Paul Walter Hauser has added another project to a packed upcoming slate.
The Emmy and Golden Globe winner, who in the last few weeks alone has been tapped to play Chris Farley in Josh Gad’s biopic and has joined the cast of both “Fantastic Four” and the “Naked Gun” reboot, is to lead “Press Your Luck,” a drama-thriller based on the true story of Michael Larson. Protagonist Pictures has unveiled the drama-thriller — from Plenty Good in co-production with Fabula — alongside a first look image and will handle international sales, while CAA Media Finance represents North American rights.
Set in 1984, “Press Your Luck” follows Larson, an unemployed truck driver from Ohio who stepped onto the game show “Press Your Luck” harbouring a secret: the key to endless amounts of money. But his winning streak gets threatened when the executives in the control room start to uncover his real motivations.
The...
The Emmy and Golden Globe winner, who in the last few weeks alone has been tapped to play Chris Farley in Josh Gad’s biopic and has joined the cast of both “Fantastic Four” and the “Naked Gun” reboot, is to lead “Press Your Luck,” a drama-thriller based on the true story of Michael Larson. Protagonist Pictures has unveiled the drama-thriller — from Plenty Good in co-production with Fabula — alongside a first look image and will handle international sales, while CAA Media Finance represents North American rights.
Set in 1984, “Press Your Luck” follows Larson, an unemployed truck driver from Ohio who stepped onto the game show “Press Your Luck” harbouring a secret: the key to endless amounts of money. But his winning streak gets threatened when the executives in the control room start to uncover his real motivations.
The...
- 5/9/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety Film + TV
Protagonist Pictures has unveiled the new drama-thriller Press Your Luck, starring Paul Walter Hauser (Black Bird, Richard Jewell, I, Tonya). The company on Thursday also unveiled a first glimpse at the project, based on the “incredible” true story of Michael Larson, an unemployed ice-cream truck driver from Ohio who steps onto the game show “Press Your Luck” harboring a secret: the key to endless amounts of money. But his winning streak gets threatened when executives in the control room start to uncover his real motivations.
The all-star ensemble cast also includes Walton Goggins (Fallout, The Righteous Gemstones, The Hateful Eight), David Strathairn (Nomadland, Good Night and Good Luck), Maisie Williams (The New Look, Game of Thrones), Haley Bennett (Swallow, The Magnificent Seven), Shamier Anderson (John Wick: Chapter 4, “Invasion”), and David Rysdahl (Fargo, Oppenheimer).
Jackass legend Johnny Knoxville, Brian Geraghty (The Hurt Locker, Chicago P.D.), Patti Harrison (Theater Camp,...
The all-star ensemble cast also includes Walton Goggins (Fallout, The Righteous Gemstones, The Hateful Eight), David Strathairn (Nomadland, Good Night and Good Luck), Maisie Williams (The New Look, Game of Thrones), Haley Bennett (Swallow, The Magnificent Seven), Shamier Anderson (John Wick: Chapter 4, “Invasion”), and David Rysdahl (Fargo, Oppenheimer).
Jackass legend Johnny Knoxville, Brian Geraghty (The Hurt Locker, Chicago P.D.), Patti Harrison (Theater Camp,...
- 5/9/2024
- by Lily Ford
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Any action fan, or even dedicated viewer of Corridor Crew's "Stuntmen React" series, should know the name Scott Adkins. Long before Adkins went all out for his role as German gangster Killa Harkan in "John Wick: Chapter 4," the British stunt performer and actor made a name for himself working as a stuntman for prominent Hong Kong action directors in the early 2000s. He went on to appear in dozens of action movies, from starring opposite Jean-Claude Van Damme in four separate films to doubling for Ryan Reynolds' Weapon XI in "X-Men Origins: Wolverine." For his role as Gunnery Sergeant Barton Geddes in 2019's "Ip Man 4: The Finale," Adkins said star Donnie Yen — who also faced off against Keanu Reeves in "John Wick: Chapter 4" — requested him for the film by name.
Having remained somewhat of a B-movie action star for most of his career, Adkins is finally starting to get more mainstream recognition.
Having remained somewhat of a B-movie action star for most of his career, Adkins is finally starting to get more mainstream recognition.
- 5/7/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Exclusive: Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee’s Thunder Road (John Wick) is partnering with longtime Screen Gems executive Scott Strauss to launch Badlands.
Backed by Andrew Schwartzberg and Jon Shiffman’s Renegade Capital, the independent genre label will feature development and co-fi funds and plans to make two to three films per year.
First up for the new venture will be Arachnid, starring Matilda Lutz. Written by Jayson Rothwell (Underworld: Blood Wars) and directed by Ángel Gómez (Voces), the spider thriller is due to begin filming this July in Madrid. Altitude Film Sales will introduce the film to buyers in Cannes next week, with CAA Media Finance handling domestic rights.
Rothwell, Schwartzberg, Shiffman, Peter Welter, Alexandra Milchan, and Josh Weinstock are part of the Arachnid producing team.
Lutz is best known for genre projects including Revenge, Reptile and the upcoming films Magpie and Red Sonja, in which she has the title role.
Backed by Andrew Schwartzberg and Jon Shiffman’s Renegade Capital, the independent genre label will feature development and co-fi funds and plans to make two to three films per year.
First up for the new venture will be Arachnid, starring Matilda Lutz. Written by Jayson Rothwell (Underworld: Blood Wars) and directed by Ángel Gómez (Voces), the spider thriller is due to begin filming this July in Madrid. Altitude Film Sales will introduce the film to buyers in Cannes next week, with CAA Media Finance handling domestic rights.
Rothwell, Schwartzberg, Shiffman, Peter Welter, Alexandra Milchan, and Josh Weinstock are part of the Arachnid producing team.
Lutz is best known for genre projects including Revenge, Reptile and the upcoming films Magpie and Red Sonja, in which she has the title role.
- 5/7/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
It’s almost hard to imagine anyone else doing Bill Cutting in place of the legendary Daniel Day-Lewis in Gangs of New York, or Tim Robbins’ Andy Dufresne in The Shawshank Redemption but Hollywood veteran Tom Hanks came pretty close to playing several iconic characters including Cutting and Dufresne. The actor was also in negotiation to play one of Keanu Reeves’ roles.
Tom Hanks and Tyler Hoechlin in Road to Perdition
Of course, it’s not John Wick, it would have been kind of weird seeing Hanks as John Wick, as for fans, Reeves was immersed in the character and he is now hard to replace. But Hanks almost booked the slot of the 1994 hit action thriller, Speed. But the role eventually went to the John Wick star.
Tom Hanks Turned Down Speed Tom Hanks in Saving Private Ryan
Tom Hanks has an astonishing legacy as an actor with the...
Tom Hanks and Tyler Hoechlin in Road to Perdition
Of course, it’s not John Wick, it would have been kind of weird seeing Hanks as John Wick, as for fans, Reeves was immersed in the character and he is now hard to replace. But Hanks almost booked the slot of the 1994 hit action thriller, Speed. But the role eventually went to the John Wick star.
Tom Hanks Turned Down Speed Tom Hanks in Saving Private Ryan
Tom Hanks has an astonishing legacy as an actor with the...
- 5/1/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
Growth at acquired publisher Lagardere, pay TV unit Canal+ Group, and advertising giant Havas helped drive first-quarter revenue at French media and telecommunications conglomerate Vivendi, which is also moving ahead with studying a possible split into four separate companies.
Vivendi posted quarterly revenue of €4.28 billion ($4.59 billion) on Monday, an increase of 5.4 percent over the year-ago period when using constant currencies and focusing on the businesses that the company owns now. The company, led by chairman Yannick Bolloré and CEO Arnaud de Puyfontaine, did not disclose its earnings before interest, taxes and amortization (Ebita) on Monday.
Management touted strong growth of its core units, which has encouraged it to consider a split of the company since late last year. “Since the distribution and listing of Universal Music Group in 2021, Vivendi has endured a significantly high conglomerate discount, substantially reducing its valuation and thereby
limiting its ability to carry out external growth transactions for its subsidiaries,...
Vivendi posted quarterly revenue of €4.28 billion ($4.59 billion) on Monday, an increase of 5.4 percent over the year-ago period when using constant currencies and focusing on the businesses that the company owns now. The company, led by chairman Yannick Bolloré and CEO Arnaud de Puyfontaine, did not disclose its earnings before interest, taxes and amortization (Ebita) on Monday.
Management touted strong growth of its core units, which has encouraged it to consider a split of the company since late last year. “Since the distribution and listing of Universal Music Group in 2021, Vivendi has endured a significantly high conglomerate discount, substantially reducing its valuation and thereby
limiting its ability to carry out external growth transactions for its subsidiaries,...
- 4/29/2024
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Hiroyuki Sanada has been an unsung hero in Hollywood since the early 2000s where he has starred in many supporting roles in major blockbusters. From his dedicated performance in Tom Cruise’s The Last Samurai to starring in the biggest film of all time Avengers: Endgame, the actor has made a name for himself in Hollywood and is highly respected in the industry.
Keanu Reeves as John Wick in 2023’s John Wick: Chapter 4
Sanada made a big impact in the fourth John Wick film playing Koji, one of John Wick’s friends from the past. While his action sequences and martial arts skills were expectedly brilliant, the scene that leads up to where he strikes up a conversation with John is narratively interesting. Sanada stated that he loved that intimate character-driven scene rather than his big action sequences.
Hiroyuki Sanada Loved His Character’s Heart-to-Heart Moment in John Wick:...
Keanu Reeves as John Wick in 2023’s John Wick: Chapter 4
Sanada made a big impact in the fourth John Wick film playing Koji, one of John Wick’s friends from the past. While his action sequences and martial arts skills were expectedly brilliant, the scene that leads up to where he strikes up a conversation with John is narratively interesting. Sanada stated that he loved that intimate character-driven scene rather than his big action sequences.
Hiroyuki Sanada Loved His Character’s Heart-to-Heart Moment in John Wick:...
- 4/27/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
‘Boy Kills World’ stars Bill Skarsgård as a deaf, orphaned boy who vows revenge against his enemies after his family is taken from him.
Bill Skarsgård is ready to put down the creepy clown makeup and get to work on the business of revenge. Skarsgård stars in “Boy Kills World,” a new supremely violent martial arts thriller that opens in theaters with a limited release on Friday, April 26 before expanding wider in the coming weeks.
Key Facts: “Boy Kills World” has a 63% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics praising the way the film leans into its violent premise. As a Lionsgate-distributed film, “Boy Kills World” will stream on Starz first. Viewers could be in for a wait of as much as 200 days for “Boy Kills World” to arrive on Starz. Save 70% $9.99+ / month starz.com
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“Boy Kills World” follows the main character Boy,...
Bill Skarsgård is ready to put down the creepy clown makeup and get to work on the business of revenge. Skarsgård stars in “Boy Kills World,” a new supremely violent martial arts thriller that opens in theaters with a limited release on Friday, April 26 before expanding wider in the coming weeks.
Key Facts: “Boy Kills World” has a 63% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics praising the way the film leans into its violent premise. As a Lionsgate-distributed film, “Boy Kills World” will stream on Starz first. Viewers could be in for a wait of as much as 200 days for “Boy Kills World” to arrive on Starz. Save 70% $9.99+ / month starz.com
Limited Time: Get Starz for only $3 per month!
“Boy Kills World” follows the main character Boy,...
- 4/26/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
The cinematic journey of Hiroyuki Sanada and his contribution to the fusion of Western and Eastern storytelling have been nothing short of remarkable. Fresh off the heels of his presence in John Wick: Chapter 4, Sanada’s Shōgun success has been a cultural touchstone. But does this success guarantee his quick return to the producer’s chair?
Sanada is involved as a producer and cast member of the acclaimed FX limited series. With a career as dynamic as the Japanese actor’s, his keen sense of storytelling speaks volumes. Indeed, his dedication to cultural integrity and his case-by-case approach to production roles serve as a deliberate blueprint for his future endeavors in the film industry, as he enjoys shaping narratives.
Hiroyuki Sanada as Lord Yoshii Toranaga in Shōgun
But, despite his success with Shōgun, Sanada’s desire to create from scratch as a producer may not be realized in the near future.
Sanada is involved as a producer and cast member of the acclaimed FX limited series. With a career as dynamic as the Japanese actor’s, his keen sense of storytelling speaks volumes. Indeed, his dedication to cultural integrity and his case-by-case approach to production roles serve as a deliberate blueprint for his future endeavors in the film industry, as he enjoys shaping narratives.
Hiroyuki Sanada as Lord Yoshii Toranaga in Shōgun
But, despite his success with Shōgun, Sanada’s desire to create from scratch as a producer may not be realized in the near future.
- 4/26/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
[This story contains major spoilers from the season finale of FX’s Shōgun.]
It’s easy to picture Japanese actor Hiroyuki Sanada gazing toward the horizon with a beatific sense of satisfaction over everything he has achieved with FX’s smash-hit miniseries Shōgun. His character, Lord Yoshii Toranaga, enjoys several such moments in the show’s 10th and last episode, A Dream of a Dream, as his patient, masterful strategizing finally yields precisely the outcome he desires: absolute power for himself and peace for all of Japan.
Sanada’s moment of career triumph is not dissimilar in its decade-spanning tirelessness (at least, in entertainment industry terms). He began performing nearly 60 years ago as a child in Japan, apprenticing under the legendary actor Sonny Chiba on the way to becoming a major local star, before breaking into Hollywood with roles in projects like The Last Samurai, Lost, The Wolverine, Avengers: Endgame, Bullet Train, John Wick: Chapter 4 and many others.
But now,...
It’s easy to picture Japanese actor Hiroyuki Sanada gazing toward the horizon with a beatific sense of satisfaction over everything he has achieved with FX’s smash-hit miniseries Shōgun. His character, Lord Yoshii Toranaga, enjoys several such moments in the show’s 10th and last episode, A Dream of a Dream, as his patient, masterful strategizing finally yields precisely the outcome he desires: absolute power for himself and peace for all of Japan.
Sanada’s moment of career triumph is not dissimilar in its decade-spanning tirelessness (at least, in entertainment industry terms). He began performing nearly 60 years ago as a child in Japan, apprenticing under the legendary actor Sonny Chiba on the way to becoming a major local star, before breaking into Hollywood with roles in projects like The Last Samurai, Lost, The Wolverine, Avengers: Endgame, Bullet Train, John Wick: Chapter 4 and many others.
But now,...
- 4/26/2024
- by Patrick Brzeski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Between Starz’s hit TV shows and blockbuster movies, we think this is a can’t-miss deal for cord-cutters.
With the prices of streaming going up at an alarming rate, it’s always wise to jump on savings whenever and wherever you can. Fortunately, the Starz streaming service is feeling generous and is offering an incredible deal that will help you save for most of the rest of 2024. For a limited time, you can sign up for a six-month subscription to the streamer for just $19.99; that’s a 66% savings over what it would cost you with a monthly subscription. With the fourth and final season of “Power Book II: Ghost” set to premiere in just over a month, now is the perfect time to sign up, binge the first three seasons, and get ready to wrap up the story with Season 4.
How to Get 6 Months of Starz for Just $19.99 Each...
With the prices of streaming going up at an alarming rate, it’s always wise to jump on savings whenever and wherever you can. Fortunately, the Starz streaming service is feeling generous and is offering an incredible deal that will help you save for most of the rest of 2024. For a limited time, you can sign up for a six-month subscription to the streamer for just $19.99; that’s a 66% savings over what it would cost you with a monthly subscription. With the fourth and final season of “Power Book II: Ghost” set to premiere in just over a month, now is the perfect time to sign up, binge the first three seasons, and get ready to wrap up the story with Season 4.
How to Get 6 Months of Starz for Just $19.99 Each...
- 4/22/2024
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
The newest Lionsgate movie will make the rounds once it heads to streaming, and we’ll give you our best guess as to when it would be.
Heads up, Guy Ritchie fans! The noted auteur is ready to debut his latest work, as his new movie “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” is preparing to bow in theaters around the United States on Friday, April 19. The film stars Henry Cavill, all but guaranteeing explosive action and plenty of dry British wit.
“The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” has been praised by critics as a high-octane spectacle. The film is being distributed by Lionsgate in the United States. Starz, The Roku Channel and Peacock will all stream the film, and we’ll break down which streamer will get it when. Sign Up $5.99+ / month peacocktv.com
“The Ministry for Ungentlemanly Warfare” is a retelling of the real-life World War II mission Operation Postmaster. British...
Heads up, Guy Ritchie fans! The noted auteur is ready to debut his latest work, as his new movie “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” is preparing to bow in theaters around the United States on Friday, April 19. The film stars Henry Cavill, all but guaranteeing explosive action and plenty of dry British wit.
“The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” has been praised by critics as a high-octane spectacle. The film is being distributed by Lionsgate in the United States. Starz, The Roku Channel and Peacock will all stream the film, and we’ll break down which streamer will get it when. Sign Up $5.99+ / month peacocktv.com
“The Ministry for Ungentlemanly Warfare” is a retelling of the real-life World War II mission Operation Postmaster. British...
- 4/19/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
The German co-producers of 68 films including John Wick: Chapter 4, and Fallen Leaves have received a total of €9.3m in annual ‘reference’ funding from the German Federal Film Board (Ffa).
The amount for each film is calculated according to its performance at the German box office during 2023. The award can be increased if a film screens in competition at certain international festivals and wins one of their top awards, or has success at the European Film Awards, Golden Globes or Oscars.
John Wick: Chapter 4’s German co-producer Studio Babelsberg has been awarded €621,600 in reference funding based solely on its admissions of over 1.7m,...
The amount for each film is calculated according to its performance at the German box office during 2023. The award can be increased if a film screens in competition at certain international festivals and wins one of their top awards, or has success at the European Film Awards, Golden Globes or Oscars.
John Wick: Chapter 4’s German co-producer Studio Babelsberg has been awarded €621,600 in reference funding based solely on its admissions of over 1.7m,...
- 4/18/2024
- ScreenDaily
Keanu Reeves’ John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum was one visual treat that climbed to the status of the top-grossing movie in the franchise in just 10 days of its release. While John Wick 4 provided an even greater movie experience, the potential of Chad Stahelski’s realistic filmmaking was first noticed in the third film. The effort that went into making one underwater fight scene proves how Stahelski’s film was anchored in reality.
Keanu Reeves’s John Wick and Halle Berry’s Sofia Al-Azwar in John Wick 3
John Wick 3 received critical acclaim for its action sequences and visual style. It saw the central character going on a run from the bounty hunters who are after him due to the incidents of the second film.
Keanu Reeves’ Underwater Stunt In John Wick 3 Couldn’t Get Any More Realistic
Keanu Reeves in John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum
Keanu Reeves...
Keanu Reeves’s John Wick and Halle Berry’s Sofia Al-Azwar in John Wick 3
John Wick 3 received critical acclaim for its action sequences and visual style. It saw the central character going on a run from the bounty hunters who are after him due to the incidents of the second film.
Keanu Reeves’ Underwater Stunt In John Wick 3 Couldn’t Get Any More Realistic
Keanu Reeves in John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum
Keanu Reeves...
- 4/16/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Here’s How Keanu Reeves Accumulated His Envious Fortune! (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Keanu Reeves does not need any introduction among cinemagoers. He is John Wick for them and Neo [from The Matrix franchise]. He has now joined another franchise! Reeves has reportedly joined the voice cast of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 as Shadow, the black hedgehog. The actor being a part of such a successful film series helped him earn millions. Scroll below to know more.
Keanu is one of the best action stars in Hollywood, and he made his breakthrough in the sci-fi comedy Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure. The John Wick star was established in the action genre with Point Break and Speed.
Keanu Reeves is a Canadian actor who made his feature debut with Youngblood in 1986. Despite his stardom and fame, he is known for his humble and down-to-earth personality. His fans were heartbroken when they learned about Alexandra Grant,...
Keanu Reeves does not need any introduction among cinemagoers. He is John Wick for them and Neo [from The Matrix franchise]. He has now joined another franchise! Reeves has reportedly joined the voice cast of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 as Shadow, the black hedgehog. The actor being a part of such a successful film series helped him earn millions. Scroll below to know more.
Keanu is one of the best action stars in Hollywood, and he made his breakthrough in the sci-fi comedy Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure. The John Wick star was established in the action genre with Point Break and Speed.
Keanu Reeves is a Canadian actor who made his feature debut with Youngblood in 1986. Despite his stardom and fame, he is known for his humble and down-to-earth personality. His fans were heartbroken when they learned about Alexandra Grant,...
- 4/16/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Keanu Reeves (John Wick franchise) has been tapped to voice the role of Shadow in Paramount Pictures’ Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Deadline can confirm.
Paramount had no comment, but Reeves joins an ensemble led by Ben Schwartz, who plays Sonic. In all three films, James Mardsen plays Sonic’s human ally, Sheriff Tom Wachowski, with Jim Carrey as the mad scientist Dr. Robotnik.
First introduced in the video game Sonic Adventure 2 in 2001, Shadow is a creation of Professor Gerald Robotnik, the grandfather of Sonic’s arch-nemesis, Dr. Robotnik. Possessing extraordinary speed, as well as Chaos Control, a power that allows him to manipulate space and time, he’s initially depicted as an antagonist to Sonic, though in the video games from Sega, he eventually becomes an ally.
The Sonic the Hedgehog franchise launched with a 2020 film of the same name, which grossed over $319M worldwide and was followed up with...
Paramount had no comment, but Reeves joins an ensemble led by Ben Schwartz, who plays Sonic. In all three films, James Mardsen plays Sonic’s human ally, Sheriff Tom Wachowski, with Jim Carrey as the mad scientist Dr. Robotnik.
First introduced in the video game Sonic Adventure 2 in 2001, Shadow is a creation of Professor Gerald Robotnik, the grandfather of Sonic’s arch-nemesis, Dr. Robotnik. Possessing extraordinary speed, as well as Chaos Control, a power that allows him to manipulate space and time, he’s initially depicted as an antagonist to Sonic, though in the video games from Sega, he eventually becomes an ally.
The Sonic the Hedgehog franchise launched with a 2020 film of the same name, which grossed over $319M worldwide and was followed up with...
- 4/15/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Keanu Reeves is speeding along to another franchise, with the John Wick star heading to Sonic the Hedgehog 3. He will be voicing the popular character named Shadow, multiple sources tell The Hollywood Reporter.
The news comes on the heels of a jam-packed CinemaCon presentation from Paramount last week, when the studio debuted the first footage for Sonic 3. This included the revelation that Dr. Robotnik, played by Jim Carrey, was depressed and out of shape after the events of Sonic 2, but gets his groove back thanks to creating Shadow the Hedgehog, a character first introduced in the video games in 2001’s Sonic Adventure 2. The character is in many ways the anti-Sonic, dark and edgy while mirroring the hero’s powers.
Paramount’s Sonic franchise dates back to 2020’s Sonic the Hedgehog, which overperformed with $319 million globally, becoming a breakout hit in the video game space, a genre that...
The news comes on the heels of a jam-packed CinemaCon presentation from Paramount last week, when the studio debuted the first footage for Sonic 3. This included the revelation that Dr. Robotnik, played by Jim Carrey, was depressed and out of shape after the events of Sonic 2, but gets his groove back thanks to creating Shadow the Hedgehog, a character first introduced in the video games in 2001’s Sonic Adventure 2. The character is in many ways the anti-Sonic, dark and edgy while mirroring the hero’s powers.
Paramount’s Sonic franchise dates back to 2020’s Sonic the Hedgehog, which overperformed with $319 million globally, becoming a breakout hit in the video game space, a genre that...
- 4/15/2024
- by Aaron Couch and Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
While Marvel fans await the sole theatrical release of the year i.e. Deadpool & Wolverine, one particular film sequel has been on the minds of fans since the original’s success three years ago. Simu Liu’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings was a huge hit upon release and earned over $432 million amidst the global pandemic.
While a sequel was announced a while ago, there have been no updates regarding the film. Director Destin Daniel Cretton was previously attached to Avengers: Kang Dynasty before stepping down to concentrate on Shang-Chi 2. Despite there being no updates, actor Simu Liu recently mentioned that the sequel was definitely in the works.
Simu Liu Promises Fan That Sang-Chi 2 Is In The Works Simu Liu in Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
The Simu Liu starrer Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings was one of the...
While a sequel was announced a while ago, there have been no updates regarding the film. Director Destin Daniel Cretton was previously attached to Avengers: Kang Dynasty before stepping down to concentrate on Shang-Chi 2. Despite there being no updates, actor Simu Liu recently mentioned that the sequel was definitely in the works.
Simu Liu Promises Fan That Sang-Chi 2 Is In The Works Simu Liu in Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
The Simu Liu starrer Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings was one of the...
- 4/15/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Canadian actor-brothers Shamier Anderson (John Wick 4) and Stephan James (If Beale Street Could Talk) had their stars unveiled on Scarborough’s Walk of Fame. The men were raised in the marginalized Toronto community by a single mother who emigrated to Canada from Jamaica.
“It’s really humbling and flattering to receive something like this in my hometown, at a mall where I grew up, where I shopped, it’s pretty cool,” Anderson told The Hollywood Reporter.
The local Walk of Fame honor for the fast-rising Hollywood stars is more than an exercise in collective positive thinking for an inner-city neighborhood that earlier brought to the world celebrities like Mike Myers, Jim Carrey and The Weeknd.
The brothers are at work via their Bay Mills Studios production banner — named after the community housing project they grew up in Scarborough — on a landmark TV drama set in the inner-city community that is their home away from Hollywood.
“It’s really humbling and flattering to receive something like this in my hometown, at a mall where I grew up, where I shopped, it’s pretty cool,” Anderson told The Hollywood Reporter.
The local Walk of Fame honor for the fast-rising Hollywood stars is more than an exercise in collective positive thinking for an inner-city neighborhood that earlier brought to the world celebrities like Mike Myers, Jim Carrey and The Weeknd.
The brothers are at work via their Bay Mills Studios production banner — named after the community housing project they grew up in Scarborough — on a landmark TV drama set in the inner-city community that is their home away from Hollywood.
- 4/11/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Ana de Armas is out for blood in “Ballerina,” the upcoming spinoff to Lionsgate’s successful “John Wick” franchise. And she’s got a question for Keanu Reeves.
“How do I start doing what you do?” she asks the legendary hit man. “Looks like you already have,” Reeves notes wryly.
The trailer that Lionsgate shared during its presentation to theater owners and executives at CinemaCon on Wednesday was heavy on ass-kicking, with de Armas’ assassin making short work of several assailants, torching a truck with a flamethrower, leaping from moving vehicles and engaging in brutal hand-to-hand combat in a burning building. Think de Armas’ bone-crunching sequence in “No Time to Die” stretched over feature length with a much, much higher body count. She also dances, sticking a landing like Margot Fonteyn when not wielding firearms.
The movie unfolds between the events of “John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum” and “John Wick: Chapter 4.
“How do I start doing what you do?” she asks the legendary hit man. “Looks like you already have,” Reeves notes wryly.
The trailer that Lionsgate shared during its presentation to theater owners and executives at CinemaCon on Wednesday was heavy on ass-kicking, with de Armas’ assassin making short work of several assailants, torching a truck with a flamethrower, leaping from moving vehicles and engaging in brutal hand-to-hand combat in a burning building. Think de Armas’ bone-crunching sequence in “No Time to Die” stretched over feature length with a much, much higher body count. She also dances, sticking a landing like Margot Fonteyn when not wielding firearms.
The movie unfolds between the events of “John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum” and “John Wick: Chapter 4.
- 4/10/2024
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Flamethrowers, judo chops, Anjelica Huston, a Keanu Reeves cameo and ballet dancing are just some of the things you’ll see when Lionsgate drops the first trailer for Ballerina. Exhibitors got to see it first Wednesday at CinemaCon.
“You’re childhood was taken from you,” Huston’s matriarch-type tells Ana de Armas’ assassin, who is as fierce offstage as she is on.
The movie directed by Len Wiseman and produced by Chad Stahelski raises the stakes and sets itself apart from the John Wick canon with all the beloved characters starring — including the late Lance Reddick’s Charon at the Continental and Ian McShane’s Winston.
“What a pleasure to see you again!” beams Winston as Ballerina steps out of the elevator.
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John Wick himself shows up to offer the Ballerina calming, nurturing advice. He does know the...
“You’re childhood was taken from you,” Huston’s matriarch-type tells Ana de Armas’ assassin, who is as fierce offstage as she is on.
The movie directed by Len Wiseman and produced by Chad Stahelski raises the stakes and sets itself apart from the John Wick canon with all the beloved characters starring — including the late Lance Reddick’s Charon at the Continental and Ian McShane’s Winston.
“What a pleasure to see you again!” beams Winston as Ballerina steps out of the elevator.
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John Wick himself shows up to offer the Ballerina calming, nurturing advice. He does know the...
- 4/10/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro and Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
The recently released ‘Shōgun’ has received widespread praise from critics, earning a 99% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes and an 85 out of 100 on Metacritic. Critics appreciated its visual appeal, cultural authenticity, and adaptation quality. The acting performances were particularly highlighted, making it one of the standout shows of 2024.
It’s no surprise that the cast of this mega-hit is currently in the spotlight, with Hiroyuki Sanada taking center stage. Sanada portrays Lord Yoshii Toranaga, a strong military leader and ruler of the Kantō region. As one of the five Regents governing Japan for the young heir of the late Taikō, Toranaga is a descendant of the Minowara clan (Minamoto clan), who historically held the position of shōguns.
Variety recently interviewed Sanada about his future plans. During the conversation, the interviewer presented him with options among major Hollywood franchises such as Star Wars and Marvel. Sanada’s response was quite intriguing:
Yeah all of them,...
It’s no surprise that the cast of this mega-hit is currently in the spotlight, with Hiroyuki Sanada taking center stage. Sanada portrays Lord Yoshii Toranaga, a strong military leader and ruler of the Kantō region. As one of the five Regents governing Japan for the young heir of the late Taikō, Toranaga is a descendant of the Minowara clan (Minamoto clan), who historically held the position of shōguns.
Variety recently interviewed Sanada about his future plans. During the conversation, the interviewer presented him with options among major Hollywood franchises such as Star Wars and Marvel. Sanada’s response was quite intriguing:
Yeah all of them,...
- 4/7/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Superstars Tom Cruise and Pedro Pascal, recent Oscar winner Emma Stone and the legendary “Godzilla Minus One” are among the winners of the 4th annual Critics Choice Super Awards.
The awards, which honor fan-favorite genres in film and television, saw a diverse array of movies and TV shows garnering accolades from international critics and journalists. Leading the cinematic charge, “Godzilla: Minus One” (Toho), “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning” (Paramount), “Poor Things” (Searchlight), and “Talk to Me” (A24) each secured two wins, the most of any movies.
In the acting categories, Cruise and Rebecca Ferguson were celebrated for their roles in “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning.” Recent best actress winner Emma Stone was recognized for her performance in Yorgos Lanthimos’ black sci-fi comedy “Poor Things,” alongside her Oscar-nominated co-star, Mark Ruffalo.
On the television front, HBO’s “The Last of Us” dominated, clinching seven trophies in its debut season. This sweep...
The awards, which honor fan-favorite genres in film and television, saw a diverse array of movies and TV shows garnering accolades from international critics and journalists. Leading the cinematic charge, “Godzilla: Minus One” (Toho), “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning” (Paramount), “Poor Things” (Searchlight), and “Talk to Me” (A24) each secured two wins, the most of any movies.
In the acting categories, Cruise and Rebecca Ferguson were celebrated for their roles in “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning.” Recent best actress winner Emma Stone was recognized for her performance in Yorgos Lanthimos’ black sci-fi comedy “Poor Things,” alongside her Oscar-nominated co-star, Mark Ruffalo.
On the television front, HBO’s “The Last of Us” dominated, clinching seven trophies in its debut season. This sweep...
- 4/4/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Lionsgate has confirmed a US release for Boy Kills World, an intriguing new action thriller starring Bill Skarsgård as a deaf and mute man who seeks to avenge his family in a post-apocalyptic dystopia. Ahead of the film’s April 26th theatrical release, a bloody new red band trailer has been revealed. Watch it below.
Boy Kills World is an upbeat romp with action galore. After a deranged matriarch kills his family and leaves him orphaned, deaf, and mute, Skarsgård’s character adopts the inner-voice of a video game character (H. Jon Benjamin) and trains with a mysterious shaman (Yayan Ruhian) to become a well-oiled killing machine, with witty internal dialogue to boot.
The film was directed by Moritz Mohr (marking his feature-length debut as a director), and first premiered at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival.
Along with the film’s release, a new video game will arrive as well.
Boy Kills World is an upbeat romp with action galore. After a deranged matriarch kills his family and leaves him orphaned, deaf, and mute, Skarsgård’s character adopts the inner-voice of a video game character (H. Jon Benjamin) and trains with a mysterious shaman (Yayan Ruhian) to become a well-oiled killing machine, with witty internal dialogue to boot.
The film was directed by Moritz Mohr (marking his feature-length debut as a director), and first premiered at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival.
Along with the film’s release, a new video game will arrive as well.
- 4/3/2024
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Film News
Jake Gyllenhaal’s Road House remake has delivered an exceptional performance after its release on Amazon Prime. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, the film has been successful on the Ott platform. However, the film has raised another round of headlines after Undisputed fame, Scott Adkins, also joined in to criticize the remake of the Patrick Swayze action classic.
Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor McGregor in a still from Road House
Scott Adkins is also a prominent action star, popular for his Undisputed film series and other action projects like The Expendables 2, Triple Threat, and John Wick: Chapter 4. Recently, the actor-cum-martial artist took to his social media to criticize the action sequences in Jake Gyllenhaal’s latest. The fights in 2024’s Road House have been criticized by many for the overuse of CGI.
Scott Adkins wanted more realistic action pieces in Jake Gyllenhaal’s Road House Scott Adkins as Killa...
Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor McGregor in a still from Road House
Scott Adkins is also a prominent action star, popular for his Undisputed film series and other action projects like The Expendables 2, Triple Threat, and John Wick: Chapter 4. Recently, the actor-cum-martial artist took to his social media to criticize the action sequences in Jake Gyllenhaal’s latest. The fights in 2024’s Road House have been criticized by many for the overuse of CGI.
Scott Adkins wanted more realistic action pieces in Jake Gyllenhaal’s Road House Scott Adkins as Killa...
- 4/2/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
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
March 2024 Box Office Report: Fell Short By 405 Crore Than The Best In Last 10 Years! (Photo Credit – IMDb/Instagram)
Another year of 2024 has passed by, and March 2024, the Holi month, has contributed some very good films that, including an underwhelming film like Laapataa Ladies, which was loved but did not perform at the box office. On the other hand, there was Ajay Devgn’s Shaitaan, which was not expected to perform outrageously, but it did!
In the year 2024, 8 films were released in March that cumulatively collected 259.82 crore at the box office. There were seven Hindi releases and one Hollywood release, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, which has already collected 25.50 crore at the box office. To date, these seven Hindi and one Hollywood release have contributed 2 flops and 1 hit.
The month started with Laapata Ladies and was followed by the supernatural horror film Shaitaan. The following week saw a clash between...
Another year of 2024 has passed by, and March 2024, the Holi month, has contributed some very good films that, including an underwhelming film like Laapataa Ladies, which was loved but did not perform at the box office. On the other hand, there was Ajay Devgn’s Shaitaan, which was not expected to perform outrageously, but it did!
In the year 2024, 8 films were released in March that cumulatively collected 259.82 crore at the box office. There were seven Hindi releases and one Hollywood release, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, which has already collected 25.50 crore at the box office. To date, these seven Hindi and one Hollywood release have contributed 2 flops and 1 hit.
The month started with Laapata Ladies and was followed by the supernatural horror film Shaitaan. The following week saw a clash between...
- 3/31/2024
- by Trisha Gaur
- KoiMoi
Exclusive: Action megastar Keanu Reeves has partnered with Academy Award winner Fisher Stevens to co-produce a documentary on the life story of Benny “The Jet” Urquidez, the iconic athlete who introduced mixed martial arts to the world.
Titled The Jet, the film is currently in production under the direction of Emmy-nominated sports documentary editor turned filmmaker Jennifer Tiexiera. Its financiers are Chris Quintos Cathcart and Tyler Boehm of the newly formed Unapologetic Projects, a company dedicated to working with underrepresented creators. Maura Anderson and Zak Kilberg of Stevens’ recently launched production company Highly Flammable will also serve as producers along with John Scalise and his Faya Project. Nancy Weisler, Brian Maya and Chris Quintos Cathcart & Tyler Boehm of Unapologetic serve as executive producers on the project slated for release in 2025.
Nicknamed for his explosive spinning back kick, Sensei Benny “The Jet” Urquidez had a profound impact on martial arts in mainstream culture,...
Titled The Jet, the film is currently in production under the direction of Emmy-nominated sports documentary editor turned filmmaker Jennifer Tiexiera. Its financiers are Chris Quintos Cathcart and Tyler Boehm of the newly formed Unapologetic Projects, a company dedicated to working with underrepresented creators. Maura Anderson and Zak Kilberg of Stevens’ recently launched production company Highly Flammable will also serve as producers along with John Scalise and his Faya Project. Nancy Weisler, Brian Maya and Chris Quintos Cathcart & Tyler Boehm of Unapologetic serve as executive producers on the project slated for release in 2025.
Nicknamed for his explosive spinning back kick, Sensei Benny “The Jet” Urquidez had a profound impact on martial arts in mainstream culture,...
- 3/28/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
4K just got a whole lot sharper, as Sony will release Luc Besson’s 1990 action-thriller La Femme Nikita on the format in June, joining other Besson films like 1994’s The Professional and 1997’s The Fifth Element on the format. This release — which comes in a slick steel book — is restored from the original camera negative, with a 4K image that boasts 2160p Ultra High Definition.
Here is Sony’s official writeup for the movie: “From director Luc Besson (The Fifth Element) comes the must-see thriller about a vicious street punk turned sexy, sophisticated and lethally dangerous assassin. Starring Anne Parillaud, Jeanne Moreau and Jean Reno, La Femme Nikita is “slick, stylish and tremendously entertaining” (The New York Times)! Rescued from death row by a top-secret agency, Nikita (Anne Parillaud) is slowly transformed from a cop-killing junkie into a cold-blooded bombshell with a license to kill. But when she begins the deadliest mission of her career,...
Here is Sony’s official writeup for the movie: “From director Luc Besson (The Fifth Element) comes the must-see thriller about a vicious street punk turned sexy, sophisticated and lethally dangerous assassin. Starring Anne Parillaud, Jeanne Moreau and Jean Reno, La Femme Nikita is “slick, stylish and tremendously entertaining” (The New York Times)! Rescued from death row by a top-secret agency, Nikita (Anne Parillaud) is slowly transformed from a cop-killing junkie into a cold-blooded bombshell with a license to kill. But when she begins the deadliest mission of her career,...
- 3/26/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Hiroyuki Sanada is one of Hollywood’s most well-known and respected Japanese actors. Although he started his career in Japanese and Hong Kong action films, over the years, he has gained prominence as an excellent dramatic actor. He has starred in some very well-known projects like Shōgun, John Wick: Chapter 4, The Wolverine, and 47 Ronin.
Hiroyuki Sanada in Shōgun
While he has gained immense popularity in recent years, he has been acting since he was six. This has left a lot of footage from his childhood, available for the general public to see. It would seem that there is one thing over the years that he has refused to do; age.
Hiroyuki Sanada and His Refusal To Age
Recently, Figen on X posted a video of Hiroyuki Sanada over his many years as an actor. They started with his role in the 1966 film, Game of Chance, to his most recent feat,...
Hiroyuki Sanada in Shōgun
While he has gained immense popularity in recent years, he has been acting since he was six. This has left a lot of footage from his childhood, available for the general public to see. It would seem that there is one thing over the years that he has refused to do; age.
Hiroyuki Sanada and His Refusal To Age
Recently, Figen on X posted a video of Hiroyuki Sanada over his many years as an actor. They started with his role in the 1966 film, Game of Chance, to his most recent feat,...
- 3/24/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Of all the current action stars, there’s likely no current draw with the expertise in fight scenes that Scott Adkins does. Not only has he starred in dozens of low-budget actioners (including the great Undisputed films), in addition to his roles in bigger films like John Wick: Chapter 4, but he also hosts an amazing YouTube show called The Art of Action, where he deconstructs fight scenes in classic movies alongside their original stars. This weekend, like many folks, Adkins decided to watch Prime Video’s Road House remake, and while he had high praise for the movie, he also criticized the use of CGI in the fight scenes.
As posted on X, “I really enjoyed Road House. Doug Liman – great job subverting genre & Gyllenhaal in amazing shape, respect! What a debut from @TheNotoriousMMA happy when a movie like this does well as it’s my bread & butter but c’mon,...
As posted on X, “I really enjoyed Road House. Doug Liman – great job subverting genre & Gyllenhaal in amazing shape, respect! What a debut from @TheNotoriousMMA happy when a movie like this does well as it’s my bread & butter but c’mon,...
- 3/24/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
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Being a Prime Video customer not only allows viewers to enjoy thousands of shows and movies on-demand with their subscription, but it also includes amazing fringe benefits. One such benefit is the ability to sign up for additional streaming services through the Prime Video Channels digital marketplace and keep them all on the same monthly bill. Best yet, Prime Video Channels frequently features deals offering top streaming services at a huge discount, and they’re only available to Prime Video customers; this week, the Starz streaming service is on sale for $1.99 per month for three months (80% off).
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- 3/20/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
David Leitch is developing the movie 'Kung Fu' with Donnie Yen.The 48-year-old director is reuniting with the 'John Wick: Chapter 4' star on the new film that will tap into the Hong Kong actor's expertise in martial arts and is hopeful that it could be the launch of a brand new franchise.David – who worked as a stunt performer before moving behind the camera – told Collider: "I'm obviously really passionate about both those things. And you know, kung fu, martial arts is a huge part of my life, has been since I was a kid."I'm a huge fan of Donnie and his work and his films. And so the potential of that is really, really interesting."We're in the development phase with Donnie and it's really exciting, and it just feels like a big international franchise with Donnie as Caine. So I'm really excited about it,...
- 3/18/2024
- by Alex Getting
- Bang Showbiz
Bill Skarsgård has slowly but surely established himself as one of the most versatile actors of this generation. With a number of quirky and unconventional roles under his belt, Skarsgård keeps pushing the envelope of his skills with each new character he plays on the screen.
The actor has been a part of several notable franchises in his career. Therefore, it was not surprising when John Wick came calling for him. He is not new to playing antagonists, in fact, he excels at playing morally dubious characters.
He did it again as Marquis Vincent de Gramont in the fourth installment of this Keanu Reeves-led series. It was a knock-out performance, but one aspect of his role faced a lot of flak from the public, so much so that it could have taken attention away from the film itself.
Skarsgård was in Chapter 4 of the series (Source: Lionsgate)
John Wick...
The actor has been a part of several notable franchises in his career. Therefore, it was not surprising when John Wick came calling for him. He is not new to playing antagonists, in fact, he excels at playing morally dubious characters.
He did it again as Marquis Vincent de Gramont in the fourth installment of this Keanu Reeves-led series. It was a knock-out performance, but one aspect of his role faced a lot of flak from the public, so much so that it could have taken attention away from the film itself.
Skarsgård was in Chapter 4 of the series (Source: Lionsgate)
John Wick...
- 3/15/2024
- by Sreshtha Roychowdhury
- FandomWire
Bill Skarsgård, son of Swedish actor Stellan Skarsgård, has proven his talent as an actor with his performance in numerous projects. He made his first professional notable appearance as an actor in the lead role of the Swedish movie Simple Simon, released in 2011. His acting proficiency won him the European Film Academy’s Shooting Stars Award in 2012 when he was only 21 years old.
Different people have different talents. Although Skarsgård’s talent is undoubtedly acting, some might argue that he is good at it because it is in his blood since he is Stellan Skarsgård’s son. However, if there is one thing that remains undisputed about the actor, it is that he specializes in the horror genre.
Bill Skarsgård in John Wick 4
Skarsgård has most popularly appeared in the horror film series, It. Something he did while auditioning for the role of Pennywise in the movie series is...
Different people have different talents. Although Skarsgård’s talent is undoubtedly acting, some might argue that he is good at it because it is in his blood since he is Stellan Skarsgård’s son. However, if there is one thing that remains undisputed about the actor, it is that he specializes in the horror genre.
Bill Skarsgård in John Wick 4
Skarsgård has most popularly appeared in the horror film series, It. Something he did while auditioning for the role of Pennywise in the movie series is...
- 3/15/2024
- by Ankita
- FandomWire
El remake de ‘El Cuervo’ ya tiene tráiler y póster. © Lionsgate
Más de treinta años después de que la tragedia golpeara la versión de “El Cuervo” del director Alex Proyas, en la que murió el actor Brandon Lee en el rodaje a causa de una pistola cargada con una bala de verdad, en lugar de una de fogueo, el remake del director Rupert Sanders ha lanzado su primer tráiler y póster.
Para esta nueva reinvención, Sanders cuenta con el conocido actor Bill Skarsgård y la cantante y actriz británica FKA Twigs (“Honey Boy”). Skarsgård interpreta al rockero gótico Eric Draven, quien, junto con su amante, Shelly (Twigs), es brutalmente asesinado por los demonios del pasado de Shelly (en la forma de un insinuante Danny Huston). Atrapado en un limbo entre los vivos y los muertos, Eric se dispone a vengar sus muertes, recorriendo la delgada línea que separa el mundo real del sobrenatural.
Más de treinta años después de que la tragedia golpeara la versión de “El Cuervo” del director Alex Proyas, en la que murió el actor Brandon Lee en el rodaje a causa de una pistola cargada con una bala de verdad, en lugar de una de fogueo, el remake del director Rupert Sanders ha lanzado su primer tráiler y póster.
Para esta nueva reinvención, Sanders cuenta con el conocido actor Bill Skarsgård y la cantante y actriz británica FKA Twigs (“Honey Boy”). Skarsgård interpreta al rockero gótico Eric Draven, quien, junto con su amante, Shelly (Twigs), es brutalmente asesinado por los demonios del pasado de Shelly (en la forma de un insinuante Danny Huston). Atrapado en un limbo entre los vivos y los muertos, Eric se dispone a vengar sus muertes, recorriendo la delgada línea que separa el mundo real del sobrenatural.
- 3/14/2024
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
If we learned anything from John Wick 4, it’s that it takes a surprising amount of effort to kill Bill Skarsgård. It’s the lesson learned, too, in the long-gestating remake of The Crow. The 1994 original is a cult favourite, in which the late Brandon Lee hit back against the criminal underworld as the resurrected Eric Draven. This new version of the story – directed by Rupert Sanders – casts Bill Skarsgård as the young lover brought back from the dead to try and save the soul of his fellow murdered partner, here played by FKA Twigs. The first trailer promises plenty of gothic stylings (with a 2024 twist), tons of bloody violence, and considerable levels of angst. Give it a watch here:
While there’ll undoubtedly be fans of the ’94 film who refuse to acknowledge any other version of The Crow, you have to admit – there are some striking images here.
While there’ll undoubtedly be fans of the ’94 film who refuse to acknowledge any other version of The Crow, you have to admit – there are some striking images here.
- 3/14/2024
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - Movies
Lionsgate has revealed the first trailer for The Crow, director Rupert Sanders’ upcoming remake starring Bill Skarsgård and FKA twigs.
In the film, Skarsgård and FKA twigs play soulmates Eric Draven and Shelly Webster who “are brutally murdered when the demons of her dark past catch up with them. Given the chance to save his true love by sacrificing himself, Eric sets out to seek merciless revenge on their killers, traversing the worlds of the living and the dead to put the wrong things right.”
The Crow first arrived as a graphic novel by James O’Barr in 1989. It was then immortalized in Alex Proyas’s 1994 film starring Brandon Lee, who was tragically killed on set by a prop gun.
Sanders’ reimagining of The Crow is set to hit theaters on June 6th, 2024.
Skarsgård most recently appeared in John Wick: Chapter 4, and will also soon be seen Robert Eggers’ upcoming gothic horror film,...
In the film, Skarsgård and FKA twigs play soulmates Eric Draven and Shelly Webster who “are brutally murdered when the demons of her dark past catch up with them. Given the chance to save his true love by sacrificing himself, Eric sets out to seek merciless revenge on their killers, traversing the worlds of the living and the dead to put the wrong things right.”
The Crow first arrived as a graphic novel by James O’Barr in 1989. It was then immortalized in Alex Proyas’s 1994 film starring Brandon Lee, who was tragically killed on set by a prop gun.
Sanders’ reimagining of The Crow is set to hit theaters on June 6th, 2024.
Skarsgård most recently appeared in John Wick: Chapter 4, and will also soon be seen Robert Eggers’ upcoming gothic horror film,...
- 3/14/2024
- by Scoop Harrison
- Consequence - Film News
During the 96th Academy Awards, we were treated to a brief video honoring the work of stunt performers and the integral part they play in the film industry. Then, things quickly moved on.
Introduced by "The Fall Guy" stars Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt, the video was full of effusive praise for stunt performers and how fundamental they've been to the success of the very industry the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences honors with their yearly ceremony. While some may have been expecting the clip to lead to an official stunt category announcement, it, er, didn't.
Well-made though this visual tribute was, the whole thing felt a little rich considering the Academy is still refusing to give stunt performers their own award category. Worse still, it comes in the wake of news that we'll soon be seeing a new casting category, set to be introduced at the 2026 ceremony...
Introduced by "The Fall Guy" stars Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt, the video was full of effusive praise for stunt performers and how fundamental they've been to the success of the very industry the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences honors with their yearly ceremony. While some may have been expecting the clip to lead to an official stunt category announcement, it, er, didn't.
Well-made though this visual tribute was, the whole thing felt a little rich considering the Academy is still refusing to give stunt performers their own award category. Worse still, it comes in the wake of news that we'll soon be seeing a new casting category, set to be introduced at the 2026 ceremony...
- 3/11/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
“Barbie” and “Ahsoka” received top honors at the 61st annual International Cinematographers Guild (Icg) Publicists Awards luncheon at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on Friday.
The awards honor individual publicists and unit still photographers who further publicity campaigns for film,TV and entertainment journalists.
Variety’s senior entertainment reporter Angelique Jackson earned a nomination from Icg in the Press Award category.
In film, the team at Warner Bros. was recognized for their work on “Barbie.”
Over on the television side, the Disney+ marketing and publicity team took the top honors for their work on “Ahsoka.”
Kicking off the event, mention of the ongoing negotiations between IATSE and the Hollywood Basic Crafts unions was made. Icg chair Sheryl Main praised Matthew Loeb, International president of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, and said solidarity was key.
Sir Patrick Stewart was honored with the 2024 Television Showperson of the Year Award.
During the luncheon,...
The awards honor individual publicists and unit still photographers who further publicity campaigns for film,TV and entertainment journalists.
Variety’s senior entertainment reporter Angelique Jackson earned a nomination from Icg in the Press Award category.
In film, the team at Warner Bros. was recognized for their work on “Barbie.”
Over on the television side, the Disney+ marketing and publicity team took the top honors for their work on “Ahsoka.”
Kicking off the event, mention of the ongoing negotiations between IATSE and the Hollywood Basic Crafts unions was made. Icg chair Sheryl Main praised Matthew Loeb, International president of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, and said solidarity was key.
Sir Patrick Stewart was honored with the 2024 Television Showperson of the Year Award.
During the luncheon,...
- 3/8/2024
- by Jazz Tangcay and Carolyn Giardina
- Variety Film + TV
Well, everyone, the winners for the 22nd Annual Golden Schmoes for the year 2023 are in. As expected, Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer walked away the big winner, earning nine Schmoes. It took home most of the big prizes, including Best Movie, Actor, Supporting Actor, Director, Screenplay, Poster, Trailer, Line of the Year and Best Sequence. While an excellent showing that beat the seven wins Everything Everywhere All At Once took home last year, it still falls short of our all-time winner here at the Schmoes, Nolan’s own The Dark Knight, which won an amazing 12 awards.
Otherwise, the winners were an eclectic mix. Godzilla Minus One, which is now widely considered the greatest Kaiju movie ever made, took home three awards, including Best VFX, which is impressive considering how small its budget was compared to the competition. Third place was an interesting tie, with John Wick: Chapter 4, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,...
Otherwise, the winners were an eclectic mix. Godzilla Minus One, which is now widely considered the greatest Kaiju movie ever made, took home three awards, including Best VFX, which is impressive considering how small its budget was compared to the competition. Third place was an interesting tie, with John Wick: Chapter 4, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,...
- 3/8/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
You can tell it’s spring.
In Vermont, sap flows out of maple trees. But for Hollywood, movies go off like fireworks in the Lone Star State at SXSW.
The third edition of the Austin festival since coming out of the pandemic — and dual strikes — hasn’t lost its shine: When it comes to creating an “it” movie for the spring or summer, SXSW remains a helluva tastemaker event to stoke the 18-34 crowd.
It’s where A Quiet Place triggered its first screams in 2018 before morphing into a $638M franchise (the third film is due this summer), and it’s where Everything Everywhere All at Once in 2022 began its yearlong journey to Oscars 2023, taking home several trophies including Best Picture — a first for any SXSW world premiere.
Ryan Gosling in ‘The Fall Guy’
However, the one logistical headache here for the second year in a row is having the...
In Vermont, sap flows out of maple trees. But for Hollywood, movies go off like fireworks in the Lone Star State at SXSW.
The third edition of the Austin festival since coming out of the pandemic — and dual strikes — hasn’t lost its shine: When it comes to creating an “it” movie for the spring or summer, SXSW remains a helluva tastemaker event to stoke the 18-34 crowd.
It’s where A Quiet Place triggered its first screams in 2018 before morphing into a $638M franchise (the third film is due this summer), and it’s where Everything Everywhere All at Once in 2022 began its yearlong journey to Oscars 2023, taking home several trophies including Best Picture — a first for any SXSW world premiere.
Ryan Gosling in ‘The Fall Guy’
However, the one logistical headache here for the second year in a row is having the...
- 3/8/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
It’s only been over a week since the premier of Shōgun and the series is already well on its way to attaining cult status. This sweeping samurai tale which is set in 1600s Japan, is based on a novel of the same name by James Clavell and stars veteran Japanese actor and producer Hiroyuki Sanada in the central role.
A still from the FX series Shōgun
While Shōgun is already being referred to as a Japanese ‘Game Of Thrones’ and is receiving high praise from fans and critics alike, the series has also created a record for FX by being the most watched premier, beating out The Bear season 2. Fans who have been floored by the show believe that this is a well-deserved recognition.
“I can say anything, anytime”: Hiroyuki Sanada’s Jarring Reaction To Being a Producer on ‘Shōgun’ Proves Hollywood Owes the Actor an Apology
Shōgun...
A still from the FX series Shōgun
While Shōgun is already being referred to as a Japanese ‘Game Of Thrones’ and is receiving high praise from fans and critics alike, the series has also created a record for FX by being the most watched premier, beating out The Bear season 2. Fans who have been floored by the show believe that this is a well-deserved recognition.
“I can say anything, anytime”: Hiroyuki Sanada’s Jarring Reaction To Being a Producer on ‘Shōgun’ Proves Hollywood Owes the Actor an Apology
Shōgun...
- 3/7/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
The latest UCLA Hollywood Diversity report found that diversity is key to ticket sales, noting that Bipoc audiences and women drove the biggest box office winners in 2023.
According to the study, films like “Barbie” and “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes” — which featured casts comprising 31-40% people of color — had the highest median global box office earnings ($119.8 million) among the top 200 films of the year, indicating that diversity drives demand for movies.
Researchers noted that audiences of color dominated opening weekend sales for 14 of the top 20 films, particularly when those casts included or were led by people of color. “Creed III,” “Scream VI” and “John Wick: Chapter 4,” which featured notably diverse casts, were the highest earners in their franchises; Bipoc audiences made up at least 60% of each film’s opening weekend domestic audience. Meanwhile, women led ticket sales for three of the top 10 films, accounting for...
According to the study, films like “Barbie” and “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes” — which featured casts comprising 31-40% people of color — had the highest median global box office earnings ($119.8 million) among the top 200 films of the year, indicating that diversity drives demand for movies.
Researchers noted that audiences of color dominated opening weekend sales for 14 of the top 20 films, particularly when those casts included or were led by people of color. “Creed III,” “Scream VI” and “John Wick: Chapter 4,” which featured notably diverse casts, were the highest earners in their franchises; Bipoc audiences made up at least 60% of each film’s opening weekend domestic audience. Meanwhile, women led ticket sales for three of the top 10 films, accounting for...
- 3/7/2024
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Kieran Culkin is one of the best actors of this generation, this is not a shocker as he comes from a family of actors, where his older brother Macaulay Culkin is already a prominent name in the film industry. One of the major strengths of Culkin is how effortlessly he blends humor with his characters, making them more entertaining and adding a layer of depth to them.
Kieran Culkin in Succession
This was evident when Kieran Culkin reacted to the viral debate between the Culkins vs Skarsgårds brothers, while both brothers bring something unique to the table through their unique talents and versatility. However, Culkin shared a hilarious insight by analyzing who would win a fight between them.
Kieran Culkin Analyses The Culkins vs Skarsgårds Debate
Recently, Kieran Culkin got the golden opportunity to react to the viral meme that had been circulating the internet, where an online debate took...
Kieran Culkin in Succession
This was evident when Kieran Culkin reacted to the viral debate between the Culkins vs Skarsgårds brothers, while both brothers bring something unique to the table through their unique talents and versatility. However, Culkin shared a hilarious insight by analyzing who would win a fight between them.
Kieran Culkin Analyses The Culkins vs Skarsgårds Debate
Recently, Kieran Culkin got the golden opportunity to react to the viral meme that had been circulating the internet, where an online debate took...
- 3/6/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Xfinity subscribers can watch Starz titles like “Bmf” or “Outlander” all week long with free access to the cable channel’s on-demand content.
Xfinity is back at it with another great content offering that its subscribers can get absolutely free. Between now and Sunday, March 10, Xfinity will be providing its TV and broadband customers free access to content from Starz, the premium cable channel and streaming service that offers a huge range of popular shows and movies.
The full Starz library is available on Xfinity’s “Free This Week” offer. Viewers can watch “Free This Week” content using the X1 and Flex devices, or with the Xfinity Stream app. Starz is offering viewers a special deal of $3 per month for three months if they enjoy their free viewing period with Xfinity. Save 70% $9.99+ / month starz.com
Limited Time: Get Starz for only $3 per month!
Xfinity provides its internet and TV subscribers...
Xfinity is back at it with another great content offering that its subscribers can get absolutely free. Between now and Sunday, March 10, Xfinity will be providing its TV and broadband customers free access to content from Starz, the premium cable channel and streaming service that offers a huge range of popular shows and movies.
The full Starz library is available on Xfinity’s “Free This Week” offer. Viewers can watch “Free This Week” content using the X1 and Flex devices, or with the Xfinity Stream app. Starz is offering viewers a special deal of $3 per month for three months if they enjoy their free viewing period with Xfinity. Save 70% $9.99+ / month starz.com
Limited Time: Get Starz for only $3 per month!
Xfinity provides its internet and TV subscribers...
- 3/5/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
John Wick has been one of the most iconic action franchises in all of Hollywood. Keanu Reeves’s portrayal of the titular character was incredible, to say the least. Not only were the fight sequences captivating, but the world that the story built and the dynamics were some of the most interesting in the genre.
John Wick
While the series had an excellent run, the main story of Wick finished with the fourth part, which ended with Reeves’s character passing. It is only natural that fans cannot let this be the end of his character when the series is still going on. Recently, a fan-made trailer was released online for a hypothetical John Wick 5 and the concept is quite interesting.
John Wick 5: Keanu Reeves’ Unstoppable Hitman isn’t Dead But This Theory Claims He Won’t be the Lead in Next Movie
John Wick Is Alive?
There have...
John Wick
While the series had an excellent run, the main story of Wick finished with the fourth part, which ended with Reeves’s character passing. It is only natural that fans cannot let this be the end of his character when the series is still going on. Recently, a fan-made trailer was released online for a hypothetical John Wick 5 and the concept is quite interesting.
John Wick 5: Keanu Reeves’ Unstoppable Hitman isn’t Dead But This Theory Claims He Won’t be the Lead in Next Movie
John Wick Is Alive?
There have...
- 3/4/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
As Hollywood gets ready to gives its final bow of awards season, parties and events fill the days and nights leading up to the 96th Oscars. From Zendaya and Cate Blanchett at the Green Carpet Fashion Awards and Essence celebrating Danielle Brooks and Halle Bailey to Elton John holding court at his annual viewing dinner, here’s a look at this year’s Oscar party calendar.
March 4
South Asians at the Oscars Party
Co-hosted by Kal Penn, Lilly Singh, Hannah Simone, Tan France, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Rupi Kaur, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, Anita Chatterjee, Shruti Ganguly, and Archana Misra Jain, with a musical performance by Ankur Tewari.
Paramount Pictures Studios, Los Angeles
7-10 p.m.
March 5
PR Consulting Pre-Oscars Gifting Suite
Dressing suite featuring ready-to-wear and evening wear available for pulls from Rabanne, designer vintage purveyor What Goes Around Comes Around (brands include Oscar De La Renta, Valentino, John Galliano, Cavalli, Gucci by...
March 4
South Asians at the Oscars Party
Co-hosted by Kal Penn, Lilly Singh, Hannah Simone, Tan France, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Rupi Kaur, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, Anita Chatterjee, Shruti Ganguly, and Archana Misra Jain, with a musical performance by Ankur Tewari.
Paramount Pictures Studios, Los Angeles
7-10 p.m.
March 5
PR Consulting Pre-Oscars Gifting Suite
Dressing suite featuring ready-to-wear and evening wear available for pulls from Rabanne, designer vintage purveyor What Goes Around Comes Around (brands include Oscar De La Renta, Valentino, John Galliano, Cavalli, Gucci by...
- 3/4/2024
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
La nueva era de ‘El Cuervo’: primer vistazo al remake de la película de 1994 protagonizado por Bill Skarsgård y FKA Twigs. © Vanity Fair
Más de treinta años después de que la tragedia golpeara la versión de “El Cuervo” del director Alex Proyas, en la que murió el actor Brandon Lee en el rodaje a causa de una pistola cargada con una bala de verdad, en lugar de una de fogueo, el director Rupert Sanders se aventura a hacer un remake de la película.
Para esta nueva reinvención, Sanders cuenta con el conocido actor Bill Skarsgård y la cantante y actriz británica FKA Twigs (“Honey Boy”). Skarsgård interpreta al rockero gótico Eric Draven, quien, junto con su amante, Shelly (Twigs), es brutalmente asesinado por los demonios del pasado de Shelly (en la forma de un insinuante Danny Huston). Atrapado en un limbo entre los vivos y los muertos, Eric se dispone a vengar sus muertes,...
Más de treinta años después de que la tragedia golpeara la versión de “El Cuervo” del director Alex Proyas, en la que murió el actor Brandon Lee en el rodaje a causa de una pistola cargada con una bala de verdad, en lugar de una de fogueo, el director Rupert Sanders se aventura a hacer un remake de la película.
Para esta nueva reinvención, Sanders cuenta con el conocido actor Bill Skarsgård y la cantante y actriz británica FKA Twigs (“Honey Boy”). Skarsgård interpreta al rockero gótico Eric Draven, quien, junto con su amante, Shelly (Twigs), es brutalmente asesinado por los demonios del pasado de Shelly (en la forma de un insinuante Danny Huston). Atrapado en un limbo entre los vivos y los muertos, Eric se dispone a vengar sus muertes,...
- 3/2/2024
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
James Hawes’ true-life drama One Life starring Anthony Hopkins has broken out at the international box office through FilmNation’s network of buyers, earning $26m and counting weeks before it opens in the US through Bleecker Street on March 15.
‘One Life’: Toronto Review
The biographical drama about Nicholas Winton, the UK stockbroker who saved the lives of 669 children in the former Czechoslovakia from the Nazis, is produced by UK-Australian outfit See-Saw Films. It made its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in September 2023 and has gone on to open in key markets including the UK and Ireland,...
‘One Life’: Toronto Review
The biographical drama about Nicholas Winton, the UK stockbroker who saved the lives of 669 children in the former Czechoslovakia from the Nazis, is produced by UK-Australian outfit See-Saw Films. It made its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in September 2023 and has gone on to open in key markets including the UK and Ireland,...
- 3/1/2024
- ScreenDaily
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