Sunday Am: A24 is calling Civil War at a $25.7M opening, largely fueled by Democrat and Liberal moviegoers, but with overperforming business in some Red state regions like the South and Southwest.
Screen Engine/Comscore’s PostTrak polled Civil War attendees’ politics reporting that 22% considered themselves Liberal, 19% were Democrats, 11% considered themselves moderate, whereas registered Republicans (6%), Evangelical Christians (6%) and politically conservative folks (5%) showed up as a minority.
The markets that overperformed were L.A., San Francisco, Washington, D.C., Phoenix, Austin, Navy hub San Diego, and conservative market Denver. But then there were these smaller regional markets that rallied, including El Paso and Waco, Texas, Oklahoma City, Albuquerque, New Mexico and Charlottesville, Virginia. As we told you, South, South Central, and West were the best regions for the A24 release, which follows journalists chronicling a divided, violent America.
Civil War, from left: Wagner Moura, Kirsten Dunst, 2024. ph: Murray Close / © A24 / Courtesy...
Screen Engine/Comscore’s PostTrak polled Civil War attendees’ politics reporting that 22% considered themselves Liberal, 19% were Democrats, 11% considered themselves moderate, whereas registered Republicans (6%), Evangelical Christians (6%) and politically conservative folks (5%) showed up as a minority.
The markets that overperformed were L.A., San Francisco, Washington, D.C., Phoenix, Austin, Navy hub San Diego, and conservative market Denver. But then there were these smaller regional markets that rallied, including El Paso and Waco, Texas, Oklahoma City, Albuquerque, New Mexico and Charlottesville, Virginia. As we told you, South, South Central, and West were the best regions for the A24 release, which follows journalists chronicling a divided, violent America.
Civil War, from left: Wagner Moura, Kirsten Dunst, 2024. ph: Murray Close / © A24 / Courtesy...
- 4/14/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Filmmaker Edward Zwick, whose credits include About Last Night, Glory, Legends of the Fall, The Siege, The Last Samurai, Blood Diamond, Defiance, Love & Other Drugs, Pawn Sacrifice, and Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (not to mention co-creating Thirtysomething), recently published a memoir called Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions: My Fortysomething Years in Hollywood (pick up a copy Here). This book contains some very interesting passages – like the one on Zwick’s Jack Reacher regrets, and another where he reveals how impressed Denzel Washington was by Matt Damon’s performance when they were on the set of Zwick’s 1996 film Courage Under Fire.
Zwick wrote, “As we finished Matt’s coverage, Denzel caught my eye and nodded approvingly. Later, he took me aside. ‘Who is that kid?’ he asked. I told him it was Matt’s first big role. ‘Damn,’ he said. ‘Better get my game on. He almost blew me off the screen.
Zwick wrote, “As we finished Matt’s coverage, Denzel caught my eye and nodded approvingly. Later, he took me aside. ‘Who is that kid?’ he asked. I told him it was Matt’s first big role. ‘Damn,’ he said. ‘Better get my game on. He almost blew me off the screen.
- 3/6/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Earlier this week, Crowe said he kept shooting Robin Hood despite two broken legs. Now, Stallone has upped the ante with a horrific litany of bodily abuses. Who will share their medical notes next?
One repeated theme in director Edward Zwick’s very good new autobiography Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions is the importance of practical effects. For example, when he made The Siege, Zwick managed to shut down both Times Square and Brooklyn Bridge for a few hours to deliver a palpable sense of verisimilitude. If it had been made today, “it will all be CGI and something ineffable will have been lost,” he says.
Zwick couldn’t have possibly predicted this, but by chance he happened to make his claim in the midst of a glut of actors admitting that they are so dedicated to preserving the ineffable that they managed to bugger up their bodies beyond all...
One repeated theme in director Edward Zwick’s very good new autobiography Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions is the importance of practical effects. For example, when he made The Siege, Zwick managed to shut down both Times Square and Brooklyn Bridge for a few hours to deliver a palpable sense of verisimilitude. If it had been made today, “it will all be CGI and something ineffable will have been lost,” he says.
Zwick couldn’t have possibly predicted this, but by chance he happened to make his claim in the midst of a glut of actors admitting that they are so dedicated to preserving the ineffable that they managed to bugger up their bodies beyond all...
- 2/22/2024
- by Stuart Heritage
- The Guardian - Film News
Concourse Media, the sales and distribution banner led by Matthew Shreder, is teaming with Goldfinch on its already-established genre label The Number 44.
Concourse will come aboard as sales partner for a five-picture slate, which is fully financed with production already completed on two films and three more slated for this year. Concourse is also helping develop and produce.
The auteur-driven genre production label is focused on horror, thriller and sci-fi projects and was co-founded by award-winning producer and director Ben Charles Edwards (“The Wheels of Heaven”) alongside Phil McKenzie (“Quant”) and Kirsty Bell (“A Bird Flew In”).
The first film to be launched for sales in the series, “I’ll Play Mother,” recently finished post-production and stars Susanne Wuest (“Goodnight Mummy”), Jo Martin and Shubham Saraf (“A Suitable Boy”). Brad Watson (“The Siege”) directs from a screenplay by Libby Adam, based on an original story by Charles Edwards.
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Concourse will come aboard as sales partner for a five-picture slate, which is fully financed with production already completed on two films and three more slated for this year. Concourse is also helping develop and produce.
The auteur-driven genre production label is focused on horror, thriller and sci-fi projects and was co-founded by award-winning producer and director Ben Charles Edwards (“The Wheels of Heaven”) alongside Phil McKenzie (“Quant”) and Kirsty Bell (“A Bird Flew In”).
The first film to be launched for sales in the series, “I’ll Play Mother,” recently finished post-production and stars Susanne Wuest (“Goodnight Mummy”), Jo Martin and Shubham Saraf (“A Suitable Boy”). Brad Watson (“The Siege”) directs from a screenplay by Libby Adam, based on an original story by Charles Edwards.
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- 2/12/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety Film + TV
The closest comp to Ed Zwick’s new memoir Hits, Flops And Other Illusions: My Fortysomething Years in Hollywood is William Goldman’s Adventures in the Screen Trade, where he posited a definitive piece of advice on the elusive formula for hit making: “Nobody knows anything.” Although he didn’t create the “if you want to send a message, try Western Union” line that has many authors, Zwick spent a career trying to defy that adage, in directing, writing and producing a long list of great and meaningful films and TV series topped by the Oscar winning Shakespeare in Love and Traffic, to Glory, Blood Diamond, About Last Night, Defiance, The Last Samurai, The Siege, thirtysomething, My So Called Life and many others.
Comparing his book to Goldman sets a high bar. Like the scripter of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid did, Zwick might fawn over great actors like Denzel Washington,...
Comparing his book to Goldman sets a high bar. Like the scripter of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid did, Zwick might fawn over great actors like Denzel Washington,...
- 2/7/2024
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Carl Weathers, the legendary actor known for his roles in movies like "Rocky" and "Predator," has only just passed away at the age of 76. Though not talked about nearly as much as his on-screen work, Weathers was also an accomplished director and called the shots on many shows during his decades-long career, including "Hawaii Five-o" and "Law & Order." In recent years, he's played Greef Karga on the "Star Wars" TV show "The Mandalorian." Even then, however, Lucasfilm made use of his talents behind the camera as well, with Weathers directing not one but two episodes documenting the galactic adventures of Mando and Grogu.
Most recently, Weathers directed an episode titled "The Foundling," which aired as part of the show's third season in 2023. Speaking to Hype Beast after the episode premiered, the actor-turned-director explained his approach to directing specifically in the "Star Wars" universe," which is no small thing. In short?...
Most recently, Weathers directed an episode titled "The Foundling," which aired as part of the show's third season in 2023. Speaking to Hype Beast after the episode premiered, the actor-turned-director explained his approach to directing specifically in the "Star Wars" universe," which is no small thing. In short?...
- 2/2/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Carl Weathers, the actor who starred as boxer Apollo Creed in the Rocky series in addition to memorable roles in Predator, Happy Gilmore, and The Mandalorian, died at the age of 76.
Weathers’ family confirmed the actor’s death in a statement to Deadline, noting he died “peacefully in his sleep” Thursday.
“We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carl Weathers,” his family said in a statement. “Carl was an exceptional human being who lived an extraordinary life. Through his contributions to film, television, the arts and sports, he...
Weathers’ family confirmed the actor’s death in a statement to Deadline, noting he died “peacefully in his sleep” Thursday.
“We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carl Weathers,” his family said in a statement. “Carl was an exceptional human being who lived an extraordinary life. Through his contributions to film, television, the arts and sports, he...
- 2/2/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
We come today bearing tragic news as Carl Weathers, the man who gave us memorable characters like Apollo Creed in the "Rocky" franchise, Chubbs Peterson in "Happy Gilmore," the titular "Action Jackson," and Greef Karga in "The Mandalorian" has left us at the age of 76. His family announced that he passed away yesterday, but the news broke today courtesy of Deadline.
"We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carl Weathers," said his family in a statement obtained by Deadline. "He died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, February 1st, 2024. Carl was an exceptional human being who lived an extraordinary life. Through his contributions to film, television, the arts, and sports, he has left an indelible mark and is recognized worldwide and across generations. He was a beloved brother, father, grandfather, partner, and friend."
A natural athlete, Weathers got his start as a college football player at San Diego State University...
"We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carl Weathers," said his family in a statement obtained by Deadline. "He died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, February 1st, 2024. Carl was an exceptional human being who lived an extraordinary life. Through his contributions to film, television, the arts, and sports, he has left an indelible mark and is recognized worldwide and across generations. He was a beloved brother, father, grandfather, partner, and friend."
A natural athlete, Weathers got his start as a college football player at San Diego State University...
- 2/2/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
When Annette Bening likes a project, she jumps in. That’s what happened with Netflix’s festival hit “Nyad,” based on the story of 60-ish cranky competitive swimmer Diana Nyad and her refusal to abandon her dream. When she signed on to star in Nyad’s story of swimming 110 miles in open ocean from Cuba to Florida, Bening wasn’t thinking about the details of what playing the title character would entail. She just wanted to play the part.
Over the course of her three-decade career, which has yielded four Oscar nominations, Bening’s dramatic and comedic roles have run the gamut from con artist, Machiavellian schemer, and gangster’s moll to angsty suburban housewife. But she’s never been identified as a physically athletic actress.
“I’ve always been an athletic person in my personal life,” she said over Zoom. “I’m an exercise person since I was 20.” In “Open Range,...
Over the course of her three-decade career, which has yielded four Oscar nominations, Bening’s dramatic and comedic roles have run the gamut from con artist, Machiavellian schemer, and gangster’s moll to angsty suburban housewife. But she’s never been identified as a physically athletic actress.
“I’ve always been an athletic person in my personal life,” she said over Zoom. “I’m an exercise person since I was 20.” In “Open Range,...
- 12/20/2023
- by Anne Thompson
- Indiewire
With The Equalizer 3 pulling in solid numbers in its debut weekend, we wanted to know what your favorite movie in the legendary actors filmography is. Are you more a fan of his hard hitting dramatic work or his more action packed films? As always if you don’t see your favorite listed, click “Other” and let us know what it is (and why) in the comments.
Favorite Denzel Washington FilmCry Freedom (1987)Glory (1989)Mo' Better Blues (1990)Malcolm X (1992)The Pelican Brief (1993)Philadelphia (1993)Crimson Tide (1995)Devil in a Blue Dress (1995)Courage Under Fire (1996)The Preacher's Wife (1996)Fallen (1998)He Got Game (1998)The Siege (1998)The Bone Collector (1999)The Hurricane (1999)Remember The Titans (2000)Training Day (2001)John Q (2002)Antwone Fisher (2002)Man on Fire (2004)The Manchurian Candidate (2004)Inside Man (2006)American Gangster (2007)The Taking of Pelham 123 (2009)The Book of Eli (2010)Unstoppable (2010)Safe House (2012)Flight (2012)The Equalizer (2014)The Magnificent Seven (2016)Fences (2016)Roman J. Israel, Esq (2017)The Equalizer 2...
Favorite Denzel Washington FilmCry Freedom (1987)Glory (1989)Mo' Better Blues (1990)Malcolm X (1992)The Pelican Brief (1993)Philadelphia (1993)Crimson Tide (1995)Devil in a Blue Dress (1995)Courage Under Fire (1996)The Preacher's Wife (1996)Fallen (1998)He Got Game (1998)The Siege (1998)The Bone Collector (1999)The Hurricane (1999)Remember The Titans (2000)Training Day (2001)John Q (2002)Antwone Fisher (2002)Man on Fire (2004)The Manchurian Candidate (2004)Inside Man (2006)American Gangster (2007)The Taking of Pelham 123 (2009)The Book of Eli (2010)Unstoppable (2010)Safe House (2012)Flight (2012)The Equalizer (2014)The Magnificent Seven (2016)Fences (2016)Roman J. Israel, Esq (2017)The Equalizer 2...
- 9/3/2023
- by Brad Hamerly
- JoBlo.com
The Engineer is an action drama film based on a true story. Directed by Danny A. Abeckaser from a screenplay by Kosta Kondilopoulos. The Engineer follows the most extensive manhunt in the history of Israel to find Yahya Ayyash, the mastermind behind suicide bombings in Israel in the 1990s. The film stars Emile Hirsch, Danny A. Abeckaser, Tsahi Halevi, and Angel Bonanni. So, if you loved The Engineer here are some similar movies you could check out next.
Zero Dark Thirty (Prime Video Add-On & Starz) Credit – Sony Pictures
Synopsis: For a decade, an elite team of intelligence and military operatives, working in secret across the globe, devoted themselves to a single goal: to find and eliminate Osama bin Laden. Zero Dark Thirty reunites the Oscar-winning team of director-producer Kathryn Bigelow and writer-producer Mark Boal for the story of history’s greatest manhunt for the world’s most dangerous man.
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Zero Dark Thirty (Prime Video Add-On & Starz) Credit – Sony Pictures
Synopsis: For a decade, an elite team of intelligence and military operatives, working in secret across the globe, devoted themselves to a single goal: to find and eliminate Osama bin Laden. Zero Dark Thirty reunites the Oscar-winning team of director-producer Kathryn Bigelow and writer-producer Mark Boal for the story of history’s greatest manhunt for the world’s most dangerous man.
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- 8/19/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
War has always been a touchy subject for "Star Trek." Throughout the original series, the Federation had formed an uneasy alliance with the Klingons and was not on the rosiest terms with the Romulans, so war was constantly hanging over everyone's heads. There were occasional episodes involving combat or espionage, but there were no outright full-scale battles; that's not what "Star Trek" was about. A large part of Gene Roddenberry's utopian future was a devotion to pacifism. Being strong was now defined by one's ability to reason, to help others. It was no longer about might or domination.
But, it seems, "Star Trek" had a long way to go. In the episode "Patterns of Force", William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy, both Jewish actors, were required to put on Nazi uniforms and read lines about how, welp, the Third Reich may have been evil, but they got the trains running on time.
But, it seems, "Star Trek" had a long way to go. In the episode "Patterns of Force", William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy, both Jewish actors, were required to put on Nazi uniforms and read lines about how, welp, the Third Reich may have been evil, but they got the trains running on time.
- 7/27/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
“The Mandalorian” season three has been and gone quicker than you can say Grogu. The series will be looking to return to the Emmys this year after its first two seasons proved mighty popular with voters, landing an incredible 14 Emmy wins altogether as well as two Best Drama Series bids.
The show follows Pedro Pascal as the titular Mando, who searches for his place in the galaxy alongside his adoptive son Grogu, Aka Baby Yoda. Season three of the show widened the galaxy a little bit as Mando became involved in the Mandalorian uprising alongside Katee Sackhoff‘s Bo-Katan, who looked to reclaim her seat of power on the fallen planet of Mandalore, home of the Mandalorians.
Returning to the series was the ever-reliable Carl Weathers, who plays Mando’s ally Greef Karga. In this season, Greef has become a magistrate of Nevarro and rules with authority, clarity, and respect.
The show follows Pedro Pascal as the titular Mando, who searches for his place in the galaxy alongside his adoptive son Grogu, Aka Baby Yoda. Season three of the show widened the galaxy a little bit as Mando became involved in the Mandalorian uprising alongside Katee Sackhoff‘s Bo-Katan, who looked to reclaim her seat of power on the fallen planet of Mandalore, home of the Mandalorians.
Returning to the series was the ever-reliable Carl Weathers, who plays Mando’s ally Greef Karga. In this season, Greef has become a magistrate of Nevarro and rules with authority, clarity, and respect.
- 6/8/2023
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
After being compromised during a mission gone wrong, an international assassin is sent to a reassignment center to receive a new identity and erase any trace of his past handiwork. However, when a ruthless team of operatives storms the secure compound, he reluctantly teams up with an elite hitwoman and her mysterious charge in order to make it out alive.
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- 5/28/2023
- by Slant Staff
- Slant Magazine
Bernard-Henri Lévy with Sergiy Kyslytsya (Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine and Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the United Nations) and Nicolas de Rivière (Ambassador Permanent Representative of France to the United Nations) with Ukrainian soldiers at the Slava Ukraini première Photo: Anne-Katrin Titze
In the second instalment with Bernard-Henri Lévy we discuss war films, including Rémy Ourdan’s The Siege, André Malraux’s Espoir: Sierra de Teruel, and Terre d’Espagne by Joris Ivens; Chernobyl, quoting a line by Emmanuelle Riva in Alain Resnais’s Hiroshima Mon Amour, screenplay by Marguerite Duras, and chapters five, nine, and twelve of Slava Ukraini, co-directed with Marc Roussel (produced by François Margolin with associate producer Emily Hamilton and advisor Gilles Hertzog).
Bernard-Henri Lévy with Nicolas de Rivière and Sergiy Kyslytsya at the United Nations Photo: Anne-Katrin Titze
At the United Nations in New York inside the Eocsoc Chamber on the evening of May 4, Nicolas de Rivière,...
In the second instalment with Bernard-Henri Lévy we discuss war films, including Rémy Ourdan’s The Siege, André Malraux’s Espoir: Sierra de Teruel, and Terre d’Espagne by Joris Ivens; Chernobyl, quoting a line by Emmanuelle Riva in Alain Resnais’s Hiroshima Mon Amour, screenplay by Marguerite Duras, and chapters five, nine, and twelve of Slava Ukraini, co-directed with Marc Roussel (produced by François Margolin with associate producer Emily Hamilton and advisor Gilles Hertzog).
Bernard-Henri Lévy with Nicolas de Rivière and Sergiy Kyslytsya at the United Nations Photo: Anne-Katrin Titze
At the United Nations in New York inside the Eocsoc Chamber on the evening of May 4, Nicolas de Rivière,...
- 5/8/2023
- by Anne-Katrin Titze
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Exclusive: Cameras have started rolling on the psychological horror pic I’ll Play Mother from The Number 44, the UK-based production house co-founded by filmmaker Ben Charles Edwards (A Bird Flew In) alongside Phil McKenzie (Quant) and Kirsty Bell (A Bird Flew In).
The film stars Susanne Wuest (Goodnight Mummy), Jo Martin, and Shubham Saraf (A Suitable Boy), with Brad Watson (The Siege) directing from a screenplay by Libby Adam.
Billed as a “twisted psychological horror about the relentless and unending paranoia of parenthood,” the film follows two children who are placed into the care system after the death of their birth mother. At this point, they realize there is something sinister at play.
The full synopsis reads: Michelle (Susanne Wuest) and Cyrus (Shubham Saraf) have spent the past two years having every minute detail of their personal lives inspected, dissected, and judged. At last, they...
The film stars Susanne Wuest (Goodnight Mummy), Jo Martin, and Shubham Saraf (A Suitable Boy), with Brad Watson (The Siege) directing from a screenplay by Libby Adam.
Billed as a “twisted psychological horror about the relentless and unending paranoia of parenthood,” the film follows two children who are placed into the care system after the death of their birth mother. At this point, they realize there is something sinister at play.
The full synopsis reads: Michelle (Susanne Wuest) and Cyrus (Shubham Saraf) have spent the past two years having every minute detail of their personal lives inspected, dissected, and judged. At last, they...
- 4/17/2023
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Lance Reddick, the deep-voiced actor who classed up any film or TV series he appeared in — and he appeared in some classics — has died. He was 60.
Born in 1962 in Baltimore, Reddick's initial passion was for music; he attended the Peabody Preparatory Institute and completed a summer program on music theory and composition at the Walden School as a teenager. After earning his Bachelor of Music degree from Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester, he relocated to Boston, Massachusetts in the 1980s to start attending the Yale School of Drama in 1991.
Reddick began his screen career in the mid-1990s, guesting on such series as The Nanny and New York Undercover. Later in the decade, he appeared on the big screen in films including Great Expectations and The Siege before recurring on HBO’s Emmy-winning 2000 miniseries The Corner, which was based on David Simon’s book. The same year,...
Born in 1962 in Baltimore, Reddick's initial passion was for music; he attended the Peabody Preparatory Institute and completed a summer program on music theory and composition at the Walden School as a teenager. After earning his Bachelor of Music degree from Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester, he relocated to Boston, Massachusetts in the 1980s to start attending the Yale School of Drama in 1991.
Reddick began his screen career in the mid-1990s, guesting on such series as The Nanny and New York Undercover. Later in the decade, he appeared on the big screen in films including Great Expectations and The Siege before recurring on HBO’s Emmy-winning 2000 miniseries The Corner, which was based on David Simon’s book. The same year,...
- 3/17/2023
- by James White
- Empire - Movies
Hollywood will miss famous actor Lance Reddick. Lance played Charon in all four John Wick films, but he’s most famously known for his role in HBO’s The Wire. Unfortunately, he died at age 60, and his wife survived him. So, who is Lance Reddick’s wife, Stephanie Reddick, and do they have kids? Here’s what to know, plus additional information on their family.
Lance Reddick died of natural causes on March 17, 2023 Lance Reddick with his wife, Stephanie Reddick | Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic
Lance Reddick was in the process of undergoing interviews regarding his role as Charon in the Keanu Reeves-led action film John Wick: Chapter Four when he died at 60. According to Deadline, the actor died of natural causes. No other details have been provided regarding his death. As stated before, Stephanie Reddick, Lance Reddick’s wife, survives him.
Lance began his career in the ’90s in series such...
Lance Reddick died of natural causes on March 17, 2023 Lance Reddick with his wife, Stephanie Reddick | Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic
Lance Reddick was in the process of undergoing interviews regarding his role as Charon in the Keanu Reeves-led action film John Wick: Chapter Four when he died at 60. According to Deadline, the actor died of natural causes. No other details have been provided regarding his death. As stated before, Stephanie Reddick, Lance Reddick’s wife, survives him.
Lance began his career in the ’90s in series such...
- 3/17/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
In shocking news, beloved actor Lance Reddick, best known as the star of Lost, The Wire, the John Wick franchise, the recent Resident Evil series on Netflix, and countless more projects, has passed away unexpectedly at 60.
Reddick’s Portrait PR rep confirmed the news, saying the actor died of natural causes. Reddick was busy working the PR circuit for John Wick: Chapter 4 this week when he suddenly passed away.
He got his start in the 1990s in minor roles in films like 1998’s Great Expectations and The Siege and on television series New York Undercover and The Nanny. His big break came with a part on the HBO prison series Oz and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit before a leading role as Cedric Daniels on HBO’s acclaimed The Wire. Reddick then had a recurring role as Matthew Abbadon on Lost before joining J.J. Abrams’ supernatural series Fringe as Philip Broyles.
Reddick’s Portrait PR rep confirmed the news, saying the actor died of natural causes. Reddick was busy working the PR circuit for John Wick: Chapter 4 this week when he suddenly passed away.
He got his start in the 1990s in minor roles in films like 1998’s Great Expectations and The Siege and on television series New York Undercover and The Nanny. His big break came with a part on the HBO prison series Oz and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit before a leading role as Cedric Daniels on HBO’s acclaimed The Wire. Reddick then had a recurring role as Matthew Abbadon on Lost before joining J.J. Abrams’ supernatural series Fringe as Philip Broyles.
- 3/17/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Lance Reddick, a prolific actor who played Charon in all four John Wick films and was a series regular on The Wire, Fringe and Bosch among dozens of other roles spanning a quarter-century, died today. He was 60.
His rep at Portrait PR confirmed the news, saying he died of natural causes but not providing other details.
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The actor had been doing interviews for the upcoming John Wick: Chapter Four starring Keanu Reeves just this week. He also was set to appear in the franchise-spinoff pic Ballerina.
Reddick began his screen career in the mid-1990s, guesting on such series as The Nanny and New York Undercover.
His rep at Portrait PR confirmed the news, saying he died of natural causes but not providing other details.
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The actor had been doing interviews for the upcoming John Wick: Chapter Four starring Keanu Reeves just this week. He also was set to appear in the franchise-spinoff pic Ballerina.
Reddick began his screen career in the mid-1990s, guesting on such series as The Nanny and New York Undercover.
- 3/17/2023
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Stars: Daniel Stisen, Samantha Schnitzler, Yennis Cheung, Lauren Okadigbo, Byron Gibson, Phillip Ray Tommy | Written by Nicole Bartlett | Directed by Brad Watson
Walker is an assassin, one of the best in the business. But this time one of the witnesses wasn’t as dead as they seemed to be. With his cover potentially blown, he needs a trip to “Reassignment Center 42” to be fitted out with a new identity, a process that he seems to be quite familiar with.
This time however there’s barely time for him to have his fingerprints burned off before the facility comes under attack by a team of heavily armed mercenaries under the command of Keates. Their target is Juliet and her protector Elda.
Director Brad Watson’s credits run more towards horror films such as Beacon 77 and For We Are Many than action, and The Siege is Nicole Bartlett’s first produced script...
Walker is an assassin, one of the best in the business. But this time one of the witnesses wasn’t as dead as they seemed to be. With his cover potentially blown, he needs a trip to “Reassignment Center 42” to be fitted out with a new identity, a process that he seems to be quite familiar with.
This time however there’s barely time for him to have his fingerprints burned off before the facility comes under attack by a team of heavily armed mercenaries under the command of Keates. Their target is Juliet and her protector Elda.
Director Brad Watson’s credits run more towards horror films such as Beacon 77 and For We Are Many than action, and The Siege is Nicole Bartlett’s first produced script...
- 3/15/2023
- by Jim Morazzini
- Nerdly
There's a bitter irony in Carl Weathers' storied acting career. Despite starring in several "Rocky" movies and some memorable 1980s action movies, it was a silly Adam Sandler comedy that did irreparable damage to the actor's body.
For most of his career, Carl Weathers looked like he was cut from stone. He survived two seasons of NCAA football at San Diego State University and had a brief stint with the Oakland Raiders. After his professional football career ended, he took advantage of his degree in theater arts and made the switch to acting.
After a few years of small TV and film roles, the actor landed the role of a lifetime as boxer Apollo Creed opposite Sylvester Stallone in the 1976 film "Rocky." After four "Rocky" films, Weathers would star in some high-profile 1980s action films such as "Predator" and "Action Jackson." He would also star as a police detective in...
For most of his career, Carl Weathers looked like he was cut from stone. He survived two seasons of NCAA football at San Diego State University and had a brief stint with the Oakland Raiders. After his professional football career ended, he took advantage of his degree in theater arts and made the switch to acting.
After a few years of small TV and film roles, the actor landed the role of a lifetime as boxer Apollo Creed opposite Sylvester Stallone in the 1976 film "Rocky." After four "Rocky" films, Weathers would star in some high-profile 1980s action films such as "Predator" and "Action Jackson." He would also star as a police detective in...
- 3/5/2023
- by Travis Yates
- Slash Film
Looking back at the six-part Disney+ miniseries, Obi-Wan Kenobi was really successful in one key way. It told a satisfying story about old Ben’s life before A New Hope that also bridged the gap for a few other big Star Wars characters and provided closure for lingering Prequel Trilogy storylines. All this, while also introducing exciting new characters like Moses Ingram’s Reva and bringing deep cuts from the books and comics into the fold. For anyone who loves Star Wars lore, this Disney+ show was the biggest feast of worldbuilding yet served up on the streaming service.
But not everything about Obi-Wan Kenobi worked, especially when it came to its set design and VFX, which at times were criticized for looking “cheaper” than the more “cinematic” The Mandalorian. A common complaint from fans and critics throughout the series’ run was the show’s artificial-looking sets and its seeming...
But not everything about Obi-Wan Kenobi worked, especially when it came to its set design and VFX, which at times were criticized for looking “cheaper” than the more “cinematic” The Mandalorian. A common complaint from fans and critics throughout the series’ run was the show’s artificial-looking sets and its seeming...
- 8/31/2022
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
Alexander Nevsky stars in the action western.
Premiere Entertainment Group (Peg) has bulked up its Cannes sales slate with worldwide rights to Joe Cornet’s action western Gunfight At Rio Bravo starring Alexander Nevsky.
Craig Hamann has written the screenplay in which Nevsky plays a mysterious Russian gunslinger who aids a marshal and a sheriff as they stand up to a bloodthirsty outlaw gang known as The Hellhounds who have invaded their small East Texas town.
Cornet, Matthias Hues, Olivier Gruner, and Anna Oris round out the key cast. The film was produced by Nevsky for Hollywood Storm. Eta Films...
Premiere Entertainment Group (Peg) has bulked up its Cannes sales slate with worldwide rights to Joe Cornet’s action western Gunfight At Rio Bravo starring Alexander Nevsky.
Craig Hamann has written the screenplay in which Nevsky plays a mysterious Russian gunslinger who aids a marshal and a sheriff as they stand up to a bloodthirsty outlaw gang known as The Hellhounds who have invaded their small East Texas town.
Cornet, Matthias Hues, Olivier Gruner, and Anna Oris round out the key cast. The film was produced by Nevsky for Hollywood Storm. Eta Films...
- 5/17/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Joe Cornet directed from Craig Hamann screenplay.
Premiere Entertainment Group has bulked up its Cannes sales slate with worldwide rights to action western Gunfight At Rio Bravo starring Alexander Nevsky
Joe Cornet directed the film from Craig Hamann’s screenplay in which Nevsky plays a mysterious Russian gunslinger who aids a marshal and a sheriff as they stand up to a bloodthirsty outlaw gang known as The Hellhounds who have invaded their small East Texas town.
Cornet, Matthias Hues, Olivier Gruner, and Anna Oris round out the key cast. The film was produced by Nevsky for Hollywood Storm. Eta Films...
Premiere Entertainment Group has bulked up its Cannes sales slate with worldwide rights to action western Gunfight At Rio Bravo starring Alexander Nevsky
Joe Cornet directed the film from Craig Hamann’s screenplay in which Nevsky plays a mysterious Russian gunslinger who aids a marshal and a sheriff as they stand up to a bloodthirsty outlaw gang known as The Hellhounds who have invaded their small East Texas town.
Cornet, Matthias Hues, Olivier Gruner, and Anna Oris round out the key cast. The film was produced by Nevsky for Hollywood Storm. Eta Films...
- 5/16/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
"I saw an opportunity, so I took it." Saban Films has revealed a trailer for another junk action thriller called Blowback, arriving in theaters this June right in the middle of the summer. After planning a perfect heist robbing a bank where a special stash is hidden, Nick is ready to score. One problem, his girl and the crew, have other ideas. They take Nick down in a hail of bullets but Nick doesn't die and in a race for his life, seeks revenge one target at a time. Yet another of these exceptionally generic, entirely derivative action films that no one will actually watch. The film stars Randy Couture, Louis Mandylor, Chris Maher, Benjamin Abiola, Michele Plaia, Texas Battle, and Cam Gigandet. I honestly don't know who still watches these films and how they keep getting funded, but I guess generic action films are always easy to sell. Lock 'n load.
- 5/5/2022
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
After the merciless Sheriff of Nottingham orders a brutal attack on his family, a young man named Robin swears bloody revenge on the men responsible, vowing to restore freedom to those trapped under the realm’s oppressive rule in the new action-adventure film The Siege Of Robin Hood, available in select theaters June 3 and on digital and on demand June 7 from Saban Films.
Here’s the exciting trailer:
When the Sheriff of Nottingham’s soldiers brutally attack his family, a young man named Robin vows bloody revenge on the men responsible. He recruits a team of outcasts, mavericks, and fugitive warriors, each has a grudge to settle with the Sheriff and an extreme fighting skill to match. Together they devise a plan to exact revenge and lay to rest the ghosts of his past.
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Here’s the exciting trailer:
When the Sheriff of Nottingham’s soldiers brutally attack his family, a young man named Robin vows bloody revenge on the men responsible. He recruits a team of outcasts, mavericks, and fugitive warriors, each has a grudge to settle with the Sheriff and an extreme fighting skill to match. Together they devise a plan to exact revenge and lay to rest the ghosts of his past.
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- 5/5/2022
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
April is here and that means there’s a whole slew of new releases headed to Hulu to meet your streaming needs.
In the realm of original films, Hulu has the queer rom-com “Crush,” starring Rowan Blanchard and Auli’i Cravalho, which debuts April 29. Meanwhile, new library arrivals this month include the Bruce Willis and Joseph Gordon-Levitt sci-fi mind-bender “Looper,” both “Shrek” and “Shrek 2,” and all four films in “The Twilight Saga.”
April is also a big month for new TV shows on Hulu. Andrew Garfield’s hot streak continues with the FX drama “Under the Banner of Heaven,” which debuts exclusively on Hulu April 28. For reality TV fans, “The Kardashians” premieres on April 14. Hulu also has two franchise spinoff kids shows returning with Season 7 of “Madagascar: A Little Wild” on April 4 and Season 2 of “The Croods: Family Tree” on April 5.
These are but a few highlights in a rather...
In the realm of original films, Hulu has the queer rom-com “Crush,” starring Rowan Blanchard and Auli’i Cravalho, which debuts April 29. Meanwhile, new library arrivals this month include the Bruce Willis and Joseph Gordon-Levitt sci-fi mind-bender “Looper,” both “Shrek” and “Shrek 2,” and all four films in “The Twilight Saga.”
April is also a big month for new TV shows on Hulu. Andrew Garfield’s hot streak continues with the FX drama “Under the Banner of Heaven,” which debuts exclusively on Hulu April 28. For reality TV fans, “The Kardashians” premieres on April 14. Hulu also has two franchise spinoff kids shows returning with Season 7 of “Madagascar: A Little Wild” on April 4 and Season 2 of “The Croods: Family Tree” on April 5.
These are but a few highlights in a rather...
- 4/2/2022
- by Haleigh Foutch
- The Wrap
Though the confusingly named initiative “FX on Hulu” is on its way out, FX is still bringing premium television to Hulu in the meantime.
Hulu’s list of new releases for April 2022 is highlighted by FX limited series Under the Banner of Heaven. This adaptation of the non-fiction book by John Krakauer stars Andrew Garfield as a Mormon police detective whose faith is shaken when investigating a murder involving the church.
It’s not all just FX on the TV side of things for Hulu this month, however. The streamer is debuting second seasons of its series The Hardy Boys (April 6) and Woke (April 8). There isn’t much to report from Hulu’s original movies arm aside from true crime documentary Captive Audience on April 21. But that doc about one family’s 50-year journey for justice sounds like a must-watch.
April 1 sees the usual arrival of library film titles. Looper,...
Hulu’s list of new releases for April 2022 is highlighted by FX limited series Under the Banner of Heaven. This adaptation of the non-fiction book by John Krakauer stars Andrew Garfield as a Mormon police detective whose faith is shaken when investigating a murder involving the church.
It’s not all just FX on the TV side of things for Hulu this month, however. The streamer is debuting second seasons of its series The Hardy Boys (April 6) and Woke (April 8). There isn’t much to report from Hulu’s original movies arm aside from true crime documentary Captive Audience on April 21. But that doc about one family’s 50-year journey for justice sounds like a must-watch.
April 1 sees the usual arrival of library film titles. Looper,...
- 4/1/2022
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Exclusive: Edi Patterson (The Righteous Gemstones) and Cam Gigandet (Tom Clancy’s Without Remorse) are the latest additions to the cast of Universal Pictures’ holiday thriller Violent Night.
They join an ensemble that also includes David Harbour, John Leguizamo, Beverly D’Angelo, Alex Haskell and Alexis Louder, as previously announced.
In the film from director Tommy Wirkola (Dead Snow), a team of elite mercenaries breaks into a wealthy family compound on Christmas Eve, taking everyone inside hostage. But the team isn’t prepared for a surprise combatant: Santa Claus (Harbour) is on the grounds, and he’s about to show why this Nick is no saint.
Patrick Casey and Josh Miller (Sonic the Hedgehog) wrote the script. David Leitch, Kelly McCormick and Guy Danella are producing under their Universal-based 87North banner, with Universal Pictures’ Executive Vice President of Production Development Matt Reilly and Director of Production Development Tony Ducret overseeing the project for the studio.
They join an ensemble that also includes David Harbour, John Leguizamo, Beverly D’Angelo, Alex Haskell and Alexis Louder, as previously announced.
In the film from director Tommy Wirkola (Dead Snow), a team of elite mercenaries breaks into a wealthy family compound on Christmas Eve, taking everyone inside hostage. But the team isn’t prepared for a surprise combatant: Santa Claus (Harbour) is on the grounds, and he’s about to show why this Nick is no saint.
Patrick Casey and Josh Miller (Sonic the Hedgehog) wrote the script. David Leitch, Kelly McCormick and Guy Danella are producing under their Universal-based 87North banner, with Universal Pictures’ Executive Vice President of Production Development Matt Reilly and Director of Production Development Tony Ducret overseeing the project for the studio.
- 3/10/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Horrornews.net and Midnight Releasing have teamed up to bring you this exclusive clip from the new futuristic feature, Lockdown 2025 In the shadows of a highly contagious virus, a family seeks shelter in the safety of their own home during a nationwide Lockdown, in which Martial Law is declared. With nowhere to go and danger …
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- 8/24/2021
- by Mike Joy
- Horror News
After a week that’s seen Korn frontman Jonathan Davis and Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson contract Covid, and everyone from Garth Brooks and Neil Young to BTS and Nine Inch Nails cancel live events due to concerns about the virus, it briefly seemed like the Killers warmup show at New York’s Terminal 5 was in real jeopardy when a man who identified himself as the band’s doctor came onstage at the top of the night to address the crowd.
“I’ve got a bit of news for you guys,...
“I’ve got a bit of news for you guys,...
- 8/20/2021
- by Andy Greene
- Rollingstone.com
Lockdown: 2025 is a new science fiction / thriller from director Michael Sean Hall and it is available July 2, 2021 on VOD from Midnight Releasing. Synopsis: In the shadows of a highly contagious virus, a family seeks shelter in the safety of their own home during a nationwide Lockdown, in which Martial Law is …
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- 7/3/2021
- by Mike Joy
- Horror News
Drama based on novel from Snow Falling On Cedars author David Guterson.
Premiere Entertainment Group (Peg) will launch Cannes Marché virtual talks at the Cannes Marché next week on drama East Of The Mountains starring Tom Skerritt and Mira Sorvino.
The star of Alien and Top Gun plays a retired heart surgeon with terminal cancer who gets involved in an adventure when he takes his dog back to his boyhood home in eastern Washington to end life on his own terms.
Sorvino, whse credits include Mighty Aphrodite and The Replacement Killers, plays the daughter who isn’t told of her father’s cancer.
Premiere Entertainment Group (Peg) will launch Cannes Marché virtual talks at the Cannes Marché next week on drama East Of The Mountains starring Tom Skerritt and Mira Sorvino.
The star of Alien and Top Gun plays a retired heart surgeon with terminal cancer who gets involved in an adventure when he takes his dog back to his boyhood home in eastern Washington to end life on his own terms.
Sorvino, whse credits include Mighty Aphrodite and The Replacement Killers, plays the daughter who isn’t told of her father’s cancer.
- 7/2/2021
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Nathan Jung, best known for his portrayal of Genghis Khan in the original Star Trek series, died April 24 at age 74. The location and cause of death has not been disclosed by his friend and attorney, Timothy Tau.
Jung began his acting career in 1969 with a role as Genghis Khan in “The Savage Curtain” episode of the original Star Trek.
From that launching pad, he went on to numerous guest shots on some of the biggest television shows of the 1970s and 1980s, including M*A*S*H*, Starsky & Hutch, CHiPs, General Hospital, Manimal, Riptide, Hunter, Sanford and Son, and Kung Fu.
In the 1990s, he had stints on Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, Martial Law and Burke’s Law.
Jung also can claim to be one of the few actors who worked with both Bruce Lee and his son, Brandon Lee. Opposite Bruce, Jung appeared on a 1969 episode of Here Comes the Brides.
Jung began his acting career in 1969 with a role as Genghis Khan in “The Savage Curtain” episode of the original Star Trek.
From that launching pad, he went on to numerous guest shots on some of the biggest television shows of the 1970s and 1980s, including M*A*S*H*, Starsky & Hutch, CHiPs, General Hospital, Manimal, Riptide, Hunter, Sanford and Son, and Kung Fu.
In the 1990s, he had stints on Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, Martial Law and Burke’s Law.
Jung also can claim to be one of the few actors who worked with both Bruce Lee and his son, Brandon Lee. Opposite Bruce, Jung appeared on a 1969 episode of Here Comes the Brides.
- 5/1/2021
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Nathan Jung, the actor who appeared in “Star Trek: The Original Series,” “The A-Team” and “Kung Fu,” has died. He was 74.
Jung died on April 24, his close friend and attorney, Timothy Tau, confirmed to Variety. The cause of death has not been disclosed.
Jung kicked off his acting career in 1969 with his role as Ghengis Khan in “The Savage Curtain” episode of “Star Trek: The Original Series.” From there, taking advantage of his tall stature, his television resume exploded with roles on the biggest shows from the 1970s and ’80s. Jung appeared on “M*A*S*H*,” “Starsky & Hutch,” “CHiPs,” “General Hospital,” “Manimal,” “Riptide” and “Hunter.” He also held roles in “Sanford and Son,” in which he played Helen Funai’s cousin, Saburyo, and “Kung Fu,” in which he plaed the Dark Rider. In the ’90s, he had stints on “Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman,” “Martial Law” and “Burke’s Law.
Jung died on April 24, his close friend and attorney, Timothy Tau, confirmed to Variety. The cause of death has not been disclosed.
Jung kicked off his acting career in 1969 with his role as Ghengis Khan in “The Savage Curtain” episode of “Star Trek: The Original Series.” From there, taking advantage of his tall stature, his television resume exploded with roles on the biggest shows from the 1970s and ’80s. Jung appeared on “M*A*S*H*,” “Starsky & Hutch,” “CHiPs,” “General Hospital,” “Manimal,” “Riptide” and “Hunter.” He also held roles in “Sanford and Son,” in which he played Helen Funai’s cousin, Saburyo, and “Kung Fu,” in which he plaed the Dark Rider. In the ’90s, he had stints on “Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman,” “Martial Law” and “Burke’s Law.
- 5/1/2021
- by Haley Bosselman
- Variety Film + TV
Welcome to this week’s Aew: Dynamite review, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and…oh no! It’s…Cher!!!!!! Cher: I’m a b—ch! Me: Go away you b—ch! Cher: That’s Super-b—ch! Shaboom! Me: What do you want, b—ch? Cher: This b—ch wants to smash a child’s toy train! Me: You b—ch! Cher: That’s Mr. B—ch to you! Me: You b—ch! Why would you want to destroy a child’s toy?! Cher: ‘Cuz I’m a b—ch! Me: Well b—ch, I have little surprise for you. Cher: That’s Captain B—ch to you! Me: Here you go, you b—ch! (unleashes…Eric Roberts) Eric Roberts: B—ch! I’m drunk! Want booze God damn it! Cher: I’m the B—ch-Master Supreme! I shall not be defeated by this alcoholic miscreant!
- 4/30/2021
- by Nathan Favel
- Nerdly
“Resident Evil” producer Constantin Film has acquired the rights to Lee Goldberg’s movie script for thriller “The Walk,” which he adapted from his bestselling novel. Goldberg has served as the showrunner of “Diagnosis Murder” and “Martial Law.”
In “The Walk,” after an apocalyptic earthquake, a studio exec is making his way by foot from downtown L.A. to the San Fernando Valley to find his family and has to reluctantly team up with an unusual traveler going the same direction. Yet nothing is as it seems and the walk proves to be full of unexpected traps and challenges.
Goldberg has published more than 40 novels, including “Lost Hills,” “True Fiction,” and five “Fox & O’Hare” novels (with Janet Evanovich), selling nearly two million copies worldwide.
Goldberg’s television credits include writing multiple episodes of the USA Network series “Monk,” and co-creating “Mystery 101,” Hallmark’s series of TV movies.
Robert Kulzer...
In “The Walk,” after an apocalyptic earthquake, a studio exec is making his way by foot from downtown L.A. to the San Fernando Valley to find his family and has to reluctantly team up with an unusual traveler going the same direction. Yet nothing is as it seems and the walk proves to be full of unexpected traps and challenges.
Goldberg has published more than 40 novels, including “Lost Hills,” “True Fiction,” and five “Fox & O’Hare” novels (with Janet Evanovich), selling nearly two million copies worldwide.
Goldberg’s television credits include writing multiple episodes of the USA Network series “Monk,” and co-creating “Mystery 101,” Hallmark’s series of TV movies.
Robert Kulzer...
- 4/20/2021
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
Resident Evil firm Constantin Film has acquired rights to Lee Goldberg’s scriptThe Walk, which he adapted from his thriller novel of the same name.
In The Walk, after an apocalyptic earthquake, a studio exec is making his way by foot from downtown LA to the San Fernando Valley to find his family and has to reluctantly team up with an unusual traveler going the same direction. Nothing is at is seems and the walk proves to be full of unexpected traps and challenges.
Goldberg’s website describes the novel as part adventure, part horror, part comedy. It was originally published by Five Star in the early 2000s but more recently found success on Amazon Kindle.
Goldberg’s novels include Lost Hills, True Fiction, and five Fox & O’Hare books. His TV credits include show-running the CBS series Diagnosis Murder and Martial Law, writing multiple episodes of the USA Network series Monk,...
In The Walk, after an apocalyptic earthquake, a studio exec is making his way by foot from downtown LA to the San Fernando Valley to find his family and has to reluctantly team up with an unusual traveler going the same direction. Nothing is at is seems and the walk proves to be full of unexpected traps and challenges.
Goldberg’s website describes the novel as part adventure, part horror, part comedy. It was originally published by Five Star in the early 2000s but more recently found success on Amazon Kindle.
Goldberg’s novels include Lost Hills, True Fiction, and five Fox & O’Hare books. His TV credits include show-running the CBS series Diagnosis Murder and Martial Law, writing multiple episodes of the USA Network series Monk,...
- 4/20/2021
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
When Brendan James and Noah Kulwin were trying to figure out what to cover on the second season of their history podcast Blowback there were, unfortunately, a lot of options — after all, the show grapples with the machinations, mishaps, and misdeeds of the American empire. Blowback debuted last year with a widely praised season on the Iraq War, but, for season two, they chose a conflict closer to home: The Cuban Revolution.
The story of the 1959 Cuban Revolution and its aftermath, as James recently told Rolling Stone, presented a “classic,...
The story of the 1959 Cuban Revolution and its aftermath, as James recently told Rolling Stone, presented a “classic,...
- 4/19/2021
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
The Visual Effects Society Awards were handed out during a virtual ceremony on Tuesday, April 6. “The Midnight Sky” won the Ves equivalent of the Best Picture race – Best Visual Effects in a Photoreal Feature. It bested Oscar frontrunner “Tenet” in that category, as well as “Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey,” “Project Power” and “The Witches.” George Clooney‘s sci-fi drama won an additional prize for Best Model in a Photoreal of Animated Project. Scroll down for a complete list of winners and nominees at the 2021 Visual Effects Society Awards.
“Tenet” shouldn’t get too discouraged about its Oscar chances. Last year’s Academy Award winner for Best Visual Effects, “1917,” wasn’t even nominated in the top category at the Ves. That award went to “The Lion King,” which lost at the Oscars to Sam Mendes‘ WWI epic. “1917” did compete at the Visual Effects Society for Best Supporting Visual Effects,...
“Tenet” shouldn’t get too discouraged about its Oscar chances. Last year’s Academy Award winner for Best Visual Effects, “1917,” wasn’t even nominated in the top category at the Ves. That award went to “The Lion King,” which lost at the Oscars to Sam Mendes‘ WWI epic. “1917” did compete at the Visual Effects Society for Best Supporting Visual Effects,...
- 4/7/2021
- by Zach Laws
- Gold Derby
Director, writer and producer Mark L. Lester will forever be tied to a handful of quintessential ’80s hits and cult films, among which a place of honor goes to the Joel Silver-produced, over-the-top Arnold Schwarzenegger vehicle Commando (1985). A film which irrupts in cinema theatres after another two of the director’s most well-known efforts: Class of 1984 (1982) and the Stephen King adaption Firestarter (1984). In the following interview, Lester reminisces on how he transitioned from drive-ins to the Hollywood studio system.
Let’s start with a question on the narrative structure of your films. Within the last act of some of your biggest hits there will be a total narrative suspension, and what will take place is essentially a completely cinematic mechanism, a cinematic mayhem if you will, that often becomes playful and deconstructs any pretention the film has built upon previously. I’m thinking of films such as Firestarter...
Let’s start with a question on the narrative structure of your films. Within the last act of some of your biggest hits there will be a total narrative suspension, and what will take place is essentially a completely cinematic mechanism, a cinematic mayhem if you will, that often becomes playful and deconstructs any pretention the film has built upon previously. I’m thinking of films such as Firestarter...
- 2/25/2021
- by Eugenio Ercolani
- DailyDead
The Killers have digitally reissued their 2020 album Imploding the Mirage as a deluxe edition featuring three additional tracks — a pair of new renditions of the LP’s singles as well as the new song “C’est La Vie.”
The latter track is the Killers’ take on the jittery first half of the Talking Heads catalog — a stylistic departure from the rest of Imploding the Mirage — while the other two additions are an acoustic version of the single “Blowback” and a “Wasatch Style”-take on “Caution” that strips that track to vocals,...
The latter track is the Killers’ take on the jittery first half of the Talking Heads catalog — a stylistic departure from the rest of Imploding the Mirage — while the other two additions are an acoustic version of the single “Blowback” and a “Wasatch Style”-take on “Caution” that strips that track to vocals,...
- 1/29/2021
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
The Mandalorian has arguably kickstarted something of a second golden age for the Star Wars franchise.
Created by Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni, the hit Disney Plus show has received acclaim from fans and critics alike for recapturing the same magic that made George Lucas’ adventures set in a galaxy far, far away such a joy to experience. Season 2 in particular, which concluded last week with the spectacular return of a beloved character, has brought Din Djarin closer to the core story of Jedi vs. Sith than ever before and, what’s more, it now seems as though the dream team behind Mando have their sights set on rectifying past mistakes.
According to industry insider Daniel Richtman, Filoni and Favreau plan to fix various problems fans have with the Sequel Trilogy, specifically The Rise of Skywalker, which remains an incredibly contentious movie for multiple reasons. Taking to his Patreon page,...
Created by Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni, the hit Disney Plus show has received acclaim from fans and critics alike for recapturing the same magic that made George Lucas’ adventures set in a galaxy far, far away such a joy to experience. Season 2 in particular, which concluded last week with the spectacular return of a beloved character, has brought Din Djarin closer to the core story of Jedi vs. Sith than ever before and, what’s more, it now seems as though the dream team behind Mando have their sights set on rectifying past mistakes.
According to industry insider Daniel Richtman, Filoni and Favreau plan to fix various problems fans have with the Sequel Trilogy, specifically The Rise of Skywalker, which remains an incredibly contentious movie for multiple reasons. Taking to his Patreon page,...
- 12/21/2020
- by Joe Pring
- We Got This Covered
This Star Wars: The Mandalorian article contains spoilers.
The Mandalorian re-canonized a surprising piece of Legends lore in “The Siege.” We’re of course talking about those dark troopers teased at the very end of the episode. And in “The Tragedy” we finally see these heavily-armored elite combat droids in action, as they swoop in with their rocket thrusters during the shootout on Tython and steal Grogu from Mando.
While this is the first time these Imperial units appear on screen in the Disney canon, the dark troopers have a long history in the Legends Expanded Universe of old as prime examples of the Empire’s willingness to experiment with new ways of oppressing the galaxy. And they evolved over time, too, from combat droids to advanced units who were way more twisted and even corrupted by the dark side of the Force.
Players of the classic Dark Forces/Jedi...
The Mandalorian re-canonized a surprising piece of Legends lore in “The Siege.” We’re of course talking about those dark troopers teased at the very end of the episode. And in “The Tragedy” we finally see these heavily-armored elite combat droids in action, as they swoop in with their rocket thrusters during the shootout on Tython and steal Grogu from Mando.
While this is the first time these Imperial units appear on screen in the Disney canon, the dark troopers have a long history in the Legends Expanded Universe of old as prime examples of the Empire’s willingness to experiment with new ways of oppressing the galaxy. And they evolved over time, too, from combat droids to advanced units who were way more twisted and even corrupted by the dark side of the Force.
Players of the classic Dark Forces/Jedi...
- 12/4/2020
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
If there's one thing The Mandalorian has proven time and time again, it's the dedication to Star Wars canon. During the last moments of episode four, "The Siege," we see Moff Gideon standing among a battalion of dark troopers. As evidenced by the events of the most recent episode, "The Tragedy," this doesn't bode well for Din Djarin and Grogu, the latter of which is kidnapped. Unless you're an avid gamer or well-versed in all things Star Wars lore, The Mandalorian may be the first time you're hearing of this new enemy. If you're unsure how or why they're any worse than stormtroopers or shadow troopers, they can use the Force, and the events of "The Tragedy" confirm that they are a part of Gideon's big plan.
Dark troopers were first introduced in 1995's Star Wars: Dark Forces as the game's most powerful enemies, while Force-sensitive dark troopers were introduced in a 1995 Dark Empire comic.
Dark troopers were first introduced in 1995's Star Wars: Dark Forces as the game's most powerful enemies, while Force-sensitive dark troopers were introduced in a 1995 Dark Empire comic.
- 12/4/2020
- by Grayson Gilcrease
- Popsugar.com
Based on the sheer popularity of the show, which has seen Disney Plus subscribers dedicate over a billion minutes to the story to make it five times more popular than anything else on the streaming service, The Mandalorian doesn’t exactly need a riveting marketing campaign to succeed.
However, the various posters released to promote Mando and Baby Yoda’s adventures have been pretty uninspired so far, generally focusing on the dynamic central duo simply going about their business against various backdrops. Which is admittedly more than enough to have fans cooing over Grogu in a pouch sling.
The character posters that drop on a weekly basis are also about as standard as it gets, simply featuring the latest big name addition to the ensemble staring directly out from the one-sheet. Thankfully, the most recent design has a bit of verve and originality to it, but in an artistic decision...
However, the various posters released to promote Mando and Baby Yoda’s adventures have been pretty uninspired so far, generally focusing on the dynamic central duo simply going about their business against various backdrops. Which is admittedly more than enough to have fans cooing over Grogu in a pouch sling.
The character posters that drop on a weekly basis are also about as standard as it gets, simply featuring the latest big name addition to the ensemble staring directly out from the one-sheet. Thankfully, the most recent design has a bit of verve and originality to it, but in an artistic decision...
- 12/4/2020
- by Scott Campbell
- We Got This Covered
This article contains spoilers for Star Wars: The Mandalorian Season 2.
It’s entirely possible that those blue macarons Baby Yoda flagrantly stole and porked his way through in The Mandalorian Season 2’s New Hope-y fourth episode tasted better coming out than they did going in, as showrunner Jon Favreau has revealed that they actually “didn’t really have much flavor.”
Favreau popped up on the ever-popular YouTube series Binging With Babish this week in an installment where host Andrew Rea, aka Oliver Babish, attempted to recreate the blue snacks, with objectively dodgy results. The Iron Man director explained to Babish how the cute little macarons entered Star Wars canon, and our hearts, before becoming a river of blue sick that more accurately reflected the foodstuff that inspired them – Luke Skywalker’s favorite Bantha milk drink, often fresh from the tit.
“Josh, our prop master, came to us and was asking.
It’s entirely possible that those blue macarons Baby Yoda flagrantly stole and porked his way through in The Mandalorian Season 2’s New Hope-y fourth episode tasted better coming out than they did going in, as showrunner Jon Favreau has revealed that they actually “didn’t really have much flavor.”
Favreau popped up on the ever-popular YouTube series Binging With Babish this week in an installment where host Andrew Rea, aka Oliver Babish, attempted to recreate the blue snacks, with objectively dodgy results. The Iron Man director explained to Babish how the cute little macarons entered Star Wars canon, and our hearts, before becoming a river of blue sick that more accurately reflected the foodstuff that inspired them – Luke Skywalker’s favorite Bantha milk drink, often fresh from the tit.
“Josh, our prop master, came to us and was asking.
- 12/2/2020
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
One of the more unique aspects of modern fan culture is how even the most trivial or unimportant minor characters can take on a life of their own to become instant cult heroes to millions of people across the world, and season 2 of The Mandalorian has been a perfect example of this. The Frog Lady captured the imagination after appearing in the second and third episodes, with the amphibious extraterrestrial quickly being named as one half of the most popular power couple in Star Wars history alongside her husband.
Meanwhile, you can completely understand why the internet would go crazy for the likes of Katee Sackhoff’s Bo-Katan or Rosario Dawson’s Ahsoka Tano, both longtime favorites from the animated back catalogue who were making their long-awaited live-action debuts, or even Timothy Olyphant sporting the best head of hair in the galaxy as space cowboy Cobb Vanth, but Disney and...
Meanwhile, you can completely understand why the internet would go crazy for the likes of Katee Sackhoff’s Bo-Katan or Rosario Dawson’s Ahsoka Tano, both longtime favorites from the animated back catalogue who were making their long-awaited live-action debuts, or even Timothy Olyphant sporting the best head of hair in the galaxy as space cowboy Cobb Vanth, but Disney and...
- 12/1/2020
- by Scott Campbell
- We Got This Covered
In order to avoid spoiling any major surprises, The Mandalorian has been revealing a new character poster on a weekly basis to celebrate the show’s newest arrivals. Timothy Olyphant’s Cobb Vanth, Katee Sackhoff’s Bo-Katan and her Nite Owls, Giancarlo Esposito’s Moff Gideon and even instant cult favorite the Frog Lady have all been given a promotional one-sheet, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that fans have taken matters into their own hands in regards to that galaxy far, far away’s latest breakout star.
Lucasfilm may have already attempted to wipe him from existence after digitally altering last week’s episode “The Siege,” but The Mandalorian‘s fanbase isn’t going to forget Jeans Guy in a hurry. The unfortunate crew member spotted lurking in the background has since gained a life of his own, becoming the latest character from the series to capture the imagination of the internet.
Lucasfilm may have already attempted to wipe him from existence after digitally altering last week’s episode “The Siege,” but The Mandalorian‘s fanbase isn’t going to forget Jeans Guy in a hurry. The unfortunate crew member spotted lurking in the background has since gained a life of his own, becoming the latest character from the series to capture the imagination of the internet.
- 11/27/2020
- by Scott Campbell
- We Got This Covered
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