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BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE Featurette

Jeremy Renner To Star In Mayor of Kingstown Exclusively for Paramount+

ViacomCBS Streaming Event presentation that Academy Award nominee Jeremy Renner (The Hurt Locker, Wind River) has been tapped as the lead in the highly anticipated drama Mayor of Kingstown exclusively for Paramount+. Prolific director, Antoine Fuqua (Academy Award -winning Training Day), has signed on as executive producer in the new series from Academy Award-nominated screenwriter Taylor Sheridan - co-creator of Yellowstone, cable's most watched show of 2020 - who recently signed a multi-year pact with ViacomCBS and MTV Entertainment Group  Mayor of Kingstown follows the McLusky family - power brokers in Kingstown, Michigan where the business of incarceration is the only thriving industry. Tackling themes of systemic racism, corruption and inequality, the series provides a stark look at their attempt to bring order and justice to a town that has neither. Mayor of Kingstown will be executive produced by Sheridan, co-creator Hugh Dillon, Jeremy Renner, Antoine Fuqua, David Glasser

Equalizer 2 Official Trailer & Poster

Denzel Washington returns to one of his signature roles in the first sequel of his career. Robert McCall serves an unflinching justice for the exploited and oppressed – but how far will he go when that is someone he loves? Discuss this with fellow SJF fans on Facebook . On Twitter, follow us at @SandwichJohnFilms Please Leave A Comment-

Movie Review: #TheMagnificentSeven

The Magnificent Seven is the best film in months. Thank the western movie gods. Review by Matt Cummings Director Antoine Fuqua's The Magnificent Seven is perhaps a mirror of its time: a restless, fun, but ultimately pulpy action flick with a tad more substance than most brainless fare. And yet, it's so much fun, so funny, and never boring that any problems I (or it appears every other American critic) have with it are easily erased. After witnessing unimaginable loss by the evil robber baron Bogue (Peter Sarsgaard), a hardworking town seeks revenge and righteousness in the form of seven antiheroes, each with their own checkered past. There's the bounty hunter leader Chisolm (Denzel Washington), the card-playing womanizer Faraday (Chris Pratt), Chisolm's sniper buddy Goodnight (Ethan Hawke) and assassin/friend Billy (Byung-hun Lee), a wanted felon (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo), and the aging hunter Horne (Vincent D'Onofrio). As the widow Emma (Haley Benn

Enter For A Chance To Win Passes To See THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN In Las Vegas

Enter for a chance to see  THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN  on Monday, September 19th at 7:00 PM in Las Vegas. Director Antoine Fuqua brings his modern vision to a classic story in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures’ and Columbia Pictures’ The Magnificent Seven . With the town of Rose Creek under the deadly control of industrialist Bartholomew Bogue ( Peter Sarsgaard ), the desperate townspeople employ protection from seven outlaws, bounty hunters, gamblers and hired guns – Sam Chisolm ( Denzel Washington ), Josh Farraday ( Chris Pratt ), Goodnight Robicheaux ( Ethan Hawke ), Jack Horne ( Vincent D’Onofrio ), Billy Rocks ( Byung-Hun Lee ), Vasquez ( Manuel Garcia-Rulfo ), and Red Harvest ( Martin Sensmeier ). As they prepare the town for the violent showdown that they know is coming, these seven mercenaries find themselves fighting for more than money. See how to enter after the Jump... Make sure to  LIKE   SandwichJohnFilms  on  Facebook  and follow us on  Twitter  for all your entertainme

Enter For A Chance To Win Passes To See THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN In Phoenix

Enter for a chance to see  THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN  on Monday, September 19th at 7:00 PM in Phoenix. Director Antoine Fuqua brings his modern vision to a classic story in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures’ and Columbia Pictures’ The Magnificent Seven . With the town of Rose Creek under the deadly control of industrialist Bartholomew Bogue ( Peter Sarsgaard ), the desperate townspeople employ protection from seven outlaws, bounty hunters, gamblers and hired guns – Sam Chisolm ( Denzel Washington ), Josh Farraday ( Chris Pratt ), Goodnight Robicheaux ( Ethan Hawke ), Jack Horne ( Vincent D’Onofrio ), Billy Rocks ( Byung-Hun Lee ), Vasquez ( Manuel Garcia-Rulfo ), and Red Harvest ( Martin Sensmeier ). As they prepare the town for the violent showdown that they know is coming, these seven mercenaries find themselves fighting for more than money. See how to enter after the Jump... Make sure to  LIKE   SandwichJohnFilms  on  Facebook  and follow us on  Twitter  for all your entertainment

Training Day TV Show Trailer Starring Bill Paxton

A crime thriller that begins 15 years after the events of the feature film left, about an idealistic young police officer ( Justin Cornwell ) who is appointed to an elite squad of the LAPD where he is partnered with a seasoned, morally ambiguous detective ( Bill Paxton ). Drew Van Acker, Katrina Law, Lex Scott Davis and Julie Benz will also star. Jerry Bruckheimer, Antoine Fuqua, Jonathan Littman, Will Beall and Barry Schindel will executive-produce. Please Leave A Comment-

THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN Trailer & Poster

THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN movie starring Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, Ethan Hawke, Vincent D’Onofrio, Wagner Moura, Haley Bennett, Matt Bomer, Byung-hun Lee and Jason Momoa and Peter Sarsgaard. Directed by Antoine Fuqua . Haley Bennett plays the widow of a man murdered by a ruthless gang that has taken over her town. She hires a bounty hunter to get rid of those thugs and it’s enough money for the bounty hunter to hire six more gunmen to help him. Matt Bomer plays Haley Bennett’s character’s husband. The remake’s script is rewritten by “Saving Mr. Banks” filmmaker, John Lee Hancock, previous draft was by “True Detective” creator, Nic Pizzolatto THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN remake arrives September 23, 2016 Please Leave A Comment-

THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN Official Poster

THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN movie starring Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, Ethan Hawke, Vincent D’Onofrio, Wagner Moura, Haley Bennett, Matt Bomer, Byung-hun Lee and Jason Momoa and Peter Sarsgaard . Directed by Antoine Fuqua. Haley Bennett plays the widow of a man murdered by a ruthless gang that has taken over her town. She hires a bounty hunter to get rid of those thugs and it’s enough money for the bounty hunter to hire six more gunmen to help him. Matt Bomer plays Haley Bennett’s character’s husband. The remake’s script is rewritten by “Saving Mr. Banks” filmmaker, John Lee Hancock, previous draft was by “True Detective” creator, Nic Pizzolatto THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN remake arrives September 23, 2016 Please Leave A Comment-

Sylvester Stallone To Star In Mario Puzo's Omerta

Decades after he was strongly considering Godfather III , it looks like Sylvester Stallone is finally joining the Mafia in a proposed TV series based on Mario Puzo's last novel, Omerta . Added into the mix is the fact that Antoine Fuqua (Training Day, The Magnificent Seven) is directing the first episode from a script by Justin Herber and Adam Hoff. Stallone will be portraying Raymonde Aprile, considered to be the last great American don. Produced by The Weinstein Compoany, the intent is to get a network to come on board for a full series commitment. This is a big turn for Stallone, an Academy Award nominee for his portrayal of Rocky Balboa in Ryan Cogler's Creed. Omerta was published in 2000, about a year after Puzo's death. Please Leave A Comment- Source- Empire

#THEMAGNIFICENTSEVEN Trailer Has Arrived

THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN  stars Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, Ethan Hawke, Vincent D’Onofrio, Wagner Moura, Haley Bennett, Matt Bomer, Byung-hun Lee and Peter Sarsgaard. Directed by Antoine Fuqua. Haley Bennett plays the widow of a man murdered by a ruthless gang that has taken over her town. She hires a bounty hunter to get rid of those thugs and it’s enough money for the bounty hunter to hire six more gunmen to help him. Matt Bomer plays Haley Bennett’s character’s husband. The remake’s script is rewritten by “Saving Mr. Banks” filmmaker, John Lee Hancock, previous draft was by “True Detective” creator, Nic Pizzolatto THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN remake arrives September 23, 2016 Please Leave A Comment-

#THEMAGNIFICENT SEVEN First Look

U SA Today scored the first images from THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN movie starring Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, Ethan Hawke, Vincent D’Onofrio, Wagner Moura, Haley Bennett, Matt Bomer, Byung-hun Lee and Jason Momoa and Peter Sarsgaard.  Directed by Antoine Fuqua. See all the images after the Jump... Haley Bennett plays the widow of a man murdered by a ruthless gang that has taken over her town. She hires a bounty hunter to get rid of those thugs and it’s enough money for the bounty hunter to hire six more gunmen to help him. Matt Bomer plays Haley Bennett’s character’s husband. The remake’s script is rewritten by “Saving Mr. Banks” filmmaker, John Lee Hancock, previous draft was by “True Detective” creator, Nic Pizzolatto THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN remake arrives September 23, 2016 Please Leave A Comment-

Antoine Fuqua To Direct "Wolf Boys"

According to Variety TriStar Pictures has won the rights to the Mexican cartel book “ Wolf Boys ” with Antoine Fuqua attached to direct and produce. Written by Dan Slater, the book follows two American teens recruited as killers for a Mexican cartel, and their pursuit by a Mexican-American detective who realizes the War on Drugs is unwinnable. Insiders have described the book as “Goodfellas” in the Mexican cartel landscape. Given the sudden interest in cartels following the arrest of drug kingpin El Chapo, the book was in high demand after coming on the market last week. Fuqua’s deal is still be worked out but the choice seems spot-on since his credits include “Training Day” and “The Equalizer.” The book will be released by Simon & Schuster later this year. Please Leave A Comment-

Training Day Series On It's Way To CBS

THR is reporting Antoine Fuqua will direct the follow-up to his 2001 feature film of the same name. TV's big remake push is showing no signs of slowing down. In a competitive situation, CBS has handed out a hefty pilot-production commitment to a Training Day follow-up based on the 2001 film of the same name, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. Based on the feature film from Warner Bros. and Village Roadshow Pictures, the potential series will take place 15 years after the movie. The planned Training Day series is set in the LAPD of 2015. ( Ethan Hawke and Denzel Washington starred in the feature.) Antoine Fuqua, who directed the feature film, will helm the pilot, which was written by feature writer and former LAPD detective Will Beall. Jerry Bruckheimer Television's Jerry Bruckheimer and Jonathan Littman will executive produce alongside Fuqua and Beall. The drama hails from Warner Bros. Television, where Bruckheimer is based, and Fuqua Films. Training Day comes a

Should 'Mission: Impossible 6' Get a New Director?

We explain why this might be a good idea, and dole out some possible candidates. Story by Matt Cummings Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation is well on its way to box office success, enjoying one of the highest critic reviews of the summer at 93% (via Rotten Tomatoes). The news of its second weekend at number one is perhaps a clearer indication of its staying power over newer competition: moviegoers love Mission: Impossible . Therefore, it was with a feeling of certainty that Paramount last week announced that plans for Part 6 are already underway . Under normal circumstances, it would be likely that everyone associated with a past hit be retained in order to guarantee that another hit happens. However, in the case of this franchise, it might not be necessary. Part of M:I 's continued success lies in seeing a new director each time take the reins to make their own distinction, something current director Christopher McQuarrie acknowledges in recent interviews. Nothi

Movie Review: #Southpaw

The violent and devious world of boxing is revealed in Jake Gyllenhaal's Southpaw . Review by Matt Cummings If you were one of the millions of people who forked over $100 in hopes of watching that 'fight of the century' between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, you were probably disappointed at the men's dance that occurred in its place. It's sad to admit that American professional boxing is perhaps in its darkest hour, ruined by promoters who laugh all the way to their huge payouts, and supported with questionable behavior by boxers that borders on the practiced routines of the WWE. At least this summer gives us the very good Southpaw , although it's a bit long and entirely predictable. Boxer Billy Hope (Gyllenhaal) has fought his way to the top of his profession, taunting his opponents while they deliver vicious blows in a vain attempt to defeat him. His wife Maureen (Rachel McAdams) and daughter Leila (Oona Laurence) are worried that the sh

Final Trailer For #SOUTHPAW

The Weinstein Company has released the last trailer for their highly anticipated film, SOUTHPAW ! From acclaimed director Antoine Fuqua (TRAINING DAY) and screenwriter Kurt Sutter ("Sons of Anarchy") and starring Academy Award® nominee Jake Gyllenhaal, Rachel McAdams, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson and Academy Award® winner Forest Whitaker. SOUTHPAW hits theaters in just 3 days on FRIDAY, JULY 24TH! From acclaimed director Antoine Fuqua (TRAINING DAY) and screenwriter Kurt Sutter ("Sons of Anarchy"), SOUTHPAW tells the riveting story of Billy "The Great" Hope, reigning Junior Middleweight Boxing Champion of the World (Academy Award® nominee Jake Gyllenhaal). Billy Hope seemingly has it all with an impressive career, a beautiful and loving wife (Rachel McAdams), an adorable daughter (Oona Laurence) and a lavish lifestyle. When tragedy strikes and his lifelong manager and friend (Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson) leaves him behind, Hope hits r

#SOUTHPAW Character Featurette & Clips

The Weinstein Company has released 2 BRAND NEW clips and a character featurette on Rachel McAdams from their upcoming film, SOUTHPAW . Character featurette on Rachel McAdams From acclaimed director Antoine Fuqua (TRAINING DAY) and screenwriter Kurt Sutter ("Sons of Anarchy"), SOUTHPAW tells the riveting story of Billy "The Great" Hope, reigning Junior Middleweight Boxing Champion of the World (Academy Award® nominee Jake Gyllenhaal). Billy Hope seemingly has it all with an impressive career, a beautiful and loving wife (Rachel McAdams), an adorable daughter (Oona Laurence) and a lavish lifestyle. When tragedy strikes and his lifelong manager and friend (Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson) leaves him behind, Hope hits rock bottom and turns to an unlikely savior at a run-down local gym: Tick Willis (Academy Award® winner Forest Whitaker), a retired fighter and trainer to the city's toughest amateur boxers. With his future riding on Tick's guidance and te

#SOUTHPAW Clip "Press Conference"

On behalf of The Weinstein Company, we are pleased to share an exciting new clip from SOUTHPAW . After Billy Hope ( Jake Gyllenhaal ) wins yet another match to become undefeated at 43-0, watch what happens when his rival, Miguel Escobar ( Miguel Gomez ), challenges him to a fight. Watch the clip after the Jump... SOUTHPAW hits theaters everywhere on JULY 24th! Please Leave A Comment-

#SOUTHPAW NEW Behind The Scenes Clip

The Weinstein Company is excited to share amazing never-before-seen footage from behind the scenes of their upcoming boxing drama, SOUTHPAW . This incredible new clip dives into the grueling, intense training regimen that Academy Award® nominated star Jake Gyllenhaal underwent with director Antoine Fuqua to prepare for his demanding role as fighter Billy “The Great” Hope. Watch the video after the Jump..to get a look at how Jake managed to transform himself, both mentally and physically, into a light heavyweight champion in just a few months time. Please Leave A Comment-

Win Tickets To An Advance Screening For #SOUTHPAW In Sacramento

Win Tickets To An Advance Screening For SOUTHPAW  on July 21 at 7:00 PM in Sacramento. From acclaimed director Antoine Fuqua (TRAINING DAY) and screenwriter Kurt Sutter (“Sons of Anarchy), SOUTHPAW tells the riveting story of Billy "The Great" Hope, reigning Junior Middleweight Boxing Champion of the World (Academy Award® nominee Jake Gyllenhaal ). Billy Hope seemingly has it all with an impressive career, a beautiful and loving wife ( Rachel McAdams ), an adorable daughter ( Oona Laurence ) and a lavish lifestyle. When tragedy strikes and his lifelong manager and friend ( Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson ) leaves him behind, Hope hits rock bottom and turns to an unlikely savior at a run-down local gym: Tick Willis (Academy Award® winner Forest Whitaker ), a retired fighter and trainer to the city's toughest amateur boxers. With his future riding on Tick's guidance and tenacity, Billy enters the hardest battle of his life as he struggles with redemption and t