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  • Cobweb to premiere exclusively on Lionsgate Play on 27 October

    Cobweb to premiere exclusively on Lionsgate Play on 27 October

    Mumbai: Secrets from the past are back to haunt! What starts off as just some regular nightmares for Peter, unravels into a web of lies and secrets that pushes him into a corner, questioning his trust in his own parents. Lionsgate Play’s Cobweb is an intense horror film with heart-stopping jump scares and a storyline that is bound to shock you to your very core. Starring the iconic Antony Starr and Lizzy Caplan, Cobweb is set to release on 27 October exclusively on Lionsgate Play.

    Talking about reading Cobweb’s script, fan-favorite Antony Starr said, “At a certain point I turned the page and went ‘Wait What?’ And it was the ‘pump the brakes, record scratch’ moment when I realized Oh My God, everything that I thought was something else and so you know I got really excited about it, and like a rule of thumb for me is, if I’m reading a script, do I read the script and find holes and go Well that doesn’t make sense or do I read a script and go oh, wow, like like, I have ideas around what’s already there. And this is one of those cases so it’s been amazing.”

    Directed by Samuel Bodin, Cobweb releases exclusively on Lionsgate Play this 27 October.

  • Lionsgate drops new trailer for The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

    Lionsgate drops new trailer for The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

    Mumbai: The games have begun and are already in full swing! Lionsgate has just offered a glimpse into the dystopian world of Panem with a brand new trailer for The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Starring Rachel Zegler, Tom Blythe, Hunter Schafer along with Oscar winners Peter Dinklage, Viola Davis, the trailer delves into the early life of President Snow and has sent fans all across the globe in a frenzy. Following an unlikely love story between Lucy Gray Baird and a young Coriolanus Snow during the 10th Annual Hunger Games, the trailer gives a much awaited insight into the upcoming film. From menacing villains to innocent lovebirds, fans can prepare for a prequel like never before as they unravel ghastly secrets from the coveted franchise.

    Lionsgate and PVRINOX Pictures will release The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes in theaters in India on 17 November 2023.

  • Navot Papushado on collaborating with Michelle Yeoh for Gunpowder Milkshake

    Navot Papushado on collaborating with Michelle Yeoh for Gunpowder Milkshake

    Mumbai: Oscar winners are just built differently! Lionsgate Play is all set to stream Gunpowder Milkshake on 22 September. With a stellar star cast in tow, including two Oscar winners, the film sees Karen Gillan, Lena Headey, Michelle Yeoh, Angela Bassett and Carla Gugino as highly trained assassins. When Sam is faced with the consequences of a high-risk job going wrong, she reunites with her mother to save an innocent eight-year-old’s life. Packed with action, thrill, and guns, Gunpowder Milkshake puts some of the best showrunners on the front lines. So get ready to cheer on this fierce group of slightly unethical ladies!

    Talking about working with Michelle Yeoh, director Navot Papushoda said, “We really worked the actors hard, but they just wanted more. I remember the day Michelle came on set. Everyone was in awe of Michelle. A lot of the action scenes were inspired by her before we even knew she was going to do the film, so it was like we were getting a visit from the queen. You don’t cast Michelle Yeoh just to hold guns, although she does that too. We gave her chains and had her use her fists in fight scenes. She’s incredible, she jumps from a balcony after strangling someone with the chains, lands perfectly and flicks one of his teeth out of her hair. She trained with the stunt people who are her biggest fans. She brought so much experience and really enriched the movie in ways we did not anticipate.”

    Gunpowder Milkshake to stream exclusively on Lionsgate Play from September 22nd.

  • Joel Kinnaman discusses his character and Nicholas Cage in ‘Sympathy for the Devil’

    Joel Kinnaman discusses his character and Nicholas Cage in ‘Sympathy for the Devil’

    Mumbai: This devil is definitely not in disguise! Sympathy for the Devil is all set to make its digital premiere exclusively on Lionsgate Play in India on 29 September. Bringing Nicolas Cage and Joel Kinnaman in brand new avatars, the film follows an innocent taxi ride, taking an unexpected turn when the passenger holds the driver at gunpoint. A serious case of ‘there’s always more than meets the eye’, this thriller uncovers the characters’ secrets in a mind-boggling chain of events. With Nick Cage and Joel Kinnaman at their emphatic best, Sympathy for the Devil is directed by Yuval Adler and will leave you wanting more.

    Talking about the film, Joel Kinneman said, “Sympathy for the Devil is the psychological cat-and-mouse game between the driver and the passenger. I play the driver, Nicolas Cage plays the passenger. The Passenger has a lot of anger built up. He’s out to get the driver but we don’t really know why and we don’t know what’s going on but he kidnaps him in the beginning of the film and over the course of the film we get to watch this game unspool. It’s almost like a cinematic theater play because it’s me and him throughout the whole journey.”

    Continuing about his experience, he said, “I’ve done a lot of theater and of course, you’re on stage for hours sometimes and there’s like a concentration that builds between you and there’s this logic that performers understand. And to get to do that with Nick Cage was a career highlight.”

    Stay tuned for the thrill of a lifetime with Sympathy For The Devil streaming exclusively on Lionsgate Play this 29 September.

  • SAW X gets even deadlier as Lionsgate unveils new stills of the ‘Traps’

    SAW X gets even deadlier as Lionsgate unveils new stills of the ‘Traps’

    Mumbai: It’s gore galore! As Lionsgate’s SAW X gets set for its Indian theatrical debut on 28 September, Tobin Bell’s Jigsaw is ready with newer and deadlier traps. The tenth installment of this franchise follows the repercussions of duping a legendary serial killer. With a mind like no other, Jigsaw has created some uniquely ‘bloody’ traps and is itching to unveil them to his fans. Take a glimpse into the terrifying world of SAW X as Lionsgate unveils three new stills from the highly anticipated film, showcasing John Kramer’s genius. Prepare for the experience of a lifetime but watch out, because this one isn’t for the weak.  

    Helmed By Kevin Greutert, the movie will be released by Lionsgate and PVRINOX Pictures in India.

    Lionsgate’s SAW X hits Indian theaters for the first time on 28 September.
     

  • Joy Ride starring Ashley Park to stream on Lionsgate Play on 6 October

    Joy Ride starring Ashley Park to stream on Lionsgate Play on 6 October

    Mumbai: These girls (and guys) know how to have fun! Get ready for the riot of a lifetime as Lionsgate Play announces the OTT premiere of Joy Ride in India on 6 October. Packed with comedy, drama and some NSFW instances, the film follows Audrey Sullivan on a path to self-discovery. When Audrey’s business trip to Asia goes wrong, she calls on her childhood bestie, Lolo, her college friend Kat and Lolo’s eccentric cousin Deadeye for help. Stranded in a country with nowhere to go, this wild squad embarks on a journey of utter chaos and debauchery that unveils their true loving selves. Starring Ashley Park, Sherry Cola, Stephanie Hsu and Sabrina Wu in titular roles, Joy Ride will stream exclusively on Lionsgate Play.

    Talking about her character in the film, Ashley Park said, “Audrey Sullivan has been an honor to play. I feel like there are certain roles that find you in your life exactly when you need them. It was my first time playing the protagonist in the story. She’s a character that feels like she has it all together and understands how to navigate this world, this community, this industry that has been built for and people who don’t look like her. She doesn’t understand that there’s something missing in her own identity until she goes on to this ‘joyride’. It’s been a true honor to play this character who has such nuance and depth and hilarity. I think she finds a part of herself that she didn’t even know she needed to look for.”

    Directed by Adele Lim, Joy Ride releases exclusively on Lionsgate Play this 6 October.

     

  • Five action heroes we’d love to see in the The Expendables 4 dream team

    Five action heroes we’d love to see in the The Expendables 4 dream team

    Mumbai: Track him, find him, kill him! In another action-packed, thrilling adventure The Expendables 4 is coming to Indian theaters on 22 September 2023. Swinging heavily with a star-studded cast like no other, the fourth installment of the cult franchise is stacked with the likes of Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Liam Neeson, Steven Seagal, and even 50 Cent! But this isn’t the first time the franchise has showcased an abundance of A-listers in one movie. The first three installments, namely, The Expendables, The Expendables 2, and The Expendables 3, boast stellar casts with impeccable storylines and can be watched on Lionsgate Play today!

    While The Expendables 4 already has an exhilarating cast, here are a few action heroes that could take things up to a whole new level!

    The Rock

    The Brahma Bull is all fired up and he’s ready to fight! As one of the most popular action heroes, The Rock seems a perfect fit for the indestructible squad of The Expendables. With a physique the size of a mountain, he’s sure to add a ton of firepower and fighting skills.

    Keanu Reeves

    With a wide range of fan-favorite cult classics to his name, Keanu Reeves comes with a heavy resume of amazing action and smooth fighting. Playing beloved characters like Neo and John Wick, Keanu has repeatedly displayed a propensity for success in the action genre.

    Henry Cavill

    Who better to add to the squad than the Man Of Steel himself? The charming, witty, and incredibly jacked Henry Cavill would be an extraordinary addition, especially considering his role in Mission Impossible – Fallout, playing a formidable foe.

    Tom Cruise

    Speaking of Mission Impossible, we have the legendary Tom Cruise. Needing no further elaborations after the enormously successful six Mission Impossible films, when you have Tom Cruise on your team, nothing is impossible.

    Daniel Craig

    The name’s Bond, James Bond! With his immense experience playing the world’s greatest spy, and a creative detective in Knives Out, Daniel Craig is someone who will add class and stealth to the Expendables, making them a dangerous combination.

    Catch the first three installments of The Expendables on Lionsgate Play today.

  • One of the most diverse experiences I’ve ever had: Josh Lucas on Lionsgate Play’s Black Demon

    One of the most diverse experiences I’ve ever had: Josh Lucas on Lionsgate Play’s Black Demon

    Mumbai: Man vs. beast at its finest! Lionsgate Play presents Black Demon starring the charismatic Josh Lucas in the lead role as he takes a work-family vacation. However, lurking in the shadows is an ancient curse, cast by vengeful deities, that threatens all that dare cross its path. This malevolent curse spares no one, as a solitary Megalodon circles the El Diamante oil rig, unleashing its fury upon anyone who dares to venture too close. Joining Josh Lucas in this heart-pounding Lionsgate Play thriller are the talented Fernanda Urrejola, Julio Cesar Cedillo, and Venus Ariel. Catch the exclusive premiere of Black Demon on 8 September exclusively on Lionsgate Play, and prepare for a showdown like no other.

    Talking about his character, lead actor Josh Lucas said, “I play Paul Sturgis, who is an oilman. In the sense, he’s an inspector of oil rigs. He is also a guy who goes on a family vacation slash work trip down to Baja… he takes his family there for a kind of mix ‘work and pleasure weekend’ as he’s doing an inspection of an oil rig called El Diamante. So yes, his job is to inspect the rig and make sure that everything’s running safely.”

    Further elaborating on his experience as a filmmaker, “It’s been one of the most diverse experiences I’ve ever had from a filmmaking standpoint, which is one of the things I love most about getting to travel and work with people from all over the world.”

    Watch the curse of nature be brought on men, as Josh Lucas stars in Lionsgate Play’s Black Demon.

  • Hopefully, it’s a movie that kids love: Josh Lucas on Lionsgate’s Black Demon

    Hopefully, it’s a movie that kids love: Josh Lucas on Lionsgate’s Black Demon

    Mumbai: Family fun with a twist! Lionsgate Play exclusively brings to your screens, the shark-venture of the season, Black Demon starring the dashing Josh Lucas in the lead. Threatening Josh and his family though, is an ancient curse, placed by Angry Gods. This curse spares none, as the lonesome Megalodon that circles the oil rig of El Diamante, attacks anyone that gets close, bringing down nature’s wrath upon them. This Lionsgate Play thriller starring Fernanda Urrejola, Julio Cesar Cedillo, and Venus Ariel alongside Josh Lucas is set to premiere exclusively on 8 September.

    Talking about Black Demon and his reason for making it, actor Josh Lucas said, “The Black Demon is a classic action-adventure shark story. And without a doubt, one of the things I think that makes it special is that it’s got a very family at its core, a young family at its core. So hopefully, it’s a movie that kids love. It’s a movie that hopefully parents will love. I partly made this movie because I have a nine-year-old boy who loves these kinds of movies.”

    The actor further drew parallels with the classic Jurassic Park franchise and said, “We saw Jurassic Park movies a few days before I got this script. The first scene – in that one of them is Megalodon, right? And so in this movie, we have a giant Megalodon shark, an ancient shark, who’s haunting the movie and has been sort of cursed on this oil rig in this part of the land by an angry God. And it’s a very amazing story of, you know, nature versus man versus environmental problems that we’re all facing all kinds of colliding together, hopefully in a really fun action film.. a really fun kind of scary action film.“

    The Black Demon is coming to your screens exclusively on Lionsgate Play on 8 September.

  • Nimrod Antal calls Matthew Modine and Liam Neeson ‘two kings of the craft’

    Nimrod Antal calls Matthew Modine and Liam Neeson ‘two kings of the craft’

    Mumbai: It’s do or die! Lionsgate’s action packed Retribution starring the iconic Liam Neeson released in Indian theaters on 25 August. Directed by Nimrod Antal, this high-octane thriller follows Matt Turner in a cat and mouse chase when an anonymous caller threatens to blow up his family. With his back against a wall, Matt must battle his way out and protect his loved ones in order to clear his name. But the question remains – with a countdown underway, will he make it out alive? Retribution also sees Matthew Modine, Jack Champion and Embeth Davidtz in pivotal roles.

    Talking about working with Liam Neeson and Matthew Modine, director Antal said, “We are talking about two men that I have been a fan of before I ever had an opportunity to be a colleague. They say you don’t want to meet your heroes, but, you know, sometimes you do. With Matthew and Liam, there’s an incredible warmth between them, but you’re also dealing with two kings of the craft. It’s pretty magical for me. When I have people of this caliber, it elevates my game and makes me very conscientious when it comes to my role. These guys really do hear what directors are saying. So I’m always very cautious as to what I’m saying.”

    Helmed by Nimrod Antal, Lionsgate and PVRINOX Pictures released Retribution in India on 25 August 2023.