Just take a sneaky peak back on the movies we’ve covered so far on our Arnie Revisited series, and the Austrian Oak had already covered several genres in his rise from bodybuilder to Hollywood icon. Raw Deal and Commando were straight-up action movies, while his work as Conan was an epic mix of action and fantasy. You can even argue that The Terminator is a classic 80s slasher flick, and not simply the revolutionary sci-fi masterpiece it’s generally regarded as. However, he hadn’t managed to blend both horror and science fiction in any of his previous movies, in the way he did with the film we’re focusing on in today’s episode – Predator. It was such a huge success for both star and franchise that it not only helped to further cement Arnie as a Hollywood icon, but also created a franchise packed with sequels, a prequel,...
- 4/29/2024
- by Adam Walton
- JoBlo.com
Actor Ryan Gosling has an eclectic set of movies in his filmography, which has made him a versatile actor. Though the actor had his breakthrough with the romance flick The Notebook, he has branched out to action, comedy, sci-fi, and drama. Gosling was recently nominated for an Oscar for his performance as Ken in Greta Gerwig’s Barbie.
One of Gosling’s most underrated performances is the Shane Black-directed black comedy The Nice Guys. The neo-noir comedy sees him play a detective in the ‘70s along with Russell Crowe. Though the film is a cult classic now, it was a commercial failure. Gosling mentioned that the success of the animated movie The Angry Birds Movie ruined The Nice Guys’ chance for a sequel.
Ryan Gosling’s The Nice Guys 2 Was Affected By The Angry Birds Movie Ryan Gosling in The Nice Guys
Ryan Gosling’s underrated 2016 black comedy had everything going against it.
One of Gosling’s most underrated performances is the Shane Black-directed black comedy The Nice Guys. The neo-noir comedy sees him play a detective in the ‘70s along with Russell Crowe. Though the film is a cult classic now, it was a commercial failure. Gosling mentioned that the success of the animated movie The Angry Birds Movie ruined The Nice Guys’ chance for a sequel.
Ryan Gosling’s The Nice Guys 2 Was Affected By The Angry Birds Movie Ryan Gosling in The Nice Guys
Ryan Gosling’s underrated 2016 black comedy had everything going against it.
- 4/24/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Predator Movie – John McTiernan. (Photo Credit – IMDb/Wikipedia)
When it comes to power-packed action thriller movies, weapons are mandatorily used. Guns are widely used in such movies, especially in Hollywood. A few days ago, James Cameron commented on using too many guns for The Terminator. The Avatar director said he would not do something like this in today’s time. Now, Predator director John McTiernan has revealed details about using too many guns in one of the scenes in his 1987 movie.
The sci-fi action thriller stars Arnold Schwarzenegger as Major Alan ‘Dutch’Schaefer, Carl Weathers as Al Dillon, Elpidia Carrillo as Anna Gonsalves, Bill Duke as Master Sergeant Mac Eliot and others. In a scene where Arnold’s Dutch and others take revenge for the death of Jesse Ventura’s character, Blain, there’s a lot of gun firing that takes place. In an interview, Predator director John McTiernan revealed...
When it comes to power-packed action thriller movies, weapons are mandatorily used. Guns are widely used in such movies, especially in Hollywood. A few days ago, James Cameron commented on using too many guns for The Terminator. The Avatar director said he would not do something like this in today’s time. Now, Predator director John McTiernan has revealed details about using too many guns in one of the scenes in his 1987 movie.
The sci-fi action thriller stars Arnold Schwarzenegger as Major Alan ‘Dutch’Schaefer, Carl Weathers as Al Dillon, Elpidia Carrillo as Anna Gonsalves, Bill Duke as Master Sergeant Mac Eliot and others. In a scene where Arnold’s Dutch and others take revenge for the death of Jesse Ventura’s character, Blain, there’s a lot of gun firing that takes place. In an interview, Predator director John McTiernan revealed...
- 4/22/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
There are a lot cult classics from the 1980s, but Road House stands somewhere near the top. Sure, many of its fans wouldn’t label it as such, since they lovingly, legitimately and unironically adore it. But there’s no use in arguing it belongs in one camp over another or that it is unapologetically everything it sets out to be. But it – and its cult following – couldn’t have happened without a few broken ribs, a don’t-take-no producer and some pervy late-night phone calls to a star’s spouse. Yes, it involves Bill Murray… So, pour some suds and rip some throats because we’re gonna find out: Wtf Happened to this Movie?!
Road House comes from a script by David Lee Henry (a pseudonym for R. Lance Hill) and Hilary Henkin and tells of a dude with a mullet named Dalton hired to “cool” the Double Deuce bar,...
Road House comes from a script by David Lee Henry (a pseudonym for R. Lance Hill) and Hilary Henkin and tells of a dude with a mullet named Dalton hired to “cool” the Double Deuce bar,...
- 4/8/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
While Renny Harlin was promoting his film, The Bricklayer, JoBlo asked him about the making of Die Hard 2: Die Harder, and he had high praise for star Bruce Willis, who he compared, favourably, to the new generation of action stars, who seem reluctant to ever allow themselves to get beaten up on-screen, Willis never had this issue, said Harlin: “I really wanted Bruce Willis to get really screwed up. His face is a bloody mess by the end of the movie, and like you said, it really does make the character more heroic. They are really taking punishment and keep going.”
However, as we reported a little while back, there was one line Willis didn’t love in Die Hard 2: Just the fax, ma’am…
It’s a line that made audiences laugh, but, in his book “The Last Action Heroes,” writer Nick de Semlyan interviews Harlin, and...
However, as we reported a little while back, there was one line Willis didn’t love in Die Hard 2: Just the fax, ma’am…
It’s a line that made audiences laugh, but, in his book “The Last Action Heroes,” writer Nick de Semlyan interviews Harlin, and...
- 4/6/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
The 1989 summer movie season might've officially kicked off on Memorial Day weekend with the release of Steven Spielberg's "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade," but having been a movie-mad 15-year-old kid at the time, I can assure you that May's first adrenalized action spectacular opened a week earlier when Patrick Swayze introduced us to a man named Dalton in the instant s***-kicker classic "Road House." Critics initially wrote it off as a mindless meathead programmer from mayhem merchant Joel Silver, but the aptly-monikered director Rowdy Herrington and the screenwriting duo of David Lee Henry and Hilary Henkin understood their ludicrous assignment and aced it with knowing aplomb. Their unabashed commitment to inherently risible material turned "Road House" into the "Citizen Kane" of bar bouncer movies.
Of course, "Road House" was, for a long time, the only bar bouncer movie ever made. Surprisingly, given the film's enduring popularity, few...
Of course, "Road House" was, for a long time, the only bar bouncer movie ever made. Surprisingly, given the film's enduring popularity, few...
- 4/1/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
After a rather dramatic road to the small screen, Road House is the new champion in the ring for Amazon MGM Studios.
Amazon says the remake of the 1989 action classic is its biggest global movie launch ever. And for the first time for a feature film, Amazon provided a viewership number, saying 50 million viewers had watched the film since it debuted March 21.
However, Amazon did not offer clarity on how it reached that number — for instance, if an account watching a minute of the movie would go toward the 50 million tally, or if it calculated a view like Netflix and Disney+, which divide the runtime of a film by the total number of viewers.
“The groundbreaking, successful debut of Road House is a testament to the hard work and commitment from the entire Road House filmmaking team and the film’s cast led by the phenomenal Jake Gyllenhaal,” said Jennifer Salke,...
Amazon says the remake of the 1989 action classic is its biggest global movie launch ever. And for the first time for a feature film, Amazon provided a viewership number, saying 50 million viewers had watched the film since it debuted March 21.
However, Amazon did not offer clarity on how it reached that number — for instance, if an account watching a minute of the movie would go toward the 50 million tally, or if it calculated a view like Netflix and Disney+, which divide the runtime of a film by the total number of viewers.
“The groundbreaking, successful debut of Road House is a testament to the hard work and commitment from the entire Road House filmmaking team and the film’s cast led by the phenomenal Jake Gyllenhaal,” said Jennifer Salke,...
- 4/1/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“Road House,” the Jake Gyllenhaal-led remake of the Patrick Swayze cult favorite, appears to be a hit on Prime Video. Amazon MGM Studios, which operates the streamer, announced that the action film has attracted over 50 million worldwide viewers on the service over its first two weekends. That makes it the studio’s “most-watched produced film debut ever on a worldwide basis.”
There are a number of caveats in that statement. It’s unclear if “Road House” was more popular, for instance, than a film like “Coming 2 America,” which Amazon bought from Paramount and later debuted on Prime. The company also did not stipulate what it considers a “view” — in other words, how much of “Road House” did consumers actually watch before Amazon counted them as part of its audience? Also, “debut” is being used somewhat capaciously, with Amazon reporting the numbers after two weekends instead of one, which makes them look bigger.
There are a number of caveats in that statement. It’s unclear if “Road House” was more popular, for instance, than a film like “Coming 2 America,” which Amazon bought from Paramount and later debuted on Prime. The company also did not stipulate what it considers a “view” — in other words, how much of “Road House” did consumers actually watch before Amazon counted them as part of its audience? Also, “debut” is being used somewhat capaciously, with Amazon reporting the numbers after two weekends instead of one, which makes them look bigger.
- 4/1/2024
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Neo, portrayed by Keanu Reeves in The Matrix, employs a range of martial arts techniques in all four films, even though his most famous quote is “I know kung fu”. The Wachowskis’ action film series were renowned for their brilliant martial arts action, which was unusual in American cinema at the time, in addition to their surreal storylines and thought-provoking ideas.
However, keen-eyed fans may have noticed that Neo prefers punching over kicking in his battles with the agents. Have you ever wondered why, though? Well, Reeves had back surgery shortly before filming on The Matrix began in order to treat a spinal injury that was paralyzing his legs.
Keanu Reeves as Neo in The Matrix films
As a result, the actor found kicking difficult, so he decided to focus on punching in Neo’s fight scenes.
The Matrix: Why Does Keanu Reeves’ Neo Punch More Than He Kicks?...
However, keen-eyed fans may have noticed that Neo prefers punching over kicking in his battles with the agents. Have you ever wondered why, though? Well, Reeves had back surgery shortly before filming on The Matrix began in order to treat a spinal injury that was paralyzing his legs.
Keanu Reeves as Neo in The Matrix films
As a result, the actor found kicking difficult, so he decided to focus on punching in Neo’s fight scenes.
The Matrix: Why Does Keanu Reeves’ Neo Punch More Than He Kicks?...
- 4/1/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Thanks to The Wachowskis and Joel Silver, Keanu Reeves’ The Matrix saw the light of day after several roadblocks the movie endured. The sci-fi masterpiece went on to be a huge hit opening doors for more installments to the franchise.
Keanu Reeves as Neo in The Matrix franchise
The directors Lana and Lilly Wachowski went through several tests at Warner Brothers to convince the studio that they were capable of helming the $70 million project. They even took a different approach to presenting the screenplay. But then another set of challenges were lurking above the project, the constant rejections from the favored stars for the primary roles.
One Actor Turned Down The Matrix Saying The Movie Will Be Flop
Lou Diamond Phillips in The Night Stalker
The Matrix was released on 31 March 1999, and the movie has retained its fan following. But making it was far too complex. Newcomers Lana Wachowski and...
Keanu Reeves as Neo in The Matrix franchise
The directors Lana and Lilly Wachowski went through several tests at Warner Brothers to convince the studio that they were capable of helming the $70 million project. They even took a different approach to presenting the screenplay. But then another set of challenges were lurking above the project, the constant rejections from the favored stars for the primary roles.
One Actor Turned Down The Matrix Saying The Movie Will Be Flop
Lou Diamond Phillips in The Night Stalker
The Matrix was released on 31 March 1999, and the movie has retained its fan following. But making it was far too complex. Newcomers Lana Wachowski and...
- 4/1/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
The Matrix franchise has to be one of the greatest sci-fi movie series ever made that has pushed the genre to a new height. But it was never easy to make it. There were a lot of changes in the cast of several characters, including Neo and Trinity. But interestingly, the Wachowskis presented the script in a very different way.
Keanu Reeves as Neo in The Matrix films
Directed by the Wachowski siblings; Lilly Wachowski and Lana Wachowski, The Matrix franchise started on a weird note, at least not what Warner Brothers expected. The duo reportedly presented the script in a format that was beyond the wildest imagination of the studio. No wonder they picked it up after several rejections from so many different studios.
The Unusual Presentation Of The Matrix Script By The Wachowskis Lilly Wachowski and Lana Wachowski. Credit: Creative Commons
The first installment of The Matrix was...
Keanu Reeves as Neo in The Matrix films
Directed by the Wachowski siblings; Lilly Wachowski and Lana Wachowski, The Matrix franchise started on a weird note, at least not what Warner Brothers expected. The duo reportedly presented the script in a format that was beyond the wildest imagination of the studio. No wonder they picked it up after several rejections from so many different studios.
The Unusual Presentation Of The Matrix Script By The Wachowskis Lilly Wachowski and Lana Wachowski. Credit: Creative Commons
The first installment of The Matrix was...
- 4/1/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
If you’re looking for something new to watch on Amazon Prime Video this month, you’ve come to the right place. While Amazon can make it tricky to find what you’re looking for, we’ve thumbed through the entire list of what’s new on Prime Video in March to pick the best of the best. That includes a newly minted Oscar winner, a star-fronted action remake and two Michelle Pfeiffer movies that truly show off the actress’ range.
Check out our picks for the best new movies on Amazon Prime Video in March 2024 below.
“American Fiction” “American Fiction” (Credit: MGM)
The Oscar-winner for Best Adapted Screenplay, “American Fiction” is a sharp, funny story about an acclaimed Black novelist whose latest manuscript gets rejected for not being “Black enough.” Thelonious “Monk” Ellison (Jeffrey Wright) then decides to get back at them by writing what he thinks is a...
Check out our picks for the best new movies on Amazon Prime Video in March 2024 below.
“American Fiction” “American Fiction” (Credit: MGM)
The Oscar-winner for Best Adapted Screenplay, “American Fiction” is a sharp, funny story about an acclaimed Black novelist whose latest manuscript gets rejected for not being “Black enough.” Thelonious “Monk” Ellison (Jeffrey Wright) then decides to get back at them by writing what he thinks is a...
- 3/31/2024
- by Adam Chitwood, Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
One Jake Gyllenhaal movie became national headlines in the French media for all the wrong reasons, but the U.S. media are too busy reporting his Road House troubles. Gyllenhaal and Vanessa Kirby were signed for the indie film, Suddenly. Gyllenhaal also agreed to produce the $26 million movie directed by Thomas Bidegain. However, the production of the film fell apart in four days due to allegedly erratic behavior from the Enemy actor.
Jake Gyllenhaal in Road House
Gyllenhaal allegedly proved to be a headache for the production crew with his weird demands on set. At one point, Gyllenhaal demanded he swim in the cold sea for a scene in the film. The film fell apart when a producer refused to agree to Gyllenhaal’s demands.
Jake Gyllenhaal’s Behavior Reportedly Shut Down A $26 Million Indie Movie Road House star Jake Gyllenhaal was allegedly insufferable on the sets of the scrapped...
Jake Gyllenhaal in Road House
Gyllenhaal allegedly proved to be a headache for the production crew with his weird demands on set. At one point, Gyllenhaal demanded he swim in the cold sea for a scene in the film. The film fell apart when a producer refused to agree to Gyllenhaal’s demands.
Jake Gyllenhaal’s Behavior Reportedly Shut Down A $26 Million Indie Movie Road House star Jake Gyllenhaal was allegedly insufferable on the sets of the scrapped...
- 3/22/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Exclusive: The rebirth of the 1999 cult favorite film The Boondock Saints is upon us. Thunder Road, the producer behind the John Wick films, has stepped in and joined rights-holder Dragonfly Films to make what they are calling a universe expansion of the action film franchise about the fraternal twin Irish brothers who raise holy hell to rid their Boston hometown of all criminals.
In the current configuration, Troy Duffy will step aside as director after creating and helming the original and the 2009 sequel The Boondock Saints: All Saints Day. Both films starred The Walking Dead’s Norman Reedus and Sean Patrick Flanery as the MacManus brothers, with Billy Connolly playing their father.
Reedus and Flanery will reprise their roles, and the search is on for a new director. Duffy plans to write a series of books about the Saints, continuing their story that way.
There might be a renaissance going on for these action franchises,...
In the current configuration, Troy Duffy will step aside as director after creating and helming the original and the 2009 sequel The Boondock Saints: All Saints Day. Both films starred The Walking Dead’s Norman Reedus and Sean Patrick Flanery as the MacManus brothers, with Billy Connolly playing their father.
Reedus and Flanery will reprise their roles, and the search is on for a new director. Duffy plans to write a series of books about the Saints, continuing their story that way.
There might be a renaissance going on for these action franchises,...
- 3/21/2024
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Ready for more Road House? The iconic 1989 action film is back, courtesy of a new remake starring Jake Gyllenhaal in the title role. Also starring Jessica Williams, Billy Magnussen, Lukas Gage and Conor McGregor, Road House (2024) is now streaming exclusively online.
Read on to find out how to watch the Road House remake online to stream the film from home.
How to Watch Road House (2024) Online
If you want to watch the new Road House movie online, you’ll need to be an Amazon Prime member. Road House (2024) is streaming exclusively on Prime Video, which means the only place to watch the Jake Gyllenhaal film is through Amazon and the Prime Video app. As of this writing, Road House is not scheduled to be released in theaters.
Watch 'Road House' (2024) Online
Not a Prime member? Get a 30-day free trial to Amazon Prime here, and...
Read on to find out how to watch the Road House remake online to stream the film from home.
How to Watch Road House (2024) Online
If you want to watch the new Road House movie online, you’ll need to be an Amazon Prime member. Road House (2024) is streaming exclusively on Prime Video, which means the only place to watch the Jake Gyllenhaal film is through Amazon and the Prime Video app. As of this writing, Road House is not scheduled to be released in theaters.
Watch 'Road House' (2024) Online
Not a Prime member? Get a 30-day free trial to Amazon Prime here, and...
- 3/21/2024
- by Tim Chan
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: After declaring in a Deadline guest column that he would boycott the SXSW Opening Night debut of Road House, director Doug Liman has changed his mind, and is in the Paramount Theatre right at this moment. I’m told that Liman won’t take the stage to introduce the movie, he’ll just be in the crowd watching. It’s a tradition for him, slipping into theaters and watching how his movies play.
Liman made the difficult decision to stay away because he felt that Amazon MGM signed him to a deal that called for a theatrical release of Road House, but instead switched and is launching the film directly on the Amazon Prime streaming service, beginning March 21. Producer Joel Silver also exited the premises in a dispute that has become a bare knuckle brawl in the press. In Liman’s column, he said even though Road House tested...
Liman made the difficult decision to stay away because he felt that Amazon MGM signed him to a deal that called for a theatrical release of Road House, but instead switched and is launching the film directly on the Amazon Prime streaming service, beginning March 21. Producer Joel Silver also exited the premises in a dispute that has become a bare knuckle brawl in the press. In Liman’s column, he said even though Road House tested...
- 3/9/2024
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Halle Berry has been one of the high-profile actresses who got her breakthrough in the 90s. The actress starred alongside Eddie Murphy in the 1992 romantic comedy Boomerang. Berry started winning accolades early in her career as she won an Emmy for portraying Dorothy Dandridge in the TV film Introducing Dorothy Dandridge.
Halle Berry as Dorothy Dandridge in Introducing Dorothy Dandridge
She went on to star in big commercial films in the early 2000s, including the first two X-Men films and Die Another Day. For her incredible performance in 2001’s Monster’s Ball, Berry was widely appreciated and created history as the first Black actress to win an Oscar. The heartfelt acceptance speech she gave was one for the ages.
Halle Berry’s Speech For Her Historic Oscar Win Was Iconic Halle Berry won an Oscar for Best Actress for 2001’s Monster’s Ball
When Harry Berry starred in the 2001 romantic drama Monster’s Ball,...
Halle Berry as Dorothy Dandridge in Introducing Dorothy Dandridge
She went on to star in big commercial films in the early 2000s, including the first two X-Men films and Die Another Day. For her incredible performance in 2001’s Monster’s Ball, Berry was widely appreciated and created history as the first Black actress to win an Oscar. The heartfelt acceptance speech she gave was one for the ages.
Halle Berry’s Speech For Her Historic Oscar Win Was Iconic Halle Berry won an Oscar for Best Actress for 2001’s Monster’s Ball
When Harry Berry starred in the 2001 romantic drama Monster’s Ball,...
- 3/2/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Levin first met on the sets of Gothika and they were just two completely different personalities working in the film. Levin produced the Halle Berry-led film for Dark Castle Entertainment, while Downey Jr. was one of the male leads in the film. When they first met each other, there was nothing like ‘love at first sight’ for the couple. Susan Downey revealed that she viewed him more like a professor or someone’s older brother than a husband material.
Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey (credits: @robertdowneyjr)
The couple got married on August 27, 2005, in a Jewish ceremony in New York. They have a son, Exton Elias Downey, and a daughter, Avri Roel. Downey Jr. was earlier married to singer Deborah Falconer and shared a son, Indio Falconer Downey.
Susan Downey Initially Believed Robert Downey Jr. Was Not Husband Material Photos shared by Robert Downey Jr.
Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey (credits: @robertdowneyjr)
The couple got married on August 27, 2005, in a Jewish ceremony in New York. They have a son, Exton Elias Downey, and a daughter, Avri Roel. Downey Jr. was earlier married to singer Deborah Falconer and shared a son, Indio Falconer Downey.
Susan Downey Initially Believed Robert Downey Jr. Was Not Husband Material Photos shared by Robert Downey Jr.
- 3/1/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Amazon has vehemently denied using artificial intelligence to finish its upcoming remake of “Road House,” despite a new lawsuit alleging the studio did just that to race the film out before the studio’s copyright on the original IP lapsed. But whether or not the studio did employ AI for the project, it won’t matter to a jury when it comes to determining if Amazon screwed the original “Road House” screenwriter out of some royalty money.
The lawsuit, filed by screenwriter R. Lance Hill (pen name David Lee Henry) this week, is a classic example of copyright reversion that has been a thorn in the sides of Hollywood studios for the last few years. The 1976 Copyright Act gives the original creator the rights to their creation back from its current owner after a period of 35 years.
It gives songwriters, artists, screenwriters, and more who maybe didn’t get a...
The lawsuit, filed by screenwriter R. Lance Hill (pen name David Lee Henry) this week, is a classic example of copyright reversion that has been a thorn in the sides of Hollywood studios for the last few years. The 1976 Copyright Act gives the original creator the rights to their creation back from its current owner after a period of 35 years.
It gives songwriters, artists, screenwriters, and more who maybe didn’t get a...
- 2/29/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Directed by Doug Liman from a screenplay by Anthony Bagarozzi and Chuck Mondry, Road House starring Jake Gyllenhaal, and Conor McGregor is an upcoming action movie. The movie is said to be a re-imagination of the 1989 film of the same name, which starred Patrick Swayze, Ben Gazzara, Sam Elliot, and more.
The story for Amazon MGM Studios’ upcoming movie follows a former UFC middleweight fighter who ends up working at a roadhouse in the Florida Keys. Gyllenhaal who plays the former UFC fighter struggles to leave his brawling days behind. Road House is one of the highly awaited movies of 2024 but the movie has found itself in the middle of a very concerning lawsuit.
SUGGESTEDThe Only Thing More Impressive Than Jake Gyllenhaal Defending a Choke Against Conor McGregor in This Roadhouse Picture is His Rock Hard Abs
Jake Gyllenhaal and Connor McGregor star in Road House
Road House starring Jake...
The story for Amazon MGM Studios’ upcoming movie follows a former UFC middleweight fighter who ends up working at a roadhouse in the Florida Keys. Gyllenhaal who plays the former UFC fighter struggles to leave his brawling days behind. Road House is one of the highly awaited movies of 2024 but the movie has found itself in the middle of a very concerning lawsuit.
SUGGESTEDThe Only Thing More Impressive Than Jake Gyllenhaal Defending a Choke Against Conor McGregor in This Roadhouse Picture is His Rock Hard Abs
Jake Gyllenhaal and Connor McGregor star in Road House
Road House starring Jake...
- 2/28/2024
- by Avneet Ahluwalia
- FandomWire
Jake Gyllenhaal says Road House was always going straight-to-streaming, while allegations that the production used AI resurface.
Road House appears on Amazon Prime Video on March 21st, and combines the talents of Jake Gyllenhaal, UFC star Conor McGregor and director Doug Liman. Exciting but with a heady dash of mayhem is how we’d describe this particular creative trio, which is pretty much the same experience you’d get when popping in for a tipple at the titular road house that features in the movie.
It wasn’t that long ago that Doug Liman announced he was boycotting the premiere because Amazon had refused to release the film in cinemas. For most productions, having the filmmaker publicly denounce the studio would be more than enough conflict for one film. Road House though, isn’t most movies, and it looks as though we’ll be getting a few more dust-ups before the party’s over.
Road House appears on Amazon Prime Video on March 21st, and combines the talents of Jake Gyllenhaal, UFC star Conor McGregor and director Doug Liman. Exciting but with a heady dash of mayhem is how we’d describe this particular creative trio, which is pretty much the same experience you’d get when popping in for a tipple at the titular road house that features in the movie.
It wasn’t that long ago that Doug Liman announced he was boycotting the premiere because Amazon had refused to release the film in cinemas. For most productions, having the filmmaker publicly denounce the studio would be more than enough conflict for one film. Road House though, isn’t most movies, and it looks as though we’ll be getting a few more dust-ups before the party’s over.
- 2/28/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
A Road House remake is coming to Amazon Prime Video later this year, but there's a lot more to it than just your average remake.
Besides a seemingly new plot and new location, the film has also been embroiled in drama in recent months, from casting choices to producers.
Here's everything we know about the reboot of Road House and the drama involved in making the movie.
Why Are They Remaking Road House?
The reason why they decided to remake the 1989 cult classic remains unknown, but talks of the remake have been going on for nearly ten years.
In 2015, Variety reported that Ronda Rousey would be taking on the classic role of the bouncer, previously played by Patrick Swayze.
At the time, MGM was ready to start production in 2016, having already done other cult classic spinoffs, such as the Rocky spinoff Creed.
Rousey went as far as asking Swayze's widow,...
Besides a seemingly new plot and new location, the film has also been embroiled in drama in recent months, from casting choices to producers.
Here's everything we know about the reboot of Road House and the drama involved in making the movie.
Why Are They Remaking Road House?
The reason why they decided to remake the 1989 cult classic remains unknown, but talks of the remake have been going on for nearly ten years.
In 2015, Variety reported that Ronda Rousey would be taking on the classic role of the bouncer, previously played by Patrick Swayze.
At the time, MGM was ready to start production in 2016, having already done other cult classic spinoffs, such as the Rocky spinoff Creed.
Rousey went as far as asking Swayze's widow,...
- 2/27/2024
- by Devin Piel
- TVfanatic
The original “Road House” screenwriter is entering the octagon with Amazon Studios and MGM — in a legal battle, at least. Screenwriter R. Lance Hill, who uses the pen name David Lee Henry, has filed a lawsuit against Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios and parent company Amazon Studios for copyright infringement, as first reported by the Los Angeles Times.
Hill wrote the screenplay for the original “Road House” film in 1986; the movie was released in 1989. Hill says the copyright for “Road House” was set to revert back from United Artists to him in November 2023, and that he notified United Artists and its successor companies in November 2021 about his plans to recover the copyright for the “Road House” screenplay. He says he provided a “statutory notice of termination” that fits within the Copyright Act.
Hill further states that Amazon/MGM, aware of the copyright timeline, worked to complete the film during the SAG-AFTRA strike by using artificial intelligence.
Hill wrote the screenplay for the original “Road House” film in 1986; the movie was released in 1989. Hill says the copyright for “Road House” was set to revert back from United Artists to him in November 2023, and that he notified United Artists and its successor companies in November 2021 about his plans to recover the copyright for the “Road House” screenplay. He says he provided a “statutory notice of termination” that fits within the Copyright Act.
Hill further states that Amazon/MGM, aware of the copyright timeline, worked to complete the film during the SAG-AFTRA strike by using artificial intelligence.
- 2/27/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
“I want you to be nice until it’s time to not be nice,” Patrick Swayze’s James Dalton says in the original Road House from 1989.
That line from the screenplay co-written by David Lee Henry may have taken on a new significance for Amazon Studios, MGM Studios and United Artists on Tuesday with a new lawsuit aimed to Tko the Jake Gyllenhaal- and Conor McGregor-starring remake set to debut next week at SXSW.
The lawsuit accuses Amazon of a very serious digital sleight of hand during last year’s Hot Labor Summer.
“This case arises from Defendants’ blatant copyright infringement due to their willful failure to license the requisite motion picture and ancillary rights to Hill’s Screenplay underlying their derivative 2024 Remake as required by law,” reads the copyright complaint filed today in California federal court (read the lawsuit here).
In fact, R. Lance Hill, who goes by David Lee Henry professionally,...
That line from the screenplay co-written by David Lee Henry may have taken on a new significance for Amazon Studios, MGM Studios and United Artists on Tuesday with a new lawsuit aimed to Tko the Jake Gyllenhaal- and Conor McGregor-starring remake set to debut next week at SXSW.
The lawsuit accuses Amazon of a very serious digital sleight of hand during last year’s Hot Labor Summer.
“This case arises from Defendants’ blatant copyright infringement due to their willful failure to license the requisite motion picture and ancillary rights to Hill’s Screenplay underlying their derivative 2024 Remake as required by law,” reads the copyright complaint filed today in California federal court (read the lawsuit here).
In fact, R. Lance Hill, who goes by David Lee Henry professionally,...
- 2/27/2024
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
R. Lance Hill, the screenwriter of the original 1989 film “Road House,” has filed a law suit against Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios and its parent company, Amazon Studios, for copyright infringement.
In the filing obtained by Variety, Hill (who uses pen name David Lee Henry) claims Amazon ignored his ability to reclaim the rights for his 1986 screenplay as they mounted a remake starring Jake Gyllenhaal, out March 21 on Prime Video.
Hill’s lawsuit alleges that he filed a petition with the U.S. Copyright Office in 2021, requesting that the copyright return to him after United Artists’ claim was set to expire in November 2023. The suit goes on to allege that Amazon ignored his claims and proceeded with the film, using artificial intelligence to replicate the voices of actors for Adr during the SAG strike in an effort to complete the film before the Nov. 10 deadline.
This isn’t the first time the AI...
In the filing obtained by Variety, Hill (who uses pen name David Lee Henry) claims Amazon ignored his ability to reclaim the rights for his 1986 screenplay as they mounted a remake starring Jake Gyllenhaal, out March 21 on Prime Video.
Hill’s lawsuit alleges that he filed a petition with the U.S. Copyright Office in 2021, requesting that the copyright return to him after United Artists’ claim was set to expire in November 2023. The suit goes on to allege that Amazon ignored his claims and proceeded with the film, using artificial intelligence to replicate the voices of actors for Adr during the SAG strike in an effort to complete the film before the Nov. 10 deadline.
This isn’t the first time the AI...
- 2/27/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
Jake Gyllenhaal is trying to cool the controversy surrounding his upcoming action movie “Road House,” a remake of the 1989 cult favorite starring Patrick Swayze. The Amazon Prime Video movie has been slammed by none other than its director, Doug Liman, who is boycotting the film’s release due to Amazon’s decision not to open the movie in theaters. The new “Road House” launches on streaming via Prime Video in March. The film is premiering at SXSW, but Liman has said he will not be in attendance.
In a new interview with Total Film magazine, however, Gyllenhaal seemingly confirmed Variety’s report about “Road House” always being intended for a global streaming release. Sources familiar with the negotiations told Variety that Liman, Gyllenhaal and producer Joel Silver were given a choice: Make the film for $60 million and get a theatrical release or take $85 million and go streaming only. They opted for the latter.
In a new interview with Total Film magazine, however, Gyllenhaal seemingly confirmed Variety’s report about “Road House” always being intended for a global streaming release. Sources familiar with the negotiations told Variety that Liman, Gyllenhaal and producer Joel Silver were given a choice: Make the film for $60 million and get a theatrical release or take $85 million and go streaming only. They opted for the latter.
- 2/27/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
A lot of really fun movies from the eighties and nineties are tough to get decent copies of. While some of the stories have happy endings, other films seem all but doomed to languish until a niche label like Arrow Video, Kino Lorber, or Unearthed Films gives them the TLC they deserve. So, what’s the title we’re worried is Gone Forever here at JoBlo? A cool little thriller (which I previously wrote up for Best Movie You Never Saw) from 1991 called Ricochet has a pretty impressive pedigree. The movie stars Denzel Washington, John Lithgow, Ice-t, Kevin Pollack and The Bionic Woman herself, Lindsay Wagner, while Highlander’s Russell Mulcahy directs it, is produced by Joel Silver, and is written by Die Hard’s Steven E De Souza. In fact, Ricochet takes place in the same universe as Die Hard, with Mary Ellen Trainor reprising her role as snoopy TV reporter Gale Wallens.
- 2/25/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Jake Gyllenhaal and Doug Liman recently collaborated for the reboot of the 1989 cult favorite, Road House. But while the movie was initially set to premiere at SXSW on March 8, it got plagued with controversies that delayed its release until March 21. The upcoming release became the subject of controversy, following Liman’s Deadline op-ed piece.
Jake Gyllenhaal in Spider-Man: Far From Home
According to Doug Liman, he wanted Jake Gyllenhaal’s Road House to have a theatrical release, especially since it tested extremely well with audiences. But after Amazon bought the storied movie studio MGM, according to Variety reports, Liman was offered and agreed to an $85M budget for a streaming release of the film. Fans are now confused about whom to believe.
Controversial Prime Video Release of Jake Gyllenhaal’s Road House
Serving as a remake of Patrick Swayze’s 1989 film, Road House, Doug Liman came up with the reboot in 2024 featuring Jake Gyllenhaal.
Jake Gyllenhaal in Spider-Man: Far From Home
According to Doug Liman, he wanted Jake Gyllenhaal’s Road House to have a theatrical release, especially since it tested extremely well with audiences. But after Amazon bought the storied movie studio MGM, according to Variety reports, Liman was offered and agreed to an $85M budget for a streaming release of the film. Fans are now confused about whom to believe.
Controversial Prime Video Release of Jake Gyllenhaal’s Road House
Serving as a remake of Patrick Swayze’s 1989 film, Road House, Doug Liman came up with the reboot in 2024 featuring Jake Gyllenhaal.
- 2/15/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Amazon turned heads in the entertainment industry when it offered director Doug Liman and star Jake Gyllenhaal a unique choice for their new film Road House: make it for $60 million with a theatrical release, or take $85 million and go straight to streaming. They chose the latter, sparking backlash from fans. So why did Amazon make such a short-sighted offer?
The Road to Streaming: Was Amazon’s Move Ridiculous?
Jake Gyllenhaal – Road House
As per Variety, when Amazon acquired MGM Studios in 2022, industry insiders expected changes in how MGM’s films would be distributed. But they didn’t expect Amazon to push major titles like Road House straight to streaming without a theatrical run. For fans eagerly awaiting the reboot of the cult classic, it felt like a betrayal.
Was Amazon’s offer really so ridiculous? In the eyes of theater owners and loyal fans, absolutely. Road House likely could...
The Road to Streaming: Was Amazon’s Move Ridiculous?
Jake Gyllenhaal – Road House
As per Variety, when Amazon acquired MGM Studios in 2022, industry insiders expected changes in how MGM’s films would be distributed. But they didn’t expect Amazon to push major titles like Road House straight to streaming without a theatrical run. For fans eagerly awaiting the reboot of the cult classic, it felt like a betrayal.
Was Amazon’s offer really so ridiculous? In the eyes of theater owners and loyal fans, absolutely. Road House likely could...
- 2/15/2024
- by Nivedita Dubey
- FandomWire
The upcoming Road House remake looks to be one of Amazon’s biggest movies of the year, but according to Variety, there has been some major drama brewing behind the scenes for several years, all to do with whether to release the movie theatrically or on streaming.
Road House will debut on Prime Video next month, but the lack of a theatrical release has caused some acrimony. When director Doug Liman first signed on to direct the movie, Michael de Luca and Pam Abdy were in charge of MGM at the time, and the intention was that Road House would be developed for the big screen, but that all changed when Amazon acquired MGM for a cool $8.5 billion. De Luca and Abdy left for Warner Bros., but Amazon Studios chief Jennifer Salke took charge of Road House and was set to give it the green light… but there was one important choice to be made.
Road House will debut on Prime Video next month, but the lack of a theatrical release has caused some acrimony. When director Doug Liman first signed on to direct the movie, Michael de Luca and Pam Abdy were in charge of MGM at the time, and the intention was that Road House would be developed for the big screen, but that all changed when Amazon acquired MGM for a cool $8.5 billion. De Luca and Abdy left for Warner Bros., but Amazon Studios chief Jennifer Salke took charge of Road House and was set to give it the green light… but there was one important choice to be made.
- 2/14/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Things are getting rowdy behind the scenes at “Road House.”
On Wednesday, Variety reported that the new “Road House” could have avoided a streaming debut, but before production began Amazon gave “the filmmakers and (star Jake) Gyllenhaal” a choice: $60 million budget and theatrical; $85 million and streaming. They chose the latter.
“The filmmakers” presumably refers to director Doug Liman and producer Joel Silver.
“They all took the money,” a source told Variety.
Amazon declined comment on this story, as did a rep for Liman. Reps for Gyllenhaal and Silver did not immediately respond to IndieWire’s request for comment.
A bigger budget typically means a larger upfront payday for the filmmakers and their star(s). Without a theatrical run, those principals won’t see nearly as much on the back end. The best of both worlds would be getting more upfront money and then turning in such an undeniable blockbuster that...
On Wednesday, Variety reported that the new “Road House” could have avoided a streaming debut, but before production began Amazon gave “the filmmakers and (star Jake) Gyllenhaal” a choice: $60 million budget and theatrical; $85 million and streaming. They chose the latter.
“The filmmakers” presumably refers to director Doug Liman and producer Joel Silver.
“They all took the money,” a source told Variety.
Amazon declined comment on this story, as did a rep for Liman. Reps for Gyllenhaal and Silver did not immediately respond to IndieWire’s request for comment.
A bigger budget typically means a larger upfront payday for the filmmakers and their star(s). Without a theatrical run, those principals won’t see nearly as much on the back end. The best of both worlds would be getting more upfront money and then turning in such an undeniable blockbuster that...
- 2/14/2024
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
Hollywood loves a bare-knuckle brawl. And the town got a battle royal with “Road House.”
The reboot of the 1989 cult favorite, which launches on Amazon Prime on March 21, sparked a fierce fight behind the scenes over its release. While studio-filmmaker standoffs are not uncommon, this one featured such subplots as the involvement of a notorious private investigator, a producer given the heave-ho, a cameo from Ari Emanuel and a director going scorched-earth. Even more shocking, some of the embarrassing details began to publicly spill out in recent months, culminating with director Doug Liman promising to boycott the film’s premiere at SXSW on March 8.
Despite the drama, the movie is expected to be one of Amazon Prime’s most-watched films this year. So how did things go wrong?
In November 2021, Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy were running MGM and began negotiating with Liman to direct and Jake Gyllenhaal to star as the tough-guy bouncer,...
The reboot of the 1989 cult favorite, which launches on Amazon Prime on March 21, sparked a fierce fight behind the scenes over its release. While studio-filmmaker standoffs are not uncommon, this one featured such subplots as the involvement of a notorious private investigator, a producer given the heave-ho, a cameo from Ari Emanuel and a director going scorched-earth. Even more shocking, some of the embarrassing details began to publicly spill out in recent months, culminating with director Doug Liman promising to boycott the film’s premiere at SXSW on March 8.
Despite the drama, the movie is expected to be one of Amazon Prime’s most-watched films this year. So how did things go wrong?
In November 2021, Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy were running MGM and began negotiating with Liman to direct and Jake Gyllenhaal to star as the tough-guy bouncer,...
- 2/14/2024
- by Tatiana Siegel
- Variety Film + TV
Jake Gyllenhaal stars in Roadhouse Photo: Laura Radford © Amazon Content Services LLC
The first trailer is here for the highly-anticipated Road House.
In this adrenaline-fueled reimagining of the 80s cult classic, ex-UFC fighter Dalton (Jake Gyllenhaal) takes a job as a bouncer at a Florida Keys roadhouse, only to discover that this paradise is not all it seems.
The film stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Daniela Melchior, Billy Magnussen, Jessica Williams, Joaquim de Almeida, Lukas Gage, Arturo Castro, B.K. Cannon, Beau Knapp, Darren Barnet, Dominique Columbus and in his acting debut, “Notorious” himself, Conor McGregor!
Streaming Globally on Prime Video March 21, check out the brand new trailer now.
McGregor was born for this and has been trying for quite a while to find a movie role that suits him, and boy does this ever! Check out the series about the Mma’s biggest superstar streaming now on Netflix “McGregor Forever” https://www.
The first trailer is here for the highly-anticipated Road House.
In this adrenaline-fueled reimagining of the 80s cult classic, ex-UFC fighter Dalton (Jake Gyllenhaal) takes a job as a bouncer at a Florida Keys roadhouse, only to discover that this paradise is not all it seems.
The film stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Daniela Melchior, Billy Magnussen, Jessica Williams, Joaquim de Almeida, Lukas Gage, Arturo Castro, B.K. Cannon, Beau Knapp, Darren Barnet, Dominique Columbus and in his acting debut, “Notorious” himself, Conor McGregor!
Streaming Globally on Prime Video March 21, check out the brand new trailer now.
McGregor was born for this and has been trying for quite a while to find a movie role that suits him, and boy does this ever! Check out the series about the Mma’s biggest superstar streaming now on Netflix “McGregor Forever” https://www.
- 1/25/2024
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
"Let me guess – you're gonna threaten me, tell me to get outta town." Prime Video has revealed the official trailer for the 2024 remake of Road House, the original 80s cult classic that starred Patrick Swayze. This fresh new update stars Jake Gyllenhaal, who heads down to Florida to work at an extremely rowdy "road house" bar. In the original, Swayze went from New York City to the Double Deuce in Jasper, Missouri. In this adrenaline-fueled reimagining, ex-fighter Dalton takes a job as a bouncer at a Florida Keys roadhouse, only to discover that this paradise is not all it seems. This film stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Daniela Melchior, Conor McGregor, and Billy Magnussen, along with Jessica Williams, Darren Barnet. Joel Silver produces yet again, as he did with the original 1989 movie. Even if you do think this remake does look good, director Doug Liman is protesting the premiere because Amazon initially...
- 1/25/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Jake Gyllenhaal is the Mr. Rogers of bar brawls in the first look at Doug Liman’s updated take on the Patrick Swayze and Sam Elliott 1989 classic, Road House.
In the trailer, which is nearly two and a half minutes of nonstop knockouts, Gyllenhaal leads as Elwood Dalton, an ex-UFC middleweight fighter who takes one too many hits, and it’s not clear he can — or wants to — get back up. He’s living out of his beat-up car and participating in underground fighting rings when he’s found by Jessica Williams’ bar owner, who invites him to come work for her.
“A friend of mine suggested I come talk to you. I own a roadhouse out in the Florida Keys. Lately it’s been attracting the wrong clientele,” she tells him. “I can pay you good money. Judging by your car, you need that shit.”
Gyllenhaal’s fighter...
In the trailer, which is nearly two and a half minutes of nonstop knockouts, Gyllenhaal leads as Elwood Dalton, an ex-UFC middleweight fighter who takes one too many hits, and it’s not clear he can — or wants to — get back up. He’s living out of his beat-up car and participating in underground fighting rings when he’s found by Jessica Williams’ bar owner, who invites him to come work for her.
“A friend of mine suggested I come talk to you. I own a roadhouse out in the Florida Keys. Lately it’s been attracting the wrong clientele,” she tells him. “I can pay you good money. Judging by your car, you need that shit.”
Gyllenhaal’s fighter...
- 1/25/2024
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jake Gyllenhaal is roundhouse-kicking his way into the “Road House” canon.
The Oscar-nominated actor stars as a former UFC fighter in the reimagining of the 1989 MGM film of the same name. The original movie followed a bouncer with a mysterious past (Patrick Swayze) who overhauls a rowdy bar and takes down local corruption in the process.
The official synopsis for the remake reads: “In this adrenaline-fueled reimagining of the 80s cult classic, ex-ufc fighter Dalton (Gyllenhaal) takes a job as a bouncer at a Florida Keys roadhouse, only to discover that this paradise is not all it seems. Prepare for legendary fights, brutal bloodshed, massive explosions, epic boat chases, and jolts of mischief. Set to deliver first-rate action with some playful surprises along the way.”
We’re in.
Production on this “Road House” took place in the Dominican Republic, as well as during the UFC 285 event in Las Vegas.
Real-life...
The Oscar-nominated actor stars as a former UFC fighter in the reimagining of the 1989 MGM film of the same name. The original movie followed a bouncer with a mysterious past (Patrick Swayze) who overhauls a rowdy bar and takes down local corruption in the process.
The official synopsis for the remake reads: “In this adrenaline-fueled reimagining of the 80s cult classic, ex-ufc fighter Dalton (Gyllenhaal) takes a job as a bouncer at a Florida Keys roadhouse, only to discover that this paradise is not all it seems. Prepare for legendary fights, brutal bloodshed, massive explosions, epic boat chases, and jolts of mischief. Set to deliver first-rate action with some playful surprises along the way.”
We’re in.
Production on this “Road House” took place in the Dominican Republic, as well as during the UFC 285 event in Las Vegas.
Real-life...
- 1/25/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Jake Gyllenhaal Photo: Amazon MGM Studios
Jake Gyllenhaal wants you to be nice to his remake of Road House—until it’s time to not be nice.
The trailer for Gyllenhaal’s Mma-inspired spin on Rowdy Herrington’s late-80s classic, Road House, is finally here. Judging by the...
Jake Gyllenhaal wants you to be nice to his remake of Road House—until it’s time to not be nice.
The trailer for Gyllenhaal’s Mma-inspired spin on Rowdy Herrington’s late-80s classic, Road House, is finally here. Judging by the...
- 1/25/2024
- by Matt Schimkowitz
- avclub.com
Amazon MGM Studios has released the first trailer for its remake of the 1989 action classic “Road House,” which will be available to stream globally on Prime Video on March 21.
The feature stars Jake Gyllenhaal as a former UFC fighter struggling to make ends meet. After the owner of a Florida Keys roadhouse finds him sleeping in his car, Elwood Dalton becomes a bouncer and finds himself roped into a war of outlaws and bikers and a developer determined to build a lavish resort for “rich assholes.”
“Shrinking” star Jessica Williams, who confirmed to Variety last summer she’d be joining the cast, plays the roadhouse owner. She described Gyllenhaal as an “insane actor” in the interview.
“Every time, you’re learning. My job as an actor, especially on ‘Shrinking,’ is to make everyone look good by knowing what the hell I’m doing on set,” Williams said. “I love volleying,...
The feature stars Jake Gyllenhaal as a former UFC fighter struggling to make ends meet. After the owner of a Florida Keys roadhouse finds him sleeping in his car, Elwood Dalton becomes a bouncer and finds himself roped into a war of outlaws and bikers and a developer determined to build a lavish resort for “rich assholes.”
“Shrinking” star Jessica Williams, who confirmed to Variety last summer she’d be joining the cast, plays the roadhouse owner. She described Gyllenhaal as an “insane actor” in the interview.
“Every time, you’re learning. My job as an actor, especially on ‘Shrinking,’ is to make everyone look good by knowing what the hell I’m doing on set,” Williams said. “I love volleying,...
- 1/25/2024
- by Diego Ramos Bechara
- Variety Film + TV
Amazon MGM Studios has released the official poster for the new version of Road House starring Jake Gyllenhaal (check it out below). The film will be streaming globally on Prime Video on March 21, 2024!
In this adrenaline-fueled reimagining of the 1980s cult classic, ex-UFC fighter Dalton (Jake Gyllenhaal) takes a job as a bouncer at a Florida Keys roadhouse, only to discover that this paradise is not all it seems.
About The Film
Genre: Action, Thriller Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Daniela Melchior, Billy Magnussen, Jessica Williams, Joaquim de Almeida, Conor McGregor, Lukas Gage, Arturo Castro, B.K. Cannon, Beau Knapp, Darren Barnet, Dominique Columbus, Bob Menery, Catfish Jean, Kevin Carroll, Travis Van Winkle, Hannah Lanier Director: Doug Liman Screenplay: Anthony Bagarozzi, Charles Mondry Based On: The motion picture “Road House” screenplay by David Lee Henry and Hilary Henkin Story By: Anthony Bagarozzi, Charles Mondry, David Lee Henry Producer: Joel Silver p.g.
In this adrenaline-fueled reimagining of the 1980s cult classic, ex-UFC fighter Dalton (Jake Gyllenhaal) takes a job as a bouncer at a Florida Keys roadhouse, only to discover that this paradise is not all it seems.
About The Film
Genre: Action, Thriller Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Daniela Melchior, Billy Magnussen, Jessica Williams, Joaquim de Almeida, Conor McGregor, Lukas Gage, Arturo Castro, B.K. Cannon, Beau Knapp, Darren Barnet, Dominique Columbus, Bob Menery, Catfish Jean, Kevin Carroll, Travis Van Winkle, Hannah Lanier Director: Doug Liman Screenplay: Anthony Bagarozzi, Charles Mondry Based On: The motion picture “Road House” screenplay by David Lee Henry and Hilary Henkin Story By: Anthony Bagarozzi, Charles Mondry, David Lee Henry Producer: Joel Silver p.g.
- 1/25/2024
- by Editor
- CinemaNerdz
Take it outside, folks! Amazon MGM Studios has dropped the first official poster for the upcoming Road House reimagining starring Jake Gyllenhaal. Check it out below!
Love that they’ve kept the original neon sign font. Looks fantastic. The Road House poster also features a handful of easter eggs from the original 1989 movie, including a framed photo of Dalton’s three simple rules: 1) Expect the unexpected. 2) Take it outside. 3) Be nice. There’s also a Double Deuce shot glass on the counter, a reference to the original bar, and a piece of graffiti reading “For a great Buick, call 555-7616.” There are a few others to be found, but I’ll leave them for you to discover. Let us know what you find in the comments.
Related Road House remake starring Jake Gyllenhaal sets Spring 2024 release
Per the official logline: “In this adrenaline-fueled reimagining of the ’80s cult classic, ex-...
Love that they’ve kept the original neon sign font. Looks fantastic. The Road House poster also features a handful of easter eggs from the original 1989 movie, including a framed photo of Dalton’s three simple rules: 1) Expect the unexpected. 2) Take it outside. 3) Be nice. There’s also a Double Deuce shot glass on the counter, a reference to the original bar, and a piece of graffiti reading “For a great Buick, call 555-7616.” There are a few others to be found, but I’ll leave them for you to discover. Let us know what you find in the comments.
Related Road House remake starring Jake Gyllenhaal sets Spring 2024 release
Per the official logline: “In this adrenaline-fueled reimagining of the ’80s cult classic, ex-...
- 1/24/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Shane Black’s next film will be the hard boiled noir Play Dirty, with Lakeith Stanfield and Mark Wahlberg taking the lead roles.
It’s been a few years since we’ve heard anything about Black’s next film, Play Dirty. Originally, the plan was to reunite Black with Robert Downey Jr. While it seems Downey Jr is still involved as a producer through Team Downey – the production company he founded with his wife Susan Downey – The Hollywood Reporter has the story that Mark Wahlberg will now play the central role, and we now learn too that Lakeith Stanfield is on board.
The plot follows “a hardened professional thief who is, naturally, double-crossed and left for dead. His hunt for revenge, however, brings with it a shot at the biggest heist of his career. But, per the studio, even with the help of his partner, an actor-slash-con artist named Grofield...
It’s been a few years since we’ve heard anything about Black’s next film, Play Dirty. Originally, the plan was to reunite Black with Robert Downey Jr. While it seems Downey Jr is still involved as a producer through Team Downey – the production company he founded with his wife Susan Downey – The Hollywood Reporter has the story that Mark Wahlberg will now play the central role, and we now learn too that Lakeith Stanfield is on board.
The plot follows “a hardened professional thief who is, naturally, double-crossed and left for dead. His hunt for revenge, however, brings with it a shot at the biggest heist of his career. But, per the studio, even with the help of his partner, an actor-slash-con artist named Grofield...
- 1/17/2024
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
THR reports that Lakeith Stanfield will star alongside Mark Wahlberg in Play Dirty, an adaptation of Donald R. Westlake’s Parker novels which will be directed by Shane Black.
Play Dirty will star Mark Wahlberg as “the hardened professional thief who is, naturally, double-crossed and left for dead. His hunt for revenge, however, brings with it a shot at the biggest heist of his career. But, per the studio, even with the help of his partner, an actor-slash-con artist named Grofield, he’ll still need to outsmart a South American dictator, the New York mob and the world’s richest man if he hopes to stay alive.” Lakeith Stanfield will play Grofield.
In addition to directing Play Dirty, Shane Black also co-wrote the script alongside Charles Mondry and Anthony Bagarozzi. The project was first announced two years ago, but there have been some major changes since then. At the time,...
Play Dirty will star Mark Wahlberg as “the hardened professional thief who is, naturally, double-crossed and left for dead. His hunt for revenge, however, brings with it a shot at the biggest heist of his career. But, per the studio, even with the help of his partner, an actor-slash-con artist named Grofield, he’ll still need to outsmart a South American dictator, the New York mob and the world’s richest man if he hopes to stay alive.” Lakeith Stanfield will play Grofield.
In addition to directing Play Dirty, Shane Black also co-wrote the script alongside Charles Mondry and Anthony Bagarozzi. The project was first announced two years ago, but there have been some major changes since then. At the time,...
- 1/16/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Lakeith Stanfield, who is coming off of starring in Jeymes Samuel’s The Book of Clarence, has joined Mark Wahlberg in in Play Dirty, the crime thriller that Shane Black is directing for Amazon MGM Studios.
An adaptation of Donald E. Westlake’s Parker novels, the feature stars Wahlberg as the hardened professional thief who is, naturally, double-crossed and left for dead. His hunt for revenge, however, brings with it a shot at the biggest heist of his career. But, per the studio, even with the help of his partner, an actor-slash-con artist named Grofield, he’ll still need to outsmart a South American dictator, the New York mob and the world’s richest man if he hopes to stay alive.
Stanfield will play Grofield, the con artist.
Black, Charles Mondry, and Anthony Bagarozzi wrote the script.
Jules Daly and Marc Toberoff are producing. The project was previously being produced...
An adaptation of Donald E. Westlake’s Parker novels, the feature stars Wahlberg as the hardened professional thief who is, naturally, double-crossed and left for dead. His hunt for revenge, however, brings with it a shot at the biggest heist of his career. But, per the studio, even with the help of his partner, an actor-slash-con artist named Grofield, he’ll still need to outsmart a South American dictator, the New York mob and the world’s richest man if he hopes to stay alive.
Stanfield will play Grofield, the con artist.
Black, Charles Mondry, and Anthony Bagarozzi wrote the script.
Jules Daly and Marc Toberoff are producing. The project was previously being produced...
- 1/16/2024
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The JoBlo Original covering Tales from the Crypt‘s physical media releases was Written by Paul Bookstaber, Edited by Lance Vlcek, and Narrated by Kier Gomes.
Back in 1989 a horror anthology series hit HBO network and took the horror world by storm. Maybe you heard of it? Doesn’t ring a bell? Its intro is made of nightmare fuel as the camera treks through its main gate, which ascends to a broken-down, deteriorated mansion as lightning cackles through the night sky. We enter this amusement park of horrors, cobwebs draped alongside the walls, creeks and strange noises echoing about, eerie atmosphere soaking up the screen, and we enter a false trap door. Now when I was younger, I think I was close to shitting my pants because here or there as we descend down these stairs into this abyss, and we go through a room here and there. And then right then and there,...
Back in 1989 a horror anthology series hit HBO network and took the horror world by storm. Maybe you heard of it? Doesn’t ring a bell? Its intro is made of nightmare fuel as the camera treks through its main gate, which ascends to a broken-down, deteriorated mansion as lightning cackles through the night sky. We enter this amusement park of horrors, cobwebs draped alongside the walls, creeks and strange noises echoing about, eerie atmosphere soaking up the screen, and we enter a false trap door. Now when I was younger, I think I was close to shitting my pants because here or there as we descend down these stairs into this abyss, and we go through a room here and there. And then right then and there,...
- 1/16/2024
- by Paul Bookstaber
- JoBlo.com
Robert Aldrich's "The Dirty Dozen" is the daddiest of dad movies. A box office smash upon its theatrical release in 1967, it was the proto-"men-on-a-mission" movie. Lee Marvin stars as a World War II U.S. Army major ordered to lead a pack of disposable military prisoners on a suicide mission to slaughter numerous high-ranking Nazi officers. The film brought together some of the most macho men on the planet to play the (not entirely) doomed soldiers: Charles Bronson, George Kennedy, Telly Savalas, and, of course, recently retired Cleveland Browns running back Jim Brown. It was a testosterone-fueled must-see that inspired three made-for-tv sequels and a load of imitators (including Enzo G. Castellari's "The Inglorious Bastards" and Quentin Tarantino's endearingly misspelled "Inglourious Basterds").
It's been homaged and ripped off so many times over the last 57 years that a straight-up remake would hardly be sacrilege. In fact, given...
It's been homaged and ripped off so many times over the last 57 years that a straight-up remake would hardly be sacrilege. In fact, given...
- 1/10/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Jake Gyllenhaal will be kicking some ass on Prime Video next year as the streaming service has announced (via The Playlist) the release date for the Road House remake: March 21, 2024.
Per the official logline: “In this adrenaline-fueled reimagining of the ’80s cult classic, ex-UFC fighter Dalton (Gyllenhaal) takes a job as a bouncer at a Florida Keys roadhouse, only to discover that this paradise is not all it seems.” In addition to Gyllenhaal, Road House also stars Daniela Melchior, Billy Magnussen, Jessica Williams, Joaquim De Almeida, and Conor McGregor.
Related Road House: Get a new look at Jake Gyllenhaal smacking bad guys in Prime Video’s 2024 preview
We caught our first look at the Road House remake yesterday in a Prime Video sizzle reel, which featured Jake Gyllenhaal laying the smackdown on a group of troublemakers. The original 1989 movie starring Patrick Swayze has become a much-beloved cult classic over the years,...
Per the official logline: “In this adrenaline-fueled reimagining of the ’80s cult classic, ex-UFC fighter Dalton (Gyllenhaal) takes a job as a bouncer at a Florida Keys roadhouse, only to discover that this paradise is not all it seems.” In addition to Gyllenhaal, Road House also stars Daniela Melchior, Billy Magnussen, Jessica Williams, Joaquim De Almeida, and Conor McGregor.
Related Road House: Get a new look at Jake Gyllenhaal smacking bad guys in Prime Video’s 2024 preview
We caught our first look at the Road House remake yesterday in a Prime Video sizzle reel, which featured Jake Gyllenhaal laying the smackdown on a group of troublemakers. The original 1989 movie starring Patrick Swayze has become a much-beloved cult classic over the years,...
- 12/22/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Audiences were given small glimpses of the new Road House remake when Jake Gyllenhaal was shown to be filming scenes for his character’s Mma career at UFC 285. The public would get to see the fighting shape Gyllenhaal is now in, which amazingly puts his physique in Southpaw to shame. Additionally, the crew would film a weigh-in where Gyllenhaal’s Elwood Dalton plays up his intensity for the attending crowd. The movie is slated to premiere on Prime Video next year, although, a trailer has yet to be released.
Those anxious to see more from it can check out the new 2024 preview trailer from Amazon, courtesy of Entertainment Weekly, which showcases a number of movie and TV projects set to be released on Prime Video. According to EW, “We first see a brief glimpse of Gyllenhaal looking absurdly muscular in the middle of what appears to be an underground fighting ring.
Those anxious to see more from it can check out the new 2024 preview trailer from Amazon, courtesy of Entertainment Weekly, which showcases a number of movie and TV projects set to be released on Prime Video. According to EW, “We first see a brief glimpse of Gyllenhaal looking absurdly muscular in the middle of what appears to be an underground fighting ring.
- 12/21/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Jake Gyllenhaal stars in Doug Liman’s remake/reimagining/resomething of Road House – but it won’t be seeing a cinema screen.
Not everyone’s been keen on the news that there’s a remake of the much-loved 1980s hit Road House on the way. After all, the original – directed by the sublimely-named Rowdy Herrington – gave the late and much-missed Patrick Swayze one of his most famous roles.
The new Road House gives that part to a bulked-up Jake Gyllenhaal, and he’s going to be going toe-to-toe with an antagonist played by Connor McGregor. It’s former UFC fighter McGregor’s acting debut, and also in the ensemble are Daniela Melchior and Billy Magnussen.
The plot remains familiar: a man called Dalton is hired to work at a Road House (see what they did there?) which is being targeted by not very nice people. Those not very nice people...
Not everyone’s been keen on the news that there’s a remake of the much-loved 1980s hit Road House on the way. After all, the original – directed by the sublimely-named Rowdy Herrington – gave the late and much-missed Patrick Swayze one of his most famous roles.
The new Road House gives that part to a bulked-up Jake Gyllenhaal, and he’s going to be going toe-to-toe with an antagonist played by Connor McGregor. It’s former UFC fighter McGregor’s acting debut, and also in the ensemble are Daniela Melchior and Billy Magnussen.
The plot remains familiar: a man called Dalton is hired to work at a Road House (see what they did there?) which is being targeted by not very nice people. Those not very nice people...
- 12/21/2023
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
The Jake Gyllenhaal/ Doug Liman remake of Road House seems destined for a streaming premiere. The news comes courtesy of Variety and was buried in a piece they wrote about the severing of producer Joel Silver’s relationship with Amazon Studios. According to the report, one of the reasons Silver was fired was due to rather heated discussions with people working for the studios over the films he was involved in, which were apparently bad enough to be considered verbal abuse. One of the things Silver was allegedly most upset over was the fact that Amazon is reportedly planning to release Road House straight-to-streaming through their Amazon MGM banner. This is despite the film being the highest testing film in director Doug Liman’s career, which is saying something as he also directed The Bourne Identity, Edge of Tomorrow, Swingers, Go, and Mr & Mrs Smith.
While news of an...
While news of an...
- 12/1/2023
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Some rather strange reports are circulating around the remake of Road House, ranging from the firing of its producer to using AI to finish it.
Hollywood is, of course a buzzing hive of gossip at the best of times, but a particularly strange couple of morsels emerged from Tinseltown on the 30th November. According to a Variety report, veteran producer Joel Silver has been fired from Amazon, the mega corporation which owns film studio MGM.
Before he was (allegedly) ousted, Silver was working on Road House, a remake of the 1989 action thriller which he’d also produced, as well as Play Dirty, a crime thriller starring Mark Wahlberg. Anonymous sources told Variety that Silver was fired for being “verbally abusive” to a pair of female executives.
Named sources close to Silver, meanwhile – private investigator Anthony Pellicano and attorney Bryan Freedman – refute this story. Pellicano says, “The parting of the ways is amicable.
Hollywood is, of course a buzzing hive of gossip at the best of times, but a particularly strange couple of morsels emerged from Tinseltown on the 30th November. According to a Variety report, veteran producer Joel Silver has been fired from Amazon, the mega corporation which owns film studio MGM.
Before he was (allegedly) ousted, Silver was working on Road House, a remake of the 1989 action thriller which he’d also produced, as well as Play Dirty, a crime thriller starring Mark Wahlberg. Anonymous sources told Variety that Silver was fired for being “verbally abusive” to a pair of female executives.
Named sources close to Silver, meanwhile – private investigator Anthony Pellicano and attorney Bryan Freedman – refute this story. Pellicano says, “The parting of the ways is amicable.
- 12/1/2023
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
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