Exclusive: Top Belgian distribution and production company Belga Films Group is teaming up with French director Cédric Nicolas-Troyan on an English-language, live action adaptation of the iconic, European comic book The Yellow M.
Nicolas-Troyan’s previous credits include the 2016 fantasy action-adventure tale The Huntsman: Winter’s War as well as Netflix’s action hit Kate and recently launched French-language series Furies.
The Yellow M is the sixth volume in Belgian artist Edgar P. Jacobs’ popular 1950s comic book series Blake and Mortimer, about the adventures of MI5 Captain Francis Blake and his scientist friend Philip Mortimer.
The cult series is considered a masterpiece of ligneclaire (the drawing style pioneered by Tintin creator Hergé) and has sold more than 20 million copies worldwide and has been translated into 15 languages. Franco-Belgian publishing house Dargaud – Le Lombard owns the rights to the comic strip.
Nicolas-Troyan, who is represented by CAA, will produce alongside Patrick Vandenbosch...
Nicolas-Troyan’s previous credits include the 2016 fantasy action-adventure tale The Huntsman: Winter’s War as well as Netflix’s action hit Kate and recently launched French-language series Furies.
The Yellow M is the sixth volume in Belgian artist Edgar P. Jacobs’ popular 1950s comic book series Blake and Mortimer, about the adventures of MI5 Captain Francis Blake and his scientist friend Philip Mortimer.
The cult series is considered a masterpiece of ligneclaire (the drawing style pioneered by Tintin creator Hergé) and has sold more than 20 million copies worldwide and has been translated into 15 languages. Franco-Belgian publishing house Dargaud – Le Lombard owns the rights to the comic strip.
Nicolas-Troyan, who is represented by CAA, will produce alongside Patrick Vandenbosch...
- 4/3/2024
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
Ballerina is a Korean action film written and directed by Lee Chung-hyun. The Netflix film follows the story of Ok-ju, an ex-bodyguard who is on a quest to fulfill her friend’s last wish: revenge. Ballerina is action-packed with some really heavy moments that are played to perfection by Jeon Jong-seo. So, if you loved the Netflix film here are some similar movies you could watch next.
Lady Vengeance
Synopsis: After being wrongfully convicted, a woman is imprisoned for 13 years and forced to give up her daughter. While in prison she gains the respect of her cellmates and plots her revenge on the man responsible. Once released, she begins her elaborate plan of retribution, but discovers a horrifying truth.
Kill Bill: Volume 1 (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Miramax Films
Synopsis: The acclaimed fourth film from groundbreaking writer and director Quentin Tarantino, Kill Bill Volume 1 stars Uma Thurman (Pulp Fiction), Lucy Liu,...
Lady Vengeance
Synopsis: After being wrongfully convicted, a woman is imprisoned for 13 years and forced to give up her daughter. While in prison she gains the respect of her cellmates and plots her revenge on the man responsible. Once released, she begins her elaborate plan of retribution, but discovers a horrifying truth.
Kill Bill: Volume 1 (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Miramax Films
Synopsis: The acclaimed fourth film from groundbreaking writer and director Quentin Tarantino, Kill Bill Volume 1 stars Uma Thurman (Pulp Fiction), Lucy Liu,...
- 10/7/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Mary Elizabeth Winstead’s original Netflix movie Kate shot its way to the top of Nielsen’s movie streaming chart in its mid-September launch.
The action drama is directed by Cedric Nicolas-Troyan and co-stars Tadanobu Asano, Miyavi, Michiel Huisman, Miku Martineau, Jun Kunimura and Woody Harrelson.
The movie revolves around an elite assassin who’s left with one day to live after being poisoned, and decides to spend her final hours hunting down the person who wants her dead.
Kate racked up 413 million minutes of viewing in the United States for the full week of Sept. 13 following its premiere Sept. 10, making it ...
The action drama is directed by Cedric Nicolas-Troyan and co-stars Tadanobu Asano, Miyavi, Michiel Huisman, Miku Martineau, Jun Kunimura and Woody Harrelson.
The movie revolves around an elite assassin who’s left with one day to live after being poisoned, and decides to spend her final hours hunting down the person who wants her dead.
Kate racked up 413 million minutes of viewing in the United States for the full week of Sept. 13 following its premiere Sept. 10, making it ...
- 10/14/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Mary Elizabeth Winstead’s original Netflix movie Kate shot its way to the top of Nielsen’s movie streaming chart in its mid-September launch.
The action drama is directed by Cedric Nicolas-Troyan and co-stars Tadanobu Asano, Miyavi, Michiel Huisman, Miku Martineau, Jun Kunimura and Woody Harrelson.
The movie revolves around an elite assassin who’s left with one day to live after being poisoned, and decides to spend her final hours hunting down the person who wants her dead.
Kate racked up 413 million minutes of viewing in the United States for the full week of Sept. 13 following its premiere Sept. 10, making it ...
The action drama is directed by Cedric Nicolas-Troyan and co-stars Tadanobu Asano, Miyavi, Michiel Huisman, Miku Martineau, Jun Kunimura and Woody Harrelson.
The movie revolves around an elite assassin who’s left with one day to live after being poisoned, and decides to spend her final hours hunting down the person who wants her dead.
Kate racked up 413 million minutes of viewing in the United States for the full week of Sept. 13 following its premiere Sept. 10, making it ...
- 10/14/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Kate has been getting a lot of buzz since it premiered on Netflix earlier this week.
It's hard to be believe it's only Cedric Nicolas-Troyan's third film and his second feature (his first was The Huntsman: Winter's War). His first film was the zany short Carrot vs. Ninja.
The short is billed as "a quick tale of violence" and you can watch it below.
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It's hard to be believe it's only Cedric Nicolas-Troyan's third film and his second feature (his first was The Huntsman: Winter's War). His first film was the zany short Carrot vs. Ninja.
The short is billed as "a quick tale of violence" and you can watch it below.
Subscribe to the Famous First Films YouTube channel for more debuts from famous directors.
- 9/17/2021
- QuietEarth.us
(The Morning Watch is a recurring feature that highlights a handful of noteworthy videos from around the web. They could be video essays, fan-made productions, featurettes, short films, hilarious sketches, or just anything that has to do with our favorite movies and TV shows.)
In this edition, find out what "Star Trek" star William Shatner thinks of some of the most famous impressions (as well as some more obscure impersonations) of Captain James T. Kirk. Plus, "Kate" director Cedric Nicolas-Troyan and star Mary Elizabeth Winstead break down the action-packed kitchen fight. And finally, see what happens with "Robot Chicken" brings together the world...
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In this edition, find out what "Star Trek" star William Shatner thinks of some of the most famous impressions (as well as some more obscure impersonations) of Captain James T. Kirk. Plus, "Kate" director Cedric Nicolas-Troyan and star Mary Elizabeth Winstead break down the action-packed kitchen fight. And finally, see what happens with "Robot Chicken" brings together the world...
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- 9/16/2021
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
Mary Elizabeth Winstead has cemented her status as a top-tier action star thanks to her most physically demanding role yet in Cedric Nicolas-Troyan’s neon-soaked actioner, Kate. Set in Tokyo, Winstead plays the eponymous Kate, a poisoned assassin who only has 24 hours to find the man responsible for her impending death. Despite having a few months off to recover from another taxing role as Huntress in Cathy Yan’s Birds of Prey, Winstead knew that Kate was going to push her to the limit, which prompted her to make an understandable request.
“I was really tired after Birds of Prey. Just the way ...
“I was really tired after Birds of Prey. Just the way ...
- 9/10/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Mary Elizabeth Winstead has cemented her status as a top-tier action star thanks to her most physically demanding role yet in Cedric Nicolas-Troyan’s neon-soaked actioner, Kate. Set in Tokyo, Winstead plays the eponymous Kate, a poisoned assassin who only has 24 hours to find the man responsible for her impending death. Despite having a few months off to recover from another taxing role as Huntress in Cathy Yan’s Birds of Prey, Winstead knew that Kate was going to push her to the limit, which prompted her to make an understandable request.
“I was really tired after Birds of Prey. Just the way ...
“I was really tired after Birds of Prey. Just the way ...
- 9/10/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Netflix's "Kate" doesn't hide its influences -- it wears them loudly and proudly. For director Cedric Nicolas-Troyan, those references aren't the films the trailer suggests. It's certainly no "Crank" or an excellent old-school noir, "D.O.A.," but was inspired by the anime Nicolas-Troyan consumed as a kid in France, long before his days as a soldier and visual effects supervisor.
Nicolas-Troyan worked on "One Hour Photo," "The Ring," and "The Weatherman" before he finally took a seat in the director's chair. His feature debut was "The Huntsman: Winter's War," but "Kate" is perhaps closer to his personal taste and style. It's a hitman...
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Nicolas-Troyan worked on "One Hour Photo," "The Ring," and "The Weatherman" before he finally took a seat in the director's chair. His feature debut was "The Huntsman: Winter's War," but "Kate" is perhaps closer to his personal taste and style. It's a hitman...
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- 9/10/2021
- by Jack Giroux
- Slash Film
Photo: ‘Kate’ A highly skilled criminal assassin, Kate, is beat at her own game when one of her enemies poisons her on what will be her last job, leaving her with 24 hours to live and seek revenge on the enemy that ultimately caused her demise. ‘Kate’ is an action-packed Netflix original that will be releasing on the platform on September 10. Fans of action-thrillers will not want to miss this movie directed by oscar-nominated Cedric Nicolas-Troyan, also known for his work on ‘Snow White and the Huntsman.’ Related article: ‘In the Heights’ – Behind the Scenes and Full Commentary/Reactions from Cast & Crew Related article: The Hollywood Insider’s CEO Pritan Ambroase: “The Importance of Venice Film Festival as the Protector of Cinema” ‘Kate’ stars Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Kate, who has had her fair share in the action genre over the years in movies such as ‘Birds of Prey’ and ‘10 Cloverfield Lane,...
- 9/9/2021
- by Chelsea Black
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
“You’re a Terminator,” Tokyo teen Ani (Miku Patricia Martineau) gapes to Kate (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) after witnessing the bloodshed her kidnapper has brought down on two dozen yakuza now lying shot, stabbed, sizzled on a yakitori grill and very, very dead. Kate, the titular antihero of director Cedric Nicolas-Troyan’s vicious vengeance flick, is a grown-up child assassin trained by her mentor (Woody Harrelson) in the art of death, a fate so common among on-screen orphans that their support group could fill a church basement. Yes, she can rack up quite the Schwarzenegger-esque kill count. But Kate’s Terminator resemblance also includes her left eye’s red and distended pupil, evidence of the polonium poisoning that will kill her in 24 hours. Other symptoms of this gimmick include blistered skin, pounding eardrums, wobbly knees and an urgency to take an entire gangster clan along with her to the grave. There is no cure.
- 9/3/2021
- by Amy Nicholson
- Variety Film + TV
Ostensibly, Netflix’s Kate is a brand-new movie based on an original concept. It’s not a remake or a reboot or an extension of a franchise; it’s not based on real events nor adapted from existing source materials.
But you’ve seen Kate before in other movies, which a cynic might suspect is exactly the idea: It feels like a title cooked up by the Netflix algorithm solely for the purpose of populating a Because You Watched row. (It is actually directed by a human, Cedric Nicolas-Troyan.) It’s a little bit Extraction, a little bit Gunpowder Milkshake. Its Japanophile aesthetic ...
But you’ve seen Kate before in other movies, which a cynic might suspect is exactly the idea: It feels like a title cooked up by the Netflix algorithm solely for the purpose of populating a Because You Watched row. (It is actually directed by a human, Cedric Nicolas-Troyan.) It’s a little bit Extraction, a little bit Gunpowder Milkshake. Its Japanophile aesthetic ...
Ostensibly, Netflix’s Kate is a brand-new movie based on an original concept. It’s not a remake or a reboot or an extension of a franchise; it’s not based on real events nor adapted from existing source materials.
But you’ve seen Kate before in other movies, which a cynic might suspect is exactly the idea: It feels like a title cooked up by the Netflix algorithm solely for the purpose of populating a Because You Watched row. (It is actually directed by a human, Cedric Nicolas-Troyan.) It’s a little bit Extraction, a little bit Gunpowder Milkshake. Its Japanophile aesthetic ...
But you’ve seen Kate before in other movies, which a cynic might suspect is exactly the idea: It feels like a title cooked up by the Netflix algorithm solely for the purpose of populating a Because You Watched row. (It is actually directed by a human, Cedric Nicolas-Troyan.) It’s a little bit Extraction, a little bit Gunpowder Milkshake. Its Japanophile aesthetic ...
This year, Netflix grabbed a whopping 35 Oscar nominations for its slate of original movies, including 10 nominations for David Fincher’s “Mank,” six nominations for Aaron Sorkin’s “The Trial of the Chicago 7,” and five nominations for the August Wilson adaptation “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” which featured the final performance from star and Best Actor nominee Chadwick Boseman. The total number of nominations for the streaming service ranked among the most ever by a single studio and dwarfed the Netflix tally in 2020 when the platform grabbed 24 nominations to lead all distributors.
But judging merely by quantity, 2021 could become the biggest year yet for Netflix. Over the final four months of the year, the studio will debut more than 40 titles, including new movies from past Oscar favorites like Adam McKay, Jane Campion, and Paolo Sorrentino as well as buzzy features from first-time filmmakers such as Lin-Manuel Miranda and Maggie Gyllenhaal.
Ahead,...
But judging merely by quantity, 2021 could become the biggest year yet for Netflix. Over the final four months of the year, the studio will debut more than 40 titles, including new movies from past Oscar favorites like Adam McKay, Jane Campion, and Paolo Sorrentino as well as buzzy features from first-time filmmakers such as Lin-Manuel Miranda and Maggie Gyllenhaal.
Ahead,...
- 8/26/2021
- by Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby
Mary Elizabeth Winstead, star of the upcoming action film Kate, joined Rolling Stone‘s Twitch channel this week to discuss her experience working on the film. The trailer, which premiered exclusively on Rolling Stone, shows Winstead as Kate – an assassin tasked with 24 hours to exact revenge on the enemies who poisoned her. Shot on location across Bangkok and Tokyo, Kate is a high-intensity action film that sees Winstead executing stunts and engaging in hand-to-hand combat over the course of the movie. The cast also includes Tadanobu Asano, Miyavi, Michiel Huisman,...
- 8/6/2021
- by Christopher Cruz and Tia Hill
- Rollingstone.com
Kate Trailer — Cedric Nicolas-Troyan‘s Kate (2021) movie trailer has been released by Netflix. The Kate trailer stars Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Woody Harrelson, Miku Martineau, Tadanobu Asano, Jun Kunimura, Miyavi, Kazuya Tanabe, and Michiel Huisman. Crew Umair Aleem wrote the screenplay for Kate. Nathan Barr created the music for the film. Lyle Vincent crafted [...]
Continue reading: Kate (2021) Movie Trailer: Poisoned Assassin Mary Elizabeth Winstead searches for Revenge in her Last 24 Hours...
Continue reading: Kate (2021) Movie Trailer: Poisoned Assassin Mary Elizabeth Winstead searches for Revenge in her Last 24 Hours...
- 8/5/2021
- by Rollo Tomasi
- Film-Book
Netflix has debuted a new trailer for the upcoming action thriller feature ‘Kate.’
Meticulous and preternaturally skilled, Kate is the perfect specimen of a finely tuned assassin at the height of her game. But when she uncharacteristically blows an assignment targeting a member of the yakuza in Tokyo, she quickly discovers she’s been poisoned, a brutally slow execution that gives her less than 24 hours to exact revenge on her killers. As her body swiftly deteriorates, Kate forms an unlikely bond with the teenage daughter of one of her past victims.
Directed by Cedric Nicolas-Troyan, the film stars Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Woody Harrelson
Also in trailers – Tom Hardy stars in new trailer for ‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’
The film premieres on Netflix on September 10th.
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Meticulous and preternaturally skilled, Kate is the perfect specimen of a finely tuned assassin at the height of her game. But when she uncharacteristically blows an assignment targeting a member of the yakuza in Tokyo, she quickly discovers she’s been poisoned, a brutally slow execution that gives her less than 24 hours to exact revenge on her killers. As her body swiftly deteriorates, Kate forms an unlikely bond with the teenage daughter of one of her past victims.
Directed by Cedric Nicolas-Troyan, the film stars Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Woody Harrelson
Also in trailers – Tom Hardy stars in new trailer for ‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’
The film premieres on Netflix on September 10th.
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- 8/5/2021
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Mary Elizabeth Winstead is the latest star to go all John Wick on everyone in the room for her new film “Kate,” and even her partner in crime can see she’s a “total killer babe.”
Winstead in “Kate” plays an assassin in Tokyo on what is to be her last job to take down the Yakuza kingpin. She finds that she’s been poisoned and now has less than 24 hours to live. In that time she locates a young Japanese girl who can help her track down her mark and figure out who set her up to die.
“Kate, you’re like that person in a nightmare, take no s— from no dudes, you’re scary,” the girl played by newcomer Miku Martineau says in the trailer. She even at one point threatens some mobsters by saying that even with 20 of them, they’re all about to die, and “you’re outnumbered.
Winstead in “Kate” plays an assassin in Tokyo on what is to be her last job to take down the Yakuza kingpin. She finds that she’s been poisoned and now has less than 24 hours to live. In that time she locates a young Japanese girl who can help her track down her mark and figure out who set her up to die.
“Kate, you’re like that person in a nightmare, take no s— from no dudes, you’re scary,” the girl played by newcomer Miku Martineau says in the trailer. She even at one point threatens some mobsters by saying that even with 20 of them, they’re all about to die, and “you’re outnumbered.
- 8/4/2021
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Mary Elizabeth Winstead has already showed that she’s more than capable of leading an action movie, thanks to her supporting role as Huntress in the DC Comics tentpole “Birds of Prey,” and now she’s getting the star vehicle she deserves with Netflix’s ticking-clock assassin thriller “Kate.” Winstead stars in the eponymous role opposite Woody Harrelson. The movie was helmed by French director Cedric Nicolas-Troyan, perhaps best known to U.S. audiences for directing the “Snow White and the Hunstman” sequel “The Huntsman: Winter’s War.”
The official synopsis for “Kate” from Netflix reads: “Meticulous and preternaturally skilled, Kate is the perfect specimen of a finely tuned assassin at the height of her game. But when she uncharacteristically blows an assignment targeting a member of the yakuza in Tokyo, she quickly discovers she’s been poisoned, a brutally slow execution that gives her less than 24 hours to exact revenge on her killers.
The official synopsis for “Kate” from Netflix reads: “Meticulous and preternaturally skilled, Kate is the perfect specimen of a finely tuned assassin at the height of her game. But when she uncharacteristically blows an assignment targeting a member of the yakuza in Tokyo, she quickly discovers she’s been poisoned, a brutally slow execution that gives her less than 24 hours to exact revenge on her killers.
- 8/4/2021
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
"Kate, you're like that person in that nightmare - take no sh*t from no dudes." Netflix has unveiled the first official trailer for a new action movie called Kate, the latest feature made by the VFX supervisor-turned-director Cedric Nicolas-Troyan, who last directed the sequel The Huntsman: Winter's War. There’s no time for mercy. After she's poisoned, a ruthless criminal operative has less than 24 hours to exact revenge on her enemies and in the process forms an unexpected bond with the daughter of one of her past victims. This seems like a killer action concept mashing up Kill Bill and Jolt with Gunpowder Milkshake, but with Mary Elizabeth Winstead starring as the action badass Kate in this one. In addition to Mew, the impressive full cast also includes Tadanobu Asano, Miyavi, Michiel Huisman, plus Jun Kunimura and Woody Harrelson, and introducing Miku Martineau. The best thing about this is that it's set in Japan.
- 8/4/2021
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
In Birds of Prey, Mary Elizabeth Winstead played Huntress (a.k.a. the crossbow killer), wilding out alongside Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn, and now she’s back with some extreme John Wick-ish fight choreography in Kate. Check out the first trailer that we’re debuting exclusively here.
Directed by Cedric Nicolas-Troyan, the movie follows an assassin named Kate who blows an assignment in Tokyo, and then discovers she’s been poisoned by a Yakuza organization. She realizes she has less than 24 hours to exact revenge on her killers as her body swiftly deteriorates,...
Directed by Cedric Nicolas-Troyan, the movie follows an assassin named Kate who blows an assignment in Tokyo, and then discovers she’s been poisoned by a Yakuza organization. She realizes she has less than 24 hours to exact revenge on her killers as her body swiftly deteriorates,...
- 8/4/2021
- by Rolling Stone
- Rollingstone.com
Exclusive: Sarah Bowen will leave her executive post at Netflix in January, but she is not going far. She will join Eric Newman as he re-starts Grand Electric with an overall deal for film and TV at Netflix, where he was executive producer and show runner for the hit series Narcos.
Newman and Bryan Unkeless will dissolve their Netflix-based Screen Arcade producing label. Unkeless will resuscitate his former shingle, Clubhouse Pictures and will have a first look deal for film.
Newman continues an 8+ year relationship with Netflix, one of the few who has overall deals on both the film and TV sides of the company. His Netflix productions include the series Hemlock Grove, and then six seasons as exec producer and as showrunner of Narcos, as well as multiple films.
He brings aboard Bowen, who was responsible for overseeing more than 25 features during her six year run at Netflix as exec,...
Newman and Bryan Unkeless will dissolve their Netflix-based Screen Arcade producing label. Unkeless will resuscitate his former shingle, Clubhouse Pictures and will have a first look deal for film.
Newman continues an 8+ year relationship with Netflix, one of the few who has overall deals on both the film and TV sides of the company. His Netflix productions include the series Hemlock Grove, and then six seasons as exec producer and as showrunner of Narcos, as well as multiple films.
He brings aboard Bowen, who was responsible for overseeing more than 25 features during her six year run at Netflix as exec,...
- 12/8/2020
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Amid the ongoing impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump, which often evoke Watergate, HBO has greenlighted The White House Plumbers, a five-part limited series starring Woody Harrelson and Justin Theroux, which revisits one of the biggest political scandals in American history. The project hails from Veep executive producers Alex Gregory, Peter Huyck, David Mandel and Frank Rich, and Ruben Fleischer and David Bernad’s The District. The limited series is a co-production between HBO and wiip.
Written by Gregory and Huyck and directed by Mandel, The White House Plumbers is based part on public records and the book Integrity by Egil “Bud” Krogh and Matthew Krogh. The series tells the true story of how Nixon’s own political saboteurs and Watergate masterminds, E. Howard Hunt, played by Harrelson, and G. Gordon Liddy, played by Theroux, accidentally toppled the Presidency they were zealously trying to protect.
Harrelson and Theroux executive produce with Gregory,...
Written by Gregory and Huyck and directed by Mandel, The White House Plumbers is based part on public records and the book Integrity by Egil “Bud” Krogh and Matthew Krogh. The series tells the true story of how Nixon’s own political saboteurs and Watergate masterminds, E. Howard Hunt, played by Harrelson, and G. Gordon Liddy, played by Theroux, accidentally toppled the Presidency they were zealously trying to protect.
Harrelson and Theroux executive produce with Gregory,...
- 12/4/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix has rounded out the cast of its upcoming action movie “Kate,” starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead, with the addition of Tadanobu Asano, Michiel Huisman, Jun Kunimura, Miyavi Lee Ishihara and newcomer Miku Martineau.
Woody Harrelson is also on board to star in the film, which is directed by “The Huntsman: Winter’s War” helmer Cedric Nicolas-Troyan. Umair Aleem penned the script.
The story revolves around a female assassin, who, after being poisoned and given less than 24 hours to live, must go on a manhunt through the streets of Tokyo to take vengeance on her murderer before she dies.
The movie will be produced by Bryan Unkeless — who most recently worked with Winstead on the Harley Quinn spinoff, “Birds of Prey” — “Hobbs & Shaw” and “Deadpool 2” producer Kelly McCormick, and Patrick Newall. “Hobbs & Shaw” director David Leitch is exec producing with Scott Morgan.
Netflix landed the project in 2017 after winning an...
Woody Harrelson is also on board to star in the film, which is directed by “The Huntsman: Winter’s War” helmer Cedric Nicolas-Troyan. Umair Aleem penned the script.
The story revolves around a female assassin, who, after being poisoned and given less than 24 hours to live, must go on a manhunt through the streets of Tokyo to take vengeance on her murderer before she dies.
The movie will be produced by Bryan Unkeless — who most recently worked with Winstead on the Harley Quinn spinoff, “Birds of Prey” — “Hobbs & Shaw” and “Deadpool 2” producer Kelly McCormick, and Patrick Newall. “Hobbs & Shaw” director David Leitch is exec producing with Scott Morgan.
Netflix landed the project in 2017 after winning an...
- 9/23/2019
- by Justin Kroll
- Variety Film + TV
Woody Harrelson is joining Mary Elizabeth Winstead in the Netflix assassin thriller “Kate,” directed by Cedric Nicolas-Troyan (“The Huntsman: Winter’s War”).
The story revolves around a female assassin, who, after being poisoned and given less than 24 hours to live, must go on a manhunt through the streets of Tokyo to take vengeance on her murderer before she dies. Umair Aleem wrote the script. Variety first reported that Winstead had come on board in April.
The movie will be produced by Bryan Unkeless, who worked with Winstead on the upcoming DC movie “Birds of Prey,” along with “Hobbs & Shaw” and “Deadpool 2” producer Kelly McCormick and Patrick Newall. “Hobbs & Shaw” director David Leitch is exec producing with Scott Morgan.
Netflix bought the project in 2017 after winning an aggressive bidding war. Netflix has also hired stunt coordinator and second unit director Jonathan Eusebio; special effects make-up designer Damian Martin, who won...
The story revolves around a female assassin, who, after being poisoned and given less than 24 hours to live, must go on a manhunt through the streets of Tokyo to take vengeance on her murderer before she dies. Umair Aleem wrote the script. Variety first reported that Winstead had come on board in April.
The movie will be produced by Bryan Unkeless, who worked with Winstead on the upcoming DC movie “Birds of Prey,” along with “Hobbs & Shaw” and “Deadpool 2” producer Kelly McCormick and Patrick Newall. “Hobbs & Shaw” director David Leitch is exec producing with Scott Morgan.
Netflix bought the project in 2017 after winning an aggressive bidding war. Netflix has also hired stunt coordinator and second unit director Jonathan Eusebio; special effects make-up designer Damian Martin, who won...
- 7/11/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix announced today that three-time Oscar nominee Woody Harrelson has joined Mary Elizabeth Winstead for the forthcoming assassin thriller Kate.
Directed by Cedric Nicolas-Troyan (The Huntsman: Winter’s War) and written by Umair Aleem, Kate follows a ruthless criminal operative — who has been irreversibly poisoned — that has less than 24 hours to exact revenge on her enemies and in the process forms an unexpected bond with the daughter of one of her past victims.
Bryan Unkeless, Kelly McCormick, Patrick Newall will serve as producers. Executive producers are David Leitch and Scott Morgan.
Harrelson recently starred in the Netflix feature The Highwaymen opposite Kevin Costner. He also appeared as Archie Bunker in ABC’s Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear’s All in the Family and The Jeffersons. He recently wrapped Zombieland: Double Tap.
Directed by Cedric Nicolas-Troyan (The Huntsman: Winter’s War) and written by Umair Aleem, Kate follows a ruthless criminal operative — who has been irreversibly poisoned — that has less than 24 hours to exact revenge on her enemies and in the process forms an unexpected bond with the daughter of one of her past victims.
Bryan Unkeless, Kelly McCormick, Patrick Newall will serve as producers. Executive producers are David Leitch and Scott Morgan.
Harrelson recently starred in the Netflix feature The Highwaymen opposite Kevin Costner. He also appeared as Archie Bunker in ABC’s Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear’s All in the Family and The Jeffersons. He recently wrapped Zombieland: Double Tap.
- 7/11/2019
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Woody Harrelson has joined Mary Elizabeth Winstead on Netflix’s upcoming assassin thriller Kate.
Cedric Nicolas-Troyan (The Huntsman: Winter’s War) directs from a screenplay by Umair Aleem about an underworld killer who has less than one day to hunt down her enemies after she is fatally poisoned, and in the process bonds with the daughter of one of her past victims.
Bryan Unkeless, Kelly McCormick, and Patrick Newall (The Old Man And The Gun) serve as producers on the feature, with David Leitch...
Cedric Nicolas-Troyan (The Huntsman: Winter’s War) directs from a screenplay by Umair Aleem about an underworld killer who has less than one day to hunt down her enemies after she is fatally poisoned, and in the process bonds with the daughter of one of her past victims.
Bryan Unkeless, Kelly McCormick, and Patrick Newall (The Old Man And The Gun) serve as producers on the feature, with David Leitch...
- 7/11/2019
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Woody Harrelson has joined Mary Elizabeth Winstead in Kate, an action thriller that Cedric Nicolas-Troyan is directing for Netflix.
With a script by Umair Aleem, the story tells of a criminal operative who is fatally poisoned and now has less than 24 hours to exact revenge on her enemies. In the process, she forms an unexpected bond with the daughter of one of her past victims.
Harrelson will play the operative’s mentor, a man who may have conflicting intentions.
Bryan Unkeless, who produced Bright and I, Tonya, is producing with Kelly McCormick (Deadpool 2) and Patrick Newall. Action filmmaker David Leitch and ...
With a script by Umair Aleem, the story tells of a criminal operative who is fatally poisoned and now has less than 24 hours to exact revenge on her enemies. In the process, she forms an unexpected bond with the daughter of one of her past victims.
Harrelson will play the operative’s mentor, a man who may have conflicting intentions.
Bryan Unkeless, who produced Bright and I, Tonya, is producing with Kelly McCormick (Deadpool 2) and Patrick Newall. Action filmmaker David Leitch and ...
- 7/11/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Woody Harrelson has joined Mary Elizabeth Winstead in Kate, an action thriller that Cedric Nicolas-Troyan is directing for Netflix.
With a script by Umair Aleem, the story tells of a criminal operative who is fatally poisoned and now has less than 24 hours to exact revenge on her enemies. In the process, she forms an unexpected bond with the daughter of one of her past victims.
Harrelson will play the operative’s mentor, a man who may have conflicting intentions.
Bryan Unkeless, who produced Bright and I, Tonya, is producing with Kelly McCormick (Deadpool 2) and Patrick Newall. Action filmmaker David Leitch and ...
With a script by Umair Aleem, the story tells of a criminal operative who is fatally poisoned and now has less than 24 hours to exact revenge on her enemies. In the process, she forms an unexpected bond with the daughter of one of her past victims.
Harrelson will play the operative’s mentor, a man who may have conflicting intentions.
Bryan Unkeless, who produced Bright and I, Tonya, is producing with Kelly McCormick (Deadpool 2) and Patrick Newall. Action filmmaker David Leitch and ...
- 7/11/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In the not too distant future, everyone will get their own assassin thriller on Netflix. Variety reports that Mary Elizabeth Winstead is slated to take the lead in Kate, a Netflix assassin thriller to be directed by Cedric Nicolas-Troyan (The Huntsman: Winter's War) and scripted by Umair Aleem (Extraction). Kate will revolve around a female assassin who has been given less…...
- 4/26/2019
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead has been roped in for actioner Kate. The Huntsman: Winter's War director Cedric Nicolas-Troyan is helming the Netflix project from a script by Umair Aleem, reports variety.com. The story revolves around a female assassin who, after being poisoned and given less than 24 hours to live, must go on a manhunt through the streets of Tokyo to take vengeance on her murderer before she dies.
The film is likely to begin production this year. Netflix landed the project in 2017 after winning an aggressive bidding war for the highly coveted property.
Winstead has gotten comfortable with action-heavy roles after starring in 10 Cloverfield Lane, Ang Lee film Gemini Man and Birds Of Prey. She also showed off her strength in the most recent season of the FX series "Fargo".
- By Ians...
The film is likely to begin production this year. Netflix landed the project in 2017 after winning an aggressive bidding war for the highly coveted property.
Winstead has gotten comfortable with action-heavy roles after starring in 10 Cloverfield Lane, Ang Lee film Gemini Man and Birds Of Prey. She also showed off her strength in the most recent season of the FX series "Fargo".
- By Ians...
- 4/26/2019
- GlamSham
Mary Elizabeth Winstead is set to star in the Netflix actioner “Kate,” sources tell Variety.
“The Huntsman: Winter’s War” director Cedric Nicolas-Troyan is helming from a script by Umair Aleem.
The story revolves around a female assassin, who, after being poisoned and given less than 24 hours to live, must go on a manhunt through the streets of Tokyo to take vengeance on her murderer before she dies.
The film will likely begin production this year.
The movie will be produced by Bryan Unkeless — who most recently worked with Winstead on the Harley Quinn spinoff, “Birds of Prey” — “Hobbs & Shaw” and “Deadpool 2” producer Kelly McCormick, and Patrick Newall. “Hobbs & Shaw” director David Leitch is exec producing with Scott Morgan.
Netflix landed the project in 2017 after winning an aggressive bidding war for the highly coveted property.
Winstead has gotten more and more comfortable with action-heavy roles after starring in “10 Cloverfield Lane,...
“The Huntsman: Winter’s War” director Cedric Nicolas-Troyan is helming from a script by Umair Aleem.
The story revolves around a female assassin, who, after being poisoned and given less than 24 hours to live, must go on a manhunt through the streets of Tokyo to take vengeance on her murderer before she dies.
The film will likely begin production this year.
The movie will be produced by Bryan Unkeless — who most recently worked with Winstead on the Harley Quinn spinoff, “Birds of Prey” — “Hobbs & Shaw” and “Deadpool 2” producer Kelly McCormick, and Patrick Newall. “Hobbs & Shaw” director David Leitch is exec producing with Scott Morgan.
Netflix landed the project in 2017 after winning an aggressive bidding war for the highly coveted property.
Winstead has gotten more and more comfortable with action-heavy roles after starring in “10 Cloverfield Lane,...
- 4/25/2019
- by Justin Kroll
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: U.S. outfit Eclipse Pictures has boarded the Skybound Entertainment-Radar Pictures thriller Exo, which Cedric Nicolas-Troyan (The Huntsman: Winter’s War) will direct.
Eclipse will arrange financing for the film, and represent it for worldwide sales. Casting will shortly be underway for an estimated spring 2020 production start.
Exo is an original screenplay by Adam Cohen. Skybound’s Sean Furst and Bryan Furst, and Radar’s Ted Field and Mike Weber, will produce the film. Executive producers are Skybound’s Robert Kirkman and David Alpert, alongside Eclipse’s Benedict Carver and Daniel Diamond.
In Exo, over-imaginative high school senior Nathan has spotted an uptick in local UFO sightings, and, when the new girl next door, Kyra, starts behaving mysteriously, he becomes suspicious. Defying his ultra-disciplined father, Nathan decides to investigate further, eventually coming to an unbelievable discovery. Bella Thorne and Jack Kilmer were attached to a previous version of the project.
Eclipse will arrange financing for the film, and represent it for worldwide sales. Casting will shortly be underway for an estimated spring 2020 production start.
Exo is an original screenplay by Adam Cohen. Skybound’s Sean Furst and Bryan Furst, and Radar’s Ted Field and Mike Weber, will produce the film. Executive producers are Skybound’s Robert Kirkman and David Alpert, alongside Eclipse’s Benedict Carver and Daniel Diamond.
In Exo, over-imaginative high school senior Nathan has spotted an uptick in local UFO sightings, and, when the new girl next door, Kyra, starts behaving mysteriously, he becomes suspicious. Defying his ultra-disciplined father, Nathan decides to investigate further, eventually coming to an unbelievable discovery. Bella Thorne and Jack Kilmer were attached to a previous version of the project.
- 2/6/2019
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Cedric Nicolas-Troyan, helmer of The Huntsman: Winter’s War, has been hired to direct Netflix’s action-thriller Kate.
Screen Arcade’s Bryan Unkeless (I, Tonya) is producing the feature project with Kelly McCormick of 87eleven, the action and stunt banner run by filmmakers David Leitch (Deadpool 2) and Chad Stahelski (John Wick). Leitch is executive producing along with Scott Morgan.
The script by Umair Aleem follows a female assassin who, after being poisoned and with less than 24 hours to live, goes on a manhunt through the streets of Tokyo to take vengeance on her murderer before she dies.
A shoot in 2019 ...
Screen Arcade’s Bryan Unkeless (I, Tonya) is producing the feature project with Kelly McCormick of 87eleven, the action and stunt banner run by filmmakers David Leitch (Deadpool 2) and Chad Stahelski (John Wick). Leitch is executive producing along with Scott Morgan.
The script by Umair Aleem follows a female assassin who, after being poisoned and with less than 24 hours to live, goes on a manhunt through the streets of Tokyo to take vengeance on her murderer before she dies.
A shoot in 2019 ...
- 12/6/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Cedric Nicolas-Troyan, helmer of The Huntsman: Winter’s War, has been hired to direct Netflix’s action-thriller Kate.
Screen Arcade’s Bryan Unkeless (I, Tonya) is producing the feature project with Kelly McCormick of 87eleven, the action and stunt banner run by filmmakers David Leitch (Deadpool 2) and Chad Stahelski (John Wick). Leitch is executive producing along with Scott Morgan.
The script by Umair Aleem follows a female assassin who, after being poisoned and with less than 24 hours to live, goes on a manhunt through the streets of Tokyo to take vengeance on her murderer before she dies.
A shoot in 2019 ...
Screen Arcade’s Bryan Unkeless (I, Tonya) is producing the feature project with Kelly McCormick of 87eleven, the action and stunt banner run by filmmakers David Leitch (Deadpool 2) and Chad Stahelski (John Wick). Leitch is executive producing along with Scott Morgan.
The script by Umair Aleem follows a female assassin who, after being poisoned and with less than 24 hours to live, goes on a manhunt through the streets of Tokyo to take vengeance on her murderer before she dies.
A shoot in 2019 ...
- 12/6/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
The Los Angeles and New York-based production company, Nickel City Pictures has brought on the former PalmStar Media executive as partner and president of production.
Fasano will oversee the film and television production slate, which includes Naja, the French graphic novel adaptation that Nickel City is producing with Thunder Road Pictures and Entertainment 360. Cedric Nicolas-Troyan will direct.
The hire comes as Nickel City co-founders and former PalmStar executives Ankur Rungta and Vishal Rungta announced they have secured investment from Olive Tree Capital, the investment arm of the family office of Hamza Talhouni.
Olive Tree will in certain cases co-finance development alongside the company’s existing development partner, Telepool GmbH, and the deal offers access to a network of family offices and high net worth investors.
Fasano served as president of production at PalmStar Media, where he was involved in such titles as American Ultra, The Whole Truth and True Memoirs Of An International Assassin.
“Nickel City Pictures is an ideal...
Fasano will oversee the film and television production slate, which includes Naja, the French graphic novel adaptation that Nickel City is producing with Thunder Road Pictures and Entertainment 360. Cedric Nicolas-Troyan will direct.
The hire comes as Nickel City co-founders and former PalmStar executives Ankur Rungta and Vishal Rungta announced they have secured investment from Olive Tree Capital, the investment arm of the family office of Hamza Talhouni.
Olive Tree will in certain cases co-finance development alongside the company’s existing development partner, Telepool GmbH, and the deal offers access to a network of family offices and high net worth investors.
Fasano served as president of production at PalmStar Media, where he was involved in such titles as American Ultra, The Whole Truth and True Memoirs Of An International Assassin.
“Nickel City Pictures is an ideal...
- 1/12/2017
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
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Jessica Chastain is a two-time Academy Award nominee who has emerged as one of Hollywood’s most sought-after actresses of her generation. She has received numerous nominations and accolades for her work from the La Film Critics, British Academy of Film and TV, Broadcast Film Critics, HFPA, National Board of Review, Screen Actors Guild, Film Independent and the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, to name a few.
The actresses’ latest film, Miss Sloane, opens in cinemas on December 9, 2016.
In the high-stakes world of political power-brokers, Elizabeth Sloane (Jessica Chastain) is the most sought-after and formidable lobbyist in D.C. Known equally for her cunning and her track record of success, she has always done whatever is required to win. But when she takes on the most powerful opponent of her career, she finds that winning may come at too high a price.
Chastain can soon be...
Jessica Chastain is a two-time Academy Award nominee who has emerged as one of Hollywood’s most sought-after actresses of her generation. She has received numerous nominations and accolades for her work from the La Film Critics, British Academy of Film and TV, Broadcast Film Critics, HFPA, National Board of Review, Screen Actors Guild, Film Independent and the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, to name a few.
The actresses’ latest film, Miss Sloane, opens in cinemas on December 9, 2016.
In the high-stakes world of political power-brokers, Elizabeth Sloane (Jessica Chastain) is the most sought-after and formidable lobbyist in D.C. Known equally for her cunning and her track record of success, she has always done whatever is required to win. But when she takes on the most powerful opponent of her career, she finds that winning may come at too high a price.
Chastain can soon be...
- 12/6/2016
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Image via 20th Century Fox
John Wick certainly seems to be one hell of a launchpad for its directorial talent. On the heels of the much-praised action flick, co-directors David Leitch and Chad Stahelski parted ways. Stahelski stayed on board for the second entry in the John Wick saga, John Wick: Chapter 2, and just recently David Leitch was confirmed to be helming the Deadpool 2. However, thanks to a new report from THR, we now know that Stahelski already has his next film lined up.
According to the outlet, Stahelski has signed on to the Highlander reboot, a film that’s been in the works for some time now. Regarding the new gig, Stahelski had the following to say:
"I've been a huge fan of the original property since I saw it in high school. Such great themes of immortality, love, and identity are all wrapped up in such colorful mythology.
John Wick certainly seems to be one hell of a launchpad for its directorial talent. On the heels of the much-praised action flick, co-directors David Leitch and Chad Stahelski parted ways. Stahelski stayed on board for the second entry in the John Wick saga, John Wick: Chapter 2, and just recently David Leitch was confirmed to be helming the Deadpool 2. However, thanks to a new report from THR, we now know that Stahelski already has his next film lined up.
According to the outlet, Stahelski has signed on to the Highlander reboot, a film that’s been in the works for some time now. Regarding the new gig, Stahelski had the following to say:
"I've been a huge fan of the original property since I saw it in high school. Such great themes of immortality, love, and identity are all wrapped up in such colorful mythology.
- 11/22/2016
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
Joseph Baxter Nov 23, 2016
John Wick’s Chad Stahelski will bring his directorial talents to a reboot of Highlander.
In the past week, we’ve learned that one of the two co-directors of the original John Wick movie - David Leitch - has landed the job of bringing Deadpool 2 to the screen. Now the original film’s other director, Chad Stahelski, has landed a sizeable new gig too.
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Stahelski, who’s directed the upcoming John Wick: Chapter Two solo, is the latest to be charged with rebooting Highlander for the big screen. The Lionsgate-backed project has already gone through three directors – Justin Lin, Juan Carlos Fresnadillo and Cedric Nicolas-Troyan...
John Wick’s Chad Stahelski will bring his directorial talents to a reboot of Highlander.
In the past week, we’ve learned that one of the two co-directors of the original John Wick movie - David Leitch - has landed the job of bringing Deadpool 2 to the screen. Now the original film’s other director, Chad Stahelski, has landed a sizeable new gig too.
See related Doctor Who rumour: series 11 to be a 'clean slate' with no Capaldi or Mackie? Doctor Who Christmas special: full Children In Need preview Doctor Who series 10 and beyond: the questions Class: trailer for episode 6, synopsis for the finale
Stahelski, who’s directed the upcoming John Wick: Chapter Two solo, is the latest to be charged with rebooting Highlander for the big screen. The Lionsgate-backed project has already gone through three directors – Justin Lin, Juan Carlos Fresnadillo and Cedric Nicolas-Troyan...
- 11/22/2016
- Den of Geek
The Highlander reboot has been kicking around for many years now. We’ve seen all sorts of talent come and go with this project, including directors Justin Lin (Star Trek Beyond) and Juan Carlos Fresnadillo (28 Weeks Later). The last director attached to the Highlander reboot was Cedric Nicolas-Troyan (The Huntsman: Winter’s War), but he’s no longer involved. John Wick and John Wick: Chapter […]
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- 11/22/2016
- by Jack Giroux
- Slash Film
The 1986 fantasy film “Highlander” is getting the Hollywood reboot treatment with “John Wick’s” Chad Stahelski set to direct for Lionsgate.
The remake has been in the works since 2008 and previously had Justin Lin, Juan Carlos Fresnadillo and Cedric Nicolas-Troyan attached to direct, with Stahelski now officially taking the lead.
“I’ve been a huge fan of the original property since I saw it in high school,” Stahelski told The Hollywood Reporter, who reported the news first. “Such great themes of immortality, love, and identity are all wrapped up in such colorful mythology. I can’t think of a better property that gives the opportunity to create interesting characters, mythic themes and action set pieces.”
The film will be produced by Neal H. Moritz and Peter Davis. The studio is currently looking for a writer to pen the script.
Read More: ‘John Wick: Chapter Two’ Teaser Trailer: Keanu Reeves...
The remake has been in the works since 2008 and previously had Justin Lin, Juan Carlos Fresnadillo and Cedric Nicolas-Troyan attached to direct, with Stahelski now officially taking the lead.
“I’ve been a huge fan of the original property since I saw it in high school,” Stahelski told The Hollywood Reporter, who reported the news first. “Such great themes of immortality, love, and identity are all wrapped up in such colorful mythology. I can’t think of a better property that gives the opportunity to create interesting characters, mythic themes and action set pieces.”
The film will be produced by Neal H. Moritz and Peter Davis. The studio is currently looking for a writer to pen the script.
Read More: ‘John Wick: Chapter Two’ Teaser Trailer: Keanu Reeves...
- 11/22/2016
- by Liz Calvario
- Indiewire
Since 2008, many directors have been attached to a Highlander reboot such as Justin Lin, Juan Carlos Fresnadillo and Cedric Nicolas-Troyan. Lionsgate has now tapped John Wick director Chad Stahelski to helm the long digesting project.
Stahelski to THR on Highlander:
"I've been a huge fan of the original property since I saw it in high school.""Such great themes of immortality, love, and identity are all wrapped up in such colorful mythology. I can't think of a better property that gives the opportunity to create interesting characters, mythic themes and action set pieces."
John Wick has its own self-contained mythology that felt real and rich. I'm excited to see Stahelski bring that kind of myth-making and polish to Highlander. There is no doubt that Stahelski will be able to make the action choreography amazing, let's hope they pair him with a smart writer like Christopher McQuarrie or Lionsgate alums Simon Beaufoy,...
Stahelski to THR on Highlander:
"I've been a huge fan of the original property since I saw it in high school.""Such great themes of immortality, love, and identity are all wrapped up in such colorful mythology. I can't think of a better property that gives the opportunity to create interesting characters, mythic themes and action set pieces."
John Wick has its own self-contained mythology that felt real and rich. I'm excited to see Stahelski bring that kind of myth-making and polish to Highlander. There is no doubt that Stahelski will be able to make the action choreography amazing, let's hope they pair him with a smart writer like Christopher McQuarrie or Lionsgate alums Simon Beaufoy,...
- 11/22/2016
- by Free Reyes
- GeekTyrant
Lionsgate has been trying to get a Highlander remake/reboot off the ground since 2008, but today brings news that hopefully means it's actually going to happen in the near future; they've hired the John Wick 2 director to helm it.
As a long time fan of the Highlander franchise, I've been waiting a long time to see something new from the series. It's a premise ripe with potential (though many of the sequels failed to capitalize on them), and given the technology/choreography of today could be filled with some awesome action.
The road to seeing a remake/reboot happen, however, has been long and winding. Summit/Lionsgate have been trying to make it a reality for eight years now and despite having gone through three directors already (Justin Lin, Juan Carlos Fresnadillo and Cedric Nicolas-Troyan), think they've found the right person with John Wick's Chad Stahelski.
The director...
As a long time fan of the Highlander franchise, I've been waiting a long time to see something new from the series. It's a premise ripe with potential (though many of the sequels failed to capitalize on them), and given the technology/choreography of today could be filled with some awesome action.
The road to seeing a remake/reboot happen, however, has been long and winding. Summit/Lionsgate have been trying to make it a reality for eight years now and despite having gone through three directors already (Justin Lin, Juan Carlos Fresnadillo and Cedric Nicolas-Troyan), think they've found the right person with John Wick's Chad Stahelski.
The director...
- 11/22/2016
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Jordan Maison)
- Cinelinx
The Hollywood Reporter is telling us today that John Wick co-director Chad Stahelski has been brought on to helm the upcoming Highlander reboot. This news arrives just days after the other co-director of John Wick, David Leitch, landed the Deadpool 2 directing gig, proving that the Keanu Reeves-led actioner gave both men a significant boost as far as their careers go.
Circling back to Highlander though, and it’s understood that a search for a new writer is now underway, while Neal H. Moritz and Peter Davis remain on board to produce. Speaking about his love for the franchise, Stahelski said the following:
“I’ve been a huge fan of the original property since I saw it in high school. Such great themes of immortality, love, and identity are all wrapped up in such colorful mythology. I can’t think of a better property that gives the opportunity to create interesting characters,...
Circling back to Highlander though, and it’s understood that a search for a new writer is now underway, while Neal H. Moritz and Peter Davis remain on board to produce. Speaking about his love for the franchise, Stahelski said the following:
“I’ve been a huge fan of the original property since I saw it in high school. Such great themes of immortality, love, and identity are all wrapped up in such colorful mythology. I can’t think of a better property that gives the opportunity to create interesting characters,...
- 11/22/2016
- by Mark Cassidy
- We Got This Covered
There can be only one... though in the case of Lionsgate and Summit's planned Highlander reboot, many directors have come and gone since the rights were acquired back in 2008, including the likes of Justin Lin, Juan Carlos Fresnadillo and Cedric Nicolas-Troyan. However, THR now reckons the studio has finally settled on Chad Stahelski, who co-helmed John Wick along with our new Deadpool 2 director David Leitch. "I've been a huge fan of the original property since I saw it in high school," Stahelski told the trade. "Such great themes of immortality, love, and identity are all wrapped up in such colorful mythology. I can't think of a better property that gives the opportunity to create interesting characters, mythic themes and action set pieces." It's been a while since we heard anything about this one, but back when Nicolas-Troyan was still attached both Tom Cruise and Dave Bautista were rumored to...
- 11/22/2016
- ComicBookMovie.com
Stars: Chris Hemsworth, Jessica Chastain, Charlize Theron, Emily Blunt, Nick Frost, Rob Brydon, Sheridan Smith, Alexandra Roach, Sope Dirisu, Sam Hazeldine, Sam Claflin | Written by Evan Spiliotopoulos, Craig Mazin | Directed by Cedric Nicolas-Troyan
Looking back at Snow White and the Huntsman, I remember liking it but the movie itself was overshadowed by the drama behind the scenes. This may be one reason I was surprised with the announcement of The Huntsman: Winter’s War. Unsurprisingly though, Kristen Stewart is not part of this one… but does it manage to deliver without Snow White’s presence?
This time, The Huntsman is somewhat of a prequel as well as a sequel to the first film. We see Ravenna (Charlize Theron) up to no good, but also the introduction of Freya (Emily Brunt) her sister. When Freya’s heart is broken her resultant transformation to the Ice Queen brings about the introduction of...
Looking back at Snow White and the Huntsman, I remember liking it but the movie itself was overshadowed by the drama behind the scenes. This may be one reason I was surprised with the announcement of The Huntsman: Winter’s War. Unsurprisingly though, Kristen Stewart is not part of this one… but does it manage to deliver without Snow White’s presence?
This time, The Huntsman is somewhat of a prequel as well as a sequel to the first film. We see Ravenna (Charlize Theron) up to no good, but also the introduction of Freya (Emily Brunt) her sister. When Freya’s heart is broken her resultant transformation to the Ice Queen brings about the introduction of...
- 9/27/2016
- by Paul Metcalf
- Nerdly
The evil queen Ravenna never seems to die.
In the second installment of the series, The Huntsman: Winter’S War focuses on Eric, the huntsman, with his origin story and servitude under Queen Freya, the sister of Ravenna. He commits a forbidden love with a fellow huntswoman, Sara, and later must confront both Queens in their diabolical intentions for the kingdoms.
The film stars Chris Hemsworth, Jessica Chastain, Emily Blunt and Charlize Theron. It was directed by Cedric Nicolas-Troyan.
Lrm had an exclusive phone interview with Cedric Nicolas-Troyan earlier this month. We talked about visual effects, his first feature film directorial debut and the cast.
The Huntsman: Winter’S War is currently available on Blu-ray, DVD and digital download today.
Read the full transcript of the interview below.
Lrm: You were a visual effects supervisor and a second unit director before. Was it nerve wracking or intimidating to take that...
In the second installment of the series, The Huntsman: Winter’S War focuses on Eric, the huntsman, with his origin story and servitude under Queen Freya, the sister of Ravenna. He commits a forbidden love with a fellow huntswoman, Sara, and later must confront both Queens in their diabolical intentions for the kingdoms.
The film stars Chris Hemsworth, Jessica Chastain, Emily Blunt and Charlize Theron. It was directed by Cedric Nicolas-Troyan.
Lrm had an exclusive phone interview with Cedric Nicolas-Troyan earlier this month. We talked about visual effects, his first feature film directorial debut and the cast.
The Huntsman: Winter’S War is currently available on Blu-ray, DVD and digital download today.
Read the full transcript of the interview below.
Lrm: You were a visual effects supervisor and a second unit director before. Was it nerve wracking or intimidating to take that...
- 8/29/2016
- by Gig Patta
- LRMonline.com
Fairy Tales are also cautionary tales, a way to teach morals and values to children at a time when the majority of the populace couldn’t read or write. It wasn’t until the last four centuries or so when we began writing it all down and solidifying the variations. Even today, people take the classics and reinterpret them for new generations, bringing in modern themes and issues, making them more relevant.
The cautionary tale to take from The Huntsman: Winter’s War is that you have to have something interesting to say. The preceding film, Snow White and the Huntsman, gave us a revisionist Snow White in the form of plucky Kristen Stewart, a modern day action heroine that made her a proactive player in the classic German tale.
Given behind the scenes shenanigans, Stewart was out of the proposed sequel with the emphasis shifting to the Huntsman (Chris Hemsworth...
The cautionary tale to take from The Huntsman: Winter’s War is that you have to have something interesting to say. The preceding film, Snow White and the Huntsman, gave us a revisionist Snow White in the form of plucky Kristen Stewart, a modern day action heroine that made her a proactive player in the classic German tale.
Given behind the scenes shenanigans, Stewart was out of the proposed sequel with the emphasis shifting to the Huntsman (Chris Hemsworth...
- 8/23/2016
- by Robert Greenberger
- Comicmix.com
If it’s the Snow White tale you’re looking for, discover the story that came before in The Huntsman: Winter’s War, coming to Digital HD on August 2, 2016 and 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand on August 23, 2016, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The Huntsman: Winter’s War on Blu-ray™ and DVD includes an all-new extended edition of the epic action-adventure, plus exclusive bonus features that reveal the movie’s behind-the-scenes secrets.
The Huntsman: Winter’s War stars Charlize Theron (Mad Max: Fury Road, Monster) as the evil Queen Ravenna, who betrays her good sister Freya (Emily Blunt: Sicario, Edge of Tomorrow) with an unforgivable act, freezing Freya’s heart to love and unleashing in her an icy power she never knew she possessed. Retreating to a kingdom far to the north, Freya raises an army of Huntsmen as her protectors, with the only rule that no...
The Huntsman: Winter’s War stars Charlize Theron (Mad Max: Fury Road, Monster) as the evil Queen Ravenna, who betrays her good sister Freya (Emily Blunt: Sicario, Edge of Tomorrow) with an unforgivable act, freezing Freya’s heart to love and unleashing in her an icy power she never knew she possessed. Retreating to a kingdom far to the north, Freya raises an army of Huntsmen as her protectors, with the only rule that no...
- 8/22/2016
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Universal City, California, June 14, 2016 –If it’s the Snow White tale you’re looking for, discover the story that came before in The Huntsman: Winter’s War, coming to Digital HD on August 2, 2016 and 4K Ultra Hdtm, Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand on August 23, 2016, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The Huntsman: Winter’s War on Blu-ray™ and DVD includes an all-new extended edition of the epic action-adventure, plus exclusive bonus features that reveal the movie’s behind-the-scenes secrets.
The Huntsman: Winter’s War stars Charlize Theron (Mad Max: Fury Road, Monster) as the evil Queen Ravenna, who betrays her good sister Freya (Emily Blunt: Sicario, Edge of Tomorrow) with an unforgivable act, freezing Freya’s heart to love and unleashing in her an icy power she never knew she possessed. Retreating to a kingdom far to the north, Freya raises an army of Huntsmen as her protectors, with the only rule that no two of them should ever fall in love. As a war for domination escalates between the two queens, the hero standing between good and evil is Freya’s most elite Huntsman, Eric (Chris Hemsworth: Thor, Star Trek Into Darkness). Alongside fellow warrior Sara (Jessica Chastain: The Martian, The Help) — the only woman who has ever captured his heart — Eric must help Freya vanquish her sister or Ravenna’s wickedness will rule for eternity.
The film will also be available on 4K Ultra HD™ in a combo pack which includes 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray™ and Digital HD with UltraViolet. The 4K Ultra Hdtm will include all bonus features on the Blu-ray disc.
4K Ultra HD™ is the ultimate movie watching experience. 4K Ultra Hdtm features the combination of 4K resolution for four times sharper picture than HD, the color brilliance of High Dynamic Range (Hdr) with immersive audio delivering a multidimensional sound experience. Blu-ray™ features high definition picture, theater quality surround sound and exclusive extras. Digital HD with UltraViolet™ lets you watch movies anywhere, on any device. Users can instantly stream or download movies to watch on iPad®, iPhone®, Android™, smart TVs, connected Blu-ray™ players, game consoles and more.
Blu-raytm Disc Exclusives
Two Queens and Two Warriors – The true heart of The Huntsman: Winter’s War is found in its three powerful women, Ravenna, Freya, and Eric’s lost wife, Sara. Learn how the strength and complexity of the film’s female roles drew potent new star power in Emily Blunt and Jessica Chastain, as well as convincing Charlize Theron to reprise her role as Ravenna. Meet the Dwarfs – Nick Frost’s Nion and Rob Brydon’s Gryff brought a sense of levity and fun to the adventure — especially once they met their female counterparts. Explore the importance of all four dwarf characters in the film and on set, where the actors who portrayed them earn a reputation for keeping the fun rolling, even when the cameras stopped. Magic All Around – Rooted in history, but inhabited by magic, the world of The Huntsman: Winter’s War is a true visual spectacle. Follow along and see how the magic made it to the screen. From Freya’s icy freeze to the gold-laden goblins of the forest, explore the visual effects at work with an exclusive peek behind the curtain.
Blu-raytm and DVD Bonus Features
Deleted Scenes with Commentary Gag Reel Dressed To Kill – Academy Award®-winning costumer Colleen Atwood returns to help reignite the splendor she brought to Snow White and The Huntsman. A visual feast, her costumes often border on the supernatural in their beauty while helping bring the characters to life. Love Conquers All — From the infectious enthusiasm of director Cedric Nicolas-Troyan to the sisterly bond shared by Emily Blunt and Charlize Theron, the set of The Huntsman: Winter’s War was filled with laughter and life. Actors and artists came together to help create a fairy tale about the pure power of love — and had a blast along the way. Feature Commentary by director Cedric Nicolas-Troyan
Filmmakers:
Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Charlize Theron, Emily Blunt, Jessica Chastain, Sam Claflin, Nick Frost, Rob Brydon, Sheridan Smith, Alexandra Roach
Directed By: Cedric Nicolas-Troyan
Written By: Evan Spiliotopoulos, Craig Mazin
Characters By: Evan Daughert
Produced By: Joe Roth
Executive Produced By: Sarah Bradshaw, Palak Patel
Director of Photography: Phedon Papamichael
Production Designer: Dominic Watkins
Edited By: Conrad Buff IV
Composer: James Newton Howard
Costume Designer: Colleen Atwood
Technical Information 4K Disc:
Street Date: August 23, 2016
Copyright: 2016 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Selection Number: 61180130 (Us)/ 61180183 (Cdn)
Layers: Bd-66
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 2.40:1
Rating: PG-13 for fantasy action violence and some sensuality
Languages/Subtitles: English/English Sdh, Spanish and French Subtitles
Sound: DTS:x Immersive Audio/ DTS Digital Surround 5.1 Spanish and French (Canadian)
Run Time: 1 Hour 54 Minutes / 2 Hours
Technical Information Blu-ray™:
Street Date: August 23, 2016
Copyright: 2016 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Selection Number: 61168742 (Us)/ 61168751 (Cdn)
Layers: Bd-50
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 2.40:1
Rating: PG-13 for fantasy action violence and some sensuality/N/A
Languages/Subtitles: English/English Sdh, Spanish and French (Canadian) Subtitles
Sound: DTS:x Immersive Audio/ DTS Digital Surround 5.1 Spanish and French (Canadian)
Run Time: 1 Hour 54 Minutes / 2 Hours
Technical Information DVD
Street Date: August 23, 2016
Copyright: 2016 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Selection Number: 61168748 (Us)/ 61168752 (Cdn)
Layers: Dual
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.40:1
Rating: PG-13 for fantasy action violence and some sensuality/N/A
Languages/Subtitles: English/English Sdh, Spanish and French (Canadian) Subtitles
Sound: English Dolby Digital 5.1/ Dolby Digital 5.1 Spanish and French (Canadian)
Run Time: 1 Hour 54 Minutes / 2 Hours...
The Huntsman: Winter’s War stars Charlize Theron (Mad Max: Fury Road, Monster) as the evil Queen Ravenna, who betrays her good sister Freya (Emily Blunt: Sicario, Edge of Tomorrow) with an unforgivable act, freezing Freya’s heart to love and unleashing in her an icy power she never knew she possessed. Retreating to a kingdom far to the north, Freya raises an army of Huntsmen as her protectors, with the only rule that no two of them should ever fall in love. As a war for domination escalates between the two queens, the hero standing between good and evil is Freya’s most elite Huntsman, Eric (Chris Hemsworth: Thor, Star Trek Into Darkness). Alongside fellow warrior Sara (Jessica Chastain: The Martian, The Help) — the only woman who has ever captured his heart — Eric must help Freya vanquish her sister or Ravenna’s wickedness will rule for eternity.
The film will also be available on 4K Ultra HD™ in a combo pack which includes 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray™ and Digital HD with UltraViolet. The 4K Ultra Hdtm will include all bonus features on the Blu-ray disc.
4K Ultra HD™ is the ultimate movie watching experience. 4K Ultra Hdtm features the combination of 4K resolution for four times sharper picture than HD, the color brilliance of High Dynamic Range (Hdr) with immersive audio delivering a multidimensional sound experience. Blu-ray™ features high definition picture, theater quality surround sound and exclusive extras. Digital HD with UltraViolet™ lets you watch movies anywhere, on any device. Users can instantly stream or download movies to watch on iPad®, iPhone®, Android™, smart TVs, connected Blu-ray™ players, game consoles and more.
Blu-raytm Disc Exclusives
Two Queens and Two Warriors – The true heart of The Huntsman: Winter’s War is found in its three powerful women, Ravenna, Freya, and Eric’s lost wife, Sara. Learn how the strength and complexity of the film’s female roles drew potent new star power in Emily Blunt and Jessica Chastain, as well as convincing Charlize Theron to reprise her role as Ravenna. Meet the Dwarfs – Nick Frost’s Nion and Rob Brydon’s Gryff brought a sense of levity and fun to the adventure — especially once they met their female counterparts. Explore the importance of all four dwarf characters in the film and on set, where the actors who portrayed them earn a reputation for keeping the fun rolling, even when the cameras stopped. Magic All Around – Rooted in history, but inhabited by magic, the world of The Huntsman: Winter’s War is a true visual spectacle. Follow along and see how the magic made it to the screen. From Freya’s icy freeze to the gold-laden goblins of the forest, explore the visual effects at work with an exclusive peek behind the curtain.
Blu-raytm and DVD Bonus Features
Deleted Scenes with Commentary Gag Reel Dressed To Kill – Academy Award®-winning costumer Colleen Atwood returns to help reignite the splendor she brought to Snow White and The Huntsman. A visual feast, her costumes often border on the supernatural in their beauty while helping bring the characters to life. Love Conquers All — From the infectious enthusiasm of director Cedric Nicolas-Troyan to the sisterly bond shared by Emily Blunt and Charlize Theron, the set of The Huntsman: Winter’s War was filled with laughter and life. Actors and artists came together to help create a fairy tale about the pure power of love — and had a blast along the way. Feature Commentary by director Cedric Nicolas-Troyan
Filmmakers:
Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Charlize Theron, Emily Blunt, Jessica Chastain, Sam Claflin, Nick Frost, Rob Brydon, Sheridan Smith, Alexandra Roach
Directed By: Cedric Nicolas-Troyan
Written By: Evan Spiliotopoulos, Craig Mazin
Characters By: Evan Daughert
Produced By: Joe Roth
Executive Produced By: Sarah Bradshaw, Palak Patel
Director of Photography: Phedon Papamichael
Production Designer: Dominic Watkins
Edited By: Conrad Buff IV
Composer: James Newton Howard
Costume Designer: Colleen Atwood
Technical Information 4K Disc:
Street Date: August 23, 2016
Copyright: 2016 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Selection Number: 61180130 (Us)/ 61180183 (Cdn)
Layers: Bd-66
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 2.40:1
Rating: PG-13 for fantasy action violence and some sensuality
Languages/Subtitles: English/English Sdh, Spanish and French Subtitles
Sound: DTS:x Immersive Audio/ DTS Digital Surround 5.1 Spanish and French (Canadian)
Run Time: 1 Hour 54 Minutes / 2 Hours
Technical Information Blu-ray™:
Street Date: August 23, 2016
Copyright: 2016 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Selection Number: 61168742 (Us)/ 61168751 (Cdn)
Layers: Bd-50
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 2.40:1
Rating: PG-13 for fantasy action violence and some sensuality/N/A
Languages/Subtitles: English/English Sdh, Spanish and French (Canadian) Subtitles
Sound: DTS:x Immersive Audio/ DTS Digital Surround 5.1 Spanish and French (Canadian)
Run Time: 1 Hour 54 Minutes / 2 Hours
Technical Information DVD
Street Date: August 23, 2016
Copyright: 2016 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Selection Number: 61168748 (Us)/ 61168752 (Cdn)
Layers: Dual
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.40:1
Rating: PG-13 for fantasy action violence and some sensuality/N/A
Languages/Subtitles: English/English Sdh, Spanish and French (Canadian) Subtitles
Sound: English Dolby Digital 5.1/ Dolby Digital 5.1 Spanish and French (Canadian)
Run Time: 1 Hour 54 Minutes / 2 Hours...
- 6/14/2016
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
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