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  • Bruce Willis takes Lionsgate Play by storm

    Bruce Willis takes Lionsgate Play by storm

    Mumbai: In the words of Bruce Willis himself, “Yippee-kay-yay mot-”! This Hollywood heavyweight has redefined the action genre, setting a new standard for action films. But his portfolio of films doesn’t end there. From heart-stopping thrillers to heartwarming dramas, Bruce Willis has done it all and how! Lionsgate Play brings you the best of the action icon as we take a look at some of his best films, filled with suspense, excitement, and the unmistakable grit that only Bruce Willis can deliver.

    Detective Knight Trilogy

    Detective Knight: Redemption – Release Date: 8 December 2023

    Detective Knight: Independence – Release Date: 15 December 2023

    Steely-eyed, ruthless and just, Bruce Willis plays Detective James Knight, an LA detective, who stands for everything right. The Detective Knight Trilogy sees Willis as a cop (once again), as he faces some of the most adverse situations, requiring him to take matters into his own hands. The action-packed franchise sees guns, violence and the deliverance of justice on a whole new level.

    Midnight In The Switchgrass

    In an unlikely avatar, Bruce Willis stars alongside Megan Fox as the duo play FBI agents on the hunt for a dangerous serial killer. Midnight In The Switchgrass is a nail-biting thriller that sees the duo try and catch a crafty serial killer as he continues to prey on women as his targets. But when Fox disappears the stakes become higher as it becomes a race against time to take down the maniacal killer. Will she be saved in time or become another name on his list of victims?

    Extraction

    An unbreakable father-son bond is put to the test as a retired CIA agent is kidnapped and held to ransom against the fate of the country. Blocked by the CIA, his son sets out on a mission of his own to rescue his father, all while putting the country at risk to terrorism. With a cast of Kellan Lutz, Gina Carano and Dan Bilzerian, Extraction sees Bruce Willis in his element as a force to be reckoned with.

    Red

    Packed to the brim with action, Red is the thrilling story of what happens when you double cross the wrong person. Francis Moses (Bruce Willis) is a retired black-ops agent who just wants to live a normal life. However he learns that his life is under threat from an enemy of his part, forcing him to take up the very job he retired from. Now back to his old ways, he assembles his old team for one last mission: hunting down the man after him. With a stellar cast of John Malkovich, Helen Mirren and Morgan Freeman alongside Bruce, this film is an action must-watch.

    The Expendables 2

    One of the greatest action franchises of all time, The Expendables 2 is about teamwork, camaraderie and raw unfiltered action. When a routine mission goes sideways causing tragedy the group of elite mercenaries, known as The Expendables, go on a rampage to avenge their fallen comrade. With a cast of Sylvester Stallone, Bruce Willis, Jean-Claude Van Damme, and Jason Statham, bullets are bound to rain from the skies as the film promises action in its best form.

    Enjoy all these titles at the home of Bruce Willis’ most iconic titles, Lionsgate Play.

  • 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.

  • Vote now for ‘Expend4bles’ pre-release screening in PVR INOX cinemas!

    Vote now for ‘Expend4bles’ pre-release screening in PVR INOX cinemas!

    Mumbai: Attention Expendables fans! The highly awaited Expend4bles, the fourth instalment of the popular Expendables film series, is finally set to hit big screens on 22 September. We know you are excited to see the film ahead of the rest of the world, and what if we could make that happen? Well, we have got some un-expendable news for you! PVR INOX is happy to announce an Early Access Show of Expend4bles on 20 September, but it will happen only in the city with the maximum Expend4bles fans! This will be a city-exclusive screening and fans will have to cast a vote for bringing this screening to their city. Fans from more than 110 cities in India can vote.

    Expend4bles fans can vote for their preferred city on the PVR app/website between 10 to 14 September. The lucky city with the highest votes will be announced on 15 September. The fans can also check the real-time voting status during the voting days on the PVR app and website.

    Speaking about the palpable buzz around Expend4bles fuelled by the early access voting, PVR INOX Ltd.’s Co-CEO, Gautam Dutta shared, “The Expendables is one of the most popular movie franchises and we are thrilled to see the buzz around Expend4bles. It’s only fair that we add to the excitement of the fans with unique innovations. Initiatives like voting for the early access show for Expend4bles are like a double delight for the fans, who would enjoy the pre-release fun much before the actual release of the movie. The new-age moviegoers love to compete to show off their love for their favourite movie brands, actors and franchises. It would be interesting to see which city emerges as the city with the biggest Expend4bles fan base. We are expecting the film to do well at the box office and are sure this initiative will also help boost engagement. May the city with the craziest fans win!”

    Directed by Scott Waugh, Expend4bles will see Sylvester Stallone and Jason Statham back in action together alongside Hollywood A-listers such as Megan Fox, 50 Cent, Andy Garcia, Dolph Lundgren and others. Jason Statham also co-produced the film along with Kevin King-Templeton, Les Weldon and Yariv Lerner. The film is distributed globally by Lionsgate Films.

  • Paramount+ launches in Italy with originals showcasing female stories and voices

    Paramount+ launches in Italy with originals showcasing female stories and voices

    Mumbai: Paramount+, the global streaming service from Paramount has been launched in Italy. It offers more than 8,000 hours of entertainment.

    Paramount Global rolled out the Blue Carpet and hosted an event at the iconic Cinecittà Studios in Rome to celebrate the Italian launch of Paramount+. Following the event, the service revealed its content slate that features the biggest stars and most compelling stories. Roberto Benigni, Elodie, Greta Scarano and Carlo Verdone are among the Italian stars aligning on Paramount+, alongside global talent including Harrison Ford, Jessica Chastain, Helen Mirren, Sylvester Stallone, Miles Teller and more.

    The streaming service provides a slate for the whole family, spanning new and exclusive Paramount+ originals, shows and movies across every genre from Paramount’s brands and production studios.

    This includes Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures, Showtime and the Smithsonian Channel, offering the best from international exclusive titles and local content.

    Global series that will become available on Paramount+ in Italy include The Offer, based on Oscar-winning producer Albert S. Ruddy’s experiences of making “The Godfather”. Meanwhile, The Man Who Fell To Earth follows a new alien character who arrives on Earth at a turning point in human evolution. Tusla King stars Sylvester Stallone “The General”.

    Additionally, Paramount+ will be the home of films following their theatrical and home entertainment releases, including “Top Gun: Maverick” which will arrive on service in Italy later this year.

    The service is investing in local content and talent, with a line-up of Italian originals, such as the newly announced “Francesco Il Cantinco”. This is an immersive reading of one of the most iconic texts dedicated to love, hosted by Oscar-winning Italian star Roberto Benigni. There will be will a new season of Vita Da Carlo, which sees Italian comedian and actor Carlo Verdone as director and lead of this highly anticipated series around his life.

    “Tonight, we are celebrating the debut of Paramount+, which seamlessly combines Hollywood with Italian storytelling and creativity. Italy has been home to Paramount for many years and now we’re bringing the best Italian – and global – films and series together in one place, on Paramount+,” said Paramount president & CEO (streaming) Tom Ryan.

    “We’re the only streaming service where you’ll see Sylvester Stallone, SpongeBob, Star Trek, South Park and incredible Italian stars like Elodie and Verdone… all in one place. With over 100 years of storytelling experience from our renowned Hollywood studio to our international production hubs – Paramount knows how to make great entertainment for everyone,” said Paramount+ executive vice president- International GM Marco Nobili.

  • Rocky is back with Creed premiere on Movies NOW

    Rocky is back with Creed premiere on Movies NOW

    MUMBAI: Sylvester Stallone in his finest performance as Rocky Balboa will smash your TV screens with the TV premiere of ‘Creed’, this Sunday, 11 December, at 1pm and 9pm, on Movies NOW. For all action movie enthusiasts, the fight for the remote control would be well worth it with this Blockbuster Premiere on the channel that is known for its line-up of adrenalin-pumping movies.

    Creed continues the saga of retired boxer Rocky Balboa, who returns as the trainer and mentor of Adonis Johnson, the son of his greatest rival Apollo Creed. The screenplay is packed with extremely well crafted action scenes that exhibit the life of an upcoming boxer battling against the world and trying to live up to the reputation of his famous father. Broken ribs, shattered noses, swollen eyes; these scenes in the movie make you vicariously feel the pain that Junior Creed goes through. Being an amateur fighter to a man who finally lives up to his name is engaging to the last frame of the film.

    The 2015 American Sports drama film is directed by the Grand Jury Prize winner Ryan Kyle Coogler and written by Coogler and Aaron Covington. Sylvester Stallone’s thrilling performance in the movie earned the actor an Academy Award nomination for ‘Best Actor in a Supporting Role’. Stallone also went onto win a Golden Globe Award for the same category in the year 2016.

    A blockbuster premiere requires a campaign to engage with its audience and the channel is focusing on On-Air and OOH mediums to promote this television premiere. Maruti Suzuki Vitara has come on board as the presenting sponsor for the premiere of Creed.

  • Rocky is back with Creed premiere on Movies NOW

    Rocky is back with Creed premiere on Movies NOW

    MUMBAI: Sylvester Stallone in his finest performance as Rocky Balboa will smash your TV screens with the TV premiere of ‘Creed’, this Sunday, 11 December, at 1pm and 9pm, on Movies NOW. For all action movie enthusiasts, the fight for the remote control would be well worth it with this Blockbuster Premiere on the channel that is known for its line-up of adrenalin-pumping movies.

    Creed continues the saga of retired boxer Rocky Balboa, who returns as the trainer and mentor of Adonis Johnson, the son of his greatest rival Apollo Creed. The screenplay is packed with extremely well crafted action scenes that exhibit the life of an upcoming boxer battling against the world and trying to live up to the reputation of his famous father. Broken ribs, shattered noses, swollen eyes; these scenes in the movie make you vicariously feel the pain that Junior Creed goes through. Being an amateur fighter to a man who finally lives up to his name is engaging to the last frame of the film.

    The 2015 American Sports drama film is directed by the Grand Jury Prize winner Ryan Kyle Coogler and written by Coogler and Aaron Covington. Sylvester Stallone’s thrilling performance in the movie earned the actor an Academy Award nomination for ‘Best Actor in a Supporting Role’. Stallone also went onto win a Golden Globe Award for the same category in the year 2016.

    A blockbuster premiere requires a campaign to engage with its audience and the channel is focusing on On-Air and OOH mediums to promote this television premiere. Maruti Suzuki Vitara has come on board as the presenting sponsor for the premiere of Creed.

  • Director Brian De Palma to get lifetime award at 72nd Venice Film Fest

    Director Brian De Palma to get lifetime award at 72nd Venice Film Fest

    NEW DELHI: American director Brian De Palma will be receiving the Venice International Film Festival’s Jaeger-Le Coultre Glory to the Filmmaker 2015 Award, dedicated to personalities who have made particularly original contributions to contemporary cinema. 

     

    The award will be given on 9 September in the Palazzo del Cinema. The documentary De Palma by Noah Baumbach and Jake Paltrow will be screened out of competition.

     

    Festival director Alberto Barbera said, “The child of an artistic era (the ’70s) full of innovative ferment, Brian De Palma has made a name for himself as one of the most skillful directors in constructing perfect narrative mechanics with great creative freedom, experimenting with new technical solutions, rejecting the classic rules of the language, abandoning himself to aesthetic virtuosity, and celebrating his favorite authors. When watching a movie by Brian De Palma, we revert to being basic spectators. Although our eyes are wide open to avoid falling into the trap, we know full well we’re bound to fall into it anyway. De Palma’s cinema is playful to the nth degree; it is a pleasure for the eyes and at the same time a game that tantalizes the cinéphile. He has never lost the curiosity of the experimenter as he reinvents the already-seen, and when it comes to constructing and manipulating images, this fundamental trait makes De Palma one of the greatest innovators who came of age in the shadow of the New Hollywood.”

     

    “Jaeger-LeCoultre is proud to pay tribute to Brian De Palma with the Glory to the Filmmaker Award. For ten years, our company has supported the seventh art and the Venice International Film Festival through continuous promotion of cinema’s creativity and ingenuity. Precision watches and the maximum expression of the cinematographic art are fruit of the same passion. Both call for months and even years of concentration and patience, in order for the virtuosity of talented professionals to lead to the creation of masterpieces of aesthetic and technical perfection, destined to last forever,” added Jaeger-LeCoultre CEO Daniel Riedo.

     

    The 72nd Venice International Film Festival (2 to 12 September) has Alberto Barbera as its director and is organized by the Biennale chaired by Paolo Baratta.

     

    Following the award ceremony, the 72nd Film Festival will present the world premiere, Out of Competition, of the documentary De Palma (109’) by Noah Baumbach and Jake Paltrow. The film grew out of the two directors’ spending time with Brian De Palma for over ten years. It’s an intimate conversation between filmmakers, chronicling Brian’s six decade long career, his life, and his filmmaking process.

     

    This major award consolidates the important bond between the Venice Film Festival and Brian De Palma, who has presented seven movies at the Lido, the first time forty years ago with Sisters in the section Proposte di nuovi film (1975). In 1981, De Palma screened Blow Out in the section Mezzogiorno/Mezzanotte; in 1987, The Untouchables, an out-of-competition Special Event; in 1992, Raising Cain, the closing film in competition; in 2006, The Black Dahlia, the opening film in competition; in 2007, Redacted, in competition and the winner of the Silver Lion; and in 2012, Passion, in competition.

     

    Born in 1940,  De Palma studied film in New York. In 1963, he directed The Wedding Party, giving twenty-year-old Robert De Niro his first part. Carrie, a movie starring Sissy Spacek and based on the Stephen King novel, was his first big success. To date, De Palma has directed over 30 films, including The Untouchables (1987) with Robert De Niro, Kevin Costner and Sean Connery; Mission Impossible (1996) with Tom Cruise; and Scarface (1983) with Al Pacino.

     

    Over the years, De Palma has directed stars such as John Travolta, Melanie Griffith, Tom Hanks and Sean Penn. He is particularly famous for his psychological thrillers, which feature his personal style, unusual camera angles and elements that often recall works by the directors who have influenced him, in particular Alfred Hitchcock. Among the great actors De Palma has directed, three have received Oscar nominations: Sissy Spacek (best actress, Carrie), Piper Laurie (best supporting actress, Carrie) and Sean Connery (best supporting actor, The Untouchables), who received the Oscar for his performance.

     

    Jaeger-LeCoultre has been a sponsor of the Venice International Film Festival for eleven years, and for nine years has sponsored the Glory to the Filmmaker Award. In the past years, the prize has been awarded to Takeshi Kitano (2007), Abbas Kiarostami (2008), Agn?s Varda (2008), Sylvester Stallone (2009), Mani Ratnam (2010), Al Pacino (2011), Spike Lee (2012), Ettore Scola (2013), and James Franco (2014). 

  • Sylvester Stallone offers ‘Expendables’ to Salman Khan

    Sylvester Stallone offers ‘Expendables’ to Salman Khan

    MUMBAI: Hollywood action star Sylvester Stallone has offered Salman Khan the next Expendables movie.

     

    In a series of tweets, Salman Khan said that Stallone was his hero. Revealing that he still worked out while listening to ‘The Eye of The Tiger,’ Khan said, “Agar kisi ko follow karna hai? Bahar ka… inko follow karo @TheSlyStallone Aapke Hero ka hero Sylvester Stallone.” (If you want to follow someone? From outside… follow him @TheSlyStallone Your Hero’s Hero Sylvester Stallone.)

     

    What’s more, Stallone who is known for his action packed movies replied to Khan by tweeting, “Would like to thank the super talented Indian superstar SALMAN KHAN the Compliment he Tweeted! We should do an ACTION FILM together!”

     

    Stallone went on to add, “Thanks my friend! You have BIG heart! Big talent! Big future! KEEP PUNCHING, SALMAN! Your friend Sly Stallone.”

     

    Further talking about how he was impressed with Khan’s ardent fan following, Stallone tweeted, “Salman, I am very impressed with your many devoted fans. To make a great Action film Sucessful takes MANY great fans who support you, Sly (sic).”

     

    What took the cake and almost broke the Internet was Stallone’s last tweet, in which he hinted at Khan being a part of his successful film franchise The Expendables. “Maybe the New EXPENDABLES,” Stallone tweeted.

     

    It now remains to be seen whether Khan takes up on the offer by Stallone.

  • Sylvester Stallone’s game-changing Rocky Series back to back on Sony PIX

    Sylvester Stallone’s game-changing Rocky Series back to back on Sony PIX

    MUMBAI: Stay Charged up and Stay Amazed as SONY PIX brings to you an action packed Saturday with Rocky PIXATHON.  A bonanza of all the six Rocky films, Rocky, Rocky I, Rocky II, Rocky III, Rocky IV, Rocky V and Rocky Balboa starting 8.00 AM throughout the day only on India’s leading Hollywood movie channel SONY PIX.

     

    Witness the role that defined Sylvester Stallone’s career, tune in to catch ‘Rocky’ at 8.00 am followed by  Rocky II at 10.30 am , where he is seen struggling with his family life after his bout with Apollo Creed. Watch him regain his fighting spirit through a big rematch in Rocky III at 1.00 pm.

     

    Revenge never felt so well, Rocky comes to the heart of Russia for 15 pile-driving boxing rounds of vengeance in Rocky IV at 3.15 pm.  Reluctantly retired from boxing and back from riches to rags, Rocky takes on a new protégé who betrays him in Rocky V at 5.15 pm.  The Rocky saga comes to a close with Rocky Balboa at 7.30 pm which witnesses the low-key narrative detailing Rocky Balboa’s (Sylvester Stallone) post-boxing existence and, eventually, his decision to step into the ring one last time. Tune in and don’t miss a hero that inspires every generation.

     

    So do not miss out an entire day packed with non-stop action with the Rocky PIXathon on 6th Sept, 8.00 AM onwards  only on SONY PIX.

  • Zee Studio presents June Highlights!

    Zee Studio presents June Highlights!

    MUMBAI: This June soak up the rains in the comfort of your homes as Zee Studio brings to you the most amazing line up of movies once again.  This June Zee Studio will showcase some of the finest titles from Hollywood catering to every emotion be it comedy, adrenaline thumping feats or bold animation! Sit back; relax and choose from the widest range of films only on Zee Studio.

    The channel is all set to launch a fresh, unique property called Death by Laughter. The entity showcases everyone’s favorite action heroes gearing up to take people onboard a smashing laughter ride. Tune into the star line up of Jackie Chan, Owen Wilson, Vin Diesel, Sylvester Stallone, John Travolta and many more as they guarantee you fall off your chair chuckling. The Hollywood star casts take center stage with movie favorites like Shanghai Knights, The Pacifier, Stop! Or my mom will shoot you, Wild Hogs and many more every Wednesday at 8 pm.

     

    In addition to comedy, Zee Studio is also showcasing Brave:  THE ONE movie you must watch on Sunday, June 22nd at 1 pm. Fans will be able to catch a repeat telecast of this Oscar winning film at 10 pm to ensure they do not miss Princess Merida (female protagonist) paving her own path in life.

     

    The channel is dedicated to bringing the best action movie line-up from Hollywood to entice its movie buffs. Premier Action is an action packed unit offered to the fantasy fight fan club. This June join Jake Gyllenhallas he conquers kingdoms in his pursuit of becoming the brave Prince of Persia. This premier action movie of the month will telecast on Sunday, 8th June at 10 pm.

    Speaking on the occasion Mr Anurag Bedi, EVP & Business Head, stated; “In our efforts to provide the best of international content to our Indian viewers we pick award winning films that appeal to the mindsets of our target audience. Our new property Death by Laughter is very unique. Also to provide an exceptional viewing experience we have Brave: The one movie you must watch and Prince of Persia for all our movie buffs out there. We are sure June will really please our audiences”

    Zee Studio is a firm believer of the statement “Hollywood on television” and that is exactly the experience fans relive. The channel is home to the biggest movies in English entertainment and viewers are offered only the best this June.