One was born with partial facial paralysis. The other grew up speaking Austrian-accented German, eventually transitioning to German-accented English.
If you were trying to concoct the archetypal Hollywood star in a lab, it wouldn’t be Sylvester Stallone or Arnold Schwarzenegger. Yet for more than 20 years they dominated the box office, their wattage rivaled only by the klieg lights of a movie premiere.
The improbable origins and unlikely rise of these two action icons are told in a couple of documentaries in Emmy contention: the feature Sly, directed by Thom Zimny, and the docuseries Arnold, directed by Lesley Chilcott.
“[EP] Allen Hughes brought the Arnold project to me,” Chilcott explains. “At first I said, ‘What don’t we already know?’ And he said, ‘I said the same thing myself.’ But then I started thinking about how weird and unusual it is that Arnold’s been successful in so many completely different areas.
If you were trying to concoct the archetypal Hollywood star in a lab, it wouldn’t be Sylvester Stallone or Arnold Schwarzenegger. Yet for more than 20 years they dominated the box office, their wattage rivaled only by the klieg lights of a movie premiere.
The improbable origins and unlikely rise of these two action icons are told in a couple of documentaries in Emmy contention: the feature Sly, directed by Thom Zimny, and the docuseries Arnold, directed by Lesley Chilcott.
“[EP] Allen Hughes brought the Arnold project to me,” Chilcott explains. “At first I said, ‘What don’t we already know?’ And he said, ‘I said the same thing myself.’ But then I started thinking about how weird and unusual it is that Arnold’s been successful in so many completely different areas.
- 6/2/2024
- by Matthew Carey
- Deadline Film + TV
In 2020, the manga creator of Baki the Grappler, Keisuke Itagaki, decided to honor the Rambo of Hollywood. When the fifth and final installment of Sylvester Stallone’s Rambo movie series, Rambo: Last Blood, got an official release date in Japan, the manga artist drew an illustration of the movie poster featuring the actor.
Baki the Grappler | Tms Entertainment
Rambo: Last Blood has been in the discussion since 2008, and the film finally got a release in 2019. The story revolves around a former soldier who is on a mission to save his niece, Gabriella, who was kidnapped in Mexico and forced into prostitution by the Mexican cartel. However, Rambo is able to save her and destroy the cartel.
While the movie was released in America in September 2019, it took a whole year for the movie to get a release window in Japan. Therefore, to mark this release, Gaga Production reached out to...
Baki the Grappler | Tms Entertainment
Rambo: Last Blood has been in the discussion since 2008, and the film finally got a release in 2019. The story revolves around a former soldier who is on a mission to save his niece, Gabriella, who was kidnapped in Mexico and forced into prostitution by the Mexican cartel. However, Rambo is able to save her and destroy the cartel.
While the movie was released in America in September 2019, it took a whole year for the movie to get a release window in Japan. Therefore, to mark this release, Gaga Production reached out to...
- 5/30/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Big-budgeted films with a stellar cast are normally expected to perform better at the box office than low-budgeted films. However, the 2024 box office so far has seen more major flops, big-budget films failing to make it to the breakeven point, and low-budgeted movies garnering millions across the world. And so it was for actors like Henry Cavill and Ryan Gosling, who despite their fanfare and talent, failed to woo the audiences with their feats.
Henry Cavill in The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare | Lionsgate Films
While Henry Cavill so far has recorded two flops this year (Argylle & The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare) despite some pretty astounding collaborations, last year’s box-office dominating stars Gosling and Emily Blunt failed to live up to expectations with their action-packed romantic comedy, The Fall Guy.
So while Henry Cavill and Ryan Gosling try to figure out what made their movies perform way below expectations, here...
Henry Cavill in The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare | Lionsgate Films
While Henry Cavill so far has recorded two flops this year (Argylle & The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare) despite some pretty astounding collaborations, last year’s box-office dominating stars Gosling and Emily Blunt failed to live up to expectations with their action-packed romantic comedy, The Fall Guy.
So while Henry Cavill and Ryan Gosling try to figure out what made their movies perform way below expectations, here...
- 5/29/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
On 30 Rock, Liz Lemon’s terrible sometime-boyfriend Dennis Duffy, a.k.a. “The Beeper King,” insisted the pager business would boom again because “technology’s cyclical.” Every idea Dennis espoused was meant to be as nonsensical and willfully ignorant as that one, like when he told Jack Donaghy that, politically, he was a “social conservative, fiscal liberal.”
The world has somehow gone to hell enough that Dennis Duffy today seems like a prophet rather than a fool. “Social conservative, fiscal liberal” is basically the Republican Party platform in 2024, while...
The world has somehow gone to hell enough that Dennis Duffy today seems like a prophet rather than a fool. “Social conservative, fiscal liberal” is basically the Republican Party platform in 2024, while...
- 5/28/2024
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Rollingstone.com
Director Renny Harlin's "Cliffhanger" is a quintessential '90s action movie. The right movie at the right time, it is one of the few true breakout action flicks starring Sylvester Stallone that's not connected to "Rocky," "Rambo," or "The Expendables." It's a lean, fun, crowd-pleasing thriller that features John Lithgow in a great villain performance (a villain role that almost went to David Bowie) and remains a product of its time in the best of ways. It also might not have happened at all had "Die Hard" not become a huge success a handful of years earlier.
In a 2023 20th anniversary retrospective in The Telegraph, it's explained that "Cliffhanger" started with co-producer Gene Hines, who saw a TV show about mountain climbers in the mid-'80s. "That got him interested in the world of climbing," said co-producer Jim Zatolokin. "It's a dynamic and unique world with a lot of characters.
In a 2023 20th anniversary retrospective in The Telegraph, it's explained that "Cliffhanger" started with co-producer Gene Hines, who saw a TV show about mountain climbers in the mid-'80s. "That got him interested in the world of climbing," said co-producer Jim Zatolokin. "It's a dynamic and unique world with a lot of characters.
- 5/27/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Hollywood veterans Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, and Bruce Willis are widely regarded as 3 of the greatest action heroes of all time, having gifted some of the most immersive pieces to the cinema. That’s why, when they collaborated for The Expendables films series, the result was nothing short of a pure blissful experience for audiences and big bucks for the actors.
The Expendables 2. | Credit: Lionsgate.
However, years before they even started working together in this action-packed franchise created by Sly — nearly two decades, to be precise — this star-studded trio collaborated for a joint project in 1991 to earn millions of dollars merely from promotion. How? Well, simply because this project was the themed restaurant chain Planet Hollywood, investing in which brought in big bucks for the trio.
Arnie, Sly, and Bruno Joined Forces Before The Expendables as Well
Years ago, in October 1991, the themed restaurant chain Planet Hollywood International Inc. was...
The Expendables 2. | Credit: Lionsgate.
However, years before they even started working together in this action-packed franchise created by Sly — nearly two decades, to be precise — this star-studded trio collaborated for a joint project in 1991 to earn millions of dollars merely from promotion. How? Well, simply because this project was the themed restaurant chain Planet Hollywood, investing in which brought in big bucks for the trio.
Arnie, Sly, and Bruno Joined Forces Before The Expendables as Well
Years ago, in October 1991, the themed restaurant chain Planet Hollywood International Inc. was...
- 5/27/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Since accompanying Tom Cruise in his aviation ventures in Top Gun: Maverick, the highest-grossing film of Cruise’s career, Glen Powell has garnered wider recognition following his acting prowess. Moreover, the actor once again made headlines after jumping onto the rom-com landscape with Sydney Sweeney in Anyone but You, the kind of film that is a rarity these days.
But after the rom-com, the actor is back to what he loves doing the most, aviation, and he has the Mission: Impossible star’s influence to thank for it.
Glen Powell on Tom Cruise’s Influence on His Love for Aviation
Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
Since his childhood, the Top Gun Hangman has always had a keen interest in aviation, and thanks to his time with Tom Cruise, his love for it only ameliorated. Glen Powell, who is behind the recent Amazon documentary The Blue Angels, which...
But after the rom-com, the actor is back to what he loves doing the most, aviation, and he has the Mission: Impossible star’s influence to thank for it.
Glen Powell on Tom Cruise’s Influence on His Love for Aviation
Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
Since his childhood, the Top Gun Hangman has always had a keen interest in aviation, and thanks to his time with Tom Cruise, his love for it only ameliorated. Glen Powell, who is behind the recent Amazon documentary The Blue Angels, which...
- 5/26/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Did you ever wonder what your favorite stars did before they were famous?
Although there are a few rare exceptions, most celebrities did not start as stars. They had standard jobs just like the rest of us.
Some even had extremely unusual jobs. Here are eleven examples.
Harrison Ford Was a Carpenter
You would be hard-pressed to find a person alive who doesn't know who Harrison Ford is.
The iconic actor starred in some of the most popular films ever, including the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises.
The star of 1923 and Shrinking turned 81 on July 13, 2024, but he seems to have no intention of slowing down. That's no surprise since he has been a hard worker for his entire life.
Shrinking Season 1 Episode 3 Review: 15 Minutes
Before becoming Indy and Han Solo, he was known as Harry Ford, a self-taught carpenter.
His carpentry skills have served him well during his career,...
Although there are a few rare exceptions, most celebrities did not start as stars. They had standard jobs just like the rest of us.
Some even had extremely unusual jobs. Here are eleven examples.
Harrison Ford Was a Carpenter
You would be hard-pressed to find a person alive who doesn't know who Harrison Ford is.
The iconic actor starred in some of the most popular films ever, including the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises.
The star of 1923 and Shrinking turned 81 on July 13, 2024, but he seems to have no intention of slowing down. That's no surprise since he has been a hard worker for his entire life.
Shrinking Season 1 Episode 3 Review: 15 Minutes
Before becoming Indy and Han Solo, he was known as Harry Ford, a self-taught carpenter.
His carpentry skills have served him well during his career,...
- 5/24/2024
- by Jessica Kosinski
- TVfanatic
Being presumably the most recognized action star of the 21st century, Jason Statham made his name known around the world with such staples of the genre, as Crank (2006), The Mechanic (2011), Wrath of Man (2021) and, of course, the Fast & Furious franchise.
Disappointingly, his last movie rated 70% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes was the 2015 hit Spy. Since then, Statham starred only in critically panned or even commercially failed flicks, however, this year Amazon released a movie that changed that trend
The plot revolves around Statham’s Adam Clay, a former secret agent who is enraged by the suicide of his landlady, caused by the loss of her charity's funds to a phishing scam.
Urging for revenge, Adam sets out a campaign against those responsible for that scam, and this operation promises to take on national stakes, as the guilty ones acknowledge he was a member of a powerful clandestine organization.
This synopsis,...
Disappointingly, his last movie rated 70% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes was the 2015 hit Spy. Since then, Statham starred only in critically panned or even commercially failed flicks, however, this year Amazon released a movie that changed that trend
The plot revolves around Statham’s Adam Clay, a former secret agent who is enraged by the suicide of his landlady, caused by the loss of her charity's funds to a phishing scam.
Urging for revenge, Adam sets out a campaign against those responsible for that scam, and this operation promises to take on national stakes, as the guilty ones acknowledge he was a member of a powerful clandestine organization.
This synopsis,...
- 5/21/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
Sylvester Stallone was used to doing real physical stunts in most of his action films. Which was why the actor didn’t really care all that much for having his hard work replaced digitally.
What Sylvester Stallone really felt about green screens vs. stunts Sylvester Stallone | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Stallone wasn’t too impressed with the opportunities technology like green screens created. Green screens can allow whole cities to come alive during movies without having to physically build sets. Or travel to other places to get the right look. They also presented the opportunity to lessen the burden of physical stunts for actors. Still, Stallone preferred the grounded reality and authenticity of action stunts. He actually might’ve found that a bit easier than doing green screens.
“I don’t know how those guys do that green-screen work – I’ve done a bit and it drives me crazy. I like...
What Sylvester Stallone really felt about green screens vs. stunts Sylvester Stallone | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Stallone wasn’t too impressed with the opportunities technology like green screens created. Green screens can allow whole cities to come alive during movies without having to physically build sets. Or travel to other places to get the right look. They also presented the opportunity to lessen the burden of physical stunts for actors. Still, Stallone preferred the grounded reality and authenticity of action stunts. He actually might’ve found that a bit easier than doing green screens.
“I don’t know how those guys do that green-screen work – I’ve done a bit and it drives me crazy. I like...
- 5/19/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Brazilian mixed martial artist and professional boxer Anderson Silva has faced some of the toughest opponents in the business during his lengthy career in the octagon. However, fans were left surprised when Silva’s next opponent was teased to be none other than actor and former football player Terry Crews.
The Expendables star Terry Crews issues a challenge to Anderson Silva.
In a recent Instagram post, Crews was seen issuing a potential challenge to Silva for a bout that is scheduled to take place next month. Furthermore, with the speculation surrounding Silva’s retirement from the Mma scene, Crews could possibly be Silva’s final opponent in the ring, as the two men also share a history. Here is how fans are feeling about the sudden announcement of Terry Crews vs Anderson Silva.
Terry Crews Calls Out Anderson Silva To a Potential Mma Fight in Brazil
Former UFC Middleweight Champion...
The Expendables star Terry Crews issues a challenge to Anderson Silva.
In a recent Instagram post, Crews was seen issuing a potential challenge to Silva for a bout that is scheduled to take place next month. Furthermore, with the speculation surrounding Silva’s retirement from the Mma scene, Crews could possibly be Silva’s final opponent in the ring, as the two men also share a history. Here is how fans are feeling about the sudden announcement of Terry Crews vs Anderson Silva.
Terry Crews Calls Out Anderson Silva To a Potential Mma Fight in Brazil
Former UFC Middleweight Champion...
- 5/18/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Say I do to Til Death Do Us Part, an action-packed tale of wedded terror directed by Timothy Woodward Jr (Gangster Land, The Call).
This fight-filled thrill ride from the creator of Final Destination is out now in the UK on Digital Platforms including to rent/buy on Amazon Prime Video thanks to Plaion Pictures.
Til Death Us Part stars Natalie Burn (Awaken, The Expendables 3), Cam Gigandet (Twilight, Never Back Down) Jason Patric (The Lost Boys, Speed 2) Ser’Darius Blain (Jumanji: The Next Level, American Underdog), Orlando Jones (Evolution, The Time Machine), Pancho Moler (3 From Hell, Candy Corn), Nicole Arlyn (The Wedding Planner, Clay Pigeons).
After a wonderful pre-wedding celebration, a bride-to-be (Natalie Burn) gets cold feet and does a runner, leaving a shocked and angry groom (Ser’Darius Blain) fuming at the altar.
Out of the picture, the bride tries to enjoy some down time on what would have been their honeymoon,...
This fight-filled thrill ride from the creator of Final Destination is out now in the UK on Digital Platforms including to rent/buy on Amazon Prime Video thanks to Plaion Pictures.
Til Death Us Part stars Natalie Burn (Awaken, The Expendables 3), Cam Gigandet (Twilight, Never Back Down) Jason Patric (The Lost Boys, Speed 2) Ser’Darius Blain (Jumanji: The Next Level, American Underdog), Orlando Jones (Evolution, The Time Machine), Pancho Moler (3 From Hell, Candy Corn), Nicole Arlyn (The Wedding Planner, Clay Pigeons).
After a wonderful pre-wedding celebration, a bride-to-be (Natalie Burn) gets cold feet and does a runner, leaving a shocked and angry groom (Ser’Darius Blain) fuming at the altar.
Out of the picture, the bride tries to enjoy some down time on what would have been their honeymoon,...
- 5/16/2024
- by Peter 'Witchfinder' Hopkins
- Horror Asylum
Exclusive: Highland Film Group is launching international sales on the action film Alarum starring Sylvester Stallone, Scott Eastwood, and Willa Fitzgerald, which has just wrapped principal photography.
The film’s cast is rounded out by Mike Colter, Isis Valverde, and D.W. Moffett. The film is directed by Michael Polish (Northfork) and written by Alexander Vesha (Deadly Impact). Alarum is being produced by Joel Cohen and Randall Emmett’s Convergence Entertainment Group.
The film’s synopsis reads: Hiding off the grid on a romantic getaway after abandoning their careers as operative killers, assassins-in-love Joe (Scott Eastwood) and Lara Travers witness a deadly plane crash and retrieve a top-secret flash drive from the downed aircraft. But they soon discover that the contents of the drive will bring every intelligence agency in the world after them including the cold-blooded CIA agent Chester (Sylvester Stallone), who is sent to assassinate them. The couple quickly...
The film’s cast is rounded out by Mike Colter, Isis Valverde, and D.W. Moffett. The film is directed by Michael Polish (Northfork) and written by Alexander Vesha (Deadly Impact). Alarum is being produced by Joel Cohen and Randall Emmett’s Convergence Entertainment Group.
The film’s synopsis reads: Hiding off the grid on a romantic getaway after abandoning their careers as operative killers, assassins-in-love Joe (Scott Eastwood) and Lara Travers witness a deadly plane crash and retrieve a top-secret flash drive from the downed aircraft. But they soon discover that the contents of the drive will bring every intelligence agency in the world after them including the cold-blooded CIA agent Chester (Sylvester Stallone), who is sent to assassinate them. The couple quickly...
- 5/15/2024
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Gerard Butler and Den of Thieves director Christian Gudegast could head to the Big Apple as Butler is in talks to join the filmmaker for the comedic action-thriller Empire State. The upcoming project finds Butler and Gudegast re-teaming after joining forces for 2018’s Den of Thieves, Plane, and London Has Fallen.
According to Deadline‘s exclusive report, Empire State focuses on what happens when “the Empire State Building is attacked by a military contractor hellbent on revenge. Navy Seal turned NY firefighter Rhett (Butler) and NYPD Tactical officer Dani (yet to be cast) must put aside their relationship troubles as they work to rescue hostages and save the famous landmark.”
S. Craig Zahler of Bone Tomahawk fame co-wrote the script with Brian Tucker (Secret Invasion).
Butler recently wrapped his role as Stoick for the live-action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon. Mason Thames, Julian Dennison, Gabriel Howell, Bronwyn James,...
According to Deadline‘s exclusive report, Empire State focuses on what happens when “the Empire State Building is attacked by a military contractor hellbent on revenge. Navy Seal turned NY firefighter Rhett (Butler) and NYPD Tactical officer Dani (yet to be cast) must put aside their relationship troubles as they work to rescue hostages and save the famous landmark.”
S. Craig Zahler of Bone Tomahawk fame co-wrote the script with Brian Tucker (Secret Invasion).
Butler recently wrapped his role as Stoick for the live-action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon. Mason Thames, Julian Dennison, Gabriel Howell, Bronwyn James,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Guy Ritchie has already set up his next film, reportedly titled Wife & Dog. More on the project below.
Guy Ritchie, Hollywood’s busiest man, is already setting up his next film. World Of Reel reports that Ritchie’s next film will be called Wife & Dog. The film is heading to the Cannes market in the hopes it’ll find more backing there.
That’s all we really know at this point. World Of Reel mentions that the film is said to tackle the subject of class like his recent Netflix TV show The Gentlemen loosely based on a true story – the top secret Operation Postmaster.
The Snatch director is quickly gaining a reputation as the hardest working filmmaker in Hollywood. In the last five years, Ritchie has released six films and a TV show. He’s also currently filming Fountain Of Youth with Natalie Portman and John Krasinski.
More on...
Guy Ritchie, Hollywood’s busiest man, is already setting up his next film. World Of Reel reports that Ritchie’s next film will be called Wife & Dog. The film is heading to the Cannes market in the hopes it’ll find more backing there.
That’s all we really know at this point. World Of Reel mentions that the film is said to tackle the subject of class like his recent Netflix TV show The Gentlemen loosely based on a true story – the top secret Operation Postmaster.
The Snatch director is quickly gaining a reputation as the hardest working filmmaker in Hollywood. In the last five years, Ritchie has released six films and a TV show. He’s also currently filming Fountain Of Youth with Natalie Portman and John Krasinski.
More on...
- 5/14/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
Rubbing shoulders with a few of the most prolific action stars in the modern day, Jason Statham has made it a habit of kicking butts on screen. From starring in action-packed films like The Transporter, The Expendables, and even the Fast & Furious franchise, Statham has skillfully turned his on-screen fights into realistic sequences with his martial arts knowledge.
Sylvester Stallone and Jason Statham in Expend4bles
However, despite making his onscreen fight scenes look all the more real with his disciplined training and practice, Jason Statham vowed never to enter the Octagon to face a real fighter. Having immense respect for the professional fighters, Statham explained his decision with proper reason.
Jason Statham Vowed to Never Face a Professional Fighter
Jason Statham has built a reputation for delivering some of the most realistic and thrilling action sequences in modern cinema. With a background in martial arts and disciplined practice, Statham...
Sylvester Stallone and Jason Statham in Expend4bles
However, despite making his onscreen fight scenes look all the more real with his disciplined training and practice, Jason Statham vowed never to enter the Octagon to face a real fighter. Having immense respect for the professional fighters, Statham explained his decision with proper reason.
Jason Statham Vowed to Never Face a Professional Fighter
Jason Statham has built a reputation for delivering some of the most realistic and thrilling action sequences in modern cinema. With a background in martial arts and disciplined practice, Statham...
- 5/13/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Long before headlining Amazon Prime’s The Boys series as Billy Butcher, Karl Urban attempted to lead a comic book film Dredd. The film was based on the comic strip Judge Dredd created by John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra for the 2000 Ad comic magazine. However, Urban’s film was not the first adaptation of Judge Dredd, as Sylvester Stallone did it first in his 1995 film of the same name.
Karl Urban as Judge Dredd in Dredd (2012)
Even though both the Judge Dredd films underperformed financially, Karl Urban had an upper hand. Urban’s version was liked by critics and is also regarded as a cult classic by fans. Even the home media sales of Dredd were impressive.
It looks like The Boys fame already expected his film to be on higher ground as he had a savage message for Sylvester Stallone on the release of his remake.
Karl Urban did...
Karl Urban as Judge Dredd in Dredd (2012)
Even though both the Judge Dredd films underperformed financially, Karl Urban had an upper hand. Urban’s version was liked by critics and is also regarded as a cult classic by fans. Even the home media sales of Dredd were impressive.
It looks like The Boys fame already expected his film to be on higher ground as he had a savage message for Sylvester Stallone on the release of his remake.
Karl Urban did...
- 5/11/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
After seeing Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire gross over $548 million and counting worldwide since its March 29 debut, Legendary has tapped Dave Callaham (Shang-Chi) to script the next film in its Monsterverse franchise, Deadline can confirm.
Detail as to the threequel’s plot are under wraps. Directed by Adam Wingard on the heels of Godzilla vs. Kong, Godzilla x Kong watches as natural foes Godzilla and Kong come together to combat a mysterious Hollow Earth threat. Rebecca Hall, Bryan Tyree Henry, Dan Stevens, Kaylee Hottle, Alex Ferns, Fala Chen, and Rachel House starred in the pic written by Terry Rossio, Simon Barrett and Jeremy Slater.
Launching with Godzilla in 2014, the Monsterverse franchise has grossed $2.5 billion worldwide to date, also recently expanding into TV with Apple TV+’s Monarch: Legacy of Monsters.
In conversation with Deadline at Godzilla x Kong‘s premiere about directing a potential third film, Wingard teased, “Only time will tell.
Detail as to the threequel’s plot are under wraps. Directed by Adam Wingard on the heels of Godzilla vs. Kong, Godzilla x Kong watches as natural foes Godzilla and Kong come together to combat a mysterious Hollow Earth threat. Rebecca Hall, Bryan Tyree Henry, Dan Stevens, Kaylee Hottle, Alex Ferns, Fala Chen, and Rachel House starred in the pic written by Terry Rossio, Simon Barrett and Jeremy Slater.
Launching with Godzilla in 2014, the Monsterverse franchise has grossed $2.5 billion worldwide to date, also recently expanding into TV with Apple TV+’s Monarch: Legacy of Monsters.
In conversation with Deadline at Godzilla x Kong‘s premiere about directing a potential third film, Wingard teased, “Only time will tell.
- 5/10/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
If there’s anything worse than a millionaire who fails to contribute anything meaningful to the world, it’s taking the fall for one who’s murdered and finding yourself in the crosshairs of thugs and criminals. Jason Statham is back in business with Lionsgate to star in the upcoming action-thriller Mutiny with Plane and Blood Father director Jean-Francois Richet at the helm.
Lionsgate, MadRiver, and Punch Palace are teaming up to release the film in theaters. Lindsay Michel and J.P. Davis wrote the screenplay for Mutiny, with principal photography beginning in September in the UK. Statham produces through his newly-founded Punch Palace Productions, with Marc Butan via his MadRiver Pictures studio.
In Mutiny, after his billionaire industrialist boss is murdered in front of him, Cole Reed is set up to take the fall for the crime— leaving him on the run as he works to uncover an international conspiracy.
Lionsgate, MadRiver, and Punch Palace are teaming up to release the film in theaters. Lindsay Michel and J.P. Davis wrote the screenplay for Mutiny, with principal photography beginning in September in the UK. Statham produces through his newly-founded Punch Palace Productions, with Marc Butan via his MadRiver Pictures studio.
In Mutiny, after his billionaire industrialist boss is murdered in front of him, Cole Reed is set up to take the fall for the crime— leaving him on the run as he works to uncover an international conspiracy.
- 5/10/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings screenwriter Dave Callaham is going from the Marvelverse to the Monsterverse.
The scribe, known for his action acumen, has been tapped to pen the next installment of Legendary’s Godzilla/Kong monster movie series.
The hiring comes in the wake of the box office success of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, which has grossed close to $555 million worldwide. That is the biggest haul since 2017’s Kong: Skull Island, which peaked at $568 million. Empire, which is still in theaters, may also be one of the most profitable (if not the single most profitable) of the five movies in the series, as it only cost $135 million, per sources. Thus Legendary is keen to keep the monster juice flowing.
Adam Wingard directed Empire and created the story with frequent collaborator Simon Barrett as well as Terry Rossio. Legendary has signaled it would like to...
The scribe, known for his action acumen, has been tapped to pen the next installment of Legendary’s Godzilla/Kong monster movie series.
The hiring comes in the wake of the box office success of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, which has grossed close to $555 million worldwide. That is the biggest haul since 2017’s Kong: Skull Island, which peaked at $568 million. Empire, which is still in theaters, may also be one of the most profitable (if not the single most profitable) of the five movies in the series, as it only cost $135 million, per sources. Thus Legendary is keen to keep the monster juice flowing.
Adam Wingard directed Empire and created the story with frequent collaborator Simon Barrett as well as Terry Rossio. Legendary has signaled it would like to...
- 5/10/2024
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Megan Fox is one of the many actresses who isn’t afraid to speak her mind. With the widening range of movies and shows the actress has worked on, the showcase of talent is satisfactory and breathtaking. Out of all the roles she has played, there are still those she wishes to get. With the various franchises available to explore, there are particular ones she set her eyes on.
Fox in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles saga
The more she grows in the industry, the bigger her goals also become. As such, breaking stereotypes, typecast, and whatnot. As per her own beliefs, there are certain movies and actors who don’t get targeted for big awards. It is not something that bothers her. In fact, that is the exact category she wanted to be in.
Megan Fox Wanted a Superhero Role
Megan Fox, during an interview with Instyle, got candid...
Fox in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles saga
The more she grows in the industry, the bigger her goals also become. As such, breaking stereotypes, typecast, and whatnot. As per her own beliefs, there are certain movies and actors who don’t get targeted for big awards. It is not something that bothers her. In fact, that is the exact category she wanted to be in.
Megan Fox Wanted a Superhero Role
Megan Fox, during an interview with Instyle, got candid...
- 5/9/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
As much as we adore our short kings, the world absolutely loves a tall man. Sure, they’re probably sick of being asked, “How’s the weather up there?” but they always come in handy when you need something off the top shelf.
Fortunately, there is no shortage of sky-scraping men in Hollywood. Here is a non-exhaustive list of some of the tallest actors in Hollywood.
Tall Hollywood Actors Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson – 6’2 ½” Dolph Lundgren – 6’2 ½” Dave Bautista – 6’2 ¾” Bill Skarsgård – 6’3 ¼” Vincent D’Onofrio – 6’3 ½” Jared Padalecki – 6’4” Liam Neeson – 6’4” Alexander Skarsgård – 6’4 ¼” Tyler Perry – 6’4 ¼” Jeff Goldblum – 6’4 ¼” Vince Vaughn – 6’4 ½” Armie Hammer – 6’4 ½” Joe Manganiello – 6’4 ¾” Tim Robbins – 6’4 ¾” John Cleese – 6’5” James Cromwell – 6’5” Kevin Durand – 6’5 ¾” Brad Garrett – 6’8 ⅛” Joonas Suotamo — 6’11” Carel Struycken — 7’0”
While the likes of Kevin Hart and Tom Cruise may not make the list, here are a few notable and towering actors in Hollywood:
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson – 6’2 ½” (189.2 cm), Shoe Size 14 (US)
Although he may have begun his career...
Fortunately, there is no shortage of sky-scraping men in Hollywood. Here is a non-exhaustive list of some of the tallest actors in Hollywood.
Tall Hollywood Actors Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson – 6’2 ½” Dolph Lundgren – 6’2 ½” Dave Bautista – 6’2 ¾” Bill Skarsgård – 6’3 ¼” Vincent D’Onofrio – 6’3 ½” Jared Padalecki – 6’4” Liam Neeson – 6’4” Alexander Skarsgård – 6’4 ¼” Tyler Perry – 6’4 ¼” Jeff Goldblum – 6’4 ¼” Vince Vaughn – 6’4 ½” Armie Hammer – 6’4 ½” Joe Manganiello – 6’4 ¾” Tim Robbins – 6’4 ¾” John Cleese – 6’5” James Cromwell – 6’5” Kevin Durand – 6’5 ¾” Brad Garrett – 6’8 ⅛” Joonas Suotamo — 6’11” Carel Struycken — 7’0”
While the likes of Kevin Hart and Tom Cruise may not make the list, here are a few notable and towering actors in Hollywood:
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson – 6’2 ½” (189.2 cm), Shoe Size 14 (US)
Although he may have begun his career...
- 5/7/2024
- by Hanna Callora
- Your Next Shoes
Hollywood has brought several heart-thrilling action movies that have hooked audiences for years. Some of the movies spawned a successful franchise, catapulting its cast to fame. Sylvester Stallone and Tom Selleck are just one of the few names that have cemented a strong legacy in the cinematic world. But, it all comes with a hefty price, especially for the actors, who take a risk in action movies.
Sylvester Stallone as Dwight “The General” Manfredi in Tulsa King
Both the actors have already experienced the same. Selleck recently reflected on his well-being as he spilled the beans on working in the action movies.
Tom Selleck Reflected on Working in Action Movies
Tom Selleck has gained cultural icon of the 1980s status, thanks to his impeccable contribution to Hollywood. From small screen to charming the audiences on the big screen, he has created a strong portfolio with an array of projects, exploring several genres.
Sylvester Stallone as Dwight “The General” Manfredi in Tulsa King
Both the actors have already experienced the same. Selleck recently reflected on his well-being as he spilled the beans on working in the action movies.
Tom Selleck Reflected on Working in Action Movies
Tom Selleck has gained cultural icon of the 1980s status, thanks to his impeccable contribution to Hollywood. From small screen to charming the audiences on the big screen, he has created a strong portfolio with an array of projects, exploring several genres.
- 5/5/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
Exclusive: Andy Garcia is set for a key role opposite Billy Bob Thornton in the Paramount+ drama Landman from Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace.
Garcia will play Galino, an extremely capable, powerful and practical man.
Set in the proverbial boomtowns of West Texas, Landman is a modern-day tale of fortune seeking in the world of oil rigs. Based on the 11-part podcast Boomtown, the series is an upstairs/downstairs story of roughnecks and wildcat billionaires fueling a boom so big, it’s reshaping our climate, our economy and our geopolitics.
Landman also stars Ali Larter, Michelle Randolph, Jacob Lofland, Kayla Wallace, James Jordan, Mark Collie, Paulina Chávez, and Demi Moore. Jon Hamm is recurring.
Currently filming in and around Fort Worth, Texas, Landman is executive produced by Sheridan, Wallace, David C. Glasser, David Hutkin, Ron Burkle, Bob Yari, Geyer Kosinski, Michael Friedman and Stephen Kay. Dan Friedkin and Jason Hoch,...
Garcia will play Galino, an extremely capable, powerful and practical man.
Set in the proverbial boomtowns of West Texas, Landman is a modern-day tale of fortune seeking in the world of oil rigs. Based on the 11-part podcast Boomtown, the series is an upstairs/downstairs story of roughnecks and wildcat billionaires fueling a boom so big, it’s reshaping our climate, our economy and our geopolitics.
Landman also stars Ali Larter, Michelle Randolph, Jacob Lofland, Kayla Wallace, James Jordan, Mark Collie, Paulina Chávez, and Demi Moore. Jon Hamm is recurring.
Currently filming in and around Fort Worth, Texas, Landman is executive produced by Sheridan, Wallace, David C. Glasser, David Hutkin, Ron Burkle, Bob Yari, Geyer Kosinski, Michael Friedman and Stephen Kay. Dan Friedkin and Jason Hoch,...
- 5/2/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Super-producer Jerry Bruckheimer recently told People magazine that Bruce Willis was so generous on the set of their 1998 blockbuster “Armageddon” that he gave money away to the crew to make sure people had some “nice extra cash at the end of the week.” Willis headlined the Michael Bay-directed film opposite Billy Bob Thornton, Liv Tyler and Ben Affleck.
“Bruce is such a good guy,” Bruckheimer said. “He was so generous to the crew. They’d have [cash giveaway] drawings, and he’d throw a lot of money in the hat, and the crew members would always take away some nice extra cash at the end of the week, whoever won.”
Bruckheimer called Willis a “giving guy” and a “good friend.” Apparently the “Armageddon” crew had a weekly cash pot going at the end of each week of production. Willis made sure to increase the jackpot with his own money to make the reward that much greater.
“Bruce is such a good guy,” Bruckheimer said. “He was so generous to the crew. They’d have [cash giveaway] drawings, and he’d throw a lot of money in the hat, and the crew members would always take away some nice extra cash at the end of the week, whoever won.”
Bruckheimer called Willis a “giving guy” and a “good friend.” Apparently the “Armageddon” crew had a weekly cash pot going at the end of each week of production. Willis made sure to increase the jackpot with his own money to make the reward that much greater.
- 4/23/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Fast and Furious has a very dedicated following. Fans have been following the world of Dominic Toretto since 2001 and have become increasingly obsessed with each movie that comes out. Throughout its ten films, they have been collecting A-list stars like Infinity Stones, adding actors like Jason Statham, Charlize Theron, John Cena, and Jason Momoa.
Vin Diesel and Michelle Rodriguez in The Fast and The Furious
Many Marvel actors have also made their way behind the wheel, with Kurt Russell being the perfect example. Playing the role of Mr. Nobody, his character became an iconic part of the series.
SUGGESTEDOne Punch Man: Sony’s Live-Action Adaptation Hires Rick and Morty Writers With Fast and Furious Director Justin Lin at the Helm
Considering the type of audience the films have, they have been put in a category of movies that specifically have action, thrills, and crime. Even though Russell was okay with...
Vin Diesel and Michelle Rodriguez in The Fast and The Furious
Many Marvel actors have also made their way behind the wheel, with Kurt Russell being the perfect example. Playing the role of Mr. Nobody, his character became an iconic part of the series.
SUGGESTEDOne Punch Man: Sony’s Live-Action Adaptation Hires Rick and Morty Writers With Fast and Furious Director Justin Lin at the Helm
Considering the type of audience the films have, they have been put in a category of movies that specifically have action, thrills, and crime. Even though Russell was okay with...
- 4/23/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Sylvester Stallone isn’t just an actor, but a director and writer himself. Because of this, Stallone once had an unfavorable reputation behind-the-scenes of wanting to take control of the projects he starred in.
So when Stallone was cast in this obscure thriller, this filmmaker flat-out refused to collaborate with him. Until he was forced to.
‘D Tox’ Director was hesitant about working with Sylvester Stallone because of a bad reputation Sylvester Stallone | Ryan Emberley/Getty Images
The 2002 feature film D Tox, also titled Eye See You, might be one of the more obscure films in Stallone’s filmography. The movie was based on the novel Jitter Joint, and starred Stallone as a psychologically tortured federal agent hunting down serial killers.
Filmmaker Jim Gillespie would helm the project. He had a long list of big-named actors he wanted to work with on the thriller, but the Rocky star wasn’t one of them.
So when Stallone was cast in this obscure thriller, this filmmaker flat-out refused to collaborate with him. Until he was forced to.
‘D Tox’ Director was hesitant about working with Sylvester Stallone because of a bad reputation Sylvester Stallone | Ryan Emberley/Getty Images
The 2002 feature film D Tox, also titled Eye See You, might be one of the more obscure films in Stallone’s filmography. The movie was based on the novel Jitter Joint, and starred Stallone as a psychologically tortured federal agent hunting down serial killers.
Filmmaker Jim Gillespie would helm the project. He had a long list of big-named actors he wanted to work with on the thriller, but the Rocky star wasn’t one of them.
- 4/20/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Sylvester Stallone may be one of the biggest movie stars in Hollywood, but even though he’s got a lot of successful blockbuster films out there, he’s also had his fair share of flopped projects. Not only did these films tank at the box office but they were also critically slammed.
Sylvester Stallone in Rocky
It’s not easy to determine what kind of films make great profits because people’s preferences and global trends change. However, some of Stallone’s most loathed works were projects he did not carefully choose, or those where his vision was not followed.
Sylvester Stallone Shares Movies He Awfully Regrets
One of Sylvester Stallone’s most awfully unforgettable movies was 1992’s Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot. He did this alongside Hollywood rival Arnold Schwarzenegger, who was the mastermind in encouraging Stallone to take on the project. The former professional bodybuilder told the...
Sylvester Stallone in Rocky
It’s not easy to determine what kind of films make great profits because people’s preferences and global trends change. However, some of Stallone’s most loathed works were projects he did not carefully choose, or those where his vision was not followed.
Sylvester Stallone Shares Movies He Awfully Regrets
One of Sylvester Stallone’s most awfully unforgettable movies was 1992’s Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot. He did this alongside Hollywood rival Arnold Schwarzenegger, who was the mastermind in encouraging Stallone to take on the project. The former professional bodybuilder told the...
- 4/17/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
The title is the worst thing about this lively, fun and largely true World War II adventure The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, which is inspired by the Damien Lewis book of the same name but extending it to add: How Churchill’s Secret Warriors Set Europe Ablaze and Gave Birth to Modern Black Ops.
Guy Ritchie has taken this story of an illicit black ops crew, mostly of the prisoner variety, who with the permission of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill (Rory Kinnear) was commissioned and put into action (a ragtag group of warriors if ever there was one) in order to sink, as it were, Nazi Germany’s U-boats operation that had been preventing the U.S. from entering the war in Europe.
Ritchie has been on a roll of late with 2019’s The Gentlemen (now a Netflix series), and a pair from last year, the terrific Afghanistan War-set The Covenant,...
Guy Ritchie has taken this story of an illicit black ops crew, mostly of the prisoner variety, who with the permission of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill (Rory Kinnear) was commissioned and put into action (a ragtag group of warriors if ever there was one) in order to sink, as it were, Nazi Germany’s U-boats operation that had been preventing the U.S. from entering the war in Europe.
Ritchie has been on a roll of late with 2019’s The Gentlemen (now a Netflix series), and a pair from last year, the terrific Afghanistan War-set The Covenant,...
- 4/16/2024
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
The "Expendables" franchise has one hell of an impressive cast of recognizable actors. The first film was released on one very simple promise — to reunite as many '80s and '90s action film stars as possible and see them kick all kinds of ass. The film featured Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Mickey Rourke, and other stars in an ultra-macho, testosterone-exuding action franchise (which was originally meant to be a comedy).
One big '80s star who's never become an Expendable is Kurt Russell, but not for lack of trying. Russell actually turned Stallone down for a role in "The Expendables," with the star of "Escape from New York" citing that he was "not interested in 'ensemble acting' at this time." Of course, he'd change his mind just a couple of years later when Russell signed up to join the "Fast & Furious" franchise — known for its ensemble cast.
One big '80s star who's never become an Expendable is Kurt Russell, but not for lack of trying. Russell actually turned Stallone down for a role in "The Expendables," with the star of "Escape from New York" citing that he was "not interested in 'ensemble acting' at this time." Of course, he'd change his mind just a couple of years later when Russell signed up to join the "Fast & Furious" franchise — known for its ensemble cast.
- 4/15/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Following news of O.J. Simpson’s passing, many are learning about his career in football and entertainment.
He was a Heisman Trophy winner in college and an NFL star throughout the 1980s. Like other athletes, he ventured into roles in movies and television.
Some of Simpson’s television roles came the year of his Heisman Trophy win, including single-episode appearances in popular shows Dragnet, Ironside, and It Takes a Thief.
In the late 1980s through the mid-1990s, he was a recurring character in the popular Naked Gun series.
The detective spoof films starred the late Leslie Nielson as Detective Frank Drebin and Simpson as Detective Fred Nordberg.
Based on scarce details, Simpson’s last movie may have been from the Naked Gun series. However, others might see him listed for the upcoming film Mayday Z.
Eric Roberts and Tara Reid to star in Mayday Z
Based on the cast and synopsis,...
He was a Heisman Trophy winner in college and an NFL star throughout the 1980s. Like other athletes, he ventured into roles in movies and television.
Some of Simpson’s television roles came the year of his Heisman Trophy win, including single-episode appearances in popular shows Dragnet, Ironside, and It Takes a Thief.
In the late 1980s through the mid-1990s, he was a recurring character in the popular Naked Gun series.
The detective spoof films starred the late Leslie Nielson as Detective Frank Drebin and Simpson as Detective Fred Nordberg.
Based on scarce details, Simpson’s last movie may have been from the Naked Gun series. However, others might see him listed for the upcoming film Mayday Z.
Eric Roberts and Tara Reid to star in Mayday Z
Based on the cast and synopsis,...
- 4/12/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
Rose Locke Casting of Atlanta has left Sylvester Stallone’s Tulsa King after the actor and an unnamed director allegedly threw mean comments about the background actors. The casting agency was hired to look for extras over the age of 18 for Taylor Sheridan’s series.
Sylvester Stallone in Tulsa King
The famed action star was accused of calling the background actors “ugly,” “tub of lard,” and even “fat guy with cane.” This revelation was posted on a private Facebook page of the Atlanta-based actors.
Casting Agency Exits Tulsa King After Sylvester Stallone’s Toxic Behavior Allegations
Rose Locke Casting agency released a statement via Facebook announcing their departure from Taylor Sheridan’s Tulsa King.
“We wanted to send you an update on the happenings here in our casting world. We have chosen to part ways with Tulsa King. We will be finishing up next week and the 12th will be our last day.
Sylvester Stallone in Tulsa King
The famed action star was accused of calling the background actors “ugly,” “tub of lard,” and even “fat guy with cane.” This revelation was posted on a private Facebook page of the Atlanta-based actors.
Casting Agency Exits Tulsa King After Sylvester Stallone’s Toxic Behavior Allegations
Rose Locke Casting agency released a statement via Facebook announcing their departure from Taylor Sheridan’s Tulsa King.
“We wanted to send you an update on the happenings here in our casting world. We have chosen to part ways with Tulsa King. We will be finishing up next week and the 12th will be our last day.
- 4/9/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Actress Urvashi Rautela, who recently got embroiled in a controversy surrounding cricketer Rishabh Pant, has issued a clarification expressing that her recent remarks were not directed towards anyone but were a part of a script.
The actress recently featured in an advertisement for a matrimony brand.
In the video, Urvashi was talking about actors, businessmen, singers and batsmen and said “Kuch log toh meri height ke bhi nahi hai.”
While the advertisement went viral, the actress found herself entangled in an unnecessary controversy in which it was alleged that she indirectly mocked Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant in the video.
The actress has now issued a clarification on the rumours in order to shut all trolls.
On Monday, Urvashi took to the Stories section of her Instagram, and wrote: “It’s a generic brand script given by the brand and it’s their prerogative. Not directed towards anyone, #spreadpositivity. As a responsible individual,...
The actress recently featured in an advertisement for a matrimony brand.
In the video, Urvashi was talking about actors, businessmen, singers and batsmen and said “Kuch log toh meri height ke bhi nahi hai.”
While the advertisement went viral, the actress found herself entangled in an unnecessary controversy in which it was alleged that she indirectly mocked Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant in the video.
The actress has now issued a clarification on the rumours in order to shut all trolls.
On Monday, Urvashi took to the Stories section of her Instagram, and wrote: “It’s a generic brand script given by the brand and it’s their prerogative. Not directed towards anyone, #spreadpositivity. As a responsible individual,...
- 4/1/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Logan Paul is known for being a jack of all trades. Apart from being a professional wrestler in the WWE, Paul is also a viral social media influencer, YouTuber, actor, and entrepreneur who has a loyal and die-hard fan base. The athlete launched a game called CryptoZoo in 2021 in which users could earn tokens to make money.
WWE star Logan Paul (image credit: Wikimedia Commons)
Unfortunately, the game did not take off as Paul had planned and went on to become extremely controversial after a YouTuber called him out for scamming his fans of millions of dollars. While the WWE star denied these allegations, he recalled the tough times he faced owing to the extreme backlash he received, which almost took him over the edge with thoughts of s*icide.
Logan Paul Almost Took An Extreme Emotional Step Following CryptoZoo Scandal
We’ve often heard that success and failure are...
WWE star Logan Paul (image credit: Wikimedia Commons)
Unfortunately, the game did not take off as Paul had planned and went on to become extremely controversial after a YouTuber called him out for scamming his fans of millions of dollars. While the WWE star denied these allegations, he recalled the tough times he faced owing to the extreme backlash he received, which almost took him over the edge with thoughts of s*icide.
Logan Paul Almost Took An Extreme Emotional Step Following CryptoZoo Scandal
We’ve often heard that success and failure are...
- 3/29/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
The legendary Jean-Claude Van Damme is back in action in the upcoming thriller Darkness of Man, which is set to receive a digital release on May 21st. With that date just a couple months away, a trailer for the film has arrived online, and you can check it out in the embed above!
Directed by James Cullen Bressack, who crafted the story with Jcvd and wrote the screenplay with Alethea Hnatko-Cho, Darkness of Man has the following synopsis: Russell Hatch (Jean-Claude Van Damme) is a washed-up, former Interpol operative who vowed to protect the son of an informant killed years earlier in a raid gone wrong. When merciless street gangs start an all-out turf war and the kid is caught in the middle, Hatch will stop at nothing to keep him safe and fight anyone who gets in his way.
Van Damme is joined in the cast by Emerson Min...
Directed by James Cullen Bressack, who crafted the story with Jcvd and wrote the screenplay with Alethea Hnatko-Cho, Darkness of Man has the following synopsis: Russell Hatch (Jean-Claude Van Damme) is a washed-up, former Interpol operative who vowed to protect the son of an informant killed years earlier in a raid gone wrong. When merciless street gangs start an all-out turf war and the kid is caught in the middle, Hatch will stop at nothing to keep him safe and fight anyone who gets in his way.
Van Damme is joined in the cast by Emerson Min...
- 3/25/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
“It just doesn’t work”: Sylvester Stallone Trolls Himself, Revealed Why He Can Never Play Terminator
Having suffered paralysis in his lip, chin, and part of his tongue due to birth complications, which resulted in his speech becoming slurred, Sylvester Stallone was frequently picked on at schools. But Stallone did eventually overcome the odds and found his footing in Hollywood, starting with 1976’s Rocky, the Expendables star’s distinct accent becoming as iconic as the actor himself.
However, despite rising to stardom, the Rocky star playfully admitted that he could never play one major character following his slurred speech, which made his biggest rival an icon in the 80s.
Sylvester Stallone Admitted He Could Never Play Terminator
Sylvester Stallone in Rocky | MGM
Unfortunately, not only did Stallone have to face bullying in school, but he once recalled that directors would often make fun of his speech pattern during auditions for commercials. But through sheer resilience in the face of adversity, Sylvester Stallone eventually got his big break,...
However, despite rising to stardom, the Rocky star playfully admitted that he could never play one major character following his slurred speech, which made his biggest rival an icon in the 80s.
Sylvester Stallone Admitted He Could Never Play Terminator
Sylvester Stallone in Rocky | MGM
Unfortunately, not only did Stallone have to face bullying in school, but he once recalled that directors would often make fun of his speech pattern during auditions for commercials. But through sheer resilience in the face of adversity, Sylvester Stallone eventually got his big break,...
- 3/24/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Megan Fox has been known to portray several iconic characters throughout the years. From finding fame through Transformers to Jennifer’s Body, Fox has been a fan favorite for years.
In a recent interview, the actress came clean about her bre*st implants and how she had to undergo the surgery three to four times because of several complications! From talking about her fear of surgeries and general anesthesia to talking about waking up with a certain b**b size, here’s what Megan Fox had to say about her surgery!
Fox as Mikaela Bane in a still from Transformers
Megan Fox is afraid of Dying During Surgeries!
Sitting alongside Alex from Call Her Daddy, Megan Fox and the interviewer had a pretty candid chat and talked about women in general. It started with Fox talking about how some women treat each other harshly and the conversation moved towards body surgeries.
In a recent interview, the actress came clean about her bre*st implants and how she had to undergo the surgery three to four times because of several complications! From talking about her fear of surgeries and general anesthesia to talking about waking up with a certain b**b size, here’s what Megan Fox had to say about her surgery!
Fox as Mikaela Bane in a still from Transformers
Megan Fox is afraid of Dying During Surgeries!
Sitting alongside Alex from Call Her Daddy, Megan Fox and the interviewer had a pretty candid chat and talked about women in general. It started with Fox talking about how some women treat each other harshly and the conversation moved towards body surgeries.
- 3/21/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
From winning Mr. Olympia multiple times to becoming one of Hollywood’s biggest action stars, Arnold Schwarzenegger has done it all. While the Austrian Oak has made his presence felt in some of the biggest blockbusters, the Terminator series cemented his place as one of Hollywood’s leading superstars.
A scene from Terminator 2
While the bodybuilding champion was the bonafide talisman of the James Cameron films, he forged an excellent partnership with his co-star Linda Hamilton who played a pivotal role as Sarah Connor in the Terminator series. But Schwarzenegger was surprised to hear from his colleague that she was initially reluctant to pair up with him due to certain preconceived notions that she had about films and the actor.
Linda Hamilton Almost Rejected Working With Arnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Linda Hamilton became one of the most popular on-screen pairs following their association in three films in the Terminator franchise.
A scene from Terminator 2
While the bodybuilding champion was the bonafide talisman of the James Cameron films, he forged an excellent partnership with his co-star Linda Hamilton who played a pivotal role as Sarah Connor in the Terminator series. But Schwarzenegger was surprised to hear from his colleague that she was initially reluctant to pair up with him due to certain preconceived notions that she had about films and the actor.
Linda Hamilton Almost Rejected Working With Arnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Linda Hamilton became one of the most popular on-screen pairs following their association in three films in the Terminator franchise.
- 3/19/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Sylvester Stallone is one of the legendary action heroes of the 80s and 90s. The actor created a brand for himself as the indestructible one-many army through his Rambo films. Additionally, he also became synonymous with the Rocky franchise and his character Rocky Balboa, which he conceptualized from the beginning.
Sylvester Stallone as John Rambo in First Blood
However, before his fame as an actor, Stallone struggled to make a living and would do odd jobs to earn a buck. Even when he was born, his mother underwent a difficult surgery which resulted in an injury to the nerves on his face. Stallone addressed this when people started accusing him of undergoing plastic surgery on his face.
Sylvester Stallone Underwent a Minor Surgery to Correct a Birth Deformity Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky films made him a household name
Sylvester Stallone had a rough life before his fame in acting. Like his character in 1976’s Rocky,...
Sylvester Stallone as John Rambo in First Blood
However, before his fame as an actor, Stallone struggled to make a living and would do odd jobs to earn a buck. Even when he was born, his mother underwent a difficult surgery which resulted in an injury to the nerves on his face. Stallone addressed this when people started accusing him of undergoing plastic surgery on his face.
Sylvester Stallone Underwent a Minor Surgery to Correct a Birth Deformity Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky films made him a household name
Sylvester Stallone had a rough life before his fame in acting. Like his character in 1976’s Rocky,...
- 3/19/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Sylvester Stallone’s Tulsa King caused a boost to the subscription services on Paramount+. The successful series saw Stallone take on the role of Dwight “The General” Manfredi, a Mafia capo looking to rebuild his criminal organization in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Actor Jay Will plays Tyson, who becomes Dwight’s confidant and business partner. Will revealed that Stallone helped him play the character in the most authentic way.
Sylvester Stallone in a scene from Tulsa King
While Tulsa King was a big hit for the streaming platform, critics were not entirely happy with the series. It received mixed reviews, where critics praised Stallone’s performance but bashed the story and dialogues in the series.
Sylvester Stallone Helped His Tulsa King Co-Star To Stay Grounded In His Role Sylvester Stallone and Jay Will in Tulsa King
Jay Will, Garrett Hedlund, and Max Casella attended Deadline’s Contenders TV event last April and...
Sylvester Stallone in a scene from Tulsa King
While Tulsa King was a big hit for the streaming platform, critics were not entirely happy with the series. It received mixed reviews, where critics praised Stallone’s performance but bashed the story and dialogues in the series.
Sylvester Stallone Helped His Tulsa King Co-Star To Stay Grounded In His Role Sylvester Stallone and Jay Will in Tulsa King
Jay Will, Garrett Hedlund, and Max Casella attended Deadline’s Contenders TV event last April and...
- 3/17/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
There is a good news for die-hard Rambo fans because looks like Sylvester Stallone’s legendary character John Rambo might not be done fighting just yet.
Despite Stallone saying Rambo: Last Blood (2019) was the character’s final outing, rumors of a potential Rambo 6 are keeping hope alive for fans.
Rambo: Last Blood (2019)
This isn’t the first time Stallone has brought back a beloved character. He’s done it before with Rocky Balboa and Barney Ross from The Expendables.
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So, it’s no wonder why fans are holding onto the hope that Rambo 6 could be a real possibility. Now, a recent fan-made concept trailer for Rambo 6: New Blood has only fueled those flames even higher!
Rambo 6: New Blood Fan Trailer Hints at Fresh Take on the Franchise
A fan-made trailer...
Despite Stallone saying Rambo: Last Blood (2019) was the character’s final outing, rumors of a potential Rambo 6 are keeping hope alive for fans.
Rambo: Last Blood (2019)
This isn’t the first time Stallone has brought back a beloved character. He’s done it before with Rocky Balboa and Barney Ross from The Expendables.
SUGGESTEDSylvester Stallone Nominates Ryan Gosling as Rambo But Fans Believe One Marvel Villain “Would be a better pick”
So, it’s no wonder why fans are holding onto the hope that Rambo 6 could be a real possibility. Now, a recent fan-made concept trailer for Rambo 6: New Blood has only fueled those flames even higher!
Rambo 6: New Blood Fan Trailer Hints at Fresh Take on the Franchise
A fan-made trailer...
- 3/16/2024
- by Shreya Jha
- FandomWire
Famous for his larger-than-life roles in classic films like Rocky and Rambo and, of course, his good looks, Sylvester Stallone’s family has also shared some of his famous spotlights along the way. Did you know that his real life is just as fascinating as his character on screen?
The relationship between his father, Frank Stallone Sr., and his mother, Jackie Stallone, has been quite interesting. Eventually, Stallone’s mother had had enough. The unceasing squawking, the feathers all over the place, and most of all, the uncooked sparrows were becoming intolerable to the late astrologist.
Sylvester Stallone in Cobra (1986)
Indeed, his mother had gone extremely crazy over her ex-husband’s strange obsession with “raw sparrows” and “rabbit entrails”. The Guardian reported that Stallone’s late father used to consume “raw sparrows and rabbit entrails” and resembled a caveman. The actor’s mother, who was presumably sick of sparrows and entrails,...
The relationship between his father, Frank Stallone Sr., and his mother, Jackie Stallone, has been quite interesting. Eventually, Stallone’s mother had had enough. The unceasing squawking, the feathers all over the place, and most of all, the uncooked sparrows were becoming intolerable to the late astrologist.
Sylvester Stallone in Cobra (1986)
Indeed, his mother had gone extremely crazy over her ex-husband’s strange obsession with “raw sparrows” and “rabbit entrails”. The Guardian reported that Stallone’s late father used to consume “raw sparrows and rabbit entrails” and resembled a caveman. The actor’s mother, who was presumably sick of sparrows and entrails,...
- 3/15/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Expendables 4 or Expend4bles was the final nail in the coffin for the renowned Sylvester Stallone action franchise that made a name for bringing some iconic stars together on screen. The fourth and latest film in the franchise was a critical and commercial disaster. Adding more to its list of injuries, the film also gave Sylvester Stallone a Razzie for the Worst Supporting Actor.
Sylvester Stallone in The Expendables 4
With his latest Razzie for Expendables 4, Sylvester Stallone has made a record for most Razzie wins by an actor and an action icon. Even after being one of the greatest names in action and Hollywood, Stallone has been a recipient of a record 11 dishonoring Razzies in total. It does not look like any other action star would be able to break the record soon.
How did Expendables 4 lead Sylvester Stallone to his Razzie record? Jason Statham in Expend4bles
Recently,...
Sylvester Stallone in The Expendables 4
With his latest Razzie for Expendables 4, Sylvester Stallone has made a record for most Razzie wins by an actor and an action icon. Even after being one of the greatest names in action and Hollywood, Stallone has been a recipient of a record 11 dishonoring Razzies in total. It does not look like any other action star would be able to break the record soon.
How did Expendables 4 lead Sylvester Stallone to his Razzie record? Jason Statham in Expend4bles
Recently,...
- 3/13/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
The upcoming Monkey Man created by Dev Patel has created a massive buzz on the internet after being premiered at the SXSW. The fans dubbed the action flick ‘John Wick in India’ for its bold and violently beautiful sequences. While addressing the fans at the SXSW premiere, Patel called out the Hollywood action filmmakers for making “mindless” action flicks.
Dev Patel in Monkey Man
Monkey Man has been subjected to discussion among fans since its trailer hit the internet. It not only promised us an action film packed with solid visuals and gruesome violence but also a story packed with emotion. Even after being a new experience for Dev Patel, he showed perfection in executing the sequences and flaunted an impressive fresh take on the genre.
Dev Patel on Hollywood action films
Dev Patel in a still from Monkey Man
In recent years, we have seen a surge in the...
Dev Patel in Monkey Man
Monkey Man has been subjected to discussion among fans since its trailer hit the internet. It not only promised us an action film packed with solid visuals and gruesome violence but also a story packed with emotion. Even after being a new experience for Dev Patel, he showed perfection in executing the sequences and flaunted an impressive fresh take on the genre.
Dev Patel on Hollywood action films
Dev Patel in a still from Monkey Man
In recent years, we have seen a surge in the...
- 3/13/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
Marco Brambilla's 1993 film "Demolition Man" has a pretty wild premise. In the near-future of 1996, a wildly destructive criminal named Simon Phoenix (Wesley Snipes) is at large and taking hostages in Los Angeles. The cop sent in to apprehend Pheonix is John Spartan (Sylvester Stallone), an officer so reckless that he's earned the nickname of Demolition Man. When Spartan finds and confronts Pheonix, he explodes the building they're in. They both escape, but an investigation reveals the bodies of the hostages in the rubble. Oops. Spartan didn't handle that operation very well.
As punishment, Spartan and Pheonix are both subjected to a new prison experiment. Instead of living in cells, prisoners are cryogenically frozen for decades and fed subliminal rehabilitation messages. Spartan is thawed in the year 2032, where the world is now overseen by a benevolent (seeming) right-wing cult leader who has whipped Los Angeles -- now San Angeles -- into shape.
As punishment, Spartan and Pheonix are both subjected to a new prison experiment. Instead of living in cells, prisoners are cryogenically frozen for decades and fed subliminal rehabilitation messages. Spartan is thawed in the year 2032, where the world is now overseen by a benevolent (seeming) right-wing cult leader who has whipped Los Angeles -- now San Angeles -- into shape.
- 3/9/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
In 1989's "Road House," lifelong nightclub cooler/bouncer/warrior John Dalton (Patrick Swayze) shrugs off his various injuries with a sly phrase: "Pain don't hurt." Yet his lady love, Dr. Elizabeth Clay (Kelly Lynch), warns him that while he may shrug away pain right now, years later his injuries will catch up to him and pain will start to hurt very, very much. That's a truth which many athletes, servicepeople, and actors find themselves facing in their middle age and up, one which younger versions of themselves would do well to heed.
One such actor facing that reality is Sylvester Stallone, a star whose career off-screen greatly mirrors his typical journey on-screen. Just like the character closest to his real self, Rocky Balboa, Stallone does his best work when he's got something to prove, whether to himself, to Hollywood, the public, or some combination thereof. It's a huge motivator but...
One such actor facing that reality is Sylvester Stallone, a star whose career off-screen greatly mirrors his typical journey on-screen. Just like the character closest to his real self, Rocky Balboa, Stallone does his best work when he's got something to prove, whether to himself, to Hollywood, the public, or some combination thereof. It's a huge motivator but...
- 3/9/2024
- by Bill Bria
- Slash Film
Actor Sylvester Stallone is one of the most popular Hollywood celebrities. His roles in the Rocky and Rambo franchises turned him into a superstar and Stallone continues to enjoy fame and fanfare to this day through his work. Naturally, in the modern age of social media, fans want a little more of the stars they love, in the form of selfies.
Sylvester Stallone in The Expendables
However, Stallone fans were left stunned when an event featuring the actor charged an exorbitant amount for a selfie with the Rocky star. In 2019, an event charged fans nearly $1000 for a single selfie with Stallone, which drew quite some backlash and hilarious remarks from the fans. Here is how fans reacted to being charged $1000 for a simple selfie with Stallone.
Suggested“He’s good looking. I’m not”: The 2024 Oscar Nominated Movie Sylvester Stallone Said He’s Too Ugly for An Exclusive...
Sylvester Stallone in The Expendables
However, Stallone fans were left stunned when an event featuring the actor charged an exorbitant amount for a selfie with the Rocky star. In 2019, an event charged fans nearly $1000 for a single selfie with Stallone, which drew quite some backlash and hilarious remarks from the fans. Here is how fans reacted to being charged $1000 for a simple selfie with Stallone.
Suggested“He’s good looking. I’m not”: The 2024 Oscar Nominated Movie Sylvester Stallone Said He’s Too Ugly for An Exclusive...
- 3/9/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Terry Crews is a serial entertainer. The energetic actor has a muscular physique that action icons Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger were impressed with when they worked with him on The Expendables franchise. However, despite the hulking image, Crews would not limit himself to action movies as he would use his charismatic charm for such sitcoms like Everybody Hates Chris and Are We There Yet?, as well as being the host for the reality competition, America’s Got Talent. Crews is now ready to throw some fists and let the bullets fly yet again. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Crews will be seen in an upcoming action-comedy that will co-star the equally charismatic muscleman, Dave Bautista. Crews and Bautista have recently wrapped filming on The Killer’s Game.
The film’s synopsis, as reported by THR, says, “Based on Jay Bonansinga’s novel, The Killer’s Game follows a veteran assassin (Bautista), who,...
The film’s synopsis, as reported by THR, says, “Based on Jay Bonansinga’s novel, The Killer’s Game follows a veteran assassin (Bautista), who,...
- 3/8/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Sylvester Stallone is one of the most underrated gems when it comes to screenwriting. Although the actor has been nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay and is known for always tweaking his scripts, the actor has remained under-appreciated for this talent of his. Without Stallone and his incredible genius for writing, the audience would have been deprived of some of the finest scenes in the history of cinema.
Sylvester Stallone in a still from Tulsa King
And so, starring in the hit crime-drama show, Tulsa King, was no different for Stallone, who occasionally edited the script despite it being written by esteemed screenwriters, Taylor Sheridan and Terence Winter. And in an interview, Stallone revealed the real reason why he did so.
Sylvester Stallone On Why He Would Alter Tulsa King Scripts A still from Tulsa King
Based on the life of a former Mafia Capo just released from prison after 25 years,...
Sylvester Stallone in a still from Tulsa King
And so, starring in the hit crime-drama show, Tulsa King, was no different for Stallone, who occasionally edited the script despite it being written by esteemed screenwriters, Taylor Sheridan and Terence Winter. And in an interview, Stallone revealed the real reason why he did so.
Sylvester Stallone On Why He Would Alter Tulsa King Scripts A still from Tulsa King
Based on the life of a former Mafia Capo just released from prison after 25 years,...
- 3/7/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Sylvester Stallone is the action star known for the Rocky and Rambo franchises, which delivered high-octane action for cinephiles. The actor wrote the first Rocky and became a star overnight as the film earned $225 million worldwide against an $860,000 budget. Stallone was nominated for Best Actor and Original Screenplay at the Oscars.
The film spawned the Rocky franchise which is still going strong. The actor also created the hugely successful Rambo franchise and The Expendables film. However, Stallone stated that he did not find any similarities between him and these iconic characters. He also mentioned that the only character he ever put details of himself into was that of a hitman.
Sylvester Stallone Says He Is Not Like Rocky or Rambo Sylvester Stallone in Rocky
The worldwide fame that Sylvester Stallone received when he starred as the underdog boxer Rocky Balboa in Rocky was unparalleled. The actor reportedly struggled to make...
The film spawned the Rocky franchise which is still going strong. The actor also created the hugely successful Rambo franchise and The Expendables film. However, Stallone stated that he did not find any similarities between him and these iconic characters. He also mentioned that the only character he ever put details of himself into was that of a hitman.
Sylvester Stallone Says He Is Not Like Rocky or Rambo Sylvester Stallone in Rocky
The worldwide fame that Sylvester Stallone received when he starred as the underdog boxer Rocky Balboa in Rocky was unparalleled. The actor reportedly struggled to make...
- 3/5/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
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