The Red Sonja reboot in 2024 promises a fresh, women-empowered perspective, breaking away from past male-gazed adaptations. Matilda Lutz embodies a fierce warrior in the film, reflecting a departure from male-oriented narratives of the original comics. The upcoming Red Sonja reboot champions diversity, empowerment, and resilience, offering a modern, inclusive portrayal.
Comic-book fans are set to welcome back a familiar face with a modern twist as the Red Sonja reboot prepares to hit theaters in 2024. The character, originally conceived by Robert E. Howard and later popularized through comic books, is getting a contemporary makeover that promises to break away from the male-gaze trope that characterized previous adaptations.
Matilda Lutz, known for her roles in Rings and A Classic Horror Story, is set to embody the fierce warrior in a film that aims to be "very women-empowered." Speaking at the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival (via Cbr), Lutz expressed her admiration for the script's fresh perspective,...
Comic-book fans are set to welcome back a familiar face with a modern twist as the Red Sonja reboot prepares to hit theaters in 2024. The character, originally conceived by Robert E. Howard and later popularized through comic books, is getting a contemporary makeover that promises to break away from the male-gaze trope that characterized previous adaptations.
Matilda Lutz, known for her roles in Rings and A Classic Horror Story, is set to embody the fierce warrior in a film that aims to be "very women-empowered." Speaking at the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival (via Cbr), Lutz expressed her admiration for the script's fresh perspective,...
- 3/12/2024
- by Ali Valle
- MovieWeb
A reboot of Red Sonja spent nearly fifteen years in development hell before going into production in 2022 with director M.J. Bassett (Solomon Kane) at the helm. Before Bassett signed on, the project had passed through the hands of directors Robert Rodriguez, Simon West, Bryan Singer, and Joey Soloway, with Hannah John-Kamen, Rose McGowan, and Amber Heard being considered for the lead role. Matilda Lutz ended up starring in the film, and while we still don’t know when we’ll get to see her version of the title character in action, she did talk about the making of the film (and the metal bikini she had to wear in it) during an interview with Collider.
Lutz said she had a great experience working on Red Sonja, getting the chance to do stunts and horseback riding, to work with Bassett. She added, “What I think is different from what we know...
Lutz said she had a great experience working on Red Sonja, getting the chance to do stunts and horseback riding, to work with Bassett. She added, “What I think is different from what we know...
- 3/11/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
“Red Sonja” is the upcoming live-action ‘sword and sorcery’ feature, directed by M. J. Bassett, rebooting the original 1985 feature, starring Matilda Lutz, Wallis Day, Robert Sheehan, Michael Bisping, Martyn Ford, Eliza Matengu, Rhona Mitra, and Veronica Ferres, releasing theatrically in 2024:
“…enslaved by an evil tyrant who wishes to destroy her people…
“…barbarian huntress ‘Red Sonja’ must unite a group of unlikely warriors …
“…to face off against ‘Dragan The Magnificent’ and his deadly bride, ‘Dark Annisia’…”
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“…enslaved by an evil tyrant who wishes to destroy her people…
“…barbarian huntress ‘Red Sonja’ must unite a group of unlikely warriors …
“…to face off against ‘Dragan The Magnificent’ and his deadly bride, ‘Dark Annisia’…”
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- 3/11/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Red Sonja star Matilda Lutz talked female empowerment and chainmail bikinis with Collider's Steven Weintraub at SXSW this weekend for her upcoming film Magpie. Lutz was effusive about her experience making the long-awaited film with director M.J. Bassett (Rogue), and discussed the character's comic book origins, which frequently delved into the realm of cheesecake, and how the film takes the character in a different direction:...
- 3/10/2024
- by Rob London
- Collider.com
A new update for the Red Sonja reboot has been revealed.
Starring Matilda Lutz as Red Sonja, the new film is expected to premiere in theaters in 2024, arriving nearly four decades after the release of the original feature film. While promoting the premiere of her new film Magpie at South by Southwest (SXSW), Lutz shared an update on Red Sonja while speaking with Cbr's Tessa Smith on the red carpet. She teased how this adaptation is "very women-empowered," separating it from the previous adaptations and original comic books.
Related Pocari Sweat Once Cast Cindy Crawford as a Red Sonja-Esque Warrior A year after Brigitte Nielsen brought sword and sorcery heroine Red Sonja to theaters, supermodel Cindy Crawford emulated her in a TV commercial.
Lutz said, "So, what I can tell about Red Sonja, is that the first ones and the comics were [made] with a very male-gazed orientation.This is a completely different story,...
Starring Matilda Lutz as Red Sonja, the new film is expected to premiere in theaters in 2024, arriving nearly four decades after the release of the original feature film. While promoting the premiere of her new film Magpie at South by Southwest (SXSW), Lutz shared an update on Red Sonja while speaking with Cbr's Tessa Smith on the red carpet. She teased how this adaptation is "very women-empowered," separating it from the previous adaptations and original comic books.
Related Pocari Sweat Once Cast Cindy Crawford as a Red Sonja-Esque Warrior A year after Brigitte Nielsen brought sword and sorcery heroine Red Sonja to theaters, supermodel Cindy Crawford emulated her in a TV commercial.
Lutz said, "So, what I can tell about Red Sonja, is that the first ones and the comics were [made] with a very male-gazed orientation.This is a completely different story,...
- 3/10/2024
- by Jeremy Dick
- Comic Book Resources
When promoting Saving Private Ryan, Steven Spielberg claimed that every war movie is an anti-war movie. I think this is doubly true when it comes to genre cinema. After all, what better way to immerse audiences in the horrors of war than by telling a story specifically designed to scare them?
Hell, sometimes the war itself doesn’t even need to happen onscreen, like in the case of 1954’s Godzilla – one of the all-time best commentaries on nuclear warfare. And with Takashi Yamazaki returning the radioactive dinosaur to his post-war roots in Godzilla Minus One, we’ve decided to come up with a list recommending six more war-time horror movies for fans of historical terror.
While not all of the films on this list take place during a war, they all incorporate warfare and its consequences into their stories. That being said, don’t forget to comment below with your...
Hell, sometimes the war itself doesn’t even need to happen onscreen, like in the case of 1954’s Godzilla – one of the all-time best commentaries on nuclear warfare. And with Takashi Yamazaki returning the radioactive dinosaur to his post-war roots in Godzilla Minus One, we’ve decided to come up with a list recommending six more war-time horror movies for fans of historical terror.
While not all of the films on this list take place during a war, they all incorporate warfare and its consequences into their stories. That being said, don’t forget to comment below with your...
- 12/1/2023
- by Luiz H. C.
- bloody-disgusting.com
In the early eighties, Arnold Schwarzenegger had become a star through his role in Conan the Barbarian. Following a critically maligned but successful sequel, Conan the Destroyer, Schwarzenegger sought to move into more contemporary roles. His contract with producer Dino De Laurentis was ending, but the legendary mogul wanted to use Schwarzenegger’s star power to launch another adaption of Robert E. Howard’s work – Red Sonja. The resulting film was a star vehicle for Brigitte Nielsen, who some saw as a potential female action icon, and Schwarzenegger, due to his contract with De Laurentis, had no choice but to appear in a critical supporting role (for which he would be top-billed) opposite Nielsen, who played the titular character.
Directed by Richard Fleischer, who had also directed Conan the Destroyer, Red Sonja, with its $6.9 million gross, ranks as the least successful film Schwarzenegger made during his heyday, with even his wife,...
Directed by Richard Fleischer, who had also directed Conan the Destroyer, Red Sonja, with its $6.9 million gross, ranks as the least successful film Schwarzenegger made during his heyday, with even his wife,...
- 10/1/2023
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
From historically accurate costumes to expensive set designs, it takes a lot of money to shoot a believable period piece, with these films requiring an additional level of planning in order to feel true to life. That’s why it’s so rare to see non-blockbuster productions take on this challenge – especially when it comes to monster movies.
That being said, there are still some brave genre filmmakers that try and experiment with different story settings without the benefit of a super-hero movie budget, which often leads to incredibly unique horror films. That’s why we’ve decided to come up with a list recommending six of the best period-piece monster movies, as creature features shouldn’t have to be limited to any particular era.
For the purposes of this list, we’ll be defining “period piece” as any movie that takes place in a time period previous to when it was filmed.
That being said, there are still some brave genre filmmakers that try and experiment with different story settings without the benefit of a super-hero movie budget, which often leads to incredibly unique horror films. That’s why we’ve decided to come up with a list recommending six of the best period-piece monster movies, as creature features shouldn’t have to be limited to any particular era.
For the purposes of this list, we’ll be defining “period piece” as any movie that takes place in a time period previous to when it was filmed.
- 7/28/2023
- by Luiz H. C.
- bloody-disgusting.com
The beloved Red Sonja gets another shot at Hollywood through Millenium Media. The production house will be helming the reimagining of the comic book icon. The iconic character is making a comeback, igniting excitement amongst fans, and recent snapshots of actress Matilda Lutz in the protagonist's role have only intensified the fervor.
Comic enthusiasts and movie lovers are in for a treat in the upcoming San Diego Comic-Con (Sdcc) as Red Sonja’s first movie teaser is set for release. Millennium Media has confirmed that the teaser and a special panel discussion, celebrating the character's 50th anniversary, will be the event's highlights.
The panel discussion during Sdcc will not only be a tribute to Red Sonja’s past, but will also present a glimpse into her future with new comics and novels as per ComicBook.
Luke Lieberman, the president of Red Sonja, LLC, and one of the producers of the upcoming film,...
Comic enthusiasts and movie lovers are in for a treat in the upcoming San Diego Comic-Con (Sdcc) as Red Sonja’s first movie teaser is set for release. Millennium Media has confirmed that the teaser and a special panel discussion, celebrating the character's 50th anniversary, will be the event's highlights.
The panel discussion during Sdcc will not only be a tribute to Red Sonja’s past, but will also present a glimpse into her future with new comics and novels as per ComicBook.
Luke Lieberman, the president of Red Sonja, LLC, and one of the producers of the upcoming film,...
- 7/16/2023
- by Ali Valle
- MovieWeb
San Diego Comic-Con 2023 attendees will be among the first to see a new teaser trailer for the Matilda Lutz-led Red Sonja reboot.
Per ComicBook.com, it's been announced by Millennium Media that the first teaser trailer for Red Sonja is debuting at Sdcc. The teaser will be unveiled during a special panel honoring the 50th anniversary of the iconic character. The panel is scheduled for Friday, July 21, and will be moderated by Red Sonja, LLC president Luke Lieberman, one of the feature film's producers. Other guests will include producer Mark Canton along with franchise contributors Jimmy Palmiotti, Amanda Conner, Amy Chu, and Dan Panosian.
Related: Red Sonja Director Rebukes the Character's Oversexualized Reputation: 'It's Preposterous'
"The beloved She-Devil With a Sword's story began in comics in 1973, and now 50 years later she remains the greatest sword-and-sorcery female heroine of them all," a press release promoting the San Diego Comic-Con panel reads.
Per ComicBook.com, it's been announced by Millennium Media that the first teaser trailer for Red Sonja is debuting at Sdcc. The teaser will be unveiled during a special panel honoring the 50th anniversary of the iconic character. The panel is scheduled for Friday, July 21, and will be moderated by Red Sonja, LLC president Luke Lieberman, one of the feature film's producers. Other guests will include producer Mark Canton along with franchise contributors Jimmy Palmiotti, Amanda Conner, Amy Chu, and Dan Panosian.
Related: Red Sonja Director Rebukes the Character's Oversexualized Reputation: 'It's Preposterous'
"The beloved She-Devil With a Sword's story began in comics in 1973, and now 50 years later she remains the greatest sword-and-sorcery female heroine of them all," a press release promoting the San Diego Comic-Con panel reads.
- 7/15/2023
- by Jeremy Dick
- Comic Book Resources
A lot of the major studios have decided not to have presentations at the San Diego Comic Con this year. Disney, Marvel Studios, DC Studios, Netflix, Sony, Universal, they’re all sitting this one out. But Millennium Media has now confirmed that they’ll have an Sdcc presence, as they’ll be unveiling the teaser trailer for their long-awaited Red Sonja reboot during a panel that will celebrate the title character’s 50th anniversary!
The main focus of this panel will be Red Sonja’s comic book history. A press release notes that Red Sonja, LLC president, executive editor, and film producer Luke Lieberman will be panel moderator, and guests will include franchise contributors Jimmy Palmiotti, Amanda Conner, Amy Chu, Dan Panosian, Mark Canton, and more. “
Here’s some more information:
In addition to a retrospective discussion on the character’s legacy and past, her future will be looked to with new comics,...
The main focus of this panel will be Red Sonja’s comic book history. A press release notes that Red Sonja, LLC president, executive editor, and film producer Luke Lieberman will be panel moderator, and guests will include franchise contributors Jimmy Palmiotti, Amanda Conner, Amy Chu, Dan Panosian, Mark Canton, and more. “
Here’s some more information:
In addition to a retrospective discussion on the character’s legacy and past, her future will be looked to with new comics,...
- 7/14/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
A genre that has been around for decades and gets talked about too rarely, sword and sorcery can encompass many films and sub-genres. So, what makes a sword and sorcery film better than the others? What makes it worthy of being the best? For some it will be how closely it follows the genre’s established rules and typical stories. For others, it will be how well-written and directed they are. For us, it’s how enjoyable they are, so, yes, some will deviate a bit from the usual rules of the genre, but all will be fun. So let’s take a look at what we consider the best sword and sorcery movies!
The Green Knight (2021)
A more recent offering in a genre that doesn’t seem to get enough representation lately, The Green Knight is a fantastic adaptation of the writings by The Gawain Poet. The source material...
The Green Knight (2021)
A more recent offering in a genre that doesn’t seem to get enough representation lately, The Green Knight is a fantastic adaptation of the writings by The Gawain Poet. The source material...
- 7/9/2023
- by Emilie Black
- JoBlo.com
Now that The Last Of Us has completed its first season, we have a new video game adaptation that we can all look forward to. Silent Hill was the first film installment of the horror anthology franchise in 2006, based on the video game of the same name. Followed by Silent Hill: Revelation in 2012, director Christophe Gans is now working on a third movie, Return to Silent Hill. Gans directed the first Silent Hill movie, but the sequel, Revelation, was directed by M.J. Bassett. Producer Victor Hadida (Crimes of the Future) recently confirmed that there would be a return of the iconic monsters (the nurses?) and new designs in the upcoming film.
- 4/25/2023
- by Dana Noraas
- Collider.com
Millennium Media announced today that The Crooked Man has its Hellboy. Jack Kesy (12 Strong) will star as Hellboy. As previously announced, Brian Taylor (Crank) will be directing with a script penned by Hellboy comic book creator Mike Mignola and Chris Golden.
The Crooked Man will be the first film in the Millennium Media partnered development slate with leading German film and TV distributor, Telepool, a division of Westbrook Inc.
Stranded in 1950s rural Appalachia, Hellboy and a rookie Bprd agent discover a small community haunted by witches, led by a local devil with a troubling connection to Hellboy’s past: the Crooked Man.
“Jack Kesy is a dynamic actor who has the ability to morph into his roles. His talent and stature are perfect for this younger Hellboy. I was very impressed with him while working together on The Outpost.” Co-President of Millennium Media, Jonathan Yunger stated.
Jack Kesy...
The Crooked Man will be the first film in the Millennium Media partnered development slate with leading German film and TV distributor, Telepool, a division of Westbrook Inc.
Stranded in 1950s rural Appalachia, Hellboy and a rookie Bprd agent discover a small community haunted by witches, led by a local devil with a troubling connection to Hellboy’s past: the Crooked Man.
“Jack Kesy is a dynamic actor who has the ability to morph into his roles. His talent and stature are perfect for this younger Hellboy. I was very impressed with him while working together on The Outpost.” Co-President of Millennium Media, Jonathan Yunger stated.
Jack Kesy...
- 3/2/2023
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Return to Silent Hill plot and crew details have been revealed by the production company. The upcoming film is a new film adaptation of the Silent Hill horror video game franchise, which began in 1999 and has expanded to nine titles along with remakes and other linked games. The franchise previously came to the screen in 2006's Silent Hill, directed by Christophe Gans, which was followed by M.J. Bassett's Silent Hill: Revelation, adapting the game Silent Hill 3. Return to Silent Hill, which was announced a few months ago, will be a sequel to the original film written and directed by Gans and adapting the storyline of Silent Hill 2.
In a recent press release from Bavarian film company Fff Bayern, they revealed further details about Return to Silent Hill. This includes the fact that the film will follow James Sunderland as he returns to the town of Silent Hill in...
In a recent press release from Bavarian film company Fff Bayern, they revealed further details about Return to Silent Hill. This includes the fact that the film will follow James Sunderland as he returns to the town of Silent Hill in...
- 3/1/2023
- by Brennan Klein
- ScreenRant.com
With the exception of J.R.R. Tolkien, Robert E. Howard is likely the most influential author in all of fantasy fiction, with his beloved Conan the Barbarian stories transporting avid readers to the thrilling days of high adventure. However, the character also has a surprising link to the horror genre due to Howard’s occasional use of Cosmic Horror elements, something that was at least partially influenced by his long-time friendship with H.P. Lovecraft. Luckily for horror fans, the man-eating beasts and indescribable Elder Gods of Conan weren’t the author’s only foray into spooky tales about steadfast heroes encountering supernatural terror.
Years before Conan first rode out of Cimmeria, Howard was already a well-known figure in the world of weird fiction because of his other popular creation, the demon-hunting puritan known as Solomon Kane. First published in 1928, the swashbuckling hero became incredibly popular with fans of horror and pulp adventures alike,...
Years before Conan first rode out of Cimmeria, Howard was already a well-known figure in the world of weird fiction because of his other popular creation, the demon-hunting puritan known as Solomon Kane. First published in 1928, the swashbuckling hero became incredibly popular with fans of horror and pulp adventures alike,...
- 2/28/2023
- by Luiz H. C.
- bloody-disgusting.com
The upcoming “Red Sonja" live-action feature, directed by M.J. Bassett ("Solomon Kane"), based on Robert E. Howard's character 'Red Sonya of Rogatino', reimagined in 1973 by writer Roy Thomas and illustrator Barry Windsor-Smith for Marvel Comics, stars Matilda Lutz, Wallis Day, Robert Sheehan, Michael Bisping, Martyn Ford, Eliza Matengu, Manal El Feitury and Katrina Durden:
Originally, Robert E. Howard's 'Sonya of Rugantino', was a female pirate from the 16th century, debuting in Howard's short story "The Shadow of the Vulture" in "Magic Carpet" magazine (1934).
Writer Roy Thomas and illustrator Barry Windsor-Smith reworked the character in 1973, for Marvel Comics "Conan the Barbarian #23, transposing the timeline to Howard's 'Hyborian Age'.
"...'Red Sonja' lives with her family in a humble house in the 'Western Hyrkanian' steppes. When she is 21, a group of mercenaries kills her family and burns down their house. Sonja attempts to defend herself, but cannot lift her...
Originally, Robert E. Howard's 'Sonya of Rugantino', was a female pirate from the 16th century, debuting in Howard's short story "The Shadow of the Vulture" in "Magic Carpet" magazine (1934).
Writer Roy Thomas and illustrator Barry Windsor-Smith reworked the character in 1973, for Marvel Comics "Conan the Barbarian #23, transposing the timeline to Howard's 'Hyborian Age'.
"...'Red Sonja' lives with her family in a humble house in the 'Western Hyrkanian' steppes. When she is 21, a group of mercenaries kills her family and burns down their house. Sonja attempts to defend herself, but cannot lift her...
- 2/12/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Content Warning: the following article contains discussions of sexual violence.
The Red Sonja remake starring Matilda Lutz as the She-Devil with a Sword will change one aspect of the original movie for the better, eliminating sexual assault from the warrior woman's backstory. While details on the plot of the remake are tightly guarded, it has been established as drawing inspiration from the 2013 Red Sonja comic book revamp written by Gail Simone, which similarly changed Red Sonja's history in the comics. This was confirmed by director M.J. Bassett, who stated in an interview that she had "no interest in fictional women who use [rape] as an engine of motivation" (per THR)
While the character of Red Sonja has existed for decades, she is still best known through the 1985 film starring Brigitte Nielsen. Loosely tied to the Conan the Barbarian movies starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, the film was a box office bomb and...
The Red Sonja remake starring Matilda Lutz as the She-Devil with a Sword will change one aspect of the original movie for the better, eliminating sexual assault from the warrior woman's backstory. While details on the plot of the remake are tightly guarded, it has been established as drawing inspiration from the 2013 Red Sonja comic book revamp written by Gail Simone, which similarly changed Red Sonja's history in the comics. This was confirmed by director M.J. Bassett, who stated in an interview that she had "no interest in fictional women who use [rape] as an engine of motivation" (per THR)
While the character of Red Sonja has existed for decades, she is still best known through the 1985 film starring Brigitte Nielsen. Loosely tied to the Conan the Barbarian movies starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, the film was a box office bomb and...
- 1/18/2023
- by Matt Morrison
- ScreenRant.com
A reboot of Red Sonja spent nearly fifteen years in development hell before going into production last year with director M.J. Bassett (Solomon Kane) at the helm. Before Bassett signed on, the project had passed through the hands of directors Robert Rodriguez, Simon West, Bryan Singer, and Joey Soloway, with Hannah John-Kamen, Rose McGowan, and Amber Heard being considered for the lead role. Today The Hollywood Reporter posted an interesting article about how Red Sonja was able to escape from development hell… and it basically boils down to a director’s enthusiasm for the material and a producer’s desperation to get the movie made.
The 50-something Bassett says she has been borderline obsessed with Red Sonja since her childhood, and “I cursed every time they announced someone else (as director). I kept telling them, ‘When you change again, let me know.’” And they did let her know when Soloway...
The 50-something Bassett says she has been borderline obsessed with Red Sonja since her childhood, and “I cursed every time they announced someone else (as director). I kept telling them, ‘When you change again, let me know.’” And they did let her know when Soloway...
- 1/11/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
The site of the day’s carnage is a small village half an hour by car from Sofia, capital of Bulgaria. Under gray skies, Shire-like houses dot a lush green meadow. M.J. Bassett, back hunched, ponytail swinging, tramps across the location for the shoot, which will recount a key moment in the origin story of Red Sonja, the voluptuous comic book heroine known to fans for rallying kinfolk to fight evil while clad in her signature chain-mail bikini. The rain hardens and Bassett, with neither the time nor the budget to linger, sets up the scene. Pyrotechnics are fine, she tells an assistant director, but what really matters is emotional impact. She wants tight, close shots, the children’s painful choices to be clear.
That Red Sonja is shooting at all is a minor miracle. The fantasy epic set loosely in the world of Conan the Barbarian could wind up...
That Red Sonja is shooting at all is a minor miracle. The fantasy epic set loosely in the world of Conan the Barbarian could wind up...
- 1/11/2023
- by Scott Johnson
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Click here to read the full article.
In the 30 years since Avi Lerner founded Millennium Media, then Nu Image, in 1992, the company, legendary at the American Film Market for its straight-to-video mockbusters (Freefall, Cyborg Cop), creature features (Crocodile, Killer Rats) and cookie-cutter macho action mov- ies (Operation Delta Force, Deadly Outbreak) has grown up. A bit.
Millennium hasn’t abandoned its genre roots, but by focusing on fewer, bigger movies that can secure proper theatrical releases — most of them economically shot at the company’s Nu Boyana studios in Bulgaria and Greece— the company has built up an impressive library of blockbuster franchises, from Gerard Butler’s Has Fallen series to action comedy romps The Hitman’s Bodyguard, featuring Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson and Salma Hayek, to the AARP all-star actioners The Expendables, which revived the careers of many a Millennium veteran. Expendables 4 hits the- aters next year.
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In the 30 years since Avi Lerner founded Millennium Media, then Nu Image, in 1992, the company, legendary at the American Film Market for its straight-to-video mockbusters (Freefall, Cyborg Cop), creature features (Crocodile, Killer Rats) and cookie-cutter macho action mov- ies (Operation Delta Force, Deadly Outbreak) has grown up. A bit.
Millennium hasn’t abandoned its genre roots, but by focusing on fewer, bigger movies that can secure proper theatrical releases — most of them economically shot at the company’s Nu Boyana studios in Bulgaria and Greece— the company has built up an impressive library of blockbuster franchises, from Gerard Butler’s Has Fallen series to action comedy romps The Hitman’s Bodyguard, featuring Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson and Salma Hayek, to the AARP all-star actioners The Expendables, which revived the careers of many a Millennium veteran. Expendables 4 hits the- aters next year.
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- 11/4/2022
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
(Superhero Bits is a collection of stories, updates, and videos about anything and everything inspired by the comics of Marvel, DC, and more. For comic book movies, TV shows, merchandise, events, and whatever catches our eye, this is the place to find anything that falls through the cracks.)
In this edition of Superhero Bits:
The Russo brothers probably aren't coming back to Marvel.
"Smallville" stars Tom Welling and Erica Durance are game for a return.
An unencouraging update on the Wakanda series for Disney+.
The "Red Sonja" movie adds a cast member.
All that and more!
Is That Stargirl/Titans Crossover Happening?
As we noted in this column a while back, some evidence from social media suggested that "Stargirl" may be crossing over with "Titans" over on HBO Max. TVLine caught up with "Titans" showrunner Greg Walker to ask him about it directly, who said the following:
"I would love to do a Stargirl crossover.
In this edition of Superhero Bits:
The Russo brothers probably aren't coming back to Marvel.
"Smallville" stars Tom Welling and Erica Durance are game for a return.
An unencouraging update on the Wakanda series for Disney+.
The "Red Sonja" movie adds a cast member.
All that and more!
Is That Stargirl/Titans Crossover Happening?
As we noted in this column a while back, some evidence from social media suggested that "Stargirl" may be crossing over with "Titans" over on HBO Max. TVLine caught up with "Titans" showrunner Greg Walker to ask him about it directly, who said the following:
"I would love to do a Stargirl crossover.
- 11/2/2022
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Click here to read the full article.
German star Veronica Ferres (Rossini, Crisis, Salt & Fire) has joined the cast of sword and sorcery reboot Red Sonja.
Ferres will play the mother of Red Sonja and the Goddess Ashera in the new film, which is being pitched as more an adaptation of Robert E. Howard’s original Marvel comic than a reboot of the 1985 feature starring Brigitte Nielsen and Arnold Schwarzenegger. The 80s film was a notorious flop. Producers Millennium Media are also handling international sales.
Italian-American actress Matilda Lutz (Revenge) is playing Red Sonja. Wallis Day, Robert Sheehan, Michael Bisping, Martyn Ford, Eliza Matengu, Manal El-Feitury and Katrina Durden co-star.
M.J. Bassett (Rouge, Silent Hill: Revelation) is directing, taking over from Joey Soloway, who is still attached as an executive producer on the project. Red Sonja is currently shooting at Millennium’s Nu Boyana studios in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Ferres is...
German star Veronica Ferres (Rossini, Crisis, Salt & Fire) has joined the cast of sword and sorcery reboot Red Sonja.
Ferres will play the mother of Red Sonja and the Goddess Ashera in the new film, which is being pitched as more an adaptation of Robert E. Howard’s original Marvel comic than a reboot of the 1985 feature starring Brigitte Nielsen and Arnold Schwarzenegger. The 80s film was a notorious flop. Producers Millennium Media are also handling international sales.
Italian-American actress Matilda Lutz (Revenge) is playing Red Sonja. Wallis Day, Robert Sheehan, Michael Bisping, Martyn Ford, Eliza Matengu, Manal El-Feitury and Katrina Durden co-star.
M.J. Bassett (Rouge, Silent Hill: Revelation) is directing, taking over from Joey Soloway, who is still attached as an executive producer on the project. Red Sonja is currently shooting at Millennium’s Nu Boyana studios in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Ferres is...
- 11/2/2022
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: The Hitman’s Bodyguard and Has Fallen outfit Millennium Media is partnering with Will Smith’s German film and TV distributor, Telepool, to co-develop three English-language features over the next three years. Millennium Media is set to produce with Telepool serving as executive producer.
Under the deal, Telepool will have an exclusive first look at all rights for German-speaking territories to the films. The deal also allows for further film collaborations following the committed three films. The pact is the first of its kind for Millennium who have not previously partnered with a distribution company so early in the development process.
Within the last year, Telepool has acquired Millennium’s current slate of productions for German-speaking territories including The Enforcer starring Antonio Banderas, which will be released by Telepool in December, and Red Sonja starring Matilda Lutz and directed by M.J. Bassett, which is currently in production. Telepool has previously...
Under the deal, Telepool will have an exclusive first look at all rights for German-speaking territories to the films. The deal also allows for further film collaborations following the committed three films. The pact is the first of its kind for Millennium who have not previously partnered with a distribution company so early in the development process.
Within the last year, Telepool has acquired Millennium’s current slate of productions for German-speaking territories including The Enforcer starring Antonio Banderas, which will be released by Telepool in December, and Red Sonja starring Matilda Lutz and directed by M.J. Bassett, which is currently in production. Telepool has previously...
- 11/1/2022
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Following rumors of a reboot, Konami confirms a new Silent Hill movie is officially in development. Konami's Silent Hill franchise began back in 1999 with the survival horror video game of the same name, which follows writer Harry Mason as he searches for his adopted daughter in the titular town. With the first game widely considered one of the greatest ever made, subsequent sequels focused on different characters who visit the hellish town of Silent Hill populated with monsters that manifest their fears.
After the massive success of the games, Silent Hill was adapted to the screen in 2006 by writer/director Christophe Gans. While it received mostly negative reviews, 2006's Silent Hill featured some impressive visuals that were enough to make it a decent box office hit. It was followed by the 2012 sequel Silent Hill: Revelation, written and directed by M.J. Bassett. The sequel was based on the Silent Hill 3 video...
After the massive success of the games, Silent Hill was adapted to the screen in 2006 by writer/director Christophe Gans. While it received mostly negative reviews, 2006's Silent Hill featured some impressive visuals that were enough to make it a decent box office hit. It was followed by the 2012 sequel Silent Hill: Revelation, written and directed by M.J. Bassett. The sequel was based on the Silent Hill 3 video...
- 10/20/2022
- by Adam Bentz
- ScreenRant.com
“Return to Silent Hill,” a horror film based on the classic Konami survival/horror video game series, is in development. The news was announced at the end of a livestream dedicated to announcing new titles in the franchise.
Christophe Gans, who directed 2006’s “Silent Hill,” based on the first game in the series, was confirmed to direct the film. He appeared in a video message during the livestream to discuss the project. In addition, Victor Hadida, who executive produced the 2006 film, will produce “Return.” Gans confirmed that the movie would adapt the second game in the franchise, which was announced to receive an upcoming remake for the Playstation 5 during the same livestream.
“The film tells a story of a young guy coming back to Silent Hill, where he has known a great love,” Gans said during the livestream. “And what he is going to find is a pure nightmare.”
Created...
Christophe Gans, who directed 2006’s “Silent Hill,” based on the first game in the series, was confirmed to direct the film. He appeared in a video message during the livestream to discuss the project. In addition, Victor Hadida, who executive produced the 2006 film, will produce “Return.” Gans confirmed that the movie would adapt the second game in the franchise, which was announced to receive an upcoming remake for the Playstation 5 during the same livestream.
“The film tells a story of a young guy coming back to Silent Hill, where he has known a great love,” Gans said during the livestream. “And what he is going to find is a pure nightmare.”
Created...
- 10/19/2022
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Near the end of August, it was announced that the long-awaited Red Sonja reboot was filming with M.J. Bassett (Solomon Kane) directing and Matilda Lutz (Revenge) taking on the lead role. In early September, we heard that Oliver Trevena (The Rising Hawk) had joined Lutz in the cast – and Trevena’s character was the only one, other than Red Sonja herself, we ever got a description of. The actor had been cast as Tr’aal, “a gladiator-type warrior who joins Sonja in her fight against an evil emperor”. Unfortunately Deadline reports that Trevena has since had to drop out of Red Sonja due to scheduling issues. They also report that Rhona Mitra of Doomsday and Underworld: Rise of the Lycans is in the cast, but no details about her character have been revealed.
Bassett is directing the film from a screenplay by Joey Soloway (Transparent) and Tasha Huo (Netflix’s...
Bassett is directing the film from a screenplay by Joey Soloway (Transparent) and Tasha Huo (Netflix’s...
- 10/17/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Rhona Mitra (Hounds of War) has signed on for a role in Millennium Media’s comic book film Red Sonja, toplined by Matilda Lutz, with Oliver Trevena (Wire Room) departing the project due to scheduling conflicts.
Derived from the sword and sorcery comic books of the same name from Dynamite Entertainment, Red Sonja is based on the heroine created by Robert E. Howard and adapted by Roy Thomas. The character is billed as a fearsome warrior boasting a high degree of skill with a sword, though details as to the film adaptation’s plot hav been kept under wraps thus far.
Currently in production at the Bulgarian Nu Boyana Studio, with additional shoots at the Greek Nu Boyana Studio scheduled for later in the month, Red Sonja also stars Wallis Day, Robert Sheehan, Michael Bisping, Martyn Ford, Eliza Matengu, Manal El-Feitury and Katrina Durden.
M.J. Bassett (Solomon Kane) is...
Derived from the sword and sorcery comic books of the same name from Dynamite Entertainment, Red Sonja is based on the heroine created by Robert E. Howard and adapted by Roy Thomas. The character is billed as a fearsome warrior boasting a high degree of skill with a sword, though details as to the film adaptation’s plot hav been kept under wraps thus far.
Currently in production at the Bulgarian Nu Boyana Studio, with additional shoots at the Greek Nu Boyana Studio scheduled for later in the month, Red Sonja also stars Wallis Day, Robert Sheehan, Michael Bisping, Martyn Ford, Eliza Matengu, Manal El-Feitury and Katrina Durden.
M.J. Bassett (Solomon Kane) is...
- 10/14/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The currently shooting "Red Sonja" live-action feature, directed by M.J. Bassett ("Solomon Kane"), based on Robert E. Howard's character 'Red Sonya of Rogatino', then reimagined in 1973 by writer Roy Thomas and illustrator Barry Windsor-Smith for Marvel Comics, stars Matilda Lutz, Wallis Day Robert Sheehan, Michael Bisping, Martyn Ford, Eliza Matengu, Manal El Feitury and Katrina Durden:
Originally, Robert E. Howard's 'Sonya of Rugantino', was a female pirate from the 16th century, debuting in Howard's short story "The Shadow of the Vulture" in "Magic Carpet" magazine (1934).
Writer Roy Thomas and illustrator Barry Windsor-Smith reworked the character in 1973, for Marvel Comics "Conan the Barbarian #23, transposing the timeline to Howard's 'Hyborian Age'.
"...'Red Sonja' lives with her family in a humble house in the 'Western Hyrkanian' steppes. When she is 21, a group of mercenaries kills her family and burns down their house. Sonja attempts to defend herself, but cannot...
Originally, Robert E. Howard's 'Sonya of Rugantino', was a female pirate from the 16th century, debuting in Howard's short story "The Shadow of the Vulture" in "Magic Carpet" magazine (1934).
Writer Roy Thomas and illustrator Barry Windsor-Smith reworked the character in 1973, for Marvel Comics "Conan the Barbarian #23, transposing the timeline to Howard's 'Hyborian Age'.
"...'Red Sonja' lives with her family in a humble house in the 'Western Hyrkanian' steppes. When she is 21, a group of mercenaries kills her family and burns down their house. Sonja attempts to defend herself, but cannot...
- 10/12/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
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A first-look image from M.J. Bassett’s sword-and-sorcery feature Red Sonja, adapted from the comic book series and starring Matilda Lutz as the titular character, has been released by Millennium Media.
In the photo above, Lutz is framed by a fiery backdrop as she holds a sword over her shoulder. The ensemble cast also includes Wallis Day, Robert Sheehan as Draygan, Michael Bisping as Hawk, Martyn Ford as General Karlak and Eliza Matengu as Amarak.
Red Sonja is adapted from the comic books of the same name by Dynamite Entertainment and based on the heroine created by Robert E. Howard and adapted by Roy Thomas. The cameras are rolling on the film at the Bulgarian Nu Boyana Studio, with additional shoots at the Greek Nu Boyana Studio later this month.
Lutz’s recent projects include Paramount Pictures’ Zone 414 and Neon’s Revenge. Bassett’s projects include Solomon Kane,...
A first-look image from M.J. Bassett’s sword-and-sorcery feature Red Sonja, adapted from the comic book series and starring Matilda Lutz as the titular character, has been released by Millennium Media.
In the photo above, Lutz is framed by a fiery backdrop as she holds a sword over her shoulder. The ensemble cast also includes Wallis Day, Robert Sheehan as Draygan, Michael Bisping as Hawk, Martyn Ford as General Karlak and Eliza Matengu as Amarak.
Red Sonja is adapted from the comic books of the same name by Dynamite Entertainment and based on the heroine created by Robert E. Howard and adapted by Roy Thomas. The cameras are rolling on the film at the Bulgarian Nu Boyana Studio, with additional shoots at the Greek Nu Boyana Studio later this month.
Lutz’s recent projects include Paramount Pictures’ Zone 414 and Neon’s Revenge. Bassett’s projects include Solomon Kane,...
- 10/11/2022
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Millennium’s new take on comic book character Red Sonja has gone through a few different iterations in recent years, with M.J. Bassett (Solomon Kane) now directing the movie. The iconic character will now be played by Matilda Lutz (Revenge), and this afternoon Deadline has shared a first look at Lutz as the title character in the new Red Sonja movie.
Deadline notes, “While the character is billed as a fearsome warrior boasting a high degree of skill with a sword, details as to the film adaptation’s plot have so far been kept under wraps.”
The cast also includes Wallis Day, Robert Sheehan, Michael Bisping, Martyn Ford, Eliza Matengu, Manal El-Feitury, Katrina Durden and Oliver Trevena.
The new Red Sonja movie was written by Joey Soloway and Tasha Huo.
Red Sonja, played by Brigitte Nielsen in the 1985 film, is a comic book heroine created by writer Roy Thomas and...
Deadline notes, “While the character is billed as a fearsome warrior boasting a high degree of skill with a sword, details as to the film adaptation’s plot have so far been kept under wraps.”
The cast also includes Wallis Day, Robert Sheehan, Michael Bisping, Martyn Ford, Eliza Matengu, Manal El-Feitury, Katrina Durden and Oliver Trevena.
The new Red Sonja movie was written by Joey Soloway and Tasha Huo.
Red Sonja, played by Brigitte Nielsen in the 1985 film, is a comic book heroine created by writer Roy Thomas and...
- 10/11/2022
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Two months ago, the Red Sonja reboot finally made it into production after spending nearly fifteen years in development hell. After passing through the hands of directors Robert Rodriguez, Simon West, Bryan Singer, and Joey Soloway, Red Sonja has ended up being brought back to the screen by M.J. Bassett (Solomon Kane). And while Hannah John-Kamen, Rose McGowan, and Amber Heard were considered for the lead role at different points, the star of Bassett’s Red Sonja is Matilda Lutz (Revenge). As filming on Red Sonja continues, a first look image has arrived to give us a preview of how Lutz looks as the title character – and you can check it out at the bottom of this article!
Bassett is directing the film from a screenplay by Joey Soloway (Transparent) and Tasha Huo (Netflix’s Tomb Raider anime). This version of Red Sonja is derived from the sword and sorcery comic books by Dynamite Entertainment,...
Bassett is directing the film from a screenplay by Joey Soloway (Transparent) and Tasha Huo (Netflix’s Tomb Raider anime). This version of Red Sonja is derived from the sword and sorcery comic books by Dynamite Entertainment,...
- 10/11/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Principal photography on sword and sorcery comic book adaptation underway at Nu Boyana Studio in Bulgaria.
Millennium Media has released a first-look image of Red Sonja lead Matilda Lutz in costume for the sword and sorcery epic currently in production in Europe.
Principal photography on the comic book adaptation is underway at Millennium’s Bulgarian Nu Boyana Studio, with additional shoots scheduled at the Greek Nu Boyana Studio later this month.
M.J. Bassett (Solomon Kane) is directing from a screenplay by Joey Soloway (Transparent) and Tasha Huo (Netflix’s Tomb Raider), based on the fantasy action comic books from Dynamite Entertainment...
Millennium Media has released a first-look image of Red Sonja lead Matilda Lutz in costume for the sword and sorcery epic currently in production in Europe.
Principal photography on the comic book adaptation is underway at Millennium’s Bulgarian Nu Boyana Studio, with additional shoots scheduled at the Greek Nu Boyana Studio later this month.
M.J. Bassett (Solomon Kane) is directing from a screenplay by Joey Soloway (Transparent) and Tasha Huo (Netflix’s Tomb Raider), based on the fantasy action comic books from Dynamite Entertainment...
- 10/11/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Millennium Media has unveiled the first still from its anticipated comic book film Red Sonja, starring Matilda Lutz (Revenge), which is currently in production at the Bulgarian Nu Boyana Studio, with additional shoots at the Greek Nu Boyana Studio scheduled for later in the month.
Derived from the sword and sorcery comic books of the same name from Dynamite Entertainment, Red Sonja is based on the heroine created by Robert E. Howard and adapted by Roy Thomas. While the character is billed as a fearsome warrior boasting a high degree of skill with a sword, details as to the film adaptation’s plot have so far been kept under wraps.
Lutz is joined in the pic by Wallis Day, Robert Sheehan, Michael Bisping, Martyn Ford, Eliza Matengu, Manal El-Feitury, Katrina Durden and Oliver Trevena.
M.J. Bassett (Solomon Kane) is directing from a script by Joey Soloway (Transparent) and Tasha Huo...
Derived from the sword and sorcery comic books of the same name from Dynamite Entertainment, Red Sonja is based on the heroine created by Robert E. Howard and adapted by Roy Thomas. While the character is billed as a fearsome warrior boasting a high degree of skill with a sword, details as to the film adaptation’s plot have so far been kept under wraps.
Lutz is joined in the pic by Wallis Day, Robert Sheehan, Michael Bisping, Martyn Ford, Eliza Matengu, Manal El-Feitury, Katrina Durden and Oliver Trevena.
M.J. Bassett (Solomon Kane) is directing from a script by Joey Soloway (Transparent) and Tasha Huo...
- 10/11/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Click here to read the full article.
Amid the torrent of accusations leveled against powerful Hollywood men in the frenzied first few months of the #MeToo era, industry observers often shared the same jaded expectation. Short of arrest or indictment, the thinking went, the accused would be back on their feet after a brief time-out and a few memory-cleansing news cycles, carrying on with their careers unaffected. The dollar is king; Hollywood always forgets; etc.
This hasn’t happened. In fact, comebacks — if they materialize at all — are strikingly and significantly circumscribed. One of #MeToo’s greatest victories, at the practical level, has been its unrelenting administration of professional punishment.
Think about how few prominent individuals felled by sexual harassment or assault allegations in the post-Weinstein era have returned to an equivalent stature. The category excludes the likes of Jamie Foxx and Ryan Seacrest, whose denials of the allegations against...
Amid the torrent of accusations leveled against powerful Hollywood men in the frenzied first few months of the #MeToo era, industry observers often shared the same jaded expectation. Short of arrest or indictment, the thinking went, the accused would be back on their feet after a brief time-out and a few memory-cleansing news cycles, carrying on with their careers unaffected. The dollar is king; Hollywood always forgets; etc.
This hasn’t happened. In fact, comebacks — if they materialize at all — are strikingly and significantly circumscribed. One of #MeToo’s greatest victories, at the practical level, has been its unrelenting administration of professional punishment.
Think about how few prominent individuals felled by sexual harassment or assault allegations in the post-Weinstein era have returned to an equivalent stature. The category excludes the likes of Jamie Foxx and Ryan Seacrest, whose denials of the allegations against...
- 9/30/2022
- by Gary Baum
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A couple weeks ago, we learned that a new take on Red Sonja had gone into production – after spending decades in development hell – with Matilda Lutz (Revenge) in the title role. Deadline reports that Lutz is joined in the cast by Oliver Trevena, who has experience wielding a sword thanks to his role in the 2019 film The Rising Hawk. Trevena is taking on the role of Tr’aal, “a gladiator-type warrior who joins Sonja in her fight against an evil emperor”.
M.J. Bassett (Solomon Kane) is directing Red Sonja from a screenplay by Joey Soloway (Transparent) and Tasha Huo (Netflix’s Tomb Raider anime). This version of Red Sonja is derived from the sword and sorcery comic books by Dynamite Entertainment, based on the character created by Robert E. Howard and adapted by Roy Thomas. Details on the plot are being kept under wraps. All we know is that Sonja...
M.J. Bassett (Solomon Kane) is directing Red Sonja from a screenplay by Joey Soloway (Transparent) and Tasha Huo (Netflix’s Tomb Raider anime). This version of Red Sonja is derived from the sword and sorcery comic books by Dynamite Entertainment, based on the character created by Robert E. Howard and adapted by Roy Thomas. Details on the plot are being kept under wraps. All we know is that Sonja...
- 9/9/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Oliver Trevena (Wire Room) is the latest addition to the cast of Millennium Media’s comic book film Red Sonja, which has entered production in Bulgaria. He joins an ensemble led by Matilda Lutz, which also includes the previously announced Wallis Day, Robert Sheehan, Michael Bisping, Martyn Ford, Eliza Matengu, Manal El-Feitury and Katrina Durden.
Derived from the sword and sorcery comic books of the same name from Dynamite Entertainment, Red Sonja is based on the heroine created by Robert E. Howard and adapted by Roy Thomas. Though the character is described as a fearsome warrior boasting a high degree of skill with a sword, details as to the film adaptation’s plot have thus far been kept under wraps. Trevena will play Tr’aal, a gladiator-type warrior who joins Sonja (Lutz) in her fight against the evil emperor.
M.J. Bassett (Solomon Kane) is directing the film for Millennium,...
Derived from the sword and sorcery comic books of the same name from Dynamite Entertainment, Red Sonja is based on the heroine created by Robert E. Howard and adapted by Roy Thomas. Though the character is described as a fearsome warrior boasting a high degree of skill with a sword, details as to the film adaptation’s plot have thus far been kept under wraps. Trevena will play Tr’aal, a gladiator-type warrior who joins Sonja (Lutz) in her fight against the evil emperor.
M.J. Bassett (Solomon Kane) is directing the film for Millennium,...
- 8/29/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Earlier in the week, it was announced that Millennium Media’s reboot of the 1985 fantasy action flick “Red Sonja” had started shooting. However, the big reveal in that update was that the studio had quietly switched out director Joey Soloway (“Transparent”) and lead actress Hannah John-Kamen (“Ant-Man & The Wasp”) for director M.J. Bassett (“Rogue”) and a new lead Matilda Lutz (“Revenge”).
Continue reading ‘Red Sonja’: Sacha Baron Cohen Reportedly Turned Down 7M To Play Villainous Sorcerer Kulan Gath In Fantasy Film at The Playlist.
Continue reading ‘Red Sonja’: Sacha Baron Cohen Reportedly Turned Down 7M To Play Villainous Sorcerer Kulan Gath In Fantasy Film at The Playlist.
- 8/28/2022
- by Christopher Marc
- The Playlist
"Red Sonja" is finally getting a movie. Millennium Media announced on Aug. 23 that the movie, based on the comic-book character of the same name, will star Matilda Lutz as Red Sonja alongside "Batwoman" star Wallis Day and "The Umbrella Academy" actor Robert Sheehan. Millennium also confirmed the movie is currently in production.
In case the name doesn't ring any bells for you, here's a refresher. Red Sonja is a comic-book character who first appeared in Marvel's Conan the Barbarian series from 1973 to 1995. In 2005, she moved over to Dynamite Comics, where they eventually rebooted the character's backstory. They've consistently published Red Sonja series since then. Red Sonja famously wears a chain-mail bikini with thigh-high boots and long gloves. More recent issues have also portrayed the character as bisexual.
There's one previous "Red Sonja" movie, a 1985 flick starring Brigitte Nielsen and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Rose McGowan was once attached to a new film...
In case the name doesn't ring any bells for you, here's a refresher. Red Sonja is a comic-book character who first appeared in Marvel's Conan the Barbarian series from 1973 to 1995. In 2005, she moved over to Dynamite Comics, where they eventually rebooted the character's backstory. They've consistently published Red Sonja series since then. Red Sonja famously wears a chain-mail bikini with thigh-high boots and long gloves. More recent issues have also portrayed the character as bisexual.
There's one previous "Red Sonja" movie, a 1985 flick starring Brigitte Nielsen and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Rose McGowan was once attached to a new film...
- 8/24/2022
- by Victoria Edel
- Popsugar.com
A remake of the 1985 sword and sorcery film “Red Sonja” had been in the works for ages at Millennium Media. One incarnation had Robert Rodriguez producing with “Planet Terror” star Rose McGowan attached to play the comic book heroine. However, that project never saw the light of day, and they tried again with a version that had British actress Hannah John-Kamen (“Ant-Man & The Wasp”) playing Sonja and Joey Soloway (“Transparent”) set to co-write/direct.
Continue reading ‘Red Sonja’: Director M.J. Bassett Replaces Joey Soloway, Matilda Lutz Takes Over Titular Role at The Playlist.
Continue reading ‘Red Sonja’: Director M.J. Bassett Replaces Joey Soloway, Matilda Lutz Takes Over Titular Role at The Playlist.
- 8/24/2022
- by Christopher Marc
- The Playlist
In the nearly four decades since the first live-action film starring Brigitte Nielsen and Arnold Schwarzenegger, another adaptation of Dynamite Entertainment's "Red Sonja" has failed to materialize in Hollywood — but it's not for lack of trying. Robert Rodriguez once had a vision that included Rose McGowan in the titular role. Before allegations of sexual assault were brought to light, Bryan Singer was also in line to helm a project based on the character originally created for Marvel Comics in 1973 by writer Roy Thomas and artist Barry Windsor-Smith. And the third attempt in recent history included "Ant-Man and the Wasp" star Hannah John-Kamen as the lead and "Transparent" creator Joey Soloway in the director's chair.
Typically, it's three strikes and you're out. But in this case, the fourth time appears to be the charm. While there were initially some issues in April 2022 with the U.S. immigration offices due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine,...
Typically, it's three strikes and you're out. But in this case, the fourth time appears to be the charm. While there were initially some issues in April 2022 with the U.S. immigration offices due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine,...
- 8/24/2022
- by Ben F. Silverio
- Slash Film
Exciting news has been announced by Millennium Media that filming has finally begun on a brand new Red Sonja adaptation. This will be the first live-action appearance of the popular sword and sorcery comic book character since the 1985 film starring Brigitte Nielsen and Arnold Schwarzenegger. This new version comes from director M.J. Bassett and stars Matilda Lutz as the title character.
- 8/23/2022
- by Aidan King
- Collider.com
M.J. Bassett directs sword and sorcery epic.
Matilda Lutz has replaced Hannah John Kamen in the lead of Millennium Media’s swords and sorcery comic book adaptation Red Sonja, which has begun production in Europe.
Lutz, whose credits include Neon’s Revenge, Paramount’s Zone 414 and Netflix’s Medici, will star as the mighty warrior from the Dynamite Entertainment comics after John Kamen stepped aside due to scheduling conflicts.
Robert Sheehan from The Umbrella Academy and Misfits has been cast as Draygan. Additional cast include Michael Bisping as Hawk, Martyn Ford as General Karlak, Eliza Matengu as Amarak, Manal El Feitury as Ayala,...
Matilda Lutz has replaced Hannah John Kamen in the lead of Millennium Media’s swords and sorcery comic book adaptation Red Sonja, which has begun production in Europe.
Lutz, whose credits include Neon’s Revenge, Paramount’s Zone 414 and Netflix’s Medici, will star as the mighty warrior from the Dynamite Entertainment comics after John Kamen stepped aside due to scheduling conflicts.
Robert Sheehan from The Umbrella Academy and Misfits has been cast as Draygan. Additional cast include Michael Bisping as Hawk, Martyn Ford as General Karlak, Eliza Matengu as Amarak, Manal El Feitury as Ayala,...
- 8/23/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
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Millennium Media has begun filming on the long-gestating sword-and-sorcery feature Red Sonja, adapted from the comic book series and starring Matilda Lutz as Red Sonja.
The ensemble cast also includes Wallis Day, Robert Sheehan as Draygan, Michael Bisping as Hawk, Martyn Ford as General Karlak and Eliza Matengu as Amarak. M.J. Bassett will direct; Joey Soloway, who was initially set to helm the project, will get an executive producer credit.
Hannah John Kamen, who was to have played the lead role of Red Sonja, has stepped aside due to scheduling conflicts. The film is being produced initially at the Bulgarian Nu Boyana Studio, with additional shoots set for Greece.
Red Sonja is based on the comic book of the same name from Dynamite Entertainment.
“I’ve wanted to make a Red Sonja movie since I was a teenager — she has been a powerful...
Millennium Media has begun filming on the long-gestating sword-and-sorcery feature Red Sonja, adapted from the comic book series and starring Matilda Lutz as Red Sonja.
The ensemble cast also includes Wallis Day, Robert Sheehan as Draygan, Michael Bisping as Hawk, Martyn Ford as General Karlak and Eliza Matengu as Amarak. M.J. Bassett will direct; Joey Soloway, who was initially set to helm the project, will get an executive producer credit.
Hannah John Kamen, who was to have played the lead role of Red Sonja, has stepped aside due to scheduling conflicts. The film is being produced initially at the Bulgarian Nu Boyana Studio, with additional shoots set for Greece.
Red Sonja is based on the comic book of the same name from Dynamite Entertainment.
“I’ve wanted to make a Red Sonja movie since I was a teenager — she has been a powerful...
- 8/23/2022
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
After spending nearly fifteen years in development hell, the Red Sonja reboot has finally started filming! Millennium Media has announced that Red Sonja is being directed by M.J. Bassett (Solomon Kane) and stars Matilda Lutz (Revenge) as the title character.
Bassett came on board to direct the film five months ago when previously attached director Joey Soloway (Transparent) and star Hannah John-Kamen left the project. Bassett is still working from the screenplay Soloway wrote with Tasha Huo (Netflix’s Tomb Raider anime). This version of Red Sonja is derived from the sword and sorcery comic books by Dynamite Entertainment, based on the character created by Robert E. Howard and adapted by Roy Thomas.
Lutz is joined in the cast by Wallis Day (Sex/Life) as Annisia, Robert Sheehan (The Umbrella Academy) as Draygan, Michael Bisping (xXx: Return of Xander Cage) as Hawk, Martyn Ford (F9: The Fast Saga) as General Karlak,...
Bassett came on board to direct the film five months ago when previously attached director Joey Soloway (Transparent) and star Hannah John-Kamen left the project. Bassett is still working from the screenplay Soloway wrote with Tasha Huo (Netflix’s Tomb Raider anime). This version of Red Sonja is derived from the sword and sorcery comic books by Dynamite Entertainment, based on the character created by Robert E. Howard and adapted by Roy Thomas.
Lutz is joined in the cast by Wallis Day (Sex/Life) as Annisia, Robert Sheehan (The Umbrella Academy) as Draygan, Michael Bisping (xXx: Return of Xander Cage) as Hawk, Martyn Ford (F9: The Fast Saga) as General Karlak,...
- 8/23/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Matilda Lutz (Revenge), Wallis Day (Sex/Life) and Robert Sheehan (The Umbrella Academy) have been tapped to lead the cast of Millennium Media’s upcoming comic book film Red Sonja, from director M.J. Bassett (Solomon Kane), which is now in production at the Bulgarian Nu Boyana Studio, with filming at the Greek Nu Boyana Studio to follow.
Inspired by the sword and sorcery comic books of the same name by Dynamite Entertainment, Red Sonja is based on the heroine originally created for Marvel Comics by Robert E. Howard and subsequently adapted by Roy Thomas. While the character is described as a fearsome warrior boasting a high degree of skill with a sword, details as to the film adaptation’s plot have not been disclosed. Hannah John Kamen had previously been set for the film’s lead role of Red Sonja, though she’s stepped aside due to scheduling conflicts, with...
Inspired by the sword and sorcery comic books of the same name by Dynamite Entertainment, Red Sonja is based on the heroine originally created for Marvel Comics by Robert E. Howard and subsequently adapted by Roy Thomas. While the character is described as a fearsome warrior boasting a high degree of skill with a sword, details as to the film adaptation’s plot have not been disclosed. Hannah John Kamen had previously been set for the film’s lead role of Red Sonja, though she’s stepped aside due to scheduling conflicts, with...
- 8/23/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The hit Amazon Prime streaming TV series, “Reacher,” is based on the best-selling Jack Reacher books by Lee Child, — brought to life by executive producers David Ellison and Christopher McQuarrie. The protagonist is a nomadic retired military police officer, Jack Reacher, who arrives in the quiet town of Margrave, Georgia, only to be arrested and accused of a murder he did not commit. He must prove his innocence by finding the natural killer to set himself free. In his way are corrupt politicians, shady businessmen, and unscrupulous cops. Reacher fights for his life and his freedom against all odds.
Reacher – Season 1 Amazon Prime Video (Video on Demand)Alan Ritchson, Malcolm Goodwin, Willa Fitzgerald (Actors)Norberto Barba (Director) - Nick Santora (Producer) Check Reviews
The series is the first Amazon Prime Video TV series to take first place on Nielsen’s streaming charts. Unlike the movies that starred Tom Cruise, the...
Reacher – Season 1 Amazon Prime Video (Video on Demand)Alan Ritchson, Malcolm Goodwin, Willa Fitzgerald (Actors)Norberto Barba (Director) - Nick Santora (Producer) Check Reviews
The series is the first Amazon Prime Video TV series to take first place on Nielsen’s streaming charts. Unlike the movies that starred Tom Cruise, the...
- 7/25/2022
- by Buddy TV
- buddytv.com
For this installment of Bloody Disgusting’s The Silver Lining, we’ll be discussing M.J. Bassett’s Silent Hill: Revelation, which is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year. Christophe Gans’ Silent Hill is single-handedly responsible for my obsession with horror. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve always been fascinated by spooky media, but I grew up as a bit […]
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- 2/23/2022
- by Luiz H. C.
- bloody-disgusting.com
Stars: Rebecca Romijn, Philip Winchester, Isabel Bassett, Michael Johnston, Chris Fisher, Jerry O’Connell, Brenda Ngeso, George Glenn Ouma, Aseem Sharma, Pritul Raithatha, Stephen Adogo | Written by M.J. Bassett, Isabel Bassett | Directed by M.J. Bassett
Endangered Species comes from writer/director M.J. Bassett who explored similar territory in both the 2006 film Wilderness, which saw teens put on an island and having to fend for themselves; and much more recently with Rogue, the Megan Fox, killer lion film from last year.
This film combines both into a story that sees Robert Halsey (Philip Winchester), his wife Andi (Rebecca Romijn), teenage daughter Katie, and young son Toby take a trip to the Amboseli National Park in Kenya. Wanting to experience adventure in the wilderness, they head down a forbidden road to a remote area of the vast national park without a guide, when a hair-raising encounter with a wild rhino leaves...
Endangered Species comes from writer/director M.J. Bassett who explored similar territory in both the 2006 film Wilderness, which saw teens put on an island and having to fend for themselves; and much more recently with Rogue, the Megan Fox, killer lion film from last year.
This film combines both into a story that sees Robert Halsey (Philip Winchester), his wife Andi (Rebecca Romijn), teenage daughter Katie, and young son Toby take a trip to the Amboseli National Park in Kenya. Wanting to experience adventure in the wilderness, they head down a forbidden road to a remote area of the vast national park without a guide, when a hair-raising encounter with a wild rhino leaves...
- 7/29/2021
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Photo: ‘Endangered Species’/Blue Sky Films ‘Endangered Species’ is the newest film by writer-director M.J. Bassett. Advertised as an action and a thriller, ‘Endangered Species’ really focuses on inter-familial struggles and relationships. We’re given first-hand looks at how the Halsey family operates and what each of their strengths and weaknesses are. As the film progresses, it ventures off of the path of a family drama and tries too hard to be something it isn’t. The story of the film seems to be too preachy and too obvious about its true message of conservation. Every dialogue exchange seems to relate to the core politics of the film, which takes away from the viewing experience. Senseless gore distracts from holes in the story, but ultimately, ‘Endangered Species’ has a talented cast and a broken story. Related article: An In-Depth Analysis of ‘Cruella’: Emma Stone Is A Punk Feminist Icon...
- 5/29/2021
- by Jordan Qin
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
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