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Pandora turns up new audience for James Brown biopic

3768 days ago

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Chadwick Boseman's soulful turn powers 'Get On Up,' reviews say

3771 days ago

L.A. Times - Entertainment — James Brown earned his nickname as the Hardest Working Man in Show Business with passionate performances and relentless touring, so it's only fitting that Chadwick Boseman gives his all to portray the legendary soul singer in the new biopic "Get On U... more info

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Spitting Images: Biopic Actors and the Real-Life People They Played

3772 days ago

Time — Chadwick Boseman portrays James Brown in the new biopic Get On Up. Take a look at other actors who were convincing enough to make audiences do a double-take more info

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'Get on Up' reaches for high concept instead of getting down

3772 days ago

L.A. Times - Entertainment — At 2 hours and 18 minutes, the James Brown biopic "Get On Up" runs exactly two hours longer than the knockout YouTube clip of the real Mr. Dynamite performing up a storm in 1964's "The T.A.M.I. Show." It is not time well spent. more info

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Mick Jagger: 'My parents didn't want me to be in showbusiness'

3773 days ago

The Telegraph — Mick Jagger talks to John Hiscock about never-ending tours, family life and his work on the new James Brown biopic more info

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REVIEW: Get On Up Is a Loud, Proud and Oscar-Worthy James Brown Biopic

3774 days ago

Time — Chadwick Boseman, who played Jackie Robinson in '42,' is sensational as the Godfather of Soul in this bold movie from the director of 'The Help' more info

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James Brown biopic 'Get On Up' revels in drama and dance moves

3775 days ago

Reuters — NEW YORK (Reuters) - At first Oscar-winning actress Octavia Spencer thought she was seeing early concert footage of James Brown but then was told it was a screen test by Chadwick Boseman to play the "Godfather of Soul" in the new biopic "Get On Up." ... more info

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Mick Jagger compares Jay Z to James Brown

3779 days ago

NME — The Rolling Stones frontman discusses both acts' business-minded approach to the music industry more info

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Getting it together for James Brown biopic

3780 days ago

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Once Brian Grazer, Mick Jagger and director Tate Taylor joined forces, 'Get on Up' was signed, sealed and delivered, exploring the man behind the hits, hairdos, wives and money woes.Once Brian Grazer, Mick Jagger and director Tate Taylor joined force... more info

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