Una película de Benny Safdie para A24. © A24
A24 ha publicado el primer vistazo a la esperada película “The Smashing Machine”, dirigida por Benny Safdie en su debut como director en solitario. La película está protagonizada por Dwayne Johnson ‘La Roca’ (“Jumanji: Bienvenidos a la Jungla”) que está casi irreconocible en esta primera imagen de la película.
En “The Smashing Machine”, actualmente en rodaje, Johnson interpreta a Mark Kerr, el legendario luchador de Mma de la era de la UFC apodado “The Smashing Machine” por su estilo agresivo y dominante en el ring. Kerr se convirtió en un icono del deporte durante los años 90 y principios de los 2000. Sin embargo, su vida fuera del octágono estuvo marcada por una lucha constante con la adicción a los analgésicos y otros problemas personales.
En el reparto también figura Emily Blunt, que interpretará a Dawn Staples, la que fuera esposa de Kerr.
© A24
¡SÍGUENOS!
A24 ha publicado el primer vistazo a la esperada película “The Smashing Machine”, dirigida por Benny Safdie en su debut como director en solitario. La película está protagonizada por Dwayne Johnson ‘La Roca’ (“Jumanji: Bienvenidos a la Jungla”) que está casi irreconocible en esta primera imagen de la película.
En “The Smashing Machine”, actualmente en rodaje, Johnson interpreta a Mark Kerr, el legendario luchador de Mma de la era de la UFC apodado “The Smashing Machine” por su estilo agresivo y dominante en el ring. Kerr se convirtió en un icono del deporte durante los años 90 y principios de los 2000. Sin embargo, su vida fuera del octágono estuvo marcada por una lucha constante con la adicción a los analgésicos y otros problemas personales.
En el reparto también figura Emily Blunt, que interpretará a Dawn Staples, la que fuera esposa de Kerr.
© A24
¡SÍGUENOS!
- 5/23/2024
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
We're more used to seeing Benny Safdie working behind the camera with brother Josh, but for his first solo film, he's certainly striking out with a fascinating subject. He has Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt (sound the Jungle Cruise reunion klaxon!) starring in The Smashing Machine, about mixed martial arts scrapper Mark Kerr. Studio A24 has released a first look at The Rock in the lead role, which you can find in full below…
Kerr was a two time Ultimate Fighting Championship Heavyweight Tournament Champion and World Vale Tudo Championship tournament winner. Over the course of his career, he won over two dozen Mma titles, while also struggling with addiction and his marriage even as he became an icon of the sport.
Johnson and Safdie originally discussed the film back in 2019, but it was put on hold when the pandemic hit. The pair didn't really stay in touch, but the...
Kerr was a two time Ultimate Fighting Championship Heavyweight Tournament Champion and World Vale Tudo Championship tournament winner. Over the course of his career, he won over two dozen Mma titles, while also struggling with addiction and his marriage even as he became an icon of the sport.
Johnson and Safdie originally discussed the film back in 2019, but it was put on hold when the pandemic hit. The pair didn't really stay in touch, but the...
- 5/22/2024
- by James White
- Empire - Movies
At 52 years of age, Dwayne Johnson, aka The Rock, boasts of a mega-successful career spanning wrestling, acting, and various businesses. Starting off his acting career in 2001 with The Mummy Returns, the actor has ever since starred as the lead in various franchises and become the face of the action-combat genre. Additionally, among the many actors who have made such a transition from the WWE rings to the acting scene like Dave Bautista and John Cena, the Black Adam actor still commands a broader range.
Dwayne Johnson in a still from Fast Five | Universal Pictures
In the latest leap, he intends to move much ahead in terms of acting prowess. Signed on to a biographical drama on the life of martial artist Mark Kerr, The Smashing Machine, the star just made a gargantuan move in transforming himself for a role, as evident from the just-released first looks. However, his intentions lie even bigger.
Dwayne Johnson in a still from Fast Five | Universal Pictures
In the latest leap, he intends to move much ahead in terms of acting prowess. Signed on to a biographical drama on the life of martial artist Mark Kerr, The Smashing Machine, the star just made a gargantuan move in transforming himself for a role, as evident from the just-released first looks. However, his intentions lie even bigger.
- 5/22/2024
- by Imteshal Karim
- FandomWire
Brad Peyton had his work cut out for him on the set of his new sci-fi action film, Atlas. The Canadian director’s new 2071-set film centers on Jennifer Lopez’s Atlas Shepherd, a data analyst whose deep mistrust of AI is tested to the extreme when she must rely on an AI-driven mech suit to survive after the latest attack by an AI terrorist (Simu Liu’s Harlan).
Having fled Earth nearly three decades earlier, Atlas is finally able to track down Harlan’s distant whereabouts on an alien planet. But just before a team of mech rangers can deploy on a mission to capture the villainous humanoid, Harlan attacks their ship in outer space, forcing Atlas to take refuge inside a mech suit that can land her on Harlan’s home planet. With Lopez’s character now inside a pilotable machine that traverses the surface of an inhospitable planet,...
Having fled Earth nearly three decades earlier, Atlas is finally able to track down Harlan’s distant whereabouts on an alien planet. But just before a team of mech rangers can deploy on a mission to capture the villainous humanoid, Harlan attacks their ship in outer space, forcing Atlas to take refuge inside a mech suit that can land her on Harlan’s home planet. With Lopez’s character now inside a pilotable machine that traverses the surface of an inhospitable planet,...
- 5/22/2024
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In just a few months, we will finally get to see Hugh Jackman return to Wolverine, something which he left behind years ago. The actor had no intention to come back to the character that he has been playing for about two decades but when something snapped in him, he decided to join the bandwagon that Ryan Reynolds was on and give Wolverine a second chance.
A still from Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) | Marvel Studios
Needless to say, Deadpool & Wolverine is one of the most anticipated movies of this year, if not the most. However, amidst the hype for the film which brings both Deadpool and Wolverine into the MCU officially, lies yet another Hugh Jackman film that should be recognized. The film in question is A24’s upcoming masterpiece, The Death of Robin Hood which follows a similar theme to that of Logan (2017).
Hugh Jackman Stars in A24’s...
A still from Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) | Marvel Studios
Needless to say, Deadpool & Wolverine is one of the most anticipated movies of this year, if not the most. However, amidst the hype for the film which brings both Deadpool and Wolverine into the MCU officially, lies yet another Hugh Jackman film that should be recognized. The film in question is A24’s upcoming masterpiece, The Death of Robin Hood which follows a similar theme to that of Logan (2017).
Hugh Jackman Stars in A24’s...
- 5/22/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Dwayne Johnson has a behemoth physique that many bodybuilding enthusiasts dream of possessing but he is not alone in the world. The actor once stumbled upon a picture of South Korean star, Ma Dong-seok aka Mavely, and The Rock could not help but challenge him to arm wrestle.
Dwayne Johnson in Rampage. Credit: New Line
Dong-seok rose to prominence and caught global attention following his 2016 zombie horror flick Train to Busan starring alongside Gong Yoo in the Yeon Sang-ho-directed movie. The actor made his Hollywood debut with Marvel Studios’ Eternals which stars Angelina Jolie and Salma Hayek.
Dwayne Johnson Challenged Ma Dong-seok to Arm Wrestle Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as the Final Boss. Credit: WWE
Dwayne Johnson is a wrestling legend and has been associated with WWE for decades. The part-time wrestler and actor once challenged South Korean action star Ma Dong-seok after seeing a gym photo of him fleshing out his huge arms.
Dwayne Johnson in Rampage. Credit: New Line
Dong-seok rose to prominence and caught global attention following his 2016 zombie horror flick Train to Busan starring alongside Gong Yoo in the Yeon Sang-ho-directed movie. The actor made his Hollywood debut with Marvel Studios’ Eternals which stars Angelina Jolie and Salma Hayek.
Dwayne Johnson Challenged Ma Dong-seok to Arm Wrestle Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as the Final Boss. Credit: WWE
Dwayne Johnson is a wrestling legend and has been associated with WWE for decades. The part-time wrestler and actor once challenged South Korean action star Ma Dong-seok after seeing a gym photo of him fleshing out his huge arms.
- 5/22/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
Dwayne Johnson may have leaned into his role as a heel in the WWE, but he has always been savage in and out of the ring. The actor was in character as the ruthless anti-hero Black Adam on multiple occasions and amped up the persona while promoting the 2022 film. While he was cast in the role in 2014, the actor’s solo film only opened years later to mixed reviews.
Johnson had always been promoting his entry into the Dceu and had spoken about the powerful persona of Black Adam. The actor hyped up his superhero and leaned into his anti-hero persona for promotions. The actor responded to a fan who hyped up Jared Leto’s Joker in Suicide Squad in typical Black Adam fashion.
Dwayne Johnson’s Savage Response To DC Fan’s Hype For Jared Leto’s Joker Dwayne Johnson in Black Adam
Dwayne Johnson’s marketing efforts for...
Johnson had always been promoting his entry into the Dceu and had spoken about the powerful persona of Black Adam. The actor hyped up his superhero and leaned into his anti-hero persona for promotions. The actor responded to a fan who hyped up Jared Leto’s Joker in Suicide Squad in typical Black Adam fashion.
Dwayne Johnson’s Savage Response To DC Fan’s Hype For Jared Leto’s Joker Dwayne Johnson in Black Adam
Dwayne Johnson’s marketing efforts for...
- 5/22/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
As A24 releases the first official image from the film, the movie star seems to be fully committing to this new direction of dramatic roles.
When news first emerged that Dwayne Johnson, movie star extraordinaire was signing up for an indie drama for A24, it was quite the revelation. Johnson has built a career which in the last decade has largely been founded upon his brand with each successive film simply being an extension of his movie star persona.
However, a few months ago a sudden career swerve was announced. Johnson was named as the lead in A24’s Mma indie drama, The Smashing Machine, a film about the successes and tragedies of Mark Kerr, a mixed martial arts champion who certainly did not live the ultra-squeaky clean life that we’ve come to expect from most of Johnson’s characters.
As well as hailing from A24, a (mostly) arthouse studio,...
When news first emerged that Dwayne Johnson, movie star extraordinaire was signing up for an indie drama for A24, it was quite the revelation. Johnson has built a career which in the last decade has largely been founded upon his brand with each successive film simply being an extension of his movie star persona.
However, a few months ago a sudden career swerve was announced. Johnson was named as the lead in A24’s Mma indie drama, The Smashing Machine, a film about the successes and tragedies of Mark Kerr, a mixed martial arts champion who certainly did not live the ultra-squeaky clean life that we’ve come to expect from most of Johnson’s characters.
As well as hailing from A24, a (mostly) arthouse studio,...
- 5/22/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
First look at Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt in Benny Safdie’s ‘The Smashing Machine’ Xmag UK Xmag Editorial
First images of Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt in “The Smashing Machine,” Benny Safdie’s solo directorial debut. A24…
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First images of Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt in “The Smashing Machine,” Benny Safdie’s solo directorial debut. A24…
The post First look at Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt in Benny Safdie’s ‘The Smashing Machine’ first appeared on Xmag UK.
- 5/22/2024
- by Xmag Editorial
- XMAG
Whenever one hears Dwayne Johnson’s name, there are a lot of things that come to mind. Smashing villains left, right and center, taking on the unthinkable, and, occasionally, providing comic relief to a story. What you don’t associate him with are roles that receive critical acclaim, a performance that makes the critics sit up and take notice. But The Rock is looking to remedy that with his next movie, The Smashing Machine.
The first look of The Smashing Machine has fans excited
The Smashing Machine is currently in production | Credit: A24 Twitter
The first look of director Benny Safdie’s The Smashing Machine has just dropped. And fans are finding it hard to come to grips with the massive transformation undergone by the 52-year-old for playing celebrated Mma fighter Mark Kerr. Many couldn’t even recognize him after taking a peek.
Suggested‘The Smashing Machine’: Dwayne Johnson...
The first look of The Smashing Machine has fans excited
The Smashing Machine is currently in production | Credit: A24 Twitter
The first look of director Benny Safdie’s The Smashing Machine has just dropped. And fans are finding it hard to come to grips with the massive transformation undergone by the 52-year-old for playing celebrated Mma fighter Mark Kerr. Many couldn’t even recognize him after taking a peek.
Suggested‘The Smashing Machine’: Dwayne Johnson...
- 5/21/2024
- by Smriti Sneh
- FandomWire
The first look at Dwayne Johnson in Benny Safdie’s The Smashing Machine has got fans feeling hopeful that The Rock will finally get his shot at starring in a critically acclaimed film and even winning an award for it.
Dwayne Johnson in The Smashing Machine / A24
The actor looks almost unrecognizable after he was transformed into the legendary Mma fighter, Mark Kerr. Johnson also addressed his temporary shift to more serious projects in his career.
Dwayne Johnson On Working With Benny Safdie In The Smashing Machine
During an interview with Variety, wrestler-turned-actor Dwayne Johnson clarified that he is not abandoning blockbuster movies just because he accepted a smaller project.
I want to be clear not to say that this is an abandonment of big, four-quadrant movies. I love making them, and there is tremendous value and importance in [them]. But there’s a time and a place for them.
Dwayne...
Dwayne Johnson in The Smashing Machine / A24
The actor looks almost unrecognizable after he was transformed into the legendary Mma fighter, Mark Kerr. Johnson also addressed his temporary shift to more serious projects in his career.
Dwayne Johnson On Working With Benny Safdie In The Smashing Machine
During an interview with Variety, wrestler-turned-actor Dwayne Johnson clarified that he is not abandoning blockbuster movies just because he accepted a smaller project.
I want to be clear not to say that this is an abandonment of big, four-quadrant movies. I love making them, and there is tremendous value and importance in [them]. But there’s a time and a place for them.
Dwayne...
- 5/21/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Prepare for a double-take because Dwayne Johnson looks different without his signature bald head in a first-look image for A24‘s The Smashing Machine. Johnson plays Mma icon Mark Kerr in the upcoming drama from Benny Safdie, and today, he’s getting in the ring for what could be his most challenging role. In The Smashing Machine’s first-look image, Johnson’s Mark Kerr takes a seat to recuperate during a heated match. As a ring girl previews the fight’s next round, Kerr’s coach tells the fighter to breathe as a coach barks encouraging words.
First look at Benny Safdie’s The Smashing Machine starring @TheRock and Emily Blunt. pic.twitter.com/GVC2XIHwGV
— A24 (@A24) May 21, 2024
Mark Kerr is a former American wrestler and mixed martial artist. As a two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion, World Vale Tudo Championship tournament winner, a Pride Fc Heavyweight Champion, 1992 NCAA National Wrestling Champion,...
First look at Benny Safdie’s The Smashing Machine starring @TheRock and Emily Blunt. pic.twitter.com/GVC2XIHwGV
— A24 (@A24) May 21, 2024
Mark Kerr is a former American wrestler and mixed martial artist. As a two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion, World Vale Tudo Championship tournament winner, a Pride Fc Heavyweight Champion, 1992 NCAA National Wrestling Champion,...
- 5/21/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Dwayne Johnson is reminding fans of his original “The Rock” title for his indie moment in “The Smashing Machine.”
Johnson stars as Mma legend Mark Kerr, who infamously struggled with an addiction to painkillers. Benny Safdie marks his solo directorial debut with the A24 feature. Safdie penned the script based on Kerr’s real-life story and rise in the UFC. Per the initial A24 announcement, Johnson’s most dramatic project yet follows Mma fighter Kerr’s career peak during the “no-holds-barred era of the UFC” in 2000. Kerr was a two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion.
Kerr was previously the subject of the 2002 documentary also titled “The Smashing Machine,” which detailed his Mma career fighting in Vale Tudo, the UFC, and Pride.
Johnson and Safdie have been collaborators on the project since Johnson’s Seven Bucks Productions acquired the rights in 2019. A24 later joined as a partner in 2023. Johnson and Dany Garcia...
Johnson stars as Mma legend Mark Kerr, who infamously struggled with an addiction to painkillers. Benny Safdie marks his solo directorial debut with the A24 feature. Safdie penned the script based on Kerr’s real-life story and rise in the UFC. Per the initial A24 announcement, Johnson’s most dramatic project yet follows Mma fighter Kerr’s career peak during the “no-holds-barred era of the UFC” in 2000. Kerr was a two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion.
Kerr was previously the subject of the 2002 documentary also titled “The Smashing Machine,” which detailed his Mma career fighting in Vale Tudo, the UFC, and Pride.
Johnson and Safdie have been collaborators on the project since Johnson’s Seven Bucks Productions acquired the rights in 2019. A24 later joined as a partner in 2023. Johnson and Dany Garcia...
- 5/21/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Dwayne Johnson is almost unrecognizable as Mma legend Mark Kerr in a first look at A24’s The Smashing Machine.
A24 posted the teaser for Benny Safdie’s feature on social media after Johnson flew into Cannes last week to meet with buyers about the UFC story.
In the still, The Rock is shorn of his trademark tattoos and has been furnished with a thick head of hair as he sits in the corner of a ring.
First look at Benny Safdie’s The Smashing Machine starring @TheRock and Emily Blunt. pic.twitter.com/GVC2XIHwGV
— A24 (@A24) May 21, 2024
In The Smashing Machine, Johnson plays Kerr, the legendary Mma fighter from the no-holds-barred era of UFC. The pic will follow Kerr’s struggle with addiction, winning, love, and friendship in the year 2000.
Emily Blunt co-stars and can be seen at the bottom right of the first-look image. She plays Dawn Staples,...
A24 posted the teaser for Benny Safdie’s feature on social media after Johnson flew into Cannes last week to meet with buyers about the UFC story.
In the still, The Rock is shorn of his trademark tattoos and has been furnished with a thick head of hair as he sits in the corner of a ring.
First look at Benny Safdie’s The Smashing Machine starring @TheRock and Emily Blunt. pic.twitter.com/GVC2XIHwGV
— A24 (@A24) May 21, 2024
In The Smashing Machine, Johnson plays Kerr, the legendary Mma fighter from the no-holds-barred era of UFC. The pic will follow Kerr’s struggle with addiction, winning, love, and friendship in the year 2000.
Emily Blunt co-stars and can be seen at the bottom right of the first-look image. She plays Dawn Staples,...
- 5/21/2024
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Despite what headlines say, not every movie transformation leaves actors looking "unrecognizable," but we promise when it comes to describing Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in A24's first look at "The Smashing Machine," this isn't hyperbole. The wrestler turned actor whose on-screen career has so far been composed largely of broad, action-packed blockbusters is doing something different with the upcoming indie film, and he has a decidedly different look to go with it.
The look is so different, in fact, that when I first saw the still A24 posted to X (formerly Twitter) today with the caption "First look at Benny Safdie's The Smashing Machine starring @TheRock and Emily Blunt," I found myself looking to each side of the mixed martial arts fighter in the center of the shot, assuming Johnson was actually somewhere in the background. The actor's muscled physique is on display here, but he's also got...
The look is so different, in fact, that when I first saw the still A24 posted to X (formerly Twitter) today with the caption "First look at Benny Safdie's The Smashing Machine starring @TheRock and Emily Blunt," I found myself looking to each side of the mixed martial arts fighter in the center of the shot, assuming Johnson was actually somewhere in the background. The actor's muscled physique is on display here, but he's also got...
- 5/21/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Do you smell what The Rock is cooking? For the last decade-plus (at least post-Pain & Gain), Dwayne Johnson has been serving up four-quadrant blockbuster slop. Thankfully, he seems to be turning a new direction for The Smashing Machine, which marks the solo directorial feature debut for Benny Safdie after parting ways with his brother Josh Safdie, who’ll be going on to make his forthcoming Adam Sandler-led movie about the baseball trading card industry.
As for The Smashing Machine, with A24 kicking off production recently the first image has now dropped. The film, which marks a Jungle Cruise reunion for Johnson and Emily Blunt, captures the story of legendary Mma fighter Mark Kerr, who was afflicted with addiction and a rocky marriage with Dawn Staples (Blunt).
“Benny wants to create, and continues to push the envelope when it comes to stories that are raw and real, characters that are...
As for The Smashing Machine, with A24 kicking off production recently the first image has now dropped. The film, which marks a Jungle Cruise reunion for Johnson and Emily Blunt, captures the story of legendary Mma fighter Mark Kerr, who was afflicted with addiction and a rocky marriage with Dawn Staples (Blunt).
“Benny wants to create, and continues to push the envelope when it comes to stories that are raw and real, characters that are...
- 5/21/2024
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
Late last year, we were all surprised to hear that Benny Safdie was teaming up with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson for a new film, “The Smashing Machine.” This marks the first time Benny Safdie directed a film without his brother, and a rare instance that The Rock was starring in a movie that doesn’t have a $200 million budget. And now, less than six months later, we have our first look at the film.
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Continue reading ‘The Smashing Machine’ First Look: Dwayne Johnson Is Unrecognizable In Benny Safdie’s Upcoming Sports Drama at The Playlist.
- 5/21/2024
- by Martin Miller
- The Playlist
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has always given us big bad villains who know how to put our beloved Avengers in the worst possible situations. While we have come to love some of them like Loki, it’s a little too difficult to do so with others like Thanos. And now, a report suggests that Dwayne Johnson could be taking on the responsibility for playing the MCU’s next big bad.
Dwayne Johnson in Red Notice (2021) | Seven Bucks Productions
We all had a lot of expectations with Kang the Conqueror but how things played out in Ant-Man 3 and everything regarding Jonathan Majors’ personal life seems to have dulled out our hopes. The villain Dwayne Johnson is rumored to be playing just might be what the MCU needs but not everyone is happy with the potential casting.
Dwayne Johnson to Play a Villain in the MCU? Dwayne Johnson in Black Adam...
Dwayne Johnson in Red Notice (2021) | Seven Bucks Productions
We all had a lot of expectations with Kang the Conqueror but how things played out in Ant-Man 3 and everything regarding Jonathan Majors’ personal life seems to have dulled out our hopes. The villain Dwayne Johnson is rumored to be playing just might be what the MCU needs but not everyone is happy with the potential casting.
Dwayne Johnson to Play a Villain in the MCU? Dwayne Johnson in Black Adam...
- 5/21/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Dwayne Johnson is nearly unrecognizable in the first look at his upcoming A24 drama “The Smashing Machine,” directed by Benny Safdie and co-starring his “Jungle Cruise” screen partner Emily Blunt. The film casts Johnson as legendary Mma fighter Mark Kerr, who struggled with addiction and his marriage while becoming an icon of the sport. Blunt is starring as Dawn Staples, Kerr’s wife. The film is currently in production.
While Johnson looks typically ripped as Kerr in “The Smashing Machine” first look, he also appears to be sporting some facial prosthetics to help him transform into the Mma legend. Kerr was a two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion and World Vale Tudo Championship tournament winner. Over the course of his career, he won over two dozen Mma titles.
“The Smashing Machine” marks the solo feature directorial debut of Safdie, who collaborated with his brother Josh on A24’s indie hits such...
While Johnson looks typically ripped as Kerr in “The Smashing Machine” first look, he also appears to be sporting some facial prosthetics to help him transform into the Mma legend. Kerr was a two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion and World Vale Tudo Championship tournament winner. Over the course of his career, he won over two dozen Mma titles.
“The Smashing Machine” marks the solo feature directorial debut of Safdie, who collaborated with his brother Josh on A24’s indie hits such...
- 5/21/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Earlier this month, a pretty wild rumour started doing the rounds online suggesting Marvel Studios wants Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson to play Apocalypse in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
An X-Men reboot - hopefully titled "Uncanny X-Men" - will be released after Avengers: Secret Wars, but is the pro wrestler turned Hollywood A-Lister a good fit for the MCU? It's no secret that he attempted to exert creative control over the DC Extended Universe after attempting to turn it into the "DJ Extended Universe" with Black Adam!
That won't fly with Marvel Studios and Kevin Feige, but if The Rock is willing to play ball, then he could make for a suitably formidable En Sabah Nur in a future live-action X-Men movie.
In some new fan art, we get an idea of what he'll look like as the villainous Apocalypse and, honestly, it works. We still don't know how old the X-Men themselves will be,...
An X-Men reboot - hopefully titled "Uncanny X-Men" - will be released after Avengers: Secret Wars, but is the pro wrestler turned Hollywood A-Lister a good fit for the MCU? It's no secret that he attempted to exert creative control over the DC Extended Universe after attempting to turn it into the "DJ Extended Universe" with Black Adam!
That won't fly with Marvel Studios and Kevin Feige, but if The Rock is willing to play ball, then he could make for a suitably formidable En Sabah Nur in a future live-action X-Men movie.
In some new fan art, we get an idea of what he'll look like as the villainous Apocalypse and, honestly, it works. We still don't know how old the X-Men themselves will be,...
- 5/20/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
‘Waller’ was confirmed for development in 2022 as a spinoff of ‘Peacemaker’, featuring Viola Davis reprising her role as the titular character. Recent confirmations indicate that the show will deviate from the comedy-oriented style of ‘Peacemaker’, reflecting Waller’s serious demeanor.
Initially slated for a 2024 release, James Gunn’s current focus on other Dcu projects suggests a potential delay, with the best-case scenario being a 2025 release. However, some sources still mention a 2024 release date.
In light of the recent announcements about ‘Peacemaker’ season 2, fans queried Gunn on social media about the timeline of the upcoming show. Gunn, always helpful, clarified that it would take place after the events of the second season of ‘Peacemaker’.
Recently, Gunn sparked controversy by confirming that certain Dceu events will be considered canon within the Dcu.
Frank Grillo was cast as Rick Flag Sr. in ‘Peacemaker’ Season 2, having already been confirmed to voice the character for the animated show.
Initially slated for a 2024 release, James Gunn’s current focus on other Dcu projects suggests a potential delay, with the best-case scenario being a 2025 release. However, some sources still mention a 2024 release date.
In light of the recent announcements about ‘Peacemaker’ season 2, fans queried Gunn on social media about the timeline of the upcoming show. Gunn, always helpful, clarified that it would take place after the events of the second season of ‘Peacemaker’.
Recently, Gunn sparked controversy by confirming that certain Dceu events will be considered canon within the Dcu.
Frank Grillo was cast as Rick Flag Sr. in ‘Peacemaker’ Season 2, having already been confirmed to voice the character for the animated show.
- 5/20/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
‘Waller’ was confirmed to be in development back in 2022 as a spinoff of ‘Peacemaker’, with Viola Davis reprising her role as the titular character, recently it’s been confirmed that the show will not be comedy-oriented as ‘Peacemaker’ as Waller is much more serious character, and the show will try to reflect that tone.
The show was supposed to be released in 2024, but the fact that Gunn is now focusing on the rest of the Dcu projects, the best-case scenario is that the show gets released in 2025, even though the 2024 release date is still present in some sources.
Considering the recent announcements regarding ‘Peacemaker’ season 2 fans asked Gunn on social media whether the upcoming show will take place before or after the events of the second season of ‘Peacemaker’ and Gunn, helpful as always cleared up that it’s going to take place after.
Recently, Gunn has stirred quite the...
The show was supposed to be released in 2024, but the fact that Gunn is now focusing on the rest of the Dcu projects, the best-case scenario is that the show gets released in 2025, even though the 2024 release date is still present in some sources.
Considering the recent announcements regarding ‘Peacemaker’ season 2 fans asked Gunn on social media whether the upcoming show will take place before or after the events of the second season of ‘Peacemaker’ and Gunn, helpful as always cleared up that it’s going to take place after.
Recently, Gunn has stirred quite the...
- 5/20/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Adam Sandler and Josh Safdie’s follow-up to 2020’s Uncut Gems is still in the works, following several delays and setbacks.
Here’s a project that we’ve been reporting on for years now and whilst this story won’t confirm anything, it’s fresh news that claims that the movie is still alive. The movie in question is Josh Safdie’s untitled baseball film which will star Adam Sandler.
The project is one of interest because it will mark the pair’s next collaboration after 2020’s Uncut Gems, the nail-biting drama that was bought to us courtesy of Netflix and had audiences everywhere shifting uncomfortably in their seats for the majority of its runtime.
Last year’s strikes were the main culprit for this one not happening sooner. The film is said to focus around baseball and as such, needs to shoot during the sport’s season. Last year...
Here’s a project that we’ve been reporting on for years now and whilst this story won’t confirm anything, it’s fresh news that claims that the movie is still alive. The movie in question is Josh Safdie’s untitled baseball film which will star Adam Sandler.
The project is one of interest because it will mark the pair’s next collaboration after 2020’s Uncut Gems, the nail-biting drama that was bought to us courtesy of Netflix and had audiences everywhere shifting uncomfortably in their seats for the majority of its runtime.
Last year’s strikes were the main culprit for this one not happening sooner. The film is said to focus around baseball and as such, needs to shoot during the sport’s season. Last year...
- 5/20/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
Ninja Skooler Anime Reveals Staff in First Promo Video: All You Need to Know - Main Image
Kinema Citrus has confirmed two new and original anime series at the Anime Central 2024 convention. One of the projects is the Ninja Skooler anime, which also unveiled its first promo video highlighting key staff members.
Ninja Skooler Anime Announces Studio and Staff Members
The promo video introduces the main characters and the staff of Ninja Skooler.
Here are the confirmed staff members working on Ninja Skooler:
Director and Supervisor: Shunsuke Takarai (One Piece)Character Design: HamiKey Animators: Yuka Kuroda (Amagami SS), Shunsuke Takarai (Shangri-La Frontier), Franziska van Wulfen (Bocchi the Rock!)In-between Checker: Aoi Higuchi (Chainsaw Man)In-between Checker Assistance: Studio Bus, Min Kyung-aeColor Designer, Checker, Coordinator: Hiroaki Kaguchi (Classroom of the Elite)Background Art: Hami, Shunsuke TakaraiFinishing: Anitus-Kobe, Hiroaki Kaguchi, Yoshiki Eri, Studio BUSSystem Management: Takanori Sunaga, Shigeo MiyagiCreative Department Management: Kensuke Aoshima,...
Kinema Citrus has confirmed two new and original anime series at the Anime Central 2024 convention. One of the projects is the Ninja Skooler anime, which also unveiled its first promo video highlighting key staff members.
Ninja Skooler Anime Announces Studio and Staff Members
The promo video introduces the main characters and the staff of Ninja Skooler.
Here are the confirmed staff members working on Ninja Skooler:
Director and Supervisor: Shunsuke Takarai (One Piece)Character Design: HamiKey Animators: Yuka Kuroda (Amagami SS), Shunsuke Takarai (Shangri-La Frontier), Franziska van Wulfen (Bocchi the Rock!)In-between Checker: Aoi Higuchi (Chainsaw Man)In-between Checker Assistance: Studio Bus, Min Kyung-aeColor Designer, Checker, Coordinator: Hiroaki Kaguchi (Classroom of the Elite)Background Art: Hami, Shunsuke TakaraiFinishing: Anitus-Kobe, Hiroaki Kaguchi, Yoshiki Eri, Studio BUSSystem Management: Takanori Sunaga, Shigeo MiyagiCreative Department Management: Kensuke Aoshima,...
- 5/20/2024
- EpicStream
John Cena has been one of the most prominent faces of sports and entertainment. His WWE tenure was grand with numerous accolades to his credit, including being a 13-time WWE Champion and three-time World Heavyweight Champion. The WWE superstar later went on to find his cinematic career in Hollywood and has been in several movies ever since his debut.
John Cena in and as Peacemaker. Credit: DC/Warner Bros
Cena made his Hollywood debut with John Bonito’s 20th Century Studios action thriller The Marine in 2006. Certainly, the actor has seen ups and downs with his career in Hollywood, but he did extend his fortune. However, the wrestler-turned-actor still drives a car that costs less than $50,000.
John Cena’s Go To Drive John Cena as Jakob Toretto in F9. Credit: Universal Pictures
Fans might wonder what John Cena drives on a daily basis. It’s a pain for the actor,...
John Cena in and as Peacemaker. Credit: DC/Warner Bros
Cena made his Hollywood debut with John Bonito’s 20th Century Studios action thriller The Marine in 2006. Certainly, the actor has seen ups and downs with his career in Hollywood, but he did extend his fortune. However, the wrestler-turned-actor still drives a car that costs less than $50,000.
John Cena’s Go To Drive John Cena as Jakob Toretto in F9. Credit: Universal Pictures
Fans might wonder what John Cena drives on a daily basis. It’s a pain for the actor,...
- 5/20/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
Starring an ensemble cast, including Vin Diesel, Fast and Furious has emerged as one of the most popular and beloved franchises over the past two decades. The film series, following the adventures of Dominic Toretto and his crew, has captivated audiences worldwide, with anticipation building for the upcoming eleventh installment, potentially marking the conclusion of this action-packed saga.
A still from the Fast and Furious franchise | Credit: Universal
However, as fans eagerly anticipate the return of their beloved characters, NBCUniversal has hinted at broadening the franchise’s scope. Donna Langley recently revealed that they have contemplated the franchise’s future while suggesting a possible refresh outlook for Dom Toretto and his crew.
NBCUniversal Boss Discussed the Future of the Fast and Furious Franchise
While discussing the potential future of some of the prominent franchises under Universal in a recent interview with Variety, Donna Langley, Chief Content Officer of NBCUniversal, also...
A still from the Fast and Furious franchise | Credit: Universal
However, as fans eagerly anticipate the return of their beloved characters, NBCUniversal has hinted at broadening the franchise’s scope. Donna Langley recently revealed that they have contemplated the franchise’s future while suggesting a possible refresh outlook for Dom Toretto and his crew.
NBCUniversal Boss Discussed the Future of the Fast and Furious Franchise
While discussing the potential future of some of the prominent franchises under Universal in a recent interview with Variety, Donna Langley, Chief Content Officer of NBCUniversal, also...
- 5/19/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Whenever we think about blood, gore, and intense violence, only one name pops up in our mind: Mortal Kombat. NetherRealm’s iconic franchise is extremely popular among gamers and features some of the best fighting experiences ever. On the flip side, the Mortal Kombat movie, released in 2021, wasn’t that big of a success.
However, that hasn’t stopped Warner Bros. from taking a second chance and releasing another movie. The upcoming Mortal Kombat 2 is a fresh start and features big names Karl Urban and Jessica McNamee. While that’s all good, Warner Bros. has completely dropped the ball by not casting Dwayne Johson as Shao Kahn.
Dwayne Johnson Could’ve Been What Mortal Kombat 2 Needs to Smash Box Office Records Why didn’t Warner Bros. cast Dwayne Johnson as Shao Kahn? | Steam
It’s no secret that the first Mortal Kombat movie was an average box office release,...
However, that hasn’t stopped Warner Bros. from taking a second chance and releasing another movie. The upcoming Mortal Kombat 2 is a fresh start and features big names Karl Urban and Jessica McNamee. While that’s all good, Warner Bros. has completely dropped the ball by not casting Dwayne Johson as Shao Kahn.
Dwayne Johnson Could’ve Been What Mortal Kombat 2 Needs to Smash Box Office Records Why didn’t Warner Bros. cast Dwayne Johnson as Shao Kahn? | Steam
It’s no secret that the first Mortal Kombat movie was an average box office release,...
- 5/19/2024
- by Dhruv Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
Take A Look At Top 5 Richest Pro Wrestlers Of WWE, Dwayne Johnson Is At The Top(Photo Credit –Instagram)
WWE has been a house of some of the legendary pro wrestlers of all time, and even in the past, we witnessed several of the greatest of all time. With huge popularity across the globe, some of these legendary names went on to garner massive fortune and it’s no surprise that Dwayne Johnson, aka The Rock, is at the top of the list of the richest pro wrestlers. Let’s have a look at the list of top 5!
Before we get started, please note that this list includes names currently associated with the promotion, worked in the past, or retired. For example, Hulk Hogan was also a part of Tna but he got most of his fame by working in WWE, so he is included in the list. The names...
WWE has been a house of some of the legendary pro wrestlers of all time, and even in the past, we witnessed several of the greatest of all time. With huge popularity across the globe, some of these legendary names went on to garner massive fortune and it’s no surprise that Dwayne Johnson, aka The Rock, is at the top of the list of the richest pro wrestlers. Let’s have a look at the list of top 5!
Before we get started, please note that this list includes names currently associated with the promotion, worked in the past, or retired. For example, Hulk Hogan was also a part of Tna but he got most of his fame by working in WWE, so he is included in the list. The names...
- 5/18/2024
- by Shalmesh More
- KoiMoi
Will Smith was once known as one of cinema’s biggest blockbuster stars. There was a time when any movie released with his name attached was guaranteed money. But over the years, the 55-year-old believes he hasn’t commanded the same box-office numbers as he once did. And Smith wondered if the recent pandemic played a hand in this.
Will Smith reveals how the pandemic affected his box-office career Will Smith | Jason Merritt/Getty Images
Smith made it his mission to become one of the biggest stars in Hollywood. He more than achieved this goal by starring in multiple hit films that drew a fortune and broke records. But every once in a while, Smith has wondered if his status as a major box-office draw might’ve lessened over the years. He once spoke of the jealousy he had toward stars like Dwayne Johnson, who was in his position.
“I...
Will Smith reveals how the pandemic affected his box-office career Will Smith | Jason Merritt/Getty Images
Smith made it his mission to become one of the biggest stars in Hollywood. He more than achieved this goal by starring in multiple hit films that drew a fortune and broke records. But every once in a while, Smith has wondered if his status as a major box-office draw might’ve lessened over the years. He once spoke of the jealousy he had toward stars like Dwayne Johnson, who was in his position.
“I...
- 5/18/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Exclusive: Robert Alonzo, a two-time SAG Award winner known as one of the top action design professionals in Hollywood, is getting into producing at the action-focused production company Tremor House. His partner in the endeavor is longtime friend and collaborator Jonathan Spano, an entrepreneur and philanthropist whose film technology and stunt work have also earned him a SAG Award.
Tremor House will develop, produce, and/or finance mid-range budget action films. As its first deal, Tremor House has entered into a joint venture to co-finance and co-produce commercial action projects with CAT5, the burgeoning action label from Alexis Garcia.
“Tremor House provides us an opportunity to combine our talents, experience, relationships and resources to create projects with maximum entertainment impact,” said Alonzo and Spano in a joint statement to Deadline. “Using the precision and perspective that comes with understanding how to run a business and putting the right people in the right jobs,...
Tremor House will develop, produce, and/or finance mid-range budget action films. As its first deal, Tremor House has entered into a joint venture to co-finance and co-produce commercial action projects with CAT5, the burgeoning action label from Alexis Garcia.
“Tremor House provides us an opportunity to combine our talents, experience, relationships and resources to create projects with maximum entertainment impact,” said Alonzo and Spano in a joint statement to Deadline. “Using the precision and perspective that comes with understanding how to run a business and putting the right people in the right jobs,...
- 5/17/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Happy Gilmore and Netflix are ready to hit the links together for a sequel. But Adam Sandler’s original comedy is on the back nine when it comes to streaming.
Sandler is ready to resurrect the character that helped him become a comedy icon. It will be another installment in the actor’s lucrative deal with Netflix, significantly adding to Sandler’s net worth. However, time is limited to catch up with Happy Gilmore on Netflix.
Carl Weathers and Adam Sandler in ‘Happy Gilmore’ | Universal/Getty ‘Happy Gilmore’ leaves Netflix on May 31
Happy Gilmore‘s round on Netflix officially ends on May 31. The 1996 comedy joins a list of fan-favorite titles leaving the streamer at the end of the month, including the Hunger Games series and Dwayne Johnson’s Skyscraper.
Happy Gilmore earned mixed reviews when it hit theaters but managed to pull in a respectable box-office return. But it’s...
Sandler is ready to resurrect the character that helped him become a comedy icon. It will be another installment in the actor’s lucrative deal with Netflix, significantly adding to Sandler’s net worth. However, time is limited to catch up with Happy Gilmore on Netflix.
Carl Weathers and Adam Sandler in ‘Happy Gilmore’ | Universal/Getty ‘Happy Gilmore’ leaves Netflix on May 31
Happy Gilmore‘s round on Netflix officially ends on May 31. The 1996 comedy joins a list of fan-favorite titles leaving the streamer at the end of the month, including the Hunger Games series and Dwayne Johnson’s Skyscraper.
Happy Gilmore earned mixed reviews when it hit theaters but managed to pull in a respectable box-office return. But it’s...
- 5/17/2024
- by Matt Moore
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Dwayne Johnson aka The Rock Once Talked About His Rivalry With John Cena. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Dwayne Johnson, aka The Rock, and John Cena are among the greatest of all time in the pro wrestling world, and both have played important roles in taking WWE to new heights. Both stars had been involved in a long-running feud and it goes without saying that thanks to this electrifying duo, we have got some of the best moments in the pro wrestling history. Keep reading to know more!
Interestingly, Johnson and Cena have a similar career trajectory. Both started with pro wrestling and established themselves as cult superstars during their respective eras. Further, after gaining massive popularity, they decided to try their hands at an acting career in Hollywood. Given the kind of fan following they enjoyed during their prime, both easily grabbed some big films and established themselves as big action...
Dwayne Johnson, aka The Rock, and John Cena are among the greatest of all time in the pro wrestling world, and both have played important roles in taking WWE to new heights. Both stars had been involved in a long-running feud and it goes without saying that thanks to this electrifying duo, we have got some of the best moments in the pro wrestling history. Keep reading to know more!
Interestingly, Johnson and Cena have a similar career trajectory. Both started with pro wrestling and established themselves as cult superstars during their respective eras. Further, after gaining massive popularity, they decided to try their hands at an acting career in Hollywood. Given the kind of fan following they enjoyed during their prime, both easily grabbed some big films and established themselves as big action...
- 5/17/2024
- by Shalmesh More
- KoiMoi
Ever since its first episode, X-Men ’97 has been going from strength to strength. Fans are loving the modern continuation of the classic X-Men animated series, and clamoring to see more. Aside from your favorite X-Men, the show features some of the most exciting Marvel villains ever created.
One such villain on many people’s minds after the grand finale of the first season of X-Men ’97 is En Saban Nur aka Apocalypse. A mainstay of the X-Men universe across comics, shows, and movies, this is the first time that Apocalypse has been seen in an McU-owned property. Let us do a deep dive into the character, exploring his origins, motivations, and what makes him such an interesting villain for the X-Men and the MCU as a whole.
Apocalypse, the First Mutant
Apocalypse in X of Swords: Creation #1
The character of Apocalypse first appeared in Marvel Comics’ X-Factor #5 in 1986. Apocalypse...
One such villain on many people’s minds after the grand finale of the first season of X-Men ’97 is En Saban Nur aka Apocalypse. A mainstay of the X-Men universe across comics, shows, and movies, this is the first time that Apocalypse has been seen in an McU-owned property. Let us do a deep dive into the character, exploring his origins, motivations, and what makes him such an interesting villain for the X-Men and the MCU as a whole.
Apocalypse, the First Mutant
Apocalypse in X of Swords: Creation #1
The character of Apocalypse first appeared in Marvel Comics’ X-Factor #5 in 1986. Apocalypse...
- 5/16/2024
- by Neeraj Chand
- FandomWire
It’s no secret that sequel films typically send people running to movie theater seats. They’re a safe bet for a studio like Walt Disney — if audiences loved an original film, they’re sure to enjoy a new adventure with the same charismatic characters and the addition of some new ones (preferably one that can be turned into profitable theme park plushies). For better or worse, Disney has boarded the sequel train and doesn’t seem to be hopping off anytime soon. For the next solid three years, the studio has multiple sequel projects slated to drop — ranging anywhere between the second and fifth film of a franchise. While it can be nice to revisit fan-favorite universes like ‘Avatar’ and ‘Toy Story,’ there’s also a major demand for Disney to return to their original storytelling roots. Walt Disney himself was incredibly opposed to sequels, saying he always had...
- 5/16/2024
- by Kaitlyn Murphy
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
Jimmy Kimmel was in attendance at this year’s Disney upfronts, where the comedian entertained everyone with his comedic gags. During the upfronts, Kimmel touched upon several topics surrounding the entertainment conglomerate, including aiming some zingers at Disney boss Bob Iger.
Jimmy Kimmel poked fun at Bob Iger at the 2024 Disney upfronts.
Kimmel made some light-hearted and humorous comments about Iger. Moreover, with Iger recently coming out of a civil war for control over the company, in which he was backed by George Lucas, Kimmel’s jokes proved to be a hilarious take on the state of Disney’s leadership. Here is what Kimmel said about Iger at this year’s upfronts.
Jimmy Kimmel Roasts Disney Boss Bob Iger at Disney Upfronts
Jimmy Kimmel joked about Bob Iger’s continued control over Disney (Image via Apple TV)
Jimmy Kimmel took the stage during the 2024 Disney upfronts, where he performed a comedy bit,...
Jimmy Kimmel poked fun at Bob Iger at the 2024 Disney upfronts.
Kimmel made some light-hearted and humorous comments about Iger. Moreover, with Iger recently coming out of a civil war for control over the company, in which he was backed by George Lucas, Kimmel’s jokes proved to be a hilarious take on the state of Disney’s leadership. Here is what Kimmel said about Iger at this year’s upfronts.
Jimmy Kimmel Roasts Disney Boss Bob Iger at Disney Upfronts
Jimmy Kimmel joked about Bob Iger’s continued control over Disney (Image via Apple TV)
Jimmy Kimmel took the stage during the 2024 Disney upfronts, where he performed a comedy bit,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
The dark side of paradise is to be explored in a new documentary series for Warner Bros. Discovery’s Investigation Discovery (ID).
Fatal Destination is narrated and exec produced by Jessica Biel.
Biel has previously starred in and exec produced crime series such as Candy, The Sinner and Limetown, but this marks her first move into exec producing a true-crime docuseries.
The series will feature exotic destinations, where the consequences of being a tourist are anything but a dream vacation. Stories unfold through first-person accounts of friends, family, locals, journalists, and law enforcement.
Fatal Destination will launch in 2025.
It was one of a number of announcements from Warner Bros. Discovery U.S. networks chief Kathleen Finch at its upfronts.
Deadline revealed earlier that Food Network was cooking up Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking.
Elsewhere, Shark Week is set to be hosted by John Cena. Last year, the Discovery Channel strand...
Fatal Destination is narrated and exec produced by Jessica Biel.
Biel has previously starred in and exec produced crime series such as Candy, The Sinner and Limetown, but this marks her first move into exec producing a true-crime docuseries.
The series will feature exotic destinations, where the consequences of being a tourist are anything but a dream vacation. Stories unfold through first-person accounts of friends, family, locals, journalists, and law enforcement.
Fatal Destination will launch in 2025.
It was one of a number of announcements from Warner Bros. Discovery U.S. networks chief Kathleen Finch at its upfronts.
Deadline revealed earlier that Food Network was cooking up Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking.
Elsewhere, Shark Week is set to be hosted by John Cena. Last year, the Discovery Channel strand...
- 5/15/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Lazareth follows Lee (Ashley Judd), a mysterious woman who adopts her nieces, Imogen (Katie Douglas) and Maeve (Sarah Pidgeon) following the death of their parents, and raises them in a remote cabin as a deadly pandemic rages on around them.
For over 10 years, the girls are raised to never leave the woods, avoid any and all interaction with outsiders, and ultimately rely on Lee as their only connection to the outside world. Lee has convinced the girls this is the key to survival in what is now an infectious and violent world.
However, when Imogen and Maeve discover an injured man (Asher Angel) in the nearby woods, Lee’s absolute control begins to disintegrate as their faith in her, and everything they’ve ever known, begins to unravel in this nail-biting new thriller.
With Lazareth now playing in theaters and available on Demand, we recently caught up with Angel to...
For over 10 years, the girls are raised to never leave the woods, avoid any and all interaction with outsiders, and ultimately rely on Lee as their only connection to the outside world. Lee has convinced the girls this is the key to survival in what is now an infectious and violent world.
However, when Imogen and Maeve discover an injured man (Asher Angel) in the nearby woods, Lee’s absolute control begins to disintegrate as their faith in her, and everything they’ve ever known, begins to unravel in this nail-biting new thriller.
With Lazareth now playing in theaters and available on Demand, we recently caught up with Angel to...
- 5/15/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Bill Murray has joined the already-stacked cast of director Dito Montiel’s upcoming crime comedy Riff Raff. More details below.
Dito Montiel’s crime comedy Riff Raff has set up quite a cast. Jennifer Coolidge, Ed Harris, Gabrielle Union, Lewis Pullman, Emanuela Postacchini, Miles J Harvey and Pete Davidson are all set to appear, and the film has just added another star to its ranks.
Bill Murray, who was just seen in Ghostbusters: The Frozen Empire, will also appear in Riff Raff, Variety reports.
According to the same article, Riff Raff – not to be confused with the 1991 Ken Loach film of the same name – follows a former criminal, whose ordinary life is turned upside down when his family shows up for a “long-awaited reckoning”. John Pollono, whose work takes in Grey’s Anatomy, Masters Of Sex, and the 2021 indie comedy Small Engine Repair, has written the script.
We don’t know who plays who yet,...
Dito Montiel’s crime comedy Riff Raff has set up quite a cast. Jennifer Coolidge, Ed Harris, Gabrielle Union, Lewis Pullman, Emanuela Postacchini, Miles J Harvey and Pete Davidson are all set to appear, and the film has just added another star to its ranks.
Bill Murray, who was just seen in Ghostbusters: The Frozen Empire, will also appear in Riff Raff, Variety reports.
According to the same article, Riff Raff – not to be confused with the 1991 Ken Loach film of the same name – follows a former criminal, whose ordinary life is turned upside down when his family shows up for a “long-awaited reckoning”. John Pollono, whose work takes in Grey’s Anatomy, Masters Of Sex, and the 2021 indie comedy Small Engine Repair, has written the script.
We don’t know who plays who yet,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
The overriding message this market? “There’s a lot”.
“A few weeks ago we thought there would a decent amount but, wow, there’s a lot”, one packaging agent told us.
They continued: “After a busy EFM, once again it feels like a healthy market in terms of product. The early responses from the sellers and indie buyers has been good. Those international distributors have re-stabilised their business somewhat, more so than the streamers. We’ll know more in a week but at the moment there are plenty of decently priced projects with meaningful actors, directors and scripts, and there is a good spread of projects.”
There’s Kristen Stewart returning on a vampire movie, Dwayne Johnson in a big-budget A24 wrestling movie, Mahershalah Ali in a gritty big-canvas crime movie, a couple of Jason Statham projects for those who want brawn, historical drama with Russell Crowe, a YA empowerment pic with Chris Pratt,...
“A few weeks ago we thought there would a decent amount but, wow, there’s a lot”, one packaging agent told us.
They continued: “After a busy EFM, once again it feels like a healthy market in terms of product. The early responses from the sellers and indie buyers has been good. Those international distributors have re-stabilised their business somewhat, more so than the streamers. We’ll know more in a week but at the moment there are plenty of decently priced projects with meaningful actors, directors and scripts, and there is a good spread of projects.”
There’s Kristen Stewart returning on a vampire movie, Dwayne Johnson in a big-budget A24 wrestling movie, Mahershalah Ali in a gritty big-canvas crime movie, a couple of Jason Statham projects for those who want brawn, historical drama with Russell Crowe, a YA empowerment pic with Chris Pratt,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman and Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Shooting is underway on Son of the Soil, a thriller from Action Xtreme out of Nigeria.
Conceived by Action Xtreme CEO Chee Keong Cheung, who directs and produces, the film follows former former Nigerian soldier Zion Ladejo, tortured by his past, who is forced to return to Nigeria following the tragic and untimely death of his sister. Determined to find those responsible, he embarks on a campaign of vengeance and in the process seeks redemption for his past actions.
It is being shot entirely on location in Lagos, Nigeria.
British-Nigerian actor Raz Adoti has written the script, takes on the lead role and is also producing. He is known for roles in Steven Spielberg’s Oscar-nominated Amistad, Paul McGuigan’s Gangster No. 1; Ridley Scott’s Black Hawk Down, Paul W. S. Anderson’s Resident Evil: Apocalypse; crime drama Haven, and the action horror Doom, starring Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.
Conceived by Action Xtreme CEO Chee Keong Cheung, who directs and produces, the film follows former former Nigerian soldier Zion Ladejo, tortured by his past, who is forced to return to Nigeria following the tragic and untimely death of his sister. Determined to find those responsible, he embarks on a campaign of vengeance and in the process seeks redemption for his past actions.
It is being shot entirely on location in Lagos, Nigeria.
British-Nigerian actor Raz Adoti has written the script, takes on the lead role and is also producing. He is known for roles in Steven Spielberg’s Oscar-nominated Amistad, Paul McGuigan’s Gangster No. 1; Ridley Scott’s Black Hawk Down, Paul W. S. Anderson’s Resident Evil: Apocalypse; crime drama Haven, and the action horror Doom, starring Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.
- 5/14/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Released in 1999, The Mummy was a box office hit with $409 million worldwide. Two sequels followed, as did a spin-off - 2002's The Scorpion King - which put Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson on the map as an actor.
Stephen Sommers directed the first two movies, passing the baton to Rob Cohen for The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. Then, in 2017, The Mummy franchise was rebooted as part of Universal's short-lived "Dark Universe."
Tom Cruise took centre stage in what proved to be a rare critical and commercial flop for the A-Lister, and Sommers recently shared his thoughts on the movie while talking to The Hollywood Reporter (via SFFGazette.com).
"No," he responded when asked if the studio reached out to him. "Actually, I was kind of insulted because the writers and director [Alex Kurtzman] of that Tom Cruise one, no one ever contacted me. I contact people if I...
Stephen Sommers directed the first two movies, passing the baton to Rob Cohen for The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. Then, in 2017, The Mummy franchise was rebooted as part of Universal's short-lived "Dark Universe."
Tom Cruise took centre stage in what proved to be a rare critical and commercial flop for the A-Lister, and Sommers recently shared his thoughts on the movie while talking to The Hollywood Reporter (via SFFGazette.com).
"No," he responded when asked if the studio reached out to him. "Actually, I was kind of insulted because the writers and director [Alex Kurtzman] of that Tom Cruise one, no one ever contacted me. I contact people if I...
- 5/13/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Brendan Fraser has been seeing a revival in his career after he won the Oscar for his role in Darren Aronofsky’s The Whale. However, the actor will always be known for his role as Rick O’Connell in the horror adventure film The Mummy. Directed by Stephen Sommers, the film made him a bonafide star and turned the franchise into a huge asset for Universal Studios.
While Fraser shot to worldwide fame with The Mummy and its sequel The Mummy Returns, the latter also turned another upcoming actor into a star. Dwayne Johnson, who was a rising star at WWE at the time, made a cameo as the Scorpion King in The Mummy Returns, leading him to receive his own spinoff film a year later.
Dwayne Johnson’s Cameo Inspired The Mummy Filmmaker To Write A Solo Film Dwyane Johnson in The Scorpion King
Dwayne Johnson is one of the...
While Fraser shot to worldwide fame with The Mummy and its sequel The Mummy Returns, the latter also turned another upcoming actor into a star. Dwayne Johnson, who was a rising star at WWE at the time, made a cameo as the Scorpion King in The Mummy Returns, leading him to receive his own spinoff film a year later.
Dwayne Johnson’s Cameo Inspired The Mummy Filmmaker To Write A Solo Film Dwyane Johnson in The Scorpion King
Dwayne Johnson is one of the...
- 5/12/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Get ready for an explosive night of wrestling as “WWE Rivals” presents Season 4 Episode 6: “Hulk Hogan vs. The Rock.” Airing at 8:00 Pm on Sunday, May 19, 2024, on A&e, this episode promises to be a riveting showdown between two of the biggest names in wrestling history.
After a remarkable tenure at WCW, Hulk Hogan makes his triumphant return to the WWE in 2002. However, his comeback sparks an immediate clash with none other than the megastar, The Rock. Their confrontation ignites a firestorm of anticipation among wrestling fans worldwide, eager to witness this legendary battle unfold.
The rivalry between Hulk Hogan and The Rock is legendary, and their confrontation is hailed as one of the greatest spectacles in WWE history. Viewers can expect high-octane action, intense drama, and electrifying moments as these two icons of the ring go head-to-head in an epic showdown that will leave a lasting mark on the world of wrestling.
After a remarkable tenure at WCW, Hulk Hogan makes his triumphant return to the WWE in 2002. However, his comeback sparks an immediate clash with none other than the megastar, The Rock. Their confrontation ignites a firestorm of anticipation among wrestling fans worldwide, eager to witness this legendary battle unfold.
The rivalry between Hulk Hogan and The Rock is legendary, and their confrontation is hailed as one of the greatest spectacles in WWE history. Viewers can expect high-octane action, intense drama, and electrifying moments as these two icons of the ring go head-to-head in an epic showdown that will leave a lasting mark on the world of wrestling.
- 5/12/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
In their announcement of the rebooted Dcu, Gunn, and Safran emphasized that nearly nothing from the old Dceu would carry over into the new cinematic universe.
The exceptions were ‘Peacemaker’ Season 1 and the character Blue Beetle, with Gunn assuring fans of a seamless transition into the second season of ‘Peacemaker’ without confusion.
The most recent announcement regarding the show complicates matters, as it appears that another project, ‘The Suicide Squad,’ is now considered canon to the Dcu. Frank Grillo has been cast as Rick Flag Sr. in ‘Peacemaker’ Season 2, having already been confirmed to voice the character for the animated show. This aligns with Gunn’s earlier statement about wanting voice actors to also portray their characters in live-action projects within the Dcu.
Following the announcement, it was confirmed that Flag Sr. will have unresolved issues with Peacemaker, stemming from Peacemaker’s role in the death of Flag Jr. in ‘The Suicide Squad.
The exceptions were ‘Peacemaker’ Season 1 and the character Blue Beetle, with Gunn assuring fans of a seamless transition into the second season of ‘Peacemaker’ without confusion.
The most recent announcement regarding the show complicates matters, as it appears that another project, ‘The Suicide Squad,’ is now considered canon to the Dcu. Frank Grillo has been cast as Rick Flag Sr. in ‘Peacemaker’ Season 2, having already been confirmed to voice the character for the animated show. This aligns with Gunn’s earlier statement about wanting voice actors to also portray their characters in live-action projects within the Dcu.
Following the announcement, it was confirmed that Flag Sr. will have unresolved issues with Peacemaker, stemming from Peacemaker’s role in the death of Flag Jr. in ‘The Suicide Squad.
- 5/11/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
With the announcement of Gunns & Safran’s newly rebooted Dcu, James Gunn made it very clear that almost nothing from the old Dceu won’t be canon to the new cinematic universe.
The only exceptions were ‘Peacemaker’ Season 1 and Blue Beetle (the character not the story), and Gunn promised to transition in the second season of ‘Peacemaker’ as smoothly as possible and not confusing to the fans.
Now the latest announcement related to the show makes that a bit impossible since it seems that yet another project is canon to the Dcu – ‘The Suicide Squad.’
Frank Grillo was cast as Rick Flag Sr. in ‘Peacemaker’ Season 2, after already being confirmed to voice the character for the animated show. This aligns with what Gunn said back when he was presenting the Dcu, that he would like for the voice actors to play themselves in live-action projects as well.
But, this announcement...
The only exceptions were ‘Peacemaker’ Season 1 and Blue Beetle (the character not the story), and Gunn promised to transition in the second season of ‘Peacemaker’ as smoothly as possible and not confusing to the fans.
Now the latest announcement related to the show makes that a bit impossible since it seems that yet another project is canon to the Dcu – ‘The Suicide Squad.’
Frank Grillo was cast as Rick Flag Sr. in ‘Peacemaker’ Season 2, after already being confirmed to voice the character for the animated show. This aligns with what Gunn said back when he was presenting the Dcu, that he would like for the voice actors to play themselves in live-action projects as well.
But, this announcement...
- 5/11/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Word of a remake of John Carpenter's 1986 bonkers action flick "Big Trouble in Little China" came out as early as 2015. The remake was set to star Dwayne Johnson, presumably playing Jack Burton, the character previously played by Kurt Russell. Johnson reportedly wanted John Carpenter to be involved in the remake, but the director was never officially invited to anything. "I only know what I read in the papers," he said. Carpenter has been famously indifferent to other filmmakers remaking his movies, once saying that he loves it when it happens, as he gets paid for not having to do anything. Three years later, in 2018, it was announced that the new "Big Trouble" would be a sequel and not a remake, but such definitions have become hazy in a nostalgia-driven marketplace. The film's producer, Hiram Garcia, referred to the new film as a "continuation," rather than a sequel. Po-tay-to, po-tah-to.
- 5/11/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
DC Studios has been in a bit of trouble as they have attempted to rescue the sinking ship of the superhero slates getting released. With James Gunn taking over as the co-ceo of the superhero brand with Peter Safran, Warner Brothers is expecting a ray of sunshine. But with the failed DC movies, the fate of several movies has been hazy, including Asher Angel’s Shazam 2.
Asher Angel in Shazam! Fury of the Gods
Gunn’s tenure in DC has started, but the beginning of his new version of DC Universe is yet to roll out, which will officially begin with his upcoming movie Superman. Failure of the recent DC flops was a huge question mark on several heroes’ return— Dwayne Johnson’s Black Adam, Ezra Miller’s The Flash, and Zachary Levi’s Shazam 2. But with Gunn’s takeover, the potential comeback has been slim to none.
Asher Angel...
Asher Angel in Shazam! Fury of the Gods
Gunn’s tenure in DC has started, but the beginning of his new version of DC Universe is yet to roll out, which will officially begin with his upcoming movie Superman. Failure of the recent DC flops was a huge question mark on several heroes’ return— Dwayne Johnson’s Black Adam, Ezra Miller’s The Flash, and Zachary Levi’s Shazam 2. But with Gunn’s takeover, the potential comeback has been slim to none.
Asher Angel...
- 5/11/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
One need only look at James Gunn to realize that not all good things in life come in the form of blessings and opportunities. Some of them appear in a red, white, and blue costumed dysfunctional superhero who vows to bring peace to the world, even if he has to kill every man, woman, and child for it. John Cena’s iconic Peacemaker returns to Dcu to get what he wants, even with James Gunn standing in his way.
John Cena as Peacemaker [Credit: Warner Bros. Television]
The über popular series, Peacemaker, unleashed chaos with its outrageous and hilarious arc in Season 1 after a promising debut in Gunn’s 2021 film, The Suicide Squad. But the movie that spawned a mega-popular spin-off show is now under scrutiny for the actions of its own by-product.
In simple terms, James Gunn’s new update on Peacemaker Season 2 now threatens Dcu’s unadulterated status by...
John Cena as Peacemaker [Credit: Warner Bros. Television]
The über popular series, Peacemaker, unleashed chaos with its outrageous and hilarious arc in Season 1 after a promising debut in Gunn’s 2021 film, The Suicide Squad. But the movie that spawned a mega-popular spin-off show is now under scrutiny for the actions of its own by-product.
In simple terms, James Gunn’s new update on Peacemaker Season 2 now threatens Dcu’s unadulterated status by...
- 5/10/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Wes Anderson’s The Phoenician Scheme has been awarded the lion’s share of the more than €20m paid out by the German Federal Film Fund (Dfff) to 25 film projects in the first four months of 2024.
Studio Babelsberg’s service production arm Zweite Film Service Babelsberg received a grant of over €10.4m from the Dfff II fund for Anderson’s film which has been shooting on sound stages at the studios near Potsdam as well as in the surrounding region since the beginning of March.
The fund, which focuses on supporting production service providers if their film’s budget exceeds...
Studio Babelsberg’s service production arm Zweite Film Service Babelsberg received a grant of over €10.4m from the Dfff II fund for Anderson’s film which has been shooting on sound stages at the studios near Potsdam as well as in the surrounding region since the beginning of March.
The fund, which focuses on supporting production service providers if their film’s budget exceeds...
- 5/10/2024
- ScreenDaily
An unscripted series about Snoop Dogg’s family will air on E! during the 2024-2025 television season.
The currently untitled project follows the rapper’s daughter, Cori Broadus, and her fiancé, Wayne Deuce, as they navigate relationship tensions ahead of their wedding and a health struggle that impacts Snoop and the rest of the family. Death Row Pictures and 101 Studios produce with Snoop, Shante Broadus, Sara Ramaker, David Glasser and Alexandra Lipsitz serving as executive producers and Eliot Goldberg overseeing for 101.
The news comes as part of a large slate of greenlights and renewals ahead of NBCUniversal’s upfronts presentation on Monday.
Another highlight from the announcement is the series order of “Revival,” a scripted drama adapted from the comic book of the same name, set to air on Syfy. The series follows single mother Dana Cypress who finds herself at the center of a murder mystery in a...
The currently untitled project follows the rapper’s daughter, Cori Broadus, and her fiancé, Wayne Deuce, as they navigate relationship tensions ahead of their wedding and a health struggle that impacts Snoop and the rest of the family. Death Row Pictures and 101 Studios produce with Snoop, Shante Broadus, Sara Ramaker, David Glasser and Alexandra Lipsitz serving as executive producers and Eliot Goldberg overseeing for 101.
The news comes as part of a large slate of greenlights and renewals ahead of NBCUniversal’s upfronts presentation on Monday.
Another highlight from the announcement is the series order of “Revival,” a scripted drama adapted from the comic book of the same name, set to air on Syfy. The series follows single mother Dana Cypress who finds herself at the center of a murder mystery in a...
- 5/9/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
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