Tag: The Continental: From the World of John Wick
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How The Continental Expands The World Of John Wick
This article contains spoilers for the premiere episode of “The Continental.”Even a casual viewer of the “John Wick” films can’t help but be intrigued by the franchise’s assassin-filled world. One of the unique pleasures of the original 2014 movie is the way it begins in a very grounded, incredibly recognizable reality, sliding bit by bit…
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John Wick Spinoff The Continental Faced Filming Pressure Thanks To Dune 2
In the world of “John Wick,” The Continental is a safe refuge for all contractors, a neutral ground that provides much-needed respite and assistance to those belonging to the criminal underworld. Not much is revealed about this mysterious hotel chain, except that its rules need to be upheld no matter what the cost, and certain…
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Welcome to the ‘Disco Noir’ NYC of ‘The Continental: From the World of John Wick’
In 1995, brothers Albert and Allen Hughes followed their electrifying directorial debut “Menace II Society” with “Dead Presidents,” an ambitious crime film set in 1970s New York filled with specific political references to illustrate the shameful treatment of Black veterans returning to the U.S. after the Vietnam War. Albert returns to that era as the…
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Experience the Lobby Music of ‘The Continental’ With Series Soundtrack
Prepare for some one-of-a-kind elevator music as Lakeshore Records is set to release The Continental: From the World of John Wick (Original Soundtrack) on September 22 with music by Raffertie, Aka Benjamin Stefanski (I May Destroy You). The electronic score captures all of the menace and intrigue taking place in the three-part prequel series, which…
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Before ‘The Continental,’ Here’s What You Need to Know About John Wick
With four movies that set a new standard for action sequences, John Wick remains one of the most profitable Holywood franchises thanks to Keanu Reeves’ tragic antihero, neon-infused battles, and lots of gun-fu. Beyond the visual spectacle, each John Wick installment also features bits and pieces of complex lore involving a secret network of assassins.…
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September’s New TV Shows, From ‘Daryl Dixon’ to ‘The Wheel of Time’
Can you smell the pumpkin spice? Autumn is in the air, and the television landscape turns appropriately spooky for September. Things kick off on Apple TV+ with Lakeith Stanfield’s fantasy-horror series The Changeling followed by The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon on AMC. The theme continues with Castlevania: Nocturne, the sequel to Netflix’s original Castlevania series.…
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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…