Rebel Wilson is gearing up for another of her signature comedy films, and we’ve learned more about the film’s supporting cast. Deadline reports joining Wilson in this comedy romp are Anna Camp, Justin Hartley, Anna Chlumsky, Stephen Dorff, Gigi Zumbado, and Da’Vine Joy Randolph. Also rounding out the rest of the cast is Sam Huntington, […]
Jason Isaacs stars in trailer for disaster thriller Skyfire
Following a successful box office run in China, Patriot Films has now unveiled a UK trailer and poster for Skyfire, a new disaster thriller from director Simon West (Con Air) and starring Jason Isaacs (Star Trek: Discovery), which is set to arrive on these shores next week; check them out here… Escape to Tianhuo Island, […]
A Look Back at The Expendables Franchise (And a Look Forward…)
Ten years on from the release of the first movie, Tom Jolliffe looks back at the Expendables franchise and then looks at where it can go now (and who needs to join the crew)… When The Expendables was first announced in late 2009, my excitement levels went through the roof. Initially it was Sylvester Stallone, […]
Movie Review – Gun Shy (2017)
Gun Shy, 2017. Directed by Simon West. Starring Antonio Banderas, Olga Kurylenko, Ben Cura, and Mark Valley. SYNOPSIS: An aging rock star’s wife is kidnapped while vacationing in Chile. Antonio Banderas appears to be working non-stop at the moment. He’s popping up here, there and everywhere. Largely, we’re seeing him in straight to video action […]
Exclusive: Director Simon West reveals Tsunami LA plot details
Earlier this month it was announced that British filmmaker Simon West (Con Air, The Expendables 2) has signed on to direct Tsunami L.A., and speaking to Flickering Myth’s Freda Cooper this week to discuss his new film Stratton, West also offered up a few plot details the disaster epic. “It’s basically what L.A. look like after […]
Exclusive Interview – Stratton director Simon West
Action director Simon West (Con-Air, The Expendables 2 etc) returns to British soil for his latest, Stratton, which stars Dominic Cooper as Special Boats Service agent John Stratton. Despite being brought up on James Bond movies, West says John Stratton is a much-needed alternative to Bond and, talking to Flickering Myth’s Freda Cooper, explains more […]
Watch the trailer for action comedy Gun Shy starring Antonio Banderas and Olga Kurylenko
Ahead of its US release next month, a poster and trailer have arrived online for the upcoming action comedy Gun Shy. Directed by Simon West, the film stars Antonio Banderas, Olga Kurylenko, Ben Cura, Mark Valley, and Aisling Loftus; check them out below… When vacationing in Chile, an aging and pampered rock star’s (Antonio Banderas) […]
Simon West says his remake of The Blob is “Alien meets Predator”
It was revealed last month that Simon West (Con Air) would be taking on the next big screen remake of The Blob, which he looks to get underway once the promotional tour for Wild Card is out of the way. He’s also got plans to take his version away from previous attempts. “[It] takes a […]
The Expendables 2 director to remake The Blob
The Blob freaked people out in 1958 as it moved through town devouring everything that crossed its path. I know, sounds scary doesn’t it? Now it’s back to do it all again in a remake of the old sci-fi classic, set to be helmed by The Expendables 2 director Simon West. West should prove to […]
Movie Review – The Expendables 2 (2012)
The Expendables 2, 2012. Directed by Simon West. Starring Sylvester Stallone, Bruce Willis, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Chuck Norris, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Jason Statham, Dolph Lundgren, Jet Li, Randy Couture, Terry Crews, Liam Hemsworth, Yu Nan and Scott Adkins. SYNOPSIS: After taking on a seemingly simple job, Barney Ross and the Expendables are compelled to seek revenge […]
