Trump’s controversial biopic showing him ‘assaulting his first wife’ sets bombshell pre-election release date
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump’s controversial biopic showing him ‘assaulting his first wife’ sets bombshell pre-election release date

Hindustan Times  

Donald Trump's biopic, The Apprentice, which offers a critical look at his early career as a New York real estate mogul, has reportedly secured a U.S. distribution deal. The Apprentice cast Marvel star Sebastian Stan takes on the role of a young Donald Trump in the film, drawing attention for his striking resemblance to Trump, as seen in previously leaked photos. Meanwhile, The Times of London even argued that it would "make you feel sympathy for Trump," as the biography depicts him climbing the ladder in New York high society in the late 1970’s and 80’s. Controversies surrounding The Apprentice The film stirred controversy with a scene that allegedly depicts Donald Trump raping his late ex-wife, Ivana Trump.

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'Fake and classless': Movie meltdown sees Trump claim he owns the words 'The Apprentice'
5 months, 1 week ago

'Fake and classless': Movie meltdown sees Trump claim he owns the words 'The Apprentice'

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump suffered a movie meltdown early Monday morning that saw him claim he owns the words "The Apprentice." Trump railed against "The Apprentice" two days after the biopic about his relationship with disbarred attorney Roy Cohn — chief counsel for Sen. Joseph McCarthy's blacklist committee who secured death sentences for Julius and Ethel Rosenberg by nefarious means …

Donald Trump breaks his silence over claims he violently sexually assaulted his ex-wife Ivana after graphic scenes in biopic The Apprentice
5 months, 1 week ago

Donald Trump breaks his silence over claims he violently sexually assaulted his ex-wife Ivana after graphic scenes in biopic The Apprentice

Daily Mail  

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has slammed the creators of The Apprentice biopic after it resurfaces claims he violently sexually assaulted his ex-wife Ivana. The film, which featured Sebastian Stan as Trump and Jeremy Strong as Republican operative Roy Cohn, hosts a stomach-churning scene in which Trump throws Ivana, his first wife, to the floor and sexually assaults her as …

The Apprentice FLOPS at box office despite Sebastian Stan's acclaimed performance as Donald Trump
5 months, 1 week ago

The Apprentice FLOPS at box office despite Sebastian Stan's acclaimed performance as Donald Trump

Daily Mail  

The team behind the Donald Trump biopic The Apprentice may be hearing the reality star's iconic phrase 'You're fired' following its disappointing box office debut. The Donald Trump biopic The Apprentice has received largely positive reviews from critics who have praised it as a 'gleeful' and fast-paced story with strong performances The film, directed by Ali Abbassi and written by …

'The Apprentice' Review: Maybe Nobody Wants To See This Trump Movie
5 months, 2 weeks ago

'The Apprentice' Review: Maybe Nobody Wants To See This Trump Movie

Huff Post  

Jeremy Strong and Sebastian Stan star as Roy Cohn and Donald Trump in "The Apprentice." The film’s team even launched a Kickstarter campaign for additional funding, meant to drive interest from the public and especially to counteract the former president’s efforts to put the kibosh on it — as well as those of Trump supporter and former producer Dan Snyder, …

The Apprentice director says he thought about casting a WOMAN to play Trump in the film
5 months, 2 weeks ago

The Apprentice director says he thought about casting a WOMAN to play Trump in the film

Daily Mail  

The director of the forthcoming Sebastian Stan movie about young Donald Trump said he considered casting a woman in the lead role. The Apprentice director Ali Abbasi speaks with Deadline's Ted Johnson at a Washington, D.C. screening of the film that focuses on a young Donald Trump, who is played by Sebastian Stan 'I did talk to a few people …

Donald Trump didn't want The Apprentice released before the US election. It's coming to cinemas this week
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump didn't want The Apprentice released before the US election. It's coming to cinemas this week

ABC  

Around the time Ali Abassi was first offered Donald Trump biopic The Apprentice in 2018, the Iranian-born Danish director couldn't actually enter the US due to Trump's infamous travel ban. The Apprentice is the semi-biographical story of Donald Trump's ascension through New York's real estate scene in the 80s, and his relationship with lawyer/mentor Roy Cohn. Jeremy Strong plays ruthless …

Trump biopic writer explains decision to include controversial rape scene
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump biopic writer explains decision to include controversial rape scene

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Directed by Iranian filmmaker Ali Abbasi, the film, which is described as an “origin story,” …

Trailer for The Apprentice starring Sebastian Stan as Donald Trump is REJECTED by CBS and ABC during debates and news broadcasts
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Trailer for The Apprentice starring Sebastian Stan as Donald Trump is REJECTED by CBS and ABC during debates and news broadcasts

Daily Mail  

CBS and ABC both passed on airing 15-second trailers for the controversial movie The Apprentice during the presidential and vice presidential debates, as well as news coverage, the movie's distributor said. Distribution company Briarcliff Entertainment told TMZ that both networks declined to air the commercial for the film - in which Sebastian Stan plays Donald J. Trump in the 1970s …

'The Apprentice' Review: Maybe Nobody Wants To See This Trump Movie
6 months, 1 week ago

'The Apprentice' Review: Maybe Nobody Wants To See This Trump Movie

Huff Post  

Jeremy Strong and Sebastian Stan star as Roy Cohn and Donald Trump in "The Apprentice." The film’s team even launched a Kickstarter campaign for additional funding, meant to drive interest from the public and especially to counteract the former president’s efforts to put the kibosh on it — as well as those of Trump supporter and former producer Dan Snyder, …

Trump gets smacked in the face by key ally in new 'Apprentice' movie trailer
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump gets smacked in the face by key ally in new 'Apprentice' movie trailer

Raw Story  

The newly released trailer for a controversial Donald Trump biopic includes a shocking moment when a key ally smacks him in the face. The official trailer for "The Apprentice," which stars Sebastian Stan as Trump, was released on YouTube Tuesday revealing new details about the film the former president has taken legal action to try and prevent from hitting theaters. …

They made a movie about Trump. Then no one would release it
6 months, 3 weeks ago

They made a movie about Trump. Then no one would release it

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “It was one of those …

Trump biopic showing him assaulting first wife to be released before election
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump biopic showing him assaulting first wife to be released before election

Raw Story  

A controversial film in which former President Donald Trump is depicted in an unflattering light in his early career as a New York real estate mogul has now secured a U.S. distribution deal to be shown in American theaters this fall. And as the film's producers were seeking U.S. distribution, attorneys representing the former president threatened litigation to block the …

Trump film ‘The Apprentice’ finds distributor, will open before election
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump film ‘The Apprentice’ finds distributor, will open before election

The Hindu  

After struggling to drum up interest following its Cannes Film Festival premiere, The Apprentice, starring Sebastian Stan as a young Donald Trump, has found a distributor that plans to release the film shortly before the election in November. After its Cannes premiere in May, Trump's reelection campaign spokesperson, Steven Cheung, called the movie “pure fiction” and said the Trump team …

Controversial Donald Trump biopic lands pre-election release date
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Controversial Donald Trump biopic lands pre-election release date

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Director Ali Abbasi’s controversial Donald Trump biopic, The Apprentice, has secured …

Trump film 'The Apprentice' finds distributor, will open before election
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump film 'The Apprentice' finds distributor, will open before election

The Independent  

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Donald Trump film ‘The Apprentice’ made noise in Cannes, but it still lacks a US distributor
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump film ‘The Apprentice’ made noise in Cannes, but it still lacks a US distributor

Firstpost  

After its premiere, Trump’s reelection campaign spokesperson, Steven Cheung, called the movie “pure fiction” and said the Trump team would file a lawsuit “to address the blatantly false assertions from these pretend filmmakers.” Two weeks after its much-anticipated premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, a film about Donald Trump in the 1980s is still seeking distribution in the United States. …

Trump film ‘The Apprentice’ made noise in Cannes, but it still lacks a US distributor
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump film ‘The Apprentice’ made noise in Cannes, but it still lacks a US distributor

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Two weeks after its much-anticipated premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, a film about Donald Trump in the 1980s is still seeking distribution in the United States. After its premiere, Trump’s reelection campaign spokesperson, Steven Cheung, called the movie “pure fiction” and said the Trump team would file a lawsuit “to address the blatantly false assertions from …

Trump film 'The Apprentice' made noise in Cannes, but it still lacks a US distributor
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump film 'The Apprentice' made noise in Cannes, but it still lacks a US distributor

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The film, starring Sebastian Stan, chronicles Trump's rise …

Controversial Donald Trump biopic struggles to find buyer after Cannes
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Controversial Donald Trump biopic struggles to find buyer after Cannes

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Deadline described the film as a “smart, sharp and surprising origin story”, while The Times …

Trump sends cease and desist to "The Apprentice" movie, which depicts the rape of then-wife Ivana
10 months ago

Trump sends cease and desist to "The Apprentice" movie, which depicts the rape of then-wife Ivana

Salon  

Donald Trump is apparently not happy with a film that documents his rise to superstardom and the dark secrets behind it, including a depiction of the spousal rape of his then-wife Ivana. Variety reports that the former president, who was found liable for sexually abusing another woman, E. Jean Carroll, by a New York court, has sent a cease and …

Donald Trump movie ‘The Apprentice’ shows ex-US President assaulting ex-wife: ‘This garbage is pure fiction’
10 months ago

Donald Trump movie ‘The Apprentice’ shows ex-US President assaulting ex-wife: ‘This garbage is pure fiction’

Live Mint  

Ivana Marie, a Czech-American businesswoman, socialite, and model, was married to former US President Donald Trump from 1977 until their divorce in 1990. The star cast features Maria Bakalova as Donald Trump's first wife, Ivana, Sebastian Stan as a young Trump and Jeremy Strong as lawyer Roy Cohn. A scene from the movie shows Sebastian Stan, playing Donald Trump, raping …

There's A Scene In The New Donald Trump Biopic That Left Audiences Shocked
10 months ago

There's A Scene In The New Donald Trump Biopic That Left Audiences Shocked

Huff Post  

Jeremy Strong as Roy Cohn and Sebastian Stan as Donald Trump in Ali Abbasi's film "The Apprentice." Cannes Film Festival/ The Apprentice The new Donald Trump biopic, “The Apprentice,” includes what some critics and audience members are describing as a scene where a young Trump rapes his then-wife, Ivana. Some viewers who saw it at the Cannes Film Festival told …

Maria Bakalova wows in a leggy tweed suit as she joins Sebastian Stan at The Apprentice photocall during Cannes - as it gets lukewarm reviews and Trump campaign say they will sue filmmakers
10 months ago

Maria Bakalova wows in a leggy tweed suit as she joins Sebastian Stan at The Apprentice photocall during Cannes - as it gets lukewarm reviews and Trump campaign say they will sue filmmakers

Daily Mail  

Maria Bakalova wowed in a leggy tweed suit as she joined her co-star Sebastian Stan at The Apprentice photocall during Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday. Maria Bakalova wowed in a leggy boucle suit by Self-Portrait as she joined her co-star Sebastian Stan at The Apprentice photocall during Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday The Bulgarian actress, 27, looked in good spirits …

The Apprentice verdict: Trump biopic receives lukewarm reviews from Cannes critics after campaign says it will sue makers of movie that shows then property mogul 'raping' his wife Ivana
10 months ago

The Apprentice verdict: Trump biopic receives lukewarm reviews from Cannes critics after campaign says it will sue makers of movie that shows then property mogul 'raping' his wife Ivana

Daily Mail  

The Donald Trump biopic The Apprentice has received largely lukewarm reviews from critics following its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on Monday. Sebastian Stan stars as the businessman turned politician while Jeremy Strong portrays his lawyer Roy Cohn and Maria Bakalova plays Trump's ex-wife Ivana. The Donald Trump biopic The Apprentice has received largely lukewarm reviews from critics following …

Trump campaign calls ‘The Apprentice’ film ‘blatantly false,’ director offers to screen it for him
10 months ago

Trump campaign calls ‘The Apprentice’ film ‘blatantly false,’ director offers to screen it for him

Associated Press  

CANNES, France — Donald Trump’s reelection campaign called “The Apprentice,” a film about the former U.S. president in the 1980s, “pure fiction” and vowed legal action following its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. Sebastian Stan, from left, director Ali Abbasi, and Maria Bakalova pose for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film ‘The Apprentice’ at the 77th …

Trump campaign says Donald Trump biopic The Apprentice will ‘not see the light of day’ in US
10 months ago

Trump campaign says Donald Trump biopic The Apprentice will ‘not see the light of day’ in US

Hindustan Times  

A Trump campaign spokesman has lambasted Donald Trump's biopic ‘The Apprentice,’ which portrays the 45th president as a rapist and seeking to file a lawsuit against the makers. First look at The Apprentice shows Sebastian Stan as Donald Trump and Jeremy Strong as Roy Cohn “We will be filing a lawsuit to address the blatantly false assertions from these pretend …

Cannes 2024: Trump Campaign threatens lawsuit over controversial Sebastian Stan’s starrer, ‘The Apprentice’
10 months ago

Cannes 2024: Trump Campaign threatens lawsuit over controversial Sebastian Stan’s starrer, ‘The Apprentice’

The Hindu  

The Trump campaign has reacted strongly to the premiere of The Apprentice, a contentious film depicting the ex-US president’s early years as a real estate developer, threatening legal action against the production. Trump’s campaign spokesperson, Steven Cheung, lambasted the film in a statement to Variety, declaring, “We will be filing a lawsuit to address the blatantly false assertions from these …

Explosive Trump biopic hits Cannes Film Festival
10 months ago

Explosive Trump biopic hits Cannes Film Festival

The Hindu  

An explosive new biopic of Donald Trump shown at Cannes on May 20 paints an unflinching but nuanced portrait of the former U.S. President, even as he runs again for the White House. "The Apprentice" traces Mr. Trump's origin story as an ambitious young property developer in 1970s and 1980s New York. Sebastian Stan, best known from Marvel superhero films, …

Donald Trump biopic depicting him as a rapist hits Cannes, prompts lawsuit threats
10 months ago

Donald Trump biopic depicting him as a rapist hits Cannes, prompts lawsuit threats

Hindustan Times  

‘The Apprentice’, an explosive new biopic on former US President Donald Trump, made its debut in the Cannes Film Festival on Monday, just as he is gearing up to run for the White House again. Former US President Donald Trump "The Apprentice" traces Trump's origin story as an ambitious young property developer in 1970s and 1980s New York. Marvel fame …

Donald Trump's biopic The Apprentice premieres at Cannes, rakes up a storm with rape scene
10 months ago

Donald Trump's biopic The Apprentice premieres at Cannes, rakes up a storm with rape scene

Hindustan Times  

Former US president Donald Trump is portrayed as a rapist who assaulted his first wife, Ivana, in the new biopic, ‘The Apprentice,’ which premiered at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. First look at The Apprentice shows Sebastian Stan as Donald Trump and Jeremy Strong as Roy Cohn Directed by Iranian-Danish filmmaker Ali Abbasi, the drama fictionalizes a 1989 incident detailed …

Donald Trump's biopic The Apprentice premieres at Cannes 2024, sparks controversy over rape scene
10 months ago

Donald Trump's biopic The Apprentice premieres at Cannes 2024, sparks controversy over rape scene

India TV News  

While Donald Trump's hush money trial entered its sixth week in New York, an origin story for the Republican presidential candidate premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on Monday, unveiling a scathing portrait of Trump in the 1980s. However, the film is captivating much attention over a rape scene wherein Trump, played by Sebastian Stan, violently throws his then-wife Ivana …

‘The Apprentice’ team fires back after Trump campaign threatens lawsuit
10 months ago

‘The Apprentice’ team fires back after Trump campaign threatens lawsuit

LA Times  

Actors Maria Bakalova, left, and Sebastian Stan flank director Ali Abbasi at the premiere of their film “The Apprentice” at the Cannes Film Festival on Monday. “It’s time to make movies political again,” director Ali Abbasi said after unveiling his Donald Trump biopic “The Apprentice” at the Cannes Film Festival on Monday — and he swiftly got his wish. “This …

Donald Trump biopic investor ‘furious’ with portrayal of ex-president ahead of Cannes premiere
10 months ago

Donald Trump biopic investor ‘furious’ with portrayal of ex-president ahead of Cannes premiere

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A new biopic about Donald Trump’s early years under the mentorship …

Trump film shocks Cannes as former US President is depicted 'raping' his then-wife Ivana in biopic The Apprentice starring Sebastian Stan
10 months ago

Trump film shocks Cannes as former US President is depicted 'raping' his then-wife Ivana in biopic The Apprentice starring Sebastian Stan

Daily Mail  

Presidential candidate Donald Trump is sensationally depicted raping his wife Ivana in a film which premiered in Cannes tonight. In The Apprentice actor Sebastian Stan plays Trump as a younger man and Succession star Jeremy Strong portrays his fixer Roy Cohn. In The Apprentice actor Sebastian Stan plays Trump as a younger man Ivana was married to Donald Trump from …

‘The Apprentice,’ about a young Donald Trump, premieres in Cannes
10 months ago

‘The Apprentice,’ about a young Donald Trump, premieres in Cannes

Associated Press  

CANNES, France — While Donald Trump’s hush money trial entered its sixth week in New York, an origin story for the Republican presidential candidate premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on Monday, unveiling a scathing portrait of the former president in the 1980s. “The Apprentice,” which is labeled as inspired by true events, portrays Trump’s dealings with Cohn as a …

The Apprentice: First look at Sebastian Stan as young Donald Trump unveiled as Cannes 2024 confirms lineup
11 months, 2 weeks ago

The Apprentice: First look at Sebastian Stan as young Donald Trump unveiled as Cannes 2024 confirms lineup

Hindustan Times  

The Cannes Film Festival confirmed its 2024 lineup on Thursday, April 11, which includes Donald Trump's biopic, The Apprentice. First look at The Apprentice shows Sebastian Stan as Donald Trump and Jeremy Strong as Roy Cohn The Apprentice to premiere at Cannes 2024 The Apprentice will play in the competition alongside Adam Driver-starrer Megalopolis, Yorgos Lanthimos' Kinds of Kindness starring …

Marvel Star Reportedly Set To Play Young Trump In New Film
1 year, 3 months ago

Marvel Star Reportedly Set To Play Young Trump In New Film

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Sebastian Stan is reportedly set to portray a younger version of Donald Trump in a film about the former president’s New York real estate business in the 1980s and 1990s. Jeff Kravitz via Getty Images “Succession” star Jeremy Strong will play Trump’s infamous early mentor Roy Cohn, and Maria Bakalova — of “Borat 2” and “Guardians of …

Sebastian Stan to play Donald Trump in star-studded biopic, The Apprentice
1 year, 3 months ago

Sebastian Stan to play Donald Trump in star-studded biopic, The Apprentice

Hindustan Times  

The Apprentice, a biopic about former US president Donald Trump’s rise to power and fame, has begun filming this week with a star-studded cast. A glimpse into Donald Trump's early years and controversial lawyer in upcoming biopic The film will explore the former US president’s early years as a New York real estate mogul and his relationship with Roy Cohn, …

Donald Trump Jr.'s celebrity-villain divorce: Forgive yourself for staring
7 years ago

Donald Trump Jr.'s celebrity-villain divorce: Forgive yourself for staring

Salon  

The New York Post broke the news that Vanessa Trump filed for divorce from Donald Trump Jr. this week, and public response has run the gamut from delighted scorn to handwringing over the spiritual utility of Schadenfreude in these ugly times. “Leave it alone.” MSNBC host Chris Hayes agreed, calling Stein’s tweet a “100% Correct Take.” These are admirable defenses …

US election: Donald Trump's journey a tale of wealth, hard work and controversy
8 years, 4 months ago

US election: Donald Trump's journey a tale of wealth, hard work and controversy

ABC  

Street-smart, brash, and cocky, Donald Trump epitomises the image of New York's super-rich, and now he has reached the Oval Office by convincing people who feel downtrodden and disenfranchised he is their saviour. Apprentice turns fortunes around When Mr Trump's reality TV show took off in 2004 he was back in business. Although nobody could doubt Mr Trump's work ethic, …

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