Even though the new installment of the Mad Max Saga, Anya Taylor-Joy’s Furiosa, seems to be a box office disappointment, it still received glowing praise from both critics and the audience. Alongside the strong viewership of Prime Video’s Fallout series, this fact proves people’s large interest in crazy post-apocalyptic stories.
Here are 5 of the best action films for you to continue exploring dystopian takes on the end of the world.
The Book of Eli (2010)
First comes Denzel Washington’s neo-Western which follows a nomad on his trip across a dry wasteland to deliver the copy of a mysteriously important book to safety. It explores the aftermath of a nuclear apocalypse that ruined Earth, as Eli moves forward to the West. This action-packed film also offers a jaw-dropping final twist you should clearly experience yourself and not read about it.
Snowpiercer (2013)
Chris Evans and Tilda Swinton’s movie,...
Here are 5 of the best action films for you to continue exploring dystopian takes on the end of the world.
The Book of Eli (2010)
First comes Denzel Washington’s neo-Western which follows a nomad on his trip across a dry wasteland to deliver the copy of a mysteriously important book to safety. It explores the aftermath of a nuclear apocalypse that ruined Earth, as Eli moves forward to the West. This action-packed film also offers a jaw-dropping final twist you should clearly experience yourself and not read about it.
Snowpiercer (2013)
Chris Evans and Tilda Swinton’s movie,...
- 5/30/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
The Dark Knight trilogy saw Gary Oldman step into the role of a good guy. This was a change of pace for the actor, who was used to playing villains throughout his career.
But when he looked at Heath Ledger’s performance as The Joker, Oldman felt it wasn’t too unlike the characters he used to play himself in his younger years.
How Heath Ledger’s Joker could’ve been a ‘Gary Oldman’ role back in the day Heath Ledger | Robert Gauthier/ Getty Images
Out of all the roles he played, Oldman once admitted that he found portraying Commissioner Jim Gordon among his most difficult. Commissioner Gordon was as moral as they came in Christopher Nolan’s Batman series. But Oldman confided that playing someone so good was harder than it looked.
“The good guy, the incorruptible, straight as an arrow Jim Gordon,” Oldman once reflected on BBC Radio 1.
But when he looked at Heath Ledger’s performance as The Joker, Oldman felt it wasn’t too unlike the characters he used to play himself in his younger years.
How Heath Ledger’s Joker could’ve been a ‘Gary Oldman’ role back in the day Heath Ledger | Robert Gauthier/ Getty Images
Out of all the roles he played, Oldman once admitted that he found portraying Commissioner Jim Gordon among his most difficult. Commissioner Gordon was as moral as they came in Christopher Nolan’s Batman series. But Oldman confided that playing someone so good was harder than it looked.
“The good guy, the incorruptible, straight as an arrow Jim Gordon,” Oldman once reflected on BBC Radio 1.
- 5/24/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Despite ancient humans having already overcome several potential doomsday scenarios in real life, post-apocalyptic fiction used to be relatively rare until the invention of the atomic bomb convinced us that the end of the world could be just around the proverbial corner.
Since then, we’ve seen many different stories about the collapse of civilization and the strange societies that might emerge from the rubble, but I’d argue that one of the most interesting of these apocalyptic visions is the post-nuclear America of the iconic Fallout games. A witty satire of American jingoism and cold war shenanigans, it’s honestly baffling that it so long for us to finally see a live-action adaptation of this memorable setting.
Thankfully, Graham Wagner and Geneva Robertson-Dworet’s Fallout TV show isn’t just a great adaptation – it’s also an incredibly fun standalone story that makes the most of its post-apocalyptic worldbuilding.
Since then, we’ve seen many different stories about the collapse of civilization and the strange societies that might emerge from the rubble, but I’d argue that one of the most interesting of these apocalyptic visions is the post-nuclear America of the iconic Fallout games. A witty satire of American jingoism and cold war shenanigans, it’s honestly baffling that it so long for us to finally see a live-action adaptation of this memorable setting.
Thankfully, Graham Wagner and Geneva Robertson-Dworet’s Fallout TV show isn’t just a great adaptation – it’s also an incredibly fun standalone story that makes the most of its post-apocalyptic worldbuilding.
- 5/2/2024
- by Luiz H. C.
- bloody-disgusting.com
Carol Peletier, played by Melissa McBride, is arguably the most riveting character in The Walking Dead franchise.
Calculating and cold-hearted at times but comforting when she needs to be, Carol walks the line between hero and anti-hero, never once failing to bring pathos to her character.
Imagine the intrigue of fans when AMC Networks announced that The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon Season 2 will be subtitled "The Book of Carol."
Hmm. We've got to do something about that title.
What does "The Book of Carol" mean, anyway? Is it a biblical allusion like The Book of Enoch or The Book of Eli?
Or is "The Book of Carol" in reference to a book Carol is writing during her time away from the original Grimes clan, perhaps a book of poetry inspired by non-confrontational walkers?
Carol's presence on The Walking Dead, while mesmerizing, is not exactly a strong narrative pull, at least as a singular protagonist.
Calculating and cold-hearted at times but comforting when she needs to be, Carol walks the line between hero and anti-hero, never once failing to bring pathos to her character.
Imagine the intrigue of fans when AMC Networks announced that The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon Season 2 will be subtitled "The Book of Carol."
Hmm. We've got to do something about that title.
What does "The Book of Carol" mean, anyway? Is it a biblical allusion like The Book of Enoch or The Book of Eli?
Or is "The Book of Carol" in reference to a book Carol is writing during her time away from the original Grimes clan, perhaps a book of poetry inspired by non-confrontational walkers?
Carol's presence on The Walking Dead, while mesmerizing, is not exactly a strong narrative pull, at least as a singular protagonist.
- 4/26/2024
- by Michael Arangua
- TVfanatic
Having grown up in a religious family, Christian movie night was something that happened a lot more often than I care to admit. However, back when I was a teenager, my parents showed up one night with an unusually cool-looking DVD of a movie that had been recommended to them by a church leader. Curious to see what new kind of evangelical propaganda my parents had rented this time, I proceeded to watch the film with them expecting a heavy-handed snoozefest.
To my surprise, I was a few minutes in when Denzel Washington proceeded to dismember a band of cannibal raiders when I realized that this was in fact a real movie. My mom was horrified by the flick’s extreme violence and dark subject matter, but I instantly became a fan of the Hughes Brothers’ faith-based 2010 thriller, The Book of Eli. And with the film’s atomic apocalypse having...
To my surprise, I was a few minutes in when Denzel Washington proceeded to dismember a band of cannibal raiders when I realized that this was in fact a real movie. My mom was horrified by the flick’s extreme violence and dark subject matter, but I instantly became a fan of the Hughes Brothers’ faith-based 2010 thriller, The Book of Eli. And with the film’s atomic apocalypse having...
- 4/22/2024
- by Luiz H. C.
- bloody-disgusting.com
Denzel Washington is one of the most distinguished actors in Hollywood at present. In a career that has spanned over four decades, Washington has become synonymous with the film industry itself.
Not only has he been a part of several memorable films, but he has also set the benchmark for acting, and in the process, has won numerous accolades and awards. However, to get to where he is in his career now, he has had to make some difficult choices. It worked out in the end for The Book of Eli star and other actors who benefited from Washington giving up a few roles.
Denzel Washington has had to give up a few roles in his career (Source: The Manchurian Candidate)
Will Smith was one of the beneficiaries of Denzel Washington dropping a role
Denzel Washington and Will Smith are two of the most in-demand actors in the industry at present.
Not only has he been a part of several memorable films, but he has also set the benchmark for acting, and in the process, has won numerous accolades and awards. However, to get to where he is in his career now, he has had to make some difficult choices. It worked out in the end for The Book of Eli star and other actors who benefited from Washington giving up a few roles.
Denzel Washington has had to give up a few roles in his career (Source: The Manchurian Candidate)
Will Smith was one of the beneficiaries of Denzel Washington dropping a role
Denzel Washington and Will Smith are two of the most in-demand actors in the industry at present.
- 3/20/2024
- by Sreshtha Roychowdhury
- FandomWire
While the Marvel Universe continues to chug along and James Gunn attempts to resuscitate the DC universe into something worth watching, we will yet again go back to the world of graphic novels for our inspiration on book vs movie. It’s really a very untapped realm as there are so many good horror comics out there, many without adaptations yet. The ones that have been adapted are very fun and interesting. Today is the mostly forgotten early 2000s movie From Hell (watch it Here), which is based on the stunning and epic graphic novel from famed wizard and all-around cranky dude Alan Moore. Like many graphic novels, the journey to page and then screen was a long and arduous one. It is based on the very real killings in Whitechapel that were later attributed to Jack the Ripper. While both have a lot of truths to them along with...
- 3/1/2024
- by Andrew Hatfield
- JoBlo.com
Sterling K. Brown’s new Hulu series just added a lot of star power.
James Marsden (Jury Duty), Sarah Shahi (Person of Interest) and Julianne Nicholson (Mare of Easttown) are joining the cast of the untitled series from This Is Us creator Dan Fogelman, TVLine has learned. All three will be series regulars, and though no character details have been officially released, a source tells TVLine that Marsden will be playing the president, with Shahi as a therapist to some very important people and Nicholson as a political power broker.
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James Marsden (Jury Duty), Sarah Shahi (Person of Interest) and Julianne Nicholson (Mare of Easttown) are joining the cast of the untitled series from This Is Us creator Dan Fogelman, TVLine has learned. All three will be series regulars, and though no character details have been officially released, a source tells TVLine that Marsden will be playing the president, with Shahi as a therapist to some very important people and Nicholson as a political power broker.
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- 2/8/2024
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
Actor Denzel Washington found himself collaborating for the first time with Dark Knight star Gary Oldman. As much as Washington admired his work, however, he felt it was in his best interest to maintain distance from his co-star.
Denzel Washington opened up about working with Gary Oldman in ‘Book of Eli’ Gary Oldman and Denzel Washington | Gregg DeGuire/FilmMagic
Book of Eli was a new type of movie for Washington. The actor played the titular character in the film, who was the survivor of an apocalypse. What was also new about the feature was working with Gary Oldman for the first time. However, Washington asserted that he rehearsed very little with his Eli co-star.
“We didn’t rehearse a lot,” Washington said in a resurfaced interview with Collider. “You know, he and I got together a couple of times for lunch before we started working, and then we just, I mean,...
Denzel Washington opened up about working with Gary Oldman in ‘Book of Eli’ Gary Oldman and Denzel Washington | Gregg DeGuire/FilmMagic
Book of Eli was a new type of movie for Washington. The actor played the titular character in the film, who was the survivor of an apocalypse. What was also new about the feature was working with Gary Oldman for the first time. However, Washington asserted that he rehearsed very little with his Eli co-star.
“We didn’t rehearse a lot,” Washington said in a resurfaced interview with Collider. “You know, he and I got together a couple of times for lunch before we started working, and then we just, I mean,...
- 2/1/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
David Duchovny, Jack Whitehall and Carice Van Houten have joined the cast of Prime Video’s psychological thriller series ‘Malice.’
A detailed plot description are being kept top secret for the time being. Still, sources say the series will follow a young man (Whitehall) who seeks to infiltrate the world of a wealthy family, with Duchovny and van Houten playing the heads of that family.
The latest thriller series for Prime Video comes from writer and executive producer James Wood. The series will be a co-production between Expectation Entertainment and Tailspin Films for Prime Video.
Also in news – John Boyega joins cast of ‘The Book of Eli’ prequel series
Duchovny’s recent film credits include ‘Pet Sematary: Bloodlines,’ ‘You People,’ and ‘What Happens Later.’
Whitehall is known for his work in shows like ‘Fresh Meat’ and ‘Bad Education’ as well as ‘The Afterparty’ at Apple TV+ and ‘Good Omens’ at Prime Video.
A detailed plot description are being kept top secret for the time being. Still, sources say the series will follow a young man (Whitehall) who seeks to infiltrate the world of a wealthy family, with Duchovny and van Houten playing the heads of that family.
The latest thriller series for Prime Video comes from writer and executive producer James Wood. The series will be a co-production between Expectation Entertainment and Tailspin Films for Prime Video.
Also in news – John Boyega joins cast of ‘The Book of Eli’ prequel series
Duchovny’s recent film credits include ‘Pet Sematary: Bloodlines,’ ‘You People,’ and ‘What Happens Later.’
Whitehall is known for his work in shows like ‘Fresh Meat’ and ‘Bad Education’ as well as ‘The Afterparty’ at Apple TV+ and ‘Good Omens’ at Prime Video.
- 1/25/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
John Boyega will step into Denzel Washington’s shoes for a TV series based on The Book of Eli.
The 2010 movie starred Washington as Eli, a nomad making his way across America 30 years after a nuclear catastrophe. During his travels, Eli must protect a book that is the key to humanity’s survival.
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The 2010 movie starred Washington as Eli, a nomad making his way across America 30 years after a nuclear catastrophe. During his travels, Eli must protect a book that is the key to humanity’s survival.
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- 1/23/2024
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
When Calls the Heart’s Elizabeth Thornton is ready for a “fresh start” — but will viewers embrace change when their favorite Hallmark Channel drama returns this spring?
Hallmark announced Tuesday that Season 11 of Wcth will premiere Sunday, April 7 at 9/8c — just six months after the series’ Season 10 finale (which aired in October).
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Hallmark announced Tuesday that Season 11 of Wcth will premiere Sunday, April 7 at 9/8c — just six months after the series’ Season 10 finale (which aired in October).
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- 1/23/2024
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
As shocking as it may seem to people who are having trouble admitting they’re old (myself included), Denzel Washington’s post-apocalyptic action film, “The Book of Eli,” is turning 14 this year. Yes, that means there are kids who will attend high school this year that were born the same year ‘Eli’ was released. Even though we don’t want to admit it, the idea of a prequel series doesn’t feel all that crazy, considering the film has been sitting on the shelf for well over a decade.
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- 1/23/2024
- by Charles Barfield
- The Playlist
Academy Award winner Colin Firth is set to star in Lockerbie, a limited series for Peacock and Sky about the December 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over the titular Scottish town.
On Dec. 21, 1988, 259 passengers — including 35 Syracuse University students who had been studying abroad — and crew were killed when Pan Am Flight 103 exploded over Lockerbie 38 minutes after take-off. Eleven Lockerbie residents also lost their lives, as the plane came down.
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On Dec. 21, 1988, 259 passengers — including 35 Syracuse University students who had been studying abroad — and crew were killed when Pan Am Flight 103 exploded over Lockerbie 38 minutes after take-off. Eleven Lockerbie residents also lost their lives, as the plane came down.
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- 1/23/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
‘Star Wars’ actor John Boyega has joined the cast of ‘The Book of Eli,’ the TV series prequel to the 2010 post-apocalyptic action film which starred Denzel Washington.
Boyega will take on the role of the younger version of Washington’s Eli in the project, which comes from the movie’s writer, Gary Whitta, creator/writer/executive producer of the potential series, and its directors, the Hughes brothers, who executive produce.
Details of the plot are being kept under wraps but it is rumoured to be set 30 years prior to the events in the film, which would put it around the time of the nuclear event or its immediate aftermath.
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The movie follows Eli (Washington), a nomad who fights his way across a ravaged, post-apocalyptic America while protecting a sacred book that holds the secrets to humanity’s salvation, 30 years after a nuclear catastrophe caused an ecocide.
Boyega will take on the role of the younger version of Washington’s Eli in the project, which comes from the movie’s writer, Gary Whitta, creator/writer/executive producer of the potential series, and its directors, the Hughes brothers, who executive produce.
Details of the plot are being kept under wraps but it is rumoured to be set 30 years prior to the events in the film, which would put it around the time of the nuclear event or its immediate aftermath.
Also in news – The 2024 BAFTA Nominations
The movie follows Eli (Washington), a nomad who fights his way across a ravaged, post-apocalyptic America while protecting a sacred book that holds the secrets to humanity’s salvation, 30 years after a nuclear catastrophe caused an ecocide.
- 1/23/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Monday Night Raw is headed to Netflix.
The WWE and Netflix have struck a deal that will see the WWE’s flagship show leave USA Network and move to the streaming giant in January 2025.
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Additionally, Netflix will become the exclusive home for all WWE programming (including SmackDown, Nxt, WrestleMania, SummerSlam and Royal Rumble) outside the U.
The WWE and Netflix have struck a deal that will see the WWE’s flagship show leave USA Network and move to the streaming giant in January 2025.
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Additionally, Netflix will become the exclusive home for all WWE programming (including SmackDown, Nxt, WrestleMania, SummerSlam and Royal Rumble) outside the U.
- 1/23/2024
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
Denzel Washington’s 2010 action thriller The Book Of Eli is heading to the small screen, with John Boyega take the lead as a younger Denzel.
Much like Liam Neeson, Denzel Washington has become something of an action hero in the latter stages of his career. While he has previously appeared in films like Ricochet and Crimson Tide, it wasn’t until he played John Creasy in Tony Scott’s brutal 2004 revenge film Man On Fire that we really got to see him off some bad guys in a variety of inventive ways.
Since then of course, he has become synonymous with vigilante justice, dishing out karmic vengeance in three Equalizer films to date. But in 2010, he played a different kind of action hero in The Book Of Eli, a post apocalyptic thriller in which he plays a drifter intent on delivering a sacred book to safety in the West Coast of the United States.
Much like Liam Neeson, Denzel Washington has become something of an action hero in the latter stages of his career. While he has previously appeared in films like Ricochet and Crimson Tide, it wasn’t until he played John Creasy in Tony Scott’s brutal 2004 revenge film Man On Fire that we really got to see him off some bad guys in a variety of inventive ways.
Since then of course, he has become synonymous with vigilante justice, dishing out karmic vengeance in three Equalizer films to date. But in 2010, he played a different kind of action hero in The Book Of Eli, a post apocalyptic thriller in which he plays a drifter intent on delivering a sacred book to safety in the West Coast of the United States.
- 1/23/2024
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
Back in 2010, :a[The Book Of Eli]{href='https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/book-eli-review/' } saw Denzel Washington's title character journey across a post-apocalyptic America, dishing out rough justice on cinema screens. Assuming a new prequel series comes together, it'll be John Boyega playing an earlier version of the character.
Deadline reports that the film's writer Gary Whitta has put together the new project alongside directors the Hughes brothers for Alcon Entertainment.
The film's story takes place 30 years after a nuclear catastrophe caused an ecocide. It revolves around Eli, a nomad who fights his way across a ravaged, post-apocalyptic America while protecting a sacred book that holds the secrets to humanity’s salvation.
Boyega would play Eli as a younger man, presumably around the time of (either just before or just after) the start of the atomic war. Warner Bros., which distributed the movie, is not involved, but...
Deadline reports that the film's writer Gary Whitta has put together the new project alongside directors the Hughes brothers for Alcon Entertainment.
The film's story takes place 30 years after a nuclear catastrophe caused an ecocide. It revolves around Eli, a nomad who fights his way across a ravaged, post-apocalyptic America while protecting a sacred book that holds the secrets to humanity’s salvation.
Boyega would play Eli as a younger man, presumably around the time of (either just before or just after) the start of the atomic war. Warner Bros., which distributed the movie, is not involved, but...
- 1/22/2024
- by James White
- Empire - TV
John Boyega wants to discuss the good book with you. Which book am I talking about? The Book of Eli, of course! Whispers around the watercooler imply that Boyega is prepping a prequel series based on 2010’s The Book of Eli. According to Deadline, Boyega will play a younger version of Eli, the character played by Denzel Washington in the Albert Hughes and Allen Hughes-directed film. Adding authenticity to the project is The Book of Eli writer Gary Whitta, who will create/write/executive produce the upcoming prequel series. The Book of Eli prequel series comes from Alcon Entertainment. They’ll bring the show to market to land a premium streaming venue.
In The Book of Eli, a drifter fights across a ravaged, post-apocalyptic America while protecting a sacred book that holds the secrets to humanity’s salvation. The story takes place 30 years after a nuclear catastrophe resulting in an ecocide.
In The Book of Eli, a drifter fights across a ravaged, post-apocalyptic America while protecting a sacred book that holds the secrets to humanity’s salvation. The story takes place 30 years after a nuclear catastrophe resulting in an ecocide.
- 1/22/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Alright, who here saw John Boyega on a fast track to stardom after "The Force Awakens" and said something along the lines of, "Boy, he sure seems like the next Denzel Washington?" without knocking on wood first? Because that monkey's paw has started to curl something fierce and left us with the latest batch of franchise IP news -- one that'll excite the more innocent among us while leaving the rest slightly jaded and cynical. What a time to be alive, folks.
So, remember when the Hughes brothers teamed up with "Rogue One" writer Gary Whitta on a 2010 apocalyptic movie by the name of "The Book of Eli" and we all agreed that it was a pretty solid piece of original genre work with something meaningful on its mind? That might feel like more and more of a foreign concept these days, especially compared to the current state of original sci-fi.
So, remember when the Hughes brothers teamed up with "Rogue One" writer Gary Whitta on a 2010 apocalyptic movie by the name of "The Book of Eli" and we all agreed that it was a pretty solid piece of original genre work with something meaningful on its mind? That might feel like more and more of a foreign concept these days, especially compared to the current state of original sci-fi.
- 1/22/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
The post-apocalyptic movie The Book of Eli starred Denzel Washington back in 2010, and Deadline reports today that John Boyega (Attack the Block) is on board to both star in and executive produce a prequel series package that’s being presented to “select premium buyers.”
Boyega would play a young version of Denzel’s character from the movie.
Gary Whitta, who wrote The Book of Eli, is on board the planned project. The 2010 movie was directed by The Hughes Brothers, who are also attached to executive produce the series.
Deadline reminds, “The neo-Western Book Of Eli movie takes place thirty years after a nuclear catastrophe. It revolves around Eli, a nomad who fights his way across a ravaged, post-apocalyptic America while protecting a sacred book that holds the secrets to humanity’s salvation.”
The site also notes, “Details about the TV series are sketchy but I hear it is set 30 years...
Boyega would play a young version of Denzel’s character from the movie.
Gary Whitta, who wrote The Book of Eli, is on board the planned project. The 2010 movie was directed by The Hughes Brothers, who are also attached to executive produce the series.
Deadline reminds, “The neo-Western Book Of Eli movie takes place thirty years after a nuclear catastrophe. It revolves around Eli, a nomad who fights his way across a ravaged, post-apocalyptic America while protecting a sacred book that holds the secrets to humanity’s salvation.”
The site also notes, “Details about the TV series are sketchy but I hear it is set 30 years...
- 1/22/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Exclusive: John Boyega is set to headline and executive produce The Book of Eli, a TV series prequel to the 2010 post-apocalyptic action film that starred Denzel Washington in the title role, Deadline has learned. Boyega will play younger version of Washington’s Eli in the project, which hails from the movie’s writer, Gary Whitta, creator/writer/executive producer of the potential series, and its directors, the Hughes brothers, who executive produce. The film’s producer Alcon Entertainment is the studio on the TV project, which is about to be taken out to select premium buyers, I hear.
The neo-Western Book of Eli movie takes place 30 years after a nuclear catastrophe caused an ecocide. It revolves around Eli (Washington), a nomad who fights his way across a ravaged, post-apocalyptic America while protecting a sacred book that holds the secrets to humanity’s salvation.
Details about the TV series are sketchy,...
The neo-Western Book of Eli movie takes place 30 years after a nuclear catastrophe caused an ecocide. It revolves around Eli (Washington), a nomad who fights his way across a ravaged, post-apocalyptic America while protecting a sacred book that holds the secrets to humanity’s salvation.
Details about the TV series are sketchy,...
- 1/22/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
As confetti twirls and fireworks paint the sky, ring in the New Year in style! Take your family for a sparkling journey through a curated selection of feel-good comedies, thrilling adventures, and inspiring stories. Escape into vibrant worlds where resolutions rise like champagne bubbles and every dream takes flight.
Binge start with Hotel Transylvania where Dracula (voiced by Adam Sandler) runs a monster resort for creatures like Frankenstein’s Monster (Kevin James) and the Mummy (CeeLo Green) where they can be themselves without humans bothering them, until his teenage daughter Mavis (Selena Gomez) falls for a human backpacker named Jonathan (Andy Samberg).
The Woman King (2022), where Viola Davis stars as the fearless General Nanisca, who trains the Agojie, the all-female warrior unit that protected the West African Kingdom of Dahomey with exceptional skill and ferocity. Ghostbusters (2016), Directed by Paul Feig’s all-female reboot follows Abby Yates (Melissa McCarthy), Erin Gilbert...
Binge start with Hotel Transylvania where Dracula (voiced by Adam Sandler) runs a monster resort for creatures like Frankenstein’s Monster (Kevin James) and the Mummy (CeeLo Green) where they can be themselves without humans bothering them, until his teenage daughter Mavis (Selena Gomez) falls for a human backpacker named Jonathan (Andy Samberg).
The Woman King (2022), where Viola Davis stars as the fearless General Nanisca, who trains the Agojie, the all-female warrior unit that protected the West African Kingdom of Dahomey with exceptional skill and ferocity. Ghostbusters (2016), Directed by Paul Feig’s all-female reboot follows Abby Yates (Melissa McCarthy), Erin Gilbert...
- 12/27/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
Exclusive: The Hideaway Entertainment has snapped up rights to Level Up, a high concept spec script from screenwriters David Matalon (Totally Killer) and Matthew Altman (Feed the Devil).
A sci-fi action comedy, Level Up is about a man who wakes up bound and blindfolded in a top-secret facility deep beneath Area 51, soon discovering that he has amazing but inexplicable new abilities. His only hope to escape is the alien he’s imprisoned with… and she hates humans. But as they navigate their way out, their unconventional alliance becomes the key to saving the world from an impending global catastrophe.
Jonathan Gray and Matthew Rhodes will produce on behalf of The Hideaway Entertainment, alongside Navid McIllhargey of Vandal Entertainment and Erik Olsen of Apocalyptic Entertainment. The Hideaway’s Ryan Cassells will serve as executive producer. The team is currently meeting with directors and plans to shoot next year.
“As writers,” Matalon and Altman said,...
A sci-fi action comedy, Level Up is about a man who wakes up bound and blindfolded in a top-secret facility deep beneath Area 51, soon discovering that he has amazing but inexplicable new abilities. His only hope to escape is the alien he’s imprisoned with… and she hates humans. But as they navigate their way out, their unconventional alliance becomes the key to saving the world from an impending global catastrophe.
Jonathan Gray and Matthew Rhodes will produce on behalf of The Hideaway Entertainment, alongside Navid McIllhargey of Vandal Entertainment and Erik Olsen of Apocalyptic Entertainment. The Hideaway’s Ryan Cassells will serve as executive producer. The team is currently meeting with directors and plans to shoot next year.
“As writers,” Matalon and Altman said,...
- 11/30/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The American Society of Cinematographers has announced the honorees for its 38th Annual Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography Gala on March 3, 2024. They are: Don Burgess, ASC; Steven Fierberg, ASC and Amy Vincent, ASC.
Burgess, Robert Zemeckis’ longtime collaborator, will be recognized with the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award. While his latest work is Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, directed by James Wan, Burgess is best known for shooting Zemeckis’ Oscar-winning Forrest Gump, for which he earned ASC Award and Oscar nominations. The duo have also collaborated on such films as last year’s live-action Pinocchio, Flight, Contact, Cast Away, What Lies Beneath, The Polar Express and the upcoming Here.
Burgess’ other credits include Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man, the first Aquaman, Brian Helgeland’s 42, Allen and Albert Hughes’ The Book of Eli, Gary Winick’s 13 Going on 30, Jonathan Mostow’s Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines and Billy Crystal’s Forget Paris.
Burgess, Robert Zemeckis’ longtime collaborator, will be recognized with the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award. While his latest work is Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, directed by James Wan, Burgess is best known for shooting Zemeckis’ Oscar-winning Forrest Gump, for which he earned ASC Award and Oscar nominations. The duo have also collaborated on such films as last year’s live-action Pinocchio, Flight, Contact, Cast Away, What Lies Beneath, The Polar Express and the upcoming Here.
Burgess’ other credits include Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man, the first Aquaman, Brian Helgeland’s 42, Allen and Albert Hughes’ The Book of Eli, Gary Winick’s 13 Going on 30, Jonathan Mostow’s Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines and Billy Crystal’s Forget Paris.
- 11/28/2023
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
Recently, it was announced that Dave Filoni would step into the role of chief creative officer at Lucasfilm, indicating a more hands-on approach to shaping upcoming Star Wars projects. Despite numerous projects in the pipeline, one that remains unconfirmed officially is the second season of ‘Ahsoka.’ Given that Filoni penned the first season, he’s the go-to person for insights into the future narrative.
In an episode of EW’s ‘Dagobah Dispatch’ podcast, Filoni not only addressed the potential second season but also delved into the late Ray Stevenson’s role and the challenges arising from his passing, considering his significant part in the story. As a quick recap, Stevenson’s character, Baylan Skoll, left his intentions ambiguous in the first season’s finale, leaving fans speculating about his plans as he stood before the statues of Mortis Gods on Peridea. Filoni characterized Baylan Skoll as a character driven by dangerous ambition.
In an episode of EW’s ‘Dagobah Dispatch’ podcast, Filoni not only addressed the potential second season but also delved into the late Ray Stevenson’s role and the challenges arising from his passing, considering his significant part in the story. As a quick recap, Stevenson’s character, Baylan Skoll, left his intentions ambiguous in the first season’s finale, leaving fans speculating about his plans as he stood before the statues of Mortis Gods on Peridea. Filoni characterized Baylan Skoll as a character driven by dangerous ambition.
- 11/23/2023
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
A few days ago, massive news landed that Dave Filoni was selected as a chief creative officer for Lucasfilm, meaning that he would take a more active role in the development of upcoming Star Wars projects, and we know that there are plenty of projects in the works. However, one project that still hasn’t been confirmed in an official sense is ‘Ahsoka’ season 2, as the first season was successful and ended on somewhat of a cliffhanger.
Filoni himself wrote ‘Ahsoka,’ so he is the best person to ask what’s going to happen in the future and how the story will move forward. In EW’s Dagobah Dipatch podcast, Filoni commented on the potential second season of the show, as well as the late Ray Stevenson and the potential problems that will now arise with his passing, as he was always intended to be a massive part of the story.
Filoni himself wrote ‘Ahsoka,’ so he is the best person to ask what’s going to happen in the future and how the story will move forward. In EW’s Dagobah Dipatch podcast, Filoni commented on the potential second season of the show, as well as the late Ray Stevenson and the potential problems that will now arise with his passing, as he was always intended to be a massive part of the story.
- 11/23/2023
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Leopold Ross is the kind of guy who gets excited to be in the presence of legendary monsters. So you can imagine his joy at being asked to compose the music for the Apple TV+ series “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters,” the highly anticipated show in the MonsterVerse franchise that premieres November 17 on the streamer. Except that the truth is, Ross went all-in on the show before he even knew what it was about. As he told Gold Derby’s Latasha Ford during a jam-packed launch event at the DGA Theater in Hollywood this month, he agreed to be the show’s composer based solely on the fact Chris Black had signed on as its showrunner/executive producer. They had worked together once before, on the 2016-2018 Cinemax horror drama “Outcast.” ‘When I got the call to do the show, I just said yes immediately because I love Chris and I...
- 11/13/2023
- by Ray Richmond and Latasha Ford
- Gold Derby
Look, I know what you're thinking: "'The Last Starfighter 2'? What dried-up, over-the-hill Gen-Xers and Millennials still drunk on '80s nostalgia are clinging to the hope of that ever coming to pass?" Actually, you know what, I apologize, that's a bad faith take. You didn't click on this article just to make fun of "Last Starfighter" fans for grasping at straws. You're here because, unlike those know-it-alls, you're aware that "The Last Starfighter 2" is surprisingly close to becoming a real thing.
For those who are feeling a little like Cousin Greg on "Succession" learning about Nero and Sporus right now, allow me to bring you up to speed. Released in 1984, "The Last Starfighter" centers on Alex Rogan (Lance Guest), a teenager who spends his free time losing himself in video games as a way of countering his disillusionment with his seemingly go-nowhere trailer park existence. However, everything changes when...
For those who are feeling a little like Cousin Greg on "Succession" learning about Nero and Sporus right now, allow me to bring you up to speed. Released in 1984, "The Last Starfighter" centers on Alex Rogan (Lance Guest), a teenager who spends his free time losing himself in video games as a way of countering his disillusionment with his seemingly go-nowhere trailer park existence. However, everything changes when...
- 10/29/2023
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
‘Star Wars’ fans were surprised in May by the sudden passing of Ray Stevenson, just a few months before the ‘Ahsoka’ series was set to be released. Stevenson played Baylan Skoll, a crucial character in the show. After his final appearance, the cast of the latest ‘Star Wars’ series on Disney+ shared a heartfelt tribute for the late actor.
Ivanna Sakhno, who plays Baylan’s apprentice in the series, shared her thoughts on Instagram. She posted a meaningful message with an image from Norse mythology showing Skoll and Hati, the big wolves linked to chasing the sun and the moon. Some people think that Dave Filoni got the names of the original characters from this mythology.
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The remaining cast members also used the opportunity to say goodbye to Ray following what was his last scene in the show,...
Ivanna Sakhno, who plays Baylan’s apprentice in the series, shared her thoughts on Instagram. She posted a meaningful message with an image from Norse mythology showing Skoll and Hati, the big wolves linked to chasing the sun and the moon. Some people think that Dave Filoni got the names of the original characters from this mythology.
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The remaining cast members also used the opportunity to say goodbye to Ray following what was his last scene in the show,...
- 10/5/2023
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Fans of the ‘Star Wars’ franchise were shocked this May when Ray Stevenson passed away just a few months away from ‘Ahsoka’ series being released, where he was portraying Baylan Skoll, one of the most important characters in the show. Now following his last appearance in the show, the cast members of the latest Disney+ entry into the ‘Star Wars’ franchise shared a gut-wrenching tribute for the late actor.
Ivanna Sakhno, playing Baylan’s apprentice in the series, expressed her thoughts on Instagram. She shared a meaningful post featuring an image from Norse mythology depicting Skoll and Hati, the giant wolves associated with chasing the sun and the moon. There has been speculation that Dave Filoni derived the names of the original characters from this mythology.
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The rest of the cast joined in paying their tributes as well,...
Ivanna Sakhno, playing Baylan’s apprentice in the series, expressed her thoughts on Instagram. She shared a meaningful post featuring an image from Norse mythology depicting Skoll and Hati, the giant wolves associated with chasing the sun and the moon. There has been speculation that Dave Filoni derived the names of the original characters from this mythology.
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Ivanna Sakhno (@ivannasakhno)
The rest of the cast joined in paying their tributes as well,...
- 10/5/2023
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Director and producer Albert Hughes enters the John Wick universe in a prequel to the Keanu Reeves movies. Hughes says working on Peacock's new series, The Continental: From the World of John Wick has been the most rewarding project in his 32-year career where he spent most of his time making socially-relevant movies. He also explains how he handles gun safety on set for a franchise loaded with firearms.
- 9/23/2023
- by luperhaas@cinemovie.tv (Lupe R Haas)
- CineMovie
The Continental: From the World of John Wick director Albert Hughes first crossed paths with John Wick masterminds Chad Stahelski and David Leitch in 2008. At the time, Stahelski and Leitch had only recently decided to make the jump from stunt work to the director’s chair, beginning with second unit. So they interviewed for the second-unit gig on The Book of Eli, which Hughes co-directed alongside his twin brother, Allen. Stahelski and Leitch didn’t end up with the job, but it didn’t stop them from achieving their directorial dream a handful of years later when they co-directed the Keanu Reeves actioner John Wick.
Nearly a decade later, John Wick is one of the preeminent action franchises, boasting four films, each of which has outgrossed its predecessors at the box office, with a fifth on the way. Stahelski reminded Hughes of their encounter 15 years earlier during a Zoom meeting...
Nearly a decade later, John Wick is one of the preeminent action franchises, boasting four films, each of which has outgrossed its predecessors at the box office, with a fifth on the way. Stahelski reminded Hughes of their encounter 15 years earlier during a Zoom meeting...
- 9/21/2023
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Ring the bell and check back into the world of John Wick with The Continental, Peacock’s three-part prequel series. Turning the clock back to the 1970s NYC sanitation strike with the city literally flooding with trash, the series explores the titular hitman hotel that served as a safe haven for the world’s elite assassins. Want to watch every episode of The Continental online (and catch up on the John Wick films)? We’ve got you covered.
The Continental focuses on the hotel proprietor Winston Scott, played by Ian McShane...
The Continental focuses on the hotel proprietor Winston Scott, played by Ian McShane...
- 9/19/2023
- by Sage Anderson
- Rollingstone.com
Dennis Quaid has a scary proposition he wants to share — and it just so happens, Fox News is happy to oblige.
Quaid — star of such films as “The Right Stuff,” “Innerspace” and “The Rookie” — made a return appearance on the network Thursday night to promote an Armageddon-style documentary he narrated about the U.S. power grid, “Grid Down, Power Up.”
“Every aspect of our lives that we take for granted every day is — we’re going to have to deal with it another way. And it won’t be good,” Quaid told Sean Hannity, warning of the dangers involved if the nation’s power grid goes down as the result of a cyberattack, an electromagnetic pulse or “even a massive solar flare.”
Hannity was in full agreement, calling them “attacks we’ve never dreamed of.” You can watch the video interview in the embed above.
But Quaid — surprise! — has answers to the problem,...
Quaid — star of such films as “The Right Stuff,” “Innerspace” and “The Rookie” — made a return appearance on the network Thursday night to promote an Armageddon-style documentary he narrated about the U.S. power grid, “Grid Down, Power Up.”
“Every aspect of our lives that we take for granted every day is — we’re going to have to deal with it another way. And it won’t be good,” Quaid told Sean Hannity, warning of the dangers involved if the nation’s power grid goes down as the result of a cyberattack, an electromagnetic pulse or “even a massive solar flare.”
Hannity was in full agreement, calling them “attacks we’ve never dreamed of.” You can watch the video interview in the embed above.
But Quaid — surprise! — has answers to the problem,...
- 9/15/2023
- by Jeremy Bailey
- The Wrap
With The Equalizer 3 pulling in solid numbers in its debut weekend, we wanted to know what your favorite movie in the legendary actors filmography is. Are you more a fan of his hard hitting dramatic work or his more action packed films? As always if you don’t see your favorite listed, click “Other” and let us know what it is (and why) in the comments.
Favorite Denzel Washington FilmCry Freedom (1987)Glory (1989)Mo' Better Blues (1990)Malcolm X (1992)The Pelican Brief (1993)Philadelphia (1993)Crimson Tide (1995)Devil in a Blue Dress (1995)Courage Under Fire (1996)The Preacher's Wife (1996)Fallen (1998)He Got Game (1998)The Siege (1998)The Bone Collector (1999)The Hurricane (1999)Remember The Titans (2000)Training Day (2001)John Q (2002)Antwone Fisher (2002)Man on Fire (2004)The Manchurian Candidate (2004)Inside Man (2006)American Gangster (2007)The Taking of Pelham 123 (2009)The Book of Eli (2010)Unstoppable (2010)Safe House (2012)Flight (2012)The Equalizer (2014)The Magnificent Seven (2016)Fences (2016)Roman J. Israel, Esq (2017)The Equalizer 2...
Favorite Denzel Washington FilmCry Freedom (1987)Glory (1989)Mo' Better Blues (1990)Malcolm X (1992)The Pelican Brief (1993)Philadelphia (1993)Crimson Tide (1995)Devil in a Blue Dress (1995)Courage Under Fire (1996)The Preacher's Wife (1996)Fallen (1998)He Got Game (1998)The Siege (1998)The Bone Collector (1999)The Hurricane (1999)Remember The Titans (2000)Training Day (2001)John Q (2002)Antwone Fisher (2002)Man on Fire (2004)The Manchurian Candidate (2004)Inside Man (2006)American Gangster (2007)The Taking of Pelham 123 (2009)The Book of Eli (2010)Unstoppable (2010)Safe House (2012)Flight (2012)The Equalizer (2014)The Magnificent Seven (2016)Fences (2016)Roman J. Israel, Esq (2017)The Equalizer 2...
- 9/3/2023
- by Brad Hamerly
- JoBlo.com
Ahsoka, the live-action Star Wars series centered on Anakin Skywalker’s former Padawan Ahsoka Tano (played by Rosario Dawson), premiered its first two episodes on Tuesday night.
Episode 1 of the Disney+ series paid tribute to Ray Stevenson, who died in May at 58 years old. At the end of the hour, a title card flashed across the screen that read, “For our friend, Ray.”
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Episode 1 of the Disney+ series paid tribute to Ray Stevenson, who died in May at 58 years old. At the end of the hour, a title card flashed across the screen that read, “For our friend, Ray.”
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- 8/23/2023
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
The John Wick movies have created a loyal fanbase with their stunning action scenes and intriguing world of assassins. But there is more to this world than meets the eye, and one of the most mysterious elements is the Continental, the chain of hotels that cater to the killers and offer them a safe haven and a source of information, connections and resources.
But how did the Continental come to be? And who is the man behind it? These questions and more will be answered in The Continental, a spin-off prequel series that will explore the origins of the hotel and its owner, Winston Scott. And we have some big updates for you about this highly anticipated show.
The Continental will premiere on Peacock, the streaming service of NBCUniversal, on September 22, 2021. The show will consist of three episodes, each lasting 90 minutes.
The Continental Trailer
The first and third episodes will be directed by Albert Hughes,...
But how did the Continental come to be? And who is the man behind it? These questions and more will be answered in The Continental, a spin-off prequel series that will explore the origins of the hotel and its owner, Winston Scott. And we have some big updates for you about this highly anticipated show.
The Continental will premiere on Peacock, the streaming service of NBCUniversal, on September 22, 2021. The show will consist of three episodes, each lasting 90 minutes.
The Continental Trailer
The first and third episodes will be directed by Albert Hughes,...
- 7/22/2023
- by amalprasadappu
- https://thecinemanews.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_4649
Tupac Shakur was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame on Wednesday.
Shakur is remembered as an iconic American rapper. He was just 25 years old when he was shot at a red light while driving in Las Vegas. He spent six days in the hospital before he succumbed to his injuries. It is still unknown who murdered him.
Shakur’s sister, Sekyiwa ‘Set’ Shakur, accepted the star on behalf of her brother at the ceremony. Other guests will be there to honor the rapper, including Big Boy, a radio personality on iHeart Radio, Jamal Joseph and Allen Hughes.
Hughes has directed the movies Menace II Society, The Book of Eli, Broken City, Dead Presidents, From Hell, American Pimp and many more. He directed the movie Tupac: Resurrection in 2003, which was about the life of Shakur.
Joseph is an author and director who currently works at Columbia University.
Shakur is remembered as an iconic American rapper. He was just 25 years old when he was shot at a red light while driving in Las Vegas. He spent six days in the hospital before he succumbed to his injuries. It is still unknown who murdered him.
Shakur’s sister, Sekyiwa ‘Set’ Shakur, accepted the star on behalf of her brother at the ceremony. Other guests will be there to honor the rapper, including Big Boy, a radio personality on iHeart Radio, Jamal Joseph and Allen Hughes.
Hughes has directed the movies Menace II Society, The Book of Eli, Broken City, Dead Presidents, From Hell, American Pimp and many more. He directed the movie Tupac: Resurrection in 2003, which was about the life of Shakur.
Joseph is an author and director who currently works at Columbia University.
- 6/8/2023
- by Nina Hauswirth
- Uinterview
Ray Stevenson died on location in Italy this week while working on the film Cassino in Ischi. In it, he plays Nic Cassino, who appears to be the title character. But throughout his career the actor was renowned for strong supporting roles. Stevenson exemplified this “one for all” spirit as Porthos in The Three Musketeers (2011) and honed it through The Book of Eli (2010), King Arthur (2004), the Thor movies, and the upcoming Star Wars Disney+ series, Ashoka. He was at his most supportive, even as a lead character, when he played legionnaire Titus Pullo in HBO’s Rome. Pullo was a warrior with a heart of gold, but at one point he could also be the second-hand-man to an early version of a mob kingpin.
But Stevenson was second to no one in the role of Danny Greene, the titular character of writer-director Jonathan Hensleigh’s 2011 gangster-genre love letter, Kill the Irishman.
But Stevenson was second to no one in the role of Danny Greene, the titular character of writer-director Jonathan Hensleigh’s 2011 gangster-genre love letter, Kill the Irishman.
- 5/26/2023
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Word on the cobblestone street is that Tom Waits is writing again, according to his longtime Irish music agent Paul Charles.
The news comes by way of Charles’ new memoir — though mentioned in the Irish Examiner — in which he reflects on his time spent working with Waits, as well as Van Morrison, and Richard Branson. In particular, Charles shared the news while reminiscing on the last performance Waits did in 2008 in Dublin, in a tent venue called the Rat Cellar.
“We all hope he will tour again. After he did the three nights in the Rat Cellar, he went home,” Charles writes. “He enjoyed the tour a lot, and the idea was to start writing. He did a bit of recording, and then he basically got distracted by the movie world for a while. The news is that he’s started writing again. We’ve all got our fingers crossed for another return visit.
The news comes by way of Charles’ new memoir — though mentioned in the Irish Examiner — in which he reflects on his time spent working with Waits, as well as Van Morrison, and Richard Branson. In particular, Charles shared the news while reminiscing on the last performance Waits did in 2008 in Dublin, in a tent venue called the Rat Cellar.
“We all hope he will tour again. After he did the three nights in the Rat Cellar, he went home,” Charles writes. “He enjoyed the tour a lot, and the idea was to start writing. He did a bit of recording, and then he basically got distracted by the movie world for a while. The news is that he’s started writing again. We’ve all got our fingers crossed for another return visit.
- 5/23/2023
- by Cervanté Pope
- Consequence - Music
Ray Stevenson, a versatile actor known for genre fare such as Punisher: War Zone, the Thor movies, HBO’s Rome and much, much more, has died. He was 58.
Born George Raymond Stevenson on May 25, 1964, in Lisburn, Northern Ireland, he harbored acting ambitions from an early age. He enrolled at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, from where he eventually obtained his graduate degree.
From there, he kicked off a career in British and European TV, starting with 1993’s A Woman’s Guide To Adultery, in which he had a small role as a journalist. He racked up credits in a number of TV series well known to audiences, including Peak Practice, Holby City and The Bill.
But on the small screen, his true big break was HBO’s Rome, in which he played the cheery, violent Titus Pollo. It raised his profile, and he began to score bigger parts both on TV and the big screen.
Born George Raymond Stevenson on May 25, 1964, in Lisburn, Northern Ireland, he harbored acting ambitions from an early age. He enrolled at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, from where he eventually obtained his graduate degree.
From there, he kicked off a career in British and European TV, starting with 1993’s A Woman’s Guide To Adultery, in which he had a small role as a journalist. He racked up credits in a number of TV series well known to audiences, including Peak Practice, Holby City and The Bill.
But on the small screen, his true big break was HBO’s Rome, in which he played the cheery, violent Titus Pollo. It raised his profile, and he began to score bigger parts both on TV and the big screen.
- 5/23/2023
- by James White
- Empire - Movies
‘Star Wars’ and ‘Thor’ actor Ray Stevenson has died at the age of 58. Passing away in Italy this past weekend, no official cause of death has been announced.
Due to star in this summer’s Disney+ ‘Star Wars’ series ‘Ahsoka’ as a Jedi named Baylan Skoll, who turns to the dark side and is an ally to the diabolic Grand Admiral Thrawn, He previously voiced the character Gar Saxon in ‘Star Wars Rebels’ and ‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars.’
The Irish actor began his career appearing on TV shows in the 1990s. He went on to land action roles in Hollywood films starting in the 2000s. His first significant film role came in Antoine Fuqua’s 2004’s adventure movie “King Arthur,” where he played Dagonet, one of the Knights of the Round Table. In the film, his character sacrifices himself in battle to help Arthur (Clive Owen) and his brotherhood of warriors.
Due to star in this summer’s Disney+ ‘Star Wars’ series ‘Ahsoka’ as a Jedi named Baylan Skoll, who turns to the dark side and is an ally to the diabolic Grand Admiral Thrawn, He previously voiced the character Gar Saxon in ‘Star Wars Rebels’ and ‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars.’
The Irish actor began his career appearing on TV shows in the 1990s. He went on to land action roles in Hollywood films starting in the 2000s. His first significant film role came in Antoine Fuqua’s 2004’s adventure movie “King Arthur,” where he played Dagonet, one of the Knights of the Round Table. In the film, his character sacrifices himself in battle to help Arthur (Clive Owen) and his brotherhood of warriors.
- 5/23/2023
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Stevenson reportedly died in Italy on Sunday (May 21), though no other details of his death have been revealed.
British actor Ray Stevenson, known for his performances in the Thor and Divergent film franchises as well as last year’s Indian Oscar contender Rrr, has died at 58 years old.
Stevenson reportedly died in Italy on Sunday (May 21), though no other details of his death have been revealed. He had recently been working on Italian action film Cassino in Ischia.
Born in Lisburn, Northern Ireland in 1964, Stevenson attended the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and began working on British television productions such as Waking the Dead,...
British actor Ray Stevenson, known for his performances in the Thor and Divergent film franchises as well as last year’s Indian Oscar contender Rrr, has died at 58 years old.
Stevenson reportedly died in Italy on Sunday (May 21), though no other details of his death have been revealed. He had recently been working on Italian action film Cassino in Ischia.
Born in Lisburn, Northern Ireland in 1964, Stevenson attended the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and began working on British television productions such as Waking the Dead,...
- 5/23/2023
- by John Hazelton
- ScreenDaily
Black Sails and Thor actor Ray Stevenson has died, our sister site Variety reports. He was 58.
A cause of death has not yet been made public.
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Stevenson appeared in numerous TV shows and films throughout the 1990s and early ’00s before starring opposite Grey’s Anatomy’s Kevin McKidd in the historical drama Rome. He also played Blackbeard in Black Sails and...
A cause of death has not yet been made public.
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Stevenson appeared in numerous TV shows and films throughout the 1990s and early ’00s before starring opposite Grey’s Anatomy’s Kevin McKidd in the historical drama Rome. He also played Blackbeard in Black Sails and...
- 5/22/2023
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
Ray Stevenson, the Northern Irish actor known for his numerous roles in projects like Thor, Dexter, Rrr, and The Three Musketeers (2011), has died. He was 58. Deadline reports that his representatives Independent Talent confirmed the news, but did not offer any further details surrounding his death.
George Raymond Stevenson was born on May 25th, 1964 in in Lisburn, Northern Ireland. His family relocated to England while he was a child, and he went on to graduate from the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School when he was 29.
After appearing in a handful of European series and straight-to-tv movies throughout the 1990s, Stevenson made his film debut in 1998 opposite Helena Bonham Carter and Kenneth Branagh in Paul Greengrass’ comedy-drama The Theory of Flight. He also appeared in films such as The Book of Eli, The Other Guys, and Kill the Irishman before going on to star as Volstagg in Marvel’s Thor franchise, as...
George Raymond Stevenson was born on May 25th, 1964 in in Lisburn, Northern Ireland. His family relocated to England while he was a child, and he went on to graduate from the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School when he was 29.
After appearing in a handful of European series and straight-to-tv movies throughout the 1990s, Stevenson made his film debut in 1998 opposite Helena Bonham Carter and Kenneth Branagh in Paul Greengrass’ comedy-drama The Theory of Flight. He also appeared in films such as The Book of Eli, The Other Guys, and Kill the Irishman before going on to star as Volstagg in Marvel’s Thor franchise, as...
- 5/22/2023
- by Abby Jones
- Consequence - Film News
Not many actors could claim they had played multiple Marvel characters and Star Wars characters in addition to famous historical figures and the villain in one of the biggest Tollywood hits of all time, but Ray Stevenson was one of them. As first reported by Italian news outlets and later confirmed by The Wrap and Variety, the actor died today at the age of 58. Born in Lisburn, Northern Ireland, Stevenson began acting in film and TV in the '90s. He would go on to become a bigger name thanks to his roles as Titus Pullo in the HBO series "Rome" and as Dagonet, one of Arthur's Knights of the Round Table, in Antoine Fuqua's 2004 period action-adventure movie "King Arthur."
As someone with a knack for playing hard-edged fighters and antiheroes, Stevenson was a natural fit to portray the Marvel comic book vigilante Frank Castle in Lexi Alexander's...
As someone with a knack for playing hard-edged fighters and antiheroes, Stevenson was a natural fit to portray the Marvel comic book vigilante Frank Castle in Lexi Alexander's...
- 5/22/2023
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
Ray Stevenson, a veteran actor whose dozens of film and TV credits include Rrr, the Thor and Divergent films, Vikings and Star Wars animated series, died Sunday in Italy. He was 58. His reps at Independent Talent confirmed the news but did not provide details.
He most recently has been cast in historical drama 1242: Gateway to the West, taking over the lead role that originally was to be played by Kevin Spacey.
Stevenson played the main antagonist Scott Buxton in SS Rajamouli’s global box office smash Rrr and is known for playing Volstagg in Marvel’s Thor franchise and Othere in History’s Vikings. He also has voiced Gar Saxon in the animated Star Wars series The Clone Wars and Rebels and was set to join Rosario Dawson in Disney+’s upcoming The Mandalorian spinoff Ashoka.
Born on May 25, 1964, in Lisburn, Northern Ireland, Stevenson began his screen career in the early 1990s,...
He most recently has been cast in historical drama 1242: Gateway to the West, taking over the lead role that originally was to be played by Kevin Spacey.
Stevenson played the main antagonist Scott Buxton in SS Rajamouli’s global box office smash Rrr and is known for playing Volstagg in Marvel’s Thor franchise and Othere in History’s Vikings. He also has voiced Gar Saxon in the animated Star Wars series The Clone Wars and Rebels and was set to join Rosario Dawson in Disney+’s upcoming The Mandalorian spinoff Ashoka.
Born on May 25, 1964, in Lisburn, Northern Ireland, Stevenson began his screen career in the early 1990s,...
- 5/22/2023
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
According to reports this afternoon, British-Irish actor Ray Stevenson has tragically passed away this week. The Punisher: War Zone star was just 58 years old.
Ray Stevenson was most recently seen in the Academy Award-winning action movie Rrr, playing the critically acclaimed Indian film’s central villain.
Stevenson memorably played Frank Castle in 2008’s Punisher: War Zone, a violent comic book movie that cemented him as many fans’ all-time favorite Punisher actor.
Beginning his screen career in 1993, Ray Stevenson amassed over 60 credits in film and television, including the films King Arthur, Outpost, Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant, The Book of Eli, The Other Guys, Kill the Irishman, Thor, The Three Musketeers, G.I. Joe: Retaliation, Thor: Dark World, Divergent, Big Game, The Transporter Refueled, Insurgent, Cold Skin, Thor: Ragnarok, Accident Man, Memory, and Accident Man: Hitman’s Holiday.
On the small screen, Ray Stevenson appeared in “The Dwelling Place,” “Band of Gold,...
Ray Stevenson was most recently seen in the Academy Award-winning action movie Rrr, playing the critically acclaimed Indian film’s central villain.
Stevenson memorably played Frank Castle in 2008’s Punisher: War Zone, a violent comic book movie that cemented him as many fans’ all-time favorite Punisher actor.
Beginning his screen career in 1993, Ray Stevenson amassed over 60 credits in film and television, including the films King Arthur, Outpost, Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant, The Book of Eli, The Other Guys, Kill the Irishman, Thor, The Three Musketeers, G.I. Joe: Retaliation, Thor: Dark World, Divergent, Big Game, The Transporter Refueled, Insurgent, Cold Skin, Thor: Ragnarok, Accident Man, Memory, and Accident Man: Hitman’s Holiday.
On the small screen, Ray Stevenson appeared in “The Dwelling Place,” “Band of Gold,...
- 5/22/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Ray Stevenson, the Irish actor who starred in films like “Punisher: War Zone,” “King Arthur,” the “Thor” films and shows like HBO’s “Rome” and the upcoming “Ahsoka” series,” died on Sunday in Italy, Variety has confirmed with his publicist. He was 58.
No cause of death was available. Italian media reported that he had been taken to a local hospital while on the island of Ischia.
Born in Northern Ireland on May 25, 1964, Stevenson began his career appearing on TV shows in the 1990s then began landing action roles in Hollywood films starting in the 2000s. His first major film role came in Antoine Fuqua’s 2004’s adventure movie “King Arthur,” where he played Dagonet, one of the Knights of the Round Table. In the film, his character sacrifices himself in battle to help Arthur (Clive Owen) and his brotherhood of warriors.
In 2008, Stevenson landed a starring role in the Marvel film,...
No cause of death was available. Italian media reported that he had been taken to a local hospital while on the island of Ischia.
Born in Northern Ireland on May 25, 1964, Stevenson began his career appearing on TV shows in the 1990s then began landing action roles in Hollywood films starting in the 2000s. His first major film role came in Antoine Fuqua’s 2004’s adventure movie “King Arthur,” where he played Dagonet, one of the Knights of the Round Table. In the film, his character sacrifices himself in battle to help Arthur (Clive Owen) and his brotherhood of warriors.
In 2008, Stevenson landed a starring role in the Marvel film,...
- 5/22/2023
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
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