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Before this article gets underway, let's address the elephant in the room, which is: will there be an "Expendables 5" ("Expend5bles?") at all? The fourth installment, released a year ago this month, got its butt handed to it at the box office, making barely half of its budget back. Adding insult to injury were the reviews and social media posts, in which the film got called so many negative and nasty things as to imply that no one had any love for it at all. This wasn't quite a unanimous opinion: after all, you happen to be in the virtual presence of one of the few people who appreciated "Expend4bles" for what it was, and even /Film's own Witney Seibold declared that it might be the best in the franchise. Despite this, it seems highly unlikely that the Expendables will be called to action again anytime soon.
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- 9/8/2024
- by Bill Bria
- Slash Film
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Rebel Ridge is a crime action thriller film written and directed by Jeremy Saulnier. The Netflix film is set in the town of Shelby Springs and it follows the story of Terry Richmond, a former marine as he comes to town to post bail for his cousin but when his savings are unlawfully taken by corrupt local police officers led by Chief Sandy Burnne, he decides to fight against the ones spreading corruption. Rebel Ridge stars Aaron Pierre in the lead role with Don Johnson, AnnaSophia Robb, David Denman, Steve Zissis, Dana Lee, and James Cromwell starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the brutal action, thrilling story, and compelling characters in Netflix’s Rebel Ridge here are some similar movies you should check out next.
Wrath of Man (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – MGM
Wrath of Man is an action thriller drama film directed by Guy Ritchie from a screenplay co-written by Ritchie,...
Wrath of Man (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – MGM
Wrath of Man is an action thriller drama film directed by Guy Ritchie from a screenplay co-written by Ritchie,...
- 9/7/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
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UTA Independent Film Group has acquired Uwe Boll’s upcoming migrant crisis thriller “Run,” starring Emmy and Tony award winner Amanda Plummer (“Star Trek: Picard”) and James Russo (“Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1”).
UTA will handle global sales for the pic, produced by Boll’s U.S.-Canadian shingle Event Film and his German outfit Bolu.
UTA takes over from the film’s initial sales company, Stuttgart-based Kinostar, headed by “Run” executive producer Michael Roesch. The move is seen as an advantage for potential worldwide deals.
“We are thrilled to work with UTA for the global sales of ‘Run’ and can’t wait to introduce the movie to audiences around the world,” said Boll.
“We are excited that UTA loves the strong performances of our ensemble cast as much as we do, and we can’t wait to start working with them,” added Roesch.
The film’s cast...
UTA will handle global sales for the pic, produced by Boll’s U.S.-Canadian shingle Event Film and his German outfit Bolu.
UTA takes over from the film’s initial sales company, Stuttgart-based Kinostar, headed by “Run” executive producer Michael Roesch. The move is seen as an advantage for potential worldwide deals.
“We are thrilled to work with UTA for the global sales of ‘Run’ and can’t wait to introduce the movie to audiences around the world,” said Boll.
“We are excited that UTA loves the strong performances of our ensemble cast as much as we do, and we can’t wait to start working with them,” added Roesch.
The film’s cast...
- 9/6/2024
- by Ed Meza
- Variety Film + TV
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Exclusive: Madelaine Petsch (The Strangers: Chapter 1) and Jacob Scipio (Bad Boys: Ride or Die) have been tapped to star in Maintenance Required, a new romantic comedy for Future Artists Entertainment, Luber Roklin Entertainment and Amazon MGM Studios, on which Petsch will also serve as an executive producer.
Currently in production, the film follows Charlie (Petsch), who is forced to reconsider the viability of her beloved all-female mechanic shop. Seeking connection on an online car forum, little does she know her confidant, Beau (Scipio), is in fact her real-life business rival.
Luber Roklin and Future Artists developed the script for Amazon, placing first-time feature director Lacey Uhlemeyer at the helm. Author Erin Falconer (How to Break Up with Your Friends) wrote the script with Uhlemeyer, Roo Berry, and Luke Roberts. Future Artists Entertainment’s Matt Williams will produce alongside Lena Roklin and Matt Luber of Luber Roklin Entertainment, with Petsch as EP.
Currently in production, the film follows Charlie (Petsch), who is forced to reconsider the viability of her beloved all-female mechanic shop. Seeking connection on an online car forum, little does she know her confidant, Beau (Scipio), is in fact her real-life business rival.
Luber Roklin and Future Artists developed the script for Amazon, placing first-time feature director Lacey Uhlemeyer at the helm. Author Erin Falconer (How to Break Up with Your Friends) wrote the script with Uhlemeyer, Roo Berry, and Luke Roberts. Future Artists Entertainment’s Matt Williams will produce alongside Lena Roklin and Matt Luber of Luber Roklin Entertainment, with Petsch as EP.
- 9/5/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
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4 Kids Walk Into A Bank
Liam Neeson is in talks to star in Frankie Shaw’s heist comedy about a former bank robber planning one final job, only to learn his loving granddaughter has assembled a juvenile team to break into the vault the day before to prevent him from doing so. Erik Feig’s Picturestart co-finances and produces alongside Seth Rogen’s Point Grey Pictures and Black Mask Studios.
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4 Kids Walk Into A Bank
Liam Neeson is in talks to star in Frankie Shaw’s heist comedy about a former bank robber planning one final job, only to learn his loving granddaughter has assembled a juvenile team to break into the vault the day before to prevent him from doing so. Erik Feig’s Picturestart co-finances and produces alongside Seth Rogen’s Point Grey Pictures and Black Mask Studios.
Sales: FIlmNation...
- 9/5/2024
- ScreenDaily
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It wasn’t the action that piqued Dave Bautista’s interest in The Killer’s Game; it was the chance to play a proper romantic lead for the very first time. Like a lot of actors, Bautista is most intrigued by the roles that frighten him, and so the chance to play lovestruck assassin Joe Flood was something he’d been committed to intermittently since 2019. Based on The Killer’s Game novel by Jay Bonansinga, Flood is diagnosed with a neurodegenerative brain condition that leaves him with only months to live, so he takes out a contract on his own life so that the love of his life, Maize (Sofia Boutella), can collect his life insurance policy. The rub is that he was misdiagnosed by three different labs and it’s too late to cancel said contract.
The film adaptation of The Killer’s Game has gone through nearly three decades of development,...
The film adaptation of The Killer’s Game has gone through nearly three decades of development,...
- 9/4/2024
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Peaky Blinders and Malignant star Annabelle Wallis is ready to join Jason Statham to co-headline the forthcoming action thriller Mutiny from Lionsgate. The hard-boiled project finds Statham producing through his newly established Punch Palace Productions banner alongside Marc Butan of MadRiver Pictures. Jean-François Richet directs Mutiny from a script by J.P Davis and Lindsay Michel.
When principal photography begins this fall in the UK, Mutiny aims to tell the story of Cole Reed, a man set up to take the fall after his billionaire boss is murdered in front of him. Fearing for his life, Cole goes on the run while trying to uncover an international conspiracy at the heart of the crime.
Of course, Annabelle Wallis is a seasoned actor with many memorable characters to her credit. She plays Grace Shelby in the BBC-Netflix series Peaky Blinders, Rebecca Crosby in one of my comfort watches, Tag, the character...
When principal photography begins this fall in the UK, Mutiny aims to tell the story of Cole Reed, a man set up to take the fall after his billionaire boss is murdered in front of him. Fearing for his life, Cole goes on the run while trying to uncover an international conspiracy at the heart of the crime.
Of course, Annabelle Wallis is a seasoned actor with many memorable characters to her credit. She plays Grace Shelby in the BBC-Netflix series Peaky Blinders, Rebecca Crosby in one of my comfort watches, Tag, the character...
- 9/4/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
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Exclusive: Lionsgate has set Annabelle Wallis (Peaky Blinders) to co-lead opposite Jason Statham in the upcoming action-thriller Mutiny.
Pic is produced by Statham and his newly minted production company Punch Palace Productions and Marc Butan under his MadRiver Pictures banner. Jean-François Richet (Plane) is directing the movie.
In Mutiny, after his billionaire industrialist boss is murdered in front of him, Cole Reed is set up to take the fall for the crime— leaving him on the run as he works to uncover an international conspiracy.
Screenplay is by Lindsay Michel and J.P. Davis (Plane). Principal photography will take place this fall in the UK.
This film marks the latest collaboration between Richet, Butan, and Davis following Plane in 2023. Evan Powell will oversee for MadRiver. Lauren Bixby and Scott O’Brien oversee for Lionsgate.
Wallis is best known for starring in hit horror franchise Annabelle and for playing Grace Shelby in BBC-Netflix smash series Peaky Blinders.
Pic is produced by Statham and his newly minted production company Punch Palace Productions and Marc Butan under his MadRiver Pictures banner. Jean-François Richet (Plane) is directing the movie.
In Mutiny, after his billionaire industrialist boss is murdered in front of him, Cole Reed is set up to take the fall for the crime— leaving him on the run as he works to uncover an international conspiracy.
Screenplay is by Lindsay Michel and J.P. Davis (Plane). Principal photography will take place this fall in the UK.
This film marks the latest collaboration between Richet, Butan, and Davis following Plane in 2023. Evan Powell will oversee for MadRiver. Lauren Bixby and Scott O’Brien oversee for Lionsgate.
Wallis is best known for starring in hit horror franchise Annabelle and for playing Grace Shelby in BBC-Netflix smash series Peaky Blinders.
- 9/4/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
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Let’s be real. If you had to name the most badass action movie of the past few years, what’s the first flick that comes to mind? Yeah yeah, John Wick might be all the rage for teenagers, Liam Neeson continues to do his geriatric Charlie Bronson, and you can never discount Jason Statham and his brand of brutal butt-kicking. But come on, as far as violently visceral and scintillatingly satisfying underdog tales loaded with realistic fisticuffs and gore-sodden gunfights – nobody does it better than Nobody! Indeed, the 2021 cinematic blitzkrieg starring Bob Odenkirk of Better Call Saul as an unassuming everyman by day and certified ass-kicker by night hit all the right notes to deliver a vicious and delicious revenge dish for the ages.
With that being said, did you know that a Nobody 2 is currently back in the works? Did you know there were discussions about making...
With that being said, did you know that a Nobody 2 is currently back in the works? Did you know there were discussions about making...
- 8/31/2024
- by Jake Dee
- JoBlo.com
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Cooper Hoffman (“Licorice Pizza”) is set to join Olivia Wilde in Gregg Araki’s provocative thriller ‘I Want Your Sex.’
The film features an original script penned by Araki and Karley Sciortino which blithely explores desire, domination and fantasy, and will go into production in Los Angeles in October.
When fresh-faced Elliot (Hoffman) lands an exciting job for renowned artist, icon and provocateur Erika Tracy (Wilde), his fantasies come true as Erika taps him to become her sexual muse. But Elliot soon finds himself out of his depth as Erika takes him on a journey more profound than he ever could have imagined, into a world of sex, obsession, power, betrayal and murder.
The film will be produced by Seth Caplan, a past winner of the John Cassavetes Award at the Film Independent Spirit Awards, alongside Araki, Sciortino, and Black Bear’s Teddy Schwarzman and Michael Heimler. John Friedberg, Joanne Roberts Wiles,...
The film features an original script penned by Araki and Karley Sciortino which blithely explores desire, domination and fantasy, and will go into production in Los Angeles in October.
When fresh-faced Elliot (Hoffman) lands an exciting job for renowned artist, icon and provocateur Erika Tracy (Wilde), his fantasies come true as Erika taps him to become her sexual muse. But Elliot soon finds himself out of his depth as Erika takes him on a journey more profound than he ever could have imagined, into a world of sex, obsession, power, betrayal and murder.
The film will be produced by Seth Caplan, a past winner of the John Cassavetes Award at the Film Independent Spirit Awards, alongside Araki, Sciortino, and Black Bear’s Teddy Schwarzman and Michael Heimler. John Friedberg, Joanne Roberts Wiles,...
- 8/27/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety Film + TV
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Amid major movie market upheavals, Leone Film Group is still the main Italian distributor of top-notch English-language indie film fare, spanning all genres with titles from directors such as Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg.
But while in the past Leone Film Group relied on output deals with U.S. indies, such as Lionsgate and Spielberg’s Amblin, these days “we supply ourselves from whomever has worthy product,” says its head of acquisitions Francesco Polimanti. That includes titles such as recent hit “Civil War,” with Kirsten Dunst, “John Wick 4” with Keanu Reeves as the iconic assassin and the upcoming “Dumb Money.”
Polimanti went on a buying spree in May at Cannes, where he picked up a trio from Black Bear, including Guy Ritchie’s next film, “Wife and Dog,” set in the world of British aristocracy. It marks the fifth Ritchie-directed movie that will go out in Italy through Leone.
But while in the past Leone Film Group relied on output deals with U.S. indies, such as Lionsgate and Spielberg’s Amblin, these days “we supply ourselves from whomever has worthy product,” says its head of acquisitions Francesco Polimanti. That includes titles such as recent hit “Civil War,” with Kirsten Dunst, “John Wick 4” with Keanu Reeves as the iconic assassin and the upcoming “Dumb Money.”
Polimanti went on a buying spree in May at Cannes, where he picked up a trio from Black Bear, including Guy Ritchie’s next film, “Wife and Dog,” set in the world of British aristocracy. It marks the fifth Ritchie-directed movie that will go out in Italy through Leone.
- 8/25/2024
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
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“I think it’s a really fun era,” Minnie Driver told IndieWire of her career. “This is my chaos era. This is great!”
Driver has been popping up in delectable supporting roles for the last few years, from the hard-as-nails agent on “Starstruck” to the CIA director in Jason Statham action flick “The Beekeeper” and the Penguin on this summer’s animated “Batman: Caped Crusader.” But nowhere does she sow more chaos than as Elizabeth I on Season 2 od Starz’ “The Serpent Queen,” where she offers a dazzling new spin on film’s favorite Tudor.
Equal parts Alexis Carrington and Patsy Stone, Driver’s Elizabeth is flirty, flinty, and all-together formidable — even as those she encounters underestimate her at face value. Always a fatal mistake, and for many in the second season of the Samantha Morton-starring show about Catherine de Medici, literally so.
“Everything about Elizabeth was about the presentation,...
Driver has been popping up in delectable supporting roles for the last few years, from the hard-as-nails agent on “Starstruck” to the CIA director in Jason Statham action flick “The Beekeeper” and the Penguin on this summer’s animated “Batman: Caped Crusader.” But nowhere does she sow more chaos than as Elizabeth I on Season 2 od Starz’ “The Serpent Queen,” where she offers a dazzling new spin on film’s favorite Tudor.
Equal parts Alexis Carrington and Patsy Stone, Driver’s Elizabeth is flirty, flinty, and all-together formidable — even as those she encounters underestimate her at face value. Always a fatal mistake, and for many in the second season of the Samantha Morton-starring show about Catherine de Medici, literally so.
“Everything about Elizabeth was about the presentation,...
- 8/24/2024
- by Mark Peikert
- Indiewire
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“Destined to become a cult classic” Variety “Jaw dropping” Bloody Disgusting “Epic performances” Dread Central “A clever modern throwback to the Grindhouse era” ★★★★ The Hollywood News
Critically acclaimed horror-thriller Strange Darling, from the producers of Late Night with the Devil and Barbarian, will have its European Premiere at FrightFest London on 24th August 2024, before releasing in UK cinemas from 20th September 2024 courtesy of Icon Film Distribution.
A clever and relentless thrill ride that defies audience expectation at every turn, in Strange Darling, nothing is what it seems when a twisted one-night stand spirals into a serial killer’s vicious murder spree.
A brand new horror-thriller from the producers of Late Night with the Devil and Barbarian, this flawlessly constructed, fresh take on the cat-and-mouse genre stars Willa Fitzgerald, Kyle Gallner, Ed Begley Jr. and Barbara Hershey.
Distributed by the UK and Ireland by Icon Film Distribution, Strange Darling is a Miramax and Spooky Pictures Production.
Critically acclaimed horror-thriller Strange Darling, from the producers of Late Night with the Devil and Barbarian, will have its European Premiere at FrightFest London on 24th August 2024, before releasing in UK cinemas from 20th September 2024 courtesy of Icon Film Distribution.
A clever and relentless thrill ride that defies audience expectation at every turn, in Strange Darling, nothing is what it seems when a twisted one-night stand spirals into a serial killer’s vicious murder spree.
A brand new horror-thriller from the producers of Late Night with the Devil and Barbarian, this flawlessly constructed, fresh take on the cat-and-mouse genre stars Willa Fitzgerald, Kyle Gallner, Ed Begley Jr. and Barbara Hershey.
Distributed by the UK and Ireland by Icon Film Distribution, Strange Darling is a Miramax and Spooky Pictures Production.
- 8/23/2024
- by Peter 'Witchfinder' Hopkins
- Horror Asylum
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Park Chan-wook, the eminent director of Oldboy and Stoker, is about to start filming his latest thriller – I Can’t Help It.
Acclaimed director Park Chan-wook has begun work on his latest movie, it’s been announced. Called I Can’t Help It, it’s based on The Ax – one of the later novels by prolific novelist Donald E Westlake.
Filming is due to begin this Saturday – the 17th August if you’re reading this in the future – and will star Lee Byung-hun and Son Ye-jin according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Published in 1996, The Ax introduced Burke Devore, a middle-aged chemist who, when he loses his job at a paper firm during a round of cost-cutting, goes to violent lengths in order to get his job back. There’s black comedy as well as violence in the story, then, which sounds of a piece with some of Park’s best-known films,...
Acclaimed director Park Chan-wook has begun work on his latest movie, it’s been announced. Called I Can’t Help It, it’s based on The Ax – one of the later novels by prolific novelist Donald E Westlake.
Filming is due to begin this Saturday – the 17th August if you’re reading this in the future – and will star Lee Byung-hun and Son Ye-jin according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Published in 1996, The Ax introduced Burke Devore, a middle-aged chemist who, when he loses his job at a paper firm during a round of cost-cutting, goes to violent lengths in order to get his job back. There’s black comedy as well as violence in the story, then, which sounds of a piece with some of Park’s best-known films,...
- 8/16/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
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Ben Affleck and director Gavin O’Connor are set to reteam in thriller sequel The Accountant 2, which has now apparently wrapped up filming…
Update: Well, wouldn’t you know it. Not only did, as the following original story from January 2024 note, The Accountant 2 would be filming in March, it’s now wrapped up production. Inverse reports that filming is complete, and the aim now is for an April 2025 release date.
Our original story from last January is here…
Don’t worry if you completely forgot about 2016 action thriller The Accountant – director Gavin O’Connor and star Ben Affleck haven’t. According to World Of Reel, the long-in-gestation sequel is set to go into production in March, with its release currently pencilled in for the following spring.
The last time we heard any news about The Accountant 2 was in September 2021 – back then, O’Connor was talking about the potential...
Update: Well, wouldn’t you know it. Not only did, as the following original story from January 2024 note, The Accountant 2 would be filming in March, it’s now wrapped up production. Inverse reports that filming is complete, and the aim now is for an April 2025 release date.
Our original story from last January is here…
Don’t worry if you completely forgot about 2016 action thriller The Accountant – director Gavin O’Connor and star Ben Affleck haven’t. According to World Of Reel, the long-in-gestation sequel is set to go into production in March, with its release currently pencilled in for the following spring.
The last time we heard any news about The Accountant 2 was in September 2021 – back then, O’Connor was talking about the potential...
- 8/16/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
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While at the film's red carpet premiere, Jackpot director Paul Feig casually alluded to wanting Jason Statham to star in a Jackpot 2 if it’s ever greenlit.
Amazon Studios’ latest comedy film—starring John Cena, Awkwafina, and Simu Liu—unfolds in a dystopian alternate reality that has turned the lottery into a Hunger Games of sorts. If a person gets the winning ticket, they have to survive until sundown to get the winnings.
That’s a notable challenge when they’re consistently tracked and hunted by basically all of Los Angeles. If anyone is successful at killing the target, then the killer gets to keep the winnings instead.
Read full article on The Direct.
Amazon Studios’ latest comedy film—starring John Cena, Awkwafina, and Simu Liu—unfolds in a dystopian alternate reality that has turned the lottery into a Hunger Games of sorts. If a person gets the winning ticket, they have to survive until sundown to get the winnings.
That’s a notable challenge when they’re consistently tracked and hunted by basically all of Los Angeles. If anyone is successful at killing the target, then the killer gets to keep the winnings instead.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 8/16/2024
- by Russ Milheim
- The Direct
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Editor’s Note: T.J. Newman is the New York Times bestselling author of Falling, and Drowning: The Rescue of Flight 1421. Both were named Best Books of the Year by Amazon and each is moving forward as a movie at Universal and Warner Bros, respectively. Her new novel Worst Case Scenario is on sale now. Perhaps not surprisingly given her first novel was scribbled on cocktail napkins while she served as a flight attendant, Newman’s female empowerment column has as much a dream-big feel as her first column for Deadline, “An Open Letter to Dreamers.“
Six years ago, Fandango surveyed 3,000 women moviegoers ages 18–54 to find out what kinds of movies they like to watch. Turns out, action movies were their favorite genre. Over two-and-a-half times more than rom-coms. Women moviegoers want exactly what men want: the fun, big, loud, action-packed summer blockbuster.
I went to see Top Gun: Maverick and when the movie was over,...
Six years ago, Fandango surveyed 3,000 women moviegoers ages 18–54 to find out what kinds of movies they like to watch. Turns out, action movies were their favorite genre. Over two-and-a-half times more than rom-coms. Women moviegoers want exactly what men want: the fun, big, loud, action-packed summer blockbuster.
I went to see Top Gun: Maverick and when the movie was over,...
- 8/15/2024
- by T.J. Newman
- Deadline Film + TV
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After yesterday’s rumors and confusion, we now know that Hong Kong director and cinematographer Corey Yuen has died. Interestingly, according to the Federation of Hong Kong Filmmakers, Yuen passed away in 2022, but the media kept his death a secret at the request of his family. While the Federation did not reveal a date of death, we know the Righting Wrongs, The Transporter, and Doa: Dead or Alive director died of complications from Covid-19. On Monday, news about Mr. Yuen’s death was revealed on Chinese-language social media by action legend Jackie Chan, who trained alongside Yuen under Sammo Hung Yuen Wah, Yuen Qiu, and Yuen Biao at the Peking Opera School.
Corey Yuen started as an actor, contributing to 114 projects and playing roles in films like The Jade Raksha, Long ya Jian, Ai Nu, Brutal Boxer, and more. He worked alongside cinema’s greatest martial artists, including Chan, Michelle Yeoh,...
Corey Yuen started as an actor, contributing to 114 projects and playing roles in films like The Jade Raksha, Long ya Jian, Ai Nu, Brutal Boxer, and more. He worked alongside cinema’s greatest martial artists, including Chan, Michelle Yeoh,...
- 8/13/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
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Melissa McCarthy responded to an idea for a sequel to one of her most critically acclaimed movies, and she’s totally down!
The 53-year-old actress took to social media on Saturday (August 10) to share a fan’s proposal for an Olympics-themed continuation to one of her movies. Her response made it very clear that she was ready and willing to hear more.
Keep reading to find out more…
The movie in question is 2015′s Spy, which she starred in with Jason Statham, Rose Byrne and Miranda Hart.
With a 95% rating and a 78% Audience Score on Rotten Tomatoes, the movie is one of her most beloved amongst fans and critics alike.
On her Instagram story, she shared an idea for a sequel to the movie: “Need a Spy 2 where Melissa McCarthy and Jason Statham go undercover as Olympics breakdancers from a made-up country,” a fan wrote.
Her response? “Ummm Yes Please!
The 53-year-old actress took to social media on Saturday (August 10) to share a fan’s proposal for an Olympics-themed continuation to one of her movies. Her response made it very clear that she was ready and willing to hear more.
Keep reading to find out more…
The movie in question is 2015′s Spy, which she starred in with Jason Statham, Rose Byrne and Miranda Hart.
With a 95% rating and a 78% Audience Score on Rotten Tomatoes, the movie is one of her most beloved amongst fans and critics alike.
On her Instagram story, she shared an idea for a sequel to the movie: “Need a Spy 2 where Melissa McCarthy and Jason Statham go undercover as Olympics breakdancers from a made-up country,” a fan wrote.
Her response? “Ummm Yes Please!
- 8/11/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
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When Megan Fox Called Her ‘S*x Symbol’ Tag Wonderful! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
Megan Fox is one of the most attractive actresses in Hollywood. She rose to prominence with her iconic role as Mikaela Banes in Transformers. But do you know she would drink apple cider vinegar to lose weight so she could continue to look enchanting and even once defended her ‘s*x symbol’ tag? Scroll below for an interesting throwback.
We’re all aware of the infamous Transformers controversy when director Michael Bay was pissed with Megan for losing a lot of weight. He wanted her to gain pounds for the sequel, and the entire cast and crew reportedly agreed that she did not look “curvy” enough like she used to. The drama ended with the actress quitting the role and comparing the filmmaker to Adolf Hitler, which was whole another controversy!
In 2008, Megan Fox was voted the sexiest woman in the world.
Megan Fox is one of the most attractive actresses in Hollywood. She rose to prominence with her iconic role as Mikaela Banes in Transformers. But do you know she would drink apple cider vinegar to lose weight so she could continue to look enchanting and even once defended her ‘s*x symbol’ tag? Scroll below for an interesting throwback.
We’re all aware of the infamous Transformers controversy when director Michael Bay was pissed with Megan for losing a lot of weight. He wanted her to gain pounds for the sequel, and the entire cast and crew reportedly agreed that she did not look “curvy” enough like she used to. The drama ended with the actress quitting the role and comparing the filmmaker to Adolf Hitler, which was whole another controversy!
In 2008, Megan Fox was voted the sexiest woman in the world.
- 8/8/2024
- by Jishika Madaan
- KoiMoi
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Undeniably, Jeopardy! can be entertaining especially with the introduction of celebrities in the mix. However, fans call out the worst celebrities to be on Celebrity Jeopardy! Furthermore, some proposed twists pop up as well during the discussion.
Celebrity Jeopardy! At Its Finest
While the original Jeopardy! is full of entertainment, its spinoff series, Celebrity Jeopardy! sports its own fun. Furthermore, it pulls in celebrity contestants to compete for a chance to win money for the charity of their choice. Undeniably, it has been a riot to watch some of their attempts over the first two seasons. Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings have hosted many familiar faces competing for the win. Likewise, SNL has paved the way by showing hilarious sketches of famous faces pretending to play the legendary game. But now, fans are calling out the worst celebrities for the show.
Ken Jennings – Jeopardy! Fans Call Out Worst Celebrities To Be On Jeopardy!
Celebrity Jeopardy! At Its Finest
While the original Jeopardy! is full of entertainment, its spinoff series, Celebrity Jeopardy! sports its own fun. Furthermore, it pulls in celebrity contestants to compete for a chance to win money for the charity of their choice. Undeniably, it has been a riot to watch some of their attempts over the first two seasons. Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings have hosted many familiar faces competing for the win. Likewise, SNL has paved the way by showing hilarious sketches of famous faces pretending to play the legendary game. But now, fans are calling out the worst celebrities for the show.
Ken Jennings – Jeopardy! Fans Call Out Worst Celebrities To Be On Jeopardy!
- 8/7/2024
- by Bonnie Kaiser-Gambill
- TV Shows Ace
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For what seems like ages, Joshua Morrow has entertained fans as the beloved Nick Newman on The Young and the Restless. While many actors have used soap operas as a jumping-off point to move on to primetime shows and even movies, the soap has provided him with great reasons to be happy where he is and continue doing what he loves.
Stability Is Key
In 1994, Morrow took on the Y&r role of Nick Newman as a Soras’d teenager and has been a staple of Genoa City ever since. He’s been wrongfully accused of murder several times but always gets exonerated and is still a driving force for his family and friends, even being a hero when the need arises.
Morrow has enjoyed the high and low points of his character, always excitedly looking forward to his next major storyline. He makes his job look like so much fun...
Stability Is Key
In 1994, Morrow took on the Y&r role of Nick Newman as a Soras’d teenager and has been a staple of Genoa City ever since. He’s been wrongfully accused of murder several times but always gets exonerated and is still a driving force for his family and friends, even being a hero when the need arises.
Morrow has enjoyed the high and low points of his character, always excitedly looking forward to his next major storyline. He makes his job look like so much fun...
- 8/7/2024
- by Roger Froilan
- Soap Hub
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David Ayer has been a celebrated filmmaker who wrote the Oscar-winning film Training Day. The filmmaker has made some amazing films including End of Watch, Fury, and most recently directed the Jason Statham starrer The Beekeeper. The director also played in the superhero sandbox with 2016’s Suicide Squad which was unfortunately panned by critics and fans.
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Since the release of the film, Ayer has talked about how studio interference resulted in an inferior cut of the film and he has been campaigning for his cut of Suicide Squad to see the light of day. He has talked highly of the film he has made and continues to push for the film’s release someday. On the 8th anniversary of the film’s release, he posted some shots from his cut of the film that confirm the fate of one key character.
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Since the release of the film, Ayer has talked about how studio interference resulted in an inferior cut of the film and he has been campaigning for his cut of Suicide Squad to see the light of day. He has talked highly of the film he has made and continues to push for the film’s release someday. On the 8th anniversary of the film’s release, he posted some shots from his cut of the film that confirm the fate of one key character.
- 8/6/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
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Michael Dorman has signed with Verve for representation, Variety has learned exclusively. Dorman continues to be repped by Entertainment 360, Nathan Culliver in Australia, and attorney Jamie Feldman.
Variety recently reported that Dorman has joined the cast of the Amazon dark comedy pilot “The Nightbeast” alongside series lead Tatiana Maslany. Maslany stars as a suburban mother who begins an affair with the boogeyman living under her son’s bed. Dorman will star as Maslany’s character’s husband.
Dorman is perhaps best known in the for starring in the Paramount+ series “Joe Pickett” and the Amazon Prime Video series “Patriot.” Dorman played the title role in “Joe Pickett,” which ran for two seasons and was based on the character created by novelist C.J. Box. In “Patriot,” Dorman starred as CIA intelligence officer John Tavner alongside Kurtwood Smith, Michael Chernus, and Kathleen Munroe. That show also ran for two seasons at the streamer.
Variety recently reported that Dorman has joined the cast of the Amazon dark comedy pilot “The Nightbeast” alongside series lead Tatiana Maslany. Maslany stars as a suburban mother who begins an affair with the boogeyman living under her son’s bed. Dorman will star as Maslany’s character’s husband.
Dorman is perhaps best known in the for starring in the Paramount+ series “Joe Pickett” and the Amazon Prime Video series “Patriot.” Dorman played the title role in “Joe Pickett,” which ran for two seasons and was based on the character created by novelist C.J. Box. In “Patriot,” Dorman starred as CIA intelligence officer John Tavner alongside Kurtwood Smith, Michael Chernus, and Kathleen Munroe. That show also ran for two seasons at the streamer.
- 8/5/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
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As the world had its eyes on the 2024 Paris Olympics, stories of athletes vying for glory captured our collective imagination. However, for every victorious Olympian, there are countless stories of talented individuals whose paths unexpectedly diverged, including celebrities such as Jason Statham and Bella Hadid.
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However, these are not alone in the list, as they are among those who were equally skilled in their respective sports. While some fell just short of making the Olympic cut, others decided to back out, leading them to turn to the glamorous life of Hollywood stardom.
Jason Statham
Before becoming one of the most popular action stars in Hollywood, Jason Statham had a keen interest in sports and participated in several sports from football to diving growing up. However, his interest persisted in the latter and he grew a passion for diving at the age of 11.
And his...
Olympics | Credit: Cca By-sa 2.0/Wikimedia Commons
However, these are not alone in the list, as they are among those who were equally skilled in their respective sports. While some fell just short of making the Olympic cut, others decided to back out, leading them to turn to the glamorous life of Hollywood stardom.
Jason Statham
Before becoming one of the most popular action stars in Hollywood, Jason Statham had a keen interest in sports and participated in several sports from football to diving growing up. However, his interest persisted in the latter and he grew a passion for diving at the age of 11.
And his...
- 8/4/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
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Vin Diesel is eager to get back behind the wheel for Fast X: Part 2, and to mark the occasion, he’s sharing a new video on social media that gives Fast fans a peek behind the curtain at the latest film in the franchise. Instead of teasing a new cast member, Diesel’s video previews an intriguing “setting” for the high-octane action film to take place. The location looks like something between Mad Max, Blade Runner, and Pitch Black, with dust billowing around a desolate terrain. The muted orange landscape includes a curious-looking structure with neon pink lighting. It’s a bizarre backdrop for a Fast & Furious film. Color me confused. Are the Fast family finally going to space? Like, more so than they did in F9: The Fast Saga.
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Diesel titles the video “Furyan Friday” in his post.
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Diesel titles the video “Furyan Friday” in his post.
- 8/2/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
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Brent Spiner’s Lt. Commander Data is one of the most fan-favorite characters from Star Trek: The Next Generation. A successor to Leonard Nimoy’s iconic Spock, Data was a self-aware android in the show whose ultimate goal was to experience human emotions. While Data’s character had numerous traits to be a universal favorite, he became a significant figure among people having Asperger’s Syndrome or autism.
Brent Spiner as Data in Star Trek: The Next Generation | Paramount Network
Data is the ultimate artificial lifeform with exceptional intelligence, strength, and computational skills. But throughout his entire journey, he tried to feel more human and understand different emotional nuances like his crewmates. Although he was not seen indifferently by the other USS Enterprise crew, he had always tried to fit in.
People with Asperger’s Syndrome or Autism resonated more with Data’s character. They connected deeply with Data’s...
Brent Spiner as Data in Star Trek: The Next Generation | Paramount Network
Data is the ultimate artificial lifeform with exceptional intelligence, strength, and computational skills. But throughout his entire journey, he tried to feel more human and understand different emotional nuances like his crewmates. Although he was not seen indifferently by the other USS Enterprise crew, he had always tried to fit in.
People with Asperger’s Syndrome or Autism resonated more with Data’s character. They connected deeply with Data’s...
- 7/31/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
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Some actors are just born to play action stars, and Jason Statham is one of them. For the better part of the 2000s, the celebrity was responsible for the resurgence of the tough, no-holes barred action hero in films like The Transporter, The Italian Job, The Mechanic, and many more.
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Thanks to his extensive martial arts training, these roles became second nature to him. Interestingly, Statham also had the opportunity to become a serious sportsman in Hollywood when he took up diving professionally. While the star even represented Britain as part of the national team, his greatest disappointment was narrowly missing the golden chance to participate at the Olympics.
Jason Statham Almost Became An Olympian, But The Dream was Not To Be
Jason Statham took to action like a fish to water. Incidentally, the action star could have literally made...
A still from The Transporter (image credit: 20th Century Studios)
Thanks to his extensive martial arts training, these roles became second nature to him. Interestingly, Statham also had the opportunity to become a serious sportsman in Hollywood when he took up diving professionally. While the star even represented Britain as part of the national team, his greatest disappointment was narrowly missing the golden chance to participate at the Olympics.
Jason Statham Almost Became An Olympian, But The Dream was Not To Be
Jason Statham took to action like a fish to water. Incidentally, the action star could have literally made...
- 7/31/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
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Jason Statham is an icon in Hollywood. With a unique presence in the films he stars in, fans have been following his stoic characters for years now. He has starred in many classic films, ranging from The Transporter to The Expendables, Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre, and even The Fast and the Furious franchise. Through these roles, he has established himself as a timeless figure in the film industry.
Jason Statham in Expend4bles I Lionsgate Films
Since it takes years for one to actually make it into the film industry, actors famously take jobs outside of their interests while they audition for the next big role. Interestingly enough, Statham’s career before acting was not a side gig, but something he took very seriously. Before starring in mega-hit films, the actor was a professional diver.
Jason Statham’s Career Before Acting Is Impressive
Jason Statham’s acting journey began...
Jason Statham in Expend4bles I Lionsgate Films
Since it takes years for one to actually make it into the film industry, actors famously take jobs outside of their interests while they audition for the next big role. Interestingly enough, Statham’s career before acting was not a side gig, but something he took very seriously. Before starring in mega-hit films, the actor was a professional diver.
Jason Statham’s Career Before Acting Is Impressive
Jason Statham’s acting journey began...
- 7/31/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
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Former Netflix film head Scott Stuber has closed a deal with Amazon MGM Studios to relaunch the United Artists label and finance and release features from his new production company.
The arrangement includes a first-look deal with Amazon MGM Studios and will see Stuber based on the Culver City lot, producing several films a year under the UA label for release theatrically and on Prime Video.
Stuber will be involved in all projects released by the new UA including those that do not originate from his company. UA was launched in 1919 by Charlie Chaplin, D.W. Griffith, Mary Pickford, and Douglas Fairbanks...
The arrangement includes a first-look deal with Amazon MGM Studios and will see Stuber based on the Culver City lot, producing several films a year under the UA label for release theatrically and on Prime Video.
Stuber will be involved in all projects released by the new UA including those that do not originate from his company. UA was launched in 1919 by Charlie Chaplin, D.W. Griffith, Mary Pickford, and Douglas Fairbanks...
- 7/26/2024
- ScreenDaily
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The Western thriller The Thicket may be a Tubi Original, but this is one that’s going to be getting some theatrical play before it heads over to the Tubi streaming service. The theatrical release date is September 6th, and with that date right around the corner, a trailer for The Thicket has arrived online. Check it out in the embed above!
Described as “an edge-of-your-seat thriller that reimagines the western genre and immerses the audience into the harsh and unforgiving world of the West,” The Thicket was directed by Elliott Lester – whose previous credits include the drama Love Is the Drug, the Jason Statham crime film Blitz, the David Oyelowo one-man-show Nightingale, the thriller Sleepwalker, and the Arnold Schwarzenegger thriller Aftermath – from a screenplay by Chris Kelley, that was based on a novel by Bubba Ho-Tep author Joe R. Lansdale.
Starring Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones) and Juliette Lewis...
Described as “an edge-of-your-seat thriller that reimagines the western genre and immerses the audience into the harsh and unforgiving world of the West,” The Thicket was directed by Elliott Lester – whose previous credits include the drama Love Is the Drug, the Jason Statham crime film Blitz, the David Oyelowo one-man-show Nightingale, the thriller Sleepwalker, and the Arnold Schwarzenegger thriller Aftermath – from a screenplay by Chris Kelley, that was based on a novel by Bubba Ho-Tep author Joe R. Lansdale.
Starring Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones) and Juliette Lewis...
- 7/23/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
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Gege Akutami, creator of Jujutsu Kaisen, revealed that the character Toji Fushiguro was inspired by actor Jason Statham and Emiya Kiritsugu from Fate/Zero.
Akutami discussed the influences behind Fushiguro’s character in a Q&a, which was part of a catalog handed out during the recent Jujutsu Kaisen exhibition which was held at Shibuya in July 2024.
While considering Fushiguro’s character, Akutami initially envisioned him as similar to Kenny from Attack on Titan. However, the character’s appearance shifted after being influenced by the aura of voice actor Kazuhiro Yamaji.
Related:
Jjk: Gege Akutami Feels Itadori’s Character Makes The Story Bland
Yamaji is a Japanese actor & voice actor who has dubbed the voice of Jason Statham in Japanese. This influence made Akutami resemble Fushiguro close to Jason Statham, known for his roles as a tough and professional figure.
Akutami also drew parallels between Fushiguro and Emiya Kiritsugu from Fate/Zero.
Akutami discussed the influences behind Fushiguro’s character in a Q&a, which was part of a catalog handed out during the recent Jujutsu Kaisen exhibition which was held at Shibuya in July 2024.
While considering Fushiguro’s character, Akutami initially envisioned him as similar to Kenny from Attack on Titan. However, the character’s appearance shifted after being influenced by the aura of voice actor Kazuhiro Yamaji.
Related:
Jjk: Gege Akutami Feels Itadori’s Character Makes The Story Bland
Yamaji is a Japanese actor & voice actor who has dubbed the voice of Jason Statham in Japanese. This influence made Akutami resemble Fushiguro close to Jason Statham, known for his roles as a tough and professional figure.
Akutami also drew parallels between Fushiguro and Emiya Kiritsugu from Fate/Zero.
- 7/20/2024
- by Rohit Nair
- AnimeHunch
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Spoiler Alert!This article contains spoilers for Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 263
Jujutsu Kaisen has slowly but steadily started to finally shift into the final stretch of the series. Gege Akutami is dedicated to working towards closing each chapter just as a new one opens. The latest chapter seemed to take up both the aspects of introducing something new and closing something old at the same time. Not everyone would make it to the end and thus their fights can stretch for only so long.
Yuji Itadori in Jujutsu Kaisen | Credit: Mappa
The tides are turning as the battle progresses with Sukuna’s own state growing more and more weak. While he struggles to take on so many opponents at the same time, the others have their own tricks up their sleeves. The latest and most rightfully of the lot happens to be none other than the protagonist, Itadori Yuji.
Jujutsu Kaisen...
Jujutsu Kaisen has slowly but steadily started to finally shift into the final stretch of the series. Gege Akutami is dedicated to working towards closing each chapter just as a new one opens. The latest chapter seemed to take up both the aspects of introducing something new and closing something old at the same time. Not everyone would make it to the end and thus their fights can stretch for only so long.
Yuji Itadori in Jujutsu Kaisen | Credit: Mappa
The tides are turning as the battle progresses with Sukuna’s own state growing more and more weak. While he struggles to take on so many opponents at the same time, the others have their own tricks up their sleeves. The latest and most rightfully of the lot happens to be none other than the protagonist, Itadori Yuji.
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- 7/14/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
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Gege Akutami, the creator of Jujutsu Kaisen, recently went on a one-month hiatus after the release of Jujutsu Kaisen manga chapter 262, which came out on June 9, 2024. This hiatus was because of the creator’s health conditions, which kept deteriorating and forced them to take a break. However, the mangaka did not sit idle during their break either.
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In addition to working on Part 2 of Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 262, Akutami also found an interest in the popular sport of football. While it is unclear whether Akutami was already a football fan or not, they did reveal their favorite player during the comment about the new chapters. Akutami confessed that they only watched Lionel Messi’s compilations during their bed rest.
Not only that, the manga revealed that these Messi compilations made him feel better, and some way or another, they helped them with their recovery. While this is...
Jujutsu Kaisen | Mappa Studios
In addition to working on Part 2 of Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 262, Akutami also found an interest in the popular sport of football. While it is unclear whether Akutami was already a football fan or not, they did reveal their favorite player during the comment about the new chapters. Akutami confessed that they only watched Lionel Messi’s compilations during their bed rest.
Not only that, the manga revealed that these Messi compilations made him feel better, and some way or another, they helped them with their recovery. While this is...
- 7/12/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Jujutsu Kaisen: Itadori Yuji Gives Sukuna a Taste of His Own Medicine in the Same Way He Killed Gojo
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Spoiler Alert!Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 263 spoilers
The spoilers for the much-awaited Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 263 have started flooding in, and while they are not complete, they give decent detail about what is going to happen in the upcoming chapter that is scheduled to be released on July 14, 2024. According to the spoilers, Itadori Yuji, the protagonist of the series, has once again continued his battle against Sukuna.
Itadori Yuji in Jujutsu Kaisen | Mappa Studios
However, this time, he is more prepared than usual, and he is ready to take down the King of Curses once and for all. Not only that, but Yuji’s plan to defeat Sukuna might be the biggest irony ever, as he is giving him the taste of his own medicine in the same way Sukuna killed the fan-favorite character, Gojo Satoru.
Yuji is battle-ready for Sukuna and the sorcerer might bring the conclusion much closer than fans anticipated.
The spoilers for the much-awaited Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 263 have started flooding in, and while they are not complete, they give decent detail about what is going to happen in the upcoming chapter that is scheduled to be released on July 14, 2024. According to the spoilers, Itadori Yuji, the protagonist of the series, has once again continued his battle against Sukuna.
Itadori Yuji in Jujutsu Kaisen | Mappa Studios
However, this time, he is more prepared than usual, and he is ready to take down the King of Curses once and for all. Not only that, but Yuji’s plan to defeat Sukuna might be the biggest irony ever, as he is giving him the taste of his own medicine in the same way Sukuna killed the fan-favorite character, Gojo Satoru.
Yuji is battle-ready for Sukuna and the sorcerer might bring the conclusion much closer than fans anticipated.
- 7/11/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
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Chicago – Writer/director Brittani Ward is bringing her made-in-Chicagoland feature, “Single Car Crashes” back home to the Gene Siskel Film Center for a special screening run on July 12th-14th & 16th, 2024, after the festival circuit with Cinequest (New Vision Award) and the Midwest Film Fest. For tickets and details, click Scc Siskel.
Ten years after a devastating car crash took his best friend Zach’s life, Sean (Trevor Morgan), still lives small town where he grew up, struggling with his survivor’s guilt. When Zach’s sister Kendall (Lindsey Morgan) – who also was Sean’s first love – returns to town to marry someone else, Sean is forced to confront his failure to launch and the impact it’s having not only on his own stunted life, but on his now nine-year-old son.
’Single Car Crashes’ at Chicago’s Gene Siskel Film Center
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Ten years after a devastating car crash took his best friend Zach’s life, Sean (Trevor Morgan), still lives small town where he grew up, struggling with his survivor’s guilt. When Zach’s sister Kendall (Lindsey Morgan) – who also was Sean’s first love – returns to town to marry someone else, Sean is forced to confront his failure to launch and the impact it’s having not only on his own stunted life, but on his now nine-year-old son.
’Single Car Crashes’ at Chicago’s Gene Siskel Film Center
Photo credit: five two one films
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- 7/10/2024
- by [email protected] (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
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When the second season of Jujutsu Kaisen was released, Gege Akutami built a bad reputation for killing some of the major characters from the series. From Kugisaki Nobara to Toji Fushiguro, Akutami took away multiple fan-favorite characters that made fans of Jujutsu Kaisen hate them a lot.
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While the deaths of these characters were certainly depressing, none of them compares to the tragic demise of Kento Nanami, the grade 1 sorcerer for Jujutsu High. Namani was one of the most popular characters in the history of anime, as not only fans but even prominent manga creators like Tite Kubo developed a love for the character.
His death still haunts Jujutsu Kaisen fans, and while Akutami was not able to bring him back, they did have an explanation for his death. The mangaka recently revealed that they killed Kubo’s favorite Jujutsu Kaisen character because of...
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While the deaths of these characters were certainly depressing, none of them compares to the tragic demise of Kento Nanami, the grade 1 sorcerer for Jujutsu High. Namani was one of the most popular characters in the history of anime, as not only fans but even prominent manga creators like Tite Kubo developed a love for the character.
His death still haunts Jujutsu Kaisen fans, and while Akutami was not able to bring him back, they did have an explanation for his death. The mangaka recently revealed that they killed Kubo’s favorite Jujutsu Kaisen character because of...
- 7/8/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
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Following the critical and commercial triumph of “The Beekeeper,” anticipation is building for Jason Statham’s upcoming action thriller, “Levon’s Trade.” Set for release on January 17, 2025, the film is generating excitement among fans and industry observers alike.
“The Beekeeper,” which grossed $152 million worldwide against a $40 million budget, has become Statham’s 13th highest-grossing film of 2024. More significantly, it achieved Statham’s best Rotten Tomatoes score since 2015, with audiences awarding it a 91% approval rating – the highest for a Statham movie in over a decade.
“Levon’s Trade” appears to be following a similar formula to “The Beekeeper,” with Statham playing Levon Cade, a former Special Forces operative drawn back into a world of violence. Based on Chuck Dixon’s 2014 novel, the film’s screenplay is penned by action icon Sylvester Stallone and features a star-studded cast including David Harbour, Jason Flemyng, and Michael Peña.
The plot revolves around Cade, who has left...
“The Beekeeper,” which grossed $152 million worldwide against a $40 million budget, has become Statham’s 13th highest-grossing film of 2024. More significantly, it achieved Statham’s best Rotten Tomatoes score since 2015, with audiences awarding it a 91% approval rating – the highest for a Statham movie in over a decade.
“Levon’s Trade” appears to be following a similar formula to “The Beekeeper,” with Statham playing Levon Cade, a former Special Forces operative drawn back into a world of violence. Based on Chuck Dixon’s 2014 novel, the film’s screenplay is penned by action icon Sylvester Stallone and features a star-studded cast including David Harbour, Jason Flemyng, and Michael Peña.
The plot revolves around Cade, who has left...
- 7/8/2024
- by Naser Nahandian
- Gazettely
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The ward of Shibuya in Tokyo, Japan, recently held an exhibition in honor of Jujutsu Kaisen and Gege Akutami. The mangaka themselves were present for the exhibition, and they made some very interesting revelations about the manga series and the franchise as a whole. These revelations have come as a big shock to all the Jujutsu Kaisen fans.
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Most of these revelations were regarding the characters that have been a part of the series since the beginning and helped in the overall development of the franchise. One such character is the fan-favorite Toji Fushiguro, the infamous sorcerer killer. Toji was one of the most important characters in the series, and he certainly proved his worth.
While the character has bid adieu to the world of Jujutsu Kaisen, he is still loved and appreciated by fans, and Akutami’s disclosure about the real-life inspiration behind the character...
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Most of these revelations were regarding the characters that have been a part of the series since the beginning and helped in the overall development of the franchise. One such character is the fan-favorite Toji Fushiguro, the infamous sorcerer killer. Toji was one of the most important characters in the series, and he certainly proved his worth.
While the character has bid adieu to the world of Jujutsu Kaisen, he is still loved and appreciated by fans, and Akutami’s disclosure about the real-life inspiration behind the character...
- 7/7/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
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Is cinema really gendered? Well, we would like to say no, but reality says otherwise. Although all movies can be enjoyed by both men and women, there are some that are more obviously made for each group.
For example, we know that silly romantic comedies are mostly watched by female audiences looking for love adventures, and hardcore action thrillers are mostly watched by men. But lately, there have been too many movies made for male audiences, and it seems that the creators have forgotten what a perfect male movie should be like.
We're tired of all the modern clichés that famous action actors like Jason Statham and Sylvester Stallone bring to the genre, so let's take a look back and talk about these 5 real old manly dramas.
1. The Mechanic (1972)
It’s funny that we decided to start with this movie, because many of you may only know the late version...
For example, we know that silly romantic comedies are mostly watched by female audiences looking for love adventures, and hardcore action thrillers are mostly watched by men. But lately, there have been too many movies made for male audiences, and it seems that the creators have forgotten what a perfect male movie should be like.
We're tired of all the modern clichés that famous action actors like Jason Statham and Sylvester Stallone bring to the genre, so let's take a look back and talk about these 5 real old manly dramas.
1. The Mechanic (1972)
It’s funny that we decided to start with this movie, because many of you may only know the late version...
- 7/6/2024
- by [email protected] (Rachel Bailey)
- STartefacts.com
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Is cinema really gendered? Well, we would like to say no, but reality says otherwise. Although all movies can be enjoyed by both men and women, there are some that are more obviously made for each group.
For example, we know that silly romantic comedies are mostly watched by female audiences looking for love adventures, and hardcore action thrillers are mostly watched by men. But lately, there have been too many movies made for male audiences, and it seems that the creators have forgotten what a perfect male movie should be like.
We're tired of all the modern clichés that famous action actors like Jason Statham and Sylvester Stallone bring to the genre, so let's take a look back and talk about these 5 real old manly dramas.
1. The Mechanic (1972)
It’s funny that we decided to start with this movie, because many of you may only know the late version...
For example, we know that silly romantic comedies are mostly watched by female audiences looking for love adventures, and hardcore action thrillers are mostly watched by men. But lately, there have been too many movies made for male audiences, and it seems that the creators have forgotten what a perfect male movie should be like.
We're tired of all the modern clichés that famous action actors like Jason Statham and Sylvester Stallone bring to the genre, so let's take a look back and talk about these 5 real old manly dramas.
1. The Mechanic (1972)
It’s funny that we decided to start with this movie, because many of you may only know the late version...
- 7/6/2024
- by [email protected] (Rachel Bailey)
- STartefacts.com
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Fast & Furious Movie Ranked By Worldwide Box Office. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Twenty-three years ago, The Fast & Furious’s first film hit theaters and became a blockbuster, birthing a legacy. While the film didn’t receive a positive critical reception, it garnered the dedication and loyalty of die-hard fans, which has ensured continuous box office success.
For those living under a rock, the film followed Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) and Brian O’Conner (Walker) as they teamed up in the illegal street car racing game.
So far, we have 11 high-budget, mass-produced films in the Franchise that have raked in $7.47 Billion at the worldwide box office. With two films in the billion-dollar club, the need for speed is still high with the studios who are not done capitalizing on the lucrative $7.47 Billion Franchise. As Fast and Furious 11 is set to come out in 2026, we have ranked all 11 Fast & Furious Movies...
Twenty-three years ago, The Fast & Furious’s first film hit theaters and became a blockbuster, birthing a legacy. While the film didn’t receive a positive critical reception, it garnered the dedication and loyalty of die-hard fans, which has ensured continuous box office success.
For those living under a rock, the film followed Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) and Brian O’Conner (Walker) as they teamed up in the illegal street car racing game.
So far, we have 11 high-budget, mass-produced films in the Franchise that have raked in $7.47 Billion at the worldwide box office. With two films in the billion-dollar club, the need for speed is still high with the studios who are not done capitalizing on the lucrative $7.47 Billion Franchise. As Fast and Furious 11 is set to come out in 2026, we have ranked all 11 Fast & Furious Movies...
- 7/6/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
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Nearly six months after its initial theatrical release, Jason Statham’s high-grossing action thriller The Beekeeper has finally landed on Prime Video, and fans are more than excited to check it out after having spent a long time reading all the raving reviews that the movie eventually got.
Released back in January, The Beekeeper was quick to get an official digital release and was dropped online around three weeks after its initial theatrical launch, yet the film made it to one of the world’s biggest streaming platforms only now.
Should I say the chances of seeing The Beekeeper climbing Prime Video’s top 10 chart are pretty high now?
Starring Jason Statham and The Hunger Games’ star Josh Hutcherson in the leading roles, The Beekeeper follows Adam Clay, a beekeeper (obviously) whose serene and quiet life is suddenly disrupted when his kind-hearted and naive landlady commits suicide after being scammed and thus bankrupted.
Released back in January, The Beekeeper was quick to get an official digital release and was dropped online around three weeks after its initial theatrical launch, yet the film made it to one of the world’s biggest streaming platforms only now.
Should I say the chances of seeing The Beekeeper climbing Prime Video’s top 10 chart are pretty high now?
Starring Jason Statham and The Hunger Games’ star Josh Hutcherson in the leading roles, The Beekeeper follows Adam Clay, a beekeeper (obviously) whose serene and quiet life is suddenly disrupted when his kind-hearted and naive landlady commits suicide after being scammed and thus bankrupted.
- 7/5/2024
- by [email protected] (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
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Nearly six months after its initial theatrical release, Jason Statham’s high-grossing action thriller The Beekeeper has finally landed on Prime Video, and fans are more than excited to check it out after having spent a long time reading all the raving reviews that the movie eventually got.
Released back in January, The Beekeeper was quick to get an official digital release and was dropped online around three weeks after its initial theatrical launch, yet the film made it to one of the world’s biggest streaming platforms only now.
Should I say the chances of seeing The Beekeeper climbing Prime Video’s top 10 chart are pretty high now?
Starring Jason Statham and The Hunger Games’ star Josh Hutcherson in the leading roles, The Beekeeper follows Adam Clay, a beekeeper (obviously) whose serene and quiet life is suddenly disrupted when his kind-hearted and naive landlady commits suicide after being scammed and thus bankrupted.
Released back in January, The Beekeeper was quick to get an official digital release and was dropped online around three weeks after its initial theatrical launch, yet the film made it to one of the world’s biggest streaming platforms only now.
Should I say the chances of seeing The Beekeeper climbing Prime Video’s top 10 chart are pretty high now?
Starring Jason Statham and The Hunger Games’ star Josh Hutcherson in the leading roles, The Beekeeper follows Adam Clay, a beekeeper (obviously) whose serene and quiet life is suddenly disrupted when his kind-hearted and naive landlady commits suicide after being scammed and thus bankrupted.
- 7/5/2024
- by [email protected] (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
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Each week we highlight the noteworthy titles that have recently hit streaming platforms in the United States. Check out this week’s selections below and past round-ups here.
32 Sounds (Sam Green)
Filmmaker Sam Green captures something so specific here: he makes audio the star of a motion picture. It’s a lovely inclination and a worthwhile escapade. There are funny moments, clever moments, plenty that are heartfelt. Sound can do so many different things! This is an exceedingly well-produced work, its perfect length and the audible narrative it designs building succinctly to a lovely finale. Toss on those headphones and get lost in 32 Sounds for a while. – Dan M.
Where to Stream: The Criterion Channel
Babes (Pamela Adlon)
Transitioning the naturalistic comic sensibilities that made Better Things a success, Pamela Adlon’s feature debut Babes manages to co-opt the rhythms of a romantic comedy to explore the relationship between two...
32 Sounds (Sam Green)
Filmmaker Sam Green captures something so specific here: he makes audio the star of a motion picture. It’s a lovely inclination and a worthwhile escapade. There are funny moments, clever moments, plenty that are heartfelt. Sound can do so many different things! This is an exceedingly well-produced work, its perfect length and the audible narrative it designs building succinctly to a lovely finale. Toss on those headphones and get lost in 32 Sounds for a while. – Dan M.
Where to Stream: The Criterion Channel
Babes (Pamela Adlon)
Transitioning the naturalistic comic sensibilities that made Better Things a success, Pamela Adlon’s feature debut Babes manages to co-opt the rhythms of a romantic comedy to explore the relationship between two...
- 7/5/2024
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
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This year can’t be really considered fruitful for top-notch crime flicks. Yes, we’ve seen such decent gems as Jason Statham’s The Beekeeper and Glen Powell Hit Man that contained some elements of the genre, but the other ones were quite disappointing.
However, one incredibly captivating neo-noir gem was released this March, and it offered a unique combination of the genres that is now rarely seen on the big screen. We bet you still haven’t seen it; luckily, it begins streaming on Max already next month.
This movie gem starts by introducing us to Lou, an asocial gym manager who comes from a criminal family that is holding the whole town in its hands by possessing an illegal weapon business. She is forced to stay in town as she protects her weaker sister.
However, her life turns upside down when she meets bodybuilder Jackie, for whom she falls heavily in love.
However, one incredibly captivating neo-noir gem was released this March, and it offered a unique combination of the genres that is now rarely seen on the big screen. We bet you still haven’t seen it; luckily, it begins streaming on Max already next month.
This movie gem starts by introducing us to Lou, an asocial gym manager who comes from a criminal family that is holding the whole town in its hands by possessing an illegal weapon business. She is forced to stay in town as she protects her weaker sister.
However, her life turns upside down when she meets bodybuilder Jackie, for whom she falls heavily in love.
- 6/29/2024
- by [email protected] (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
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And just like that, 2024 is already half over. Crazy, isn’t it? It feels like Christmas was just a minute ago, but here we are in the middle of summertime. Before we know it, the fall festivals will open up, the awards race will begin, and people will start debating the year’s best movies.
But here’s the thing – whenever people start talking about the best movies of the year, they always neglect all of the films that came out in the first half of the year. Studios know this, which is why high-profile, prestigious movies always bow in the fourth quarter of the year. So, to give these movies a bit of a spotlight, we here at JoBlo have decided to list the 10 best movies of 2024…so far (in no particular order).
Dune: Part 2:
Denis Villeneuve’s epic conclusion to his two-part adaptation of Frank Herbert’s...
But here’s the thing – whenever people start talking about the best movies of the year, they always neglect all of the films that came out in the first half of the year. Studios know this, which is why high-profile, prestigious movies always bow in the fourth quarter of the year. So, to give these movies a bit of a spotlight, we here at JoBlo have decided to list the 10 best movies of 2024…so far (in no particular order).
Dune: Part 2:
Denis Villeneuve’s epic conclusion to his two-part adaptation of Frank Herbert’s...
- 6/29/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
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“You brought us to shark-infested waters the day before my wedding!” shouts Manchester bride-to-be-Lizzie (Lauren Lyle), having seen one of her party chomped on by an ocean apex predator.
Closer to the intimate, lo-fi thrills of Open Water and 47 Metres Down than the high seas camp of Deep Blue Sea and The Meg, director Hayley Easton Street’s debut feature is essentially Bridezilla vs Jaws, as a gang of gal pals, partying in the Caribbean for a destination wedding, are left stranded by not enough life jackets, one float and a leaky boat as Mr. Shark comes a-calling. The result lacks surprises, feels very familiar, perhaps working best as a cautionary tale for the kind of self-absorbed people who force their friends to pony up for ridiculously expensive nuptials abroad.
Something In The Water is very nearly that rare thing, a film with an all-female cast — an accolade spoiled by...
Closer to the intimate, lo-fi thrills of Open Water and 47 Metres Down than the high seas camp of Deep Blue Sea and The Meg, director Hayley Easton Street’s debut feature is essentially Bridezilla vs Jaws, as a gang of gal pals, partying in the Caribbean for a destination wedding, are left stranded by not enough life jackets, one float and a leaky boat as Mr. Shark comes a-calling. The result lacks surprises, feels very familiar, perhaps working best as a cautionary tale for the kind of self-absorbed people who force their friends to pony up for ridiculously expensive nuptials abroad.
Something In The Water is very nearly that rare thing, a film with an all-female cast — an accolade spoiled by...
- 6/28/2024
- by Ian Freer
- Empire - Movies
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Thrillers have always been one of the most popular movie genres, although they don’t make them like in the 90s anymore. If you like to tickle your nerves with some mystery stories and gangs’ showdowns, grab some popcorn, as we have a perfect list for you.
Here are 5 new thrillers rated 70% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes.
5. The Beekeeper — 71% on Rt
First comes, probably, the best Jason Statham movie in years, as this action-packed thriller is not only well-choreographed and acted impeccably, but also decently written. Our favorite Snatch star here portrays a former operative on his way to avenge those responsible for the death of his landlady, and his revenge is really elaborate.
4. Rest in Peace — 78% on Rt
This one is quite unusual, as here we have an Argentine thriller that managed to enter Netflix’s global top at the time and offered a unique premise. It focuses on...
Here are 5 new thrillers rated 70% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes.
5. The Beekeeper — 71% on Rt
First comes, probably, the best Jason Statham movie in years, as this action-packed thriller is not only well-choreographed and acted impeccably, but also decently written. Our favorite Snatch star here portrays a former operative on his way to avenge those responsible for the death of his landlady, and his revenge is really elaborate.
4. Rest in Peace — 78% on Rt
This one is quite unusual, as here we have an Argentine thriller that managed to enter Netflix’s global top at the time and offered a unique premise. It focuses on...
- 6/25/2024
- by [email protected] (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
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These days Netflix’s global chart is dominated by Jessica Alba’s action disappointment that has debuted with 25% of critical acclaim on Rotten Tomatoes. If you want to have real fun with an action flick of this kind, stay tuned, as we have a perfect list for you.
Here are 6 decent action movies better than Trigger Warning and available on Netflix.
1. John Wick (2014)
You may have guessed that Keanu Reeves’ iconic thriller was the main source of inspiration for Alba’s flick. The action-packed story of a retired hitman who seeks revenge against the men who killed his dog is truly a must-watch for every cinephil.
2. First Blood (1982)
Trigger Warning also has its roots in Sylvester Stallone’s cultish action, and they both display fights and explosions alongside the protagonists’ personal struggles. It follows a Vietnam war veteran who faces the scrutiny of oppressive forces in a small town.
3. Ballerina...
Here are 6 decent action movies better than Trigger Warning and available on Netflix.
1. John Wick (2014)
You may have guessed that Keanu Reeves’ iconic thriller was the main source of inspiration for Alba’s flick. The action-packed story of a retired hitman who seeks revenge against the men who killed his dog is truly a must-watch for every cinephil.
2. First Blood (1982)
Trigger Warning also has its roots in Sylvester Stallone’s cultish action, and they both display fights and explosions alongside the protagonists’ personal struggles. It follows a Vietnam war veteran who faces the scrutiny of oppressive forces in a small town.
3. Ballerina...
- 6/24/2024
- by [email protected] (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
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