Joe Carnahan’s Narc opens in a frenzy, as a narcotics detective, Nick Tellis (Jason Patric), chases a drug dealer through the streets of Detroit on foot. There are echoes here of the foot chase that unspools midway through Kathyrn Bigelow’s Point Break, with these men bashing forth in and out of houses, over fences, through playgrounds, their collision with endless variables driving up anxiety. Narc’s images aren’t as polished as that film’s, partially by necessity, partially by design, as Tellis’s improvisations to get his perp mirror those of Carnahan, who’s fashioning a high-voltage set piece on the fly, an upstart filmmaker balling on a budget. It’s a hell of an opening, establishing Narc’s tortured atmosphere and fractured aesthetic, with shaky, chilly images cut and reassembled (by editor John Gilroy) into shards that suggest policework to be a roaring inferno.
The dealer...
The dealer...
- 5/21/2024
- by Chuck Bowen
- Slant Magazine
David Ayer's 2016 DC Comics film "Suicide Squad" is a horrendous mess. It started with an interesting enough premise -- imprisoned supervillains are teamed up and forced to perform morally dubious acts of heroism in exchange for lighter sentences -- but the story wasn't clear and the editing was atrocious. Many were keen to see Will Smith play the supervillain Deadshot, while others were fond of Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, but few were pleased with Ayer's vision of the Joker (Jared Leto) -- an updated, tattooed fiend who resembled Ninja from Die Antwoord more than he did any of the previous comic book iterations of the character.
The editing process for "Suicide Squad" was notoriously hellish. The film's first editor, John Gilroy, left the project early on and had to pass editing duties to the uncredited Oscar winner Lee Smith (who cut several of Christopher Nolan's movies). Infamously,...
The editing process for "Suicide Squad" was notoriously hellish. The film's first editor, John Gilroy, left the project early on and had to pass editing duties to the uncredited Oscar winner Lee Smith (who cut several of Christopher Nolan's movies). Infamously,...
- 1/5/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Despite years of campaigning, lofty Twitter proclamations, and a burning desire to share his ideal vision for a film project he says got out of hand, David Ayer is “done” with DC Studios. In other words, he is abandoning hope of ever releasing a Director’s Cut of 2016’s Suicide Squad.
Speaking about the ongoing drama surrounding Suicide Squad on X/Twitter, a fan asked Ayer point-blank if he’s still fighting to release an extended version of the villain-centric ensemble film. “Nope. Done and done,” Ayer replied. “Very sad. You’ll be done after a good cry. I feel healthier. It’s a wound that needs to heal.”
I’m done with DC. https://t.co/Qnzh8jSO1G
— David Ayer (@DavidAyerMovies) January 3, 2024
Fan demands for Ayer’s Director’s Cut of Suicide Squad began after Warner Bros. unleashed the Snyder Cut of Justice League. Confirmation of the 4-hour...
Speaking about the ongoing drama surrounding Suicide Squad on X/Twitter, a fan asked Ayer point-blank if he’s still fighting to release an extended version of the villain-centric ensemble film. “Nope. Done and done,” Ayer replied. “Very sad. You’ll be done after a good cry. I feel healthier. It’s a wound that needs to heal.”
I’m done with DC. https://t.co/Qnzh8jSO1G
— David Ayer (@DavidAyerMovies) January 3, 2024
Fan demands for Ayer’s Director’s Cut of Suicide Squad began after Warner Bros. unleashed the Snyder Cut of Justice League. Confirmation of the 4-hour...
- 1/4/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
David Ayer Says James Gunn ‘Told Me’ the ‘Suicide Squad’ Ayer Cut ‘Would Have Its Time to Be Shared’
David Ayer is keeping hope alive for his “Suicide Squad” director’s cut, dubbed the “Ayer Cut” on social media. In a recent post on X, the director informed his fans that new DC Studios boss James Gunn told him that the Ayer Cut “would have its time to be shared.” Ayer provided no further information.
Warner Bros. and Gunn’s representative did not respond to Variety’s request for comment.
“What’s your advice on how to navigate this situation with grace?” Ayer posted in response to a user who questioned why he was was still promoting his version of “Suicide Squad” seven years after the theatrical cut’s release. “There’s a genuine curiosity and interest from a lot of people. And I’m aware there is another group of people that have fun mocking the film. Your comment is a perfect example of how many are magnetically...
Warner Bros. and Gunn’s representative did not respond to Variety’s request for comment.
“What’s your advice on how to navigate this situation with grace?” Ayer posted in response to a user who questioned why he was was still promoting his version of “Suicide Squad” seven years after the theatrical cut’s release. “There’s a genuine curiosity and interest from a lot of people. And I’m aware there is another group of people that have fun mocking the film. Your comment is a perfect example of how many are magnetically...
- 8/7/2023
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
With three “Star Wars” series competing for the first time in the same Emmy season — especially in the craft races — how can the critically acclaimed yet underperforming “Andor” hold its own against “The Mandalorian” (which has amassed 14 craft wins in two seasons), let alone the Jedi-infused “Obi-Wan Kenobi” limited series?
Simple: By touting its strengths as one of the top 10 shows of 2022 (per IndieWire’s Ben Travers), as well as the best “Star Wars” since “Rogue One,” which first introduced Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) as part of the daring mission to steal the Death Star plans. In the “Andor” prequel, created by Tony Gilroy (who co-wrote “Rogue One”), we find out how Cassian went from world-weary scavenger to conniving Rebel spy.
Beyond sci-fi, it’s a gritty spy thriller that emphasizes politics more than any other “Star Wars” show, slowly filing in the details of this complex loner, who...
Simple: By touting its strengths as one of the top 10 shows of 2022 (per IndieWire’s Ben Travers), as well as the best “Star Wars” since “Rogue One,” which first introduced Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) as part of the daring mission to steal the Death Star plans. In the “Andor” prequel, created by Tony Gilroy (who co-wrote “Rogue One”), we find out how Cassian went from world-weary scavenger to conniving Rebel spy.
Beyond sci-fi, it’s a gritty spy thriller that emphasizes politics more than any other “Star Wars” show, slowly filing in the details of this complex loner, who...
- 4/20/2023
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
‘The Rogue Ones: A Star Wars Andor Podcast’ returns with hosts Mike DeAngelo and The Playlist’s Editor-In-Chief, Rodrigo Perez. As with the previous episodes, each week, our hosts will recap and review the latest “Andor” episode and welcome cast members and creatives from the show to discuss all things “Andor” and all the intrigue and machination of the “Star Wars” galaxy.
Read More: ‘Andor’ Review: Tony Gilroy Doubles Down On ‘Rogue One & ‘Star Wars’ For Adults In Engaging Thriller About Tyranny
In the sixth episode of The Rogue Ones, our hosts break down their thoughts on episode eight, entitled “Narkina 5,” which dropped on Disney+ this week.
Continue reading ‘Andor’: Editor John Gilroy Talks Being ‘Rogue One’ Fixer & Building ‘Andor’ From The Ground Up [The Rogue Ones Podcast] at The Playlist.
Read More: ‘Andor’ Review: Tony Gilroy Doubles Down On ‘Rogue One & ‘Star Wars’ For Adults In Engaging Thriller About Tyranny
In the sixth episode of The Rogue Ones, our hosts break down their thoughts on episode eight, entitled “Narkina 5,” which dropped on Disney+ this week.
Continue reading ‘Andor’: Editor John Gilroy Talks Being ‘Rogue One’ Fixer & Building ‘Andor’ From The Ground Up [The Rogue Ones Podcast] at The Playlist.
- 10/26/2022
- by Mike DeAngelo
- The Playlist
Midway through Season 1 of “Andor” (streaming on Disney+), it’s very clear that this is like no other “Star Wars” series. Showrunner Tony Gilroy has us hooked with his gritty spy thriller-meets-wartime heist about scavenger-turned Rebel spy Cassian Andor (Diego Luna). It should come as no surprise given what Gilroy previously achieved as the screenwriter of “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” and “The Bourne Identity,” and as writer-director of “Michael Clayton.” His “Rogue One”origin story is the kind of nuanced, slow-burning character study “Star Wars” fans have been waiting for, filling in the details of a complex loner who will eventually light the fuse that ignites the rebellion against the Empire.
“Andor” is a Gilroy sibling collaboration, with Tony joined by screenwriter-director Dan (“Nightcrawler) and editor John (who also cut “Suicide Squad” and “Pacific Rim”). Although Lucasfilm and Disney+ initially wanted a five-season commitment, with each season spanning...
“Andor” is a Gilroy sibling collaboration, with Tony joined by screenwriter-director Dan (“Nightcrawler) and editor John (who also cut “Suicide Squad” and “Pacific Rim”). Although Lucasfilm and Disney+ initially wanted a five-season commitment, with each season spanning...
- 10/18/2022
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
Russell Crowe will play a former homicide detective tasked with re-examining a brutal murder case from his past in “Sleeping Dogs.” The Nickel City Pictures film marks the directorial debut of Adam Cooper, who wrote the script with Bill Collage.
The film is an adaptation of E.O. Chirovici’s acclaimed novel, “The Book of Mirrors.” Cooper and Collage previously penned the scripts for “Assassins Creed” and “Exodus: Gods and Kings.”
Crowe played Roy Freeman, who is undergoing a cutting-edge Alzheimer’s treatment. He is forced to grapple with the impact of an investigation from his former life after a death row inmate that Freeman arrested 10 years prior starts to proclaim his innocence. Intrigued and fighting to regain his memory, Freeman enlists his former partner to help him revive the case and discover the truth. Together, they set off to unravel a tangled web of secrets, forcing Freeman to make some horrific discoveries.
The film is an adaptation of E.O. Chirovici’s acclaimed novel, “The Book of Mirrors.” Cooper and Collage previously penned the scripts for “Assassins Creed” and “Exodus: Gods and Kings.”
Crowe played Roy Freeman, who is undergoing a cutting-edge Alzheimer’s treatment. He is forced to grapple with the impact of an investigation from his former life after a death row inmate that Freeman arrested 10 years prior starts to proclaim his innocence. Intrigued and fighting to regain his memory, Freeman enlists his former partner to help him revive the case and discover the truth. Together, they set off to unravel a tangled web of secrets, forcing Freeman to make some horrific discoveries.
- 8/31/2022
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Matthew Goldberg has joined the bicoastal production company Nickel City Pictures as Vice President of Film and Television. In the new role, he will report to President Mark Fasano and oversee development of the company’s slate, which is focused on commercial film and television content across all genres. Goldberg was previously a manager at The Gotham Group representing film and television rights.
“Matthew’s impeccable taste and eye for spotting valuable and relevant commercial material, combined with his passion for telling great stories with strong themes makes him a real force,” said Nickel City Pictures’ Fasano. “I’m thrilled to welcome Matthew to the team, we’re lucky to have him.”
“I am truly excited to join Nickel City Pictures and collaborate with Mark to continue growing both the company’s feature film and television business,” added Goldberg. “Mark has delivered some incredible films over the years and...
“Matthew’s impeccable taste and eye for spotting valuable and relevant commercial material, combined with his passion for telling great stories with strong themes makes him a real force,” said Nickel City Pictures’ Fasano. “I’m thrilled to welcome Matthew to the team, we’re lucky to have him.”
“I am truly excited to join Nickel City Pictures and collaborate with Mark to continue growing both the company’s feature film and television business,” added Goldberg. “Mark has delivered some incredible films over the years and...
- 6/27/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Maybe the Ayer Cut isn’t so Dead(shot).
Will Smith, who played “Batman” villain Deadshot in David Ayer’s “Suicide Squad” in 2016, told Variety that he supports the director’s cut of the DC superhero film.
“Let me tell you, there’s a whole lot that stayed on the floor for ‘Suicide Squad,'” Smith said. “I’m into it. I love that world. I love what was created in both versions. I absolutely would love to [see it].”
Following the HBO Max release of “Zack Snyder’s Justice League,” Ayer tweeted that his #AyerCut would be “easy” to structure and finally capture his original “Suicide Squad” storyline.
“It would be incredibly cathartic for me,” Ayer wrote. “It’s exhausting getting your ass kicked for a film that got the ‘Edward Scissorhands’ treatment. The film I made has never been seen.”
Since the film’s release, Ayer has been vocal about how...
Will Smith, who played “Batman” villain Deadshot in David Ayer’s “Suicide Squad” in 2016, told Variety that he supports the director’s cut of the DC superhero film.
“Let me tell you, there’s a whole lot that stayed on the floor for ‘Suicide Squad,'” Smith said. “I’m into it. I love that world. I love what was created in both versions. I absolutely would love to [see it].”
Following the HBO Max release of “Zack Snyder’s Justice League,” Ayer tweeted that his #AyerCut would be “easy” to structure and finally capture his original “Suicide Squad” storyline.
“It would be incredibly cathartic for me,” Ayer wrote. “It’s exhausting getting your ass kicked for a film that got the ‘Edward Scissorhands’ treatment. The film I made has never been seen.”
Since the film’s release, Ayer has been vocal about how...
- 2/11/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
David Ayer has made no secret of his dislike for “Suicide Squad,” the 2016 film he directed that was released to lots of money but not-so-super reviews. But the upcoming release of James Gunn’s sequel/soft reboot, “The Suicide Squad,” has revived criticism of the original film — and, for some reason, him. And as a result, he’s made his longest public statement yet about it.
In short, he unambiguously disavowed “Suicide Squad” as “not my movie.”
On Wednesday night, film critic Tim Grierson randomly tweeted “Many times while watching the new movie, I thought, ‘Yeah, David Ayer should just abandon the idea of that director’s cut.'” Grierson was referring to Ayer’s public statements in 2020 asking Warner Bros. and then-parent company AT&T to release his original version of the film, which he called a “Soulful drama” that was “beaten into a ‘comedy.'”
Ayer responded to Grierson...
In short, he unambiguously disavowed “Suicide Squad” as “not my movie.”
On Wednesday night, film critic Tim Grierson randomly tweeted “Many times while watching the new movie, I thought, ‘Yeah, David Ayer should just abandon the idea of that director’s cut.'” Grierson was referring to Ayer’s public statements in 2020 asking Warner Bros. and then-parent company AT&T to release his original version of the film, which he called a “Soulful drama” that was “beaten into a ‘comedy.'”
Ayer responded to Grierson...
- 7/29/2021
- by Alex Noble
- The Wrap
James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad is on everybody’s lips at the moment. How could it not be? A brand new Dceu movie is always cause for plenty of internet chatter, if not outright celebration, and in the case of The Suicide Squad, it comes from one of the only directors who has managed to put an auteur’s stamp on a blockbuster-sized superhero movie. It’s been warmly received by critics, currently boasting (as of this writing) a 97% on Rotten Tomatoes.
And since Gunn’s new film, while technically Is a sequel to 2016’s Suicide Squad movie, it plays it as loose as possible with that, in part because of the critical savaging the first David Ayer movie received. But for years, there have been whispers that the theatrical cut of Suicide Squad wasn’t the film Ayer intended to make, and that the movie was re-cut in...
And since Gunn’s new film, while technically Is a sequel to 2016’s Suicide Squad movie, it plays it as loose as possible with that, in part because of the critical savaging the first David Ayer movie received. But for years, there have been whispers that the theatrical cut of Suicide Squad wasn’t the film Ayer intended to make, and that the movie was re-cut in...
- 7/29/2021
- by Mike Cecchini
- Den of Geek
On Thursday, David Ayer posted an emotional letter on Twitter that praises James Gunn’s “The Suicide Squad” and revealed information about his director’s cut of the polarizing 2016 film “Suicide Squad.”
“I put my life into Suicide Squad. I made something amazing – My cut is intricate and emotional journey with some ‘bad people’ who are shit on and discarded (a theme that resonates in my soul),” Ayer wrote. “The studio cut is not my movie. Read that again. And my cut is not the 10 week director’s cut – It’s a fully mature edit by Lee Smith standing on the incredibly work by John Gilroy. It’s all Steven Price’s brilliant score, with not a single radio song in the whole thing.”
He continued, “It has traditional character arcs, amazing performances, a solid 3rd Act resolution. A handful of people have seen it. If someone says they have seen it,...
“I put my life into Suicide Squad. I made something amazing – My cut is intricate and emotional journey with some ‘bad people’ who are shit on and discarded (a theme that resonates in my soul),” Ayer wrote. “The studio cut is not my movie. Read that again. And my cut is not the 10 week director’s cut – It’s a fully mature edit by Lee Smith standing on the incredibly work by John Gilroy. It’s all Steven Price’s brilliant score, with not a single radio song in the whole thing.”
He continued, “It has traditional character arcs, amazing performances, a solid 3rd Act resolution. A handful of people have seen it. If someone says they have seen it,...
- 7/29/2021
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
Suicide Squad director David Ayer has taken to Twitter to give his perspective on the 2016 Warner Bros. feature, responding at the same time to those who continue to criticize it.
In a three-page letter posted to his account Thursday, titled “My Turn,” Ayer disavowed the studio’s cut of the film as well as a “10 week director’s cut,” saying that he can’t take credit for either.
“The studio cut is not my movie. Read that again,” he wrote. “And my cut is not the 10 week director’s cut – It’s a fully mature edit by Lee Smith standing on the incredibly [sic] work by John Gilroy. It’s all Steven Price’s brilliant score, with not a single radio song in the whole thing. It has traditional character arcs, amazing performances, a solid 3rd Act resolution.”
Ayer shared that “a handful of people” have seen his cut of the film,...
In a three-page letter posted to his account Thursday, titled “My Turn,” Ayer disavowed the studio’s cut of the film as well as a “10 week director’s cut,” saying that he can’t take credit for either.
“The studio cut is not my movie. Read that again,” he wrote. “And my cut is not the 10 week director’s cut – It’s a fully mature edit by Lee Smith standing on the incredibly [sic] work by John Gilroy. It’s all Steven Price’s brilliant score, with not a single radio song in the whole thing. It has traditional character arcs, amazing performances, a solid 3rd Act resolution.”
Ayer shared that “a handful of people” have seen his cut of the film,...
- 7/29/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Stars: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo, Zawe Ashton, Toni Collette, John Malkovich, Daveed Diggs, Natalia Dyer, Billy Magnussen | Written and Directed by Dan Gilroy
Dan Gilroy returns with the stylishly abstract and vivid subverted injection of horror in Velvet Buzzsaw. Five years after his breakout directorial debut Nightcrawler and two years after his sophomore Oscar-nominated Denzel Washington starring effort Roman J. Israel, Esq., Velvet Buzzsaw sees him return with his Nightcrawler crew in the likes of on-screen talent of Jake Gyllenhaal and Rene Russo, as well as producer Jennifer Fox, editor John Gilroy with cinematographer Robert Elswit. The result is a fabulous esoteric concoction of abstract and high-end pretentiousness. Wrapped in cheap glitz comparable to that of a McDonalds Happy Meal and I adored every single second of it.
Velvet Buzzsaw, from the outside, is an intimidating cluster fuck of abstract imagination and collective abrasiveness. A true and obvious reflection of...
Dan Gilroy returns with the stylishly abstract and vivid subverted injection of horror in Velvet Buzzsaw. Five years after his breakout directorial debut Nightcrawler and two years after his sophomore Oscar-nominated Denzel Washington starring effort Roman J. Israel, Esq., Velvet Buzzsaw sees him return with his Nightcrawler crew in the likes of on-screen talent of Jake Gyllenhaal and Rene Russo, as well as producer Jennifer Fox, editor John Gilroy with cinematographer Robert Elswit. The result is a fabulous esoteric concoction of abstract and high-end pretentiousness. Wrapped in cheap glitz comparable to that of a McDonalds Happy Meal and I adored every single second of it.
Velvet Buzzsaw, from the outside, is an intimidating cluster fuck of abstract imagination and collective abrasiveness. A true and obvious reflection of...
- 2/5/2019
- by Jak-Luke Sharp
- Nerdly
When Dan Gilroy pairs with Jake Gyllenhaal and Rene Russo, you know you’re in for something twisted. After blowing folks away with Nightcrawler, Gilroy went for something very different as his follow up with Roman J. Israel, Esq. Now, tomorrow brings the release on Netflix, after the high profile debut at the Sundance Film Festival a few days ago, of Velvet Buzzsaw, Gilroy’s new collaboration with Gyllenhaal and Russo. Bizarre, satirical, oddly funny, and violent, sometimes all at once, it definitely stands out. Love it or hate it, Gilroy and company go for it. Despite some clear flaws, it has a unique vibe that you may just find intoxicating. Set in the world of art, art criticism, and art sales, this film is, at its core, a classy horror outing. Morf Vandewalt (Gyllenhaal) is an art critic who can make or break a show. This puts him into...
- 1/31/2019
- by Joey Magidson
- Hollywoodnews.com
Netflix had quite a 2018. Fueled largely in part by the zeitgeist-y Bird Box and the wild awards season success of Alfonso Cuaron’s Roma, the streaming giant is as big as ever. With Roma, they’re poised to finally break into the Best Picture lineup at the Oscars too. Now, here in 2019, there’s an expectation that Martin Scorsese’s upcoming The Irishman will be another Academy Award juggernaut. What else could they surprise with, though? Playing this month at the Sundance Film Festival, Velvet Buzzsaw offers an option. A Trailer dropped yesterday morning that makes it something not to be missed. You’ll be able to see it at the end of the piece, but first…some discussion! The film is a satirical thriller, which is already fairly unique. The official Netflix synopsis is as follows: “Velvet Buzzsaw is a satirical thriller set in the contemporary art world scene of Los Angeles,...
- 1/11/2019
- by Joey Magidson
- Hollywoodnews.com
During our recent webcam chat (watch the exclusive video above), film editor John Gilroy describes the title character of “Roman J. Israel, Esq.” as “the lawyer that time forgot.” Directed by John’s fraternal twin bother Dan Gilroy, this Columbia Pictures release stars Denzel Washington as an idealistic, driven defense attorney caught in a time warp. He suddenly finds himself in […]...
- 12/18/2017
- by Zach Laws
- Gold Derby
When you’re as big a star as Denzel Washington is, you pretty much have your pick of the litter, project wise. As such, when a curveball is thrown by the actor, it’s worth noting. This week, Washington tackles something very different with Roman J. Israel, Esq. The film itself struggles, but Washington will be the focus. In fact, it wouldn’t be a surprise at all if Oscar decides that it’s worth yet another Best Actor nomination for the man. That will be the main curiosity here, as Washington always finds himself in contention, especially when it’s a showcase for his acting like this one seeks to be. This movie combines elements of a character study with elements of a legal thriller. In short, it follows title character Roman J. Israel (Washington) as he attempts to crusade for what’s right. A relic of the past to most,...
- 11/15/2017
- by Joey Magidson
- Hollywoodnews.com
Warrior Will be available for the First Time on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack on October 24 from Lionsgate.
Directed by Gavin O’Connor (The Accountant, Miracle) (Story by Gavin O’Connor & Cliff Dorfman, Screenplay by Gavin O’Connor & Anthony Tambakis & Cliff Dorfman), relive the epic Oscar®-nominated* fight that pins brothers against each other when Warrior arrives on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray™ and Digital HD) for the first time on October 24 from Lionsgate (*Best Actor in a Supporting Role). See Oscar®-nominee Tom Hardy (Best Actor in a Supporting Role, The Revenant, 2015) square off against Golden Globe®-nominee Joel Edgerton (Best Actor – Motion Picture – Drama, Loving, 2016) as brothers Tommy and Brendan in this edge-of-your-seat action drama. Experience every hard-hitting punch in Dolby Vision™ high-dynamic range (Hdr) and enjoy the thrills of the ring in four times the resolution of Full HD. Also starring Nick Nolte, who...
Directed by Gavin O’Connor (The Accountant, Miracle) (Story by Gavin O’Connor & Cliff Dorfman, Screenplay by Gavin O’Connor & Anthony Tambakis & Cliff Dorfman), relive the epic Oscar®-nominated* fight that pins brothers against each other when Warrior arrives on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray™ and Digital HD) for the first time on October 24 from Lionsgate (*Best Actor in a Supporting Role). See Oscar®-nominee Tom Hardy (Best Actor in a Supporting Role, The Revenant, 2015) square off against Golden Globe®-nominee Joel Edgerton (Best Actor – Motion Picture – Drama, Loving, 2016) as brothers Tommy and Brendan in this edge-of-your-seat action drama. Experience every hard-hitting punch in Dolby Vision™ high-dynamic range (Hdr) and enjoy the thrills of the ring in four times the resolution of Full HD. Also starring Nick Nolte, who...
- 10/6/2017
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
At a Bafta event, the director said the fan favourite sequence was the last scene shot for the film.
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story director Gareth Edwards disclosed more details about the Darth Vader scene at the end of the Star Wars spin-off at a BAFTA Cymru event in London on Wednesday night (March 1).
Edwards, in a Q&A with actor Celyn Jones, said the sequence, which he said showed “the greatest hits of Darth Vader,” was not only part of the reshoots (as revealed by editor John Gilroy), but was the last scene shot for the movie.
He said: “That was the last thing we filmed on the whole thing. We shot the movie and we cut it, and there was this big upshoot [additional footage shot after the conclusion of principle photography], and the very last thing on the big upshoot was that scene.”
“The film ended with Darth Vader seeing the blockade get released and go,” added Edwards...
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story director Gareth Edwards disclosed more details about the Darth Vader scene at the end of the Star Wars spin-off at a BAFTA Cymru event in London on Wednesday night (March 1).
Edwards, in a Q&A with actor Celyn Jones, said the sequence, which he said showed “the greatest hits of Darth Vader,” was not only part of the reshoots (as revealed by editor John Gilroy), but was the last scene shot for the movie.
He said: “That was the last thing we filmed on the whole thing. We shot the movie and we cut it, and there was this big upshoot [additional footage shot after the conclusion of principle photography], and the very last thing on the big upshoot was that scene.”
“The film ended with Darth Vader seeing the blockade get released and go,” added Edwards...
- 3/3/2017
- ScreenDaily
The mission to steal the plans to the Death Star is about to make its way to your home on Blu-Ray/Digital! Come inside to find out how you can watch this stellar Star Wars story early.
The film dubbed as one of the best Star Wars films ever made is finally coming home! Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, the tale of the brave few who infiltrated, fought, and stole the plans of the Death Star so Luke, Leia, Han, and the rest of the rebellion could take it down, is coming to Blu-Ray Combo Pack on April 4, 2017! That's a week after the Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere copy arrives on March 28, 2017.
If you haven't seen it, check out our official review of what was one our favorite movies of 2016!
Announced today on The Star Wars Show and StarWars.com, “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story...
The film dubbed as one of the best Star Wars films ever made is finally coming home! Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, the tale of the brave few who infiltrated, fought, and stole the plans of the Death Star so Luke, Leia, Han, and the rest of the rebellion could take it down, is coming to Blu-Ray Combo Pack on April 4, 2017! That's a week after the Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere copy arrives on March 28, 2017.
If you haven't seen it, check out our official review of what was one our favorite movies of 2016!
Announced today on The Star Wars Show and StarWars.com, “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story...
- 2/22/2017
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Matt Malliaros)
- Cinelinx
Here’s a fun fact: The climactic third act in “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” that featured a lightsaber-wielding Darth Vader was added in reshoots. One of the film’s editors, John Gilroy, recently confirmed to Yahoo Movies that the fan-favorite scene was indeed part of a second round of filming for the “Star Wars” prequel. “What was added — and it was a fantastic add — was the Vader action scene, with him boarding the ship and dispatching all those rebel soldiers,” said Gilroy. “That was something conceptualized a little later.” It was one of the film’s biggest highlights,...
- 1/13/2017
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
If you’re one of the few people who have yet to see “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” there are **spoilers ahead**, but one thing everybody should know by now is that the film went through a massive overhaul last summer into the movie you see today. Big script rewrites saw many scenes tossed out and reframed, and while the arc of the basic story is the same, nearly every section of the movie got reworked, right up to the ending.
Continue reading ‘Rogue One’ Editor John Gilroy Talks The Last-Minute Darth Vader Scene Added To The Film at The Playlist.
Continue reading ‘Rogue One’ Editor John Gilroy Talks The Last-Minute Darth Vader Scene Added To The Film at The Playlist.
- 1/13/2017
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
People had mixed thoughts on Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Some loved it and some positively hated it. Whatever your feelings on the spinoff may be though, it seems that one of the most celebrated/contested scenes in the space-based blockbuster was its final Darth Vader lightsaber battle, which was either one of the most awesome Star Wars moment ever, or one of its most pointless and detrimental. Either way, you probably won’t be too surprised to learn that it was, in fact, a reshoot.
In an interview with Yahoo! Movies (via Screen Rant), editor John Gilroy revealed that the action packed sequence was one that Disney staged during its additional filming over the summer months.
What was added — and it was a fantastic add — was the Vader action scene, with him boarding the ship and dispatching all those rebel soldiers. That was something conceptualized a little later.
In an interview with Yahoo! Movies (via Screen Rant), editor John Gilroy revealed that the action packed sequence was one that Disney staged during its additional filming over the summer months.
What was added — and it was a fantastic add — was the Vader action scene, with him boarding the ship and dispatching all those rebel soldiers. That was something conceptualized a little later.
- 1/13/2017
- by Will Ashton
- We Got This Covered
[Warning: This story contains spoilers for the ending of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story].
In the days after Rogue One: A Star War Story's release, there was one scene fans couldn't stop talking about — that brut beautiful Darth Vader massacre, which saw the Sith Lord tear through Rebel soldiers as they desperately tried to hand off the plans to the Death Star.
Now, editor John Gilroy has confirmed the scene was added during the much-talked about reshoots the film underwent to perfect its third act.
"What was added — and it was a fantastic add —...
In the days after Rogue One: A Star War Story's release, there was one scene fans couldn't stop talking about — that brut beautiful Darth Vader massacre, which saw the Sith Lord tear through Rebel soldiers as they desperately tried to hand off the plans to the Death Star.
Now, editor John Gilroy has confirmed the scene was added during the much-talked about reshoots the film underwent to perfect its third act.
"What was added — and it was a fantastic add —...
- 1/13/2017
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Yeah, the Star Wars prequel trilogy had its flaws. Who am I kidding? It was filled to the brim with flaws and missed opportunities. However, upon taking a closer look at it, one strength is that very few of the flaws lied in the actual plot so much as the poor execution from creator/director George Lucas. As a result, even the most cringeworthy of scenes had the backdrop of a truly captivating story. I mean, when fans ask about filmmakers ignoring the prequels, I have a hard time getting on board, because it was how things happened, not what happened.
As a result, despite all the stumbles, there were a few key gems in those films, most of which were present in Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. Among these gems was the climactic battle on the volcano planet of Mustafar. It is here where Anakin and...
As a result, despite all the stumbles, there were a few key gems in those films, most of which were present in Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. Among these gems was the climactic battle on the volcano planet of Mustafar. It is here where Anakin and...
- 1/13/2017
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
Whenever a movie hits theaters after extensive rumors regarding reshoots, it’s hard to go into that movie will a fully open mind. Like many film fans, I find myself wondering whether or not a scene was originally intended for the film, or was created as a result of said reshoots. This was especially the case with last year’s Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
We’ve reported on the confirmations in the past from our own sources that indeed around half the movie was reshot, and given that pretty much nothing from the original Rogue One teaser is actually in the movie, it seems to confirm these reports. However, unlike some films that are near-unsalvageable, Rogue One managed to land squarely on its fit, surviving on the strong filmmaking, great premise, and numerous Og trilogy tie-ins.
Without a doubt, one of the biggest tie-ins to the Star Wars universe is Darth Vader himself.
We’ve reported on the confirmations in the past from our own sources that indeed around half the movie was reshot, and given that pretty much nothing from the original Rogue One teaser is actually in the movie, it seems to confirm these reports. However, unlike some films that are near-unsalvageable, Rogue One managed to land squarely on its fit, surviving on the strong filmmaking, great premise, and numerous Og trilogy tie-ins.
Without a doubt, one of the biggest tie-ins to the Star Wars universe is Darth Vader himself.
- 1/13/2017
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
[Warning: This story contains spoilers for the ending of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story].
In the days after Rogue One: A Star War Story's release, there was one scene fans couldn't stop talking about — that brutal, beautiful Darth Vader massacre, which saw the Sith Lord tear through Rebel soldiers as they desperately tried to hand off the plans to the Death Star.
Now, editor John Gilroy has confirmed the scene was added during the much-talked about reshoots the film underwent to perfect its third act.
"What was added — and it was a fantastic add —...
In the days after Rogue One: A Star War Story's release, there was one scene fans couldn't stop talking about — that brutal, beautiful Darth Vader massacre, which saw the Sith Lord tear through Rebel soldiers as they desperately tried to hand off the plans to the Death Star.
Now, editor John Gilroy has confirmed the scene was added during the much-talked about reshoots the film underwent to perfect its third act.
"What was added — and it was a fantastic add —...
- 1/13/2017
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
[Warning: This story contains spoilers for the ending of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story].
In the days after Rogue One: A Star War Story's release, there was one scene fans couldn't stop talking about — that brutal, beautiful Darth Vader massacre, which saw the Sith Lord tear through Rebel soldiers as they desperately tried to hand off the plans to the Death Star.
Now, editor John Gilroy has confirmed the scene was added during the much-talked about reshoots the film underwent to perfect its third act.
"What was added — and it was a fantastic add —...
In the days after Rogue One: A Star War Story's release, there was one scene fans couldn't stop talking about — that brutal, beautiful Darth Vader massacre, which saw the Sith Lord tear through Rebel soldiers as they desperately tried to hand off the plans to the Death Star.
Now, editor John Gilroy has confirmed the scene was added during the much-talked about reshoots the film underwent to perfect its third act.
"What was added — and it was a fantastic add —...
- 1/13/2017
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
In the thrilling final moments of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, audiences witnessed the unbridled might of Darth Vader as he ignited his red lightsaber to slaughter Rebel soldiers in a last-ditch attempt to recover the Death Star plans. While everyone knows Vader's failure was inevitable, Star Wars fans have hailed the scene as one of the best in the series, especially after Vader's origin story was fairly bungled in George Lucas's prequel trilogy. As it turns out, the scene was part of the film's extensive reshoots; editor John Gilroy revealed to Yahoo that the scene was added to the film later down the line. “What was added — and it was a fantastic add — was the Vader action scene, with him boarding the ship and dispatching all those rebel soldiers. That was something conceptualized a little later.” Gilroy confirmed that the general narrative plan was always to have...
- 1/13/2017
- ComicBookMovie.com
By all accounts, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story ended up a much better movie than it needed to be. This was a movie that was one big experiment from Disney — one that spent the latter part of last year getting dragged through the mud. With all the rumors surrounding the reshoots — which reportedly resulted in reshooting nearly half the film — it seemed like this one could be destined for the dumps.
Luckily for us, the movie itself turned out to be quite the pleasure to watch. Between the solid character development, uniquely dark tone, and heavy helpings of Star Wars fan service, it was a movie that could be proudly placed alongside some of the series’ best endeavors. So what was it like cutting the film together? After all, as a different type of film from your general entry in the saga.
“This movie was supposed to be different than other Star Wars movies,...
Luckily for us, the movie itself turned out to be quite the pleasure to watch. Between the solid character development, uniquely dark tone, and heavy helpings of Star Wars fan service, it was a movie that could be proudly placed alongside some of the series’ best endeavors. So what was it like cutting the film together? After all, as a different type of film from your general entry in the saga.
“This movie was supposed to be different than other Star Wars movies,...
- 1/12/2017
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
Despite reshoots, rumoured production troubles, and an altered ending, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story triumphed upon its arrival in theatres, due in no small part to the work of its editors. John Gilroy, who is credited as one of Rogue One's three editors, was brought in well after principal production concluded, and had a hand in crafting the film's explosive third act on the planet Scarif. Gilroy has previously (and deliberately) remained quiet on how the original story was supposed to play out, a silence he continued to hold in an interview with i09, though he did open up about his satisfaction with the final product. “The emotional jump that you’re making was very well thought out,” he said. “I was very happy with how we moved people first with the poignancy of the death, then the amazing action sequence which you aren’t expecting and then...
- 1/12/2017
- ComicBookMovie.com
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If Rogue One: A Star Wars Story started slow, hopping between one planet and the next to establish the core characters and their respective arcs, then the crowded third act brought practically everything to a head in spectacular fashion.
Reserving much of the scene-stealing action for a film’s finale is nothing new in the blockbuster space, but few movies are able to weave a series of interconnected story strands together in the style of Rogue One – and fewer still are able to do so without devolving into a cluttered mess of half-baked plot points and CGI noise. It’s a testimony to the movie’s editors, then, that Rogue One: A Star Wars Story was able to balance so many plates as the Gareth Edwards-directed pic reached its crescendo.
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If Rogue One: A Star Wars Story started slow, hopping between one planet and the next to establish the core characters and their respective arcs, then the crowded third act brought practically everything to a head in spectacular fashion.
Reserving much of the scene-stealing action for a film’s finale is nothing new in the blockbuster space, but few movies are able to weave a series of interconnected story strands together in the style of Rogue One – and fewer still are able to do so without devolving into a cluttered mess of half-baked plot points and CGI noise. It’s a testimony to the movie’s editors, then, that Rogue One: A Star Wars Story was able to balance so many plates as the Gareth Edwards-directed pic reached its crescendo.
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- 1/11/2017
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
A raging topic on the web ever since Rogue One: A Star Wars Story came out has been the changes that the film underwent. There were several key images that we'd seen in early trailers that didn't make it into the final cut of the film, and some of them seemed to imply that things got majorly switched around for the standalone Star Wars flick. One key sequence which seemed to get the biggest adjustment was the film's final act on the beaches of Scarif.
Now, thanks to some newly-released photos from director Gareth Edwards (via /Film), we see further confirmation that things were once going to be very, very different.
While three of the photos below seemingly just show us some more of the production of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, the first one gives us a glimpse at a scenario we didn't see at all in the theatrical cut.
Now, thanks to some newly-released photos from director Gareth Edwards (via /Film), we see further confirmation that things were once going to be very, very different.
While three of the photos below seemingly just show us some more of the production of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, the first one gives us a glimpse at a scenario we didn't see at all in the theatrical cut.
- 1/5/2017
- by Mario-Francisco Robles
- LRMonline.com
In yesterday's story, Rogue One editors John Gilroy and Colin Goudie revealed that many of the reshoots for the Star Wars prequel were done to provide their characters with additional introductory backgrounds. When asked about the drastic changes to the third act of the film, however, Gilroy dodged the question. "...I don’t want to go into too much detail about what had been there before, but it was different." It's been deduced through behind-the-scenes shots and excised trailer scenes that Jyn Erso, Cassian Andor, K-2So and Orson Krennic were all originally intended to make it down to the battle-torn beaches of Scarif, with the heroes carrying the physical plans for the Death Star with them. How and why events played out this way has yet to be discovered, but a few new photos (courtesy of /Film) have given us a look at some scenes that never made the final cut.
- 1/5/2017
- ComicBookMovie.com
With Rogue One: A Star Wars Story still dominating the box office into the new year, passing the $800 million mark worldwide, we're still in the mood to talk about it. And fortunately there's more to talk about, thanks to some revelatory new interviews with director Gareth Edwards (from Empire) and editors John Gilroy and Colin Goudie (from Yahoo). Here are the most interesting things we learned: Spoilers!!! Why wasn't there an opening crawl or...
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- 1/4/2017
- by affiliates@fandango.com
- Fandango
It's safe to say that audiences didn't feel misled about Rogue One: A Star Wars Story upon its release, despite several big scenes not making it into the finished film. Aside from some of the very obvious action setpieces from the trailers that are missing in the final cut, it's not immediately clear which scenes were a part of the film's oft-discussed reshoots, and editors John Gilroy and Colin Goudie sat down with Yahoo UK to explain that most of the reshoots were actually done just to provide their characters with a bit more introductory substance. "The story was reconceptualised to some degree, there were scenes that were added at the beginning and fleshed out," said Gilroy. "We wanted to make more of the other characters, like Cassian [Andor]'s character, and Bodhi [Rook]’s character. The scene with Cassian’s introduction with the spy, Bodhi traipsing through Jedha on his way to see Saw,...
- 1/4/2017
- ComicBookMovie.com
It's safe to say that audiences didn't feel misled about Rogue One: A Star Wars Story upon its release, despite several big scenes not making it into the finished film. Aside from some of the very obvious action setpieces from the trailers that are missing in the final cut, it's not immediately obvious which scenes were a part of the film's oft-discussed reshoots, and editors John Gilroy and Colin Goudie sat down with Yahoo UK to explain that most of the reshoots were actually just done to provide their characters with a bit more introductory substance. "The story was reconceptualised to some degree, there were scenes that were added at the beginning and fleshed out," said Gilroy. "We wanted to make more of the other characters, like Cassian [Andor]'s character, and Bodhi [Rook]’s character. The scene with Cassian’s introduction with the spy, Bodhi traipsing through Jedha on his way to see Saw,...
- 1/4/2017
- ComicBookMovie.com
With Rogue One: A Star Wars Story still dominating the box office into the new year, passing the $800 million mark worldwide, we're still in the mood to talk about it. And fortunately there's more to talk about, thanks to some revelatory new interviews with director Gareth Edwards (from Empire) and editors John Gilroy and Colin Goudie (from Yahoo). Here are the most interesting things we learned: Spoilers!!! Why wasn't there an opening crawl or transition wipes like the other Star Wars movies have? Edwards says the original script by Gary Whitta did have a crawl. The decision not to have it came six months before shooting began because it's not part of the Saga. "If I'm honest, there was an initial kind of like...
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- 1/4/2017
- by Christopher Campbell
- Movies.com
The now-near-mythical reshoots for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story weren't just about changing the end of the movie. A new interview with editors who worked on Gareth Edwards' Death Star-sized prequel has revealed a few more scenes that were added after the first shoot, and they might surprise some fans. Spoilers ahead, obviously.
According to John Gilroy, talking in an interview with Yahoo Movies, the reshoots — which were ordered last summer — "gave you the film that you see today," adding that "there were scenes that were added at the beginning and fleshed out [because]...
According to John Gilroy, talking in an interview with Yahoo Movies, the reshoots — which were ordered last summer — "gave you the film that you see today," adding that "there were scenes that were added at the beginning and fleshed out [because]...
- 1/3/2017
- by Graeme McMillan
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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As many viewers may already know, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story went through a bit of an identity crisis before making its way into theaters. Extensive reshoots were done back in the summer to clean up some story issues and add a few additional scenes, but the results weren’t quite as noticeable as they were in, say, 2015’s Fantastic Four or even this past summer’s Suicide Squad, both of which also went through their fair share of re-shooting as well.
During an extensive interview withYahoo! UK, John Gilroy and Colin Goudie, who were among the initial editors on the film, alongside Jabez Olssen, discussed just what went on during the reshoots and what was changed.
The story was reconceptualised to some degree, there were scenes that were added at the beginning and fleshed out.
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As many viewers may already know, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story went through a bit of an identity crisis before making its way into theaters. Extensive reshoots were done back in the summer to clean up some story issues and add a few additional scenes, but the results weren’t quite as noticeable as they were in, say, 2015’s Fantastic Four or even this past summer’s Suicide Squad, both of which also went through their fair share of re-shooting as well.
During an extensive interview withYahoo! UK, John Gilroy and Colin Goudie, who were among the initial editors on the film, alongside Jabez Olssen, discussed just what went on during the reshoots and what was changed.
The story was reconceptualised to some degree, there were scenes that were added at the beginning and fleshed out.
- 1/3/2017
- by Will Ashton
- We Got This Covered
Who would’ve thought a year ago that the most fascinating interview to come out of “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” (besides every interview with bro-mantic buds Mads Mikkelsen and Ben Mendelsohn) would be with the team of editors who cut the movie? But given the massive overhaul the film underwent during its extensive reshoots this summer, Yahoo‘s conversation with two of the film’s three editors, John Gilroy (given the final Editor credit on ‘Rogue One,’ and brother of Tony Gilroy, the screenwriter and director who led the reshoots) and Colin Goudie (director Gareth Edwards‘ cutter on “Monsters“), is tremendously illuminating.
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- 1/3/2017
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
As a year, 2016 is an auld acquaintance that we’d rather be forgot. However, as another familiar trope reminds us, those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it. Here’s my assessment of the year Hollywood coped with change as the industry’s economic underpinnings continued to buckle and sway.
And for the Tl;Dr among us: Those who are able to innovate and adapt thrive. Others face decline.
Winners
Disney is the studio winner by a mile not only in domestic market share ($2.7 billion, 25.3 percent), but its stable of global moneymakers took the studio to more than $7 billion worldwide. Four of the five most profitable movies of the year came from Disney: “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” (Lucasfilm), “Captain America: Winter Soldier” (Marvel), “Zootopia” (Disney Animation), and “The Jungle Book” (Disney). And blockbusters “Finding Dory” (Pixar), “Moana” (Disney Animation), and “Doctor Strange” (Marvel) weren’t far behind.
And for the Tl;Dr among us: Those who are able to innovate and adapt thrive. Others face decline.
Winners
Disney is the studio winner by a mile not only in domestic market share ($2.7 billion, 25.3 percent), but its stable of global moneymakers took the studio to more than $7 billion worldwide. Four of the five most profitable movies of the year came from Disney: “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” (Lucasfilm), “Captain America: Winter Soldier” (Marvel), “Zootopia” (Disney Animation), and “The Jungle Book” (Disney). And blockbusters “Finding Dory” (Pixar), “Moana” (Disney Animation), and “Doctor Strange” (Marvel) weren’t far behind.
- 1/2/2017
- by Anne Thompson
- Thompson on Hollywood
As a year, 2016 is an auld acquaintance that we’d rather be forgot. However, as another familiar trope reminds us, those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it. Here’s my assessment of the year Hollywood coped with change as the industry’s economic underpinnings continued to buckle and sway.
And for the Tl;Dr among us: Those who are able to innovate and adapt thrive. Others face decline.
Winners
Disney is the studio winner by a mile not only in domestic market share ($2.7 billion, 25.3 percent), but its stable of global moneymakers took the studio to more than $7 billion worldwide. Four of the five most profitable movies of the year came from Disney: “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” (Lucasfilm), “Captain America: Winter Soldier” (Marvel), “Zootopia” (Disney Animation), and “The Jungle Book” (Disney). And blockbusters “Finding Dory” (Pixar), “Moana” (Disney Animation), and “Doctor Strange” (Marvel) weren’t far behind.
And for the Tl;Dr among us: Those who are able to innovate and adapt thrive. Others face decline.
Winners
Disney is the studio winner by a mile not only in domestic market share ($2.7 billion, 25.3 percent), but its stable of global moneymakers took the studio to more than $7 billion worldwide. Four of the five most profitable movies of the year came from Disney: “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” (Lucasfilm), “Captain America: Winter Soldier” (Marvel), “Zootopia” (Disney Animation), and “The Jungle Book” (Disney). And blockbusters “Finding Dory” (Pixar), “Moana” (Disney Animation), and “Doctor Strange” (Marvel) weren’t far behind.
- 1/2/2017
- by Anne Thompson
- Indiewire
I haven't seen Suicide Squad yet myself, but the movie has been getting absolutely pummeled by a majority of critics so far (but Joey loved it). A new piece by THR presents a few reasons why the film may not have struck the right chord with audiences so far, shining a light on the chaos of its development and a lot of behind-the-scenes drama as the project raced toward the finish line. You should really take a few minutes and read the entire piece, but I'll pull out a few highlights here.
This was another tentpole film that was behind the 8-ball from the start, being forced to hit a pre-established release date instead of having a bit of time to perfect the script. Ayer reportedly wrote it in six weeks and basically rolled straight into filming. The idea of moving the date apparently wasn't on the table:
Another source...
This was another tentpole film that was behind the 8-ball from the start, being forced to hit a pre-established release date instead of having a bit of time to perfect the script. Ayer reportedly wrote it in six weeks and basically rolled straight into filming. The idea of moving the date apparently wasn't on the table:
Another source...
- 8/3/2016
- by Ben Pearson
- GeekTyrant
From director David Ayer comes Suicide Squad, starring Oscar nominee Will Smith, Oscar winner Jared Leto, Margot Robbie, Joel Kinnaman and Oscar nominee Viola Davis.
It feels good to be bad… Assemble a team of the world’s most dangerous, incarcerated Super-Villains, provide them with the most powerful arsenal at the government’s disposal, and send them off on a mission to defeat an enigmatic, insuperable entity. U.S. intelligence officer Amanda Waller has determined only a secretly convened group of disparate, despicable individuals with next to nothing to lose will do. However, once they realize they weren’t picked to succeed but chosen for their patent culpability when they inevitably fail, will the Suicide Squad resolve to die trying, or decide it’s every man for himself?
Written and directed by Ayer based on the characters from DC, the film also stars Jai Courtney, Jay Hernandez, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Ike Barinholtz,...
It feels good to be bad… Assemble a team of the world’s most dangerous, incarcerated Super-Villains, provide them with the most powerful arsenal at the government’s disposal, and send them off on a mission to defeat an enigmatic, insuperable entity. U.S. intelligence officer Amanda Waller has determined only a secretly convened group of disparate, despicable individuals with next to nothing to lose will do. However, once they realize they weren’t picked to succeed but chosen for their patent culpability when they inevitably fail, will the Suicide Squad resolve to die trying, or decide it’s every man for himself?
Written and directed by Ayer based on the characters from DC, the film also stars Jai Courtney, Jay Hernandez, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Ike Barinholtz,...
- 7/27/2016
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
In anticipation of the upcoming Warner Bros. Pictures’ high-octane actioner Suicide Squad heading into theaters everywhere on August 5, DC’s massive team of Super-Villains will invade this year’s Comic-Con International: San Diego with a major presence both on and off the main floor, including appearances by the film’s stars.
Highlights of the convention’s Suicide Squad events include:
Squad Up!
Fans are invited to enter DC All Access’s (Dcaa) “Suicide Squad” online Cosplay Contest starting Thursday, June 9, with their best Squad-inspired look as Deadshot, the Joker, Harley Quinn, Colonel Rick Flag, Amanda Waller, Captain Boomerang, Diablo, Killer Croc, Enchantress, Slipknot or Katana. Eleven winners, selected by visitors to the site, will then receive an all-expenses-paid trip for four days and three nights to San Diego and passes to the Con, where they will take part in a range of Warner Bros.’ “Suicide Squad” activities throughout the weekend.
Highlights of the convention’s Suicide Squad events include:
Squad Up!
Fans are invited to enter DC All Access’s (Dcaa) “Suicide Squad” online Cosplay Contest starting Thursday, June 9, with their best Squad-inspired look as Deadshot, the Joker, Harley Quinn, Colonel Rick Flag, Amanda Waller, Captain Boomerang, Diablo, Killer Croc, Enchantress, Slipknot or Katana. Eleven winners, selected by visitors to the site, will then receive an all-expenses-paid trip for four days and three nights to San Diego and passes to the Con, where they will take part in a range of Warner Bros.’ “Suicide Squad” activities throughout the weekend.
- 6/10/2016
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
In anticipation of the upcoming Warner Bros. Pictures’ high-octane actioner Suicide Squad heading into theaters everywhere on August 5, DC’s massive team of Super-Villains will invade this year’s Comic-Con International: San Diego with a major presence both on and off the main floor, including appearances by the film’s stars.
Highlights of the convention’s Suicide Squad events include:
Squad Up!
Fans are invited to enter DC All Access’s (Dcaa) “Suicide Squad” online Cosplay Contest starting Thursday, June 9, with their best Squad-inspired look as Deadshot, the Joker, Harley Quinn, Colonel Rick Flag, Amanda Waller, Captain Boomerang, Diablo, Killer Croc, Enchantress, Slipknot or Katana.Eleven winners, selected by visitors to the site, will then receive an all-expenses-paid trip for four days and three nights to San Diego and passes to the Con, where they will take part in a range of Warner Bros.’ Suicide Squad activities throughout the weekend.
Highlights of the convention’s Suicide Squad events include:
Squad Up!
Fans are invited to enter DC All Access’s (Dcaa) “Suicide Squad” online Cosplay Contest starting Thursday, June 9, with their best Squad-inspired look as Deadshot, the Joker, Harley Quinn, Colonel Rick Flag, Amanda Waller, Captain Boomerang, Diablo, Killer Croc, Enchantress, Slipknot or Katana.Eleven winners, selected by visitors to the site, will then receive an all-expenses-paid trip for four days and three nights to San Diego and passes to the Con, where they will take part in a range of Warner Bros.’ Suicide Squad activities throughout the weekend.
- 6/9/2016
- by Kellvin Chavez
- LRMonline.com
Frank D Gilroy, playwright, screenwriter, director and author, has passed away at the age of 89.
The writer died of natural causes at his home on Saturday night, according to a statement released by his publicist Cynthia Swartz (via The Wrap).
Frank achieved his first big success with the play The Subject Was Roses, which won the playwright a Pulitzer Prize, a Tony Award and a Drama Circle honour.
The play was later adapted into a film starring Martin Sheen, Patricia Neal and Jack Albertson in 1968 and received two Oscar nominations, with Albertson winning the Best Supporting Actor award.
Among his other filmmaking credits, Frank wrote 1956's The Fastest Gun Alive starring Glenn Ford, as well as The Only Game in Town which featured Elizabeth Taylor and Warren Beatty in 1969.
Frank's sons followed their father into Hollywood, with Tony being the screenwriter behind the Matt Damon-starring Bourne films, and Dan...
The writer died of natural causes at his home on Saturday night, according to a statement released by his publicist Cynthia Swartz (via The Wrap).
Frank achieved his first big success with the play The Subject Was Roses, which won the playwright a Pulitzer Prize, a Tony Award and a Drama Circle honour.
The play was later adapted into a film starring Martin Sheen, Patricia Neal and Jack Albertson in 1968 and received two Oscar nominations, with Albertson winning the Best Supporting Actor award.
Among his other filmmaking credits, Frank wrote 1956's The Fastest Gun Alive starring Glenn Ford, as well as The Only Game in Town which featured Elizabeth Taylor and Warren Beatty in 1969.
Frank's sons followed their father into Hollywood, with Tony being the screenwriter behind the Matt Damon-starring Bourne films, and Dan...
- 9/13/2015
- Digital Spy
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