Indian film maverick Karan Johar brought action thriller “Kill” to the Toronto International Film Festival this year.
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John Wick director Chad Stahelski has explained the origins of villain Marquis’ (played by Bill Skarsgård) accent in the fourth instalment.In John Wick: Chapter 4, Marquis, as the name implies, appears to be a French aristocrat who is a powerful member of the High Table.The character’s French accent, however, became a sticking point for some – but director Stahelski has since explained that the wonky accent was intentional.Speaking on the Happy Sad Confused podcast with Josh Horowitz, Stahelski said: “[Skarsgård] came to me, he goes, ‘I want to do a little bit like fucked up French, like Cajun accent. And I’m like, ‘I have no idea what that sounds like.’“Some people gave us shit a little bit because it’s not a good French accent.
I’m like, ‘Guys, it’s not supposed to be French.’ Like, he wasn’t trying to be French, he’s a guy that speaks French, that’s all.”The John Wick prequel series The Continental is set for release on September 22, which explores “the origin behind the iconic hotel-for-assassins”. The series stars Colin Woodell as a younger version of Winston Scott, played by Ian McShane in the movies.Elsewhere, Stahelski is set to helm the upcoming reboot of Highlander, with Henry Cavill attached for the lead role.
Speaking about the reboot on the podcast, the director said they’re looking to possibly set up future instalments.“I think we have some very good elements now,” Stahelski said. “The trick is when you have the tagline, ‘There can only be one,’ you can’t just kill everybody the first time.”He added: “I’ll say it for you first, our story engages a lot of the same characters and stuff like that, but we’ve also brought in elements of all the TV shows, and we’re trying to do a bit of a prequel, a setup to ‘The
.Indian film maverick Karan Johar brought action thriller “Kill” to the Toronto International Film Festival this year.
In a time when ponderous, navel-gazing attempts at profundity have invaded even the superhero movies of the day, “Boy Kills World” stands apart as an actioner liberatingly unburdened with meaning or cheap sentiment. Instead, it delivers exactly what it says on the tin, a gleeful orgy of violence and blood-letting – wrapped in a stylish and imaginative package.
Naman Ramachandran Toronto Film Festival Midnight Madness world premiere “Kill” is a confluence of three stellar Indian talents. Producer Guneet Monga Kapoor is an Oscar winner for “The Elephant Whisperers”; fellow producer and filmmaker Karan Johar is a Bollywood A-lister who has just delivered massive hit “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani”; and director Nikhil Nagesh Bhat is known for Netflix film “Long Live Brij Mohan” and Prime Video series “Rasbhari.” “Kill” belongs to the extreme action genre, a rarity in Indian cinema. Set entirely on an express train to New Delhi, the film follows Indian army commandos Amrit and Viresh, who are on a mission to rescue Amrit’s girlfriend Tulika.
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John Wick: Chapter 4 and All Quiet on the Western Front were the top winners tonight at the 10th annual Location Managers Guild International Awards, which were handed out tonight in Santa Monica.
Jaden Thompson “The Last of Us,” “All Quiet on the Western Front” and “John Wick: Chapter 4” were among the winners at the 10th annual Location Managers Guild International (LGMI) Awards which took place on Aug. 26 at the Eli and Edythe Broad Stage in Santa Monica. The awards honored the accomplishments of location managers and scouts who work to find the perfect settings for film and television.
The Continental: From The World Of John Wick hits screens and we’ve got an exclusive first look image for you – check it out above.As per the official synopsis, the three-part series arrives on Prime Video (outside the US) September 22 – and “will explore the origin behind the iconic hotel-for-assassins, the centrepiece of the John Wick universe, through the eyes and actions of a young Winston Scott.”Scott was played by legendary actor Ian McShane in the movies, his older version of the character serving as owner of The Continental. In the new prequel, however, he’s played by younger actor Colin Woodell – and is dragged into the hellscape of 1970s New York City to face a past he thought he’d left behind.The synopsis continues: “Winston charts a deadly course through the hotel’s mysterious underworld in a harrowing attempt to seize the hotel where he will eventually take his future throne.”The first look image shows Woodell in action alongside Ben Robson, who plays Winston’s estranged brother Frankie.
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King Of The Hill‘s Johnny Hardwick has sadly passed away.
"King of the Hill" voice actor Johnny Hardwick has died. He was 64. Hardwick's death was confirmed to Fox News Digital by the Austin (Texas) Police Department.
King Of The Hill, has died aged 64.The actor died Tuesday (August 8) at his home in Austin, Texas, as confirmed by the Austin coroner’s office (via Deadline).According to TMZ, police were called to Hardwick’s home for a welfare check. No foul play is suspected, and a cause of death is yet to be revealed, pending the coroner’s investigation.Along with being credited as a producer and writer on the earlier seasons of Fox‘s King Of The Hill, Hardwick played Dale on the animated sitcom, the conspiracy theorist and friend of lead character Hank Hill, played by Mike Judge.The character took on many jobs including exterminator, bounty hunter and camp counsellor throughout 257 of the show’s 258 episodes.The actor started his career in local stand-up comedy in 1990, going on to make appearances on The Jon Stewart Show.He later went on to appear on reality TV shows Ace Of Cakes and Boomer Vs Zoomer.
was pronounced dead on Tuesday at his Texas home, multiple outlets report. He was 64.Hardwick's body was discovered by police after they were called to his home for a welfare check, law enforcement sources told, who was first to report the news.
Voice actor Johnny Hardwick has died. He was 64.