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  • John Wick series The Continental to launch on Prime Video internationally

    John Wick series The Continental to launch on Prime Video internationally

    Mumbai: Amazon’s OTT platform, Prime Video will launch the series, ‘The Continental’. This is a special event series based on the action movie franchise John Wick. The prequel is produced by Lionsgate Television, and will be exclusively available to Prime Video members worldwide excluding the US, Middle East and Israel next year.

    ‘The Continental’ is told from the perspective of the hotel manager, portrayed by Ian McShane in the film franchise – a young Winston Scott, played by Colin Woodell (The Flight Attendant). Throughout the series, viewers will follow Winston through the underworld of 70’s New York, where he will battle demons from his past as he attempts to seize control of the iconic hotel – a hotel that serves as a meeting point for the world’s most dangerous criminals.

    Woodell is joined by Mel Gibson (Braveheart), as Cormac; Ayomide Adegun (The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes), who will portray a young Charon (based on the character portrayed by Lance Reddick); Ben Robson (Vikings) as Frankie; Hubert Point-Du Jour (Dr. Death) as Miles; Jessica Allain (The Laundromat) playing Lou; Mishel Prada (Vida) as KD; Nhung Kate (The Housemaid) as Yen; and Peter Greene (Training Day), who dons the fedora of Uncle Charlie (based on the tight-lipped body disposal expert).

    “The John Wick films have created one of the most immersive, detailed and enjoyable universes we’ve seen on screen in the last decade. We are extremely proud to play a part in continuing to build that universe, offering viewers an insight into the origins of the infamous Continental Hotel and its incredible characters” said Prime Video director of content acquisition Chris Mansolillo.

    “We’re delighted to partner with Prime Video, which is always a world-class home for our properties. The Continental promises to be one of the major streaming events of 2023, and it will be a perfect fit for Prime Video’s global audience as the John Wick franchise continues to grow. This deal wouldn’t have been possible without Agapy Kapouranis and Chase Brisbin and their talented counterparts at Prime Video, who crafted a multifaceted agreement that reflects today’s evolving marketplace,” said Lionsgate president of worldwide television distribution Jim Packer.

    The John Wick films have grossed nearly $600 million worldwide to date, with each film outperforming its predecessor. John Wick: Chapter Four is scheduled for theatrical release worldwide on 24 March, 2023.

  • PVR Pictures to release Mel Gibson’s Force of Nature

    PVR Pictures to release Mel Gibson’s Force of Nature

    Mumbai: Theatres are opening their doors again and PVR Pictures has geared up to ensure moviegoers have an exciting and safe viewing experience. The multiplex chain is all set to release Hollywood star Mel Gibson's action-thriller Force of Nature on 23 October.

    Force of Nature is PVR’s second release after the government gave the green light to reopen cinemas, after seven months of being closed for business due to the Covid2019 pandemic.

    The pandemic has affected each one of us in unimaginable ways; the reopening of cinemas offers much needed respite. Even as people settle into a “new normal”, PVR Pictures is inviting us to relive the good old days with this massive action blockbuster.

    Directed by Micheal Polish, the movie’s star-cast also features Emile Hirsch, Kate Bosworth and Gotham baddie David Zayas. 

    The story follows two policemen who are tasked to evacuate a building during a lethal hurricane. When one of the residents refuses to leave, all hell breaks loose as a dangerous heist takes place in the same location.

    The clock ticks faster, the storm gets darker. For the next 90 minutes, this mind boggling adventure keeps you hooked from start to end.

    Be sure to grab your masks, hand sanitizers, and keep social distancing when you head back to the theatres.

    Catch the trailer here.

  • What Women Want is ‘Romedy of the Month’ in April

    What Women Want is ‘Romedy of the Month’ in April

    MUMBAI: Romedy NOW, has announced its Romedy of the month, ‘What Women Want’. The rom-com, starring Mel Gibson and Helen Hunt, will air on 17 April at 9pm.

    A heartwarming rib-tickler, the film is about Nick (played by Gibson), a hot-shot chauvinistic advertising executive, whose life turns haywire when a fluke accident enables him to hear what women think! In the beginning, Nick is just desperate to lose the new-found ‘ability’. But he has reckoned without a very persuasive and wacky psychologist who tells Nick how he could use the ability to hear what women want, to his complete advantage!

    Nick is quickly convinced because he sees an opportunity to get even with Darcy Maguire — played by Helen Hunt – the woman who received the promotion that Nick had set his sights on for a very long time.  Nick’s plan begins to unfold, to his complete delight. But wait! Suddenly, there is one new element in the equation – love. He’s falling in love with the very woman he wanted revenge from!  What happens next makes for a truly memorable and delightful movie.

    The film, directed by Nancy Meyers and written by Josh Goldsmith, Cathy Yuspa and Diane Drake, was a big success. Helen Hunt won the Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Actress – Comedy/Romance.

     

  • What Women Want is ‘Romedy of the Month’ in April

    What Women Want is ‘Romedy of the Month’ in April

    MUMBAI: Romedy NOW, has announced its Romedy of the month, ‘What Women Want’. The rom-com, starring Mel Gibson and Helen Hunt, will air on 17 April at 9pm.

    A heartwarming rib-tickler, the film is about Nick (played by Gibson), a hot-shot chauvinistic advertising executive, whose life turns haywire when a fluke accident enables him to hear what women think! In the beginning, Nick is just desperate to lose the new-found ‘ability’. But he has reckoned without a very persuasive and wacky psychologist who tells Nick how he could use the ability to hear what women want, to his complete advantage!

    Nick is quickly convinced because he sees an opportunity to get even with Darcy Maguire — played by Helen Hunt – the woman who received the promotion that Nick had set his sights on for a very long time.  Nick’s plan begins to unfold, to his complete delight. But wait! Suddenly, there is one new element in the equation – love. He’s falling in love with the very woman he wanted revenge from!  What happens next makes for a truly memorable and delightful movie.

    The film, directed by Nancy Meyers and written by Josh Goldsmith, Cathy Yuspa and Diane Drake, was a big success. Helen Hunt won the Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Actress – Comedy/Romance.

     

  • Star Movies Select HD to air ‘Unbreakable’ and ‘Signs’

    Star Movies Select HD to air ‘Unbreakable’ and ‘Signs’

    MUMBAI: Star Movies Select HD is all geared up to air two movies on their official weekend property Select Sundays. The viewers will see Unbreakable at 1 pm and Signs at 3 pm on 3 January 2016.

    David Dunn played by Bruce Willis is the sole survivor of a devastating train wreck. Unbreakable is the story of a mysterious stranger; Elijah Price played by Samuel L. Jackson, who offers a bizarre explanation as to why David, escapes without a single scratch. It explains the reason which threatens to change David’s family and his life forever.

    Signs is a unique story that explores the mysterious real-life phenomena of crop signs and the effects they have on one man and his family. It sheds light upon everything that farmer Graham Hess enacted by Mel Gibson assumes about the world change when he discovers a message which is an intricate pattern of circles and lines carved into his crops. As he investigates the unfolding mystery, what he finds will forever alter the lives of his brother Joaquin Phoenix and children Rory Culkin, Abigail Breslin. 

  • Mel Gibson hops on as art director on World War II movie

    Mel Gibson hops on as art director on World War II movie

    MUMBAI: Actor and filmmaker Mel Gibson has joined the crew of 3D war movie The Bombing.Speaking at a press conference at the movie’s Xiangshan production base, Gibson announced his new role as art director of the $65 million star-studded movie, which features more than 30 renowned actors and actresses including Bruce Willis.

     

    Known to Chinese audiences for his role in Braveheart, Oscar-winning director and actor Gibson was invited to join the production of The Bombing by Chinese producer and director Dr. Shi Jianxiang, who is also the founder and CEO of Shanghai Kuailu Investment Group.

     

    “Mel is interested in what happened during that period of time, and provided relevant suggestions on how to make the movie. He is very insightful.” said Dr. Shi.

     

    It has been twenty years since Gibson’s last visit to China, and he spoke highly of the project at hand. “I have seen so many changes in China. The Bombing has an excellent world-class team with outstanding producers, directors, cast and crew. Our crew is marvelous, modest but enthusiastic. It has been a very interesting experience filming this movie. We share similar objectives no matter who we are, actors or directors. So I am grateful to have such opportunities to express my thought no matter how much I have contributed to the movie.”

     

    The Bombing is based on the bombing of Chongqing by the Japanese air force in World War, and portrays the hardship suffered by Chinese people at that time. Of all the major air raids throughout WWII, the bombing of Chongqing is the only one that has not been featured on screen.

     

    Dr. Shi stated that his reason for making the film is to demonstrate China’s national spirit against fascism, saying, “I hope audiences around the world can appreciate the cruelty of war and our courage, determination and capability to fight against it. China needs such movies that deliver hope and spirit.”

     

    Dr. Shi further explained that he invested the movie to mark the 70th anniversary of the Allied victory over fascism in memory of that miserable period of time in Chinese history. “We cannot forget what happened in the past. History made us what we are today,” he emphasized.

     

    His thoughts are echoed by director Xiao Feng’s expectations. “We chose a charismatic cast and crew in order to encourage more youngsters to remember history,” he said.

     

    Therefore despite the tremendous cast including Bruce Willis and Liu Ye, behind-the-scenes productions have been a focus as well. Oscar-winners Vilmos Zsigmond and Ronald Bass were invited to join the production as photography consultant and screenplay consultant respectively. Also, sound effects and 3D special effects will be produced by multiple top teams.

     

    Dr. Shi was optimistic about box office ratings of The Bombing and believes the movie can attract international audiences for its good quality. He also suggested that he has had other co-production movies ongoing currently and hopes that the cooperation between Hollywood and the Chinese movie industry could bring a brighter future to the domain.

  • Kelsey Grammer joins Expendables 3

    Kelsey Grammer joins Expendables 3

    MUMBAI: A deal is almost set for Grammer to be playing the role of Bonaparte, an ex-mercenary who will be helping the Expendables in their mission. He had been known to be selected to play the role of shrink-turned-radio host Dr Frasier Crane; he has now switched to being the tough guy.

     

    The cast already includes Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Harrison Ford, Mel Gibson, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Terry Crews, Antonio Banderas, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren and Wesley Snipes.

     

    Grammer recently worked with Stallone in Reach me. He has a new series line up with Lionsgate’s Lawrence. He is repped by UTA and Category 5’s  Brian Sher.

  • ‘Expendables 3’ gets newcomer Glen Powell on board

    ‘Expendables 3’ gets newcomer Glen Powell on board

    MUMBAI: After getting some big names, a newcomer has joined the cast which already includes Sylvester Stallone, Harrison Ford, Mel Gibson and Antonio Banderas. Powell will be playing a lead role. He will be playing a highly trained combat veteran, an expert hacker and a drone pilot.

    Bruce Willis, who was in the first two movies had been struck off the cast list after demanding a higher price for his role. He had asked for $4 million as compared to $3 million that had been offered to him for a four day shoot.

    Lionsgate has come up with a release date of 15 August 2014. Stallone will return as Barney Ross, who takes the team on yet another high octane mission. Patrick Hughes is directing. Screenplay is done by Stallone and Richard Wenk.

    Jackie Chan and Nicholas Cage are also said to have small appearances. Powell has worked in The Dark Knight Rises and upcoming Red Wing. He is repped by Resolution and Untitled.

  • Mel Gibson, Antonio Banderas join ‘Expendables 3’

    Mel Gibson, Antonio Banderas join ‘Expendables 3’

    MUMBAI: News is that Mel Gibson and Antonio Banderas have joined The Expendables 3 ensemble, the Millennium Entertainment pic that already picked up Harrison Ford to add to the cast that has begun to resemble the Old Timers Day game held annually at Yankee Stadium.

    Recently Bruce Willis had a fallout with the franchise on grounds of demanding more remuneration for the assignment. Stallone took to Twitter to respond with Willis is lazy and greedy and will no longer be a part of the third installment.

    Sylvester Stallone continues to bring in aging action muscle for the franchise he hatched back in 2010. The only action stars left to be added by Stallone and Millennium are Jeff Speakman and Brian Bosworth. They seem to be about the only action heroes who haven’t joined the beefcake brigade, just yet?

  • Charlie Sheen to play US prez

    Charlie Sheen to play US prez

    MUMBAI: Charlie Sheen is in talks to play the US president in Machete Kills, the sequel of Machete.
    Announcing the same on Twitter, director Rodriguez wrote, ” I just cast Charlie Sheen in #machetekills as the President of the United States! Who better? More soon…” . On his part, Sheen re-tweeted the message and is now heard that one of his representative has said that negotiations are taking place.
    Rodriguez is currently in production of the film, which will again star Danny Trejo as Machete, Jessica Alba, Mel Gibson, Amber Heard, Sofia Vergara and Zoe Saldana.
    The new story sees Machete being called upon by the US government to stop a cartel leader and an arms dealer who have a weapon in space. The broadly-written part initially called for the president to be African-American and have a basketball court on the White House lawn but has since been rewritten.