Lewis Tan Talks Losing 'Shang-Chi' and Booking 'Mortal Kombat' (Exclusive)

Reflecting the pent-up demand to see new movies on the big screen, the weekend box office saw a spirited — and unexpected battle — between Mortal Kombat and Japanese anime pic Demon Slayer the Movie: Mugen Train. Warner Bros.' Mortal Kombat topped the North American chart with $22.5 million from 3,073 locations, while Aniplex and Fumination's Demon Slayer followed with an estimated $19.5 million from 1,605 sites.

New Line Cinema and Threshold Entertainment released Paul Anderson’s “Mortal Kombat” back in 1995, three years after the same-named video game caused a stir verging on moral panic for allowing players to indulge in shocking violence.

NEW YORK -- The weekend at movie theaters featured something not seen for a while: a genuine box-office battle.Warner Bros.' “Mortal Kombat” reboot and the Japanese anime film “Demon Slayer: Mugen Train” both vied for the top spot at the North American box office, with “Mortal Kombat” narrowly edging “Demon Slayer." The R-rated “Mortal Kombat” earned an estimated $22.5 million, according to studio estimates, while Funimation's “Demon Slayer” grossed $19.5 million.The two releases fueled the best

But Funimation’s “Demon Slayer — The Movie: Mugen Train” hit an important milestone as well with its $20 million U.S. opening.

Some Mortal Kombat fans have questions!

The new movie Mortal Kombat is out now and the film’s director Simon McQuoid is opening up about his possible plans for a sequel.

Lewis Tan plays Cole Young in the new movie Mortal Kombat and the role is definitely going to earn him many more fans!

fans will have plenty of opportunities to shout, «FINISH THEM!» throughout the movie — and in this R-rated adaptation, the fatalities are as gruesomely insane as you'd hope — but the last thing anyone will want when the credits roll is for this saga to be finished.

New Line Cinema and Threshold Entertainment released Paul Anderson’s “Mortal Kombat” back in 1995, three years after the same-named video game caused a stir verging on moral panic for allowing players to indulge in shocking violence.

HBO Max and in theaters at the same time, and it will be live on the streaming platform for 31 days after initial release.stars Lewis Tan and is the first adaptation of the iconic franchise since 1995. From the looks of the trailer, the movie should be an epic time, so whether you want to watch the fatalities from the comfort of your couch, or venture out to a movie theater — if they are open near you — we've got you covered.

Mortal Kombat is one of the most highly anticipated films this year. Ahead of the film’s grand release, Warner Bros teased fans by unveiling the opening scene of the movie.

Warner Bros. has dropped the first seven minutes of Mortal Kombat.

Yesterday, Marvel released the teaser trailer for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, set to release exclusively in movie theaters on September 3!The Marvel movie stars Simu Liu as Shang-Chi, Tony Leung as Wenwu, Awkwafina as Shang-Chi’s friend Katy, and Michelle Yeoh as Jiang Nan. Shang-Chi thought he left his past behind but finds out that he’s been drawn into the web of the mysterious Ten Rings organization.Watch the teaser trailer here:The new movie trailer was released on Simu Liu’s

For action film fans, the name Joe Taslim is already iconic. That’s what happens when you are one of the stars of “The Raid,” a film that is often discussed as one of the best action movies of all time.

We're fast approaching the premiere of Yasuke, the Netflix anime based on the true story of an African slave who became a samurai in 14th century Japan. Flying Lotus will handle the show's soundtrack, and today he's shared two songs: "Black Gold" featuring Thundercat and "Between Memories" with Niki Randa.

“Mortal Kombat” fans are getting a big taste of what’s in store.

Lewis Tan just dropped some major news – he’s about to star in Quantum Spy!

Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer“Mortal Kombat” star Lewis Tan has landed the leading role in an anticipated adaptation of the David Ignatius novel “Quantum Spy.”Tan will serve as star and co-executive producer on the pilot from Boies/Schiller Entertainment, Anonymous Content, Flame Ventures and “24” alum Tony Krantz.The project was first in development at NBC, though Boies/Schiller has renewed rights solely and will take the project to a slew of buyers this week, sources said.

After breaking all-time box office records in Japan late last year, the anime adaptation Demon Slayer – Kimetsu No Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train hits North American cinemas on Friday via Aniplex of America and Funimation. Based on the Shonen Jump manga and Ufotable/Aniplex 2019 anime TV series, it picks up where the first season left off and takes place chiefly on a train — although an Inception-flavored plotline gives added dream action. 

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