Ian McShane and wife Gwen Humble McShane have a date booked under the stars.
St. Vincent Meals on Wheels — the organization that prepares and delivers nutritious meals to homebound seniors and other vulnerable L.A. residents — will host its gala fundraiser, Hollywood Under the Stars, on the Paramount Pictures lot on June 22. The McShanes, longtime donors and supporters of St. Vincent, will be singled out that evening as honorees for their decades-long contributions.
“My wife Gwen and I feel incredibly honored to count ourselves as long-time supporters of St. Vincent Meals on Wheels. Founded by Sister Alice Marie Quinn, the program’s mission is to provide sustenance and connection to those in need,” shared the couple in a joint statement. “We are in awe of the dedicated staff and selfless volunteers who not only deliver meals and birthday cakes to homebound individuals and seniors but also conduct daily wellness checks...
St. Vincent Meals on Wheels — the organization that prepares and delivers nutritious meals to homebound seniors and other vulnerable L.A. residents — will host its gala fundraiser, Hollywood Under the Stars, on the Paramount Pictures lot on June 22. The McShanes, longtime donors and supporters of St. Vincent, will be singled out that evening as honorees for their decades-long contributions.
“My wife Gwen and I feel incredibly honored to count ourselves as long-time supporters of St. Vincent Meals on Wheels. Founded by Sister Alice Marie Quinn, the program’s mission is to provide sustenance and connection to those in need,” shared the couple in a joint statement. “We are in awe of the dedicated staff and selfless volunteers who not only deliver meals and birthday cakes to homebound individuals and seniors but also conduct daily wellness checks...
- 6/10/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Honk Kong’s Donnie Yen is known worldwide for his role in the martial arts action film Ip Man. The actor-fighter is known for his exceptional skills and stunt choreography and has starred not just in Chinese films, but also in American films such as Shanghai Nights, XXX: Return of Xander Cage, and more recently in John Wick: Chapter 4.
While Yen played a blind warrior named Caine in John Wick 4, it was not the first time that he played a blind warrior in an American film. He previously starred in Gareth Edwards’ Star Wars spinoff Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, in which he played Chirrut Îmwe, a warrior who is part of the Guardians of the Whills. The idea to make him blind was reportedly Yen’s.
Donnie Yen Pitched The Idea To Make His Star Wars Character Chirrut Îmwe Blind A still from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story...
While Yen played a blind warrior named Caine in John Wick 4, it was not the first time that he played a blind warrior in an American film. He previously starred in Gareth Edwards’ Star Wars spinoff Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, in which he played Chirrut Îmwe, a warrior who is part of the Guardians of the Whills. The idea to make him blind was reportedly Yen’s.
Donnie Yen Pitched The Idea To Make His Star Wars Character Chirrut Îmwe Blind A still from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story...
- 6/6/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
¡Prepárate para la adrenalina! © Lionsgate
Ya se ha publicado el primer tráiler y póster de la comedia de acción “The Killer’s Game”.
En “The Killer’s Game”, Joe Flood (Dave Bautista) es un veterano asesino a sueldo que, tras serle diagnosticada una enfermedad terminal, ordena su propio asesinato. Sin embargo, poco después descubre que su diagnóstico era incorrecto y, para empeorar las cosas, los asesinos a sueldo que ha contratado también tienen como objetivo a su ex novia (Sofia Boutella). Flood deberá enfrentarse a un ejército de colegas asesinos y recuperar al amor de su vida antes de que sea demasiado tarde.
Dirigida por J.J. Perry (“Day Shift”) y con un guion adaptado por Rand Ravich y James Coyne de la novela de 1997 de Jay Bonansinga, la película está protagonizada por Dave Bautista (“Guardianes de la Galaxia Vol. 3”), Sofia Boutella (“Rebel Moon – Parte 1: La Niña del Fuego”), Ben Kingsley...
Ya se ha publicado el primer tráiler y póster de la comedia de acción “The Killer’s Game”.
En “The Killer’s Game”, Joe Flood (Dave Bautista) es un veterano asesino a sueldo que, tras serle diagnosticada una enfermedad terminal, ordena su propio asesinato. Sin embargo, poco después descubre que su diagnóstico era incorrecto y, para empeorar las cosas, los asesinos a sueldo que ha contratado también tienen como objetivo a su ex novia (Sofia Boutella). Flood deberá enfrentarse a un ejército de colegas asesinos y recuperar al amor de su vida antes de que sea demasiado tarde.
Dirigida por J.J. Perry (“Day Shift”) y con un guion adaptado por Rand Ravich y James Coyne de la novela de 1997 de Jay Bonansinga, la película está protagonizada por Dave Bautista (“Guardianes de la Galaxia Vol. 3”), Sofia Boutella (“Rebel Moon – Parte 1: La Niña del Fuego”), Ben Kingsley...
- 6/6/2024
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
After waging war with House Atreides in Dune: Part Two, Dave Bautista trades his Harkonnen armor for something more discrete as he slips into the role of a hitman on borrowed time in The Killer’s Game trailer. Lionsgate shared the first trailer, poster, and images for the upcoming action comedy from director J.J. Perry. The promo features the former wrestler-turned-Hollywood superstar as an assassin with a dry wit fighting for his life after receiving a false diagnosis from his doctor. Thinking he’s suffering from a terminal illness and only has three months to live, Bautista’s hitman, Joe Flood, must survive an onslaught of savvy killers looking to collect his head.
Here’s the official synopsis for The Killer’s Game courtesy of Lionsgate:
In the new action-comedy The Killer’S Game, when top hitman Joe Flood (Dave Bautista) is diagnosed with a terminal illness, he decides to take matters into...
Here’s the official synopsis for The Killer’s Game courtesy of Lionsgate:
In the new action-comedy The Killer’S Game, when top hitman Joe Flood (Dave Bautista) is diagnosed with a terminal illness, he decides to take matters into...
- 6/5/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
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On Friday, June 7, “Power Book II: Ghost” will begin a new season of episodes for the final time. The show’s fourth season will be its last, and fans of the series likely already know that the only way to watch new episodes on-demand is with a subscription to the Starz streaming platform. There are two amazing deals available on Starz at the moment, and we can heartily endorse either if you’re looking to save money and watch the final season of “Power Book II.”
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On Friday, June 7, “Power Book II: Ghost” will begin a new season of episodes for the final time. The show’s fourth season will be its last, and fans of the series likely already know that the only way to watch new episodes on-demand is with a subscription to the Starz streaming platform. There are two amazing deals available on Starz at the moment, and we can heartily endorse either if you’re looking to save money and watch the final season of “Power Book II.”
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The first offer available from Starz allows viewers who only need access to the streamer itself to save huge on a subscription. There are two options available: customers can either...
- 6/5/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Hiroyuki Sanada is rumored to be a part of Ghost of Tshumia’s film adaptation. The news of a film adaptation of the game was first released in 2021, and no further information has been shared so far. Chad Stahelski will be directing the adaptation and Sanada will be playing one of the prominent characters in the film.
A still from Ghost of Tsushima
Hiroyuki Sanada was most recently seen in the critically acclaimed Japanese drama, Shogun, where he played the role of Yoshi Toranaga. He is anticipated to play the role of Lord Shimura in the game but nothing is confirmed as of now. However, Sanada’s involvement with the film is attracting negative reactions from fans. They feel that Sanada has become a stereotype casting option for any film/TV show set in Japan.
Fans lack open-mindedness
Hiroyuki Sanada’s involvement in Ghost of Tsushima’s film adaptation has...
A still from Ghost of Tsushima
Hiroyuki Sanada was most recently seen in the critically acclaimed Japanese drama, Shogun, where he played the role of Yoshi Toranaga. He is anticipated to play the role of Lord Shimura in the game but nothing is confirmed as of now. However, Sanada’s involvement with the film is attracting negative reactions from fans. They feel that Sanada has become a stereotype casting option for any film/TV show set in Japan.
Fans lack open-mindedness
Hiroyuki Sanada’s involvement in Ghost of Tsushima’s film adaptation has...
- 6/4/2024
- by Anupam Lamba
- FandomWire
The film adaptation of the game Ghost of Tsushima is currently being discussed. A film adaptation of the game was first announced by Sony back in March 2021, and it has been a mystery since. It was later reported that Chad Stahelski would be directing it. Stahelski is also on board to produce alongside Alex Young and Jason Spitz of 87Eleven Entertainment.
A still from Ghost of Tsushima
It is rumored that Hiroyuki Sanada is in talks with Stahelski, to be a part of the film. He was most recently seen in the Japanese historical Drama, Shogun, where he plays the role of Yoshi Toranaga. Although the role Sanada is eyed for has not yet been disclosed, fans are excited to see him as Lord Shimura in the film.
Hiroyuki Sanada is set to be the face of the film
According to Daniel Richtman, Sanada would be a perfect fit for the role of Lord Shimura,...
A still from Ghost of Tsushima
It is rumored that Hiroyuki Sanada is in talks with Stahelski, to be a part of the film. He was most recently seen in the Japanese historical Drama, Shogun, where he plays the role of Yoshi Toranaga. Although the role Sanada is eyed for has not yet been disclosed, fans are excited to see him as Lord Shimura in the film.
Hiroyuki Sanada is set to be the face of the film
According to Daniel Richtman, Sanada would be a perfect fit for the role of Lord Shimura,...
- 6/3/2024
- by Anupam Lamba
- FandomWire
Max anuncia el regreso del icónico payaso asesino en una serie que explorará los oscuros orígenes de Derry. © Warner Bros
Según ha anunciado Deadline, Bill Skarsgård (“John Wick 4”) repetirá como Pennywise en la próxima serie de Max, “Welcome to Derry” (título provisional), una precuela de las exitosas películas de “It”.
Andy Muschietti, director de las dos películas de “It”, dirigirá cuatro de los nueve episodios de “Welcome to Derry”. La serie ampliará la visión establecida por Muschietti en los largometrajes, que recaudaron la impresionante cifra de 1.170 millones de dólares en todo el mundo. La historia de la serie surge de la colaboración entre Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti y Jason Fuchs, basándose en la novela “It” de Stephen King.
Además de Skarsgård, el elenco incluirá a Taylour Paige (“Zola”), Jovan Adepo (“Misántropo”), Chris Chalk (“Así nos Ven”) y James Remar (“Oppenheimer”).
“Welcome to Derry” se estrena próximamente en Max.
© Warner Bros
¡SÍGUENOS!
Según ha anunciado Deadline, Bill Skarsgård (“John Wick 4”) repetirá como Pennywise en la próxima serie de Max, “Welcome to Derry” (título provisional), una precuela de las exitosas películas de “It”.
Andy Muschietti, director de las dos películas de “It”, dirigirá cuatro de los nueve episodios de “Welcome to Derry”. La serie ampliará la visión establecida por Muschietti en los largometrajes, que recaudaron la impresionante cifra de 1.170 millones de dólares en todo el mundo. La historia de la serie surge de la colaboración entre Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti y Jason Fuchs, basándose en la novela “It” de Stephen King.
Además de Skarsgård, el elenco incluirá a Taylour Paige (“Zola”), Jovan Adepo (“Misántropo”), Chris Chalk (“Así nos Ven”) y James Remar (“Oppenheimer”).
“Welcome to Derry” se estrena próximamente en Max.
© Warner Bros
¡SÍGUENOS!
- 6/3/2024
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
Look who’s coming out of the sewer drain: Bill Skarsgård will reprise his role as the terrifying clown Pennywise in Max’s upcoming It prequel series Welcome to Derry, according to our sister site Deadline.
Welcome to Derry — which was ordered to series at Max in February 2023 — is a prequel set in book author Stephen King’s It universe and will expand the vision of the two It theatrical films, 2017’s It and 2019’s It Chapter Two. The first film followed a group of children in the fictional town of Derry, Maine who are haunted by a malevolent shape-shifter...
Welcome to Derry — which was ordered to series at Max in February 2023 — is a prequel set in book author Stephen King’s It universe and will expand the vision of the two It theatrical films, 2017’s It and 2019’s It Chapter Two. The first film followed a group of children in the fictional town of Derry, Maine who are haunted by a malevolent shape-shifter...
- 5/31/2024
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: A familiar face is coming back to terrorize the children of Derry, Maine. Bill Skarsgård is set to star in and executive produce the Max It prequel series Welcome To Derry (working title). He will be reprising the title role as It/Pennywise from the hit 2017 New Line movie It and its sequel, It Chapter Two.
On the Warner Bros. Television-produced series, Skarsgård is reuniting with other key auspices from the It film franchise, the two movies’ director Andy Muschietti, producer Barbara Muschietti and Chapter Two co-producer Jason Fuchs, who developed together the TV adaptation of the Stephen King horror classic, as well as the films’ other producers, Roy Lee and Dan Lin. Andy Muschietti will direct four episodes of the nine-episode series.
Set in the world of King’s It universe, Welcome To Derry (wt) expands the vision established by filmmaker Andy Muschietti in the feature films,...
On the Warner Bros. Television-produced series, Skarsgård is reuniting with other key auspices from the It film franchise, the two movies’ director Andy Muschietti, producer Barbara Muschietti and Chapter Two co-producer Jason Fuchs, who developed together the TV adaptation of the Stephen King horror classic, as well as the films’ other producers, Roy Lee and Dan Lin. Andy Muschietti will direct four episodes of the nine-episode series.
Set in the world of King’s It universe, Welcome To Derry (wt) expands the vision established by filmmaker Andy Muschietti in the feature films,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
After the stupendous success of the John Wick films, there is no doubt that Keanu Reeves and Chad Stahelski are a match made in heaven. The actor-director duo notched up their 4th hit in the franchise in 2023 with John Wick 4 receiving rave reviews from audiences and critics worldwide. The films also reaffirmed Reeves’ place as one of Hollywood’s biggest action stars.
Keanu Reeves in John Wick (image credit: Summit Entertainment)
While Stahelski has hinted to fans that a 5th installment could be underway based on how the story evolved for him, it looks like fans are not waiting around for this confirmed announcement. A well-edited fanmade trailer of John Wick 5 sees Reeves back in his swashbuckling avatar that is sure to add even more hype to his possible return.
This Fan Trailer Of Keanu Reeves In John Wick 5 Is Going Viral
The John Wick franchise created by Chad...
Keanu Reeves in John Wick (image credit: Summit Entertainment)
While Stahelski has hinted to fans that a 5th installment could be underway based on how the story evolved for him, it looks like fans are not waiting around for this confirmed announcement. A well-edited fanmade trailer of John Wick 5 sees Reeves back in his swashbuckling avatar that is sure to add even more hype to his possible return.
This Fan Trailer Of Keanu Reeves In John Wick 5 Is Going Viral
The John Wick franchise created by Chad...
- 5/30/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Bill Skarsgård is following the legacy of his father and legendary Swedish actor Stellan Skarsgård who appeared in MCU and the Dune franchise. Following his Hollywood debut in 2016 with Robert Schwentke’s sci-fi thriller Allegiant in The Divergent Series, Skarsgård made his breakthrough with Andrés Muschietti’s two-part horror thriller It.
Bill Skarsgård as Pennywise the Clown in 2017’s It. Credit: Warner Bros.
It made him a global star, albeit much of his face being hidden behind the extensive make-up, and he was mostly unrecognizable. The movies were huge hits, however, the studio behind It did something that greatly bothered the actor, which initially sparked a huge uproar among fans.
Bill Skarsgård Lost Sleep Over One Decision From Studio Behind It
Bill Skarsgård as Pennywise. Credit: Warner Bros.
Bill Skarsgård was quite young when he joined It to play the villainous clown Pennywise. Based on Stephen King’s novel of the same name,...
Bill Skarsgård as Pennywise the Clown in 2017’s It. Credit: Warner Bros.
It made him a global star, albeit much of his face being hidden behind the extensive make-up, and he was mostly unrecognizable. The movies were huge hits, however, the studio behind It did something that greatly bothered the actor, which initially sparked a huge uproar among fans.
Bill Skarsgård Lost Sleep Over One Decision From Studio Behind It
Bill Skarsgård as Pennywise. Credit: Warner Bros.
Bill Skarsgård was quite young when he joined It to play the villainous clown Pennywise. Based on Stephen King’s novel of the same name,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
That surge of excitement has hit a fever pitch for fans as rumors swirl and fan-made trailers ignite our imaginations about Keanu Reeves playing John Constantine again. News of Constantine 2 has been much anticipated by fans, especially since it was earlier reported that the Canadian actor, 59, will play the title character again.
The first film narrated the tale of John Constantine, a cynical demon hunter who must navigate the murky alleys of a parallel, horrifying reality. Although Warner Bros. has not formally disclosed a release date, there is much conjecture that the follow-up film may arrive in theaters early in 2025.
Keanu Reeves in Constantine 2 | Warner Bros. Pictures
Well, after witnessing a stunning fan-made trailer for the sequel where Reeves delivers the spine-tingling line, “I can see things that normal humans can’t”, who wouldn’t be counting down the days?… Can’t 2025 come soon enough?
Constantine 2 Hype:...
The first film narrated the tale of John Constantine, a cynical demon hunter who must navigate the murky alleys of a parallel, horrifying reality. Although Warner Bros. has not formally disclosed a release date, there is much conjecture that the follow-up film may arrive in theaters early in 2025.
Keanu Reeves in Constantine 2 | Warner Bros. Pictures
Well, after witnessing a stunning fan-made trailer for the sequel where Reeves delivers the spine-tingling line, “I can see things that normal humans can’t”, who wouldn’t be counting down the days?… Can’t 2025 come soon enough?
Constantine 2 Hype:...
- 5/25/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Lionsgate hat jetzt die Zahlen für das zurückliegende vierte Quartal seines laufenden Geschäftsjahres vorgelegt.
Lionsgate hat die Zahlen für das zurückliegende Quartal vorgelegt (Credit: Lionsgate)
Fast Facts
• Quartalsumsatz steigt von 1,08 auf 1,11 Mrd. Dollar
• Netto-Quartalsverlust sinkt von 96,8 auf 39,5 Mio. Dollar
Lionsgate hat im zurückliegenden vierten Quartal seines laufenden Geschäftsjahres einen Umsatz von 1,1 Mrd. Dollar erzielt und damit über den 1,08 Mrd. Dollar des Vorjahreszeitraums gelegen. Wie das Unternehmen nach Börsenschluss an der Wall Street bekannt gab, sank der Nettoverlust im gleichen Zeitraum von 96,8 auf 39,5 Mio. Dollar; der Verlust je Aktie ging von 42 auf 22 Cent zurück.
Wie das Unternehmen bei der Bekanntgabe der Quartalszahlen erklärte, enthalte die aktuelle Bilanz sowohl die konsolidierten Zahlen von Lionsgate Entertainment als auch operative Ergebnisse von Lionsgate Studios, an denen Lionsgate Entertainment nach der Abspaltung 87 Prozent hält; seit 14. Mai 2024 werden die Aktien von Lionsgate Studios an der Börse gehandelt.
In der aktuell vorgestellten Bilanz von Lionsgate sind die...
Lionsgate hat die Zahlen für das zurückliegende Quartal vorgelegt (Credit: Lionsgate)
Fast Facts
• Quartalsumsatz steigt von 1,08 auf 1,11 Mrd. Dollar
• Netto-Quartalsverlust sinkt von 96,8 auf 39,5 Mio. Dollar
Lionsgate hat im zurückliegenden vierten Quartal seines laufenden Geschäftsjahres einen Umsatz von 1,1 Mrd. Dollar erzielt und damit über den 1,08 Mrd. Dollar des Vorjahreszeitraums gelegen. Wie das Unternehmen nach Börsenschluss an der Wall Street bekannt gab, sank der Nettoverlust im gleichen Zeitraum von 96,8 auf 39,5 Mio. Dollar; der Verlust je Aktie ging von 42 auf 22 Cent zurück.
Wie das Unternehmen bei der Bekanntgabe der Quartalszahlen erklärte, enthalte die aktuelle Bilanz sowohl die konsolidierten Zahlen von Lionsgate Entertainment als auch operative Ergebnisse von Lionsgate Studios, an denen Lionsgate Entertainment nach der Abspaltung 87 Prozent hält; seit 14. Mai 2024 werden die Aktien von Lionsgate Studios an der Börse gehandelt.
In der aktuell vorgestellten Bilanz von Lionsgate sind die...
- 5/24/2024
- by Jochen Müller
- Spot - Media & Film
Quarterly losses shrank at Lionsgate and revenues climbed as the company’s television business rebounded from the twin strikes that had shut down production for much of 2023.
Revenue at the company behind “The Hunger Games” and “John Wick” franchises topped out at $1.12 billion for the three-month period ending in March, up from $1.08 billion in the prior-year quarter. Lionsgate also reported a net loss attributable to shareholder of $39.5 million, which compared favorably to the prior-year quarterly losses of $96.8 million. It recorded a loss of 22 cent per-share for the period. In the year-ago quarter, Lionsgate had per-share losses of 42 cents. Lionsgate’s revenues beat Wall Street estimates of $1.11 billion.
The earnings report comes after Lionsgate Studios debuted as a standalone public entity on May 14, trading as a single class of stock under the Nasdaq ticker symbol Lion — a step toward the full separation of its studio business and Starz. Through the merger...
Revenue at the company behind “The Hunger Games” and “John Wick” franchises topped out at $1.12 billion for the three-month period ending in March, up from $1.08 billion in the prior-year quarter. Lionsgate also reported a net loss attributable to shareholder of $39.5 million, which compared favorably to the prior-year quarterly losses of $96.8 million. It recorded a loss of 22 cent per-share for the period. In the year-ago quarter, Lionsgate had per-share losses of 42 cents. Lionsgate’s revenues beat Wall Street estimates of $1.11 billion.
The earnings report comes after Lionsgate Studios debuted as a standalone public entity on May 14, trading as a single class of stock under the Nasdaq ticker symbol Lion — a step toward the full separation of its studio business and Starz. Through the merger...
- 5/23/2024
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
We’re still two months out from the premiere of Deadpool & Wolverine, but the film is already shaping up to be a huge success. Tickets for the film went on sale earlier this week, and AMC Theatres CEO Adam Aron took to X/Twitter to declare that Deadpool & Wolverine has sold more first-day tickets than any other R-rated movie in their history.
“Many big movies will open in May, June & July. Including Deadpool & Wolverine starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman,” Aron said. “Opens July 25. Some 200,000 movie fans have bought their AMC tickets already. This is more Day 1 ticket sales at AMC than for any other R-rated movie ever.“
THR crunched the numbers, which reportedly works out to somewhere around $8 million to $9 million in first-day sales. Keep in mind that’s just for AMC. Fandango also reported that Deadpool & Wolverine broke their first-day ticket sales record for the...
“Many big movies will open in May, June & July. Including Deadpool & Wolverine starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman,” Aron said. “Opens July 25. Some 200,000 movie fans have bought their AMC tickets already. This is more Day 1 ticket sales at AMC than for any other R-rated movie ever.“
THR crunched the numbers, which reportedly works out to somewhere around $8 million to $9 million in first-day sales. Keep in mind that’s just for AMC. Fandango also reported that Deadpool & Wolverine broke their first-day ticket sales record for the...
- 5/22/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Disney Marvel Studios’ first R-rated release, Deadpool & Wolverine, is already heating up eight weeks before its debut, having already collected some $8M in first day ticket sales. $8M is pretty remarkable for an R-rated movie two months before release. The Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman-starring threequel directed by Shawn Levy opens July 26.
While there are no direct comps on Deadpool & Wolverine ticket sales in post-Covid history, its current cash bests the 24-hour advance ticket sales of Warner Bros/DC’s The Batman ($6.5M), Disney Marvel Studio’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 ($6M) and Lionsgate’s R-rated John Wick: Chapter 4 ($1.4M). The Batman and GOTG3 opened to respective 3-day weekends of $134M and $118.4M.
Deadpool & Wolverine has been forecasted as one of a handful of tentpoles that will truly work this summer and bring a mass audience back to theaters. The other titles include Inside Out 2,...
While there are no direct comps on Deadpool & Wolverine ticket sales in post-Covid history, its current cash bests the 24-hour advance ticket sales of Warner Bros/DC’s The Batman ($6.5M), Disney Marvel Studio’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 ($6M) and Lionsgate’s R-rated John Wick: Chapter 4 ($1.4M). The Batman and GOTG3 opened to respective 3-day weekends of $134M and $118.4M.
Deadpool & Wolverine has been forecasted as one of a handful of tentpoles that will truly work this summer and bring a mass audience back to theaters. The other titles include Inside Out 2,...
- 5/22/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Viewers who sign up to Starz through Prime Video Channels can snag the streamer for just $1.99 per month for 3 months.
The final season of “Power Book II: Ghost” is heading to Starz soon! Viewers will be able to see how Tariq St. Patrick’s story ends, or whether it ends at all starting on Friday, June 7. Fans who want to watch “Power Book II“‘s fourth and final season on-demand will need a subscription to the Starz streaming service, which also carries all the other “Power” spin-offs, the sweeping historical epic “Outlander” and much more. The service normally costs $9.99 per month but for a limited time new customers who sign up through Amazon's Prime Video Channels can get the streamer for just $1.99 per month for three months (80% off). You have to be a Prime Video subscriber to get this deal, but if you are you can start streaming Starz now for an incredible price!
The final season of “Power Book II: Ghost” is heading to Starz soon! Viewers will be able to see how Tariq St. Patrick’s story ends, or whether it ends at all starting on Friday, June 7. Fans who want to watch “Power Book II“‘s fourth and final season on-demand will need a subscription to the Starz streaming service, which also carries all the other “Power” spin-offs, the sweeping historical epic “Outlander” and much more. The service normally costs $9.99 per month but for a limited time new customers who sign up through Amazon's Prime Video Channels can get the streamer for just $1.99 per month for three months (80% off). You have to be a Prime Video subscriber to get this deal, but if you are you can start streaming Starz now for an incredible price!
- 5/22/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Dawn Steel was one of the most influential and significant figures in the film industry regarding women working in production settings. Women acting in films is nothing new and has not been for decades. However, the same cannot be said about their presence behind the camera. The production of films, the studios that make them, and all of the major decisions were always taken by men; that was until Steel came around.
Dawn Steel [Credit: Spotlight]In 1987, she became one of the first women to run a major Hollywood film studio, becoming the president of Columbia Pictures. Despite all that she represented for the feminist movement and the change she brought about in the film industry, many were not happy with her achievements. So much so, that the producer was fired soon after she had her first child.
Dawn Steel’s Well-Used Power
Dawn Steel opened many doors for women when she had the power to.
Dawn Steel [Credit: Spotlight]In 1987, she became one of the first women to run a major Hollywood film studio, becoming the president of Columbia Pictures. Despite all that she represented for the feminist movement and the change she brought about in the film industry, many were not happy with her achievements. So much so, that the producer was fired soon after she had her first child.
Dawn Steel’s Well-Used Power
Dawn Steel opened many doors for women when she had the power to.
- 5/19/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
The John Wick Universe grows ever wider. Following the release of explosive quadrilogy closer John Wick: Chapter 4, last September fans were invited to check in to The Continental on Prime Video. And, in just a few short weeks, we’ll be seeing Ana de Armas bring a whole new meaning to bullet ballet in spin-off movie Ballerina. But Lionsgate aren’t done there. Per The Hollywood Reporter, Donnie Yen is set to reprise his role as blind assassin Caine in an upcoming standalone spin-off all of his own.
When last we saw Caine, the assassin — fresh from his (seemingly fatal) duel with Keanu Reeves' Wick — was being approached by a blade-wielding Akira (Rina Sawayama) on the streets of Paris. Presumably he makes it out alive though, as the studio has revealed this film “will continue Yen’s story arc following the events of John Wick: Chapter 4, as Caine has...
When last we saw Caine, the assassin — fresh from his (seemingly fatal) duel with Keanu Reeves' Wick — was being approached by a blade-wielding Akira (Rina Sawayama) on the streets of Paris. Presumably he makes it out alive though, as the studio has revealed this film “will continue Yen’s story arc following the events of John Wick: Chapter 4, as Caine has...
- 5/16/2024
- by Jordan King
- Empire - Movies
John Wick is undeniably one of the most successful franchises by director Chad Stahelski, and a major milestone for Keanu Reeves as well who is so loved in the role that fans can’t imagine anyone else as the titular character besides him. However, even before the first movie’s launch, someone had brutally negative thoughts and predictions on how it would turn out to be.
John Wick.
Surprisingly enough, this someone was none other than the mastermind Stahelski himself, who even predicted that the film would be such a massive failure that it would go “straight to video.” But what’s even more stunning than the filmmaker’s own predictions on his blockbuster saga was the fact that Reeves was never supposed to lead the franchise the way he ended up doing!
Chad Stahelski’s Initial Predictions for John Wick Were Brutally Pessimistic
Yes, Stahelski absolutely nailed it ten...
John Wick.
Surprisingly enough, this someone was none other than the mastermind Stahelski himself, who even predicted that the film would be such a massive failure that it would go “straight to video.” But what’s even more stunning than the filmmaker’s own predictions on his blockbuster saga was the fact that Reeves was never supposed to lead the franchise the way he ended up doing!
Chad Stahelski’s Initial Predictions for John Wick Were Brutally Pessimistic
Yes, Stahelski absolutely nailed it ten...
- 5/16/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
La saga ‘John Wick’ sigue expandiéndose. © Lionsgate
De acuerdo con The Hollywood Reporter, Lionsgate ha anunciado un spin-off de “John Wick” protagonizado por el asesino ciego, Caine, interpretado por Donnie Yen, que fue presentado en “John Wick: Capítulo 4”. El guion de la película correrá a cargo de Robert Askins, conocido por “The Umbrella Academy”.
La película, cuyo director aún no ha sido anunciado y que se rodará en Hong Kong en 2025, sigue los acontecimientos de “John Wick 4”, cuando Caine queda libre de sus obligaciones con la Mesa Alta.
El actor, Yen, ha expresado lo siguiente: «Trabajar en John Wick: Capítulo 4 fue una experiencia extraordinaria. La razón por la que estas películas resuenan tan profundamente es porque, al igual que yo, Chad, Basil y Erica se esfuerzan por crear acción, peleas y acrobacias que no solo son emocionantes, inventivas y artísticas, sino también expresivas del carácter, la historia y la emoción.
De acuerdo con The Hollywood Reporter, Lionsgate ha anunciado un spin-off de “John Wick” protagonizado por el asesino ciego, Caine, interpretado por Donnie Yen, que fue presentado en “John Wick: Capítulo 4”. El guion de la película correrá a cargo de Robert Askins, conocido por “The Umbrella Academy”.
La película, cuyo director aún no ha sido anunciado y que se rodará en Hong Kong en 2025, sigue los acontecimientos de “John Wick 4”, cuando Caine queda libre de sus obligaciones con la Mesa Alta.
El actor, Yen, ha expresado lo siguiente: «Trabajar en John Wick: Capítulo 4 fue una experiencia extraordinaria. La razón por la que estas películas resuenan tan profundamente es porque, al igual que yo, Chad, Basil y Erica se esfuerzan por crear acción, peleas y acrobacias que no solo son emocionantes, inventivas y artísticas, sino también expresivas del carácter, la historia y la emoción.
- 5/16/2024
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
Could the John Wick universe be poised to introduce an assassin even more formidable than the legendary Baba Yaga (Keanu Reeves) himself? Well, it seems the possibility is high since the acclaimed action franchise is expanding again with Donnie Yen’s enigmatic character, Caine, the blind master of lethality. For the unversed, he was introduced to us in John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023).
Keanu Reeves as John Wick in 2023’s John Wick: Chapter 4 (Credit: Lionsgate)
Lionsgate is now weaving a new tale in the form of a John Wick spinoff movie centered around Caine, with the veteran Hong Kong action hero, now 60, set to reprise the role again.
While speculation abounds and no director has been announced, the project, highlighted by the skilled hands of producers Basil Iwanyk, Erica Lee, the original series’ director Chad Stahelski, promises to carry the torch forward with authenticity.
Highly Anticipated John Wick Character Spinoff Starring...
Keanu Reeves as John Wick in 2023’s John Wick: Chapter 4 (Credit: Lionsgate)
Lionsgate is now weaving a new tale in the form of a John Wick spinoff movie centered around Caine, with the veteran Hong Kong action hero, now 60, set to reprise the role again.
While speculation abounds and no director has been announced, the project, highlighted by the skilled hands of producers Basil Iwanyk, Erica Lee, the original series’ director Chad Stahelski, promises to carry the torch forward with authenticity.
Highly Anticipated John Wick Character Spinoff Starring...
- 5/16/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Donnie Yen is to star in a new 'John Wick' spin-off movie.The 60-year-old actor will reprise his role as the assassin Caine in the untitled feature that will expand the action franchise.The movie is set to shoot in Hong Kong in 2025 and will be set after the events of 'John Wick: Chapter 4' where Caine has been freed from his obligations to the High Table.No director has been announced for the flick but Chad Stahelski – who helmed the four previous films – is helping to develop the movie as part of a deal with Lionsgate to expand the 'John Wick' universe.Robert Askins is writing the screenplay for the flick with Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee once again producing for their Thunder Road company.It is the latest new project in the series as a separate spin-off, 'Ballerina', will star...
- 5/16/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
The John Wick spinoff you know you wanted is finally happening. Variety is reporting that Donnie Yen is all set to reprise his character, Caine, in the next spinoff from the original quad of films. You know what this means? Over two hours of non-stop Donnie Yen! Can you hear the squeals of delight from where you are? There are no other details yet, but the spinoff will “continue Yen’s story arc following the events of ‘John Wick: Chapter 4,’ as Caine has been freed from his obligations to the High Table,” according to Lionsgate. Umbrella Academy scribe Robert Askins will pen the new film. Chad Stahelski will produce through his 87Eleven Entertainment along with Thunder Road’s Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee. “Working on ‘John...
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- 5/15/2024
- Screen Anarchy
Donnie Yen isn’t done with his role as the blind assassin Caine from John Wick: Chapter 4 quite yet.
Per The Hollywood Reporter, the veteran Hong Kong action star will return in a spinoff picking up with his character being freed of his obligations to the High Table after the final events of John Wick 4.
“Working on John Wick: Chapter 4 was an extraordinary experience. The reason these films resonate so deeply is because, like myself, Chad, Basil, and Erica push themselves to create action, fights, and stunts that are not only thrilling, inventive, and artistic, but also expressive of character, story, and emotion,” Yen said in a statement. “Caine is an incredible character with a haunted past, and I am excited to return to the role.”
No further details have been confirmed, but there’s a good chance the plot could center around Akira’s (Rina Sawayama...
Per The Hollywood Reporter, the veteran Hong Kong action star will return in a spinoff picking up with his character being freed of his obligations to the High Table after the final events of John Wick 4.
“Working on John Wick: Chapter 4 was an extraordinary experience. The reason these films resonate so deeply is because, like myself, Chad, Basil, and Erica push themselves to create action, fights, and stunts that are not only thrilling, inventive, and artistic, but also expressive of character, story, and emotion,” Yen said in a statement. “Caine is an incredible character with a haunted past, and I am excited to return to the role.”
No further details have been confirmed, but there’s a good chance the plot could center around Akira’s (Rina Sawayama...
- 5/15/2024
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Film News
The "John Wick" universe is continuing to expand, with or without Keanu Reeves. Lionsgate has announced that a new spin-off set within the world of the beloved action franchise is on the way. This one will focus on Donnie Yen's blind assassin character Caine, who was introduced in last year's "John Wick: Chapter 4." While much about the film remains under wraps for the time being, it will pay off a subplot that was previously teased by director Chad Stahelski.
According to Variety, Yen will star in the currently untitled spin-off film, with Robert Askins ("The Umbrella Academy") set to pen the screenplay. Production is due to begin next year in Hong Kong. The new spin-off is said to "continue Yen's story arc following the events of 'John Wick: Chapter 4,' as Caine has been freed from his obligations to the High Table." Yen had this to...
According to Variety, Yen will star in the currently untitled spin-off film, with Robert Askins ("The Umbrella Academy") set to pen the screenplay. Production is due to begin next year in Hong Kong. The new spin-off is said to "continue Yen's story arc following the events of 'John Wick: Chapter 4,' as Caine has been freed from his obligations to the High Table." Yen had this to...
- 5/15/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Lionsgate is expanding the billion-dollar John Wick franchise as the studio is developing a film for Donnie Yen to reprise his role in a new film centered around Caine, his character from John Wick: Chapter 4, to begin production in Hong Kong next year.
While the logline is being kept under wraps, the new film will continue Yen’s story arc following the events of John Wick: Chapter 4, as Caine has been freed from his obligations to the High Table.
The new film was developed as part of Chad Stahelski’s recently announced deal with Lionsgate overseeing the expansion of the John Wick universe and will be shepherded by the franchise producers, Thunder Road’s Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee, and Stahelski, who produces through his 87Eleven Entertainment production banner.
Robert Askins, a Tony nominee for his play Hand to God and a veteran of The Umbrella Academy and AMC’s The Son,...
While the logline is being kept under wraps, the new film will continue Yen’s story arc following the events of John Wick: Chapter 4, as Caine has been freed from his obligations to the High Table.
The new film was developed as part of Chad Stahelski’s recently announced deal with Lionsgate overseeing the expansion of the John Wick universe and will be shepherded by the franchise producers, Thunder Road’s Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee, and Stahelski, who produces through his 87Eleven Entertainment production banner.
Robert Askins, a Tony nominee for his play Hand to God and a veteran of The Umbrella Academy and AMC’s The Son,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Lionsgate is developing a John Wick spinoff movie around Donnie Yen’s Caine assassin character.
Yen will reprise his John Wick: Chapter 4 role in the untitled project set to shoot in Hong Kong in 2025. The franchise expanding film, with no director yet announced, will follow the events of John Wick 4 as Caine has been freed from his obligations to the High Table.
The project also follows Yen, a veteran Hong Kong action hero, pushing back against what he claimed were Asian stereotypes in the original script for John Wick 4. After some prodding, John Wick 4 director Chad Stahelski agreed to change the name and clothes for Yen’s character.
China-born Yen is a household name internationally thanks to his hugely popular and acclaimed Ip Man movie series, and he has crossed over to Hollywood with outings in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, which grossed over a billion dollars,...
Yen will reprise his John Wick: Chapter 4 role in the untitled project set to shoot in Hong Kong in 2025. The franchise expanding film, with no director yet announced, will follow the events of John Wick 4 as Caine has been freed from his obligations to the High Table.
The project also follows Yen, a veteran Hong Kong action hero, pushing back against what he claimed were Asian stereotypes in the original script for John Wick 4. After some prodding, John Wick 4 director Chad Stahelski agreed to change the name and clothes for Yen’s character.
China-born Yen is a household name internationally thanks to his hugely popular and acclaimed Ip Man movie series, and he has crossed over to Hollywood with outings in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, which grossed over a billion dollars,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Hold onto your butts because the billion-dollar John Wick franchise is expanding with another feature film focusing on Donnie Yen’s Caine from John Wick: Chapter 4. Yen is reprising his role from the action-packed sequel, with production kicking off in Hong Kong next year. Plot details remain a mystery. However, Lionsgate says Caine will continue the character’s story following the events of John Wick: Chapter 4, as Caine has been freed from his obligations to the High Table.
Robert Askins, a Tony nominee for his play Hand to God and a veteran of The Umbrella Academy and AMC’s The Son, will pen the screenplay.
The Caine spin-off comes to Lionsgate as part of Chad Stahelski’s deal with the studio to oversee and expand the John Wick universe beyond the core films, the upcoming spin-off, Ballerina, starring Ana De Armas, and The Continental TV miniseries.
“From the moment Donnie...
Robert Askins, a Tony nominee for his play Hand to God and a veteran of The Umbrella Academy and AMC’s The Son, will pen the screenplay.
The Caine spin-off comes to Lionsgate as part of Chad Stahelski’s deal with the studio to oversee and expand the John Wick universe beyond the core films, the upcoming spin-off, Ballerina, starring Ana De Armas, and The Continental TV miniseries.
“From the moment Donnie...
- 5/15/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Donnie Yen has inked a deal to reprise his role as Caine, the highly skilled, blind assassin introduced in John Wick: Chapter 4, in a new film from Lionsgate set to shoot in Hong Kong next year, the studio announced on Wednesday.
While the logline is being kept under wraps, the new film will continue Yen’s story arc following the events of Chapter 4, as Caine has been freed from his obligations to the High Table.
The new film was developed as part of Chad Stahelski’s recently announced deal with Lionsgate to oversee the expansion of the John Wick universe and will be shepherded by franchise producers Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee (John Wick: Chapters 1 through 4) for Thunder Road and Stahelski through his 87Eleven Entertainment banner.
Script is written by Robert Askins, the Tony-nominated writer of the play Hand to God, who has also worked...
While the logline is being kept under wraps, the new film will continue Yen’s story arc following the events of Chapter 4, as Caine has been freed from his obligations to the High Table.
The new film was developed as part of Chad Stahelski’s recently announced deal with Lionsgate to oversee the expansion of the John Wick universe and will be shepherded by franchise producers Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee (John Wick: Chapters 1 through 4) for Thunder Road and Stahelski through his 87Eleven Entertainment banner.
Script is written by Robert Askins, the Tony-nominated writer of the play Hand to God, who has also worked...
- 5/15/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The world of “John Wick” is expanding even more.
Donnie Yen’s blind assassin Caine, who was introduced in last year’s “John Wick: Chapter 4,” will be the center of a new spinoff.
There are no other details yet, but the spinoff will “continue Yen’s story arc following the events of ‘John Wick: Chapter 4,’ as Caine has been freed from his obligations to the High Table,” according to Lionsgate.
Robert Askins, who’s written for Netflix’s “The Umbrella Academy,” AMC’s “The Son” and received a 2015 Tony nomination for his play “Hand to God,” is writing the screenplay. Lionsgate will begin production on the untitled movie next year in Hong Kong.
The Caine spinoff is developed through “John Wick” director Chad Stahelski’s development deal with Lionsgate to oversee the action franchise. Stahelski will produce through his 87Eleven Entertainment along with Thunder Road’s Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee.
Donnie Yen’s blind assassin Caine, who was introduced in last year’s “John Wick: Chapter 4,” will be the center of a new spinoff.
There are no other details yet, but the spinoff will “continue Yen’s story arc following the events of ‘John Wick: Chapter 4,’ as Caine has been freed from his obligations to the High Table,” according to Lionsgate.
Robert Askins, who’s written for Netflix’s “The Umbrella Academy,” AMC’s “The Son” and received a 2015 Tony nomination for his play “Hand to God,” is writing the screenplay. Lionsgate will begin production on the untitled movie next year in Hong Kong.
The Caine spinoff is developed through “John Wick” director Chad Stahelski’s development deal with Lionsgate to oversee the action franchise. Stahelski will produce through his 87Eleven Entertainment along with Thunder Road’s Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee.
- 5/15/2024
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
Expanding its hit John Wick franchise, Lionsgate is developing a project in which Donnie Yen to reprise his role from John Wick: Chapter 4, the company’s spring 2023 global hit starring Keanu Reeves.
The new film, set to begin production in Hong Kong next year, will continue the story arc of Caine, Yen’s character from the fourth John Wick installment, which grossed more than $440m worldwide.
The project is being developed under Lionsgate’s deal with Chad Stahelski, co-director of the original John Wick film and director of its three follow-ups, to oversee the expansion of the franchise. Robert Askins is writing the screenplay.
The new film, set to begin production in Hong Kong next year, will continue the story arc of Caine, Yen’s character from the fourth John Wick installment, which grossed more than $440m worldwide.
The project is being developed under Lionsgate’s deal with Chad Stahelski, co-director of the original John Wick film and director of its three follow-ups, to oversee the expansion of the franchise. Robert Askins is writing the screenplay.
- 5/15/2024
- ScreenDaily
A first look at The Prosecutor, directed by and starring Donnie Yen, has been revealed at the Cannes market.
Based on a true case in Hong Kong, the action crime thriller sees Yen plays a dedicated prosecutor who risks his life and career to set free a wrongfully charged man and bring the real culprit to justice.
Yen, who is the star of the Ip Man franchise and more recently appeared in John Wick: Chapter 4, is also producing with his long-time producer Raymond Wong. The film, previously known as Misjudgement, is scheduled for worldwide release this year.
Ahead of the market,...
Based on a true case in Hong Kong, the action crime thriller sees Yen plays a dedicated prosecutor who risks his life and career to set free a wrongfully charged man and bring the real culprit to justice.
Yen, who is the star of the Ip Man franchise and more recently appeared in John Wick: Chapter 4, is also producing with his long-time producer Raymond Wong. The film, previously known as Misjudgement, is scheduled for worldwide release this year.
Ahead of the market,...
- 5/14/2024
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Tuanh Dinh has joined Zealot, the award-winning trailer agency behind campaigns for Bridgerton, Hacks and Anatomy of a Fall, as the company’s new Head of Digital.
A strategic digital marketing executive with over 10 years’ experience, Dinh started her work at Zealot today. In her new role, her immediate focus will be fortifying Zealot’s creative offering, expanding the digital team and the company’s social capabilities, while helping to sustain Zealot’s reputation as one of Hollywood’s leading social advertising agencies.
Dinh reports to Zakary Chenoweth, the company’s VP of Digital and Design. She joins from Concept Arts, Inc., where as Director of Accounts, she helped architect and strengthen the company’s social and digital marketing team, working on such recent campaigns as Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour for Disney+, Top Gun: Maverick for Paramount, John Wick: Chapter 4 for Lionsgate, and Rebel Moon for Netflix.
A strategic digital marketing executive with over 10 years’ experience, Dinh started her work at Zealot today. In her new role, her immediate focus will be fortifying Zealot’s creative offering, expanding the digital team and the company’s social capabilities, while helping to sustain Zealot’s reputation as one of Hollywood’s leading social advertising agencies.
Dinh reports to Zakary Chenoweth, the company’s VP of Digital and Design. She joins from Concept Arts, Inc., where as Director of Accounts, she helped architect and strengthen the company’s social and digital marketing team, working on such recent campaigns as Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour for Disney+, Top Gun: Maverick for Paramount, John Wick: Chapter 4 for Lionsgate, and Rebel Moon for Netflix.
- 5/13/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Hiroyuki Sanada, star and producer of FX’s limited series Shōgun, has closed a deal to return as Lord Yoshii Toranaga, sources tell Deadline. Securing Sanada, whose character’s journey to become shōgun and lead Japan to an era of peace was chronicled in the 10-episode adaptation of James Clavell’s novel, has been considered crucial to any plan to extend Shogun beyond its original installment.
Other elements are still being worked out and deals are being finalized as part of an effort by FX to take Shogun to a second season in light of the big commercial and critical success of the limited series. The outcome of the effort would determine whether Shōgun would be considered a limited or drama series going forward, which could have major ramifications on the 2024 Emmy race, with the timing of the decision tied to the deadline for Emmy submissions.
In part because of the strikes,...
Other elements are still being worked out and deals are being finalized as part of an effort by FX to take Shogun to a second season in light of the big commercial and critical success of the limited series. The outcome of the effort would determine whether Shōgun would be considered a limited or drama series going forward, which could have major ramifications on the 2024 Emmy race, with the timing of the decision tied to the deadline for Emmy submissions.
In part because of the strikes,...
- 5/10/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
For those who remember, the game show Press Your Luck relied a lot on good timing. In a very roulette-like manner, contestants would watch squares on a board randomly be highlighted until they prompt it to stop in order to get the prize it halted on. An amazing episode in 1984 would have a contestant endlessly receiving good luck as he won big money every time he called, “Stop!” His fortune would be called into question as he would get accused of cheating on the show. Deadline has now shared the first look at Press Your Luck — a movie that will depict the events of that episode and all the controversy surrounding it, starring Paul Walter Hauser as the fateful contestant.
The synopsis, according to Deadline, reads,
“Set in 1984, the film follows Ohio resident Michael Larson, who steps on to the set of game show Press Your Luck harboring a secret:...
The synopsis, according to Deadline, reads,
“Set in 1984, the film follows Ohio resident Michael Larson, who steps on to the set of game show Press Your Luck harboring a secret:...
- 5/10/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
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
How do we live in a time where the Academy still hasn’t recognised Hollywood’s stunt community with an Oscar category? When films such as John Wick: Chapter 4 or Mad Max: Fury Road have pushed the boundaries of stunt excellence, it seems mystifying. Thankfully, David Leitch’s romcom/action blockbuster The Fall Guy — based on the 1980s TV series starring Lee Majors — is an apt reminder for its necessary inclusion. And it makes the case while having a lot of fun along the way.
Leitch, a former stunt performer, presents this as a movie-lover’s dream. It follows in the same self-referential footsteps as Bowfinger, Tropic Thunder and Babylon, a behind-the-scenes depiction of a Hollywood poking fun at itself. Almost every scene comes brilliantly infused with a tongue-in-cheek, meta in-joke about the filmmaking process. But you still feel a sense of warmth and affection in every frame. Each...
Leitch, a former stunt performer, presents this as a movie-lover’s dream. It follows in the same self-referential footsteps as Bowfinger, Tropic Thunder and Babylon, a behind-the-scenes depiction of a Hollywood poking fun at itself. Almost every scene comes brilliantly infused with a tongue-in-cheek, meta in-joke about the filmmaking process. But you still feel a sense of warmth and affection in every frame. Each...
- 4/29/2024
- by Kelechi Ehenulo
- Empire - Movies
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
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“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
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