Tag: David Ayer
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Jason Statham Actioner ‘Levon’s Trade’ Acquired by Amazon MGM, Will Get Theatrical Release
Amazon MGM Studios has purchased the Jason Statham-starring actioner “Levon’s Trade” for a theatrical release. The film is directed by David Ayer based off a script written by Sylvester Stallone.The film was originally announced in October 2023 and is based on the novel by famed comics author Chuck Dixon. The film follows Levon Cade (Statham),…
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Before ‘The Beekeeper,’ Kurt Wimmer Wrote a Christian Bale-Led Sci-Fi Film
The Beekeeper is being hailed as a return to form for both director David Ayer and star Jason Statham, but screenwriter Kurt Wimmer should also receive a fair amount of praise. After all, it was his script that gave life to the idea, and all good movies start with a carefully crafted screenplay. But it…
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Jason Statham Plays A Literal Ass-Kicking Beekeeper In The Beekeeper Trailer
Today brings a must-watch trailer for an upcoming movie that should absolutely be on everyone’s radar heading into 2024. MGM has unveiled the first trailer for “The Beekeeper,” a movie we first heard about back in late 2021 but has finally come to fruition — and it’s even more bonkers than anyone could have possibly…
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Jon Bernthal Says Shia Labeouf Aggressively Questioned Why David Ayer Wanted To Make ‘Suicide Squad’ While Meeting About It With An A-List Actor
It’s a decent film, nowhere close to a masterpiece, but the stories of the making of David Ayer’s WWII tank drama “Fury” are nearly legendary. Ayer put his cast, including Brad Pitt, through a rigorous boot camp; they all took it very, very seriously, bonded, and seemingly all started acting the part of tough guy…
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‘Suicide Squad’: David Ayer Clarifies His Cut Is A “Possibility,” But James Gunn Wants “Scores On The Board” First
Despite its disputes being more than seven years old, David Ayer’s 2016 superhero film, “Suicide Squad,” continues to be a source of controversy for dejected fans online and a point of contention for the filmmaker. Part of it is because “Suicide Squad” was a vestige of the old Zach Snyder-led DC Universe, which is no…
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David Ayer Claims Botched ‘Suicide Squad’ Cut Ruined His Chances at Taking Over DC Comics
David Ayer isn’t done addressing the director’s cut of 2016 film “Suicide Squad.”The director claimed during Jon Bernthal’s “Real Ones” podcast that early cuts of “Suicide Squad” led to rumors that he was in line to take over DC Studios at Warner Bros.“During a time, during ‘Suicide Squad,’ when the dailies were coming in, people…
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David Ayer Opens Up Again About ‘Suicide Squad’ Experience: “That Sh*t Broke Me. That Handed Me My Ass.”
It’s crazy to think, but it has been over seven years since the release of David Ayer’s “Suicide Squad.” And though that film did amazingly well at the box office, the filmmaker has consistently spoken out about how Warner Bros. completely changed his film in post-production and released a bastardized version of his superhero film.…
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David Ayer Says ‘Suicide Squad’ Broke Him: ‘Hollywood Is Like Watching Someone You Love Get F—ed by Someone You Hate’
David Ayer appeared on the latest episode of Jon Bernthal’s “Real Ones” podcast and cited “Suicide Squad” as his biggest heartbreak in Hollywood. The director has been vocal over the last several years about the 2016 theatrical cut of “Suicide Squad” not being his preferred version of the film. That cut was widely panned by…
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Suicide Squad Director David Ayer Takes The Blame For Joker’s Stupid ‘Damaged’ Tattoo
Ever since 2016’s “Suicide Squad” debuted to impressive box office returns but truly abject reviews, director David Ayer has seemingly been on an extended apology tour. He previously apologized for how Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn was portrayed, and even took full responsibility for the theatrical cut of the film following its release.But the narrative has…
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Ayer Cut Explained: The History of 2016’s Suicide Squad
While writer/director David Ayer’s Suicide Squad was a significant box office hit in 2016, it received generally negative reviews from critics, and as such was a disappointment for Warner Bros. after the harshly negative critical response (and relatively disappointing box office) of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice earlier that same year. Add in rumors…