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‘The Guilty’: Antoine Fuqua to Reteam with Jake Gyllenhaal for Remake!!

Jake Gyllenhaal is set to reteam with his Southpaw director Antoine Fuqua for a remake of the 2018 Danish drama The Guilty. Gustav Möller’s film, which played at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival, follows a benched cop working at emergency dispatch when he gets a call from a woman who has been kidnapped by her husband. Marshalling the resources he has at his disposal, the … Continue reading ‘The Guilty’: Antoine Fuqua to Reteam with Jake Gyllenhaal for Remake!!

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Antoine Fuqua in Talks to Direct ‘Scarface’ Remake for Universal!!

After adding his name to the ever-growing list of talented directors wasting their gifts on bland adaptations of 1970s TV shows with The Equalizer and attempting something more mature to middling results in Southpaw, Antoine Fuqua seems to be in a remake groove. This year will see his take on The Magnificent Seven with his axiomatic leading man Denzel Washington, alongside Chris Pratt, Ethan Hawke, and Vincent D’Onofrio. (Of course, the original Magnificent Seven is also a remake, … Continue reading Antoine Fuqua in Talks to Direct ‘Scarface’ Remake for Universal!!

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Eminem to Produce, Write Music for Joe Carnahan’s ‘Narc’ TV Series!!

Filmmaker Joe Carnahan’s TV adaptation of his 2002 cop thriller Narc just landed a major talent—but not in front of the screen. Per Deadline, Eminem is in talks to serve as executive producer and music supervisor for the Narc TV series, with duties that will include writing original songs for the Detroit-set show. Carnahan has written a pilot script and will direct and produce the … Continue reading Eminem to Produce, Write Music for Joe Carnahan’s ‘Narc’ TV Series!!

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Action, Drama, Sports

Southpaw (2015) Review!!

Synopsis – Boxer Billy Hope turns to trainer Tick Willis to help him get his life back on track after losing his wife in a tragic accident and his daughter to child protection services. My Take – In comparison to other sports I think boxing is the most common sport tackled in Hollywood movies, mainly because of its inherent drama & the intensity which brings … Continue reading Southpaw (2015) Review!!

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Action, Drama, Sports, Trailers

Italia Films to Release Jake Gyllenhaal starrer ‘Southpaw’ on AUGUST 27TH all over U.A.E!! Check out the trailer!!

Synopsis – From acclaimed director Antoine Fuqua (TRAINING DAY) and screenwriters Kurt Sutter (“Sons of Anarchy”), SOUTHPAW tells the riveting story of Billy “The Great” Hope, reigning Light Heavyweight Boxing Champion of the World (Academy Award® nominee Jake Gyllenhaal). Billy Hope seemingly has it all with an impressive career, a beautiful and loving wife (Rachel McAdams), an adorable daughter (Oona Laurence) and a lavish lifestyle. … Continue reading Italia Films to Release Jake Gyllenhaal starrer ‘Southpaw’ on AUGUST 27TH all over U.A.E!! Check out the trailer!!

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Box Office

Fantastic Four reboot gets clobbered at the Box Office!!

Fox‘s Fantastic Four got a Thing-like pummeling at the box office with a $26.2M first outing, allowing Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation to take #1 for the second weekend in a row with $29.4M. Fantastic‘s $6,558 take per screen underwhelmed across the board and it doesn’t look like the Josh Trank-directed film has any hopes of turning things around. The film earned a dismal “C-” … Continue reading Fantastic Four reboot gets clobbered at the Box Office!!

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‘Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation’ opens big at the BO while ‘Vacation is a damp squib!!

Powered by the Energizer bunny energy of the seemingly inexhaustible Tom Cruise, Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation pulled in $56M for the weekend, taking #1 at the box office. It’s a good start for the $150M, fifth installment in the now-rejuvenated M:I series that seems to be have been carried, uphill, on Cruise‘s back. The success of the film also adds a counter-example to the … Continue reading ‘Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation’ opens big at the BO while ‘Vacation is a damp squib!!

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Rachel McAdams being eyed for female lead in Marvel’s Doctor Strange!!

Word of Rachel McAdams being courted by Marvel to star in Scott Derrickson’s Doctor Strange opposite Benedict Cumberbatch has been making the rounds for a few weeks now, but now McAdams herself has confirmed that she’s at least in early talks for the role. There’s no official confirmation from Disney/Marvel or even an inkling as to whether an offer has been extended, but at least … Continue reading Rachel McAdams being eyed for female lead in Marvel’s Doctor Strange!!

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Box Office

‘Pixels’ stumbles as ‘Ant-Man’ holds on to Number One!!

According to studio estimates, Pixels earned $24 million from 3,723 locations this weekend. That was not enough to knock Ant-Man out of first place, denying Sony their last chance to salvage something positive from Pixels’ debut. Not long ago, Pixels was expected to open in the $50 million range. As the film’s word of mouth became more and more toxic, however, Sony was quick to … Continue reading ‘Pixels’ stumbles as ‘Ant-Man’ holds on to Number One!!

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Drama, Sports, Thriller, Trailers

Jake Gyllenhaal Fights His Way to the Top in ‘Southpaw’ Trailer-2!!

“I give you my everything.” The Weinstein Company has debuted another new trailer for Antoine Fuqua’sSouthpaw, starring Jake Gyllenhaal as a boxer who has to fight his way to the top to save his family, and his entire life. We’ve seen one stellar trailer and a solid TV spot for this summer release already, but why not another trailer, because this looks damn good. Some strong emotional storytelling in the middle of … Continue reading Jake Gyllenhaal Fights His Way to the Top in ‘Southpaw’ Trailer-2!!

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