... Stephanie Allain and John Singleton, who took an interest in his screenplay for "Hustle & Flow." Alter years of shopping the idea around to studios and hearing nothing but no. die trio decided to make the movie themselves. It opened to ...
... Stephanie Allain, who wanted a unique actor for the complex role of Djay, a dangerous yet gentle hustler — he has a policy against hitting his women — longing for a better life. Allain didn't want just some boy in the 'hood, but a man ...
... Stephanie Allain, who read his next script, "Hustle & Flow," and, as she recalls, "fell in love with it." While Allain was seeking financing for that project, Brewer wrote "Black Snake Moan." The title came from an old blues song by ...
... Stephanie Allain, who is my producing partner now. We went around town everywhere and it was hell for like two years. There was never this moment where somebody, said yes. We then started looking for our lead and really got hooked on ...
... Stephanie Allain: Spent a number of years as a producer at Columbia Pictures before heading out on her own as a filmmaker. Allain was responsible for "Boyz N the Hood," "Higher Learning" and "I Like It Like That." She most recently ...
... Stephanie Allain put up her house to help raise the $400,000 needed. And Paramount, after bargaining through the night, surprised everyone and plopped down $9 million for the theatrical rights. It's a steal. Before the screening, Brewer ...
producer Stephanie Allain. "Sam is a consummate pro, and he doesn't suffer fools at all, so we had to be on our 'A game' to keep him happy." Jackson grew particuJungle larly protective of Ricci, who spends much of the movie clad only in ...
producer Stephanie Allain. with Christina "Sam is a consummate pro, in Black Snake and he doesn't suffer fools at Right, all, so we had to be on our 'A crackhead game' to keep him happy." Ruby Jackson grew particu- Jungle larly ...
... Stephanie Allain, Gina Prince-Bythe- wood and Erwin Stoff • Written by: Craig Fernandez and Reggie Rock Bythewood • Directed by: Reggie Rock Bythewood • Length: 11 2 minutes • Parental Guide: Rated PG- 13 (sexual innuendo, alcohol ...
... Stephanie Allain. "He's very smart. He's dedicated to bringing stories to the screen with great leads and great packages." Jamie Foxx. First knockout: While partial to a quip he delivers with expert timing in "The Great White Hype.' it ...