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The Fall Guy Video Review / Above the Line vs Below the Line Episodes 40

Check out more of our video interviews on our YouTube channel. Film Critic : Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi Works as film critic and journalist who covers stories about culture and sustainability. With a degree in Political Sciences, a Master’s in Screenwriting & Film Production, and studies at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute, Chiara has…

David Leitch In Talks to Direct ‘Jurassic World’ for Universal

@Photo by Scott Garfield – © Sony Pictures Entertainment Universal Pictures has announced that filmmaker David Leitch is being considered for the job of directing the next Jurassic World installment, which is scheduled for release on July 2, 2025. An article in The Hollywood Reporter also noted that David Koepp would be writing the script. Koepp…

Donnie Yen to Star in Universal’s Adaptation of 1972 ‘Kung Fu’ TV Series

© 2015 – Well Go USA Martial-arts superstar Donnie Yen will be starring in a new feature-film adaptation of Kung Fu, which was an acclaimed series on ABC-TV in 1972. The upcoming film is being produced by 87North and Universal Pictures. Kung Fu had reappeared as a television series in 2021 but was cancelled after its…

‘Action’ to Explore the World of Hollywood Stunt Performers, via David Leitch and Kelly McCormick

Action, the aptly named title of a new series about Hollywood stunt performers, is being executive-produced by David Leitch and Kelly McCormick via Universal Pictures Content Group. The series will offer a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the real lives of the often unnamed men and women who create some of the most memorable action scenes on…

John Wick 4 : Chad Stahelski Boasts a Heavy Influence on Japanese Films

The “John Wick” franchise has received rave reviews for all over the world most of its three entries so far, now a limited series prequel and a spin-off feature on the way, a fourth main entry in the franchise with Reeves and Stahelski that boasts heavy influences on Japanese films. The “John Wick” franchise shows…

John Wick’s Prequel is Coming to Peacock in 2023

Lionsgate’s John Wick prequel series The Continental is on the move. The series is moving from Starz to NBCU streamer Peacock, will now launch on Peacock in 2023. The series will explore the origin story of the exclusive Continental Hotel, a centerpiece of the John Wick Universe which serves as a refuge for assassins. Told from…

Bullet Train : Video Review Above the Line vs Below the Line Episode 27

Film Critic : Abe Friedtanzer Abe Friedtanzer is a film and TV enthusiast who spent most of the past fifteen years in New York City. He has been the editor of MoviesWithAbe.com and TVwithAbe.com since 2007, and has been predicting the Oscars, Emmys, Golden Globes, and SAG Awards since he was allowed to stay up…

Andrew Garfield to Play Richard Branson In Director David Leitch’s Limited Series ‘Hot Air’

Andrew Garfield has signed on to portray British entrepreneur Richard Branson in the upcoming limited television series, Hot Air. Once production on the project begins, the actor will collaborate with Deadpool 2 helmer David Leitch, who will direct the biographical show for Universal International Studios, Deadline is reporting. The news of Garfield’s casting as Branson…

Will Smith Resigns From Academy, May Suffer More Repercussions For Slap

The slap heard round the world is still reverberating in the filmosphere, with a repentant Will Smith expressing his regrets for what he called his “shocking, painful, and inexcusable” behavior at last week’s Academy Award ceremonies. Though he resigned from the Academy a few days later, it is not yet possible to predict the long-term…

Shawn Levy to Direct Ryan Reynolds in ‘Deadpool 3’

Filmmaker Shawn Levy is set to reunite with Ryan Reynolds on the anticipated superhero sequel, Deadpool 3. The helmer is in negotiations to direct the actor in the third installment of the popular Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) franchise, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Deadpool 3 will mark the third collaboration between Levy and Reynolds, after…

Bullet Train / New Trailer : Starring Brad Pitt, Joey King, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry, Andrew Koji, Hiroyuki Sanada, Michael Shannon

A trailer for the highly anticipated adaptation of Kōtarō Isaka’s novel Bullet Train has finally arrived. The novel was originally titled Maria Beetle, which is a dark, satirical thriller by the bestselling Japanese author, following the perilous train ride of five highly motivated assassins. It takes place aboard the high-speed Shinkansen train from Tokyo to Morioka, Japan,…