Few might remember John McTiernan's 2003 military thriller "Basic," a film that was, at the time, touted as a grand reunion between "Pulp Fiction" stars John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson. Because of its star power, "Basic" cost $50 million to make, but raked in a paltry $43 million at the box office. It currently sits at a 21% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and I recall reading Roger Ebert's scathing one-star review with a wince; Ebert said that "Basic" was "was not a film that could be understood," stating that it was so twisty and full of trickery that is might be better called a "jerk-around movie." To elucidate on Ebert's point, the plot description for "Basic" on Wikipedia runs eleven paragraphs. The film is only 98 minutes long.
The plot can, however, be explained (kind of), and we shall now, dear readers, endeavor to unpack this forgotten 2003 thriller for all future generations.
The plot can, however, be explained (kind of), and we shall now, dear readers, endeavor to unpack this forgotten 2003 thriller for all future generations.
- 5/26/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Denzel Washington is undoubtedly one of the greatest actors who has graced the silver screen with many acclaimed performances to his credit. The actor has played heroic characters for most of his career in impressive films such as Mo’ Better Blues, Philadelphia, Courage Under Fire, and Glory winning an Oscar for the latter.
Denzel Washington as Easy Rawlins in Devil in a Blue Dress
His second Oscar win for Best Actor came with his antagonistic turn as Alonzo in Antoine Fuqua’s Training Day. Washington had never played a sleazy and morally complicated character like Alonzo before. However, he was vying to play one much before that film and one such antagonistic performance that he was envious of was of Don Cheadle in Devil in a Blue Dress.
Don Cheadle’s Meaty Role Made Denzel Washington Question His Choices
Don Cheadle’s brilliant performance in Devil in a Blue Dress...
Denzel Washington as Easy Rawlins in Devil in a Blue Dress
His second Oscar win for Best Actor came with his antagonistic turn as Alonzo in Antoine Fuqua’s Training Day. Washington had never played a sleazy and morally complicated character like Alonzo before. However, he was vying to play one much before that film and one such antagonistic performance that he was envious of was of Don Cheadle in Devil in a Blue Dress.
Don Cheadle’s Meaty Role Made Denzel Washington Question His Choices
Don Cheadle’s brilliant performance in Devil in a Blue Dress...
- 5/19/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
The genre-bending detective fiction series that is quickly becoming everybody’s favorite of the year is Sugar. The Apple TV+ series created by Mark Protosevich is set in Los Angeles and it follows the story of a private detective John Sugar as he is hired by a big-time film producer Jonathan Siegel to find his missing granddaughter Olivia. While, trying to find Olivia, Sugar stumbles into something far more dangerous than he could have anticipated. Sugar stars Colin Farrell in the lead role with Amy Ryan, James Cromwell, Sydney Chandler, Nate Corddry, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, and Dennis Boutsikaris starring in supporting roles. If you loved the mystery and thrill of Sugar here are some similar shows you could check out next.
The Man Who Fell to Earth (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Showtime
The Man Who Fell to Earth is a sci-fi drama series created by Jenny Lumet and Alex Kurtzman.
The Man Who Fell to Earth (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Showtime
The Man Who Fell to Earth is a sci-fi drama series created by Jenny Lumet and Alex Kurtzman.
- 5/19/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Exclusive: Production, finance, and sales company Panorama Motion Pictures will make its Cannes market debut with a slate of projects from Catalyst Studios and other independent producers.
First up the company is producing ambitious project The Sea Hawk, an IP based on Raphael Sabatini’s book, which was most famously adapted into a hit feature by legendary producer Howard Koch and starring Errol Flynn for Warner Bros. in 1940.
The story follows an English gentleman through the changing tides of fortune and fate, who becomes a galley-slave and ultimately the most famous barbary pirate in the Mediterranean Sea. It will be produced by Panorama CEO Mark Pennell and Armyan Bernstein (Air Force One) of Beacon Pictures. Bernstein was most recently an EP on the Kevin Costner western Horizon, which is premiering in Cannes.
Producers are currently shopping for a director with casting targeted before the end of the year.
Pennell, a writer and producer,...
First up the company is producing ambitious project The Sea Hawk, an IP based on Raphael Sabatini’s book, which was most famously adapted into a hit feature by legendary producer Howard Koch and starring Errol Flynn for Warner Bros. in 1940.
The story follows an English gentleman through the changing tides of fortune and fate, who becomes a galley-slave and ultimately the most famous barbary pirate in the Mediterranean Sea. It will be produced by Panorama CEO Mark Pennell and Armyan Bernstein (Air Force One) of Beacon Pictures. Bernstein was most recently an EP on the Kevin Costner western Horizon, which is premiering in Cannes.
Producers are currently shopping for a director with casting targeted before the end of the year.
Pennell, a writer and producer,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Back in 2000, director Ridley Scott took us back to 180 Ad for Gladiator, which told the story of Roman general Maximus Decimus Meridius (played by Russell Crowe), who is favored by Emperor Marcus Aurelius to be his successor because his own son, Commodus, is unfit to rule. Commodus disagrees, so he murders his father, has Maximus arrested, and has Maximus’s wife and son killed. While Commodus establishes himself as the new emperor, Maximus escapes from captivity – only to be captured again, this time by slavers who sell him off to become a gladiator. Soon he’s fighting in front of Commodus in Rome’s Colosseum… and it all builds up to Commodus challenging Maximus to a duel. Gladiator was a major box office success and racked up multiple Academy Award wins, including Best Picture. So there was already talk of a sequel in 2001, but it ended up taking more than...
- 5/7/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
It is said that good things come to those who wait. After making audiences wait for 24 years following his blockbuster Gladiator in 2000, Ridley Scott is back with a much awaited sequel to his Oscar-winning film which will release at the end of year in November 2024. A star-studded cast featuring Pedro Pascal, Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, and Joseph Quinn is adding further hype.
Russell Crowe in Gladiator
The film which was test-screened in Las Vegas, is already attracting a lot of attention and praise for Scott’s work. While a few significant scenes and the production design are predicted to leave audiences awestruck, there were three actors whose performances in the film were lauded according to initial rumors from the screening.
These Three Stars Have Allegedly Shone Brightly In Gladiator 2
As far as sequels go, Ridley Scott’s Gladiator 2 is one of the most eagerly awaited films to hit...
Russell Crowe in Gladiator
The film which was test-screened in Las Vegas, is already attracting a lot of attention and praise for Scott’s work. While a few significant scenes and the production design are predicted to leave audiences awestruck, there were three actors whose performances in the film were lauded according to initial rumors from the screening.
These Three Stars Have Allegedly Shone Brightly In Gladiator 2
As far as sequels go, Ridley Scott’s Gladiator 2 is one of the most eagerly awaited films to hit...
- 4/25/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Reactions from an early test screening reveal that Ridley Scott’s Gladiator 2 is 160 minutes long, and suggest that it’s thankfully rather good.
A difficult production reportedly led Gladiator 2's budget to balloon to as much as $310m – a figure that Paramount has since disputed. All the same, there’s a lot riding on Ridley Scott’s expensive, highly-anticipated sequel to his own 2000 historical epic – we’ve been particularly looking forward to it since we learned that Paul Mescal will at some point fight a pack of baboons. More on that shortly.
Ahead of its release towards the end of the year, Gladiator 2 has been test-screened to a select audience in Las Vegas. That’s according to World of Reel’s Jordan Ruimy, who’s rather good at getting the inside word on early screenings such as this.
The gossip from this particular preview is that the...
A difficult production reportedly led Gladiator 2's budget to balloon to as much as $310m – a figure that Paramount has since disputed. All the same, there’s a lot riding on Ridley Scott’s expensive, highly-anticipated sequel to his own 2000 historical epic – we’ve been particularly looking forward to it since we learned that Paul Mescal will at some point fight a pack of baboons. More on that shortly.
Ahead of its release towards the end of the year, Gladiator 2 has been test-screened to a select audience in Las Vegas. That’s according to World of Reel’s Jordan Ruimy, who’s rather good at getting the inside word on early screenings such as this.
The gossip from this particular preview is that the...
- 4/25/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
Joseph Quinn’s popularity increased following his scene-stealing role as Eddie in Stranger Things season 4. Before that, the actor had small roles in films like Overlord, and Hoard. He played Arthur Havisham in the BBC series Dickensian and Leonard Bast in Howards End. He is currently one of the rising stars whom people are excited about.
Joseph Quinn’s breakout role was in Stranger Things as Eddie Munson
Quinn landed his biggest role as he has been tapped in to play Johnny Storm/ Human Torch in the upcoming Fantastic Four film. In the current climate where the discourse around superhero movie fatigue has become notoriously popular, Quinn promised that his Fantastic Four film will be a unique Marvel film that will change that perception.
Joseph Quinn Promises a Singular and Compelling Fantastic Four Film Concept art for the MCU’s Fantastic Four film
Marvel Studios recently announced the cast of the upcoming Fantastic Four film.
Joseph Quinn’s breakout role was in Stranger Things as Eddie Munson
Quinn landed his biggest role as he has been tapped in to play Johnny Storm/ Human Torch in the upcoming Fantastic Four film. In the current climate where the discourse around superhero movie fatigue has become notoriously popular, Quinn promised that his Fantastic Four film will be a unique Marvel film that will change that perception.
Joseph Quinn Promises a Singular and Compelling Fantastic Four Film Concept art for the MCU’s Fantastic Four film
Marvel Studios recently announced the cast of the upcoming Fantastic Four film.
- 4/18/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Danish director Jeanette Nordahl’s sophomore feature Beginnings has been picked up by Denmark’s REinvent International Sales.
Trine Dyrholm and David Dencik lead the cast, with the shoot commencing on April 29 in Fyn, Denmark. It marks the first time Dyrholm and Dencik have reunited on screen for 18 years, after appearing together in 2006 in Pernille Fischer Christensen’s A Soap, which won the Silver Bear at the Berlinale.
They play a married couple, Thomas and Ane, in the grips of a divorce who have not yet told their children. Thomas is on the verge of moving in with his new...
Trine Dyrholm and David Dencik lead the cast, with the shoot commencing on April 29 in Fyn, Denmark. It marks the first time Dyrholm and Dencik have reunited on screen for 18 years, after appearing together in 2006 in Pernille Fischer Christensen’s A Soap, which won the Silver Bear at the Berlinale.
They play a married couple, Thomas and Ane, in the grips of a divorce who have not yet told their children. Thomas is on the verge of moving in with his new...
- 4/18/2024
- ScreenDaily
Jeanette Nordahl’s sophomore feature Beginnings has been picked up for international sales by Denmark’s REinvent International Sales.
Trine Dyrholm and David Dencik lead the cast, with the shoot commencing on April 29 in Fyn, Denmark. It marks the first time Dyrholm and Dencik have reunited on screen for 18 years, after appearing together in 2006 in Pernille Fischer Christensen’s A Soap, which won the Silver Bear the Berlinale.
They play a married couple, Ane and Thomas, who are in the grips of a divorce but haven’t told their kids yet. Thomas is on the verge of moving in with...
Trine Dyrholm and David Dencik lead the cast, with the shoot commencing on April 29 in Fyn, Denmark. It marks the first time Dyrholm and Dencik have reunited on screen for 18 years, after appearing together in 2006 in Pernille Fischer Christensen’s A Soap, which won the Silver Bear the Berlinale.
They play a married couple, Ane and Thomas, who are in the grips of a divorce but haven’t told their kids yet. Thomas is on the verge of moving in with...
- 4/18/2024
- ScreenDaily
Viaplay’s streaming service — specializing in award-winning Scandinavian series and films — is now available as an add-on subscription on Amazon’s Prime Video Channels in the United States.
Starting Wednesday, Prime members in the U.S. will be able to sign up for Viaplay for $5.99 per month (with a seven-day free trial available for eligible customers) through Prime Video Channels.
In February, Viaplay shut down its own app and direct-to-consumer streaming service in the U.S. and Canada, and the company has now focused its international distribution strategy in building growth via partnerships. Viaplay is already available in North America through partner platforms such as Comcast Xfinity, the Roku Channel and Xumo.
Viaplay said its U.S. content offering centers on “the Nordic region’s high-quality and psychologically penetrating series and films, from atmospheric and suspenseful crime dramas and provocative and stylish young-adult series to award-winning dramas and riveting documentaries.
Starting Wednesday, Prime members in the U.S. will be able to sign up for Viaplay for $5.99 per month (with a seven-day free trial available for eligible customers) through Prime Video Channels.
In February, Viaplay shut down its own app and direct-to-consumer streaming service in the U.S. and Canada, and the company has now focused its international distribution strategy in building growth via partnerships. Viaplay is already available in North America through partner platforms such as Comcast Xfinity, the Roku Channel and Xumo.
Viaplay said its U.S. content offering centers on “the Nordic region’s high-quality and psychologically penetrating series and films, from atmospheric and suspenseful crime dramas and provocative and stylish young-adult series to award-winning dramas and riveting documentaries.
- 4/17/2024
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
A lively CinemaCon presentation closed out with spectacular first footage from Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II as studio top brass mostly put speculation of mergers and acquisitions behind them to focus on a rich upcoming slate.
Yet there was scarcely a mention of Mission: Impossible 8, the next instalment in the spy action franchise from Tom Cruise and Christopher McQuarrie due out on May 23, 2025. There was no recorded segment of Cruise dangling from the International Space Station announcing the new title, and no sneak peaks.
Paramount Pictures president and CEO Brian Robbins did however introduce a recorded piece from director Ridley Scott and stars Paul Mescal,...
Yet there was scarcely a mention of Mission: Impossible 8, the next instalment in the spy action franchise from Tom Cruise and Christopher McQuarrie due out on May 23, 2025. There was no recorded segment of Cruise dangling from the International Space Station announcing the new title, and no sneak peaks.
Paramount Pictures president and CEO Brian Robbins did however introduce a recorded piece from director Ridley Scott and stars Paul Mescal,...
- 4/11/2024
- ScreenDaily
A lively CinemaCon presentation closed out with spectacular first footage from Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II as studio top brass mostly put speculation of mergers and acquisitions behind them to focus on a rich upcoming slate.
Yet there was scarcely a mention of Mission: Impossible 8, the next instalment in the spy action franchise from Tom Cruise and Christopher McQuarrie due out on May 23, 2025.
Paramount Pictures president and CEO Brian Robbins introduced a recorded piece from director Ridley Scott and stars Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Connie Nielsen and Denzel Washington. Ahead of the November 22 release later this year, the...
Yet there was scarcely a mention of Mission: Impossible 8, the next instalment in the spy action franchise from Tom Cruise and Christopher McQuarrie due out on May 23, 2025.
Paramount Pictures president and CEO Brian Robbins introduced a recorded piece from director Ridley Scott and stars Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Connie Nielsen and Denzel Washington. Ahead of the November 22 release later this year, the...
- 4/11/2024
- ScreenDaily
Instead of sending in the lions, Paramount unleashed a first look at Ridley Scott’s highly-anticipated Gladiator II at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. Appropriately screened at Caesar’s Palace, where the annual onslaught of film and television previews takes place, the sequel to Scott’s 2000 action drama starring Russel Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix includes a brutal display of power and corruption as Lucius (Paul Mescal) aims to become as formidable as Crowe’s iconic character Maximus Decimus Meridius.
During Paramount’s CinemaCon presentation for Gladiator II, Ridley Scott introduced the film from London while the entire cast sent comments in a video compilation. Scott says Gladiator II is more spectacular than the original. Thems bold words, sir!
Pedro Pascal has always been a huge Gladiator fan and has seen it twice in theaters. Meanwhile, Denzel Washington says the new film is why people go to the movies.
JoBlo’s editor-in-chief,...
During Paramount’s CinemaCon presentation for Gladiator II, Ridley Scott introduced the film from London while the entire cast sent comments in a video compilation. Scott says Gladiator II is more spectacular than the original. Thems bold words, sir!
Pedro Pascal has always been a huge Gladiator fan and has seen it twice in theaters. Meanwhile, Denzel Washington says the new film is why people go to the movies.
JoBlo’s editor-in-chief,...
- 4/11/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
The very first trailer for Ridley Scott‘s long-awaited Gladiator sequel revealed some big details about the forthcoming blockbuster!
If you were unaware, the movie centers on Paul Mescal and picks up some years after the plot of 2000′s Gladiator, which starred Russell Crowe.
On Thursday (April 11), Ridley, Paul and costars including Denzel Washington introduced the trailer via a pre-recorded video at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The first footage from the movie confirmed some big details and offered a hint at what to expect!
Read more about the Gladiator II trailer…
For starters, it was officially confirmed that the movie would be called Gladiator II.
Additionally, the footage confirmed that Paul‘s character was the son of Maximus (Crowe), according to Deadline. Before this, there were conflicting reports about the role that he was playing.
Like Maximus, Paul‘s character is also a gladiator. The trailer shows him facing...
If you were unaware, the movie centers on Paul Mescal and picks up some years after the plot of 2000′s Gladiator, which starred Russell Crowe.
On Thursday (April 11), Ridley, Paul and costars including Denzel Washington introduced the trailer via a pre-recorded video at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The first footage from the movie confirmed some big details and offered a hint at what to expect!
Read more about the Gladiator II trailer…
For starters, it was officially confirmed that the movie would be called Gladiator II.
Additionally, the footage confirmed that Paul‘s character was the son of Maximus (Crowe), according to Deadline. Before this, there were conflicting reports about the role that he was playing.
Like Maximus, Paul‘s character is also a gladiator. The trailer shows him facing...
- 4/11/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
It's been 24 years since Ridley Scott's "Gladiator" brought the glory and gore of ancient Rome to gorgeous life, and now the prolific director has returned to the tale with "Gladiator 2." Set 20-30 years after the events of the first film, "Gladiator 2" will star Paul Mescal as Lucius, the son of Roman Empress Lucilla. Though Maximus (Russell Crowe) died along with Lucius's vicious uncle Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) at the end of "Gladiator," both Lucilla and Lucius survived.
The movie will also star Denzel Washington as an arms dealer who has a stable of gladiators and Joseph Quinn as Emperor Caracalla, along with Pedro Pascal, May Calamawy, Peter Mensah, Matt Lucas, Fred Hechinger, and Derek Jacobi. That's quite a packed cast, although with a reportedly massive budget of more than $300 million, "Gladiator 2" could prove to be a disaster financially while paying off well for movie-goers who want to see some high-end historical fiction.
The movie will also star Denzel Washington as an arms dealer who has a stable of gladiators and Joseph Quinn as Emperor Caracalla, along with Pedro Pascal, May Calamawy, Peter Mensah, Matt Lucas, Fred Hechinger, and Derek Jacobi. That's quite a packed cast, although with a reportedly massive budget of more than $300 million, "Gladiator 2" could prove to be a disaster financially while paying off well for movie-goers who want to see some high-end historical fiction.
- 4/11/2024
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
Paul Mescal is the face of the new Roman Empire.
The Oscar-nominated actor leads Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator 2,” the sequel to the Academy Award-winning 2000 film, alongside an impressive cast that includes Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, and Connie Nielsen reprising her role from the original film.
The footage screened at CinemaCon on Thursday was still unfinished, but Paramount debuted five minutes from the film. In it Mescal, who plays the nephew of Joaquin Phoenix’s Commodus from the original film, is again a slave fighting in games inside the Colosseum. Quinn is the new Caesar deciding the fate of the warriors with a turn of his thumb, Pascal is a general who is being honored with a series of games, and Washington’s character is mysterious, working from behind the scenes to control the power dynamics of ancient Rome.
In the clip, we saw Mescal in the arena...
The Oscar-nominated actor leads Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator 2,” the sequel to the Academy Award-winning 2000 film, alongside an impressive cast that includes Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, and Connie Nielsen reprising her role from the original film.
The footage screened at CinemaCon on Thursday was still unfinished, but Paramount debuted five minutes from the film. In it Mescal, who plays the nephew of Joaquin Phoenix’s Commodus from the original film, is again a slave fighting in games inside the Colosseum. Quinn is the new Caesar deciding the fate of the warriors with a turn of his thumb, Pascal is a general who is being honored with a series of games, and Washington’s character is mysterious, working from behind the scenes to control the power dynamics of ancient Rome.
In the clip, we saw Mescal in the arena...
- 4/11/2024
- by Brian Welk and Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
There was something fitting about the setting.
Paramount Pictures unveiled the first trailer from “Gladiator II” on the stage of The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, a Las Vegas hotel that reimagines Ancient Rome in all its decadent splendor, albeit with a few more slot machines. Director Ridley Scott seems to be offering a bloodier version of that distant age, one that finds Paul Mescal entering the arena as a nobleman who has renounced his privilege and finds himself in a life-and-death struggle for the amusement of the Roman people.
Based on the footage that Scott brought to Sin City to share with cinema owners, “Gladiator 2” recaptures the first film’s epic sprawl and shattering action sequences. The teaser saw Mescal face off against a charging rhino, a horde of vicious baboons, and Pedro Pascal, among other threats to his chiseled physique. There were also naval bombardments, political intrigue aplenty...
Paramount Pictures unveiled the first trailer from “Gladiator II” on the stage of The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, a Las Vegas hotel that reimagines Ancient Rome in all its decadent splendor, albeit with a few more slot machines. Director Ridley Scott seems to be offering a bloodier version of that distant age, one that finds Paul Mescal entering the arena as a nobleman who has renounced his privilege and finds himself in a life-and-death struggle for the amusement of the Roman people.
Based on the footage that Scott brought to Sin City to share with cinema owners, “Gladiator 2” recaptures the first film’s epic sprawl and shattering action sequences. The teaser saw Mescal face off against a charging rhino, a horde of vicious baboons, and Pedro Pascal, among other threats to his chiseled physique. There were also naval bombardments, political intrigue aplenty...
- 4/11/2024
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Refresh for More…Paramount ended their CinemaCon 2024 on an epic note, that being Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II. The logo was unveiled and title made official today at the Las Vegas studio exhibitor confab.
Raised stakes here: Rhinos, man-eating monkeys, battling boats in the Colosseum and a very quotable, wise, fierce Roman statesman played by Denzel Washington — he’s not an Emperor. Not only does Paramount have a Thanksgiving tentpole locked up here in the sequel to the 2000 Oscar-winning Best Picture, but — wow — they clearly have another awards contender on their hands.
“It’s more extraordinary than the first” beamed Scott in pre-roll footage which also included stars Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Connie Nielsen and Paul Mescal.
First shot in the trailer is a glimpse of hands sifting through rice, and echo of the famous shot of Maximus’ hand skimming over the top of a waving field of wheat in the original film.
Raised stakes here: Rhinos, man-eating monkeys, battling boats in the Colosseum and a very quotable, wise, fierce Roman statesman played by Denzel Washington — he’s not an Emperor. Not only does Paramount have a Thanksgiving tentpole locked up here in the sequel to the 2000 Oscar-winning Best Picture, but — wow — they clearly have another awards contender on their hands.
“It’s more extraordinary than the first” beamed Scott in pre-roll footage which also included stars Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Connie Nielsen and Paul Mescal.
First shot in the trailer is a glimpse of hands sifting through rice, and echo of the famous shot of Maximus’ hand skimming over the top of a waving field of wheat in the original film.
- 4/11/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro and Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
CiniemaCon 2024 is upon us, and as we prepare for a deluge of news, previews, and commentary from the show floor, JoBlo’s Editor-in-Chief, Chris Bumbray, has spotted the official title for Ridley Scott’s upcoming Gladiator sequel. Forgoing subtitles, such as Gladiator: Blood on the Sand or Gladiator: Wicked Empire, Ridley Scott’s Gladiator sequel is titled Gladiator II. While the title is simple, it aptly includes the Roman numeral for two. I see what you did there, Mr. Scott. Sometimes, the obvious choice is also the correct one.
Gladiator 2 is one of the year’s hotly-anticipated films after Ridley Scott’s original, starring Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, and Connie Wilson, became a favorite among film buffs, with some calling it “magnificent,” “compelling,” and “richly enjoyable.” Near the film’s release, you couldn’t go more than a day without someone shouting, “Are you not entertained?” in your face,...
Gladiator 2 is one of the year’s hotly-anticipated films after Ridley Scott’s original, starring Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, and Connie Wilson, became a favorite among film buffs, with some calling it “magnificent,” “compelling,” and “richly enjoyable.” Near the film’s release, you couldn’t go more than a day without someone shouting, “Are you not entertained?” in your face,...
- 4/8/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Actors Russell Crowe as 'Maximus' and Joaquin Phoenix as 'Commodus' both die in the 'Roman Arena' at the end of director Ridley Scott's "Gladiator" (2000), with Connie Nielsen as 'Lucilla' taking leadership of Rome. Now Scott continues the story with the upcoming DreamWorks feature "Gladiator II’, starring actor Paul Mescal, opening November 11, 2024 in theaters:
"...the new film will focus on 'Lucius’, son of 'Lucilla' (Connie Nielsen) and nephew of 'Commodus' (Joaquin Phoenix)…
“…who looked up to 'Maximus'...
"...and helped carry his body after his death..."
"I know how to bring him back," said Scott about resurrecting Russell Crowe's "Maximus" for the big screen. "There is a way of bringing him back...
Click the images to enlarge....
"...the new film will focus on 'Lucius’, son of 'Lucilla' (Connie Nielsen) and nephew of 'Commodus' (Joaquin Phoenix)…
“…who looked up to 'Maximus'...
"...and helped carry his body after his death..."
"I know how to bring him back," said Scott about resurrecting Russell Crowe's "Maximus" for the big screen. "There is a way of bringing him back...
Click the images to enlarge....
- 4/8/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Monkey Man is one of the most imaginative action films to come out sometimes and it comes from a first-time director who also stars in the lead role Dev Patel. Described as “Indian John Wick,” the action-thriller film follows the story of a young underground fighter who goes on a rampage against the city’s elite to avenge the injustices done by them to his mother and village. Monkey Man also stars Sobhita Dhulipala, Sikandar Kher, Adithi Kalkunte, Makarand Deshpande, Sharlto Copley, Brahim Achabbakhe, Ashwini Kalshekar, Pitobash Tripathy, and Vipin Sharma. So, if you loved the action and heartfelt story told in Monkey Man by the first passionate first-time director Dev Patel, here are some similar movies you should check out next.
John Wick Credit – Lionsgate Movies
Monkey Man is being described as “Indian John Wick,” so this film had to be on this list. Directed by Chad Stahelski, John...
John Wick Credit – Lionsgate Movies
Monkey Man is being described as “Indian John Wick,” so this film had to be on this list. Directed by Chad Stahelski, John...
- 4/7/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Let’s be real. If you had to name the most badass action movie of the past few years, what’s the first flick that comes to mind? Yeah yeah, John Wick might be all the rage for teenagers, Liam Neeson continues to do his geriatric Charlie Bronson, and you can never discount Jason Statham and his brand of brutal butt-kicking. But come on, as far as violently visceral and scintillatingly satisfying underdog tales loaded with realistic fisticuffs and gore-sodden gunfights – nobody does it better than Nobody! Indeed, the 2021 cinematic blitzkrieg starring Bob Odenkirk as an unassuming everyman by day and certified ass-kicker by night hit all the right notes to deliver a vicious and delicious revenge dish for the ages.
With that being said, did you know that a Nobody 2 is currently back in the works? Did you know there were discussions about making a Nobody and John Wick crossover movie?...
With that being said, did you know that a Nobody 2 is currently back in the works? Did you know there were discussions about making a Nobody and John Wick crossover movie?...
- 3/27/2024
- by Jake Dee
- JoBlo.com
“Oppenheimer” took home an impressive seven Academy Awards at Sunday’s Oscars, including the night’s top prize of Best Picture. The Universal movie also won Best Director for Christopher Nolan and Best Actor for Cillian Murphy amongst a number of other awards. That is one below the total of eight wins we predicted for the film as “The Zone of Interest” beat the movie to win Best Sound. However, seven is still a huge tally and places “Oppenheimer” amongst the Best Picture winners to take home the highest amount of Oscars this century. Scroll down below for a complete list of every Best Picture winner this century ranked by total Oscar wins.
“The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” (2004) — 11 Oscars won
Dir: Peter Jackson
Starring: Viggo Mortensen, Ian McKellen, Elijah Wood, Sean Astin
Gandalf and Aragorn lead the World of Men against Sauron’s army to...
“The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” (2004) — 11 Oscars won
Dir: Peter Jackson
Starring: Viggo Mortensen, Ian McKellen, Elijah Wood, Sean Astin
Gandalf and Aragorn lead the World of Men against Sauron’s army to...
- 3/8/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
Neon announced on Tuesday that it will bring Academy Award nominee Ava DuVernay’s acclaimed drama Origin back to 500 U.S. theaters on February 28, for a one-night-only special screening event, featuring an exclusive pre-recorded introduction and post-screening Q&a with DuVernay.
Released wide on January 19, Origin has recently been awarded Best Drama, Best Director and Best Actress by the African American Film Critics Association, also securing NAACP Image Awards nominations for Outstanding Motion Picture, Directing in a Motion Picture, Actress in a Motion Picture, and Youth Performance in a Motion Picture.
Written and directed by DuVernay, the film explores the mystery of history, the wonders of romance, and a fight for our future. While investigating the global phenomenon of caste and its dark influence on society, a journalist faces unfathomable personal loss and uncovers the beauty of human resilience.
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor leads a cast also including Jon Bernthal, Niecy Nash-Betts,...
Released wide on January 19, Origin has recently been awarded Best Drama, Best Director and Best Actress by the African American Film Critics Association, also securing NAACP Image Awards nominations for Outstanding Motion Picture, Directing in a Motion Picture, Actress in a Motion Picture, and Youth Performance in a Motion Picture.
Written and directed by DuVernay, the film explores the mystery of history, the wonders of romance, and a fight for our future. While investigating the global phenomenon of caste and its dark influence on society, a journalist faces unfathomable personal loss and uncovers the beauty of human resilience.
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor leads a cast also including Jon Bernthal, Niecy Nash-Betts,...
- 2/27/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Given the film’s torturous production, Gladiator 2 is undoubtedly over budget. But just how much is a point of contention, it seems.
Ridley Scott’s Gladiator 2 has suffered quite a few issues throughout its production. Crew members were injured on set and hospitalised. The film was shut down due to the strikes, costing the production an estimated $600,000 per week as the industry shutdown lasted for months on end. PETA sent a letter to Scott expressing concern about the way horses and monkeys were being treated on set. One of the film’s stars, Barry Keoghan, left on the eve of production due to scheduling issues as well.
The film is now in the can, but at what cost? The labour stoppages alone were slated to have cost the film around $10m, but that doesn’t account for the film’s budget almost doubling, from an expected $165m to almost $310m.
Ridley Scott’s Gladiator 2 has suffered quite a few issues throughout its production. Crew members were injured on set and hospitalised. The film was shut down due to the strikes, costing the production an estimated $600,000 per week as the industry shutdown lasted for months on end. PETA sent a letter to Scott expressing concern about the way horses and monkeys were being treated on set. One of the film’s stars, Barry Keoghan, left on the eve of production due to scheduling issues as well.
The film is now in the can, but at what cost? The labour stoppages alone were slated to have cost the film around $10m, but that doesn’t account for the film’s budget almost doubling, from an expected $165m to almost $310m.
- 2/26/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
Cap- Gladiator 2 Budget Goes Past Its Initial Budget (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Gladiator 2 by Ridley Scott is the sequel to 2000’s Gladiator by Ridley Scott. The historical drama stars Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Djimon Hounsou, and more. The sequel is coming out after over two decades, and its budget has increased exponentially and has surpassed The Avengers. Keep scrolling for more.
The first historical drama had Russell Crowe in the lead, featuring Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielson, Tomas Arana, Oliver Reed, Djimon Hounsou, John Shrapnel, Richard Harris, and Tommy Flanagan. The film suffered a few complications after Oliver Reed passed away before the production was finished. It was about a former Roman General who set out to exact vengeance against the corrupt emperor who murdered his family and sent him into slavery.
Ridley Scott’s Gladiator 2 is under Paramount Studios and has expanded drastically. According...
Gladiator 2 by Ridley Scott is the sequel to 2000’s Gladiator by Ridley Scott. The historical drama stars Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Djimon Hounsou, and more. The sequel is coming out after over two decades, and its budget has increased exponentially and has surpassed The Avengers. Keep scrolling for more.
The first historical drama had Russell Crowe in the lead, featuring Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielson, Tomas Arana, Oliver Reed, Djimon Hounsou, John Shrapnel, Richard Harris, and Tommy Flanagan. The film suffered a few complications after Oliver Reed passed away before the production was finished. It was about a former Roman General who set out to exact vengeance against the corrupt emperor who murdered his family and sent him into slavery.
Ridley Scott’s Gladiator 2 is under Paramount Studios and has expanded drastically. According...
- 2/25/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Ridley Scott’s journey back to ancient Rome with the Gladiator sequel has hit a few bumps, financially speaking. What started with a budget of $165 million has astonishingly doubled to around $310 million. This has certainly caused some stress among the folks at Paramount, though they claim the expenses didn’t go over $250 million. The production faced several challenges, including on-set accidents and animal welfare complaints that didn’t sit well with many.
In comparison, the original Gladiator movie managed a worldwide gross of $460.6 million against a more modest budget of $103 million, setting a high bar for the sequel’s financial performance and success.
The anticipation for Gladiator 2 is high, with Paul Mescal playing Lucius, who’s now all grown up and entangled in the political webs of Rome. The cast is impressive, featuring stars like Denzel Washington and Pedro Pascal, alongside returning faces Connie Nielsen and Derek Jacobi. The...
In comparison, the original Gladiator movie managed a worldwide gross of $460.6 million against a more modest budget of $103 million, setting a high bar for the sequel’s financial performance and success.
The anticipation for Gladiator 2 is high, with Paul Mescal playing Lucius, who’s now all grown up and entangled in the political webs of Rome. The cast is impressive, featuring stars like Denzel Washington and Pedro Pascal, alongside returning faces Connie Nielsen and Derek Jacobi. The...
- 2/24/2024
- by Hrvoje Milakovic
- Fiction Horizon
Paramount could throw Ridley Scott to the lions if Gladiator 2 fails to perform like gangbusters at the box office. A new report from The Hollywood Reporter reveals the ballooning cost of production on the anticipated sequel, with insiders close to the project saying the film budgeted at $165 million is closer to $310 million. Let that amount sink in for a moment.
Per THR’s sources, the net cost of the 49-day shoot was under $250 million. “It’s a runaway,” says one source. “It’s not being managed.” How did this happen? The WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes did not help. Production for Gladiator 2 shut down in July because of the negotiations, costing the studio $600,000 a week, roughly $10 million. Scott resumed filming in December, though some say he continued to capture footage using extras during the strikes.
Some wonder if the Gladiator 2 set was cursed. In June, six crewmembers sustained non-life-threatening burn injuries.
Per THR’s sources, the net cost of the 49-day shoot was under $250 million. “It’s a runaway,” says one source. “It’s not being managed.” How did this happen? The WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes did not help. Production for Gladiator 2 shut down in July because of the negotiations, costing the studio $600,000 a week, roughly $10 million. Scott resumed filming in December, though some say he continued to capture footage using extras during the strikes.
Some wonder if the Gladiator 2 set was cursed. In June, six crewmembers sustained non-life-threatening burn injuries.
- 2/23/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Paramount Pictures didn’t have a bad 2023 but had put a lot of hopes on the latest in the Mission: Impossible franchise to push them towards a great year. After Tom Cruise soared with Top Gun: Maverick, they had hoped fans would flock to theaters once again to see him in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning: Part One. Off that’s a long title. It underperformed, so the next film will get a new name. What can fans look forward to on Paramount’s 2024 release schedule?
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A new music biopic, which has been a trend that has proved profitable over the last few decades. This one is with the cooperation of the Marley family. I’m curious to see if the film will show anything that might put the singer in a bad light. The biggest problem with these types of films is that...
Bob Marley: One Love – Now Playing
A new music biopic, which has been a trend that has proved profitable over the last few decades. This one is with the cooperation of the Marley family. I’m curious to see if the film will show anything that might put the singer in a bad light. The biggest problem with these types of films is that...
- 2/22/2024
- by Bryan Wolford
- JoBlo.com
Pedro Pascal, known for his roles in hit shows like The Mandalorian and The Last of Us, recently shared his experience on the set of Ridley Scott’s highly anticipated sequel, Gladiator 2. He wasn’t just impressed, he was blown away by the sheer scale and detail of the production.
Pedro Pascal as Marcus Moreno in We Can Be Heroes.
The upcoming film, Gladiator 2, serves as a follow-up to Ridley Scott’s 2000 blockbuster Gladiator, which earned an Oscar. The original movie told the story of Maximus, a former general turned slave (played by Russell Crowe), who fights in the gladiator arena in the Roman Empire while seeking vengeance for the tragic murder of his family.
Suggested“I could never be her”: Pedro Pascal Reveals He Has a Hollywood Doppelgänger and the Fans Can Never Guess Who Pedro Pascal Has Hailed the “impressive” Gladiator 2 Set
Pedro Pascal...
Pedro Pascal as Marcus Moreno in We Can Be Heroes.
The upcoming film, Gladiator 2, serves as a follow-up to Ridley Scott’s 2000 blockbuster Gladiator, which earned an Oscar. The original movie told the story of Maximus, a former general turned slave (played by Russell Crowe), who fights in the gladiator arena in the Roman Empire while seeking vengeance for the tragic murder of his family.
Suggested“I could never be her”: Pedro Pascal Reveals He Has a Hollywood Doppelgänger and the Fans Can Never Guess Who Pedro Pascal Has Hailed the “impressive” Gladiator 2 Set
Pedro Pascal...
- 2/22/2024
- by Prantik Prabal Roy
- FandomWire
Gladiator 2 has been in development for 20 years and is finally coming this year. It’ll be quite different from the 2000 original, which earned Russell Crowe an Academy Award for Best Actor. Despite many changes in story ideas, the sequel’s production is now confirmed.
Russell Crowe in a still from Gladiator
Even Paul Mescal has spoken about the process of making the much-anticipated Gladiator 2, confirming something exciting.
Mescal is starring in the sequel which follows years after the original. He’s playing Lucius, Commodus’s nephew—portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix in Gladiator.
Suggested“They should be f*cking paying me”: Russell Crowe’s Biggest Movie Has Made His Life a Nightmare During Media Interviews
Paul Mescal’s Exciting Update on Gladiator 2
Paul Mescal in a still from All of Us Strangers
Paul Mescal shared the information while on the red carpet before the BAFTA Film Awards,...
Russell Crowe in a still from Gladiator
Even Paul Mescal has spoken about the process of making the much-anticipated Gladiator 2, confirming something exciting.
Mescal is starring in the sequel which follows years after the original. He’s playing Lucius, Commodus’s nephew—portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix in Gladiator.
Suggested“They should be f*cking paying me”: Russell Crowe’s Biggest Movie Has Made His Life a Nightmare During Media Interviews
Paul Mescal’s Exciting Update on Gladiator 2
Paul Mescal in a still from All of Us Strangers
Paul Mescal shared the information while on the red carpet before the BAFTA Film Awards,...
- 2/20/2024
- by Shreya Jha
- FandomWire
Wonder Woman took cinemas by storm when it was released in 2017. Despite being a period piece set during World War 2, it managed to bring in droves of fans to witness Diana Prince’s origin tale. So, with the same creative team returning for a sequel and the ever-popular decade of the 80s being its setting, this could outdo the first in every way. But with expectations comes disappointment as the film released during Covid caused quite a stir for its creative partners and had some rather questionable CGI. So today on DC Revisited, we’re getting into it all as we dive into Patty Jenkins’ Wonder Woman 1984.
After the first film made $822 Million worldwide, a sequel was announced just one month after release. A few months later, it was announced that writer/director Patty Jenkins and her co-writer Geoff Johns would return and serve the same roles for this new venture.
After the first film made $822 Million worldwide, a sequel was announced just one month after release. A few months later, it was announced that writer/director Patty Jenkins and her co-writer Geoff Johns would return and serve the same roles for this new venture.
- 2/15/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
When it comes to casting beloved comic book characters for cinematic adaptations, fan expectations soar sky-high. As news swirls around a revival of the Fantastic Four franchise, finding out about the ideal actor to embody its iconic roles intensifies. One name making waves in these discussions is Joseph Quinn, celebrated for his diverse array of roles across both film and television.
Joseph Quinn in Stranger Things
A British actor has left an indelible mark on the small screen with appearances in Dickensian, Howards End, and Catherine the Great.
He’s also lent his talent to acclaimed BBC productions such as Les Miserables and Strike. Notably, Quinn’s breakthrough came with his portrayal of Eddie Munson in the fourth season of the hit series Stranger Things in 2022.
While Joseph Quinn is slated to portray Johnny Storm, aka the Human Torch, in the Fantastic Four franchise, his past performances provide compelling evidence...
Joseph Quinn in Stranger Things
A British actor has left an indelible mark on the small screen with appearances in Dickensian, Howards End, and Catherine the Great.
He’s also lent his talent to acclaimed BBC productions such as Les Miserables and Strike. Notably, Quinn’s breakthrough came with his portrayal of Eddie Munson in the fourth season of the hit series Stranger Things in 2022.
While Joseph Quinn is slated to portray Johnny Storm, aka the Human Torch, in the Fantastic Four franchise, his past performances provide compelling evidence...
- 2/15/2024
- by Muskan Chaudhary
- FandomWire
Exclusive: Catalyst Studios is producing and launching world sales on boxing drama Undercard, written and to be directed by Tamika Miller (Honor Student) and set to star Emmy winner Wanda Sykes in her first dramatic film role.
The movie will chart the story of a female boxing trainer (Sykes), who after abandoning her son, rises from the ashes to coach him in the biggest fight of his career.
The film is currently in pre-production, with Catalyst introducing the film to buyers at this week’s European Film Market.
Pic is co-written by Anita M. Cal and is produced by Anne Clements, Catalyst Studios’ Paul Kampf and Mark Pennell, with Catalyst Chairperson Holly Levow executive-producing.
Comedian and actress Sykes is best known for roles in History Of The World: Part II, The Upshaws, Monster In Law and Curb Your Enthusiasm. Her latest comedy special I’m An Entertainer was nominated for a Golden Globe,...
The movie will chart the story of a female boxing trainer (Sykes), who after abandoning her son, rises from the ashes to coach him in the biggest fight of his career.
The film is currently in pre-production, with Catalyst introducing the film to buyers at this week’s European Film Market.
Pic is co-written by Anita M. Cal and is produced by Anne Clements, Catalyst Studios’ Paul Kampf and Mark Pennell, with Catalyst Chairperson Holly Levow executive-producing.
Comedian and actress Sykes is best known for roles in History Of The World: Part II, The Upshaws, Monster In Law and Curb Your Enthusiasm. Her latest comedy special I’m An Entertainer was nominated for a Golden Globe,...
- 2/14/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
A pact between Apple Original Films, A24, Spike Lee, and Denzel Washington is making noise this Thursday with news about a remake of Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 crime drama High and Low. Lee and Washington are old friends, of course, with the duo’s fourth collaboration being for 2006’s Inside Man.
In Kurosawa’s High and Low, an executive of a Yokohama shoe company becomes a victim of extortion when his chauffeur’s son is kidnapped by mistake and held for ransom. Details about Lee’s remake are scarce, though we know it will be an English-language reimagining of the original—details about how and if the plot will differ from Kurosawa’s classic crime drama remains a mystery.
Alan Fox and Lee wrote the screenplay for the High and Low remake, with A24, Escape Artists, and Mandalay Pictures handling development. Production kicks off in March, with Todd Black producing for...
In Kurosawa’s High and Low, an executive of a Yokohama shoe company becomes a victim of extortion when his chauffeur’s son is kidnapped by mistake and held for ransom. Details about Lee’s remake are scarce, though we know it will be an English-language reimagining of the original—details about how and if the plot will differ from Kurosawa’s classic crime drama remains a mystery.
Alan Fox and Lee wrote the screenplay for the High and Low remake, with A24, Escape Artists, and Mandalay Pictures handling development. Production kicks off in March, with Todd Black producing for...
- 2/8/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
A new Spike Lee Joint is in the works that will reunite the director with Denzel Washington. Apple Original Films is partnering with A24 on “High and Low,” an English-language adaptation of the 1963 Akira Kurosawa crime film of the same name.
“High and Low” marks the first time Washington and Lee will work together since 2006’s “Inside Man.” It will be their fifth film together in addition to “Mo’ Better Blues,” “Malcolm X,” and “He Got Game.”
The project also brings back together Washington and Todd Black, who produced “Fences,” “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” and “The Equalizer” films. Washington previously starred in another Apple and A24 film, Joel Coen’s 2022 “The Tragedy of Macbeth,” which netted Denzel his 10th Oscar nomination.
Production on “High and Low” will start in March. A24 plans to release the film theatrically before it streams on Apple TV+.
“High and Low” is just one of Japanese master Kurosawa’s masterpieces,...
“High and Low” marks the first time Washington and Lee will work together since 2006’s “Inside Man.” It will be their fifth film together in addition to “Mo’ Better Blues,” “Malcolm X,” and “He Got Game.”
The project also brings back together Washington and Todd Black, who produced “Fences,” “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” and “The Equalizer” films. Washington previously starred in another Apple and A24 film, Joel Coen’s 2022 “The Tragedy of Macbeth,” which netted Denzel his 10th Oscar nomination.
Production on “High and Low” will start in March. A24 plans to release the film theatrically before it streams on Apple TV+.
“High and Low” is just one of Japanese master Kurosawa’s masterpieces,...
- 2/8/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Upcoming Pedro Pascal Movies and Shows to Watch. ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
Pedro Pascal has become the sweetheart in the Hollywood world of entertainment. He’s undoubtedly one of the most versatile actors in the film industry. For the past few years, the Narcos star delivered back-to-back remarkable performances and rose to fame through his movies and shows. He’s the internet’s favourite, and one of the reasons is his witty interviews and cuteness. But his work has always been the reason why he’s often in the news.
For all the Pedro fans, we have listed his upcoming movies and shows that will make you more excited about what new the actor has to offer.
Upcoming Pedro Pascal Movies and Shows Upcoming Pedro Pascal Movies Gladiator 2
Recently, a BTS picture from Pedro’s upcoming movie Gladiator 2 leaked online. He’s wearing a cloak in the pic, but...
Pedro Pascal has become the sweetheart in the Hollywood world of entertainment. He’s undoubtedly one of the most versatile actors in the film industry. For the past few years, the Narcos star delivered back-to-back remarkable performances and rose to fame through his movies and shows. He’s the internet’s favourite, and one of the reasons is his witty interviews and cuteness. But his work has always been the reason why he’s often in the news.
For all the Pedro fans, we have listed his upcoming movies and shows that will make you more excited about what new the actor has to offer.
Upcoming Pedro Pascal Movies and Shows Upcoming Pedro Pascal Movies Gladiator 2
Recently, a BTS picture from Pedro’s upcoming movie Gladiator 2 leaked online. He’s wearing a cloak in the pic, but...
- 1/31/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
Neon is opening Origin on 130 screens and plans to expand the Ava DuVernay film, which premiered in Venice and had a excellent qualifying run in December.
Neon took global rights on Origin before its Venice premiere where it received an eight-minute standing ovation and DuVernay became the first Black American woman to have a selection there. Deadline reported the film tested well with audiences, landing a 91 total positive in the top two boxes, with an 81 definite recommend, the highest for both Neon and DuVernay. With the theatrical release, the distributor is looking to pull in the arthouse and “smarthouse” (mainstream crossover) audiences and Black audiences with targeted bookings including theaters in regional markets like Atlanta, Chicago and Baltimore. It’s a hard film to comp but it is everywhere that recent films The Color Purple and American Fiction have done well.
Origin is based on New York Times’ Pulitzer Prize-winning...
Neon took global rights on Origin before its Venice premiere where it received an eight-minute standing ovation and DuVernay became the first Black American woman to have a selection there. Deadline reported the film tested well with audiences, landing a 91 total positive in the top two boxes, with an 81 definite recommend, the highest for both Neon and DuVernay. With the theatrical release, the distributor is looking to pull in the arthouse and “smarthouse” (mainstream crossover) audiences and Black audiences with targeted bookings including theaters in regional markets like Atlanta, Chicago and Baltimore. It’s a hard film to comp but it is everywhere that recent films The Color Purple and American Fiction have done well.
Origin is based on New York Times’ Pulitzer Prize-winning...
- 1/19/2024
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Much like the earlier reviewed All Of US Strangers, here’s another “indie” film that’s now getting a “wide rollout” after end-of-the-year screenings on the coasts. And yes, it could have been out everywhere in the last couple of months, but it seems that it’s more pertinent now than ever, since the presidential election cycle began with the Iowas caucus just days ago. No, it’s not about someone running for office, but its subject is a major discussion of any political discourse, going back to the beginnings of the US. And that subject is race. Now this new film doesn’t focus on one particular historical event, much like the filmmaker Ava DuVernay did with Selma, now ten years ago. This delves much deeper into it, as she travels the globe, and explores different eras, all in adapting a lauded scholar’s investigation into racism’s Origin.
- 1/19/2024
- by Jim Batts
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
One of Hollywood’s best known boutique law firms is undergoing a touch-up, in more ways than one.
Founded in 1992, Lichter Grossman will now officially be known as Lichter, Grossman, Nichols, Feldman, Rogal, Shikora & Clark.
The name change comes as the transactional firm that includes such clients as Viola Davis, Juno Temple, George Clooney, Connie Nielsen, Michael Cera, Rian Johnson, Barry Jenkins and Steven Soderbergh has promoted two of its own, with Melissa Rogal and Jonathan Shikora joining the masthead.
“We are overjoyed that Melissa and Jonathan are adding their names to our door,” managing partner Jamie Feldman told Deadline on Thursday. “In addition to being stellar lawyers and passionate advocates for their clients, they are widely respected as innovative dealmakers and as leaders in the entertainment law community. They have contributed immeasurably to our firm’s growth and reputation over the years, and we could not be more excited...
Founded in 1992, Lichter Grossman will now officially be known as Lichter, Grossman, Nichols, Feldman, Rogal, Shikora & Clark.
The name change comes as the transactional firm that includes such clients as Viola Davis, Juno Temple, George Clooney, Connie Nielsen, Michael Cera, Rian Johnson, Barry Jenkins and Steven Soderbergh has promoted two of its own, with Melissa Rogal and Jonathan Shikora joining the masthead.
“We are overjoyed that Melissa and Jonathan are adding their names to our door,” managing partner Jamie Feldman told Deadline on Thursday. “In addition to being stellar lawyers and passionate advocates for their clients, they are widely respected as innovative dealmakers and as leaders in the entertainment law community. They have contributed immeasurably to our firm’s growth and reputation over the years, and we could not be more excited...
- 1/18/2024
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Ridley Scott is likely to be pretty happy that filming on Gladiator 2 has wrapped, following an ‘eventful’ shoot.
Bless Ridley Scott. The man is in his 80s and is making films with the sort of energy that someone half his age would struggle to match. Even still, the production of Gladiator 2 must have tested even his legendary levels of endurance. It’s all over now, though, reports World of Reel, with Scott and star Paul Mescal taking to social media to celebrate the production coming to a close.
Let’s recap on just how tricky a shoot it was for Scott and his collaborators. Back in the summer, four crew were hospitalised when a filming sequence went wrong. That alone would make things difficult, but that came on the heels of Barry Keoghan leaving on the eve of production due to a scheduling conflict. Losing an actor of...
Bless Ridley Scott. The man is in his 80s and is making films with the sort of energy that someone half his age would struggle to match. Even still, the production of Gladiator 2 must have tested even his legendary levels of endurance. It’s all over now, though, reports World of Reel, with Scott and star Paul Mescal taking to social media to celebrate the production coming to a close.
Let’s recap on just how tricky a shoot it was for Scott and his collaborators. Back in the summer, four crew were hospitalised when a filming sequence went wrong. That alone would make things difficult, but that came on the heels of Barry Keoghan leaving on the eve of production due to a scheduling conflict. Losing an actor of...
- 1/18/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
What if your significant other had a secret life and instead of cheating on you she was carrying out assassinations? Well find out the answer to that in Kaley Cuoco‘s action thriller film Role Play in which she stars as Emma, a wife, mother, and an assassin but when her husband Dave finds out about her he goes across the world to find out the complete truth and if possible help his wife. Role Play also stars David Oyelowo, Connie Nielsen, Bill Nighy, Sonita Henry, and Rudi Dharmalingam. So, if you loved the Prime Video film here are some similar movies you could watch next.
Killers (Tubi & Prime Video Add-On) Credit – Lionsgate Movies
Well if you loved Role Play, you will find Killers very entertaining as both films have the same concept. Directed by Robert Luketic, the 2010 film revolves around a picture-perfect couple living their happy lives in suburbia...
Killers (Tubi & Prime Video Add-On) Credit – Lionsgate Movies
Well if you loved Role Play, you will find Killers very entertaining as both films have the same concept. Directed by Robert Luketic, the 2010 film revolves around a picture-perfect couple living their happy lives in suburbia...
- 1/17/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
While Paul Mescal’s name is very well known in Hollywood, he isn’t sure if he’s ready for the possibility of global attention following Gladiator 2.
During a recent interview with The Times UK, the actor who has starred in popular projects such as Normal People, Aftersun, All of Us Strangers and Foe, admitted that while he doesn’t know what fame the Ridley Scott-directed sequel will bring, he will get “profoundly depressed” if it negatively impacts his personal life.
“I don’t know what the difference will be,” Mescal said. “Maybe that’s naive? Is it just that more people will stop you in the street? I’d get profoundly depressed if that’s so and hope it isn’t true. I’ll have an answer next year, but if [the film] impacts my life in that way, I’ll be in a bad spot. I’d have...
During a recent interview with The Times UK, the actor who has starred in popular projects such as Normal People, Aftersun, All of Us Strangers and Foe, admitted that while he doesn’t know what fame the Ridley Scott-directed sequel will bring, he will get “profoundly depressed” if it negatively impacts his personal life.
“I don’t know what the difference will be,” Mescal said. “Maybe that’s naive? Is it just that more people will stop you in the street? I’d get profoundly depressed if that’s so and hope it isn’t true. I’ll have an answer next year, but if [the film] impacts my life in that way, I’ll be in a bad spot. I’d have...
- 1/17/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Role Play Movie Review: A Familiar Take On The Retired Assassin Trope Makes For An Entertaining Ride
Role Play Movie Review Rating:
Star Cast: Kaley Cuoco, David Oyelowo, Bill Nighy, and Connie Nielsen.
Director: Thomas Vincent
Role Play Movie Review Is Out! (Picture Credit: IMDb)
What’s Good: Cuoco and Oyelowo have enough charisma to carry the entire film on their shoulders, and it is actually fun to see them out of their comfort zone.
What’s Bad: The story is too predictable, and the plot might be copied from hundreds of other movies, but The Long Kiss Goodnight is not.
Loo Break: The middle of the movie sags a bit as the story tries to get to where the character makes their final decisions, but it could be more compelling.
Watch or Not?: Only watch if you are in the mood for something you have seen many times before.
Language: English (with subtitles).
Available On: Amazon Prime Video
Runtime: 101 Minutes.
User Rating:
Amazon Prime Video...
Star Cast: Kaley Cuoco, David Oyelowo, Bill Nighy, and Connie Nielsen.
Director: Thomas Vincent
Role Play Movie Review Is Out! (Picture Credit: IMDb)
What’s Good: Cuoco and Oyelowo have enough charisma to carry the entire film on their shoulders, and it is actually fun to see them out of their comfort zone.
What’s Bad: The story is too predictable, and the plot might be copied from hundreds of other movies, but The Long Kiss Goodnight is not.
Loo Break: The middle of the movie sags a bit as the story tries to get to where the character makes their final decisions, but it could be more compelling.
Watch or Not?: Only watch if you are in the mood for something you have seen many times before.
Language: English (with subtitles).
Available On: Amazon Prime Video
Runtime: 101 Minutes.
User Rating:
Amazon Prime Video...
- 1/15/2024
- by Nelson Acosta
- KoiMoi
There are a lot of themes and ideas one can throw into a simple action comedy, which can backfire and usually does. Role Play is enjoyable because it’s easy with itself and has just the perfect casting for this kind of story. With Kaley Cuoco and David Oyelowo in the lead, the movie feels very well-balanced, and there is a kind of dialogue going on here with the actors having been cast against type. Oyelowo is known for some heavy-hitting dramatic roles, and in Role Play, he changes his persona to suit this new part, where he is a little discombobulated throughout the whole film, while Kaley Cuoco gets to play the tough killer.
The role reversal is a nice touch precisely because that point is not hammered on the audience. I seem to remember Knight and Day, where Tom Cruise was the one who remained calm and composed,...
The role reversal is a nice touch precisely because that point is not hammered on the audience. I seem to remember Knight and Day, where Tom Cruise was the one who remained calm and composed,...
- 1/12/2024
- by Ayush Awasthi
- Film Fugitives
How do you make a “rom-com” centered around a long-time married couple? Well, one idea would be to throw them a “curve”. With the Bracketts in this story, she’s forgotten their anniversary prompting him to take, well not desperate, but offbeat measures. Would it “spice” things up considerably, maybe rekindle those old sparks, if they pretended to be strangers meeting for the first time? But how could she have “blanked’ on the “big day”? For that answer, this new movie mixes in elements of an action flick. With that new twist, we learn that she indulges in many variations of Role Play.
Oh, the lady in question is Emma Brackett (Kaley Cuoco). At the start of the story, she’s on the job, donning a wig, and terminating a target. As in assassinate. From there she phones her handler Raj (Rudy Dharmalingam), and heads to the airport. In the next scene,...
Oh, the lady in question is Emma Brackett (Kaley Cuoco). At the start of the story, she’s on the job, donning a wig, and terminating a target. As in assassinate. From there she phones her handler Raj (Rudy Dharmalingam), and heads to the airport. In the next scene,...
- 1/12/2024
- by Jim Batts
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
During the Cold War, we had “I Married a Communist” and “I Married a Monster From Outer Space” — two predicaments that the era’s paranoias rendered basically the same thing. In recent years, however, a more common screen fantasy might be summarized as “Whoops, My Significant Other Turns Out to Be an International Spy/Assassin.” There have been numerous efforts in that vein, of variably intentional absurdity. Now there’s “Role Play,” which by their standards doesn’t seem particularly outlandish for offering “The Big Bang Theory’s” Kaley Cuoco as a globetrotting killer cloaked in the normie guise of suburban mom.
This smaller-scaled, gender-flipped spin on the “True Lies” conceit, however, gets most of its charm and humor from David Oyelowo, playing the Jamie Lee Curtis role of the solidly middlebrow spouse flummoxed at finding themselves married to a lethal weapon. Revealing hitherto underexposed comic chops, he elevates a...
This smaller-scaled, gender-flipped spin on the “True Lies” conceit, however, gets most of its charm and humor from David Oyelowo, playing the Jamie Lee Curtis role of the solidly middlebrow spouse flummoxed at finding themselves married to a lethal weapon. Revealing hitherto underexposed comic chops, he elevates a...
- 1/12/2024
- by Dennis Harvey
- Variety Film + TV
Kaley Cuoco and David Oyelowo are stepping out to promote their new Prime Video movie.
The co-stars posed for photos together on the black carpet at a special screening of their new movie Role Play on Thursday evening (January 11) at the Culver Theater in Culver City, Calif.
For the screening, Kaley, 38, donned a pretty blue dress while David, 47, looked handsome in a pink suit.
Keep reading to find out more…
Here’s the movie’s synopsis: Emma (Cuoco) has a wonderful husband and two kids in the suburbs of New Jersey—she also has a secret life as an assassin for hire, a secret that her husband David (Oyelowo) discovers when the couple decide to spice up their marriage with a little role play.
The upcoming movie also stars Connie Nielsen and Bill Nighy. Thomas Vincent serves as director, with a script by Andrew Baldwin and Seth W. Owen.
Role...
The co-stars posed for photos together on the black carpet at a special screening of their new movie Role Play on Thursday evening (January 11) at the Culver Theater in Culver City, Calif.
For the screening, Kaley, 38, donned a pretty blue dress while David, 47, looked handsome in a pink suit.
Keep reading to find out more…
Here’s the movie’s synopsis: Emma (Cuoco) has a wonderful husband and two kids in the suburbs of New Jersey—she also has a secret life as an assassin for hire, a secret that her husband David (Oyelowo) discovers when the couple decide to spice up their marriage with a little role play.
The upcoming movie also stars Connie Nielsen and Bill Nighy. Thomas Vincent serves as director, with a script by Andrew Baldwin and Seth W. Owen.
Role...
- 1/12/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Kaley Cuoco, the beloved star of sitcoms like ‘The Big Bang Theory’ and ‘The Flight Attendant’, is all set to bowl audiences over with a never-seen-before character, a far cry from her comical characters. Her latest project, ‘Role Play’, sees her trading Penny’s quirky charm and Cassie’s bubbly enthusiasm for a much darker, more action-oriented persona. In the upcoming film, Cuoco essays the role of Emma, a seemingly ordinary suburban wife and mother who harbours a shocking secret – she’s a lethal assassin leading a double life. When her husband, played by David Oyelowo, proposes a night of role-play to spice up their marriage, things take an unexpected turn as Emma’s true identity gets exposed.
Although Kaley has also co-produced ‘Role Play’ she was more actively involved in the film as an actor.
She recently shared, “I have to tell you, I didn’t feel like I...
Although Kaley has also co-produced ‘Role Play’ she was more actively involved in the film as an actor.
She recently shared, “I have to tell you, I didn’t feel like I...
- 1/9/2024
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
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