Lionsgate has officially purchased the rights to the Expendables franchise from Millennium Media. The studio, which previously handled distribution of the four Expendables movies in North America and the UK, will now be responsible for developing any future projects, including films, television series, and video games, based on the franchise.
Mark Simpson, the acclaimed comic artist known as Jock, is joining the creative team for DC’s upcoming Batman movie, Dynamic Duo. The film will center around two different characters taking on the role of Robin. Jock shared the news in a recent Popverse interview, confirming his involvement in the project.
The 2010s delivered a fantastic range of action movies, from superhero blockbusters and exciting international films to adaptations of popular books, and even one that earned Academy Award recognition. Every year of the decade featured at least one standout action film that ranks among the best in recent memory.
As a huge movie buff, I was really fascinated to hear that Paramount held a special screening of The Running Man last week. Apparently, it was packed with some seriously big names – directors like Taika Waititi, Jordan Peele, Ti West, Joseph Kosinski, Barry Jenkins, and even legends like Joe Dante and Walter Hill were there! Phil Lord actually tweeted about it, so it definitely happened, and it sounds like everyone had a great time revisiting this classic.
As a big fan of historical dramas, I was excited to hear about the new Robin Hood series that premiered on MGM+ on November 2nd. And wow, it’s already a hit! According to FlixPatrol, it quickly became the most-watched show on the platform in the US. I’m especially intrigued by the casting – Rowan Atkinson as the Sheriff of Nottingham is a brilliant choice, and Jake Patten seems perfect as Robin Hood. Connie Nielsen as Eleanor of Aquitaine adds some serious star power, too. It’s currently tied with Outlander: Blood of My Blood for the top spot, beating out shows like From. The series is the work of creators Jonathan English and John Glenn, who also wrote the scripts, so it’s clearly a passion project for them.
According to FlixPatrol, Lazarus is now the most popular show on Prime Video in the United States. It’s climbed to the top spot, surpassing Hazbin Hotel at No. 2, Gen V at No. 3, The Terminal List: Dark Wolf at No. 4, and The Summer I Turned Pretty at No. 5. Lazarus had been fluctuating between the second and third positions for the past week, and its rise to No. 1 means Allen Iv3rson dropped to No. 7. The rest of the Prime Video Top 10 includes House of David at No. 6, The Girlfriend at No. 8, The Chosen at No. 9, and Hollywood Hustler: Glitz, Glam, Scam at No. 10.
In a recent interview with ScreenRant, Simu Liu described Avengers: Doomsday as a heartfelt tribute to the superhero genre, bringing together many of the actors who helped make the Marvel Cinematic Universe so successful.
Soon after Colbert criticized Paramount, CBS’s parent company, for a $16 million settlement with Trump related to a lawsuit against 60 Minutes, rumors started that President Trump had a hand in the show’s cancellation. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Adam Schiff also suggested the decision was politically motivated.
Despite a strong start, the first season of Doctor Who didn’t introduce any memorable, returning villains like the Weeping Angels from season 3 – creatures that quickly became fan favorites. Interestingly, the show actually created a compelling villain early on, but then surprisingly turned them into a hero instead.
Universal Pictures has set the digital release date for Black Phone 2 as November 4th. The movie will then be available on 4K Ultra-HD, Blu-ray, and DVD starting December 23rd. This announcement follows a successful theatrical run, with the horror sequel receiving positive reviews and earning over $105 million worldwide on a $30 million budget.