Bruce Willis and John Travolta will appear as rivals in their new action movie "Paradise City." In the film's trailer, which was released Wednesday, Willis plays a bounty hunter who is getting a little too old for the job but agrees to take on the extremely difficult and dangerous assignment to take down a crime lord in Hawaii, played by Travolta. After Willis’ character is thought to have died on the job, his son, played by Blake Jenner, teams up with his dad’s former partner, Stephen Dorff, to get revenge on those they believe carried out the killing.Their task is made all the more difficult because they still have to deal with Travolta’s character. This is the first time Travolta and Willis have worked together since first pairing up in 1994 for the Quentin Tarantino classic "Pulp Fiction." Travolta played a hitman in the film, and Willis played an aging boxer who killed Travolta’s character.They played two of the film's three protagonists.
Elizabeth Banks Regrets ‘Charlie’s Angels’ Marketing: It Wasn’t a ‘Feminist Manifesto,’ Just an ‘Action Movie’
28.09.2022 - 02:33 / variety.com
Ethan Shanfeld Looking back at the poor box office performance of her 2019 “Charlie’s Angels” reboot, Elizabeth Banks has some regrets about the film’s marketing. “I wish that the movie had not been presented as just for girls, because I didn’t make it just for girls,” Banks told The New York Times. “There was a disconnect on the marketing side of it for me.” Banks said that “when women do things in Hollywood it becomes this story. There was a story around ‘Charlie’s Angels’ that I was creating some feminist manifesto. I was just making an action movie.” The “Pitch Perfect 2” director added that she “would’ve liked to have made ‘Mission: Impossible,’ but women aren’t directing ‘Mission: Impossible.’ I was able to direct an action movie, frankly, because it starred women and I’m a female director, and that is the confine right now in Hollywood.”
Banks recalled a time when a “big producer of big action movies” told her that she couldn’t “direct action” because “male actors were not going to follow me.” Banks’ “Charlie’s Angels” reboot cost Sony and its co-financiers $48 million, but it floundered at North American box offices with only $8.6 million in its opening weekend. Ahead of its release, Banks told the Herald Sun back in 2019: “If this movie doesn’t make money it reinforces a stereotype in Hollywood that men don’t go see women do action movies.” Despite it being a commercial flop, Banks said she is “proud of the movie.” “I loved Kristen Stewart being funny and light. I loved introducing Ella Balinska to the world. I loved working with Patrick Stewart. It was an incredible experience,” she said.
Mike Myers Shares Why Queen Elizabeth’s Passing Has Been ‘So Painful,’ Recalls Being Honoured At Buckingham Palace
Mike Myers opened up about the special place that Queen Elizabeth held in his heart, noting that Her Majesty’s passing has been “so painful.”
Korean Action Movie ‘A Hard Day’ Adapted as Webtoon by Manta Comics
Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Manta Comics is to release a webcomic adaptation of “A Hard Day,” a Korean action thriller film from 2014 originally directed by Kim Seong-hun. In Manta’s adaptation, the protagonist Ko Gunsoo has been recreated as a female detective, and the story begins when she accidentally hits a homeless person with her car shortly after her mother’s death. Unwilling to catch a manslaughter charge, Gunsoo hides the body in her mother’s casket. A mysterious stranger soon arrives, claiming knowledge of the hit-and-run, and Gunsoo finds herself embroiled in a shady police corruption scandal. The 2014 movie was produced by AD406 and distributed internationally by Showbox / Mediaplex.
Meghan Markle Calls Out ‘Austin Powers,’ ‘Kill Bill,’ ‘Full Metal Jacket’ For “Toxic Stereotyping” Of Asian Women
In her return to her Spotify podcast, Archetypes, after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Meghan Markle takes on one of the most prominent stereotypes of Asian women on screen: The Dragon Lady.
Meghan Markle and Margaret Cho Discuss ‘Toxic Stereotyping’ of Asian Women on First Podcast Episode Since Queen Elizabeth's Death
Archetypes returned this week for the first time since , featuring comedian Margaret Cho and journalist to discuss some of the harmful stereotypes Asian women face.The began her first episode since the hiatus by recalling the mixing pot of cultures she grew up surrounded by in Los Angeles and how “the multitude of Asian cultures was a huge part of that,” from visiting Little Tokyo on the weekends to enjoying a Korean spa day with her mom. She added, however, that she wasn't aware until recently of the negative and prejudiced characterizations of Asian women that exist out there.
Meghan Markle's Podcast Returns With New Episode Following Queen Elizabeth's Death
Meghan Markle’s podcast has made its official return following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Sept. 8. On Tuesday, the Duchess of Sussex dropped The Demystification of Dragon Lady episode, featuring actress-comedian Margret Cho and journalist Lisa Ling.
Elizabeth Olsen dedicates Variety's Power of Women speech to her charity hero
Elizabeth Olsen praised her hero, charity pioneer Gail Abarbanel, when she was honoured at Variety's Power of Women event. The Marvel actress was among a host of famous women feted at this year's event, which took place on Wednesday in Los Angeles. After being introduced on stage by her WandaVision co-star Kathryn Hahn, 33-year-old Elizabeth spoke passionately about her involvement with Stuart House, a charity which helps sexually abused children and was founded by The Rape Foundation's Gail.
Elizabeth Banks disappointed Charlie’s Angels reboot was labelled ‘feminist manifesto'
Pregnant Amy Hart and partner Sam Rason all smiles as they shop for baby clothesWoman behind Holly and Phil axe petition reveals campaign is 'kind of destroying me'Jennifer Garner joyfully boogies on sideline of women's football matchSet in 1960s Chicago, the drama happens on the cusp of huge political change as Banks’ character fights an all-male medical world that refuses to terminate a life-threatening pregnancy. Similarly to the film star’s other acting credits, the script is written to balance political ideas with entertaining scenes.
Elizabeth Banks Calls Out Hollywood's Double Industry While Reflecting on 'Charlie's Angels'
Elizabeth Banks is looking back at her 2019 movie, Charlie’s Angels, which starred Naomi Scott, Ella Balinska, and Kristen Stewart in the rebooted movies.
Elizabeth Banks Says ‘Charlie’s Angels’ Was Not A Feminist Manifesto: “I Was Just Making An Action Movie
An interview with Elizabeth Banks in the New York Times tied to the release of her new film Call Jane turned for a time into an exploration of an older film Banks directed, Charlie’s Angels.
Diane Keaton Has Not Watched ‘Father of the Bride’ Remake: I’d ‘Of Course’ Reprise Nina Banks Role
Wait until Franck hears this. Diane Keaton is open to reprising her role as Nina Banks in the beloved Father of the Bride franchise.
Queen Elizabeth II’s Personal Staff Line Up to Watch Funeral Procession Pass Buckingham Palace
A final tribute. Queen Elizabeth II‘s household staff lined up outside Buckingham Palace to watch her funeral procession pass the residence on Monday, September 19.
'The Crown' Star Matt Smith Says Queen Elizabeth Watched the Show, Reveals Prince Harry Called Him 'Granddad'
Claire Foy and Matt Smith are paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth II. In the days since her death on Sept. 8, both of the actors, who starred on Netflix's as Queen Elizabeth and her late husband, Prince Philip, respectively, have spoken out about the late monarch in interviews. «I think that she was an incredible monarch,» Foy told BBCat the Toronto Film Festival.
Queen Consort Camilla and Princess Kate Wear Veiled Fascinators to Queen Elizabeth II’s Funeral
Paying their respects. Queen Consort Camilla and Princess Kate are mourning Queen Elizabeth II.
Mike Myers Teases the Possibility of a Fourth 'Austin Powers' Film (Exclusive)
movie be in the works? It seems to be a very groovy possibility.Mike Myers walked the carpet at the premiere of his new film,, at Alice Tully Hall in New York City on Sunday, and he teased the idea while speaking with ET's Rachel Smith.«I don't know,» a coy Myers said, with a smile when asked about fan speculation over a possible new installment in the beloved comedy franchise. «I'm gonna put a big, firm, written maybe on that.»Myers previously addressed the rumors of a new installment all the way back in February 2019 — before the many pandemic-related shutdowns -- while speaking with ET, and he jokingly said, «I can neither confirm nor deny the existence or nonexistence of such a program should they exist or not exist.»When pressed, the actor added, “It’s likely to be from Dr.
Gay Sauna Has A Plan To Pay Tribute To Queen Elizabeth and King Charles
With the late Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral set to take place on Monday 19th September, many shops across London will be closed for the day, except for one gay sauna.Pleasuredrome, a popular bar spa in London that boasts as the “only gay venue in the UK that never closes” announced that it will not play music and show its regularly scheduled porn in the cinema. Instead, they will be live streaming the funeral in the cinema.“The staff and management of Pleasuredrome Spa join together in expressing their sense of deep sadness and loss at the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II,” management wrote on their website.“In accordance with Government guidance and advice, Pleasuredrome Spa will remain open on Monday, 19th September.
Variety postpones Meghan Markle cover for ‘Power of Women’ issue ‘out of respect’ for Queen Elizabeth II
Meghan Markle’s appearance on the cover of Variety as one of its "Power of Women" honorees will be postponed until a later date "out of respect" for Queen Elizabeth II following her death a week ago, the magazine tweeted Thursday. "Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, was chosen as one of this year’s stellar honorees," the tweet said. "The Duchess’ cover will be postponed to a later date, out of respect for the recent passing of Queen Elizabeth II." Variety said she would also miss the Power of Women gala in Los Angeles on Sept.