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Ice Cube, Fred Durst Making a Movie Together

It's bound to be better than Are We Done Yet?

It's a story that reads like a sign of the Apocalypse, or perhaps a horrible, long-lost B-side from the Judgment Night soundtrack, but the sad reality is that it's just another day in Hollywood: Variety is reporting that Ice Cube and Fred Durst are collaborating on a film.

The project, titled Comeback and described in the article as "an inspirational sports drama," will be based on the true story of Jasmine Plummer, the 11-year-old quarterback who became the first female player in the history of Pop Warner football. (And a good one, too -- she led her team to the Pop Warner tournament in 2003.) Mr. Cube will produce and star as Jasmine's uncle, who was a star on his high school football squad, and helps her learn the game. The script was written by Nick Santora and Doug Atchison.

And how does Fred Durst fit into all this? He's going to direct, of course. This will be the first major film project for Durst, who made the jump from off-key screaming to movies a couple of years ago, and premiered his directorial debut, The Education of Charlie Banks, at this year's Tribeca Film Festival. Production on Comeback is slated to begin November 26.

Source: Variety
screwhead100

screwhead100 on 08-23-2007 03:44 AM

well this is great news :(

jasperoosterveld

jasperoosterveld on 08-23-2007 04:29 AM

Thats going to be a classic for sure ;)

randal1013

randal1013 on 08-23-2007 06:27 AM

fred durst, LOL.

arendr

arendr on 08-23-2007 07:38 AM

Fred Durst is teh best!!! See his shredding skillz??? http://youtube.com/watch?v=1UQ_ZhC-1CU

Drunken Mastermind

Drunken Mastermind on 08-23-2007 07:41 AM

Good lord,what have we done to deserve this? Ice Cube's a decent actor if he's in the right role(see Three Kings),but Fred Durst? Come on,what big hollywood movie producer thought letting him director has a good idea?

ClericPreston

ClericPreston on 08-23-2007 08:26 AM

Had to look up Fred's other movie and this is an actual user comment about The Education of Charlie Banks (rated 8.6 out of 10)

"Those who have not seen Fred Durst in action need to see this excellent movie under his direction. The movie is so moving and Fred has perfected every scene. The actors and crew acquired a great respect for Fred's hard work on this film.

The talent performed by the wonderful actors in this movie will make each a household name. I was blown away at their ability to captivate the audience and hold everyone's attention to the end of the movie.

People laughed, cried, and gasped during the premier and I didn't see anyone go for refreshments during the film. That should tell everyone how exciting it was! Thank you for allowing me to express my views on this premier. If you haven't seen it, write into your movie theaters and demand it be shown. It is worth it!"

http://imdb.com/title/tt0783515/

This was as shocking as finding out Clayton Bigsby was Black

Zapoo

Zapoo on 08-23-2007 08:52 AM

Fred Durst and Ice Cube Together? Damn, two of the best! This movie should be awesome. Maybe they'll release some tracks together for the soundtrack! Can't Wait!

Baccus83

Baccus83 on 08-23-2007 09:01 AM

Whatever you may think of Fred Dursts' musical ability (I'm personally not a fan), he's certainly gotten a lot of critical respect for directing "The Education of Charlie Banks."

Also, he did direct the majority of his bands videos. I don't remember many of them being amazing, but the guy has experience.

Bigbrother

Bigbrother on 08-23-2007 11:38 AM

This might have been big news 10 years ago. Now I'm going back to searching for Beyonce on YouTube.

ChigChampa

ChigChampa on 08-23-2007 12:53 PM

I'd start complaining about how much I hate Fred Durst- and he is a complete moron, to be sure, but when you think about it he can't be any worse than Michael Bay.

arendr

arendr on 08-23-2007 03:22 PM

Great post!

glhxckid

glhxckid on 08-23-2007 01:44 PM

"Ice Cube, Fred Durst Making a Movie Together"

wonderful.

nathanpoitras

nathanpoitras on 08-23-2007 04:01 PM

The title of this turdburger will be "Is It Over Yet?

nathanpoitras

nathanpoitras on 08-23-2007 04:02 PM

I must say I'm shocked at all the positive responses to this post, these people must be friends of Durst.

jmo2ski

jmo2ski on 08-23-2007 07:45 PM

What is ice cube thinking, as a matter of fact, who is producing this?

robzass

robzass on 08-23-2007 08:04 PM

It makes sense to put the two least talented people in America in a movie together.

ChigChampa

ChigChampa on 08-23-2007 10:52 PM

The best part of this all is they're holding out to surprise us all with the announcement that it also stars Rob Schneider as an undercover F.B.I. agent that has a "thing" for donuts!!

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