Kid Cudi And Bryan Greenberg Talk New Series
Kid Cudi and Bryan Greenberg sat down with HBO to talk about their new hit series "How to Make It in America." The two discuss their roles, and what its like working on an HBO series. The clip features some unseen footage from the show that hasn't been seen in past trailers. Cudi and BG seem to have great chemistry together which no doubt will carry over to the small screen.
Don't forget to check out Cudi, Greenberg, and Victor Rasuk when they host MTV2's Sucka Free on February 14th at noon, the same day as the series premiere.
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Anticipation for How to Make It in America continues to build and the airwaves on Twitter are starting to heat up. Attention Tweeters... don't forget to use the hashtag #howtomakeit to see what the word on the street is for the new series. 
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First Reviews Are In For “How To Make It”
The premiere date for "How to Make it" is just a few weeks away. In addition to the premiere parties that HBO is hosting across America, several lucky individuals have been allowed to see the first few episodes of the show. One luck journalist/blogger is Denis McGrath from deadthingsonsticks.com. Mcgrath is a former television producer and journalist that represents the Central Region on the Council Writers Guild of Canada. Credentials that should give McGrath a legit opinion on the overall production of the HBO series. He had several great things to say about the show. Story after the break...
The show stars Bryan Greenberg and Victor Rasuk, was created by Ian Edelman and was Directed by Julian Farino. It comes to HBO from Mark Wahlberg's production company, and there are moments where it seems like they're going to try to promote it as a kind of east coast Entourage.
But it's not. It's not even particularly a comedy, though it's pretty funny. From the opening titles, with its bold sans serif type & chunky early 70's soul theme song, How to Make it in America is HBO's announcement that it's right back at the center of the zeitgeist as tastemaker.
Everything about this show is tremendously appealing. It's about two guys in their twenties trying to make it as entrepeneurs in the fashion world in New York. But what gets me about it is that there isn't a false note anywhere in the show. It cooks along as the perfect of the moment show about the difficulties and disappointments of the American dream -- even hinting at the darkness underneath, that behind that facade of you can make it with hard work and grit lies worlds and clubs and secret handshakes that stack the deck against you. It's sincere but not naive, unsentimental but not cynical.
You can read the rest of the article here. HBO has to be happy with the first wave or reviews and hype surrounding its show. Looks like its going to be a good one.
Kid Cudi Does Grammy Interview
If you watched the 52nd annual Grammy Awards last night you noticed Kid Cudi had three chances to win his first award but came up empty. To make things worse, he was stopped by Nick Cannon on the red carpet for an interview.
The “How To Make It” Crew Hits Times Square
HBO continues its all out promotional assault for "How to Make It in America." Today, the crew was spotted on a billboard in Times Square. Its pretty safe to say you've Made It, when there are giant billboards of you floating around New York City. Here is the good news though, if you spot one of these promotional signs, take a picture of it, and post it on the HTMIA facebook page and HBO will send you a surprise gift, at least according to the FB page admin.
How to Make It in America Only a few more weeks until How to Make It in America premieres, only on HBO. If you see this poster on your street corner, photobomb it and post the pic to our wall. Why? Because if you do, we just might have a special gift for you.
You got just over two weeks to go if you want some free stuff. If you see that promotional sign anywhere, take a pic and post it. If you live in a smaller city, you're basically screwed, but you should be used to being insignificant by now so get over it. For the rest of us, game on...
“Cudderisback” A Kid Cudi Mini Documentary
While on tour in Boston, Kid Cuti and his boys put together this little mini documentary. The footage is directed by Jason Goldwatch of Decon Records, and is set to Cudi's latest song "Cudderisback." I guess this gives you a glimpse of a day in the life of the Kid... I got to hang out with this guy.
As always, Datnewcuti.com was first on the scene, and remains your source for all things Kid Cudi
You’re Invited To An Early Premiere For “How To Make It In America”
In its continued efforts to promote its new comedy series "How to Make It in America," HBO has launched a series of premiere parties that gives fans a chance to catch an early glimpse of the new show. If you live in L.A., San Fran, NYC, Boston or Chi-Town, you are invited. The events will feature complimentary food and drinks, as well as a guest DJ. I'm sure space will fill up fast, so RSVP while you can. 21 and older to get through the front door. Check out the links below for information on the dates for the party in your city.
Curtiss Cook Talks About His Role On “How To Make It In America”
Daemon's TV recently sat down with Curtiss Cook and talked to him about his role on "How to Make It in America." As mentioned before lead character Ben (Greenberg), works at Barneys, and Curtiss will play his boss Alex. This is really the first time anyone has mentioned Curtiss (yes, spelled with two s's). He doesn't have a major role, but as you can tell from the interview, he is very excited at his chance to work on an HBO show. His previous television credits are nothing to write home to mom about, so you can understand his enthusiasm.
Can we talk about how you got involved in 'How to Make it in America'?
Curtiss Cook: Well because I am not at the place in my career where scripts are mailed to my agent with a kind letter hoping that I'd take a lunch with the director or writer or one of the producers...I went to the appointment with other well trained actors...looking for that next role that would make me "A Star" and here it is that next role...very, fortunate am I, Very!
Can you talk about your character Alex? What can we expect from him this season?
Curtiss Cook: Now I can't really tell you what you can expect...but, I will say this...I play Ben's boss at Barney's New York while he's trying to make other moves in his life...I'm strong self righteous and always right...and this is my first time playing a character like this on film...it's going to be very interesting to see how people take me in this...family and friends alike...it's anactors dream to play outside of himself...and none the less to have it documented in such a highly anticipated show is cool as hell...you'll have fun I guarantee it.
How do you prepare for your parts? And more specifically for your role in "How to Make it in America"?
Curtiss Cook: I have a very organic way of getting ready for a role...even when I get an appointment I completely surround myself with as much information as I can...of course depending on the part, but I read who's involved, I look up the place it's set in, and try to read material from that time as much as possible...then I leave it all alone...try to have that part of myself emerge through the character based on all of the homework...for "How to Make it in America", I looked at a lot of my friends from the theater world and from dance when I was younger and tried to be as truthful as possible.
“How to Make It” Crew To Host MTV2′s Sucka Free
This past week, Bryan Greenberg, Victor Rasuk, and Scott "Kid Cudi" Mescudi were in New York to act as the celebrity guest hosts of Sucka Free on MTV2. Sucker Free is an hour long block of hip-hop videos that airs sporadically on MTV2. I know what you are thinking, they still play music videos on any MTV station? On Sundays, it hosts a weekly top 20 countdown which it calls Sucker Free Countdown. That's the episode that the "How to Make It in America" trio will host. It will air February 14, at noon, the same day as the premiere of their new series.
The official website for the show describes itself as:
Sundays on MTV2 are Sucker Free Sundays, with wall-to-wall hip-hop programming all day long. Along with a countdown of today's freshest new rap music videos, MTV2 Sucker Free Sundays includes episodes of hip-hop- related MTV series and specials and serves as a showcase for a brand new hip-hop track each week as part of "MTV2 The Drop." And don't get us started on the guest hosts. From Ludacris and Ice Cube to MURS and The Cool Kids, plus Weezy, Jeezy, T.I. and T-Pain, if they're anybody in the scene, then they've held the mic on Sucker Free Sundays, bringing the best hip-hop videos straight to you. Picking up with the legendary Yo! MTV Raps left off, Sucker Free defines hip-hop and it's only on MTV2.
Ludacris, Weezy, Ice Cube, T-Pain,... and Bryan Greenberg? Sounds funny doesn't it? I'd probably throw Greenberg's music in a John Mayerish genre instead of hip hop. If you've never heard him play, you can check him out in concert with Cudi here, or go to his myspace. Meanwhile, "How to Make It in America" continues to ride the hype in the hip hop community thanks to Kid Cudi.
The “How to Make It in America” Trailer… Finally
The much anticipated trailer for "How to Make It in America" has finally made its debut. In case you have been living under a rock, the new HBO show will premiere Sunday, February 14th.
If you havn't already, make sure to check out and join the facebook page for How to Make It here, and the new, revamped HBO.com for the latest on How to Make It in America, and the rest of stellar 2010 HBO lineup.
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