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Exclusive: Max Zhang has joined the cast of Chad Stahelski’s Highlander at Amazon MGM Studios’ United Artists’ (UA) alongside previously announced Henry Cavill, Russell Crowe, Marisa Abela, Karen Gillan, Djimon Hounsou, and Dave Bautista.

The Gersh, Supreme Art Entertainment, and Vault Entertainment repped Zhang began his career as a stunt actor, notably in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. He went on to star in The Grandmaster, for which he won Best Supporting Actor at the Hong Kong Film Awards, Rise of the Legend, Spl II: A Time for Consequences, Ip Man 3, The Brink, and most notably as the lead of Master Z: The Ip Man Legacy, which starred Michelle Yeoh, Dave Bautista, and Tony Jaa. Zhang made his first Hollywood appearance in a film with a supporting part in Pacific Rim Uprising.

Michael Finch penned the screenplay, based on the iconic 1980s cult classic. That movie starred Christopher Lambert...

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Chad Stahelski's Highlander reboot has found its villain, with Dave Bautista in final talks to play the immortal barbarian known as The Kurgan, who was memorably brought to life by Clancy Brown in the '80s movie.

The Kurgan, or Victor Kruger as he goes by in modern times, is one of the world's oldest immortals, emerging as the nemesis of Connor MacLeod (Henry Cavill) after "killing" him on the battlefield in 1536. Bautista was actually circling this role back in 2015, for an earlier take on the property that was set to be helmed by Cedric Nicolas-Troyan.

Russell Crowe is also on board as MacLeod's mentor and fellow immortal warrior, Ramirez, who was played by Sean Connery in the 1986 original. Industry actress Marisa Abela will play the female lead.

"My selling point was, to [Henry Cavill], look, you've...

Dave Bautista is in final negotiations to join the cast of Amazon MGM’s hotly anticipated remake of the 1980s cult classic ‘Highlander,’ sources confirm. The Guardians of the Galaxy and Dune star is set to take on the role of the immortal barbarian known as The Kurgan — the film’s main antagonist — in the action-fantasy epic directed by Chad Stahelski (John Wick).

Bautista will join previously announced leads Henry Cavill, who will portray Connor MacLeod, and Russell Crowe as Ramirez, with Industry star Marisa Abela also taking a prominent role. The feature hails from Amazon MGM’s United Artists banner and is slated for a theatrical release.

Principal photography is scheduled to kick off at the end of September, with production spanning locations in the UK and Hong Kong.

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In the new adaptation, Bautista’s...

Dave Bautista is in talks to play the villain known as the Kurgan in “Highlander” from Amazon MGM Studios’ United Artists’ (UA) and Scott Stuber, TheWrap has learned.

The Kurgan is an immortal and the main antagonist to Connor MacLeod, which has Henry Cavill attached to star. Clancy Brown played the Kurgan in the original 1986 “Highlander.”

Russell Crowe is also attached to the role of Ramírez, who was previously played by Sir Sean Connery in the original film. “Industry” star Marisa Abela has also joined the cast.

Chad Stahelski (“John Wick” franchise) will direct the film, which will be released in theaters. Michael Finch (“John Wick: Chapter 4”) wrote the script.

The original “Highlander” (1986), starring Connery and Christopher Lambert, portrays the climax of an ancient battle between immortal warriors, unfolding through interwoven past and present-day storylines. After steadily gaining wider popularity upon its release, the film spawned multiple sequels, a...

Dave Bautista is in final negotiations to play the villain in Amazon MGM’s remake of the 1980s cult classic Highlander.

The actor will join Henry Cavill and Russell Crowe in the action fantasy, which hails from Amazon MGM’s United Artists banner and is slated to get a theatrical release.

Chad Stahelski is directing the feature that is due to begin principal photography at the end of the September and shoot in locales in the UK as well as Hong Kong.

The original Highlander, released in 1986, starred Christopher Lambert as Connor MacLeod, a Medieval Scottish Highlander who discovers he is an immortal warrior. With the help of a swordsman named Ramirez, played by Sean Connery, the titular Highlander battles other immortals across the centuries, culminating in a modern battle in which, like the classic line of dialogue goes, “there can be only one.” The movie went back and forth...

Russell Crowe has been added to the cast of the upcoming remake of ‘Highlander.’

Crowe joins Henry Cavill on the cast and will take on the role of Cavill’s Connor MacLeod mentor in a variation on the part played by Sean Connery in the 1986 original film.

The original film starred Christopher Lambert and centred on a group of immortals who battle each other in sword fights throughout the ages.

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‘John Wick’ helmer Chad Stahelski will oversee the remake, which has a script by Michael Finch (John Wick: Chapter 4).

Scott Stuber and Nick Nesbitt will produce for United Artists alongside Neal H. Moritz, 87Eleven Entertainment, Stahelski’s production banner, Josh Davis of Davis Panzer Productions, and Louise Rosner. United Artists has secured full rights to the 1986 original, which Lionsgate developed, with the potential to also develop a new series.

Russell Crowe has joined the cast of “Highlander,” the reboot of the ’80s action film that will star Henry Cavill and is being directed by “John Wick” filmmaker Chad Stahelski, an individual with knowledge of the project told IndieWire.

“Highlander” has been in the works for some time, but it recently moved from Lionsgate to Amazon MGM Studios, which is now planning to release it theatrically. Former Netflix film chief Scott Stuber is producing the film for Amazon MGM’s newly launched United Artists banner. UA now has the full rights to the project and franchise and hopes to turn it into a new series of films.

The original “Highlander” from 1986 starred Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery and followed the climax of an ancient battle between immortal warriors, one unfolding through interwoven past and present-day storylines. It’s a cult classic that has spawned multiple sequels and a TV series.

Russell Crowe has joined the cast of “Highlander” from Amazon MGM Studios’ United Artists’ (UA) and Scott Stuber, alongside previously announced star Henry Cavill.

Chad Stahelski (“John Wick” franchise) will direct the film, which will be released in theaters. Michael Finch (“John Wick: Chapter 4”) wrote the script.

The original “Highlander” (1986), starring Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery, portrays the climax of an ancient battle between immortal warriors, unfolding through interwoven past and present-day storylines. After steadily gaining wider popularity upon its release, the film spawned multiple sequels, a beloved TV series, and an enduring fanbase. From director Russell Mulcahy, the film was produced by Peter S. Davis and William N. Panzer.

UA’s Stuber and Nick Nesbitt will produce alongside Neal H. Moritz, 87Eleven Entertainment, Stahelski’s production banner, Josh Davis of Davis Panzer Productions, and Louise Rosner. UA has secured full rights to the 1986 original, which Lionsgate developed, with...

Russell Crowe will instruct Henry Cavill in the ways of the immortals in the remake of “Highlander.”

The Oscar-winner is set to play Cavill’s mentor in a variation on the part played by Sean Connery in the 1986 original film. “John Wick” director Chad Stahelski will oversee the remake, which has a script by Michael Finch (“John Wick: Chapter 4”). “Highlander” is being backed by Amazon MGM Studios and United Artists, which is being run by former Netflix film chief Scott Stuber. The film will open theatrically.

Crowe was one of the biggest stars of the late ’90s and early aughts, appearing in action heavy roles in the likes of “Gladiator” and “Master & Commander,” and earning critical raves for more dramatic work in “The Insider,” “A Beautiful Mind,” and “L.A. Confidential.” In recent years, he’s taken on more character parts in the likes of “Kraven the Hunter...

Russell Crowe is boarding Amazon MGM Studios and United Artists’ Highlander in the Ramirez mentor role made famous by Sean Connery in the original 1986 movie. He joins already cast lead Henry Cavill.

John Wick architect Chad Stahelski is helming the movie for a theatrical release. Michael Finch wrote the screenplay based on the iconic 1980s cult classic.

The original Highlander (1986), starring Christopher Lambert and Connery, portrays the climax of an ancient battle between immortal warriors, unfolding through interwoven past and present-day storylines. After steadily gaining wider popularity upon its release, the film spawned several sequels, a TV series, and an enduring fanbase. Russell Mulcahy directed the movie, which was produced by Peter S. Davis and William N. Panzer.

UA’s Scott Stuber and Nick Nesbitt will produce alongside Neal H. Moritz, 87Eleven Entertainment, Stahelski’s production banner, Josh Davis of Davis Panzer Productions, and Louise Rosner. UA has secured full rights to the 1986 original,...

Exclusive: Radical, the Mexican true-life drama starring Coda‘s Eugenio Derbez that broke out of Sundance as the 2023 Festival Favorite, has secured a SAG-AFTRA interim agreement that will permit publicity efforts ahead of its October 20 nationwide release, Deadline has learned.

Agreements of the sort do not guarantee actor participation in PR campaigns, only opening up the possibility for it amidst the SAG-AFTRA strike. But Radical is precisely the kind of film that would most benefit from it, as a small, star-driven awards prospect looking to perform at the box office. And it is expected that Derbez now will be out promoting the movie, according to sources familiar with the matter.

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Among other major titles to have secured publicity-focused agreements from the actors guild recently are Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla and Michael Mann’s Ferrari,...

Kvea and Kcet each won eight trophies at the 75th Los Angeles Area Emmy Awards to lead the field just like they did at the nomination stage. Telemundo’s Kvea swept all three regularly scheduled newscast categories, morning, daytime and evening. CBS/KCAL9 followed with 4 wins, with ABC7 and Spectrum SportsNet LA tied at 3 and Kmex, Spectrum News 1 and Spectrum SportsNet at 2. The honored telecasts included two tributes to local icon Vin Scully who died last summer.

The ceremony was held Saturday night at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel whose workers have been on strike for a new contract. Videos of attendees crossing the picket line to enter the hotel were tweeted by Unite Here Local 11, which called out the TV Academy for holding the event at the struck location. In its criticism of the Academy over the choice of location, the hotel workers union was joined by striking Hollywood...

Exclusive: On the heels of his newest feature Radical‘s Festival Favorite Award win at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, filmmaker Christopher Zalla has inked with Entertainment 360 for management.

Zalla wrote and directed the critically acclaimed drama, based on a 2013 article written for Wired magazine by Josh Davis, which was among the most discussed titles at Sundance 2023. The film is based on the true story of Sergio Juarez Correa (Coda‘s Eugenio Derbez), a teacher in the neglected town of Matamoros, Mexico, who as Zalla notes in his director’s statement, suffered “a mental breakdown” after “increasingly failing to reach his students in each successive year.” When Correa stumbled upon “a new kind of child-directed learning” in a Ted Talk, he decided to try to implement it, in order to turn the situation in his classroom around, to profound results.

Zalla connected to this story personally, as someone...

The last three years have been somber, sobering and not much fun, with only intermittent beams of sunlight. Maybe it’s a coincidence, but the same goes for Our Pathetic Age, DJ Shadow’s first record since before the 2016 election. Shadow’s music has never been overtly political, but rarely has an electronic music collection felt so lashed to the times, intentionally or not.

Ever since the first Edm gold rush of the late Nineties — before it was even called that, of course — many of that era’s mix-master DJs...