'Gridiron Gang' on MTV

[Lady Di]

MTV Sept 8th GRIDIRON GANG special

Sept 8 2006, MTV will start airing a special half-hour segment featuring "Gridiron Gang" on their new series, "YOUR MOVIE SHOW." We spent all weekend taping it on location at the maximum security juvenille detention facility we made the film (Camp Kilpatrick) and had exclussive interviews with The Rock, Xzibit, The real Sean Porter & Malcolm Moore, (the coaches who they played) the kids from both the documentary and feature film coming out Sept 15th and even an interview with yours truly. We ended the day with a special screening of the film for MTV's 250 contest winners and you'll see their responses to the film.

I think you'll enjoy!
SS

Copied from the MySpace Bulletin

[Lil' Diamond]

I got the official Trailer to the movie!

Enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKH3S_vcaJk

[QualityMC]

Your link is a music video making fun of Adolf Hitler.

[Lil' Diamond]

oh ****, now it correct!

[Ramsay]

Looks very good, cant wait too see it :D

[Lady Di]

The IMDb has it all over the place. (claps hands)

[Lady Di]

Below is the article link and there's an audio link to hear it as well on the same page near the top.

Father & Son... (http://www.voanews.com/english/2006-08-23-voa69.cfm)

AND

"Seven Flim Clips From 'Gridiron Gang' " (http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_d4j_ezine&task=read&page=1&category=3&article=235&Itemid=30)

Enjoy!!

[Lady Di]

http://garydourdanzone.com/various/gridiron.jpg

[Justin]

Awesome!

Everythings coming through for X right now, i cant wait till this hits the movies, i'll be first in line haha!

[Lady Di]

I will be like last b/c I have to get enough uhmmm... what's the word... hmmm... well, I have to get past Dwayne. All I have seen thus far... have not liked him in ANY thing. Sorry.

Here's Wahoo Fish Taco Restaurant (http://www.newswiretoday.com/news/8174/) movie related promotion. I have never heard of this place. Anyone??

[Lady Di]

MTV.com is laced with movie imagery... so was X's page there. (YAY)

And here's all the movies slated to open on the same XACT day:


"The Black Dahlia" -- Brian De Palma directs Scarlett Johansson, Josh Hartnett and Hilary Swank in this adaptation of James Ellroy's novel about the unsolved 1940s murder of a Hollywood starlet.

"Everyone's Hero" -- The late Christopher Reeve was executive producer and a director of this animated tale of perseverance about a boy's cross-country trek to help Babe Ruth and the Yankees win the World Series.

"Gridiron Gang" -- Probation officers played by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Xzibit transform teenage criminals into a football team.

"The Ground Truth: After the Killing Ends" -- U.S. soldiers who served in Iraq talk about their homecomings and their service in this searing documentary by Patricia Foulkrod, which was a grand jury prize nominee at the Sundance Film Festival.

"The Last Kiss" -- "Scrubs" star Zach Braff portrays an architect who cheats on his pregnant girlfriend. Former reality show participant and model Jacinda Barrett co-stars

[Lady Di]

Today's BLOG post from X

Tonight is a huge night for me and the team, the premire of my movie is at the mann's chinesse theater on hollywood blvd! IT's my first co-starring role and it feels really good to be in such a great role. All the homies got suits and ****, I got one too! so the energy at my tilt is buzzin right now. just thought I would share the excitment with my people! stay positive and stay focused, Thanks for all the love and support.
XZ

(he seems so excited, he probably lost sleep these past few days - laughs)

[Justin]

Hahaha yeah lucky guy, he's like a kid going to his first day of school!

Its good though, he's getting behind everything he does, its good to see.

I read somewhere that he's taking his son to the premier, young tremayne in a suit :p

[Lady Di]

Yeah, the part about his son was in the text message.

WireImage has the linkage to the pics but since it is still early, it's not accesible yet... damn...

Ok, I uhhmmm... borrowed this one.... (sneaks out fast)

http://garydourdanzone.com/various/xandtre.jpg

[Justin]

Awwww PIMP!!!

[Lady Di]

I love their hair. Someone put a good word up for the tattered one, he looks 'dappah'!! Always loved those thin pinstripe suites. Makes a man look taller. About his son, just too cute for words. I bet he IS sending some Valentine's Day cards and getting plenty too. HAHA!!

[Lady Di]

I think I wanna puke now. No fault of Dwayne's, I guess, but all this publicity is centered around him. I thought the movie was about Sean, Malcolm AND the kids... geeeez. On IMDb main page, there's a Dwayne friggin' photo gallery. Shut th f up already and give Xzibit some freakin' love. You think Mr D is like the only star in this movie. Dammmmmn...


And, while I was waitin' to d/l the newest iTunes, an WireImage entertainment podcast loaded. And who the hell did the camera love? Yeah, you guessed it - ROCKS. X was just barely seen posin' and cheesin' for the camera. (sighs) I am going to write somebody to get an X photo gallery up on IMDb DAMMIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anyone catch E! (or any other source) to see if X get tos say ANYTHING??

[Lady Di]

Ok, I watched the MTV thingy and the promos had less ROCK in them, YAY!! But the whole show, well yeah, ROCKed up. Anyhow X talked abut his brush with the law a weee bit, keepin' true to the real life people and his reason on why he chose to do this role. He spoke very little compared to Dwayne no doubt. The screening for the fans also included 2 of the original once gang members and actual Gridiron men. Well, kids at that time they were at Kilpatrick. They both were very emotional watching the movie of their lives.

Later on, there was not a dry eye in the place when the Latino guy said if it weren't for Sean, if he got released, he would probably be dead. Rock was near tears, while X held his head down. The name of the movie on the marquee read "Grid Iron Gang"... interesting.

During this half hour feature, they showed bits of the documentary that this movie is based on. Movie clips were shown intermittingly and Rock also talked to Sean - today, if you will. He seemed very pleased with the movie's outcome. They didn't talk to Malcolm as much, sadly. But he seemed ok with the movie too.

[Yao]

Oh wow! what a great pic of X n his son!!! Very nice! Trey looks just like his dad:)

[Deba]

I Already Ordered Some "Grindiron Gang" DVD From E-Bay I Ain't Sure It's That Movie But It's Says That There's Some Movie And Few EXtra Images From Movie... So... Hey Lady Props 4 That Picture With Trey... ***Major-X Peace Out***

[Lady Di]

I have it, want to buy it Deba? I am not that happy with it, seriosuly. It's pclips of the movie, HUGE photos as in resolution and size (which the ones with X are under that 'Photos of X Man' thread), access the to the net for downloads and I forget what else. Kinda dispappointed with it. Justin... I say you get a gift. Keep ya posted.

This line is from review seen via MSN and Xzbitis role in the flick:

..."Along with his colleague, Malcolm (rapper Xzibit, who doesn’t get to do much besides stand next to The Rock during practice)... "

[Lady Di]

Here' some quotes from across the net (Justin - laughs) about his performance via the movie:

Rapper Xzibit as Malcolm Moore, Porter's assistant coach, gives a quiet, naturalistic performance that makes one want to see more of his character.

The musician Xzibit delivers a quietly convincing turn as Porter's loyal assistant

[Lady Di]

I forgot to tell ya'll that his actual clothes from the movie are up for auction on Ebay. So is Rock's, the cheerleaders and other film peeps too.

[Justin]

Got a link to it Di....?

[Lady Di]

You know me, I always got links. SMILES!!

Mustang Shirt (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=017&item=270029599121&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1)

Tank & Shorts (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=017&item=270029601900&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1)

[Yao]

I saw the movie on friday n luved it! Although it would of been nice to see more X n less Rock!

[Lady Di]

The top 10 films for the weekend of Sept. 15-17 read as follows:

1. Gridiron Gang $15 million.
2. The Black Dahlia $10.4 million
3. Everyone's Hero $6.2 million
4. The Last Kiss $4.7 million
5. The Covenant $4.7 million
6. Invincible $3.9 million
7. The Illusionist $3.8 million
8. Little Miss Sunshine $3.4 million
9. Hollywoodland $2.7 million
10. Crank $2.7 million

[Justin]

Wow, impressive!!

[Moonraker]

The top 10 films for the weekend of Sept. 15-17 read as follows:

1. Gridiron Gang $15 million.
2. The Black Dahlia $10.4 million
3. Everyone's Hero $6.2 million
4. The Last Kiss $4.7 million
5. The Covenant $4.7 million
6. Invincible $3.9 million
7. The Illusionist $3.8 million
8. Little Miss Sunshine $3.4 million
9. Hollywoodland $2.7 million
10. Crank $2.7 million

Very nice, i think the promotion was very good and Xzibit and Dwayne are 2 famous people so the movie does make a very good start. This is very good for Xzibit actor career, i hope i will see him in a new movie soon as possible!

[Lady Di]

Good start for GG I say. Now, let's see where it goes from there. I read somewhere it cost 20 mil (give or take) to make but DO NOT quote me.

[Lady Di]

Straight from his Bulletin on MySpace.com

Sep 19, 2006 5:50 PM

Gridiron Gang .1!

#1 Movie in America!
Check it out!
Gridiron Gang
Out now!

[Lady Di]

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[Lady Di]

If the movie can do last weekend's total this week... it will be on the profit side. A margin if what I read is right, but at least it will be over.

[Justin]

Even if it doesnt do well this week they'll still be rolling in the money from all the **** in the future, DVD sales, TV etc - they've got nothing to worry about :p

[Lady Di]

It's the 'in theaters now' sales that count most - heeheeheeeee, But I'll keep ya posted sure nuff.

Back to add this Red Carpet (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoN9sZpivCk) Premiere Interview feat X

[Lady Di]

WEEKEND BOX OFFICE - September 22–24, 2006

TW LW Title Studio Weekend Gross % Change Theater Count / Change Average Total Gross Budget* Week #
1 N Jackass: Number Two Par. $29,002,002 - 3,059 - $9,480 $29,002,002 $11.50 1
2 N Jet Li's Fearless Rog. $10,590,244 - 1,806 - $5,863 $10,590,244 - 1
3 1 Gridiron Gang Sony $9,456,617 -34.4% 3,510 +6 $2,694 $26,957,657 $30 2
4 N Flyboys MGM $6,004,219 - 2,033 - $2,953 $6,004,219 $60 1
5 3 Everyone's Hero Fox $4,690,466 -22.6% 2,898 +2 $1,618 $11,534,837 - 2

[Justin]

Wow looks good, seems to be going well!

[Justin]

Back to add this Red Carpet (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoN9sZpivCk) Premiere Interview feat X


Nice little interview there, musta been hot outside that day haha!

[Lady Di]

Justin - yeah or he was nervous as heck, ahahahahahaaaaaaaa!!

[Lady Di]

Rnk.
6

Movie
Gridiron Gang

Wknd total. (Sept 29 - Oct 1)
$ 4.5

Total (to date)
$ 33.2

[Deba]

It Can't B Always No1 HeH ... ***Major-X Peace Out***

[Lady Di]

Xzibit's sneakers worn in the film are up for auction (http://cgi.ebay.com/GRIDIRON-GANG-MALCOLM-MOORE-XZIBIT-NIKE-SHOES-NO-RES_W0QQitemZ120079789895QQihZ002QQcategoryZ60345Q QtcZphotoQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

[Styles]

1 dollar.... Whos bidding?

[Lady Di]

Not ME!! No laugh either. Next...

[Lady Di]

Very worn shoes (http://cgi.ebay.com/GRIDIRON-GANG-MALCOLM-XZIBIT-NIKE-ZOOM-AIR-SHOES-11-5_W0QQitemZ120080844831QQihZ002QQcategoryZ60345QQt cZphotoQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

More very worn shoes (http://cgi.ebay.com/GRIDIRON-GANG-MALCOLM-MOORE-XZIBIT-NIKE-SHOES-11-5-NR_W0QQitemZ120080842223QQihZ002QQcategoryZ60345QQ tcZphotoQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

Styles - what do you have to say about these? (laughs)

[Lady Di]

Even if it doesnt do well this week they'll still be rolling in the money from all the **** in the future, DVD sales, TV etc - they've got nothing to worry about :p

You called this one J!!