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· Bryan Ke
‘John Wick’ co-creator confirms anime project will serve as prequel
Chad Stahelski, co-creator and director of the “John Wick” franchise, has shared a few details about the mysterious, upcoming “John Wick” anime project. Stahelski first teased an anime version of the popular Lionsgate franchise in late 2023.
· Michelle De Pacina
Meet the history-making stars of ‘Shogun’
Anna Sawai, the lead actress from FX’s historical drama “Shogun,” which just swept the Emmys with 18 wins on Sunday night, used to rock the stage as part of the girl group Faky. After making history as the first Asian actress to win outstanding lead actress in a drama, Sawai…
· Michelle De Pacina
Donnie Yen to reprise role from ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ in new Lionsgate film
Donnie Yen is set to reprise his role as Caine, the blind assassin from “John Wick: Chapter 4,” in a new standalone film by Lionsgate. Key points:
· Ryan General
Keanu Reeves returns to anti-hero role with ‘Sonic 3’ casting
Keanu Reeves is set to voice Shadow in “Sonic the Hedgehog 3,” continuing his string of anti-hero roles. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Keanu Reeves takes center stage for John Wick spin-off and ‘Good Fortune’ reveal
Lionsgate unveiled two new films starring Keanu Reeves at CinemaCon, notably the much-anticipated spin-off “John Wick Presents: Ballerina” and Aziz Ansari’s film directorial debut “Good Fortune.” Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
Director of Donnie Yen’s ‘Kung Fu’ film adaptation hints at ‘franchise potential’
David Leitch, who will be directing the new “Kung Fu” film adaptation starring Donnie Yen, hinted at the potential for an international franchise following the reboot. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
Dev Patel directorial debut ‘Monkey Man’ earns rave reviews
Dev Patel’s first-ever directorial film “Monkey Man” earned a perfect rating on Rotten Tomatoes after its succesful premiere at the 2024 South by Southwest (SXSW) festival. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
Behind the scenes of FX’s ‘Shogun’: The unseen army recreating authentic feudal Japan
Against the backdrop of early 17th century feudal Japan in the FX series “Shogun” lies an unseen army who has meticulously crafted the show’s historical richness and authenticity. As the highly anticipated series braces audiences for a journey back to feudal Japan — a time of…
· Ryan General
12,000-square-foot ‘John Wick Experience’ attraction set for Las Vegas
A “John Wick” attraction coming to Las Vegas later this year will offer fans of the action film franchise a glimpse into the assassin underworld. About the attraction: Developed by Lionsgate and Las Vegas entertainment district AREA15, the 12,000-square-foot attraction will…
· Ryan General
Michelle Yeoh takes on a Boston crime ring in action-thriller ‘The Mother’
Michelle Yeoh is taking on the role of an immigrant mother protecting her family in the upcoming thriller “The Mother.” About the film: Yeoh, who won a best actress Oscar for her role in last year’s “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” is returning to the action genre with the…
· Bryan Ke
Keanu Reeves credits Lance Reddick for why people love ‘John Wick’
Keanu Reeves is recognizing Lance Reddick for drawing people’s love to “John Wick.” What he said: Reeves credited the late actor in an interview with People at the 2024 Saturn Awards in Burbank, California, on Sunday, where he won the inaugural Lance Reddick Legacy Award. He…
· Ryan General
Donnie Yen to lead ‘Kung Fu’ film adaptation: report
Donnie Yen is reportedly set to lead a feature film adaptation of the classic TV series, “Kung Fu.” A reimagining of a classic: The original “Kung Fu” TV series, which ran for three seasons on ABC starting in 1972, followed master martial artist Kwai Chang Caine (David…
· Bryan Ke
Ke Huy Quan tapped to lead action film ‘With Love’ directed by Jonathan Eusebio
Ke Huy Quan has been tapped to play a lead role in the action movie “With Love” from Universal Studios, which will serve as his first feature role since the success of A24’s “Everything Everywhere All At Once.” About the project: Although details for “With Love” are still being…
· Chandler Treon
‘Cowboy Bebop’ creator, ‘John Wick’ director team up for new anime
“Cowboy Bebop” creator Shinichirō Watanabe and “John Wick” director Chad Stahelski are collaborating on a new anime series for Adult Swim titled “Lazarus.” Announcement: Adult Swim announced on Thursday that Watanabe, whose body of work also includes “Samurai Champloo,” would be…
· Ryan General
Rina Sawayama calls out Matty Healy for ‘mocking Asian people’ at Glastonbury show
“Tonight, this goes out to a white man that watches Ghetto Gaggers and mocks Asian people on a podcast. He also owns my masters. I’ve had enough!”
· Daniel Anderson
XG’s Maya and Harvey reference ‘John Wick,’ Super Saiyans in new cypher video ‘Two Tens’
Maya and Harvey of the Japanese girl group XG released a cypher video set to the beat of “Two Tens” by Cordae and Anderson .Paak. The release serves as a follow-up to their previous cypher tape releases and was first showcased during their U.S. music festival debut at Head in…
· Iris Jung
‘Ip Man 5’ and 2 other new Donnie Yen films revealed at Cannes
Three upcoming Donnie Yen films have been revealed by the Hong Kong-based Mandarin Motion Pictures at the Cannes Film Festival. The revealed films were “Ip Man 5,” “Flash Point Resurgence” and “Misjudgement.” Yen’s anticipated return to cinema arrives very soon after his success…
· Daniel Anderson
Aziz Ansari to make film directorial debut with ‘Good Fortune’ starring Keanu Reeves and Seth Rogen
Actor and comedian Aziz Ansari is set to make his feature directorial debut with the comedy film “Good Fortune,” starring Keanu Reeves and Seth Rogen. Lionsgate has secured the rights to the film, which will be written and directed by Ansari himself. Exact details about the…
· Editorial Staff
‘Sakra’ exclusive clip: Donnie Yen battles group of 4 men in epic wuxia fight scene
Donnie Yen’s big-budget martial arts fantasy film “Sakra” hits cinemas Friday. The Hong Kong actor’s passion project, which he directed and co-produced, is an adaptation of the classic wuxia novel “Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils” by Louis Cha.
· Daniel Anderson
Keanu Reeves to star in Jonah Hill-directed dark comedy ‘Outcome’
Keanu Reeves and Jonah Hill are set to collaborate on a new film titled “Outcome.” Hill, 39, will direct and star in the dark comedy which he co-wrote with Ezra Woods, according to The Hollywood Reporter.