Tag: John Wick
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Once Upon A Time, Keanu Reeves Almost Played Spike In A Live-Action Cowboy Bebop Movie
The big movie studios opted out of San Diego Comic-Con 2023, meaning the event didn’t have all the air sucked up by the next big Marvel Cinematic Universe news for once. One of the most exciting announcements was “Lazarus,” a new sci-fi thriller anime from Shinichirō Watanabe and Studio Mappa.The announcement came with a teaser…
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The Best New Blu-Ray Releases: Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3 And More
Welcome back to another Blu-ray round-up. Every other week I try to bring you the best new Blu-ray releases; releases you might want to pick up for yourself and add to your growing collection. This week’s line-up is eclectic, to say the least. There’s a new Marvel Cinematic Universe sequel; there’s a “John Wick“-like action…
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‘Til Death Do Us Part’ Review: Action Comedy Wishes It Were ‘John Wick’
Since John Wick made blockbuster bucks with a mid-budget film, many movies have tried to capitalize on secret assassin organizations and tragic characters seeking to move away from a life of violence, from Nobody to Gunpowder Milkshake. Til Death Do Us Part is the latest movie in this trend, pitching an assassin bride-to-be (Natalie Burn)…
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Leonine CEO Fred Kogel to Be Honored at Zurich Film Festival – Global Bulletin
AwardZurich Film Festival will honor the chief executive of German film and TV company Leonine Studios, Fred Kogel, with its Game Changer Award, which is presented to a leading personality from the film industry whose “extraordinary efforts serve to advance the sector.”Kogel set up Leonine four years ago, and it has grown rapidly to become…
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‘The Continental’ Filmmakers on the Hotel’s New Look in ‘John Wick’ Series
When John Wick 4 hit theaters this past spring, it put a definitive pin in one part of the saga. However, with the upcoming Ana de Armas-led Ballerina and the three-night TV event The Continental heading to screens soon, the world of John Wick is only growing bigger. At San Diego Comic-Con, Collider’s editor-in-chief Steve…
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‘The Continental’: ‘John Wick’ Spin-Off Premieres Intense New Footage at Sdcc
After an incredible quartet of movies (and a fifth chapter reportedly on the way), the John Wick franchise is venturing into new territory with The Continental: From the World of John Wick. Taking place decades before the events of the original film, The Continental will be the IP’s first spin-off and television series, and is…
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‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ Had a Much Different Final Scene, but Test Audiences ‘Preferred the Ambiguous Ending’
[Editor’s Note: The following story contains major spoilers for “John Wick: Chapter 4.”]John Wick is dead, right?“John Wick: Chapter 4” director Chad Stahelski spoke to Empire magazine about the ending originally shot for the film, which indicated to audiences that John Wick was very much still alive. In the final theatrical version, John Wick appears…
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‘John Wick 4’ Shot an Ending Where It’s ‘Very Clear He’s Still Alive,’ but Test Audiences Weren’t Happy: They ‘Preferred the Ambiguous Ending’
Is John Wick actually dead? It’s the question every Keanu Reeves fan was asking after “John Wick: Chapter 4” opened in March. The film ended with John’s presumable death after competing in a duel to free himself from the High Table. John gets shot in the third round of the duel and seemingly dies on…
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‘John Wick’ Director Says Oscar for Best Stuntwork Will Happen, Academy Talks ‘Incredibly Positive’
The success of the “John Wick” movies has highlights the artistry that goes into stunt work and franchise director Chad Stahelski has become one of the strongest advocates for honoring stunts at the Oscars. The filmmaker has long been vocal about his desire to see a new stunt-focused category added to the Academy Awards —…
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‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ Director’s Cut Is Coming
If a hefty runtime of 2 hours and 49 minutes wasn’t enough John Wick action for you, then good news – a director’s cut of John Wick: Chapter 4 is in the works, Chad Stahelski has confirmed. While the film still hit theaters with a positively bladder-challenging runtime, the director told Collider back in March…