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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. He talks black, dresses black, and thinks of himself as black. Plus, its all about one of the most exciting times in musical history. Vh1 greenlights its next original movie, the breaks. Vh1 greenlights original movie the breaks tv by the. The drama, which started out as a tv movie, is based on dan charnas novel the big payback. Nov 20, 2017 the breaks started as a backdoor pilot on fellow viacom cabler vh1. The breaks started as a backdoor pilot on fellow viacom cabler vh1. The breaks chronicles the journey of nikki, david and deevee, three friends united by their.

On april 27, 2017, the series was renewed for a second season that. Vh1 released the trailer for its upcoming madefortv movie the breaks starring mack wilds, method man and wood harris. Stemming from the highly popular novel the big payback, vh1s new tv movie and possible series the breaks debuted yesterday with a total. Vh1s critically acclaimed original movie the breaks headed to series in late 2016 the film followed three young friends fulfilling their hip hop dreams in new york city in 1990. The breaks is a 2016 american television hiphop drama film that chronicles the life of three. Vh1 original movie the breaks to become a tv series complex. Jan 05, 2016 the breaks, the story of three hip hop heads wholl do anything to get on in 1990s new york, had us almost wishing for those socalled bad old days in the city sure, the vh1 drama opens. The breaks was inspired by journalist dan charnas book the big payback. The breaks tv show on vh1 is not cancelled, but you wont be able to catch season two there. Vh1s the breaks does its best to present the era of hiphop where the music was inching to the cusp of becoming the mainstream machine it is. Sway shares his thoughts on the season finale and recaps his journey and conversations about hip hop history. New scripted series, premiering feb 20 at 109c on vh1. Its because vh1 is rude as fuck and played my life, b.

Where to get the breaks soundtrack so you can revisit its. It was based on dan charnas bestseller the big payback. The upcoming tv show is based on vh1 s 2016 film of the same name, which chronicles. Feb 21, 2017 those who missed last nights february 20 premiere of vh1 s hiphop historical drama series, the breaks, can now stream the first episode on the networks website and apps.

The breaks is an american 1999 comedy film written by and starring mitch mullany and directed by eric meza. Is the vh1 tv show cancelled or renewed for season two. Nikki, david and deevee are three friends who are trying to break into the hiphop music industry in the summer of 1990. A sunday in the life of derrick king, an irish kid raised in compton c. The breaks, a hiphop drama on the rise of rap which vh1 debuted back in january 2016, is now on its way to becoming a television series, according to billboard based on the bestselling book. Stream series premiere of hiphop period drama the breaks. Check out the new supertrailer for the breaksvh1s new original movie centered around the new york city hip hop scene in the 90s. Vh1s the breaks tv series coming soon project casting. Jun 01, 2015 the breaks is the third movie in vh1s recent push into scripted programming following 20s crazysexycool. Browse the entire episode archive of the breaks and watch the lastest episode free online on vh1. Picking up where a 2016 vh1 original movie left off, the breaks follows the interlocking lives of a group of people with various roles in the burgeoning sphere.

The breaks is a 2016 american television hiphop drama film that. Those who missed last nights february 20 premiere of vh1 s hiphop historical drama series, the breaks, can now stream the first episode on the networks website and apps the new series grew out of a vh1 television movie of the same name that premiered in january 2016. The madefortv movie which was based off of dan charnas. That was a 42% gain in vh1 viewership for the month among adults under 50. Dan charnas on how the breaks moved from page to screen. Vh1 is turning its hiphop movie the breaks into a full. Original movie the breaks working title, inspired by journalist dan charnas book the big payback, is in the works for a fall 2015 premiere date, vh1 announced today. Vh1 s newest original movie will chronicle the journey of nikki, david, and deevee.

The breaks stars afton willamson, wood harris, mack wilds, antoine harris, david call, evan handler, melonie diaz, sinqua walls, and ali ahn. On january 4th at 9 pm eastern, a tv movie called the breaks airs on vh1. The breaks is the third movie in vh1s recent push into scripted programming following 20s crazysexycool. With the breaks, vh1 revisits the 90s hiphop scene. Vh1s original movie the breaks is about to fulfill all of your hip. The breaks, as a tv movie, premiered in january and scored big numbers for the network. Vh1 announces new scripted series premiere date january 17, 2017.

Jan 01, 2016 on january 4th at 9 pm eastern, a tv movie called the breaks airs on vh1. Vh1s original film the breaks is coming at the perfect time. Like the movie, the show follows young new york city residents trying to survive in the highstakes early. Where to get the breaks soundtrack so you can revisit. Mar 16, 2018 vh1 original movie the breaks has been greenlit for a series, with a late 2016 premiere scheduled.

Jan 08, 2015 vh1 is moving forward on a new original movie tentatively titled the breaks and based on the book the big payback. Vh1 s newest original movie, the breaks, will chronicle the journey of nikki, david, and deevee, three friends united by their love of hiphop, as they work to make their big mark in the music industry. Feb 16, 2016 vh1 is moving full steam ahead with the breaks the viacomowned cable network has picked up the hiphop drama to series, the hollywood reporter has learned. Jan 04, 2016 thats the backdrop for the breaks, a tv movie produced by vh1 that has its premiere on monday. Meet the cast of vh1s original movie the breaks vh1 news. Vh1 original movie the breaks to become a tv series. The history of the business of hiphop by dan charnas.

Watch the trailer for vh1s the breaks starring mack wilds. The breaks, a tv movie on vh1, examines the year hiphop. With sinqua walls, afton williamson, tristan mack wilds, antoine harris. Vh1 announces its next original movie the breaks working. On february 16, 2016, vh1 picked up the breaks to become a full. 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 upcoming tv show is based on vh1s 2016 film of the same name, which chronicles.

Originally a tv movie for vh1 in 2016, the breaks is now a fullfledged series set to premiere on feb. Vh1 orders hiphop series the breaks after tv movies. The breaks, the story of three hip hop heads wholl do anything to get on in 1990s new york, had us almost wishing for those socalled bad old days in the city sure, the vh1 drama opens. Watch the trailer for vh1s the breaks starring mack. The book is one of the most comprehensive accounts of hiphop history and the business surrounding the musical genre. The new series grew out of a vh1 television movie of the same name that premiered in january 2016. Manns also executive producing and directing the film. Three friends try to break into hiphop in the nineties.

Feb 18, 2017 picking up where a 2016 vh1 original movie left off, the breaks follows the interlocking lives of a group of people with various roles in the burgeoning sphere. Vh1s newest original movie, the breaks, will chronicle the journey of nikki, david, and deevee, three friends united by their love of hiphop, as they work to make their big mark in the music industry. In this hiphop oriented comedy, mitch mullany plays a guy living in oakland, california, whos having a really bad day. It follows three friends in new york city in the summer of 1990, as they attempt to break into the burgeoning hiphop industry. Vh1 releases the breaks movie online ahead of tv series. The breaks is the third movie in vh1s recent successful push into scripted programming, following the 20 recordbreaking premiere of crazysexycool. It serves as a continuation of the 2016 television film the breaks. Peep the supertrailer for vh1s upcoming original movie the breaks. Three friends aspire to break into the hiphop music industry. The breaks teaser trailer vh1s 1990set hiphop movie. The breaks vh1 vh1s highly anticipated new scripted series the breaks, is set to premiere on monday, february 20th at 9pm etpt. But unlike empires overthetop drama, the film is filled with characters who closely mirror reallife movers and.

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Vh1 original movie the breaks has been greenlit for a series, with a late 2016 premiere scheduled. A week ahead of the shows debut, ew has your exclusive look at the first five minutes. 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. Vh1 orders hiphop drama the breaks to series exclusive. Its an affectionate, determinedly credible period piece with lightly fictionalized. Charnas bestseller, which examines the history of hiphop, will be adapted for the screen by charnas and seith mann director of the walking dead, homeland, the w. The breaks starring mack wilds, afton williamson, antoine harris, david call, wood harris, and method man. With the breaks, vh1 revisits the 90s hiphop scene when. The breaks 2016 in the summer of 1990, nikki afton williamson, david david call and deevee tristan wilds work to make their mark on the music industry. The cast of vh1s the breaks talks the importance of hip. Vh1 announces new scripted series premiere date january 17. It follows three friends in new york city in the summer of 1990, as they attempt to. 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.

The breaks is an american drama television series created by dan charnas and seith mann. They work to make their big mark in the music industry in the summer of 1990 in new york city. 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. The soundtrack to the tv movie and potential tv series is exclusively available on spotify in a playlist curated by vh1.

Watch teaser for vh1s original hip hop movie the breaks vh1. Vh1 is moving full steam ahead with the breaks the viacomowned cable network has picked up the hiphop drama to series, the hollywood reporter has learned. 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. Vh1s newest original movie will chronicle the journey of nikki, david, and deevee. The breaks is vh1 at its best, intersecting 90s nostalgia with hiphop for the masses, chris mccarthy, vh1 general manager, said in a statement. The breaks is based on dan charanas book the big payback. Vh1 is moving forward on a new original movie tentatively titled the breaks and based on the book the big payback. The hip hop drama series, which recently concluded its first eightepisode season on vh1 is moving to bet for the second season. The breaks wt is the third movie in vh1 s successful push into scripted programming, following the 20 recordbreaking premiere of crazysexycool. Vh1 has listened to their viewers eyes and are putting forth the effort to make their 90s hip hopthemed the breaks a household name. Charnas bestseller, which examines the history of hiphop, will be adapted for the screen by charnas and seith mann director of the walking dead, homeland, the wire.