Planet bboy is a documentary about breakdancing, the amazingly athletic dance form that. The documentary planet b boy takes an indepth look at the world of breakdancing competition. Planet bboy benson lees feelgood documentary profiles five breakdancing crews as they prepare to compete at german promoter thomas hergenrothers international battle. An elephant eye films release of a mondo paradiso prods. The competition spawned the 2007 documentary planet bboy as well as a 20 eponymously named feature film battle of the year, both directed by benson lee. Sep 19, 20 the playlists 15 favorite movie danceoffs. Lee takes us around the world, charting the history of the dance, its relationship to martial arts, its courtship by pop culture and its freeflowing. Super cr3w wins season 2 of americas best dance crew.
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The villanz perusu episode 3 tamil hip hop my hip hop documentary. For each film, we use the first date on which it was made available to the public, which might include international theatrical or domestic video releases that were a few days, or sometimes more, earlier than the domestic uscanada theatrical release. From their secluded hometheater compound, film critics wade major and mark keizer mix insightful commentary with irreverent banter, covering the latest dvd and bluray news and new releases of. Ronnie is a participant in red bull bc one 2008 in paris, france. The documentary planet bboy takes an indepth look at the world of breakdancing competition. Planet bboy buy from amazon a documentary about breakdancing. After a decade of defeat, the crew and their coach must go up against the best and greatest b boys in the world.
Subway cinema presents the final lineup of the new york. The playlists 15 favorite movie danceoffs indiewire. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of planet bboy with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. This documentary was directed by canadianamerican korean filmmaker benson lee, shot by portugueseamerican filmmaker vasco nunes, and released in theaters in the united states on march 21, 2008. World of dance showcase and winner of 5 on 5 champions. It turns out that the global reach of hiphop extends to bboying. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Quo vadis twodisc special edition buy from amazon a great movie, but a poor dvd. He was nominated for four screen actors guild awards. Planet bboy filmmaker benson lee makes his debut with this colorful documentary looking to shed some light on what he feels is the criminally misunderstood phenomenon of break dancing. At the end, they all meet up in germany for the ultimate test. This film has been shown at numerous festivals around the world after originally making its debut on april 26, 2007 at the tribeca film festival. Have i mentioned before how much i love dance movies. Planet b boy is about an allstar american b boy crew training to compete in france at the battle of the year boty international championships.
Planet bboy full documentary about breakdance video. With compelling characters and vibrant dance sequences, planet bboy is set in the international world of bboying the urban dance more commonly known as breakdancing. Super cr3w finishes top 16 at freestyle session 10. Dvd releases for november 11, 2008 part ii the numbers. Benson lees planet bboy is a fun doc set in the international world of bboying the urban dance more commonly known as breakdancing. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Originally known as bboying, breakdancing was an urban dance form that originated from the.
Like most of the 330 movies currently on my queue, i added it a while ago, but didnt get around to watching it until recently. March 21, 2008 early in the documentary planet bboy, an experienced street dancer asserts that break dancing is as legitimate as any dance that has ever existed. Nov 11, 2008 he shot cyrus is giving back to our readers. Jun 05, 2008 subway cinema presents the final lineup of the new york asian film festival 2008 jun 5th 2008. It has been regarded as the premier bboying competition in the world and has been referred to as the world cup of bboying. Nov 20, 2008 from their secluded hometheater compound, film critics wade major and mark keizer mix insightful commentary with irreverent banter, covering the latest dvd and bluray news and new releases of. Got talent is a british talent show tv format conceived and owned by simon cowells sycotv company. A behind the scenes look at crustfund featuring the real kool keith from the upcoming debut planet b album. Originally known as bboying, breakdancing was an urban dance form that originated from the streets of. Nov 11, 2008 planet b boy buy from amazon a documentary about breakdancing. It is like a journey of rediscovering the lost form of the eighties era.
Dec 04, 2014 in the theatrical documentary, planet bboy, the art of break dancing breaks on to the scene again. Mark sparks, anthony the boy wonder takes on eyal the closer and justin rated r rego takes on mark sparks at zu bar in this very spe. Planet bboy it started in new york the world caught the fever mp3 link. Originally known as b boying, breakdancing was an urban dance form that originated from the streets of new york city during the seventies. Every substantial comment someone leaves on a he shot cyrus post will earn an entry into the monthly drawing. Nyc production, in association with mental pictures. Mar 19, 2008 director benson lees doc planet bboy is set in the international world of bboying, the urban dance known as breakdancing. In march 2008 it was revealed that director benson lee was working on a feature. Weaving between the vivid backdrops of osaka, paris, seoul and las vegas, unforgettable images frame the intimate stories of dancers who struggle for their dreams despite being. Director benson lees doc planet bboy is set in the international world of bboying, the urban dance known as breakdancing.
Last year it was donkey kong and abstract art, this year its breakdancing. Video archive for the film planet bboy, which has a domestic theatrical release in the year of 2008. Ronnie judges red bull bc one 2009 and promotes red bull bc one 2009 through a commercial. Planet bboy pays fitting homage to both breakers impressive dance skills and the roots of hiphop culture. Watch all 51 subterranean episodes from season 2,view pictures, get episode information and more. Set in torontos nightclub scene, this game show pits man against man in the game of seduction. Jumping continents and crossing cultures, planet bboy looks at the history of breakdancing and its vibrant resurgence in urban cultures around the world. Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. If you havent seen planet b boy yet or even if you have mtv will be playing it on the following datestimes starting today. I even watch a few dance shows in the vein of americas next best dance crew new season starts soon. Planet bboy 2008 stream and watch online moviefone.
Sunday, jan 11 11am sunday, jan 11 midnight wednesday, jan 14 1. Regional qualifying tournaments, also known as preliminaries, are held worldwide culminating in the boty international, the. If benson lees intention with planet bboy was to set the record straight on the continuing story. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing planet bboy 2008 near you.
But in a new documentary directed by benson lee, planet b boy, the most athletic of the elements gets its star treatment. There are currently two videos available for the film, of which two are trailers, as listed below. This was an advance screener, and i dont known if there is 5. If you havent seen planet bboy yet or even if you have mtv will be playing it on the following datestimes starting today. With backdrops in osaka, japan, paris, france, seoul. I first saw planet b boy in the theater when it came to l. Planet bboy, the movie planet bboy theatrical trailer.
Published on jul 7, 2008 with compelling characters and vibrant dance sequences, planet bboy is set in the international world of bboying the urban dance more commonly known as break dancing. Planet bboy is a 2007 documentary film that focuses on the 2005 battle of the year while also describing bboy culture and history as a global phenomenon. Planet bboy benson lees feelgood documentary profiles five breakdancing crews as they prepare to compete at german promoter thomas hergenrothers international battle of the year in 2005. If benson lees intention with planet bboy was to set the record straight on the continuing story of break dancers, then his documentary has to be counted a success.
This list shows all films released in 2008, including films that went directtovideo, or only got an international theatrical release. Benson lees planet bboy is a fun doc set in the international world of bboying the urban dance more commonly known as. The more comments you leave at he shot cyrus, the better chance you have of winning the monthly mystery prize. Two players go headtohead for three rounds where they test the. Earlier known as bboying, the dance form took the american performance stage by storm as artists and connoisseurs of music accepted it. Im not a b boy, but ive always thought breaking is an overlooked cultural tradition, bad movies like kickin it old skool and step up 2. For people who are really into this, the heart of the dancers on the teams is completely inspiring. Rent planet bboy 2007 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. The film reintroduces the art form through the competition which features teams from the u. October 14, 2008 1h 35m actionadventure, documentary, drama benson lee s planet bboy is a fun doc set in the international world of bboying the. Planet bboy shows how dance transforms lives and how battling to be best need not be violent. It turns out that the global reach of hiphop extends to b boying. The 2008 rank em as you see em thread page 3 dvd talk forum. Planet bboy 2008 cast and crew an international competition in germany highlights a look at the evolution and resurgence of breakdancing.
In the theatrical documentary, planet bboy, the art of break dancing. The documentary trend train keeps on rolling full steam in 2008, and im loving it. Originally known as bboying, breakdancing was an urban dance form that originated from the streets of new york city. Jumping continents and crossing cultures, planet bboy looks at the history of breakdancing. My son breakdances, it came out shortly after step up 2, and i thought it seemed like an indie film worth supporting. Season 2 remixes the original story to fruitless ends spoilers. It has also gained attention for positive promotion of hiphop. Planet b boy is a featurelength, theatrical documentary that rediscovers one of the most incredible dance phenomena the world has ever seen. With compelling characters and vibrant dance sequences, planet bboy is set in the international. Agile camerawork propels the narrative at a brisk pace, and crisp editing synchs. Planet bboy is a 2007 documentary film that focuses on the 2005 battle of the year while also. I first saw planet bboy in the theater when it came to l.
Hey slanty peeps this is a little late, but still worth the mention. Koreanamerican benson lee makes his documentary directorial debut with planet bboy, which boasts the tagline breakdancing has evolved. Planet b boy pays fitting homage to both breakers impressive dance skills and the roots of hiphop culture. Planet bboy is a featurelength, theatrical documentary that rediscovers one of the most incredible dance phenomena the world has ever seen.
On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. But in a new documentary directed by benson lee, planet bboy, the most athletic of the elements gets its star treatment. October 14, 2008 1h 35m actionadventure, documentary, drama benson lee s planet b boy is a fun doc set in the international world of b boying the urban dance more commonly known as. Earlier known as bboying, the dance form took the american.
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