Cannes and Sundance-winning filmmaker Tarik Saleh starts shooting tomorrow (May 15) on political thriller Eagles Of The Republic with Playtime on board for international sales. Memento Distribution will release in France and Sf Studios has bought Nordic rights.
Eagles Of The Republic is third and final film in Saleh’s Cairo trilogy after Sundance Grand Jury prize winner The Nile Hilton Incident (2017) and Cannes screenplay winner Cairo Conspiracy aka Boy from Heaven (2022).
Written and directed by Saleh, its cast includes Swedish actor Fares Fares, French star Lyna Khoudri, American-Palestinian actress Cherien Dabis, French-Moroccan actress Zineb Triki and Finnish-Syrian actor Sherwan Haji.
Eagles Of The Republic is third and final film in Saleh’s Cairo trilogy after Sundance Grand Jury prize winner The Nile Hilton Incident (2017) and Cannes screenplay winner Cairo Conspiracy aka Boy from Heaven (2022).
Written and directed by Saleh, its cast includes Swedish actor Fares Fares, French star Lyna Khoudri, American-Palestinian actress Cherien Dabis, French-Moroccan actress Zineb Triki and Finnish-Syrian actor Sherwan Haji.
- 5/14/2024
- ScreenDaily
If there’s anything worse than a millionaire who fails to contribute anything meaningful to the world, it’s taking the fall for one who’s murdered and finding yourself in the crosshairs of thugs and criminals. Jason Statham is back in business with Lionsgate to star in the upcoming action-thriller Mutiny with Plane and Blood Father director Jean-Francois Richet at the helm.
Lionsgate, MadRiver, and Punch Palace are teaming up to release the film in theaters. Lindsay Michel and J.P. Davis wrote the screenplay for Mutiny, with principal photography beginning in September in the UK. Statham produces through his newly-founded Punch Palace Productions, with Marc Butan via his MadRiver Pictures studio.
In Mutiny, after his billionaire industrialist boss is murdered in front of him, Cole Reed is set up to take the fall for the crime— leaving him on the run as he works to uncover an international conspiracy.
Lionsgate, MadRiver, and Punch Palace are teaming up to release the film in theaters. Lindsay Michel and J.P. Davis wrote the screenplay for Mutiny, with principal photography beginning in September in the UK. Statham produces through his newly-founded Punch Palace Productions, with Marc Butan via his MadRiver Pictures studio.
In Mutiny, after his billionaire industrialist boss is murdered in front of him, Cole Reed is set up to take the fall for the crime— leaving him on the run as he works to uncover an international conspiracy.
- 5/10/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
In the upcoming episode of “Seal Team,” titled “Violence of Action,” Bravo Team continues their intense mission in South America, grappling with the complexities of thwarting the Iranian nuclear project. Airing at 10:01 Pm on Thursday on CBS, this high-octane installment promises a riveting blend of strategic military operations and escalating interpersonal tensions within the team.
As multiple high-stakes missions unfold, the strains among Bravo Team members become increasingly palpable. “Violence of Action” not only showcases the squad’s exceptional combat skills but also lays bare the personal dynamics and conflicts that simmer beneath the surface. Viewers can expect a rollercoaster of emotions as the team navigates through the volatile mix of duty, camaraderie, and individual struggles. With its gripping narrative and pulse-pounding action, this episode is poised to keep audiences on the edge of their seats.
Release Date & Time: 10:01 Pm Thursday 11 January 2024 on CBS
Seal Team Violence of...
As multiple high-stakes missions unfold, the strains among Bravo Team members become increasingly palpable. “Violence of Action” not only showcases the squad’s exceptional combat skills but also lays bare the personal dynamics and conflicts that simmer beneath the surface. Viewers can expect a rollercoaster of emotions as the team navigates through the volatile mix of duty, camaraderie, and individual struggles. With its gripping narrative and pulse-pounding action, this episode is poised to keep audiences on the edge of their seats.
Release Date & Time: 10:01 Pm Thursday 11 January 2024 on CBS
Seal Team Violence of...
- 1/4/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
The highly anticipated spy thriller “Special Ops: Lioness” arrives on Paramount+ on July 23. The original series from Taylor Sheridan is based on a true story and stars Zoe Saldaña, Laysla De Oliveira, Nicole Kidman, and Morgan Freeman. De Oliveira plays a CIA undercover operative, a “lioness,” charged with befriending someone close to a high-value enemy target, a key member of a state terrorist organization.
Catch the “Special Ops: Lioness” trailer
Also coming to Paramount+ next month will be a reunion filled with humor and romance. New film “Zoey 102” will premiere on July 28 and reunite many of the cast members from the beloved high-school series “Zoey 101.” The gang is getting back together in Malibu to attend Logan and Quinn’s wedding, but that is not the only romance in the air. Jamie Lynn Spears, Sean Flynn, Christopher Massey, Erin Sanders, and Abby Wilde star in the sequel film.
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Catch the “Special Ops: Lioness” trailer
Also coming to Paramount+ next month will be a reunion filled with humor and romance. New film “Zoey 102” will premiere on July 28 and reunite many of the cast members from the beloved high-school series “Zoey 101.” The gang is getting back together in Malibu to attend Logan and Quinn’s wedding, but that is not the only romance in the air. Jamie Lynn Spears, Sean Flynn, Christopher Massey, Erin Sanders, and Abby Wilde star in the sequel film.
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- 6/30/2023
- by Fern Siegel
- The Streamable
Exclusive: Korean multi-hyphenate powerhouse Don Lee (aka Ma Dong-seok) is set to star in and produce an English-language feature adaptation of New York Times bestselling author Nicholas Sansbury Smith’s dystopian sci-fi novel series Hell Divers. The film will draw from the first three books in the series whose first installment was published by Blackstone in 2016; there are 10 books in total.
Avi Arad, Ari Arad and Emmy Yu of Arad Productions are producing alongside Oscar nominated VFX supervisor and animation director Jerome Chen. Lee and Chris S Lee of B&c Content are producing under their U.S. banner, Gorilla 8 Productions. The adaptation will be penned by J.P. Davis. There is currently no director attached.
Lee, who is known for his performances in such Korean hits as Train to Busan; The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil; and The Roundup movies, including recent smash The Roundup: No Way Out,...
Avi Arad, Ari Arad and Emmy Yu of Arad Productions are producing alongside Oscar nominated VFX supervisor and animation director Jerome Chen. Lee and Chris S Lee of B&c Content are producing under their U.S. banner, Gorilla 8 Productions. The adaptation will be penned by J.P. Davis. There is currently no director attached.
Lee, who is known for his performances in such Korean hits as Train to Busan; The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil; and The Roundup movies, including recent smash The Roundup: No Way Out,...
- 6/22/2023
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
Chris Hemsworth returns as Tyler Rake in Extraction 2, the sequel to Netflix’s blockbuster action film Extraction. After barely surviving the events of the first movie, Rake is back as the Australian black ops mercenary, tasked with another deadly mission: rescuing the battered family of a ruthless Georgian gangster from the prison where they are being held.
Hemsworth reunites with director Sam Hargrave, with Joe and Anthony Russo’s Agbo producing and Joe Russo writing. Golshifteh Farahani reprises her role from the first film, with Adam Bessa, Olga Kurylenko, Daniel Bernhardt and Tinatin Dalakishvili also co-starring.
The film hits Netflix on June 16.
This is a sequel to the first film that was based on the graphic novel ‘Ciudad’ by Ande Parks, from a story by Ande Parks, Joe Russo & Anthony Russo, with illustrations by Fernando León González. Extraction 2 is produced by Anthony Russo, Joe Russo, Mike Larocca, Angela Russo-Otstot,...
Hemsworth reunites with director Sam Hargrave, with Joe and Anthony Russo’s Agbo producing and Joe Russo writing. Golshifteh Farahani reprises her role from the first film, with Adam Bessa, Olga Kurylenko, Daniel Bernhardt and Tinatin Dalakishvili also co-starring.
The film hits Netflix on June 16.
This is a sequel to the first film that was based on the graphic novel ‘Ciudad’ by Ande Parks, from a story by Ande Parks, Joe Russo & Anthony Russo, with illustrations by Fernando León González. Extraction 2 is produced by Anthony Russo, Joe Russo, Mike Larocca, Angela Russo-Otstot,...
- 6/16/2023
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Netflix is on the cusp of taking down a wide selection of movies and TV series.
The streaming service removes numerous titles each month, but without fanfare; unless you happen to select the thing that’s about to leave, you will have no idea there’s a limited amount of time left to watch.
Fortunately, we’ve compiled a list of every movie and TV show being removed from Netflix in April 2023.
We’ve aggregated all the impending removals from Netflix in the UK and US, which we’ve signalled below. If there isn’t a territory listed next to the title, then it will be leaving both.
Find a full list of every film and TV show arriving on Netflix this month here.
Nb: We put this list together with help from What’s on Netflix.
Movies
1 April
Akbar Birbal – US
The American Game
The Aviator – US
Bal Ganesh...
The streaming service removes numerous titles each month, but without fanfare; unless you happen to select the thing that’s about to leave, you will have no idea there’s a limited amount of time left to watch.
Fortunately, we’ve compiled a list of every movie and TV show being removed from Netflix in April 2023.
We’ve aggregated all the impending removals from Netflix in the UK and US, which we’ve signalled below. If there isn’t a territory listed next to the title, then it will be leaving both.
Find a full list of every film and TV show arriving on Netflix this month here.
Nb: We put this list together with help from What’s on Netflix.
Movies
1 April
Akbar Birbal – US
The American Game
The Aviator – US
Bal Ganesh...
- 4/10/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - Film
Netflix is on the cusp of taking down a wide selection of movies and TV series.
The streaming service removes numerous titles each month, but without fanfare; unless you happen to select the thing that’s about to leave, you will have no idea there’s a limited amount of time left to watch.
Fortunately, we’ve compiled a list of every movie and TV show being removed from Netflix in April 2023.
We’ve aggregated all the impending removals from Netflix in the UK and US, which we’ve signalled below. If there isn’t a territory listed next to the title, then it will be leaving both.
Find a full list of every film and TV show arriving on Netflix this month here.
Nb: We put this list together with help from What’s on Netflix.
Movies
1 April
Akbar Birbal – US
The American Game
The Aviator – US
Bal Ganesh...
The streaming service removes numerous titles each month, but without fanfare; unless you happen to select the thing that’s about to leave, you will have no idea there’s a limited amount of time left to watch.
Fortunately, we’ve compiled a list of every movie and TV show being removed from Netflix in April 2023.
We’ve aggregated all the impending removals from Netflix in the UK and US, which we’ve signalled below. If there isn’t a territory listed next to the title, then it will be leaving both.
Find a full list of every film and TV show arriving on Netflix this month here.
Nb: We put this list together with help from What’s on Netflix.
Movies
1 April
Akbar Birbal – US
The American Game
The Aviator – US
Bal Ganesh...
- 4/9/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - Film
Netflix is on the cusp of taking down a wide selection of movies and TV series.
The streaming service removes numerous titles each month, but without fanfare; unless you happen to select the thing that’s about to leave, you will have no idea there’s a limited amount of time left to watch.
Fortunately, we’ve compiled a list of every movie and TV show being removed from Netflix in April 2023.
We’ve aggregated all the impending removals from Netflix in the UK and US, which we’ve signalled below. If there isn’t a territory listed next to the title, then it will be leaving both.
Find a full list of every film and TV show arriving on Netflix this month here.
Nb: We put this list together with help from What’s on Netflix.
Movies
1 April
Akbar Birbal – US
The American Game
The Aviator – US
Bal Ganesh...
The streaming service removes numerous titles each month, but without fanfare; unless you happen to select the thing that’s about to leave, you will have no idea there’s a limited amount of time left to watch.
Fortunately, we’ve compiled a list of every movie and TV show being removed from Netflix in April 2023.
We’ve aggregated all the impending removals from Netflix in the UK and US, which we’ve signalled below. If there isn’t a territory listed next to the title, then it will be leaving both.
Find a full list of every film and TV show arriving on Netflix this month here.
Nb: We put this list together with help from What’s on Netflix.
Movies
1 April
Akbar Birbal – US
The American Game
The Aviator – US
Bal Ganesh...
- 4/7/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - Film
Netflix is on the cusp of taking down a wide selection of movies and TV series.
The streaming service removes numerous titles each month, but without fanfare; unless you happen to select the thing that’s about to leave, you will have no idea there’s a limited amount of time left to watch.
Fortunately, we’ve compiled a list of every movie and TV show being removed from Netflix in April 2023.
We’ve aggregated all the impending removals from Netflix in the UK and US, which we’ve signalled below. If there isn’t a territory listed next to the title, then it will be leaving both.
Find a full list of every film and TV show arriving on Netflix this month here.
Nb: We put this list together with help from What’s on Netflix.
Movies
1 April
Akbar Birbal – US
The American Game
The Aviator – US
Bal Ganesh...
The streaming service removes numerous titles each month, but without fanfare; unless you happen to select the thing that’s about to leave, you will have no idea there’s a limited amount of time left to watch.
Fortunately, we’ve compiled a list of every movie and TV show being removed from Netflix in April 2023.
We’ve aggregated all the impending removals from Netflix in the UK and US, which we’ve signalled below. If there isn’t a territory listed next to the title, then it will be leaving both.
Find a full list of every film and TV show arriving on Netflix this month here.
Nb: We put this list together with help from What’s on Netflix.
Movies
1 April
Akbar Birbal – US
The American Game
The Aviator – US
Bal Ganesh...
- 4/7/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - Film
Netflix is on the cusp of taking down a wide selection of movies and TV series.
The streaming service removes numerous titles each month, but without fanfare; unless you happen to select the thing that’s about to leave, you will have no idea there’s a limited amount of time left to watch.
Fortunately, we’ve compiled a list of every movie and TV show being removed from Netflix in April 2023.
We’ve aggregated all the impending removals from Netflix in the UK and US, which we’ve signalled below. If there isn’t a territory listed next to the title, then it will be leaving both.
Find a full list of every film and TV show arriving on Netflix this month here.
Nb: We put this list together with help from What’s on Netflix.
Movies
1 April
Akbar Birbal – US
The American Game
The Aviator – US
Bal Ganesh...
The streaming service removes numerous titles each month, but without fanfare; unless you happen to select the thing that’s about to leave, you will have no idea there’s a limited amount of time left to watch.
Fortunately, we’ve compiled a list of every movie and TV show being removed from Netflix in April 2023.
We’ve aggregated all the impending removals from Netflix in the UK and US, which we’ve signalled below. If there isn’t a territory listed next to the title, then it will be leaving both.
Find a full list of every film and TV show arriving on Netflix this month here.
Nb: We put this list together with help from What’s on Netflix.
Movies
1 April
Akbar Birbal – US
The American Game
The Aviator – US
Bal Ganesh...
- 4/1/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - Film
Netflix is on the cusp of taking down a wide selection of movies and TV series.
The streaming service removes numerous titles each month, but without fanfare; unless you happen to select the thing that’s about to leave, you will have no idea there’s a limited amount of time left to watch.
Fortunately, we’ve compiled a list of every movie and TV show being removed from Netflix in April 2023.
We’ve aggregated all the impending removals from Netflix in the UK and US, which we’ve signalled below. If there isn’t a territory listed next to the title, then it will be leaving both.
Nb: We put this list together with help from What’s on Netflix.
Movies
1 April
Akbar Birbal – US
The American Game
The Aviator – US
Bal Ganesh – US
Bee Movie – UK
Big Daddy – US
Bill – UK
Brokeback Mountain – US
The Bye Bye Man...
The streaming service removes numerous titles each month, but without fanfare; unless you happen to select the thing that’s about to leave, you will have no idea there’s a limited amount of time left to watch.
Fortunately, we’ve compiled a list of every movie and TV show being removed from Netflix in April 2023.
We’ve aggregated all the impending removals from Netflix in the UK and US, which we’ve signalled below. If there isn’t a territory listed next to the title, then it will be leaving both.
Nb: We put this list together with help from What’s on Netflix.
Movies
1 April
Akbar Birbal – US
The American Game
The Aviator – US
Bal Ganesh – US
Bee Movie – UK
Big Daddy – US
Bill – UK
Brokeback Mountain – US
The Bye Bye Man...
- 3/31/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - Film
Picturehouse Entertainment has debuted the trailer for the political thriller ‘Cairo Conspiracy.’
Adam (Tawfeek Barhom), the son of a fisherman, is offered the ultimate privilege to study at the Al-Azhar University in Cairo, the epicentre of power of Sunni Islam. Shortly after his arrival in Cairo, the university’s highest-ranking religious leader, the Grand Imam, suddenly dies and Adam soon becomes a pawn in a ruthless power struggle between Egypt’s religious and political elites.
A blistering political thriller brimming with tension, the film follows wide-eyed Adam as he becomes entangled in a deadly game of cat and mouse with wily state security officer Colonel Ibrahim (Fares Fares). Forced to infiltrate certain cliques in the religious seat of learning, Adam finds himself in increasingly dangerous situations, the threat of exposure ever imminent.
The film stars Fares Fares (The Nile Hilton Incident) and Tawfeek Barhom (The Way of the Wind)
Previously...
Adam (Tawfeek Barhom), the son of a fisherman, is offered the ultimate privilege to study at the Al-Azhar University in Cairo, the epicentre of power of Sunni Islam. Shortly after his arrival in Cairo, the university’s highest-ranking religious leader, the Grand Imam, suddenly dies and Adam soon becomes a pawn in a ruthless power struggle between Egypt’s religious and political elites.
A blistering political thriller brimming with tension, the film follows wide-eyed Adam as he becomes entangled in a deadly game of cat and mouse with wily state security officer Colonel Ibrahim (Fares Fares). Forced to infiltrate certain cliques in the religious seat of learning, Adam finds himself in increasingly dangerous situations, the threat of exposure ever imminent.
The film stars Fares Fares (The Nile Hilton Incident) and Tawfeek Barhom (The Way of the Wind)
Previously...
- 3/8/2023
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Kiefer Sutherland returns to television in a new paranoid spy thriller from Paramount+. The Hollywood Reporter has the new details of Sutherland’s new series as a teaser gets released. The new trailer for the drama showcases the actor in familiar territory as the former 24 and Designated Survivor star is once again caught up in conspiracies where there is no clear enemy or ally and you can’t trust anyone.
Sutherland plays a character named John Weir, who has been described as a master of deception. Weir finds himself approached by a mysterious figure, played by Charles Dance of Game of Thrones, who tells him about the world he doesn’t know he’s in when he is “framed for murder by powerful forces who have the ability to influence and control populations.”
Kiefer Sutherland is joined by a cast featuring Charles Dance, Meta Golding, Enid Graham, Jason Butler Harner,...
Sutherland plays a character named John Weir, who has been described as a master of deception. Weir finds himself approached by a mysterious figure, played by Charles Dance of Game of Thrones, who tells him about the world he doesn’t know he’s in when he is “framed for murder by powerful forces who have the ability to influence and control populations.”
Kiefer Sutherland is joined by a cast featuring Charles Dance, Meta Golding, Enid Graham, Jason Butler Harner,...
- 2/22/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Kiefer Sutherland is back and channeling some Jack Bauer vibes in his upcoming TV series.
After a mysterious teaser trailer, the official first look at Sutherland’s forthcoming Paramount+ series Rabbit Hole reveals more about the 24 hero’s next leading role.
In Rabbit Hole, launching March 26, Sutherland plays John Weir, who has been described as a master of deception who is “framed for murder by powerful forces who have the ability to influence and control populations.”
The trailer (below) sees Sutherland’s John threatening a security guard with a remote-detonated bomb and then being recruited to save the world — something the actor is familiar with after nine seasons as a counter-terrorist agent on the Fox series 24. This time, however, it’s amid a backdrop of the world of corporate espionage and global threats of technology.
Sutherland also executive produces the series, alongside the This Is Us duo of writer-directors John Requa and Glenn Ficarra,...
After a mysterious teaser trailer, the official first look at Sutherland’s forthcoming Paramount+ series Rabbit Hole reveals more about the 24 hero’s next leading role.
In Rabbit Hole, launching March 26, Sutherland plays John Weir, who has been described as a master of deception who is “framed for murder by powerful forces who have the ability to influence and control populations.”
The trailer (below) sees Sutherland’s John threatening a security guard with a remote-detonated bomb and then being recruited to save the world — something the actor is familiar with after nine seasons as a counter-terrorist agent on the Fox series 24. This time, however, it’s amid a backdrop of the world of corporate espionage and global threats of technology.
Sutherland also executive produces the series, alongside the This Is Us duo of writer-directors John Requa and Glenn Ficarra,...
- 2/22/2023
- by Jackie Strause
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Kiefer Sutherland (24) is set to star in action-thriller The Winter Kills from director John Stalberg, Jr. (Crypto).
Sutherland will portray a disgraced cop pursuing the serial killer who murdered his partner ten years ago — and has resurfaced to kill again.
Written by Ben Floro Carney, the film is produced by Patrick Rizzotti, Paul Johansson, David Guglielmo, John Jr, Wyatt Russell, Oliver Hudson and XYZ Films.
Pic is set to shoot this spring in New Jersey with debt financing to be provided by Blue Fox Financing. XYZ Films is also financing and will introduce the film to buyers at this week’s European Film Market in Berlin.
“Kiefer Sutherland is more than just the perfect actor for this film, he’s an absolute legend, and I’m beyond thrilled to match his rare talent with a role that will require every ounce of it. I couldn’t imagine a better team of professionals,...
Sutherland will portray a disgraced cop pursuing the serial killer who murdered his partner ten years ago — and has resurfaced to kill again.
Written by Ben Floro Carney, the film is produced by Patrick Rizzotti, Paul Johansson, David Guglielmo, John Jr, Wyatt Russell, Oliver Hudson and XYZ Films.
Pic is set to shoot this spring in New Jersey with debt financing to be provided by Blue Fox Financing. XYZ Films is also financing and will introduce the film to buyers at this week’s European Film Market in Berlin.
“Kiefer Sutherland is more than just the perfect actor for this film, he’s an absolute legend, and I’m beyond thrilled to match his rare talent with a role that will require every ounce of it. I couldn’t imagine a better team of professionals,...
- 2/13/2023
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
You Gotta Have Faith: Saleh Explores Corruption of Institutions in Procedural Thriller
“Power is a double edged sword. Sometimes it cuts the hand that wields it,” is the overtly stated adage in the final moments of Cairo Conspiracy, director Tarik Saleh’s return to his native Egypt hot on the heels of his Chris Pine led English language debut, The Contractor. It’s an unnecessary statement considering the more than obvious events transpiring in the film, which for the majority of its running time add up to a thoughtful but pulpy thriller.
A procedural about the corrupting nature of power, whether in state or religious institutions, Saleh keeps distance from the parallel protagonists working to instill a puppet figurehead in Al-Azhar, Egypt’s oldest degree granting university, referred to as the beacon of Islam in the world.…...
“Power is a double edged sword. Sometimes it cuts the hand that wields it,” is the overtly stated adage in the final moments of Cairo Conspiracy, director Tarik Saleh’s return to his native Egypt hot on the heels of his Chris Pine led English language debut, The Contractor. It’s an unnecessary statement considering the more than obvious events transpiring in the film, which for the majority of its running time add up to a thoughtful but pulpy thriller.
A procedural about the corrupting nature of power, whether in state or religious institutions, Saleh keeps distance from the parallel protagonists working to instill a puppet figurehead in Al-Azhar, Egypt’s oldest degree granting university, referred to as the beacon of Islam in the world.…...
- 2/2/2023
- by Nicholas Bell
- IONCINEMA.com
Prime Video’s first teaser trailer for The Power introduces a world in which teenage girls grow an extra organ. And in a bizarre twist, that organ allows them to generate electricity. That’s life-altering news for teenagers who felt powerless and now are all-powerful.
The series is based on Naomi Alderman’s bestselling novel and stars Oscar nominee Toni Collette (The Sixth Sense) as Mayor Margot Cleary-Lopez, John Leguizamo (The Menu) as Rob Lopez, Auli’i Cravalho (Moana) as Jos Cleary-Lopez, and Toheeb Jimoh (Ted Lasso) as Tunde Ojo. Josh Charles (We Own This City) plays Daniel Dandon, Eddie Marsan (The Contractor) is Bernie Monke, Ria Zmitrowicz (Mr. Selfridge) plays Roxy Monke, Zrinka Cvitešić is Tatiana Moskalev, and Halle Bush stars as Allie Montgomery.
The teaser trailer was accompanied by the news that The Power will premiere on March 31, 2023 on Prime Video. New episodes will follow on subsequent Fridays, with...
The series is based on Naomi Alderman’s bestselling novel and stars Oscar nominee Toni Collette (The Sixth Sense) as Mayor Margot Cleary-Lopez, John Leguizamo (The Menu) as Rob Lopez, Auli’i Cravalho (Moana) as Jos Cleary-Lopez, and Toheeb Jimoh (Ted Lasso) as Tunde Ojo. Josh Charles (We Own This City) plays Daniel Dandon, Eddie Marsan (The Contractor) is Bernie Monke, Ria Zmitrowicz (Mr. Selfridge) plays Roxy Monke, Zrinka Cvitešić is Tatiana Moskalev, and Halle Bush stars as Allie Montgomery.
The teaser trailer was accompanied by the news that The Power will premiere on March 31, 2023 on Prime Video. New episodes will follow on subsequent Fridays, with...
- 1/31/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
The Action Scene is a column that explores the construction of action set pieces in order to deepen appreciation for and spark discussion about action cinema.2022 was a standout year for action cinema in terms of the sheer variety and virtuosity of action scenes it gave us. The following article rounds up some of the best. Like last year’s installment, the focus on action scenes—compressed, relatively self-contained displays of action filmmaking craft—means that some otherwise strong action or action-adjacent films didn’t make the cut and a couple of included films are less than compelling beyond their set pieces. All featured movies made their official, non-festival, US theatrical and/or streaming debut in 2022, hence disqualifying otherwise surefire inclusions like Limbo and Good Morning, Sleeping Lion (here’s hoping they get stateside distribution in 2023). For variety’s sake, I’ve limited myself to one scene per film.And now,...
- 1/11/2023
- MUBI
This is no wonderland.
On Monday, Paramount+ announced the new espionage thriller series “Rabbit Hole”, starring Kiefer Sutherland, will premiere with two episodes on Sunday, March 26.
Read More: Kiefer Sutherland Isn’t Closing The Door On More ’24’: ‘The Story Is Unresolved’
Paramount+
In the series, which was shot in Toronto, “nothing is what it seems when John Weir (Sutherland), a master of deception in the world of corporate espionage, is framed for murder by powerful forces with the ability to influence and control populations.”
Charles Dance as Ben Wilson in “Rabbit Hole” – Photo: Marni Grossman/Paramount+ Rob Yang as Edward Homm in “Rabbit Hole” – Photo: Marni Grossman/Paramount+
The cast also includes Charles Dance (“Game of Thrones”), Meta Golding (“Empire”), Enid Graham (“Mare of Easttown”), Jason Butler Harner (“Ozark”), Walt Klink (“Arctic Circle”) and Rob Yang (“Succession”), with John Requa and Glenn Ficarra serving as showrunners.
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On Monday, Paramount+ announced the new espionage thriller series “Rabbit Hole”, starring Kiefer Sutherland, will premiere with two episodes on Sunday, March 26.
Read More: Kiefer Sutherland Isn’t Closing The Door On More ’24’: ‘The Story Is Unresolved’
Paramount+
In the series, which was shot in Toronto, “nothing is what it seems when John Weir (Sutherland), a master of deception in the world of corporate espionage, is framed for murder by powerful forces with the ability to influence and control populations.”
Charles Dance as Ben Wilson in “Rabbit Hole” – Photo: Marni Grossman/Paramount+ Rob Yang as Edward Homm in “Rabbit Hole” – Photo: Marni Grossman/Paramount+
The cast also includes Charles Dance (“Game of Thrones”), Meta Golding (“Empire”), Enid Graham (“Mare of Easttown”), Jason Butler Harner (“Ozark”), Walt Klink (“Arctic Circle”) and Rob Yang (“Succession”), with John Requa and Glenn Ficarra serving as showrunners.
Read More: Kiefer...
- 1/10/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
You know you’re in for a terrible time when an emergency plane landing is the least of your problems. Lionsgate is taking off on a harrowing adventure today with a Plane trailer that will have you placing your head between your legs and kissing your ass goodbye. Jean-François Richet directs from a screenplay by Charles Cumming and J.P. Davis. The film stars Gerard Butler as a pilot caught in a war zone after he has to land his commercial aircraft during a terrible storm.
Butler is joined in the cast by Mike Colter (Luke Cage), Daniella Pineda (Jurassic World Dominion), Yoson An (Mortal Engines), Tony Goldwyn (Ghost), Paul Ben-Victor (The Wire), Remi Adeleke (The Terminal List), and Joey Slotnick (Twister).
Here’s the official synopsis for Plane:
Brodie Torrance (Butler) saves his passengers from a lightning strike by making a risky landing on a war-torn island – only to...
Butler is joined in the cast by Mike Colter (Luke Cage), Daniella Pineda (Jurassic World Dominion), Yoson An (Mortal Engines), Tony Goldwyn (Ghost), Paul Ben-Victor (The Wire), Remi Adeleke (The Terminal List), and Joey Slotnick (Twister).
Here’s the official synopsis for Plane:
Brodie Torrance (Butler) saves his passengers from a lightning strike by making a risky landing on a war-torn island – only to...
- 1/4/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
What happened to Guy Ritchie’s Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre? The big-budget spy caper was initially set for a March 2022 theatrical release from STX, only to see its debut cancelled at the eleventh hour. While many have blamed the fact that some of the baddies are apparently Ukrainian (a faux pas given the war in Ukraine), a new report in Deadline suggests this is only a minor concern and that distributor STX’s behind-the-scenes turmoil is more to blame. Indeed, the trade is now saying Operation Fortune will likely make its debut via a high-profile streaming release, although none has been named yet.
The report notes that, for a time, Lionsgate – who have picked up many of the STX films – was willing to release it, only for them to back down once they realized it would go up against Gerard Butler’s Plane, which is getting excellent early buzz.
The report notes that, for a time, Lionsgate – who have picked up many of the STX films – was willing to release it, only for them to back down once they realized it would go up against Gerard Butler’s Plane, which is getting excellent early buzz.
- 11/11/2022
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Three years have gone by since Millennium Media greenlit three more sequels in the Has Fallen franchise, but we’re still waiting for Night Has Fallen to make it into production. Thankfully, franchise star Gerard Butler has kept busy making action movies where he doesn’t play Mike Banning – movies like Greenland, Copshop, Last Seen Alive, and the upcoming Lionsgate release Plane. Plane is scheduled to reach theatres on January 27th, and a trailer has arrived online to start building the hype. Check it out in the embed above!
Directed by Jean-François Richet, whose previous credits include Blood Father and the Assault on Precinct 13 remake, Plane has the following synopsis:
Brodie Torrance saves his passengers from a lightning strike by making a risky landing on a war-torn island – only to find that surviving the landing was just the beginning. When most of the passengers are taken hostage by dangerous rebels,...
Directed by Jean-François Richet, whose previous credits include Blood Father and the Assault on Precinct 13 remake, Plane has the following synopsis:
Brodie Torrance saves his passengers from a lightning strike by making a risky landing on a war-torn island – only to find that surviving the landing was just the beginning. When most of the passengers are taken hostage by dangerous rebels,...
- 10/26/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Nina Hoss is the eyes and ears of “TÁR,” Todd Field’s new movie about a decorated Berlin Symphony conductor’s cosmic undoing. Her character, Sharon, is the wife of Lydia Tár, played by Cate Blanchett, but she’s hardly second fiddle to her spouse: Sharon is concertmaster and First Violin, meaning she knows the score. As Lydia’s longstanding abuse of power over her young and hungry protégés finally begins to detonate her life, there are revelations for Sharon.
But Hoss’ character is largely unfazed by Lydia’s behavior — long, late hours, barely-there parenting of their small adopted daughter, a detachment from tenderness that at one point finds Lydia wincing “it burns” when Sharon tries to comfort her after a fall. That’s because she’s as much the keyholder to their transactional relationship as Lydia. In the movie’s opening, as Lydia flings vinyls around her apartment deciding which symphony to record,...
But Hoss’ character is largely unfazed by Lydia’s behavior — long, late hours, barely-there parenting of their small adopted daughter, a detachment from tenderness that at one point finds Lydia wincing “it burns” when Sharon tries to comfort her after a fall. That’s because she’s as much the keyholder to their transactional relationship as Lydia. In the movie’s opening, as Lydia flings vinyls around her apartment deciding which symphony to record,...
- 10/11/2022
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Indiewire
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Sweden has selected Boy From Heaven, an Egypt-set political thriller from director Tarik Saleh, as its contender for the 2023 Oscars in the best international feature category.
Boy From Heaven premiered in competition in Cannes this year, where it won best screenplay honors for Saleh.
Set within Cairo’s historical Al-Azhar mosque and university (though shot largely in Istanbul), Boy From Heaven follows Adam (newcomer Tawfeek Barhom) on his journey from innocent country boy to promising young Muslim scholar at the world-renowned school, who becomes a target for Ibrahim (veteran Swedish actor, and Saleh regular, Fares Fares), a corrupt state security officer tasked with spying on Al-Azhar. When the film begins, the institution’s Grand Imam has just died, leaving behind a power vacuum that the Egyptian government hopes to fill by putting its man at the head of the mosque.
Memento International...
Sweden has selected Boy From Heaven, an Egypt-set political thriller from director Tarik Saleh, as its contender for the 2023 Oscars in the best international feature category.
Boy From Heaven premiered in competition in Cannes this year, where it won best screenplay honors for Saleh.
Set within Cairo’s historical Al-Azhar mosque and university (though shot largely in Istanbul), Boy From Heaven follows Adam (newcomer Tawfeek Barhom) on his journey from innocent country boy to promising young Muslim scholar at the world-renowned school, who becomes a target for Ibrahim (veteran Swedish actor, and Saleh regular, Fares Fares), a corrupt state security officer tasked with spying on Al-Azhar. When the film begins, the institution’s Grand Imam has just died, leaving behind a power vacuum that the Egyptian government hopes to fill by putting its man at the head of the mosque.
Memento International...
- 9/22/2022
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“The Exorcist” and “The French Connection” auteur William Friedkin is gearing up to direct his first film in five years, an adaptation of the play “The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial,” and “24” star Kiefer Sutherland is in talks to star in the film, an individual with knowledge of the project told TheWrap.
Sutherland would play Lt. Commander Queeg in the film, which is an adaptation of the two-act play by Herman Wouk, itself based on Wouk’s own Pulitzer Prize-winning novel from 1951 “The Caine Mutiny.” And the screenplay for Friedkin’s film is in fact from Wouk himself, a 50-year-old draft based on the original source material, with Friedkin making revisions.
“The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial” in particular only shows the court martial scene from the larger story, and it puts the audience in the position of the jury as we only know what’s said in the trial, none of the events that led to the mutiny.
Sutherland would play Lt. Commander Queeg in the film, which is an adaptation of the two-act play by Herman Wouk, itself based on Wouk’s own Pulitzer Prize-winning novel from 1951 “The Caine Mutiny.” And the screenplay for Friedkin’s film is in fact from Wouk himself, a 50-year-old draft based on the original source material, with Friedkin making revisions.
“The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial” in particular only shows the court martial scene from the larger story, and it puts the audience in the position of the jury as we only know what’s said in the trial, none of the events that led to the mutiny.
- 8/29/2022
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
One of the projects I’ve been most intrigued about in recent years has been Greg Mottola’s upcoming Fletch reboot starring Jon Hamm. A few weeks ago, we revealed that the film, Confess, Fletch, would be getting a low-key theatrical/PVOD release on September 16th, before a bow later this year on Showtime (in a similar deal to what happened to Chris Pine’s The Contractor). Just a few weeks before it’s supposed to come out, Miramax has finally delivered a trailer revealing Jon Hamm’s take on the iconic character.
For those not in the know, Fletch is based on a series of books by Gregory McDonald. In the books, Fletch is an investigative journalist who writes under the name Jane Doe. Known for his sense of humor (and – in the movies anyway – his disguises), he typically becomes part of whatever story he’s pursuing. He’s...
For those not in the know, Fletch is based on a series of books by Gregory McDonald. In the books, Fletch is an investigative journalist who writes under the name Jane Doe. Known for his sense of humor (and – in the movies anyway – his disguises), he typically becomes part of whatever story he’s pursuing. He’s...
- 8/25/2022
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Joaquim de Almeida (Searching 2), Darren Barnet (Never Have I Ever), Kevin Carroll (Showtime’s Let the Right One In) and Jd Pardo (Mayans M.C.) have signed on for roles in Prime Video’s reimagining of the 1989 MGM film Road House, which has entered production in the Dominican Republic.
The actors join an ensemble led by Oscar nominee Jake Gyllenhaal, which also includes two-time UFC champion Conor McGregor, Billy Magnussen, Daniela Melchior, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Lukas Gage, Hannah Love Lanier, Travis Van Winkle, B.K. Cannon, Arturo Castro, Dominique Columbus, Beau Knapp and Bob Menery, as previously announced.
The original action-thriller, which Rowdy Herrington directed from Hilary Henkin’s script, centered on Dalton (Patrick Swayze), a tough bouncer hired to tame a dirty bar. The new take from director Doug Liman (The Bourne Identity) follows a former UFC fighter (Gyllenhaal) who takes a job as a bouncer at a rough-and-tumble roadhouse in the Florida Keys,...
The actors join an ensemble led by Oscar nominee Jake Gyllenhaal, which also includes two-time UFC champion Conor McGregor, Billy Magnussen, Daniela Melchior, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Lukas Gage, Hannah Love Lanier, Travis Van Winkle, B.K. Cannon, Arturo Castro, Dominique Columbus, Beau Knapp and Bob Menery, as previously announced.
The original action-thriller, which Rowdy Herrington directed from Hilary Henkin’s script, centered on Dalton (Patrick Swayze), a tough bouncer hired to tame a dirty bar. The new take from director Doug Liman (The Bourne Identity) follows a former UFC fighter (Gyllenhaal) who takes a job as a bouncer at a rough-and-tumble roadhouse in the Florida Keys,...
- 8/24/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Basil Iwanyk’s Thunder Road Pictures has optioned the original contemporary supernatural spy thriller, Enigma, from scribe Kat Wood.
A cross between Bond and Tomb: Raider, Enigma follows Emma Taylor, a British spy, who is suddenly tasked with hiding a mysterious and dangerous artifact that falls into her hands so the world never finds it again. It’s a spy pic where nuclear codes are not at stake. Unlike other adventure pics, Enigma tells the unique story of the person whose job it is to hide precious artefacts, and set traps, diversions, red herrings so it’s never found again.
Wood is also serving as EP.
Wood was named one of Screen International’s “UK Stars of Tomorrow”. She most recently sold her original pitch Fuel to Amazon with Misha Green and Jurnee Smollett producing, and the latter attached to star. Previously, Wood wrote Ruby, an original screenplay which...
A cross between Bond and Tomb: Raider, Enigma follows Emma Taylor, a British spy, who is suddenly tasked with hiding a mysterious and dangerous artifact that falls into her hands so the world never finds it again. It’s a spy pic where nuclear codes are not at stake. Unlike other adventure pics, Enigma tells the unique story of the person whose job it is to hide precious artefacts, and set traps, diversions, red herrings so it’s never found again.
Wood is also serving as EP.
Wood was named one of Screen International’s “UK Stars of Tomorrow”. She most recently sold her original pitch Fuel to Amazon with Misha Green and Jurnee Smollett producing, and the latter attached to star. Previously, Wood wrote Ruby, an original screenplay which...
- 8/19/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Last week, “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” (Disney/19.99) was the big new release for home platforms. While we have no reports yet for its impact on Disney+ streaming subscribers, on the PVOD charts, the Marvel Cinematic Universe entry currently sits at #1 on both Vudu and Google Play and #2 at iTunes (where it had been in first its initial four days).
Otherwise, this week’s charts suggest a continuing a trend detected last week: outside of the week’s hottest new title, consumers are actively looking for films available to view for 5.99 or less, rather than opting for higher priced PVOD picks.
Case in point? “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent” (Lionsgate/5.99). The Nicolas Cage-starring meta comedy, which sees the actor starring as a version of himself (complete with winking and nodding at many of his on-screen characters), is currently #1 at iTunes, fifth on both Vudu and Google Play.
Otherwise, this week’s charts suggest a continuing a trend detected last week: outside of the week’s hottest new title, consumers are actively looking for films available to view for 5.99 or less, rather than opting for higher priced PVOD picks.
Case in point? “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent” (Lionsgate/5.99). The Nicolas Cage-starring meta comedy, which sees the actor starring as a version of himself (complete with winking and nodding at many of his on-screen characters), is currently #1 at iTunes, fifth on both Vudu and Google Play.
- 6/27/2022
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
New Release Wall
“The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent” (Lionsgate) could very easily have been a one-joke movie, but Nicolas Cage playing a less successful and more venal version of himself is just the launching point for a clever and engaging film about fame, the movies and male bonding. When “Cage” accepts a gig to appear at the birthday of a nefarious Spanish billionaire (a hilarious Pedro Pascal), it’s one surprise after another both for our hero and for the audience.
Also available:
“Ambulance” (Universal Pictures Home Entertainment): Michael Bay puts the robots away for this heart-thumping caper starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II.
“The Bad Guys” (Universal Pictures Home Entertainment): Animated anthropomorphic villains seek some redemption in this Dreamworks comedy.
“The Contractor” (Paramount Home Entertainment): Chris Pine stars as a desperate veteran who gets tied up with an underground paramilitary force.
“Eraser: Reborn” (Warner Bros. Home Entertainment...
“The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent” (Lionsgate) could very easily have been a one-joke movie, but Nicolas Cage playing a less successful and more venal version of himself is just the launching point for a clever and engaging film about fame, the movies and male bonding. When “Cage” accepts a gig to appear at the birthday of a nefarious Spanish billionaire (a hilarious Pedro Pascal), it’s one surprise after another both for our hero and for the audience.
Also available:
“Ambulance” (Universal Pictures Home Entertainment): Michael Bay puts the robots away for this heart-thumping caper starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II.
“The Bad Guys” (Universal Pictures Home Entertainment): Animated anthropomorphic villains seek some redemption in this Dreamworks comedy.
“The Contractor” (Paramount Home Entertainment): Chris Pine stars as a desperate veteran who gets tied up with an underground paramilitary force.
“Eraser: Reborn” (Warner Bros. Home Entertainment...
- 6/17/2022
- by Alonso Duralde
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Amira Casar (The Contractor), Billie Boulet (The Worst Witch) and Ashley Brooke (The Blacklist) are set as series regulars, joining Bel Powley, Liev Schreiber and Joe Cole in Disney+’s A Small Light, a limited series from National Geographic that tells the remarkable story of a Dutch woman who risked her life to shelter Anne Frank’s family from the Nazis for more than two years and then preserved Anne’s diary. The project comes from Grey’s Anatomy alums Joan Rater and Tony Phelan, Susanna Fogel, ABC Signature and Keshet Studios.
The eight-episode limited series centers on 20-something secretary Miep Gies (Powley), who didn’t hesitate when her boss Otto Frank (Schreiber) asked her to hide him and his family from the Nazis during World War II. For the next two years, Miep, her husband Jan (Cole) and several other everyday heroes watched over the eight souls hiding in the secret annex.
The eight-episode limited series centers on 20-something secretary Miep Gies (Powley), who didn’t hesitate when her boss Otto Frank (Schreiber) asked her to hide him and his family from the Nazis during World War II. For the next two years, Miep, her husband Jan (Cole) and several other everyday heroes watched over the eight souls hiding in the secret annex.
- 6/10/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Links: Today’s Deals | Best Sellers | Pre-orders | New on 4K Ultra DVD, Blu-ray, 4K Ultra, and Digital Releases for The Week of June 7, 2022 — New films and TV shows have been released on DVD, Blu-ray, 4K Ultra, and Digital HD this week, including [...]
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- 6/8/2022
- by Rollo Tomasi
- Film-Book
Paramount is having a great week.
Not only is “Top Gun: Maverick” projected to have the best Memorial Day weekend gross in perhaps 25 years (adjusting for inflation) with an estimated 156 million U.S./Canada gross through Monday, with nearly 300 million worldwide — they also dominate this week’s VOD charts, including placing #1 at Netflix.
Three Paramount films — “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” (19.99), “The Lost City” (5.99), and “Top Gun” all placed #1 on at least one site. Among the three VOD charts below, they took six of the nine #1, 2, and 3 slots.
Not bad when all of these films also are streaming (on Paramount + for subscribers). It’s bonus revenue for the studio, which has flourished in theaters as well this year. Of the seven releases to gross 100 million of more, they have had three, more than any of their competitors.
“Hedgehog,” which has had a surprising 185 million domestic gross, added home platforms 47 days after its theatrical start.
Not only is “Top Gun: Maverick” projected to have the best Memorial Day weekend gross in perhaps 25 years (adjusting for inflation) with an estimated 156 million U.S./Canada gross through Monday, with nearly 300 million worldwide — they also dominate this week’s VOD charts, including placing #1 at Netflix.
Three Paramount films — “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” (19.99), “The Lost City” (5.99), and “Top Gun” all placed #1 on at least one site. Among the three VOD charts below, they took six of the nine #1, 2, and 3 slots.
Not bad when all of these films also are streaming (on Paramount + for subscribers). It’s bonus revenue for the studio, which has flourished in theaters as well this year. Of the seven releases to gross 100 million of more, they have had three, more than any of their competitors.
“Hedgehog,” which has had a surprising 185 million domestic gross, added home platforms 47 days after its theatrical start.
- 5/30/2022
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
IndieWire reached out to the directors of photography whose feature films are premiering at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival to find out which cameras and lenses they used and, more importantly, why these were the right tools to create the look and visual language of these highly anticipated films.
Page 1: Competition (Palme d’Or Contenders)
Page 2: Out of Competition, Premieres, and Special Screenings
Page 3: Un Certain Regard, Critics’ Week, and Acid
Page 4: Directors’ Fortnight and Marché du Film
(Films are in alphabetical order by title.)
Competition (Palme d’Or Contenders)
“Boy from Heaven”
Dir: Tarik Saleh, DoP: Pierre Aim
Format: 4K Arriraw
Camera: Arri Lf
Lens: Scorpio 40mm
Aim: “Boy from Heaven” is the third film I made with Tarik after “The Nile Hilton Incident” and “The Contractor.” To shoot Tarik’s latest film, we only used one lens: the 40mm scope Scorpio. The general idea of...
Page 1: Competition (Palme d’Or Contenders)
Page 2: Out of Competition, Premieres, and Special Screenings
Page 3: Un Certain Regard, Critics’ Week, and Acid
Page 4: Directors’ Fortnight and Marché du Film
(Films are in alphabetical order by title.)
Competition (Palme d’Or Contenders)
“Boy from Heaven”
Dir: Tarik Saleh, DoP: Pierre Aim
Format: 4K Arriraw
Camera: Arri Lf
Lens: Scorpio 40mm
Aim: “Boy from Heaven” is the third film I made with Tarik after “The Nile Hilton Incident” and “The Contractor.” To shoot Tarik’s latest film, we only used one lens: the 40mm scope Scorpio. The general idea of...
- 5/27/2022
- by Chris O'Falt and Erik Adams
- Indiewire
by Cláudio Alves
French filmmaker Arnaud Desplechin seems to be on a downward trajectory. His new film, Brother and Sister, has been slaughtered by critics at Cannes, the worst-reviewed Main Competition title so far. For those legions who hoped this would be the year when Marion Cotillard finally won the festival's Best Actress prize, better luck next time! Tarik Saleh's Boy from Heaven was more warmly received despite some cries of conventionality. Through procedural tropes and thriller stylings, the Swedish director explores themes of corruption in Islam, a recurring motif throughout his filmography. These Cannes contenders are both directors' second 2022 pictures – Desplechin's Deception is a new Mubi release, while Saleh's The Contractor has been available for a while. Unfortunately, neither title got much in the way of critical praise.
To keep the Cannes at Home series a celebratory exercise, today's selection looks back at lauded works from these auteurs – A Christmas Tale...
French filmmaker Arnaud Desplechin seems to be on a downward trajectory. His new film, Brother and Sister, has been slaughtered by critics at Cannes, the worst-reviewed Main Competition title so far. For those legions who hoped this would be the year when Marion Cotillard finally won the festival's Best Actress prize, better luck next time! Tarik Saleh's Boy from Heaven was more warmly received despite some cries of conventionality. Through procedural tropes and thriller stylings, the Swedish director explores themes of corruption in Islam, a recurring motif throughout his filmography. These Cannes contenders are both directors' second 2022 pictures – Desplechin's Deception is a new Mubi release, while Saleh's The Contractor has been available for a while. Unfortunately, neither title got much in the way of critical praise.
To keep the Cannes at Home series a celebratory exercise, today's selection looks back at lauded works from these auteurs – A Christmas Tale...
- 5/23/2022
- by Cláudio Alves
- FilmExperience
Sony ruled for another week as “Uncharted” and “Spider-Man: No Way Home” (both 19.99) each had #1 showings: The video game adaptation is #1 at iTunes and Vudu, while the massive Marvel hit took top spot at Google Play.
This reinforces the strategic wisdom of two Sony decisions: the extended theatrical window for both films (far longer than the now-standard 45 days) and relying on PVOD rather than the increasingly costly and competitive realm of in-house streaming. It also maintains flexibility, with the Marvel underachiever “Morbius” arriving on PVOD release May 17. Sony seems to key its releases to when theatrical viability wanes.
Tomorrow will see “The Lost City” (Paramount/19.99) on PVOD and Paramount+. As with “The Batman,” the studio’s PR announcement pushed streaming. The Sandra Bullock/Channing Tatum romantic adventure could make the 100 million domestic mark (94 million through the weekend), which can deotermine film rental settlements with theaters.
Both “The Bad Guys” (Universal...
This reinforces the strategic wisdom of two Sony decisions: the extended theatrical window for both films (far longer than the now-standard 45 days) and relying on PVOD rather than the increasingly costly and competitive realm of in-house streaming. It also maintains flexibility, with the Marvel underachiever “Morbius” arriving on PVOD release May 17. Sony seems to key its releases to when theatrical viability wanes.
Tomorrow will see “The Lost City” (Paramount/19.99) on PVOD and Paramount+. As with “The Batman,” the studio’s PR announcement pushed streaming. The Sandra Bullock/Channing Tatum romantic adventure could make the 100 million domestic mark (94 million through the weekend), which can deotermine film rental settlements with theaters.
Both “The Bad Guys” (Universal...
- 5/9/2022
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
The action thriller “The Contractor”, directed by Tarik Saleh, stars Chris Pine, Ben Foster, Gillian Jacobs, Eddie Marsan, J. D. Pardo, Florian Munteanu and Kiefer Sutherland, now streaming on Amazon Prime Video:
“…’James Harper’ (Pine), a decorated serviceman is involuntarily discharged from the ‘United States Army Special Forces’ due to his use of illegal steroids to treat a knee injury that will keep him active. Facing financial ruin, he contacts his friend ‘Mike’ (Foster) who works with a private military company alongside under the command of a fellow veteran ‘Rusty Jennings’ (Sutherland). Harper is sought out by a number of military contracting companies with lucrative offers but still feels a sense of duty to his country…”
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“…’James Harper’ (Pine), a decorated serviceman is involuntarily discharged from the ‘United States Army Special Forces’ due to his use of illegal steroids to treat a knee injury that will keep him active. Facing financial ruin, he contacts his friend ‘Mike’ (Foster) who works with a private military company alongside under the command of a fellow veteran ‘Rusty Jennings’ (Sutherland). Harper is sought out by a number of military contracting companies with lucrative offers but still feels a sense of duty to his country…”
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- 5/3/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
In his latest video review, Kev checks out Amazon Prime Original The Contractor. Chris Pine and Ben Foster team up again and take a job from Jack Bauer behind enemy lines. but is it worth your time?
After being involuntarily discharged from the U.S. Special Forces, James Harper (Pine) decides to support his family by joining a private contracting organization alongside his best friend (Foster) and under the command of a fellow veteran (Sutherland). Overseas on a covert mission, Harper must evade those trying to kill him while making his way back home.
You can also check out our written review of The Contractor right here.
After being involuntarily discharged from the U.S. Special Forces, James Harper (Pine) decides to support his family by joining a private contracting organization alongside his best friend (Foster) and under the command of a fellow veteran (Sutherland). Overseas on a covert mission, Harper must evade those trying to kill him while making his way back home.
You can also check out our written review of The Contractor right here.
- 4/26/2022
- by Kevin Haldon
- Nerdly
Bam! Pow! Crack! That’s the sound of “Spider-Man: No Way Home” (Sony/5.99) holding back the ascension of “The Batman” (Warner Bros./24.99) on two out of three PVOD charts.
“The Batman” debuted a week ago, but “Spider-Man” held on to the #1 spot at both iTunes and GooglePlay, with “The Batman” second at both. Those sites rank by number of transactions, irrespective of revenue. At Vudu, which calculates by money, not individual sales, “The Batman” ranks #1 for the week, with “Spider-Man” #3..
The well-timed price drop looks like a strategic play on Sony’s part. Price reduction is a normal part of VOD play, but it’s unusual when a film is still thriving as PVOD. Whatever the motive, the result prevents Warner Bros. from claiming a clear victory.
Even so: Spider-Man and Batman represent apples and oranges. Sony’s “Spider-Man” has no streaming outlet while “The Batman” also debuted last Monday on HBO Max.
“The Batman” debuted a week ago, but “Spider-Man” held on to the #1 spot at both iTunes and GooglePlay, with “The Batman” second at both. Those sites rank by number of transactions, irrespective of revenue. At Vudu, which calculates by money, not individual sales, “The Batman” ranks #1 for the week, with “Spider-Man” #3..
The well-timed price drop looks like a strategic play on Sony’s part. Price reduction is a normal part of VOD play, but it’s unusual when a film is still thriving as PVOD. Whatever the motive, the result prevents Warner Bros. from claiming a clear victory.
Even so: Spider-Man and Batman represent apples and oranges. Sony’s “Spider-Man” has no streaming outlet while “The Batman” also debuted last Monday on HBO Max.
- 4/25/2022
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
Exclusive: There’s been a lot of biting rumors around STX Entertainment during the past four months, from a potential sale to Lionsgate to possibly filing Chapter 11. These are not coming to realization as the Hustlers and Bad Moms studio now can breathe a sigh of relief, having fully closed its sale to The Najafi Companies, with Birch Grove LP and 777 Partners now also providing financing.
The Forest Road Company originally was part of the Najafi consortium in taking over STX’s debt, but it no longer is part of the revived studio going forward.
All of this puts STX Entertainment in a position to remain independent, now completely separated from Eros International, which we’ve heard has had its own financial baggage, further complicating affairs for the Burbank studio. All of this is good for the greater independent film ecosphere as STX won’t be a theatrical distributor to...
The Forest Road Company originally was part of the Najafi consortium in taking over STX’s debt, but it no longer is part of the revived studio going forward.
All of this puts STX Entertainment in a position to remain independent, now completely separated from Eros International, which we’ve heard has had its own financial baggage, further complicating affairs for the Burbank studio. All of this is good for the greater independent film ecosphere as STX won’t be a theatrical distributor to...
- 4/22/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Deal cements independence from Eros International.
Following months of speculation The Najafi Companies has closed its acquisition of STX Entertainment.
Robert Simonds will serve as STX chairman and Noah Fogelson, currently president, becomes the new CEO. Adam Fogelson will continue to serve as chairman of the motion picture group, Andrew Warren will continue as CFO, and John Friedberg will continue to run international sales and acquisitions in London.
As Birch Grove LP and 777 Partners provided financing for the deal, which cements STX Entertainment’s independence from Eros International. The Najafi Companies invests across multiple sectors and has “significant” holdings in consumer,...
Following months of speculation The Najafi Companies has closed its acquisition of STX Entertainment.
Robert Simonds will serve as STX chairman and Noah Fogelson, currently president, becomes the new CEO. Adam Fogelson will continue to serve as chairman of the motion picture group, Andrew Warren will continue as CFO, and John Friedberg will continue to run international sales and acquisitions in London.
As Birch Grove LP and 777 Partners provided financing for the deal, which cements STX Entertainment’s independence from Eros International. The Najafi Companies invests across multiple sectors and has “significant” holdings in consumer,...
- 4/22/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Marvel and D.C. Comics will never team their two biggest superheroes, but this week sees Spider-Man and Batman go head to head at home. “The Batman” (Warner Bros./29.99) is likely to displace “Spider-Man: No Way Home” (Sony/19.99) as the #1 title on PVOD charts next week.
“Spider-Man” is #1 again for the fifth week on all three charts we follow, an unprecedented achievement and one that “The Batman” will not repeat. It’s the top-grossing film of 2022, but at 365 million that’s less than half of Marvel’s 2021 monster hit. “The Batman” also has more competition, and not just from upcoming releases like “Uncharted” and “Everything Everywhere All at Once.”
Its biggest competition is itself: Warners announced last week that the film would debut on HBO Max April 18. That’s the same day it became available on PVOD, but Warners provided no promotion for its same-day availability.
From a marketing perspective,...
“Spider-Man” is #1 again for the fifth week on all three charts we follow, an unprecedented achievement and one that “The Batman” will not repeat. It’s the top-grossing film of 2022, but at 365 million that’s less than half of Marvel’s 2021 monster hit. “The Batman” also has more competition, and not just from upcoming releases like “Uncharted” and “Everything Everywhere All at Once.”
Its biggest competition is itself: Warners announced last week that the film would debut on HBO Max April 18. That’s the same day it became available on PVOD, but Warners provided no promotion for its same-day availability.
From a marketing perspective,...
- 4/19/2022
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
Exclusive: We hear that STX Entertainment has made cuts, notably in its theatrical distribution and marketing departments in the lower-level executive tiers and down.
The news comes as STX is pivoting away from 12 theatrical releases a year and more toward a multi-tiered distribution model. It plans to make 15 films a year, with five destined for the big screen and the balance split between straight-to-streaming or international theatrically distributed PVOD or direct-to-streaming titles.
STX is reorganizing itself financially, de-merging from Eros and segueing to the Najafi Companies. There was an option on the table to have STX absorbed by Lionsgate, both library and staff — a bid STX full-out rejected, I hear, so that it can remain an independent studio. Two films were placed separately in bankruptcy under shell companies of late: Greenland 2 and the Chris Pine-Ben Foster movie The Contractor. This was a means of protecting those features so the studio...
The news comes as STX is pivoting away from 12 theatrical releases a year and more toward a multi-tiered distribution model. It plans to make 15 films a year, with five destined for the big screen and the balance split between straight-to-streaming or international theatrically distributed PVOD or direct-to-streaming titles.
STX is reorganizing itself financially, de-merging from Eros and segueing to the Najafi Companies. There was an option on the table to have STX absorbed by Lionsgate, both library and staff — a bid STX full-out rejected, I hear, so that it can remain an independent studio. Two films were placed separately in bankruptcy under shell companies of late: Greenland 2 and the Chris Pine-Ben Foster movie The Contractor. This was a means of protecting those features so the studio...
- 4/14/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Eddie Marsan first came to my attention with his now legendary performance in Mike Leigh’s Happy-Go-Lucky. He has so many layers at play under Scott’s anger, gives so much depth to that character; It is a wonder to behold. He kept doing it in films like Tyrannosaur, Still Life, Sherlock Holmes, as Terry in the Showtime series Ray Donovan, and now in his newest film, The Contractor, opposite Chris Pine. In this half hour, Marsan talks about the formative influence of Leigh on his work and the meaning of the command “dig a hole and sit in it.” He shares […]
The post Back to One, Episode 197: Eddie Marsan first appeared on Filmmaker Magazine.
The post Back to One, Episode 197: Eddie Marsan first appeared on Filmmaker Magazine.
- 4/12/2022
- by Peter Rinaldi
- Filmmaker Magazine - Blog
Eddie Marsan first came to my attention with his now legendary performance in Mike Leigh’s Happy-Go-Lucky. He has so many layers at play under Scott’s anger, gives so much depth to that character; It is a wonder to behold. He kept doing it in films like Tyrannosaur, Still Life, Sherlock Holmes, as Terry in the Showtime series Ray Donovan, and now in his newest film, The Contractor, opposite Chris Pine. In this half hour, Marsan talks about the formative influence of Leigh on his work and the meaning of the command “dig a hole and sit in it.” He shares […]
The post Back to One, Episode 197: Eddie Marsan first appeared on Filmmaker Magazine.
The post Back to One, Episode 197: Eddie Marsan first appeared on Filmmaker Magazine.
- 4/12/2022
- by Peter Rinaldi
- Filmmaker Magazine-Director Interviews
“Spider-Man: No Way Home” (Sony/19.99) retains its spot as #1 on all three VOD charts for a fourth week, a record since IndieWire started tracking home viewing. Next week, the film could extend its streak — but expect that to be the end with the impending debut of Warner Bros.’ “The Batman.”
Sources with knowledge of Warners’ plans indicate “The Batman” will be made available on PVOD April 18 — the same day it starts streaming on HBO Max. Even a blockbuster of this size will feed the studio’s streamer after 45 days.
“The Batman” was the first Warners release since the end of the studio’s “Project Popcorn,” which gave 2021 theatrical releases day-and-date play on HBO Max. In that period, the studio usually delayed PVOD for at least 60 days after initial release, and it began after the initial streaming period ended. This will be the first opportunity to gauge its new home-release strategies.
Sources with knowledge of Warners’ plans indicate “The Batman” will be made available on PVOD April 18 — the same day it starts streaming on HBO Max. Even a blockbuster of this size will feed the studio’s streamer after 45 days.
“The Batman” was the first Warners release since the end of the studio’s “Project Popcorn,” which gave 2021 theatrical releases day-and-date play on HBO Max. In that period, the studio usually delayed PVOD for at least 60 days after initial release, and it began after the initial streaming period ended. This will be the first opportunity to gauge its new home-release strategies.
- 4/11/2022
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
Chris Pine doesn’t have a to-do list, but that doesn’t mean his career choices aren’t intentional. Mostly, the actor and producer told IndieWire, he looks for projects with a single defining characteristic: They have to be great. Over the course of the past two decades, that’s led Pine to a variety of gigs, and the multi-hyphenate has managed to fit films like his current releases (adult-themed dramas “The Contractor” and “All the Old Knives”) alongside more mainstream stuff, like the upcoming “Dungeons & Dragons” feature and the “Wonder Woman” and “Star Trek” franchises.
As Pine readies to make the jump to directing, he’s hanging his career on something a bit more zen than you might expect from such a star. As he’ll explain, really, he’s just “following the giggle.”
“It’s only intentional insofar as the projects are great,” Pine said of his...
As Pine readies to make the jump to directing, he’s hanging his career on something a bit more zen than you might expect from such a star. As he’ll explain, really, he’s just “following the giggle.”
“It’s only intentional insofar as the projects are great,” Pine said of his...
- 4/7/2022
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
The Worst Cut is the Deepest: Metz Revels in Tasty Romantic Thriller
Emerging somewhere between the thorny love pacts of Graham Greene and the surefire violence of Alfred Hitchcock, Janus Metz steers an enthralling framed narrative with his sophomore film All the Old Knives, adapted by Olen Steinhauer from his own novel. A throwback to adult thrillers dabbling in romance yet relishing wretchedness, Metz commands an impressive cast in this meaty flashback narrative concerned with the jarring similarities between acts of hate and love.
Chris Pine executive produces yet another project outfitted to showcase his dexterity (although more persuasively than in Tarik Saleh’s The Contractor), but the ensemble project gifts Thandiwe Newton one of her best leading roles in years as his star-crossed lover shattered by the events of a terrorist hijacking.…...
Emerging somewhere between the thorny love pacts of Graham Greene and the surefire violence of Alfred Hitchcock, Janus Metz steers an enthralling framed narrative with his sophomore film All the Old Knives, adapted by Olen Steinhauer from his own novel. A throwback to adult thrillers dabbling in romance yet relishing wretchedness, Metz commands an impressive cast in this meaty flashback narrative concerned with the jarring similarities between acts of hate and love.
Chris Pine executive produces yet another project outfitted to showcase his dexterity (although more persuasively than in Tarik Saleh’s The Contractor), but the ensemble project gifts Thandiwe Newton one of her best leading roles in years as his star-crossed lover shattered by the events of a terrorist hijacking.…...
- 4/6/2022
- by Nicholas Bell
- IONCINEMA.com
Paramount+ has acquired the rights to “Finestkind,” a crime thriller that stars Tommy Lee Jones and Ben Foster.
Brian Helgeland, an Oscar-winner for “L.A. Confidential,” will both write and direct the film that will begin production later this month in Massachusetts. The film will also stars Toby Wallace and Jenna Ortega.
“Finestkind” will debut on Paramount+ in late 2022 in the United States. It will also be available on Paramount+ in Australia, Canada and Latin America as well as in the U.K., France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland and South Korea when the service launches in those markets later this year.
Gary Foster and Russ Krasnoff of Krasnoff/Foster Entertainment are producing “Finestkind” along with Taylor Sheridan for Bosque Ranch and David C. Glasser of 101 Studios, and in association with MTV Entertainment Studios. Paramount+ picked up the rights to “Finestkind” from 101 Studios, which will handle international sales rights to the film.
Brian Helgeland, an Oscar-winner for “L.A. Confidential,” will both write and direct the film that will begin production later this month in Massachusetts. The film will also stars Toby Wallace and Jenna Ortega.
“Finestkind” will debut on Paramount+ in late 2022 in the United States. It will also be available on Paramount+ in Australia, Canada and Latin America as well as in the U.K., France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland and South Korea when the service launches in those markets later this year.
Gary Foster and Russ Krasnoff of Krasnoff/Foster Entertainment are producing “Finestkind” along with Taylor Sheridan for Bosque Ranch and David C. Glasser of 101 Studios, and in association with MTV Entertainment Studios. Paramount+ picked up the rights to “Finestkind” from 101 Studios, which will handle international sales rights to the film.
- 4/5/2022
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
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