King Richard director Reinaldo Marcus Green. Written by Green, Terence Winter, Frank E. Flowers, and Zach Baylin and from a story by Winter and Flowers, Bob Marley: One Life charts the life of the Jamaican singer from his rise to fame to his untimely death at the age of 36.

Bob Marley: One Love portrays the tumultuous political and social landscape of Jamaica following its independence from the United Kingdom in 1962. Amidst escalating tensions between rival gangs, Marley finds himself thrust into the midst of national turmoil. When he is approached to participate in a peace concert aimed at uniting the people, Marley realises that his involvement in politics could jeopardise not only his career but also his life.

Following a failed assassination attempt that leaves his wife Rita hospitalised, Marley makes the decision to depart for Europe,...

Over the last decade or two, we’ve seen the Hollywood biographical drama — once the cheesiest of genres, though often an irresistible one — mature as a popular art form. The key evolution, dating back to films like “Capote” and “Lincoln” (and extending through “Oppenheimer”), was the decision to ditch the old cradle-to-grave sprawl in favor of focusing on a crucial time period of someone’s life — a strategy that allows for more texture and truth.

“Bob Marley: One Love,” a drama about the most larger-than-life of all reggae superstars, ardently follows the new biopic rules. The film opens in 1976, when Bob Marley (Kingsley Ben-Adir), lean and majestic in his bouncing dreadlocks, heading toward the height of his fame, is getting ready to play a peace concert in Kingston. His goal is to heal the violent factionalism of Jamaican politics. It’s an uphill battle. The Jamaica we see is a...

Kingsley Ben-Adir in Bob Marley: One Love Image: Paramount Pictures Bob Marley: One Love traces two years in the Jamaican reggae singer’s life, from 1976 to 1978. It was a tumultuous time in his native Caribbean island nation and the most fruitful of his short but legendary career as he recorded his famous album,...

Kingsley Ben-Adir in Bob Marley: One LoveImage: Paramount Pictures

Bob Marley: One Love traces two years in the Jamaican reggae singer’s life, from 1976 to 1978. It was a tumultuous time in his native Caribbean island nation and the most fruitful of his short but legendary career as he recorded his famous album,...

In the years since his premature death, reggae legend Bob Marley has been culturally defanged into a benevolent good-times symbol safe for dorm rooms and yuppie living rooms everywhere. Marley’s string of popular songs, many of which were compiled in his posthumous greatest hits collection “Legend,” turned him into one of the best-selling artists in the world, but this mass-market commercial appeal also necessitated a dilution of his radicalism and spiritual essence. Though many can probably identify “Jamming” or “Is This Love?” as a Marley tune if it was played for them, he’s still probably associated more with generic weed culture than any type of revolution, which is an obvious shame given the political roots of reggae and Jamaica’s storied history.

It makes some kind of sense that “Bob Marley: One Love” is being released at this time of heightened political consciousness. Granted, most contemporary music biopics...

During a 1979 interview with Bob Marley, New Zealand journalist Dylan Taite asked the musician about his early exposure to different genres. Taite wanted to know if Marley had dabbled in rock or soul before settling on reggae. Marley rubbed his chin and fixed his gaze off camera as he considered the question. “I wasn’t really into dem tings,” he said, “I was really into spiritual music, you know, cause it get more revolutionized.” For Marley, music was a transcendent experience with political potential.

Reinaldo Marcus Green’s Bob Marley: One Love tends unevenly to this idea. The film builds a portrait of Marley (Kingsley Ben-Adir) around the creation of the Jamaican star and his band’s ninth studio album. Exodus was released in 1977 — two years before Bob Marley and the Wailers performed in New Zealand for the first time, and a year after an attempted assassination on the musician’s life.

On Tuesday, the Los Angeles premiere of Bob Marley: One Love was held at Westwood’s Regency Theater, where the theme of the night was the prolific star’s spirituality and how that commitment translated throughout his musical movement.

“You can’t separate the music and the message,” is a quote that Kingsley Ben-Adir, who plays Marley in One Love, can be heard saying in the trailer. The line serves as a reminder that Marley used reggae music as a way to promote peace, love and unity in his Jamaican culture and throughout the world.

“To get that line put into the film was really important,” the star told The Hollywood Reporter on the red carpet. “When you understand what Bob’s saying in his songs, he’s talking about God. He’s singing for God through him.”

Ziggy Marley, who is Bob Marley’s son as well as a producer on the film,...

Bob Marley: One Love is a biographical music-drama that portrays the life and career of Bob Marley, highlighting his messages of love and unity through his music. The movie explores the relationship between Bob Marley and Chris Blackwell, the founder of Island Records, showcasing their trust and belief in each other's talents. Kingsley Ben-Adir's transformation into Bob Marley is a remarkable display of dedication and commitment, creating an intimate and profound portrayal of the reggae legend.

Bob Marley: One Love is the true story of the iconic reggae musician. The movie shows how his messages of love and unity touched the world through his music. It also shows the struggles he faced throughout his life until his untimely death in 1981.

Bob Marley: One Love is directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green from a screenplay penned by Terence Winter, Frank E. Flowers, and Zach Baylin. The movie is produced by Ziggy Marley,...

Bob Marley: One Love is a biographical music-drama directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green, portraying the life of the iconic reggae musician and his message of love and unity. The film focuses on a four-year time span in Bob Marley's life, highlighting his resilience and creativity in the face of adversity, including the creation of his groundbreaking album "Exodus." Kingsley Ben-Adir delivers a transformative performance as Bob Marley, embodying his essence and energy. His dedication to the role, including weight loss and learning guitar and dance, is unparalleled.

Bob Marley: One Love follows the life of the titular iconic reggae musician. The movie shows his ups and downs, including the adversity he faced up until his death in 1981. However, the movie also shows the pervasive message of love and unity that he shared with the world through his music.

Bob Marley: One Love is directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green. Green...