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Motorheads is a coming-of-age teen comedy-drama series created by John A. Norris. The Prime Video series follows the Maddox siblings as they move from New York to a small rust belt town with their mother to live with their father’s brother. After getting there, they discover that their father was a car racer and was considered a legend. Motorheads stars Ryan Phillippe, Nathalie Kelley, Michael Cimino, Melissa Collazo, Uriah Shelton, and Nicolas Cantu. So, if you loved the teen drama, nostalgic setting, and entertaining characters in Motorheads, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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One Tree Hill is a teen romantic drama series created by Mark Schwahn. The WB and later on The CW series is set in the fictional town of Tree Hill in North Carolina, and...

Rhenzy Feliz walked into West Hollywood’s Soho House Holloway on Wednesday for The Hollywood Reporter’s Next Gen bash in partnership with Instagram and Waymo, posed for a couple of photos and then managed to perfectly capture the spirit of the celebration in a few short sentences.

“We’re surrounded by so many people who really care about this thing,” explained The Penguin breakout of this thing called entertainment. “People who are passionate about what we’re doing and the future of what it might look like. It’s exciting to even be a part of the conversation.”

Over the actor’s shoulder, there were plenty of exciting conversations happening between creatives, creators, executives and actors, all of whom had been singled out as the future of Hollywood by this publication as part of the annual (and coveted) Next Gen lists. There’s the 31st annual tally of the...

Outer Banks is considered by so many as one of the most fun teen Netflix originals, and they are correct. Created by Josh Pate, Jonas Pate, and Shannon Burke, the series has something for everyone from romance to teen drama and from adventure to action, and after Season 3 the Netflix series has proven to be a big project for the streamer. So, if you loved the romance, friendships, adventure, and a ton of teen drama in Outer Banks here are some similar shows you should check out while waiting for Season 4.

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Surviving Summer is an Australian teen drama series created by Joanna Werner and Josh Mapleston. The Netflix series follows Summer Torres, a rebellious teenage girl as she is expelled from her school in Brooklyn, New York, and moves to Australia where she quickly gets into surfing and becomes a part of a surfing group.

Bel-Air is a teen drama series developed by Morgan Cooper, Malcolm Spellman, Tj Brady, and Rasheed Newson. Based on the popular Will Smith comedy series titled The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air by Andy and Susan Borowitz, the Peacock series follows the life of Will Smith, a 16-year-old boy as he is sent to gated mansions of Bel-Air to live with his rich aunt and uncle by his mother from the streets of Philadelphia. Bel-Air stars Jabari Banks, Cassandra Freeman, Jimmy Akingbola, Olly Sholotan, Coco Jones, Akira Akbar, Simone Joy Jones, and Jordan L. Jones. So, if you loved the teen drama, tons of glamor, and a heartfelt story in Bel-Air, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is a comedy series created by Andy and Susan Borowitz. The NBC series follows a fictional version of...

One Piece's success ended a disappointing trend of live-action anime adaptations on Netflix. One Piece season 1 was well-received with a high critic score, and season 2 is happening Knights of the Zodiac served as a reminder of the challenges in adapting anime to live-action.

One Piece season 1 was a hit for Netflix, but its success made us all forget a different live-action adaptation that proved adapting anime remains very difficult. One Piece gladly put an end to a disappointing Netflix live-action anime adaptation trend. With an 85% Rotten Tomatoes critic score and having charmed both long-time One Piece fans and new viewers, One Piece was one of Netflixs most-watched shows of 2023. It is no surprise that One Piece season 2 is happening, with the series likely continuing for several years.

Im very excited about the future of One Piece on Netflix. Although it is very difficult to imagine how the series plans...

Muzzle is a 2023 action-thriller starring Aaron Eckhart as LAPD officer Jake, who seeks revenge for his dog's death and delves into the criminal underworld. The film, initially underwhelming at the box office, found success on Hulu, highlighting the importance of its cast and characters. Supporting cast includes Penelope Mitchell as Mia, Diego Tinoco as Hernandez, Stephen Lang as Leland, and Delissa Reynolds as Detective Ramos.

The 2023 action-thriller Muzzle boasts an impressive cast, effectively bringing its revenge story to life. Starring Aaron Eckhart in the lead, the film follows an LAPD officer who overcomes his own trauma in the presence of a new canine companion while simultaneously trying to bring those who killed his old dog to justice. On the way, he delves into Los Angeles' underworld, meeting a range of new characters in the process.

Muzzle is available to stream on Hulu.

On release in 2023, Muzzle had an underwhelming performance at the box office.

Activist Dolores Huerta, writer and showrunner Gloria Calderón Kellett, “Blue Beetle” star Xolo Maridueña, and Oscar-nominated actor Edward James Olmos are among the talented lineup at the National Association of Latino Independent Producers (Nalip) 25th Anniversary Media Summit. The summit will showcase a series of panels, intimate one-on-one sessions, and dynamic discussions featuring prominent Latino creatives. The event will take place on June 27-28 at Neuehouse in Hollywood, California.

The summit will commence with a Fireside Chat titled “Catalyst for Change: Honoring Legacies, Empowering Futures,” featuring activist Dolores Huerta, Calderón Kellett, and Olmos. The session, moderated by Diana-Maria Riva, will discuss the past and future of Latinos in Hollywood and provide insights for the new generation. Other highlights include “Crafting Authentic Narratives and Embracing Opportunities,” featuring award-winning director Atich Alberto and actors River Gallo and Vico Ortiz, moderated by Johnny Sibilly; “Scaring Up Success at the Box Office,” featuring Michael Bitar,...

"This ain't gonna wipe your slate clean..." Vertigo Films has revealed the second official trailer for a gritty crime thriller meets action film titled Bad Hombres, from filmmaker John Stalberg Jr (following Muzzle last year). This one already opened in the US earlier this year (here's the first trailer) and is out now, this is another trailer from the UK distributor. Two undocumented immigrants looking for work take a job digging a hole, only to discover their employers are psychopathic criminals. They become embroiled in a blood bath, with one of them revealing a secret past that just might save them. Bad Hombres stars Diego Tinoco and Hemky Madera as Cesar and Alfonso, respectively, along with Luke Hemsworth, Thomas Jane, Nick Cassavetes, Paul Johansson, with Tyrese Gibson playing "The Man With No Name." This looks rather generic, with a batch of criminals crossing each other and getting into even more trouble,...

So many stars graced the red carpet outside Bar Marmont on Wednesday night (March 6) to attend Vanity Fair and Instagram Celebrate Vanities: A Night for Young Hollywood.

The celebrity packed guestlist featured the likes of Barry Keoghan, Hunter Schafer and Charles Melton. That’s barely scratching the surface, though.

We pulled together photos of more than 100 stars on the guestlist. That way you can easily see who was there and what they were wearing!

Head inside to see all of the photos from Vanity Fair and Instagram Celebrate Vanities: A Night for Young Hollywood…

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Olivie Blake's novel The Atlas Six became a TikTok sensation in 2021 and is being adapted into a television series by Amazon. Book readers have been speculating on the potential cast for the lead roles in The Atlas Six, with actors like India Eisley, Xolo Maridueña, and Khylin Rhambo being mentioned as ideal choices. The actors mentioned possess the necessary talent and physical appearance to bring the complex characters in The Atlas Six to life, such as Eisley's experience in dramatic roles and Maridueña's ability to portray honorable and kind characters.

Amazon is adapting The Atlas Six as a television series, and several talented actors would be perfect for the lead roles. The novel of the same name by Olivie Blake took BookTok by storm when it went viral on TikTok in 2021. This fantasy story tells the tale of six talented young magicians, or Medians, who become the six people chosen...

A scene from Bad Hombres. Credit: Screen Media.

Bad Hombres is a gritty little action drama based in the drug trade and illegal immigration along the US/Mexican border in the dusty southwest. We start with Felix (Diego Tinoco) and his cousin competing for day labor in a Home Depot-type of parking lot. The cousin, who’s been here a while, is showing him how to get by despite his almost complete lack of English. The two get separated, leaving Felix haplessly like a fish out of water. A friendly, chatty Aussie (Liam Hemsworth) approaches and hires him, along with a surly old guy who has a truck, Alfonso (Hemky Madera). The job is doing some digging in the desert, supposedly at his uncle’s ranch.

When they get to the remote location, they’re told to dig a big hole and start shoveling. They soon learn there ain...

One Piece's second season on Netflix will require the casting of the beloved character Ace, who plays a crucial role in the storytelling. Ace's casting requires an actor who matches his imposing visage, edge, optimism, and empathy. Diego Tinoco, Danny Ramirez, Aaron Dominguez, David Castro, Eman Esfandi, Michael Cimino, and Xolo Maridueña are potential actors who could bring Ace to life in One Piece season 2.

The excellent casting in One Piece season 1 has contributed to its overall positive reception, and with One Piece season 2 on the way, there's a strong chance viewers will see the beloved character, Portgas D. Ace. Notable for his Mera Mera no Mi Devil Fruit, Ace is protagonist Monkey D. Luffy's surrogate older brother. Ace's introduction in the Arabasta arc plays a crucial role in the series' storytelling, so the One Piece season 2 character casting is important. Although not related by blood, Ace and Luffy...

“Bad Hombres” is a new crime thriller, directed by John Stalberg Jr., starring Luke Hemsworth, Tyrese Gibson, Diego Tinoco, Thomas Jane, Nick Cassavetes and Paul Johansson, releasing January 26, 2024 in theaters:

“…desperate to provide for his family, undocumented immigrant ‘Cesar’ (Tinoco) is hired alongside day-laborer ‘Alfonso’ to work for ‘Donnie’ (Hemsworth), a brute who is also a psychopathic criminal.

“Now finding themselves entangled in the aftermath of a botched drug deal, Cesar and Alfonso must band together to survive. Alfonso has a criminal past of his own that might be what he and Cesar need to make it out alive…”

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"Welcome to the land of opportunity." Screen Media Films has unveiled an official trailer for a gritty crime thriller, action film titled Bad Hombres, the latest from filmmaker John Stalberg Jr (following Muzzle last year). This premiered at the 2023 Mammoth Film Festival, where it somehow won the Grand Jury Award and Achievement in Screenwriting. Two undocumented immigrants looking for work take a job digging a hole, only to discover their employers are psychopathic criminals. They become embroiled in a blood bath, with one of them revealing a secret past that just might save them. Bad Hombres stars Diego Tinoco and Hemky Madera as Cesar and Alfonso, respectively, along with Luke Hemsworth, Thomas Jane, Nick Cassavetes, Tyrese Gibson, and Paul Johansson. This is set for a VOD release at the end of January if anyone wants to watch. Unfortunately looks like yet another direct-to-bargain-bin junk film dropping soon. // Continue Reading ›...

Mackenyu's role as Roronoa Zoro in Netflix's live-action adaptation of One Piece has brought him global fame and has been praised for its accuracy to the anime and excellent casting. While Mackenyu has been in many anime adaptations throughout his career, some projects like Knights of the Zodiac have missed the mark. Mackenyu's performance in Rurouni Kenshin: The Final as the villain Yukishiro Enishi showcases his ability to bring depth to his characters and steal the show in action-adventure films.

Mackenyu Arata, known as Mackenyu, has starred in many live-action anime adaptations throughout his career, but some of these movies and TV shows are more memorable than others. Despite his father being Sonny Chiba, a Japanese action movie star, Mackenyu's acting inspiration was Haruma Miura. Mackenyu dedicated his life to acting at the age of 17 and got his first role in the feature film Take a Chance in...

It wasn't long for fans to start with their fantasy casting for Nintendo's live-action Legend of Zelda movie, and Walker Scobell very quickly emerged as one of the most popular picks.

After starring as a younger version of Ryan Reynolds' character in Shawn Levy's Netflix movie The Adam Project, Scobell will next lead the cast as the titular demigod in the Disney+ series Percy Jackson and the Olympians. He's still on the rise with his career just getting started, but there are many fans who think he's got the abilities along with the right look to portray a live-action Link. On social media platforms like X, a consensus seems to be forming with continuous suggestions from fans for Scobell to be Link in the Nintendo film.

Nintendo Exec Receives Knighthood for the Legend of Zelda

Walker Scobell or bust. He’s the perfect age right now to progress...

Movie adaptations of well-loved properties often flop, like Dragonball Evolution and Netflix's Knights of the Zodiac, due to poor scriptwriting and lack of faith in the source material. Dragonball Evolution failed not only because it strayed from the source material, but also because of bad visual effects, messy storylines, and controversial casting choices. Knights of the Zodiac repeats many of Dragonball Evolution's mistakes, receiving negative reviews for its use of CGI and hard-to-follow plot, but is praised for its portrayal of the anime's melodramatic atmosphere and representation of an Asian lead character.

A movie adaptation is always a risk, especially when it is tackling a well-loved property or developing an animated piece into the live-action realm, and unfortunately more often than not, these adaptations are flops, just like Dragonball Evolution and Netflix's most recent anime adaptation, Knights of the Zodiac. In 2009, Dragonball Evolution became one of the worst anime movie adaptations ever.

Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood always serves up Southern California’s scariest Halloween event and this year is no different!

Celebrities like Colin Farrell and Billie Eilish have come out in droves this season as well as Abigail Breslin, Adriana Lima, Alesso, Amber Rose, Barbie Ferreira, Bebe Rexha, Bella Thorne, Big Sean, Clea Duvall, Diego Tinoco, Dylan Minette, Edwin Hodge, Efren Ramirez with Michael Rosenbaum, Eli Roth, Franklin Jonas, Harry Jowsey, Harvey Guillen with Arian Maddix, Jabari Banks, Jamie Foxx, Jesse Huerta, Jojo Siwa, Kane Lime, Kathryn Newton, Kenan Thompson, Kenzie Ziegler, Krysten Ritter, Kumail Nanjiani, Lance Bass, Landon Barker with girlfriend Charli D’Amelio, Meagan Good, Mike Shinoda, Nico Parker with Mason Thames, Nicole Richie, Paris Hilton, Pedro Pascal, Robin Thicke, Saraya Bevis, Scheana Shay, Seth Green with Pete Wentz, Slash, Tori Spelling, Travis Barker with daughter Alabama Barker, and Vince Vaughn. Check out the extensive gallery for all of the pics!

If the "John Wick" films are any indication, action heroes could always use a little canine companionship. It just so happens that there's a long-standing aspect of law enforcement where the dog and human relationship is already built-in: The K-9 unit.

You've likely seen numerous buddy cop movies, and even a handful of K-9 films. However, those movies tend to lean heavily on the comedy aspects of man's best friend fighting bad guys. Witness the old Rin Tin Tin series, or the films "K-9" and "Turner & Hooch," for starters. Even last year's Channing Tatum vehicle with the world's most inspired title, "Dog," milked its military mutt more for melodrama than action.

That all changes with "Muzzle," a new film from director John Stalberg Jr. that stars Aaron Eckhart as K-9 cop Jake Rosser. When Jake loses his pup partner, Ace, after a deadly shootout with drug dealers, he...

"Fire me. I could care less." Rlje Films has unveiled an official trailer for Muzzle, a dog thriller starring Aaron Eckhart. This is the latest film directed by a filmmaker named John Stalberg Jr., who first made his mark with the stoner comedy High School back in 2010. How's this for a wild pitch: LAPD K-9 officer Jake Rosser and his K-9 partner Ace battle it out on the streets of LA when they get into a shootout with local gangsters and Ace is shot. In a moment of crisis, Jake assaults an Emt, resulting in him taking leave from the force. Blocked by Internal Affairs, muzzled by his own superiors from finding the shooter's identity, Jake resolves to go rogue and partners with “Socks”, a violent K-9 with titanium incisors and a mysterious past. Jake and Socks uncover a vast conspiracy that has a chokehold on the city,...

John Wick isn’t the only character willing to go on a killing spree after someone takes his dog off the board. In Rlje Films’s Muzzle trailer, Jake Rosser (Aaron Eckhart) is an elite agent grieving the loss of his partner. While all dogs go to heaven, Rosser is ready to travel to hell and back to honor his dog’s memory and take a bite out of crime.

In Muzzle, “LAPD K-9 officer Jake Rosser (Aaron Eckhart) and his K-9 partner Ace battle it out on the streets of LA when they get into a shootout with local drug dealers, and Ace is shot dead,” reads the film’s official synopsis. “In a moment of crisis, Jake tries to get an Emt to look at Ace and assaults him when he refuses, resulting in him taking leave from the force. Blocked by Internal Affairs and muzzled by his...

Rlje announced today it has acquired North American rights to “Muzzle,” an action thriller starring Aaron Eckhart, from Highland Film Group. Directed by John Stalberg Jr. (“Crypto”) and based on a script by Carlyle Eubank (“The Signal”) from a story by Eubank and Stalberg Jr., the film is set to debut in theaters and will be made available on all rental platforms on Sept. 29.

Rlje is a business unit of AMC Networks. It specializes in genre fare such as the Kurt Russell western “Bone Tomahawk” and the Nicolas Cage revenge thriller “Mandy.”

“’Muzzle’is a fully charged ride led by a gripping performance from Aaron Eckhart,” said Rlje Film Chief Acquisitions Officer Mark Ward, “We can’t wait to unleash the film to audiences this fall.”

“We are thrilled to have Mark and the outstanding team at Rlje come on board to distribute ‘Muzzle.’ They are the perfect partner to...

Exclusive: Platform Public Relations on Tuesday announced its appointment of Jennifer Curran to the role of Vice President, Global Talent Relations & Strategy, as well as its launch of new divisions in Asia and Europe.

While continuing work with U.S.-based clients, EVP, Talent Relations Angela Mach will head up the Asia Global Business Division which includes Korean artists Ateez, The Boyz, The Rose and Soji Arai (Pachinko). Monica Cueto will serve as Director of the Madrid-based European branch with clients Pepe Barosso (Gran Turismo), Alex Pastrana (Elite) and Isis Valverde.

Launching her career at Summit Entertainment, where she worked on the Twilight franchise and more, Curran segued to the firm formerly known as Rogers & Cowan in 2014, focusing there on talent relations and awards strategy. The latter company afforded her the opportunity to work with the likes of Rob Lowe, Jeff Daniels, Riz Ahmed, Kelly Marie Tran, Jacob Elordi, Emily Ratajkowski,...

Mortal Kombat meets Power Rangers in the undercooked and over-the-top Knights of the Zodiac, a live-action adaptation of the Japanese anime series, Knights of the Zodiac: Saint Seiya, and the manga Saint Seiya by Masami Kurumada. Kurumada has always wanted to adapt his manga while he worked on it, and you can see why in the opening narration. But like many manga and anime with great stories of epic battles, intricate mythologies, and colorful characters, their potential only sometimes translates to live-action. More often than not, Hollywood cannot faithfully adapt anime stories without sacrificing some crucial elements, and the same goes for Knights of the Zodiac.

Directed by Tomasz Bagiński, Knights of the Zodiac tells the story of Seiya (Mackenyu), a teen boy who lives on the streets and survives by fighting in underground martial art rings. One night, his fight gets out of hand and power within manifests. He...

“Knights of the Zodiac”, aka “Saint Seiya The Beginning", adapts Masami Kurumada's "Weekly Shonen Jump" characters, as a new live-action feature, from Toei and Sony Pictures, starring Madison Iseman, Sean Bean, Famke Janssen, Nick Stahl, Diego Tinoco and Mark Dacascos, now playing in theaters:

"...'Seiya' is recruited by 'Alman Kiddo'...

"...to become a fabled 'Bronze Knight'.

"The Bronze Knights fight prolific warriors...

"...in the quest of becoming 'Goddess Athena' warriors…

“…while Seiya at the same time is looking for his missing sister..."

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It takes a lot of fierce determination to give birth to a new franchise, but Sony Pictures seems up for the behemoth task with Knights of the Zodiac. The bold live-action adaptation of the Saint Seiya manga, plucked from the popular television anime series and comics, comes from Polish director/producer Tomasz Baginski (The Witcher: Blood Origin) and stars Mackenyu (Pacific Rim: Uprising) as Seiya, a street orphan who realizes he must protect Sienna (Madison Iseman of TV’s I Know What You Did Last Summer), a girl suddenly inhabited by Athena, the goddess of war. Saving the world is definitely on the agenda — big time — but Seiya must face his own past and become a Knight of the Zodiac.

The compelling cast also includes Sean Bean, Famke Janssen, Nick Stahl (Fear the Walking Dead), Diego Tinoco (On My Block), and Mark Dacascos (John Wick: Parabellum).

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Masami Kurumada's epic fantasy story Saint Seiya has been adapted into a live-action film, Knights of the Zodiac, as humanity finds itself gripped in a modern-day battle between gods and monsters. Opposing the heroic Seiya and his allies are Guraad (Famke Janssen), Nero (Diego Tinoco), and Cassios (Nick Stahl), who have their own agenda for the mysterious Sienna and divine prophecy that surrounds her. With a conflict of godly proportions unfolding, the trio is more than a match for Seiya as the fight becomes especially personal.

In an exclusive interview with Cbr, Knights of the Zodiac stars Famke Janssen, Nick Stahl, and Diego Tinoco shared what each of them brought to their roles, embraced the emotion and physicality of their characters, and revealed behind-the-scenes secrets about bringing Saint Seiya to cinematic life.

Cbr: With Knights of the Zodiac, you have the benefit of a lot of source material in manga and anime.

Plot: When a goddess of war reincarnates in the body of a young girl, street orphan Seiya discovers that he is destined to protect her and save the world. But only if he can face his own past and become a Knight of the Zodiac.

Review: Live-action adaptations of anime films and series have succeeded in Japan, but few have overcome the transition to Hollywood. For every Alita Battle Angel, there is a Ghost in the Shell, Dragon Ball Evolution, and Death Note. The cultural barrier aside, there has never been the right balance between ambition and execution. Sony’s Knights of the Zodiac is a valiant attempt to bring the Saint Seiya anime to life with a modest budget and recognizable actors just below the A-list. The result is a visually impressive movie with some franchise potential that ends up being squandered by a bland screenplay that barely scratches...

Knights of the Zodiac is the live-action adaptation of the beloved Saint Seiya manga, and the film is jam-packed with stylish action and great characters powered by cosmic energies. The original Saint Seiya manga concluded in 1990 and has seen several spin-offs and several anime adaptations. Now, Sony is teaming up with Toei to bring the story of the newly reincarnated Goddess of War, Athena, and her powerful Knights to life.

The film features a young girl named Sienna (Madison Iseman) who has mysterious powers awakened inside of her that threaten the safety of the world unless she learns to control them. Her father, Alman Kido (Sean Bean), and his close friend Mylock (Mark Dacascos) attempt to find the Knights destined to protect the goddess, but they are pursued by her mother, Guraad (Famke Janssen), and the intimidating Nero (Diego Tinoco). Things begin to heat up when the young Seiya (Mackenyu...

Knights of the Zodiac is the 2023 live-action adaptation of the Saint Seiya manga filled with over-the-top action, vibrant special effects, and a talented cast to bring it all to life. Sony Pictures teams up with the anime powerhouse Toei to bring the story of Seiya and the Goddess Athena's Cosmo-Powered Knights to the big screen. While live-action anime films have a reputation for falling flat, Knights of the Zodiac goes all in on its flashy fight scenes and world-ending family drama.

The film features a young girl named Sienna (Madison Iseman) who has mysterious powers awakened inside of her that threaten the safety of the world unless she learns to control them. Her father, Alman Kido (Game of Thrones star Sean Bean), and his close friend Mylock (Mark Dacascos) work to protect her and attempt to find the Knights destined to protect the goddess Sienna is shaping into. They are pursued by her mother,...

Anime has an uneven track record of being adapted in live-action outside of Japan. Asian filmmakers have made plenty of movie versions of beloved manga and anime series, but in Hollywood, there is a Ghost in the Shell for every Alita: Battle Angel. Thankfully, Sony has invested in an international cast for the live-action take on Saint Seiya with the clout of some familiar faces for the upcoming Knights of the Zodiac.

Knights of the Zodiac tells the story of a headstrong street orphan, Seiya, in search of his abducted sister who unwittingly taps into hidden powers, he discovers he might be the only person alive who can protect a reincarnated goddess, sent to watch over humanity. Can he let his past go and embrace his destiny to become a Knight of the Zodiac? The film stars Mackenyu as Seiya, Madison Iseman as Sienna, Sean Bean as Alman Kido, Famke Janssen as Guraad,...

Knights of the Zodiac is the 2023 live-action adaptation of the Saint Seiya manga filled with over-the-top action, vibrant special effects, and a talented cast playing the film's villains. Sony Pictures teams up with the anime powerhouse Toei to bring the story of Seiya and the Goddess Athena's Cosmo-Powered Knights to life. While live-action anime films have a reputation for falling flat, Knights of the Zodiac goes all in on its flashy fight scenes and dramatic villains.

The film's talented cast is well-experienced in performing in projects filled with super-powered characters, like Famke Janssen's work as Jean Grey in the X-Men films and Olivia Godfrey in Hemlock Grove. Famke plays Guraad, mother of the Goddess Athena's latest reincarnation, Sienna, played by Madison Iseman. Although Guraad is trying to save the world in her own way, she serves as Knights of the Zodiac's primary antagonist, joined by Diego Tinoco's...

Take a look at new character posters from the upcoming feature “Knights of the Zodiac”, aka “Saint Seiya The Beginning", adapting Masami Kurumada's "Weekly Shonen Jump" characters, as a new live-action feature, from Toei and Sony Pictures, starring Madison Iseman, Sean Bean, Famke Janssen, Nick Stahl, Diego Tinoco and Mark Dacascos, releasing in theaters May 12, 2023:

"...'Seiya' is recruited by 'Alman Kiddo'...

"...to become a fabled 'Bronze Knight'.

"The Bronze Knights fight prolific warriors...

"...in the quest of becoming 'Goddess Athena' warriors…

“…while Seiya at the same time is looking for his missing sister..."

Click the images to enlarge...

Tomasz Bagiński’s Knights of the Zodiac features a hugely talented cast of popular actors that bring this fantasy epic to life and make every single character fun and memorable. The movie is based on the beloved Japanese manga Saint Seiya, which tells a complicated story of Gods and Goddesses that find themselves trapped in the mortal realm and forced to protect the world from deadly threats. Knights of the Zodiac uses this timeless story as inspiration and crafts an equally exciting narrative about the conflict between humans and deities in the modern age.

Saint Seiya was a hugely popular manga series throughout the ‘80s in Japan, and Baginski’s Knights of the Zodiac marks the first mainstream attempt to adapt this story for the big screen. The movie features an exceptional cast of both veteran actors and upcoming talents that fit perfectly into these well-developed roles, allowing each character...

Take a look at more stunt footage from the upcoming feature “Knights of the Zodiac”, aka “Saint Seiya The Beginning", adapting Masami Kurumada's "Weekly Shonen Jump" characters, is a new live-action feature, from Toei and Sony Pictures, starring Madison Iseman, Sean Bean, Famke Janssen, Nick Stahl, Diego Tinoco and Mark Dacascos, releasing in theaters May 12, 2023:

"...'Seiya' is recruited by 'Alman Kiddo' to become a fabled 'Bronze Knight'.

"The Bronze Knights fight prolific warriors in the quest of becoming 'Goddess Athena' warriors…

“…while Seiya at the same time is looking for his missing sister..."

Click the images to enlarge...

Take a look at more stunt footage from the upcoming feature “Knights of the Zodiac”, aka “Saint Seiya The Beginning", adapting Masami Kurumada's "Weekly Shonen Jump" characters, is a new live-action feature, from Toei and Sony Pictures, starring Madison Iseman, Sean Bean, Famke Janssen, Nick Stahl, Diego Tinoco and Mark Dacascos, releasing in theaters May 12, 2023:

"...'Seiya' is recruited by 'Alman Kiddo' to become a fabled 'Bronze Knight'.

"The Bronze Knights fight prolific warriors in the quest of becoming 'Goddess Athena' warriors…

“…while Seiya at the same time is looking for his missing sister..."

Click the images to enlarge...

“Knights of the Zodiac”, aka “Saint Seiya The Beginning", adapting Masami Kurumada's "Weekly Shonen Jump" characters, is a new live-action feature, from Toei and Sony Pictures, starring Madison Iseman, Sean Bean, Famke Janssen, Nick Stahl, Diego Tinoco and Mark Dacascos, releasing in theaters May 12, 2023:

"...'Seiya' is recruited by 'Alman Kiddo' to become a fabled 'Bronze Knight'.

"The Bronze Knights fight prolific warriors in the quest of becoming 'Goddess Athena' warriors…

“…while Seiya at the same time is looking for his missing sister..."

Click the images to enlarge...

"Knights of the Zodiac" (aka "Saint Seiya The Beginning"), adapting Masami Kurumada's "Weekly Shonen Jump" characters, is a new live-action feature, from Toei and Sony Pictures, starring Madison Iseman, Sean Bean, Famke Janssen, Nick Stahl, Diego Tinoco and Mark Dacascos, releasing in theaters May 12, 2023:

"...'Seiya' is recruited by 'Alman Kiddo' to become a fabled 'Bronze Knight'.

"The Bronze Knights fight prolific warriors in the quest of becoming 'Goddess Athena' warriors…

“…while Seiya at the same time is looking for his missing sister..."

Click the images to enlarge...

Sony Pictures has debuted the trailer for ‘Knights of the Zodiac,’ the big-screen adaptation based on the international anime sensation.

The movie brings the Saint Seiya saga to the big screen in live-action for the first time. Seiya (Mackenyu), a headstrong street teen, spends his time fighting for cash while he searches for his abducted sister. When one of his fights unwittingly taps into mystical powers he never knew he had, Seiya finds himself thrust into a world of warring saints, ancient magical training and a reincarnated goddess who needs his protection. If he’s to survive, he will need to embrace his destiny and sacrifice everything to take his rightful place among the Knights of the Zodiac.

Directed by Tomek Baginski, the movie stars Mackenyu, Famke Janssen, Madison Iseman, Diego Tinoco, Mark Dacascos, Nick Stahl and Sean Bean.

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Mackenyu in Stage 6 and Toei Animation Knights Of The Zodiac

Coming to theaters on May 12 is Knights Of The Zodiac. Based on original stories and characters from The Manga “Saint Seiya” by Masami Kurumada, check out the new trailer that debuted over the weekend at WonderCon.

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Based on the international anime sensation, Knights of the Zodiac brings the Saint Seiya saga to the big screen in live-action for the first time. Seiya (Mackenyu), a headstrong street teen, spends his time fighting for cash while he searches for his abducted sister. When one of his fights unwittingly taps into mystical powers he never knew he had, Seiya finds himself thrust into a world of warring saints, ancient magical training and a reincarnated goddess who needs his protection. If he’s to survive, he...

"There are Gods among us... and Heroes within us." Sony Pictures has revealed an official trailer for a live-action Knights of the Zodiac movie, which is getting a full theatrical release starting in May. The film is a live-action version of the manga Saint Seiya by Masami Kurumada, with Mackenyu as the main character Seiya. It's an English-language Japanese action fantasy film, about mythical warriors known as Saints who have served the Goddess Athena throughout the ages, protecting justice & peace on Earth. When the iconic goddess of war reincarnates in the body of a young girl, street orphan Seiya discovers that he is destined to protect her and save the world. But only if he can face his own past and become a Knight of the Zodiac. In addition to Mackenyu, the cast features Madison Iseman, Sean Bean, Diego Tinoco, Famke Janssen, Nick Stahl, and Mark Dacascos as Mylock. This...

"Knights of the Zodiac" (aka "Saint Seiya The Beginning"), adapting Masami Kurumada's "Weekly Shonen Jump" characters, is a new live-action feature, from Toei and Sony Pictures, starring Madison Iseman, Sean Bean, Famke Janssen, Nick Stahl, Diego Tinoco and Mark Dacascos, releasing in theaters May 12, 2023:

"...'Seiya' is recruited by 'Alman Kiddo' to become a fabled 'Bronze Knight'. 

"The Bronze Knights fight prolific warriors in the quest of becoming 'Goddess Athena' warriors, while Seiya at the same time is looking for his missing sister..."

Click the images to enlarge...

Sony has added one more release to the summer theatrical calendar, Stage 6 Films’ Knights of the Zodiac on May 12.

Produced by Toei Animation and based on the international anime sensation, Knights of the Zodiac brings the Saint Seiya saga to the big screen in live-action for the first time. Seiya (Mackenyu), a headstrong street teen, spends his time fighting for cash while he searches for his abducted sister. When one of his fights unwittingly taps into mystical powers he never knew he had, Seiya finds himself thrust into a world of warring saints, ancient magical training and a reincarnated goddess who needs his protection. If he’s to survive, he will need to embrace his destiny and sacrifice everything to take his rightful place among the Knights of the Zodiac.

Pic is directed by Tomek Baginski off a script by Josh Campbell & Matt Stuecken and Kiel Murray. The feature is...

Exclusive: Screen Media has taken all North American rights to crime pic Bad Hombres, directed by John Stalberg Jr. ahead of its world premiere at the Mammoth Film Festival.

The thriller features an ensemble cast that includes Luke Hemsworth (Westworld), Thomas Jane (The Punisher), Nick Cassavetes (Face Off), Tyrese Gibson (The Fast and The Furious), Diego Tinoco (On My Block), Hemky Madera (Queen of the South) and Paul Johansson (One Tree Hill).

Screen Media is planning a theatrical release later this year, followed by a digital release soon after.

Pic follows the story of two immigrants who take a simple job, but when their employers reveal themselves to be criminals, surviving becomes the most difficult job of their lives.

Producers are Stalberg Jr., David Frigerio, Scott Macfarland, Oliver Hudson and Wyatt Russell.

“We are thrilled to acquire such a gripping, tense crime thriller with an exceptional cast,” said David Fannon,...

"Knights of the Zodiac" (aka "Saint Seiya The Beginning"), adapting Masami Kurumada's "Weekly Shonen Jump" characters, is a new live-action feature, from Toei and Sony Pictures, starring Madison Iseman, Sean Bean, Famke Janssen, Nick Stahl, Diego Tinoco and Mark Dacascos, releasing April 28, 202 in Japan, before a North American release:

"...'Seiya' is recruited by 'Alman Kiddo' to become a fabled 'Bronze Knight'. 

"The Bronze Knights fight prolific warriors in the quest of becoming 'Goddess Athena' warriors, while Seiya at the same time is looking for his missing sister..."

Click the images to enlarge...

If you're an "On My Block" fan and thought the show's fourth and final season was the last you'd see of the California town the coming-of-age series is set in, we have good news: Netflix's straight-to-series "On My Block" spinoff, "Freeridge," is finally here.

"Freeridge," which premiered its first season on Feb. 2, features a cast full of fresh faces to fill the void "On My Block" quartet Monse (Sierra Capri), Ruby (Jason Genao), Jamal (Brett Gray), and Cesar (Diego Tinoco) left behind. Although the spinoff is named after the fictitious town "On My Block" took place in, "Freeridge" explores an unseen side of the inner-city neighborhood with our new core four - Gloria (Keyla Monterroso Mejia), Ines (Bryana Salaz), Cam (Tenzing Norgay Trainor), and Demi (Ciara Riley Wilson).

On Jan. 6, Netflix released the first trailer for the series. In it, the gang are convinced that they've unleashed a curse...

More than a year after the series finale of Netflix’s On My Block teased a new “core four,” the teen dramedy’s spinoff, Freeridge, is ready to make a name for itself. Freeridge, premiering on February 2, shares much of its predecessor’s DNA — and its creators and a few of its actors, too — but strikes out a new story involving a curse that haunts the lead characters. In case you didn’t see On My Block or didn’t watch all of its four seasons, don’t have a Jamal-like meltdown — Freeridge stands on its own. The two shows do, however, have intriguing connections, as you’ll see below… The two shows have different “core fours” On My Block followed four teenagers — Monse (Sierra Capri), Ruby (Jason Genao), Jamal (Brett Gray), and Cesar (Diego Tinoco) — and later five — with the addition of Jasmine (Jessica Marie Garcia) — as they navigated...

In 2018, millions of people instantly became enamored with the cast of Netflix's coming-of-age series "On My Block," which follows a group of friends as they navigate high school and their lives outside of it. The love for Monse (Sierra Capri), Ruby (Jason Genao), Jamal (Brett Gray), and Cesar (Diego Tinoco) only grew during the show's four seasons, leaving fans heartbroken when the final episode aired in October 2021.

That's why fans were overjoyed when it was announced that "Freeridge," a straight-to-series spinoff of "On My Block," was set to debut in February 2023. Since then, fans have been waiting with bated breath for more details about the show and are eager to to learn more about its cast: Gloria (Keyla Monterroso Mejia), Ines (Bryana Salaz), Cam (Tenzing Norgay Trainor), and Demi (Ciara Riley Wilson).

So ahead of the show's premiere, keep reading to find out more about the cast's love lives.

The new live-action feature, "Knights of the Zodiac" based on Masami Kurumada's 1980's "Weekly Shonen Jump" manga series, is directed by Tomasz Baginski, starring Mackenkyu, Madison Iseman, Sean Bean, Famke Janssen, Nick Stahl, Diego Tinoco and Mark Dacascos, opening in 2023:

"...teenage 'Seiya' is recruited by 'Alman Kiddo' to become a fabled 'Bronze Knight'. 

"The Bronze Knights fight prolific warriors in the quest of becoming the warriors of 'Goddess Athena'...

"...while Seiya looks for his missing sister..."

Click the images to enlarge...

Netflix has added two series regulars to “Freeridge,” its spinoff of the recently concluded young adult series “On My Block.” Tenzing Norgay Trainor newly joins the cast, while “On My Block” star Peggy Blow appears in a new role, Variety has learned exclusively.

Named after the fictional Los Angeles neighborhood that “On My Block” takes place in, “Freeridge” follows a new crew of friends who may or may not have unleashed a deadly curse kicking off an unforgettable adventure.

In “On My Block,” Blow played Ruby’s (Jason Genao) grandmother Marisol Martinez, more often known as ‘Abuelita.’ She often acted as an accomplice to the teens’ various adventures in Freeridge. Her character in “Freeridge” is not yet known.

Trainor’s character is also not yet known. His credits include Netflix’s “Boo, Bitch” and Disney Channel’s “Liv and Maddie.”

Additionally, Paula Garcés, Eric Gutierrez, Eme Ikwuakor and Raushanah Simmons...