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Terrence Howard is threatening to sue the producers of the new movie Triumph, the amateur wrestling drama that was released in theaters on April 30. Directed by Brett Leonard and written by Michael D. Coffey, the movie stars Breaking Bad alum Rj Mitte as a high school senior with cerebral palsy who strives to succeed in wrestling. Howard co-stars as the young man's coach, and his name and likeness were featured prominently in the movie's marketing.

Two weeks after the release of Triumph, Terrence Howard had his lawyers send a cease and desist letter to employees at Cinemark, Digital Ignition Entertainment, Argonaut Entertainment Pictures, and others. Per the complaint, Howard alleges that his name, image, and likeness have been used in connection with the movie without his consent. Attorney Michael Saltz notes in the letter that Howard's involvement was "conditioned upon the satisfaction of material monetary and non-monetary promises made by the producers,...

Brett Leonard’s Triumph, the inspirational wrestling movie starring Rj Mitte and Terrence Howard and inspired by screenwriter Michael D. Coffey’s true story, has set a deal with distributor Relativity Media, United Cerebral Palsy and Cinemark to release the pic in 200 theaters nationwide beginning April 30.

Breaking Bad alum Mitte stars as a bright and determined high school senior who strives to be a wrestler despite having cerebral palsy. Going to extreme lengths, he crushes obstacles and inspires others along his journey. Colton Haynes, Grace Victoria Cox and Jonathon Schaech also star in the film that was in mix during the 2019 American Film Market.

The Map Group’s Massimiliano Musina, Digital Ignition Entertainment’s Michael Clofine and Coffey are producers, with Howard and Mitte executive producing alongside Jonathan Bross of Argonaut Entertainment Partners, Mira Howard, Raz Winiarsky, Tyler W. Konney and Gabrielle Tuite.

Tickets are on sale now for the limited release via Cinemark.

Relativity Media, United Cerebral Palsy and Cinemark Theatres have partnered for a special limited theatrical release of Brett Leonard’s sports drama Triumph, which stars Terrence Howard, Rj Mitte, Colton Haynes, Grace Victoria Cox and Johnathon Schaech.

Inspired by Michael D. Coffey’s true story, Triumph portrays a high school senior (Mitte) battling against all odds to be a wrestler, despite having cerebral palsy. The feature is set to screen in 200 Cinemark theaters nationwide from April 30, 2021.

“Much like Rudy and Miracle, Triumph is a film about determinism, passion and inclusion,” Relativity Media CEO Lex Miron said of bringing Coffey’s story to ...

Relativity Media, United Cerebral Palsy and Cinemark Theatres have partnered for a special limited theatrical release of Brett Leonard’s sports drama Triumph, which stars Terrence Howard, Rj Mitte, Colton Haynes, Grace Victoria Cox and Johnathon Schaech.

Inspired by Michael D. Coffey’s true story, Triumph portrays a high school senior (Mitte) battling against all odds to be a wrestler, despite having cerebral palsy. The feature is set to screen in 200 Cinemark theaters nationwide from April 30, 2021.

“Much like Rudy and Miracle, Triumph is a film about determinism, passion and inclusion,” Relativity Media CEO Lex Miron said of bringing Coffey’s story to ...

Exclusive: We hear that Hustle & Flow Oscar nominee and Empire star Terrence Howard is joining Brett Leonard’s feature Triumph opposite Breaking Bad’s Rj Mitte. Howard will also executive produce the pic with Mitte.

Triumph is being produced by Massimiliano Musina of The Map Group, Michael Clofine of Digital Ignition Entertainment, and Michael D. Coffey, who also wrote the film based on his life story. Taylor & Dodge are repping the pic’s worldwide rights, which are up for sale at the American Film Market next month.

Triumph follows a bright and determined teen (Mitte) with mild cerebral palsy as he strives to be a wrestler on his high school team while going to humorous lengths to win over the heart of a classmate, the girl of his dreams. Production is currently underway in Los Angeles.

The pic also stars Colton Haynes (San Andreas), Grace Victoria Cox (Netflix’s...