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Beast
(200?) (mid-June 2006) - sequel to Hype Williams' 1998 movie Belly - currently working on a script with Nas & DMX - read article on AllHipHop.com |
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Superfly
(200?) (project first announced late-September 2004) - signed on by producer Joel Silver - remake of the 1972 Blaxploitation film; hopes to start shooting in NYC by the end of the year - read article at MTV.com |
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Thrilla
(200?) (project first announced May 2003) - 3-D Jamaica-set zombie movie |
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Speed
Racer (200?) (project first announced September 2000) <---(now
directed by the Warchowski Bros.) - live-action movie adaptation of the Japanese anime for Warner Bros. |
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Mothership
(200?) - part of a 2 year first-look contact with New Line Cinema - the movie is about a multinational space vessel that gets marooned on its way to an unknown destination |
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Captivity (project first announced June 2003)
<---(now directed by Roland Joffe, for 2006 release) - part of a 2 year first-look contact with New Line Cinema - the movie is about a multinational space vessel that gets marooned on its way to an unknown destination |
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Belly
(1998) - written & directed by Hype Williams; starring DMX, Nas, T-Boz, Taral Hicks, Method Man - premiered November 4, 1998; DVD released early-1999; Special Edition DVD to be released January 20, 2004 - links: Unofficial Belly Website |
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Rumored
Movies: - throughout the years, Hype Williams has been rumored to be attached to these film projects: - The Crow 4; horror film starring R&B singing group Total; Wizard of Oz remake starring hiphop artists; Fat Albert movie remake |
commercial-work.
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Dolce & Gabana: D&G Time "Dancefloor"
(view clip at
D&G Time website) - director: Hype Williams (October 2006, Europe) - read articles on UK Screen Association News; Rushes |
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Fight Night 2 - Hype Williams does some camera-work for this EA (Electronic Arts) videogame (2004) - read article at IGN.com |
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FUBU
"The Collection" - director: Hype Williams (early 1999) |
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FUBU
"LL Cool J, Denim" - director: Hype WIlliams (early 2000) |
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Gap
"Gap Khaki Soul" (March 1999) - director: Hype Williams
(view clip at
rsafilms.com) - a silver-toned screen sets the mood as freestyle dancers groove to Bill Withers's "Lovely Day" - choreography by Fatima Robinson, who appears in the commercial (girl with the headwrap) - commercial premiered during the 71st Academy Awards on March 21, 1999 |
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Herbal Essences
"Smooth As Silk" feat. Ashanti (December 2004)
*currently airing* - director: Hype Williams - shampoo commercial featuring Ashanti |
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Mastercard
"Fairy Tale" (early 2000) (view
clip at rsafilms.com) - director: Hype Williams - part of the long-running Mastercard "Priceless" campaign - the story of a modern-day Cinderella: "Finishing chores in time (to meet Prince Charming): Priceless." |
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Mountain
Dew "Mad Max" (May
2001) - director: Hype Williams - features Busta Rhymes in a Mad Max-inspired storyline - similar to the 2pac video California Love (also directed by Hype Williams) |
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NBA Street 3 - Hype Williams does some camera-work for this EA (Electronic Arts) videogame (2004) - read article at IGN.com |
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Nike
Basketball (Japan) (view
clip at rsafilms.com) - director: Hype Williams (2001) - listed on Hype Williams: The Videos (Vol. 1) DVD |
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Reebok
"Sounds & Rhythm of Sport" (view
clip at rsafilms.com) - director: Hype Williams (premiered February 10, 2002 during the 2002 NBA All-Star Game) - features NBA player Allen Iverson & rapper Jadakiss |
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Reebok
"Sounds & Rhythm of Sport" - director: Hype Williams (filmed mid-February 2002 in Los Angeles; premiered March 9-10, 2002) - features NBA player Steve Francis & rapper Scarface |
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Revlon
"Colorstay Lipshine" - director: Hype Williams (late 1999) - featuring Cindy Crawford |
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Samsung
"Michael Johnson" - creative director: Hype Williams (Summer 2000) |
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Sears
"Back to School: Squeeky Sneakers"
(Fall 1998) - director: Hype Williams - in the commercial kids are blowing bubbles, playing with yo-yos and squeaking their sneakers on the floor while walking through a school cafeteria line - the commercial is filmed with odd camera angles and vibrant colors (in the cafeteria food and set) |
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Sega
Sports "NBA 2K3" (view
clip at Sega.com
or rsafilms.com) - director: Hype Williams (premiered October 10, 2002) - features NBA players Vince Carter, Gary Payton, Ben Wallace |
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Toyota
"2003 Matrix" (October 2001) - director: Hype Williams
(download hi
vers. | lo
vers. from toyota.com) - promo/music video as part of a contest where visitors to toyota.com can mix their own music video and enter it in a contest to win the 2003 Matrix |
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The Urbz: Sims in the City
(video game trailer) - director: Hype Williams
*currently airing* - video game trailer featuring footage from the video game; uses original music from Black Eyed Peas - read article at IGN.com |
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Verizon
- director: Hype Williams (view
clip at rsafilms.com) - pair of commercials shot mid-January 2003 in New York City; one commercial features James Earl Jones |
other projects.
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Hype
Williams: The Videos, vol. 1 (DVD video compilation) - DVD video compilation featuring 10 classic Hype Williams videos - feat. videos by Wu Tang, Craig Mack, LL Cool J, Nas, Mase, Busta Rhymes, R. Kelly, Jay Z, TLC, Ja Rule - DVD extra features include director's commentary on all 10 videos, behind-the-scenes footage from a video shoot, Hype Williams interview, "About" essay for each video, Hype Williams bio & videography, trailers - released by Palm Pictures; released May 28, 2002 |
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photographs
for upcoming book by Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes - photographed by Hype Williams in Hondouras (was in planning stages; put on hold indefinitely) |
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untitled
television series for NBC Studios - developed by Hype Williams (development deal signed early October 2002) |
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untitled
prime time television drama for UPN Network - developed by Hype Williams (originally set to premiere in Fall 2001) |
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The
2001 Source Magazine Awards - Miami (August 2001) - creative director: Hype Williams |
 Kelis (Vibe 10/00) |
magazine
photo spreads - photographed by Hype Williams - "Believe The Hype" (Interview; October 2000; p.212) - photographs of 14 female musicians incl. Kelis - "Hot Girls" (Vibe; September 2000; p.224) - photographs of Aaliyah, Kidada Jones, Bijou Phillips, & Natane |
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Julien
Macdonald Fall/Winter '00 Fashion Show "Modern Skins"
(February 17, 2000) - London, England - directed by Hype Williams - Hype directed this fashion show for British designer Julien Macdonald at the Millennium Dome on the final night of London's Fashion Week; No Doubt & Jay Z performed at the event |
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Follow
The Leader - book containing images from Hype Williams-directed videos - was originally supposed to be released in 1999, but postponed indefinitely |
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