Matt Damon has surely missed a lot of big opportunities in Hollywood, and despite his prolific career and a long roster of impressive films, he had many chances of joining huge franchises, but it was either he did not want them, or his schedule did not permit him.
Matt Damon in The Bourne Ultimatum
Fans know Damon from his Bourne movies, the action film franchise that propelled his career to its peak. He also starred in critically acclaimed movies such as Good Will Hunting, The Departed, and Oppenheimer.
Matt Damon Turned Down The Role Of Harvey Dent Aaron Eckhart as Harvey Dent in The Dark Knight
Matt Damon revealed in the Happy Sad Confused podcast that he turned down the role of Harvey Dent in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight (2008). Two-Face is one of the most iconic and significant villains in the Batman realm, so it’s a puzzle...
Matt Damon in The Bourne Ultimatum
Fans know Damon from his Bourne movies, the action film franchise that propelled his career to its peak. He also starred in critically acclaimed movies such as Good Will Hunting, The Departed, and Oppenheimer.
Matt Damon Turned Down The Role Of Harvey Dent Aaron Eckhart as Harvey Dent in The Dark Knight
Matt Damon revealed in the Happy Sad Confused podcast that he turned down the role of Harvey Dent in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight (2008). Two-Face is one of the most iconic and significant villains in the Batman realm, so it’s a puzzle...
- 3/26/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Writer-director-cinematographer Molly Manning Walker and writer-director Charlotte Regan revealed some of the big lessons they each learned from their respective debut features How to Have Sex and Scrapper and imparted advice to an audience of screenwriters at Dublin’s inaugural Storyhouse festival for writers.
Manning Walker, whose How to Have Sex won the Un Certain Regard prize in Cannes last year, had spent a number of years as a cinematographer before launching that film, about a group of British teenage girls who go on a rites-of-passage holiday in Malia, Greece, and spoke about how that had impacted her process of writing.
“The truth is when I started writing, I guess it came through like visuals and I started to write visuals and everyone was always telling me that I needed to find some story because I was just writing visuals and I still get that note, so maybe I still need to figure it out,...
Manning Walker, whose How to Have Sex won the Un Certain Regard prize in Cannes last year, had spent a number of years as a cinematographer before launching that film, about a group of British teenage girls who go on a rites-of-passage holiday in Malia, Greece, and spoke about how that had impacted her process of writing.
“The truth is when I started writing, I guess it came through like visuals and I started to write visuals and everyone was always telling me that I needed to find some story because I was just writing visuals and I still get that note, so maybe I still need to figure it out,...
- 3/25/2024
- by Diana Lodderhose
- Deadline Film + TV
Bourne 6 is a risky move from Universal, as it will break franchise records with Matt Damon's potential return. Bourne 6's gap between sequels is already the longest in the franchise, testing whether audiences still care about the action series. Jason Bourne's successful box office after a long hiatus suggests Bourne 6 has a path to triumph, despite the risks involved.
Universal is working on making Bourne 6 happen with Matt Damon, and the risky sequel is guaranteed to break a major franchise record once it comes out. The action movie franchise launched in the 2000s became one of the most influential for the genre as it achieved major levels of success. Through the release of the first five Bourne movies, the franchise earned over $1.6 billion at the box office. That is why it did not come as a surprise when reports began to surface that Bourne 6 was in development with the hope of Matt Damon returning.
Universal is working on making Bourne 6 happen with Matt Damon, and the risky sequel is guaranteed to break a major franchise record once it comes out. The action movie franchise launched in the 2000s became one of the most influential for the genre as it achieved major levels of success. Through the release of the first five Bourne movies, the franchise earned over $1.6 billion at the box office. That is why it did not come as a surprise when reports began to surface that Bourne 6 was in development with the hope of Matt Damon returning.
- 3/24/2024
- by Cooper Hood
- ScreenRant.com
Michael Jai White has nabbed the lead role in the action thriller with the working title Hostile Takeover as production gets underway at a facility in Saskatchewan launched by Los Angeles-based pop up virtual production company Volume Global.
Action stunt director Markos Rounthwaite (The Bourne Ultimatum, Casino Royale) is leading the indie where White plays Pete, a workaholic hitman in New York City. He faces a barrage of assassins out to get Pete after the head of a local crime syndicate suspects he may be disloyal after attending Workaholics Anonymous meetings.
Aimee Stolte plays Pete’s on-again/off-again girlfriend Mora. There’s no additional word on casting.
White is known for his starring role in the 2009 film Black Dynamite and playing the Gotham City mobster Gambol in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight. Hostile Takeover is produced by Dovetale Media and Karma Films and Rounthwaite is also executive producing.
Hostile...
Action stunt director Markos Rounthwaite (The Bourne Ultimatum, Casino Royale) is leading the indie where White plays Pete, a workaholic hitman in New York City. He faces a barrage of assassins out to get Pete after the head of a local crime syndicate suspects he may be disloyal after attending Workaholics Anonymous meetings.
Aimee Stolte plays Pete’s on-again/off-again girlfriend Mora. There’s no additional word on casting.
White is known for his starring role in the 2009 film Black Dynamite and playing the Gotham City mobster Gambol in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight. Hostile Takeover is produced by Dovetale Media and Karma Films and Rounthwaite is also executive producing.
Hostile...
- 3/14/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Directed by David Leitch and starring Ryan Gosling alongside Emily Blunt, the upcoming action comedy film The Fall Guy is set to pay homage to the daring work of stunt performers who risk their lives to create thrilling action scenes for the silver screen. Stepping into the role of a stuntman in the movie, Gosling also took it upon himself to perform a few sequences on his own, including one that forced him to confront his fear of heights.
Ryan Gosling in The Fall Guy
The Oscar-nominated actor shared his experience performing stunts for The Fall Guy at its premiere at SXSW, as he recalled the nerve-wracking moment when he was dropped 12 stories off of a building for an action sequence in the film.
Ryan Gosling Dives into Thrilling Action Sequences in The Fall Guy
Actor Ryan Gosling opened up about his daring stunts in the film at the SXSW premiere of The Fall Guy.
Ryan Gosling in The Fall Guy
The Oscar-nominated actor shared his experience performing stunts for The Fall Guy at its premiere at SXSW, as he recalled the nerve-wracking moment when he was dropped 12 stories off of a building for an action sequence in the film.
Ryan Gosling Dives into Thrilling Action Sequences in The Fall Guy
Actor Ryan Gosling opened up about his daring stunts in the film at the SXSW premiere of The Fall Guy.
- 3/14/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Hollywood rivalries are quite common between A-listers, given the perpetual competition in the entertainment industry. Therefore, throwing light upon the subtle beef between Matt Damon and Mark Wahlberg, let’s find out if the latter could ever possibly break the former’s box office record.
Mark Wahlberg in The Departed
Admitting to a growing tension between him and the Boston boys Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, Mark Wahlberg noted feeling competitive around them. Considering them as his rivals in the industry, Wahlberg even claimed to try and outdo them. While it might be easy to outperform Affleck at the box office, it seems impossible for the actor to topple Damon’s box office game.
Mark Wahlberg’s Rivalry With Matt Damon and Ben Affleck
Mark Wahlberg has been through a rough patch of years before he figured out his way in the entertainment industry. Thereafter, the actor never had to look back,...
Mark Wahlberg in The Departed
Admitting to a growing tension between him and the Boston boys Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, Mark Wahlberg noted feeling competitive around them. Considering them as his rivals in the industry, Wahlberg even claimed to try and outdo them. While it might be easy to outperform Affleck at the box office, it seems impossible for the actor to topple Damon’s box office game.
Mark Wahlberg’s Rivalry With Matt Damon and Ben Affleck
Mark Wahlberg has been through a rough patch of years before he figured out his way in the entertainment industry. Thereafter, the actor never had to look back,...
- 3/13/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Bourne's world blends implausible action with realism, sharp cynicism, and a focus on modern spy tech. Intelligent scripts and well-developed characters are essential for movies like Jason Bourne. The best movies like Jason Bourne blend intriguing characters with intense, gritty fight scenes.
While Matt Damon's action hero was able to establish himself as a unique protagonist in the spy genre, there are other movies like Jason Bourne movies that capture the same thrilling and intelligent feel. There have been four Jason Bourne movies to date, along with spinoff The Bourne Legacy and the short-lived TV show Treadstone. While these entries range in quality, the hallmarks of the franchise have been established with a grounded and visceral examination of the modern spy world paired with intense action sequences courtesy of the titular hero whose strategic thinking is matched by his fighting skills.
Bourne’s world balanced the implausible with realism,...
While Matt Damon's action hero was able to establish himself as a unique protagonist in the spy genre, there are other movies like Jason Bourne movies that capture the same thrilling and intelligent feel. There have been four Jason Bourne movies to date, along with spinoff The Bourne Legacy and the short-lived TV show Treadstone. While these entries range in quality, the hallmarks of the franchise have been established with a grounded and visceral examination of the modern spy world paired with intense action sequences courtesy of the titular hero whose strategic thinking is matched by his fighting skills.
Bourne’s world balanced the implausible with realism,...
- 3/11/2024
- by Colin McCormick, Anthony Fertino
- ScreenRant.com
Do you enjoy watching the Oscars? Do you love looking forward to seeing who will take home the coveted golden statue every year? Well, if this is the case, you’re not alone. However, there is one aspect of the show that some viewers have mixed feelings about- the host. Over the past few years, Jimmy Kimmel has become a regular fixture as the host of the Academy Awards.
Some viewers love Kimmel’s tongue-in-cheek banter and humorous sketches, while others find his hosting style to be unwelcoming and uninteresting. And it appears that one of the popular faces of the industry concurs with this idea: Matt Damon.
Jimmy Kimmel at Oscars 2024
With a blunt assessment of Kimmel’s hosting skills at the 96th Academy Awards, the actor calls it “terrible”. While some fans may find this to be a harsh statement, many will likely concur with the Mystic Pizza star.
Some viewers love Kimmel’s tongue-in-cheek banter and humorous sketches, while others find his hosting style to be unwelcoming and uninteresting. And it appears that one of the popular faces of the industry concurs with this idea: Matt Damon.
Jimmy Kimmel at Oscars 2024
With a blunt assessment of Kimmel’s hosting skills at the 96th Academy Awards, the actor calls it “terrible”. While some fans may find this to be a harsh statement, many will likely concur with the Mystic Pizza star.
- 3/11/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck Are Reportedly “Getting Awfully Tired” of the Tension Between Their Wives
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are known rivals in Hollywood but best friends in real life, though that seems not the case with their wives. All the drama concerning Affleck and popstar Jennifer Lopez’s marriage has been all over the tabloids, and insiders speculate that the latter is also having a feud against Damon’s wife, Luciana Barroso.
Ben Affleck in The Accountant
The couples looked very amiable towards each other at the previous Golden Globes event, but this scenario might have been just for the cameras. Lopez and Barroso are reportedly not on good terms.
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck Want To Put An End To Their Wives’ Quarrel
Insiders have informed Radar Online about the growing feud between Jennifer Lopez and Luciana Barroso.
“Matt met Lucy the same year Jennifer and Ben split for the first time. That grates on her nerves as if Lucy thinks she...
Ben Affleck in The Accountant
The couples looked very amiable towards each other at the previous Golden Globes event, but this scenario might have been just for the cameras. Lopez and Barroso are reportedly not on good terms.
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck Want To Put An End To Their Wives’ Quarrel
Insiders have informed Radar Online about the growing feud between Jennifer Lopez and Luciana Barroso.
“Matt met Lucy the same year Jennifer and Ben split for the first time. That grates on her nerves as if Lucy thinks she...
- 3/10/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Iraq War veteran Jay Dorleus takes issue with how an Iraqi sniper is portrayed in 2010's Green Zone. The movie marks the third collaboration between Matt Damon and director Paul Greengrass after The Bourne Supremacy and The Bourne Ultimatum. Green Zone was a disappointment both critically and commercially.
Green Zone, a 2010 war movie starring Matt Damon, fails to impress an Iraq War veteran. Directed by Paul Greengrass, the filmmaker responsible for all the Damon Bourne movies except for the first, Green Zone follows Damon's Chief Warrant Office Roy Miller as he goes rogue in Iraq to investigate faulty intelligence regarding weapons of mass destruction (Wmd) in the region. The film, which also stars Amy Ryan, Brendan Gleeson, and Jason Isaacs, earned mixed reviews from critics and was a major flop at the box office.
In a recent video for Insider, Iraq War veteran Jay Dorleus analyzes Green Zone and assesses the film for its realism.
Green Zone, a 2010 war movie starring Matt Damon, fails to impress an Iraq War veteran. Directed by Paul Greengrass, the filmmaker responsible for all the Damon Bourne movies except for the first, Green Zone follows Damon's Chief Warrant Office Roy Miller as he goes rogue in Iraq to investigate faulty intelligence regarding weapons of mass destruction (Wmd) in the region. The film, which also stars Amy Ryan, Brendan Gleeson, and Jason Isaacs, earned mixed reviews from critics and was a major flop at the box office.
In a recent video for Insider, Iraq War veteran Jay Dorleus analyzes Green Zone and assesses the film for its realism.
- 3/8/2024
- by Ryan Northrup
- ScreenRant.com
“Oppenheimer” got a big boost in its bid for Best Editing at the Oscars with a win at the Ace Golden Eddie Awards on March 3. It prevailed in the drama race at these awards bestowed by American Cinema Editors over two of its Oscar rivals –“Anatomy of a Fall” and “Killers of the Flower Moon ” — as well as “Maestro” and “Past Lives.”
Another of the Oscar nominees, “The Holdovers ” won the comedy/musical category over the fifth Oscar contender, “Poor Things,” plus “Air”, “American Fiction” and “Barbie.”
Since 1990, the film that came up with one of the ACEs went on to win the top prize at the Academy Awards 19 times, including the 2023 winner for best comedy/musical editing, “Everything Everywhere All at Once” and the 2020 winner for best drama editing, “Parasite.” And in 10 of the 14 years when the Ace barometer was wrong, at least one of the Eddie champs was a contender for Best Picture.
Another of the Oscar nominees, “The Holdovers ” won the comedy/musical category over the fifth Oscar contender, “Poor Things,” plus “Air”, “American Fiction” and “Barbie.”
Since 1990, the film that came up with one of the ACEs went on to win the top prize at the Academy Awards 19 times, including the 2023 winner for best comedy/musical editing, “Everything Everywhere All at Once” and the 2020 winner for best drama editing, “Parasite.” And in 10 of the 14 years when the Ace barometer was wrong, at least one of the Eddie champs was a contender for Best Picture.
- 3/4/2024
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
Hawkeye star Jeremy Renner is game and ready to reprise his role as Aaron Cross in The Bourne Legacy sequel if it ever gets the green light. The movie was notoriously known for underperforming at the box office, and it also did not help that reviews from fans and critics were less-than-stellar.
Jeremy Renner in The Bourne Legacy
Matt Damon, who starred in the original trilogy, chose not to reprise his role as the titular character in 2012’s The Bourne Legacy for the reason that director Paul Greengrass was not at the helm.
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Jeremy Renner Wants To Make Another Bourne Legacy Movie
During his interview with Collider, actor Jeremy Renner shared what he loved about filming for The Bourne Legacy. Apart from the complexity of his character and the...
Jeremy Renner in The Bourne Legacy
Matt Damon, who starred in the original trilogy, chose not to reprise his role as the titular character in 2012’s The Bourne Legacy for the reason that director Paul Greengrass was not at the helm.
Suggested“They can try to stake me out”: Why Matt Damon is Paparazzi’s Worst Nightmare Unlike Bff Ben Affleck
Jeremy Renner Wants To Make Another Bourne Legacy Movie
During his interview with Collider, actor Jeremy Renner shared what he loved about filming for The Bourne Legacy. Apart from the complexity of his character and the...
- 3/3/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Scott Adkins joins upcoming Kickboxer reboot, Kickboxer: Armaggedon, as sadistic cult leader Cesare in final chapter of trilogy. Adkins, a martial arts legend, is praised by the director for his unique action style. The Kickboxer return has been praised for skilled fight choreography and exciting action sequences.
John Wick: Chapter 4 star Scott Adkins will continue to ply his trade as he joins the upcoming Kickboxer reboot, Kickboxer: Armaggedon. According to THR, Adkins, who has long been the best kept secret in martial arts and action cinema thanks to the likes of the Undisputed series, Avengement, and Accident Man, has now joined the final chapter in the Kickboxer reboot trilogy.
Based on the 1980s action franchise which began way, way back in 1989 with the first Kickboxer. Starring Jean-Claude Van Damme as Kurt Sloane a young man out for revenge, the Kickboxer franchise is now made up of several sequels starring different action movie leads.
John Wick: Chapter 4 star Scott Adkins will continue to ply his trade as he joins the upcoming Kickboxer reboot, Kickboxer: Armaggedon. According to THR, Adkins, who has long been the best kept secret in martial arts and action cinema thanks to the likes of the Undisputed series, Avengement, and Accident Man, has now joined the final chapter in the Kickboxer reboot trilogy.
Based on the 1980s action franchise which began way, way back in 1989 with the first Kickboxer. Starring Jean-Claude Van Damme as Kurt Sloane a young man out for revenge, the Kickboxer franchise is now made up of several sequels starring different action movie leads.
- 2/19/2024
- by Jonathan Fuge
- MovieWeb
Matt Damon's recent interview suggests he is open to returning to the Jason Bourne franchise, breaking his previous condition about the director. Damon's willingness to work with a new director shows his belief that the franchise can benefit from fresh ideas and a different approach. Damon's return is good news for fans as they will get to see the development of Jason Bourne's story, and his box office success could potentially help the franchise reach new heights.
Matt Damon's recent TV interview with Stephen Colbert suggests he would be willing to break his biggest condition to return to the Jason Bourne franchise. In November 2023, eight years after the last film came out, a sixth Bourne movie was announced to be in development, which triggered speculation about Damon's involvement in the film. Even though there isn't much information about Bourne 6's possible plot or cast, recent declarations by the 53-year-old...
Matt Damon's recent TV interview with Stephen Colbert suggests he would be willing to break his biggest condition to return to the Jason Bourne franchise. In November 2023, eight years after the last film came out, a sixth Bourne movie was announced to be in development, which triggered speculation about Damon's involvement in the film. Even though there isn't much information about Bourne 6's possible plot or cast, recent declarations by the 53-year-old...
- 2/18/2024
- by Francisco Bacigalupo
- ScreenRant.com
Actor Matt Damon is often spotted hanging out with fellow celebrities but there’s one star that Damon can’t get away from: John Krasinski. Damons recently revealed that Krasinski and his wife, Emily Blunt, live in the same apartment as him and he meets them so often that they’re more like family than friends.
Matt Damon and John Krasinski
The actor also revealed that he has been working hard in the gym mainly because he’s trying to keep up with Krasinski, who is currently getting in shape for director Guy Ritchie’s upcoming film, Fountain of Youth. A release date for Ritchie’s latest project is yet to be announced.
Matt Damon can’t get away from John Krasinski
Matt Damon as Jason Bourne in The Bourne Ultimatum
Actor Matt Damon recently appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and revealed that he can get away...
Matt Damon and John Krasinski
The actor also revealed that he has been working hard in the gym mainly because he’s trying to keep up with Krasinski, who is currently getting in shape for director Guy Ritchie’s upcoming film, Fountain of Youth. A release date for Ritchie’s latest project is yet to be announced.
Matt Damon can’t get away from John Krasinski
Matt Damon as Jason Bourne in The Bourne Ultimatum
Actor Matt Damon recently appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and revealed that he can get away...
- 2/16/2024
- by Farhan Asif
- FandomWire
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck have been friends for a long time despite being often compared to one another due to their Hollywood rivalry. Both born in Massachusetts, the duo have created their own legacies in the film industry.
Matt Damon in The Bourne Ultimatum
As hometown buddies and fellow actors, they have developed a bond like no other. Interestingly, this has been challenged due to a recent viral ad that tested Damon’s patience. The actor clearly did not want to be involved in it, but agreed to do so because of their friendship.
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Matt Damon Won’t Do Any More Favors For Ben Affleck
During his appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, actor Matt Damon revealed that the line he said at the...
Matt Damon in The Bourne Ultimatum
As hometown buddies and fellow actors, they have developed a bond like no other. Interestingly, this has been challenged due to a recent viral ad that tested Damon’s patience. The actor clearly did not want to be involved in it, but agreed to do so because of their friendship.
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Matt Damon Won’t Do Any More Favors For Ben Affleck
During his appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, actor Matt Damon revealed that the line he said at the...
- 2/16/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Matt Damon has been featured in numerous movies, collaborating with various directors over his Hollywood career. From Steven Spielberg to Ridley Scott, Damon has a wealth of stories from his experiences in the industry.
A still from The Bourne Identity
Nevertheless, he became a big name thanks to the Bourne series. While it has been a while since he was a part of the franchise, it appears as though he recently teased a return as Jason Bourne. This is something that will certainly excite fans in a big way.
Suggested“I’m not getting any younger”: Matt Damon is Ready to Pass the Baton for Jason Bourne Despite Failed Attempt With Jeremy Renner in the Past How Many Jason Bourne Films Are There? A scene from The Bourne Ultimatum
The Jason Bourne film series follows the story of Jason Bourne, a CIA assassin suffering from dissociative amnesia. Matt Damon...
A still from The Bourne Identity
Nevertheless, he became a big name thanks to the Bourne series. While it has been a while since he was a part of the franchise, it appears as though he recently teased a return as Jason Bourne. This is something that will certainly excite fans in a big way.
Suggested“I’m not getting any younger”: Matt Damon is Ready to Pass the Baton for Jason Bourne Despite Failed Attempt With Jeremy Renner in the Past How Many Jason Bourne Films Are There? A scene from The Bourne Ultimatum
The Jason Bourne film series follows the story of Jason Bourne, a CIA assassin suffering from dissociative amnesia. Matt Damon...
- 2/15/2024
- by Subhojeet Mookherjee
- FandomWire
Matt Damon’s Jason Bourne films have been some of the best in the spy genre. The first three films The Bourne Identity, The Bourne Supremacy, and The Bourne Ultimatum have proved that other excellent spy stories other than James Bond can also be done with a certain level of groundedness and grit compared to Bond.
Matt Damon as Jason Bourne in The Bourne Ultimatum
it was recently announced that a new Bourne film is in the works. While Damon may star in one or two of these new films, he has to pass the baton to a younger actor soon. One such actor who has shown his amazing action skills and commitment in his recent films will be the perfect replacement for Damon in future Bourne films.
Chris Hemsworth is The Perfect Actor to Be The Next Jason Bourne Chris Hemsworth’s Extraction 2 saw the actor pulling off some...
Matt Damon as Jason Bourne in The Bourne Ultimatum
it was recently announced that a new Bourne film is in the works. While Damon may star in one or two of these new films, he has to pass the baton to a younger actor soon. One such actor who has shown his amazing action skills and commitment in his recent films will be the perfect replacement for Damon in future Bourne films.
Chris Hemsworth is The Perfect Actor to Be The Next Jason Bourne Chris Hemsworth’s Extraction 2 saw the actor pulling off some...
- 2/15/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Matt Damon praises director Edward Berger, expressing his desire to work with him on the next Bourne film. Damon suggests that he may return for one more Bourne adventure if the project with Berger pans out. However, Damon hints that at some point someone else will need to take over the franchise, as he acknowledges he is getting older.
Matt Damon has heaped praise on the next Jason Bourne director Edward Berger...while remaining tight-lipped over whether he will return. During a recent appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Damon described Berger’s most recent movie, the Academy Award-winning All Quiet on the Western Front, as “fantastic” and says he would “love to work with him.” All of which certainly suggests that Damon will return for one more Bourne adventure...
“There is a great director named Edward Berger. [‘All Quiet on the Western Front’] is a fantastic film,...
Matt Damon has heaped praise on the next Jason Bourne director Edward Berger...while remaining tight-lipped over whether he will return. During a recent appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Damon described Berger’s most recent movie, the Academy Award-winning All Quiet on the Western Front, as “fantastic” and says he would “love to work with him.” All of which certainly suggests that Damon will return for one more Bourne adventure...
“There is a great director named Edward Berger. [‘All Quiet on the Western Front’] is a fantastic film,...
- 2/15/2024
- by Jonathan Fuge
- MovieWeb
When news broke last November that Universal Pictures was developing a sixth Bourne movie with “All Quiet on the Western Front” director Edward Berger, fans were left wondering if Matt Damon would be returning to his iconic action franchise. The Bourne series, which includes four films headlined by Damon and one by Jeremy Renner, has earned $1.6 billion worldwide. Damon’s last outing was 2016’s “Jason Bourne.”
Damon made a recent appearance on “The Late Show” and stopped short of confirming he’ll star in the new Bourne movie when the topic was brought up by host Stephen Colbert. However, the actor showered incoming Bourne director Edward Berger with praise and sounded hopeful about appearing in the film. Berger had a career breakthrough in 2022 with his Netflix adaptation of “All Quiet on the Western Front,” which earned nine Oscar nominations, including best picture, and won for international feature and three more prizes.
Damon made a recent appearance on “The Late Show” and stopped short of confirming he’ll star in the new Bourne movie when the topic was brought up by host Stephen Colbert. However, the actor showered incoming Bourne director Edward Berger with praise and sounded hopeful about appearing in the film. Berger had a career breakthrough in 2022 with his Netflix adaptation of “All Quiet on the Western Front,” which earned nine Oscar nominations, including best picture, and won for international feature and three more prizes.
- 2/14/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Matt Damon, the star of the Bourne franchise, has spoken out about his dissatisfaction with The Bourne Ultimatum, the third film in the franchise. Damon largely blames an incomplete and incohesive script for his dissatisfaction with the film, causing chaos and requiring additional writers to complete it. Although the Bourne franchise has struggled in recent years, Matt Damon may still be returning for the newly announced sixth entry.
Matt Damon is one of the most recognizable movie stars who can still headline major movies. After winning an Academy Award for screenwriting, which he shared with Good Will Hunting co-writer Ben Affleck, Damon's talent catapulted him to superstar status. Not long after, he starred as Jason Bourne in the action-thriller franchise named for his character. The original three movies were based on the novels written by Robert Ludlum about a CIA operative who suffers amnesia after a failed assassination.
Despite the...
Matt Damon is one of the most recognizable movie stars who can still headline major movies. After winning an Academy Award for screenwriting, which he shared with Good Will Hunting co-writer Ben Affleck, Damon's talent catapulted him to superstar status. Not long after, he starred as Jason Bourne in the action-thriller franchise named for his character. The original three movies were based on the novels written by Robert Ludlum about a CIA operative who suffers amnesia after a failed assassination.
Despite the...
- 2/5/2024
- by Margaret Lockyer, Jordan Iacobucci
- Comic Book Resources
Lana Parrilla and Branko Tomovic have joined the cast of Action Xtreme’s Pov action thriller “Bad Day at the Office” from writer-director Chee Keong Cheung.
The two join the previously announced cast of John Hannah, Radha Mitchell, Tamer Hassan, Roxanne Mckee (“Game of Thrones”) and Tim Fellingham (“Final Destination 5”).
Filmed entirely in the first-person perspective using GoPros, “Bad Day at the Office” follows Karl (Hannah) after he wakes up in a wrecked hotel room with no memory of what’s happened, where he is, or even who he is. When he discovers a dead body in the bathtub, it sets into motion a terrifying and explosive series of events that force Karl and hotel maid Molly (Mitchell) on a blind descent into a deceptive world of confusion and conspiracy.
Producers on “Bad Day at the Office,” which is currently shooting in several locations around London, include Andreas Roald,...
The two join the previously announced cast of John Hannah, Radha Mitchell, Tamer Hassan, Roxanne Mckee (“Game of Thrones”) and Tim Fellingham (“Final Destination 5”).
Filmed entirely in the first-person perspective using GoPros, “Bad Day at the Office” follows Karl (Hannah) after he wakes up in a wrecked hotel room with no memory of what’s happened, where he is, or even who he is. When he discovers a dead body in the bathtub, it sets into motion a terrifying and explosive series of events that force Karl and hotel maid Molly (Mitchell) on a blind descent into a deceptive world of confusion and conspiracy.
Producers on “Bad Day at the Office,” which is currently shooting in several locations around London, include Andreas Roald,...
- 1/31/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety Film + TV
The nominations for the 2024 Ace Eddie Awards announced on Thursday (Jan. 25) include our Oscar frontrunner for Best Film Editing, “Oppenheimer,” along with the other four films contending in that race: “Anatomy of a Fall,” “Killers of the Flower Moon,” “Poor Things” and “The Holdovers.”
The Ace Eddie Awards divide their prizes for editing between dramas and comedies/musicals.
“Anatomy of a Fall,” “Killers of the Flower Moon” and “Oppenheimer” contend here in the drama race, which is rounded out by “Maestro” and “Past Lives.”
Facing off against “Poor Things” and “The Holdovers” on the comedy side are “Air,” “American Fiction” and “Barbie.”
In 1992, the Eddies went from three to five nominees (matching that of the Oscars) and in 2000 it split the award in two, with five nominees for each of drama and comedy/musical. Over the past 31 years, 139 of the 155 Academy Awards nominees for Best Film Editing have reaped an...
The Ace Eddie Awards divide their prizes for editing between dramas and comedies/musicals.
“Anatomy of a Fall,” “Killers of the Flower Moon” and “Oppenheimer” contend here in the drama race, which is rounded out by “Maestro” and “Past Lives.”
Facing off against “Poor Things” and “The Holdovers” on the comedy side are “Air,” “American Fiction” and “Barbie.”
In 1992, the Eddies went from three to five nominees (matching that of the Oscars) and in 2000 it split the award in two, with five nominees for each of drama and comedy/musical. Over the past 31 years, 139 of the 155 Academy Awards nominees for Best Film Editing have reaped an...
- 1/25/2024
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
Matt Damon's uncertain return could cause serious problems for the development of Bourne 6. The Bourne franchise has had its ups and downs, with Damon leaving temporarily due to screenplay issues. Matt Damon's participation is crucial for the success of the Bourne movies, as his presence has consistently performed well at the box office.
In November 2023, it was confirmed that a sixth Jason Bourne movie was officially in development, however, considering the fact that star Matt Damon is still on the fence about returning, Bourne 6 could have some serious problems. The Bourne franchise is a series of action movies based on books by author Robert Ludlum. The story follows Jason Bourne, an amnesiac man who slowly starts to discover that he is a CIA assassin. At this point, there are five Bourne movies in the franchise: The Bourne Identity, The Bourne Supremacy, The Bourne Ultimatum, The Bourne Legacy, and Jason Bourne.
In November 2023, it was confirmed that a sixth Jason Bourne movie was officially in development, however, considering the fact that star Matt Damon is still on the fence about returning, Bourne 6 could have some serious problems. The Bourne franchise is a series of action movies based on books by author Robert Ludlum. The story follows Jason Bourne, an amnesiac man who slowly starts to discover that he is a CIA assassin. At this point, there are five Bourne movies in the franchise: The Bourne Identity, The Bourne Supremacy, The Bourne Ultimatum, The Bourne Legacy, and Jason Bourne.
- 1/15/2024
- by Megan Hemenway
- ScreenRant.com
Director Justin Lin known for his work on the Fast and Furious franchise, revealed the reason behind 2012's The Bourne Legacy never getting a sequel, despite the potential film having been in development.
Lin discussed the process of being hired by Universal Studios in order to direct the sequel alongside Andrew Baldwin as screenwriter. Lin confirmed that Bourne Legacy star Jeremy Renner was on board for the sequel and the two widely worked on discussions surrounding Renner's character Aaron Cross, before learning that Matt Damon had decided to return to his role as Jason Bourne in the film that would eventually be released in 2016.
Related New Jason Bourne Movie in the Works, Will Matt Damon Return? A new Jason Bourne film is in development at Universal with Edward Berger in talks to direct.
Speaking to Happy Confused Sad podcast, Lin stated, "It was after I left for Fast 6...
Lin discussed the process of being hired by Universal Studios in order to direct the sequel alongside Andrew Baldwin as screenwriter. Lin confirmed that Bourne Legacy star Jeremy Renner was on board for the sequel and the two widely worked on discussions surrounding Renner's character Aaron Cross, before learning that Matt Damon had decided to return to his role as Jason Bourne in the film that would eventually be released in 2016.
Related New Jason Bourne Movie in the Works, Will Matt Damon Return? A new Jason Bourne film is in development at Universal with Edward Berger in talks to direct.
Speaking to Happy Confused Sad podcast, Lin stated, "It was after I left for Fast 6...
- 1/14/2024
- by Garnet Phillip Tashinga
- Comic Book Resources
The last three Bourne projects have received negative reviews, potentially jeopardizing the franchise's success. The first three Bourne films were critically acclaimed, but the series has been declining since 2012. Bourne 6 must turn the tide and return to the formula that made the series successful to save the franchise.
The Bourne franchise is adding another movie to its collection more than eight years after the last Matt Damon-led project (and four years since the television series). But the upcoming installment will undoubtedly feel the pressure to avoid continuing a bleak 12-year streak in the series. Universal Pictures announced in late 2023 that a sixth Bourne film is officially in development with Edward Berger, known for helming All Quiet on the Western Front, set to direct the feature. Reports claim that negotiations between Universal and Damon are underway for the actor to reprise his role in the upcoming project, but his involvement...
The Bourne franchise is adding another movie to its collection more than eight years after the last Matt Damon-led project (and four years since the television series). But the upcoming installment will undoubtedly feel the pressure to avoid continuing a bleak 12-year streak in the series. Universal Pictures announced in late 2023 that a sixth Bourne film is officially in development with Edward Berger, known for helming All Quiet on the Western Front, set to direct the feature. Reports claim that negotiations between Universal and Damon are underway for the actor to reprise his role in the upcoming project, but his involvement...
- 1/13/2024
- by Sarah Little
- ScreenRant.com
Killer Collectibles highlights five of the most exciting new horror products announced each and every week, from toys and apparel to artwork, records, and much more.
Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week!
Contagion 4K Uhd from Warner Bros.
Contagion will infect 4K Ultra HD on February 27 via Warner Bros. The 2011 thriller has been newly restored in 4K from the original camera negative, overseen by director Steven Soderbergh, with High Dynamic Range.
The ensemble cast features Marion Cotillard, Matt Damon, Laurence Fishburne, Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Winslet, Bryan Cranston, Jennifer Ehle, and Sanaa Lathan. Scott Z. Burns (The Bourne Ultimatum) wrote the script.
Three previously released featurettes are included: “The Reality of Contagion,” “The Contagion Detectives,” and “Contagion: How a Virus Changes the World.”
Body Double Vinyl Soundtrack from Waxwork Records
The soundtrack from Brain De Palma’s Body Double is coming to vinyl for $40 from Waxwork Records.
Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week!
Contagion 4K Uhd from Warner Bros.
Contagion will infect 4K Ultra HD on February 27 via Warner Bros. The 2011 thriller has been newly restored in 4K from the original camera negative, overseen by director Steven Soderbergh, with High Dynamic Range.
The ensemble cast features Marion Cotillard, Matt Damon, Laurence Fishburne, Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Winslet, Bryan Cranston, Jennifer Ehle, and Sanaa Lathan. Scott Z. Burns (The Bourne Ultimatum) wrote the script.
Three previously released featurettes are included: “The Reality of Contagion,” “The Contagion Detectives,” and “Contagion: How a Virus Changes the World.”
Body Double Vinyl Soundtrack from Waxwork Records
The soundtrack from Brain De Palma’s Body Double is coming to vinyl for $40 from Waxwork Records.
- 1/12/2024
- by Alex DiVincenzo
- bloody-disgusting.com
Tony Gilroy's The Bourne Legacy introduced a new franchise protagonist with Aaron Cross, played by Jeremy Renner. Director Justin Lin reveals that he was in development on a sequel to the film with Renner, but Matt Damon's decision to reunite with Paul Greengrass for 2016's Jason Bourne essentially killed the project. Although The Bourne Legacy's reviews were mixed, the film introduces new elements and characters that would have been interesting to explore in a sequel.
The Bourne Legacy sequel never got made, and attached director Justin Lin now reveals why the Jeremy Renner project didn't work out. Matt Damon first breathed life into author Robert Ludlum's titular character in 2002's The Bourne Legacy, with two direct sequels following in 2004 and 2007. Before Damon returned once more in 2016's Jason Bourne, The Bourne Legacy in 2012 attempted to take the franchise in a new direction, introducing Renner's new protagonist,...
The Bourne Legacy sequel never got made, and attached director Justin Lin now reveals why the Jeremy Renner project didn't work out. Matt Damon first breathed life into author Robert Ludlum's titular character in 2002's The Bourne Legacy, with two direct sequels following in 2004 and 2007. Before Damon returned once more in 2016's Jason Bourne, The Bourne Legacy in 2012 attempted to take the franchise in a new direction, introducing Renner's new protagonist,...
- 1/9/2024
- by Ryan Northrup
- ScreenRant.com
Universal announced a sixth Bourne film for 2023, but details about the story and cast are unknown. Matt Damon's return is desired but not confirmed, while negotiations are assumed to be underway. Director Edward Berger is set to helm the sequel, known for his work on All Quiet on the Western Front. The potential appearances of characters from previous films remain a mystery. Characters like Aaron Cross, Heather Lee, Pamela Landy, Dr. Marta Shearing, and Eric Byer could appear in Bourne 6, creating interesting storylines and tying loose ends.
The Bourne franchise is expanding with a sixth film, as confirmed by Universal Pictures in 2023. Details surrounding the upcoming movie are unknown, including the story and cast. Reports claim that Universal wants Matt Damon to reprise his role as the titular character in the film series. But his return has yet to be confirmed, and negotiations with the actor are assumingly underway.
The Bourne franchise is expanding with a sixth film, as confirmed by Universal Pictures in 2023. Details surrounding the upcoming movie are unknown, including the story and cast. Reports claim that Universal wants Matt Damon to reprise his role as the titular character in the film series. But his return has yet to be confirmed, and negotiations with the actor are assumingly underway.
- 1/8/2024
- by Sarah Little
- ScreenRant.com
Nicky's death means Bourne 6 will likely introduce a new love interest, but the sequel must establish a rapport that could drag down the story. Bourne's stoic loner personality and shared trauma with Nicky make it hard for him to embrace a new romance in Bourne 6. Replacing Nicky could be a significant issue for the reboot of the franchise, which already needs to make Bourne feel relevant again.
While Bourne 6 could still happen, the biggest death in the franchise’s last movie might derail this long-awaited reboot. Jason Bourne’s story is tragic, and it has only gotten sadder as the series has revealed more of his life details. Not only was the super-spy effectively brainwashed into becoming the perfect contract killer by the CIA’s Treadstone program, but he was also tricked into joining the assassin training program under false pretenses. Bourne was told that his CIA-affiliated father was...
While Bourne 6 could still happen, the biggest death in the franchise’s last movie might derail this long-awaited reboot. Jason Bourne’s story is tragic, and it has only gotten sadder as the series has revealed more of his life details. Not only was the super-spy effectively brainwashed into becoming the perfect contract killer by the CIA’s Treadstone program, but he was also tricked into joining the assassin training program under false pretenses. Bourne was told that his CIA-affiliated father was...
- 1/7/2024
- by Cathal Gunning
- ScreenRant.com
Season 2 of Dr. Death featuring Paolo Macchiarini premieres on December 21, 2023, with Edgar Ramirez in the lead role. The cast includes talented actors like Mandy Moore, Celestina Harris, Luke Kirby, Ashley Madekwe, Gustaf Hammarsten, Judy Reyes, Michael Maize, Jack Davenport, and Jason Alan Carvell. The story revolves around Paolo Macchiarini, a charismatic but unethical surgeon, and the investigative journalist, Benita Alexander, who uncovers his criminal secrets.
Created by Patrick Macmanus, Season 2 of Dr. Death is slated to premiere on the platform on December 21, 2023. Based on the true-crime podcast of the same name, the latest chapter of the Peacock original anthology series follows the medical malpractice and criminal exploits of Italian surgeon Paolo Macchiarini. In 2023, Macchiarini was convicted in Stockholm for assaulting three of his patients.
With a whole new story entering the scene in season 2, it's time to become familiar with the cast of characters on the show and the superb...
Created by Patrick Macmanus, Season 2 of Dr. Death is slated to premiere on the platform on December 21, 2023. Based on the true-crime podcast of the same name, the latest chapter of the Peacock original anthology series follows the medical malpractice and criminal exploits of Italian surgeon Paolo Macchiarini. In 2023, Macchiarini was convicted in Stockholm for assaulting three of his patients.
With a whole new story entering the scene in season 2, it's time to become familiar with the cast of characters on the show and the superb...
- 12/20/2023
- by Jake Dee
- MovieWeb
Actor Mohit Raina, who essays the titular character in the streaming show ‘The Freelancer: The Conclusion’, has shared that he is a huge fan of ‘Jason Bourne’ franchise, and that Matt Damon’s character of Jason Bourne was a huge source of inspiration for him while shooting for the series.
In the second season of the show, Mohit’s character of Avinash Kamath sets out on the last leg of his extraction mission.
The series is based on the book, ‘A Ticket to Syria’ by Shirish Thorat.
Talking about the same, Mohit said: “I have always been a fan of Jason Bourne movies and I’ve seen ‘Bourne Ultimatum’ and ‘Bourne Supremacy’. I think because I had seen all those movies in my college days, subconsciously I remembered all the sequences and all the action choreographies that were involved in them and I had that in the back of my...
In the second season of the show, Mohit’s character of Avinash Kamath sets out on the last leg of his extraction mission.
The series is based on the book, ‘A Ticket to Syria’ by Shirish Thorat.
Talking about the same, Mohit said: “I have always been a fan of Jason Bourne movies and I’ve seen ‘Bourne Ultimatum’ and ‘Bourne Supremacy’. I think because I had seen all those movies in my college days, subconsciously I remembered all the sequences and all the action choreographies that were involved in them and I had that in the back of my...
- 12/13/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Actor Mohit Raina, who essays the titular character in the streaming show ‘The Freelancer: The Conclusion’, has shared that he is a huge fan of ‘Jason Bourne’ franchise, and that Matt Damon’s character of Jason Bourne was a huge source of inspiration for him while shooting for the series.
In the second season of the show, Mohit’s character of Avinash Kamath sets out on the last leg of his extraction mission.
The series is based on the book, ‘A Ticket to Syria’ by Shirish Thorat.
Talking about the same, Mohit said: “I have always been a fan of Jason Bourne movies and I’ve seen ‘Bourne Ultimatum’ and ‘Bourne Supremacy’. I think because I had seen all those movies in my college days, subconsciously I remembered all the sequences and all the action choreographies that were involved in them and I had that in the back of my...
In the second season of the show, Mohit’s character of Avinash Kamath sets out on the last leg of his extraction mission.
The series is based on the book, ‘A Ticket to Syria’ by Shirish Thorat.
Talking about the same, Mohit said: “I have always been a fan of Jason Bourne movies and I’ve seen ‘Bourne Ultimatum’ and ‘Bourne Supremacy’. I think because I had seen all those movies in my college days, subconsciously I remembered all the sequences and all the action choreographies that were involved in them and I had that in the back of my...
- 12/13/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Universal Pictures confirms that the sixth installment of the Bourne film series is in development. Matt Damon is in talks to reprise his role as Jason Bourne, and his involvement could be crucial in the franchise reaching the $2 billion mark at the box office. The franchise has already made $1.637 billion from the first five movies, and if Jason Bourne 6 earns around $400 million, it will surpass the $2 billion milestone.
The Bourne franchise will continue with a sixth film following the release of Jason Bourne in 2016, and the future movie has the chance to achieve a massive milestone for the series. Rumors surrounding the possibility of a sixth film have been alive and well since Matt Damon last played the titular character on the big screen. However, Universal Pictures confirmed that the project was officially in development in late 2023. So far, not much is known about the upcoming movie except that it...
The Bourne franchise will continue with a sixth film following the release of Jason Bourne in 2016, and the future movie has the chance to achieve a massive milestone for the series. Rumors surrounding the possibility of a sixth film have been alive and well since Matt Damon last played the titular character on the big screen. However, Universal Pictures confirmed that the project was officially in development in late 2023. So far, not much is known about the upcoming movie except that it...
- 12/10/2023
- by Sarah Little
- ScreenRant.com
Who would have ever thought the guy who directed a movie about Colin Farrell possibly turning into a Lobster would become an Oscar darling? But in spite of all the taboos he’s determined to break, that’s exactly the career trajectory Yorgos Lanthimos has had.
An idiosyncratic filmmaker, Lanthimos’ filmmaking quirks — stilted speech, deadpan acting, painstakingly framed cinematography, and pessimistic stories about the cruelty of men, both on a singular and societal level — haven’t disappeared since he made the leap to Hollywood. But the Greek director has slowly found himself an awards season staple. After a Best Foreign Language Film nomination for his breakout “Dogtooth” and a screenplay nod for his English-language debut “The Lobster,” Lanthimos ended up with ten nominations at the Oscars in 2019 for his darkly comedic period drama “The Favourite.” An acidic and subversive love story about the rule of Queen Anne (Olivia Colman) and her scheming court favorites,...
An idiosyncratic filmmaker, Lanthimos’ filmmaking quirks — stilted speech, deadpan acting, painstakingly framed cinematography, and pessimistic stories about the cruelty of men, both on a singular and societal level — haven’t disappeared since he made the leap to Hollywood. But the Greek director has slowly found himself an awards season staple. After a Best Foreign Language Film nomination for his breakout “Dogtooth” and a screenplay nod for his English-language debut “The Lobster,” Lanthimos ended up with ten nominations at the Oscars in 2019 for his darkly comedic period drama “The Favourite.” An acidic and subversive love story about the rule of Queen Anne (Olivia Colman) and her scheming court favorites,...
- 12/7/2023
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Hollywood loves a franchise. Soon, our nostalgia obsessed monoculture will be treated to a "Harry Potter" reboot series and a definitely necessary "Twilight" revival. Now, we've learned that a new Jason Bourne movie is on the way from "All Quiet on the Western Front" director Edward Berger. As it stands, Berger is the only one attached to the project and it's still very early days. But the news of a potential new Bourne movie should be exciting for fans of the franchise and action movies in general. Either that, or they'll be dismayed that Universal is churning out yet another installment after 2016's disappointing "Jason Bourne" and 2012's exquisitely forgettable "The Bourne Legacy."
The Bourne movies are a great example of a studio squeezing every bit of life out of a franchise it possibly can. After "The Bourne Identity" successfully adapted Robert Ludlum's novels to the big screen, we...
The Bourne movies are a great example of a studio squeezing every bit of life out of a franchise it possibly can. After "The Bourne Identity" successfully adapted Robert Ludlum's novels to the big screen, we...
- 12/4/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Earlier this year, we heard that Warner Bros. had come out the winner of an intense bidding war over the film rights to author T.J. Newman’s second novel, Drowning: The Rescue Of Flight 1421 (you can pick up a copy at This Link). Now Deadline reports that Paul Greengrass – whose credits include The Bourne Supremacy, The Bourne Ultimatum, Jason Bourne, United 93, 22 July, Green Zone, Captain Phillips, and News of the World – has signed on to write, direct, and produce the film adaptation of Drowning.
Newman’s novel tells the following story: A plane crashes in the Pacific Ocean six minutes after takeoff and is flooded after an explosion during evacuation. A dozen survivors sink in a sealed part of the aircraft as it perches precariously on an undersea cliff 200 feet below the surface. Among them is an engineer and his 11-year-old daughter. His estranged wife and the girl...
Newman’s novel tells the following story: A plane crashes in the Pacific Ocean six minutes after takeoff and is flooded after an explosion during evacuation. A dozen survivors sink in a sealed part of the aircraft as it perches precariously on an undersea cliff 200 feet below the surface. Among them is an engineer and his 11-year-old daughter. His estranged wife and the girl...
- 11/29/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Paul Greengrass will adapt and direct Drowning: The Rescue Of Flight 1421, based on Tj Newman’s book.
There is no denying that Paul Greengrass’ signature shakycam style made quite an impact on action cinema in the mid to late 2000s, with many directors attempting to emulate his technique. Coming from a background of documentary filmmaking, he brought this to feature films with real impact.
Warner Bros today confirmed that Greengrass will write and direct an adaptation of Tj Newman’s bestselling novel Drowning: The Rescue Of Flight 1421.
The rights were the subject of an intense bidding war, with the final sum being in the region of one and a half million dollars.
The plot concerns “a plane which crashes in the Pacific Ocean six minutes after takeoff and is flooded after an explosion during evacuation. A dozen survivors sink in a sealed part of the aircraft as it perches precariously...
There is no denying that Paul Greengrass’ signature shakycam style made quite an impact on action cinema in the mid to late 2000s, with many directors attempting to emulate his technique. Coming from a background of documentary filmmaking, he brought this to feature films with real impact.
Warner Bros today confirmed that Greengrass will write and direct an adaptation of Tj Newman’s bestselling novel Drowning: The Rescue Of Flight 1421.
The rights were the subject of an intense bidding war, with the final sum being in the region of one and a half million dollars.
The plot concerns “a plane which crashes in the Pacific Ocean six minutes after takeoff and is flooded after an explosion during evacuation. A dozen survivors sink in a sealed part of the aircraft as it perches precariously...
- 11/29/2023
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
The third movie in a franchise often struggles, but movies like The Bourne Ultimatum and Toy Story 3 successfully broke this curse. Franchises with established formulas, like James Bond and the Fast saga, can repeatedly develop new movies, while younger franchises often struggle. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade provided fitting conclusions to their trilogies, while Thor: Ragnarok took a different approach and infused humor into the franchise.
The third movie in a franchise is often where things fall apart, but some successes have managed to break this curse. The sophomore slump is a noted phenomenom in cinema, but the difficult third movie is just as real. Popular series like Shrek and The Hangover have stumbled at the third hurdle, and Blade: Trinity all but buried the franchise. Even The Godfather, one of the greatest trilogies ever made, had an underwhelming third chapter.
The third movie in a franchise is often where things fall apart, but some successes have managed to break this curse. The sophomore slump is a noted phenomenom in cinema, but the difficult third movie is just as real. Popular series like Shrek and The Hangover have stumbled at the third hurdle, and Blade: Trinity all but buried the franchise. Even The Godfather, one of the greatest trilogies ever made, had an underwhelming third chapter.
- 11/25/2023
- by Ben Protheroe
- ScreenRant.com
Legacy of the Bourne Series The Bourne series has left an indelible mark on action cinema, redefining the genre with its blend of gritty realism and sophisticated storytelling. Fifteen years ago, the release of The Bourne Supremacy introduced a shaky-cam approach that many films would adopt, altering the action landscape for years to come. “The Bournology”, as some refer to it, consists of pivotal works that have shaped our cinematic experience. Revolutionizing Action Choreography Traditional action sequences pale in comparison to the innovative choreography featured in the Bourne series. The realistic and thrilling chase through Tangiers in The Bourne Ultimatum...
- 11/24/2023
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Before he became a director on films like "John Wick" and "Atomic Blonde," David Leitch used to be a stunt performer. The man broke into the business after acting as a stunt double for Brad Pitt in "Fight Club," and met Keanu Reeves while working on the "Matrix" sequels. Over the years, Leitch and his crew have won many awards for their talents, including the first ever award for Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, for their work on "The Bourne Ultimatum."
Even now, with Leitch busy flexing his directorial abilities, he is as passionate about stunt work as when he first started — and it's a sentiment that he's expressed through his upcoming, highly-anticipated action-comedy-romance "The Fall Guy." While speaking to Empire about the film for the 2024 Preview Issue, Leitch expressed his frustration with the Academy for not still refusing to recognize stunt performers...
Even now, with Leitch busy flexing his directorial abilities, he is as passionate about stunt work as when he first started — and it's a sentiment that he's expressed through his upcoming, highly-anticipated action-comedy-romance "The Fall Guy." While speaking to Empire about the film for the 2024 Preview Issue, Leitch expressed his frustration with the Academy for not still refusing to recognize stunt performers...
- 11/24/2023
- by Debopriyaa Dutta
- Slash Film
Matt Damon previously stated that he would only return to the Jason Bourne franchise if Paul Greengrass is involved. Jason Bourne 6 is currently in development, with filmmaker Edward Berger in talks to direct, but Damon's involvement is not confirmed. While Damon's return would be a draw for audiences, the franchise has succeeded without him before, so his absence wouldn't be the end of the world.
The next installment in the Jason Bourne franchise is reportedly in the works, but if Matt Damon becomes attached to the new project, he would be going against what he previously said about making another Bourne movie. Damon has played Jason Bourne, an ex-CIA assassin turned fugitive, since the first film, The Bourne Identity, premiered in 2002. The actor went on to appear in three more movies in the film series — The Bourne Supremacy, The Bourne Ultimatum, and Jason Bourne — but following the last one...
The next installment in the Jason Bourne franchise is reportedly in the works, but if Matt Damon becomes attached to the new project, he would be going against what he previously said about making another Bourne movie. Damon has played Jason Bourne, an ex-CIA assassin turned fugitive, since the first film, The Bourne Identity, premiered in 2002. The actor went on to appear in three more movies in the film series — The Bourne Supremacy, The Bourne Ultimatum, and Jason Bourne — but following the last one...
- 11/22/2023
- by Sarah Little
- ScreenRant.com
A new movie in the Jason Bourne franchise is reportedly in development, with director Edward Berger in negotiations to take over. Matt Damon will be approached to return as Jason Bourne once a script is finished, but everything must be executed perfectly for him to consider coming back. Edward Berger, the director of All Quiet on the Western Front, is in high demand following the film's success and could bring valuable insight to the Bourne series.
A new movie in the Jason Bourne franchise is reportedly now in development, with All Quiet on the Western Front director Edward Berger now in negotiations to take the reins of the action movie series. According to a report by Deadline, sources have revealed that Universal Pictures is looking to continue the hugely successful franchise, which centers on the amnesiac assassin Jason Bourne, with the studio now working on bringing back star Matt Damon alongside Berger.
A new movie in the Jason Bourne franchise is reportedly now in development, with All Quiet on the Western Front director Edward Berger now in negotiations to take the reins of the action movie series. According to a report by Deadline, sources have revealed that Universal Pictures is looking to continue the hugely successful franchise, which centers on the amnesiac assassin Jason Bourne, with the studio now working on bringing back star Matt Damon alongside Berger.
- 11/21/2023
- by Jonathan Fuge
- MovieWeb
You are a celebrated director whose most recent work won four Oscars and rocketed you to the top of every studio's must-meet-with list. So what has :a[All Quiet On The Western Front]{href='https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/all-quiet-on-the-western-front/' } filmmaker Edward Berger (for it is he) chosen as a potential follow-up to such a resounding success? If you had "a new Jason Bourne film" on your bingo card we A) congratulate you and B) wonder where you got your psychic powers, because we're really not sure we saw this one coming.
Yet it's true, at least according to Deadline (and since picked up by other trade sites): Berger is in negotiations to take on the job of developing a new Bourne movie for Universal.
The studio is looking to go back to the Bourne well, which handed it a series of wins via the Doug Liman...
Yet it's true, at least according to Deadline (and since picked up by other trade sites): Berger is in negotiations to take on the job of developing a new Bourne movie for Universal.
The studio is looking to go back to the Bourne well, which handed it a series of wins via the Doug Liman...
- 11/21/2023
- by James White
- Empire - Movies
Edward Berger, known for his work on All Quiet on the Western Front, is in talks to direct the new Jason Bourne movie. Matt Damon is not currently attached to the project, but will be approached to reprise his role as Jason Bourne. The sixth installment of the Bourne series could continue the story from Jason Bourne or explore a different character, depending on Damon's involvement.
A new Jason Bourne movie is reportedly in the works with All Quiet on the Western Front's Edward Berger in talks to direct. Originally based on the books by Robert Ludlum, the action-thriller series has culminated in five feature films – The Bourne Identity, The Bourne Supremacy, The Bourne Ultimatum, The Bourne Legacy, and Jason Bourne – as well as a spinoff TV show titled Treadstone. Except for 2012's The Bourne Legacy with Jeremy Renner as Aaron Cross, all the other movies starred Matt Damon as...
A new Jason Bourne movie is reportedly in the works with All Quiet on the Western Front's Edward Berger in talks to direct. Originally based on the books by Robert Ludlum, the action-thriller series has culminated in five feature films – The Bourne Identity, The Bourne Supremacy, The Bourne Ultimatum, The Bourne Legacy, and Jason Bourne – as well as a spinoff TV show titled Treadstone. Except for 2012's The Bourne Legacy with Jeremy Renner as Aaron Cross, all the other movies starred Matt Damon as...
- 11/20/2023
- by Adam Bentz
- ScreenRant.com
Jason Bourne will soon be back in action, but it's not yet certain if Matt Damon will be back to reprise the role.
Per Deadline, it's been revealed that Universal Pictures has begun development on a new installment for the Jason Bourne movie series. There's also a director that's already in mind, as Edward Berger, who directed the multiple Oscar-winning film All Quiet on the Western Front, is in talks to direct and oversee development. The project is also said to be in its very early stages, so there's not a completed screenplay at this time, and it's not yet clear who will be penning the script.
Why Matt Damon Disliked Making The Bourne Ultimatum
Berger will be the first talent to be signed on if his deal goes through. Of course, the first question most fans will likely have about the film is if it will be a new...
Per Deadline, it's been revealed that Universal Pictures has begun development on a new installment for the Jason Bourne movie series. There's also a director that's already in mind, as Edward Berger, who directed the multiple Oscar-winning film All Quiet on the Western Front, is in talks to direct and oversee development. The project is also said to be in its very early stages, so there's not a completed screenplay at this time, and it's not yet clear who will be penning the script.
Why Matt Damon Disliked Making The Bourne Ultimatum
Berger will be the first talent to be signed on if his deal goes through. Of course, the first question most fans will likely have about the film is if it will be a new...
- 11/20/2023
- by Jeremy Dick
- Comic Book Resources
As the CIA characters overseeing the office monitors might say, “My god, it’s Jason Bourne!” TheWrap has learned that Universal has begun early development for what would be a sixth movie in the so-called Jason Bourne universe. Edward Berger, whose Netflix-distributed re-adaptation of “All Quiet on the Western Front” received nine Oscar nominations and won four, is in talks to possibly helm the next chapter.
There is no screenplay, nor has Matt Damon officially been approached, but the actor who starred in four of the five previous installments certainly has first right of refusal. Damon starred in “The Bourne Identity” in 2002, launching the ongoing spy franchise and reprising in three sequels. Jeremy Renner took over in “The Bourne Legacy,” a spin-off chapter released in 2012.
The Doug Liman-directed smash earned rave reviews and strong word-of-mouth in the summer of 2002, grossing $214 million worldwide on a $60 million budget. It also...
There is no screenplay, nor has Matt Damon officially been approached, but the actor who starred in four of the five previous installments certainly has first right of refusal. Damon starred in “The Bourne Identity” in 2002, launching the ongoing spy franchise and reprising in three sequels. Jeremy Renner took over in “The Bourne Legacy,” a spin-off chapter released in 2012.
The Doug Liman-directed smash earned rave reviews and strong word-of-mouth in the summer of 2002, grossing $214 million worldwide on a $60 million budget. It also...
- 11/20/2023
- by Scott Mendelson
- The Wrap
Universal is in early development on a new movie about super spy Jason Bourne, with “All Quiet on the Western Front” filmmaker Edward Berger in talks to direct.
The new movie would be the latest installment in the blockbuster franchise, which has tallied five films (four of which starred Matt Damon) and more than $1.6 billion at the box office.
Sources familiar with the project have stressed that it’s still in early development, so any grand return to the world of Jason Borne may be far into the future. There’s currently no script in the works, nor is there a writer attached to the prospective film, so it’s unclear if the plan is to bring back original cast members or entirely reboot the property. So, it’s too soon to say if cast members like Damon — who first played the role of the amnesiac assassin in 2002’s “The Bourne Identity...
The new movie would be the latest installment in the blockbuster franchise, which has tallied five films (four of which starred Matt Damon) and more than $1.6 billion at the box office.
Sources familiar with the project have stressed that it’s still in early development, so any grand return to the world of Jason Borne may be far into the future. There’s currently no script in the works, nor is there a writer attached to the prospective film, so it’s unclear if the plan is to bring back original cast members or entirely reboot the property. So, it’s too soon to say if cast members like Damon — who first played the role of the amnesiac assassin in 2002’s “The Bourne Identity...
- 11/20/2023
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
The Florida Man miniseries on Netflix is a captivating blend of mystery and dark comedy set in Florida, showcasing the state's infamous reputation for odd occurrences. Unlike other Netflix shows with A-list celebrities, Florida Man stands out for its well-cast ensemble of talented actors who bring authenticity and gripping portrayals to their roles. Edgar Ramirez's portrayal of Mike Valentine, the ex-cop drawn back into Florida's crime world, is a central pillar of the series, showcasing his multifaceted character with subtlety and depth.
Florida Man is one of Netflix's most fascinating miniseries, and the Florida Man cast is a winning combination of talented newcomers and Netflix's go-to actors. The 2023 miniseries immerses viewers in a whirlwind of mystery and dark comedy set in the Sunshine State. The series follows Mike Valentine (Édgar Ramírez), an ex-cop dragged back into the underbelly of Florida's crime world. The show blends the bizarre real-life "Florida Man...
Florida Man is one of Netflix's most fascinating miniseries, and the Florida Man cast is a winning combination of talented newcomers and Netflix's go-to actors. The 2023 miniseries immerses viewers in a whirlwind of mystery and dark comedy set in the Sunshine State. The series follows Mike Valentine (Édgar Ramírez), an ex-cop dragged back into the underbelly of Florida's crime world. The show blends the bizarre real-life "Florida Man...
- 11/19/2023
- by Stephen Barker
- ScreenRant.com
If you want to know what drove the mood of '00s action cinema, you need to look to one franchise: the Bourne movies. For a stretch of time there, Matt Damon's amnesiac super-spy took over the genre, and the franchise's low-fi, barrel-fisted, chaos-first and sense-later approach to storytelling forced a radical reinvention of how Hollywood produced movies like this. Even James Bond was forced to adapt. Over 20 years after the first film hit theaters, we've absorbed what this series was throwing down so thoroughly, so completely, that what was fresh and thrilling back then sometimes feels a bit standard now. Jason Bourne -- and those who wrote and directed his films -- raised the bar so effectively that everyone was forced to play catch-up.
Although the series has seemingly come to an end, it remains a subject of fascination among action aficionados. The baby-faced Damon, still fresh on the scene,...
Although the series has seemingly come to an end, it remains a subject of fascination among action aficionados. The baby-faced Damon, still fresh on the scene,...
- 10/28/2023
- by SlashFilm Staff
- Slash Film
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