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CBC has just renewed five of its original series. Among the shows set to return is the fan-favorite police procedural Wild Cards, starring Riverdale alum Vanessa Morgan.

Per Deadline, CBC has handed out a massive two-season renewal for Wild Cards, which is made by Blink49 Studios, Front Street Pictures, and Piller/Segan in association with The CW. The renewal comes ahead of the U.S. air date for the Season 2 finale of Wild Cards, which is set to premiere on The CW on May 7. CBC's renewal will keep Wild Cards on the air through its fourth season, with the next two seasons set to comprise 10 episodes each.

CBC also renewed its new procedural hit Saint-Pierre (for Season 2), the police procedural Allegiance (Season 3), the family drama Heartland (Season 19), and the globally popular Murdoch Mysteries (Season 19). "With the renewal of these five hit dramas offering compelling characters, unique stories and a strong...

Good news, Wild Cards fans. (Well, sort of.)

On Thursday, CBC Television announced that Wild Cards has been renewed for Seasons 3 and 4 in Canada. But U.S.-based fans should hold their sighs of relief: The series’ fate on The CW has yet to be determined. (TVLine has reached out to The CW for comment.)

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“Queen of the Ring” starts in the middle of a wrestling match, as an athlete musters all their determination to take control of a pivotal career match-up. The film then goes into flashback to tell the story of said athlete, Mildred Burke (Emily Bett Rickards), a female pioneer in the male-dominated professional wrestling world. Writer and director Ash Avildsen tries to show Burke’s life as a historical epic of triumph and perseverance, but he neglects to infuse it with credible dialogue or stylistic specificity.

Spanning two decades in Burke’s life, from her start in the 1930s to that aforementioned championship title in the 1950s, “Queen of the Ring” has a lot of story to cover. Avildsen, working from Jeff Leen’s book of the same name, goes about it doggedly, but with no finesse nor flair. His script is the type where characters are introduced by their full...

There’s a wave of new and intelligent life at the indie box office this weekend post-Academy Awards after the traditionally slow, slow period for new openings. There have been a smattering of interesting films (Universal Language for one) but things have absolutely picked up with a George R.R. Martin short story on screen, a nursing home creep-out starring John Lithgow and Geoffrey Rush, the latest Atom Egoyan film, a duo that landed really well at Cannes, a Bruno Dumont sci-fi, a Bruce Labruce sex romp, an Italian box office hit and more.

Moderate-wide: Vertical opens action fantasy In The Lost Lands on 1,365 screens as the distributor continues a push to dot its schedule with more moderate-wide releases. Directed by Paul W.S. Anderson and based on a George R.R. Martin short story of the same name, the pic stars Milla Jovovich, Dave Bautista and Arly Jover. Log line: A...

Queen of the Ring star Emily Bett Rickards isn't scared to face wrestling's rabid fanbase. The former Arrow ensemble member will draw their attention when she takes to the silver screen as wrestling legend Mildred Burke in an upcoming biopic, but she developed a knack for braving backlash during her time in the CW's DC universe as Felicity Smoak.

"When I was on Arrow, I quickly realized how passionate comic book fans can be," said the CWveteran in an interview with TV Insider, confessing "At one point, I had to have a really long talk with my therapist, asking, 'Okay, so what is all this energy? I don’t really understand it.'"

The actress claims she had to develop "skin like a rhino" and "heart like a rose" to be able to achieve that understanding. She now acknowledges criticism often stems from passion, not malice alone.

I think that criticism is passion,...

The Wild Cards series has performed well in the ratings for The CW, but the show originates in Canada on CBC. So, there's no guarantee that the show will be renewed regardless of how good the U.S. ratings are or, if CBC renews it, that The CW will air it. Will we see season three of Wild Cards, or will it be cancelled instead? Stay tuned.

A procedural comedy-drama series, the Wild Cards TV show stars Vanessa Morgan, Giacomo Gianniotti, Terry Chen, Jason Priestley, Michael Xavier, Amy Goodmurphy, Fletcher Donovan, and Jonesy. Martin Sheen recurs, and guests in season two include Ally Sheedy, Marie Avgeropoulos, Tony D’Angelo, and Katie Findlay. In the story, Cole Ellis (Gianniotti) is a demoted detective who has begrudgingly spent the last year on the maritime unit. Meanwhile, con woman Max Mitchell (Morgan)...

Queen of the Ring brings out the beast within fan-favorite Daredevil star Deborah Ann Woll.

Fans got an early look at Woll as real-life pro wrestler Gladys "Kill 'Em" Gillem in writer and director Ash Avildsen's hotly anticipated Queen of the Ring courtesy of a series a photos posted to Instagram on January 22. The images feature Woll both in and out of the ring, looking her fiercest, friendliest, and most contemplative throughout a variety of scenes and locations.

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Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio are reportedly in talks to produce a long awaited thriller series as their next feature film instead.

Based on Jeff Leen's book The Queen of the Ring: Sex, Muscles, Diamonds, and the Making of an American Legend, Avildsen's feature film follows the life and career of Mildred Burke, portrayed by Arrowverse and...

"Why would anyone wanna limit the spectacle of competition based on gender?" The full official trailer has debuted online for a true story movie called Queen of the Ring, about one of the pioneering women pro wrestlers in the early days of wrestling. This premiered at the 2024 Buffalo Film Festival last year and has been touring around festivals - with a release set for March 2025 in a few months. This is the true story of Mildred Burke, the first ever million dollar female athlete and champion pro-wrestler who pioneered the sport in a time when all girl wrestling was banned in most of America. Emily Bett Rickards stars in this as Mildred Burke - a small town single mother who embraces the danger to change culture as she dominates America's most masculine sport to become the first million dollar female athlete in history. The ensemble cast includes Josh Lucas, Francesca Eastwood,...

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Kaylah Zander is one of the most talented and charming up-and-coming actresses working in the film industry. The Latin actress was born in Canada and slowly but surely made a name for herself by doing small roles in TV shows. Zander made her acting debut with a 2017 short film titled Oranges and Browns. Recently, she starred in the brilliant Netflix series The Recruit alongside Noah Centineo. So, if you also like Zander’s performances, here are the best movies and shows starring Kaylah Zander that you should watch right now.

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Needle in a Timestack is a sci-fi romantic drama film written and directed by John Ridley. Based on the short story of the same name by Robert Silverberg, the 2021 film is set in a future where time...

We’ve got our first look at Wild Cards Season 2, as the trailer hints at the great action to come!

For those who missed it in 2024, Wild Cards is a Canadian TV show originally airing on the CBC network. The CW acquired it to air, aided by how star Vanessa Morgan had starred in the network’s long-running hit Riverdale.

The plot is a classic one for a caper show. Max Mitchell (Morgan) is a con artist, albeit one with a moral code. She’s busted by the cops and arrested by Cole Ellis (Giacomo Gianniotti), a former top homicide detective, until he was busted down to boat patrol after being framed for having drugs.

Max manages to cut a deal with the cops and uses her skills to help catch other crooks, with the condition that Cole is her handler. Season 1 had the pair working together, aided by Max’s father,...

The procedural drama Wild Cards on the CW was green-lit for a second season in May, but like so many CW shows before, it floated in the bubble about whether the network would be canceled. For fans of this intriguing Canadian-us show, it was a relief.

Season 2 of Wild Cards is currently in production and will premiere on Thursday, Feb. 6 in the US. Not only will we have more crime-fighting stories led by Max and her partner, Ellis, who is portrayed by Vanessa Morgan of Riverdale and Giacomo Gianniotti of Reign, respectively. A handful of guest stars will also join the roster.

It's big news, considering we didn't have much coverage between the renewal and the guest star update. The CW has a history of keeping mum on show spoilers, even when updates are considered spoilers. Wild Cards has followed the same pattern, so we'll take what we can get regarding its content.

Things are heating up between Detective Cole Ellis (Giacomo Gianniotti) and Max Mitchell (Vanessa Morgan) — but is it all a con?

The CW released the official trailer for Wild Cards Season 2 Monday (watch it above), which is set to premiere on Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 8/7c. Ellis is back on the police force after Max got away with an elaborate con worth millions during the season finale. This time, he isn’t so trusting of Max when she returns with a shocking revelation.

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2025 has some great shows returning to network TV, so here are the big ones to look forward to!

TV networks traditionally hold off on shows for midseason, including returning ones. This was bigger after the 2023 Hollywood strikes affected the networks. Thus, a few decided to hold off on full seasons of shows until winter.

There are several shows that debuted in the fall coming back for the second half of their episodes, but these are some big shows coming back for new seasons in 2025 that network TV fans can’t wait to see!

Will Trent (January 7) Will Trent - ABC's ÒWill TrentÒ stars Ram.n Rodriguez as Will Trent. (Disney/Nino Mu.oz)

The second season finale of the ABC crime hit was a huge one as Will was forced to arrest Angie over covering up a murder and left the Gbi. It looks like Season 3 jumps ahead a bit...

"What's best for business?" "Give the audience what they deserve!" An impressive first look teaser trailer has debuted for a film called Queen of the Ring, about one of the pioneering women wrestlers in the early days of wrestling. This premiered at the 2024 Buffalo Film Festival a few months ago and has been touring around festivals this fall, with a release set for March 2025. This is the true story of Mildred Burke, the first ever million dollar female athlete and champion pro-wrestler who pioneered the sport in a time when all girl wrestling was banned in most of America. Emily Bett Rickards stars in this as Mildred - a small town single mother who embraces the danger to change culture as she dominates America's most masculine sport to become the first million dollar female athlete in history. The ensemble cast includes Josh Lucas, Francesca Eastwood, Tyler Posey, Marie Avgeropoulos, Adam Demos,...

The Queen of the Ring trailer reveals an Arrowverse star bulking up as the first-million dollar female athlete in the upcoming wrestling biopic.

Today, Sumerian shared the first official teaser trailer for Queen of the Ring. Watch it below:

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Queen of the Ring chronicles the journey of Mildred Burke, a waitress who transformed into a pioneering female wrestler. Burke challenged gender norms by defeating male wrestlers and became the longest reigning champion, navigating the duality of being both a formidable brawler and maintaining her feminine identity.

Release Date  October 25, 2024Runtime  130 minutesGenres  DramaCast  Byron Johnson II, Barron Boedecker, Kailey Dawn Latimer, Brittany Baker, Toni Rossall, Trinity Fatu, Chaney Morrow, Marie Evans James, Damaris Lewis, Ash Avildsen, Marie Avgeropoulos, Jim Cornette, Gavin Casalegno, Adam Demos, Deborah Ann Woll, Walton Goggins,...

Yellowstone spinoff The Madison is rounding out its ensemble.

Kevin Zegers (The Rookie: Feds), Rebecca Spence (61st Street), Danielle Vasinova (The Bay) and Alaina Pollack have been cast in the Taylor Sheridan offshoot, Variety reports. They join previously announced series regulars Michelle Pfeiffer, Matthew Fox (Lost), Patrick J. Adams (Suits), Beau Garrett (The Good Doctor), Amiah Miller (My Best Friend’s Exorcism) and Elle Chapman.

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Wild Cards has landed some new guest players for its second season, TVLine has learned.

With Season 2 returning to The CW on Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 8/7c, expect to see some new faces as Martin Sheen (The West Wing) steps into the recurring role of Joseph Edwards. His character is described as being “the greatest con man of all time” with connections to con woman Max Mitchell (Vanessa Morgan) and her father George (Jason Priestley).

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Cyberpunk and martial arts are two facets of movie genres that might not have a lot in common on the surface. However, they make for an incredible combination. Juxtaposing the technological and virtual realities of cyberpunk with the physical discipline and technique of martial arts is always engaging. Many of the best cyberpunk sci-fi movies are from the 1980s and 1990s, as this was when the internet was taking hold, and both filmmakers and audiences were beginning to fear what this meant for society. However, there are just as many memorable modern additions to the genre.

These action films within the cyberpunk genre range from campy martial arts movies to serious explorations of fighting techniques with deep social and cultural messages. Many of these projects blur the line between action, sci-fi, cyberpunk, and martial arts, using the features of each of these topics interchangeably. The futuristic worlds the characters belong...

Wrestling pics are having a moment. Last year saw the excellent, if unjustly ignored, The Iron Claw, about the ill-fated Von Erich brothers. Now comes Ash Avildsen’s hugely entertaining, old-fashioned biopic about Mildred Burke. If you don’t know who Burke is (and the vast majority probably don’t), this film aims to correct that. A pioneer of the sport who became the first million-dollar female athlete in history, Burke was a three-time women’s world champion from the 1930s through the 1950s, a time when women’s wrestling wasn’t even legal in most of the country. Her story fairly demands to be told, and Queen of the Ring, which served as the opening night film of the 39th annual Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival, largely does it justice.

Based on Jeff Leen’s extravagantly titled 2009 book The Queen of the Ring: Sex, Muscles, Diamonds, and the Making...

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Silo is a sci-fi dystopian thriller drama series created by FX’s Justified famed Graham Yost. Based on the Silo trilogy of novels by Hugh Howey, the Apple TV+ takes us to a dystopian future where the last ten thousand surviving humans live in a deep underground Silo, and they are told that the outside world is uninhabitable but skepticism about that statement is baked in from the start both in the characters and the audience. The one rule in the Silo everybody has to follow is not to say that someone wants to go outside because if they do they will be sent outside to die alone. Silo stars Rebecca Ferguson, Rashida Jones, David Oyelowo, Common, Tim Robbins, Harriet Walter, Avi Nash, and Rick Gomez. So, if you loved the thrilling mystery, dark dystopian world, and compelling...

Kelli Berglund, who plays the heroic champion pro wrestler Crystal Tyler on Netflix's Heels, takes a turn as a villainous wrestler in Queen of the Ring. Written and directed by Ash Avildsen, Queen of the Ring is an upcoming film chronicling the life and career of Mildred Burke (Emily Bett Rickards), the first million-dollar female pro wrestler who was a superstar in the 1940s and 1950s. I was delighted to screen Queen of the Ring at the Newport Beach Film Festival, and it's a riveting and rousing pro wrestling biopic with a stellar cast from top to bottom.

In Heels, Crystal Tyler is the underdog female star of the Duffy Wrestling League (Dwl) run by Jack Spade (Stephen Amell). Crystal fights her way up from her role as the valet of Ace Spade (Alexander Ludwig) to a legitimate pro wrestler, spearheading the creation of the Dwl's women's division. In...

The 100, which began airing in 2014, was an epic story of the apocalypse. A gang of juvenile delinquents from the Arc space station returned to a devastated Earth to see if it was habitable and found that humankind still lived. But things weren't remotely easy from that point on. Beloved characters frequently died on the show.

And yet, plenty of the characters found love, along with the actors who played them. No less than four real-life couples were brought together because of The 100. There were even marriages involved! Clearly, there was something in the air on The 100 set.

Marie Avgeropoulos and Quincy Paglaro Had a Troubled Relationship

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The 100 opens with a strong premise. While the show does get better with an expansive universe, many fans think it went downhill at one point.

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Snowpiercer is a post-apocalyptic dystopian thriller film created by Josh Friedman and Graeme Manson. Based on a 2013 film of the same name by director Bong Joon-ho, the TNT and now AMC series is set in a frozen wasteland of a world with the only survivors living on a perpetually moving train, where class warfare runs rampant and the politics of survival is deadly to learn. Snowpiercer stars Jennifer Connelly and Daveed Diggs in the lead roles with Rowan Blanchard, Sean Bean, Alison Wright, Annalise Basso, Mickey Sumner, Lena Hall, and Susan Park starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the post-apocalypse, intense drama, and complex characters in Snowpiercer here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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The 100 is a post-apocalyptic sci-fi action drama series created by Jason Rothenberg. Based on a series of young adult sci-fi novels by author Kass Morgan,...

Into the Badlands is “a high-octane sci-fi martial arts series” created by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar. The AMC series is set in a dystopian future with humanity in ruins because of wars, and it follows the story of Sunny, a fierce warrior who rescues a teenager with a bounty on his head. They both journey through a dangerous territory known as the Badlands to survive. Into the Badlands stars Daniel Wu in the lead role, with Orla Brady, Sarah Bolger, Aramis Knight, Emily Beecham, Oliver Stark, Madeleine Mantock, Ally Ioannides, Marton Csokas, and Nick Frost starring in supporting roles. Into the Badlands is a unique series with a unique setting, and that’s why it is hard to find a series with a similar setting and story elements, but we have tried very hard to find shows with similar story elements and many high-octane action sequences.

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Here are some popular sci-fi series available on Netflix: 3Below: Tales of Arcadia - A sci-fi spin-off of Guillermo del Toro's "Trollhunters," following two royal alien siblings as they flee their war-torn home and adapt to life on Earth. Alice in Borderland - A Japanese live-action series about a group of people who find themselves trapped in a dangerous game in a mysterious part of Tokyo.

Since Netflix is one of the largest streaming platforms worldwide, its content is ever-changing and incredibly diverse. There is something for everyone to watch, and sitting down to pick something can be a challenge. From nostalgic series of an older era to brand-new originals, Netflix's science fiction selection is a treat for any sci-fi fan, whether new to the science fiction genre or having loved it for decades.

Some are tried-and-true classics that many are revisiting, but some are Netflix originals, meaning...

Ricky Whittle left The 100 due to conflicts with showrunner Jason Rothenberg, leading to Lincoln's exit in season 3. Whittle endured mistreatment from Rothenberg, prompting him to choose the role of Shadow Moon in American Gods. Despite a toxic workplace on The 100, Whittle's departure ultimately allowed him for a fulfilling career shift.

After being a regular character, Lincoln, The 100's Trikru warrior, was killed off in season 3 because actor Ricky Whittle refused to continue working with showrunner Jason Rothenberg. Coming shortly after the controversial death of Lexa (Alycia Debnam-Carey), Lincoln's exit cemented The 100 season 3 as being one of its more controversial and least-liked chapters. Lincoln entered a relationship with The 100's Octavia Blake (Marie Avgeropoulos) in season 1, elevating him to an important part of the cast in season 2. At least, thats what was supposed to happen until personal conflicts got in the way.

Ricky Whittle left The 100 because he found...

Tng could get a successful big-screen reboot like The Original Series thanks to modern Hollywood actors. Recasting Tng crew is tough as original cast members were irreplaceable. But new actors could coexist. Tng's best moments revisited with possible modern actors for revamped roles, bringing new energy.

Who would play the crew of the USS Enterprise-d if Star Trek: The Next Generation were rebooted as a new movie? With J.J. Abrams' blockbuster films, Star Trek: The Original Series has already gotten a successful big-screen reboot, and Tng could benefit from the same treatment. Following the adventures of Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) and the USS Enterprise-d, Tng had an amazing cast of characters who became just as popular as Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner) and his Enterprise crew. Recasting the Tng crew would be no easy feat, as many of the actors came to embody the characters they played.

The 100 cast members have pursued various acting roles post-series, showcasing their talents and versatility in different genres. Eliza Taylor, Bob Morley, and Marie Avgeropoulos are among the cast members who have taken on diverse roles in TV shows and films. From playing sci-fi and thriller characters to directing music videos, The 100 cast has shown their range and growth in the industry.

The 100 cast was a talented group, and many have gone on to perform in notable films and TV shows since the series concluded in 2020. The 100 is set in a post-apocalyptic world created by a nuclear disaster that made Earth inhospitable to human life. It follows a group of juveniles from a space colony of human survivors sent to Earth to see if the planet has recovered enough for the colony to return about a hundred years after the initial catastrophe.

The 100's cast is a big part of the show's success,...

Prime Video's latest series, Fallout, has been one of their biggest shows, impressing audiences with its deep storytelling and incredible world-building. The program follows a group of survivors in a post-apocalyptic Los Angeles, which has been ravaged by a nuclear war, living underground to avoid the threat of radiation sickness, as well as mutants, and bandits. Audiences enjoying Fallout would also be wise to check out these other shows, that have equally excelled in the sci-fi genre.

These sci-fi series are perfect for Fallout fans, following similar themes to Prime Video's latest offering. They either capture an almost identical tone to Fallout, reflecting the series' same dire sense of hopelessness in the wake of a devastating conflict, or represent the same strong commitment to building an expansive world.

Survivors Is A Profound Exploration Of A Community Recovering From A Virus

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TV plot twists that aren't planned ahead of time can feel cheap and leave dedicated viewers feeling unsatisfied. Unexpected plot twists can come out of left field and lack a solid foundation, like the ones in Riverdale and Pretty Little Liars. Some TV shows introduce plot twists that were not properly hinted at or developed, leaving viewers questioning if they were planned in advance.

Plot twists can make or break TV shows, and the well-executed ones often elevate their series and make them more memorable overall — but there are some massive TV turns that clearly weren't planned ahead of time. When TV shows include plot twists for the sake of shock value, it can feel cheap to dedicated viewers. This can make such developments memorable for the wrong reasons, landing them among the worst TV plot twists of all time.

Even when they do work out, it's usually noticeable when...

“The Painter” is a new live-action thriller, directed by Kimani Ray Smith, starring Charlie Weber, Jon Voight, Marie Avgeropoulos, and Madison Bailey, now playing in theaters:

“…an ex-‘CIA’ operative turned painter is thrown back into a dangerous world when a mysterious woman from his past resurfaces.

‘Now exposed and targeted, he must rely on skills he thought he left behind in a high-stakes game of survival…”

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Sp Media Group, Republic Pictures and Paramount Global Distribution present The Painter, combining a high-octane spy-thriller with a complex family drama featuring the talents of Jon Voight, Charlie Weber, Maidson Bailey and Marie Avgeropoulos. Directed by Kimani Ray Smith, who exploded onto the festival circuit in 2011 with the short film Suffer in 2011, and has since directed two feature films and a handful of TV episodes, including Van Helsing and Fort Salem. The Painter was written by Brian Buccellato, who has written some impressive short films, like Sons of the Devil in 2014 and Ark Exitus in 2020, as well as collaborating with Sp Media Group and Jon Voight in 2022, to write the critically panned Dangerous Game: The Legacy Murders.

The Painter begins with its eponymous painter and CIA operative, Peter, meeting his handler Byrne, who is also his father. It is quickly also revealed that a childhood accident gave Peter incredibly acute hearing,...

“The Painter” is a new live-action thriller, directed by Kimani Ray Smith, starring Charlie Weber, Jon Voight, Marie Avgeropoulos, and Madison Bailey, releasing January 5, 2024 in theaters:

“…an ex-‘CIA’ operative turned painter is thrown back into a dangerous world when a mysterious woman from his past resurfaces.

‘Now exposed and targeted, he must rely on skills he thought he left behind in a high-stakes game of survival…”

Click the images to enlarge…...

Stars: Charlie Weber, Rryla McIntosh, Jon Voight, Madison Bailey, Marie Avgeropoulos, Luisa d’Oliveira, Max Montesi | Written by Brian Buccellato | Directed by Kimani Ray Smith

The Painter is another tale of a former covert operative forced to pick up his weapons and get back in the game. Can director Kimani Ray Smith and writer Brian Buccellato find a way to give the year a fresh start with the usual assortment of high-stakes espionage mixed with personal and professional betrayals?

Peter was one of the CIA’s top agents until he was sent to kill the same person his wife Elena’s team was sent to bring back alive. She lost the child she was carrying, and their marriage fell apart soon after.

It also destroyed his trust in the agency and in his adoptive father Henry Byrne. He adopted Peter after his parents, who were also agents, were killed in a...

“The Painter” is a new live-action thriller, directed by Kimani Ray Smith, starring Charlie Weber, Jon Voight, Marie Avgeropoulos, and Madison Bailey, releasing January 5, 2024 in theaters:

“…an ex-‘CIA’ operative turned painter is thrown back into a dangerous world when a mysterious woman from his past resurfaces.

‘Now exposed and targeted, he must rely on skills he thought he left behind in a high-stakes game of survival…”

Click the images to enlarge…...

Awkwardly arriving the very same day as “The Bricklayer,” with Aaron Eckhart as an ex-CIA agent with the titular dayjob, “The Painter” has Charlie Weber as ex-cia agent who has taken up … well, you can guess. This more humbly scaled actioner likewise finds its uber-tough erstwhile operative reluctantly forced back into activity amid a conspiratorial hail of bullets. From that shared starting point, Brian Buccellato’s script finds its own path. But neither he nor director Kimani Ray Smith locate much credibility or suspense in an uninspired tale that also features Jon Voight, as well as Madison Bailey from the Netflix series “The Outer Banks.” Lacking in most departments beyond decent pacing and adequate technical polish, this forgettable thriller launches in limited U.S. theaters Jan. 5, and on digital platforms Jan. 9.

Weber plays Peter Barrett, who quit the CIA for the solitary life of an artist in the Pacific...

The 100 season 2 finale, "Blood Must Have Blood," leads to the death of the Mountain Men and the reunion of the Sky People at Camp Jaha. Clarke's decision to release radiation on Mount Weather haunts her, and Maya's death leads to Jasper's depression and grim fate. Jaha meets an A.I. named A.L.I.E., who reveals a nuclear warhead and sets up the major antagonist for season

The 100 season 2 finale, "Blood Must Have Blood", reveals the fates of the Sky People and sets up the next five seasons in The CW's post-apocalyptic sci-fi story. The 100 depicts Earth, 97 years after a nuclear apocalypse wiped out nearly all life on the planet. Thousands of people live up in space, having fled on spaceships before their destruction. The "Sky People" send down 100 juvenile delinquents to gauge if the Earth is safe to inhabit yet, and it's there they learn that some of humanity has survived.

"Tell me about the people who came to kill me." Paramount Movies has revealed the official trailer for an action thriller titled The Painter, made by the filmmaker / stunt coordinator Kimani Ray Smith. This is yet another one of these dull action movies being dumped right onto home video / VOD right away. An ex-CIA operative turned painter is thrown back into a dangerous world when a mysterious woman from his past resurfaces. Now exposed and targeted by a relentless killer and a rogue black ops program, he must rely on skills he thought he left behind in a high-stakes game of survival. Charlie Weber stars as Peter, with Jon Voight, Marie Avgeropoulos, Luisa d'Oliveira, Leah Gibson, and Madison Bailey. This looks like the most obvious & generic action plot ever, a must-save-a-girl-by-killing-everyone repeat and nothing else. // Continue Reading ›...

Exclusive: Republic Pictures has acquired the Charlie Weber-Madison Bailey-Jon Voight action thriller The Painter from Sp Media Group for Paramount Global Content Distribution Worldwide.

A Jan. 5, 2024 theatrical release has been set.

In the pic, an ex-CIA operative is thrown back into a dangerous world when a mysterious woman from his past resurfaces. Now exposed and targeted by a relentless killer and a rogue black ops program, he must rely on skills he thought he left behind in a high-stakes game of survival in this edge-of-your-seat thriller.

“The Painter is a story about our past lives coming back to haunt us” says Steven Paul, who produced for his company Sp Media Group, “but what happens when a past you thought was set in stone is rewritten before your very eyes”.

The Painter is directed by Kimani Ray Smith from a screenplay by Brian Buccellato. Scott Karol, President of Sp Media Group,...

King of Killers sets itself apart from the John Wick franchise with its unique premise of a group of assassins trapped in a game of life and death against a master manipulator. The movie explores power dynamics and cooperation during moments of distress, adding depth to the action. Frank Grillo delivers a standout performance as the manipulator, contributing to the film's biggest action moments.

King of Killers is an action movie that pits a group of assassins against a singular, almost mythical, mastermind. The movie was written and directed by Kevin Grevioux, who both acted in and co-created the hit vampire/werewolf film franchise Underworld, and centers on an assassin offered $10 million to take out the world's greatest assassin, only to find himself embroiled in a game of life-or-death. King of Killers is also based on Grevioux's graphic novel of the same name and features an ensemble cast, including the...

Stars: Alain Moussi, Stephen Dorff, Zoe Worn, Frank Grillo, Gianni Capaldi, Georges St-Pierre, Marie Avgeropoulos, Kevin Grevioux | Written and Directed by Kevin Grevioux

With the possible exception of rock stars and professional athletes, hitmen have the worst record for staying retired. And the central character of King of Killers is certainly no exception.

Marcus Goran was one of the best killers in the business until his boss Robert Xane calls needing him to do a job on his anniversary. We see him trying to pull the job off intercut with his wife getting ready to go out later thinking he’s working late at the office. Then she gets a text, allegedly from him telling her to meet her at the club where he’s stalking his target.

By the end of the night his target is dead, and so is his wife. Now he’s retired and a single...

King of Killers is an action thriller film directed by written and directed by Kevin Grevioux. The action film follows the story of Marcus Garan (Alain Moussi), a member of a group of international hitmen who are contacted to kill the most dangerous killer of all time, but soon they realize that they are the ones being hunted. King of Killers also stars Frank Grillo and Marie Avgeropoulos. So, if you loved the action film here are some similar movies you could watch next.

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Synopsis: In Bullet Train, Brad Pitt stars as Ladybug, an unlucky assassin determined to do his job peacefully after one too many gigs gone off the rails. Fate, however, may have other plans, as Ladybug’s latest mission puts him on a collision course with lethal adversaries from around the globe – all with connected, yet conflicting,...

Plot: Based on a graphic novel, King of Killers follows former Agency hitman Marcus Garan as he attempts to unravel the mystery behind a tragic incident. When offered a $10 million contract to eliminate the world’s greatest assassin, Marcus travels to Tokyo to meet the client, but discovers other professional killers have been invited as well. Now Marcus and the others must confront this deadly, mythical assassin…or die trying.

Review: Action movies are a dime a dozen, with only a select few getting the financial backing to get on the radar of most audiences. For every John Wick and Mission: Impossible, countless other projects are cobbled together for a fraction of the money allotted to the big franchises. Despite a cast that includes genre mainstays like Frank Grillo, Alain Moussi, and Stephen Dorff, King of Killers is an atrociously bad attempt to not only play with the big boys...

"How fun does that sound?" asks Frank Grillo as he puts a group of master assassins in the firing line in this exclusive clip from the upcoming action flick, King of Killers. Coming courtesy of Lionsgate, Grillo leads a cast that includes Blade star Stephen Dorff, The 100’s Marie Avgeropoulos, Underworld actor Kevin Grevioux, and Kickboxer: Retaliation star and martial artist Alain Moussi. You can check out our exclusive clip from King of Killers below.

Ready yourself for all manner of glorious action and brutal and bloody violence as King of Killers finds a group of assassins forced to fight in order to survive. Based on a graphic novel by writer-director Kevin Grevioux, King of Killers follows former Agency hitman Marcus Garan (Alain Moussi) as he attempts to unravel the mystery behind a tragic incident. When offered a $10 million contract to eliminate the world’s greatest assassin, Marcus travels...

Garan is a part of a group of international hitmen who are contracted to take out the most dangerous killer in the world, only to find out that they're the ones being hunted.   Those of you who are always on the lookout for ballistic bangers will want to keep an eye out for Kevin Grevioux's directorial debut, King of Killers.    King of Killers stars Frank Grillo (Captain America: Winter Soldier), Alain Moussi (Nobody), Stephen Dorff, Marie Avgeropoulos, and the writer/director himself, Kevin Grevioux (Underworld).   The co-creator of the Underworld series is adapting their own graphic novel for the big screen. It is an enviable position, being able to adapt your own work and bring it to...

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Frank Grillo sets up a kill or be killed competition among assassins in the trailer for Lionsgate’s King of Killers. The R-rated action thriller’s based on the graphic novel by writer-director Kevin Grevioux, and Grevioux also stars in the feature film adaptation as well as makes his directorial debut.

In addition to Frank Grillo (Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard) and Kevin Grevioux (the Underworld franchise), the cast includes Alain Moussi (Nobody), Stephen Dorff (Paradise City), and Marie Avgeropoulos (The 100).

King of Killers will be released on digital, On Demand, and in theaters on September 1, 2023.

The cast of Lionsgate’s ‘King of Killers’

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King of Killers follows former Agency hitman Marcus Garan (Moussi) as he attempts to unravel the mystery behind a tragic incident. When offered a $10 million contract to eliminate the world’s greatest assassin, Marcus travels to Tokyo to meet the client...

"Nobody leaves until the game is finished" Signature Ent. in the UK and Lionsgate in the US have revealed an official trailer for King of Killers, an action thriller from writer Kevin Grevioux, making his feature directorial debut. This is launching in September (in both the US and UK) if anyone wants to watch. A group of international assassins are tasked with killing one man. Based on a graphic novel by Grevioux, King of Killers follows former Agency hitman Marcus Garan (Alain Moussi) as he attempts to unravel the mystery behind a tragic incident. When offered a $10 million contract to eliminate the "world's greatest assassin", Marcus travels to Tokyo to meet the client, but discovers other professional killers have been invited as well. Now Marcus and the others must confront this deadly, mythical assassin... or die trying. The full cast also includes Frank Grillo, Stephen Dorff, Marie Avgeropoulos, Kevin Grevioux,...

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King of Killers, the upcoming feature adaptation of the graphic novel by Underworld co-creator Kevin Grevioux, is getting a TV series.

The martial-arts action series King of Killers will be a prequel series, set before the action of the feature film and the graphic novel. Red Sea Media, which is producing the film together with Redbox Entertainment, will also bankroll the TV series, producing in association with Dovetale Media, Creative Saskatchewan and Karma Films. The series is set to begin shooting in Saskatchewan later this year with martial arts actor Alain Moussi (Jiu Jitsu) to star.

In addition to co-financing, Red Sea Media will distribute the six-episode series worldwide.

James Bamford and Christina Laughlin are attached as showrunners. Volume Global and Manitoba-based Julijette Inc. will lend key production support. The series is set to shoot from November 2022 through June 2023.

King of Killers is...

Stars: Nicolas Cage, Frank Grillo, Tony Jaa, Alain Moussi, Rick Yune, Marie Avgeropoulos | Written by Dimitiri Logothetis, Jim McGrath | Directed by Dimitiri Logothetis

Apparently Bruce Willis was slated to be in this instead of Nicolas Cage… Thank the movie gods we got Cage!

I guess in some circles the career of Nicolas Cage has become somewhat of a “meme”. Yes it can be said that we are a far cry from the Oscar-winning Leaving Las Vegas Cage or the height of his acting clout, 90s Face/Off Cage, but I am of the firm opinion we are in the vintage Cage phase of this damn fine actors career. Also let’s be honest Mandy, Colour Out of Space and Primal are all cracking movies in their own right and these are his latest outings; so you never know, much like Josh Brolin and Matthew McConaughey had their comebacks, we may...

"He's crazy... like me!" This already debuted in the US last month. Signature Ent. in the UK has revealed a second trailer for the sci-fi fantasy action martial arts movie made by Greek-American filmmaker Dimitri Logothetis (director of 2018's Kickboxer: Retaliation) called Jiu Jitsu. It's opening in the UK in just a few more weeks, which is why there is another trailer. Described as "basically Predator meets Mortal Kombat meets National Treasure," the action film is about an ancient order of Jiu Jitsu fighters who face a vicious race of alien invaders in the form of a fighter named Brax. They must battle him for the survival of Earth. That's all you really need to know besides the killer cast: Nicolas Cage along with Alain Moussi, Frank Grillo, Rick Yune, Marie Avgeropoulos, Juju Chan, and Tony Jaa. If this still looks like something you might enjoy, then rent it today and have fun!