Spinning Gold
Theatrical release poster, with the title covering up the obscene gesture
Directed byTimothy Scott Bogart
Written byTimothy Scott Bogart
Produced by
  • Timothy Scott Bogart
  • Laurence Mark
  • Chris Torto
  • Jessica Martins
  • Brad Bogart
  • Gary A. Randall
Starring
CinematographyByron Werner
Edited byDerek Ambrosi
Music byEvan Bogart
Justin Grey
Production
companies
  • Hero Entertainment
  • The Boardwalk Entertainment Group
  • Carioca Capital Partners
  • Blue Rider Pictures
  • Bay Point Media
Distributed by
  • Hero Entertainment
  • Howling Wolf Films
Release date
  • March 31, 2023 (2023-03-31)
Running time
138 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Spinning Gold is a 2023 American biographical drama film written and directed by Timothy Scott Bogart. It is based on the life of his father, Casablanca Records founder Neil Bogart.

Premise

The film depicts the life and career of record producer and Casablanca Records founder Neil Bogart, who was credited with discovering many iconic musical acts such as Donna Summer, Kiss, Village People, Cameo; and signing and pushing acts including the Pips (without Gladys Knight), Cher and Parliament to greater heights.

Cast

Production

The project was originally announced in September 2011, with Timothy Scott Bogart writing and directing the feature about his late father. Justin Timberlake was cast as Bogart.[1][2] In October 2013, Spike Lee was in talks to direct the film.[3] In January 2014, the film was delayed due to the Envision Entertainment scandal.[4]

In June 2019, Deadline reported that Timothy Bogart would direct the film, with Jeremy Jordan now cast as Bogart, and Samuel L. Jackson, Kenan Thompson, Jason Isaacs and Jason Derulo amongst the extensive cast.[5] Richard Dreyfuss and Sebastian Maniscalco were added to the cast in August.[6] In June 2021, new cast members were announced, including Wiz Khalifa replacing Jackson and newcomer Casey Likes playing Gene Simmons.[7]

Filming began on July 16, 2019, in Montreal, with plans to wrap on September 20.[5][8] On August 23, Canadian actors' union ACTRA issued a "Do Not Work" order forbidding its members from working on the film, alleging the producers were "unfair engagers for failure to meet payroll obligations."[8][9] As of June 17, 2021, filming had begun in New Jersey.[7]

Release

The film was released in theaters on March 31, 2023.[10]

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 30% of 47 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.6/10. The website's consensus reads: "A fairly flat telling of a true story that was far more colorful and entertaining in real life, Spinning Gold is destined for the cutout bin."[11] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 42 out of 100, based on 10 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.[12]

References

  1. ^ "Justin Timberlake To Portray Neil Bogart In Feature Biopic Of Late Record Executive". Deadline Hollywood. 2011-09-26. Archived from the original on 2023-03-23.
  2. ^ Pamela McClintock (2 May 2013). "Cannes: Justin Timberlake Boarding Neil Bogart Biopic 'Spinning Gold'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 21 July 2019.
  3. ^ Pamela McClintock (30 October 2013). "Spike Lee in Early Talks to Direct Neil Bogart Biopic 'Spinning Gold' (EXCLUSIVE)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 21 July 2019.
  4. ^ Kay, Jeremy (14 January 2014). "Hollywood awaits Envision effect". ScreenDaily. Retrieved 21 July 2019.
  5. ^ a b Fleming, Mike Jr. (19 June 2019). "'70s Record Exec Neil Bogart Film 'Spinning Gold' Set: Samuel L. Jackson Heads Cast & Channels Iconic Musical Acts From Donna Summer And KISS To Gladys Knight & Village People". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 21 July 2019.
  6. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (2019-08-01). "Richard Dreyfuss Is Roulette Records' Morris Levy, Sebastian Maniscalco Is Giorgio Moroder In Neil Bogart '70s Music Pic 'Spinning Gold'". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
  7. ^ a b Hipes, Patrick (2021-06-18). "'Spinning Gold' Biopic About Casablanca Records Chief Neil Bogart Spins Forward With Cast; Capstone Boards World Sales – Cannes Market". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
  8. ^ a b Kennedy, John R. (June 18, 2021). "'Spinning Gold' Finishing Production After Allegedly Stiffing Canadians". iHeart Radio. Retrieved November 28, 2022.
  9. ^ "Do Not Work". ACTRA. Archived from the original on November 28, 2022. Retrieved November 28, 2022.
  10. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 28, 2022). "'Spinning Gold' About Casablanca Records Rise & Fall, Sets Theatrical Release". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
  11. ^ "Spinning Gold". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved April 3, 2023. Edit this at Wikidata
  12. ^ "Spinning Gold". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved April 7, 2023.

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