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Bruce Willis starred in Die Hard 2 on ITV4. The 1990 movie was the smash-hit blockbuster sequel to Die Hard, which became a worldwide phenomenon and launched Willis into a legendary career that still stands strong today. But in recent months, the actor decided to go back to where it all began in a nostalgic step into his past.

Is Die Hard a Christmas movie or not? That’s a question that will always be up for debate, but what’s not up for debate is that Die Hard is a beloved franchise.

Die Hard 2, Porky’s and The Wanderers, has died at the age of 64.The news was confirmed on social media by Ganios’ fiancée, Amanda Serrano-Ganios, who said that he became ill last week and was treated in hospital for a spinal cord infection, before passing away on Sunday (February 18) from heart failure.Known for playing New York Italian-American tough guys, Ganios made his film debut in the cult 1979 coming-of-age film The Wanderers. On that shoot, Ganios struck up personal and working relationships with several figures that would reoccur throughout his career, including director Philip Kaufman and co-star Ken Wahl.Wahl paid tribute to his friend on X, saying, “Rest in Peace, Buddy…I love you.”Rest In Peace, Buddy …..

Tony Ganios, the actor who made his film debut in Philip Kaufman’s 1979 coming-of-age comedy-drama The Wanderers and played audience favorite Anthony ‘Meat’ Tuperello in the 1980s Porky’s sex comedy franchise, died Sunday following surgery at a hospital in New York. He was 64.

In case it wasn’t painfully obvious, the majority of revenge thrillers in existence tend to stick to a crystal clear formula made even easier to follow by modern classics like “John Wick,” “Taken,” and “Oldboy“; a tragic event upends the life of a seemingly average citizen, said citizen goes after the perpetrators, said citizen’s special set of skills may be unveiled in the process and the goal is eventually achieved amidst a ballet of violence coupled with the added bonus of John McClane-esque quips along the way.  Continue reading ‘Mayhem!’ Review: Nassim Lyes Stars In A Revenge Thriller That Gives ‘John Wick’ A Run For His Money at The Playlist.

Is Die Hard a Christmas movie or not? That’s a question that will always be up for debate, but what’s not up for debate is that Die Hard is a beloved franchise.

ongoing battle with frontotemporal dementia. In the Instagram Story, then-33-year-old Willis can be seen holding a gun while dressed in John McClane’s famous white tank top.

"Die Hard" debuted in theaters 35 years ago, sparking a debate that has divided fans for decades. The question over whether the classic 1988 action film is a Christmas movie has become the subject of heated discussion every holiday season.

Peter Billingsley is sharing his thoughts on the long-standing debate over the movie Die Hard!

Die Hard has been a festive classic since its release in 1988 - and always kick-starts the age-old debate on whether or not the popular movie is a classed as a 'Christmas movie'.

Die Hard has been a firm favourite among film-lovers for over three decades, with the blockbuster proving to be an instant hit when it was released back in 1988. The action-packed thriller, which celebrated its 35th anniversary in 2023, sees a New York City police offer attempt to save his estranged wife and several other hostages taken by terrorists during a Christmas pary at the Nakatomi Plaza in Los Angeles. Actors such as Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman, Bonnie Bedelia and Reginald VelJohnson all starred in Die Hard, with the film proving to be a career springboard for many of the cast.

The debate over whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie or not rages on 35 years after NYPD cop John McClane saved his wife Holly from Hans Gruber and his gang of evil terrorists in the Nakatomi Plaza skyscraper on Christmas Eve. But what’s never been looked at too closely is the science behind the stunts, and whether John would really have survived to tell the tales of the four sequels. For comedian Chris Ramsey, who attempts to remake some of the Die Hard action sequences, there’s no question about whether the films should be considered Christmassy.

auction hosted by Julien’s of Beverly Hills Dec. 14-17.Ford’s rope bridge machete from 1984’s “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” is expected to fetch at least $50,000, the auction house said.Chris Evans’ patriotic shield is poised to sell above the estimate of $50,000 to $70,000.Willis’ stunt MP5 machine gun from the 1988 blockbuster has a “modest” starting price of $7,000.

"Die Hard" celebrated its 35th anniversary this month. Since its release, behind-the-scenes secrets about the film have emerged over the years.  The 1998 action film helped boost Bruce Willis' career, but the 68-year-old actor was reportedly the last choice for the starring role.  Arnold Schwarzenegger gave Willis a piece of advice after the actor decided to venture into Schwarzenegger's territory of action films.

"Die Hard" debuted in theaters 35 years ago this month, sparking a debate that has divided fans for decades. The question over whether the classic 1988 action film is a Christmas movie has become the subject of heated discussion every holiday season.

In the '80s, "Die Hard" seemed impossible to cast, with Hollywood heavy hitters like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Clint Eastwood, Richard Gere and more passing on the role as NYPD detective John McClane. Bruce Willis was not the team's first, even second or third option for the role — and Willis' agent, Arnold Rifkin, took full advantage of the opportunity, hiking up the actor's acting price to $5 million, according to a new book, "The Last Action Heroes: The Triumphs, Flops, and Feuds of Hollywood’s Kings of Carnage." "All the possible action people turned it down," producer Larry Gordon said, per author Nick de Semlyen's book.

“The Last Action Heroes: The Triumphs, Flops, and Feuds of Hollywood’s Kings of Carnage” by Nick de Semlyen (Crown).“In the context of these ’roid-rage, superhuman heroes we had at the time, this character seemed like a pu–y.”The character in question, of course, was John McClane, who transformed Bruce Willis from a wise-cracking, Chandler Bing-esque TV banterer into an action movie legend with the 1988 now-classic. Even though it almost killed him.

Kevin Hart is looking forward to fans checking out  the second season of his action-comedy series, for a special reason. Season 2 of the Roku Channel series debuts 35 years after the premiere of the Bruce Willis-led film it proudly parodies, . Willis played John McClane, a New York City police detective who continually gets caught up in various terrorist takeovers where he is the only hope against disaster.'s parody of the franchise is especially poignant since the fifth and final installment, A Good Day to Die Hard, premiered in 2013 and marked Willis' last portrayal of John McClane before he stepped away from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia in 2022.

Unspoken,” a war drama series wrapping in a thriller format one of ordinary people’s most relatable nightmares and the urgent relevance of a real-life game-changing conflict, walked off Tuesday night with the Series Mania Forum Best Project Award, the highest-profile industry prize at the biggest TV festival in Europe.  Given to one of 15 drama series projects pitched Tuesday on the first day of proceedings at the Series Mania Forum in its centerpiece Co-Pro Pitching Sessions, the Award carries a €50,000 ($53,500) cash prize, enough to boost seriously continued development on the TV show.  Produced by Match & Spark (Poland), Toy Cinema and 2Brave Productions (Ukraine), the six-episode series is created by Filip Syczyński, who is co-writing with Zhanna Ozirna. 

Lee Cronin’s “Evil Dead Rise” calls to mind those items we used to read before every “Die Hard” sequel, about how each had begun its life as a completely different story having nothing to do with “Die Hard” that was hastily re-written into another John McClane movie. That is not, as far as I know, the origin story of this “Evil Dead” sequel.

Bruce Willis cemented his Hollywood heavyweight status years ago. Between playing action hero John McClane in the billion-dollar "Die Hard" franchise to saving the world in "Armageddon" or thrilling audiences in "The Sixth Sense," Willis earned his spot as a leading actor in Tinseltown. His decades-long career began on television when he was cast opposite Cybill Shepherd in the comedy-drama "Moonlighting." Willis earned an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe during the show's five seasons.

Actor Bruce Willis has been newly diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, a serious indication of a progression of the aphasia his family announced in 2022.

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has released a Christmas-themed video comparing the fight against Russia to the 1988 Bruce Willis-starrer Die Hard.

Actor and academic Clarence Gilyard Jr, known for roles in such TV series as Walker, Texas Ranger and Matlock, as well as films including Die Hard and Top Gun, has died. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ College of Fine Arts, where Gilyard was a film and theater professor, shared the news of his passing.  No cause of death was given. He was 66.

ITV4, Bruce Willis stars in Die Hard 2. The 1990 movie was the smash-hit blockbuster sequel to Die Hard, which became a worldwide phenomenon and launched Willis into a legendary career that still stands strong today. But in recent months the actor decided to go back to where it all began in a step back into his past.

Die Hard filming location, 34 years after the original shoot.The actor’s wife Emma Heming Willis took to Instagram to share a video of Willis visiting the Fox Plaza in California.Renamed the Nakatomi Plaza in Die Hard, the building saw Willis’ character John McClane defeat a group of terrorists who had held a number of people hostage.The black-and-white footage sees Willis standing at the top of the building, followed by a number of clips from the original film to mark the anniversary.Take a look here:A post shared by Emma Heming Willis (@emmahemingwillis)It’s the actor’s first appearance on social media since his family announced he would retire from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia earlier this year.The condition, a language disorder typically occurring after a stroke or brain injury, significantly affects a person’s ability to communicate.“To Bruce’s amazing supporters, as a family we wanted to share that our beloved Bruce has been experiencing some health issues and has recently been diagnosed with aphasia, which is impacting his cognitive abilities,” the statement reads. “As a result of this and with much consideration Bruce is stepping away from the career that has meant so much to him.”“This is a really challenging time for our family and we are so appreciative of your continued love, compassion and support,” the statement continues.

Bruce Willis is making a return to the scene of his most iconic film.

Instagram Friday that showed the “Die Hard” star standing on top of the Nakatomi Plaza skyscraper – which is actually the Fox Plaza building in Century City, Los Angeles – and looking out on the city skyline. The video then included a montage of some of Willis’ highlights from “Die Hard” in black and white, all scored to “Ode to Joy” by the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square.

In his 1988 action film classic Die Hard, Bruce Willis as Detective John McClane made a vow. “I promise I will never even think about going up in a tall building again.”

Die Hard. Ol’ Blue Eyes had first refusal as he’d been the star of 1968’s The Detective, which like Die Hard was based on author Roderick Thorp’s thriller novels. When the 70-year-old crooner confirmed his terrorist-fighting days were long behind him, producers went straight to the most obvious candidate: Arnold Schwarzenegger.

On and off screen, Bruce Willis has a lengthy list of accomplishments to be proud of.

Bruce Willis has announced that he has been diagnosed with a brain condition and is retiring from acting.The 67 year old Hollywood legend has been diagnosed with aphasia – a condition which has affected his cognitive abilities. A statement by Bruce’s family was shared on Instagram, announcing the news. It read: “To Bruce’s amazing supporters, as a family we wanted to share that our beloved Bruce has been experiencing some health issues and has recently been diagnosed with aphasia, which is impacting his cognitive abilities.

Die Hard star Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with a devastating brain disorder and has quit his acting career.

Bruce Willis has announced the actor is set to retire after being diagnosed with aphasia.The condition, a language disorder typically occurring after a stroke or brain injury, significantly affects a person’s ability to communicate.Willis’ family members posted a joint statement to social media – including his eldest children Rumer, Scout, Tallulah and their mother Demi Moore, as well as Evelyn, Mabel and their mother Emma Heming Willis – breaking the news that the 67-year-old Die Hard star would not be pursuing any new acting roles.“To Bruce’s amazing supporters, as a family we wanted to share that our beloved Bruce has been experiencing some health issues and has recently been diagnosed with aphasia, which is impacting his cognitive abilities,” the statement reads. “As a result of this and with much consideration Bruce is stepping away from the career that has meant so much to him.”“This is a really challenging time for our family and we are so appreciative of your continued love, compassion and support,” the statement continues.

Zack Sharf Bruce Willis’ family has announced the actor is retiring from the profession after being diagnosed with aphasia, a language disorder caused by brain damage that affects a person’s ability to communicate. Willis’ family members posted a joint statement to social media announcing the actor’s retirement.“To Bruce’s amazing supporters, as a family we wanted to share that our beloved Bruce has been experiencing some health issues and has recently been diagnosed with aphasia, which is impacting his cognitive abilities,” the statement reads.

If you’re an Amazon Prime Video subscriber and looking for new shows to add to your wish list, you’re in luck as February has a whole host of shows that are set to be released.