Damien Thorn is the antichrist, and the trilogy that tells his unholy tale remains popular almost fifty years later. Indeed, while putting together this Omen movie ranked list and revisiting the original franchise, I was surprised at how well the old movies held up. Omen fans will be happy that the series has been restarted in a pretty interesting way this weekend, with The First Omen a surprisingly excellent prequel to the original trilogy (check out our interviews with the director and cast here), even if it takes one large liberty involving Damien’s birth that some fans may have an issue with. So, how do the Omen films rank against each other? Let’s take a look, but remember that the Fox TV movie, Omen IV: The Awakening, is not included, as I’m sticking with feature films.
The Omen (2006):
There’s honestly no reason for this movie to exist.
The Omen (2006):
There’s honestly no reason for this movie to exist.
- 4/7/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
After taking a look back at House II: The Second Story (a favorite of mine since childhood), House of 1000 Corpses (which celebrated its 20th anniversary last year), the awesomeness of Tales from the Crypt Presents: Demon Knight, the leg smashing in the Stephen King adaptation Misery, three separate moments from John Carpenter’s Big Trouble in Little China, the “Jason vs. Tina” battle in Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood, and the “all hell breaks loose” sequence from the start of Zack Snyder’s Dawn of the Dead remake,
Directed by David Twohy, who also crafted the screenplay with Jim Wheat and Ken Wheat, Pitch Black has the following synopsis: A deep space transporter crash-lands on a desolate planet circled by three suns. Among the survivors are pilot Carolyn Fry, mystic Abu `Imam’ al-Walid, cop William J Johns and convicted criminal Richard B Riddick, and their first...
Directed by David Twohy, who also crafted the screenplay with Jim Wheat and Ken Wheat, Pitch Black has the following synopsis: A deep space transporter crash-lands on a desolate planet circled by three suns. Among the survivors are pilot Carolyn Fry, mystic Abu `Imam’ al-Walid, cop William J Johns and convicted criminal Richard B Riddick, and their first...
- 2/17/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
King Charles is hospitalized after an operation on his prostate and has been said to be doing well, as reported by Monsters and Critics.
The King made a point to release information about his enlarged prostate to encourage others to get theirs checked to avoid complications like cancer that can arise if untreated.
King Charles chose one specific hospital for his stay: the London Clinic, the UK’s largest independent private hospital in the London medical district.
As King, he would have his choice of any hospital in the world if he so chose, but he wanted this one for a good reason.
Last week, the world learned that Kate Middleton, his daughter-in-law, was in the London Clinic after abdominal surgery.
She is still hospitalized there, recovering from that surgery, and that is a big reason why King Charles chose this very hospital.
Frugal King Charles wanted to save money...
The King made a point to release information about his enlarged prostate to encourage others to get theirs checked to avoid complications like cancer that can arise if untreated.
King Charles chose one specific hospital for his stay: the London Clinic, the UK’s largest independent private hospital in the London medical district.
As King, he would have his choice of any hospital in the world if he so chose, but he wanted this one for a good reason.
Last week, the world learned that Kate Middleton, his daughter-in-law, was in the London Clinic after abdominal surgery.
She is still hospitalized there, recovering from that surgery, and that is a big reason why King Charles chose this very hospital.
Frugal King Charles wanted to save money...
- 1/27/2024
- by Pamela Roy
- Monsters and Critics
In Charles de Lauzirika's masterful documentary "Wreckage and Rage: Making Alien 3," producer David Giler laments that the David Fincher-directed sequel was doomed to disappoint because the studio was more focused on making a release date than a movie. Though I think they wound up with a boldly dour film that is every bit as singular as the movies that preceded it, his point is well taken. Setting down rails before you ride a train into town is not a bad idea. But the only thing Hollywood studios hate more than originality is learning from their mistakes.
Which brings us to 20th Century Fox's 2006 remake of "The Omen."
Amusingly, the studio that courted disaster with "Alien 3" 14 years prior opted to resuscitate their dead and decaying "The Omen" franchise because of a release date. 6/6/06 was only ever going to happen once, and, so the reasoning went, you'd be leaving...
Which brings us to 20th Century Fox's 2006 remake of "The Omen."
Amusingly, the studio that courted disaster with "Alien 3" 14 years prior opted to resuscitate their dead and decaying "The Omen" franchise because of a release date. 6/6/06 was only ever going to happen once, and, so the reasoning went, you'd be leaving...
- 1/5/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Something evil is afoot in the hallowed halls of the church in the new trailer for The First Omen, the upcoming prequel to the supernatural horror classic, The Omen.
The film stars Nell Tiger Free as Margaret, a young woman who travels from America to Rome, prepared to dedicate her life to serving God and the church. Those ambitions, however, are curtailed when Margaret stumbles into a deep-seated conspiracy to bring about the birth of the antichrist.
The new minute-long teaser for The First Omen doesn’t extrapolate much on this plot synopsis,...
The film stars Nell Tiger Free as Margaret, a young woman who travels from America to Rome, prepared to dedicate her life to serving God and the church. Those ambitions, however, are curtailed when Margaret stumbles into a deep-seated conspiracy to bring about the birth of the antichrist.
The new minute-long teaser for The First Omen doesn’t extrapolate much on this plot synopsis,...
- 1/3/2024
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Veteran film and television star James McCaffrey, who was best known to video game fans as the voice of Max Payne in the Max Payne series, has passed away at the age of 65. Initially announced by friend and The Blob actor Kevin Dillon on Dillon’s Instagram, McCaffrey’s passing was later confirmed by TMZ via a representative for the actor.
“One of Dick Wolf’s proteges (“Swift Justice”), McCaffrey went on to a successful 35 year career in television and film,” according to his rep. “Trained at the Actor’s Studio, he never lost his love for creating characters; however, his good looks often pushed him toward leading man roles.”
McCaffrey, who had a number of main roles and recurring roles in a number of television series as well as appearances in film, was known to video game fans as the iconic voice of NYPD cop turned vigilante Max Payne.
“One of Dick Wolf’s proteges (“Swift Justice”), McCaffrey went on to a successful 35 year career in television and film,” according to his rep. “Trained at the Actor’s Studio, he never lost his love for creating characters; however, his good looks often pushed him toward leading man roles.”
McCaffrey, who had a number of main roles and recurring roles in a number of television series as well as appearances in film, was known to video game fans as the iconic voice of NYPD cop turned vigilante Max Payne.
- 12/18/2023
- by Mike Wilson
- bloody-disgusting.com
Die Hard series ranked from worst to best(Photo Credit –IMDb)
Hey there, fellow list enthusiasts! Today, we’re diving into the world of Die Hard, the trendsetting classic that breathed new life into the action genre. With Bruce Willis stealing the spotlight as John McClane, the Die Hard franchise has etched its place in history as an unforgettable action movie series. Despite a slew of sequels, none quite capture the magic of the original. It’s a genre-shaping tale that didn’t invent action but spun it into something thrilling and adored by audiences.
So, grab your popcorn as we explore the Die Hard journey, from its roots in Roderick Thorp’s 1979 novel, “Nothing Lasts Forever,” to ranking all five films in the series from least to most favorable. Let’s unravel the excitement and nostalgia of Die Hard’s enduring legacy!
5. A Good Day To Die Hard (2013) A Good Day To Die Hard...
Hey there, fellow list enthusiasts! Today, we’re diving into the world of Die Hard, the trendsetting classic that breathed new life into the action genre. With Bruce Willis stealing the spotlight as John McClane, the Die Hard franchise has etched its place in history as an unforgettable action movie series. Despite a slew of sequels, none quite capture the magic of the original. It’s a genre-shaping tale that didn’t invent action but spun it into something thrilling and adored by audiences.
So, grab your popcorn as we explore the Die Hard journey, from its roots in Roderick Thorp’s 1979 novel, “Nothing Lasts Forever,” to ranking all five films in the series from least to most favorable. Let’s unravel the excitement and nostalgia of Die Hard’s enduring legacy!
5. A Good Day To Die Hard (2013) A Good Day To Die Hard...
- 12/18/2023
- by Hari P N
- KoiMoi
Production designer Nathan Crowley tells us about his first movie with Christopher Nolan – 2002’s Insomnia, and its chilly outdoor filmmaking.
Having broken through with the low-budget thriller Memento (2000), Christopher Nolan made his Hollywood debut with Insomnia in 2002 – a remake of the Norwegian film of the same name. Starring Al Pacino as a quietly guilt-ridden LA cop investigating a murder in an Alaskan fishing town, Insomnia was also lit up by supporting performances from Hilary Swank as a rookie officer and the late Robin Williams as a shifty potential suspect.
Although some filmmakers may have regarded Insomnia as a work-for-hire gig, Nolan brought all his skill and attention to detail to bear on the movie, using his expanded budget (some $46m versus Memento’s $5-ish million) to make a measured, stunning-looking thriller. (Cinematographer Wally Pfister’s early shot of a plane flying over Alaskan wastes is quite a sight on a big screen.
Having broken through with the low-budget thriller Memento (2000), Christopher Nolan made his Hollywood debut with Insomnia in 2002 – a remake of the Norwegian film of the same name. Starring Al Pacino as a quietly guilt-ridden LA cop investigating a murder in an Alaskan fishing town, Insomnia was also lit up by supporting performances from Hilary Swank as a rookie officer and the late Robin Williams as a shifty potential suspect.
Although some filmmakers may have regarded Insomnia as a work-for-hire gig, Nolan brought all his skill and attention to detail to bear on the movie, using his expanded budget (some $46m versus Memento’s $5-ish million) to make a measured, stunning-looking thriller. (Cinematographer Wally Pfister’s early shot of a plane flying over Alaskan wastes is quite a sight on a big screen.
- 12/7/2023
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
Luke Evans is a Welsh actor and singer. He is best known for his roles in Dracula Untold, Beauty and the Beast and Echo 3.
Luke Evans Biography: Age, Early Life, Family, Education
Luke Evans was born on April 15, 1979 (Luke Evans: Age 43) in Pontypool, Wales to Yvonne and David Evans. When Evans was 17 he left school and moved to Cardiff to study under the singing coach Louise Ryan. In 1997 he won a scholarship to London Studio Centre and graduated three years later.
Luke Evans Biography: Career
Evans started his career on the stage in productions of La Cava, Taboo, Rent, Avenue Q and Small Change. It was thanks to his role as Vincent in Small Change that got him nominated for the Evening Standard Award for Outstanding Newcomer.
In 2009 Evans had his first role in a movie playing Apollo in Clash of the Titans. More of Evan’s movie roles include...
Luke Evans Biography: Age, Early Life, Family, Education
Luke Evans was born on April 15, 1979 (Luke Evans: Age 43) in Pontypool, Wales to Yvonne and David Evans. When Evans was 17 he left school and moved to Cardiff to study under the singing coach Louise Ryan. In 1997 he won a scholarship to London Studio Centre and graduated three years later.
Luke Evans Biography: Career
Evans started his career on the stage in productions of La Cava, Taboo, Rent, Avenue Q and Small Change. It was thanks to his role as Vincent in Small Change that got him nominated for the Evening Standard Award for Outstanding Newcomer.
In 2009 Evans had his first role in a movie playing Apollo in Clash of the Titans. More of Evan’s movie roles include...
- 3/3/2023
- by Hailey Schipper
- Uinterview
Indiana State University is mourning the tragic loss of three students. Football players Christian Eubanks and Caleb VanHooser, along with fellow student Jayden Musili, were killed on Aug. 21 after a single-vehicle accident occurred in Riley, In. According to police, there were a total of five people in the car. Isu football players Omarion Dixon and John Moore were rushed to the hospital and are currently out of intensive care but remain in serious condition. Musili, 19, a sophomore from Fort Wayne, In, became an Isu student this year and was a student enrolled in the Pathway to Blue program, a bridge program between Ivy Tech Community College and Isu. Eubanks, 18, a freshman from Waukegan, Ill., and...
- 8/22/2022
- E! Online
Exclusive: John Moore has been signed to direct the suspense thriller Plane at Mandalay Pictures. Scripted by David M. Crabtree, the story follows a traveling salesman, who finds himself airborne in a small plane when the pilot dies and must come to terms with his life while trying not to crash.
Producing the project for Mandalay is Jason Michael Berman. “This will be a real survival movie, a roller coaster,” said Berman, whose other credits include Otherhood, Little Evil, and Burning Sands. “David Crabtree comes from a family of pilots, and John is a massive aviation enthusiast, so they know this space intimately.”
Moore has previously directed such films as A Good Day to Die Hard, Behind Enemy Lines, and Flight of the Phoenix. Berman and Crabtree met at the Ucs’s School of Cinematic Arts in 2002, and have...
Producing the project for Mandalay is Jason Michael Berman. “This will be a real survival movie, a roller coaster,” said Berman, whose other credits include Otherhood, Little Evil, and Burning Sands. “David Crabtree comes from a family of pilots, and John is a massive aviation enthusiast, so they know this space intimately.”
Moore has previously directed such films as A Good Day to Die Hard, Behind Enemy Lines, and Flight of the Phoenix. Berman and Crabtree met at the Ucs’s School of Cinematic Arts in 2002, and have...
- 7/26/2018
- by Anita Busch
- Deadline Film + TV
The Manuscript, a new thriller from director John Moore (Behind Enemy Lines) has just landed Academy Award winner Morgan Freeman as the film's star.
The cat and mouse-style thriller was written by Louis Rosenberg and Joe Rosenbaum. It centers on a jailed genius convict (Freeman), who leads a book editor, through clues in his memoir, to the $20 million in missing diamonds he stole years earlier. As the junior editor gets closer to finding out the truth about the mystery, he falls into a greater criminal ploy that leaves his life in danger.
It's always good to see Freeman land a good meaty movie role. This sounds like it will be a great project for him to be a part of. The Manuscript is scheduled to begin shooting this October. ...
The cat and mouse-style thriller was written by Louis Rosenberg and Joe Rosenbaum. It centers on a jailed genius convict (Freeman), who leads a book editor, through clues in his memoir, to the $20 million in missing diamonds he stole years earlier. As the junior editor gets closer to finding out the truth about the mystery, he falls into a greater criminal ploy that leaves his life in danger.
It's always good to see Freeman land a good meaty movie role. This sounds like it will be a great project for him to be a part of. The Manuscript is scheduled to begin shooting this October. ...
- 9/12/2017
- by Kristian Odland
- GeekTyrant
Padraig Cotter Jun 22, 2017
The Max Payne movie failed to capture the essence of the videogame - but a new fan film is having a go...
The original Max Payne videogame feels like the result of its developers spending a weekend bingeing on The Matrix and various John Woo movies, while taking the occasional break to read some Raymond Chandler novels. It was a stylish, fluid third-person shooter that made heavy use of slow motion and bullet time, with the story being told through graphic novel panels. Max himself was an insanely cool lead character, and the game went on to become a major hit. It spawned two further games – released in 2003 and 2011 respectively – and remains a cult favourite to this day.
It also spawned – like pretty much every successful video game – a movie adaptation in 2008. Mark Wahlberg took on the title role, with Mila Kunis playing Max’s love interest Mona. While the movie made a modest profit it did little to impress critics, with the harshest judgements coming from the fan base itself.
The movie is essentially forgotten now and is on the same video game movie scrapheap that also houses Hitman: Agent 47 and Tekken. On the flipside of the coin is Max Payne: Retribution, a 2017 fan produced short that manages to recreate the unique feel of the game for a fraction of the cost. For the sake of an experiment let’s contrast the two adaptations, and see if passion and creativity are any match for a Hollywood budget and a major star.
Max Payne: Retribution (2017)
This short doesn’t adapt any particular storyline from the series, and instead feels like a mash-up between the original game and its sequel. The story involves Max – still eternally grieving for his murdered family – trying to save Mona Sax from Jack Lupino (played by director Leroy Kincaide), a drug kingpin with a nasty Devil worshipping hobby. It’s a contained story that gradually builds to an epic gunfight in a drug warehouse.
Fan films are often well-meaning and filled with passion, but are let down by a lack of budget, acting talent or filmmaking ability. It’s one thing to get actors and dressed them up like video game characters, but it’s another thing entirely to breathe life into it. Thankfully Max Payne: Retribution manages to bypass a lot of those potential pitfalls, coming across as a sincere tribute to the franchise.
A love for the material is evident in every frame, from the countless Easter eggs (Max drinking Kong whisky, Address Unknown playing on the television etc) to the faithful recreation of the main characters. Actor Joan James Muixi certainly has the look of old school Max and does a good job with the stylised dialogue. Sadly he lacks the gruff authority of original voice actor James McCaffrey, but then again replicating McCaffrey’s distinct sound is near impossible anyway.
The attention to detail of the short is impressive, especially given Retribution’s modest £1500 budget. The budgetary stretch marks are visible in certain sets or effect shots, but what the crew was able to achieve on that amount is impressive. It has a slick cinematic look, from a moody early scene of Max washing his face while bathed in neon to the warehouse finale. This sequence manages to cram in all the classic elements of the game too; slo-mo, duel wielding and even a spot of bullet time, and it’s a nicely choreographed shootout.
Like many fan films it’s not flawless. Some line readings feel off and a few scenes play out a little long, but Retribution remains a stylish ode that understands what made the series so interesting in the first place. That, and the moment Max picks up another handgun and prepares to dive, should be enough to produce a smirk in even the most jaded fan.
Max Payne (2008)
There are certain characters and franchises that are fundamentally aimed at adults, and trying to tone them down for a lower rating usually ends in disaster; think Live Free Or Die Hard or Alien Vs Predator. Max Payne is a game defined by a high bodycount and bloodshed, so the decision to make it a PG-13 movie was already a sign it was walking down the wrong path.
Before I start beating the film with a stick, let’s start with some positives. The film looks gorgeous, making the snowy New York where the story is set look like a beautiful wasteland. Director John Moore may not be a master storyteller but he’s got a great eye, and clearly had a blast shooting this neo-noir flick. The Valkyrie creatures are an odd inclusion, but they again make for a striking visual, which Moore milks whenever possible. The action scenes – when they arrive – are fun, with Max’s drugged out rampage in the finale injecting the glum thriller with a bit of adrenaline.
That’s pretty much it though, with many of the film's issues running deep. A big one is Mark Wahlberg and his characterization of Max. In the game he may be moody, but he also has a glib sense of humour and his inner monologue made him endearing. Here he’s a mopey, humourless git, and Wahlberg plays him with that singular note throughout. Kunis is completely miscast too, utterly failing to come across as a badass assassin. The rest of the cast are a mixed bag, but nobody here is doing their best work.
The game is almost non-stop action, where the movie is a meandering thriller for the most part. It often feels padded out with useless scenes, like Mona visiting a crime boss who has no bearing on the plot or a bizarre cameo by singer Nelly Furtado. There’s a remarkable lack of action in the first half too, and while it’s not half bad when it arrives, the PG-13 rating sands off the harsher edges.
The video game movie genre has a long history of disappointing fans, and while Max Payne is far from the worst, it was still a major letdown. The pervading feeling is nobody really cared about the material; Wahlberg admitted he didn’t play the game and the movie makes bizarre changes to the source. It doesn’t even feature a scene where Max dives through the air with a Beretta in each hand, which is just about the biggest sin of all.
I remember a friend – who is a big Max Payne fan – summarising it best, “Remember that bit in the game where Max walks around for an hour not shooting anyone? Of course not. That would be boring.”
The Winner: Max Payne: Retribution
It may lack a little spit and polish, but the makers of Max Payne: Retribution took a tiny budget and a lot of passion and funnelled it into a stylish adaptation. Fans should definitely seek it out, and it might help ease the payneful (sorry) gap between games. There’s talk of the makers of Retribution being in discussion with Max Payne publisher Take-Two Interactive about developing a TV series based on the short.
On the evidence shown here, that could be something very fun indeed.
Max Payne: Retribution will be available to view on the official YouTube page from June 24th.
The Max Payne movie failed to capture the essence of the videogame - but a new fan film is having a go...
The original Max Payne videogame feels like the result of its developers spending a weekend bingeing on The Matrix and various John Woo movies, while taking the occasional break to read some Raymond Chandler novels. It was a stylish, fluid third-person shooter that made heavy use of slow motion and bullet time, with the story being told through graphic novel panels. Max himself was an insanely cool lead character, and the game went on to become a major hit. It spawned two further games – released in 2003 and 2011 respectively – and remains a cult favourite to this day.
It also spawned – like pretty much every successful video game – a movie adaptation in 2008. Mark Wahlberg took on the title role, with Mila Kunis playing Max’s love interest Mona. While the movie made a modest profit it did little to impress critics, with the harshest judgements coming from the fan base itself.
The movie is essentially forgotten now and is on the same video game movie scrapheap that also houses Hitman: Agent 47 and Tekken. On the flipside of the coin is Max Payne: Retribution, a 2017 fan produced short that manages to recreate the unique feel of the game for a fraction of the cost. For the sake of an experiment let’s contrast the two adaptations, and see if passion and creativity are any match for a Hollywood budget and a major star.
Max Payne: Retribution (2017)
This short doesn’t adapt any particular storyline from the series, and instead feels like a mash-up between the original game and its sequel. The story involves Max – still eternally grieving for his murdered family – trying to save Mona Sax from Jack Lupino (played by director Leroy Kincaide), a drug kingpin with a nasty Devil worshipping hobby. It’s a contained story that gradually builds to an epic gunfight in a drug warehouse.
Fan films are often well-meaning and filled with passion, but are let down by a lack of budget, acting talent or filmmaking ability. It’s one thing to get actors and dressed them up like video game characters, but it’s another thing entirely to breathe life into it. Thankfully Max Payne: Retribution manages to bypass a lot of those potential pitfalls, coming across as a sincere tribute to the franchise.
A love for the material is evident in every frame, from the countless Easter eggs (Max drinking Kong whisky, Address Unknown playing on the television etc) to the faithful recreation of the main characters. Actor Joan James Muixi certainly has the look of old school Max and does a good job with the stylised dialogue. Sadly he lacks the gruff authority of original voice actor James McCaffrey, but then again replicating McCaffrey’s distinct sound is near impossible anyway.
The attention to detail of the short is impressive, especially given Retribution’s modest £1500 budget. The budgetary stretch marks are visible in certain sets or effect shots, but what the crew was able to achieve on that amount is impressive. It has a slick cinematic look, from a moody early scene of Max washing his face while bathed in neon to the warehouse finale. This sequence manages to cram in all the classic elements of the game too; slo-mo, duel wielding and even a spot of bullet time, and it’s a nicely choreographed shootout.
Like many fan films it’s not flawless. Some line readings feel off and a few scenes play out a little long, but Retribution remains a stylish ode that understands what made the series so interesting in the first place. That, and the moment Max picks up another handgun and prepares to dive, should be enough to produce a smirk in even the most jaded fan.
Max Payne (2008)
There are certain characters and franchises that are fundamentally aimed at adults, and trying to tone them down for a lower rating usually ends in disaster; think Live Free Or Die Hard or Alien Vs Predator. Max Payne is a game defined by a high bodycount and bloodshed, so the decision to make it a PG-13 movie was already a sign it was walking down the wrong path.
Before I start beating the film with a stick, let’s start with some positives. The film looks gorgeous, making the snowy New York where the story is set look like a beautiful wasteland. Director John Moore may not be a master storyteller but he’s got a great eye, and clearly had a blast shooting this neo-noir flick. The Valkyrie creatures are an odd inclusion, but they again make for a striking visual, which Moore milks whenever possible. The action scenes – when they arrive – are fun, with Max’s drugged out rampage in the finale injecting the glum thriller with a bit of adrenaline.
That’s pretty much it though, with many of the film's issues running deep. A big one is Mark Wahlberg and his characterization of Max. In the game he may be moody, but he also has a glib sense of humour and his inner monologue made him endearing. Here he’s a mopey, humourless git, and Wahlberg plays him with that singular note throughout. Kunis is completely miscast too, utterly failing to come across as a badass assassin. The rest of the cast are a mixed bag, but nobody here is doing their best work.
The game is almost non-stop action, where the movie is a meandering thriller for the most part. It often feels padded out with useless scenes, like Mona visiting a crime boss who has no bearing on the plot or a bizarre cameo by singer Nelly Furtado. There’s a remarkable lack of action in the first half too, and while it’s not half bad when it arrives, the PG-13 rating sands off the harsher edges.
The video game movie genre has a long history of disappointing fans, and while Max Payne is far from the worst, it was still a major letdown. The pervading feeling is nobody really cared about the material; Wahlberg admitted he didn’t play the game and the movie makes bizarre changes to the source. It doesn’t even feature a scene where Max dives through the air with a Beretta in each hand, which is just about the biggest sin of all.
I remember a friend – who is a big Max Payne fan – summarising it best, “Remember that bit in the game where Max walks around for an hour not shooting anyone? Of course not. That would be boring.”
The Winner: Max Payne: Retribution
It may lack a little spit and polish, but the makers of Max Payne: Retribution took a tiny budget and a lot of passion and funnelled it into a stylish adaptation. Fans should definitely seek it out, and it might help ease the payneful (sorry) gap between games. There’s talk of the makers of Retribution being in discussion with Max Payne publisher Take-Two Interactive about developing a TV series based on the short.
On the evidence shown here, that could be something very fun indeed.
Max Payne: Retribution will be available to view on the official YouTube page from June 24th.
- 6/20/2017
- Den of Geek
Pierce Brosnan plays a Michael O’Leary-like businessman with a gadget-filled pad who gets more tech support than he bargained for in this silly, dull squeaker
An interesting premise but not much more to this ho-hum home invasion thriller, written by Dan Kay and directed by John Moore (who gave us the entertaining Gene Hackman/Owen Wilson actioner Behind Enemy Lines). Pierce Brosnan stars as wealthy Irish mogul Mike Regan, who leases private jets: Brosnan plays him brash, with maybe a touch of Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary. Regan is devoted to his lovely wife and daughter, played by Anna Friel and Stefanie Scott, but he’s over-leveraged the business and has secret money troubles. So Mike’s hugely grateful when a young It guy on his staff, Ed (James Frecheville) saves his ass by fixing a computer glitch that had threatened to wreck a vital presentation. He invites Ed to his “smart” designer home,...
An interesting premise but not much more to this ho-hum home invasion thriller, written by Dan Kay and directed by John Moore (who gave us the entertaining Gene Hackman/Owen Wilson actioner Behind Enemy Lines). Pierce Brosnan stars as wealthy Irish mogul Mike Regan, who leases private jets: Brosnan plays him brash, with maybe a touch of Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary. Regan is devoted to his lovely wife and daughter, played by Anna Friel and Stefanie Scott, but he’s over-leveraged the business and has secret money troubles. So Mike’s hugely grateful when a young It guy on his staff, Ed (James Frecheville) saves his ass by fixing a computer glitch that had threatened to wreck a vital presentation. He invites Ed to his “smart” designer home,...
- 3/9/2017
- by Peter Bradshaw
- The Guardian - Film News
Stars: Pierce Brosnan, James Frecheville, Anna Friel, Stefanie Scott, Jason Barry, Brian F. Mulvey, Martin Hindy, Clare-Hope Ashitey, David McSavage | Written by Dan Kay, William Wisher | Directed by John Moore
When his daughter complains about their home’s dodgy Internet connection, high-flying executive Mike Regan (Pierce Brosnan) brings in I.T. guy Ed (James Frecheville). Overestimating the breadth of their friendship – by assuming that they have one – the spurned tech guy turns stalker, using his computer skills to infiltrate and attack the family on every level. They’re gonna need a better firewall.
It may have a grizzled, craggy former James Bond as the lead, but this is no Taken riff. In spite of its ultra high-tech trappings, I.T. is a remarkably old-fashioned stalker movie, reminiscent of the likes of Prey, Pacific Heights, One Hour Photo or, um, The Cable Guy. It’s the sort of thing you might see Nicolas Cage...
When his daughter complains about their home’s dodgy Internet connection, high-flying executive Mike Regan (Pierce Brosnan) brings in I.T. guy Ed (James Frecheville). Overestimating the breadth of their friendship – by assuming that they have one – the spurned tech guy turns stalker, using his computer skills to infiltrate and attack the family on every level. They’re gonna need a better firewall.
It may have a grizzled, craggy former James Bond as the lead, but this is no Taken riff. In spite of its ultra high-tech trappings, I.T. is a remarkably old-fashioned stalker movie, reminiscent of the likes of Prey, Pacific Heights, One Hour Photo or, um, The Cable Guy. It’s the sort of thing you might see Nicolas Cage...
- 3/9/2017
- by Joel Harley
- Nerdly
Author: Linda Marric
A Good Day to Die Hard director John Moore is back with a predictably dull tech thriller which manages to underwhelm rather than thrill. This psychological drama which stars Pierce Brosnan and Anna Friel – yet despite the cast’s best efforts, I.T falls short of providing any kind of hook and ultimately fails to keep the audience on its side for long enough for anyone to care about what is happening on screen as the narrative unfolds.
Sounding more Irish and looking more menacing than usual, Brosnan is Mike Regan, a self-made aviation millionaire planning to expand his empire by launching an Uber-style app for private jets. Regan seems to have it all, a dutiful wife (Anna Friel), a beautiful teenage daughter (Stefanie Scott) and a modern state-of-the-art smart home with all mod cons. However, things start to go terribly wrong when the firm’s I.
A Good Day to Die Hard director John Moore is back with a predictably dull tech thriller which manages to underwhelm rather than thrill. This psychological drama which stars Pierce Brosnan and Anna Friel – yet despite the cast’s best efforts, I.T falls short of providing any kind of hook and ultimately fails to keep the audience on its side for long enough for anyone to care about what is happening on screen as the narrative unfolds.
Sounding more Irish and looking more menacing than usual, Brosnan is Mike Regan, a self-made aviation millionaire planning to expand his empire by launching an Uber-style app for private jets. Regan seems to have it all, a dutiful wife (Anna Friel), a beautiful teenage daughter (Stefanie Scott) and a modern state-of-the-art smart home with all mod cons. However, things start to go terribly wrong when the firm’s I.
- 3/9/2017
- by Linda Marric
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
From director John Moore (A Good Day to Die Hard, Max Payne) and starring an award-winning cast, including Golden Globe nominated Pierce Brosnan (James Bond, No Escape) and Anna Friel (Limitless, London Boulevard) as well as Stefanie Scott (Insidious: Chapter 3) and James Frecheville (The Drop, Animal Kingdom), I.T. will be released in selected UK cinemas on 10th March 2017.
Mike Regan (Pierce Brosnan) is a successful, self-made man who has it all: a gorgeous wife, Rose (Anna Friel) a beautiful teenage daughter, Kaitlyn (Stefanie Scott) and a sleek, state-of-the-art smart home. But he soon finds himself in a deadly, high-stakes game of cat-and-mouse when his I.T. consultant, Ed (James Frecheville), starts using his skills to stalk Mike’s daughter and endanger his family, his business, and his life. In a world where there is no privacy, and personal secrets can go viral by the click of a mouse, Mike needs...
Mike Regan (Pierce Brosnan) is a successful, self-made man who has it all: a gorgeous wife, Rose (Anna Friel) a beautiful teenage daughter, Kaitlyn (Stefanie Scott) and a sleek, state-of-the-art smart home. But he soon finds himself in a deadly, high-stakes game of cat-and-mouse when his I.T. consultant, Ed (James Frecheville), starts using his skills to stalk Mike’s daughter and endanger his family, his business, and his life. In a world where there is no privacy, and personal secrets can go viral by the click of a mouse, Mike needs...
- 3/3/2017
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Author: Competitions
To mark the release of I.T. starring Pierce Brosnan on 10th March, we’ve been given 5 iTunes codes to download a digital copy of the film.
From director John Moore (A Good Day to Die Hard, Max Payne) and starring an award-winning cast, including Golden Globe nominated Pierce Brosnan (James Bond, No Escape) and Anna Friel (Limitless, London Boulevard) as well as Stefanie Scott (Insidious: Chapter 3) and James Frecheville (The Drop, Animal Kingdom), I.T. will be released in selected UK cinemas on 10th March 2017. I.T. will also be available for digital download from 10th March.
Please note: This competition is open to UK residents only
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Open to UK residents only The competition will close 16th March 2017 at 23.59 GMT The winner will be picked at random from entries received No cash alternative is available
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To mark the release of I.T. starring Pierce Brosnan on 10th March, we’ve been given 5 iTunes codes to download a digital copy of the film.
From director John Moore (A Good Day to Die Hard, Max Payne) and starring an award-winning cast, including Golden Globe nominated Pierce Brosnan (James Bond, No Escape) and Anna Friel (Limitless, London Boulevard) as well as Stefanie Scott (Insidious: Chapter 3) and James Frecheville (The Drop, Animal Kingdom), I.T. will be released in selected UK cinemas on 10th March 2017. I.T. will also be available for digital download from 10th March.
Please note: This competition is open to UK residents only
a Rafflecopter giveaway
The Small Print
Open to UK residents only The competition will close 16th March 2017 at 23.59 GMT The winner will be picked at random from entries received No cash alternative is available
The usual T&Cs can be found here.
- 3/2/2017
- by Competitions
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
From director John Moore (A Good Day to Die Hard, Max Payne) and starring an award-winning cast, including Golden Globe nominated Pierce Brosnan (James Bond, No Escape) and Anna Friel (Limitless, London Boulevard) as well as Stefanie Scott (Insidious: Chapter 3) and James Frecheville (The Drop, Animal Kingdom), I.T. will be released in selected UK cinemas on 10th March 2017.
Mike Regan (Pierce Brosnan) is a successful, self-made man who has it all: a gorgeous wife, Rose (Anna Friel) a beautiful teenage daughter, Kaitlyn (Stefanie Scott) and a sleek, state-of-the-art smart home. But he soon finds himself in a deadly, high-stakes game of cat-and-mouse when his I.T. consultant, Ed (James Frecheville), starts using his skills to stalk Mike’s daughter and endanger his family, his business, and his life. In a world where there is no privacy, and personal secrets can go viral by the click of a mouse, Mike needs...
Mike Regan (Pierce Brosnan) is a successful, self-made man who has it all: a gorgeous wife, Rose (Anna Friel) a beautiful teenage daughter, Kaitlyn (Stefanie Scott) and a sleek, state-of-the-art smart home. But he soon finds himself in a deadly, high-stakes game of cat-and-mouse when his I.T. consultant, Ed (James Frecheville), starts using his skills to stalk Mike’s daughter and endanger his family, his business, and his life. In a world where there is no privacy, and personal secrets can go viral by the click of a mouse, Mike needs...
- 3/1/2017
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
John Moore Feb 21, 2017
As you may, or may not, know, The Last Jedi shares its title with a Star Wars Marvel comic from the early 80s...
Note: Potential spoilers for Episode VIII (2017), massive spoilers for Marvel’s Star Wars #49 (1981)
Avid followers of Mark Hamill’s twitter feed may have noticed this rather cryptic message pop up in his feed recently.
It concerns issue #49 of the original Marvel Star Wars comic run that began in 1977, an issue that has recently become of special interest because it shares its title (The Last Jedi, should you have been living in a cave since January) with director-writer Rian Johnson’s upcoming Episode VIII. While BC’s Jeremy Conrad uses that fact to comment that the shared title has caused a spike in resale value of said vintage issue recently, we decided to take a closer look and speculate if Hamill’s decision to directly...
As you may, or may not, know, The Last Jedi shares its title with a Star Wars Marvel comic from the early 80s...
Note: Potential spoilers for Episode VIII (2017), massive spoilers for Marvel’s Star Wars #49 (1981)
Avid followers of Mark Hamill’s twitter feed may have noticed this rather cryptic message pop up in his feed recently.
It concerns issue #49 of the original Marvel Star Wars comic run that began in 1977, an issue that has recently become of special interest because it shares its title (The Last Jedi, should you have been living in a cave since January) with director-writer Rian Johnson’s upcoming Episode VIII. While BC’s Jeremy Conrad uses that fact to comment that the shared title has caused a spike in resale value of said vintage issue recently, we decided to take a closer look and speculate if Hamill’s decision to directly...
- 2/19/2017
- Den of Geek
Title: I.T. Rlj Entertainment Director: John Moore Writers: Dan Kay, William Wisher Cast: Pierce Brosnan, James Frecheville, Anna Friel, Stefanie Scott, Austin Swift Running Time: 95min Rated: Unrated (Language, Mild Sexuality, Violence) In Theaters And VOD: September 23, 2016 Mike Regan (Pierce Brosnan, Goldeneye) is a successful business owner whom is about to launch an Uber app for private planes. Something goes wrong in his big presentation and in desperation, he begs the new temp I.T. guy Ed Porter (James Frecheville) to save the day. Thankful and wanting to welcome the new guy to the company, Mike invites Ed to his “smart home” to look at his faulty wifi. There [ Read More ]
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- 10/17/2016
- by juliana
- ShockYa
I.T. is one of those VOD sleepers you expect absolutely nothing from, yet – in the most base-value sense – John Moore’s creepy tech-driven thriller gets the job done. Scenes may feel like a tutorial in suspense and predictable plot movement, but Pierce Brosnan is just too damn smooth to ignore (like that matured, smokey Scotch he’s sipping on above).
Age hasn’t dampened this ex-Bond stud’s charms in the least, and he works well as a billionaire family man who turns primal when some jabroni threatens the ones he loves. Admittedly, you won’t be challenged by material here, but minimal genre satiation is achieved through “Peeping Tom” surveillance and satirical warnings directed towards our own internet-obsessed lifestyles.
Hey, not everything can be a five-star experience – there’s a time and place for a Burger King quickie.
Brosnan stars as company man Mike Regan, whose aviation conglomerate is...
Age hasn’t dampened this ex-Bond stud’s charms in the least, and he works well as a billionaire family man who turns primal when some jabroni threatens the ones he loves. Admittedly, you won’t be challenged by material here, but minimal genre satiation is achieved through “Peeping Tom” surveillance and satirical warnings directed towards our own internet-obsessed lifestyles.
Hey, not everything can be a five-star experience – there’s a time and place for a Burger King quickie.
Brosnan stars as company man Mike Regan, whose aviation conglomerate is...
- 9/24/2016
- by Matt Donato
- We Got This Covered
Exclusive: Pierce Brosnan has just signed on to star in The Only Living Boy In New York, the Marc Webb-directed film for Amazon Studios. He joins Jeff Bridges, Kate BeckinsaleCallum Turner, and Kiersey Clemons in the drama that follows a recent college graduate who begins a relationship with his father's mistress. The script is by Allan Loeb with Albert Berger, John Fogel and Ron Yerxa serving as producers. Brosnan’s thriller I.T. from director John Moore, opened today in…...
- 9/23/2016
- Deadline
John Moore's thriller I.T. will be in cinemas and on VOD on September 23, 2016. ScreenAnarchy has an exclusive clip to share with you from the film. In the clip an unexpected and not entirely welcome guest shows up at Mike Regan's daughter's field hockey match. Mike Regan (Pierce Brosnan) is a successful, self-made man who has it all: a gorgeous wife, a beautiful teenage daughter and a sleek, state-of-the-art “smart home.” But he soon finds himself in a deadly, high-stakes game of cat-and-mouse when his I.T. consultant, Ed (James Frecheville), starts using his skills to stalk Mike’s daughter and endanger his family, his business, and his life. In a world where there is no privacy, and personal secrets can go viral by the...
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- 9/23/2016
- Screen Anarchy
Plot: An air transport tycoon (Pierce Brosnan) has his world turned upside-down by a psychotic I.T. consultant (James Frecheville). Review: I can’t say I expected all that much from Pierce Brosnan’s latest vehicle, I.T. The trailers seemed pretty goofy, positioning this as a kind of ‘Mr. Robot’ vs Taken, and I was especially wary of John Moore directing in the wake of Max Payne... Read More...
- 9/22/2016
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Actor Pierce Brosnan has had a busy year so far. He previously starred in the dark thriller “Urge” as a mysterious nightclub owner who introduces his friends to a new designer drug and drags them into a deadly trap. Now, he stars in another action thriller “I.T.” as Mike Regan, a successful, self-made man with a state-of-the-art “smart home,” but when his I.T. consultant Ed (James Frecheville) starts stalking his daughter and threatening his entire life, he’s drawn into a complex cat-and-mouse game where the normal rules don’t apply. The film also stars Anna Friel (“Pushing Daisies”), Stefanie Scott (“Flipped”), and Michael Nyqvist (“John Wick”). Watch an exclusive clip from the film below.
Read More: Pierce Brosnan Says ‘Spectre’ Story Was “Weak” And The Movie Was “Too Long”
The film is directed by John Moore. He previously directed “Behind Enemy Lines,” starring Owen Wilson and Gene Hackman, the remake of “The Omen,...
Read More: Pierce Brosnan Says ‘Spectre’ Story Was “Weak” And The Movie Was “Too Long”
The film is directed by John Moore. He previously directed “Behind Enemy Lines,” starring Owen Wilson and Gene Hackman, the remake of “The Omen,...
- 9/13/2016
- by Annakeara Stinson
- Indiewire
Not to be confused with Stephen King’s horror masterclass, the first trailer for John Moore’s techno-thriller I.T. has booted online.
Arriving to us via Yahoo Movies, the slick and striking sizzle reel places Pierce Brosnan in the shoes of well-to-do businessman Mike Regan, one comfortably at the top of his game with more money than sense. Housed up in his own futuristic version of Fort Knox, Regan’s home is ripped straight from a George Orwell novel, with scores of cameras and smart devices littering all four corners of this ultra-modern abode.
Enter Ed. He’s an unremarkable technician who is given unprecedented access into Regan’s family life after lending his CEO a helping hand when a board meeting goes south. But in true action-thriller fashion, I.T. devolves into a spat between Ed and Regan, with the former launching a full-scale digital attack on Pierce Brosnan’s hapless family man.
Arriving to us via Yahoo Movies, the slick and striking sizzle reel places Pierce Brosnan in the shoes of well-to-do businessman Mike Regan, one comfortably at the top of his game with more money than sense. Housed up in his own futuristic version of Fort Knox, Regan’s home is ripped straight from a George Orwell novel, with scores of cameras and smart devices littering all four corners of this ultra-modern abode.
Enter Ed. He’s an unremarkable technician who is given unprecedented access into Regan’s family life after lending his CEO a helping hand when a board meeting goes south. But in true action-thriller fashion, I.T. devolves into a spat between Ed and Regan, with the former launching a full-scale digital attack on Pierce Brosnan’s hapless family man.
- 8/5/2016
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
"Change everything – passwords, codes – secure this place!" Another one of these. Rlj Entertainment has released the first official trailer for a film called I.T. (already a boring title), a technology thriller about a successful business owner whose life is sabotaged by a mentally deranged It guy. Pierce Brosnan stars, along with James Frecheville, Anna Friel, Stefanie Scott, Michael Nyqvist, and Jason Barry. This is yet another fear-mongering "technology is scary!" movies, where it seems like the people behind it don't even actually understand how most of this technology works. Of course the It guy is creepy, and of course this is from the same guy who made A Good Day to Die Hard. I don't recommend it, only if you're curious. Here's the first official trailer (+ teaser poster) for John Moore's I.T., originally from Yahoo: Mike Regan has everything he could ever want, a beautiful family and a top of the line smart house.
- 8/5/2016
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Keep up with the wild and wooly world of indie film acquisitions with our weekly Rundown of everything that’s been picked up around the globe. Check out last week’s Rundown here.
– Rlj Entertainment has acquired all North American rights to the thriller “I.T.,” directed by John Moore and written by Dan Kay and William Wisher, Jr.
The film stars Pierce Brosnan, Anna Friel, Stefanie Scott and James Frecheville. The film “tells the story of Mike Regan (Brosnan), a successful, self-made man who has it all: a gorgeous wife, a beautiful teenage daughter and a sleek, state-of-the-art “smart home.” But he soon finds himself in a deadly, high-stakes game of cat-and-mouse when his I.T. consultant, Ed (Frecheville), starts using his skills to stalk Mike’s daughter and endanger his family, his business, and his life. In a world where there is no privacy, and personal secrets can go viral...
– Rlj Entertainment has acquired all North American rights to the thriller “I.T.,” directed by John Moore and written by Dan Kay and William Wisher, Jr.
The film stars Pierce Brosnan, Anna Friel, Stefanie Scott and James Frecheville. The film “tells the story of Mike Regan (Brosnan), a successful, self-made man who has it all: a gorgeous wife, a beautiful teenage daughter and a sleek, state-of-the-art “smart home.” But he soon finds himself in a deadly, high-stakes game of cat-and-mouse when his I.T. consultant, Ed (Frecheville), starts using his skills to stalk Mike’s daughter and endanger his family, his business, and his life. In a world where there is no privacy, and personal secrets can go viral...
- 7/29/2016
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
Not to be confused with Andy Muschietti’s upcoming adaptation of Stephen King’s It, Max Payne director John Moore’s I.T. thrusts acclaimed actor Pierce Brosnan inside the perilous world of smart houses. Everything’s fine and dandy, of course, until an I.T.… Continue Reading →
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- 7/28/2016
- by Todd Rigney
- DreadCentral.com
The company has acquired Us distribution rights from Voltage Pictures to the Pierce Brosnan thriller.
John Moore, an action-thriller veteran whose credits include Good Day To Die Hard and Max Payne, directed It from a screenplay by Dan Kay and William Wisher Jr.
Anna Friel, Stefanie Scott and James Frecheville round out the key cast on the story about a self-made man who fights back when his life and family are threatened by an It consultant.
Rlje (Rlj Entertainment) plans a September theatrical and VOD launch. Voltage handles international sales.
David T. Friendly produced It with Brosnan’s business partner Beau St. Clair, Voltage Pictures chief Nicolas Chartier and Craig J. Flores.
Brosnan serves as executive producer alongside Dominic Rustam, Frank Hildebrand, Elika Portnoy and Valentina Gardani.
John Moore, an action-thriller veteran whose credits include Good Day To Die Hard and Max Payne, directed It from a screenplay by Dan Kay and William Wisher Jr.
Anna Friel, Stefanie Scott and James Frecheville round out the key cast on the story about a self-made man who fights back when his life and family are threatened by an It consultant.
Rlje (Rlj Entertainment) plans a September theatrical and VOD launch. Voltage handles international sales.
David T. Friendly produced It with Brosnan’s business partner Beau St. Clair, Voltage Pictures chief Nicolas Chartier and Craig J. Flores.
Brosnan serves as executive producer alongside Dominic Rustam, Frank Hildebrand, Elika Portnoy and Valentina Gardani.
- 7/27/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
RLJ Entertainment has acquired North American rights to I.T., the Pierce Brosnan thriller from Voltage Pictures directed by Good Day To Die Hard helmer John Moore and penned by Dan Kay and William Wisher Jr (Terminator 2: Judgment Day). Anna Friel, Stefanie Scott and James Frecheville co-star, and a September 2016 theatrical and on-demand release is planned. The pic tells the story of Mike Regan (Brosnan), a successful, self-made man who has it all: a gorgeous wife, a…...
- 7/27/2016
- Deadline
John Moore is set to direct N.O.C., an action thriller from Film House Germany. The Irish filmmaker, whose credits include A Good Day to Die Hard, Behind Enemy Lines and the upcoming I.T., work the case of a deep-undercover CIA operative who discovers that a faction of the agency is collaborating with the terrorist cell he was sent to infiltrate. Stuck in a Berlin hospital and with the help of the Emt who saved his life, Alek must evade both the CIA and the terrorists if…...
- 5/12/2016
- Deadline
Irish helmer John Moore ("A Good Day to Die Hard," "Max Payne") is attached to direct the upcoming C.I.A. action-thriller "N.O.C." for Summerstorm Entertainment.
Penned by Dave Matalon and Daniel Scott Gordon, the story follows a C.I.A. deep undercover operative who discovers that a faction of the agency is actively collaborating with the terrorist cell he was sent to infiltrate.
Stuck in a hospital in Berlin and with the help of the Emt who saved his life, he must find and bring evidence of the unsanctioned special op to the people he thinks he can trust.
Gabriela Bacher, Navid Mcllhargey and Marina Grassic will produce with filming to begin at the end of the summer in Berlin.
Source: Variety...
Penned by Dave Matalon and Daniel Scott Gordon, the story follows a C.I.A. deep undercover operative who discovers that a faction of the agency is actively collaborating with the terrorist cell he was sent to infiltrate.
Stuck in a hospital in Berlin and with the help of the Emt who saved his life, he must find and bring evidence of the unsanctioned special op to the people he thinks he can trust.
Gabriela Bacher, Navid Mcllhargey and Marina Grassic will produce with filming to begin at the end of the summer in Berlin.
Source: Variety...
- 5/12/2016
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Antonio Campos, the indie filmmaker who most recently directed the Sundance movie Christine, is in negotiations to helm the prequel for supernatural horror thriller titled The First Omen at 20th Century Fox.
The First Omen was written by Ben Jacoby and David Goyer and Kevin Turen will produce the prequel through their Phantom Four banner.
The original film which was directed by Richard Donner (Superman, The Goonies and the Lethal Weapon movies) starred the great Gregory Peck as an ambassador who comes to believe that his 5-year-old son may be the living embodiment of the Antichrist.
The 1976 Omen was one of the biggest hits of the year and was considered one of the scariest movies of the decade at that time. The Omen spawned two film sequels and a series of novels. There was also a remake of the film back in 2006 which was directed...
The First Omen was written by Ben Jacoby and David Goyer and Kevin Turen will produce the prequel through their Phantom Four banner.
The original film which was directed by Richard Donner (Superman, The Goonies and the Lethal Weapon movies) starred the great Gregory Peck as an ambassador who comes to believe that his 5-year-old son may be the living embodiment of the Antichrist.
The 1976 Omen was one of the biggest hits of the year and was considered one of the scariest movies of the decade at that time. The Omen spawned two film sequels and a series of novels. There was also a remake of the film back in 2006 which was directed...
- 4/28/2016
- by Kellvin Chavez
- LRMonline.com
Exclusive: John Moore has signed on to direct the World War II biopic Come Hell Or High Water. The film tells the true story of Capt. Ernest Evans, the U.S. Naval Commander posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle off Samar, part of the October 1944 Battle of Leyte Gulf that is considered perhaps the largest naval engagement in history. The Battle off Samar — one of three Philippine islands in a chain including Leyte and…...
- 10/29/2015
- Deadline
Fox has handed out a put pilot commitment for "Behind Enemy Lines," a TV drama series adaptation of the mostly forgotten 2001 action film of the same name.
John Moore helmed the original military thriller about an American pilot (Owen Wilson) shot down over Bosnia while on a secret mission, at the same time his commanding officer (Gene Hackman) fights to launch a search and rescue mission. It did well enough to spawn several direct-to-video sequels.
Jeffrey Nachmanoff ("Hostages," "Homeland") is set to write and direct the the potential pilot which will shift the action to the jungles of Latin America and involve an entire flight crew who have been shot down.
Like the film there will be their commanding officer on an aircraft carrier trying to get them home, there will also be a female CIA officer in Washington who stumbles into a conspiracy that involves narco traffickers and terrorism,...
John Moore helmed the original military thriller about an American pilot (Owen Wilson) shot down over Bosnia while on a secret mission, at the same time his commanding officer (Gene Hackman) fights to launch a search and rescue mission. It did well enough to spawn several direct-to-video sequels.
Jeffrey Nachmanoff ("Hostages," "Homeland") is set to write and direct the the potential pilot which will shift the action to the jungles of Latin America and involve an entire flight crew who have been shot down.
Like the film there will be their commanding officer on an aircraft carrier trying to get them home, there will also be a female CIA officer in Washington who stumbles into a conspiracy that involves narco traffickers and terrorism,...
- 9/15/2015
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
American in Peril: Dowdle Bros. Play on Base Fears with Survival Drama
It’s unfortunate so many superficial elements are working against the objective consideration of No Escape, beginning with its potentially problematic casting of an unwavering comic star as the lead in what promises to be a pulse-pounding thriller. Add to this a flurry of uneasy marketing elements, including dreadfully cheesy poster art, corny taglines, borrowing a title from a likeable 90’s sci-fi flick starring Ray Liotta, and the potential of this latest effort from the Dowdle Bros. (Quarantine; As Above, So Below) promises the making of an undeniable turkey.
Despite all of these unfavorable buzz-killing aspects, the film manages to be an unfathomable rarity in that it manages to overcome all of these red-flag detractions as an uncomfortably tense survival thriller. Though not without a certain amount of quibbling in reference to its sometimes problematic ‘truths’, such as...
It’s unfortunate so many superficial elements are working against the objective consideration of No Escape, beginning with its potentially problematic casting of an unwavering comic star as the lead in what promises to be a pulse-pounding thriller. Add to this a flurry of uneasy marketing elements, including dreadfully cheesy poster art, corny taglines, borrowing a title from a likeable 90’s sci-fi flick starring Ray Liotta, and the potential of this latest effort from the Dowdle Bros. (Quarantine; As Above, So Below) promises the making of an undeniable turkey.
Despite all of these unfavorable buzz-killing aspects, the film manages to be an unfathomable rarity in that it manages to overcome all of these red-flag detractions as an uncomfortably tense survival thriller. Though not without a certain amount of quibbling in reference to its sometimes problematic ‘truths’, such as...
- 8/24/2015
- by Nicholas Bell
- IONCINEMA.com
Exclusive: Michael Nyqvist has joined the cast of I.T., the indie revenge thriller that Pierce Brosnan is toplining and producing. He joins a cast that’s shaping up to be a good one, with Brosnan, Stefanie Scott, James Frechville and Anna Friel already aboard. In the John Moore-directed pic, Brosnan plays a self-made man who has it all: A gorgeous wife, a beautiful teenage daughter and a sleek, state-of-the-art smart home. His company is on the verge of changing the…...
- 5/22/2015
- Deadline
It's been developing for a while, with Pierce Brosnan attached to star for some months. But I.T. is finally gathering some momentum and filling in the rest of its cast, and the latest to come aboard is Anna Friel. She'll play Brosnan's wife in the techno-revenge thriller from Max Payne / A Good Day To Die Hard director John Moore.The film, which originated with producer David T. Friendly and at one point had Dan Kay on script duty and Stefano Sollima set to direct, sees Brosnan as a self-made businessman in the private plane-leasing trade, who somehow manages to annoy a young, disgruntled I.T. consultant. Naturally, because his nemesis is tech savvy, he decides to threaten Brosnan’s life, family and income. By the sound of it, he's the computer nerd From Hell...James Frecheville (The Drop) is the antagonist, and Stefanie Scott, as previously reported, is playing Brosnan's daughter,...
- 5/18/2015
- EmpireOnline
Exclusive: Anna Friel will play Pierce Brosnan’s wife and James Frecheville is his nemesis in I.T., a revenge techno-thriller from director John Moore. Brosnan plays Mike Ryan, a self-made businessman whose company is on the verge of changing the aircraft-leasing business when his relationship with a young tech consultant (Frecheville) sours. The dude begins stalking Mike’s daughter (Stefanie Scott) and using technology to threaten his family, his business and his life…...
- 5/15/2015
- Deadline
Stefanie Scott is continuing to branch out from her Disney Channel roots, booking a co-starring role in Voltage Pictures’ revenge thriller I.T. that stars Pierce Brosnan and is being directed by John Moore. She will play Brosnan's daughter in the pic, about a successful owner of a private jet business who finds himself pitted against a disgruntled young I.T. consultant who begins stalking his daughter and using technology to threaten his family, business and life. The…...
- 4/28/2015
- Deadline
It’s been a while since we’ve heard anything about I.T., the revenge thriller that nabbed the acting services of Pierce Brosnan in October 2013. But despite some slow hard drive issues, it appears the film is still on track, with Stefanie Scott the latest addition. While Stefano Sollima was in the director’s chair back when Brosnan was hired, John Moore has since taken over the job, working from a script that has seen a rewrite from William Wisher. Brosnan is starring as a successful businessman – he owns a fleet of private jets – whose world is thrown into chaos when a disgruntled technology consultant swears vengeance. Scott will be Brosnan’s daughter, who becomes the target of the cyber-stalker who wants to ruin their livelihood and lives.Moore is looking to finally start shooting the movie this June in Ireland. Scott will next be seen as the young woman...
- 4/28/2015
- EmpireOnline
You know what the best Die Hard is. You know what the worst is. But where do the others sit in the Die Hard league table?
A quick preamble. Over the course of the coming weeks and months, we're going to be exploring many of our favourite movie franchises, and ranking the films in order. Mainly because it gives us a further chance to talk about many of our favourite films.
Inevitably, the ordering in these cases isn't always going to come as a surprise - we go into this with the first and last place in most of these lists immediately obvious - but it's interesting to see how the movies stand in the context of each other. Police Academy week in particular should be a hoot.
When it comes to ranking the Die Hard films then, the battle is really between Die Hards 2 and 3 for second place. But...
A quick preamble. Over the course of the coming weeks and months, we're going to be exploring many of our favourite movie franchises, and ranking the films in order. Mainly because it gives us a further chance to talk about many of our favourite films.
Inevitably, the ordering in these cases isn't always going to come as a surprise - we go into this with the first and last place in most of these lists immediately obvious - but it's interesting to see how the movies stand in the context of each other. Police Academy week in particular should be a hoot.
When it comes to ranking the Die Hard films then, the battle is really between Die Hards 2 and 3 for second place. But...
- 1/14/2015
- by simonbrew
- Den of Geek
Exclusive: Elvis & Nixon is hitting the road internationally with Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions, which led strong foreign sales on the hot Afm title by taking multiple territories including Eastern Europe, Latin America, Portugal, Spain and Scandinavia. Alex Walton’s Bloom introduced the true-tale drama starring Oscar nominee Michael Shannon and Oscar winner Kevin Spacey to buyers this week in Santa Monica.
Elvis & Nixon centers on the historic meeting between Elvis Presley (Shannon) and President Richard Nixon (Spacey), when the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll came to the White House the morning of December 21, 1970. The two men, both at the height of their powers and conscious that they could not stay on top forever, shared one famous private moment in the Oval Office during which Elvis asked to be sworn in as a federal agent.
Liza Johnson (Hateship Loveship, Return) is directing from a screenplay by Cary Elwes and Hanala and Joey Sagal.
Elvis & Nixon centers on the historic meeting between Elvis Presley (Shannon) and President Richard Nixon (Spacey), when the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll came to the White House the morning of December 21, 1970. The two men, both at the height of their powers and conscious that they could not stay on top forever, shared one famous private moment in the Oval Office during which Elvis asked to be sworn in as a federal agent.
Liza Johnson (Hateship Loveship, Return) is directing from a screenplay by Cary Elwes and Hanala and Joey Sagal.
- 11/11/2014
- by Jen Yamato
- Deadline
Academy Award Nominee Michael Shannon (Man Of Steel, Revolutionary Road) will star as Elvis Presley alongside two-time Academy Award Winner Kevin Spacey (American Beauty, The Usual Suspects) who will star as Richard Nixon in the extraordinary true story Elvis & Nixon.
To be directed by Liza Johnson (Hateship Loveship, Return), Elvis & Nixon is based off a screenplay by Cary Elwes and Hanala and Joey Sagal.
Two men at the height of their powers, conscious they could not stay on top forever, both ripped with fear of the inevitable, sharing one famous private moment in the Oval office. Elvis & Nixon recounts the morning of December 21st 1970, when the King of Rock’ n Roll (Michael Shannon) showed up on the White House lawn to request a meeting with the most powerful man in the world, President Richard Nixon (Kevin Spacey). He had a very urgent request: to be sworn in as an undercover Federal Agent at large.
To be directed by Liza Johnson (Hateship Loveship, Return), Elvis & Nixon is based off a screenplay by Cary Elwes and Hanala and Joey Sagal.
Two men at the height of their powers, conscious they could not stay on top forever, both ripped with fear of the inevitable, sharing one famous private moment in the Oval office. Elvis & Nixon recounts the morning of December 21st 1970, when the King of Rock’ n Roll (Michael Shannon) showed up on the White House lawn to request a meeting with the most powerful man in the world, President Richard Nixon (Kevin Spacey). He had a very urgent request: to be sworn in as an undercover Federal Agent at large.
- 11/6/2014
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Exclusive: Historical drama Elvis & Nixon has set two-time Oscar winner Kevin Spacey to play President Richard Nixon opposite Oscar nominee Michael Shannon as rock ‘n’ roller Elvis Presley as the reconfigured project hits Afm this week. Written by actor Cary Elwes with Hanala and Joey Sagal, Elvis & Nixon centers on the historic 1970 meeting between King and the president that famously yielded one of the more curious White House photo ops in pop culture history.
Liza Johnson (Hateship Loveship, Return) is directing Elvis & Nixon, which The Butler’s Cassian Elwes is producing with Holly Wiersma. Byron Wetzel is executive producing alongside Tim Smith and Paul Brett for Prescience, which is backing the project. Bloom’s Alex Walton and Ken Kao are taking Elvis & Nixon to foreign buyers at Afm. CAA and Elwes are co-repping domestic rights.
More about that meeting: On the morning of December 21, 1970, Presley showed up on the White...
Liza Johnson (Hateship Loveship, Return) is directing Elvis & Nixon, which The Butler’s Cassian Elwes is producing with Holly Wiersma. Byron Wetzel is executive producing alongside Tim Smith and Paul Brett for Prescience, which is backing the project. Bloom’s Alex Walton and Ken Kao are taking Elvis & Nixon to foreign buyers at Afm. CAA and Elwes are co-repping domestic rights.
More about that meeting: On the morning of December 21, 1970, Presley showed up on the White...
- 11/6/2014
- by Jen Yamato
- Deadline
Toronto: Alex Walton will commence pre-sales in Canada this week on the Shane Black crime thriller starring Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling.
Ken Kao and Walton’s Bloom along with Kao’s Waypoint Entertainment have boarded the project, which Warner Bros has dated for Us release on June 17, 2016.
Kao will serve as executive producer and co-finance through his Waypoint Entertainment, while Joel Silver of Silver Pictures is serving as producer.
Black will direct The Nice Guys from an original screenplay he co-wrote with Anthony Bagarozzi about a down-at-heel private eye and a thug in 1970s Los Angeles who team up on the murder investigation of a porn star that uncovers high-level conspiracy.
Bloom and Waypoint are currently in production on Gus Van Sant’s The Sea Of Trees, the project that launched the company in Cannes and stars Matthew McConaughey, Ken Watanabe and Naomi Watts.
Waypoint’s slate includes Martin Scorsese’s Silence to be distributed by [link...
Ken Kao and Walton’s Bloom along with Kao’s Waypoint Entertainment have boarded the project, which Warner Bros has dated for Us release on June 17, 2016.
Kao will serve as executive producer and co-finance through his Waypoint Entertainment, while Joel Silver of Silver Pictures is serving as producer.
Black will direct The Nice Guys from an original screenplay he co-wrote with Anthony Bagarozzi about a down-at-heel private eye and a thug in 1970s Los Angeles who team up on the murder investigation of a porn star that uncovers high-level conspiracy.
Bloom and Waypoint are currently in production on Gus Van Sant’s The Sea Of Trees, the project that launched the company in Cannes and stars Matthew McConaughey, Ken Watanabe and Naomi Watts.
Waypoint’s slate includes Martin Scorsese’s Silence to be distributed by [link...
- 9/2/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
John Moore has signed on to direct the Pierce Brosnan-starring It.
The A Good Day to Die Hard director has joined the project alongside Live Free or Die Hard screenwriter William Wisher Jr, reports Deadline.
Brosnan will star as a successful publisher who falls out with his young It consultant friend.
He discovers that the other man is using technology to attack his family, business and life.
Brosnan was announced for the project last year, and the movie will enter production in the autumn.
Watch a trailer for Pierce Brosnan's latest film The November Man below:...
The A Good Day to Die Hard director has joined the project alongside Live Free or Die Hard screenwriter William Wisher Jr, reports Deadline.
Brosnan will star as a successful publisher who falls out with his young It consultant friend.
He discovers that the other man is using technology to attack his family, business and life.
Brosnan was announced for the project last year, and the movie will enter production in the autumn.
Watch a trailer for Pierce Brosnan's latest film The November Man below:...
- 8/27/2014
- Digital Spy
Pierce Brosnan's The November Man opens this weekend (you can read our review here), and while a sequel has already been announced, there's also another thriller in the works starring the actor. Deadline is reporting John Moore (A Good Day To Die Hard, Max Payne) has been hired by Voltage Films for I.T. Terminator 2: Judgment Day scribe William Wisher Jr. will rewrite Dan Kay's (Timber Falls, Pay The Ghost) original draft of the script for I.T., and...
- 8/27/2014
- by Jesse Giroux
- JoBlo.com
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