Nicolas Cage, Heather Graham and Stephen Dorff are set to star in the western ‘The Gunslingers’.
Written and directed by filmmaker Brian Skiba, the film will also star Costas Mandylor (Saw), Scarlet Stallone (Tulsa King), Tzi Ma (The Farewell), and Randall Batinkoff (Dead Man’s Hand).
The story is set in a rugged town named Redemption. Reformed gunslinger, Thomas Keller (Dorff) and mad genius Ben (Cage) are guided by spiritual leader Jericho (Mandylor) as they strive for vindication. Confronting his violent history, a brutal bar fight and deadly feud reignite between Thomas, Ben and the notorious Five Points Gang. Now baptised and reborn, Thomas grapples with fresh challenges, testing his newfound peace amidst a town steeped in secrets, violence, and a relentless quest for revenge.
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The project is produced by Batinkoff, Laurie Love, and Skiba. Executive producers...
Written and directed by filmmaker Brian Skiba, the film will also star Costas Mandylor (Saw), Scarlet Stallone (Tulsa King), Tzi Ma (The Farewell), and Randall Batinkoff (Dead Man’s Hand).
The story is set in a rugged town named Redemption. Reformed gunslinger, Thomas Keller (Dorff) and mad genius Ben (Cage) are guided by spiritual leader Jericho (Mandylor) as they strive for vindication. Confronting his violent history, a brutal bar fight and deadly feud reignite between Thomas, Ben and the notorious Five Points Gang. Now baptised and reborn, Thomas grapples with fresh challenges, testing his newfound peace amidst a town steeped in secrets, violence, and a relentless quest for revenge.
Also in news – Paul Giamatti, Joely Richardson & more join cast of ‘Downton Abbey 3’
The project is produced by Batinkoff, Laurie Love, and Skiba. Executive producers...
- 5/14/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Nicolas Cage, Heather Graham and Stephen Dorff are teaming up for new Western 'The Gunslingers'.The 60-year-old actor - who recently made his Western debuts in last year's 'The Old Way' and 2022 movie 'Butcher's Crossing' - is already returning to the genre in a new project written and directed by 'Dead Man's Hand' filmmaker Brian Skiba.As reported by Variety, the trio will be joined in the cast by Costas Mandylor, Scarlett Stallone, Tzia Ma and Randall Batinkoff.The 'Dream Scenario' actor will play mad genius Ben alongside 'True Detective' star Dorff's reformed gunslinger Thomas Keller.The pair are guided by a spiritual leader called Jericho (Mandylor) as they strive for vindication in the rugged town of Redemption.While confronting his violent history, a bar fight reignites a feud with the Five Points Gang.Although he is now baptised and reborn, Thomas...
- 5/14/2024
- by Alistair McGeorge
- Bang Showbiz
Having starred in only his first Western films in the last few years with “The Old Way” and “Butcher’s Crossing,” Nicolas Cage is doubling down on the genre, having teamed up with Heather Graham (“The Hangover”) and Stephen Dorff (“True Detective”) for “The Gunslingers.”
Costas Mandylor (“Saw”), Scarlet Stallone (“Tulsa King”), Tzi Ma (“The Farewell”), and Randall Batinkoff (“Dead Man’s Hand”) also star in the film, which is being launched in Cannes with Brilliant Pictures handling international sales. Grindstone has U.S. rights to the film.
Written and directed by prolific genre filmmaker Brian Skiba (“The 2nd,” “Dead Man’s Hand”), “The Gunslingers” is set in a rugged town named Redemption. Reformed gunslinger, Thomas Keller (Dorff) and mad genius Ben (Cage) are guided by spiritual leader Jericho (Mandylor) as they strive for vindication. Confronting his violent history, a brutal bar fight and deadly feud reignites between Thomas, Ben and the notorious Five Points Gang.
Costas Mandylor (“Saw”), Scarlet Stallone (“Tulsa King”), Tzi Ma (“The Farewell”), and Randall Batinkoff (“Dead Man’s Hand”) also star in the film, which is being launched in Cannes with Brilliant Pictures handling international sales. Grindstone has U.S. rights to the film.
Written and directed by prolific genre filmmaker Brian Skiba (“The 2nd,” “Dead Man’s Hand”), “The Gunslingers” is set in a rugged town named Redemption. Reformed gunslinger, Thomas Keller (Dorff) and mad genius Ben (Cage) are guided by spiritual leader Jericho (Mandylor) as they strive for vindication. Confronting his violent history, a brutal bar fight and deadly feud reignites between Thomas, Ben and the notorious Five Points Gang.
- 5/14/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety Film + TV
U.K.-based sales and distribution outfit Blue Finch Films has boarded worldwide rights, excluding Canada, to 1980s-set wrestling action-horror “Dark Match.”
The film is headlined by professional wrestler and rock musician Chris Jericho and written and directed by Lowell Dean (“Wolfcop”). The film will launch later this year with its festival premiere to be announced imminently. Blue Finch will begin sales at the upcoming Cannes Film Market.
In the film, a small-time wrestling company accepts a well-paying gig in a backwoods town only to learn that the community is run by a mysterious cult leader with devious plans for their match. When the lights go down, Miss Behave and her friends are pitted against each other in a real fight for their lives. The cast also includes Steven Ogg (“The Walking Dead”) and Ayisha Issa (“Transplant”).
The film was produced by Dept. 9 Studios’ John K. MacDonald, Don Depoe, and Michael Feehan,...
The film is headlined by professional wrestler and rock musician Chris Jericho and written and directed by Lowell Dean (“Wolfcop”). The film will launch later this year with its festival premiere to be announced imminently. Blue Finch will begin sales at the upcoming Cannes Film Market.
In the film, a small-time wrestling company accepts a well-paying gig in a backwoods town only to learn that the community is run by a mysterious cult leader with devious plans for their match. When the lights go down, Miss Behave and her friends are pitted against each other in a real fight for their lives. The cast also includes Steven Ogg (“The Walking Dead”) and Ayisha Issa (“Transplant”).
The film was produced by Dept. 9 Studios’ John K. MacDonald, Don Depoe, and Michael Feehan,...
- 4/25/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
It’s Monday so you know what that means, it’s time for our weekly review of Aew: Rampage! This week’s show was broadcast from North Charleston Coliseum in North Charleston, South Carolina and featured Excalibur, Ian Riccaboni, Don Callis and Matt Menard on commentary. Now let’s get to the review…
Match #1: Chris Jericho def. Matt Sydal The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
They started with a collar and elbow tie up. The fans chanted “Jericho! Jericho! Jericho!” Jericho ran the ropes and sent Sydal crashing with a shoulder tackle. Sydal sent Jericho over the top rope with a clothesline. Sydal connected with a meteora knee strike off the apron! Sydal drove Jericho down in the ring with another meteora for a near fall. Jericho regained momentum with knife edge chops. Sydal chopped away at the legs and chest of Jericho with kicks. Jericho countered Sydal...
Match #1: Chris Jericho def. Matt Sydal The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
They started with a collar and elbow tie up. The fans chanted “Jericho! Jericho! Jericho!” Jericho ran the ropes and sent Sydal crashing with a shoulder tackle. Sydal sent Jericho over the top rope with a clothesline. Sydal connected with a meteora knee strike off the apron! Sydal drove Jericho down in the ring with another meteora for a near fall. Jericho regained momentum with knife edge chops. Sydal chopped away at the legs and chest of Jericho with kicks. Jericho countered Sydal...
- 1/22/2024
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
We’ve got a bonus show from Aew this week, the ninth instalment of the quarterly Battle of the Belts, which – as per the last couple of specials – followed directly from this week’s episode of Collision. Let’s get into it…
Match #1: Aew World Tag Team Championship Street Fight – Big Bill & “Absolute” Ricky Starks def. Chris Jericho & Sammy Guevara The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Both teams were brawling outside the arena! Jericho cracked Starks in the head with a garbage can. Big Bill choke slammed Jericho onto the dirt. Sammy rammed into the champs with a golf cart. Big Bill had a backpack with bricks inside. Big Bill threw a brick at Sammy, but Sammy moved. The brick broke a car windshield. Jericho and Sammy suplexed Big Bill onto the hood of the car. Rhett Titus was outside with a crowd watching the fight. Titus yelled at Jericho,...
Match #1: Aew World Tag Team Championship Street Fight – Big Bill & “Absolute” Ricky Starks def. Chris Jericho & Sammy Guevara The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Both teams were brawling outside the arena! Jericho cracked Starks in the head with a garbage can. Big Bill choke slammed Jericho onto the dirt. Sammy rammed into the champs with a golf cart. Big Bill had a backpack with bricks inside. Big Bill threw a brick at Sammy, but Sammy moved. The brick broke a car windshield. Jericho and Sammy suplexed Big Bill onto the hood of the car. Rhett Titus was outside with a crowd watching the fight. Titus yelled at Jericho,...
- 1/16/2024
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Aew: Dynamite, which was broadcast live from the Indiana Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis. We’ve got Excalibur, Tony Schiavone and Taz on commentary so let’s get into the review!
Match #1: Aew International Championship Open Challenge Match – Jon Moxley def. Ar Fox The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Fox dodged a lariat from Moxley, but Mox was there to chop away at Fox in the corner. Fox connected with a springboard dropkick. Fox flew over the top rope and wiped out Moxley on the floor. Fox Ddt’ed Moxley for a near fall. Moxley whipped Ar Fox into the steel barricade. Fox rallied back with a thrust kick to the champ. Fox blasted Moxley with a cutter for a near fall. Darby Allin and Nick Wayne were backstage watching the match on a monitor. Ar Fox vaulted off the ring post with a moonsault onto Moxley.
Match #1: Aew International Championship Open Challenge Match – Jon Moxley def. Ar Fox The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Fox dodged a lariat from Moxley, but Mox was there to chop away at Fox in the corner. Fox connected with a springboard dropkick. Fox flew over the top rope and wiped out Moxley on the floor. Fox Ddt’ed Moxley for a near fall. Moxley whipped Ar Fox into the steel barricade. Fox rallied back with a thrust kick to the champ. Fox blasted Moxley with a cutter for a near fall. Darby Allin and Nick Wayne were backstage watching the match on a monitor. Ar Fox vaulted off the ring post with a moonsault onto Moxley.
- 9/8/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Aew: Dynamite, which was broadcast live from the SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon. We’ve got Excalibur, Tony Schiavone and Taz on commentary so let’s get into the review!
Match #1: Chris Jericho def. Komander The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
After Jericho pie faced Komander, Komander fired back with forearms. Komander pushed Jericho back into the corner with a dropkick. Komander flipped off the top rope with a hurracanrana onto Jericho. Komander wiped out Jericho on the outside with a tornillo. Komander cracked Jericho with a running knee strike off the apron. Komander went to the well one too many times as Komander went for a springboard, but Jericho countered with a forearm. Jericho blistered Komander with chops and then followed up with a brainbuster for a near fall. Jericho ducked a roundhouse kick, but Komander surprised him with a heel kick.
Match #1: Chris Jericho def. Komander The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
After Jericho pie faced Komander, Komander fired back with forearms. Komander pushed Jericho back into the corner with a dropkick. Komander flipped off the top rope with a hurracanrana onto Jericho. Komander wiped out Jericho on the outside with a tornillo. Komander cracked Jericho with a running knee strike off the apron. Komander went to the well one too many times as Komander went for a springboard, but Jericho countered with a forearm. Jericho blistered Komander with chops and then followed up with a brainbuster for a near fall. Jericho ducked a roundhouse kick, but Komander surprised him with a heel kick.
- 7/14/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Chris Jericho almost quit wrestling.
Speaking with Et Canada’s Carlos Bustamante, the Canadian-American pro wrestling legend opens up about how he nearly hung up his hat before joining All Elite Wrestling in 2019.
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“I think the dream has been lived, but I think what’s been great about Aew is if Aew hadn’t started, I don’t know if I’d still be wrestling right now,” he said. “Because I was already thinking about doing other things.”
He continued, “Obviously working for WWE for 20 years is amazing, but they have a certain way of doing things. I just wasn’t getting the same vibe from it.”
Describing the unique stories being told at Aew, Jericho said, “They kind of reinvigorated my passion for pro wrestling,” adding, “I have no...
Speaking with Et Canada’s Carlos Bustamante, the Canadian-American pro wrestling legend opens up about how he nearly hung up his hat before joining All Elite Wrestling in 2019.
Read More: Chris Jericho Credits Winnipeg As ‘The Genesis’ Of Aew, Promises ‘Magical Night’ When Dynamite Debuts In His Hometown
“I think the dream has been lived, but I think what’s been great about Aew is if Aew hadn’t started, I don’t know if I’d still be wrestling right now,” he said. “Because I was already thinking about doing other things.”
He continued, “Obviously working for WWE for 20 years is amazing, but they have a certain way of doing things. I just wasn’t getting the same vibe from it.”
Describing the unique stories being told at Aew, Jericho said, “They kind of reinvigorated my passion for pro wrestling,” adding, “I have no...
- 7/4/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Welcome to this week’s review of Aew: Dynamite, which was broadcast live from the FirstOntario Centre in Hamilton, Ontario. We’ve got Excalibur, Tony Schiavone and Taz on commentary so let’s get into the review!
Match #1: Jon Moxley def. Tomohiro Ishii The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
They went right at it, exchanging heavy fire with vicious chops. Ishii took Mox down with an explosive shoulder tackle. Mox chomped on Ishii’s face and then grinned. Moxley stomped down on Ishii with his boots. He tossed Ishii to the outside, with Claudio and Wheeler looming over Ishii. Moxley wiped out Ishii with an elbow suicida. Eddie Kingston’s music hit! Kingston came down to the ring, grabbing a steel chair. Moxley spiked Ishii with a Gotch-style piledriver for a near fall. Kingston watched from outside the ring. Moxley locked in the bulldog choke. Claudio was staring...
Match #1: Jon Moxley def. Tomohiro Ishii The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
They went right at it, exchanging heavy fire with vicious chops. Ishii took Mox down with an explosive shoulder tackle. Mox chomped on Ishii’s face and then grinned. Moxley stomped down on Ishii with his boots. He tossed Ishii to the outside, with Claudio and Wheeler looming over Ishii. Moxley wiped out Ishii with an elbow suicida. Eddie Kingston’s music hit! Kingston came down to the ring, grabbing a steel chair. Moxley spiked Ishii with a Gotch-style piledriver for a near fall. Kingston watched from outside the ring. Moxley locked in the bulldog choke. Claudio was staring...
- 6/30/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Back in 2019, Chris Jericho emerged with a new pro-wrestling persona dubbed Painmaker, a deranged and violent character inspired by serial killers that he debuted for New Japan Pro Wrestling.
In a recent interview with Et Canada’s Carlos Bustamante, Jericho reveals that he’s reviving Painmaker for an in-ring return in the Aew, as well as a new comic book series, which he’d like to see form the basis of a new superhero-style movie.
At the time he came up with Painmaker, the Canadian wrestling icon was looking for yet another way to reinvent himself. “I was like, it needs to be something darker than [my WWE persona]. And I thought like, what would a serial killer look like if he was a pro wrestler?” he recalled of the character, who wore a leather jacket adorned with spikes and creepy makeup inspired by iconic shock-rocker Alice Cooper.
Chris Jericho — Photo...
In a recent interview with Et Canada’s Carlos Bustamante, Jericho reveals that he’s reviving Painmaker for an in-ring return in the Aew, as well as a new comic book series, which he’d like to see form the basis of a new superhero-style movie.
At the time he came up with Painmaker, the Canadian wrestling icon was looking for yet another way to reinvent himself. “I was like, it needs to be something darker than [my WWE persona]. And I thought like, what would a serial killer look like if he was a pro wrestler?” he recalled of the character, who wore a leather jacket adorned with spikes and creepy makeup inspired by iconic shock-rocker Alice Cooper.
Chris Jericho — Photo...
- 6/27/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Welcome to this week’s review of Aew: Dynamite, which was broadcast live from the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. We’ve got Excalibur, Tony Schiavone and Taz on commentary so let’s get into the review!
Match #1: The Gunns (Austin & Colten Gunn) def. The Hardys (Matt & Jeff Hardy) The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
The Hardys used tandem offense on Austin, and then on Colten. Colten cracked Jeff with a blindside shot from the apron, taking away Jeff’s momentum. Colten suplexed Jeff. Jeff dropped his shoulder and took Austin out to the arena floor. Colten tagged in but Jeff stunned him with a jawbreaker. Matt Hardy tagged in and cleaned house on the Gunns. Matt connected with a Side Effect on Austin. Matt followed up with a Twist of Fate, but Colten broke up the pinning cadence by placing his brother’s boot on the ropes.
Match #1: The Gunns (Austin & Colten Gunn) def. The Hardys (Matt & Jeff Hardy) The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
The Hardys used tandem offense on Austin, and then on Colten. Colten cracked Jeff with a blindside shot from the apron, taking away Jeff’s momentum. Colten suplexed Jeff. Jeff dropped his shoulder and took Austin out to the arena floor. Colten tagged in but Jeff stunned him with a jawbreaker. Matt Hardy tagged in and cleaned house on the Gunns. Matt connected with a Side Effect on Austin. Matt followed up with a Twist of Fate, but Colten broke up the pinning cadence by placing his brother’s boot on the ropes.
- 6/23/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Ted Lasso may have as many Emmys as there are AFC Richmond players in a match, but almost four years into the life of Apple TV+, it’s far from the only reason to visit the streamer. Since its launch in 2019, Apple has paid out for starry collaborations with big names in Hollywood both behind and in front of the camera, many of which have now – creatively at least – paid off.
It hasn’t been a straight ascent, but by sticking with the majority of their original shows over multiple season renewals rather than the slash ‘n’ burn approach elsewhere, Apple TV+ has established a healthy slate of acclaimed originals. There’s weird horror Servant, hard sci-fi Foundation, eerie drama Severance, spy thriller Slow Horses, plus real-life dramatisations, and a lot of very decent comedy. We pick our recommendations below.
Severance
Sci-fi thriller Severance addresses a conflict that many of...
It hasn’t been a straight ascent, but by sticking with the majority of their original shows over multiple season renewals rather than the slash ‘n’ burn approach elsewhere, Apple TV+ has established a healthy slate of acclaimed originals. There’s weird horror Servant, hard sci-fi Foundation, eerie drama Severance, spy thriller Slow Horses, plus real-life dramatisations, and a lot of very decent comedy. We pick our recommendations below.
Severance
Sci-fi thriller Severance addresses a conflict that many of...
- 5/5/2023
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
Welcome to this week’s review of Aew: Dynamite, which was broadcast live from the Cfg Bank Arena in Baltimore, Maryland. We’ve got Excalibur, Tony Schiavone and Taz on commentary so let’s get into the review!
Match #1: Orange Cassidy, Adam Cole, Bandido & Roderick Strong def. Angelo Parker, Matt Menard, Daniel Garcia & Jake Hager The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Before the match began Chris Jericho walked onto the ramp. He was wearing a T-shirt with a graphic of Dr. Britt Baker. Jericho taunted Adam Cole and then joined the commentary team. Daniel Garcia and Roderick Strong began the match for their respective sides. Garcia shot for a single leg takedown, but Roddy sprawled. They traded forearms and then Roddy chopped at Garcia’s chest. Adam Cole tagged in, but Garcia used a knee to Cole’s abdomen. Garcia tagged out to Angelo Parker. Bandido scoop slammed Parker.
Match #1: Orange Cassidy, Adam Cole, Bandido & Roderick Strong def. Angelo Parker, Matt Menard, Daniel Garcia & Jake Hager The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Before the match began Chris Jericho walked onto the ramp. He was wearing a T-shirt with a graphic of Dr. Britt Baker. Jericho taunted Adam Cole and then joined the commentary team. Daniel Garcia and Roderick Strong began the match for their respective sides. Garcia shot for a single leg takedown, but Roddy sprawled. They traded forearms and then Roddy chopped at Garcia’s chest. Adam Cole tagged in, but Garcia used a knee to Cole’s abdomen. Garcia tagged out to Angelo Parker. Bandido scoop slammed Parker.
- 5/4/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Before James Gunn defected from Marvel to make a coherent cinematic universe with Peter Safran, the DC Universe was defined by Zack Snyder. From his movie Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Snyder was charged with launching a cinematic universe built around members of the Justice League. And while most members did get a movie, there was a surprising omission: Batman, the most bankable character in the DC stable.
Sure, Ben Affleck‘s Batman was the co-lead of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and arguably the lead of both versions of Justice League. And yeah, he did get a cameo in Suicide Squad and will drop by in The Flash next month. But we never got a solo movie Batman movie starring Ben Affleck. Although one was in the works for quite some time, intended to be directed by Affleck himself, it got stuck in production hell as Warner Bros....
Sure, Ben Affleck‘s Batman was the co-lead of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and arguably the lead of both versions of Justice League. And yeah, he did get a cameo in Suicide Squad and will drop by in The Flash next month. But we never got a solo movie Batman movie starring Ben Affleck. Although one was in the works for quite some time, intended to be directed by Affleck himself, it got stuck in production hell as Warner Bros....
- 5/2/2023
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Pro wrestling legend Chris Jericho is set to star in the upcoming UPtv original movie “Country Hearts,” Variety has learned exclusively.
The film, which will premiere this fall, follows “the daughters of country music and rock & roll royalty who find themselves at a crossroads, torn between following their dreams of performing or helping their father run their up-and-coming horse breeding business,” per the official description. “Between old flames, new love, best friends and family – they’ll all need the strength of each other to face the next steps.”
Along with Jericho, the cast for the film also includes Lanie McAuley, Katerina Maria, Brendan Morgan, Jeff Irving, Craig Strickland, David Pinard, Michelle Nolden, Genevieve Fisher, Roy Lewis, Lara Amersey, Greg Ellwand, Bebsabe Duque, Celine Bauwmans, and Neil Whitely. A sequel, “Country Hearts Christmas,” has been greenlit already.
“After playing evil priests, insane asylum security chiefs, redneck social media whistle blowers and cult leaders,...
The film, which will premiere this fall, follows “the daughters of country music and rock & roll royalty who find themselves at a crossroads, torn between following their dreams of performing or helping their father run their up-and-coming horse breeding business,” per the official description. “Between old flames, new love, best friends and family – they’ll all need the strength of each other to face the next steps.”
Along with Jericho, the cast for the film also includes Lanie McAuley, Katerina Maria, Brendan Morgan, Jeff Irving, Craig Strickland, David Pinard, Michelle Nolden, Genevieve Fisher, Roy Lewis, Lara Amersey, Greg Ellwand, Bebsabe Duque, Celine Bauwmans, and Neil Whitely. A sequel, “Country Hearts Christmas,” has been greenlit already.
“After playing evil priests, insane asylum security chiefs, redneck social media whistle blowers and cult leaders,...
- 5/2/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
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