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Initially released in 2021, the action thriller film The Protégé has been finding streaming success after landing on Netflix.

Three years after its original release, The Protégé became a global success after finding itself on Netflix. Per Screen Rant, the Martin Campbell-directed film has placed seventh in Netflix's top 10 movies of the week. With a total of 6.3 million views, the film is seeing a bit more success than its initial release.

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Alongside Keaton, who plays the mysterious Michael Rembrandt, The Protégé stars Maggie Q as Anna Dutton, a skilled assassin rescued by and trained by fellow killer Moody Dutton, played by Samuel L. Jackson. When Moody is killed, Anna seeks revenge. The film additionally features performances from Patrick Malahide, David Rintoul, Ori Pfeffer, Ray Fearon, and Robert Patrick.

Michael Keaton's action thriller that made only $8.7 million at the box office in 2021 becomes a global Netflix hit three years later. After gaining recognition for his comedic performance in Tim Burton's Beetlejuice in 1988, Keaton rose to greater fame for his portrayal of the iconic superhero in Burton's Batman (1989) and Batman Returns (1992). In the following years, Keaton starred in various comedies and dramas, such as Clean and Sober, Much Ado About Nothing, The Paper, Multiplicity, Jack Frost, Herbie: Fully Loaded, and The Other Guys.

Keaton's career saw a resurgence in 2014 after starring in Birdman, playing a washed-up actor seeking a comeback and earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. Since then, he's starred in several dramas, such as the Best Picture winner Spotlight, while also returning to his iconic roles as Batman in 2023's The Flash and in 2024's Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. In recent years, Keaton has also...

“Mary” is the new live-action ‘biblical epic’ feature, directed by D.J. Caruso, starring Noa Cohen, Ido Tako, Anthony Hopkins, Stephanie Nur, Susan Brown, Ori Pfeffer, Eamon Farren, Hilla Vidor, Mili Avital, Gudmundur Thorvaldsson, Dudley O’Shaughnessy, Keren Tzur, Mehmet Kurtulus and Mila Harris, now streaming on Netflix:

“…through the eyes of ‘Mary’, this coming-of-age biblical epic tells the story of one of history’s most profound figures.

“Chosen to bring the ‘Messiah’ into the world, Mary is shunned following a miraculous conception and forced into hiding.

“When ‘King Herod’ orders a murderous hunt for her newborn baby, Mary and ‘Joseph’, go on the run – bound by faith and driven by courage – to save his life at all costs.”

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Released just in time for the Christmas season, Netflix’s Mary purports to be an epic biblical narrative about the story of Mary (Noa Cohen) and the birth of Jesus Christ. The film begins with Mary’s parents praying for a child after years of failed attempts. After both are visited by Archangel Gabriel (Dudley O'Shaughnessy), they are blessed with a daughter who they are told will need to live in the service of God when called upon. As soon as she becomes a teenager, she’s sent away to a temple in order to fulfill that service. After some time, she encounters a young man named Joseph (Ido Tako) who is guided towards her by Gabriel. Subsequently, Mary is betrothed to him by her father. After committing to their engagement, but before their actual marriage, Mary is visited by the same angel and told she is pregnant with God’s child.

Netflix’s biblical epic Mary reimagines the well-known story of the Virgin Mary through a fresh lens, offering viewers a coming-of-age tale that focuses on her humanity. Directed by D. J. Caruso, the film portrays Mary’s journey as a young woman forced into hiding following the birth of Jesus. This ambitious adaptation humanizes Mary, showing her vulnerabilities and strength as she navigates an extraordinary and perilous chapter in her life. Here is a complete guide to the cast and characters that bring Mary’s historical and spiritual narrative to life:

‘Mary’: Main Cast & Characters Noa Cohen as Mary In the titular role, Noa Cohen delivers a moving performance as Mary. Cohen’s portrayal captures the complexities of Mary’s character, balancing her vulnerability as a young woman with her inner strength. Her performance is pivotal in making the biblical figure relatable to modern audiences. Ido Tako as Joseph

Ido Tako plays Joseph,...

When Netflix's new film Mary was released, it was met with low reviews from audiences and critics alike. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a rotten critics' score of 27% and an audience score of 43%. Although the film's tone was a main concern for many viewers, the inaccuracies were an even larger flaw for most.

With more than 40 producers credited in the film, including megachurch pastor Joel Osteen, it's a surprise that inaccuracies would be allowed to slip through the cracks. Catholic director D. J. Caruso told Entertainment Weekly that he wanted the film "to ensure authenticity" when defending the decision to cast Israeli actors in the film despite controversy. However, the final product doesn't seem like the team behind Mary actually wanted the film to be that authentic.

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Release Date  December 6, 2024Runtime  110 MinutesMain Genre  DramaCast  Anthony Hopkins,...

“Some are born to be great, others have greatness thrust upon them.” This line from Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night feels almost tailor-made for Mary, a figure whose greatness was never a matter of choice but divine destiny. So when Netflix’s Mary was announced, the anticipation was high.

What if we told you that one of the most pivotal figures in human history has rarely been fully understood? What if, despite the countless retellings of her story, there was still a deeper layer waiting to be peeled back? That’s what Mary, Netflix’s bold attempt to explore the life of Mary, the mother of Jesus, offers—at least in theory.

Noa Cohen in Mary | Credit: Netflix

Some films promise an intense, soul-stirring journey, blending the richness of history with a heart-tugging story. D.J. Caruso’s film Mary attempts to deliver such an experience, plunging into the heart of one...

Vin Diesel is (fast and) furiously moving through a bevy of new creative projects. There’s Fast X: Part 2, the second installment of Fast X, which arrives in 2026. Meanwhile, Mary director D.J. Caruso, who worked with Diesel on xXx: Return of Xander Cage, is reportedly taking on another Diesel franchise offering, xXx 4, which has yet to head into production. Recently, Caruso and Diesel haven't hidden their immense appreciation for each other.

In early 2024, Diesel captured attention after posting an Instagram comment about Caruso, mentioning how his daughter, Hania Riley Sinclair, was moved to tears when she read a script Caruso gave him to consider. “My oldest daughter read the script that D.J. sent to me, thinking that it would fall into The Pacifier bracket,” the star wrote. “She cried… I asked her why she cried, and she said because the story of a brother and sister rang true for her,...

A tough-as-nails mother ready to risk it all for humanity? No, it’s not the latest Charlize Theron action thriller; it’s Mary, the ambitious and lavish Netflix production directed by DJ Caruso. Think of this as a coming-of-age biblical epic that tracks the Blessed Mother’s ordeals, as chronicled in the Bible — from being shunned following a miraculous conception to running into hiding. And it wouldn’t be a biblical tale without King Herod (a steely Anthony Hopkins), of course, meaning a devilish pursuit of the newborn baby Jesus, who Mary and Joseph (Noa Cohen and Ido Tako) try to hide. Faith, courage, and determination are big themes. The takeaway is how fierce and faithful a mother can be.

Viewers may not feel that devoted, though. Mary suffers from wanting to cram in too much and, at times, not enough. There’s no mention of the Roman Empire, for instance,...

Historical accuracies should be the last thing in your mind upon streaming Netflix’s biblical epic Mary. Sure, director D.J. Caruso went as far as selecting an Israeli actress to portray the titular character in the name of authenticity played by relative newcomer Noa Cohen, whose only feature film credit was under-the radar 2022 drama Silent Game.

But in a biblical movie that opens with Mary’s voiceover narration: “You may think you know my story. Trust me, you don’t,” you might figure this curiously hip and modern dialogue looks as if Caruso aims to please today’s era of moviegoers. As it turns out, as per National Catholic Register interview with Caruso last month, he did want “to inspire, particularly younger viewers [and because of] a lot of what she went through is contemporary and what’s happening in the world today.”

And yet, despite all the noble intentions, Mary turns out to be a disappointment.

The story of the Virgin Mary is one that many know, regardless of their religious upbringing. However, over the last few decades, films have rarely focused on her personal experience. Mary, a new feature film on Netflix, chooses to take a thriller-based approach to the biblical epic. Following decades of her life, the movie surprises as one of Netflix’s best-looking flicks in 2024, while also reinventing the story as we know it.

Mary Plot

Starting before the titular character’s birth, the movie follows her parents’ fertility struggle before they finally have a child. Like their daughter, Joachim (Ori Pfeffer) and Anne (Hilla Vidor) are approached by the Angel Gabriel (Dudley O’Shaughnessy). They are provided a child after promising to raise it in the temple, and when Mary (Noa Cohen) grows up, they depart for Judea. Once there, she meets Joseph (Ido Tako), and the two are married. However, God has plans for the child,...

Netflix's Biblical epic Mary details the life of Mary, mother of Jesus, as she is forced to go into hiding following the birth of her child. While the story itself is well known, the director, D. J. Caruso, hoped to bring new light to Mary's story through depicting it as a coming-of-age tale. The Netflix movie hopes to humanize Mary and show that, before becoming the biblical holy figure that people see her as today, she started out as a normal teenager thrust into a scary situation.

While some of Mary's cast are relative newcomers, the movie does include a few familiar faces as well. Both Mary and Joseph are played by young actors at the beginning of their careers, but Herod and several of Mary's other characters are played by recognizable actors. The Netflix film presents a gripping new take on a well-known figure that leaves audiences with...

“Mary” is the new live-action ‘biblical epic’ feature, directed by D.J. Caruso, starring Noa Cohen, Ido Tako, Anthony Hopkins, Stephanie Nur, Susan Brown, Ori Pfeffer, Eamon Farren, Hilla Vidor, Mili Avital, Gudmundur Thorvaldsson, Dudley O’Shaughnessy, Keren Tzur, Mehmet Kurtulus and Mila Harris, streaming December 6, 2024 on Netflix:

“…through the eyes of ‘Mary’, this coming-of-age biblical epic tells the story of one of history’s most profound figures.

“Chosen to bring the ‘Messiah’ into the world, Mary is shunned following a miraculous conception and forced into hiding.

“When ‘King Herod’ orders a murderous hunt for her newborn baby, Mary and ‘Joseph’, go on the run – bound by faith and driven by courage – to save his life at all costs.”

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Netflix will be debuting the biblical film Mary on December 6 and we caught up with one of the film’s stars ahead of the release!

Ori Pfeffer plays Joachim in the new movie from director D.J. Caruso. He stars alongside Noa Cohen and Anthony Hopkins.

Ori is an Israeli actor who has previously been seen in movies like Hacksaw Ridge and The Hitman’s Bodyguard. He most recently starred opposite Aaron Eckhart in 2024′s The Bricklayer.

Check out 10 Fun Facts about Ori below!

The first movie I ever cried in was Bambi. I didn’t notice it until my mom asked me why I was crying. I don’t have tattoos, but I have 34 stitches in my head. I got them all by the age of 13. I was the smallest kid in class so I put socks in my shoes to make myself taller. At 13 I snuck into the set of...

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Netflix is ready with an entertainment-packed December this year. The upcoming month will see the premiere of many of Netflix’s original films including the highly anticipated Angelina Jolie film Maria and the action thriller film Carry-On starring Taron Egerton. Just like every month, Netflix is ready to overload you with great content. So, we’re here to tell you about the 7 best new movies coming to Netflix in December 2024.

That Christmas (December 4) Credit – Netflix

That Christmas is an animated Christmas fantasy comedy film directed by Simon Otto from a screenplay co-written by Richard Curtis and Peter Souter. Based on Curtis’ That Christmas and Other Stories, the 2024 film follows a series of entwined tales of family, friends, love, loneliness, and Santa’s big mistake. That Christmas’ voice cast includes Brian Cox, Fiona Shaw, Jodie Whittaker, Bill Nighy, Lolly Adefope,...

Netflix is no stranger to offering its subscribers plenty of entertaining and worthwhile movies. Their upcoming December films prove to be no different. While many of their holiday movies have already arrived on the platform, there are still a couple that are slated for release in the forthcoming weeks. However, for audiences who prefer something other than holiday films, the streaming service has plenty for them as well.

From action movies to true stories, there will certainly be a variety of films for viewers of all ages next month. No matter what a person might be in the mood for, the streaming platform likely has something anyone would deem worth watching. Whether viewers want to be inspired, thrilled, or embrace all the holiday feels, Netflix has something for everyone.

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That Christmas is an animated, family-friendly film that follows a myriad of intertwined stories in the community of Wellington-on-Sea.

Netflix has given life to the official trailer for ‘Mary,’ an coming-of-age Biblical epic set after the birth of “Jesus.”

Through Mary’s eyes, the film tells the story of one of history’s most profound figures and the remarkable journey that led to the birth of Jesus. Chosen to bring the Messiah into the world, Mary (Noa Cohen) is shunned following a miraculous conception and forced into hiding. When King Herod (Anthony Hopkins) orders a murderous hunt for her newborn baby, Mary and Joseph (Ido Tako), go on the run – bound by faith and driven by courage – to save his life at all costs.

The feature stars Stephanie Nur as Salome, Susan Brown as Anna the Prophetess, Ori Pfeffer as Joachim, Eamon Farren as Satan, Hilla Vidor as Anne, Mili Avital as Mariamne, Gudmundur Thorvaldsson as Marcellus, Dudley O’Shaughnessy as Gabriel, Keren Tzur as Elizabeth, Mehmet Kurtulus as Baba ben Buta,...

“Mary” is the new live-action ‘biblical epic’ feature, directed by D.J. Caruso, starring Noa Cohen, Ido Tako, Anthony Hopkins, Stephanie Nur, Susan Brown, Ori Pfeffer, Eamon Farren, Hilla Vidor, Mili Avital, Gudmundur Thorvaldsson, Dudley O’Shaughnessy, Keren Tzur, Mehmet Kurtulus and Mila Harris, streaming December 6, 2024 on Netflix:

“…through the eyes of ‘Mary’, this coming-of-age biblical epic tells the story of one of history’s most profound figures.

“Chosen to bring the ‘Messiah’ into the world, Mary is shunned following a miraculous conception and forced into hiding.

“When ‘King Herod’ orders a murderous hunt for her newborn baby, Mary and ‘Joseph’, go on the run – bound by faith and driven by courage – to save his life at all costs.”

Click the images to enlarge…...

"All things are possible..." Netflix has revealed an official trailer for a movie called Mary, yet another new take on the birth of Jesus story. This is ready for streaming in December already. Directed by DJ Caruso, Mary reveals a side of the icon we’ve never seen or even imagined before. Noa Cohen stars as Mary in this coming-of-age biblical epic tale in which Mary is shunned following a miraculous conception and forced into hiding. When King Herod ignites a murderous pursuit for her newborn baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph go on the run – bound by faith and driven by courage – to save his life at all costs. The ensemble cast includes Ido Tako, Stephanie Nur, Susan Brown, Ori Pfeffer, Eamon Farren, Hilla Vidor, Mili Avital, Gudmundur Thorvaldsson, Dudley O'Shaughnessy, and Keren Tzur, with Anthony Hopkins. So they made an action thriller about Mary? They must be really hoping...

Netflix has shared the official trailer and poster for the coming-of-age biblical epic Mary, which is coming to the streaming service on December 6, 2024.

In the movie, Mary is shunned following a miraculous conception and forced into hiding. When King Herod ignites a murderous pursuit for her newborn baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph go on the run – bound by faith and driven by courage – to save his life at all costs.

The film was directed by D.J. Caruso from a script by Timothy Michael Hayes. Filming took place in Morocco in early 2024.

The cast includes Noa Cohen, Ido Tako, Stephanie Nur, Susan Brown, Ori Pfeffer, Eamon Farren, Hilla Vidor, Mili Avital, Gudmundur Thorvaldsson, Dudley O’Shaughnessy, Keren Tzur, Mehmet Kurtulus, Mila Harris, and Anthony Hopkins.

Through Mary’s eyes, this coming-of-age biblical epic tells the story of one of history’s most profound figures and the remarkable journey that led to the birth of Jesus.

With Christmas just around the corner, Netflix is offering Christian viewers a chance to celebrate the story of the Immaculate Conception with a film that places Jesus’ mother in the spotlight. The streaming giant is backing the faith-based film “Mary,” which tells the Biblical story of the Virgin Mary, who becomes pregnant with the Son of God and suffers persecution to keep him alive.

An official synopsis of the film reads, “Through Mary’s eyes, this coming-of-age biblical epic tells the story of one of history’s most profound figures and the remarkable journey that led to the birth of Jesus. Chosen to bring the Messiah into the world, Mary (Noa Cohen) is shunned following a miraculous conception and forced into hiding. When King Herod (Anthony Hopkins) orders a murderous hunt for her newborn baby, Mary and Joseph (Ido Tako) go on the run – bound by faith and driven by...

An underrated action thriller with an all-star cast is now available to stream for free. Released back in 2021, The Protg sees Casino Royale and The Mask of Zorro filmmaker Martin Campbell at the helm of this tale of a legendary assassin on a brutal quest for revenge.

Starring Mission: Impossible III, Die Hard 4, and The Family Plan star Maggie Q in the lead as the worlds most highly skilled killer. The rest of the cast includes major A-listers Michael Keaton, Samuel L. Jackson, and Robert Patrick, as well as Patrick Malahide, David Rintoul, Ori Pfeffer, Ray Fearon, and Caroline Loncq, and boasts 82% on the Popcornmeter on Rotten Tomatoes. The Protg can now be streamed for free on Tubi, and you can check out the official synopsis for the action thriller below.

Rescued as a child by the legendary assassin Moody (Samuel L. Jackson) and trained in the family business,...

We spoke to famed rapper and actor Tyrese Gibson amid the release of 1992, his gripping new crime thriller set against a tense Los Angeles backdrop during the titular early-'90s era. The city rightfully erupted in protest once the officers involved in the merciless beating of Rodney King were acquitted, and Gibson's new film sees him in the gripping lead role as a dad in distress trying to protect his son against racism and a coincidental heist happening at his character's workplace.

Gibson is a Watts native and spoke to MovieWeb about bringing real-life experience to 1992, which also stars Scott Eastwood and the late, great Ray Liotta. He said, "It wasn't really a role for me. It was life. I was in South Central, Watts in '92, I was out there protesting, looting, rioting. So was Snoop Dogg, and that's also the same year that him and Dr. Dre released The Chronic album.

There's a striking moment in 1992, among many, where the lead crook played by Scott Eastwood turns to his younger brother once a robbery opportunity presents itself. "All it took was 12 racist f***s in Simi Valley," he says, now that the city around him has rightfully erupted in protest. The year is 1992, hence the impactful title of the film, and the city is Los Angeles. More specifically, we're in the Watts area of the City of Angels for this new Lionsgate offering from director Ariel Vromen, working off the script he wrote with Sascha Penn.

Eastwood is reliably solid in a leading role, but top billing goes to Tyrese Gibson in perhaps his finest role to date. There are parallel stories that ultimately converge for the latter half of this fictitious tale set against a very once-real backdrop. 1992 sets up an intriguing premise of pitting one father-son duo against another,...

We spoke to Scott Eastwood leading up to the release of 1992, his gripping new heist movie set during a pivotal time in Los Angeles amid the Rodney King riots. Scott's ambitious character's dad is played in the film by the late, great Ray Liotta in one of his final films, so it's wonderfully nostalgic seeing the pair converse and butt heads via their fictional roles on the big screen. In real life, Scott's Oscar-winning dad, Clint Eastwood, has kept busy with a highly anticipated new drama called Juror No. 2, which also stars Clint's daughter Francesca Eastwood and plenty of other big names.

At 94 years old, the world of cinema has to wonder if Juror No. 2 will be Clint's last film or if he'll just keep on trucking. "Look, you can never count out my dad in making another movie," Scott told MovieWeb. "He's been doing it for a long time.

Vin Diesel and Michelle Rodriguez join Tyrese Gibson on the black carpet at the premiere of his new movie 1992 held at Regal LA Live on Tuesday (August 27) in Los Angeles.

The longtime co-stars and friends had a mini Fast Saga reunion at the premiere, where Tyrese‘s co-star Scott Eastwood, who has appeared in two Fast movies, also hit the carpet.

At one point on the carpet, Vin, Michelle and Tyrese could be seen sharing a group hug!

Also in attendance was Tyrese‘s girlfriend Zelie Timothy, as well as co-stars Dylan Arnold, Christopher A’mmanuel, Ori Pfeffer, Cle Bennett, Michael Beasley, Tosin Morohunfola and Hanad Abdi, as well as co-writer and director Ariel Vromen and executive producer Snoop Dogg.

The event featured a tribute wall to the late Ray Liotta, who also stars in the film. His daughter Karsen Liotta was in attendance and seen posing with the wall, which...

"You know what scares me? I don't want you to grow up to be like me." Lionsgate has unveiled an official trailer for a movie titled 1992, from director Ariel Vromen. The title is a reference to the 1992 L.A. uprising after the Rodney King verdict – it's set on the very first night of the riots. This is also Ray Liotta's final film appearance and the film is dedicated to his memory. A shopkeeper must save his son from criminals intent on steal from his factory during the 1992 L.A. uprising after the Rodney King verdict. Tyrese Gibson stars as Mercer, a man trying to restart his life and reconcile with his son, played by Christopher A'mmanuel. Mercer faces another father and son, played by Ray Liotta & Scott Eastwood, who aim to steal catalytic converters from his workplace. He shows up and tries to stop them while reconnecting with his son.

Lionsgate’s 1992, the upcoming action-crime thriller starring Tyrese Gibson and directed by Ariel Vromen (The Iceman) and co-starring Ray Liotta in one of his final film roles, will be released in theaters on August 30, with the legendary hip-hop artist Snoop Dogg boarding the film to executive produce through his Death Row Pictures banner. The announcement was jointly made today by Adam Fogelson, chair, Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, as well as Gibson and Snoop Dogg.

Starring Tyrese Gibson, Clé Bennett, Dylan Arnold, Christopher A’mmanuel, Michael Beasley, Ori Pfeffer, Tosin Morohunfola, Oleg Taktarov, with Scott Eastwood, and Ray Liotta in one of his final film roles, 1992 is directed by Ariel Vromen from a screenplay by Sascha Penn and Ariel Vromen and a story by Sascha Penn. It is produced by Ariel Vromen, Andreas Rommel, Maurice Fadida, Sascha Penn, and Adam Kolbrenner.

In 1992, Mercer (Tyrese Gibson) is desperately trying to rebuild his life...

It’s been over two years since we sadly lost Ray Liotta, but the iconic actor did leave a handful of unreleased projects behind, including 1992, an action-crime thriller in which he stars alongside Tyrese Gibson and Scott Eastwood. Lionsgate has released the first official trailer for 1992, which features an intense final performance from Liotta.

Tyrese Gibsons stars in 1992 as Mercer, a man desperately trying to rebuild his life and relationship with his son (Christopher A’mmanuel) amidst the turbulent 1992 L.A. uprising following the Rodney King verdict. Across town, another father and son (Ray Liotta & Scott Eastwood) put their own strained relationship to the test as they plot a dangerous heist to steal catalytic converters, which contain valuable platinum, from the factory where Mercer works. As tensions rise in Los Angeles and chaos erupts, both families reach their boiling points when they collide.

Directed by Ariel Vromen, the film also Clé Bennett,...

Lionsgate’s 1992, the upcoming action-crime thriller starring Tyrese Gibson, directed by Ariel Vromen (The Iceman), and co-starring Ray Liotta in one of his final film roles, will be released in theaters on August 30, 2024.

Legendary hip-hop artist Snoop Dogg is boarding the film to executive produce through his Death Row Pictures banner. Adam Fogelson, chair of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, Gibson, and Snoop Dogg jointly made the announcement today.

“1992 was a life-changing time for me, from ‘Deep Cover’ to ‘The Chronic.’ But as things in my life were coming together, everything in LA was coming apart. 1992 is a heist movie that really captures all of that,” said Snoop Dogg.

“This movie is about an LA moment. Ariel made an outstanding film that depicts this moment in time. From my first encounter with Tyrese in Baby Boy to the performance in 1992, I had to be a part of this. And it’s...

Lionsgate has set a release date of Labor Day weekend, August 30, for the action crime thriller 1992, which is one of Ray Liotta’s final film roles. The Emmy-winning actor co-starred in the movie opposite Tyrese Gibson. In addition today, Snoop Dogg boarded the movie as EP through his Death Row Pictures banner.

1992 joins other wide entries on August 30: Sony/Blumhouse’s horror movie They Listen, Showbiz Direct Distribution’s Dennis Quaid title Reagan, and Roadside Attractions’ Jason Patric thriller City of Dreams.

Here’s the 1992 poster that dropped today.

Liotta died in May 2022 at the age of 67 from heart and respiratory issues. At the time, there were several projects he had already shot, i.e, Elizabeth Banks’ Cocaine Bear and the Apple TV+ series Black Bird. Liotta received a posthumous Best Supporting Actor Limited Series Emmy nom for Black Bird; previously, he won the Drama Guest Actor Emmy in 2005 for NBC’s ER.

The action-thriller The Bricklayer, starring Aaron Eckhart, defies its Rotten Tomatoes scores and finds success on Netflix. With 4.6 million views and 8.5 million viewing hours, The Bricklayer impresses as a Top 10 global movie on Netflix. Fans of Eckhart and the action genre should catch The Bricklayer on Netflix soon, as its streaming success may be short-lived.

The Dark Knight star Aaron Eckhart's action-thriller The Bricklayer has found an unexpected new lease on life on Netflix after its 48% Rotten Tomatoes score. The movie, directed by Renny Harlin, and co-starring The Vampire Diaries lead Nina Dobrev, follows a disillusioned former CIA agent-turned-bricklayer, who is forced out of retirement when an extortionist threatens the lives of those at the agency. The Bricklayer features a strong cast and received a day-and-date release in the United States on January 5.

Despite a poor critical Rotten Tomatoes score of 48% and a 30% audience score, The Bricklayer is enjoying a resurgence on Netflix,...

Director Renny Harlin is known for major projects and working with A-list talent, though his new movie The Bricklayer has a smaller ensemble. The movie nevertheless features familiar faces like Aaron Eckhart, Nina Dobrev, and Clifton Collins Jr. The supporting cast of The Bricklayer also includes an array of international talent.

The Bricklayer cast features an ensemble cast that includes up-and-coming international performers as well as established stars. The movie was originally released day-and-date in January 2024, going on to earn less than $1 million during its theatrical run. However, it found new success in the Spring when it premiered on the streaming service Netflix, where it landed on their daily Top 10 movie chart alongside hits including Glass, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and Hotel Transylvania.

The Bricklayer is the latest from director Renny Harlin, who has helmed many major projects throughout his career including Deep Blue Sea, A Nightmare on Elm Street 4, Cliffhanger,...

The biblical thriller Mary has reportedly wrapped production in Morocco, and Deadline reveals that the film will feature Sir Anthony Hopkins in another royal role after portraying the former King of Asgard, Odin, as well as Lear in the Prime original film, King Lear. Hopkins plays King Herod in the thriller that’s directed by DJ Caruso, whose credits include Disturbia, Eagle Eye and the Vin Diesel actioner xXx: Return of Xander Cage. He joins newcomer Noa Cohen, who plays the titular role. Cohen was chosen after a worldwide casting search and happened to grow up an hour away from where Mary was born in Israel. Cohen can be seen in the Israeli YA series My Nephew Bentz, Infinity and the 2022 feature Silent Game.

The plot synopsis, per Deadline, reads,

“In coming-of-age story Mary, the title character is shunned following the otherworldly conception of her child and forced into hiding.

Paul Lindsay was a former FBI agent and Vietnam veteran who sought to utilize his investigative and military expertise in creating a series of espionage novels, published under the pseudonym Noah Boyd. Unfortunately, that effort only got as far as a second volume before Lindsay died of leukemia in 2011. The first one has been in feature development since that year, initially as a vehicle for Gerard Butler. It’s Aaron Eckhart instead who assumes the mantle of Jack Reacher-like hero Steve Vail in “The Bricklayer,” a screen translation that appears to take considerable liberties with the source material, likely to take advantage of locations and resources afforded by its multinational funding.

The result, largely set in Greece, is an entertaining thriller that constitutes one of globe-trotting director Renny Harlin’s better recent joints, alongside Chinese productions “Bodies at Rest” and “Skiptrace.” Handled in his best slick, colorful, fast-paced fashion, it...

The Protege Review — The Protege (2021) Film Review, a movie directed by Martin Campbell and starring Maggie Q, Samuel L. Jackson, Michael Keaton, David Rintoul, Patrick Malahide, Ray Fearon, Ori Pfeffer, Robert Patrick, Florin Piersic Jr., Tudor Chirila, Velizar Binev, George Pistereanu, Eva Nugyen Thorsen, Tanja Keller and Taj Atwal. Director Martin Campbell delivers an [...]

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Chicago – I’ve always felt that the line between being a spy or an assassin has always been blade-thin. Both kill people based on the orders of someone else.

They are always highly trained in fighting and gun-fu. There is a great chance that they will be absolutely charming and unusually attractive because the job demands it.

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Hell, they might even be prone to age-inappropriate relationships that stem from mommy or daddy issues. The true deciding factor on your future path will depend on who picks you to be your mentor, and here is where we find the origin of The Protégé.

There are few genres as forgiving as the action genre. Here you’ll find that the plot is the least important element as long as the leads are charismatic enough, and the fight choreography is on point. There is so much more than that to love in...

Stars: Kate Beckinsale, Jai Courtney, Stanley Tucci, Bobby Cannavale, Laverne Cox, Constantine Gregory, Ori Pfeffer, David Bradley, Susan Sarandon, Lewis Ian Bray | Written by Scott Wascha | Directed by Tanya Wexler

Tanya Wexler, director of the brilliant indie crime caper Buffaloed, returns for yet another film about a strong, feisty woman – in this case Lindy (Kate Beckinsale) a former bouncer with a slightly murderous anger-management problem that she controls with the help of an electrode-lined vest she uses to shock herself back to normalcy whenever she gets homicidal. After Justin, the first guy she’s ever fallen for is murdered, she goes on a revenge-fueled rampage to find the killer while the cops pursue her as their chief suspect.

Remember Crank? The 2006 Jason Statham starring film from directors Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor? Well Jolt could be seen as something of a sister movie to that film – with Beckinsale’s Lindy...

Is it her extremely high cortisol level that makes young Lindy a rage monster ready to slam a kid’s face into a piece of cake after he jumps his turn? Or did a rage-fueled adolescence under the rocky guardianship of a drug-addled mother and alcoholic father make it so said cortisol became extremely high? I don’t think screenwriter Scott Wascha cares which is which as long as his fast-paced, Susan Sarandon-narrated prologue montage can let us know an adult Lindy (Kate Beckinsale) is too uncontrollable for even the military to utilize her laundry list of skills. She’s tried as many physically punishing and brutally violent activities as possible to curb her aggression. Turns out only one thing consistently works: self-administered electrical shocks.

Director Tanya Wexler’s aptly named Jolt picks up right when this new therapy arrives. Lindy’s psychiatrist (Stanley Tucci’s Dr. Munchin) knows...

Amazon Prime has debuted a new trailer for the upcoming movie ‘Jolt’ starring Kate Beckinsale.

Lindy is a beautiful, sardonically funny woman with a painful secret: Due to a lifelong, rare neurological disorder, she experiences sporadic rage-filled, murderous impulses that can only be stopped when she shocks herself with a special electrode device. Unable to find love and connection in a world that fears her bizarre condition, she finally trusts a man long enough to fall in love, only to find him murdered the next day. Heartbroken and enraged, she embarks on a revenge-filled mission to find his killer, while also being pursued by the police as the crime’s prime suspect.

Directed by Tanya Wexler, the film stars Kate Beckinsale, Bobby Cannavale, Jai Courtney, Laverne Cox, David Bradley, Ori Pfeffer, with Susan Sarandon and Stanley Tucci.

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Jolt Trailer — Tanya Wexler‘s Jolt (2021) movie trailer has been released by Amazon Prime Video. The Jolt trailer stars Kate Beckinsale, Stanley Tucci, Jai Courtney, Bobby Cannavale, Laverne Cox, Susan Sarandon, David Bradley, and Ori Pfeffer. Crew Scott Wascha and Louis Waymouth wrote the screenplay for Jolt. Dominic Lewis created the music for [...]

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"Jolt" directed by Tanya Wexler, stars Kate Beckinsale ("Underworld") , Bobby Cannavale, Jai Courtney, Laverne Cox, David Bradley, Ori Pfeffer, Susan Sarandon ("Joe")  and Stanley Tucci, streaming July 23, 2021 on Amazon Prime Video:

"...'Lindy' is a sardonically-funny woman with a painful secret: Due to a lifelong, rare neurological disorder, she experiences sporadic rage-filled, '  that can only be stopped when she shocks herself with a special electrode device. 

"Unable to find love and connection in a world that fears her bizarre condition, she finally trusts a man long enough to fall in love, only to find him dead the next day. Heartbroken and enraged, she embarks on a revenge-filled mission to find his killer, while also being pursued by the police as the crime's prime suspect..." 

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"What is it about gross old men always underestimating women?" Amazon has unveiled an official trailer for an energetic action comedy called Jolt, the latest from filmmaker Tanya Wexler. This is dropping on Prime Video in July right in the middle of the summer, and looks like a wild ride. Jolt is apparently a bit of a female-twist on Crank, with Kate Beckinsale in the lead role as a bouncer. She stars as Lindy, a woman with a slightly-murderous anger-management problem that she controls with the help of an electrode-lined vest she uses to shock herself back to normalcy whenever she gets homicidal. After the first guy she's ever fallen for is murdered, she goes on a revenge-fueled rampage to find the killer while the cops pursue her as their suspect. The excellent cast includes Bobby Cannavale, Jai Courtney, Laverne Cox, David Bradley, Ori Pfeffer, with Susan Sarandon and Stanley Tucci.

Tanya Wexler directed; Bobby Cannavale, Jai Courtney, Laverne Cox among key cast.

Amazon Studios has acquired Millennium Media’s Kate Beckinsale thriller Jolt and will release on Prime Video on July 23.

Tanya Wexler directed the story of Lindy, a woman who uses a special electrode device to control a rare neurological disorder whereby she experiences sporadic bouts of homicidal rage.

When the man she loves is murdered, Lindy embarks on a revenge mission to find his killer, while also being pursued by the police as the crime’s prime suspect. Scott Wascha wrote the screenplay.

Rounding out the key cast are Bobby Cannavale,...

Amazon will drop the Millennium Media Kate Beckinsale action movie Jolt on July 23.

The pic, directed by Tanya Wexler and written by Scott Wascha, also stars Bobby Cannavale, Jai Courtney, Laverne Cox, David Bradley, Ori Pfeffer, Susan Sarandon and Stanley Tucci.

Jolt centers around Lindy, a beautiful, sardonically-funny woman with a painful secret: Due to a lifelong, rare neurological disorder, she experiences sporadic rage-filled, murderous impulses that can only be stopped when she shocks herself with a special electrode device. Unable to find love and connection in a world that fears her bizarre condition, she finally trusts a man long enough to fall in love, only to find him murdered the next day. Heartbroken and enraged, she embarks on a revenge-filled mission to find his killer, while also being pursued by the police as the crime’s prime suspect.

Millennium also has the Ryan Reynolds-Samuel L. Jackson sequel...

Amazon Studios has nabbed the Kate Beckinsale action-comedy Jolt, from Hysteria director Tanya Wexler, ahead of next week’s Cannes Virtual Market.

Also starring Bobby Cannavale, Jai Courtney, Laverne Cox, David Bradley and Ori Pfeffer, with Susan Sarandon and Stanley Tucci appearing, the Millennium Media feature, which has been described as a female version of Crank, is now set to land on Amazon Prime on July 23.

Written by Scott Wascha, Jolt sees Beckinsale play Lindy, a badass bouncer with a slightly murderous anger-management problem that she controls with the help of an electrode-lined vest she uses to shock herself back to normalcy whenever she gets homicidal....

Amazon Studios has nabbed the Kate Beckinsale action-comedy Jolt, from Hysteria director Tanya Wexler, ahead of next week’s Cannes Virtual Market.

Also starring Bobby Cannavale, Jai Courtney, Laverne Cox, David Bradley and Ori Pfeffer, with Susan Sarandon and Stanley Tucci appearing, the Millennium Media feature, which has been described as a female version of Crank, is now set to land on Amazon Prime on July 23.

Written by Scott Wascha, Jolt sees Beckinsale play Lindy, a badass bouncer with a slightly murderous anger-management problem that she controls with the help of an electrode-lined vest she uses to shock herself back to normalcy whenever she gets homicidal....

The Way of the Wind

Terrence Malick turns to Jesus for what will stand as his tenth narrative feature The Way of the Wind (which was the recently announced new title of the project formerly known as The Last Planet). Malick has reunited with Hidden Life Dp Jorg Widmer and his cast consists of Geza Rohrig, Matthias Schoenaerts, Mark Rylance, Aidan Turner, Joseph Fiennes, Ben Kingsley, Douglas Booth, Tawfeek Barhom, Martin McCann, Ori Pfeffer, Shadi Mar’i, Makram Khoury, Numan Acar, Emilio De Marchi, Bjorn Thors, Alfonso Postiglione, Lorenzo Gioielli, Mathieu Kassovitz and Ali Suliman. The elusive Malick, thus far, has won both the Golden Bear (1998’s The Thin Red Line) and the Palme d’Or (2011’s The Tree of Life).…...

Thousands of members of Israel’s entertainment industry convened in Tel Aviv Thursday night for a socially distanced protest calling on the government to provide desperately needed aid.

The event began with a laser light show depicting “150” in huge numbers inside a ticking clock, a reference to the 150,000 entertainment industry workers in the country. Tens of thousands have already lost their jobs, while many more are on unpaid leave. Following the light show, participants lined up to sign a wall-sized petition addressed to the prime minister.

While gatherings bans are in place in Israel, political protests are one of the exceptions to the rule providing protesters maintain distancing guidelines. Police were concerned, however, that some participants were not abiding to the restrictions Thursday night.

Singer Aviv Geffen, one of the protest organizers, called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to meet with him to discuss the crisis. “There is a disaster happening,...

The Last Planet

In all likelihood, we’re perhaps being wishful thinkers suggesting Terrence Malick will be unveiling his next project, The Last Planet only a year after the long-gestating A Hidden Life was finally unveiled in 2019. Scant details have been revealed about financing, but Malick has reunited with Hidden Life Dp Jorg Widmer and his cast consists of Geza Rohrig, Matthias Schoenaerts, Mark Rylance, Aidan Turner, Joseph Fiennes, Ben Kingsley, Douglas Booth, Tawfeek Barhom, Martin McCann, Ori Pfeffer, Shadi Mar’i, Makram Khoury, Numan Acar, Emilio De Marchi, Bjorn Thors, Alfonso Postiglione and Lorenzo Gioielli.…...