The following contains spoilers for Wolf Man, now playing in theaters.
Leigh Whannell’s Wolf Man is not the typical horror fare. While Universal Pictures has tried in the past to aim for spectacle and build an interconnected Dark Universe, the studio pared down. It’s now about character portraits, and Robert Eggers’ remake of Nosterfatu is a prime example.
Like Eggers’ highly successful vampire movie, Wolf Man is less about mass bloodshed and murder, and more about the cerebral aspects of the human condition. However, this werewolf movie’s big twist was actually done better by 2024’s The Beast Within, starring Game of Thrones’ Kit Harington.
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In Wolf Man’s ending, an infected Blake turns into a werewolf and kills the werewolf hunting his family. This beast turns out to be his abusive father, Grady. Years ago, Blake left Grady in their Oregon forest cottage. His military-minded father was abusive and controlling, but he did want to protect his son. Unfortunately, his aggression was off the charts. Blake inherited some of this, which annoyed his wife, Charlotte, and worried his daughter, Ginger. As the movie plays out, the transformation becomes a vehicle for toxic masculinity.
Grady was louder and obtuse, while Blake was quieter, awkward and scarred. The problem with this is that fans don’t see much of his emotional abuse towards his family. He snaps now and then, but it’s to safeguard his daughter in the streets from traffic, or to beg his wife to take a vacation with them. It’s also not scary like his father. If anything, positioning Blake as hiding a beast within feels contradictory at times, as Blake is selfless and empathy-laden most of the time towards his pack.
It stands in stark contrast to Grady, who curses, acts angrily and berates his son. Had Blake shown more of Grady’s traits, or had he been angry over his rough childhood and accosted his family, the metaphor would have made more sense. Instead, it’s forced just to have Blake’s family kill him in the end when his feral side takes over. It’s a nice idea, but the execution is off and needs better creative padding.
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In The Beast Within, Harington plays Noah, a father whose daughter, Willow, seemingly sees him transforming into a werewolf. Her grandfather, Waylon, and mother, Imogen, make it clear he has a monstrous curse passed down his bloodline. Willow learns the men in his family were violent and abusive, which is why her father has anger within.
Willow thinks it’s manifesting as this wolf, which she sees at night. To that point, she has to help burn him alive in the finale to save her family. But the final moments reframe her visions as the perspective of a child who reads Wild Fang and latches onto wolves as hunters and apex predators. It turns out, Noah isn’t a werewolf; he’s just abusive to his wife and daughter. Part of it is due to his upbringing, part is due to him drinking, and another part is him being insecure that his wife is cheating and wants to leave him.
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Throughout the movie, there are hints of the generational trauma and vicious cycles he’s transferring to Willow. That’s why the twist ending is easy to reconcile with everything that came before. Fans get more information about Noah’s past, witness his harmful behavior in the present, and understand why Willow views him as a monster. This builds a bigger emotional connection, as fans have more backstory and a deeper understanding of present-day Noah, his duality and conflict.
Ultimately, The Beast Within’s wolf might be imaginary, akin to the weredog in Amy Adams’ Nightbitch, but the message is clearer than what Wolf Man tries to achieve. These kinds of twists need more details rather than rushed flashbacks. It’s why Noah’s story has more substance compared to Wolf Man’s Blake, which feels more like a plot device than a nuanced interpretation of a serious issue plaguing families in the world today.
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Kit Harington may be best known for his role as Jon Snow in Game of Thrones, but he also delivered a standout performance in the underrated horror film, The Wolf Man. Released in 2020, this film flew under the radar for many horror fans, but it’s definitely worth a watch.
One of the standout aspects of The Wolf Man is its big twist, which Harington’s character plays a key role in. Without giving too much away, the twist adds depth and complexity to the story, making it more than just your average werewolf movie.
Harington’s portrayal of a man struggling with his own inner demons and the curse of lycanthropy is both intense and emotional. He brings a vulnerability to the character that makes you empathize with his plight, even as he transforms into a fearsome creature.
Overall, The Wolf Man is a solid horror film that deserves more recognition, and Kit Harington’s performance only elevates it further. If you’re a fan of horror movies with a good twist, be sure to check this one out.
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Emmy Award-winning actor, Colman Domingo, has reportedly joined the cast of Gus Van Sant’s upcoming hostage thriller film Dead Man’s Wire. The movie is based on a 70s’ true story of a man named Tony Kirtsis who abducted Indianapolis mortgage broker, Dick Hall, and held him hostage.
Nosferatu star, Bill Skarsgard, will play the lead role alongside Dacre Montgomery (from Stranger Things), and Colman Domingo. Recently, Domingo opened up about Dead Man’s Wire in an interview. According to Deadline, he mentioned in his statements about how Tony Kirtsis detains his hostages and communicates with a radio announcer.
Colman Domingo further talked about Steven Spielberg’s upcoming sci-fi project where he will star alongside Colin Firth, Emily Blunt, and Josh O’Connor. Domingo left teasers from the movie (which will reportedly go into production in March) saying that he “literally cried’ while reading the script.
As per Deadline, Colman Domingo teased fans about his upcoming hostage thriller Dead Man’s Wire, saying:
“This guy was just in dire straits, holding people hostage and speaking to a radio announcer. That’s the only person he felt like he could communicate with. He’d listened to him every day and I sort of guide him not to kill people.
The official synopsis of the movie reads:
“In 1977, a former real estate developer takes his mortgage banker hostage after feeling wronged by a corrupt system.”
Following his statements on Dead Man’s Wire, Domingo shared his feelings on Spielberg’s upcoming science-fiction piece which still is a mystery to the fans. He reportedly said:
“I can’t tell you anything.”
This he replied when asked about the movie’s title. He further added:
“I will tell you this. I finished reading the script and I bawled. I thought it was one of the most beautiful scripts about our humanity. I think it was just the most beautiful film about our humanity, and I literally cried because Steven Spielberg believes in the possibility of the human beings we could be. That’s what I’ll tell you.”
Colman Domingo, who has received multiple awards and nominations over the years for his contribution to acting, is well-known for his role in HBO’s Euphoria. He has worked on multiple projects including Law & Order, Fear The Walking Dead, Lincoln, Rustin, and Sing Sing.
For his role as Bayard Rustin in Netflix’s drama biopic, Rustin, Domingo bagged an Academy Award nomination under the category of Best Actor. Shortly after he wrapped his shooting work for Dead Man’s Wire, the 55-year-old actor will reportedly turn to Season 3 of HBO’s teen drama series Euphoria. Domingo mentioned:
“Everybody’s excited to get back to work. That’s taken a lot time to put together.”
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Renowned actor Colman Domingo has officially joined the cast of the highly anticipated film “Dead Man’s Wire,” according to recent reports. The star-studded cast already includes top talent such as Viola Davis and Jonathan Majors, making Domingo’s addition all the more exciting.
In addition to his role in “Dead Man’s Wire,” Domingo has also been making headlines for his involvement in Steven Spielberg’s upcoming sci-fi film. In a recent interview, Domingo opened up about his experience working with the legendary director, sharing his excitement for the project and his admiration for Spielberg’s visionary storytelling.
Fans of Domingo can look forward to seeing him on the big screen in both “Dead Man’s Wire” and Spielberg’s sci-fi film, where he is sure to deliver another standout performance. Stay tuned for more updates on these exciting projects and be sure to catch Domingo’s captivating performances when these films hit theaters.
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EXCLUSIVE: Colman Domingo is joining the cast of Gus Van Sant’s hostage thriller Dead Man’s Wire after completing his scenes for Edgar Wright’s The Running Man.
The title of Wright’s film is an apt for an actor who is doing the reverse of Phillip C. McGraw’s dictum that ‘it’s a marathon, not a sprint,’ by jetting from London on Monday to a devastated Los Angeles, then on to Kentucky next weekend to join Nosferatu’s Bill Skarsgard in Dead Man’s Wire in Louisville.
Austin Kolodney’s original screenplay for Dead Man’s Wire is based on the story of Tony Kirtsis, who one frigid day in February 1977 took Indianapolis mortgage broker Dick Hall hostage in his office. He attached a steel wire, that was hooked to the barrel of a sawed-off, double barrel shotgun, around his captive’s neck. Deadline revealed news of the production and the casting of Skarsgard, along with Stranger Things star Dacre Montgomery, last month.
“This guy was just in dire straits, holding people hostage and speaking to a radio announcer,” says Domingo, who will play the broadcaster in question. He’s speaking to Deadline in the middle of an awards season that has propelled the actor’s performance in A24 flick Sing Sing towards Academy Award contention. “That’s the only person he felt like he could communicate with. He’d listened to him every day and I sort of guide him not to kill people.”
After Dead Man’s Wire, it’s onto the third season of HBO’s Euphoria, shooting eight episodes with Zendaya, Jacob Elordi and Sydney Sweeney. “Everybody’s excited to get back to work. That’s taken a lot time to put together,” says Colman.
It’s been three years of waiting, in fact. “There’s been lots of rewriting and rethinking of what it is, and then it’s about wrangling everyone’s schedules — whether it’s Jacob‘s and Sydney or my schedule and Zendaya’s schedule. Oh, everyone’s become mega stars now,” he laughs.
Colman adds, “It’s going to be incredible storytelling. I don’t know if [what I heard] made it to the final pages, but from what I was told, it’s really exceptional. It’s human.”
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Euphoria’s followed by Steven Spielberg’s new, as yet untitled, new movie. “I can’t tell you anything,” he says as I’m about to open my mouth.
“I will tell you this,” he decides. “I finished reading the script and I bawled. I thought it was one of the most beautiful scripts about our humanity. I think it was just the most beautiful film about our humanity, and I literally cried because Steven Spielberg believes in the possibility of the human beings we could be. That’s what I’ll tell you.”
Of course, I push for more.
“From what’s out there in the world, it is an untitled sci-fi experience. You know Steven’s always concerned about the stars and the moon, so I think that’s what I can tell you,” he says, lacing his hands together.
“Are you an astronaut,” I speculate?
“Possibly. You never know,” he says chuckling.
Shakespeare was into the stars and the moon, as well. I tell Domingo that I was struck by the soliloquy the actor chose to recite at the top of Sing Sing, where he plays John ‘Divine G’ Whitfield, a man incarcerated at the Sing Sing Correctional Facility, in Ossining, New York, for a crime he didn’t commit. The film, directed by Greg Kwedar, who also wrote the script with Clint Bentley, follows Divine G’s participation in Rehabilitation Through the Arts, known as R.T.A.
When I rewatched the movie ahead of my meeting with Domingo, I somehow experienced it differently from when I first watched it ages ago. I realized that the text Domingo’s Divine G performed as Lysander, one of the lovers in A Midsummer Night’s Dream — “Swift as a shadow/short as any dream/Brief as the lightning in the collided night/That, in a spleen, unfolds both heaven and earth/And ‘ere a man hath power to say, ”Behold!”/And ere a man hath power to say, ’Behold!’/The jaws of darkness do devour it up… “ — is the key to the film.
“That’s exactly why I chose that monologue to start,” he agrees. “That is the key. Since our film takes so many cues from Shakespeare, I thought the first line of a character in any Shakespeare play will tell you everything you need to know about him.” Usually, their entrance line in some way, shape or form, he observes, “will tell you a lot about the crisis of faith or the questions that the character has.”
Domingo explains that in that moment we find Divine G “in the height of his artistic journey in a hope-filled place,” but that juxtaposing his splendid robes on moment with his prison greens asks the question of how he exists in the world. “He’s holding onto hope and art,” adds Domingo.
Colman Domingo in ‘Sing Sing.’
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“He’s holding onto language, ideas and imagination, and the container of prison is trying to beat it out of him. It gets me emotional anytime I think about it, because I know I can sit here and talk to you clearly about it, because you know about the container of us living in the world as Black men, a world tries to constrain us. We’re saying, ‘No, I’m liberated from that, every single day. Every step of our being is in defiance of the way the world is set up for us.’”
After seeing the film, some found his performance so compelling that people would ask him, indirectly, whether he’d ever been incarcerated. ”I’m like, ‘No! I’m a Black man in the world. I know how this man feels.’ It’s not so foreign, which is why I know I put more of myself into this film than I’ve ever put into any other film.
“I needed to lift the mask off of Colman and pour him fully into this. I wasn’t allowed to do that with Rustin; I had to build a character. With The Color Purple, I had to build a character and infuse it, and find its way and its heartbeat. But with this, I had to find my heart in John ‘Divine G’ Whitfield’s heart and pull him together.”
We’re practically alone, the two of us, in the charming Bistro Bardot, a hostelry that was once a famous old pub in Wapping, East London. He’s holding back tears now as he talks about his role in the film. “It’s me with all my fears,” he continues. “What would happen if I was wrongfully accused of a crime just walking down the wrong street at the wrong time, and the system is set up to put me away, and not to believe me, not to trust my word?”
Colman Domingo holds back his emotions in London
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Domingo’s one of the few professional actors in Sing Sing, along with Sound of Metal’s Paul Raci. The bulk of the company consists of those who had previous experience performing with R.T.A.. One is Clarence ‘Divine Eye’ Maclin, who’s a revelation in the picture. He and Domingo have been nominated for supporting and lead actor BAFTA awards — Maclin also shares an adapted screenplay nomination for the film.
Domingo says he’ll return to London for the London Film Critics Circle Awards and the BAFTAs. He has the Critics Choice and SAG Awards upcoming in LA as well.
Following a tricky introduction, ‘Divine G’, in a magnanimous act, decides to assist ‘Divine Eye’ in his R.T.A. acting endeavours and in helping him prepare for his parole board hearing. “Even though he’s challenged by him, at the end of the day, he finds it more joyful to be of service to him as a well,” says Domingo.
The irony of that is devastating because ‘Divine G’ doesn’t know how to get himself outta that place. When I watched him go up for parole, I could feel the volcano inside both the character and the actor begin to rumble. How did he hold it back, I ask?
“I said to myself to hold it back,” responds Domingo. “I know that character. I know the person who feels like I have to measure my anger or my fury or my frustration sometimes, and always choose the high road. I know that very clearly. Please, I know that even when it comes to the way people will value or not value your work. I will just do what I need to do.”
But does he get angry, I ask?
“I get frustrated like everybody else, and at some point. I can only take so much. I know the things that boil and boil over when you’re not being seen or you’re not being heard, or you are constantly being looked over or passed over. You always try to take stock, but at some point, you want to lose your whole mind. But I think that I’m a very measured person because that’s the way I am,” he says flatly.
There are great men he greatly admires. “Whether it’s Ralph Ellison or whether it’s James Baldwin or Nat King Cole, I always think that these are guys who choose grace, but they have everything in them to be a Huey P. Newton or a Malcolm X.”
You know what, though? Colman Domingo’s having the last laugh on those who ever doubted him.
He’ll be on the Gus Van Sant movie set this weekend; he’s got Euphoria, the Spielberg picture. You’re gonna make your feature directing debut on Scandalous about Sammy Davis Jr and Kim Novak, to be portrayed by Rye Lane’s David Jonsson and Anyone But You’s Sydney Sweeney, I tell him. There’s the Nat King Cole Biopic he’s setting up to star in and direct next year. In a similar key, there’s the musical he wrote with Patricia McGregor, to be directed by McGregor, Lights Out: Nat King Cole, starting performances at New York Theatre Workshop in March, starring Dulé Hill (The West Wing) and Daniel J. Watts, who played Ike Turner in Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, as Sammy Davis Jr.
There’s the Tina Fey comedy show he’s shot called The Four Seasons, based on the Alan Alda movie. There’s crime thriller The Madness, in which he stars, on Netflix. Fear the Walking Dead is on Prime Video on an endless loop, and there’s stuff so far off in the future he dare not tell me about. He was filming The Running Man at Leavesden Studios until last weekend. Edgar Wright chose him for that. And later this year, he’ll be seen portraying Joe Jackson, Michael Jackson’s father, in Antoine Fuqua’s Michael.
Domingo and Indhu Rubasingham, the National Theatre’s incoming Artistic Director have been talking, he reveals, “about leaving a window open in the fall of 2026 to do “something” there. “I haven’t been on stage in London since Scottsboro Boys twelve years ago and I think my first show will be back in London at the National Theatre,” he affirms. He wants it to be “something special and impactful” and allows to “have fun.”
Oh, and Domingo, the red carpet maestro, is a house ambassador with Valentino now. “[Creative director] Alessandra Michele has been creating custom pieces for me to wear,” he says.
Colman Domingo at the 36th Annual Palm Springs International Film Awards at the Palm Springs Convention Center on January 3, 2025 in Palm Springs, California.
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Doors once closed have been flung open all over the place for Colman Domingo, I say.
He concedes that “in a funny way, you’re right. I guess I’m having a bit of a last laugh.”
Sipping a Negroni, he adds that “just by existing and being and working hard, he represents all of the people who’ve worked regional theater, off-Broadway, and taught themselves to write and direct in the face of doors slamming and opportunities denied. “I represent all of those actors and artists,” he says,” emotion building. “I did not know that this was available to me. I just didn’t know, and now it feels like I have a greater opportunity to have even more impact.”
Last month he had a conversation with his team as he considered his next move. “I thought, ‘well, I want to have even more impact’. “And I woke up and I thought, ‘Well, I think the word is mogul!’”
‘Mogul’ is a good word, I say, guffawing at the audacity of it all.
“I tell you why,” he says. “I feel like it’s about having impact with many industries. I think that if people are willing to invest in me and the Coleman Domingo brand, I have the heart and the aptitude to tell them where to go because I care about people, I care about Black and brown men, I care about education. And by being a mogul, I can actually do that.
“That’s bigger than just being an artist. It’s having an effect on economy, which is why being a producer on Sing Sing shows I can actually make it happen. I can tell financiers what to do with their money and what will make an impact.”
It’s unlikely, I suggest, that Sing Sing would’ve have been made, at least not anytime soon, had it not been for his involvement.
“It absolutely would not have been made,” he concurs. “We had to agree on a plan on how to do it, which was a very community-based way of making sure that everyone above and below the line were paid the same rate, because it made sense for this film. You’re like, ‘How can you have people with their lived experience not benefiting?’”
So, everyone got paid the same. Including you? “Including me,” he replies.
“But I had to agree to it. I remember I brought this up to my team, and they were unsure. I said, “I think this makes sense. We’re going to make this as a collective and as a collective, we should all benefit from it.’ That means we’re all taking a chance. If it fails, if it doesn’t gain anyone one cent, that’s all fine. We all did this because we want to do this. We felt this story matters. That means that person who’s cleaning the toilet gets paid the same amount of money as I do.”
They were paid a daily rate, though he can’t recall how much. “Let’s say it was $600. Everyone got that. If you worked a certain amount of days, you got more, and so basically your equity, once we sold the film will break down in that way. You have this amount of points per days you’ve worked compared to that person.” Essentially, their share of any profit would be aligned to how many days they had accrued.
Although as a producer through the Edith Productions single he runs with husband Raul Domingo, “We have one more point or something, one more daily rate. But, pretty much, it’s as democratic as I’ve ever seen.”
Making Sign Sing wasn’t about the money for him, but ensuring it exists, just as was the case for Domingo with The Color Purple and Rustin. I’m like, I could afford to actually do this film as well, to be honest, and do it in a very fair way, which is beautiful. This is what those big budget films afford you to be able to do, so you can actually support others.”
A Producers Guild Award nomination would have been “a meaningful acknowledgement that this film was made against all odds in a truly democratic way,” he says with evident disappointment. “We’re bucking the system and the trend, and fellow producers did not want to acknowledge that.”
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We’re speaking on the eve of Donald Trump’s inauguration and I ask Domingo if he’s at all concerned about the noises one has been hearing about possible interference in the screen industry from MAGA forces.
Colman Domingo and Ke Huy Quan at 96th Oscars ceremony
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He shakes his head, and reveals that he had a “beautiful conversation” late one night at a restaurant, the name of which he won’t disclose, with some friends and colleagues, including Natasha Lyonne, Leonardo DiCaprio, Zoe Kravitz, Zachary Quinto and Jeremy O. Harris.
“Anytime I’m in New York, I bring people together. We sat and enjoyed each other’s company, and then we talked about how we are now the studios, the individuals.“
How so? “Because if we believe it can happen, and if we make it happen, it’s not about asking permission. It’s just we have to find the way, find our colleagues and financiers, and build it ourselves. Then we sell it. That’s what we’ve done with my last two films. Sing Sing we sold to A24 and It’s What’s Inside to Netflix.” Domingo explains that he and his husband developed It’s What’s Inside at Edith Productions, following that model to get it made.
“For me, it has to start with the individuals and the individual production companies. I believe that’s what me and my colleagues believe because we’re the ones willing to take the chances. Now let’s figure it out and let’s be smart. We can’t just be the creatives. We have to be connected to financiers and making sure we know how to get all things done, which is why I feel like we’re part of a generation of people are saying ‘No! I believe that we can be the studios.’”
Many of those assembled that night in New York have production companies and all of them, he says, “are all forward thinking artists who know that it’s just not enough to be the artist,“ he says banging the table to press home his point. “You’ve got to be the mover and the shaker, and you’ve got to be the numbers guy too.”
He doesn’t know what he’s going to find when he arrives back in an LA devastated by wildfires. He knows from Raul that his house in North Malibu is intact, but it “got the smoke.” He adds: ”I do know that the thing that I know I’m going back to is a community of people that really have been looking out for each other. What it’s brought out is the fact that we look after each other immediately.”
He and Raul still have their old home in Southeast LA. Selma director Ava DuVernay posted about needing somewhere for his old Selma cast mate, the actor Henry G. Sanders,his wife and his family who lost their home in Altadena. “I said, ’Let’s put them in my house,’ and Raul got it cleaned up and everything else.”
This is what “we do as a community” he reasons. “This is what we do at our best.”
I am thrilled to announce that Sing Sing’s very own Colman Domingo has officially joined the cast of Gus Van Sant’s upcoming film, Dead Man’s Wire.
Domingo, known for his incredible talent and versatility as an actor, will be bringing his unique charm and charisma to this highly anticipated project. With Van Sant at the helm and Domingo on board, this film is sure to be a must-see for all movie lovers.
Stay tuned for more updates and behind-the-scenes glimpses as production on Dead Man’s Wire gets underway. And be sure to mark your calendars for what is sure to be an unforgettable cinematic experience with Colman Domingo and Gus Van Sant leading the way.
Get ready for Dead Man’s Wire – coming soon to a theater near you!
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The D.C. police union identified two officers President Donald Trump plans to pardon as the officers convicted in the October 2020 death of a man in the Brightwood Park neighborhood.
Monday night in the Oval Office, Trump told reporters he was working on pardons for two D.C. police officers, saying he was going to give them a break. The police union identified the officers as Terrence Sutton and Andrew Zabavsky. The union declined to comment further.
“We are looking at two police officers, actually, Washington police officers, that went after an illegal and things happened and they ended up putting them in jail,” Trump said Monday. “They got five-year jail sentences. You know the case. And we’re looking at that in order to give them, uh, we gotta give them a break.”
In October 2020, 20-year-old Karon Hylton-Brown was riding a motorbike without a helmet as Sutton pursued him in an unmarked car, prosecutors said. The chase went on for 10 blocks before Sutton followed Hylton-Brown down an alley at what prosecutors called unreasonable speed before Hylton-Brown left the alley and was hit by a car.
After the collision, Sutton and Zabavsky conspired to cover up what actually happened, prosecutors said.
Community outrage led to violent clashes with police.
Sutton was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to five-and-a-half years in prison. Zabavsky was convicted of conspiracy and obstruction of justice and given four years in prison. They remain free pending appeal.
Hylton-Brown’s mother, Karen Hylton, told News4 she was stunned by the news of pardons. She repeatedly said, “There is no way. This can’t be happening.”
Sutton’s attorney declined to comment. Zabavsky’s attorney from the law firm Zampogna PC sent News4 a statement reading, “Zampogna PC is working tirelessly towards victory for our client, Lt. Zabavsky, to overturn the verdict for a prosecution that should never have been brought.”
In a controversial move, President Trump has announced plans to pardon police officers convicted in the death of a DC man. The decision has sparked outrage and debate across the country, with many questioning the message it sends about accountability and justice in law enforcement. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story. #Trump #pardon #police #DC #justice #NBC4Washington.
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The Houston Rockets have steadily ascended the Western Conference standings this season, thanks to their burgeoning young core. Among the standout performers, Alperen Sengun has emerged as the heart of the team, blending versatility with brilliance to deliver remarkable performances game after game. In their recent clash against the Sacramento Kings on January 17, Sengun showcased his elite skills, playing for 34 minutes and racking up 21 points on 8-of-15 shooting, including 1-of-2 from beyond the arc. He also collected 10 rebounds, dished out 3 assists, swatted 4 shots, and nabbed 1 steal. Despite his valiant effort, the Rockets fell to the Kings, but Sengun’s contribution on both ends of the court has not gone unnoticed.
His playmaking, footwork, and scoring inside the paint have drawn comparisons to elite centers like Nikola Jokic. With the Rockets boasting a strong 27-13 record, Sengun’s consistent brilliance has earned him accolades from fans and analysts alike. His exceptional performances recently drew the attention of a retired NBA legend who not only praised his skills but also endorsed him for an All-Star spot.
Alperen Sengun’s All-Star potential
During a segment of TNT’s Inside the NBA, Charles Barkley, a Hall of Fame forward, heaped praise on Alperen Sengun, calling him “a poor man’s Kevin McHale.” Barkley commended Sengun’s outstanding footwork, creativity, and ability to dominate in crucial moments. Barkley said that he is the best player in the team and lauded for his stupendous records. He also emphasized that Sengun’s contribution should be rewarded with an All-Star selection.
“[The Rockets] are really ballin’ right now. Ime Udoka is doing a fabulous job. The interesting question has got to be Alperen Sengun. Is he gonna be an All-Star or not? I would put him on the All-Star team because we got to reward winning. And he’s the best player on the team with the second-best record in the West. Man, this guy got some feet work, like Shaq would say. He’s a poor man’s Kevin McHale,” Barkley said.
Barkley’s endorsement holds significant weight, especially considering his critical stance on modern NBA players. His praise underscores Sengun’s impact on the Rockets’ success. With Sengun leading Houston’s resurgence, his All-Star nod could mark a pivotal moment in his blossoming career as one of the league’s brightest stars.
Former NBA legend and Hall of Famer Kevin McHale recently shared his thoughts on Houston Rockets’ rookie Alperen Sengun, comparing him to himself and endorsing him for a potential All-Star selection.
In a recent interview, McHale praised Sengun’s versatility, footwork, and basketball IQ, stating that he sees shades of himself in the young Turkish center. McHale, known for his dominant post play and impeccable footwork during his playing days, believes that Sengun has the potential to become a star in the league.
“He’s a poor man’s Kevin McHale,” McHale said with a chuckle. “I see a lot of similarities in our games, especially in terms of footwork and post moves. He’s got a great feel for the game and he’s only going to get better with time.”
McHale also endorsed Sengun for a potential All-Star selection, stating that he believes the rookie has what it takes to compete with the best in the league.
“I wouldn’t be surprised if he makes the All-Star team in the near future,” McHale said. “He’s already making a huge impact for the Rockets, and I can see him becoming a top player in the league.”
Sengun, who was selected by the Rockets with the 16th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, has been turning heads with his impressive play and basketball IQ. With the support and endorsement of a former NBA legend like Kevin McHale, the sky’s the limit for the young center.
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Wednesday night’s matchup between the Detroit Pistons and the Orlando Magic featured not one, but two highlight plays for the big man Jalen Duren during the first half.
With a little under eight minutes left to go in the opening quarter, Pistons guard Cade Cunningham was playmaking in transition by finding Duren for a lob. With just one man to beat, the young veteran big man threw down an exciting dunk to help the Pistons extend their opening run to 17-5.
Not even one minute later, Duren was active in the paint once again. The veteran sharpshooter Tim Hardaway Jr. attempted a three with a defender right in his face. Hardaway was unsuccessful on the shot. Duren ran up to maintain possession for Detroit, but he didn’t come down with a rebound.
Instead, Duren threw down the early highlight of the night with a putback dunk to put his opponent on a poster.
As the Detroit Pistons’ big man catches fire on the court, NBA fans across the globe are buzzing about his incredible highlight reel play. From jaw-dropping dunks to clutch blocks, this player is leaving fans in awe with his exceptional skills.
Social media platforms are flooded with reactions from fans who can’t get enough of the Pistons’ rising star. Some are calling him the next dominant force in the league, while others are simply in disbelief at his sheer talent.
Whether you’re a die-hard Pistons fan or just a casual observer of the NBA, it’s clear that this big man is making a name for himself in the league. Stay tuned to see what other amazing feats he accomplishes on the court, as fans eagerly await the next viral highlight from this Detroit Pistons sensation.
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Wednesday night’s matchup between the Detroit Pistons and the Orlando Magic featured not one, but two highlight plays for the big man Jalen Duren during the first half.
With a little under eight minutes left to go in the opening quarter, Pistons guard Cade Cunningham was playmaking in transition by finding Duren for a lob. With just one man to beat, the young veteran big man threw down an exciting dunk to help the Pistons extend their opening run to 17-5.
Not even one minute later, Duren was active in the paint once again. The veteran sharpshooter Tim Hardaway Jr. attempted a three with a defender right in his face. Hardaway was unsuccessful on the shot. Duren ran up to maintain possession for Detroit, but he didn’t come down with a rebound.
Instead, Duren threw down the early highlight of the night with a putback dunk to put his opponent on a poster.
JALEN DUREN pic.twitter.com/Vuz9bjJgd5
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) January 2, 2025
Duren’s putback dunk generated plenty of discussion on social media amongst NBA fans.
@TheHoopCentral: JALEN DUREN MY GOODNESS
JALEN DUREN MY GOODNESS
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) January 2, 2025
@nikotaughtyou: Jalen Duren Goga. BLOOD. ON. THE. FLOOR.
Jalen Duren Goga
BLOOD. ON. THE. FLOOR. pic.twitter.com/NTaqq1foJ5
— Niko (@nikotaughtyou) January 2, 2025
@PistonsFrance: JALEN DUREN
JALEN DUREN pic.twitter.com/IU3wBtoDAN
— Detroit Pistons FR (@PistonsFrance) January 2, 2025
Through the first quarter of action, Duren had nearly eight minutes of playing time under his belt. The two dunks accounted for two out of his three attempts from the field.
Duren finished the first quarter with four points, three rebounds, and one assist.
@MobHoops: Ok Duren!
Ok Duren! pic.twitter.com/tj5U81pk2p
— Mob (@MobHoops) January 2, 2025
@KuKahlil: Jalen Duren with maybe his highlight of the season, that’s a crazy putback dunk.
Jalen Duren with maybe his highlight of the season, that’s a crazy putback dunk.
— Ku (@KuKhahil) January 2, 2025
@RedAlternates: Duren soars in for the lob
Duren soars in for the lob pic.twitter.com/2TVbXuHiae
— Rip Haminkton (@RedAlternates) January 2, 2025
This season, Duren is posting averages of nine points, nine rebounds, and two assists while making nearly 70 percent of his attempts from the field in 29 games.
On Wednesday night, the Pistons are looking to bounce back after a loss against the Denver Nuggets. They recently wrapped up their West Coast road trip with a 3-1 record. A win over the Magic could help the Pistons advance to 15-18 on the year.
NBA Fans are buzzing after Detroit Pistons big man’s viral highlight against the Orlando Magic. The play in question saw the player drive to the basket and throw down a thunderous dunk over multiple defenders, sending the crowd into a frenzy.
Fans took to social media to express their awe and excitement over the impressive display of athleticism. Many hailed the big man for his strength and skill, while others praised his fearlessness in attacking the rim.
Some fans even went so far as to declare the play as the best dunk of the season, with some calling it a potential candidate for Dunk of the Year.
Overall, the general consensus among NBA fans is that the Detroit Pistons big man’s highlight against the Orlando Magic was a jaw-dropping moment that will be remembered for a long time.
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Former NBA champion Jeff Teague has boldly compared LA Lakers’ $12.9 million point guard Austin Reaves to Luka Doncic. Reaves is seemingly from having the impact Doncic has on the floor. He’s not an MVP-caliber player or a bonafide All-Star, either. Their trajectory and career arcs are significantly different.
However, Teague views a few similarities related to how they play. During the latest episode of his show, the “Club 520 podcast,” the former Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics guard said:
“He [Reaves] like the poor man Luka Doncic. … Yeah he a poor man Luka.”
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After his co-host disagreed, Teague said:
“If you really watch him play, the way they play is very similar. He’s just not as big and strong. And why I say ‘poor man’ is because he don’t score as easy (as Doncic). But the way he make people shift and move and how he uses his body and creates space, and he give really good passes, too, and he make tough shots, he like the poor man Luka.” (40:04)
6-foot-4 Austin Reaves is much smaller in size compared to 6-foot-7 Luka Doncic. However, he has a flair to his game on offense, especially in pick and rolls, which appears similar to Doncic’s movement in tight spaces. Reaves doesn’t score at a high clip, but when given the opportunity, he has the skills to produce the goods.
Reaves is coming off two consecutive 26-point games. He even dished a career-high 16 assists in Saturday’s win for the Lakers against the Kings in LeBron James’ absence.
Austin Reaves has gradually developed and grown each year. Now, in his fourth NBA season, he’s the undisputed No. 3 in the hierarchy of the Lakers’ best players behind LeBron James and Anthony Davis. He’s averaging a career-high 17.7 points and 5.5 assists per game, shooting on 44.4/36.3/79.4 splits.
Reaves’ usage has also increased to 23.0% under new coach JJ Redick, a 2.3% uptick from last year. That could rise further in the next few weeks and possibly for the rest of the season. On Sunday, the Lakers traded their only traditional point guard, D’Angelo Russell, for Dorian Finney-Smith.
The team is now slightly shorthanded at the one, and Reaves seems destined to get the promotion to full-time point guard role, which he has carried out for the better part of the season. After eight games, Redick demoted Russell to the bench, with the Lakers dropping to 4-4 after a 3-0 start.
Edited by Arhaan Raje
“He like the poor man’s Luka Doncic”
Have you ever heard of a player who resembles the skills and style of Luka Doncic, but without the same level of recognition or success? Meet [Player X], the “poor man’s Luka Doncic.”
[Player X] may not have the same hype or accolades as Doncic, but his crafty ball-handling, sharp shooting, and basketball IQ are reminiscent of the young Slovenian sensation. Much like Doncic, [Player X] has a knack for making clutch plays and elevating his team’s performance when it matters most.
While he may not have the same star power or fanfare as Doncic, [Player X] is a player to watch out for. Keep an eye on this rising talent as he continues to prove himself on the court and carve out his own path in the NBA. Who knows, he may just surprise everyone and become the next big thing in basketball.
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