Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Cast Ranked By Net Worth: From Chris Hemsworth To Anya Taylor Joy Find Out Who Earns How Much! (Photo Credit – Instagram)
George Miller’s latest Mad Max installment, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, is running at the theatres led by Chris Hemsworth and Anya Taylor Joy. The film has been underperforming at the box office, and we have to wait and see how much the movie manages to collect during its entire run in cinemas.
In supporting roles, the film features Tom Burke, Lachy Hulme, John Howard, Angus Sampson, Nathan Jones, and Hemsworth’s wife, Elsa Pataky. They have all earned their places in the entertainment industry, but how much fortune have they amassed? Scroll below to find out.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is the fifth film in George Miller’s Mad Max franchise, which is actually a prequel to Mad Max: Fury Road...
George Miller’s latest Mad Max installment, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, is running at the theatres led by Chris Hemsworth and Anya Taylor Joy. The film has been underperforming at the box office, and we have to wait and see how much the movie manages to collect during its entire run in cinemas.
In supporting roles, the film features Tom Burke, Lachy Hulme, John Howard, Angus Sampson, Nathan Jones, and Hemsworth’s wife, Elsa Pataky. They have all earned their places in the entertainment industry, but how much fortune have they amassed? Scroll below to find out.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is the fifth film in George Miller’s Mad Max franchise, which is actually a prequel to Mad Max: Fury Road...
- 6/9/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
With 1981's "Raiders of the Lost Ark," Steven Spielberg and George Lucas reimagined the pulp heroes of the 1930s and '40s and introduced the world to their version in the form of Indiana Jones. Their archeologist adventurer could handle himself in a fight (although he always managed to barely scrape by as opposed to dominating every brawl in which he found himself), was a romantic at heart, and seemed to be perpetually on the hunt for cool artifacts, a combination of character traits that I'm shocked was not blatantly ripped off more frequently by a film industry constantly scrambling to repeat successful formulas. Five years later, that particular formula found its way to Hong Kong when Jackie Chan co-wrote, directed, and starred in "Armour of God," an adventure flick that allowed him to put his own martial arts-infused spin on the concept.
Chan plays Jackie, also known as "Asian Hawk,...
Chan plays Jackie, also known as "Asian Hawk,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Ben Pearson
- Slash Film
Who knew that Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg could make the best adaptation of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? The recent film picks up on the sheltered turtles trying to survive the human world. Longing for acceptance from New Yorkers, their new friend, April O’Neil, helps them take on a mysterious crime syndicate, but they soon get in over their heads when an army of mutants is unleashed upon them. This animated reboot has an all-star cast that includes John Cena, Jackie Chan, Ice Cube, Rose Byre, Paul Rudd, and Maya Rudolph. The series came out to huge critical acclaim and...
- 6/5/2024
- by Jeffrey Bowie Jr.
- TVovermind.com
What are the greatest action movies of all time? It’s a controversial question, isn’t it? Any time any publication or site puts out a new list of what they consider the best action movies of all time, it can’t help but generate a ton of controversy. Nevertheless, we here at JoBlo have decided to throw our hats into the ring with a list we really hope generates some nostalgia among our viewers but also encourages them to seek out the movies on this list that they may not have seen. But first, some may wonder where superhero movies are on this list. Given how broad that genre is, we decided to stick to old-school action, so we have left them off the list, as they deserve their own ranking. There are also a few absences from the list, notably some Jackie Chan films (like Police Story), with...
- 6/4/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Jackie Chan is hailed as one of the biggest action stars in cinema. The Drunken Master fame has gained prominence for his action feats in both the Hollywood and Hong Kong film industries. But an anecdote proves that Chan is also as cool as any mainstream fictional superhero.
Actor Jason Isaacs claimed in a talk show that Jackie Chan caught a fly bare-handed, not once but twice.
Jackie Chan in Drunken Master | Seasonal Film Corporation
Jason Isaacs starred alongside Jackie Chan in 2002’s The Tuxedo. During an appearance on Friday Night with Jonathan Ross, Isaacs stated that Chan was more of a superstar off-screen. He claimed to have had a memorable moment with the Rush Hour star when they were sitting in a bar, and the latter caught a fly in style.
Jackie Chan proved to Jason Isaacs that he is cooler than Batman Jackie Chan and Jason Isaacs in...
Actor Jason Isaacs claimed in a talk show that Jackie Chan caught a fly bare-handed, not once but twice.
Jackie Chan in Drunken Master | Seasonal Film Corporation
Jason Isaacs starred alongside Jackie Chan in 2002’s The Tuxedo. During an appearance on Friday Night with Jonathan Ross, Isaacs stated that Chan was more of a superstar off-screen. He claimed to have had a memorable moment with the Rush Hour star when they were sitting in a bar, and the latter caught a fly in style.
Jackie Chan proved to Jason Isaacs that he is cooler than Batman Jackie Chan and Jason Isaacs in...
- 5/31/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
(Photo Credit – IMDb)
A year and a half after the horrific snowplow accident, Jeremy Renner is returning to the screen with Mayor Of Kingstown Season 3. The actor proved that the show must go on, as he shot for the Paramount+ crime thriller while still recovering from his injuries.
Apart from Renner’s inspiring journey, the darker theme of the new season has also gotten the viewers hyped as Mike is expected to go on a murderous path. Want to know the premiere date, plot, and cast of Mayor Of Kingstown Season 3? We have got you covered!
Mayor Of Kingstown Season 3: Release Date
Mayor Of Kingstown Season 3 is all set to premiere on Paramount+ on Sunday, June 2nd, 2024. The number of episodes in the new season has not been confirmed yet; however, it is expected to feature 10 episodes like the previous two installments. Paramount+ follows a weekly release schedule, so...
A year and a half after the horrific snowplow accident, Jeremy Renner is returning to the screen with Mayor Of Kingstown Season 3. The actor proved that the show must go on, as he shot for the Paramount+ crime thriller while still recovering from his injuries.
Apart from Renner’s inspiring journey, the darker theme of the new season has also gotten the viewers hyped as Mike is expected to go on a murderous path. Want to know the premiere date, plot, and cast of Mayor Of Kingstown Season 3? We have got you covered!
Mayor Of Kingstown Season 3: Release Date
Mayor Of Kingstown Season 3 is all set to premiere on Paramount+ on Sunday, June 2nd, 2024. The number of episodes in the new season has not been confirmed yet; however, it is expected to feature 10 episodes like the previous two installments. Paramount+ follows a weekly release schedule, so...
- 5/29/2024
- by Jashandeep Singh
- KoiMoi
The Iron Claw On Ott: Where & When To Watch The Wrestling Drama Based On Von Erich Brothers In India
The Iron Claw On Ott
The year 2023 was filled with excellent Hollywood releases. We already know the buzz and craze that happened for Oppenheimer and Barbie. One such movie that was heavily praised last year was ‘The Iron Claw’. It’s a biographical sports drama that received good reviews for its storytelling and performances. The film was released in US theatres on December 22, 2023.
The movie was released in theatres six months ago. The sports drama based on the Von Erich family will soon stream online in India. As the movie is based on wrestling, many Indians are fans of the sport, so one can expect people to enjoy it thoroughly.
The Iron Claw: Cast, Where & When To Watch It & More
The Iron Claw cast includes Zac Efron as Kevin Von Eric, Jeremy Allen White as Kerry Von Erich, Harris Dickinson as David Von Erich, Maura Tierney, Stanley Simons, Michael J Harney,...
The year 2023 was filled with excellent Hollywood releases. We already know the buzz and craze that happened for Oppenheimer and Barbie. One such movie that was heavily praised last year was ‘The Iron Claw’. It’s a biographical sports drama that received good reviews for its storytelling and performances. The film was released in US theatres on December 22, 2023.
The movie was released in theatres six months ago. The sports drama based on the Von Erich family will soon stream online in India. As the movie is based on wrestling, many Indians are fans of the sport, so one can expect people to enjoy it thoroughly.
The Iron Claw: Cast, Where & When To Watch It & More
The Iron Claw cast includes Zac Efron as Kevin Von Eric, Jeremy Allen White as Kerry Von Erich, Harris Dickinson as David Von Erich, Maura Tierney, Stanley Simons, Michael J Harney,...
- 5/29/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
Jackie Chan and John Cena’s Hidden Strike Defies Poor Reviews With Over 73 Million Views On Netflix ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
In an unexpected pairing, Hidden Strike stars Jackie Chan and John Cena in an action-packed martial arts adventure. They play ex-special forces soldiers tasked with escorting civilians along Baghdad’s infamous Highway of Death. Directed by Scott Waugh and written by Arash Amel, this film emerged as one of the top streaming hits of 2023.
Premiering on July 6, 2023, in the UAE and hitting Netflix on July 28, Hidden Strike didn’t make it to U.S. theatres, leading to a box office total of under $1 million against its $80 million budget. However, it found success on Netflix. According to the “What We Watched: A Netflix Engagement Report” for July to December 2023, Hidden Strike was the sixth most viewed movie, with 73.3 million views and nearly 126 million hours watched.
Despite its massive streaming success, Hidden Strike received lacklustre critical ratings,...
In an unexpected pairing, Hidden Strike stars Jackie Chan and John Cena in an action-packed martial arts adventure. They play ex-special forces soldiers tasked with escorting civilians along Baghdad’s infamous Highway of Death. Directed by Scott Waugh and written by Arash Amel, this film emerged as one of the top streaming hits of 2023.
Premiering on July 6, 2023, in the UAE and hitting Netflix on July 28, Hidden Strike didn’t make it to U.S. theatres, leading to a box office total of under $1 million against its $80 million budget. However, it found success on Netflix. According to the “What We Watched: A Netflix Engagement Report” for July to December 2023, Hidden Strike was the sixth most viewed movie, with 73.3 million views and nearly 126 million hours watched.
Despite its massive streaming success, Hidden Strike received lacklustre critical ratings,...
- 5/28/2024
- by Hari P N
- KoiMoi
Jeffrey Aro has worked on the stunt teams of several major films and television shows in his career – including “Yellowjackets,” “Lost in Space,” “War for the Planet of the Apes,” and more. But his role as supervising stunt coordinator on the Netflix series “Avatar: The Last Airbender” might have been the most complex and trickiest of his career. Discussions about the show started months ahead of production, and the series required Aro to not just train a cast of young actors in the ways of airbending and martial arts but also adhere to what fans of the property remember from the beloved anime series that ran on Nickelodeon in the mid-2000s.
“The first layer we wanted to ensure the cast understood was breathing. So much authentic movement can be found in the breath,” Aro tells Gold Derby in an exclusive video interview. “So we just defined four different qigong inner-energy breathing techniques.
“The first layer we wanted to ensure the cast understood was breathing. So much authentic movement can be found in the breath,” Aro tells Gold Derby in an exclusive video interview. “So we just defined four different qigong inner-energy breathing techniques.
- 5/26/2024
- by Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby
It is a truth foretold that Robin Williamsʼs brilliance burned too bright for it to ever be replicated by any artist who came after him. This goes even for the most gifted of comedians that the industry ever produced, so much so that there have been very few artists who could even scratch the surface of unbridled creativity that Williams innately possessed.
Will Smith, for his part, is no less accomplished than the dozen other musically and comedically gifted actors of Hollywood. Within his filmography, the A-lister has delivered an oeuvre of work that rivals even the most sincere artists in this industry. Ranging from sci-fi to drama to Disney musicals to biographies to buddy comedies, there isnʼt one genre that Will Smith is incapable of mastering.
Aladdin [Credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures]However, there is a limit to every artist, especially when it comes to stepping into the very large shoes of Robin Williams.
Will Smith, for his part, is no less accomplished than the dozen other musically and comedically gifted actors of Hollywood. Within his filmography, the A-lister has delivered an oeuvre of work that rivals even the most sincere artists in this industry. Ranging from sci-fi to drama to Disney musicals to biographies to buddy comedies, there isnʼt one genre that Will Smith is incapable of mastering.
Aladdin [Credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures]However, there is a limit to every artist, especially when it comes to stepping into the very large shoes of Robin Williams.
- 5/25/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Famously known for his Mission: Impossible franchise, Tom Cruise is a name synonymous with dedication, perseverance, and an unwavering passion for his craft. Apart from his riveting performance, the actor is often known for engaging in death-defying stunts while filming. Thereafter, one particular incident and injury took the internet by storm and proved why Cruise is irreplaceable.
Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible- Fallout | Paramount Pictures
Recently, a story has resurfaced that showcased Tom Cruise’s unrelenting commitment to filmmaking while shooting Mission: Impossible – Fallout. Despite suffering a severe injury during one of his stunts, Cruise’s immediate response after the incident seemingly proved why no other actor can ever replace the Top Gun star.
Tom Cruise Suffered a Severe Injury While Filming
Often engaging in dangerous actions and stunts on his own, Tom Cruise has been through several accidents and injuries while filming his popular action flicks like Mission: Impossible and Top Gun.
Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible- Fallout | Paramount Pictures
Recently, a story has resurfaced that showcased Tom Cruise’s unrelenting commitment to filmmaking while shooting Mission: Impossible – Fallout. Despite suffering a severe injury during one of his stunts, Cruise’s immediate response after the incident seemingly proved why no other actor can ever replace the Top Gun star.
Tom Cruise Suffered a Severe Injury While Filming
Often engaging in dangerous actions and stunts on his own, Tom Cruise has been through several accidents and injuries while filming his popular action flicks like Mission: Impossible and Top Gun.
- 5/25/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Gal Gadot Led Heart Of Stone Becomes #2 On Netflix’s Most Watched Movies In Latter Half Of 2023. (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Netflix is one of the leading streaming platforms globally, catering to a wide variety of entertainment. Several movies find their home on the Ott platform after their theatrical release, while some are released directly there. The streaming giant has released data on films with the most views from July 1 to December 31, 2023. Gal Gadot’s Heart of Stone has beaten several other movies to grab the #2 spot, but can you guess which movie is at the top of the list?
The movie Heart of Stone featured Gal, Jamie Dornan, and Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt in leading roles. The plot revolves around an international intelligence operative who must go on a mission to protect a mysterious artificial intelligence system known as The Heart.
Heart of Stone was directed by Tom Harper. Its reported budget was $150 million,...
Netflix is one of the leading streaming platforms globally, catering to a wide variety of entertainment. Several movies find their home on the Ott platform after their theatrical release, while some are released directly there. The streaming giant has released data on films with the most views from July 1 to December 31, 2023. Gal Gadot’s Heart of Stone has beaten several other movies to grab the #2 spot, but can you guess which movie is at the top of the list?
The movie Heart of Stone featured Gal, Jamie Dornan, and Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt in leading roles. The plot revolves around an international intelligence operative who must go on a mission to protect a mysterious artificial intelligence system known as The Heart.
Heart of Stone was directed by Tom Harper. Its reported budget was $150 million,...
- 5/24/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Taraji P. Henson has been one of the most vocal actresses in Hollywood at the moment. The Hidden Figures star gained recognition for her role in Hustle & Flow, and David Fincher’s The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, for which she earned an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress. She has since starred in a number of films such as The Karate Kid.
Henson recently opened up about many of the issues she faced while filming the musical adaptation of The Color Purple. The novel by Alice Walker was first adapted by Steven Spielberg, which has since gained many criticisms for its portrayal of Black people. Henson called him out for one element in the film, which the filmmaker has admitted to in the past.
Taraji P. Henson Called Out Steven Spielberg For Mishandling The Color Purple A still from The Color Purple (2023) | Credits: Amblin Entertainment/Ow Films/Sgs...
Henson recently opened up about many of the issues she faced while filming the musical adaptation of The Color Purple. The novel by Alice Walker was first adapted by Steven Spielberg, which has since gained many criticisms for its portrayal of Black people. Henson called him out for one element in the film, which the filmmaker has admitted to in the past.
Taraji P. Henson Called Out Steven Spielberg For Mishandling The Color Purple A still from The Color Purple (2023) | Credits: Amblin Entertainment/Ow Films/Sgs...
- 5/23/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Planet Of The Apes Reboot Franchise Ranked As Per Budget(Photo Credit –IMDb)
The Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes has been released in theatres and is doing well. The film is being praised for its spectacular visuals, and it involves many actors using motion captures to play the Apes on screen like in the previous films. It is no surprise that it takes quite a few million to create such a cinematic experience on screen. Today, we have brought you a budget comparison of the Planet of the Apes reboot movies. Keep scrolling for more.
The original movie, Planet of the Apes, was released in 1968 which was followed by the sequels Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970), Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971), Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972), and Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973). In addition to the movies, there were TV series as well.
The Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes has been released in theatres and is doing well. The film is being praised for its spectacular visuals, and it involves many actors using motion captures to play the Apes on screen like in the previous films. It is no surprise that it takes quite a few million to create such a cinematic experience on screen. Today, we have brought you a budget comparison of the Planet of the Apes reboot movies. Keep scrolling for more.
The original movie, Planet of the Apes, was released in 1968 which was followed by the sequels Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970), Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971), Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972), and Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973). In addition to the movies, there were TV series as well.
- 5/20/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Oscar-, BAFTA-, Golden Globe- and Grammy-winning composer A.R. Rahman, veteran producer Bobby Bedi and the Technicolor Group have unveiled a film project based on Middle Eastern wit Mulla Nasruddin at the Cannes Film Festival.
Also known as Nasreddin Hodja, Nasruddin was a 13th century folklore character from what is now Turkey, known for his pithy wit and humorous wisdom. Stories about him appear in the Islamic folklore of the Middle East, the Balkans and China and the character is enormously popular in India as well. The International Nasreddin Hodja festival is celebrated every year in Turkey.
Bedi’s credits include some of the landmark titles of Indian cinema, including Shekhar Kapur’s international breakthrough film “Bandit Queen” (1994), Deepa Mehta’s controversial “Fire” (1996), Rani Mukerji-starring relationship drama “Saathiya” (2002), Vishal Bhardwaj’s “Macbeth” adaptation “Maqbool” (2003), Stanley Tong’s Jackie Chan starrer “The Myth” (2005) and Gurvinder Singh’s Rotterdam title “Crescent Night” (2002).
Frequent collaborators,...
Also known as Nasreddin Hodja, Nasruddin was a 13th century folklore character from what is now Turkey, known for his pithy wit and humorous wisdom. Stories about him appear in the Islamic folklore of the Middle East, the Balkans and China and the character is enormously popular in India as well. The International Nasreddin Hodja festival is celebrated every year in Turkey.
Bedi’s credits include some of the landmark titles of Indian cinema, including Shekhar Kapur’s international breakthrough film “Bandit Queen” (1994), Deepa Mehta’s controversial “Fire” (1996), Rani Mukerji-starring relationship drama “Saathiya” (2002), Vishal Bhardwaj’s “Macbeth” adaptation “Maqbool” (2003), Stanley Tong’s Jackie Chan starrer “The Myth” (2005) and Gurvinder Singh’s Rotterdam title “Crescent Night” (2002).
Frequent collaborators,...
- 5/20/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
When Jackie Chan Had No Idea About Who Kim Kardashian Or Her Family Was. (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Jackie Chan is a global action star who has also established himself in Hollywood. He is a multifaceted personality and is renowned for his slapstick acrobatic fighting style. An old clip of Chan’s interview has recently gone viral on social media. In it, he is questioned about the Kardashians, and the action star is entirely clueless about who Kim Kardashian and her sisters are. It has won the netizens’ hearts, and we can’t stop wondering how precious the Karate Kid star is. Scroll below for more.
For the unversed, the Kardashians are also called the Kardashian-Jenner family. Kim, Khloe, and Kourtney are part of the Kardashian family, including Rob, as they are Kris Jenner and Robert Kardashian’s children. Kris then married Bruce Jenner, who is now known as Caitlyn Jenner.
Jackie Chan is a global action star who has also established himself in Hollywood. He is a multifaceted personality and is renowned for his slapstick acrobatic fighting style. An old clip of Chan’s interview has recently gone viral on social media. In it, he is questioned about the Kardashians, and the action star is entirely clueless about who Kim Kardashian and her sisters are. It has won the netizens’ hearts, and we can’t stop wondering how precious the Karate Kid star is. Scroll below for more.
For the unversed, the Kardashians are also called the Kardashian-Jenner family. Kim, Khloe, and Kourtney are part of the Kardashian family, including Rob, as they are Kris Jenner and Robert Kardashian’s children. Kris then married Bruce Jenner, who is now known as Caitlyn Jenner.
- 5/20/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
The story goes thus: it was 1985, and Hong Kong superstar Jackie Chan, having enjoyed nearly two decades of cinematic success in his native country, wanted to extend his reach into the United States. Chan had already tried to infiltrate America in 1980 with Robert Clouse's film "The Big Brawl," but while it was highly respected by martial arts fans, "Brawl" wasn't the massive hit Chan wanted. Chan had already directed four movies by 1985 but still felt that an American director could translate his fightin' sensibilities for a North American audience more accurately. So, he hired genre filmmaker James Glickenhaus to helm the 1985 actioner "The Protector."
Chan and Glickenhaus butted heads throughout production, as Glickenhaus refused to film fight sequences in a way Chan approved of. At the end of production, Chan merely re-edited the film himself and directed new scenes in the hope of salvaging the project.
It was his...
Chan and Glickenhaus butted heads throughout production, as Glickenhaus refused to film fight sequences in a way Chan approved of. At the end of production, Chan merely re-edited the film himself and directed new scenes in the hope of salvaging the project.
It was his...
- 5/19/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Spider-Man: No Way Home was Sony Pictures' biggest movie ever, grossing just shy of $2 billion at the worldwide box office. However, the studio has since delivered two critical and commercial flops with Morbius and Madame Web.
Talking to Deadline about Sony's upcoming slate of projects, Sony Motion Pictures Group Chairman Tom Rothman singled out Spider-Man 4, Venom: The Last Dance, and the undated Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse as three of their most must-see releases.
"I think a healthy slate going forward is not going to be one side of the divide or the other," he started. "It’s going to have a balance of big IP solid sequels. Let me tell you when the last of the Spider-Verse movies comes with Phil Lord and Chris Miller, it’s going to be a significant event, as will the next Tom Holland Spider-Man film."
"And when all the Karate Kid storylines...
Talking to Deadline about Sony's upcoming slate of projects, Sony Motion Pictures Group Chairman Tom Rothman singled out Spider-Man 4, Venom: The Last Dance, and the undated Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse as three of their most must-see releases.
"I think a healthy slate going forward is not going to be one side of the divide or the other," he started. "It’s going to have a balance of big IP solid sequels. Let me tell you when the last of the Spider-Verse movies comes with Phil Lord and Chris Miller, it’s going to be a significant event, as will the next Tom Holland Spider-Man film."
"And when all the Karate Kid storylines...
- 5/17/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Spider-Man: No Way Home was Sony Pictures' biggest movie ever, grossing just shy of $2 billion at the worldwide box office. However, the studio has since delivered two critical and commercial flops with Morbius and Madame Web.
Talking to Deadline about Sony's upcoming slate of projects, Sony Motion Pictures Group Chairman Tom Rothman singled out Spider-Man 4, Venom: The Last Dance, and the undated Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse as three of their most must-see releases.
"I think a healthy slate going forward is not going to be one side of the divide or the other," he started. "It’s going to have a balance of big IP solid sequels. Let me tell you when the last of the Spider-Verse movies comes with Phil Lord and Chris Miller, it’s going to be a significant event, as will the next Tom Holland Spider-Man film."
"And when all the Karate Kid storylines...
Talking to Deadline about Sony's upcoming slate of projects, Sony Motion Pictures Group Chairman Tom Rothman singled out Spider-Man 4, Venom: The Last Dance, and the undated Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse as three of their most must-see releases.
"I think a healthy slate going forward is not going to be one side of the divide or the other," he started. "It’s going to have a balance of big IP solid sequels. Let me tell you when the last of the Spider-Verse movies comes with Phil Lord and Chris Miller, it’s going to be a significant event, as will the next Tom Holland Spider-Man film."
"And when all the Karate Kid storylines...
- 5/17/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Cannes film festival
The choreography is impressive as people are hurled through walls, thrown off rooftops and otherwise beaten to a pulp, but the editing is frenetic and the characters cartoonish
Hong Kong’s Kowloon Walled City – once the most densely populated place on Earth – is the perfect movie setting: a Piranesian labyrinth of squalid high rises and dark, cramped alleys, teeming with crooks, lowlifes, addicts and impoverished families running small businesses, legit and otherwise. This 1980s-set action epic lovingly, meticulously recreates the notorious neighbourhood (which was demolished in 1994), but sadly, the backdrop is more interesting than the story.
At heart it’s a tale of a Chinese immigrant caught between rival gangs. Street fighter Chan Lok-kwan (Raymond Lam) is initially scammed by local triad boss Mr Big (a cigar-smoking caricature from veteran Jackie Chan sidekick Sammo Hung). Chan retaliates by stealing a package and, after a great bus-top chase scene,...
The choreography is impressive as people are hurled through walls, thrown off rooftops and otherwise beaten to a pulp, but the editing is frenetic and the characters cartoonish
Hong Kong’s Kowloon Walled City – once the most densely populated place on Earth – is the perfect movie setting: a Piranesian labyrinth of squalid high rises and dark, cramped alleys, teeming with crooks, lowlifes, addicts and impoverished families running small businesses, legit and otherwise. This 1980s-set action epic lovingly, meticulously recreates the notorious neighbourhood (which was demolished in 1994), but sadly, the backdrop is more interesting than the story.
At heart it’s a tale of a Chinese immigrant caught between rival gangs. Street fighter Chan Lok-kwan (Raymond Lam) is initially scammed by local triad boss Mr Big (a cigar-smoking caricature from veteran Jackie Chan sidekick Sammo Hung). Chan retaliates by stealing a package and, after a great bus-top chase scene,...
- 5/17/2024
- by Steve Rose
- The Guardian - Film News
China’s Wishart Media, represented by Hong Kong-based Mandarin Motion Pictures at the Cannes market, has landed a string of sales for upcoming Jackie Chan-starrer Panda Plan and period martial arts film Invincible Swordsman.
Both titles have been picked up for Cis by Capella, India (Indo Overseas Films), Indonesia (Pt Prima) and Malaysia (Shanghai Pictures).
Panda Plan, an action comedy directed by Zhang Luan and about stolen baby pandas, has also been sold to Eastern Europe and Benelux (Spi International), Ukraine (Green Light Films), the Middle East (Phars Film) and Singapore (Shaw).
Further sales for Invincible Swordsman directed by...
Both titles have been picked up for Cis by Capella, India (Indo Overseas Films), Indonesia (Pt Prima) and Malaysia (Shanghai Pictures).
Panda Plan, an action comedy directed by Zhang Luan and about stolen baby pandas, has also been sold to Eastern Europe and Benelux (Spi International), Ukraine (Green Light Films), the Middle East (Phars Film) and Singapore (Shaw).
Further sales for Invincible Swordsman directed by...
- 5/17/2024
- ScreenDaily
Hong Kong-based Mandarin Motion Pictures has closed a string of sales for upcoming Jackie Chan-starrer Panda Plan and period martial arts film Invincible Swordsman.
Produced by China’s Wishart Media (Xixian), both have been picked up for Cis by Capella, India (Indo Overseas Films), Indonesia (Pt Prima) and Malaysia (Shanghai Pictures).
Panda Plan, an action comedy directed by Zhang Luan and about stolen baby pandas, has also been sold to Eastern Europe and Benelux (Spi International), Ukraine (Green Light Films), the Middle East (Phars Film) and Singapore (Shaw).
Further sales for Invincible Swordsman directed by Luo Yiwei include Korea...
Produced by China’s Wishart Media (Xixian), both have been picked up for Cis by Capella, India (Indo Overseas Films), Indonesia (Pt Prima) and Malaysia (Shanghai Pictures).
Panda Plan, an action comedy directed by Zhang Luan and about stolen baby pandas, has also been sold to Eastern Europe and Benelux (Spi International), Ukraine (Green Light Films), the Middle East (Phars Film) and Singapore (Shaw).
Further sales for Invincible Swordsman directed by Luo Yiwei include Korea...
- 5/17/2024
- ScreenDaily
It’s been over two decades since the world witnessed Tom Cruise as Nathan Algren in Edward Zwick’s 2003 blockbuster The Last Samurai. However, the movie still remains a hot topic of discussion, regarding the critical stunts that Cruise pulled off with ease. This time, a stuntman joined the conversation to explain how one scene in the film perfectly captured Cruise’s performance.
Tom Cruise in The Last Samurai (2003)
During the latest episode of Corridor Crew‘s Stuntmen React series, professional stunt person Gui DaSilva-Greene reacted to one iconic scene in The Last Samurai starring Tom Cruise. Addressing how the sequence perfectly captured Cruise’s physical performance, DaSilva-Greene reacted to the actor’s battle with the master swordsman Ujio.
Professional Stuntman Explained a Scene from The Last Samurai
Tom Cruise’s portrayal of Nathan Algren in The Last Samurai transcends boundaries as it stands as a testament to his exceptional acting talent.
Tom Cruise in The Last Samurai (2003)
During the latest episode of Corridor Crew‘s Stuntmen React series, professional stunt person Gui DaSilva-Greene reacted to one iconic scene in The Last Samurai starring Tom Cruise. Addressing how the sequence perfectly captured Cruise’s physical performance, DaSilva-Greene reacted to the actor’s battle with the master swordsman Ujio.
Professional Stuntman Explained a Scene from The Last Samurai
Tom Cruise’s portrayal of Nathan Algren in The Last Samurai transcends boundaries as it stands as a testament to his exceptional acting talent.
- 5/16/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
It’s not uncommon for high-profile Hollywood relationships to go array, with one major example being Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s ugly split-up, who parted ways after a decade-long relationship. But unlike most Hollywood split-ups, Golden Globe winner Ali Wong had a quite healthy divorce from her husband of eight years, Justin Hakuta.
Despite parting ways in 2022, there doesn’t seem to be any bad blood between the two, as the actress even took a moment to thank her ex-husband after scoring her first Golden Globes win.
Ali Wong and Her Ex-husband Are on Good Terms
Ali Wong and Justin Hakuta | Credit: @aliwong/Instagram
Earlier this year, Ali Wong created history by becoming the first woman of Asian descent to win a Golden Globe for Best Female Actor In A Limited Series, thanks to her performance in Beef. In her acceptance speech, the comedian took a moment to thank her ex-husband Justin Hakuta.
Despite parting ways in 2022, there doesn’t seem to be any bad blood between the two, as the actress even took a moment to thank her ex-husband after scoring her first Golden Globes win.
Ali Wong and Her Ex-husband Are on Good Terms
Ali Wong and Justin Hakuta | Credit: @aliwong/Instagram
Earlier this year, Ali Wong created history by becoming the first woman of Asian descent to win a Golden Globe for Best Female Actor In A Limited Series, thanks to her performance in Beef. In her acceptance speech, the comedian took a moment to thank her ex-husband Justin Hakuta.
- 5/15/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
The premise of John Carpenter's 1981 science fiction film "Escape from New York" is the stuff of drive-in dreams. In the near future of 1997, crime will skyrocket and New York City will become so overrun with lawlessness that the government will simply wall off the entire island of Manhattan and turn it into a massive, no-rules penitentiary. When Air Force One is shot down by political dissidents (!), the President evacuates in an escape pod that lands right in the middle of New York Prison. In order to rescue him, the government (represented by Lee Van Cleef) hires a grizzled, indifferent badass named Snake (Kurt Russell) to infiltrate the prison, find the President (Donald Pleasance), and ... escape from New York. It's B-movie gold.
While traversing the ruined streets of a futuristic New York, Snake invariably runs afoul of the gangs and warlords who have risen to power on the inside. He...
While traversing the ruined streets of a futuristic New York, Snake invariably runs afoul of the gangs and warlords who have risen to power on the inside. He...
- 5/14/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
A few months ago, I wrote an article listing ten movies that – despite being well known – were difficult to find (legally) on any streaming service or even on disc. Those titles ranged from Ron Howard’s Cocoon to movies like Dawn of the Dead (the original). In the comments, many of our readers chimed in with their two cents on films they’ve found difficult to find over the years, so here are a few more challenging-to-find flicks, some of which may surprise you.
Panic Room:
The fact that David Fincher’s Panic Room has never been issued on Blu-ray blows me away. It’s been announced a few times, but a physical release never seems to happen (although you can stream it in HD pretty easily). What gives? You’d think the fact that it has Fincher’s name on it, and stars Jodie Foster, Kristen Stewart, Forest Whitaker,...
Panic Room:
The fact that David Fincher’s Panic Room has never been issued on Blu-ray blows me away. It’s been announced a few times, but a physical release never seems to happen (although you can stream it in HD pretty easily). What gives? You’d think the fact that it has Fincher’s name on it, and stars Jodie Foster, Kristen Stewart, Forest Whitaker,...
- 5/10/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Yuichi Sato's energetic flick “City Hunter” is loud, explosive, and in your face. Yet, it knows that, embracing it in a wildly entertaining experience. While many recent Netflix manga/anime adaptations have missed the mark, this movie does Tsukasa Hojo's source material justice, while taking a few creative liberties to tweak aspects for a modern audience. The film has garnered a positive reception from longtime fans of the “City Hunter” franchise, as well as newcomers, being highlighted as the definitive live-action adaptation next to the French version “Nicky Larson et le parfum de Cupidon” by Philippe Lacheau. It is funny to consider it took this long for Japan to adapt Hojo's work for non-animated media, with many prior renditions primarily coming from Hong Kong, the most famous being Wong Jing's “City Hunter” starring Jackie Chan.
If you like City Hunter, check our coverage of Netflix content by clicking...
If you like City Hunter, check our coverage of Netflix content by clicking...
- 5/9/2024
- by Sean Barry
- AsianMoviePulse
Tom Cruise is famous for doing all his stunts himself, be it climbing a building or hanging out of a plane. While the actor is best known for those features of his performance, there is one other actor that has him beat on sheer numbers when comes to doing stunts for their films.
Tom Cruise in Top Gun Maverick
Jackie Chan might be known as a martial artist first, but an important part of his acting career has been his tenure as a stuntman, in the Hong Kong film industry and at Hollywood. And this is not just some anecdote that fans cheer about on the internet, it has been recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records.
Jackie Chan holds the record for most stunts performed by a living actor
Jackie Chan in Rush Hour 2
Jackie Chan is one of the biggest action stars out there. Not only that,...
Tom Cruise in Top Gun Maverick
Jackie Chan might be known as a martial artist first, but an important part of his acting career has been his tenure as a stuntman, in the Hong Kong film industry and at Hollywood. And this is not just some anecdote that fans cheer about on the internet, it has been recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records.
Jackie Chan holds the record for most stunts performed by a living actor
Jackie Chan in Rush Hour 2
Jackie Chan is one of the biggest action stars out there. Not only that,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Michelle Yeoh has come quite a long way from the days of Yes, Madam and Police Story 3: Supercop. While the Malaysian actress used to fight alongside stars like Cynthia Rothrock and Jackie Chan in some of the best martial arts movies to come out of Hong Kong, today she’s broken out into dramas and sci-fi projects in addition to action. Deadline reports that the Academy Award-winning star of Everything Everywhere All at Once is now set to star in the sequel series, Blade Runner 2099, for Prime Video.
The details have been shrouded in mystery as of now. However, the year in the title implies a significant jump in time from the last sequel, Blade Runner 2049. The Denis Villeneuve film brought in talents like Ryan Gosling, Jared Leto and Ana De Armas. It would also see Harrison Ford return to the role of Dekker. Blade Runner 2099...
The details have been shrouded in mystery as of now. However, the year in the title implies a significant jump in time from the last sequel, Blade Runner 2049. The Denis Villeneuve film brought in talents like Ryan Gosling, Jared Leto and Ana De Armas. It would also see Harrison Ford return to the role of Dekker. Blade Runner 2099...
- 5/7/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
It can feel that Robert Clouse must have made a faustian pact back when he helmed “Enter the Dragon”. For all of that film's iconic success, he seemed doomed to be forever searching to recapture it to slowly diminishing returns. From “Game of Death” to “The Battle Creek Brawl”, Golden Harvest would return to him frequently when co-producing stateside. So it was no surprise in 1990 that they would hire him one last time. Eureka Entertainment brings those final features to blu ray and once again Cynthia Rothrock throws down in “China O'Brien”.
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China (Cynthia Rothrock), city cop and martial arts teacher saves a student but unwittingly shoots a kid dead. Leaving the Force, she returns home to Beaver Creek where her Sheriff father John (David Blackwell) is finding law and order hard to maintain as local crime boss Sommers...
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China (Cynthia Rothrock), city cop and martial arts teacher saves a student but unwittingly shoots a kid dead. Leaving the Force, she returns home to Beaver Creek where her Sheriff father John (David Blackwell) is finding law and order hard to maintain as local crime boss Sommers...
- 5/7/2024
- by Ben Stykuc
- AsianMoviePulse
Director Nao Hing and Hong Kong mega-star Andy Lau Tak-wah reunite after 18 years (when Lau produced Hing's “Crazy Stone”) to bring to life a rather funny Hong Kong (and not only) film industry satire, with “The Movie Emperor”. Inappropriately labelled as a Chinese New Year movie and following its triumphant premiere at the Toronto Film Festival in September and the Pingyao International Film Festival in October 2023, the film's theatrical release during Chinese New Year 2024 proved unexpectedly disappointing, grossing just 83 million yuan, probably obscured by more classical and joke-filled comedies, as expected in those festivities.
The Movie Emperor was screened at Udine Far East Film Festival
Dany Lau (Andy Lau) is a veteran megastar with a large fan base, who has been around long enough to start thinking he needs and/or deserves a lifetime achievement award, something like an Oscar. Shortlisted for the Best Actor prize at the Hong Kong Film Awards,...
The Movie Emperor was screened at Udine Far East Film Festival
Dany Lau (Andy Lau) is a veteran megastar with a large fan base, who has been around long enough to start thinking he needs and/or deserves a lifetime achievement award, something like an Oscar. Shortlisted for the Best Actor prize at the Hong Kong Film Awards,...
- 5/5/2024
- by Adriana Rosati
- AsianMoviePulse
Since its creation in 1985, the City Hunter manga has spawned multiple adaptations, from TV anime to live-action movies. Tsukasa Hojo’s manga is a timeless tale of a character who wants to do good in a world full of bad without getting sucked into violence or vengeance. The Story is Simple Ryo Saeba loves women but can be perceived as harassing in some ways. He says he accepts any mission as long as his heart is moved (or as long as the client is a beautiful woman), but what makes the character so simple to understand is that he deeply cares. Behind his pervy looks, he always does the right thing. His backstory is neither the funniest nor the prettiest; he lived to kill, and yet he chose to become a Pi to maintain some justice in the dark alleys of Shinjuku. With the manga, the anime, the animated features...
- 5/5/2024
- by Mohamed Mir
- Crunchyroll
City Hunter is an action comedy film directed by Yûichi Satô from a screenplay by Tsukasa Hôjô and Tatsuro Mishima. Based on a popular manga series of the same name by Tsukasa Hojo, the Netflix film follows the story of a private investigator as he teams up with his late partner’s sister to solve his mysterious murder which is connected to a deadly conspiracy. So, if you loved the style, humor, action, and philandering ways of Ryo Saeba in City Hunter, here are some similar films you could watch next.
City Hunter Credit – Golden Harvest
31 years before Suzuki Ryohei took on the role of the philandering Ryo Saeba, the legendary Jackie Chan also starred as the main character in another adaptation of the popular manga by Tsukasa Hojo. Directed by Jing Wong, the 1993 film follows the story of a lustful private investigator who is searching for a missing girl...
City Hunter Credit – Golden Harvest
31 years before Suzuki Ryohei took on the role of the philandering Ryo Saeba, the legendary Jackie Chan also starred as the main character in another adaptation of the popular manga by Tsukasa Hojo. Directed by Jing Wong, the 1993 film follows the story of a lustful private investigator who is searching for a missing girl...
- 5/5/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Entertainment Weekly is taking a look at the upcoming summer movies in their latest issue. One film that the publication is previewing comes from Spy and Bridesmaids director, Paul Feig. His latest action comedy is titled Jackpot, which stars John Cena, Awkwafina and Simu Liu. Jackpot will be hitting Prime Video on August 15 and EW has the first look photos from the film.
The synopsis according to Entertainment Weekly reads,
“The film follows new Los Angeles transplant Katie (Awkwafina), who accidentally finds herself with a winning lottery ticket that makes her a target in the Grand Lottery, a new contest in an economically challenged California that allows others to seize the ticket (and its prize) if they kill the winner by sundown.
When Katie joins forces with Noel (John Cena), an amateur jackpot protector, they try to survive the day, facing off against random adversaries and Louis Lewis (Simu Liu...
The synopsis according to Entertainment Weekly reads,
“The film follows new Los Angeles transplant Katie (Awkwafina), who accidentally finds herself with a winning lottery ticket that makes her a target in the Grand Lottery, a new contest in an economically challenged California that allows others to seize the ticket (and its prize) if they kill the winner by sundown.
When Katie joins forces with Noel (John Cena), an amateur jackpot protector, they try to survive the day, facing off against random adversaries and Louis Lewis (Simu Liu...
- 5/3/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Ever since the dawn of cinema, stunts have been at the heart of the medium. The very first motion picture, Eadweard Muybridge’s 1878 reel The Horse In Motion, captured a jockey riding a horse at speed — cinema’s first stunt! And ever since then, fearless stunt people have been engaging themselves in the ultimate game of one-upmanship, putting their bodies on the line and minds at work to help make movies soar higher, go faster, hit harder, and be bigger than ever before. Even if the Oscars still aren’t ready to recognise that just yet with a Stunt category, we don’t need an awards ceremony to pay tribute to the crazy folk who do this stuff for real.
To celebrate the stunt community – and mark the release of stunt-tastic action extravaganza The Fall Guy – take a look back over the craziest movie stunts that were actually done for real.
To celebrate the stunt community – and mark the release of stunt-tastic action extravaganza The Fall Guy – take a look back over the craziest movie stunts that were actually done for real.
- 5/3/2024
- by Jordan King
- Empire - Movies
The final season of Karate Kid sequel series Cobra Kai had been split into three batches of five episodes. The first will premiere on Netflix on 18th July.
When Cobra Kai premiered on YouTube Red back in 2018, few would have guessed quite how popular the show would become. What began as an affectionate, ‘by the fans for the fans’ legacy show grew into a behemoth that has become one of the biggest shows on Netflix.
What makes Cobra Kai so successful is that creators and writers Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg give Ralph Macchio and William Zabka, reprising their roles of Daniel and Johnny, real character development and story arcs. All while mixing returning legacy characters like John Kreese and Terry Silver with the young cast of karate rivals.
According to Deadline, the synopsis for the sixth and final series reads as follows:
Picking up with Cobra Kai eliminated from the Valley,...
When Cobra Kai premiered on YouTube Red back in 2018, few would have guessed quite how popular the show would become. What began as an affectionate, ‘by the fans for the fans’ legacy show grew into a behemoth that has become one of the biggest shows on Netflix.
What makes Cobra Kai so successful is that creators and writers Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg give Ralph Macchio and William Zabka, reprising their roles of Daniel and Johnny, real character development and story arcs. All while mixing returning legacy characters like John Kreese and Terry Silver with the young cast of karate rivals.
According to Deadline, the synopsis for the sixth and final series reads as follows:
Picking up with Cobra Kai eliminated from the Valley,...
- 5/3/2024
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
Exclusive: Former Fifth Season film head Alexis Garcia has launched CAT5, an action film label that will be backed by his former employers, who are among other investors and partners to be announced at later date. As one of its first projects, CAT5 has signed on to co-finance Black Bear’s Levon’s Trade. The film is in production, with David Ayer-directing the Jason Statham vehicle that was adapted from the Chuck Dixon novel by Sylvester Stallone, with revisions by Ayer. Garcia joins as an executive producer. The film is in production in London and slated for wide theatrical release in the U.S. by Amazon MGM Studios on January 17, 2025.
Garcia spent seven years with Fifth Season and Graham Taylor and Chris Rice, helping build it from its 2017 launch as Endeavor Content. Before that he spent a decade at Endeavor/WME under Ari Emanuel and Patrick Whitesell, where he...
Garcia spent seven years with Fifth Season and Graham Taylor and Chris Rice, helping build it from its 2017 launch as Endeavor Content. Before that he spent a decade at Endeavor/WME under Ari Emanuel and Patrick Whitesell, where he...
- 5/2/2024
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Akira Toriyama’s Decision to Abandon His Original Plans for Dragon Ball Also Changed Goku Completely
Dragon Ball is famous for its action scenes, iconic protagonist, and the classic ‘Kamehameha’ move. But did you know that Akira Toriyama began Dragon Ball as a comedy series at first? At its inception, the manga was not very popular, and Akira Toriyama was inspired by Journey to the West and Jackie Chan’s kung-fu movies.
The resulting Dragon Ball manga had a tiny Goku with a lot of gag elements. However, it started gaining popularity only after some of the battles were featured. In the end Toriyama had to change the style of Dragon Ball as well as Goku.
How Akira Toriyama Changed the Original Dragon Ball Manga Kid Goku Vs Popo | Dragon Ball Fandom
When Dragon Ball first began serialization, it was hardly popular. Akira Toriyama was content with his Journey to the West inspired storyline with plenty of gag elements. However, Kazuhiko Torishima, the editor of Dragon Ball,...
The resulting Dragon Ball manga had a tiny Goku with a lot of gag elements. However, it started gaining popularity only after some of the battles were featured. In the end Toriyama had to change the style of Dragon Ball as well as Goku.
How Akira Toriyama Changed the Original Dragon Ball Manga Kid Goku Vs Popo | Dragon Ball Fandom
When Dragon Ball first began serialization, it was hardly popular. Akira Toriyama was content with his Journey to the West inspired storyline with plenty of gag elements. However, Kazuhiko Torishima, the editor of Dragon Ball,...
- 5/2/2024
- by Aaheli Pradhan
- FandomWire
Get in a fighting stance, "Cobra Kai" fans: Netflix's most unlikely hit series is about to go out with a three-hit Ko. The popular "Karate Kid" sequel series will bow out with its sixth and final season this summer as planned, but the streamer has just announced that the last chapter will actually be an extended three-part streaming event.
In keeping with Netflix's recent trend of experimenting with different release strategies, "Cobra Kai" will end with three five-episode drops that begin in July and won't end until next year. The first five episodes are due out over the summer, while the second installment is expected in November (with the third premiering on an as-yet-announced date in 2025).
Though another major Netflix show, "Stranger Things," previously had a bifurcated season due to special effects-heavy sequences that needed to cook a bit longer, shows like "Ozark" and "Bridgerton" have also tried the multi-pronged release model.
In keeping with Netflix's recent trend of experimenting with different release strategies, "Cobra Kai" will end with three five-episode drops that begin in July and won't end until next year. The first five episodes are due out over the summer, while the second installment is expected in November (with the third premiering on an as-yet-announced date in 2025).
Though another major Netflix show, "Stranger Things," previously had a bifurcated season due to special effects-heavy sequences that needed to cook a bit longer, shows like "Ozark" and "Bridgerton" have also tried the multi-pronged release model.
- 5/2/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
City Hunter Live-Action Film Tops Netflix's Non-English Movie Chart - Main Image
It has now been a week since City Hunter’s release, and it’s officially a big hit. That’s because the new City Hunter live-action film topped the Netflix non-English movie chart worldwide in the past week.
According to Netflix’s charts, this new anime live-action adaptation from the streaming giant was confirmed to be the most-watched non-English movie on Netflix.
This is a big achievement, especially considering that it topped the charts based on data from April 22 to 28, even though it was released on April 25.
City Hunter Is This Week’s Top Non-English Film on Netflix
Netflix has tried to adapt many popular anime as live-action movies or series.
While its projects such as Death Note and Cowboy Bebop weren’t successful, it seems Netflix finally found the formula with shows like One Piece.
Now,...
It has now been a week since City Hunter’s release, and it’s officially a big hit. That’s because the new City Hunter live-action film topped the Netflix non-English movie chart worldwide in the past week.
According to Netflix’s charts, this new anime live-action adaptation from the streaming giant was confirmed to be the most-watched non-English movie on Netflix.
This is a big achievement, especially considering that it topped the charts based on data from April 22 to 28, even though it was released on April 25.
City Hunter Is This Week’s Top Non-English Film on Netflix
Netflix has tried to adapt many popular anime as live-action movies or series.
While its projects such as Death Note and Cowboy Bebop weren’t successful, it seems Netflix finally found the formula with shows like One Piece.
Now,...
- 5/2/2024
- EpicStream
The latest City Hunter live-action film made its worldwide debut on Netflix on April 25, 2024, and actor Suzuki Ryohei’s portrayal of the Saeba Ryo in the film has captured the hearts of the audiences worldwide, with many praising him for the accurate depiction of the iconic character.
Turns out Suzuki went above and beyond to prepare for the role of Ryo Saeba in the film, with the aim of preserving the essence of the original manga while infusing the adaptation with realism and entertainment fit for a live-action film.
One of the most demanding aspects of the role for Suzuki was mastering the intricacies of firearm combat.
During filming, Suzuki tackled six types of firearms, practicing extensively with model guns to ensure seamless handling on set. But his dedication didn’t stop there. To truly understand the nuances of gun handling and recoil, Suzuki underwent four to five days of intensive training abroad,...
Turns out Suzuki went above and beyond to prepare for the role of Ryo Saeba in the film, with the aim of preserving the essence of the original manga while infusing the adaptation with realism and entertainment fit for a live-action film.
One of the most demanding aspects of the role for Suzuki was mastering the intricacies of firearm combat.
During filming, Suzuki tackled six types of firearms, practicing extensively with model guns to ensure seamless handling on set. But his dedication didn’t stop there. To truly understand the nuances of gun handling and recoil, Suzuki underwent four to five days of intensive training abroad,...
- 4/30/2024
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
There's a certain type of actor that likes to brag about performing their own stunts. Obviously, this kind of bravado is a given — and a source of tremendous excitement — when we're talking about martial arts stars like Jackie Chan, Anita Mui, and Scott Adkins. They can make physical combat look elegant and playful, or, in the case of guys like Adkins, just flat-out brutal. But we also hear likewise about folks like Harrison Ford, Angelina Jolie and, of course, Tom Cruise — folks who like to mix it up as much as they can.
As someone who can no longer ride a rollercoaster without fainting, I envy these people for their fearlessness. What a gift — or a touch of madness — it must be willing to jump off a speeding van onto a moving car (as Michelle Yeoh did in "Police Story 3: Super Cop").
You'd think Ryan Gosling would be of...
As someone who can no longer ride a rollercoaster without fainting, I envy these people for their fearlessness. What a gift — or a touch of madness — it must be willing to jump off a speeding van onto a moving car (as Michelle Yeoh did in "Police Story 3: Super Cop").
You'd think Ryan Gosling would be of...
- 4/29/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Sony pushes two of its upcoming releases back by several months, with Kraven The Hunter receiving its second substantial delay.
Sony has announced a couple of delays to two of its biggest upcoming titles.
Kraven The Hunter, the latest film in Sony’s series of Spider-Man spin-off films, has been pushed back by around four months, from August all the way back to December. This marks the second delay for the superhero movie which was originally supposed to release at the tail end of last year before being delayed until August. This second delay now means it has effectively been pushed back by a full year.
According to Deadline, the new release date means Kraven will be able to secure plenty of IMAX and other premium format screens. Whether that’s the reason for the delay, though, the story doesn’t mention.
Given the lamentable reception to Madame Web – Sony...
Sony has announced a couple of delays to two of its biggest upcoming titles.
Kraven The Hunter, the latest film in Sony’s series of Spider-Man spin-off films, has been pushed back by around four months, from August all the way back to December. This marks the second delay for the superhero movie which was originally supposed to release at the tail end of last year before being delayed until August. This second delay now means it has effectively been pushed back by a full year.
According to Deadline, the new release date means Kraven will be able to secure plenty of IMAX and other premium format screens. Whether that’s the reason for the delay, though, the story doesn’t mention.
Given the lamentable reception to Madame Web – Sony...
- 4/29/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
Looks like a shake-up is happening in Culver City. After initially announcing release dates for “Kraven the Hunter” and “Karate Kid” during the 2024 Summer and Christmas seasons, Sony has decided to delay both films and swap their seasonal positions.
The upcoming “Karate Kid” movie, which sees Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan reprising their roles from various iterations of the franchise, was originally slated to hit theaters on December 13, 2024. The film will now open six months later on May 30, 2025. A source close to the project told IndieWire that the move will allow the final season of the Macchio-led series “Cobra Kai” to conclude before the film hits theaters. The new positioning also allows the family-friendly film to target a wider audience during summer vacation for many K-12 students.
The move was likely necessitated by the fact that “Cobra Kai” had its final season pushed back by the strikes that brought Hollywood...
The upcoming “Karate Kid” movie, which sees Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan reprising their roles from various iterations of the franchise, was originally slated to hit theaters on December 13, 2024. The film will now open six months later on May 30, 2025. A source close to the project told IndieWire that the move will allow the final season of the Macchio-led series “Cobra Kai” to conclude before the film hits theaters. The new positioning also allows the family-friendly film to target a wider audience during summer vacation for many K-12 students.
The move was likely necessitated by the fact that “Cobra Kai” had its final season pushed back by the strikes that brought Hollywood...
- 4/27/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
The new Karate Kid movie, starring Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio, was set to have a release date coinciding with the 40th anniversary of the original 1984 movie in June 2024. However, the strikes of 2023 moved this release date to December 13, 2024. Now, the latest upsetting update suggests that the movie will not be released during its 40th anniversary year at all. The new date of release for the movie is May 30, 2025.
Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita in 1984’s The Karate Kid
The change in dates has triggered a backward domino effect as Sony pushed the date of release of Kraven the Hunter to Karate Kid‘s original date of December 13 this year. This makes the Aaron Taylor-Johnson film one of the only R-rated films during the Christmas holidays this year.
Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio’s The Karate Kid Misses Anniversary Year Release Date Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith in 2010’s The Karate Kid...
Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita in 1984’s The Karate Kid
The change in dates has triggered a backward domino effect as Sony pushed the date of release of Kraven the Hunter to Karate Kid‘s original date of December 13 this year. This makes the Aaron Taylor-Johnson film one of the only R-rated films during the Christmas holidays this year.
Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio’s The Karate Kid Misses Anniversary Year Release Date Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith in 2010’s The Karate Kid...
- 4/27/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s Kraven Gets Postponed, Karate Kid Gets Shelved? (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Another day, another delay, fans might have to wait a little longer to see Aaron Taylor Johnson as Kraven The Hunter. Sony announced that they are pushing the release date from August to December, where Kraven would take over the release of the new Karate Kid crossover. Does this mean that the Karate Kid is shelved? Here’s what Sony’s release window looks like!
The antagonist-focused Kraven the Hunter was shifted by Sony on Friday night from August 30, 2024, to December 13, 2024, a prime winter date. Kraven enters a date that was previously held by another Sony picture. The Karate Kid is a crossover event movie starring Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan. The new date for Karate Kid is May 30, 2025.
The decision was made in response to last year’s actor strike, which delayed the sixth and final season of Cobra Kai,...
Another day, another delay, fans might have to wait a little longer to see Aaron Taylor Johnson as Kraven The Hunter. Sony announced that they are pushing the release date from August to December, where Kraven would take over the release of the new Karate Kid crossover. Does this mean that the Karate Kid is shelved? Here’s what Sony’s release window looks like!
The antagonist-focused Kraven the Hunter was shifted by Sony on Friday night from August 30, 2024, to December 13, 2024, a prime winter date. Kraven enters a date that was previously held by another Sony picture. The Karate Kid is a crossover event movie starring Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan. The new date for Karate Kid is May 30, 2025.
The decision was made in response to last year’s actor strike, which delayed the sixth and final season of Cobra Kai,...
- 4/27/2024
- by Aayushi Hemnani
- KoiMoi
Sony Pictures is playing a little release date shuffle this Friday evening. Kraven the Hunter, the upcoming Spider-Man spin-off starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, was originally slated to hit theaters on August 30th, but the film has now been pushed back to a December 13th release. Kraven the Hunter‘s fresh release date was already occupied by the new Karate Kid movie, which has now been bumped to May 30, 2025.
Kraven the Hunter has been delayed several times already, but hopefully, this will be the last move. Coming on the heels of the less-than-impressive debuts of Morbius and Madame Web, this Spider-Man spin-off has a lot to prove, but with an R-rated edge, it could just turn the tide. Director J.C. Chandor has previously described the movie as a tragedy. “Sony probably doesn’t want me to lead with this. but the story is a tragedy,” Chandor said last summer. “When the final credits roll on this film,...
Kraven the Hunter has been delayed several times already, but hopefully, this will be the last move. Coming on the heels of the less-than-impressive debuts of Morbius and Madame Web, this Spider-Man spin-off has a lot to prove, but with an R-rated edge, it could just turn the tide. Director J.C. Chandor has previously described the movie as a tragedy. “Sony probably doesn’t want me to lead with this. but the story is a tragedy,” Chandor said last summer. “When the final credits roll on this film,...
- 4/27/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Kraven the Hunter is seeking new hunting grounds, with the Aaron Taylor-Johnson starrer taking a release date just vacated by The Karate Kid.
On Friday evening, Sony moved the villain-centric Kraven the Hunter to the prime winter spot of Dec. 13, 2024 (back from Aug. 30, 2024). Kraven steps into a date that was occupied by fellow Sony pic The Karate Kid, a crossover event movie starring Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan. Karate Kid now moves to May 30, 2025.
The move comes after the sixth and final season of Cobra Kai, the Netflix spinoff starring Machio as his original Karate Kid movie character Daniel Larusso, was delayed due to last year’s actors strike. Sony pushed the new Karate Kid to allow it to follow Cobra Kai‘s final season, with the summer date also seen as friendly for the all-ages audience its intended for. With an open holiday season 2024 date available, Sony opted to...
On Friday evening, Sony moved the villain-centric Kraven the Hunter to the prime winter spot of Dec. 13, 2024 (back from Aug. 30, 2024). Kraven steps into a date that was occupied by fellow Sony pic The Karate Kid, a crossover event movie starring Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan. Karate Kid now moves to May 30, 2025.
The move comes after the sixth and final season of Cobra Kai, the Netflix spinoff starring Machio as his original Karate Kid movie character Daniel Larusso, was delayed due to last year’s actors strike. Sony pushed the new Karate Kid to allow it to follow Cobra Kai‘s final season, with the summer date also seen as friendly for the all-ages audience its intended for. With an open holiday season 2024 date available, Sony opted to...
- 4/27/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Sony’s “Kraven the Hunter” is being pushed back from its August release, moving to Dec. 13, 2024. It will screen in IMAX and premium large formats.
The film takes over “Karate Kid’s” original release date, which has been changed to May 30, 2025. It will now bow in theaters after the sixth and final season of “Cobra Kai” debuts on Netflix.
With a coveted Christmastime release date open, Sony is positioning “Kraven” as an R-rated option for the end of the year.
Starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, “Kraven the Hunter” unpacks the origin story behind the Marvel villain, set before his notorious vendetta against Spider-Man. Ariana DeBose, Fred Hechinger, Alessandro Nivola, Christopher Abbott and Russell Crowe also star.
The film is directed by J.C. Chandor, with a story by Richard Wenk and screenplay by Wenk, Art Marcum and Matt Holloway. It’s produced by Avi Arad, Matt Tolmach and David Householter.
Sony has also...
The film takes over “Karate Kid’s” original release date, which has been changed to May 30, 2025. It will now bow in theaters after the sixth and final season of “Cobra Kai” debuts on Netflix.
With a coveted Christmastime release date open, Sony is positioning “Kraven” as an R-rated option for the end of the year.
Starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, “Kraven the Hunter” unpacks the origin story behind the Marvel villain, set before his notorious vendetta against Spider-Man. Ariana DeBose, Fred Hechinger, Alessandro Nivola, Christopher Abbott and Russell Crowe also star.
The film is directed by J.C. Chandor, with a story by Richard Wenk and screenplay by Wenk, Art Marcum and Matt Holloway. It’s produced by Avi Arad, Matt Tolmach and David Householter.
Sony has also...
- 4/27/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
10. John and Jane Smith from Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005)
We don’t typically consider married couples to be menacing, but there’s an exception to every rule — and John and Jane Smith are definitely one. From trying to kill each other at their house to dispatching countless assassins sent after them while working together, the Smiths are a force to be reckoned with — or, better, not even touched.
9. Chris Wolff from The Accountant (2016)
They often say that the most dangerous people are the ones who patiently try to avoid the fight, and Chris Wolff is the ultimate proof of that. He’s not excited about killing people, but when dookie hits the fan, he does what has to be done to succeed. The scariest part about Wolff is that he’s always over-prepared for any scenario.
8. Jules Winnfield from Pulp Fiction (1994)
Following up on “the most dangerous people are,” we have Jules Winnfield.
We don’t typically consider married couples to be menacing, but there’s an exception to every rule — and John and Jane Smith are definitely one. From trying to kill each other at their house to dispatching countless assassins sent after them while working together, the Smiths are a force to be reckoned with — or, better, not even touched.
9. Chris Wolff from The Accountant (2016)
They often say that the most dangerous people are the ones who patiently try to avoid the fight, and Chris Wolff is the ultimate proof of that. He’s not excited about killing people, but when dookie hits the fan, he does what has to be done to succeed. The scariest part about Wolff is that he’s always over-prepared for any scenario.
8. Jules Winnfield from Pulp Fiction (1994)
Following up on “the most dangerous people are,” we have Jules Winnfield.
- 4/26/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
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