Loki star Owen Wilson is still not letting O. J. Simpson off the hook for the murder of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman. Simpson was acquitted in the infamous trial that still has many people divided on the final non-guilty verdict. Wilson refused to star in the upcoming film, titled The Juice, which portrays the NFL star as innocent of the murder. The Wedding Crashers star was offered a boatload of money for the role.
Joshua Newton is making a film on O. J. Simpson showing the NFL star in a positive light (credits: Roots 1977)
While the majority of fans appreciated Wilson walking away from the project, a few believed that the actor should have respected the justice system’s motto of ‘innocent until proven guilty.’ The controversial film is being helmed by British director Joshua Newton.
Owen Wilson Will Not Be Starring In Controversial O.
Joshua Newton is making a film on O. J. Simpson showing the NFL star in a positive light (credits: Roots 1977)
While the majority of fans appreciated Wilson walking away from the project, a few believed that the actor should have respected the justice system’s motto of ‘innocent until proven guilty.’ The controversial film is being helmed by British director Joshua Newton.
Owen Wilson Will Not Be Starring In Controversial O.
- 4/25/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Danny Boyle's lo-fi 2002 zombie apocalypse film "28 Days Later" caused a stir in the horror community for its grainy digital photography (shot by Anthony Dod Mantle) and for its introduction of "fast zombies" into the pop vernacular. The zombies in "28 Days Later" were, unlike most movie zombies seen up to that point, fast-moving and vicious rather than mindless and shambling. It is credited for breathing new life into the zombie genre, followed as it was by other zombie hits like the "Dawn of the Dead" remake, George Romero's "Land of the Dead," and the hit 2010 series "The Walking Dead." "28 Days Later" also tapped into a lot of America's post-9/11 ennui, presenting hard-edged images of urban desolation. Everyone felt like the world had ended, and Boyle aesthetically agreed.
"28 Days Later," penned by "Civil War" director Alex Garland, was followed by a sequel in 2007 called "28 Weeks Later,...
"28 Days Later," penned by "Civil War" director Alex Garland, was followed by a sequel in 2007 called "28 Weeks Later,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
The MCU changed forever after Loki premiered. Starring Tom Hiddleston and Owen Wilson in the lead roles, the series was truly brilliant. With the recent passing away of O.J. Simpson who was infamous for the murder trial, the world has renewed its interest in the Simpson trial.
Loki star Owen Wilson was offered the lead role in a movie where he would have to portray the role of Simpson. The catch was that the film showcased Simpson as innocent. Well, the Loki star didn’t have a kind reply for the project where O.J. Simpson is shown innocent!
Owen Wilson’s Mobius and Tom Hiddleston’s Loki at the Tva in Loki.
Loki Star Owen Wilson Was Not In A Kidding Mood!
Before his case became infamous, O.J. Simpson was an NFL player with quite a career to his name. Back in 1994, Simpson’s wife and her friend were found murdered and O.
Loki star Owen Wilson was offered the lead role in a movie where he would have to portray the role of Simpson. The catch was that the film showcased Simpson as innocent. Well, the Loki star didn’t have a kind reply for the project where O.J. Simpson is shown innocent!
Owen Wilson’s Mobius and Tom Hiddleston’s Loki at the Tva in Loki.
Loki Star Owen Wilson Was Not In A Kidding Mood!
Before his case became infamous, O.J. Simpson was an NFL player with quite a career to his name. Back in 1994, Simpson’s wife and her friend were found murdered and O.
- 4/24/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
In the world of buddy cop comedies, the "Rush Hour" franchise remains a standout. The odd coupling of a reserved chief inspector from Hong Kong and a fast-talking LAPD officer sparked three action-packed, hilarious films popular the world over, amassing over $850 million at the global box office.
Across the three films, Chief Inspector Lee (Jackie Chan) and Detective James Carter (Chris Tucker) solve cases in Hong Kong and the U.S., even paying a brief visit to France, typically involving the Triads and government officials. And while the trilogy offers adrenaline-inducing action sequences, it's the comedic chemistry between the two actors that has endured.
When the first installment of "Rush Hour" debuted in 1998, North American audiences had just become acquainted with Chan following the success of "Rumble in the Bronx," while films like "Friday" and "The Fifth Element" highlighted Tucker as an emerging comedic voice. Their natural banter won audiences...
Across the three films, Chief Inspector Lee (Jackie Chan) and Detective James Carter (Chris Tucker) solve cases in Hong Kong and the U.S., even paying a brief visit to France, typically involving the Triads and government officials. And while the trilogy offers adrenaline-inducing action sequences, it's the comedic chemistry between the two actors that has endured.
When the first installment of "Rush Hour" debuted in 1998, North American audiences had just become acquainted with Chan following the success of "Rumble in the Bronx," while films like "Friday" and "The Fifth Element" highlighted Tucker as an emerging comedic voice. Their natural banter won audiences...
- 8/26/2023
- by Rachel Ho
- Slash Film
If you’re a fan of true crime documentaries or early millennium classic cartoons then boy does Hulu’s list of new releases have some great news for you!
Hulu continues its implicit understanding that streaming services are basically true crime distribution machines this month with a trio of intriguing titles. While it’s not necessarily true crime per se, The Ashley Madison Affair about the notorious dating platform premieres on July 7. That will be followed by Betrayal: The Perfect Husband on July 11, which is based on a compelling podcast of the same name. The Jewel Thief arrives on July 13 to provide an account of Gerald Blanchard, one of history’s most creative criminals.
But where does the cartoon excitement comes in? Well, that’s because season 11 of Matt Groening’s beloved Futurama premieres on July 24. Fry, Leela, the Professor, and Bender will all return for a direct continuation of...
Hulu continues its implicit understanding that streaming services are basically true crime distribution machines this month with a trio of intriguing titles. While it’s not necessarily true crime per se, The Ashley Madison Affair about the notorious dating platform premieres on July 7. That will be followed by Betrayal: The Perfect Husband on July 11, which is based on a compelling podcast of the same name. The Jewel Thief arrives on July 13 to provide an account of Gerald Blanchard, one of history’s most creative criminals.
But where does the cartoon excitement comes in? Well, that’s because season 11 of Matt Groening’s beloved Futurama premieres on July 24. Fry, Leela, the Professor, and Bender will all return for a direct continuation of...
- 7/1/2023
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Vampires are taking a wacky bite out of summer. In Season 5 of FX and Hulu’s “What We Do In The Shadows,” Guillermo (Harvey Guillén) looks for a vampire who can give him the transformation that Nandor the Relentless has kept from him. But it may not go as planned. The beloved comedy, which takes a mockumentary look at four vampires living in Staten Island, returns on July 14.
Check out the Season 5 trailer of “What We Do In the Shadows”:
Another highly anticipated return coming to Hulu in July is the latest season of long-running animated series “Futurama.” The show’s first four seasons aired on Fox from 1999 to 2003, it was then picked up by Comedy Central for three seasons from 2008 to 2013. Now, nearly a decade later, the Mike Judge-created series will return for the first half of the 20-episode Season 8 on July 24 with the original voice cast.
Check out the Season 5 trailer of “What We Do In the Shadows”:
Another highly anticipated return coming to Hulu in July is the latest season of long-running animated series “Futurama.” The show’s first four seasons aired on Fox from 1999 to 2003, it was then picked up by Comedy Central for three seasons from 2008 to 2013. Now, nearly a decade later, the Mike Judge-created series will return for the first half of the 20-episode Season 8 on July 24 with the original voice cast.
- 6/23/2023
- by Fern Siegel
- The Streamable
The long-in-development, at least from a post-production point-of-view, action comedy “Hidden Strike” has its first trailer, which you can watch above. That means the Jackie Chan/John Cena team-up flick, which was shot back in 2018, may finally reach cinemas or at least VOD. The film, initially titled “Snafu,” became a consistent victim of changing circumstances but external and internal.
The film was green-lit and shot amid a resurgence specifically in China for Jackie Chan-fronted actioners like “Kung Fu Yoga” and “Skiptrace.” The latter was also a (partially) English-language romp starring Johnny Knoxville in a clear attempt to recapture some of that “Rush Hour” or “Shanghai Knights” magic from the late 1990s and early 2000s.
“Skiptrace” earned $131 million in 2016 while the former globe-trotting adventure film “Kung Fu Yoga” earned $256 million in 2017. “Since then, “The Climbers” earned $174 million in 2019, but Covid obviously put a damper on such robust earnings for a moment.
The film was green-lit and shot amid a resurgence specifically in China for Jackie Chan-fronted actioners like “Kung Fu Yoga” and “Skiptrace.” The latter was also a (partially) English-language romp starring Johnny Knoxville in a clear attempt to recapture some of that “Rush Hour” or “Shanghai Knights” magic from the late 1990s and early 2000s.
“Skiptrace” earned $131 million in 2016 while the former globe-trotting adventure film “Kung Fu Yoga” earned $256 million in 2017. “Since then, “The Climbers” earned $174 million in 2019, but Covid obviously put a damper on such robust earnings for a moment.
- 5/31/2023
- by Scott Mendelson
- The Wrap
April on Prime Video is stacked with returning favorites, the launch of one of Amazon’s biggest shows ever and a bevy of great movies to watch. The fifth and final season of “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” launches on April 14, while Amazon will premiere the globe-trotting action-thriller series “Citadel” – starring Priyanka Chopra-Jonas and Richard Madden – on April 28. The show hails from “Avengers: Endgame” filmmaker Joe and Anthony Russo.
Noteworthy movies arriving on April 1 include the “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” movies, “Fast Times at Ridgemont High,” “The Big Lebowski,” “Looper,” “Vanilla Sky” and “Top Gun.”
You can also stream the Billy Eichner rom-com “Bros” starting April 4 and the George Clooney/Julia Roberts rom-com “Ticket to Paradise” on April 11.
Check out the full list of what’s new on Amazon Prime Video in April 2023 below.
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April 1
American Gigolo
At the Gate...
Noteworthy movies arriving on April 1 include the “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” movies, “Fast Times at Ridgemont High,” “The Big Lebowski,” “Looper,” “Vanilla Sky” and “Top Gun.”
You can also stream the Billy Eichner rom-com “Bros” starting April 4 and the George Clooney/Julia Roberts rom-com “Ticket to Paradise” on April 11.
Check out the full list of what’s new on Amazon Prime Video in April 2023 below.
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The 41 Best Movies on Amazon Prime (April 2023)
April 1
American Gigolo
At the Gate...
- 4/1/2023
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
As befitting its status as one of the world’s biggest companies, every now and then Amazon likes to take a big swing with its Prime Video originals. With its list of new releases for April 2023, the streamer is taking one of its biggest swings yet.
Though it’s not quite as vast or expensive as fellow Prime Video series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Citadel (premiering April 28) is a massive, massive undertaking. Starring Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, this spy series is described as “an expansive and groundbreaking global event comprising a mothership series and several local language satellite series.” This means that the Russo Brothers-produced project will eventually feature several spinoffs in multiple countries and languages around the world. Neat-o!
The only other major TV original of note this month is Dead Ringers, based on the 1988 David Cronenberg film of the same name,...
Though it’s not quite as vast or expensive as fellow Prime Video series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Citadel (premiering April 28) is a massive, massive undertaking. Starring Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, this spy series is described as “an expansive and groundbreaking global event comprising a mothership series and several local language satellite series.” This means that the Russo Brothers-produced project will eventually feature several spinoffs in multiple countries and languages around the world. Neat-o!
The only other major TV original of note this month is Dead Ringers, based on the 1988 David Cronenberg film of the same name,...
- 4/1/2023
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
John Wick: Chapter 4 is finally giving Donnie Yen some immense exposure in the U.S. The martial arts cinema legend is nearing 60 years old and has been in the business since the 80s. He has previously been seen in American productions such as Blade II, Shanghai Knights, XXX: The Return of Xander Cage, and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. However, John Wick is the first time he’s been given a significant supporting character role as Caine, the blind assassin who is tasked to hunt down the titular character. Audiences are pretty unanimous in thinking that Yen steals the movie, and the Ip Man star speaks with Variety on where Caine might go from here.
If you’ve already seen Chapter 4, you’ve witnessed the glory that is Yen. He hasn’t slowed down one iota, which is immensely impressive for a 59-year-old. The film’s director, Chad Stahelski,...
If you’ve already seen Chapter 4, you’ve witnessed the glory that is Yen. He hasn’t slowed down one iota, which is immensely impressive for a 59-year-old. The film’s director, Chad Stahelski,...
- 3/28/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
On a chilly Oscars eve, Donnie Yen has just returned from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, where he was rehearsing for the Academy Awards along with a slew of fellow global superstar presenters like Spain’s Antonio Banderas and India’s Deepika Padukone. The “John Wick: Chapter 4” scene-stealer, who hails from southern China, feels good about how the following night might unfold, namely for his friend and Hong Kong neighbor Michelle Yeoh. Her victory and that of “Everything Everywhere All at Once” would be a landmark moment for Asian representation, he says.
“I’ve known her for more than 20 years, and that’s one of the reasons I’m here — to support her and share in a possible historical moment,” he says of his “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny” co-star. “And ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ has a lot of Chinese language and it talks about the Chinese heritage,...
“I’ve known her for more than 20 years, and that’s one of the reasons I’m here — to support her and share in a possible historical moment,” he says of his “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny” co-star. “And ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ has a lot of Chinese language and it talks about the Chinese heritage,...
- 3/27/2023
- by Tatiana Siegel
- Variety Film + TV
Prime Video is hoping to launch its own extended franchise universe in April with the premiere of international spy series “Citadel” from the minds of the Russo Brothers. The show stars Richard Madden, Priyanka Chopra, and Stanley Tucci, and is intended to be the first block of an interconnected story with different spinoffs in countries and regions around the world. The first version will begin streaming on April 28. In the show, the world is in the grips of Manticore, a criminal organization, and several former spies are recruited to restore order despite having their memories erased.
Watch the trailer for “Citadel”:
Beloved young adult author Judy Blume opened the door to discussion about difficult subjects for generations of kids. Now, the writer is the subject of a new documentary, “Judy Blume Forever,” coming to Prime Video on April 21. The doc looks at her trajectory — from a scared kid to...
Watch the trailer for “Citadel”:
Beloved young adult author Judy Blume opened the door to discussion about difficult subjects for generations of kids. Now, the writer is the subject of a new documentary, “Judy Blume Forever,” coming to Prime Video on April 21. The doc looks at her trajectory — from a scared kid to...
- 3/27/2023
- by Fern Siegel
- The Streamable
Lionsgate has dropped its third and final trailer for “John Wick: Chapter 4.” The Keanu Reeves-led action franchise is the brightest bright spot on Lionsgate’s theatrical slate and their most obvious hope for a 2023 breakout.
As with previous trailers, this one shows off new action scenes, new opponents and new comparative niche — at least to North American viewers — movie stars coming to the party.
To those in the know, the likes of Chinese action-god Donnie Yen and direct-to-dvd and VOD action king Scott Adkins (also seen by American theatergoers in “Doctor Strange” and “Expendables 2”) qualify as added value elements. The film will give these folks a higher-profile platform, at least in terms of mainstream Hollywood audiences, to show off their star power.
Clancy Brown showing up and subtly riffing on his “Highlander” appearance is for fans old enough to have kids who can buy an R-rated movie ticket sans parent or guardian.
As with previous trailers, this one shows off new action scenes, new opponents and new comparative niche — at least to North American viewers — movie stars coming to the party.
To those in the know, the likes of Chinese action-god Donnie Yen and direct-to-dvd and VOD action king Scott Adkins (also seen by American theatergoers in “Doctor Strange” and “Expendables 2”) qualify as added value elements. The film will give these folks a higher-profile platform, at least in terms of mainstream Hollywood audiences, to show off their star power.
Clancy Brown showing up and subtly riffing on his “Highlander” appearance is for fans old enough to have kids who can buy an R-rated movie ticket sans parent or guardian.
- 2/16/2023
- by Scott Mendelson
- The Wrap
While Jackie Chan has always been an affable and comedic performer, even going back to his early martial arts films from the 1970s, something curious happened when he broke into the Hollywood mainstream in the late 1990s. Producers looked at Chan's playful, heroic, somewhat goofy charm and shifted it into overdrive. Chan's American films, as a result, tended to be incredibly broad, full of silly mugging, "culture clash" humor, and a general lack of stakes. Chan's first major American hit was Brett Ratner's "Rush Hour" in 1998, a serviceable but largely unremarkable police comedy wherein Chan played opposite Chris Tucker. That film was such a runaway success (it made over 244 million worldwide) that a pattern was immediately set for Chan. Pair him with an unlikely co-star, put him in generic action scenarios, and watch the money roll in.
The next few years saw such pieces of mainstream fluff as Kevin Donovan...
The next few years saw such pieces of mainstream fluff as Kevin Donovan...
- 1/8/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
In February of this year Hulu unleashed the true crime limited series “Pam & Tommy.” The Emmy-nominated series prompted audiences to look at the nature of celebrity culture, misogyny, and complicity in the wake of the infamous 1990s sex tape that shaped the internet. This month Robert Siegel, one-half of the creative team that brought “Pam & Tommy” to screens, returns with a similar true-life story: “Welcome to Chippendales.”
“Welcome to Chippendales” follows Somen “Steve” Banerjee’s (Kumail Nanjiani) rise and fall in the adult entertainment industry. Matt Shakman directs the series, with Nanjiani, his wife Emily V. Gordon, co-showrunner and writer Siegel, co-showrunner Jenni Konner, and writer Rajiv Joseph among the executive producers.
Per the official synopsis, the sprawling true crime saga “Welcome to Chippendales” tells the outrageous true story of Banerjee, an Indian immigrant who became the unlikely founder of the world’s greatest male-stripping empire. The series...
“Welcome to Chippendales” follows Somen “Steve” Banerjee’s (Kumail Nanjiani) rise and fall in the adult entertainment industry. Matt Shakman directs the series, with Nanjiani, his wife Emily V. Gordon, co-showrunner and writer Siegel, co-showrunner Jenni Konner, and writer Rajiv Joseph among the executive producers.
Per the official synopsis, the sprawling true crime saga “Welcome to Chippendales” tells the outrageous true story of Banerjee, an Indian immigrant who became the unlikely founder of the world’s greatest male-stripping empire. The series...
- 10/20/2022
- by Kristen Lopez
- Indiewire
The New York Asian Film Foundation and Film at Lincoln Center have announced two final titles, completing the lineup for the upcoming 20th edition of the New York Asian Film Festival (Nyaff). The festival will be screening over 70 films, both virtually and in person, to audiences in New York and across the country from August 6 – 22, 2021. Tickets are already on sale.
Nyaff is thrilled to present as its festival Centerpiece the international premiere of Nyaff favorite director Benny Chan’s final work, Raging Fire. Completed shortly before his untimely death in August 2020, the Hong Kong-Chinese action film stars the inimitable Donnie Yen as Shan, a by-the-book cop whose past returns to haunt him. After a sting operation goes disastrously awry, Shan finds himself pitted against Ngo (Nicholas Tse), a former protégé who has turned criminal mastermind and is out for revenge. Nothing, it seems, can stop him, including his former mentor.
Nyaff is thrilled to present as its festival Centerpiece the international premiere of Nyaff favorite director Benny Chan’s final work, Raging Fire. Completed shortly before his untimely death in August 2020, the Hong Kong-Chinese action film stars the inimitable Donnie Yen as Shan, a by-the-book cop whose past returns to haunt him. After a sting operation goes disastrously awry, Shan finds himself pitted against Ngo (Nicholas Tse), a former protégé who has turned criminal mastermind and is out for revenge. Nothing, it seems, can stop him, including his former mentor.
- 8/3/2021
- by Adriana Rosati
- AsianMoviePulse
Festival runs August 6-22.
Organisers at 2021 New York Asian Film Festival (Nyaff) have announced the international premiere of Benny Chan’s Hong Kong-Chinese action film Raging Fire as the Centerpiece film.
Chan completed the film prior to his death in August 2020. Donnie Yen stars as Shan, a by-the-book cop whose past returns to haunt him. After a sting operation goes wrong Shan finds himself pitted against Ngo (Nicholas Tse), a former protégé who has turned criminal mastermind and is out for revenge.
Chan, a Nyaff Centerpiece guest in 2011, produced with Yen, whose credits include Shanghai Knights, The Monkey King, Ip Man,...
Organisers at 2021 New York Asian Film Festival (Nyaff) have announced the international premiere of Benny Chan’s Hong Kong-Chinese action film Raging Fire as the Centerpiece film.
Chan completed the film prior to his death in August 2020. Donnie Yen stars as Shan, a by-the-book cop whose past returns to haunt him. After a sting operation goes wrong Shan finds himself pitted against Ngo (Nicholas Tse), a former protégé who has turned criminal mastermind and is out for revenge.
Chan, a Nyaff Centerpiece guest in 2011, produced with Yen, whose credits include Shanghai Knights, The Monkey King, Ip Man,...
- 7/30/2021
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
If you’re a fan of action movies, you must know the famous martial artist actor, Donnie Yen. Think of him as a more serious Jackie Chan, you know, without the over-the-top comedy vibe. By the way, do you all remember the time when these two martial artist icons went at it? Of course, Jackie Chan went about it with his usual comedic use of his environment, but as usual, it helped him win. Come on, who doesn’t love Jackie Chan? Just watch the 2003 martial arts comedy action movie, Shanghai Knights. That’s when Jackie Chan was partners with Owen Wilson.
Why Donnie Yen In John Wick 4 Will Be Super Awesome...
Why Donnie Yen In John Wick 4 Will Be Super Awesome...
- 6/6/2021
- by David Martinez
- TVovermind.com
Aaron Taylor-Johnson is set to join the ensemble cast of David Leitch’s action movie “Bullet Train,” starring Brad Pitt.
The Sony Pictures project is based on Kotaro Isaka’s Japanese book “Maria Beetle” and centers on a group of hitmen and assassins with conflicting motives on a train in Tokyo. Zak Olkewitz wrote the script.
Kelly McCormick is producing through 87North with Antoine Fuqua. Kat Samick is executive producing along with Ryosuke Saegusa and Yuma Terada of Ctb Inc., who represent Isaka and the IP. Brittany Morrissey is the executive overseeing the project for Sony Pictures.
Pitt came on to the project in early July. He had been weighing his options since winning his first acting Oscar for Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” for playing stuntman Cliff Booth. Pitt is also attached to co-star with Emma Stone on the Damien Chazelle movie “Babylon,” which moved...
The Sony Pictures project is based on Kotaro Isaka’s Japanese book “Maria Beetle” and centers on a group of hitmen and assassins with conflicting motives on a train in Tokyo. Zak Olkewitz wrote the script.
Kelly McCormick is producing through 87North with Antoine Fuqua. Kat Samick is executive producing along with Ryosuke Saegusa and Yuma Terada of Ctb Inc., who represent Isaka and the IP. Brittany Morrissey is the executive overseeing the project for Sony Pictures.
Pitt came on to the project in early July. He had been weighing his options since winning his first acting Oscar for Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” for playing stuntman Cliff Booth. Pitt is also attached to co-star with Emma Stone on the Damien Chazelle movie “Babylon,” which moved...
- 10/22/2020
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Before I say that “Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga” isn’t very funny, I should point out that I’ve underestimated the humor and the staying power of Will Ferrell comedies in the past. “Step Brothers” and “The Other Guys,” for instance, both seemed pretty flat the first time I saw them – but after a few more viewings, I began to appreciate the durability of Catalina Wine Mixer and Little River Band jokes.
So maybe one day “Eurovision Song Contest,” which premieres on Netflix on Friday, will be one of those Ferrell films that needs repeat viewings and that will one day prove to be a surprisingly durable source of laughs.
But, you know, probably not.
Oh, there’s humor to be had in making fun of the glitzy musical competition that brought us Abba (back in 1974), Celine Dion (in ’88) and others of their ilk. And Dan Stevens...
So maybe one day “Eurovision Song Contest,” which premieres on Netflix on Friday, will be one of those Ferrell films that needs repeat viewings and that will one day prove to be a surprisingly durable source of laughs.
But, you know, probably not.
Oh, there’s humor to be had in making fun of the glitzy musical competition that brought us Abba (back in 1974), Celine Dion (in ’88) and others of their ilk. And Dan Stevens...
- 6/24/2020
- by Steve Pond
- The Wrap
Will Ferrell’s singing voice is like a combination of Fergie and Jesus, which makes him the perfect choice to get involved in an international singing competition, which his character does in the upcoming Netflix film, fully titled Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga.
Ferrell was heavily involved with Eurovision, having co-written the script with frequent collaborator Andrew Steele, and also served as co-star and producer. The feature was directed by David Dobkin.
The premise is based on the long running international TV music competition, The Eurovision Song Contest. The contest, created in 1956, pits each participating nation from the European Broadcasting Union against one another, challenging them to write and perform an original song for a live TV and radio performance. Notable past winners include Sweden’s Abba in 1974 and Switzerland’s Celine Dion in 1988.
Eurovision Song Contest Trailer
The trailer for Netflix’s Eurovision Song Contest has arrived,...
Ferrell was heavily involved with Eurovision, having co-written the script with frequent collaborator Andrew Steele, and also served as co-star and producer. The feature was directed by David Dobkin.
The premise is based on the long running international TV music competition, The Eurovision Song Contest. The contest, created in 1956, pits each participating nation from the European Broadcasting Union against one another, challenging them to write and perform an original song for a live TV and radio performance. Notable past winners include Sweden’s Abba in 1974 and Switzerland’s Celine Dion in 1988.
Eurovision Song Contest Trailer
The trailer for Netflix’s Eurovision Song Contest has arrived,...
- 6/11/2020
- by Nick Harley
- Den of Geek
Disney is now so known for market dominance and popular culture ubiquity that it’s easy to forget how bad Disney’s box office fortunes were when outgoing CEO Bob Iger took charge in 2005. In the final years of Michael Eisner’s tenure atop Disney in the early 2000s, the studio had its box office hits. Pixar, still rising to power as the top animation studio in the world, was pumping out hits like “Finding Nemo” and “The Incredibles.” And Walt Disney Pictures made live-action hits like “Pirates of the Caribbean” — despite Eisner’s initial resistance to make that film. Touchstone Pictures was also producing more mature films that found widespread success like M. Night Shyamalan’s “Signs.” But for every one of those hits, there were also plenty of misses. Walt Disney Animation Studios flopped with films like “Treasure Planet” and “Home on the Range,” and the live-action division...
- 2/26/2020
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Fox has given a script commitment plus penalty to Anthem, a drama with music elements from Into the Badlands creators Al Gough and Miles Millar, Scooter Braun’s Sb Projects, eOne and Fox Entertainment.
Written by Gough and Millar, Anthem is set in Hope, Indiana, a suburban city with nothing special about it, until a shocking tragedy strikes. As the survivors struggle to pick up the pieces of their shattered lives, they are brought together by the unlikeliest of heroes to form the unlikeliest of choirs. Always inspiring, sometimes heartbreaking, and ultimately redemptive, the series is a celebration of American resilience and showcases music’s power to reach across the divides of race, age, religion, and politics to heal.
Gough and Millar executive produce with Sb Projects’ Braun, Scott Manson and James Shin. The project is a co-production between eOne and Fox Entertainment.
This is Sb Projects and eOne...
Written by Gough and Millar, Anthem is set in Hope, Indiana, a suburban city with nothing special about it, until a shocking tragedy strikes. As the survivors struggle to pick up the pieces of their shattered lives, they are brought together by the unlikeliest of heroes to form the unlikeliest of choirs. Always inspiring, sometimes heartbreaking, and ultimately redemptive, the series is a celebration of American resilience and showcases music’s power to reach across the divides of race, age, religion, and politics to heal.
Gough and Millar executive produce with Sb Projects’ Braun, Scott Manson and James Shin. The project is a co-production between eOne and Fox Entertainment.
This is Sb Projects and eOne...
- 8/19/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Wme has signed Into the Badlands creators Alfred Gough and Miles Millar.
In addition to the ongoing AMC drama, the duo also created MTV's The Shannara Chronicles as well as Smallville, which ran for 10 seasons first on The WB and then on The CW.
The pair got their start in features, working on the screenplays for Lethal Weapon 4, Spider-Man 2 and The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. They also wrote the Jackie Chan-Owen Wilson starrer Shanghai Noon and its sequel, Shanghai Knights, as well as Ya-focused movies like 2011 sci-fi adaptation I Am Number Four.
Gough and Millar continue to be represented by attorney Michael ...
In addition to the ongoing AMC drama, the duo also created MTV's The Shannara Chronicles as well as Smallville, which ran for 10 seasons first on The WB and then on The CW.
The pair got their start in features, working on the screenplays for Lethal Weapon 4, Spider-Man 2 and The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. They also wrote the Jackie Chan-Owen Wilson starrer Shanghai Noon and its sequel, Shanghai Knights, as well as Ya-focused movies like 2011 sci-fi adaptation I Am Number Four.
Gough and Millar continue to be represented by attorney Michael ...
- 10/31/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Documentary fans, get ready to queue up Hulu next month with the arrival of two originals on the streamer.
“Minding the Gap” (pictured above) will drop on Aug.17, a documentary that compiles more than 12 years of footage in Rockford, Illinois, filmmaker Bing Liu looks at the correlation between skateboarders’ upbringings and the complex nature of modern masculinity.
“Crime and Punishment” will follow, dropping on Aug. 24. Stephen Maing directed, produced and filmed this documentary that goes behind the scenes of discriminatory policing practices and corruption in the New York Police Department.
Also Read: Anne Rice's 'Vampire Chronicles' TV Series Heads to Hulu
Additionally, Hulu users can enjoy “10 Things I Hate About You” starring Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles on Aug. 1 (at least the ones who have the Showtime add-on), 2004’s “Hidalgo,” 2008’s “The Hurt Locker” and more throughout the month.
See the complete list of what’s coming to and leaving Hulu below.
“Minding the Gap” (pictured above) will drop on Aug.17, a documentary that compiles more than 12 years of footage in Rockford, Illinois, filmmaker Bing Liu looks at the correlation between skateboarders’ upbringings and the complex nature of modern masculinity.
“Crime and Punishment” will follow, dropping on Aug. 24. Stephen Maing directed, produced and filmed this documentary that goes behind the scenes of discriminatory policing practices and corruption in the New York Police Department.
Also Read: Anne Rice's 'Vampire Chronicles' TV Series Heads to Hulu
Additionally, Hulu users can enjoy “10 Things I Hate About You” starring Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles on Aug. 1 (at least the ones who have the Showtime add-on), 2004’s “Hidalgo,” 2008’s “The Hurt Locker” and more throughout the month.
See the complete list of what’s coming to and leaving Hulu below.
- 7/18/2018
- by Ashley Boucher
- The Wrap
Nick Harley Joseph Baxter Aug 21, 2019
The former SNL star will lend his pipes for a Netflix feature based on the international singing competition, The Eurovision Song Contest.
Will Ferrell’s signing voice is like a combination Fergie and Jesus, which makes him the perfect choice to get involved in an international singing competition, like his character will be doing in the upcoming Netflix film, Eurovision.
Ferrell is heavily involved with Eurovision, having co-written the script with frequent collaborator Andrew Steele, and also serves as co-star and producer. The feature will be directed by David Dobkin.
The premise is based on the long running international TV music competition The Eurovision Song Contest. The contest, created in 1956, pits each participating nation from the European Broadcasting Union against one another, challenging them to write and perform an original song for a live TV and radio performance. Notable past winners include Sweden's Abba in...
The former SNL star will lend his pipes for a Netflix feature based on the international singing competition, The Eurovision Song Contest.
Will Ferrell’s signing voice is like a combination Fergie and Jesus, which makes him the perfect choice to get involved in an international singing competition, like his character will be doing in the upcoming Netflix film, Eurovision.
Ferrell is heavily involved with Eurovision, having co-written the script with frequent collaborator Andrew Steele, and also serves as co-star and producer. The feature will be directed by David Dobkin.
The premise is based on the long running international TV music competition The Eurovision Song Contest. The contest, created in 1956, pits each participating nation from the European Broadcasting Union against one another, challenging them to write and perform an original song for a live TV and radio performance. Notable past winners include Sweden's Abba in...
- 6/19/2018
- Den of Geek
Action Star Donnie Yen (“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”) has joined the cast of Disney’s live-action “Mulan,” an individual with knowledge of the project tells TheWrap.
Yen will play Commander Tung in remake of 1998 Disney animated film.
Niki Caro is directing the film, which stars Chinese actress Liu Yifei in the title role. Jason Reed, Chris Bender and Jake Weiner are producing, and Bill Kong is executive producing.
Also Read: 'Mulan' Fans Thank Disney for Not Whitewashing Live-Action Movie by Casting of Chinese Star
Disney’s live-action version of the classic Disney tale comes on the heels of various revival projects like “The Jungle Book” and “Beauty and the Beast,” both of which grossed over $1 billion worldwide. “Beauty and the Beast” grossed $174.8 million its opening weekend alone. A remake of “The Lion King” is one of many upcoming live-action projects.
The animated “Mulan,” released in 1998, was based on the Chinese legend of Hua Mulan and was directed by Tony Bancroft and Barry Cook. It grossed $304.3 million worldwide after earning $22.7 million its opening weekend.
Yen was the martial arts choreographer for 2000’s “Highlander: Endgame” and 2002’s “Blade II,” appearing in both of those films as an actor, as well. He also starred opposite Jackie Chan in 2003’s “Shanghai Knights.”
Also Read: Ex-Disney Star Joins White House Press Team
Yen made his movie debut in the 1984 Hong Kong film “Drunken Tai Chi” and came to wider attention with his portrayal of Nap-lan Yun-seut in 1992’s “Once Upon a Time in China II.” His international breakthrough came playing the title character in 2008’s “Ip Man,” based on Wing Chun grandmaster — and Bruce Lee’s teacher — Yip Man. He reprised that role in 2010’s “Ip Man 2” and last year’s “Ip Man 3,” where Yen starred opposite boxing legend Mike Tyson – and accidentally broke the champ’s finger during a fight scene.
Yen is repped by CAA, Bullet Films, and Bloom Hergott.
Read original story Donnie Yen Joins the Cast of Disney’s Live-Action ‘Mulan’ At TheWrap...
Yen will play Commander Tung in remake of 1998 Disney animated film.
Niki Caro is directing the film, which stars Chinese actress Liu Yifei in the title role. Jason Reed, Chris Bender and Jake Weiner are producing, and Bill Kong is executive producing.
Also Read: 'Mulan' Fans Thank Disney for Not Whitewashing Live-Action Movie by Casting of Chinese Star
Disney’s live-action version of the classic Disney tale comes on the heels of various revival projects like “The Jungle Book” and “Beauty and the Beast,” both of which grossed over $1 billion worldwide. “Beauty and the Beast” grossed $174.8 million its opening weekend alone. A remake of “The Lion King” is one of many upcoming live-action projects.
The animated “Mulan,” released in 1998, was based on the Chinese legend of Hua Mulan and was directed by Tony Bancroft and Barry Cook. It grossed $304.3 million worldwide after earning $22.7 million its opening weekend.
Yen was the martial arts choreographer for 2000’s “Highlander: Endgame” and 2002’s “Blade II,” appearing in both of those films as an actor, as well. He also starred opposite Jackie Chan in 2003’s “Shanghai Knights.”
Also Read: Ex-Disney Star Joins White House Press Team
Yen made his movie debut in the 1984 Hong Kong film “Drunken Tai Chi” and came to wider attention with his portrayal of Nap-lan Yun-seut in 1992’s “Once Upon a Time in China II.” His international breakthrough came playing the title character in 2008’s “Ip Man,” based on Wing Chun grandmaster — and Bruce Lee’s teacher — Yip Man. He reprised that role in 2010’s “Ip Man 2” and last year’s “Ip Man 3,” where Yen starred opposite boxing legend Mike Tyson – and accidentally broke the champ’s finger during a fight scene.
Yen is repped by CAA, Bullet Films, and Bloom Hergott.
Read original story Donnie Yen Joins the Cast of Disney’s Live-Action ‘Mulan’ At TheWrap...
- 4/11/2018
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
The enemy think they’re amateurs. Big mistake.
A slam-bang, all-out action spectacular from the martial arts master Jackie Chan, in an eye-popping suicide mission adventure, packed with mad stunts, stunning set pieces and plenty of belly laughs.
Railroad Tigers is laughs, lunacy and nonstop thrills as soon as it pulls out of the station. Out on Blu-ray, DVD and for download 8th May.
Enter now for your chance to win a copy on Blu-ray!
To win a copy of Railroad Tigers on Blu-ray, just answer the following question:
Which of the following is Not a sequel to Jackie Chan’s Armour of God? Is it:
a) Operation Condor
b) Chinese Zodiac
c) Shanghai Knights
Email your answer to NerdlyComps@gmail.com, making sure to include your name and address. You can also leave your answer on our Facebook page, just make sure to like us first or your entry will be invalid.
A slam-bang, all-out action spectacular from the martial arts master Jackie Chan, in an eye-popping suicide mission adventure, packed with mad stunts, stunning set pieces and plenty of belly laughs.
Railroad Tigers is laughs, lunacy and nonstop thrills as soon as it pulls out of the station. Out on Blu-ray, DVD and for download 8th May.
Enter now for your chance to win a copy on Blu-ray!
To win a copy of Railroad Tigers on Blu-ray, just answer the following question:
Which of the following is Not a sequel to Jackie Chan’s Armour of God? Is it:
a) Operation Condor
b) Chinese Zodiac
c) Shanghai Knights
Email your answer to NerdlyComps@gmail.com, making sure to include your name and address. You can also leave your answer on our Facebook page, just make sure to like us first or your entry will be invalid.
- 5/8/2017
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
MaryAnn’s quick take… There’s genuine fun here, but the humor is cynical, the heroics are tinged with regret, and it’s all delivered with a cold smack of — yes — political relevance. I’m “biast” (pro): massive Star Wars fan, don’t even get me started
I’m “biast” (con): nothing
(what is this about? see my critic’s minifesto)
Damn.
Did we think, at the end of the very first Star Wars movie, that Luke Skywalker was a hero? He was nothing. Nothing.
Did we think Luke Skywalker was a hero? What he did was nothing to what we see here.
Okay, not nothing. But, as Rogue One reveals with brutal clarity, Luke’s lucky Force-assisted like–bulls-eying–womprats bombing run at the Death Star was only the final link in a very long chain of people doing way more brave and way more daring things.
I’m “biast” (con): nothing
(what is this about? see my critic’s minifesto)
Damn.
Did we think, at the end of the very first Star Wars movie, that Luke Skywalker was a hero? He was nothing. Nothing.
Did we think Luke Skywalker was a hero? What he did was nothing to what we see here.
Okay, not nothing. But, as Rogue One reveals with brutal clarity, Luke’s lucky Force-assisted like–bulls-eying–womprats bombing run at the Death Star was only the final link in a very long chain of people doing way more brave and way more daring things.
- 12/16/2016
- by MaryAnn Johanson
- www.flickfilosopher.com
Everyone knows Owen Wilson says “what?” a lot in movies. What this video presupposes is…maybe he says it even more than we realized? One brave YouTube user has compiled a two-minute super-cut of the actor uttering that one word ad infinitum, with Wilson’s delivery ranging from mildly confused to utterly exasperated. Watch it below.
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The video accounts for almost all of the actor’s filmography, including “Bottle Rocket,” “Wedding Crashers,” “The Royal Tenenbaums,” “Shanghai Noon,” “Shanghai Knights,” “The Darjeeling Limited,” “The Internship,” “The Haunting,” “Midnight in Paris” and so on and so forth. Wilson’s slight drawl has always been part and parcel of his onscreen charisma, imbuing even the most mundane dialogue with a certain verve, and here he displays that talent over and over again.
Read More: ‘Bastards’ Trailer:...
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The video accounts for almost all of the actor’s filmography, including “Bottle Rocket,” “Wedding Crashers,” “The Royal Tenenbaums,” “Shanghai Noon,” “Shanghai Knights,” “The Darjeeling Limited,” “The Internship,” “The Haunting,” “Midnight in Paris” and so on and so forth. Wilson’s slight drawl has always been part and parcel of his onscreen charisma, imbuing even the most mundane dialogue with a certain verve, and here he displays that talent over and over again.
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- 12/11/2016
- by Michael Nordine
- Indiewire
One year ago, the “Star Wars” franchise was reawakened with the new film “The Force Awakens,” the beginning of the sequel trilogy following the events of “Revenge of the Sith.” The film was a critical and commercial success, becoming one of the highest-grossing films in history. But the “Star Wars” train is not stopping anytime soon. Next month, the first film in the “Star Wars Anthology” series, a collection of stand-alone films from the vast “Star Wars” universe that are not part of the main canon, will premiere in theaters.
The new film “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” will follow the events immediately after “Revenge of the Sith” and shortly before the original “Star Wars.” It will center upon the group of Rebel spies tasked to steal the designs for the Galactic Empire’s new weapon,...
The new film “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” will follow the events immediately after “Revenge of the Sith” and shortly before the original “Star Wars.” It will center upon the group of Rebel spies tasked to steal the designs for the Galactic Empire’s new weapon,...
- 11/25/2016
- by Vikram Murthi
- Indiewire
In 2000, we saw martial arts legend Jackie Chan and Owen Wilson team up in the old west homage Shanghai Noon, a film that gave a lighthearted update to the Western genre and remixed it with a Jackie Chan action flick. The result was pretty great stuff. As a fan of the Western genre, I found a lot to love in some of the nods they made to Spaghetti Western classics (such as the character Nathan Van Cleef), and it's difficult to go wrong with a Jackie Chan action scene. What's more, I thought Chan and Wilson had great chemistry.
A few years later, in 2003, we saw a sequel in Shanghai Knights, which took Chan and Wilson across the sea to Great Britain, where they fought against the power-hungry swordmaster Littlefinger -- I mean, Lord Rathbone. The movie itself, to me, was a step down from the original. No longer did...
A few years later, in 2003, we saw a sequel in Shanghai Knights, which took Chan and Wilson across the sea to Great Britain, where they fought against the power-hungry swordmaster Littlefinger -- I mean, Lord Rathbone. The movie itself, to me, was a step down from the original. No longer did...
- 9/7/2016
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
Soon after the one-two punch of Shanghai Noon and middling sequel Shanghai Knights in 2000 and 2003, respectively, talk of a third entry into MGM’s cult action series faded and faded fast – that is, until now.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the studio is firmly committed to getting the long-in-development threequel back on track, courting both Jackie Chan and Owen Wilson to saddle up for another crowd-pleasing blend of Western and kung fu action. It’s still early days, of course, but we now understand Napoleon Dynamite helmer Jared Hess has agreed to terms to direct the Shanghai Noon sequel, which is currently tethered with the title Shanghai Dawn over at MGM.
Hess knows a thing or two about prolonged production cycles, too, after guiding Masterminds to the finish line, only to have the crime caper delayed by a full year as a result of Relativity’s financial woes. As for Shanghai Dawn,...
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the studio is firmly committed to getting the long-in-development threequel back on track, courting both Jackie Chan and Owen Wilson to saddle up for another crowd-pleasing blend of Western and kung fu action. It’s still early days, of course, but we now understand Napoleon Dynamite helmer Jared Hess has agreed to terms to direct the Shanghai Noon sequel, which is currently tethered with the title Shanghai Dawn over at MGM.
Hess knows a thing or two about prolonged production cycles, too, after guiding Masterminds to the finish line, only to have the crime caper delayed by a full year as a result of Relativity’s financial woes. As for Shanghai Dawn,...
- 9/7/2016
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
Shanghai Noon and Shanghai Knights rejoice! Word from Hollywood is that a third movie in the successful action-comedy series is on the horizon with both stars Owen Wilson and Jackie Chan set to return. Set to be directed by Jared Hess (Napoleon Dynamite), the new script is being developed from a story by original writers […]
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- 9/7/2016
- by Scott Davis
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Because it’s Hollywood’s job to persistently remind us that there are no new ideas, a revival of the Shanghai Noon franchise is in the works. According to The Hollywood Reporter, MGM has enlisted Jared Hess—whose biggest claim to fame is still Napoleon Dynamite—to direct, while original stars Jackie Chan and Owen Wilson are in discussions to return to their roles. (No, they aren’t getting women to sub in for this reboot.) Lest you forget, Chan and Wilson played an imperial guard and a cowboy/outlaw-type, respectively, who team up for heroics and antics. They got back on the proverbial horse in 2003 for the London-set Shanghai Knights.
Chan’s been popping up in the news a lot as of late, as he’s set to receive an honorary Oscar and recently claimed Forbes’ title as the second highest-paid actor in the world. It sort of ...
Chan’s been popping up in the news a lot as of late, as he’s set to receive an honorary Oscar and recently claimed Forbes’ title as the second highest-paid actor in the world. It sort of ...
- 9/7/2016
- by Esther Zuckerman
- avclub.com
Simon Brew Sep 7, 2016
Shanghai Noon 3 is finally pressing ahead, with Owen Wilson and Jackie Chan both set to return...
The latest belated sequel to head to our screens? Well, it might just be the third Shanghai Noon movie. It’d been rumoured a while back, but the new film now seems to have been given the go ahead by MGM. Jackie Chan and Owen Wilson are both in talks to return to a franchise that was last on our screens in 2003 (with Shanghai Knights).
Furthermore, a director has been recruited as well. Jared Hess, best known for the wonderful Napoleon Dynamite, is set to call the shots on Shanghai Noon 3. Miles Millar and Alfred Gough, who penned the first two movies, have come up with the idea for this one. Theodore Riley and Aaron Buchsbaum have penned the latest draft of the screenplay.
Could be fun, this. The first Shanghai Noon was a real treat,...
Shanghai Noon 3 is finally pressing ahead, with Owen Wilson and Jackie Chan both set to return...
The latest belated sequel to head to our screens? Well, it might just be the third Shanghai Noon movie. It’d been rumoured a while back, but the new film now seems to have been given the go ahead by MGM. Jackie Chan and Owen Wilson are both in talks to return to a franchise that was last on our screens in 2003 (with Shanghai Knights).
Furthermore, a director has been recruited as well. Jared Hess, best known for the wonderful Napoleon Dynamite, is set to call the shots on Shanghai Noon 3. Miles Millar and Alfred Gough, who penned the first two movies, have come up with the idea for this one. Theodore Riley and Aaron Buchsbaum have penned the latest draft of the screenplay.
Could be fun, this. The first Shanghai Noon was a real treat,...
- 9/7/2016
- Den of Geek
Well, finally. After 13 years of talk, rumor has it Owen Wilson and Jackie Chan will finally be reprising their roles in the third installment of MGM’s “Shanghai Noon” comedy series, “Shanghai Dawn,” but this time, it will be helmed by “Napoleon Dynamite” director Jared Hess.
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If you aren’t familiar, the “Shanghai” films are a modern, buddy-pic combo plate of Western meets Kung-Fu movie; in the first, Chon Wang (Jackie Chan), an Imperial guard, trails the captors of a Chinese princess to Nevada with the intention to save her, there meeting his cowboy outlaw partner Roy O’Bannon, (Owen Wilson) who helps him do just that. In the second installment, 2003’s “Shanghai Knights,” the duo bring their shenanigans to London to seek revenge for the murder of Chon’s estranged father.
Read More: Watch: Kristen Wiig,...
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If you aren’t familiar, the “Shanghai” films are a modern, buddy-pic combo plate of Western meets Kung-Fu movie; in the first, Chon Wang (Jackie Chan), an Imperial guard, trails the captors of a Chinese princess to Nevada with the intention to save her, there meeting his cowboy outlaw partner Roy O’Bannon, (Owen Wilson) who helps him do just that. In the second installment, 2003’s “Shanghai Knights,” the duo bring their shenanigans to London to seek revenge for the murder of Chon’s estranged father.
Read More: Watch: Kristen Wiig,...
- 9/6/2016
- by Annakeara Stinson
- Indiewire
Talks are going to restart the franchise Shanghai Noon. I have to admit, didn’t see that one coming.
Back in 2000 the duo of Jackie Chan and Owen Wilson teamed up for the action comedy Shanghai Noon. Set in the old west the movie was popular enough to get a sequel in 2003 titled Shanghai Knights. The guys definitely had some great chemistry and even my dislike of one of the actors, here’s a hint it’s not Jackie, got plenty of laughs out of me and even though the sequel wasn’t as good I still enjoyed it. So now The Hollywood Reporter that there is a sequel in development and it will be helmed by director Jared Hess (Nacho Libre, Napoleon Dynamite).
Original writers Miles Millar and Alfred Gough have provided a story which will be penned by Theodore Riley and Aaron Buchsbaum. Hess is currently finalizing the...
Back in 2000 the duo of Jackie Chan and Owen Wilson teamed up for the action comedy Shanghai Noon. Set in the old west the movie was popular enough to get a sequel in 2003 titled Shanghai Knights. The guys definitely had some great chemistry and even my dislike of one of the actors, here’s a hint it’s not Jackie, got plenty of laughs out of me and even though the sequel wasn’t as good I still enjoyed it. So now The Hollywood Reporter that there is a sequel in development and it will be helmed by director Jared Hess (Nacho Libre, Napoleon Dynamite).
Original writers Miles Millar and Alfred Gough have provided a story which will be penned by Theodore Riley and Aaron Buchsbaum. Hess is currently finalizing the...
- 9/6/2016
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Jason The X)
- Cinelinx
Perhaps I’ll lose some Film Twitter cred, but I also don’t care, so here goes: “Shanghai Noon” and (in particular) “Shanghai Knights” are total guilty pleasures for me. Say what you will, but I think the pairing and chemistry of Jackie Chan and Owen Wilson works quite well in those movies, and have a good […]
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- 9/6/2016
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
Over a year ago, we wrote about the possibility of a sequel to Shanghai Noon and Shanghai Knights called Shanghai Dawn, which would bring back stars Jackie Chan and Owen Wilson more than a decade after the last movie in this series came out. We hadn't heard much else about the project in the meantime, but THR has just announced that Jared Hess, the director of Napoleon Dynamite and Nacho Libre, has been hired to direct it for MGM.
Miles Millar and Alfred Gough, the Smallville scribes who also wrote the screenplays for the first two movies in this franchise, came up with the story for this sequel, and Theodore Riley and Aaron Buchsbaum handled the actual writing duties. The plot details for this upcoming installment are unknown at this time, but if Chan and Wilson end up signing on (they're currently in negotiations to return), it'll involve the continuing...
Miles Millar and Alfred Gough, the Smallville scribes who also wrote the screenplays for the first two movies in this franchise, came up with the story for this sequel, and Theodore Riley and Aaron Buchsbaum handled the actual writing duties. The plot details for this upcoming installment are unknown at this time, but if Chan and Wilson end up signing on (they're currently in negotiations to return), it'll involve the continuing...
- 9/6/2016
- by Ben Pearson
- GeekTyrant
Jackie Chan and Owen Wilson said they will develop another Shanghai Noon for MGM with Jared Hess (Napoleon Dynamite) attached to direct. The script is being developed from a story by Miles Millar and Alfred Gough (Shanghai Noon, Shanghai Knights) and a script by Theodore Riley and Aaron Buchsbaum. MGM’s chairman Gary Barber’s old company, Spyglass Entertainment, is producing. Millar and Gough will executive produce. The first Shanghai Noon bowed in 2000 and made a little…...
- 9/6/2016
- Deadline
The Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences voted Tuesday night (August 30) to present Honorary Awards to actor Jackie Chan, film editor Anne V. Coates, casting director Lynn Stalmaster and documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman. The four Oscar statuettes will be presented at the Academy’s 8th Annual Governors Awards on Saturday, November 12, at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland Center.
“The Honorary Award was created for artists like Jackie Chan, Anne Coates, Lynn Stalmaster and Frederick Wiseman – true pioneers and legends in their crafts,” said Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs. “The Board is proud to honor their extraordinary achievements, and we look forward to celebrating with them at the Governors Awards in November.”
After making his motion picture debut at the age of eight, Chan brought his childhood training with the Peking Opera to a distinctive international career. He starred in – and sometimes wrote,...
“The Honorary Award was created for artists like Jackie Chan, Anne Coates, Lynn Stalmaster and Frederick Wiseman – true pioneers and legends in their crafts,” said Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs. “The Board is proud to honor their extraordinary achievements, and we look forward to celebrating with them at the Governors Awards in November.”
After making his motion picture debut at the age of eight, Chan brought his childhood training with the Peking Opera to a distinctive international career. He starred in – and sometimes wrote,...
- 9/2/2016
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Every year, industry folks lobby the Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences with their candidates for honorary Oscar winners at the annual Governors Awards. And sometimes they get their way. Over the years Mike Kaplan, a publicists branch Academy member, has successfully lobbied for Lillian Gish, Robert Altman and John Ford’s favorite actress Maureen O’Hara, who happily collected her gold man the year before she died.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Board of Governors voted Tuesday night on the 2016 (un-televised) Governors Awards, which often including the coveted producer’s award, the Thalberg, and the Hersholt humanitarian award. You know what they’re looking for: someone who is still respected — if not revered. Francis Ford Coppola, John Calley and Dino DeLaurentiis have collected the Thalberg in recent years; Harry Belafonte, Jeffrey Katzenberg, Oprah Winfrey and Angelina Jolie have accepted the Hersholt.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Board of Governors voted Tuesday night on the 2016 (un-televised) Governors Awards, which often including the coveted producer’s award, the Thalberg, and the Hersholt humanitarian award. You know what they’re looking for: someone who is still respected — if not revered. Francis Ford Coppola, John Calley and Dino DeLaurentiis have collected the Thalberg in recent years; Harry Belafonte, Jeffrey Katzenberg, Oprah Winfrey and Angelina Jolie have accepted the Hersholt.
- 9/1/2016
- by Anne Thompson
- Thompson on Hollywood
Every year, industry folks lobby the Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences with their candidates for honorary Oscar winners at the annual Governors Awards. And sometimes they get their way. Over the years Mike Kaplan, a publicists branch Academy member, has successfully lobbied for Lillian Gish, Robert Altman and John Ford’s favorite actress Maureen O’Hara, who happily collected her gold man the year before she died.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Board of Governors voted Tuesday night on the 2016 (un-televised) Governors Awards, which often including the coveted producer’s award, the Thalberg, and the Hersholt humanitarian award. You know what they’re looking for: someone who is still respected — if not revered. Francis Ford Coppola, John Calley and Dino DeLaurentiis have collected the Thalberg in recent years; Harry Belafonte, Jeffrey Katzenberg, Oprah Winfrey and Angelina Jolie have accepted the Hersholt.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Board of Governors voted Tuesday night on the 2016 (un-televised) Governors Awards, which often including the coveted producer’s award, the Thalberg, and the Hersholt humanitarian award. You know what they’re looking for: someone who is still respected — if not revered. Francis Ford Coppola, John Calley and Dino DeLaurentiis have collected the Thalberg in recent years; Harry Belafonte, Jeffrey Katzenberg, Oprah Winfrey and Angelina Jolie have accepted the Hersholt.
- 9/1/2016
- by Anne Thompson
- Indiewire
If I learned one thing from The Lion King, it’s be prepared. This applies to so many things in life, not the least of which is my Netflix viewing schedule. A schedule of the newest arrivals to the streaming video service is out. The highlights include Bring It On (May 1), Sixteen Candles (May 1), Grace and Frankie: Season 2 (May 6) and the Hitchcock classic To Catch a Thief (May 1). Following is a full listing. Start your planning now. May 1, 2016 A Study in Sherlock Admiral Ava's Possessions Bring It On Bring It On: All or Nothing Easy Living: Seasons 1-3 El Crítico FernGully 2: The Magical Rescue Finger of God Gary Gulman: It's About Time Great Expectations I Am Road Comic Jesus Town, USA Just Friends Kevin Hart Presents Keith Robinson: Back of The Bus Funny Kevin Hart Presents Lil Rel: RELevent Kevin Hart Presents: Plastic Cup Boyz...
- 4/25/2016
- by David Eckstein
- Hitfix
May 2016 promises to deliver more Netflix Originals than you can shake a stick at.
Wait no more: Netflix Originals "Grace and Frankie" and "Bloodline" return for their second seasons in May. Also returning is the original Netflix reality series "Chef's Table." And dying for the return of BBC's "Sherlock"? Enjoy "A Study in Sherlock," in which the show's co-creator and cast discuss the inner workings of the detective series.
New movies to streaming include "Goosebumps" and other 2015 movies you might have missed, as well as cheerleading classic "Bring It On" and John Hughes favorite "Sixteen Candles."
Here's the complete list of what's new on Netflix for May 2016. All title and dates are subject to change.
Available May 1, 2016
"A Study in Sherlock" (2016)
"Admiral" (2015)
"Ava's Possessions" (2015)
"Bring It On" (2000)
"Bring It On: All or Nothing" (2006)
"Easy Living": Seasons 1-3
"El Critico" (2013)
"FernGully 2: The Magical Rescue" (1998)
"Finger of God" (2007)
"Gary Gulman...
Wait no more: Netflix Originals "Grace and Frankie" and "Bloodline" return for their second seasons in May. Also returning is the original Netflix reality series "Chef's Table." And dying for the return of BBC's "Sherlock"? Enjoy "A Study in Sherlock," in which the show's co-creator and cast discuss the inner workings of the detective series.
New movies to streaming include "Goosebumps" and other 2015 movies you might have missed, as well as cheerleading classic "Bring It On" and John Hughes favorite "Sixteen Candles."
Here's the complete list of what's new on Netflix for May 2016. All title and dates are subject to change.
Available May 1, 2016
"A Study in Sherlock" (2016)
"Admiral" (2015)
"Ava's Possessions" (2015)
"Bring It On" (2000)
"Bring It On: All or Nothing" (2006)
"Easy Living": Seasons 1-3
"El Critico" (2013)
"FernGully 2: The Magical Rescue" (1998)
"Finger of God" (2007)
"Gary Gulman...
- 4/22/2016
- by Sharon Knolle
- Moviefone
International martial arts star Donnie Yen (“IP Man”) will square off against Vin Diesel in “xXx: The Return Of Xander Cage.” Yen will play an alpha-warrior named Xiang in the hotly anticipated sequel, which is shooting in Toronto and the Dominican Republic this month for Revolution Studios, Roth Kirschenbaum Films, One Race Films and Paramount Pictures.
Yen co-stars with producer and star Diesel in a cast that also includes Bollywood star Deepika Padukone (“Tamasha”), Tony Jaa (“Ong-bak,” “Furious 7”), Ruby Rose (“Orange Is the New Black”), mixed martial-arts sensation Conor McGregor, Nina Dobrev (“The Vampire Diaries”), Kris Wu (“Somewhere Only We Know”), Hermione Corfield (“Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation”), with Toni Collette (“The Sixth Sense”) and Samuel L. Jackson (“The Hateful Eight”).
D.J. Caruso (“I Am Number Four”) is directing “xXx: The Return Of Xander Cage.” The film is written by Chad St. John (“London Has Fallen”) with current revisions by...
Yen co-stars with producer and star Diesel in a cast that also includes Bollywood star Deepika Padukone (“Tamasha”), Tony Jaa (“Ong-bak,” “Furious 7”), Ruby Rose (“Orange Is the New Black”), mixed martial-arts sensation Conor McGregor, Nina Dobrev (“The Vampire Diaries”), Kris Wu (“Somewhere Only We Know”), Hermione Corfield (“Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation”), with Toni Collette (“The Sixth Sense”) and Samuel L. Jackson (“The Hateful Eight”).
D.J. Caruso (“I Am Number Four”) is directing “xXx: The Return Of Xander Cage.” The film is written by Chad St. John (“London Has Fallen”) with current revisions by...
- 2/18/2016
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
International martial arts star Donnie Yen (“IP Man”) will square off against Vin Diesel in xXx: The Return Of Xander Cage. Yen will play an alpha-warrior named Xiang in the hotly anticipated sequel, which is shooting in Toronto and the Dominican Republic this month for Revolution Studios, Roth Kirschenbaum Films, One Race Films and Paramount Pictures.
Yen co-stars with producer and star Diesel in a cast that also includes Bollywood star Deepika Padukone (“Tamasha”), Tony Jaa (“Ong-bak,” “Furious 7”), Ruby Rose (“Orange Is the New Black”), mixed martial-arts sensation Conor McGregor, Nina Dobrev (“The Vampire Diaries”), Kris Wu (“Somewhere Only We Know”), Hermione Corfield (“Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation”), with Toni Collette (“The Sixth Sense”) and Samuel L. Jackson (“The Hateful Eight”).
D.J. Caruso (“I Am Number Four”) is directing xXx: The Return Of Xander Cage. The film is written by Chad St. John (“London Has Fallen”) with current revisions by...
Yen co-stars with producer and star Diesel in a cast that also includes Bollywood star Deepika Padukone (“Tamasha”), Tony Jaa (“Ong-bak,” “Furious 7”), Ruby Rose (“Orange Is the New Black”), mixed martial-arts sensation Conor McGregor, Nina Dobrev (“The Vampire Diaries”), Kris Wu (“Somewhere Only We Know”), Hermione Corfield (“Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation”), with Toni Collette (“The Sixth Sense”) and Samuel L. Jackson (“The Hateful Eight”).
D.J. Caruso (“I Am Number Four”) is directing xXx: The Return Of Xander Cage. The film is written by Chad St. John (“London Has Fallen”) with current revisions by...
- 2/17/2016
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Devoted fans of Asian action cinema already know Donnie Yen from his many martial arts movies, but for everyone else, his upcoming role in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story will serve as a grand, if delayed, introduction. Yen began his entertainment career as a stunt double in 1982, quickly graduating to star status two years later in Drunken Tai Chi. His abilities as a martial artist were abundantly on display in movies like Tiger Cage, In the Line of Duty 4, Once Upon a Time in China 2, Iron Monkey and Wing Chun. He moved to television in the mid-1990s and then nabbed supporting roles in Hollywood; look for him in Highlander: Endgame, Blade II and Shanghai Knights, the latter opposite Jackie Chan. Unlike Chan, however, Yen has never been known for his comic abilities and it...
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- 12/25/2015
- by Peter Martin
- Movies.com
Martial arts dramas, like musicals, can be defined as much by what happens in between all the fancy choreography as the quality of the actual fighting and/or dancing. If the story and characters aren't compelling when they're not twirling and leaping, then it places an enormous burden on the action/music to be so impressive — or, at least, so frequent — that it doesn't feel like a chore waiting for the next big set piece to arrive. "Into the Badlands," AMC's new series set in a dystopian future America where guns have been banned and disputes are settled with some combination of fists, feet, and swords, has some entertaining fight scenes. They're highly-stylized, employing a lot of wire fu and exaggerated effects when limbs are broken or chopped off altogether, and they tend to happen in the most dramatic conditions — a torrential downpour in an alley, an abandoned factory lit...
- 11/12/2015
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Hitfix
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