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Exclusive: UK shop InterTalent has hired the head of the agency that reps stars from Gladiators.

InterTalent has made Hungry Bear Talent’s Sarah Walsh a Talent Director and also brought in Millie Lean, a former Ymu Senior Talent Manager who is best known for discovering and developing viral star Francis Bourgeois, known for his trainspotting posts. Bourgeois has also moved to InterTalent.

Walsh left Hungry Bear Talent a few weeks back after one and a half years overseeing the agency that reps the likes of Dynamo, Nitro and Diamond from the smash BBC entertainment format that is produced by Dan Baldwin’s Hungry Bear. Her career began behind the scenes on landmark UK shows like Britain’s Got Talent and Pointless before she moved into talent representation at Crown Talent and Mirador where she represented high-profile names such as RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner Danny Beard.

Lean discovered Bourgeois,...

Could it actually be happening? Highlander, starring Henry Cavill, is finally set to go before cameras this coming autumn. We think.

Well, blimey. Considering the time-spanning nature of the Highlander franchise, perhaps it’s appropriate it’s taken so long to get a planned remake off the ground. I was a year into starting Den Of Geek I think, all the way back in 2008, when I first wrote something about a planned new movie. The idea then was to do a remake or reimagining of sorts, and over the course of nearly two decades, a procession of people have come and come. I’m old enough to remember when Vinnie Jones was in the running, and when Ryan Reynolds was reportedly cast.

More recently, John Wick director Chad Stahelski had been committed to the film, but then he was dragged into surgery on the upcoming Ballerina movie. That delayed the new Highlander,...

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Fight or Flight is an action comedy film directed by James Madigan from a screenplay co-written by Brooks McLaren and D.J. Cotrona. The 2025 film follows Lucas Reyes, a disavowed Secret Service agent hiding in Bangkok. He is given a chance to get his life back when he is tasked with boarding a plane to San Francisco and capturing a wanted criminal known as “the Ghost,” but he soon finds himself fighting against multiple assassins who are also there to get to the Ghost. Fight or Flight stars Josh Hartnett, Charithra Chandran, Marko Zaror, and Katee Sackhoff. So, if you loved the brutal action, likable actors, and an entertaining story in Fight or Flight, here are some similar movies you should check out next.

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Bullet Train is an action comedy film directed by David Leitch...

Plenty of A-listers have gotten their start in the world of horror, from Kevin Bacon in Friday the 13th to Jennifer Aniston in Leprechaun. But did you know that Bradley Cooper also starred in a horror film early in his acting career? He plays the lead role in Ryûhei Kitamura’s 2008 film Midnight Meat Train, an adaptation of Clive Barker’s 1984 short story of the same name.

In the film,

A struggling photographer meets the owner of an eminent art gallery in pursuit of a successful career. His obsession with uncovering humanity’s dark side as his debut project draws him to a serial killer who preys on late-night subway commuters.

Cooper plays that struggling photographer who quite literally goes into the belly of the beast searching for a new subject to impress his rich benefactor. I promise you have no idea where this film is going, and it is one wild ride.

Fans have been left waiting for any updates about the second season of Guy Ritchie’s hit Netflix series, The Gentlemen. And while we now have a promising update, it could mean fans will be left waiting even longer before returning to this caper about an aristocrat and his drug empire.

As per a report by Screen Global Production, The Gentlemen Season 2 has only just started filming, with the Netflix production returning to the United Kingdom for the follow-up. Much like its predecessor, the second season will consist of eight episodes but, while the series was officially renewed back in August last year, it has taken a while before getting it in front of cameras. Meaning audiences are likely looking at a 2026 release date.

Landing on Netflix in March 2024, The Gentlemen is a spin-off of Guy Ritchie’s 2019 crime comedy of the same name starring Matthew McConaughey, Charlie Hunnam, Henry Golding,...

When you think of Jason Statham, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? If it’s a fit bald dude beating the shit out of a nameless goon, good. That means we’re on the same page. Range is not Jason Statham’s forte, nor would we expect his characters to be able to spell “forte”. But the man has marked himself as maybe The action star in modern movies. And that’s good enough for us and his millions of fans. As Frank Martin said in The Transporter: Never change the deal.

Jason Statham was born on July 26th, 1967 in Shirebrook, England. A natural and gifted athlete, Statham was competing in everything from football to diving (he would later be inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame). Then came modelling because, well, look at that jawline!

But it was the screen he was destined for.

Exclusive: Mena Suvari (American Beauty), Jeffrey Donovan (Sicario), and Cam Gigandet (Twilight) are set to star opposite James C. Clayton (Bullet Proof) in Briefcase, 8, a new neo-noir action film which Clayton is directing.

Set in a city where the rain never stops and the truth is buried in alleyways, Briefcase, 8 follows 8, a weary hitman who takes one last job from his ruthless boss (Donovan) to escape with the woman he loves (Suvari). But as blood spills over a mysterious briefcase, he must outwit his enemies (Gigandet) and uncover the truth to survive.

Production is underway in Winnipeg, Manitoba and Kamloops, British Columbia, with Marc Petey and Jonnie Broi producing. Exec producers include Evan Tylor and Caterina Scrivano of IndustryWorks Studios, which is handling worldwide distribution and sales for the film, as well as Keli Price of Price Productions, who negotiated talent deals on behalf of the production.

Clayton comes to Briefcase,...

Doctor Who has paid tribute to classic series cast member Jean Marsh following her death at age 90. Marsh played The First Doctor's companion Sara Kingdom in the 1960s.

BBC News reported that Marsh's friend, the director Sir Michael Lindsay-Hogg, confirmed that Marsh died "peacefully in bed looked after by one of her very loving carers" on Sunday (April 13). Doctor Who later published its own tribute to Marsh on X, saying it was "sad to report" news of the former companion's death.

We're sad to report the passing of Jean Marsh, who played multiple roles in Doctor Who over the years including companion Sara Kingdom, Joan of England and the sorceress Morgaine â¤ï¸â¤ï¸Read more here âž¡ï¸ https://t.co/31gID2TOCqpic.twitter.com/LEhWIpgCln— Doctor Who (@bbcdoctorwho) April 14, 2025 Jean Marsh Dies at Age 90

The actress first appeared in Doctor Who in a minor role in 1965's First Doctor serial "The Crusade,...

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MobLand is a British crime drama series created by Ronan Bennett. The Paramount+ series is set in London, and it follows Harry Da Souza, a fixer working for the Harrigan crime family, as they get into a gang war with a rival crime family, the Stevensons, because of a missing young boy. MobLand stars Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan, Paddy Considine, Joanne Froggatt, Lara Pulver, Anson Boon, Jasmine Jobson, Mandeep Dhillon, Daniel Betts, and Helen Mirren. So, if you loved the thrilling crime drama, occasional dark humor, and compelling characters in MobLand, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Top Boy is a British crime thriller drama series created by Ronan Bennett. The Channel 4 and later Netflix series is set in the fictional Summerhouse estate in East London, and it revolves around Dushane and Sully,...

A Working Man is now playing in theaters everywhere, but how does it stack up to other films in Jason Statham’s filmography? That depends on whom you ask. A Working Man earned a “rotten” 51% from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, but general audiences have given the film a “verified hot” 89%. This 89% score is enough to land in the top five for all Jason Statham’s movies, sitting at #5 at the time of writing, barely ahead of Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw at 88% but behind Wrath of Man, which earned a 90%. A Working Man was directed by David Ayer, who worked with Statham prior on The Beekeeper, which earned a 92% rating from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes, the third-highest of Statham’s career.

Ironically enough, the two highest-rated projects of Jason Statham’s career, according to audiences on Rotten Tomatoes, are also the two first movies he ever starred in.

Arrow Video has announced they’re bringing both the 2001 action thriller Swordfish and the 1998 sci-fi noir film Dark City to 4K in June – and they’re accepting pre-orders for both of the releases! The limited edition 4K release of Swordfish, which has a release date of June 9th, can be pre-ordered at This Link. The limited edition 4K release of Dark City, which will be released on June 24th, can be pre-ordered Here. If you don’t want a 4K Uhd disc, there’s a Blu-ray release of Dark City, also coming on June 24th, that can be pre-ordered Here.

Directed by Dominic Sena from a script written by Skip Woods, Swordfish has the following synopsis: Former master hacker Stanley Jobson is on parole after getting caught infiltrating an FBI program. Even so much as glancing at a computer could send him straight back to prison, but Stanley’s new...

From “Aladdin” to “Fountain of Youth,” Guy Ritchie has spread his wings in recent years and traveled far and wide to build fantasy worlds for the audiences to lose themselves in. The British director returns to his London street-level crime drama roots as he teams up with “Top Boy” writer Ronan Bennett for “MobLand.”

The Tom Hardy-led series follows Harry de Souza, a fixer for the Harrigan crime family, who is put in the middle of a dangerous situation when the son of rival crime boss Ritchie Stevenson goes missing — last seen alive with the grandson of the Harrigan crime boss. Tensions rise between the two families as it eventually bubbles and “war” is threatened.

From the first scene, the series delivers high-octane action and puts the audience on the edge of their seats as the “Irish gangster and English gentleman” Conrad Harrigan, played by Pierce Brosnan, stakes claim...

The Netflix limited series Adolescencehas been nothing short of a sensation, earning rapturous reviews and sitting at the top of the streamer's top ten since its release. At a time when many streaming properties struggle to break through, Adolescence has managed to command attention for its visceral performances, technical virtuosity, and distressingly timely subject matter.

While everyone on the series gives it their all, it serves as an ideal showcase for the many talents of its co-creator and star, Stephen Graham. As Eddie, the father of 13-year-old suspected murderer Jamie, Graham radiates genuine love for his son along with deep anger and guilt in the wake of the allegations against him. It's a masterful performance that marks one of Graham's most visible projects to US audiences, but it's really just the latest in a long line of stellar work stretching back over three decades. Among its many virtues, Adolescence is...

Is there any contemporary actor more iconic than Nicolas Cage? Instantly identifiable and beloved by both mainstream audiences and cult aficionados, it’s hard to believe that there was a time when Nicolas Cage wasn’t considered a bankable leading man. While movies like Raising Arizona and Moonstruck established him as a quirky lead, in 1990, he made an action movie called Fire Birds, which was like Top Gun with helicopters and whiffed at the box office. He had a solid hit as a romantic lead in Honeymoon in Vegas. However, in 1995, the same year he delivered an Academy Award-winning performance in Leaving Las Vegas, he was still considered so minor of a star that David Caruso took top billing over him in their remake of Kiss of Death – which – by the way – was another flop. However, that all changed when uber producers Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer decided Cage had potential as an action hero,...

He didn't have a lead role in Gone in 60 Seconds, but Timothy Olyphant was front and center for a good portion of the movie. The action heist movie from 2000 was a loose remake of the 1974 flick of the same name and starred Nicolas Cage, Angelina Jolie, Giovanni Ribisi, Robert Duvall, and a diverse ensemble cast.

Cage played Randal "Memphis" Raines, a reformed car thief who gets pulled back an auto-theft ring to save his brother, Kip (Ribisi), after he was kidnapped. As Memphis returns to boosting cars, the appearances of his former love interest, Sara "Sway" Wayland (Jolie), Sphinx (Vinnie Jones), and Otto Halliwell(Duvall) as well as the Detectives Castlebeck and Drycoff (Delroy Lindo and Olyphant) both complicate and help him in his efforts.

Gone in 60 Seconds has become a cult classic, albeit one the critics did not like. With its lackluster Rotten Tomatoes score and negative reviews aside,...

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Deli Boys is a dark comedy crime drama series created by Abdullah Saeed. The Hulu series follows two Pakistani American brothers who suddenly find themselves embroiled in the criminal underworld after their father dies and leaves the family business to them. Deli Boys stars Asif Ali, Saagar Shaikh, Poorna Jagannathan, Alfie Fuller, and Brian George. So, if you loved the hilarious dark comedy, thrilling crime drama, and compelling characters in Deli Boys, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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The Gentlemen is a dark comedy crime drama series created by Guy Ritchie. Based on Ritchie’s 2019 film of the same name, the Netflix series follows Edward “Eddie” Horniman, who’s suddenly appointed the 14th Duke of Halstead after the death of his father. He soon discovers that his father made...

Though controversial figures like Joe Rogan and Conor McGregor and organizations like the UFC have turned mixed martial arts into one of the most popular sports in the world, that popularity has failed to translate to the world of cinema. "Rocky" and "Raging Bull" showed what full-contact competitive fighting sports could uniquely bring to the sports subgenre, and the continued success of the "Creed" series proves that the appetite from audiences for this sort of film persists despite the Marvel-ification of the movie theater.

So why aren't there more Mma movies? It's likely because what few have been produced have, on the whole, been critical failures. But that doesn't mean this sub-subgenre is doomed altogether. We've found the 10 best Mma movies ever made, the best qualities of each arguably revealing what qualities future films need to master before entering the theatrical octagon themselves.

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Theo James is the talk of the town at the moment for his new comedy-horror The Monkey, but he's also got The Gentlemen fans buzzing with his latest season 2 tease. In a new interview, the actor hinted that the upcoming season will take a darker turn while also sharing an exciting update on when filming is set to begin. While major details are still under wraps, James' comments have only fueled anticipation for what’s next in the gritty, high-stakes world of the hit Netflix series.

The crime drama series premiered on Netflix in March 2024 and was an instant hit. Due to the success of the first season, Netflix went ahead and renewed the show for a second season in August 2024. At the time of its renewal, it was revealed that the second installment would see the return of James as Eddie, Kaya Scodelario as Susie, and Daniel Ings as Freddy.

The crime drama The Gentlemen, which became a hit when it premiered last year on Netflix, has left fans eagerly awaiting its next season. In August 2024, Netflix renewed the series for a second installment, and viewers are excited to see what’s in store for their favorite characters. But unfortunately, it doesn't look like the crime drama series will be returning for its second season this year. The Gentlemen was noticeably absent from Netflix's 2025 lineup, leading many to believe that its second season won't be released until 2026.

Given that the crime drama was renewed in mid-2024, it initially seemed like there would be plenty of time for the filmmaking process for The Gentlemen season 2 to make a 2025 release. However, that doesn't appear to be the case anymore. Production on The Gentlemen season 2 is reportedly set to start sometime in April this year and is expected to last for about four to eight months.

Snatch (2000), directed by Guy Ritchie, is often hailed as one of the most stylish, chaotic, and endlessly quotable films of its era. But what the f*ck actually happened to this madcap crime caper—how did it come to be, and what hurdles did it face during production? Let’s take a deep dive into the creation of this frenetic film, a project that fused diamond heists, underground boxing, and an ensemble cast of unforgettable characters into one wildly entertaining package. Buckle up, because the story behind Snatch is as unpredictable as the film itself.

The success of Guy Ritchie’s debut film, Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels (1998), was a game-changer for the British film industry. Made on a modest budget of $1.35 million, Lock, Stock was a smash hit, grossing over $28 million and earning Ritchie accolades as the next big thing in British cinema. Hollywood took notice, and Ritchie...

P. H. Moriarty has died at the age of 86.The actor - who played 'Hatchet' Harry Lonsdale in 'Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels' - passed away peacefully in the company of his wife.Orchid Cancer, a charity that raises awareness and supports research into male cancer, announced the news on social media.The charity said on Instagram: "We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of P.H. Moriarty, a talented actor best known for his roles in Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and The Long Good Friday. A gifted voice actor and a dedicated supporter of Orchid, Patrick’s contributions and unwavering commitment will always be remembered."Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him."#phmoriarty (sic)"The London-born star initially worked as a boxer and a docker before he turned his focus towards acting in the 50s.

Is there anyone as disappointed in their adaptations as master of horror Clive Barker? Okay, part time Wizard and full-time curmudgeon Alan Moore is probably the most upset at his work being adapted but Clive is a close second. The sad part is that while he has had fewer of his novels or short stories adapted than someone like Stephen King, he has played a part in more of them and been let down more often than not. He also didn’t have a great beginning with film as his first screenplay Transmutations or Underworld he ended up hating. He first adapted his own work with Rawhead Rex in 1986 and hated the end product there too. Other than 1987’s Hellraiser which he wrote and directed, there hasn’t been something that he was disappointed in or was butchered by the studio and he has become a bit jaded. His films...

Max's new medical drama, The Pitt, released its first two episodes and already, it did one small thing that has made me love it so much. The Pitt's cast of characters is led by Noah Wyle as Dr. Michael "Robby" Robinavitch, the head of the emergency department of the fictional Pittsburgh trauma hospital Ptmc. With each episode of The Pitt's 15 episodes following an hour in one 15-hour shift of Dr. Robby's life, the real-time format of the medical drama amps up the intensity.

With that intensity, I expected thatThe Pitt, which is being compared to a grittier ER, would manufacture unrealistic drama for the sake of the story. It's what most medical dramas do, often sacrificing medical realism and accuracy for the sake of dramatic stakes. While The Pitt may certainly fall into that trap in its first season, there was one brief exchange that showed me it was...

Quick Links Juggernaut and Professor X Have a Deep Rivalry Juggernaut Has Mystical Origins The MCU Can Make Juggernaut More Compelling

With the Infinity Saga having come and gone and the Multiverse Saga approaching its end in Avengers: Secret Wars, the X-Men and their rogues' gallery will most likely be a major focus of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in coming years. The McU's take on the Mutants will inevitably be compared to those who appeared in 20th Century Fox's long-running X-Men film series. Some portrayals, like Hugh Jackman's Wolverine, will be tough acts to follow, but the MCU also has the chance to improve characters who were let down by their previous live-action appearances. One such character is Juggernaut, who has appeared in a total of three films so far. He made his big-screen debut in X-Men: The Last Stand, in which he was portrayed by British actor Vinnie Jones.

The World of Tanks annual Holiday Ops is back for another year, and this time, action film star Jason Statham is leading the charge. World of Tanks is an Mmo known for its hyperrealistic, historically accurate armored warfare vehicle representations. Surprisingly, it's also known for knowing how to host a fantastically festive holiday event.

'Tis the season to be merry, festive, and explosive as Holiday Ops 2025 arrives on the World of Tanks website. Led by action star Jason Statham, the Mmo celebrates the holiday season by having players decorate and light up a village in festive cheer. The event will also see players completing special assignments issued by Jason, and receiving "Jason Statham-inspired" rewards. The event will also be packed with freebies and giveaways from decorations and tank styles to the brand new 3D attachments feature.

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In 2022, James Clayton directed Bullet Proof, his first feature film which, unfortunately, was met with more than a few unkind words from critics. Starring Clayton as The Thief, the movie also featured the talents of Vinnie Jones, Lina Lecompte, and Philip Granger, who all banded together to create what this writer believes is a fun, action-packed adventure, despite what the detractors say. Now, two years later, it seems a lot of people agree, as the film has risen to the top of the global charts over on Paramount+.

Per FlixPatrol, Bullet Proof has taken the top spot on the streaming service in 18 countries, including Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, and Venezuela, to name a few. The plot revolves around Clayton’s character pulling off the heist of a lifetime when he robs the psychotic drug lord, Temple (Jones), only to discover a stowaway in his getaway car – Temple's pregnant wife, Mia (Lecompte...

Jason Statham has starred in two remakes of classic Burt Reynolds movies; one of those remakes fell short of the original, but the other actually surpassed its predecessor. Statham is one of the only remaining old-school movie stars in Hollywood. He has the smoldering charisma of Reynolds, the authentic hard-as-nails badassery of Charles Bronson, and the unabashed coolness of Paul Newman. He’s one of the only actors who can still turn an original story like The Beekeeper into a blockbuster hit at the box office.

But that doesn’t mean all his movies are originals. Statham has headlined his share of franchises, from The Meg to The Transporter to The Expendables, and he’s also joined the ensemble of other stars’ franchises to give them a much-needed shot in the arm, like Fast & Furious. Statham has expressed an interest in joining the James Bond series, he’s made...

Though Jason Statham is one of his generations most recognizable action stars, an action film is only as good as its antagonist, and Mutiny just landed theirs. Roland Mller will be the man facing off against Statham, as he attempts to uncover an international conspiracy.

Per Deadline, Mller will be starring opposite Statham and Annabelle Wallis in Lionsgates latest project. Wallis is best known for her role in The Mummy as well as her character on Peaky Blinders. Statham, of course, has made his name in the action genre. Mller, for his part, has appeared in high profile films like Atomic Blonde with Charlize Theron, as well as the spy action television series Citadel with Game of Thrones' Richard Madden; he also won the Bodil Award for Best Actor for 2015's Land of Mine. Also joining the project are Arnas Fedaraviius, who is set to appear in Season 3 of White Lotus...

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Jason Statham is no stranger to the action genre and, at present, is one of the most recognized names in action cinema. Having made his film debut in 1998 with Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels, the actor has since starred in numerous projects, including The Transporter films, the Fast and Furious movies, and The Meg installments. However, one of Statham's lesser-known works includes 2001's Mean Machine.

Directed by Barry Skolnick and produced by Matthew Vaughn, Mean Machine is a sports comedy crime film starring former football player Vinnie Jones. The film made its debut in the UK on December 26, 2001. However, the work, an adaptation of the American film The Longest Yard (1974), was not received well by viewers or critics. At the time of writing, it sits with a dismal 33% on Rotten Tomatoes' Tomatometer.

In a similar way to other greats of directing, Guy Ritchie has developed various signature details that give a clear indication that the film is his. Richie's first feature film came with Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. His debut attracted a number of fans, who weren't let down by his second film, Snatch.

Ritchie's filmography has gone on to span Disney remakes, gangster films and interpretations of literary classics. Whilst there's a noticeable range of genres, he's managed to put his stamp on everyone. Some of his trademarks are subtle, but it's easy to spot a Ritchie creation from the moment the opening credits roll.

A Familiar Cast of Guy Ritchie Staples

Ritchie has been known to use some of the same actors throughout his work. From the start, a few faces cropped up more than once. Jason Statham, Vinnie Jones and Jason Flemyng appeared in Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels,...

Jason Statham remade not one, but two movies by Hollywood icon Burt Reynolds - it's just a shame their only collaboration sucked so much. Despite making his name in Guy Ritchie gangster comedies, Statham soon made a dramatic gear shift in his career. The Jason Statham action movie era began in earnest with 2001's Ghosts of Mars, but it was The Transporter that proved his big breakthrough. Like any leading man, he has had his peaks and valleys, but the box office success of The Beekeeper proves Statham is still on top of his game.

He has remade several cult classics in the action genre too. Statham fronted the remake of Charle Bronson's The Mechanic and played the lead in the reboot of the Death Race franchise. One of the earliest remakes young Statham appeared in was Mean Machine, where he played a violent prisoner named Monk who takes part...

Sometimes your first work is your best. It might sound insulting it shouldn't, though, and doesn't mean each subsequent project isn't worthwhile. Many great musicians, authors, and filmmakers explode right out of the gate, having captured lightning in a bottle; it happens most often with bands, but it can also happen with actors. I'd argue that this is the case with Jason Statham, and quickly follow that assertion with the caveat that the actor has had many great movies and performances since then. But something special happened at the end of the 20th century with Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.

While there have been many imitators of Quentin Tarantino who have injected MTV maximalism into their aesthetic, Guy Ritchie arguably reigns as the best. The filmmaker utilized similar non-linear writing, excessive use of popular music and slow-motion, blasts of violence tempered by unexpected humor, large ensembles with few if any 'good guys,...

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Paramount+ is ready with an entertainment-packed November this year. The upcoming month will see the premiere of some of the best Paramount+ original shows including Landman and The Agency. Just like every month, Paramount+ is ready to overload you with great content. So, we’re here to tell you about the 10 best movies and TV shows coming to Paramount+ in November 2024.

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Hacksaw Ridge is a biographical epic war drama film directed by Mel Gibson from a screenplay co-written by Robert Schenkkan and Andrew Knight. Based on the 2004 documentary The Conscientious Objector by Terry Benedict, the 2016 film follows the story of Desmond Doss, who joins the army after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour but refuses to handle weapons and engage in war instead he chooses to serve as a combat medic in the American army.

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With two more projects in the pipeline for Guy Ritchie, Fountain of Youth and Young Sherlock, fans are reminded of the catalog of work that Ritchie has created and stylized in his own vision. Ritchie first shot to fame after Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels took off with popularity. All eyes were focused on his following project, including that of Brad Pitt, who asked to be in Snatch.

Since then, Ritchie has gone on to make award-winning movies that viewers love because of his identifiable style. While fans await his next works, there are a few shows that might be enjoyable for his audiences. Whether for the characters or similar settings, the following shows are definitely worth a watch.

The Gentlemen Is a Successful Ritchie Show

What better way to start this article than with a series that Guy Ritchie created? The Gentlemen...

Deadpool & Wolverine featured a mishmash of exciting Marvel cameos, but it could not convince an X-Men: First Class actor to reprise his villain role in the MCU sequel. Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman lead a multiverse extravaganza, including the return of fan-favorite characters like Blade, played by Wesley Snipes, and the on-screen debut of Channing Tatum as Gambit. However, some original actors did not make the cut. Jason Flemyng, who portrayed Azazel in X-Men: First Class, rejected Marvel Studios' offer to return in Deadpool & Wolverine.

During an interview with Comicbookmovie.com for his next film The Stoic, Flemyng revealed that, like many other actors from the former Marvel-Fox universe, he received an offer to appear in Deadpool & Wolverine. His role in First Class as Azazel was as the secondary villain to Kevin Bacon's Sebastian Shaw. In the comics, he was the father of Nightcrawler, even though that wasn't addressed in the film franchise.

After working with filmmaker Matthew Vaughn on several movies - including Layer Cake and Kick-Ass - Jason Flemyng boarded the cast of 2011's X-Men: First Class as the villainous Azazel.

Vaughn seemingly had big plans for the character, only for Bryan Singer's return to the franchise with X-Men: Days of Future Past to result in Magneto's original Brotherhood being killed off-screen. Nightcrawler's father got a second chance in Deadpool & Wolverine as one of The Void's Variants, but he was played by stuntman Eduardo Gago Munoz in place of Flemyng.

X-Men: The Last Stand star Vinnie Jones previously revealed that he turned down the chance to return as Juggernaut due to the hassle of donning the costume for such a minor role, and it was a similar situation for Flemyng.

Talking to us earlier today about his role in The Stoic, the British screen icon confirmed that...

Jason Statham has been a staple in Hollywood for the better part of 25 years, but one of his first movies with a star-studded ensemble is a major streaming hit. Statham stars alongside Brad Pitt and Benicio Del Toro in Snatch, the 2000 caper crime thriller that's streaming on both Hulu and Prime Video. The film follows boxing promoters, violent bookmakers, a Russian gangster, incompetent robbers, and jewelers who are all forced to work together in their search for a priceless stolen diamond. It grossed more than $85 million worldwide on an estimated budget of between $6-7 million, and it also stars Dennis Farina and Vinnie Jones. Snatch currently sits at a 74% score from critics but a 93% rating from general audiences on the aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes.

Jason Statham is a great action movie star, but his deadpan debut performance in Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels proves hes even better at delivering pitch-black comedy. Statham is one of the few movie stars left who can turn a movie into a blockbuster based on their involvement alone. Statham is the only reason The Beekeeper was a box office hit. Even when it comes to his own franchises, like Crank, The Meg, and The Expendables, its Stathams star power that draws in the crowds, not the I.P.

Statham is always awesome in his action movies. No one other than Statham could fight a megalodon in hand-to-hand combat with a straight face and really sell it. No one other than Statham could end one of his movies with a hallucinatory kaiju battle and not make it feel like jumping the shark. But Stathams first film role in Guy Ritchies crime caper Lock,...

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Brothers is an action heist comedy adventure series directed by Max Barbakow from a screenplay by Macon Blair. The 2024 film follows the story of two twin criminal brothers and while one is trying to reform the other is trying to pull him in on a dangerous heist. With legal troubles, gunfights, and family drama they must reconcile their differences before they lose out on the score of a lifetime. Brothers stars Josh Brolin and Peter Dinklage in the lead roles with Glenn Close, Brendan Fraser, Marisa Tomei, Jennifer Landon, M. Emmet Walsh, and Taylour Paige starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the hilarious comedy, dangerous thrills, and compelling characters in Brothers here are some similar movies you should check out next.

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Peter Jacobson reflects on his experiences filming The Midnight Meat Train alongside Bradley Cooper. Released in 2008, The Midnight Meat Train hails from director Ryhei Kitamura, with Cooper starring as Leon, a photographer obsessed with capturing the darkness of humanity who soon finds himself stalking a serial killer who brutally murders his victims aboard late-night subway journeys. The film, which features Jacobson as Otto, hit theaters before Cooper became a household name with The Hangover in 2009.

During a recent interview with Screen Rant to promote Smile 2, Jacobson recalls his experiences filming The Midnight Meat Train with Cooper. Though the actor admits that the film hadn't been on his mind for some time, he reveals that he had a very positive experience on set, even though he wasn't quite as involved in the horror aspects of the movie as Cooper was. As for Cooper himself, Jacobson affirms that Cooper was "really great to work with.

Escape Plan's twist ending reframes the movie and Arnold Schwarzenegger's character, Rottmeyer. This 2013 action thriller is one of several Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger movies and cast the former as escape specialist Ray Breslin. Ray is sent to an "inescapable" prison dubbed The Tomb, run by vicious warden Hobbes (Jim Caviezel). Ray soon befriends Rottmeyer, who runs security for a mysterious thief called Mannheim, who steals from the rich to give to the poor. Together, the two men look for weaknesses in The Tomb's design and carefully plot their escape.

It also turns out Breslin's business partner Clark (Vincent D'Onofrio) is in league with Hobbes and wants Ray left trapped in The Tomb, which is eventually revealed to be a prison ship. The first Escape Plan movie ends with Breslin and Rottmeyer putting their scheme into action, and after much shooting and punching, they escape in a rescue helicopter.

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Brad Pitt is a household name. So much so that even if someone doesn't follow his work, they'll still have heard of him. His extensive career has taken him from the epic crime thriller The Departed to the romantic fantasy drama The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and almost everything in between. But there's one movie that stands out as his best and came over 24 years ago. Starring in Guy Ritchie's Snatch, Pitt took on a character that audiences hadn't seen him portray before. Pitt wasn't type-cast and had to dramatically change his accent in the process of becoming part of Ritchie's project. Ritchie was at a very early point in his career. He'd finished Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels in 1998, and Snatch was his next movie.

Escape Plan, the 2013 Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger prison action thriller, has enjoyed a new lease of life on the streaming platform Netflix. The movie, which co-stars 50 Cent, Jim Caviezel, Vinnie Jones, Amy Ryan, Vincent D'Onofrio, and Sam Neill, was directed by Swedish filmmaker Mikael Hfstrm, with a screenplay by Miles Chapman and Arnell Jesko. The movie received mixed reviews and was a box office success, grossing $137 million against a budget of $54 million to $70 million, and was followed by two sequels, both featuring Stallone.

Now, 11 years after the movie's initial release, it appears to be enjoying fresh success on streaming giant Netflix, with the film entering the platform's Top 10 movies in the United States for today. The movie has debuted at number 5 on the charts, edging out the Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg action-comedy 2 Guns, It: Chapter Two, Robin Hood, Jailbreak: Love On the Run, and 2018 Halloween remake,...

The MCU is gearing up to introduce the Mutants, something we’ve known since Disney acquired Fox. While you could argue that the Mutants have already made a few brief appearances, the X-Men themselves haven’t yet entered the MCU.

Although their full debut is still some time away, Marvel has promised a major introduction in the future.

Even though we don’t know all the details, it’s clear that Feige and Marvel are taking their time to get it right. The X-Men’s arrival in the MCU will be a major moment and will shape the franchise for years to come.

Given the importance of this debut, fans are understandably anxious about who Marvel will cast. With an already-established X-Men universe, comparisons between the old and new casts are inevitable.

Although we don’t have any official casting news yet, a Reddit user, Time-Classroom-2442, has shared their own...

Actor Tom Cruise is known for his utmost dedication to the cinematic experience. In 2022, he ‘saved cinema’ by releasing the air-force action film Top Gun: Maverick, which earned more than a billion at the box office and is credited with bringing back audiences to theaters. He has supported good cinema since the beginning of his career.

Even before he revived the exhibition industry after the pandemic with Top Gun: Maverick, Cruise reportedly helped out budding filmmakers he saw potential in. His endorsement for 1998’s Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels reportedly saved the producers from retiring before they even started and launched the careers of Jason Statham and Guy Ritchie.

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Guy Ritchie is known for his crime comedy films such as Snatch, The Gentlemen,...

The MCU will soon welcome the Mutants. This is nothing new, of course, as we have known this since Disney acquired Fox. You may argue that the Mutants have already made multiple appearances in the MCU, but the X-Men haven’t. Although it will take some time for them to do so, we have been promised a significant debut in the future.

Now, even if we are unaware of all the specifics, we are confident that Feige and Marvel want to do this correctly because the X-Men’s MCU debut will be significant and will influence the franchise for years to come.

With that in mind, it’s easy to see why fans are anxious about Marvel’s casting choices. The X-Men already have an established fictional universe, so comparisons with the MCU version are inevitable. While we still have no idea who will be cast, Reddit user Time-Classroom-2442 has...

Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger's underrated team-up film Escape Plan is headed to a new streaming home in October.

Per Netflix, the 2013 action thriller Escape Plan will officially be available for streaming on the platform beginning October 1. The film, directed by Mikael Hfstrm from a script by Miles Chapman and Arnell Jesko, stars Stallone as Ray Breslin, aka Anthony Portos, the world's greatest escape artist who is incarcerated in the ominous Tomb prison facility under the watch of Jim Caviezel's malevolent Warden Willard Hobbes. Escape Plan also stars Schwarzenegger as Emil Rottmayer, another inmate who helps Breslin uncover the Tomb's secrets and orchestrate a daring breakout.

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Next month, Netflix will release a host of new films and TV shows, including Escape Plan (2013). The prison escape movie stars Hollywood legends Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone and will be available on the streaming platform on October 1st.

Among other films, Netflix announced the first Escape Plan film would be making its way into their catalog. Directed by Mikael Hfstrm, the first installment of the film series features an impressive cast. In addition to Schwarzenegger and Stallone, the film features Sam Neill, Jim Caviezel, Vinnie Jones, Vincent DOnofrio, Amy Ryan, and even rapper 50 Cent.

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The villains of "Deadpool & Wolverine" include the psychic Cassandra Nova (Emma Corrin). The movie gets nowhere close to the gonzo stories told about Cassandra in Marvel Comics, but it maintains her origin as the evil twin sister of the X-Men's leader, Professor Charles Xavier. Banished to the wasteland dimension of the Void, Nova has made herself queen of Hell with a band of followers.

The inside joke of "Deadpool & Wolverine" is how the Marvel movies produced by the erstwhile 20th Century Fox risk being forgotten thanks to the Disney merger that put all these characters under the McU's umbrella. So, Nova's army is made up of the most forgotten villains of those films: Lady Deathstrike, Azazel, Toad, Bullseye, Juggernaut, etc. (All these minor villains were recast from their original appearances.)

"Deadpool & Wolverine" concept artist David Masson San Gabriel has been sharing much of the work he did...

As much as the film makes fun of it, Deadpool & Wolverine is a nostalgic ode to a bygone era of Marvel Fox movies filled with cameos from the original X-Men franchise. A brief appearance of Juggernaut from X-Men: The Last Stand can be spotted by eagle-eyed viewers, but the character nearly looked completely different. Newly unveiled concept art reveals the sequel had to get creative with the cameo after the previous actor rejected an offer to appear in Deadpool & Wolverine.

After the release of Deadpool & Wolverine, concept artists who worked on the film have been sharing their alternate character designs on social media. The latest comes from artist David Masson San Gabriel, who revealed on his Instagram page an alternate, female version of Juggernaut. He says he was commissioned by the filmmakers to do a gender-bent Juggernaut, specifically from X-Men: The Last Stand. It seems that since the original actor,...