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Forbes
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘From The World Of John Wick: Ballerina' Gets Streaming Date, Report Says
"From The World Of John Wick: Ballerina" partial poster. From the World Of John Wick: Ballerina, starring Ana de Armas and Keanu Reeves, is reportedly coming soon to digital streaming. Directed by Len Wiseman, Ballerina was released in theaters on June 6. The official logline for the film reads, 'Taking place during the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, the film follows Eve Macarro (Armas) who is beginning her training in the assassin traditions of the Ruska Roma.' Reeves appears in From the World Of John Wick: Ballerina, as does other John Wick franchise stars Anjelica Huston, Ian McShane and the late Lance Reddick. The film also stars Gabriel Byrne, Catalina Sandino Moreno and Norman Reedus. From the World Of John Wick: Ballerina is expected to be released on digital streaming via premium video on demand on Tuesday, July 1, according to When to Stream. While the streaming tracker is typically accurate with its PVOD reports, When to Stream noted that the film's studio, Lionsgate, has not announced or confirmed the release date and it is subject to change. Prime Video currently has From the World Of John Wick: Ballerina available for pre-order for $24.99, which will also be the film's purchase price. Since digital rentals are typically $5 less than purchase prices, viewers can expect to rent From the World Of John Wick: Ballerina for $19.99 for 48 hours. In addition to Prime Video, From the World Of John Wick: Ballerina will be available on such digital platforms as Apple TV, Fandango at Home and YouTube. How Did Audiences And Critics Receive 'From the World Of John Wick: Ballerina'? From the World Of John Wick: Ballerina has earned $51.6 million in North American theaters and $53.4 million internationally for a worldwide tally of $105 million to date against a $90 million budget, according to The Numbers. The film received a 76% 'fresh' rating from Rotten Tomatoes critics based on 276 reviews. The RT Critics Consensus for the film reads, 'Equipping a steely Ana de Armas with creatively brutal action choreography and a pleasingly kooky origin story, Ballerina pirouettes gracefully onto the Wickverse's centerstage.' Audiences gave From the World Of John Wick: Ballerina a 93% 'fresh' Popcornmeter score based on 5,000-plus verified user ratings. The RT audience summary reads, 'Ana de Armas is a lethal and graceful action hero in Ballerina, a stellar pivot from the John Wick franchise that stylishly delivers a new violent dance with death.' Rated R, From the World Of John Wick: Ballerina is expected to be released on PVOD on July 1.
UPI
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
Watch: Small town terror continues in 'The Strangers: Chapter 2'
1 of 3 | Madelaine Petsch attends the premiere of the horror film "The Strangers: Chapter 1" in 2024. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo June 24 (UPI) -- Lionsgate has released a trailer for horror sequel The Strangers: Chapter 2, which picks up right where Chapter 1 left off. The trailer, released Tuesday, finds Maya (Madelaine Petsch) continuing to be terrorized by the trio of masked assailants in a small town where she and her boyfriend, Ryan (Froy Gutierrez), became stranded. The sequel finds Maya fleeing from the attackers while trying to unravel the mystery of their identities. Director Renny Harlin returns to helm the second film in the trilogy. All three movies were filmed back-to-back. Petsch previously said the sequels would delve deeper into the identities and motivations of the titular villains. "Some questions will be answered, of course, to get inside the machinations of 'the strangers,'" she told UPI in May 2024. "But we are not going to lose the innate terror that is so visceral within the original. We are aware of it." The Strangers: Chapter 2 releases in theaters Sept. 26. The film series starring Petsch is a remake of the 2008 movie starring Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman.
Geek Tyrant
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Full Trailer Released for THE STRANGERS: CHAPTER 2 Teases a Brutal Fight for Survival — GeekTyrant
Lionsgate has released a full trailer for The Strangers: Chapter 2 , which is the next sequel in the slasher horror trilogy. It looks like it will deliver a brutal and creepy experience for fans of the franchise. There's Halloween II vibes in this trailer. Madelaine Petsch returns to the role of Maya, having survived the terrifying attacks by three masked killers. Well, she once again finds herself having to fight for her survival against the masked maniacs. The first film in this trilogy wasn't really that special as it was just a remake of the original 2008 film. In The Strangers: Chapter 1 , 'After their car breaks down in an eerie small town, a young couple are forced to spend the night in a remote cabin. 'Panic ensues as they are terrorized by three masked strangers who strike with no mercy and seemingly no motive.' In this next film, when the masked killers learn Maya is still alive, they return to finish the job. Unfortunately for Maya, there's nowhere to run and no one to trust, as these killers pursue her, and are more than willing to kill anyone who gets in their way. All of the films are directed by Renny Harlin ( A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master, Deep Blue Sea ). He previously expressed that the whole project was considered one epic journey of terror. He explained: 'We, of course, shot them on top of each other and mixed up, like movies are always made. But we had to keep in mind that this is one story arc. 'It is one 4.5-hour movie, and the first movie is a first act. It sets up the characters and the terror and the killers and our main character, who will survive the first movie, but then go on a journey for the next two.' Lionsgate's plan is to release The Strangers: Chapter 2 on September 26th.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Ballerina,' ‘Blade Runner 2099' Filming Location Czech Republic Offers One-Stop Shop With Barrandov, Prague Studios
While it's approaching its centennial anniversary, Prague's historic Barrandov Studios doesn't show its age, boasting some of the most modern and sophisticated facilities in Europe. It's played host to a range of high-profile international productions in recent years, including Lionsgate's 'John Wick' spinoff 'Ballerina,' Robert Eggers' 'Nosferatu' and Amazon Prime Video's forthcoming 'Blade Runner 2099' series. Construction on two new sound stages will be completed in 2026, bringing the studio's total to 18, including four at its Hostivar location. Ample support facilities are also available — including production rooms, make-up rooms, dressing rooms, camera and prop rooms, and catering areas — as well as a 40-acre exterior lot. More from Variety 'Ballerina,' 'Foundation' Filming Location Czech Republic Rides Success of Revamped Audiovisual Law, Increased 25% Rebate 'How to Train Your Dragon' Flies to No. 1 at China Box Office Tom Cruise's 'Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning' Leads Again at China Box Office as 'Ballerina' Bows in Third Barrandov's builders and craftspeople are versatile and world-renowned, while the studio's costume and props department is one of the largest rental shops of its kind in Europe. Full-service postproduction and visual effects companies including Panavision, PFX and Flash SFX are all based at Barrandov. Not to be overlooked is Prague Studios, which was established by the team behind production outfit Milk & Honey — 'built by filmmakers for filmmakers,' as the studio's tagline puts it. Located in the heart of the Czech capital, the studio boasts seven sound stages totaling nearly 125,000 square feet, along with a water tank, a stage for virtual production and 25 acres of all-purpose backlot. An expansion will bring an additional 375,000 square feet of production real estate in 2026, including five new sound stages. Productions hosted by Prague Studios in recent years include Apple TV+'s sci-fi series 'Foundation,' Netflix's horror series 'Haunted' and Prime Video's 'Carnival Row.' Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? 25 Hollywood Legends Who Deserve an Honorary Oscar
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Meta reportedly explored acquisition of AI video startup Runway
Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly held discussions regarding a potential acquisition of the video startup Runway AI, as part of his ongoing efforts to expand in AI. The deal talks, however, did not progress to a formal offer with a specific dollar figure and are no longer active, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. Runway, a New York-based company specialising in AI technology that generates realistic-looking videos, was valued at more than $3bn earlier in 2025. Since 2023, Runway has been a pioneer in AI video generation, contributing to the surge in interest in such technologies. Its latest model, Gen-4, enables users to create videos with consistent characters and objects, a challenging feat for many AI services. The company has secured an agreement with movie studio Lionsgate to utilise its tools, which have also been used in productions such as Amazon's 'House of David' and a Madonna concert. Representatives for both Runway and Meta declined to comment, the report said. Zuckerberg has prioritised meeting with leading figures in AI, including CEOs and chief scientists, over recent months. His recruitment drive to build a 'superintelligence' team has included high salary offers and, in some cases, acquisition discussions. Meta recently completed a multibillion-dollar investment in Scale AI, acquiring 49% of the data labelling startup and hiring its CEO. The company also engaged in deal talks with AI search startup Perplexity, which is led by CEO Aravind Srinivas and was valued at $14bn in its latest round. Additionally, Meta has been in discussions with former GitHub CEO Nat Friedman about joining the company, Bloomberg has reported, and held similar talks with Daniel Gross, CEO of Safe Superintelligence. "Meta reportedly explored acquisition of AI video startup Runway" was originally created and published by Verdict, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
