Mark Wahlberg has led one too many daunting projects that are spread across multiple genres, with video game-based action pieces being among them as well.
Like his 2008 action/crime from Irish director John Moore, Max Payne, for one to count, which may have received lukewarm reviews but was quite a successful piece when it comes to its box office scores, especially in the US.
Mark Wahlberg in Transformers. | Credit: Paramount Pictures.
Needless to say, Wahlberg performed epically in the movie; to the point where, perhaps, no one could play the character in live-action better. That said, even Moore thought through this very perspective before making the movie.
If anything, the filmmaker just may have even canceled his $80 million movie, perhaps, had the actor not signed on to star in it.
John Moore May Have Never Made Max Payne Without Mark Wahlberg
2008’s action/crime Max Payne and the titular video...
Like his 2008 action/crime from Irish director John Moore, Max Payne, for one to count, which may have received lukewarm reviews but was quite a successful piece when it comes to its box office scores, especially in the US.
Mark Wahlberg in Transformers. | Credit: Paramount Pictures.
Needless to say, Wahlberg performed epically in the movie; to the point where, perhaps, no one could play the character in live-action better. That said, even Moore thought through this very perspective before making the movie.
If anything, the filmmaker just may have even canceled his $80 million movie, perhaps, had the actor not signed on to star in it.
John Moore May Have Never Made Max Payne Without Mark Wahlberg
2008’s action/crime Max Payne and the titular video...
- 6/4/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
It’s official. Amazon has confirmed the casting of Maggie Q as star of the upcoming Renée Ballard Bosch spinoff series, which Deadline previously exclusively reported. We’re also getting a first look at Maggie Q and Titus Welliver in sneak peek photos of the Renée Ballard crossover episode in the Bosch: Legacy Season 3 finale. You can see above and below. Additionally, Jet Wilkinson has been tapped to direct the first two episodes of the Untitled Renee Ballard series for Prime Video. Wilkinson also will direct the Season 3 finale of Bosch: Legacy, a crossover which serves as the introduction of Maggie Q as Renée Ballard.
The Untitled Renée Ballard series follows Detective Renée Ballard (Maggie Q), who is tasked with running the LAPD’s new cold case division—a poorly funded, all-volunteer unit with the largest case load in the city. Ballard approaches these frozen-in-time cases with empathy and determination.
The Untitled Renée Ballard series follows Detective Renée Ballard (Maggie Q), who is tasked with running the LAPD’s new cold case division—a poorly funded, all-volunteer unit with the largest case load in the city. Ballard approaches these frozen-in-time cases with empathy and determination.
- 5/9/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Maggie Q is officially set to star in the “Bosch” spinoff centered on cold case detective Renée Ballard.
Q will make her first appearance as the character in the Season 3 finale of “Bosch: Legacy,” the first look at which can be seen above and below.
Jet Wilkinson is set to direct the Season 3 finale of “Bosch: Legacy,” along with the first two episodes of the untitled Renee Ballard series for Prime Video.
Q is known for her starring roles as F.B.I Agent Hannah Wells on ABC and Netflix’s drama “Designated Survivor” and the title role of the CW action series “Nikita.” She was most recently seen in the Skydance and Apple TV+ action comedy “The Family Plan” with Mark Wahlberg. Her other film credits include “The Protégé,” “The Divergent Series,” “Live Free Or Die Hard” and “Mission Impossible III.”
She is repped by CAA, Anonymous Content and...
Q will make her first appearance as the character in the Season 3 finale of “Bosch: Legacy,” the first look at which can be seen above and below.
Jet Wilkinson is set to direct the Season 3 finale of “Bosch: Legacy,” along with the first two episodes of the untitled Renee Ballard series for Prime Video.
Q is known for her starring roles as F.B.I Agent Hannah Wells on ABC and Netflix’s drama “Designated Survivor” and the title role of the CW action series “Nikita.” She was most recently seen in the Skydance and Apple TV+ action comedy “The Family Plan” with Mark Wahlberg. Her other film credits include “The Protégé,” “The Divergent Series,” “Live Free Or Die Hard” and “Mission Impossible III.”
She is repped by CAA, Anonymous Content and...
- 5/9/2024
- by Selena Kuznikov
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: After successfully launching the Extraction film franchise at Netflix, director Sam Hargrave has his eyes set on another potential franchise with a piece of IP that is revving its engines to get out the gate. Sources tell Deadline that Skydance and Mattel Films have closed a deal with Hargrave to direct a live-action movie based on Matchbox, Mattel’s iconic real-world die-cast toy vehicle line. David Coggeshall and Jonathan Tropper are penning the script.
Skydance’s David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Don Granger will produce alongside Robbie Brenner for Mattel Films. The project will be shepherded by Aimee Rivera for Skydance and Elizabeth Bassin and Andrew Scannell for Mattel Films.
The iconic Matchbox brand was invented in 1953 by automotive enthusiast Jack Odell to solve a challenge for his daughter, who was allowed to take a toy to school only if it was small enough to fit in a matchbox.
Skydance’s David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Don Granger will produce alongside Robbie Brenner for Mattel Films. The project will be shepherded by Aimee Rivera for Skydance and Elizabeth Bassin and Andrew Scannell for Mattel Films.
The iconic Matchbox brand was invented in 1953 by automotive enthusiast Jack Odell to solve a challenge for his daughter, who was allowed to take a toy to school only if it was small enough to fit in a matchbox.
- 5/7/2024
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Apple TV+ officially launched on November 1, 2019, the same month as Disney+ and about six months before HBO Max (now Max.)
The launch of Apple's original content efforts came when all of the major players were staking out their claims on the streaming economy following the success of Netflix.
Four and a half years into its existence, Apple has much to be proud of regarding Apple TV+
It has produced some global hits, led by Ted Lasso, and it became the first and so far only streaming service to make a movie that won the Academy Award for Best Picture.
Apple TV+ likely does not draw the eyeballs that Netflix and some of its other competitors do. But in Apple's case, that doesn't quite matter.
A different model
One key thing to know about Apple TV+: It doesn't have the same business model as most of its competitors, nor...
The launch of Apple's original content efforts came when all of the major players were staking out their claims on the streaming economy following the success of Netflix.
Four and a half years into its existence, Apple has much to be proud of regarding Apple TV+
It has produced some global hits, led by Ted Lasso, and it became the first and so far only streaming service to make a movie that won the Academy Award for Best Picture.
Apple TV+ likely does not draw the eyeballs that Netflix and some of its other competitors do. But in Apple's case, that doesn't quite matter.
A different model
One key thing to know about Apple TV+: It doesn't have the same business model as most of its competitors, nor...
- 4/19/2024
- by Stephen Silver
- TVfanatic
Mark Wahlberg is inevitably widely recognized as one of the most talented actors in all of Hollywood’s entertainment industry. From his immaculate acting skills to his absolutely breathtaking physique, the 52-year-old actor continues to charm his fans from all across the globe to the core. But many years before he attained this respectable feat, Wahlberg wasn’t as confident as he is now.
Mark Wahlberg in Father Stu.
In fact, the Ted star wasn’t so sure of his own talent in the acting field when he was an aspiring actor, only just starting out. And the movie taking him out of this zone, making him fearless, and inspiring him to become a “real actor” was the most unexpected one (or perhaps expected one?): His R-rated critically commended comedy-drama from 1997, Boogie Nights.
Boogie Nights Inspired Mark Wahlberg to Become a “Real Actor”
Released in October of 1997, the R-rated...
Mark Wahlberg in Father Stu.
In fact, the Ted star wasn’t so sure of his own talent in the acting field when he was an aspiring actor, only just starting out. And the movie taking him out of this zone, making him fearless, and inspiring him to become a “real actor” was the most unexpected one (or perhaps expected one?): His R-rated critically commended comedy-drama from 1997, Boogie Nights.
Boogie Nights Inspired Mark Wahlberg to Become a “Real Actor”
Released in October of 1997, the R-rated...
- 4/17/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Easter Weekend proved to be absolutely gigantic for WB and Legendary’s MonsterVerse, with the fifth film in the franchise (which we ranked here), Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, grossing a massive $80 million domestically. While it was no doubt propelled by the holiday weekend (tomorrow’s grosses should be huge), it can’t be denied that the movie opened way beyond even the most optimistic expectations. Industry estimates (ours included) expected the film to open in the $50 million-ish range, but despite mixed reviews, the movie grossed about $30 million more than anyone expected.
While this is only the second largest MonsterVerse opening weekend (Godzilla made $93 million in 2014), this is considered a massive win for Warner Bros. To compare things, the last MonsterVerse movie, Godzilla Vs Kong, only opened to $30 million. Granted, that was at the height of the pandemic, and the movie was on the day and date on HBO Max,...
While this is only the second largest MonsterVerse opening weekend (Godzilla made $93 million in 2014), this is considered a massive win for Warner Bros. To compare things, the last MonsterVerse movie, Godzilla Vs Kong, only opened to $30 million. Granted, that was at the height of the pandemic, and the movie was on the day and date on HBO Max,...
- 3/31/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
As one of the biggest stars in Hollywood, Mark Wahlberg’s career is full of films that showcase his stardom and how he can be a big name drawing people to watch his films. The actor’s career is filled with notable roles in films such as Lone Survivor, Boogie Nights, The Departed, Ted, and many more. Throughout his career, Wahlberg has done films with legendary directors, making him an A-tier actor, and a bankable one.
Mark Wahlberg in The Fighter
Well, that’s what everyone used to think, that the actor is a major name in the film industry, who would attract huge numbers at the box office. However, that is not the case anymore because Marky Mark’s latest film shows how he is becoming an irrelevant name in the film industry. His only way to avoid anonymity is by working alongside his Father Stu co-star, Mel Gibson,...
Mark Wahlberg in The Fighter
Well, that’s what everyone used to think, that the actor is a major name in the film industry, who would attract huge numbers at the box office. However, that is not the case anymore because Marky Mark’s latest film shows how he is becoming an irrelevant name in the film industry. His only way to avoid anonymity is by working alongside his Father Stu co-star, Mel Gibson,...
- 3/31/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
After posting Friday numbers that had the industry thinking that Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire would fall short of Afterlife’s $44 million opening, the sequel rallied to a so-so $45.2 million 3-day opening. While that’s certainly good news as far as bragging rights go (and above the $40 million we had it pegged at), for a movie that cost upwards of $100 million to make (and God knows how much more to market), this opening can’t be considered more than a middling success. When you consider inflation and the fact that Afterlife opened during the pandemic, it can’t be denied that the Frozen Empire audience has shrunk. The B CinemaScore cited by Deadline is problematic, as it doesn’t bode well for the film having much in the way of legs, especially with Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire opening next (Easter) weekend. Hopefully, the holiday will help it grow its audience a bit,...
- 3/24/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Joyner Lucas and his team walk into Manhattan’s Sei Less a bit perturbed. After the Worcester, Massachusetts-born artist takes a seat in one of the upscale restaurant’s back rooms, he and his manager, Dhruv Joshi, reveal that they just found out that a friend was using Lucas’ fame to get over on others behind his back. “Am I looking at it wrong, or that’s fucked up?” Lucas asks the room after explaining the situation. We resoundingly agree that what he told us was indeed shady business. Joshi...
- 3/22/2024
- by Andre Gee
- Rollingstone.com
Exclusive: Maggie Q is set to headline Prime Video’s Untitled Renée Ballard series, a Bosch spinoff about the LAPD’s Cold Case Division. This marks the first series in Amazon MGM Studios’ Bosch franchise, inspired by the work of bestselling author Michael Connelly, which is not led by Titus Welliver. Amazon declined comment.
The untitled series follows Detective Renée Ballard (Q), who is tasked with running the LAPD’s new cold case division—a poorly funded, all-volunteer unit with the largest case load in the city. Ballard approaches these frozen-in-time cases with empathy and determination. When she uncovers a larger conspiracy during her investigations, she’ll lean on the assistance of her retired ally, Harry Bosch (Welliver), to navigate the dangers that threaten both her unit and her life.
Connelly, Michael Alaimo, and Kendall Sherwood executive produce. Henrik Bastin and Melissa Aouate executive produce for Fabel Entertainment, with Jasmine Russ as co-executive producer.
The untitled series follows Detective Renée Ballard (Q), who is tasked with running the LAPD’s new cold case division—a poorly funded, all-volunteer unit with the largest case load in the city. Ballard approaches these frozen-in-time cases with empathy and determination. When she uncovers a larger conspiracy during her investigations, she’ll lean on the assistance of her retired ally, Harry Bosch (Welliver), to navigate the dangers that threaten both her unit and her life.
Connelly, Michael Alaimo, and Kendall Sherwood executive produce. Henrik Bastin and Melissa Aouate executive produce for Fabel Entertainment, with Jasmine Russ as co-executive producer.
- 3/21/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
How does an “A” CinemaScore and 4 1/2 star PostTrak movie with a major star and a dog underdeliver at the box office?
The adventure sports-charged, doggie-with-a-heart title Arthur the King from Lionsgate had no chance of winning a crown this weekend with an $8M-$10M projection. However, many expected this well-received movie to come at the top of expectations. It did not with a $7.5M opening.
Also, the misfiring of “A” CinemaScore, mid-budget movies at the box office is becoming a trend.
Arthur the King‘s underperformance had to do with the fact that it looked ripe for streaming by today’s standards and not theatrical, right? That’s why people didn’t show up? Yeah, but that’s not 100% of the reason.
True, stars need to have a come-to-Jesus with themselves when making streaming movies in conjunction with theatrical titles: Do you water down your marquee image by making yourself available for free at home?...
The adventure sports-charged, doggie-with-a-heart title Arthur the King from Lionsgate had no chance of winning a crown this weekend with an $8M-$10M projection. However, many expected this well-received movie to come at the top of expectations. It did not with a $7.5M opening.
Also, the misfiring of “A” CinemaScore, mid-budget movies at the box office is becoming a trend.
Arthur the King‘s underperformance had to do with the fact that it looked ripe for streaming by today’s standards and not theatrical, right? That’s why people didn’t show up? Yeah, but that’s not 100% of the reason.
True, stars need to have a come-to-Jesus with themselves when making streaming movies in conjunction with theatrical titles: Do you water down your marquee image by making yourself available for free at home?...
- 3/17/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
In recent years, Mark Wahlberg has done projects that are aimed at family audiences. While the actor has done his fair share of intense and bold movies, his recent ventures like Uncharted, Father Stu, and The Family Plan show his intention to attract a larger audience. Wahlberg is continuing this trend with another true-story-inspired film Arthur the King.
A still from Arthur the King
While the film’s trailer and promotions have intrigued audiences, it does not have the appeal of recent big-ticket movies like Dune 2 and Kung Fu Panda 4. Information regarding the film’s weekend box office forecast has been revealed and it seems the film will have a slow start at the box office.
Arthur the King’s Three-Day Box Office Forecast is Disheartening
Mark Wahlberg plays Michael Light in Arthur the King
Mark Wahlberg returns to the big screen with a feel-good adventure drama film Arthur the King.
A still from Arthur the King
While the film’s trailer and promotions have intrigued audiences, it does not have the appeal of recent big-ticket movies like Dune 2 and Kung Fu Panda 4. Information regarding the film’s weekend box office forecast has been revealed and it seems the film will have a slow start at the box office.
Arthur the King’s Three-Day Box Office Forecast is Disheartening
Mark Wahlberg plays Michael Light in Arthur the King
Mark Wahlberg returns to the big screen with a feel-good adventure drama film Arthur the King.
- 3/16/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Mark Wahlberg as Michael in ‘Arthur the King’ (Photo Credit: Carlos Rodriguez / Lionsgate)
Mark Wahlberg and director Simon Cellan Jones (The Family Plan) join forces for Arthur the King, a film that tells the incredible true story of a dog who braved the jungle for over 400 miles to find a home. Wahlberg plays Michael Light, an adventure racer who is at the end of his career. In many ways, Michael is his own worst enemy, driven by his past failures and not really knowing the meaning of being part of a team.
Michael can’t work as a realtor for his father and is always preoccupied with thoughts of racing when he’s at home with his wife and daughter. Michael’s wife, Helen (Juliet Rylance), gives him the okay to do one final race – the Adventure Racing World Championship being held in the Dominican Republic – in hopes he’ll...
Mark Wahlberg and director Simon Cellan Jones (The Family Plan) join forces for Arthur the King, a film that tells the incredible true story of a dog who braved the jungle for over 400 miles to find a home. Wahlberg plays Michael Light, an adventure racer who is at the end of his career. In many ways, Michael is his own worst enemy, driven by his past failures and not really knowing the meaning of being part of a team.
Michael can’t work as a realtor for his father and is always preoccupied with thoughts of racing when he’s at home with his wife and daughter. Michael’s wife, Helen (Juliet Rylance), gives him the okay to do one final race – the Adventure Racing World Championship being held in the Dominican Republic – in hopes he’ll...
- 3/15/2024
- by Kevin Finnerty
- Showbiz Junkies
Andy and Barbara Muschietti, the filmmaking team behind the $1 billion grossing It movies and last year’s The Flash, have teamed up with Skydance to launch a brand new horror division.
Named Nocturna, the Muschiettis will co-own the label and will run its creative direction. The focus of Nocturna will be on high quality, genre features for global audiences in both theatrical and streaming, with the goal of producing two films per year.
Nocturna is not launching with an empty casket. The first project out of the gate will be They Will Kill You, written by Kirill Sokolov and Alex Litvak, with Sokolov, who wrote and directed the 2019 black action comedy Why Don’t You Just Die!, attached to direct.
“Under this label, we are excited to deliver the full range of emotions that our movies pack: Heart, humor and horror,” said the Muschiettis in a statement.
The division will be...
Named Nocturna, the Muschiettis will co-own the label and will run its creative direction. The focus of Nocturna will be on high quality, genre features for global audiences in both theatrical and streaming, with the goal of producing two films per year.
Nocturna is not launching with an empty casket. The first project out of the gate will be They Will Kill You, written by Kirill Sokolov and Alex Litvak, with Sokolov, who wrote and directed the 2019 black action comedy Why Don’t You Just Die!, attached to direct.
“Under this label, we are excited to deliver the full range of emotions that our movies pack: Heart, humor and horror,” said the Muschiettis in a statement.
The division will be...
- 3/14/2024
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Mark Wahlberg, formerly known as Marky Mark starred in the 1997 film titled Boogie Nights which was a great film. Being the breakout film for Wahlberg, the actor has fond memories of the movie but not so much for his co-star Burt Reynolds.
When he was at the height of stardom, Reynolds starred in the film alongside Mark Wahlberg but he didn’t quite enjoy it. In an interview, the Ted actor talked about how the 1997 film was Reynolds’ worst nightmare because of reasons that were purely selfish!
Mark Wahlberg in Boogie Nights
Mark Wahlberg’s Breakthrough Film Was A Nightmare For Burt Reynolds!
The film, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, narrates the story of a high school dropout who goes on to become a highly successful p*rn star. His career takes a hit, however, when he gets addicted to drugs. Being a comedy/drama film, Boogie Nights received great reviews and high ratings.
When he was at the height of stardom, Reynolds starred in the film alongside Mark Wahlberg but he didn’t quite enjoy it. In an interview, the Ted actor talked about how the 1997 film was Reynolds’ worst nightmare because of reasons that were purely selfish!
Mark Wahlberg in Boogie Nights
Mark Wahlberg’s Breakthrough Film Was A Nightmare For Burt Reynolds!
The film, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, narrates the story of a high school dropout who goes on to become a highly successful p*rn star. His career takes a hit, however, when he gets addicted to drugs. Being a comedy/drama film, Boogie Nights received great reviews and high ratings.
- 3/14/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Mark Wahlberg’s canine drama “Arthur the King” opens in cinemas on Friday, but it may not have enough bite to top domestic box office charts.
Lionsgate’s film, a feel-good story about a man who befriends a wounded stray dog, is targeting a debut of $8 million to $10 million from 3,000 North American theaters. It’s a so-so start for the roughly $20 million-budgeted movie.
Despite the newcomer, last weekend’s champ “Kung Fu Panda 4” is expected to dominate again with roughly $28 million to $30 million in its sophomore outing. So far, the animated fourquel has grossed $62 million at the domestic box office and $93 million globally.
“Dune: Part Two” won’t be far behind “Panda” as the sci-fi adventure looks to continue its impressive box office run. The “Dune” sequel is projected to add $24 million to $27 million during its third weekend of release. After 12 days on the big screen, “Dune 2” has...
Lionsgate’s film, a feel-good story about a man who befriends a wounded stray dog, is targeting a debut of $8 million to $10 million from 3,000 North American theaters. It’s a so-so start for the roughly $20 million-budgeted movie.
Despite the newcomer, last weekend’s champ “Kung Fu Panda 4” is expected to dominate again with roughly $28 million to $30 million in its sophomore outing. So far, the animated fourquel has grossed $62 million at the domestic box office and $93 million globally.
“Dune: Part Two” won’t be far behind “Panda” as the sci-fi adventure looks to continue its impressive box office run. The “Dune” sequel is projected to add $24 million to $27 million during its third weekend of release. After 12 days on the big screen, “Dune 2” has...
- 3/14/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
In Arthur the King, Mark Wahlberg plays an endurance racer who has repeatedly missed out on finishing first in that big race. Looking for one last shot at greatness, he decides to put together a team to help him reach this goal. What he doesn’t expect is that this race will change his entire outlook, family, and character forever.
The film follows a team of four athletes as they vie for the top spot in the Adventure Racing World Championship in the Dominican Republic. This is an endurance race to end all endurance races that essentially takes racers from one side of the country to the other over the course of ten days and traveling a total of 435 miles. As they move through the race, the team picks up a street dog they name Arthur who eventually becomes their fifth member. As the team pushes themselves through the inevitable hardships found throughout the race,...
The film follows a team of four athletes as they vie for the top spot in the Adventure Racing World Championship in the Dominican Republic. This is an endurance race to end all endurance races that essentially takes racers from one side of the country to the other over the course of ten days and traveling a total of 435 miles. As they move through the race, the team picks up a street dog they name Arthur who eventually becomes their fifth member. As the team pushes themselves through the inevitable hardships found throughout the race,...
- 3/13/2024
- by Mike Tyrkus
- CinemaNerdz
After two weeks of moviegoers returning to theaters in force, we’re back to a weekend with a number of lower-key releases just hoping to make any sort of mark against the two big movies. Read on for Gold Derby’s box office preview.
This weekend will once again be about “Kung Fu Panda 4” vs. “Dune: Part Two,” although it’s likely to be a second weekend with the animated movie dominating, with both of them remaining in over 4,000 theaters.
Opening in 2,850 theaters, the biggest new wide release of the weekend is the Mark Wahlberg drama “Arthur the King,” based on the true story of Mikael Lindnord (renamed “Michael Light” for the movie), an outdoors endurance racer who puts together a team to cross the Dominican Republic. That team also includes actors Simu Liu (“Barbie”), Nathalie Emmanuel (the “Fast and Furious” movies) and Ali Suliman (“Lone Survivor”), and along the way,...
This weekend will once again be about “Kung Fu Panda 4” vs. “Dune: Part Two,” although it’s likely to be a second weekend with the animated movie dominating, with both of them remaining in over 4,000 theaters.
Opening in 2,850 theaters, the biggest new wide release of the weekend is the Mark Wahlberg drama “Arthur the King,” based on the true story of Mikael Lindnord (renamed “Michael Light” for the movie), an outdoors endurance racer who puts together a team to cross the Dominican Republic. That team also includes actors Simu Liu (“Barbie”), Nathalie Emmanuel (the “Fast and Furious” movies) and Ali Suliman (“Lone Survivor”), and along the way,...
- 3/13/2024
- by Edward Douglas
- Gold Derby
Mark Wahlberg hasn't had a movie in theaters in a couple of years, but he's about to stage a comeback with "Arthur the King." Hailing from Lionsgate, the true story-inspired movie centers on adventure racer Michael Light and a street dog that he befriends during a crucial moment in his life. So, can this man and his dog tale help bring Wahlberg some glory at the box office? Even though that success may be relatively understated, it's looking very much like that could be the case.
The audience-friendly flick hits theaters next weekend, where it will be opening against "The American Society of Magical Negroes" (which figures to have a muted debut). Kristen Stewart's "Love Lies Bleeding" is also expanding into more theaters, although it also figures to have a somewhat limited footprint. This is to say, "Arthur the King" will probably do the best of the weekend's newcomers,...
The audience-friendly flick hits theaters next weekend, where it will be opening against "The American Society of Magical Negroes" (which figures to have a muted debut). Kristen Stewart's "Love Lies Bleeding" is also expanding into more theaters, although it also figures to have a somewhat limited footprint. This is to say, "Arthur the King" will probably do the best of the weekend's newcomers,...
- 3/8/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Mark Wahlberg has been in the industry for almost 3 decades and has been in some of the most acclaimed films in Hollywood. Wahlberg has dabbled in various genres and has shown his versatility as an actor. Films like Boogie Nights, Fear, Invincible, The Departed, Fighter, Lone Survivor, etc. have shown that he does not like to typecast himself into a specific type of performance.
Mark Wahlberg as Marcus Luttrell in 2013’s Lone Survivor
In the 2010s, Wahlberg started venturing into blockbusters and family-friendly projects like The Transformers franchise, more recently with Uncharted, and The Family Plan. However, the actor reassures that if the script is right, he is ready to commit to anything that he finds interesting and worth dipping his skin into.
Mark Wahlberg Won’t Rule Out Doing Films Like Boogie Nights Just Yet
Mark Wahlberg played a rising p**n star in Paul Thomas Anderson’s Boogie...
Mark Wahlberg as Marcus Luttrell in 2013’s Lone Survivor
In the 2010s, Wahlberg started venturing into blockbusters and family-friendly projects like The Transformers franchise, more recently with Uncharted, and The Family Plan. However, the actor reassures that if the script is right, he is ready to commit to anything that he finds interesting and worth dipping his skin into.
Mark Wahlberg Won’t Rule Out Doing Films Like Boogie Nights Just Yet
Mark Wahlberg played a rising p**n star in Paul Thomas Anderson’s Boogie...
- 3/7/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
At the moment, Mark Wahlberg is content with growing older and taking on the roles that go along with it. He is currently in a family-friendly phase of his career that will continue with Arthur the King, his upcoming flick.
However, fans of the hit comedy franchise Ted might have to remain patient for another installment. Indeed, Wahlberg has recently announced that he is focusing on more family-friendly projects at this point in his career. While this may be disappointing news for fans eagerly anticipating his return to the raunchy and hilarious world of Ted, Wahlberg’s commitment to “age-appropriate roles” is admirable.
Seth MacFarlane and Mark Wahlberg in a still from Ted
The story of John Bennett, a lonely young boy who longs for a friend like Ted—his beloved teddy bear—is beautifully told in Ted, the highest-grossing comedy film of 2012. The narrative then switches to an adult Bennett,...
However, fans of the hit comedy franchise Ted might have to remain patient for another installment. Indeed, Wahlberg has recently announced that he is focusing on more family-friendly projects at this point in his career. While this may be disappointing news for fans eagerly anticipating his return to the raunchy and hilarious world of Ted, Wahlberg’s commitment to “age-appropriate roles” is admirable.
Seth MacFarlane and Mark Wahlberg in a still from Ted
The story of John Bennett, a lonely young boy who longs for a friend like Ted—his beloved teddy bear—is beautifully told in Ted, the highest-grossing comedy film of 2012. The narrative then switches to an adult Bennett,...
- 3/6/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Mark Wahlberg is all about making family-friendly movies at the moment.
The veteran actor recently opened up to Yahoo Entertainment about the types of projects he looks for as he embraces getting older, similar to some of his latest roles in The Family Plan, Uncharted and Arthur the King.
“You know, I do enjoy doing things that the whole entire family can see,” Wahlberg said. “Look, I’m 52 years old now. I’m a dad of four. I’ve got a kid in college. I like playing age-appropriate roles. I think a lot of people don’t embrace that and audiences are like — this doesn’t seem real.” The Ted actor shares four children with his wife, Rhea Durham.
Having been in the industry for decades following his breakout role in Paul Thomas Anderson’s 1997 movie Boogie Nights, Wahlberg said he now feels audiences want to see “the guy and...
The veteran actor recently opened up to Yahoo Entertainment about the types of projects he looks for as he embraces getting older, similar to some of his latest roles in The Family Plan, Uncharted and Arthur the King.
“You know, I do enjoy doing things that the whole entire family can see,” Wahlberg said. “Look, I’m 52 years old now. I’m a dad of four. I’ve got a kid in college. I like playing age-appropriate roles. I think a lot of people don’t embrace that and audiences are like — this doesn’t seem real.” The Ted actor shares four children with his wife, Rhea Durham.
Having been in the industry for decades following his breakout role in Paul Thomas Anderson’s 1997 movie Boogie Nights, Wahlberg said he now feels audiences want to see “the guy and...
- 3/6/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Actor Mark Wahlberg’s early morning workout sessions have become legendary, as he often begins at 4 a.m. However, he revealed that sometimes, he doesn’t want to work out at all.
Wahlberg was speaking to People at the Liv Golf Las Vegas Big Game Party.
“I feel it more often than you think,” Wahlberg said when asked if ever feels like not exercising.
But, he says, he usually begins his day sitting in a 35-degree tub of water and ice, known as a cold plunge, and that gets him in the mood.
“I’m like, ‘Okay, I’m awake, I’m alive.’ We’re a go right after that,” Wahlberg explains.
“So I just go and I do the work.”
Wahlberg often posts videos of his workouts on social media, earlier this week the actor revealed his impressive abs in a video on Instagram that showed him lifting his...
Wahlberg was speaking to People at the Liv Golf Las Vegas Big Game Party.
“I feel it more often than you think,” Wahlberg said when asked if ever feels like not exercising.
But, he says, he usually begins his day sitting in a 35-degree tub of water and ice, known as a cold plunge, and that gets him in the mood.
“I’m like, ‘Okay, I’m awake, I’m alive.’ We’re a go right after that,” Wahlberg explains.
“So I just go and I do the work.”
Wahlberg often posts videos of his workouts on social media, earlier this week the actor revealed his impressive abs in a video on Instagram that showed him lifting his...
- 2/12/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
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.
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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...
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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
Plot: A band of expert criminals led by Cyrus Whitaker is recruited to do what they do best — lift $500 million in gold from a passenger plane— but they must do it mid-flight at 40,000 feet!
Review: The entire plot of the Quibi/Roku series Die Hart hinges on Kevin Hart wanting to break out of comedy roles so he can be taken seriously as an action hero. While that plot was played for laughs, it was not the first time Hart tried something different. Both his films The Upside and Fatherhood, as well as the Netflix limited series True Story gave Hart more opportunities to channel his dramatic talents, but Lift is the comedian’s first project that is straight action without the reliance on his being the butt of the joke. Cast in a role commonly saved for Hart’s friends Dwayne Johnson and Mark Wahlberg, Lift is a big-budget...
Review: The entire plot of the Quibi/Roku series Die Hart hinges on Kevin Hart wanting to break out of comedy roles so he can be taken seriously as an action hero. While that plot was played for laughs, it was not the first time Hart tried something different. Both his films The Upside and Fatherhood, as well as the Netflix limited series True Story gave Hart more opportunities to channel his dramatic talents, but Lift is the comedian’s first project that is straight action without the reliance on his being the butt of the joke. Cast in a role commonly saved for Hart’s friends Dwayne Johnson and Mark Wahlberg, Lift is a big-budget...
- 1/12/2024
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
Apple Original Films has picked up Fountain of Youth, director Guy Ritchie’s next movie to star John Krasinski and Natalie Portman.
Skydance Media will produce for Apple, along with Vinson Films and Project X Entertainment. The film, penned by James Vanderbilt, follows two estranged siblings who partner on a global heist to find the mythological Fountain of Youth.
They must use their knowledge of history to follow clues on an epic adventure set to change their lives and possibly lead to immortality. Ritchie is best known as a director for credits like Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Snatch, The Gentlemen and Wrath of Man.
Actor-director Krasinski is best known for playing Jim Halpert on The Office comedy, and his director credits include the upcoming drama If, A Quiet Place and A Quiet Place Part 2. And co-star Portman’s latest roles include Todd Haynes’ May December, where the Oscar...
Skydance Media will produce for Apple, along with Vinson Films and Project X Entertainment. The film, penned by James Vanderbilt, follows two estranged siblings who partner on a global heist to find the mythological Fountain of Youth.
They must use their knowledge of history to follow clues on an epic adventure set to change their lives and possibly lead to immortality. Ritchie is best known as a director for credits like Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Snatch, The Gentlemen and Wrath of Man.
Actor-director Krasinski is best known for playing Jim Halpert on The Office comedy, and his director credits include the upcoming drama If, A Quiet Place and A Quiet Place Part 2. And co-star Portman’s latest roles include Todd Haynes’ May December, where the Oscar...
- 1/11/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
John Krasinski & Natalie Portman To Star In Guy Ritchie’s ‘Fountain Of Youth’ For Apple And Skydance
Exclusive: Following the success of The Family Plan last month, Apple Original Films and Skydance are reteaming on another tentpole as Deadline is hearing John Krasinski and Natalie Portman are set to star in Fountain of Youth with Guy Ritchie directing. Skydance Media will serve as the studio, and the film will be produced for Apple by Skydance, Vinson Films and Project X Entertainment.
Written by James Vanderbilt, the pic follows two estranged siblings (Krasinski and Portman) who partner on a global heist to find the mythological Fountain of Youth. They must use their knowledge of history to follow clues on an epic adventure that will change their lives — and possibly lead to immortality.
Hailing from a first-look partnership between Apple and Skydance Media, Fountain of Youth will be produced by Skydance’s David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Don Granger. Tripp Vinson will produce through his Vinson Films as will Project X Entertainment,...
Written by James Vanderbilt, the pic follows two estranged siblings (Krasinski and Portman) who partner on a global heist to find the mythological Fountain of Youth. They must use their knowledge of history to follow clues on an epic adventure that will change their lives — and possibly lead to immortality.
Hailing from a first-look partnership between Apple and Skydance Media, Fountain of Youth will be produced by Skydance’s David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Don Granger. Tripp Vinson will produce through his Vinson Films as will Project X Entertainment,...
- 1/11/2024
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Skydance has teamed with Paramount on several hit movies recently, including ‘Top Gun: Maverick.’
Is Paramount going dancing in 2024? It seems possible, as a new report from The Wall Street Journal indicates that Skydance Media, a California-based production company, is the latest group to engage Paramount’s controlling shareholders in a discussion about a potential acquisition.
Skydance is reportedly interested in acquiring all of Paramount’s assets in a cash deal. Discussions between Paramount and Skydance representatives are reportedly further along than talks between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery. Paramount is having a tough time working out the economics of streaming as traditional cable declines. Get 30 Days Free $5.99+ / month paramountplus.com
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Skydance and Paramount are quite familiar with each other. The Paramount-distributed hit “Top Gun: Maverick” was produced in part by Skydance,...
Is Paramount going dancing in 2024? It seems possible, as a new report from The Wall Street Journal indicates that Skydance Media, a California-based production company, is the latest group to engage Paramount’s controlling shareholders in a discussion about a potential acquisition.
Skydance is reportedly interested in acquiring all of Paramount’s assets in a cash deal. Discussions between Paramount and Skydance representatives are reportedly further along than talks between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery. Paramount is having a tough time working out the economics of streaming as traditional cable declines. Get 30 Days Free $5.99+ / month paramountplus.com
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Will Skydance Succeed in its Pursuit of Paramount?
Skydance and Paramount are quite familiar with each other. The Paramount-distributed hit “Top Gun: Maverick” was produced in part by Skydance,...
- 1/11/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Here’s the latest episode of The Filmmakers Podcast, part of the podcast roster here on Nerdly. If you haven’t heard the show yet, you can check out previous episodes on the official podcast site, whilst we’ll be featuring each and every new episode as it premieres.
For those unfamiliar with the series, The Filmmakers Podcast is a podcast about how to make films from micro-budget indie films to bigger-budget studio films and everything in between. Our hosts Giles Alderson, Dom Lenoir, Dan Richardson, Andrew Rodger and Cristian James talk about how to get films made, how to actually make them and how to try not to f… it up in their very humble opinion. Guests will come on and chat about their filmmaking experiences from directors, writers, producers and screenwriters, to actors, cinematographers and distributors.
The Filmmaker’s Podcast #372: From the mail room to Hollywood – Director...
For those unfamiliar with the series, The Filmmakers Podcast is a podcast about how to make films from micro-budget indie films to bigger-budget studio films and everything in between. Our hosts Giles Alderson, Dom Lenoir, Dan Richardson, Andrew Rodger and Cristian James talk about how to get films made, how to actually make them and how to try not to f… it up in their very humble opinion. Guests will come on and chat about their filmmaking experiences from directors, writers, producers and screenwriters, to actors, cinematographers and distributors.
The Filmmaker’s Podcast #372: From the mail room to Hollywood – Director...
- 12/29/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Mark Wahlberg and Iliana Norris in “The Family Plan,” now streaming on Apple TV+. Now that Mark Wahlberg is at an age where he’s playing fathers — as he currently does in the new movie The Family Plan — and is a father himself, he’s had plenty of time to reflect on what his parents meant to him. Granted, Wahlberg grew up in a family with nine kids (he’s the youngest), so things were pretty chaotic. And that’s why Wahlberg said the best lesson he ever learned from his folks was the importance of family harmony. (Click on the media bar below to hear Mark Wahlberg) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Mark_Wahlberg_Parents-Advive_.mp3 The Family Plan is currently streaming on Apple TV+.
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- 12/28/2023
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Apple doesn’t share much in the way of viewership metrics or other data, but things change when there’s good news to reveal.
Hard data is hard to come by from Apple. The company is well-known for keeping its numbers to itself, but it recently decided to pull back the curtain just a bit on its streaming operations. A new Deadline-exclusive report is outlining which 2023 releases are having the most success for Apple TV+, which has seen viewership rise 42% year-over-year.
Apple TV+ has doubled total hours consumed year-over-year as compared to 2022. The new Mark Wahlberg comedy “The Family Plan” is now the service’s most-viewed movie of all time. New titles like “Lessons in Chemistry,” “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” and “Messi Meets America” are all driving impressive growth at the service. 7-Day Free Trial $9.99+ / month apple.com Apple on the Rise
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Hard data is hard to come by from Apple. The company is well-known for keeping its numbers to itself, but it recently decided to pull back the curtain just a bit on its streaming operations. A new Deadline-exclusive report is outlining which 2023 releases are having the most success for Apple TV+, which has seen viewership rise 42% year-over-year.
Apple TV+ has doubled total hours consumed year-over-year as compared to 2022. The new Mark Wahlberg comedy “The Family Plan” is now the service’s most-viewed movie of all time. New titles like “Lessons in Chemistry,” “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” and “Messi Meets America” are all driving impressive growth at the service. 7-Day Free Trial $9.99+ / month apple.com Apple on the Rise
Companies like Apple don’t mind revealing some...
- 12/22/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Mark Wahlberg’s The Family Plan debuted on Apple TV+ last week, and according to Deadline, it currently stands as the most-viewed movie in the history of the streaming service.
Apple TV+ didn’t provide any numbers for viewership of The Family Plan, so we’ll just have to take their word for it. The action comedy stars Mark Wahlberg as a suburban dad and car salesman named Dan Morgan, whose secret past as an elite government assassin comes back to haunt him. “When enemies from his past track him down, Dan packs his unsuspecting wife (Michelle Monaghan), angsty teen daughter, pro-gamer teen son and adorable 10-month-old baby into their minivan and takes off on an impromptu cross-country road trip to Las Vegas,” reads the synopsis. “Determined to protect his family — while treating them to the vacation of a lifetime — Dan must put his long-dormant skills into action, without revealing his true identity.
Apple TV+ didn’t provide any numbers for viewership of The Family Plan, so we’ll just have to take their word for it. The action comedy stars Mark Wahlberg as a suburban dad and car salesman named Dan Morgan, whose secret past as an elite government assassin comes back to haunt him. “When enemies from his past track him down, Dan packs his unsuspecting wife (Michelle Monaghan), angsty teen daughter, pro-gamer teen son and adorable 10-month-old baby into their minivan and takes off on an impromptu cross-country road trip to Las Vegas,” reads the synopsis. “Determined to protect his family — while treating them to the vacation of a lifetime — Dan must put his long-dormant skills into action, without revealing his true identity.
- 12/21/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Streamers are slowly coming around in supplying viewing results, especially when the news is good. Apple has some good news.
The December 15 premiere of the Mark Wahlberg-starrer The Family Plan on Apple TV+ debuted as the most viewed movie ever for the service, and now stands as the most viewed movie in Apple TV+ history, per insiders.
The Jennifer Aniston-Reese Witherspoon The Morning Show is the service’s series record holder after its new season that began in September saw audience increases by 20% over its second season, powered by growth in the U.S., and Canada, Australia, Germany, Brazil, Mexico, Spain, France and India.
The combination of those, Brie Larson’s Lessons in Chemistry, Messi Meets America, Gary Oldman’s Slow Horses, Ron Moore’s For All Mankind, along with this year’s Rebecca Ferguson-starrer Silo, Idris Elba’s Hijack, Sharon Horgan’s Bad Sisters and Jason Sudeikis’ Ted Lasso,...
The December 15 premiere of the Mark Wahlberg-starrer The Family Plan on Apple TV+ debuted as the most viewed movie ever for the service, and now stands as the most viewed movie in Apple TV+ history, per insiders.
The Jennifer Aniston-Reese Witherspoon The Morning Show is the service’s series record holder after its new season that began in September saw audience increases by 20% over its second season, powered by growth in the U.S., and Canada, Australia, Germany, Brazil, Mexico, Spain, France and India.
The combination of those, Brie Larson’s Lessons in Chemistry, Messi Meets America, Gary Oldman’s Slow Horses, Ron Moore’s For All Mankind, along with this year’s Rebecca Ferguson-starrer Silo, Idris Elba’s Hijack, Sharon Horgan’s Bad Sisters and Jason Sudeikis’ Ted Lasso,...
- 12/21/2023
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Mark Wahlberg and Iliana Norris in “The Family Plan,” now streaming on Apple TV+. In Mark Wahlberg’s new film, The Family Plan, he plays an assassin who’s been keeping his deadly career a secret from his family for years. But when he needs to make one final killing in Las Vegas, he makes a family adventure out of it (while still trying to keep his secret). The movie’s got comedy, but it’s obviously an action movie, too, and Wahlberg did several of his own stunts. He told us there was a concerted effort on the set to make the film’s action scenes feel as real as possible. (Click on the media bar below to hear Mark Wahlberg) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Mark_Wahlberg_The_Family_-Plan_Stunts_Feel_Real_.mp3 The Family Plan is currently streaming on Apple TV+.
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- 12/19/2023
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Discovering Michelle Monaghan in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang was like finding evidence that the old-school Hollywood comedy actress gene, long thought extinct, was alive and well. She did more than hold her own opposite Robert Downey Jr. and Val Kilmer — she stole the movie. I’ve been rooting for her ever since. A few Mission Impossibles, Gone Baby Gone, True Detective followed, as well as some significant work in small indies like Trucker, Fort Bliss, and Nanny. She returns to comedy with her latest, The Family Plan, which is streaming now on Apple TV+. On this episode, she talks about […]
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The post “It’s a Gift When People Share with Me their Stories”: Michelle Monaghan, Back To One, Episode 273 first appeared on Filmmaker Magazine.
- 12/19/2023
- by Peter Rinaldi
- Filmmaker Magazine - Blog
Discovering Michelle Monaghan in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang was like finding evidence that the old-school Hollywood comedy actress gene, long thought extinct, was alive and well. She did more than hold her own opposite Robert Downey Jr. and Val Kilmer — she stole the movie. I’ve been rooting for her ever since. A few Mission Impossibles, Gone Baby Gone, True Detective followed, as well as some significant work in small indies like Trucker, Fort Bliss, and Nanny. She returns to comedy with her latest, The Family Plan, which is streaming now on Apple TV+. On this episode, she talks about […]
The post “It’s a Gift When People Share with Me their Stories”: Michelle Monaghan, Back To One, Episode 273 first appeared on Filmmaker Magazine.
The post “It’s a Gift When People Share with Me their Stories”: Michelle Monaghan, Back To One, Episode 273 first appeared on Filmmaker Magazine.
- 12/19/2023
- by Peter Rinaldi
- Filmmaker Magazine-Director Interviews
After a decorated career in television, The Family Plan director Simon Cellan Jones has returned to feature films for the first time in two-plus decades.
Cellan Jones’ feature career began with 2000’s Some Voices, a British drama starring a still-emerging Daniel Craig, and he soon followed that up with 2002’s The One and Only, before spending two decades in television, helming episodes of How to Make It in America, Treme, Jessica Jones, Boardwalk Empire, Ballers and Shooter. Four of the aforementioned shows were executive produced by Mark Wahlberg, and when the actor needed a filmmaker to direct March 2024’s Arthur the King during the pandemic, he gave Cellan Jones a second go-round in the feature space. The shoot went well, so well that after Cellan Jones locked picture, he quickly started prepping their current Apple TV+ release, The Family Plan.
The action-comedy centers around Wahlberg and Michelle Monaghan’s characters’ suburban family,...
Cellan Jones’ feature career began with 2000’s Some Voices, a British drama starring a still-emerging Daniel Craig, and he soon followed that up with 2002’s The One and Only, before spending two decades in television, helming episodes of How to Make It in America, Treme, Jessica Jones, Boardwalk Empire, Ballers and Shooter. Four of the aforementioned shows were executive produced by Mark Wahlberg, and when the actor needed a filmmaker to direct March 2024’s Arthur the King during the pandemic, he gave Cellan Jones a second go-round in the feature space. The shoot went well, so well that after Cellan Jones locked picture, he quickly started prepping their current Apple TV+ release, The Family Plan.
The action-comedy centers around Wahlberg and Michelle Monaghan’s characters’ suburban family,...
- 12/18/2023
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Apple TV+ subscribers can watch the new Mark Wahlberg comedy ‘The Family Plan’ and much more.
Apple TV+ is an excellent streaming platform for those who like to watch premium content with their subscription. The streamer released “The Family Plan,” the newest comedy from Mark Wahlberg on Dec. 15. It’s a comedy about the world’s deadliest assassin who uses a family vacation as a cover for his latest mission, and you can only stream it on Apple TV+.
Apple TV+ always has a seven-day free trial for new customers, but for a limited time, it’s extending that trial length to two months! You must have an Apple ID with a valid payment method to get the deal, but once you have that you can get two full months of Apple TV+ free if you’re new to the streamer.
How to Get 2 Months of Apple TV+ for Free...
Apple TV+ is an excellent streaming platform for those who like to watch premium content with their subscription. The streamer released “The Family Plan,” the newest comedy from Mark Wahlberg on Dec. 15. It’s a comedy about the world’s deadliest assassin who uses a family vacation as a cover for his latest mission, and you can only stream it on Apple TV+.
Apple TV+ always has a seven-day free trial for new customers, but for a limited time, it’s extending that trial length to two months! You must have an Apple ID with a valid payment method to get the deal, but once you have that you can get two full months of Apple TV+ free if you’re new to the streamer.
How to Get 2 Months of Apple TV+ for Free...
- 12/18/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Mark Wahlberg crashed a frat party while visiting his daughter, Ella, in college back in September during parents’ weekend.
“They were having the most fun I’ve ever seen anybody have, ever!” he recently told Et. “Even more than her coming to Vegas, I was at the frat house and, you know, a couple of spots in town.”
Wahlberg, who skipped college to focus on his career, mused about the possibilities. “I’d still be in college,” he laughed. “I would still be at the frat house. I’d be a 25th-year senior, yeah. It was nuts. Parents’ weekend was incredible.”
Walhberg is currently starring opposite Michelle Monaghan in the Apple TV+ film, The Family Plan.
This movie focuses on Dan Morgan (Wahlberg), a man who was once a world-class assassin but abandoned that life so that he could focus primarily on his wife, Jessica (Monaghan), and his children, all...
“They were having the most fun I’ve ever seen anybody have, ever!” he recently told Et. “Even more than her coming to Vegas, I was at the frat house and, you know, a couple of spots in town.”
Wahlberg, who skipped college to focus on his career, mused about the possibilities. “I’d still be in college,” he laughed. “I would still be at the frat house. I’d be a 25th-year senior, yeah. It was nuts. Parents’ weekend was incredible.”
Walhberg is currently starring opposite Michelle Monaghan in the Apple TV+ film, The Family Plan.
This movie focuses on Dan Morgan (Wahlberg), a man who was once a world-class assassin but abandoned that life so that he could focus primarily on his wife, Jessica (Monaghan), and his children, all...
- 12/17/2023
- by Alessio Atria
- Uinterview
What exactly would a sequel to Mark Wahlberg’s The Family Plan on Apple TV+ look like?
The Uncharted star’s latest film sees him playing Dan Morgan, a family man whose secret former life as a hitman comes back to haunt him and his family.
The twist? No one in his family knows the truth about his former life, and it’s a secret he tries to keep throughout the whole movie.
Read full article on The Direct.
The Uncharted star’s latest film sees him playing Dan Morgan, a family man whose secret former life as a hitman comes back to haunt him and his family.
The twist? No one in his family knows the truth about his former life, and it’s a secret he tries to keep throughout the whole movie.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 12/16/2023
- by Russ Milheim
- The Direct
Here’s why Mark Wahlberg was so intent on getting an F-Bomb for his character in Apple TV+’s The Family Plan.
The Uncharted star’s latest film is a PG-13, family-friendly action-comedy with lots of heart. While it might not be R-rated, a PG-13 project does still get to retain a single F-Bomb throughout its runtime.
When it came to The Family Plan, Wahlberg was pretty confident that his character, Dan Morgan, should have been given the honor. Though, things didn’t quite play out how the actor expected.
Read full article on The Direct.
The Uncharted star’s latest film is a PG-13, family-friendly action-comedy with lots of heart. While it might not be R-rated, a PG-13 project does still get to retain a single F-Bomb throughout its runtime.
When it came to The Family Plan, Wahlberg was pretty confident that his character, Dan Morgan, should have been given the honor. Though, things didn’t quite play out how the actor expected.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 12/16/2023
- by Russ Milheim
- The Direct
"Say hi to your family for me!" Mark Wahlberg, star of the action comedy The Family Plan, returns to the Empire Podcast for the first time in aaaaaaages this week, and brings his on-screen wife, Michelle Monaghan, with him for a fun chat with Chris Hewitt that takes in everything from kids swearing in front of their parents to Adele's impact on Wahlberg's sleep cycle. Chris is also in the interviewer's chair for a fun audience with Zachary Levi, the star of :a[Chicken Run: Dawn Of The Nugget]{href='https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/chicken-run-dawn-of-the-nugget/' }.
And, in the antepenultimate episode of the year (no Christmas break for us!), Chris hosts from his home office this week, and is joined by Amon Warmann and James Dyer to tackle a couple of Christmas movie-related questions, take a look at the week's movie news, including the sad death of Brooklyn Nine-Nine star Andre Braugher,...
And, in the antepenultimate episode of the year (no Christmas break for us!), Chris hosts from his home office this week, and is joined by Amon Warmann and James Dyer to tackle a couple of Christmas movie-related questions, take a look at the week's movie news, including the sad death of Brooklyn Nine-Nine star Andre Braugher,...
- 12/15/2023
- by Chris Hewitt
- Empire - Movies
Thrusting a cold, hard badass into a domestic setting is a tried-and-true set-up for a mediocre family comedy. Big muscular tough guys like Vin Diesel (playing a Navy-Seal-turned-babysitter in 2005’s “The Pacifier”), Dave Bautista (as a CIA agent looking after a nine-year-old girl in 2020’s “My Spy”), and Dwayne Johnson (as an NFL-player-turned-sudden-father in 2007’s “The Game Plan”) have all starred in movies that follow this dusty formula to a tee.
And every one of these films flounders largely because they rest on a single joke (isn’t it funny that someone so masculine is looking after kids) that isn’t actually all that funny.
To its slight credit, Apple TV+’s new film “The Family Plan” downplays that type of humor significantly; its sole sort of original idea is that its wayward badass Dan didn’t have his domestic life thrust upon him; he actively loves being a dad,...
And every one of these films flounders largely because they rest on a single joke (isn’t it funny that someone so masculine is looking after kids) that isn’t actually all that funny.
To its slight credit, Apple TV+’s new film “The Family Plan” downplays that type of humor significantly; its sole sort of original idea is that its wayward badass Dan didn’t have his domestic life thrust upon him; he actively loves being a dad,...
- 12/15/2023
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
The Family Plan Movie Review Rating:
Star Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Monaghan, Zoe Margaret Colletti, Van Crosby, Said Taghmaoui
Director: Simon Cellan Jones
Producer: David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger, Mark Wahlberg, Stephen Levinson
The Family Plan Movie Review Out! (Picture Credit: IMDb)
What’s Good: Mark Wahlberg‘s performance is a standout, seamlessly transitioning between action and comedy. The chemistry between Wahlberg and Michelle Monaghan is palpable, contributing to the film’s likability. The concept of a family thrust into unexpected action adds a unique twist to the narrative.
What’s Bad: The film suffers from tonal inconsistencies, struggling to balance its comedic and action elements. Excessive and frenetic editing in the action scenes hampers their effectiveness. The script, while introducing entertaining concepts, falls short in execution, leaving some subplots feeling aimless and disconnected.
Loo Break: The poorly edited action sequences might provide a suitable moment for a quick bathroom break,...
Star Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Monaghan, Zoe Margaret Colletti, Van Crosby, Said Taghmaoui
Director: Simon Cellan Jones
Producer: David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger, Mark Wahlberg, Stephen Levinson
The Family Plan Movie Review Out! (Picture Credit: IMDb)
What’s Good: Mark Wahlberg‘s performance is a standout, seamlessly transitioning between action and comedy. The chemistry between Wahlberg and Michelle Monaghan is palpable, contributing to the film’s likability. The concept of a family thrust into unexpected action adds a unique twist to the narrative.
What’s Bad: The film suffers from tonal inconsistencies, struggling to balance its comedic and action elements. Excessive and frenetic editing in the action scenes hampers their effectiveness. The script, while introducing entertaining concepts, falls short in execution, leaving some subplots feeling aimless and disconnected.
Loo Break: The poorly edited action sequences might provide a suitable moment for a quick bathroom break,...
- 12/15/2023
- by Hari P N
- KoiMoi
Plot: Dan Morgan loves his quiet suburban life as a devoted husband, father of three and successful car salesman. But that’s only half the story. Decades earlier, he was an elite government assassin tasked with eliminating the world’s deadliest threats. When enemies from his past track him down, Dan packs his unsuspecting wife, angsty teen daughter, pro-gamer teen son and adorable 10-month-old baby into their minivan and takes off on an impromptu cross-country road trip to Las Vegas. Determined to protect his family — while treating them to the vacation of a lifetime — Dan must put his long-dormant skills into action, without revealing his true identity.
Review: Mark Wahlberg’s recent output has been mixed at best. For every solid acting project, Wahlberg has churned out awful action (Infinite), terrible comedy (Me Time), and a couple of attempts at franchises. The actor’s latest project blends humor and action in The Family Plan.
Review: Mark Wahlberg’s recent output has been mixed at best. For every solid acting project, Wahlberg has churned out awful action (Infinite), terrible comedy (Me Time), and a couple of attempts at franchises. The actor’s latest project blends humor and action in The Family Plan.
- 12/15/2023
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
The fact that we received a prequel to the 2009 thriller Orphan in 2022 was mind-boggling – especially since the surprisingly entertaining Orphan: First Kill still starred Isabelle Fuhrman as Leena Klammer / Esther, an adult serial killer from Estonia who is able to pass herself off as a 9 year old kid. Looking 9 was easy for Fuhrman when she made the first movie, because she was a child at the time… but now she’s an adult, and the filmmakers had to try to figure out how to make her look like a kid again for the prequel. It worked well enough, and the movie went over well enough with viewers (you can read our review Here), that Orphan: First Kill director William Brent Bell is now developing Orphan 3!
While doing the press rounds for his new movie Lord of Misrule, Bell told The Hollywood Reporter, “I was surprised [by the warm reception of Orphan: First Kill], because it...
While doing the press rounds for his new movie Lord of Misrule, Bell told The Hollywood Reporter, “I was surprised [by the warm reception of Orphan: First Kill], because it...
- 12/15/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Suburban family man Dan Morgan may love his present-day life, but his past actions as a top assassin have consequences. Now, he must evade his old enemies and put his hibernating hitman skills to the test under the guise of an impromptu family road trip to Vegas. “The Family Plan,” starring Mark Wahlberg and Michelle Monaghan, will make its global debut on Apple TV+ on Friday, Dec. 15. You can watch The Family Plan with a 7-Day Free Trial of Apple TV+.
How to Watch ‘The Family Plan’ When: Friday, December 15, 2023 Where: Apple TV+ Stream: Watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of Apple TV+. 7-Day Free Trial$9.99+ / month apple.com About ‘The Family Plan’
Mark Wahlberg leads the cast of the new action-comedy as Dan Morgan, a devoted husband, father of three, and successful car salesman with a dangerous past as an elite government assassin tasked with eliminating the world’s deadliest threats.
How to Watch ‘The Family Plan’ When: Friday, December 15, 2023 Where: Apple TV+ Stream: Watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of Apple TV+. 7-Day Free Trial$9.99+ / month apple.com About ‘The Family Plan’
Mark Wahlberg leads the cast of the new action-comedy as Dan Morgan, a devoted husband, father of three, and successful car salesman with a dangerous past as an elite government assassin tasked with eliminating the world’s deadliest threats.
- 12/15/2023
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Here we have yet another “new movie” about the dark past of a family man coming back to haunt him, but we have already seen it many times before, right? Apple TV’s The Family Plan, starring Mark Wahlberg as the lead, falls into that category of movies, and it pretty much goes exactly as you would expect. Not a single thing in this movie looks like anything original or innovative, which is not surprising.
Wahlberg plays family man Dan, who’s a mild-mannered car salesman in Buffalo. He is great at his job and loved by all his co-workers, but he has the habit of slipping away whenever a casual picture gets clicked. His wife, Jessica, is a physical therapist at a local gym. The seemingly normal-looking, loving couple has three kids—two angsty teenagers and a toddler—adhering to the staple American family film formula. Nina, the daughter,...
Wahlberg plays family man Dan, who’s a mild-mannered car salesman in Buffalo. He is great at his job and loved by all his co-workers, but he has the habit of slipping away whenever a casual picture gets clicked. His wife, Jessica, is a physical therapist at a local gym. The seemingly normal-looking, loving couple has three kids—two angsty teenagers and a toddler—adhering to the staple American family film formula. Nina, the daughter,...
- 12/15/2023
- by Rohitavra Majumdar
- Film Fugitives
"The Family Plan" is a new action comedy feature, directed by Simon Cellan Jones, starring Mark Wahlberg and Michelle Monaghan, streaming December 15, 2023 on AppleTV+:
"...'Dan Morgan' (Wahlberg) loves his quiet suburban life as a devoted husband, father of three and successful car salesman. But that's only half the story. Decades earlier, he was an elite government op tasked with eliminating the world's deadliest threats.
"When enemies from his past track him down, Dan packs his unsuspecting wife (Monaghan), angsty teen daughter, pro-gamer teen son and adorable 10-month-old baby into their minivan and takes off on an impromptu cross-country road trip to Las Vegas.
"Determined to protect his family - while treating them to the vacation of a lifetime - Dan must put his long-dormant skills into action, without revealing his true identity..."
Click the images to enlarge...
"...'Dan Morgan' (Wahlberg) loves his quiet suburban life as a devoted husband, father of three and successful car salesman. But that's only half the story. Decades earlier, he was an elite government op tasked with eliminating the world's deadliest threats.
"When enemies from his past track him down, Dan packs his unsuspecting wife (Monaghan), angsty teen daughter, pro-gamer teen son and adorable 10-month-old baby into their minivan and takes off on an impromptu cross-country road trip to Las Vegas.
"Determined to protect his family - while treating them to the vacation of a lifetime - Dan must put his long-dormant skills into action, without revealing his true identity..."
Click the images to enlarge...
- 12/15/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
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