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OTT Release this week Jan 5 to Jan 11: Predator: Badlands, The Night Manager S2, Caught Stealing, and More

The English-language OTT landscape for the second week of January 2026 is defined by a heavy influx of franchise sequels and high-profile original features across Netflix, Prime Video, and JioHotstar. Leading the slate is the digital debut of Predator: Badlands on Prime Video and the arrival of Tron: Ares on JioHotstar. This week also marks the return of several major scripted series, most notably the second season of the British spy thriller The Night Manager and the medical drama The Pitt.Below is the detailed breakdown of the English releases scheduled between January 5 and January 11. OTT Releases This Week Jan 5, 2026 Predator: Badlands Action,Adventure Prime Video -Rent Language:English Running Time: 1h 47m IMDB Rating: 7.3/10 View Box Office Collection→ Predator: Badlands follows Dek, a young Yautja outcast who is exiled to the lethal planet Genna to prove his worth by hunting the unkillable Kalisk. In a franchise first, the film focuses on the Predator as the primary protagonist, depicting his unlikely alliance with Thia (Elle Fanning), a damaged Weyland-Yutani android. Stripped of his advanced technology, Dek must rely on his wits and organic weaponry to survive both the planet's hostile ecosystem and a ruthless corporate synthetic named Tessa. The film concludes with Dek's return to his homeworld, where he overthrows his father to become a clan leader, setting the stage for a sequel involving his arrival mother. Jan 6, 2026 Hallow Road Thriller Prime Video Language:English Running Time: 1h 20m IMDB Rating: 6.0/10 Limited Theatrical Release In the psychological thriller Hallow Road, a married couple, Maddie (Rosamund Pike) and Frank (Matthew Rhys), are jolted awake at 2:00 AM by a panicked phone call from their teenage daughter, Alice, who has accidentally hit a pedestrian on a remote forest road. The film unfolds in near real-time as the parents race through the night to reach her, maintaining a continuous phone connection that forces them to coach her through a medical emergency while clashing over a potential cover-up. As they descend deeper into the darkness, the domestic drama takes a sharp, sinister turn into folk horror, revealing that they are not the only ones stalking the road and leaving the family's survival in question. Jan 6, 2026 Not Without Hope Drama,Thriller Prime Video Language:English Running Time: 1h 59m IMDB Rating: 5.6/10 Limited Theatrical Release Not Without Hope is a survival thriller based on the true story of four friends, including NFL players Marquis Cooper and Corey Smith, whose fishing boat capsizes 70 miles out in the Gulf of Mexico. Trapped in freezing waters and facing an approaching storm, the men struggle for survival against hypothermia and sharks while the U.S. Coast Guard launches a desperate rescue mission. The film, starring Zachary Levi and Josh Duhamel, follows the harrowing 43-hour ordeal that ultimately left Nick Schuyler as the sole survivor. Jan 6, 2026 Peter Hujars Day Biographical Drama Prime Video Language:English Running Time: 1h 16m IMDB Rating: 6.5/10 Limited Theatrical Release Set in December 1974, Peter Hujar's Day is an intimate biographical drama that unfolds entirely within a New York City apartment during a single afternoon. The narrative follows photographer Peter Hujar (Ben Whishaw) as he recounts the minute details of his previous 24 hours to writer Linda Rosenkrantz (Rebecca Hall) for an experimental book project. Adapted from real-life interview transcripts, the film captures Hujar’s reflections on the mundane rhythms of 1970s downtown life alongside professional encounters with cultural icons like Susan Sontag and Allen Ginsberg. Through their freewheeling and vulnerable conversation, director Ira Sachs provides a pointillistic portrait of an artist navigating creative struggle and mortality in a bygone era of New York queer history. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Jan 6, 2026 Zodiac Killer Project Documentary Prime Video Language:English Running Time: 1h 37m IMDB Rating: 6.6/10 Limited Theatrical Release Zodiac Killer Project is an experimental meta-documentary by director Charlie Shackleton that critiques the true-crime genre. After failing to secure rights to adapt a book claiming a law-enforcement cover-up of the Zodiac case, Shackleton repurposed his footage into a self-aware ghost of a movie. The film uses 16mm shots of mundane California landscapes to deconstruct how the industry manipulates ordinary locations and facts to create suspense, ultimately serving as an expose on the artifice of modern documentary storytelling. Jan 7, 2026 Tron: Ares Adventure,Sci-fic Jio Hotstar Language:English Running Time: 1h 59m IMDB Rating: 6.2/10 Set 15 years after Tron: Legacy, the film follows Ares (Jared Leto), a sophisticated AI assassin created by Julian Dillinger (Evan Peters) to retrieve the Permanence Code—a breakthrough by Kevin Flynn that allows digital constructs to exist permanently in the physical world. Sent into reality on a dangerous mission, Ares begins to experience human sensations for the first time and eventually goes rogue, aligning with ENCOM CEO Eve Kim (Greta Lee) to prevent Dillinger from using the technology for military dominance. As the boundaries between the digital and real worlds blur, Ares faces off against his former allies in a high-stakes battle that determines the future of both realms. Jan 8, 2026 Weapons Horror,Thriller Jio Hotstar Language:English Running Time: 2h 8m IMDB Rating: 7.5/10 Weapons is a non-linear horror-mystery set in the small town of Maybrook, Pennsylvania, where 17 schoolchildren from a single classroom mysteriously vanish at exactly 2:17 a.m.. The investigation, told through six interconnected perspectives, follows a teacher (Julia Garner) and a grieving father (Josh Brolin) as they uncover a chilling supernatural truth: the children were "weaponized" and summoned by Gladys, a centuries-old witch, who siphons their life force to maintain her youth. Directed by Zach Cregger, the film serves as a brutal allegory for grief, addiction, and the failure of authority figures to protect the vulnerable. Jan 8, 2026 Soul on Fire Biographical Drama Netflix Language:English Running Time: 1h 52m IMDB Rating: 6.1/10 Soul on Fire is an inspirational biographical drama based on the life of John O'Leary, who survived a 1987 gasoline explosion that left him with burns over 100% of his body. The film follows his miraculous recovery from a 1% chance of survival, bolstered by the support of his family and a mentorship from legendary sportscaster Jack Buck. Spanning from the initial tragedy to his struggles with self-worth in early adulthood, the story culminates in O'Leary’s transformation into a world-renowned motivational speaker. Released by Sony’s Affirm Films, it stars Joel Courtney as John and William H. Macy as Buck. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Jan 9, 2026 People We Meet on Vacation Romantic Comedy Netflix Language:English Running Time: 1h 58m IMDB Rating:NA Direct OTT Release The movie follows Poppy Wright (Emily Bader) and Alex Nilsen (Tom Blyth), two polar-opposite best friends who have shared an annual summer vacation for over a decade. After a mysterious falling-out two years prior left them estranged, Poppy—stuck in a rut and longing for the last time she was truly happy—convinces Alex to take one final trip to Barcelona to mend their friendship. As they navigate a high-stakes week including a destination wedding, the pair is forced to confront the deep romantic feelings they have long ignored Jan 9, 2026 The Tale of Silyan Documentary Jio Hotstar Language:English Running Time: 1h 20m IMDB Rating:7.5/10 Limited Theatrcial Release The Tale of Silyan is a documentary-fable by Tamara Kotevska (Honeyland) that intertwines the real-world economic struggle of a Macedonian farmer with local folklore. After his wife and daughter migrate to Germany for work, elderly farmer Nikola takes a job at a local landfill, where he rescues an injured white stork. He names the bird Silyan—after a mythical figure who was transformed into a stork for defying his father—and as he nurses the bird back to health, their unlikely bond becomes a poetic meditation on loneliness, resilience, and the human connection to the land. Jan 9, 2026 Chain Reactions Documentary Shudder Language:English Running Time: 1h 43m IMDB Rating:7.1/10 Limited Theatrcial Release Chain Reactions is a documentary examining the 50-year legacy of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974). The film explores how Tobe Hooper's work impacted artists like Stephen King and Takashi Miike through personal anecdotes and archival footage, detailing how the low-budget production influenced global cinema. Jan 10, 2026 Caught Stealing Thriller,Crime Netflix Language:English Running Time: 1h 47m IMDB Rating:6.9/10 Limited Theatrcial Release Caught Stealing follows Hank Thompson (Austin Butler), a burned-out former baseball prodigy turned bartender whose life descends into chaos after he agrees to cat-sit for his neighbor. This seemingly simple favor unwittingly plunges him into a violent criminal underworld where rival Russian mobsters, Hasidic assassins, and a corrupt detective relentlessly hunt him for a $4 million secret hidden by his neighbor. Directed by Darren Aronofsky, the film blends intense action with black comedy as Hank must navigate a treacherous treasure hunt across the East Village to survive. Jan 7, 2026 SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table Animation Netflix Series:SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table Language:Japanese,English No Of Episodes:11 In a deranged world where teenagers participate in lethal competitions to earn a living, 17-year-old Yuki Sorimachi is a seasoned professional survivor who competes to pay off her family's crushing debt. Unlike her terrified peers, Yuki approaches each trap-filled arena—such as the lethal Ghost House with a cold, tactical composure, aiming to achieve a legendary record of 99 consecutive wins. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Jan 8, 2026 Thriller,Mystery Netflix Series:His & Hers Language:English,Hindi,Tamil,Telugu No Of Episodes:6 His & Hers follows Anna (Tessa Thompson), a reclusive former news anchor who becomes obsessed with a brutal murder in her sleepy hometown of Dahlonega. Her interest draws the suspicion of lead detective Jack Harper (Jon Bernthal), who also happens to be her estranged husband. As the two vie to solve the case, each begins to suspect the other of involvement, leading to a tense investigation where personal secrets and past betrayals resurface. The psychological thriller explores the idea that there are "two sides to every story," and someone is always lying. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Jan 8, 2026 Documentary Netflix Series:Unlocked: A Jail Experiment - Season 2 Language:English No Of Episodes:8 Season 2 of the Netflix docuseries Unlocked: A Jail Experiment, moves the radical social experiment to the Pinal County Correctional Facility in Arizona. Under the supervision of Sheriff Ross Teeple, inmates in a high-security pod are granted 24/7 autonomy with unlocked cell doors for six weeks. The series documents their attempt to self-govern and reduce recidivism while navigating intense internal power struggles, racial tensions, and the challenges of maintaining order without constant officer intervention. Jan 8 , 2026 Crime Drama Netflix Series:The Rookie Language:English No Of Episodes:5 In 2026, The Rookie Season 8 features John Nolan and the Mid-Wilshire team traveling to Prague for a high-stakes international sting involving the FBI and Interpol. Back in Los Angeles, the season explores Tim Bradford’s family history, including the introduction of his mother, and the evolving Chenford relationship across 18 uninterrupted episodes. Jan 9 , 2026 Medical Drama Jio Hotstar Series:The pitt season 2 Language:English, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi No Of Episodes:15 The second season of the medical drama The Pitt unfolds in near real-time over a high-stakes 15-hour July 4th shift at Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center. The narrative follows Dr. Michael Robinavitch (Noah Wyle) during his final shift before a sabbatical, as he clashes with his tech-focused replacement, Dr. Baran Al-Hashimi (Sepideh Moafi), over the integration of AI in emergency care. Against a backdrop of chaotic holiday traumas, the season also navigates the professional return of Dr. Frank Langdon (Patrick Ball) from rehab, testing the team's resilience and veteran instincts. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Jan 9 , 2026 Historical drama Jio Hotstar Series:A Thousand Blows - season 2 Language:English No Of Episodes:6 A Thousand Blows follows the primary characters at their lowest points as they navigate a landscape of revenge, scheming, and redemption. Hezekiah Moscow is now a shadow of himself, haunted by the death of his best friend Alec and feeling deeply betrayed by Mary. Meanwhile, a disgraced and alcoholic Sugar Goodson remains estranged from his family. The narrative shifts when Mary Carr returns to Wapping with her loyal lieutenant, Alice Diamond, to reassemble the Forty Elephants gang and execute a high-stakes plan to reclaim her crown. Jan 11, 2026 Spy Thriller Prime Video Series:The Night Manager - Season 2 Language:English,Hindi No Of Episodes:6 Set eight years after the events of the first season, The Night Manager Season 2 follows Jonathan Pine (Tom Hiddleston) as he is pulled out of seclusion to face a new, even more sophisticated international arms threat. Recruited once again by British intelligence, Pine must go deeper undercover than ever before, navigating a treacherous landscape of modern global conflict that extends far beyond the legacy of Richard Roper. 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Movies

1132 days ago

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List Of Action Movies Of 2022

Here is the list of action movies of 2022.## This is a dynamic list and may not be able to meet particular standards for completeness.## This is basically a chronological list of action films released in 2020. There can often be considerable overlap, especially between action and other genres (including horror, comedy, and science fiction films); The list should attempt to document films that are more closely related to action, even if they straddle genres.## Check out the full list below.## List of action movies of 2022 Title Director Cast Country Subgenre/notes All Quiet on the Western Front Edward Berger Daniel Brühl, Albrecht Schuch, Sebastian Hülk Germany War drama Ambulance Michael Bay Jake Gyllenhaal, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Eiza González United States Action thriller Avatar: The Way of Water James Cameron Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Stephen Lang, Giovanni Ribisi, Joel David Moore, Dileep Rao, CCH Pounder, Matt Gerald, Sigourney Weaver United States Sci-fi, action, adventure, epic Beast Nelson Dilipkumar Vijay, Pooja Hegde, Selvaraghavan India Action comedy Black Adam Jaume Collet-Serra Dwayne Johnson, Noah Centineo, Aldis Hodge, Quintessa Swindell, Pierce Brosnan United States Superhero Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Ryan Coogler Letitia Wright, Lupita Nyong’o, Winston Duke, Danai Gurira, Angela Bassett, Tenoch Huerta, Martin Freeman United States Superhero, action, fantasy Brahmāstra Ayan Mukerji Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Mouni Roy, Nagarjuna Akkineni India Action fantasy Bullet Train David Leitch Brad Pitt, Joey King, Bad Bunny, Andrew Koji, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry, Zazie Beetz, Masi Oka, Michael Shannon, Lady Gaga, Logan Lerman, Hiroyuki Sanada, Karen Fukuhara United States Action thriller Catwoman: Hunted Shinsuke Terasawa Elizabeth Gillies, Stephanie Beatriz, Jonathan Banks, Steve Blum, Lauren Cohan, Keith David, Zehra Fazal, Jonathan Frakes, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Kelly Hu, Andrew Kishino, Eric Lopez, Jacqueline Obradors, Ron Yuan United States Superhero, crime thriller A Day to Die Wes Miller Bruce Willis, Frank Grillo, Leon Robinson, Kevin Dillon United States Action thriller Day Shift J. J. Perry Jamie Foxx, Dave Franco, Natasha Liu Bordizzo, Meagan Good, Karla Souza, Steve Howey, Scott Adkins, Snoop Dogg United States Action-horror thriller Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Sam Raimi Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen, Benedict Wong, Rachel McAdams, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Xochitl Gomez United States Superhero, action, fantasy Jurassic World Dominion Colin Trevorrow Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, Mamoudou Athie, Scott Haze, Dichen Lachman, Daniella Pineda, Campbell Scott, Isabella Sermon, Justice Smith, Omar Sy, DeWanda Wise, BD Wong United States Sci-fi, action, adventure Morbius Daniel Espinosa Jared Leto, Matt Smith, Adria Arjona, Jared Harris, Al Madrigal, Tyrese Gibson United States Superhero, action, horror thriller Salaar Prashanth Neel Prabhas, Shruti Haasan India Action thriller Samaritan Julius Avery Sylvester Stallone, Martin Starr, Moisés Arias, Dascha Polanco United States Superhero thriller Secret Headquarters Henry Joost,Ariel Schulman Owen Wilson, Michael Peña, Jesse Williams United States Action, family comedy Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Jeff Fowler Ben Schwartz, James Marsden, Tika Sumpter, Adam Pally, Natasha Rothwell, Shemar Moore, Jim Carrey United States Hybrid animation, action, adventure, comedy The 355 Simon Kinberg Jessica Chastain, Lupita Nyong'o, Penélope Cruz, Diane Kruger, Fan Bingbing, Sebastian Stan, Édgar Ramírez United States Action thriller The Batman Matt Reeves Robert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz, Paul Dano, Jeffrey Wright, John Turturro, Peter Sarsgaard, Jayme Lawson, Andy Serkis, Colin Farrell United States Superhero, action, crime thriller The Gray Man Anthony RussoJoe Russo Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Jessica Henwick, Regé-Jean Page, Wagner Moura, Julia Butters, Dhanush, Alfre Woodard, Billy Bob Thornton United States Action thriller The Man from Toronto Patrick Hughes Kevin Hart, Woody Harrelson, Kaley Cuoco, Ellen Barkin United States Action comedy Thor: Love and Thunder Taika Waititi Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson, Natalie Portman, Christian Bale, Chris Pratt, Jaimie Alexander, Pom Klementieff, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, Sean Gunn, Jeff Goldblum, Vin Diesel United States Superhero, action, fantasy Top Gun: Maverick Joseph Kosinski Tom Cruise, Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm, Glen Powell, Lewis Pullman, Ed Harris, Val Kilmer United States Action, drama Uncharted Ruben Fleischer Tom Holland, Mark Wahlberg, Antonio Banderas, Sophia Taylor Ali, Tati Gabrielle United States Action adventure Violent Night Tommy Wirkola David Harbour, John Leguizamo, Beverly D'Angelo, Alex Hassell, Alexis Louder United States Holiday action thriller ## Stay Tuned...##

Hollywood

1360 days ago

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Box Office: 'Sonic 2' Becomes The Highest Grossing Video Game Movie In The USA History

Los Angeles, May 1 - Americans love video game movies, and the latest action-adventure comedy film, "Sonic the Hedgehog 2" has proved that. Based on the video game franchise published by Sega, "Sonic 2" has become the highest-grossing movie in USA history. ## Directed by Jeff Fowler, "Sonic 2" has overtaken its predecessor with $152 million through Saturday (April 30) and it is now at the top of the box office for a movie adapted from a video game. "Sonic the Hedgehog", which was released in 2020, had grossed $146 million in its lifetime run but it garnered praise which paved the way for its successor to go big at the box office. ## "Sonic the Hedgehog 2" is on a record-breaking spree since its debut on April 8, 2022, at the domestic box office. The movie scored a huge $72 million on its opening weekend, which is the highest ever for a video game movie. Worldwide, it has grossed approx. $295 million so far, and is still behind from original movie's $319 million. ## The success of "Sonic 2" at the domestic box office is highly impressive, especially knowing the fact that it was released along with major Hollywood movies from big studios. Upon its release in the US, the movie outscored both the Jared Leto-led "Morbius" and Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum's "The Lost City" to top the weekend. ## "Sonic 2" stars Ben Schwartz reprising his role as the voice of Sonic the Hedgehog, alongside James Marsden, Tika Sumpter, Natasha Rothwell, Adam Pally, Shemar Moore, Colleen O'Shaughnessey, Lee Majdoub, Idris Elba, and Jim Carrey. The film follows Sonic and Tails, who team up to find Master Emerald before Dr. Robotnik and Knuckles the Echidna do, while also contending with the military organization G.U.N.## Stay tuned...

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1388 days ago

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Jared Leto's 'Morbius' Tops North American Box Office

Los Angeles, April 3 - Jared Leto's long-in-pending superhero movie, "Morbius" finally debuted in North American theaters on April 1st and opened on top of the domestic box office, despite being slammed by the critics. The movie collected $17.1 million on Friday with the weekend is projected to reach about $40 million. ## The latest entry into the Sony Pictures Universe of Marvel Characters opened to moderate figure, but with a $75 million production budget, 'Morbius' is a less imposing financial investment for Sony than the usual comic book action spectacle.## The Marvel/Sony film was utterly ravaged by critics, notching up a dismal 17% aggregate approval score on Rotten Tomatoes. The Cinema Score also lend at 'C+', indicating that Daniel Espinosap-directed didn't leave much of an impression on general audiences.## "Morbius" arrived late in cinemas after it received numerous theatrical release delays due to the covid-19 pandemic. With not much support from the critics and general audience alike, things will get tough for "Morbius" at the box office, purely because of the busy April, which will see a fair amount of competition emerge in the form of Universal's retro-action spectacle 'Ambulance', Paramount's speedy sequel 'Sonic the Hedgehog 2' and the 'Harry Potter' spin-off from Warner Bros., 'Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore'.## Stay tuned...

Tollywood

1391 days ago

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Overseas Audiences Reaction To SS Rajamouli, Jr. NTR, And Ram Charan's Magnum Opus 'RRR'

Mumbai, March 31 - The audience is going gaga over Baahubali director, SS Rajamouli's latest offering "RRR", which is roaring in the worldwide cinemas. The period action drama film, released on March 25, has left viewers highly impressed not just in India but overseas as well. ## The Jr. NTR/Ram Charan-fronted movie is being hailed as a cinematic masterpiece. The Tomatometer-approved film critic and writer at Variety, Courtney Howard called "RRR" "an invigorating, indelible EXPERIENCE", lauding huge spectacle-driven action sequences. ## Have a look at how is overseas audience reacting to "RRR" - ## #RRRMovie is an invigorating, indelible EXPERIENCE. S.S. Rajamouli & Co. deliver. Huge spectacle-driven action sequences are outrageous, audacious & entertaining. Drama, romance & heroics have real stakes & satisfying thrills. Fantastic dance & fight choreography. BONKERS great. pic.twitter.com/Q9l5mh702S— Courtney Howard (@Lulamaybelle) March 30, 2022 ## Off to watch @RRRMovie for the 2nd time 😂 I can’t get enough of this movie #RRR pic.twitter.com/NL7Yno3MGI— Leslie Wai (@LeslieWai) March 29, 2022 ## RRR is just everything I want in a movie bundled together into an exuberant three hours. Eye-popping action, shirt-rending melodrama, huge musical numbers, the power of friendship (and exploding arrows) destroying evil, it’s just the absolute fucking best.— Brendan Foley (@TheTrueBrendanF) March 29, 2022 ## "THIS is how you kill your villain(s) and make it feel historic." "THIS is where it becomes OK to shove subtlety into a ditch and leave it to die because sometimes subtext is for cowards and we want people cheering."— Brendan Foley (@TheTrueBrendanF) March 29, 2022 ## I forgot to say: it has the best dance number I’ve seen in a film in a long time! It’s so fun!— Peter Labuza (@labuzamovies) March 29, 2022 ## How on earth did I overlook the opening of "RRR" this weekend? Tied up this week -- but next weekend, this is a must-see for me. They had me hooked as soon as I saw the dude roaring back at the tiger. https://t.co/DfhLODyXOm— Joe Leydon (@JoeLeydon) March 27, 2022 ## @empiremagazine #EmpireMagazine @HelenLOHara @ChrisHewitt In the interrrval for #RRRMovie this is some of the craziest shit I've ever seen pic.twitter.com/yn8JdjZOFX— Kieran Lee (@kieranlee1970) March 30, 2022 ## And yes the second half of "RRR" was entertaining to the nines ! What a blast of a movie ~ and wow that Dolby Atmos mix (whoah!) #RRR #RRRMovie #ShowplaceIcon pic.twitter.com/3t8NE1NC2h— (Jonathan) *G-Man* (@JonGoeldner) March 29, 2022 ## One of those movies I wanted to see again the moment I left the theater.— Snow Albedo (@ChumpNicholson) March 31, 2022 ## I just saw RRR. What's the point of releasing any films after we've hit peak cinema? I'm in awe.— Evrim Ersoy (@EvrimErsoy) March 30, 2022 ## Rajamouli’s an uncanny image-maker so it’s no surprises that RRR’s action set pieces are consistently thrilling. But the movie’s highest highlight has to be when co-lead Bheem (NT Rama Rao Jr.) is whipped by his fraternal nemesis Raju (Ram Charan), who’s handed a nail-studded…— Simon Abrams (@simonsaybrams) March 25, 2022 ## I keep thinking about the action scenes from this movie and smiling. I need the blu-ray immediately. The second scene of RRR is a guy running into a massive crowd (after leaping 20 feet in the air over a fence) and just absolutely clobbering people. Just mass carnage https://t.co/1p5e5A8AfT— “Ultimate Jared Leto Fan” brett thousand (@BrettThousand) March 29, 2022 ## Stay tuned...

Hollywood

1421 days ago

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Warner Bros. And Sony Pictures Pulled 'The Batman' & 'Morbius' Russia Release

Mumbai, March 1 - Warner Bros. has decided to pause the release of its highly-anticipated DC movie, "The Batman" in Russia amid the continuous invasion of Ukraine. "The Batman", starring Robert Pattinson, was slated for March 3rd release in Russia, which has now been pulled at the 11th hour.## "In light of the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, WarnerMedia is pausing the release of its feature film The Batman in Russia", a WarnerMedia spokesperson said in a statement. "We will continue to monitor the situation as it evolves. We hope for a swift and peaceful resolution to this tragedy". ## Apart from Warner Bros., Sony Pictures has also taken a decision to not release its upcoming movies in Russia, including the high-profile Marvel pic "Morbius", starring Jared Leto. "Morbius" was slated for January 28 release this year, but now, postponed to April 1st.## "Given the ongoing military action in Ukraine and the resulting uncertainty and humanitarian crisis unfolding in that region, we will be pausing our planned theatrical releases in Russia, including the upcoming release of Morbius", a Sony spokesperson said late Monday.## Russia has been one of the biggest international markets for Hollywood films. The recently released Sony's "Spider-Man: No Way Home" has so far grossed $44.5 million in Russia since its debut in December 2021. ## It is to be known that Disney was the first to take the decision of not releasing its film in Russia. It's not clear how long Disney's ban of its movies in Russia will go on. Disney/Marvel’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is set to kick off summer on May 6.## Stay tuned...

Hollywood

1451 days ago

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Joaquin Phoenix-Led 'Joker' Sequel Is Being Planned To Start Filming In 2023!

Mumbai, January 30 - Todd Phillips-directed, "Joker" movie starring Joaquin Phoenix, made some big waves upon its release in 2019. From becoming the first R-Rated movie to gross $1 billion worldwide to win 2 Oscars from 11 nominations, the psychological thriller film eventually became the highlight of that year. ## In November 2019, The Hollywood Reporter had revealed the sequel of "Joker" was officially under the works at Warner Bros. studio with Phoenix and Phillips returning. But there hasn't been much development since then and many guessed that the studio might have dropped the idea of its sequel. It might also be because "Joker", despite all the accolades, received harsh criticism for its depiction of mental illness. ## However, according to the latest reports, "Joker 2" is very much on and Warner Bros. has even started the pre-production work on the sequel. According to Heroic Hollywood, Warner Bros. has officially received the first draft of its script and the film will begin shooting sometime in 2023. Plot details are being kept in a cell at Arkham Asylum.## The Joker hasn’t shown up on the big screen since the Joaquin Phoenix film, but he has made a number of smaller-scale appearances, namely with Jared Leto reprising his role as the Clown Prince of Crime in "Zack Snyder's Justice League" cut. The character is also rumored to be appearing in the upcoming "The Batman" movie starring Robert Pattinson as Caped Crusader. ## Joaquin Phoenix had won the Oscar for the Best Actor for his role in "Joker". The movie had also won the Oscar for Best Original Score by Hildur Guðnadóttir. Apart from two wins, "Jokar" got nominations for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Adapted Screenplay, among five other categories at the 92nd Academy Awards. ## Directed by Todd Phillips from a script he co-wrote with Scott Silver, the film stars Joaquin Phoenix as Joker, Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz, Bill Camp, Frances Conroy, Brett Cullen, Glenn Fleshler, Douglas Hodge, Marc Maron, Josh Pais, and Shea Whigham in prominent roles.## Stay tuned...

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1477 days ago

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Sony Pictures Pushed Jared Leto's 'Morbius' Release Date For 7th Time

Mumbai, January 4 - Jared Leto's vampire film "Morbius" is on the movie again after being delayed by 3 months by Sony Pictures. Previously slated for January 28, the Marvel movie will now debut in theaters on April 1st, 2022, in IMAX and premium large formats. ## This is 7th time Sony has pushed the "Morbius" release date since July 2020. The movie was originally slated for 10 July 2020, before being pushed back to 31st July over covid-19 fear. It was later announced for March 19, 2021, however, with covid cases on the rise again, it was decided for October 8, 2021, release.## While October 2021 was finally looking good for "Morbius", it had to make way for Sony's "Venom 2", which grabbed the October slot, and "Morbius" was pushed back to January 21 and then January 28, 2022. This time, things were looking all set for the superhero film, but dynamics have changed due to the Omicron variant of covid, which is said to be more infectious than the Delta. ## However, according to Deadline, the one factor motivating the push of "Morbius" was Sony's huge (continuing) success with Spider-Man: No Way Home, which established itself as the highest-grossing film of 2021 upon its December 17 debut. The Tom Holland-fronted is currently going strong at the box office and grossed $1.37 billion so far. It is said that Sony wants to give "No Way Home" a long run at the box office at the cost of postponement of "Morbius". ## In Morbius, Leto portrays the enigmatic antihero Michael Morbius. Dangerously ill with a rare blood disorder and determined to save others suffering his same fate, Dr. Morbius attempts a desperate gamble. While at first, it seems to be a radical success, the darkness inside him is unleashed. Will good override evil—or will Morbius succumb to his mysterious new urges?## Directed by Daniel Espinosa, the movie also stars Matt Smith, Adria Arjona, Jared Harris, Al Madrigal, and Tyrese Gibson. ## Stay tuned...

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1485 days ago

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'Big Little Lies' director Jean-Marc Vallee dies at 58

Los Angeles, Dec 27 (IANS) Jean-Marc Vallee, the Quebecois director of films, including 'Dallas Buyers Club' and TV projects such as 'Big Little Lies', died at his cabin in Canada. He was 58. ## The cause of death was not immediately known, reports variety.com. ## His producing partner, Nathan Ross, said in a statement: "Jean-Marc stood for creativity, authenticity and trying things differently. He was a true artist and a generous, loving guy. Everyone who worked with him couldn't help but see the talent and vision he possessed." ## "He was a friend, creative partner and an older brother to me. The maestro will sorely be missed but it comforts knowing his beautiful style and impactful work he shared with the world will live on." ## Vallee earned an Oscar nomination for best editing for 2013's 'Dallas Buyers Club', which won Oscars for Jared Leto and Matthew McConaughey. The film was based on the true story of Ron Woodroof, an AIDS patient who smuggled pharmaceutical drugs into Texas and distributed them to fellow AIDS patients through the 'Dallas Buyers Club'. ## The next year, he directed 'Wild' starring Reese Witherspoon. ## He continued to work with Witherspoon on the series 'Big Little Lies', for which he won the Emmy for directing a limited series, movie or special. ## His next project was another suspenseful mini-series based on a popular book, 'Sharp Objects'. ## "Jean-Marc Vallee was a brilliant, fiercely dedicated filmmaker, a truly phenomenal talent who infused every scene with a deeply visceral, emotional truth," said a statement released by HBO. ## "He was also a hugely caring man who invested his whole self alongside every actor he directed. We are shocked at the news of his sudden death, and we extend our heartfelt sympathies to his sons, Alex and Emile, his extended family, and his longtime producing partner, Nathan Ross." ## Born in Montreal, Vallee studied film at the Universite du Quebec. After making music videos and short films, he made his first feature 'Black List'. ## After making 2005's acclaimed Quebec film 'C.R.A.Z.Y.', based on the life of a close friend, he directed 'The Young Victoria', which garnered three Academy Award nominations. ## He is survived by two children and three siblings. ##

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Sony Picture Announces India Release Date Of Superhero Movie 'Morbius'

Mumbai, December 5 - Sony Pictures' next superhero movie, "Morbius" based on the Marvel Comics character Morbius, the Living Vampire, is gearing up for January 2022 release in theaters. Starring Jared Leto in the title role, "Morbius" will be released on January 28, 2022, in India in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu languages. ## Sony India took to Twitter on Sunday and released the new poster with a release date. The poster features Leto as Michael Morbius, a scientist suffering from a rare blood disease whose attempts to cure himself afflict him with a form of vampirism, gaining superhuman abilities but none of the superstitious weaknesses associated with vampires. ## In the shadow of every hero, lies a villain. @JaredLeto is #MORBIUS - exclusively in movie theaters January 28. Releasing in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. #CCXPWorlds pic.twitter.com/x1sKBz7Sig— Sony Pictures India (@SonyPicsIndia) December 5, 2021 ## Directed by Daniel Espinosa, "Morbius" was first appeared as an enemy of the superhero Spider-Man in The Amazing Spider-Man comic book in October 1971. The movie is intended to be the third film in Sony's Spider-Man Universe after Spider-Man and Venom. ## Produced by Columbia Pictures in association with Marvel Entertainment, the superhero movie also stars Matt Smith, Adria Arjona, Jared Harris, Al Madrigal, and Tyrese Gibson in key roles. It was initially scheduled to release in July 2020, but due to the pandemic, it was postponed to January 2022.## Stay tuned...

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1588 days ago

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Venom 2 Director Andy Serkis Confirms Future Crossover With Tom Holland's Spider-Man

Los Angeles, September 15, 2021: Sony Pictures' "Venom: Let There Be Carnage" is all set to debut in theaters in the next couple of weeks and fans will get to watch two of Spider-Man's most legendary villains go toe to toe. However, despite being connected with each other, at least in Comic books, Venom 2 won't feature Spider-Man. ## The fact that Sony has built a new Spider-Man movie franchise with Marvel Studios as well as a Venom movie franchise under its own roof. This may look like that a Spider-Man and a Venom crossover can happen anytime, like all the marvel movies. But this isn't that easy as again, the fact, Venom isn't an official part of the "Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)" like Spider-Man. ## Because Venom isn't a part of MCU despite being connected to Spider-Man, has kept fans guessing whether or not there will be an official crossover between Tom Holland's Spider-Man and Tom Hardy's Venom. Well, it is not happening anytime soon but a future crossover is definitely on the cards, as Venom director Andy Serkis said. ## In a new interview, "Venom: Let There Be Carnage" director Andy Serkis addresses the question of a Spider-Man and Venom crossover and confirms that yes it will happen, but "when" is the question. "Look, that's the question on everyone's lips", Serkis told IGN (via comicbook). "They want to know if Venom is gonna meet Spider-Man, but personally, it's never gonna happen. I'm only joking, of course, it's gonna happen". ## While a Spider-Man and a Venom crossover is inevitable, Andy Serkis adds the important contextual note that to reach that stage, the most-awaited crossover, one will have to wait because by rushing to get there, fans could miss out on the potentially richer journey in between. ## "Look, it depends when you want to get there, and also, what the appetite is", Serkis explains. "If people want more Venom stories, then, to jump straight to Spider-Man, you could be missing out on so many great supervillain characters in between now and then. So, in a way, by rushing to it, you might be closing the door", he added. ## Meanwhile, Sony already has a lot of moving parts to the SSU - "Sony's Spider-Man Universe" with "Venom: Let There Be Carnage" and "Spider-Man: No Way Home" scheduled to hit theaters this year apart from Jared Leto's "Morbius" will follow early next year, and "Kraven The Hunter" is set for 2023. ## Stay tuned...

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'No Time To Die' And 'Morbius' Release Date Pushed Again

Amid much speculation, the Daniel Craig-starrer James Bond adventure, No Time To Die, has been delayed yet again. An update on the official Twitter handle of the film on Friday stated that Craig's final outing as Agent 007 has now been pushed to October 8 for a theatrical release.## The release has been pushed amid the ongoing pandemic, with theatres still trying to recover business post lockdown. The film, directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga, was originally scheduled for release in April 2020 but was pushed to November last year owing to the Covid-19 pandemic. The release date was subsequently changed to April 2021.## NO TIME TO DIE 8 October 2021 pic.twitter.com/HZlNG5kz8t— James Bond (@007) January 22, 2021 ## This James Bond movie isn't the only film pushed back as the new delay of the Bond film has already started shuffling the Hollywood release calendar. Jared Leto's superhero adventure Morbius has been delayed again to avoid a clash with the Bond film. A Spider-Man spinoff, Morbius was slated to release on October 8. It has now moved to January 21, 2022. ## No Time To Die brings back Craig as the iconic spy James Bond for his final outing. The 25th Bond adventure will see Craig revisiting his past, bringing it to the present in order to save the future. The trailer comes with a tagline: "The mission that changes everything begins".## The film also features Rami Malek as the new Bond villain, Safin, and brings back Lea Seydoux as Dr. Madeleine Swann, Ben Whishaw as Q, Ralph Fiennes as M, Naomie Harris as Moneypenny, and Jeffrey Wright as CIA agent Felix Leiter.## Stay tuned...