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A few months ago, it was announced that Creed III, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, and Magazine Dreams actor Jonathan Majors had signed on to star in the action thriller True Threat, directed by Gerard McMurray, whose previous credits include The First Purge, Something Like a Business, and The Formula. Now, Deadline has learned that WWE superstar Jade Cargill will be making her film acting debut opposite Majors in the film. Production is expected to begin sometime this fall.

Scripted by McMurray and Hodge K. Johnson, True Threat follows Special Forces operative Vernon Threat (Majors), who returns home seeking justice after his teenage son is murdered by Harlem’s Apollo Kids gang. Threat infiltrates The Carter, a 20-story project building controlled by the gang, and fights his way floor by floor and boss by boss toward a confrontation with its leader and his former mentor, Shallow. Cargill will be taking on the role of Meeka,...

Exclusive: WWE superstar Jade Cargill is set to make her acting debut starring opposite Jonathan Majors in True Threat, a Harlem-set action thriller from director Gerard McMurray. The movie is being produced by Alexis Garcia’s CAT5 with Charlamagne Tha God, Basil Iwanyk and Karen Kinney’s new banner Southland Stories.

Southland Stories focuses on authentic and often underrepresented voices. True Threat will be the company’s first feature project.

Cargill is the second actor attached to the film following Majors, whose casting was announced by Deadline in March. Her addition marks a major step forward for the project, which is slated to begin production this fall.

True Threat follows Special Forces operative Vernon Threat (Majors), who returns home seeking justice after his teenage son is murdered by Harlem’s Apollo Kids gang. Threat infiltrates The Carter, a 20-story project building controlled by the gang,...

Shortly after flexing his acting chops for Elijah Bynum’s psychological bodybuilding drama Magazine Dreams, Jonathan Majors is springing into action for True Threat, an action movie from Gerard McMurray.

According to Deadline‘s exclusive report, True Threat “follows Special Forces operative ‘Vernon Threat’ (Majors) as he embarks on a relentless quest for justice after his teenage son is murdered by a Harlem gang known as The Apollo Kids. Determined to take revenge, Threat infiltrates The Carter, a towering 20-story project building that serves as the gang’s stronghold, battling his way to the top floor to confront their leader and his former mentor, ‘Shallow.’ Combining gripping action with deep themes of fatherhood, brotherhood, and community responsibility, True Threat promises to deliver a culturally urgent and relentlessly kinetic experience.”

Gerard McMurray directs True Threat from a screenplay he co-wrote with Hodge K. Johnson. True Threat features an action design from...

Exclusive: Jonathan Majors has been set to lead Gerard McMurray’s action movie True Threat.

This come in the wake of Majors being cast in the upcoming revenge thriller Merciless, directed by Martin Villeneuve.

True Threat follows Special Forces operative ‘Vernon Threat’ (Majors) as he embarks on a relentless quest for justice after his teenage son is murdered by a Harlem gang known as The Apollo Kids. Determined to take revenge, Threat infiltrates The Carter, a towering 20-story project building that serves as the gang’s stronghold, battling his way to the top floor to confront their leader and his former mentor, ‘Shallow.’ Combining gripping action with deep themes of fatherhood, brotherhood, and community responsibility, True Threat promises to deliver a culturally urgent and relentlessly kinetic experience.

True Threat is the next production from CAT5, the action-focused film label launched by Alexis Garcia last year with the backing of Fifth Season.

Quick Links Most Recent The Continental Season 2 News The Continental Season 2 Isn’t Confirmed The Continental Season 2 Release Date Prediction The Continental Season 2 Cast The Continental Season 2 Story The John Wick limited series, The Continental, may be teasing a second season with its cliffhanger ending and hints from the show's director. While there is no confirmation for season 2 yet, the director has shared potential plot ideas for the continuation of the prequel series. If greenlit, season 2 of The Continental could be set in the 1980s and explore Winston's journey and the conflicts within The Continental Hotel.

The John Wick franchise expanded with the limited series The Continental: From the World of John Wick on Peacock, and while there are currently no plans for a follow-up, the ending seemed to tease The Continental season 2. 2014’s John Wick introduced viewers to Keanu Reeves’s titular assassin and the shadowy yet...

The Continental: From the World of John Wick has wrapped up its three-episode run, but a number of questions were left unanswered, which has fans wondering whether season 2 might be in the works. I haven’t had a chance to watch the series for myself yet, so to be safe, I’ll just say watch out for Spoilers.

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While speaking with GamesRadar, The Continental director and executive producer Albert Hughes said that while he “hasn’t heard anything” about a potential season 2, he has been “daydreaming” about the next stage of the story. “I would like to see if [Winston] becomes what he hated,” Hughes explained. “Absolute power corrupts absolutely. The red bird landing on the ledge with Cormac in episode 1, to then appearing in the penthouse with Winston during the finale, that’s...

The Continental is set in the 1970s and follows Winston Scott's journey from a street-wise criminal to manager of The Continental Hotel. The series expands on the world of John Wick and showcases Winston's friendship with Charon, while incorporating elements of the real 1970s. Director Albert Hughes discusses the challenges of filming the action-packed third episode, the improvised moment that solidified Winston and Charon's bond, and the potential for exploring characters like The Adjudicator further.

Set decades before John Wick, The Continental follows Winston Scott in the 1970s. The series shows his origins as both a street-wise criminal and the eventual manager of the New York branch of The Continental Hotel. The series expands upon the world of John Wick, including Winston's friendship with Charon, while also incorporating elements of the real 1970s.

The Continental features a star-studded cast led by Colin Woodell, Mel Gibson, Katie McGrath, Mishel Prada,...

Larnell Stovall, the stunt co-ordinator and action director who serves as part of the team behind the Peacock three-part event series, titled The Continental: From the World of John Wick spoke with Collider's Christina Radish about the enduring appeal and lasting legacy about the Keanu Reeves-fronted franchise, and he believes it comes down to a very simple truth.

The Continental is the 1970s set prequel to the John Wick films, exploring the origins of Winston and how he came to control one of the franchise's most fundamental locations. By turning back the clock, Peacock's series showcases a different view of the franchise that lands with a harsher, grittier crunch than the streamlined and stylish films. It's an interesting approach that pays tribute to the grimy cinema of the era in fun and clever ways.

During a round table discussion with members of the press -- including Cbr -- The Continental's Production Designer, Action Director, Costume Designer, and Sound Editor described the process of bringing the John Wick universe into the 1970s, working alongside Executive Producer/Director Albert Hughes on the feel of the show, and taking influence from films of the era to expand the world of the Continental in unexpected ways.

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Larnell Stovall, the stunt co-ordinator and action director who serves as part of the team behind the Peacock three-part event series, titled The Continental: From the World of John Wick has been speaking with Collider about the work that has gone into making the series feel like an essential part of the Wick universe, via its action sequences, in order to make it blend seamlessly with what came before it, and what will follow.

The Continental director Albert Hughes shared the reason why he felt pressured by Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two while filming Lionsgate’s John Wick spinoff series.

Before making its series debut last Sept. 22, Lionsgate Television unveiled the opening action sequence from the first episode, which introduced fans to Winston’s older brother Frankie Scott, portrayed by Ben Robson. Speaking with EW, Hughes revealed behind-the-scenes details regarding the production of the spinoff’s elaborate opening heist sequence, which took stunt coordinator Larnell Stovall 10 hours to film. Afterward, Stovall returned the directing hat to Hughes, who was the one that oversaw the filming of Frankie’s daring escape from The Continental hotel.

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However, The Book of Eli filmmaker wasn’t able to immediately wrap up the scene, as he encountered a slight delay with the exterior set.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for The Continental episode 1.

The stairwell fight scene in The Continental's first episode was carefully planned and executed, with the team designing the action and creating tension and drama. Despite the limited time available for shooting, the crew had to be smart in how they designed the action sequence, knowing they may not have the chance to reshoot or revisit the location. The brutal action and intense fights in The Continental mirror the high quality seen in the John Wick franchise, and viewers can expect more of this in the remaining episodes.

Frankie's brutal stairwell fight in The Continental is broken down by stunt coordinator Larnell Stovall. The series, a prequel to John Wick, is set in the 1970s and explores how Winston Scott became involved in New York City's criminal underworld. Here, his younger counterpart is played by Colin Woodell, and the rest of...

The “John Wick” movies are known for their high-octane, guns-blazing action on the big screen, but now the franchise is heading to Peacock — and about 50 years in the past — to explore its origins in “The Continental.”

Across three episodes, the ’70s-set series dives into how a young Winston Scott (played by Colin Woodell) became the proprietor of the titular hotel, which is famous for throwing lavish parties and being a safe haven for assassins. But, as “John Wick” fans know, not everybody abides by the no-killing rule on Continental grounds.

The show, which premieres on Peacock Friday, starts with a bang — actually, a lot of them — thanks to stunt coordinator Larnell Stovall. Winston’s brother Frankie (Ben Robson) brutally kills a squad of henchmen while escaping The Continental with a stolen package. His exit route is up a crowded stairwell that soon drips with blood from the flurry of headshots and stabbings.

John Wick is the latest movie franchise to expand from film to television. In recent years, series like Star Wars and the Marvel Cinematic Universe have transitioned to television, and they've brought alongside a massive pool of talent to ensure these cinematic franchises don't lose what makes them special when they get to the small screen. The same is true for John Wick, with The Continental: From the World of John Wick, looking to not lose what made the franchise special in the first place.

There are certain things audiences expect when they think of a John Wick film, most notably stunts and incredible production design. For The Continental, John Wick creators Chad Stahelski and David Leitch's company 87Eleven Action Design was brought on board, as they had been with the films and here oversee the series. Action director and stunt coordinator Larnell Stovall makes sure that the franchise kept its signature action choreography.

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 director of the first and final episodes of Peacock’s “The Continental: From the World of John Wick,” a three-part prequel to the “John Wick” universe set in the titular hotel during the 1970s in New York City. The episodes exhibit Hughes’ usual strengths, from a balletic interaction between blocking, music, and camera movement to a bold, expressive color palette, but “The Continental” is a vastly different take on ’70s NYC than what Hughes learned on “Dead Presidents” — and that’s just the way Hughes likes it.

“The wonderful thing about the ‘John Wick’ films...

The Continental director Albert Hughes recently shared the advice he received from Chad Stahelski on how to approach the John Wick prequel series.

Hughes, who helms The Continental's initial three-episode run along with Charlotte Brändström, revealed that Stahelski encouraged him to shake things up in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. "We did a Zoom and [Stahelski] was excited to talk and tell me [to] basically do what you need to do that inspires you," said. "I was happy he said it because I don't think I would ever want to go into any man or woman's sandbox and duplicate what they do." Stahelski serves as one of The Continental's executive producers and directed all four John Wick movies (co-directing the franchise's first installment with fellow Continental EP David Leitch).

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Hughes apparently took Stahelski's advice to heart, as...

While promoting Peacock’s John Wick spinoff series The Continental: From the World of John Wick, executive producer Basil Iwanyk acknowledges the elephant in the room: How does one explore the John Wick universe without the eponymous star — played by Keanu Reeves — himself?

“It’s hard to look at: Ok, why does a movie or franchise work?” Iwanyk, who’s worked on the entire John Wick franchise, told The Hollywood Reporter at a recent press junket. “There’s a million different ways to look at it, and you just really don’t know. Of course, there’s research and bullshit, but it’s something in your gut. This is a prequel in the ’70s that doesn’t have Keanu and John Wick in it. Will it work?”

“It was about the franchise and the health of the franchise and what attracts people to the franchise, as [much as] it was [about] telling a great story,...

With the success of the John Wick franchise, it was only a matter of time before we saw this impressive world expand. And now, audiences will get a closer look at The Continental for a special three-night event that begins this Friday, September 22nd. The new series, directed by Albert Hughes, focuses on a younger version of Winston Scott (Colin Woodell) and his brother Frankie (Ben Robson). Much like the feature films that inspired it, the exciting action and the fine collection of actors add yet another level to “The Continental: From the World of John Wick.” The cast includes Mishel Prada, Hubert Point-Du Jour, Nhung Kate, Jessica Allain, and many more. And in case you are wondering who is running the joint, that would be Mel Gibson as Cormac.

Last week, JoBlo had the honor of being invited to check into The Continental. Technically, it took place at The Hollywood Roosevelt,...

Starz and Peacock have released a sneak peek from the first episode of The Continental: From the World of John Wick.

The 4-minute opening scene showcases a gripping fight sequence from the upcoming John Wick spin-off series, as it attempts to mimic the essence of the original. The clip features Ben Robson as Winston Scott's brother Frankie, entangled in a high-stakes heist within the titular hotel's vault. The clip can be viewed in full below, courtesy of Peacock on YouTube.

Related: John Wick: Chapter 4 Director Confirms Keanu Reeves Wants to Make Chapter 5

In a dramatic showdown of gunfire and some impressive martial arts moves, accurately depicting the John Wick films, viewers witness Frankie skillfully fighting an army of goons, as he tries to climb up the stairwell of the hotel, having stolen a mysterious MacGuffin. Seizing an opportunity for escape, Frankie jumps out through a window of a higher floor,...

Director Albert Hughes and action director Larnell Stovall aim to create action scenes in The Continental that captivate viewers and leave them wanting more, emphasizing the importance of moderation, style, and length. Hughes and Stovall are conscious of avoiding action fatigue and aim to sustain viewer engagement by crafting concise yet thrilling action sequences. The Continental seeks to deliver a carefully orchestrated narrative, weaving action sequences into a broader, intricate tapestry that resonates on multiple levels, promising an action-packed spectacle that is both memorable and justified in its brevity.

Director Albert Hughes, a maestro orchestrating this harmony in the forthcoming John Wick prequel series, The Continental, accentuates the essence of moderation in crafting action scenes that not only captivate but also leave audiences yearning for more. Alongside action director Larnell Stovall, Hughes stands poised to redefine the boundaries of action narrative through a discerning approach to scene length and style.

Though the John Wick franchise is known for its plethora of hard-hitting action sequences, The Continental director Albert Hughes believes less is more for the upcoming prequel series.

Speaking with Entertainment Weekly, Hughes and action director Larnell Stovall revealed why they decided to shorten the time of The Continental's action scenes. According to Hughes, he didn't want to put audiences through "fatigue" with the anticipated miniseries, instead leaving fans wanting more with each episode. "I didn't want to run into the problem of action fatigue," he said. "That was a constant creative ebb and flow with Larnell, God bless him. I would always see these stunt [visualizations] and go, 'Goddamn it Larnell! It's a one-page scene and this scene's going on for six minutes that you're showing me!'

Related: The Continental Trailer Spoils the Reason for a Major John Wick Relationship

Stovall echoed his fellow helmer's sentiment, saying they didn't...

The Continental's episode director wanted shorter action scenes to avoid action fatigue and leave the audience wanting more. The upcoming John Wick prequel show will have action scenes that are shorter but still intense and memorable. The miniseries will need to effectively use its budget and runtime to make each action scene purposeful and impactful.

The Continental episode director Albert Hughes and action director Larnell Stovall have opened up about why Hughes fought for shorter action scenes in the upcoming John Wick prequel show. The three-episode miniseries follows a young Winston Scott (Colin Woodell) prior to running New York's Continental Hotel. Hughes directs episodes 1 and 3 in the upcoming action series.

Speaking with Entertainment Weekly, Hughes and Stovall explained why Hughes wanted shorter action sequences in The Continental. The pair discuss the importance of having action scenes that are both satisfying and leave the audience wanting to see more as the show progresses.

Several martial arts movie sequels have managed to greatly outdo their predecessors. Martial arts films are like any other genre, in that some of their stories are specifically designed to be one-offs, while others are the beginning of a franchise. The latter tends to be a fairly common scenario, and has often led to such popular martial arts movie franchises as The Karate Kid, Kickboxer, and the Ip Man movies.

There are also numerous examples of the second installment of a martial arts movie series completely surpassing the original. In some cases, it is simply the case of a superior sequel with bigger and better action scenes being made. In other cases, part two of a martial arts franchise even ends up being so good as to become regarded as the true beginning of its respective series. Here are 10 martial arts movie sequels that are significantly better than their predecessors.

The Continental: From the world of John Wick’ held its panel at the San Diego Comic Con (Sdcc) and showcased some intense footage giving us an idea about both its tone and action.

While the show will apparently have a somewhat lighter tone, audiences should not make the mistake that this will get McU-fied as it still contains plenty of amazing action, full of blood and gore. Set in the world of 1970’s New York City, the show will dive deeper into the franchise’s obscure criminal mythology, exploring both the origins of the eponymous hotel for assassins in New York, as well as how actor Ian McShane’s character Winston Scott became the proprietor of its New York branch.

As reported by Collider, the panel opened with a behind-the-scenes featurette, with a long intro primarily focusing on the setting and the new environments. The footage also showcased familiar settings...

Colin Woodell as Winston Scott in ‘The Continental: From the World of John Wick’ (Photo by: Katalin Vermes / Starz Entertainment)

The Continental: From the World of John Wick‘s executive producer and director Albert Hughes made the trek to the San Diego Comic-Con in support of Peacock’s three-part prequel. Of course, the limited series’ stars weren’t part of the panel because of the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike, so Hughes was joined by executive producer Marshall Persinger, editor Ron Rosen, action director Larnell Stovall, and production designer Drew Boughton to discuss the John Wick prequel.

Comic-Con attendees were treated to a video clip from the three-part event series and were the first to learn part one arrives on September 22, 2023, followed by part two on September 29. The prequel concludes on October 6.

During the panel, Hughes offered this brief take on the event series: “1 is wild. 2 is wild. 3 is crazy.”

Hughes also...

The Continental arrives at Sdcc '23 to offer fans a sneak peek at the upcoming Peacock series.

The Continental: From the World of John Wick is brought to San Diego Comic-Con with executive producer/director Albert Hughes, executive producer Marshall Persinger, action director Larnell Stovall, production designer Drew Boughton, and editor Ron Rosen, all on hand. The exclusive first-look at Peacock's three-part miniseries event was hosted by Collider's Steven Weintraub, and offered a plethora of behind-the-scenes details about the series' production, and an in-room exclusive peek for lucky attendees.

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The Continental expands the John Wick universe, diving deep into the film series' lore, this time focusing on the origins of fan-favorite character, Winston Scott (played in the series by Colin Woodell). The Continental jumps back in time to the 70s, focusing on Winston's...

The upcoming John Wick event series, a three-part movie from director and executive producer Albert Hughes, finally has an air date.

The Continental: From the World of John Wick will premiere on Sept. 22. That will follow with night two airing Sept. 29 and night three airing Oct. 6.

The announcement was made during Peacock’s panel for the series at San Diego Comic-Con.

Hughes was on stage along with executive producer Marshall Persinger and the creative team, including action director Larnell Stovall, production designer Drew Boughton and editor Ron Rosen.

A prequel to the massively popular action movie franchise will explore the origin behind the iconic hotel-for-assassins at the center of the John Wick universe and seen through the eyes and actions of a young man named Winston Scott, as he’s dragged into the Hellscape of 1970s New York City to face a past he thought he’d left behind.

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Peacock has announced the premiere date for the upcoming John Wick prequel series, The Continental: From the World of John Wick alongside releasing a first look and some behind-the-scenes footage during the panel at San Diego Comic Con. The Continental: From the World of John Wick is now due to debut on Peacock on Friday, September 22, 2023, with Night 1, followed by Night 2 airing September 29 and Night 3 airing October 6.

The creative team behind the series appears as part of Sdcc for Peacock’s three-part event for The Continental: From the World of John Wick hosted by Collider’s Steven Weintraub, revealing behind-the-scenes moments and an exclusive first look at the series (in-room only). The panel features executive producer/director Albert Hughes, executive producer Marshall Persinger and the creative team including action director Larnell Stovall, production designer Drew Boughton and editor Ron Rosen.

A prequel to the blockbuster action franchise, the series will...

One of the biggest film franchises will expand on Peacock later this year.

We've heard plenty of details about The Continental, the forthcoming John Wick spinoff series, and we finally have a confirmed premiere date.

During the show's San Diego Comic-Con panel on Friday, the streaming service announced The Continental: From the World of John Wick will premiere Friday, September 22, followed by Night 2, airing September 29, and Night 3, airing October 6.

While many Sdcc panels have had to pivot to having no talent present due to the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes, the show's creative team was present at the panel.

The names include executive producer/director Albert Hughes, executive producer Marshall Persinger, action director Larnell Stovall, production designer Drew Boughton and editor Ron Rosen.

This prequel to the blockbuster franchise will explore the origin behind the iconic hotel-for-assassins centerpiece of the John Wick universe through the eyes and actions of a young...

Peacock announced the premiere date for “The Continental,” a prequel to the blockbuster “John Wick” franchise, at San Diego Comic-Con on Friday.

The series explores the origin behind the “John Wick” universe’s assassin hotel through the eyes of a young Winston Scott (Colin Woodell) as “he’s dragged into the Hell-scape of 1970’s New York City to face a past he thought he’d left behind,” the logline explains.

The three-part event will debut on Friday, Sept. 22, followed by Part 2 airing Sept. 29 and Part 3 on Oct. 6.

“John Wick” fans assembled in Ballroom 20 at Comic-Con to enjoy an exclusive first look at “The Continental.” Peacock debuted four clips, which played only in the room and spotlighted Mel Gibson’s Cormac and Woodell as a young Scott (played by Ian McShane in the films).

Members of the series’ cast — which also includes Mishel Prada, Ben Robson, Hubert Point-Du Jour, Nhung Kate,...

The Continental is right around the corner.

The John Wick prequel series that explores the iconic hotel-for-assassins will premiere on Peacock on September 22 with the first episode of the three-part event, titled “Night 1.”

Episode 2 will debut on September 29, and the final episode will hit the streamer on October 6.

The news of the release date come during San Diego Comic-Con, where the audience was also treated to exclusive in-room footage from the upcoming series. A panel about the series featured executive producer/director Albert Hughes, executive producer Marshall Persinger and the creative team including action director Larnell Stovall, production designer Drew Boughton and editor Ron Rosen.

The Continental stars Colin Woodell as a young Winston Scott — the hotel manager at The Continental. It will explore the origin behind the iconic hotel-for-assassins centerpiece of the John Wick universe through the eyes and actions of Woodell’s young Winston, as he’s dragged...

Burbank, CA – After an explosive third season, the hit DC show will make its way to Blu-ray Tm and DVD as Warner Bros. Home Entertainment gets set to release Titans: The Complete Third Season on October 25, 2022. Featuring all 13 epic episodes from the third season with all-new bonus features Titans: The Complete Third Season is priced to own for 24.98 Srp on DVD and 29.98 Srp for Blu-ray, which includes a Digital Copy. The show is also available to own on Digital via purchase from all major digital retailers and is streaming on HBO Max.

Titans: The Complete Third Season has received rave reviews from critics and fans alike and has been renewed for a fourth season on HBO Max. According to the Rotten Tomatoes Critics Consensus, “With bolder storytelling and deeper characterization, Titans’ third season hits the show’s sweet spot to deliver the best season yet.”

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TollywoodThe film also stars actor Nithya Menen in a pivotal role. Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubePutting an end to a long wait, the makers of Pawan Kalyan and Rana Daggubati-starrer Bheemla Nayak unveiled the action-packed trailer of the film on Monday, February 21. “The Ultimate face-off between Duty & Power unleashes. Storming Theatres Worldwide on 25 Feb (sic),” Sithara Entertainments, the production banner bankrolling the film tweeted. Going by the trailer, Rana locks his horns with a dynamic cop (Pawan). A war of ego between the two forms the rest of the story, while some of their glimpses in the trailer promise some high-octane action sequences.Actor Nithya Menen is seen in an important role. Actor Murali Sharma appears as a well-wisher to the hot-headed cop. Music composed by S Thaman complements the action sequences. Helmed by Sagar K Chandra, Trivikram Srinivas has penned the dialogues for Bheemla Nayak. Suryadevara Naga Vamsi is the producer,...

Tollywood‘Bheemla Nayak’ is the Tollywood remake of the hit Malayalam film ‘Ayyappanum Koshiyum’ starring Biju Menon and Prithviraj Sukumaran.IANSScreengrab/ YouTubeThe Pawan Kalyan and Rana Daggubati-starrer Bheemla Nayak is finally gearing up for release on February 25. After back-to-back postponement struggles, the makers made an official announcement regarding the release date on Tuesday, February 15. The production house of Sithara Entertainments took to social media to announce, "25 - 02 - 2022!! The date is set for the Power Storm to hit the screens #BheemlaNayakOn25thFeb". Along with the release date announcement, the makers also released a poster featuring Pawan Kalyan. The poster seems to be captured from his recently-shot promotional song for the movie, and features the actor in a powerful dance pose. Helmed by Sagar K Chandra, Bheemla Nayak is the Telugu remake of the hit Malayalam movie Ayyappanum Koshiyum, starring Biju Menon and Prithviraj Sukumaran. With the screenplay and dialogues...

TollywoodThe producer of the film, Allu Bobby, revealed that a new release date will be announced soon.Tnm StaffTwitter/ Varun Tej Actor Varun Tej’s upcoming sports drama Ghani was set to release in theatres in the third week of December. However, the makers of the film took to social media, on Saturday, December 11, to announce that the release has been postponed. Allu Bobby, who is bankrolling the film, said that since a number of films are slated for release in December they have decided to postpone the movie's release. Allu Bobby revealed that the makers did not compromise on the making of the film. “Ghani is a movie which is very close to our hearts. Lot of effort have gone into the making of the film. From exotic locations to expensive, we haven’t compromised on anything and made this film on a grand scale to give the best visual experience for the audience,...

TollywoodHelmed by Kiran Korrapati, the cast of ‘Ghani’ also includes Saiee Manjrekar, Upendra, Suniel Shetty and Naveen Chandra, among others, in pivotal roles. Tnm StaffTwitter/ Varun Tej KonidelaActor Varun Tej Konidela took to Twitter on Friday, August 6 to announce that his upcoming sports drama Ghani is set to hit the big screens on the occasion of Diwali this year. Confirming theatrical release for the film, Varun wrote: “Let’s light up the theatres this Diwali with #Ghani.” He also shared an image featuring him as a boxer. Donning a grey jersey that reads Ghani, the poster sets the tone for an intense sports drama. Helmed by Kiran Korrapati, Ghani’s cast includes Saiee Manjrekar, Upendra, Suniel Shetty and Naveen Chandra, among others, in pivotal roles. S Thaman is on board as the music composer for the film. The movie marks director Kiran Korrapati’s directorial debut. Hollywood stunt director Larnell Stovall...

Telugu actor Varun Tej will work with Hollywood action directors Larnell Stovall and Vlad Rimburg in upcoming sports drama "Ghani", which casts him as a boxer.

"Seventy per cent of the shoot of 'Ghani' has been completed. The next schedule will commence once the second wave (of Covid) subsides. In the upcoming schedule, besides action portions, crucial sequences on Varun Tej and other major cast members will be canned," said producer Sidhu Mudda.

"Our art director has designed a huge stadium, and Hollywood stunt masters Larnell Stovall and Vlad Rimburg will work on the action. Once the schedule is over, we will announce the release date of 'Ghani'," Mudda added.

Varun has been practicing boxing during lockdown, to get into the skin of his character.

The film stars Saiee M. Manjrekar opposite Varun, while Upendra, Suneil Shetty and Naveen Chandra play pivotal roles.

Produced by Allu Aravind and Allu Bobby,...

TOLLYWOODThe Telugu film ‘Ghani’ is slated for release on July 2, 2021. Digital NativeThe shooting of actor Varun Tej’s upcoming film Ghani has progressed to its second schedule and the film is slated for release on July 2, 2021. According to an update from the team, Kannada star Upendra has joined the sets of this Tollywood venture. The star has been roped in to play an important role in Ghani and scenes involving him will be shot in this schedule, we hear. Apart from Varun Tej and Upendra, Ghani also stars Jagapathi Babu, Naveen Chandra and Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty in vital roles. Veteran actor Mahesh Manjrekar’s daughter Saiee Manjrekar has been roped in to play the female lead. The filmmakers have revealed that Varun Tej plays a boxer in Ghani. Sources say that Varun Tej trained under the direct supervision of boxing experts to understand the nuances of the sport. Debutant...

Tollywood The release date of ‘Radhe Shyam’ was recently announced on Valentine’s Day, along with a glimpse video.Digital NativeDigital NativeVarun Tej’s Ghani, a sports drama, has been facing many issues right from the start. While the Covid-19 induced lockdown slowed the progress of the film, another major setback was the injury Varun Tej reportedly suffered on the sets, forcing him to go on rest for some months. And now, the team is facing another issue that needs to be resolved soon. Reports are that Ghani was gearing up for release on July 31 this year, but with the Prabhas starrer Radhe Shyam getting ready for release on the same day, the industry grapevine is that the makers of Ghani have decided to release and the film sooner than planned. Ghani will hit the screens on July 2, we hear. It has been revealed that Varun Tej will be playing a boxer in Ghani.

TollywoodVarun took to his Instagram and posted a picture from behind-the-scenes updating that the Vizag schedule of the film is completed.Digital NativeVarun Tej’s upcoming film directed by Kiran Korrapati is a sports drama and will be on the life of a boxer. The shoot for the film is touted to have begun in December 2019. Varun took to his Instagram and posted a picture from behind-the-scenes updating that the Vizag schedule of the film is completed. Varun Tej tweeted saying, "Wrapped up the Vizag schedule!! Had a great time shooting there." Wrapped up the vizag schedule!! Had a great time shooting there..#VT10 pic.twitter.com/qTIHfHDw9B — Varun Tej Konidela (@IAmVarunTej) March 11, 2020 The makers have roped in Hollywood stunt director Larnell Stovall of Captain America and Kick Boxer fame, who will be choreographing the stunts for this flick. The film is a maiden production venture of Sidhu Mudda and Allu Venkatesh,...

TollywoodThe Varun Tej - Srikanth Addala film will be bankrolled by 14 Reels Plus.Digital NativeDirector Srikanth Addala is currently wielding the megaphone for Narappa, which is the remake of the hit Tamil film Asuran that had Dhanush in the lead role. Venkatesh plays the lead role in this remake, which is being bankrolled by his brother Suresh Babu. Critically acclaimed, award-winning director Vetrimaaran directed Asuran that had Dhanush playing the lead role with the Malayalam actor Manju Warrier making her Tamil debut. The technical crew of Asuran included Gv Prakash Kumar for music, Velraj for cinematography and Vivek Harshan for editing. The film was bankrolled by Kalaipuli S Dhanu under his banner V Creations. The star cast also had director Balaji Shaktivel playing the baddie. Asuran was reportedly adapted from the Tamil novel titled Vekkai. With Narappa now in progress, we hear that Varun has shown interest in working with Srikanth Addala again.

TollywoodThe actor was last seen in ‘Gaddalakonda Ganesh’ opposite Pooja Hegde. Digital NativeVarun Tej’s next was announced to be a sports drama in which he was reported to be playing a boxer. The actor, ever since taking up the role, has been working vigorously to get into the skin of the character. Reports stated that he is training under direct supervision of boxing experts to get to know the nuances of the sport. According to the latest reports, the shooting of this film has been postponed. Enquiries revealed that plans were on to begin shooting this month but the filmmakers have postponed the schedules to give time for Varun Tej to train well. Kiran Korrapati will be making his directorial debut with this film. Hollywood stunt director Larnell Stovall of Captain America and Kick Boxer fame, will be choreographing the stunts for this flick. Sidhu Mudda and Allu Venkatesh...

TollywoodThe movie’s first look released recently shows Varun Tej sporting a beard, clutching a pair of boxing gloves.Digital NativeActor Varun Tej seems to be busy and completely at ease in the sets on his upcoming film. The movie, which will be a sports drama directed by Kiran Korrapati, will be on the life of a boxer played by Varun Tej. The movie’s first look released earlier shows Varun Tej sporting a beard and clutching a pair of boxing gloves. The shoot for the film is said to have begun in December 2019 and Varun had recently posted a picture from behind-the-scenes on his Instagram page. View this post on Instagram ❤️ #bts#boxerlife #loveforthegame#vt10 A post shared by Varun Tej Konidela (@varunkonidela7) on Jan 3, 2020 at 10:05pm Pst Revealing about this film earlier in an interview with the Hyderabad Times, Varun Tej told, “I’m working on a sports drama next,...

The details of the planned Titans season 1 finale have gradually been emerging in recent weeks, including how a fight with Trigon would have been handled and an appearance by the Doom Patrol. As it turned out, much of what was intended for the end of season 1 was repurposed for season 2, including a much earlier reveal of Dick Grayson becoming Nightwing.

In fact, this has now been teased in an image shared to Facebook by production member Larnell Stovall, which shows how the original plan for the finale was to introduce Nightwing in a post-credit sequence. The photo, available below, depicts Brenton Thwaites in what appears to be the costume he ended up wearing at the end of season 2. Given that we had a long wait to see Grayson become Nightwing in the new run, it’s somewhat surprising to see that this character introduction could have happened a lot sooner.

SandalwoodSalman Khan tweeted his appreciation for the teaser.Tnm StaffTwitter/Kichcha SudeepaThe teaser of actor Kichcha Sudeepa’s upcoming film Pailwaan was released on January 15, just in time for Sankaranti, from the actor’s official Twitter handle. “Tnx for being in my life n thank u for being there for me. Wil do my best to keep ur faith in me intact.(sic)” he wrote, sharing the link to the teaser. The film’s first look poster was released in November last year and received very good response from fans. A very happy Sankranthi to all u frnzz. Tnx for being in my life n thank u for being there for me. Wil do my best to keep ur faith in me intact. #Pailwaanteaser Pailwaan | Pailwaan Kusthi Teaser Kannada Official 2019 | Kichcha Sudeep... https://t.co/jLtFcc5DDn via @YouTube — Kichcha Sudeepa (@KicchaSudeep) January 15, 2019 The teaser begins with the narration about...

SandalwoodThe first look poster was released recently by the film’s director, S Krishna.Digital NativeKiccha Sudeep’s most expected film Pailwaan is nearing completion and the team has released the first look poster which has gone viral. Sudeep as Baadshah in the film is the talk of Sandalwood right now. Unveiling the poster on Saturday, Pailwaan’s director S Krishna tweeted: “To all my friends who has stood by me and to allllll Kichcha lovers, here is jus a peep into what my team n I Wil be offering... Much much more to come and u won’t be disappointed. With loads of love to all and @kicchasudeep lovers, #pailwaanPosterRageBegins (sic).” To all my friends who has stood by me and to allllll Kichcha lovers,,,here is jus a peep into what my team n I Wil be offering... Much much more to come and u won't be disappointed.

SandalwoodThough it will be Larnell Stovall’s first time in the Kannada film industry choreographing the stunts, he is a well known name in Indian cinema. Digital NativeDigital NativeHollywood stunt director Larnell Stovall has been roped in to choreograph the boxing sequences in the Kannada film Phailwan. The film has Kiccha Sudeep playing the lead role and he will be seen as a professional boxer in it. This required the filmmakers to create some realistic fight sequences following which the Hollywood stunt director has been brought on board. Sudeep also underwent special training in boxing and wrestling in Thailand to get into the skin of the character. Though it will be Larnell Stovall’s first time in the Kannada film industry choreographing the stunts, he is a well known name in Indian cinema having worked in films such as the Salman Khan starrer Sultan, SS Rajamouli’s Baahubali and Akshay Kumar’s Brothers.

The International Indian Film Academy announced the list of winners in the Technical categories of India’s most prominent awards celebration that honors the very best of Indian Cinema with the highest level of achievement seen through the glamorous Iifa statuette. Set to be held at the iconic MetLife Stadium, New York on the 14th & 15th of July, the 18th Edition of Nexa Iifa Awards Powered by Vivo will witness the felicitation of powerhouse performances and films at the highly anticipated Awards night.

The Nexa Iifa Awards will air exclusively on Colors – the Broadcast Partners, with the Title Sponsor Nexa, and Powered by Vivo.

Ae Dil Hai Mushkil lead the winners list by walking away with 4 awards in the technical category including Background Score (Pritam), Best Engineer (Shadab Rayeen), Cinematography (Anil Mehta, Isc, Wica) and Costume Designing (Manish Malhotra).

Other winners in the Technical category features Pink’s Ritesh Shah...

This weekend John Stockwell’s Kickboxer Vengeance came out on VOD, digital and select cinemas this past Friday. While it is not a work of art it is at its core entertaining. The action scenes were thrown into a blender of course, thus I believe one cannot truly appreciate the hard work that fight choreographer Larnell Stovall put into each fight. However, the film does introduce us to rising talent, Lebanese-Canadian stunt actor Alain Moussi. Moussi has stunt doubled on many Hollywood productions. The last two X-Men films. White House Down, Suicide Squad, Warcraft to name a few. He will be expanding more into fight coordination with strike-while-the-iron-may-be-hot sequel Kickboxer Retaliation as well. For all Vengeance lacks in comprehension there are times where...

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Back in the '80s, I use to love those action-packed martial arts films that created icons out of Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, Sho Kosugi, and Jean-Claude Van Damme. One of the films that I remembered back in the days was Kickboxer, which starred a young Jean-Claude Van Damme, and was surprised that they would be making a remake of the film tilted Kickboxer: Vengeance, which would feature the return of Jcvd to the franchise.

Kickboxer: Vengeance stars martial artist and stuntman Alain Moussi, and he has some big shoes to fill as he is playing the role that once belonged to Jcvd. An update to the 1989 classic film Kickboxer, Kickboxer: Vengeance follows the story of Kurt Sloane (Alain Moussi), who travels to Thailand to avenge the death of his brother at the hands of Tong Po (Dave Bautista). Kurt trains with the legendary Master Durand (Jean-Claude Van Damme) until...