1. Liam Neeson starred in the "Sharpshooter" exposure trailer
Recently, the new film "Sharpshooter" starring hollywood actor Liam Nisson first exposed the trailer, the film is directed by Robert Lorenz, other actors also include Catherine Winnick, Teresa Ruiz, Juan Pablo Rawa, Dylan Corning, Luce Raines, Wang Ming, Grayson Berry, Christopher Miller, etc., it is reported that it will be an action thriller.
Sharpshooter tells the story of a retired Vietnam Veteran (Liam Neeson) who finds himself responsible for the life of a young boy who is being hunted down by a cartel. Filming began in New Mexico and Ohio in September 2019 and is currently scheduled for release in North America on January 21 this year.
2. "Crisis" is finalized, starring gary Oldman
According to reports, the thriller "Crisis" starring Gary Oldman, Amy Hammer, Evangeline Lily, Greg Kinnier, Michelle Rodriguez, Luke Evans, Lily Rose Depp and others has been scheduled, and the film will be released in North America on February 26 this year and launched on the on-demand platform on March 5.
Directed and written by director Nicholas Yaretzky, the film is a three-way story: a drug smuggler arranges a fentanyl smuggling operation involving multiple groups across the United States and Canada; an architect recovering from Oshcontin's addiction discovers the truth behind her son's connection to a drug lord; a university professor battling the truth about his employer's exposure to the government's attempt to bring a "non-addictive" painkiller to market.
3. Zach Schneider revealed that the cut version of "Justice League" will be R-rated
According to foreign media reports, director Zach Schneider said that the director's cut version of his "Justice League" should be R-rated, and it may also be released in theaters on the same day as the streaming media is launched. Previously, the "Zhenglian" director cut version has announced that it will be launched on the streaming media HBO Max next year, and Schneider has now revealed that he is negotiating with Warner to let the film be released in North American theaters on the same day as the launch, but there is no conclusion yet, and Warner has not yet commented on the report.
4, Tom Holland starred in the new film "Sherry" exposed a new poster & stills
Directed by the Russo brothers and starring Tom Holland, the new film "Shelly" recently revealed a new set of stills, the film is based on Nico Walker's novel of the same name, the story involves post-traumatic stress disorder, the story of a man from a wealthy family who had a good life, after which he left his hometown to become a military doctor in Iraq, and when he returned home, he suffered from PTSD, after which he committed various crimes and was arrested and imprisoned in 2011... In addition to Holland, the film also stars Kelly Berglund, Thomas Lennon, Jack Leno, Adam Lang, etc. The film will land in North American theaters on February 26 and be launched on Apple tv+, a streaming platform for 2 weeks after its release.
5. AMC applied to sell 50 million shares
According to foreign media reports, AMC, the largest cinema chain in the United States, applied to sell 50 million shares to maintain the status quo of operation. AMC recently filed a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to apply for a sale of 50 million shares on top of the previously registered sale of 200 million shares. At the same time, AMC also warned investors that if they can no longer raise the required funds and maintain the normalization of theaters, they will face the risk of bankruptcy. AMC needs at least $750 million to sustain itself until early 2021.
6. The new version of the "Resident Evil" movie is officially completed
According to foreign media reports, Sony Pictures recently announced the completion of a new version of the "Resident Evil" movie, which will tell the origin story adapted from the game of the same name, the film is directed by Johannes Roberts, who has directed "Shark Sea", starring Kaya Skodario, Hannah Jon Carmen, Robbie Amer, Tom Hopber, Awan Joja, Neil MacDonald and so on. It is reported that the film is expected to be released in theaters this year, but considering the current epidemic trend in North America, the filmmakers have not yet made a decision on the official schedule.
7. The theatrical version of "Devil's Blade" will produce a sequel
According to Japanese media reports, the theatrical version of the animation "Devil's Blade Theater Edition Infinity Train" topped the first position in the history of The Japanese film box office with a record-breaking performance, and the producer can't wait to launch a sequel. It is reported that at present, the multi-party production team is discussing the production of the sequel with Shueisha and Ufotable, and the sequel story will also undertake the content of the first season of animation and theatrical version of the movie, and no more news about the details of the sequel has been revealed.
8. The shortlist of the Blue Ribbon Award for Japanese Cinema was announced
According to Japanese media reports, the 63rd Japanese Film Blue Ribbon Awards recently announced the shortlist of various awards, and the movie "Asada Family!" starring Kazuya Ninomiya and Satoshi Mufu! Led the way with five nominations, two of which starred Kazuya Ninomiya and was nominated for Best Actor, and Satoshi Mu was nominated for Best Supporting Actor. Directed by Nakano Mitaka, the film is based on a photo album by photographer Masashi Asada and tells the story of Asada and his parents and brother's family of four.
Other shortlisted works include "Theatrical Version of Ghost Blade: Infinite Train", "Wife of Spies", "Voice of Sin", etc. The organizers will determine the winners of each award later this month, announced through print media in mid-February, and the award ceremony will be cancelled due to the impact of the new crown epidemic.
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Author | Mike Lee
Editor-in-Chief | Peng Kan
Edit | Yang Ni