Mel Gibson Thriller ‘Panama’ Backed by Grandave Capital (EXCLUSIVE)

Mel C has teased that all five Spice Girls are “talking” about plans for their 25th anniversary in a WhatsApp group.2021 will mark 25 years since the band introduced themselves to the world with debut single, ‘Wannabe’, with Mel C confirming that she, Geri Horner, Mel B, Emma Bunton and Victoria Beckham – who did not take part in their 2019 tour – are in discussions about the future.She told You Magazine: “We have our WhatsApp group and we are all talking but I can’t say more than that.”In the

Streaming takes another away from theaters, as the pandemic forces yet another film to skip the big screen and take a streaming paycheck. This time, it’s the long-awaited “Boss Level” action film from Joe Carnahan.

Andreas Wiseman International EditorEXCLUSIVE: Hulu has struck an eight-figure deal for U.S.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterAmazon Studios’ espionage thriller “All The Old Knives” has added actors Jonathan Pryce and Laurence Fishburne.Directed by Janus Metz, the stage and screen stars join the previously-announced Chris Pine and Thandie Newton in the project.Based on the acclaimed novel of the same name by Olen Steinhauer, who also adapted the screenplay, “Knives” is produced by Chockstone Pictures, Nick Wechsler Productions and Jackson Pictures in association with eOne.The film

Mel Gibson has a surprise for fans, another “Lethal Weapon” is happening.

Sexiest Man Alive is...Michel B. Jordan!The annual honor was announced on Tuesday during The actor, dressed in a hazmat suit, unveiled himself during the show.Jordan is the 35th celebrity to receive the honor since the annual campaign started in 1985.

Anthony D'Alessandro Editorial Director/Box Office EditorEXCLUSIVE: Jim Gaffigan and Rhea Seehorn are starring in the upcoming sci-fi comedy drama feature Linoleum which recently wrapped production in New York under COVID-19 safety guidelines.The film, written and directed by Colin West, is about the host of a failing children’s science TV show who attempts to fulfill his childhood dream of being an astronaut by building a rocket ship in his garage, all the while connecting surreal clues that

Amanda N'Duka pmc-editorial-managerEXCLUSIVE: Actress Kate Katzman has been cast in Panama, joining Cole Hauser and Mel Gibson in the action thriller, which is being directed by Mark Neveldine (Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance).Set to being shooting next month in Puerto Rico, the pic follows an ex-marine who is tasked to go undercover to complete an arms deal and becomes entangled in the U.S. invasion of Panama.

FreakyFreaky (Nov. 13th), featuring Kathryn Newton and Vince Vaughn is NOW PLAYING in theaters.AmmoniteAmmonite (Nov.

Peter Debruge Chief Film CriticWith coronavirus cases surging around the country, Friday the 13th might not be the time to test your luck in theaters — though that hasn’t stopped Hollywood from serving up an unusually enticing slate of fresh releases exclusively in cinemas. From body-swap slasher movie “Freaky” to Mel Gibson’s nutzo Santa satire “Fatman,” the week’s new releases will have some weighting the risks.Meanwhile, the streamers have stepped up.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentThe Open Reel has acquired international sales rights to Jessé Miceli’s debut feature “Coalesce,” a film portraying contemporary youth in Cambodia. The movie was part of the ACID section of Cannes 2020.

Happy Friday the 13th! Do people celebrate Friday the 13th? Or is it just the date that Jason Voorhees ventures to Camp Crystal Lake to murder debaucherous youth? Either way, it’s a significant date in terms of this week’s new releases featured on the latest episode of The Playlist Podcast.

Suicide Squad star Scott Eastwood is set to lead upcoming action-thriller Dangerous, starring alongside Tyrese Gibson (Fast and the Furious, Transformers), Famke Janssen (When They See Us, House on Haunted Hill), and Kevin Durand (Swamp Thing, X-Men Origins: Wolverine) in the newly announced film from Saw V director David Hackl. Mel Gibson is making a cameo role.

Andreas Wiseman International EditorScott Eastwood has signed on to star alongside Tyrese Gibson, Famke Janssen, Kevin Durand and Mel Gibson in action-thriller Dangerous, which is to be directed by David Hackl (Saw V).Eastwood will play a reformed sociopath who, after the death of his brother, heads to a remote island which soon falls under siege from a deadly gang of mercenaries.

Dave McNary Film ReporterScott Eastwood and Mel Gibson have joined the action-thriller “Dangerous,” along with Tyrese Gibson, Famke Janssen and Kevin Durand.Eastwood will portray a reformed sociopath who, after the death of his brother, heads to a remote island which soon falls under the siege of a deadly gang of mercenaries. Forced to fend for himself, he discovers their role in his brother’s demise and sets off on a relentless quest for vengeance.

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film CriticIn the years since Mel Gibson fell from the grace of his celebrity, we’ve been through the Mel Gibson-is-canceled stage (which happened but didn’t take), the Mel Gibson-gets-a-cameo-as-found-object-of-infamy stage, the Mel Gibson-crawls-back-to-nail-a-nutzoid-lead-role stage (remember “The Beaver”?), the Mel Gibson-has-become-the-hero-of-Z-thrillers-that-exploit-his-disreputability stage, the Mel Gibson-has-a-real-deal-comeback-with-“Hacksaw Ridge” stage, the

“Fatman,” the “Santa Claus versus contract killer” action-comedy-fantasy movie from brothers Eshom and Ian Nelms, dares to wonder just how in the hell Saint Nicholas can afford to produce enough toys to reward every child in the world for good behavior? No one cares about the logistics of his once-a-year globe trot; it’s magic.

John Hopewell Chief International CorrespondentSaban Films has acquired the rights to two titles from Munich-based “Resident Evil” producer Constantin Film.The deals include North American and U.K. rights to the adventure thriller “Tides,” directed by Tim Fehlbaum, and North American rights to director Mike P.