A look back at Twitter's rise from one tweet to a cacophony, as the social network prepares to go public
It started with a 24-character message on a quiet Tuesday evening in San Francisco. Twitter has exploded from its humble beginnings in 2006 to become the rapid-fire social network at the heart of major world events.
From spawning revolutions in the Middle East to disseminating Justin Bieber's latest aperçu, the 140-character network has established itself as a hotline to the world for 200 million people.
Its co-founder, Jack Dorsey, may never have imagined subverting the worlds of newspapers and showbusiness when he sent the first ever tweet on 21 March 2006. "Just setting up my twttr," he wrote into a silent corner of cyberspace.
That single tweet has since become a cacophony, with 1bn sent every 48 hours by an unlikely mix of Hollywood A-listers, world leaders and ordinary people.
It was 2009 when the site rocketed in popularity.
It started with a 24-character message on a quiet Tuesday evening in San Francisco. Twitter has exploded from its humble beginnings in 2006 to become the rapid-fire social network at the heart of major world events.
From spawning revolutions in the Middle East to disseminating Justin Bieber's latest aperçu, the 140-character network has established itself as a hotline to the world for 200 million people.
Its co-founder, Jack Dorsey, may never have imagined subverting the worlds of newspapers and showbusiness when he sent the first ever tweet on 21 March 2006. "Just setting up my twttr," he wrote into a silent corner of cyberspace.
That single tweet has since become a cacophony, with 1bn sent every 48 hours by an unlikely mix of Hollywood A-listers, world leaders and ordinary people.
It was 2009 when the site rocketed in popularity.
- 9/13/2013
- by Josh Halliday
- The Guardian - Film News
"Key and Peele" star Keegan Michael Key is in talks to join the cast of Luke Greenfield's action-comedy "Let's Be Cops," which will be distributed by 20th Century Fox. Jake Johnson ("New Girl") and Damon Wayans Jr. ("Happy Endings") star as two best friends who decide to impersonate cops for kicks but find themselves in over their heads when they unknowingly mess with a real mobster. Greenfield ("The Girl Next Door") wrote the script with Nick Thomas, and the director will also produce with Simon Kinberg of Genre Films. Production will begin...
- 4/26/2013
- by Jeff Sneider
- The Wrap
"Happy Endings" star Damon Wayans Jr. and "New Girl’s" Jake Johnson have signed on to star in the 20th Century Fox comedy "Let’s Be Cops." The film follows two slacker pals who impersonate police officers for fun until they are drawn into the real world of criminality when they unknowingly play a prank on a tough mobster. The other major roles have yet to be cast. "Cops" will be directed by Luke Greenfield ("The Girl Nextdoor"), who also wrote the script with Nick Thomas. Simon Kinberg’s Genre Films will produce along with Greenfield. Wayans and Johnson were co-star in the original pilot for Fox's "New...
- 3/5/2013
- by HitFix Staff
- Hitfix
Damon Wayans Jr. has had a streak of luck when it come to his TV roles, landing supporting turns on both “Happy Endings” and “New Girl,” and having then to choose between the two successful shows. Now he's set his gaze upon the film world, and his first outing finds him paired with a familiar face from his Fox days. Deadline reports that Wayans Jr. -- who featured in the pilot of “New Girl” before moving on -- will co-star with "New Girl"'s Jake Johnson in the buddy comedy “Let's Be Cops” for 20th Century Fox. Luke Greenfield (“The Girl Next Door”) will direct the film that follows two bored friends who decide to impersonate police officers, but reassess their life decisions when they find themselves involved with a dangerous gangster. Greenfield also wrote the film -- based on a pitch he gave to the studio -- with his partner,...
- 3/5/2013
- by Charlie Schmidlin
- The Playlist
The Ends of the Earth
David O. Russell aims to bring his "The Fighter" star Christian Bale onboard the fact-based biopic "The Ends of the Earth" about oil tycoon Ernest Marland.
The story follows Marland's romance with his niece and adopted daughter Lydie (Jennifer Lawrence). No start date has been announced as yet. [Source: The Daily Mail]
Let's Be Cops
20th Century Fox has set "Happy Endings" star Damon Wayans Jr. and "New Girl" actor Jake Johnson to star in Luke Greenfield's buddy cop comedy "Let’s Be Cops". Greenfield wrote the script with writing partner Nick Thomas.
The film is about two best friends looking for a little more out of life. They impersonate cops for kicks, but when they unknowingly mess with a real mobster, the game gets real. [Source: Deadline]
Rick Ross Biopic
Nick Cannon will portray former drug kingpin 'Freeway' Rick Ross in a Nick Cassavetes-penned biopic about Ross. Ross...
David O. Russell aims to bring his "The Fighter" star Christian Bale onboard the fact-based biopic "The Ends of the Earth" about oil tycoon Ernest Marland.
The story follows Marland's romance with his niece and adopted daughter Lydie (Jennifer Lawrence). No start date has been announced as yet. [Source: The Daily Mail]
Let's Be Cops
20th Century Fox has set "Happy Endings" star Damon Wayans Jr. and "New Girl" actor Jake Johnson to star in Luke Greenfield's buddy cop comedy "Let’s Be Cops". Greenfield wrote the script with writing partner Nick Thomas.
The film is about two best friends looking for a little more out of life. They impersonate cops for kicks, but when they unknowingly mess with a real mobster, the game gets real. [Source: Deadline]
Rick Ross Biopic
Nick Cannon will portray former drug kingpin 'Freeway' Rick Ross in a Nick Cassavetes-penned biopic about Ross. Ross...
- 3/5/2013
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Though he has turned up in small roles in movies produced by various family members (as well as work in The Other Guys and a voice for Marmaduke), Damon Wayans Jr is now winning starring roles. He’s just signed on to head Let’s Be Cops alongside Jake Johnson.The Girl Next Door’s Luke Greenfield is handling directing chores, working from a script he wrote with Nick Thomas for 20th Century Fox.Let’s Be Cops focuses on two best pals (Wayans Jr and Johnson) who decide that it might be fun to pretend to be cops. But – and you can probably see where this is going – they end up dealing with a real mobster and things get dangerous in a hurry.Wayans Jr and Johnson have form together: the former was part of the original pilot for sitcom New Girl, but had to be replaced when his other show,...
- 3/5/2013
- EmpireOnline
The offspring of Damon Wayans Jr. has been busy on the small screen with the ABC series "Happy Endings," but now he's getting ready to follow in the footsteps of his father by making a jump to the big screen. Though the younger Wayans had a small role as a cocky cop in The Other Guys with Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg, he'll be putting the badge back on for Let's Be Cops, a new comedy set up at 20th Century Fox from director Luke Greenfield (Something Borrowed, The Girl Next Door), who also wrote this script with collaborator Nick Thomas. And, he'll be joined by another familiar face from television too. Read on! Deadline reports "New Girl" star Jake Johnson will take the other lead role in the film about two best friends looking for a little more out of life. They impersonate cops for kicks, but when they...
- 3/4/2013
- by Ethan Anderton
- firstshowing.net
The buddy cop comedy is a tried and true formula where you pair two polar opposites as partners then watch the sparks fly as they save the day and explode at each other. (Riggs!) But the newly greenlit comedy Let's Be Cops offers a new twist on this time-tested narrative, providing two best-bud protagonists who aren't actually policemen. They are just pretending to be cops for kicks. Of course impersonating a cop is a serious crime, but what's worse is when these two dressed-up dummies end up enraging a real mobster. Deadline reports 20th Century Fox bought the pitch for this project from Luke Greenfield, who will direct and co-wrote the script with Nick Thomas. Filling the film's lead roles are television stars Damon Wayons Jr. (Happy Endings) and Jake Johnson (New Girl). Casting for the rest of the feature's roles is currently underway. Personally, I have high hopes for...
- 3/4/2013
- cinemablend.com
Exclusive: These Wayans, they just keep coming. 20th Century Fox has set Happy Endings star Damon Wayans Jr. and The New Girl’s Jake Johnson to star in Let’s Be Cops, a comedy that Luke Greenfield will direct. He wrote the script with writing partner Nick Thomas, based on a pitch he sold to the studio. Simon Kinberg’s Genre Films and Greenfield will produce. The film is about two best friends looking for a little more out of life. They impersonate cops for kicks, but when they unknowingly mess with a real mobster, the game gets real. Casting is getting underway on the other roles. Wayans is repped by Wme and Mosaic, Johnson is repped by UTA and 3 Arts. Thomas is repped by Paradigm. Greenfield is repped by CAA.
- 3/4/2013
- by MIKE FLEMING JR
- Deadline
The legendary Harpo with his son Bill.
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Interview by Nick Thomas
It’s been 60 years since the Marx Brothers – Groucho, Chico, Harpo – officially appeared together in their last feature film, Love Happy. Although fans have little “love” for it and the brothers were not “happy” making it, the film did provide some enjoyable moments showcasing Harpo’s silent talents.
Along with brothers Zeppo and Gummo, the five Marx Brothers grew up in New York. Gummo dropped out of the act and the four brothers traveled the country as stage performers before taking Hollywood by storm, starting with Cocoanuts in 1929. Straight man Zeppo eventually bailed too, and the three remaining brothers went on to become arguably the greatest comedy team ever.
Between them, the five brothers raised a dozen children and a few went into the entertainment business. Now 72, Bill Marx (one of...
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Interview by Nick Thomas
It’s been 60 years since the Marx Brothers – Groucho, Chico, Harpo – officially appeared together in their last feature film, Love Happy. Although fans have little “love” for it and the brothers were not “happy” making it, the film did provide some enjoyable moments showcasing Harpo’s silent talents.
Along with brothers Zeppo and Gummo, the five Marx Brothers grew up in New York. Gummo dropped out of the act and the four brothers traveled the country as stage performers before taking Hollywood by storm, starting with Cocoanuts in 1929. Straight man Zeppo eventually bailed too, and the three remaining brothers went on to become arguably the greatest comedy team ever.
Between them, the five brothers raised a dozen children and a few went into the entertainment business. Now 72, Bill Marx (one of...
- 11/20/2009
- by nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
- Cinemaretro.com
By Nick Thomas
Alan Young created some memorable characters over his long career in film and television. Co-starring with Rod Taylor, Young played David Filby in the classic sci-fi film of the 60s, The Time Machine. He also horsed around as Wilbur Post for six seasons in one of best-loved sitcoms ever, Mister Ed, and was the voice behind numerous cartoon characters such as the grumpy Scrooge McDuck. Mr. Young is celebrating a milestone birthday- although he isn’t especially fond of talking about such traditional annual events. But when I spoke with him a few days ago, he was quite happy to chat about his long career.
Born in Northern England, Alan’s Scottish father soon moved the family to Edinburgh, then later to Canada when he was six. Bed-ridden for months at a time with asthma, Alan would listen to radio shows and write his own comedy routines.
Alan Young created some memorable characters over his long career in film and television. Co-starring with Rod Taylor, Young played David Filby in the classic sci-fi film of the 60s, The Time Machine. He also horsed around as Wilbur Post for six seasons in one of best-loved sitcoms ever, Mister Ed, and was the voice behind numerous cartoon characters such as the grumpy Scrooge McDuck. Mr. Young is celebrating a milestone birthday- although he isn’t especially fond of talking about such traditional annual events. But when I spoke with him a few days ago, he was quite happy to chat about his long career.
Born in Northern England, Alan’s Scottish father soon moved the family to Edinburgh, then later to Canada when he was six. Bed-ridden for months at a time with asthma, Alan would listen to radio shows and write his own comedy routines.
- 11/14/2009
- by nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
- Cinemaretro.com
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