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‘War Machine’: Director Patrick Hughes to Helm Sci-Fi Film for Lionsgate!!

Action director, Patrick Hughes, known most recently for his hit making action-comedy franchise, The Hitman’s Bodyguard, is slated to begin a new project at Lionsgate, Variety reports. Hughes’ new project, which he will both write and direct, is titled War Machine and will be a part action, part sci-fi film following the lives of a group of final recruits working their way through an exhaustingly … Continue reading ‘War Machine’: Director Patrick Hughes to Helm Sci-Fi Film for Lionsgate!!

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‘Black Widow’ Opens at Pandemic Best $215M+ Including Disney+ Premier at the WW BO!!

The Walt Disney Company sent out a widespread announcement that Black Widow made $215M-plus WW this weekend: Broken down, that’s $80M at the domestic box office, $78M in international box office, and over $60M in Disney+ Premier Access consumer spend globally. I understand that the latter figure skews more heavily toward US Disney+ Premier spending. This is the first time that Disney has released actual … Continue reading ‘Black Widow’ Opens at Pandemic Best $215M+ Including Disney+ Premier at the WW BO!!

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‘F9,’ ‘Boss Baby 2’ and ‘Forever Purge’ Show July 4th Synergy at the BO!!

For the first time since the onset of the pandemic in mid-March 2020, the top 10 films (on a 3-day basis) are set to gross well over $1M+ each. It may not sound like a big deal, but it is, because it finally demonstrates depth and breadth at the box office and a rebuild of the business. While that’s good news, the big screen business … Continue reading ‘F9,’ ‘Boss Baby 2’ and ‘Forever Purge’ Show July 4th Synergy at the BO!!

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‘F9’ Zooms to a $70M Pandemic Opening Record at the BO!!

Universal’s F9 grossed in one day what some movies have made in a weekend during the pandemic, earning $30M on Friday, on its way to a revised 3-day of $70M. It’s an amount achieved on a pure theatrical window, which is expected to be around 45 days, and that’s important to note: So far the movies that have opened to big numbers this summer ($50M+) are those … Continue reading ‘F9’ Zooms to a $70M Pandemic Opening Record at the BO!!

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‘Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard’ Leads Weekend with a $17M Debut at a Dull BO!!

The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard is coming in higher over five days with $17M and a 3-day of $11.7M at 3,331 locations. It’s an OK result, and better than expected, but it’s not a result that has the town skipping about the return of the summer box office as the pandemic winds down, especially over what is typically a lucrative Father’s Day weekend. Speaking of Father’s … Continue reading ‘Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard’ Leads Weekend with a $17M Debut at a Dull BO!!

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The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard (2021) Review!!

Synopsis – The bodyguard Michael Bryce continues his friendship with assassin Darius Kincaid as they try to save Darius’ wife Sonia. My Take – Released in 2017, the Patrick Hughes directed The Hitman’s Bodyguard was a rather enjoyable old school action comedy that mashed Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson’s signature comedic styles together quite brilliantly. While never exactly breaking the mold of its well-worn conceit, … Continue reading The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard (2021) Review!!

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‘The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard’ Set for June 16 Release!!

The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard, the sequel to the 2017 film The Hitman’s Bodyguard starring Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson, has had its release date moved up to the beginning of this summer. The sequel features bodyguard Michael Bryce (Reynolds) and hitman Darius Kincaid (Jackson) stuck in another dangerous mission, this time with Darius’ con artist wife Sonia (Salma Hayek). As Bryce tries to protect … Continue reading ‘The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard’ Set for June 16 Release!!

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‘Upstate’: Ryan Reynolds to Reunite With ‘The Nines’ Director for Netflix Comedy!!

The 2007 movie The Nines isn’t exactly a standout in the Ryan Reynolds canon, but the film afforded Reynolds the opportunity to work with one of Hollywood’s top screenwriters, John August, and now the two of them are teaming back up for the Netflix comedy Upstate. Plot details are being kept under wraps, but Deadline reports that Reynolds will co-write the script with August, and … Continue reading ‘Upstate’: Ryan Reynolds to Reunite With ‘The Nines’ Director for Netflix Comedy!!

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‘The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard’ Gets a First Poster!! Check It Out!!

Actress Salma Hayek has debuted the first official poster for the sequel, The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard, set to hit theaters in August 2021. The comedy sequel was originally set to hit theaters in August 2020, but was delayed due to coronavirus concerns. The Hitman’s Bodyguard was released in theaters in the summer of 2017, where it became a surprise box office hit, pulling in $176 … Continue reading ‘The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard’ Gets a First Poster!! Check It Out!!

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Lionsgate Sets New Release Dates for ‘Spiral,’ Among Others!!!

Lionsgate has announced a slew of release date changes, the most notable of which is that the Saw sequel Spiral is moving back a full year, from May 15, 2020 to May 21, 2021. Now that is a huge bummer, because I was super excited to see that one, especially with Chris Rock and Samuel L. Jackson joining the long-running horror franchise. In fact, the … Continue reading Lionsgate Sets New Release Dates for ‘Spiral,’ Among Others!!!

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‘Dragon’s Lair’: Ryan Reynolds in Talks to Star in Video Game Adaption!!

Ryan Reynolds isn’t letting the Coronavirus blues keep him down, as he’s in talks to star in and produce a live-action adaptation of the ’80s arcade game Dragon’s Lair for Netflix, Collider has confirmed. It took Netflix nearly a year to close the rights to the game, which has been featured in the streamer’s hit series Stranger Things — an appearance that sparked renewed interest in … Continue reading ‘Dragon’s Lair’: Ryan Reynolds in Talks to Star in Video Game Adaption!!

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‘The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard’: Antonio Banderas Joins While Richard E. Grant Returns!!

With production on The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguardofficially underway, Deadline has reported that Antonio Banderas (Genius) has joined the film while Richard E. Grant (Can You Ever Forgive Me?) will reprise his role from the first film. The film sees Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson and Salma Hayek also reprising their roles. The character Banderas is set to play is currently unknown, but Grant will reappear as the … Continue reading ‘The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard’: Antonio Banderas Joins While Richard E. Grant Returns!!

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‘Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard’: Bloody Photo Reunites The Cast!! Check It Out!!

Ryan Reynolds has given us our first glimpse at The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard, the upcoming sequel to the 2017 surprise hit, The Hitman’s Bodyguard. The image, shared to the Deadpool star’s Instagram, reunites original stars Reynolds (The Bodyguard), Samuel L. Jackson (The Hitman), and Salma Hayek (The Wife). Based on the blood covering Reynolds’ face, everything goes completely fine over the course of the film! … Continue reading ‘Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard’: Bloody Photo Reunites The Cast!! Check It Out!!

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‘The Hitman’s Bodyguard’s Wife’: Frank Grillo Joins The Action Comedy Sequel!!

Variety is reporting that Frank Grillo (Captain America: Civil War, Donnybrook) has signed on to star in the action comedy sequel The Hitman’s Bodyguard’s Wife, joining returning cast members Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson and Salma Hayek. Directed once again by Patrick Hughes, the sequel will see Reynolds’ bodyguard Michael Bryce enlisted by hitman Darius Kincaid (Jackson) and his wife Sonia (Hayek) to join them … Continue reading ‘The Hitman’s Bodyguard’s Wife’: Frank Grillo Joins The Action Comedy Sequel!!

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‘The Hitman’s Bodyguard’s Wife’: Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson and Salma Hayek Confirmed To Return!!

Back in May it was reported that early development was underway on a sequel to last year’s hit action-comedy The Hitman’s Bodyguard, and now comes word that the project is officially a go. Titled The Hitman’s Bodyguard’s Wife, the film will see the return of stars Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson and Salma Hayek, as well as director Patrick Hughes and screenwriter Tom O’Connor. The … Continue reading ‘The Hitman’s Bodyguard’s Wife’: Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson and Salma Hayek Confirmed To Return!!

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A Sequel to ‘The Hitman’s Bodyguard’ Is In the Works!!!!

The Hitman’s Bodyguard is the perfect movie to watch on a plane. It features Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson playing the type of characters that made them stars to begin with, they have fun banter, and the action is solid enough. It’s nothing particularly memorable, but it works to pass the time. And it was a solid hit for the studio, scoring $177 million … Continue reading A Sequel to ‘The Hitman’s Bodyguard’ Is In the Works!!!!

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