Vh1 announces new scripted series premiere date january 17, 2017. Where to get the breaks soundtrack so you can revisit. Jan 05, 2016 vh1 premiered its madefortv movie the breaks yesterday january 4. With sinqua walls, afton williamson, tristan mack wilds, antoine harris. Coleman recently spoke with the indy about the possibility of vh1 going forward with the breaks as a continuing series, muscle memory and that scene where imam ali. Tristan wilds, adeles ex from hello, dishes on role in. The movie was greatly anticipated by regular viewers of vh1 as well as those new, who simply wanted to reminisce about the early 1990s when hiphop was on the rise. Taking place in new york city in the nineties during the golden age of rap, this series follows nikki, a recent college graduate who lands a dream job working with the legendary barry fouray, and her best friend and producer deevee, who works with rapper ahm. Vh1 to adapt its own original movie the breaks as tv series. Irv gotti is butthurt over vh1s new movie the breaks last night, vh1 premiered their 2 hour film and possible new tv series the breaks. Three friends aspire to break into the hiphop music industry.
I suspect vh1 will renew the breaks for season two. On february 16, 2016, vh1 picked up the breaks to become a full television series. The source irv gotti is displeased with vh1s the breaks. Now, the network is planning to push a tv program based on the movies. Nov 22, 2017 i suspect vh1 will renew the breaks for season two. Complex and vh1s house party for the new movie the breaks. Mar 25, 2016 vh1 orders hiphop series the breaks after tv movie s successful premiere critics might point to an abundance of cleavage and male incarceration as the criteria for casting. Jan 03, 2016 tristan mack wilds is ready to make his mark on the breaks, vh1s movie inspired by dan charnas book the big payback. The series stars afton williamson, wood harris, tristan wilds, antoine harris, david call, evan handler and melonie diaz.
Nov 20, 2017 bet has scrapped plans for a second season of the breaks the viacomowned cable network announced in april that the hiphop drama would move from bet to vh1 for a second season. Vh1 releases full the breaks original movie online ahead. Jan 05, 2016 hip hop fans were abuzz last night as vh1 premiered their original movie the breaks. The breaks was inspired by journalist dan charnas book the big payback. Vh1 releases full the breaks original movie online ahead of. The madefortv movie which was based off of dan charnas. Bet scraps plans for the breaks season 2 exclusive. Plus, its all about one of the most exciting times in musical history.
Watch the full movie ahead of the vh1 series premiere february 9, 2017. Dec 21, 2015 this is the subject of vh1s newest original movie, the breaks, which focuses on three friends trying to break into hiphop in a city that offers just as much risk as it does reward. Developed from the movie of the same name, season one of the series aired on. Movies vh1 news movies vh1 news movies vh1 news movies vh1 news vh1 movie the breaks to become a tv series essence how vh1 and epic went all in with tlc and whats next. The breaks is the third movie in vh1s recent push into scripted programming following 20s crazysexycool. It was originally created by warneramex satellite entertainment, at the time a division of warner communications and the original owner of mtv, and launched on january 1, 1985, in the former space of turner broadcasting systems shortlived cable music channel. The breaks tv show follows three young friends chasing their hip hop dreams in new york city in 1990. The cast of vh1 s the breaks on sway in the morning.
They work to make their big mark in the music industry in the summer of 1990 in new york city. The cast of vh1s the breaks on sway in the morning video. This is the subject of vh1s newest original movie, the breaks, which focuses on three friends trying to break into hiphop in a city that offers just as much risk as it does reward. Jan 04, 2016 vh1 s original film the breaks is coming at the perfect time. Dan charnas on how the breaks moved from page to screen. Vh1 announced the networks highly anticipated new scripted series the breaks will premiere on monday, february 20th at 9pm etpt. The breaks is a movie based on a book called the big payback by dan charnas about three friends tristan mack wilds as deevee, afton williamson as nikki and david call as david in 1990 who are trying to break into this rising world of hiphop, each in their. Tonight is the premiere of vh1s the breaks, which follows the evolution of hiphop through a trio of friends striving to make their dreams. The breaks wt is the third movie in vh1s successful push into scripted programming, following the 20 recordbreaking premiere of crazysexycool.
The soundtrack to the tv movie and potential tv series is exclusively available on spotify in a playlist curated by vh1. Jan 01, 2016 on january 4th at 9 pm eastern, a tv movie called the breaks airs on vh1. Vh1s newest original movie will chronicle the journey of nikki, david, and deevee. Once there, theyre trapped in by a black gang considering it their territory. Jan 05, 2016 irv gotti is butthurt over vh1s new movie the breaks last night, vh1 premiered their 2 hour film and possible new tv series the breaks. Vh1 to premiere highly anticipated scripted series the. Airing on the vh1 cable channel, the breaks stars afton willamson, wood harris, mack wilds, antoine harris, david call, evan handler, melonie diaz, sinqua walls, and ali ahn.
Hip hop fans were abuzz last night as vh1 premiered their original movie the breaks. Stemming from the highly popular novel the big payback, vh1s new tv movie and possible series the breaks debuted yesterday with a total viewership of 2. Tristan mack wilds is ready to make his mark on the breaks, vh1s movie inspired by dan charnas book the big payback. Vh1s original film the breaks is coming at the perfect time. Feb 16, 2017 the millions of viewers who previously watched the world premiere of vh1s tv movie the breaks are in for a treat this february.
Vh1 originally an initialism of video hits one is an american pay television network based in new york city owned by viacomcbs. The breaks is vh1 at its best, intersecting 90s nostalgia with hiphop for the masses, chris mccarthy, vh1 general manager, said in a statement. Apr 27, 2017 bet adds vh1s the breaks, hit the floor. Vh1 has listened to their viewers eyes and are putting forth the effort to make their 90s hip hopthemed the breaks a household name. Inspired by the big payback, a nonfiction history of the hiphop business written by journalist dan charnas, the breaks is executive produced by seith mann and john j. Feb 16, 2016 the breaks is vh1 at its best, intersecting 90s nostalgia with hiphop for the masses, chris mccarthy, vh1 general manager, said in a statement. In jan vh1 premiered the tv movie which served as a pilot based on the book the big payback. Apr 20, 2017 the breaks vh1 vh1 s highly anticipated new scripted series the breaks, is set to premiere on monday, february 20th at 9pm etpt. Of course, the fact that hes one of the only white people living in his. Sway meets up mack wilds deevee and pete rock at platinum studios to discuss structuring a song, the experience of recording in a studio, and the importance of chemistry between recording artist and producer. Browse the entire episode archive of the breaks and watch the lastest episode free online on vh1. Vh1 had its own incentive to set the breaks in 1990. The cast of vh1s the breaks talks the importance of hip. The breaks, a tv movie on vh1, examines the year hiphop.
In this hiphop oriented comedy, mitch mullany plays a guy living in oakland, california, whos having a really bad day. The cast of vh1s the breaks on sway in the morning. Monday nights premiere of the highly anticipated vh1 original movie the breaks delivered a 1. The millions of viewers who previously watched the world premiere of vh1s tv movie the breaks are in for a treat this february. Top rated shows most popular shows browse tv shows by genre. Vh1s the breaks came with great fanfare and a starstudded cast that includes mack wilds, chuck chillout, method man, wood harris and offered dj premier on. Vh1 premiered its madefortv movie the breaks yesterday january 4. Now, the network is planning to push a tv program based on the movies themes.
Top rated shows most popular shows browse tv shows by genre tv news india tv spotlight. Its because vh1 is rude as fuck and played my life, b. Jan 05, 2016 last night, vh1s newest original movie, the breaks which stars actor rapper tristan mack wilds, wood harris, afton williamson and rapper method man. The film is set in new york city and shines a light on hip hop in 1990, before the music and culture took over. The film stars mack wilds and portrays the new york rap scene in 1990. Subscribe to get the highlights, exclusive content, and interviews with your favorite vh1 stars. The breaks, as a tv movie, premiered in january and scored big numbers for the network. Last night, vh1s newest original movie, the breaks which stars actor rapper tristan mack wilds, wood harris, afton williamson and rapper method man. The breaks is an american drama television series created by dan charnas and seith mann. The vh1 viewer apparently their comingofage was around the early 1990s, mr.
Vh1 original movie the breaks to become a tv series complex. Vh1 announces its next original movie the breaks working. Season 1, ep 6 interview behind the breaks episode 6. Complex and vh1s house party for the new movie the. Watch the latest music videos from your favorite music artists. Jan 06, 2016 vh1s original movie the breaks delivered 2. The breaks wt is the third movie in vh1 s successful push into scripted programming, following the 20 recordbreaking premiere of crazysexycool. Hip hop journalism with dan charnas, kim osorio, and datwon thomas part 2 the hip hop journalism conversation continues as sway, dan. The history of the business of hiphop by dan charnas. Phonte as imam ali from vh1 s the breaks watchloud. Bet has scrapped plans for a second season of the breaks the viacomowned cable network announced in april that the hiphop drama would move. Hip hop journalism with dan charnas, kim osorio, and datwon thomas part 2 the hip hop. Vh1 orders hiphop series the breaks after tv movies successful premiere critics might point to an abundance of cleavage and male incarceration as the criteria for casting.
Hip hop journalism with dan charnas, kim osorio, and datwon thomas part 2. Where to get the breaks soundtrack so you can revisit its. New scripted series, premiering feb 20 at 109c on vh1. It follows three friends in new york city in the summer of 1990, as they attempt to break into the burgeoning hiphop industry. Jan 05, 2016 stemming from the highly popular novel the big payback, vh1s new tv movie and possible series the breaks debuted yesterday with a total viewership of 2. Early last year, vh1 aired the breaks, a seith mannhelmed original film entirely inspired by hiphops early years. It was originally created by warneramex satellite entertainment, at the time a division of warner communications and the original owner of mtv, and launched on january 1, 1985, in the former space of turner broadcasting systems short. The breaks season 1 official super trailer vh1 youtube. Vh1 s newest original movie will chronicle the journey of nikki, david, and deevee. The story chronicles new york hiphop culture in the early 90s as rap music fights to become a legitimate mainstream genre of. Watch the new trailer for vh1s the breaks hypebeast.
Dan charnas inspired by the book by, seith mann teleplay 2 more credits. Jun 01, 2015 the breaks is the third movie in vh1s recent push into scripted programming following 20s crazysexycool. Feb 16, 2016 vh1 has listened to their viewers eyes and are putting forth the effort to make their 90s hip hopthemed the breaks a household name. Jan 04, 2016 the soundtrack to the tv movie and potential tv series is exclusively available on spotify in a playlist curated by vh1. The story chronicles new york hiphop culture in the early 90s as rap music fights to become a legitimate mainstream genre of music. Vh1 original movie the breaks to become a tv series. The breaks has been renewed for season two and is moving from vh1 to bet. Vh1 new music videos, reality tv shows, celebrity news. The breaks is a 2016 american television hiphop drama film that chronicles the life of three. Jan 04, 2016 vh1 had its own incentive to set the breaks in 1990. The breaks vh1 vh1s highly anticipated new scripted series the breaks, is set to premiere on monday, february 20th at 9pm etpt.
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