Detective Murtaugh sees a mysterious man pull out a weapon in the middle of a police station. He heroically jumps into action to protect, serve, and tackle. But it turns out it is just good ol’ Mel Gibson, who overpowers and flips this 50-year-old character, played by a 40-year-old actor, Danny Glover. Humiliated and hurt, Danny Glover spits out an iconic line that has come to define his career and become a meme, “I’m too old for this shit.” Danny Glover was too old for this shit three decades ago… but he has kept on grinding, making motion pictures ever since. But maybe Danny Glover is too old for this shit… if that “shit” is good movies. Oh, I kid! I kid!
Glover may not have any Oscars, but he did get a late start in his movie career, having broken out in his 40s. So, what has Danny Glover,...
Glover may not have any Oscars, but he did get a late start in his movie career, having broken out in his 40s. So, what has Danny Glover,...
- 5/24/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
A fresh report suggests that the long-gestating buddy cop sequel Lethal Weapon 5 will shoot next year, with Mel Gibson in the director’s chair.
We know that a fifth entry in the Lethal Weapon series has been in the works for a long time. The late, great Richard Donner – director of the first four films – was working on it before he passed away in 2021. Then, in the same year we heard that Mel Gibson, one half of the series’ leading duo was set to take over the directorial reins. Of course, a lot has happened in the world since 2021, with a lot of that turbulence directly affecting Hollywood film production. However, despite all of the uncertainty, Hollywood insider Daniel Richtman (via World of Reel) is reporting that Lethal Weapon 5 will shoot next year.
According to the report, Jez Butterworth, the writer behind Edge Of Tomorrow and Le Mans 66...
We know that a fifth entry in the Lethal Weapon series has been in the works for a long time. The late, great Richard Donner – director of the first four films – was working on it before he passed away in 2021. Then, in the same year we heard that Mel Gibson, one half of the series’ leading duo was set to take over the directorial reins. Of course, a lot has happened in the world since 2021, with a lot of that turbulence directly affecting Hollywood film production. However, despite all of the uncertainty, Hollywood insider Daniel Richtman (via World of Reel) is reporting that Lethal Weapon 5 will shoot next year.
According to the report, Jez Butterworth, the writer behind Edge Of Tomorrow and Le Mans 66...
- 12/7/2023
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
As Braveheart’s William Wallace once put it, “Every man dies, not every man truly lives.” And has a man truly lived until Mel Gibson has bailed him out of a jam on the side of the road in the pitch black of night? In a viral video, the star is seen as a true road warrior, helping a citizen air up his tire in an act that has garnered praise for Gibson. While the video has been around for well over a year, new exposure has helped shed a new light on Mel Gibson – no, really, he needs you to shine a light on the pressure gauge for him.
The video, which is embedded below, finds the stranded man askingMel Gibson, “Why are you alone?” The Academy Award-winning actor shrugs his shoulders and responds, “Why are you?” The fella in distress replies, “I am alone because I am not famous,...
The video, which is embedded below, finds the stranded man askingMel Gibson, “Why are you alone?” The Academy Award-winning actor shrugs his shoulders and responds, “Why are you?” The fella in distress replies, “I am alone because I am not famous,...
- 5/31/2023
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
It’s been seven years since Mel Gibson last helmed a feature film, but Deadline reports that he’ll be returning to the director’s chair with Flight Risk, a thriller starring Mark Wahlberg.
Flight Risk is being developed for Lionsgate, who released Mel Gibson’s last movie, Hacksaw Ridge. Plot details for Gibson’s new project are being kept under wraps, but it’s said that Mark Wahlberg will be playing a pilot who must transport a dangerous criminal for trial. Wahlberg and Gibson have worked together several times before, including on Daddy’s Home 2 and Father Stu.
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“We love the undeniable electric pairing of Mel Gibson and Mark Wahlberg,” said Lionsgate movie chairman Joe Drake. “These world-class talents combining for this dynamic, character-driven film will make Flight Risk one of the most suspense-filled,...
Flight Risk is being developed for Lionsgate, who released Mel Gibson’s last movie, Hacksaw Ridge. Plot details for Gibson’s new project are being kept under wraps, but it’s said that Mark Wahlberg will be playing a pilot who must transport a dangerous criminal for trial. Wahlberg and Gibson have worked together several times before, including on Daddy’s Home 2 and Father Stu.
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“We love the undeniable electric pairing of Mel Gibson and Mark Wahlberg,” said Lionsgate movie chairman Joe Drake. “These world-class talents combining for this dynamic, character-driven film will make Flight Risk one of the most suspense-filled,...
- 5/12/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
"It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" has a reputation for being the edgiest sitcom on television. There seems to be no line that this raunchy satire won't cross to make their characters look like fools, but the intent of the show is not to offend the viewer. The objective of the series creators is to poke fun at their characters, but the humor is often misconstrued as an intentional test of their viewership. Co-creator and star Glenn Howerton is adamant that his series doesn't just push the envelope for the sake of it.
"The way the show is talked about, it's as if that's our goal, or that our goal is to push the boundaries of what's decent or whatever," the comedian lamented to Uproxx. "And that's never the goal. That being said, what is the goal is to make people laugh. And often in order to do so, you have...
"The way the show is talked about, it's as if that's our goal, or that our goal is to push the boundaries of what's decent or whatever," the comedian lamented to Uproxx. "And that's never the goal. That being said, what is the goal is to make people laugh. And often in order to do so, you have...
- 4/16/2023
- by Shae Sennett
- Slash Film
For many die-hard It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia fans, it was disappointing to discover that Hulu (Netflix in the UK) has removed many of the episodes from their platform. Five episodes of the boundary-pushing satirical comedy show have been removed from the streaming services. For fans looking to watch the banned episodes, here’s how to find them.
Rob McElhenney, Glenn Howerton, Kaitlin Olson, Danny DeVito and Charlie Day, ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ | Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images Which episodes of ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ were removed?
The Gang comprises five raging alcoholic narcissists, Dee Reynolds, Dennis Reynolds, Frank Reynolds, Mac (Ronald MacDonald), and Charlie Kelly, who run a failing Irish pub in a fictionalized South Philadelphia. The Gang’s search for money, fame, or sex often leads them into sticky situations that frequently blow up in their faces — both figuratively and literally.
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia...
Rob McElhenney, Glenn Howerton, Kaitlin Olson, Danny DeVito and Charlie Day, ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ | Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images Which episodes of ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ were removed?
The Gang comprises five raging alcoholic narcissists, Dee Reynolds, Dennis Reynolds, Frank Reynolds, Mac (Ronald MacDonald), and Charlie Kelly, who run a failing Irish pub in a fictionalized South Philadelphia. The Gang’s search for money, fame, or sex often leads them into sticky situations that frequently blow up in their faces — both figuratively and literally.
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia...
- 2/26/2023
- by Julia Odom
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Let’s settle this debate once and for all; despite what anyone says, 1988’s Die Hard is most definitely a Christmas movie. It may be the greatest Christmas movie ever, although there are more challengers to the throne than you may think. One of the eighties’ other most influential action movies, Lethal Weapon, which came a year before Die Hard in 1987, is itself one heck of a good Christmas movie. Like Die Hard, no one thought of it as a Christmas movie when it first came out. Die Hard was a summer movie, while Lethal Weapon came out in March. Yet, over the years, it became a yuletide favorite, and indeed it has some rich Christmas themes, such as the importance of family, second chances, redemption and more.
Of course, both movies also happen to be among the best action flicks of their respective eras, so in this episode of JoBlo Face-Off,...
Of course, both movies also happen to be among the best action flicks of their respective eras, so in this episode of JoBlo Face-Off,...
- 12/31/2022
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Leslie Grace has shared some behind-the-scenes snippets from the set of Batgirl.
The singer and actor had been cast in the lead role in Warner Bros’s superhero film, which was controversially shelved for good earlier this year.
Nearly 100m had already been spent on Batgirl before its release was cancelled entirely. The film also starred Michael Keaton and Brendan Fraser.
On TikTok, In the Heights star Grace shared a 15-second video of herself rehearsing for the role.
The short compilation of clips gave fans a look at some of the stuntwork which would have featured in the film, as well as her costume.
Last month, Grace spoke out about the film’s cancellation, saying she was “proud” of her portrayal of Batgirl.
“On the heels of the recent news about our movie Batgirl, I am proud of the love, hard work and intention all of our incredible cast and...
The singer and actor had been cast in the lead role in Warner Bros’s superhero film, which was controversially shelved for good earlier this year.
Nearly 100m had already been spent on Batgirl before its release was cancelled entirely. The film also starred Michael Keaton and Brendan Fraser.
On TikTok, In the Heights star Grace shared a 15-second video of herself rehearsing for the role.
The short compilation of clips gave fans a look at some of the stuntwork which would have featured in the film, as well as her costume.
Last month, Grace spoke out about the film’s cancellation, saying she was “proud” of her portrayal of Batgirl.
“On the heels of the recent news about our movie Batgirl, I am proud of the love, hard work and intention all of our incredible cast and...
- 9/26/2022
- by Louis Chilton
- The Independent - Film
Step aside Marvel, DC, and “Star Wars,” Paul Mescal has no time for IP adaptations…other than “Top Gun,” that is.
The “Aftersun” actor and “Normal People” breakout star firmly planted his request to join the “Top Gun” cinematic universe.
“If I get to keep making indie films for the rest of my life, I’ll be a happy man,” Mescal told People when asked what film franchise he would like to join. “Something like ‘Top Gun: Maverick ‘would be more interesting to me. I love that movie.”
“Star Wars” alum John Boyega similarly shut down speculation that he could be joining the MCU, saying, “I want to do nuanced things. I want to donate my services to original indie films that come with new, fresh ideas, because I know it’s real hard to top Iron Man in that universe.”
And Mescal isn’t the only Hollywood staple to...
The “Aftersun” actor and “Normal People” breakout star firmly planted his request to join the “Top Gun” cinematic universe.
“If I get to keep making indie films for the rest of my life, I’ll be a happy man,” Mescal told People when asked what film franchise he would like to join. “Something like ‘Top Gun: Maverick ‘would be more interesting to me. I love that movie.”
“Star Wars” alum John Boyega similarly shut down speculation that he could be joining the MCU, saying, “I want to do nuanced things. I want to donate my services to original indie films that come with new, fresh ideas, because I know it’s real hard to top Iron Man in that universe.”
And Mescal isn’t the only Hollywood staple to...
- 9/23/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Earlier this week, I got to do what I always considered one of my bucket list interviews – Mel Gibson. As a child of the eighties, I watched his movies repeatedly. The Lethal Weapon series, the Mad Max movies, Braveheart, and even stuff like Forever Young and Bird on a Wire were constantly on in my household. Gibson was the man, and I’m still a massive fan of his, so when I got the opportunity to speak to him about a new movie he’s in called Bandit (read my review), in which he plays the mobbed-up mentor of Josh Duhamel’s Gilbert Galvan, a real-life bank-robber from Canada, I leapt at the chance.
Over the last few days, we teased his thoughts on Lethal Weapon 5 and his story about almost playing James Bond, but now, without further delay, is the whole interview:
I liked Bandit. It’s a rare,...
Over the last few days, we teased his thoughts on Lethal Weapon 5 and his story about almost playing James Bond, but now, without further delay, is the whole interview:
I liked Bandit. It’s a rare,...
- 9/23/2022
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
“Lethal Weapon 5” has already had a major tragic delay, with original director Richard Donner passing away in 2021. But now lead star and new director Mel Gibson claims another issue holds up the movie: the Warner Bros. Discovery merger and all the shake-ups started by new CEO David Zaslav.
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IndieWire (via ScreenRant) reports that Zaslav’s new direction for the company, especially his future plans for HBO Max, have put the movie’s production on hold.
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IndieWire (via ScreenRant) reports that Zaslav’s new direction for the company, especially his future plans for HBO Max, have put the movie’s production on hold.
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- 9/22/2022
- by Ned Booth
- The Playlist
Mel Gibson has claimed that the Warner Bros Discovery merger is responsible for the delays to Lethal Weapon 5.
Last year, Gibson revealed that a fifth Lethal Weapon film was on its way following the death of original director Richard Donner, aged 91.
Donner had asked Gibson to take over the script he had been developing in the event of his death, with the actor now not only starring in, but directing, Lethal Weapon 5.
The film was expected to launch on HBO Max, but has faced many setbacks, with Gibson now claiming that the only thing standing between him and the project was the recently announced merging of Warner Bros and Discovery.
“The only delay is now with all the shake-up at Warners, with Discovery coming in and the new boss, and they chop everyone else up and throw them away and get new people,” Gibson told ScreenRant.
“It always takes...
Last year, Gibson revealed that a fifth Lethal Weapon film was on its way following the death of original director Richard Donner, aged 91.
Donner had asked Gibson to take over the script he had been developing in the event of his death, with the actor now not only starring in, but directing, Lethal Weapon 5.
The film was expected to launch on HBO Max, but has faced many setbacks, with Gibson now claiming that the only thing standing between him and the project was the recently announced merging of Warner Bros and Discovery.
“The only delay is now with all the shake-up at Warners, with Discovery coming in and the new boss, and they chop everyone else up and throw them away and get new people,” Gibson told ScreenRant.
“It always takes...
- 9/22/2022
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - Film
Martin Riggs may not make things complicated, but the Warner Bros. Discovery merger sure has for “Lethal Weapon 5.”
Lead star and director Mel Gibson, who famously plays Detective Martin Riggs in the film franchise, gave an update on the state of the fifth installment. Following original director Richard Donner’s death in 2021, Gibson took over as director, using a script from Richard Wenk developed alongside the late Donner. The film was expected to originally launch on streaming platform HBO Max.
“The only delay is now with all the shake-up at Warners, with Discovery coming in and the new boss [David Zaslav],” Gibson told ScreenRant. “They chop everyone else up and throw them away and get new people. It always takes time for these companies to regroup, so that’s been a delay, but I’m pretty confident we’ll get this one up on its feet, probably shoot it in...
Lead star and director Mel Gibson, who famously plays Detective Martin Riggs in the film franchise, gave an update on the state of the fifth installment. Following original director Richard Donner’s death in 2021, Gibson took over as director, using a script from Richard Wenk developed alongside the late Donner. The film was expected to originally launch on streaming platform HBO Max.
“The only delay is now with all the shake-up at Warners, with Discovery coming in and the new boss [David Zaslav],” Gibson told ScreenRant. “They chop everyone else up and throw them away and get new people. It always takes time for these companies to regroup, so that’s been a delay, but I’m pretty confident we’ll get this one up on its feet, probably shoot it in...
- 9/21/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
It isn’t every day that you get to speak to one of your childhood heroes on the phone, but that’s precisely what happened to me recently when given the opportunity to interview the one and only Mel Gibson. The legendary star is out promoting a movie he’s in called Bandit, which tells the true story of bank robber Gilbert Galvan Jr (played by Josh Duhamel), who, in the 80s, robbed 59 banks all over Canada with little more than a handful of disguises and some frequent flyer miles. Gibson plays a shady character named Tommy Kay who helps fund his caper; in it, he seems to be having the time of his life. Indeed, Gibson seemed thrilled with how the film turned out and the experience of working with both director Allan Ungar (the famous Uncharted Live Action Fan Film) and Duhamel. We’ll have the full Q...
- 9/21/2022
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Fxx’s It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia is revisiting a past controversy in its current fifteenth season.
In 2020, Netflix pulled an episode of the long-running comedy titled Dee Reynolds: Shaping America’s Youth, which included an interpretation of Lethal Weapon 5. In the episode, show creator and cast member Rob McElhenny plays Danny Glover’s character, Murtaugh, and uses blackface. A later episode offers Lethal Weapon 6, which also uses blackface.
But times change, and what was once deemed funny now is viewed differently in 2021.
McElhenney acknowleged that the show sometimes goes too far in remarks at an FX Network press conference.
“I find that my barometer is off for what’s appropriate sometimes in situations because, like, we’ve spent 15 years making a show about the worst people on the planet, and because it’s satire, we lean so heavily into this idea,” he said. “And then we are always,...
In 2020, Netflix pulled an episode of the long-running comedy titled Dee Reynolds: Shaping America’s Youth, which included an interpretation of Lethal Weapon 5. In the episode, show creator and cast member Rob McElhenny plays Danny Glover’s character, Murtaugh, and uses blackface. A later episode offers Lethal Weapon 6, which also uses blackface.
But times change, and what was once deemed funny now is viewed differently in 2021.
McElhenney acknowleged that the show sometimes goes too far in remarks at an FX Network press conference.
“I find that my barometer is off for what’s appropriate sometimes in situations because, like, we’ve spent 15 years making a show about the worst people on the planet, and because it’s satire, we lean so heavily into this idea,” he said. “And then we are always,...
- 12/4/2021
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
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