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‘Calexit’: Director Chad Stahelski to Helm Controversial Comic Adaptation!!

John Wick director and legendary stuntman, Chad Stahelski, has found his next project. Today, The Hollywood Reporter announced that the multi-faceted performer and creative will be serving as the producer behind a feature-length adaptation of Black Mask Studios’ comic, Calexit. As of right now, no further information surrounding who will helm the project, but Black Mask co-founder and the comic’s co-creator, Matteo Pizzolo, penned the … Continue reading ‘Calexit’: Director Chad Stahelski to Helm Controversial Comic Adaptation!!

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‘F1 Sets Blockbuster Debut as ‘M3GAN 2.0’ Underwhelms at the BO!!

It’s a win for original movies. It’s a win for racing car movies. It’s a win for the Zack Van Amburg– and Jamie Erlicht-led Apple Original Films on the big screen, and it’s another win for Warner Bros, which has showed under the Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy regime that original event movies can be launched. Apple Original Films’ F1 via Warner Bros is … Continue reading ‘F1 Sets Blockbuster Debut as ‘M3GAN 2.0’ Underwhelms at the BO!!

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’28 Years Later’ Scares Up Franchise Best $30M while ‘Elio’ Marks Pixar’s Lowest Opening Ever at the BO!!

At a time when IP is a Holy Gail at the box office, and mass appealing auteur-driven fare a consistent gamble, kudos for Sony in their support and passion to re-energize a dormant cult British zombie franchise in 28 Years Later in Danny Boyle’s 28 Years Later and Disney/Pixar in their relentless attempts to try and breakthrough with expensive original fare, that being the $150M … Continue reading ’28 Years Later’ Scares Up Franchise Best $30M while ‘Elio’ Marks Pixar’s Lowest Opening Ever at the BO!!

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‘How To Train Your Dragon’ Soars with Above Expectations Debut, while ‘Materialists’ Sets A24’s Third Biggest Opening at the BO!!

It’s a healthy enough Father’s Day weekend with all movies doing around $155M, and though down from last year’s massive near $214M (that was due to Pixar’s Inside Out 2), we’re 14% ahead of the pre-COVID 2019 Poppa holiday frame which did $135.9M (when Sony’s Men in Black: International was leading). Give Universal a big shiny IP, and they know how to bring moviegoers in … Continue reading ‘How To Train Your Dragon’ Soars with Above Expectations Debut, while ‘Materialists’ Sets A24’s Third Biggest Opening at the BO!!

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Ballerina (2025) Review!!

Synopsis – An assassin trained in the traditions of the Ruska Roma organization sets out to seek revenge after her father’s death. My Take – Back in 2014, no one could have predicted that a mid-budget action thriller starring Keanu Reeves (a decade after peaking global popularity with the Matrix trilogy) would turn into a phenomenal action franchise and its lead character, the titular John … Continue reading Ballerina (2025) Review!!

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Despite Positive Reaction ‘Ballerina’ Stumbles with a Slow Start at the BO!!

Despite positive reviews and an even better audience reception, From the World of John Wick: Ballerina underperformed in its box office debut. The film made an estimated $25 million in its first three days of release in domestic theaters, which is roughly $10 million less than the already modest projections heading into its opening frame. It’s also the second-lowest three-day debut for the franchise, ahead … Continue reading Despite Positive Reaction ‘Ballerina’ Stumbles with a Slow Start at the BO!!

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‘Ballerina’: Upcoming ‘John Wick’ Spin Off Gets a 4DX Poster!! Check It Out!!

Ana de Armas is blazing her own bloody path through the John Wick universe — and Collider has your first exclusive look at just how explosive that journey’s going to be. In a new 4DX poster released ahead of Ballerina’s June 6 theatrical debut, de Armas’ assassin Eve Macarro is locked, loaded, and letting loose with a flamethrower in the snow. It’s exactly the kind of image that screams everything Ballerina is … Continue reading ‘Ballerina’: Upcoming ‘John Wick’ Spin Off Gets a 4DX Poster!! Check It Out!!

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‘Ballerina’: Upcoming ‘John Wick’ Spinoff Gets New Character Posters!! Check It Out!!

Get your first look at the cast of killers in From the World of John Wick: Ballerina with a new set of character posters. There are old faces and new among the murderers’ row of characters in the long-awaited actioner. The movie will pirouette its way into theaters on June 6, 2025. Ana de Armas leads the cast of the film as Eve Macarro, a … Continue reading ‘Ballerina’: Upcoming ‘John Wick’ Spinoff Gets New Character Posters!! Check It Out!!

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‘Ballerina’: New BTS Video Promises an Action Packed ‘John Wick’ Spinoff!! Check It Out!!

There were no new John Wick projects sent out into the world last year, but that all changes this year, thanks to Ana de Armas. The Blade Runner 2049 and No Time to Die star will lead a new John Wick spin-off movie, Ballerina, that just got a thrilling new look. The official Ballerina Instagram account shared a new clip from behind the scenes of … Continue reading ‘Ballerina’: New BTS Video Promises an Action Packed ‘John Wick’ Spinoff!! Check It Out!!

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Prime Video Sets New Exciting Deal with Lionsgate!!

  Lionsgate is bringing some of its biggest franchises to Prime Video in a massive new licensing deal, ensuring that The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping and Now You See Me 3 will find a streaming home after their theatrical runs. It’s not often we know this far in advance where a movie will end up when it finishes playing in the multiplexes if … Continue reading Prime Video Sets New Exciting Deal with Lionsgate!!

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‘Ballerina’: New Image Finds Ana de Armas in ‘John Wick’ Mode!! Check It Out!!

The John Wick franchise started out as a singular movie about a recently widowed man’s quest to seek vengeance against those who killed his dog. The 2014 action thriller has since expanded into a bigger franchise, with the following three chapters — as is the case with the first outing — boasting mostly positive reviews. With the prequel series, The Continental, proving to be a … Continue reading ‘Ballerina’: New Image Finds Ana de Armas in ‘John Wick’ Mode!! Check It Out!!

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‘Ballerina’: New Image Sees Two ‘John Wick’ Stars Return!! Check It Out!!

Although it’s been filled with updates on future projects and spin-offs, it’s been a relatively quiet year for the John Wick franchise after the success of John Wick: Chapter 4, which grossed over $440 million at the worldwide box office on its way to earning knock out reviews from critics and audiences. The next project on the slate is Ballerina, the spin-off movie starring Ana … Continue reading ‘Ballerina’: New Image Sees Two ‘John Wick’ Stars Return!! Check It Out!!

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‘Ballerina’: New Image Finds Ana de Armas in ‘John Wick’ Mode!! Check It Out!!

It’s a double dose of Ballerina bombast today as, following the reveal of the first poster, we’ve also been given a new look at Ana de Armas kicking some de Arm-ass in a brand-new image from next summer’s action blockbuster. The film will feature Keanu Reeves as John Wick, Ian McShane and the late Lance Reddick returning from the main Wick films, alongside Anjelica Huston, … Continue reading ‘Ballerina’: New Image Finds Ana de Armas in ‘John Wick’ Mode!! Check It Out!!

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‘Ballerina’: Ana de Armas led ‘John Wick’ Spin Off Gets a Poster!! Check It Out!!

We might be missing some good old gun-fu action on the big screen, but as 2025 approaches, we’re reminded that the wait is almost over. This is what Lionsgate did today at CCXP in Brazil. To tease their upcoming action movie – and their upcoming panel this Sunday – the studio has released a new poster for Ballerina. The highly anticipated John Wick spin-off stars … Continue reading ‘Ballerina’: Ana de Armas led ‘John Wick’ Spin Off Gets a Poster!! Check It Out!!

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‘John Wick’ Is Going to Get a Making-Of Documentary!!

The most inventive action series in recent years, John Wick is returning for another adventure, though perhaps not in the way that fans anticipated. Director of the franchise, Chad Stahelski, recently announced, via Discussing Film on X (formerly Twitter), that next on the docket will be a documentary exploring the world of the prolific assassin. This news comes on the 10th anniversary of the little … Continue reading ‘John Wick’ Is Going to Get a Making-Of Documentary!!

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‘Ballerina’: Upcoming ‘John Wick’ Spin-Off Reportedly Went Through Major Re-Shoots!!

We still don’t know for sure if we’re getting another John Wick film with Keanu Reeves in the lead role, but we do know that the John Wick spin-off Ballerina, starring Ana de Armas, is due to release in theaters next summer. However, the sharp-eyed fans among us will note that Ballerina was supposed to be in theaters last summer instead. According to a report … Continue reading ‘Ballerina’: Upcoming ‘John Wick’ Spin-Off Reportedly Went Through Major Re-Shoots!!

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‘Ballerina’: David Castañeda Joins ‘John Wick’ Spin-Off Amidst Re-Shoots!!

As it undergoes reshoots, the John Wick spin-off Ballerina has added two new cast members. David Castañeda and Sharon Duncan-Brewster will play as-yet-unspecified roles in the Ana de Armas action thriller, which is due to hit theaters on June 6, 2025. Deadline reports that the two actors have joined the cast of the Len Wiseman-helmed film. It is currently in reshoots; as per a recent … Continue reading ‘Ballerina’: David Castañeda Joins ‘John Wick’ Spin-Off Amidst Re-Shoots!!

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‘Ballerina’: ‘John Wick’ Spin-Off Adding Scenes to Protect Franchise!!

Ballerina, the John Wick spin-off starring Ana de Armas, has delayed its release by a year to allow for the filming of new material, and now, one of the stars of the franchise has shed light on the reasons behind that decision. Ian McShane, who plays Winston in the films, recently appeared on BBC’s The One Show and spoke quite candidly about the studio bringing … Continue reading ‘Ballerina’: ‘John Wick’ Spin-Off Adding Scenes to Protect Franchise!!

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‘Ballerina’: Ana de Armas-led ‘John Wick’ Spinoff Release Date Pushed to Summer 2025!!

Ballerina, the eagerly-awaited John Wick spin-off, has been delayed by 12 months. The news is particularly crushing given the anticipation for the film’s release but there’s a twist — series creator Chad Stahelski is boarding the movie alongside director Len Wiseman to shoot more action scenes for the film now that they’ve got more time to make the film right. Deadline reports that Lionsgate is … Continue reading ‘Ballerina’: Ana de Armas-led ‘John Wick’ Spinoff Release Date Pushed to Summer 2025!!

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‘Ballerina’: Ana de Armas-led ‘John Wick’ Spinoff Sets June 7, 2024 as Release Date!!

Lionsgate has finally set a release date for Ballerina, the highly-anticipated John Wick spinoff starring Ana de Armas as the titular character. The spinoff has been developing since the release of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, when the character of Rooney was introduced, played by Unity Phelan. In Parabellum, John Wick fans discover more about the killer’s past when Keanu Reeves’ deadly assassin tries … Continue reading ‘Ballerina’: Ana de Armas-led ‘John Wick’ Spinoff Sets June 7, 2024 as Release Date!!

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New ‘John Wick’-Verse Film is in Development!!

While John Wick: Chapter 4 gives its main character a worthy goodbye, Lionsgate intends to keep exploring the franchise for many years. Of course, we’ve known for a while there would be a Ballerina film starring Ana de Armas and a TV show about The Continental. However, as producer Erica Lee revealed during an exclusive interview with Collider’s Steven Weintraub, a secret Wick-verse movie is … Continue reading New ‘John Wick’-Verse Film is in Development!!

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‘John Wick’ Is Going to Become a Video Game!!

With John Wick: Chapter 4 now in theaters and it’s future uncertain, Lionsgate is expanding the franchise into new and exciting directions with Ana de Armas’ film spinoff Ballerina and a prequel TV show focused on The Continental. As producer Erica Lee revealed during an interview with Collider’s Steven Weintraub, the Wick-Verse will keep growing, and fans will soon be able to become an assassin … Continue reading ‘John Wick’ Is Going to Become a Video Game!!

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‘Ballerina’: Gabriel Byrne Joins the Ana de Armas-led ‘John Wick’ Spinoff!!

The world of John Wick is on the brink of getting several new entries, which include the next story of the titular hero John Wick: Chapter 4, as well as a television prequel spin-off called The Continental. Among these upcoming projects is the upcoming spin-off film Ballerina starring Ana de Armas. Now, the cast of the project grows even larger as Lionsgate has revealed that … Continue reading ‘Ballerina’: Gabriel Byrne Joins the Ana de Armas-led ‘John Wick’ Spinoff!!

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‘Ballerina’: Norman Reedus Joins the Ana de Armas-led ‘John Wick’ Spinoff!!

Another huge name has jumped aboard Ballerina, the spin-off from the John Wick series which is led by Ana de Armas. The film is rapidly looking like becoming a direct sequel to John Wick rather than a spin-off, based on the caliber of talent and returning characters joining the film from previous installments. Norman Reedus, best known for his decade of work on AMC‘s beloved … Continue reading ‘Ballerina’: Norman Reedus Joins the Ana de Armas-led ‘John Wick’ Spinoff!!

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‘Ballerina’: Catalina Sandino Moreno Joins the Ana de Armas-led ‘John Wick’ Spinoff!!

The cast for the upcoming John Wick spinoff, Ballerina, continues to grow as Deadline reports that Catalina Sandino Moreno has joined the upcoming film in an undisclosed role. Despite the mystery surrounding her character, she will reportedly play a significant role in the movie alongside Ana de Armas (Blonde). With production on the film currently underway, she joins previously announced cast members, which include Anjelica … Continue reading ‘Ballerina’: Catalina Sandino Moreno Joins the Ana de Armas-led ‘John Wick’ Spinoff!!

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‘Ballerina’: Lance Reddick to Return as Charon in the ‘John Wick’ Spinoff!!

The John Wick spinoff Ballerina will see the return of a familiar face with Lance Reddick reprising his role as Charon. Lionsgate is going all-in on the John Wick Universe, tapping Len Wiseman to direct a new installment titled Ballerina. Some familiar faces from previous John Wick movies are reportedly joining Ana de Armas, but Lionsgate has confirmed Lance Reddick‘s return as Continental Hotel concierge … Continue reading ‘Ballerina’: Lance Reddick to Return as Charon in the ‘John Wick’ Spinoff!!

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‘Ballerina’: Anjelica Huston to Return as The Director in the ‘John Wick’ Spinoff!!

Anjelica Huston will return to the world of John Wick in the upcoming spinoff Ballerina. She will reprise her role as the Director, a fearsome crime boss first glimpsed in John Wick 3: Parabellum. Ballerina, set in the assassin-filled world of John Wick, is set to star Ana de Armas; Keanu Reeves will also reprise his role as John Wick, as will Ian McShane as … Continue reading ‘Ballerina’: Anjelica Huston to Return as The Director in the ‘John Wick’ Spinoff!!

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‘Ballerina’: Keanu Reeves to Return as John Wick in Spinoff!!

Collider can exclusively reveal that Keanu Reeves is currently in Prague and set to reprise his role as John Wick in the John Wick spinoff film starring Ana de Armas. This exciting report comes on the heels of the announcement that the Ballerina film will also see Ian McShane return to the franchise as Winston, the manager of The Continental Hotel. It is not yet … Continue reading ‘Ballerina’: Keanu Reeves to Return as John Wick in Spinoff!!

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‘Ballerina’: Ian McShane Joins the Ana de Armas-led ‘John Wick’ Spinoff!!

When it was announced that the John Wick universe was getting expanded with movies and TV series, one question fans often asked was who we could expect to see in future installments of the hitmen-world franchise. Considering the cast of characters we’ve met in the Keanu Reeves-led trilogy, it seemed like a safe bet to think that Ian McShane (American Gods) would eventually reprise his … Continue reading ‘Ballerina’: Ian McShane Joins the Ana de Armas-led ‘John Wick’ Spinoff!!

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‘Ballerina’: Ana De Armas-Led ‘John Wick’ Spinoff Begins Production Next Week!!

Fans of the John Wick franchise have good reasons to rejoice. The Ana de Armas-led spin-off Ballerina will start production in the coming week, TV Line has reported. The announcement was made by Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer during the latest investors’ call. The future prospect for the franchise looks good as among other franchise-related news it has been announced that Colin Woodell-led three-part prequel series … Continue reading ‘Ballerina’: Ana De Armas-Led ‘John Wick’ Spinoff Begins Production Next Week!!

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‘Ballerina’: Emerald Fennell to Write Ana De Armas-Led ‘John Wick’ Spinoff!!

Ahead of the return of John Wick next March, it has been confirmed that Emerald Fennell, the Oscar-Winning writer-director behind 2020’s Promising Young Woman, is on board to help write the script for the upcoming spin-off film set in the John Wick universe Ballerina. Revealed by Ana De Armas, star of the upcoming revenge-fueled film, in an interview with Elle magazine, Fennell was brought in … Continue reading ‘Ballerina’: Emerald Fennell to Write Ana De Armas-Led ‘John Wick’ Spinoff!!

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‘Ballerina’: Ana De Armas-Led ‘John Wick’ Spinoff to Begins Filming in Summer!!

CinemaCon is almost over, and one of this year’s final presentations came from Lionsgate. Their biggest franchise over the last decade has been John Wick. While every action fan alive is waiting for John Wick 4 to come out next year, the Ana De Armas starring spinoff Ballerina is also on the way. At CinemaCon, we got a major update on Ballerina, as Lionsgate announced … Continue reading ‘Ballerina’: Ana De Armas-Led ‘John Wick’ Spinoff to Begins Filming in Summer!!

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‘Ballerina’: Ana De Armas in Talks to Lead ‘John Wick’ Spinoff!!

Fans of the John Wick franchise have even more to be excited about, as Deadline reports that No Time To Die and Knives Out star Ana De Armas is in talks to head the newest John Wick spinoff, Ballerina. The film will center around a female assassin who will stop at nothing to find the people responsible for killing her family and bring them to … Continue reading ‘Ballerina’: Ana De Armas in Talks to Lead ‘John Wick’ Spinoff!!

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‘Ballerina’: Len Wiseman to Direct Female-Centric ‘John Wick’ Spinoff!!

Len Wiseman is not a very good director. He keeps plugging away at it, but his films are forgettable at best, and no one would peg him as some action wunderkind who crafts exhilarating set pieces. But Lionsgate knows it has a franchise on its hands with John Wick, and that a franchise that isn’t producing spinoffs isn’t producing at maximum capacity. So while the … Continue reading ‘Ballerina’: Len Wiseman to Direct Female-Centric ‘John Wick’ Spinoff!!

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Lionsgate Looking to Expand the ‘John Wick’ Universe with Female-Led Action Movie!!!

John Wick may be getting some company. Lionsgate is eyeing a female-led action project to serve as a possible spin-off for their breakout action franchise led by Keanu Reeves. Per THR, the studio won out in a bidding war for the spec script Ballerina, which follows a young woman raised as an assassin who goes on the hunt for the trained killers that murdered her family. … Continue reading Lionsgate Looking to Expand the ‘John Wick’ Universe with Female-Led Action Movie!!!

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