Bernardo Provenzano, the leader of the powerful Sicilian Mafia, whose life mirrored the characters and events depicted in Mario Puzo’s classic novel and Francis Ford Coppola‘s film versions of “The Godfather,” died in custody on Wednesday in Milan. He was 83. According to the New York Times, Provenzano “had been suffering from Parkinson’s disease, cancer and a stroke, and… had been hospitalized since 2014 under the supervision of prison authorities.” Known by many as the “Boss of Bosses,” Provenzano hailed from — that’s right — Corleone, Sicily, the same home town of the Vito Corleone in “The Godfather” series. Also Read: Mobster.
- 7/14/2016
- by Joshua Rich
- The Wrap
Recently, HBO served up this new, 2nd, sneak peek/spoiler clip (below) for their upcoming "Boardwalk Empire" episode 2 of season 5, and it appears to be quite interesting as Nucky seems to be having trouble proving he's qualified for his latest endeavor, and more. The episode is entitled, "The Good Listener." In the new,2nd episode , Nucky will end up, visiting to the now-retired Johnny Torrio, who agrees to broker a meeting with the new “Boss of Bosses,” Salvatore Maranzano. In Chicago, Eli and Van Alden is going to get tasked by Mike D’Angelo, Al Capone’s new right-hand man, to get back the money that was lost during a federal raid by Eliot Ness. Fresh out of law school, Willie Thompson will land a new job interview. Rebuffed by a group of would-be financiers, Nucky will dine with Tonino Sandrelli before sending a message to Lansky and Luciano. In...
- 9/13/2014
- by Chris
- OnTheFlix
Last night, HBO released the new promo/spoiler clip (below) for their upcoming "Boardwalk Empire" episode 2 of season 5, and it appears to be quite intriguing as Nucky attempts to engage in a new liquor business endeavor, and more. The episode is titled, "The Good Listener.” In the new,2nd episode, Nucky will be back from a dangerous encounter in Cuba, and is going to pay a visit to the now-retired Johnny Torrio, who agrees to set up a meeting with the new “Boss of Bosses,” Salvatore Maranzano. In Chicago, Eli and Van Alden are going to end up, getting tasked by Mike D’Angelo, Al Capone’s new right-hand man, to get back money lost during a federal raid by Eliot Ness. Willie Thompson will land a new job interview. Nucky will dine with Tonino Sandrelli before sending a message to Lansky and Luciano. The episode was written by Terence Winter...
- 9/8/2014
- by Andre
- OnTheFlix
Recently, HBO released the new,official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Boardwalk Empire" episode 2 of season 5. The episode is entitled, "The Good Listener," and it sounds quite interesting as Nucky shows back up on the scene after getting caught up in a dangerous Cuba encounter, and more. In the new, 2nd episode press release: Back from Cuba after a dangerous encounter, Nucky is going to pay a visit to the now-retired Johnny Torrio (Greg Antonacci), who agrees to broker a meeting with the new “Boss of Bosses,” Salvatore Maranzano (Giampiero Judica). In Chicago, Eli (Shea Whigham) and Van Alden (Michael Shannon) is going to get tasked by Mike D’Angelo (Louis Cancelmi), Al Capone’s (Stephen Graham) new right-hand man, to recoup money lost during a federal raid by Eliot Ness (Jim True-Frost). Fresh out of law school, Willie Thompson (Ben Rosenfield) will have a job interview. Rebuffed by a group of would-be financiers,...
- 9/7/2014
- by Andre
- OnTheFlix
Ciudad Juarez, Mexico -- The capital of Mexico's Chihuahua state has indefinitely banned the famous norteno group Los Tigres del Norte from playing in the city after the band sang ballads glorifying drug traffickers during a weekend concert.
There have been other attempts in Mexico to ban the ballads known as "narcocorridos," but seldom have they affected a mainstream group as popular as Los Tigres.
The band has been a mainstay of norteno music for decades, with hits like "Contrabando y Traicion" (Contraband and Betrayal) and "Jefe de Jefes" (Boss of Bosses).
"The musical group will not get permits for future shows in the city limits, until such time as authorities decide otherwise," the city said in a statement.
The Chihuahua city government said the band violated a three-month-old city ordinance prohibiting songs that glorify traffickers, and that the concert's organizers would be fined "at least 20,000 pesos" ($1,585).
The band appeared...
There have been other attempts in Mexico to ban the ballads known as "narcocorridos," but seldom have they affected a mainstream group as popular as Los Tigres.
The band has been a mainstay of norteno music for decades, with hits like "Contrabando y Traicion" (Contraband and Betrayal) and "Jefe de Jefes" (Boss of Bosses).
"The musical group will not get permits for future shows in the city limits, until such time as authorities decide otherwise," the city said in a statement.
The Chihuahua city government said the band violated a three-month-old city ordinance prohibiting songs that glorify traffickers, and that the concert's organizers would be fined "at least 20,000 pesos" ($1,585).
The band appeared...
- 3/13/2012
- by AP
- Huffington Post
Filed under: Movie News
While you were sleeping, Chazz Palminteri signed up to play a Mafia don, again; Aretha Franklin decided to block the release of a never-before-seen Sydney Pollack documentary on the creation of the grandmother of soul's 1972 album 'Amazing Grace'; Kino Lorber will re-release a controversial rock soundtrack version of 'Metropolis'; and more. Catch up with Wednesday night's news here.
Rat-a-tat-tat. Chazz Palminteri has joined 'Gotti: In the Shadow of My Father,' the John Gotti/Mafia biopic that begins shooting in New York in January. Palminteri will take the role of Mafia don Paul Castellano (a role he played once before, in the 2001 TNT movie 'Boss of Bosses'), the one-time head of the Gambino crime family. The film, written by James Toback, stars John Travolta, Al Pacino, Kelly Preston and Ben Foster and is being directed by Barry Levinson. The film, by the way,...
While you were sleeping, Chazz Palminteri signed up to play a Mafia don, again; Aretha Franklin decided to block the release of a never-before-seen Sydney Pollack documentary on the creation of the grandmother of soul's 1972 album 'Amazing Grace'; Kino Lorber will re-release a controversial rock soundtrack version of 'Metropolis'; and more. Catch up with Wednesday night's news here.
Rat-a-tat-tat. Chazz Palminteri has joined 'Gotti: In the Shadow of My Father,' the John Gotti/Mafia biopic that begins shooting in New York in January. Palminteri will take the role of Mafia don Paul Castellano (a role he played once before, in the 2001 TNT movie 'Boss of Bosses'), the one-time head of the Gambino crime family. The film, written by James Toback, stars John Travolta, Al Pacino, Kelly Preston and Ben Foster and is being directed by Barry Levinson. The film, by the way,...
- 8/25/2011
- by Harley W. Lond
- Moviefone
Mexico's highest grossing Mexican comedy, Saving Private Perez (Salvando Al Soldado Perez) comes to American cinemas September 2nd and CineMovie has your movie tickets in Los Angeles and San Jose.
The dark legend of Julian Perez is about to make an unexpected turn when destiny places the most feared “Boss of Bosses” of organized crime in the most dangerous mission of his life. A mission bestowed upon him by the only authority he respects: his mother. Julian must travel to the other side of the world, a place called Iraq, in order to rescue his younger brother Juan, a soldier declared missing in action while fighting in the Us Army.
Julián Pérez, el hombre más poderoso de México, debe embarcarse en una misión asignada por la única autoridad que él respeta…su
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The dark legend of Julian Perez is about to make an unexpected turn when destiny places the most feared “Boss of Bosses” of organized crime in the most dangerous mission of his life. A mission bestowed upon him by the only authority he respects: his mother. Julian must travel to the other side of the world, a place called Iraq, in order to rescue his younger brother Juan, a soldier declared missing in action while fighting in the Us Army.
Julián Pérez, el hombre más poderoso de México, debe embarcarse en una misión asignada por la única autoridad que él respeta…su
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- 8/24/2011
- CineMovie
By Robert W. Welkos
HollywoodNews.com: For decades, underworld boss Meyer Lansky kept mob secrets so explosive that if the truth ever came out it would alter American history. Now his little-known daughter, who kept her own Code of Silence over the years about her father’s activities, is drawing back the dark veil of the mob’s influence at the highest reaches of government and world events.
Sandi Lansky Lombardo, now 72 and living in an undisclosed location in Florida, carried on the mob tradition of silence to protect her late father and family all the while knowing revealing details about President Nixon’s threat to withhold the sale of fighter jets to Israel because Lansky refused to cut Nixon in on a casino deal; Lansky and Charles “Lucky” Luciano’s plot to assassinate Hitler and Mussolini; and, legendary singer Frank Sinatra hiding out in the basement of a Catholic...
HollywoodNews.com: For decades, underworld boss Meyer Lansky kept mob secrets so explosive that if the truth ever came out it would alter American history. Now his little-known daughter, who kept her own Code of Silence over the years about her father’s activities, is drawing back the dark veil of the mob’s influence at the highest reaches of government and world events.
Sandi Lansky Lombardo, now 72 and living in an undisclosed location in Florida, carried on the mob tradition of silence to protect her late father and family all the while knowing revealing details about President Nixon’s threat to withhold the sale of fighter jets to Israel because Lansky refused to cut Nixon in on a casino deal; Lansky and Charles “Lucky” Luciano’s plot to assassinate Hitler and Mussolini; and, legendary singer Frank Sinatra hiding out in the basement of a Catholic...
- 5/21/2010
- by Robert W. Welkos
- Hollywoodnews.com
On April 8th, The Fallen Faithful, a movie shot entirely in Tampa makes it debut right here at the Channelside theaters. The entire cast and crew are planning on making their way down here to be a part of the red-carpeted event benefiting 1 Voice Foundation. I had the privilege of speaking to Sonny Marinelli, the star of the flick, and he shared his insight on his role and his career, all in candid fashion.
His name may sound familiar and chances are one has seen his work, since he's been a part of many high profile productions in television and the silver screen. Marinelli's television credits include recurring roles on ER, NYPD Blue, and most recently Raising the Bar. In the realm of movies, Sonny has been in roles that play off his Italian heritage. He's been the wiseguy, even portraying the complex John Gotti in Boss of Bosses. Marinelli...
His name may sound familiar and chances are one has seen his work, since he's been a part of many high profile productions in television and the silver screen. Marinelli's television credits include recurring roles on ER, NYPD Blue, and most recently Raising the Bar. In the realm of movies, Sonny has been in roles that play off his Italian heritage. He's been the wiseguy, even portraying the complex John Gotti in Boss of Bosses. Marinelli...
- 3/25/2010
- Tampa Film Examiner
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