Hollywood star Dwayne Johnson made a monumental return to WWE at WrestleMania 40, captivating fans worldwide and evoking the nostalgia of WWE’s attitude era. Despite his electrifying performance, which included memorable moments like confronting a WWE referee during Night 1’s tag match, opinions have been divided.
A still from Fast X
While some hail it as an iconic ‘Final Boss’ moment, others have criticized his actions. Amidst this discourse, the Jumanji star has recently weighed in on cancel culture, as he expressed discontent with the prevailing trend, asserting that it strips individuals of their authenticity.
Dwayne Johnson’s Candid Reflection on Cancel Culture
In a recent appearance on Fox & Friends, Dwayne Johnson offered his candid opinion on the prevalent cancel culture in today’s society. When asked about what he considers important regardless of its popularity or societal approval, the actor emphasized the importance of authenticity.
WrestleMania 40
The WWE...
A still from Fast X
While some hail it as an iconic ‘Final Boss’ moment, others have criticized his actions. Amidst this discourse, the Jumanji star has recently weighed in on cancel culture, as he expressed discontent with the prevailing trend, asserting that it strips individuals of their authenticity.
Dwayne Johnson’s Candid Reflection on Cancel Culture
In a recent appearance on Fox & Friends, Dwayne Johnson offered his candid opinion on the prevalent cancel culture in today’s society. When asked about what he considers important regardless of its popularity or societal approval, the actor emphasized the importance of authenticity.
WrestleMania 40
The WWE...
- 4/10/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson comes from a family that is deeply entrenched in the history of pro wrestling. His grandfather, Peter Maivia, was a Samoan wrestler of great renown, while his father Rocky Johnson was the first Black Georgia Heavyweight Champion. However, that is not all when it comes to Johnson’s heroic wrestling lineage, as his grandmother, the wife of Peter Maivia had a pretty storied career of her own!
Dwayne Johnson in Black Adam
Lia Maivia was one of the first female promoters in wrestling, famously in charge of promoting one of wrestling’s biggest events in Hawaii, titled ‘A Hot Summer Night‘, which brought in about 20,000 spectators on August 3, 1985. The event saw some of the biggest names in wrestling come down to Hawaii, among them Bruiser Brody, Antonio Inoki, Andre the Giant, and of course, Ric Flair, who was defending his World Heavyweight Championship title.
Ric Flair...
Dwayne Johnson in Black Adam
Lia Maivia was one of the first female promoters in wrestling, famously in charge of promoting one of wrestling’s biggest events in Hawaii, titled ‘A Hot Summer Night‘, which brought in about 20,000 spectators on August 3, 1985. The event saw some of the biggest names in wrestling come down to Hawaii, among them Bruiser Brody, Antonio Inoki, Andre the Giant, and of course, Ric Flair, who was defending his World Heavyweight Championship title.
Ric Flair...
- 4/2/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
The transition from wrestlers to actors has become a prevailing trend in Hollywood, with notable figures like John Cena, Dwayne Johnson, and Dave Bautista seamlessly crossing over into the realm of acting. This evolution presents WWE fans with a delightful yet challenging dilemma: selecting a favorite actor among these accomplished individuals.
Whether it’s their prowess in the wrestling ring or their captivating performances on the silver screen, each of these individuals has demonstrated remarkable skill and versatility.
John Cena’s Peacemaker in Mortal Kombat 1
Despite the exceptional abilities of all three, there seems to be prevailing favoritism towards Dave Bautista, best known for his role in Guardians of the Galaxy. According to numerous WWE enthusiasts, Bautista’s on-screen charisma goes beyond mere physicality, striking a chord with viewers and securing his position as the epitome of a wrestler-turned-actor.
Dave Bautista Outshines John Cena and Dwayne Johnson Beyond the Wrestling...
Whether it’s their prowess in the wrestling ring or their captivating performances on the silver screen, each of these individuals has demonstrated remarkable skill and versatility.
John Cena’s Peacemaker in Mortal Kombat 1
Despite the exceptional abilities of all three, there seems to be prevailing favoritism towards Dave Bautista, best known for his role in Guardians of the Galaxy. According to numerous WWE enthusiasts, Bautista’s on-screen charisma goes beyond mere physicality, striking a chord with viewers and securing his position as the epitome of a wrestler-turned-actor.
Dave Bautista Outshines John Cena and Dwayne Johnson Beyond the Wrestling...
- 2/27/2024
- by Pritha Roy
- FandomWire
Red One: Chris Evans and Dwayne Johnson’s holiday action comedy to bring cheer to theaters next year
Next year’s holiday season is already looking merry and bright at the box office as Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans’ holiday action comedy, Red One, plans on riding a sleigh into cinemas. The Amazon MGM and Seven Bucks Christmas film is still spreading holiday cheer on Prime Video, but the project’s global theatrical debut happens on November 15, 2024.
Red One’s move to theaters is a strategy to take advantage of the holiday box office rush. Families love to bundle up the family for a trip to cinemas, and that Thanksgiving window is almost as tasty as a lovingly cooked butterball turkey. Other films will premiere in theaters around the holidays, but so far, Robert De Niro’s mobster film Alto Knights and Lionsgate and Kingdom Story’s The Best Christmas Pageant Ever occupy the holiday stretch.
In addition to Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans, Red One also stars a shredded J.K. Simmons,...
Red One’s move to theaters is a strategy to take advantage of the holiday box office rush. Families love to bundle up the family for a trip to cinemas, and that Thanksgiving window is almost as tasty as a lovingly cooked butterball turkey. Other films will premiere in theaters around the holidays, but so far, Robert De Niro’s mobster film Alto Knights and Lionsgate and Kingdom Story’s The Best Christmas Pageant Ever occupy the holiday stretch.
In addition to Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans, Red One also stars a shredded J.K. Simmons,...
- 12/20/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Red One, the mystery Christmas movie from Dwayne Johnson and his Seven Bucks Productions and screenwriter Chris Morgan, is set to hit theaters worldwide on Nov. 15, 2024.
The Amazon MGM Studios’ epic holiday action comedy is based on an original story from Hiram Garcia, president of production at Seven Bucks Productions. Jake Kasdan directed the movie from a script by Morgan.
Fast and Furious scribe Morgan worked with Johnson on four Fast movies as well as the Johnson-led 2019 spinoff, Hobbs & Shaw. The ensemble cast alongside Johnson includes J.K. Simmons, Lucy Liu, Kiernan Shipka, Bonnie Hunt, Kristofer Hivju, Nick Kroll, Mary Elizabeth Ellis and Wesley Kimmel.
Amazon has already signaled its push into theatrical movies and the dating of Red One underlines how it has its sights on the holiday corridor starting just before Thanksgiving next year. Seven Bucks also set up Red One at Amazon to take advantage of branding and...
The Amazon MGM Studios’ epic holiday action comedy is based on an original story from Hiram Garcia, president of production at Seven Bucks Productions. Jake Kasdan directed the movie from a script by Morgan.
Fast and Furious scribe Morgan worked with Johnson on four Fast movies as well as the Johnson-led 2019 spinoff, Hobbs & Shaw. The ensemble cast alongside Johnson includes J.K. Simmons, Lucy Liu, Kiernan Shipka, Bonnie Hunt, Kristofer Hivju, Nick Kroll, Mary Elizabeth Ellis and Wesley Kimmel.
Amazon has already signaled its push into theatrical movies and the dating of Red One underlines how it has its sights on the holiday corridor starting just before Thanksgiving next year. Seven Bucks also set up Red One at Amazon to take advantage of branding and...
- 12/20/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive, Updated: The latter half of the 2024 theatrical release schedule just got a shot of testosterone as Amazon MGM Studios and Seven Bucks’ epic Christmas action comedy Red One just set an exclusive global theatrical release for Nov. 15, 2024.
Similar to other committed Amazon MGM theatrical titles of late, i.e. Air and Saltburn, Red One will have a theatrical window before streaming on its ultimate home, which is Prime Video.
By releasing Red One theatrically on November 15, Amazon MGM Studios is looking to take advantage of the traditionally lucrative holiday corridor before Thanksgiving. Rival wide releases on Nov. 15 include Warner Bros. Robert De Niro mobster movie, Alto Knights and Lionsgate and Kingdom Story’s The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. I hear that the movie has tested twice and scores were through the roof. This was in the last week, we understand. The original testing of the movie over the summer...
Similar to other committed Amazon MGM theatrical titles of late, i.e. Air and Saltburn, Red One will have a theatrical window before streaming on its ultimate home, which is Prime Video.
By releasing Red One theatrically on November 15, Amazon MGM Studios is looking to take advantage of the traditionally lucrative holiday corridor before Thanksgiving. Rival wide releases on Nov. 15 include Warner Bros. Robert De Niro mobster movie, Alto Knights and Lionsgate and Kingdom Story’s The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. I hear that the movie has tested twice and scores were through the roof. This was in the last week, we understand. The original testing of the movie over the summer...
- 12/20/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
“You think that mosquitos, monkeys, and lions are bad? That is just the beginning. I’ve seen things you’ve only seen in your nightmares. Things you can’t even imagine. Things you can’t even see. There are things that hunt you in the night. Then something screams. Then you hear them eating, and you hope to God that you’re not dessert. Afraid? You don’t even know what afraid is. You would not last five minutes without me.”
This is a quote from the character of Alan Parrish as delivered by the late, legendary Robin Williams in the 1995 hit Jumanji. It goes pretty hard, doesn’t it?
It’s intense. It’s foreboding, and it’s played straight. That is the key to the gateway horror aspect of the film – the danger is always played straight.
Bloody Disgusting loves giving props to gateway horror – those films and...
This is a quote from the character of Alan Parrish as delivered by the late, legendary Robin Williams in the 1995 hit Jumanji. It goes pretty hard, doesn’t it?
It’s intense. It’s foreboding, and it’s played straight. That is the key to the gateway horror aspect of the film – the danger is always played straight.
Bloody Disgusting loves giving props to gateway horror – those films and...
- 9/8/2023
- by Tyler Eschberger
- bloody-disgusting.com
Christmas-themed properties are lucrative. It has been a long-running joke that crooner Michael Bublé only surfaces during the holidays when his Christmas songs make regular rotations, and Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas has found recent infamous popularity. Enough to have the pop diva declare herself “Queen of Christmas.” Recently, with films like Violent Night and The Mean One, crossing Christmas with violence and action looks to turn traditional classics on its side.
One such film audiences have to look forward to for the next holiday season is the Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans yule-tide action film Red One. Johnson, ever the serial promoter, has recently posted pictures via his Twitter of some behind-the-scenes photos, which feature a scene of him riding a large vehicle and running down a platform before the environment has been added. In his tweet, the Black Adam star describes the film as “Jumanji...
One such film audiences have to look forward to for the next holiday season is the Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans yule-tide action film Red One. Johnson, ever the serial promoter, has recently posted pictures via his Twitter of some behind-the-scenes photos, which feature a scene of him riding a large vehicle and running down a platform before the environment has been added. In his tweet, the Black Adam star describes the film as “Jumanji...
- 11/30/2022
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
It must be nice to live in Fatima’s head, a magical fantasy realm where you’re always right and your actions carry absolutely no consequences.
Unfortunately, it’s quite a different situation outside of Fatima’s head (aka the real world), where she remains very much in police custody for playing Home Run Derby at Hayden’s apartment. But rather than showing an ounce of remorse for what she did — which includes throwing out Hayden’s father’s ashes and asking, “You wanna join him?” — she doubled down on Wednesday’s Sistas, telling Andi, “Where I’m from, we handle s–t ourselves.
Unfortunately, it’s quite a different situation outside of Fatima’s head (aka the real world), where she remains very much in police custody for playing Home Run Derby at Hayden’s apartment. But rather than showing an ounce of remorse for what she did — which includes throwing out Hayden’s father’s ashes and asking, “You wanna join him?” — she doubled down on Wednesday’s Sistas, telling Andi, “Where I’m from, we handle s–t ourselves.
- 6/9/2022
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
Harry Vanderspeigle may be back in Patience, Colo., but he doesn’t have to be happy about it.
In the Season 2 premiere of Resident Alien, Harry’s ship crash-lands back on Earth, and when he comes to, he’s in the hospital suffering one hilarious identity crisis. (He even tells a nurse he’s an alien sent here to kill everyone, but she chalks it all up to head trauma!) By the time Asta arrives, Harry’s completely off his rocker, clueless as to who he is and what his mission was, causing her to work overtime to keep him (and the truth) in check.
In the Season 2 premiere of Resident Alien, Harry’s ship crash-lands back on Earth, and when he comes to, he’s in the hospital suffering one hilarious identity crisis. (He even tells a nurse he’s an alien sent here to kill everyone, but she chalks it all up to head trauma!) By the time Asta arrives, Harry’s completely off his rocker, clueless as to who he is and what his mission was, causing her to work overtime to keep him (and the truth) in check.
- 1/27/2022
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
Following its world premiere at this year's virtual Sundance Film Festival, Riley Stearns' Dual has been acquired for US distribution by Rlje Films.
Dual will have a theatrical release sometime this year. We have the official press release with additional details below, and in case you missed it, read Heather Wixson's interview with Stearns, along with the rest of our Sundance 2022 coverage!
Press Release: XYZ Films, CAA Media Finance and UTA Independent Film Group closed the deal with Rlje Films last night in a competitive bidding situation. XYZ is also handling world rights outside the US.
The film is slated for a theatrical release in 2022. XYZ Films and Rlje Films previously collaborated on the successful theatrical release of Sundance film Mandy starring Nicolas Cage and directed by Panos Cosmatos.
Dual stars Karen Gillan (Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle), Aaron Paul (“El Camino: A Breaking Bad Film” and “Westworld...
Dual will have a theatrical release sometime this year. We have the official press release with additional details below, and in case you missed it, read Heather Wixson's interview with Stearns, along with the rest of our Sundance 2022 coverage!
Press Release: XYZ Films, CAA Media Finance and UTA Independent Film Group closed the deal with Rlje Films last night in a competitive bidding situation. XYZ is also handling world rights outside the US.
The film is slated for a theatrical release in 2022. XYZ Films and Rlje Films previously collaborated on the successful theatrical release of Sundance film Mandy starring Nicolas Cage and directed by Panos Cosmatos.
Dual stars Karen Gillan (Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle), Aaron Paul (“El Camino: A Breaking Bad Film” and “Westworld...
- 1/25/2022
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
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