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‘Sicario’: Denis Villeneuve’s Oscar-Nominated Movie is Streaming for Free on Tubi!!

With acclaimed titles such as Arrival, Blade Runner 2049, and the Dune films to his name, Canadian filmmaker, Denis Villeneuve is regarded as one of the best directors currently in the business. Villeneuve has a preference for the science fiction and action genres and, in 2015, he created one of the best action films of the modern era – Sicario. The action thriller brought together … Continue reading ‘Sicario’: Denis Villeneuve’s Oscar-Nominated Movie is Streaming for Free on Tubi!!

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‘Sicario 3’: Star Josh Brolin Provides Update!!

Josh Brolin gave quite a mixed update on the status of the highly anticipated third Sicario movie. In an interview with The Playlist, Brolin — who plays CIA officer Matt Graver in the first two installments of the action thriller franchise — says the still-gestating Sicario 3 is getting “closer,” yet Christopher McQuarrie is no longer involved, while Taylor Sheridan’s involvement remains unclear. “We are—we’re closer. … Continue reading ‘Sicario 3’: Star Josh Brolin Provides Update!!

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‘Armored’: Michael Bay to Produce Sony’s Action Thriller Set in Mexico’s Cartel Country!!

Not 24 hours after announcing a new pandemic thriller, Michael Bay has signed on to produce an adaptation of Mark Greaney‘s upcoming audio book Armored for Sony Pictures. Set high on the Devil’s Spine of the Sierra Madre, the action thriller follows a high-risk security contractor who leads a heavily armed convoy of UN delegates through Mexico’s “cartel country,” where the modest motorcade struggles to … Continue reading ‘Armored’: Michael Bay to Produce Sony’s Action Thriller Set in Mexico’s Cartel Country!!

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‘Call of Duty Movie’ Currently On Hold Confirms Director!!

According to one of the writers, the Call of Duty movie is currently on hold at Activision. Call of Duty is one of the most popular video game franchises today. First published by Activision in 2003, the first-person shooter series has released a total of 16 games since. In fact, Call of Duty games took seven spots out of the top ten best-selling games of the last decade. Activision … Continue reading ‘Call of Duty Movie’ Currently On Hold Confirms Director!!

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‘Fifty Shades’ Director James Foley All Set for the ‘Alcatraz’ Movie!!!

Fresh off directing a pair of Fifty Shades of Grey sequels back-to-back, James Foley is set to direct Alcatraz for the producers of John Wick and 300, Collider has exclusively learned. Basil Iwanyk and Gianni Nunnari are producing via their respective companies Thunder Road and Hollywood Gang Productions. Thunder Road president Erica Lee will also produce. Ian Mackenzie Jeffers wrote the script, which follows a … Continue reading ‘Fifty Shades’ Director James Foley All Set for the ‘Alcatraz’ Movie!!!

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‘Arrival’ & ‘Sicario’ Composer Jóhann Jóhannsson Passes Away at 48!!!

The last 24 hours have been miserable. Last night, David Simon took to Twitter to sadly announce that Reg E. Cathey, the astounding character actor known for key roles in TV  (House of Cards, The Wire, Oz, Outcast, etc.) and film (Airheads, The Mask, American Psycho, Pootie Tang, etc.), had passed away after a battle with cancer at 60. And then this morning, the sense … Continue reading ‘Arrival’ & ‘Sicario’ Composer Jóhann Jóhannsson Passes Away at 48!!!

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Spider-Man Spinoff ‘Silver and Black’ and ‘Sicario 2: Soldado’ Get Release Dates!!!

We’re a little over halfway through 2017, even if certain political and social happenings have made it feel like the last six months have gone on for approximately seven years. That means that while studios are revving up there marketing and promotions departments  for the awards season, they are also starting to date major productions for next year and the year after. So, while Sony … Continue reading Spider-Man Spinoff ‘Silver and Black’ and ‘Sicario 2: Soldado’ Get Release Dates!!!

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Taylor Sheridan Says ‘Soldado’ Will Make ‘Sicario’ “Look Like a Comedy”!!!

While it seems like Hollywood has no shortage of franchises, Sicario becoming a series was somewhat unexpected. It was a prestige dramatic thriller that had a firm conclusion, although there were certainly places a sequel could go. Not long after the film came out, we got word that the studio was moving forward on a sequel entitled Soldado with Taylor Sheridan returning to write the … Continue reading Taylor Sheridan Says ‘Soldado’ Will Make ‘Sicario’ “Look Like a Comedy”!!!

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James Mangold and Taylor Sheridan Team for ‘Disorder’ Remake!!!

It’s about to get gritty af in here, guys. Logan helmer James Mangold is teaming with Sicario and Hell or High Water screenwriter Taylor Sheridan for a remake of the 2015 French thriller Disorder. Deadline reports that Sony is “fast tracking” the project with Escape Artists’ (The Equalizer, Seven Pounds) Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal and Steve Tisch producing. The original film, alternately titled Maryland, was written and directed by Mustang scribe Alice Wincour and starred Matthias … Continue reading James Mangold and Taylor Sheridan Team for ‘Disorder’ Remake!!!

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‘Sicario 3’ Already in the Works; Sequels Will Be Standalone Films!!

Earlier this month, we reported that the Sicario sequel has received a title, Soldado (meaning “soldier”), along with a new director, Stefano Sollima, who directed the Italian miniseries Gomorrah. We also reported that Josh Brolin and Benicio del Toro would return, and the story would focus on del Toro’s mysterious character. Now in an interview with The Independent [via The Film Stage], Sollima has provided some new details about what he has planned not just for Soldado, but for future films … Continue reading ‘Sicario 3’ Already in the Works; Sequels Will Be Standalone Films!!

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‘Sicario’ Sequel Gets Director and Title, Loses Emily Blunt!!

Producers Molly Smith and twins Trent and Thad Luckinbill had originallu planned to bring back the original’s lead trio of Emily Blunt, Benicio Del Toro, and Josh Brolin. They said: You have such a great character with Benicio, who was as dark as he was and still so loved. That character resonates so well with audiences. People want to know what happened to him, so … Continue reading ‘Sicario’ Sequel Gets Director and Title, Loses Emily Blunt!!

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‘Sicario 2’ to Bring Back Emily Blunt, Benicio Del Toro, and Josh Brolin!!!

Last September, we reported that a Sicario sequel was in development at Lionsgate. For those who didn’t see the original, the film follows an FBI agent played by Emily Blunt as she’s recruited by two mysterious government figures (Josh Brolin and Benicio Del Toro) to accompany them on a secret mission involving drug cartels on the U.S.-Mexico border. Directed by Denis Villeneuve (Prisoners), it’s a … Continue reading ‘Sicario 2’ to Bring Back Emily Blunt, Benicio Del Toro, and Josh Brolin!!!

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‘Jem & the Holograms’, ‘Paranormal Activity 6’, ‘Kasbah’ & ‘Witch Hunter’ Flop as ‘The Martian’ is Back On Top at the BO!!

At this time yesterday it looked like box office honors might go to either The Martian or Goosebumps. The latter would seem to have the edge on the last weekend before Halloween but, as it turned out, The Martian was destined for a comeback. The Ridley Scott drama claimed an estimated $15.9 million (-25%) and its third first place title. It’s not common for a … Continue reading ‘Jem & the Holograms’, ‘Paranormal Activity 6’, ‘Kasbah’ & ‘Witch Hunter’ Flop as ‘The Martian’ is Back On Top at the BO!!

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Goosebumps & Bridge of Spies open well while Crimson Peak flops at the BO!!

Following its win over The Martian on Friday, Sony’s Goosebumps remained the number one box office draw in its first weekend in theaters. The PG-rated adaptation of R.L. Stine’s best-selling book series took in an estimated $23.5 million from 3,501 locations – slightly below expectations but good enough to keep The Martian in second. Ahead of this weekend’s opening, projections for Goosebumps fell between $25 … Continue reading Goosebumps & Bridge of Spies open well while Crimson Peak flops at the BO!!

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The Martian has another weekend win while Pan bombs at the BO!!

It was a weekend of highs and lows, with the lows coming from the more-disappointing-than-expected opening weekend for Warner Bros’ Pan. The Peter Pan origin story directed by Joe Wright was struggling to gain a foothold well before its opening weekend and opened even worse than even the most dire predictions expected. At the high end of the box office, however, The Martian enjoyed a … Continue reading The Martian has another weekend win while Pan bombs at the BO!!

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The Walk opens low on IMAX & The Martian opens big with $55 million at the BO!!

The talk of The Martian breaking Gravity‘s October, opening weekend record began early and really spiked after the Ridley Scott film posted a better opening day than the 2013 Alfonso Cuaron sci-fi flick. However, estimates show The Martian coming up a shade shy of the $55.7 million October record. Provisioned with an “A” CinemaScore, though, this one should survive well week-to-week. 20th Century Fox is … Continue reading The Walk opens low on IMAX & The Martian opens big with $55 million at the BO!!

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Hotel Transylvania 2 hits records, while The Intern is alright & The Green Inferno fails at the BO!!

Hotel Transylvania 2 was not the only new release this weekend, but it was the only one that set box office records. The animated sequel has claimed the all-time highest debut for September with an estimated $47.5 million. Appropriately enough, the former record holder was Hotel Transylvania, which opened on this same frame in 2012. The first film went on to earn $148.3 million in … Continue reading Hotel Transylvania 2 hits records, while The Intern is alright & The Green Inferno fails at the BO!!

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Scorch Trials & Black Mass open at the top, while Everest & Sicario do well in a limited release at the BO!!

The weekend box office is up from last year with the arrival of two new wide releases, the latest young adult adaptation, Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, and the Johnny Depp-led Whitey Bulger story, Black Mass. However, the weekend’s biggest news doesn’t come with the wide releases. The true talking points come when we look at the limited, IMAX and premium large format release of … Continue reading Scorch Trials & Black Mass open at the top, while Everest & Sicario do well in a limited release at the BO!!

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Italia Films to release Emily Blunt starrer action film ‘Sicario’ on September 24th all over U.A.E!!

Synopsis – In the lawless border area stretching between the U.S. and Mexico, an idealistic FBI agent [Emily Blunt] is enlisted by an elite government task force official [Josh Brolin] to aid in the escalating war against drugs. Led by an enigmatic consultant with a questionable past [Benicio Del Toro], the team sets out on a clandestine journey forcing Kate to question everything that she believes … Continue reading Italia Films to release Emily Blunt starrer action film ‘Sicario’ on September 24th all over U.A.E!!

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Emily Blunt takes on the Mexican Cartel in the epic trailer of ‘Sicario’ !! Must Watch!!

Synopsis – In Mexico, Sicario means hitman. In the lawless border area stretching between the U.S. and Mexico, an idealistic FBI agent is enlisted by an elite government task force official to aid in the escalating war against drugs. Led by an enigmatic consultant with a questionable past, the team sets out on a clandestine journey forcing Kate to question everything that she believes in … Continue reading Emily Blunt takes on the Mexican Cartel in the epic trailer of ‘Sicario’ !! Must Watch!!

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