Hiphop fans should flock to planet b boy to see what break dancing looks like around the world, but so should moviemusical and performanceart fans who love intelligent and aggressive. Nov, 2008 xbox live marketplace is often thought of as the home to xbla and downloadable game content. It has also gained attention for positive promotion of hiphop. In the theatrical documentary, planet bboy, the art of break dancing breaks on to the scene again.
Dec 23, 2008 turns out, b boying was just evolving into a sophisticated and acrobatic dance form. Elephant eye films has sold its breakdancing documentary planet b boy to mars entertainment for korea. The examples and perspective in this article may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. It has spawned spinoffs in over 68 countries as of november 2019, in what is now referred to as the got talent format, similar to that described by fremantle of the idol and the x factor formats. With backdrops in osaka, japan, paris, france, seoul. This documentary was directed by canadianamerican korean filmmaker benson lee, shot by portugueseamerican filmmaker vasco nunes, and released in theaters in the united states on march 21, 2008. The dream team which is based on the 2007 documentary planet bboy. In season 1 of this sitcom adapted from the 1998 novel and 2002 film of the same name, will freeman david walton is single and. You may improve this article, discuss the issue on the talk page, or create a new article, as appropriate.
Earlier known as bboying, the dance form took the american performance stage by storm as artists and connoisseurs of music accepted it. The documentary trend train keeps on rolling full steam in 2008, and im loving it. He was also a guest choreographer on step it up and dance and on season seven of dancing with the stars. Jumping continents and crossing cultures, planet b boy looks at the history of breakdancing and its vibrant resurgence in urban cultures around the world. Since 2014, the oneonone portion of battle of the year is one of ten tournaments that are a part of the world bboy series. From their secluded hometheater compound, film critics wade major and mark keizer mix insightful commentary with irreverent banter, covering. The film reintroduces the art form through the competition which features teams from the u. Mar 22, 2008 earlier this week, 12 dlist celebrities foxtrotted in from the periphery to partner with professional ballroom dancers for the sixth season of the hit abc show dancing with the stars. June 27, 2008 pg on the corner of 155th and frederick douglas boulevard in harlem lies rucker park.
A stupid hoops signing, break battles and e is helping to. Anthony the boy wonder takes on eyal the closer and justin rated r rego takes on mark sparks at zu bar in this very special episode. The numbers weekend box office chart for april 25, 2008. This list shows all films released in 2008, including films that went directtovideo, or only got an international theatrical release. Domestic box office for mar 24, 2008 box office mojo. Bboys dont stop they freeze performed by pete miser courtesy of homade media. Planet bboy the hiphop culture that started as strictly an urban africanamerican phenom proves to have permeated the globe in planet bboy. Domestic box office for spring 2008 box office mojo. Weekend domestic box office chart for the weekend of may 9, 2008 the numbers weekend box office chart for may 9, 2008 where data and the movie business meet. If benson lees intention with planet bboy was to set the record straight on the. Each crew was given a janet jackson song and had to incorporate some of her moves into their dance, similar to the michael jackson challenge of season 1. Originally known as bboying, breakdancing was an urban dance form that originated from the streets of new york city during the seventies. Jul 05, 2009 ive seen techniques before for making natural photography appear like miniature models, but this is the first time ive seen it used to great effect in making a video note.
June , 2008 a wellmeaning look at the homeless world cup, kicking it presents its topic without much sentimentality, though it could benefit from a more pareddown approach. See top 2008 movies at the domestic box office for the total domestic box office for the top 100 movies released in 2008, and movie index 2008 for an overview of all movies released in 2008. Planet bboy full documentary about breakdance video. In 2014, les twins joined beyonce and her husband jayz on their on the run tour. Weaving between the vivid backdrops of osaka, paris, seoul and las vegas, unforgettable images frame the intimate stories of dancers who struggle for their dreams despite being misunderstood by larger society. Published on jul 7, 2008 with compelling characters and vibrant dance sequences, planet bboy is set in the international world of bboying the urban dance more commonly known as break dancing. Sep 19, 20 to catch up with the international explosion of bboying boty is a germanyfounded, francehosted competition dominated by south koreans, blake consults planet bboy, an excellent 2008. Planet bboy pays fitting homage to both breakers impressive dance skills and the roots of hiphop culture.
What pg film or lower should i show that i am missing. As it turns out, bboying was the first hip hop export. Planet bboy is a 2007 documentary film that focuses on the 2005 battle of the year while also describing bboy culture and history as a global phenomenon. Elephant eye strikes korean deal with mars for planet bboy. Get tickets to awardnominated movies in theaters, like 1917 and little women, and find out which movies are available to watch at home right now. Planet b boy explores the back stories of five of the best b boy competitors from all over the world as they prepare for the battle of the year, world cup of b boying, held annually in germany. Planet bboy 2007 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. In march 2008 it was revealed that director benson lee was working on a feature adaptation of planet bboy, starring chris brown and featuring many american. Earlier this week, 12 dlist celebrities foxtrotted in from the periphery to partner with professional ballroom dancers for the sixth season of the hit abc show dancing with the stars. After the videos came out, les twins put their own cut of wellings work on their own youtube channel. Dec 04, 2014 in the theatrical documentary, planet bboy, the art of break dancing breaks on to the scene again.
Taboo from the black eyed peas was seen during this episode holding up the super cr3w hand sign right after their performance. With compelling characters and vibrant dance sequences, planet bboy is set in the international world of bboying. In 2012 and 2014, les twins appeared in episodes of avengers of extreme illusions, the revolutionary dance series by welling films. Mar 19, 2008 director benson lees doc planet bboy is set in the international world of bboying, the urban dance known as breakdancing. Last year it was donkey kong and abstract art, this year its breakdancing. We visit the battle of the year set in whittier, california to speak with the cast and crew director benson lees 2008 documentary planet b boy proved that the art form of breakdancing is still alive and well today, decades after the popular dance craze started in the 1980s. For the first time ever, super cr3w was in the bottom two against a. The numbers weekend box office chart for may 9, 2008. As an avid fan of the comic books, the fox cartoon, the action figures, the collectible cards, and pretty much anything else related to my favorite band of mutants, the first teaser trailers made myself and my equally nerdy friends pretty gosh darn excited. We visit the battle of the year set in whittier, california to speak with the cast and crew director benson lees 2008 documentary planet bboy proved that the art form of breakdancing is still alive and well today, decades after the popular dance craze started in the 1980s. Planet bboy theme song music by woody pak lyrics by iamisee performed by mowg, woody pak, and iamsee. Hit us up on facebook planet bboy dvd available now at bonus features include a 30minute segm. Annie hall planet b boy citizen kane moonstruck intolerable cruelty. Viewster is the place to be for an attractive choice of uptodate feature films, series and film star interviews.
Agile camerawork propels the narrative at a brisk pace, and crisp editing synchs. Bboys presteren op powell street san francisco in 2008. Dec 31, 2008 planet b boy 102808 planet b boy is set in the international world of b boying the urban dance more commonly known as break dancing. For each film, we use the first date on which it was made available to the public, which might include international theatrical or domestic video releases that were a few days, or sometimes more, earlier than the domestic uscanada theatrical release. October 28 the last standalone jvc vhsonly player is produced october 31 the last major united states supplier of prerecorded vhs tapes, distribution video audio inc. Domestic box office for mar 27, 2008 box office mojo.
The rub is that i cant show anything rated above pg. Jul, 2009 a stupid hoops signing, break battles and e is helping to ruin entourage. By appearances, the concrete pavement, anchored on one side by its run down slab bleachers, is no different than any other basketball court in the city, but this is the place where nicknames are indelibly branded, and legends are born. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of planet bboy with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. Oh, but there are far more than just themes and episodic content available on marketplace. If benson lees intention with planet bboy was to set the record straight on the continuing story of break dancers, then his documentary has to be counted a success.
Jun 05, 2008 running for 12 days wednesday, july 2 through sunday, july , 2008 at japan society, japan cuts presents nearly 20 feature filmsall u. Rodeo ryan takes on james bboy caution jones at zu bar. It is like a journey of rediscovering the lost form of the eighties era. The competition spawned the 2007 documentary planet bboy as well as a 20 eponymously named feature film battle of the year, both directed by benson lee. Lee directed planet bboy, a documentary about how hip.
Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. Boty 2006 showcase special official hd version boty tv duration. Mar 31, 2008 to learn more about planet b boy, and to watch the trailer, visit the website here. Got talent is a british talent show tv format conceived and owned by simon cowells sycotv company.
Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing planet bboy 2008 near you. He is best known for his roles as mike chang on the fox television series glee 20092015, and as magnus bane on the freeform television series shadowhunters 20162019. I teach a fullyear intro to film appreciation course for. In 2003, he was a guest choreographer on the wade robson project. February 2010 learn how and when to remove this template message. Battle of the year, commonly referred to as boty, is an annual international breakdancing competition that began in 1990. With compelling characters and vibrant dance sequences, planet. Planet bboy benson lees feelgood documentary profiles five breakdancing crews as they prepare to compete at german promoter thomas hergenrothers international battle of the year in 2005. Planet bboy 2008 cast and crew an international competition in germany highlights a look at the evolution and resurgence of breakdancing. With compelling characters and vibrant dance sequences, planet bboy is set in the international world of bboying, the urban dance more commonly known as. The documentary planet b boy takes an indepth look at the world of breakdancing competition. Super cr3w was in the bottom 5, but after their performance to get up offa that thing, super cr3ws fanbase quickly grew and super cr3w became one of the top contenders. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies.
Unrated 1h 35min documentary, history, music 21 march 2008 usa. Een beoefenaar van deze dans wordt een bboy, bmeisje, of breker. Mars plans a theatrical release of up to 200 prints in august. It has been regarded as the premier b boying competition in the world and has been referred to as the world cup of b boying. News daily weekend all time international showdowns help. The villanz perusu episode 3 tamil hip hop my hip hop documentary. Weekend domestic box office chart for the weekend of april 4, 2008 the numbers weekend box office chart for april 4, 2008 where data and the movie business meet. Breakdancing, ook wel breaking of bboying bgirling, is een atletische stijl van street dance. Subway cinema presents the final lineup of the new york.
March 18 toshiba announces the hd dvd format will be dropped. So consider making a doublebill of benson lees planet bboy and shane. Planet bboy is a featurelength, theatrical documentary that rediscovers one of the most incredible dance phenomena the world has ever seen. Planet bboy 2008 stream and watch online moviefone. The numbers weekend box office chart for april 4, 2008. Weekend domestic box office chart for the weekend of april 25, 2008 the numbers weekend box office chart for april 25, 2008 where data and the movie business meet.