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  • It’s a wrap for season 2 of ‘Reacher’

    By Express News Service

    The filming for the second season of Prime Video’s Reacher has been wrapped up, the streamer announced through their Twitter handle on Saturday. The hit action-drama is based on the best-selling Jack Reacher novels by Lee Child.

    On Twitter, Prime Video posted a short clip in which actor Alan Ritchson is seen in his Reacher outfit with blood on his face. Announcing the wrap he says, “I just came offset. Reacher Season 2, the last scene is done. As you can see, things got a little crazy. We promised things will be back bigger and better than ever.

    And we did not lie.” He then moves towards a giant clapboard, saying, “We do it Reacher style, here it is to close out the season,” as he claps the giant board. “It’s officially done. Season 2 is back bigger and better than ever. We promised we would, and the proof is in the pudding.”

    The popular book series, Jack Reacher, was already developed into a film franchise starring Tom Cruise in the lead. However, the Prime Video series is not connected to the film franchise. The Reacher series was developed for Amazon Prime Video by Nick Santora, he is known as the writer/producer of many superhit shows like The Sopranos, Prison Break, and Law and Order.

    That’s a wrap on #Reacher Season 2

    The filming for the second season of Prime Video’s Reacher has been wrapped up, the streamer announced through their Twitter handle on Saturday. The hit action-drama is based on the best-selling Jack Reacher novels by Lee Child.

    On Twitter, Prime Video posted a short clip in which actor Alan Ritchson is seen in his Reacher outfit with blood on his face. Announcing the wrap he says, “I just came offset. Reacher Season 2, the last scene is done. As you can see, things got a little crazy. We promised things will be back bigger and better than ever.

    And we did not lie.” He then moves towards a giant clapboard, saying, “We do it Reacher style, here it is to close out the season,” as he claps the giant board. “It’s officially done. Season 2 is back bigger and better than ever. We promised we would, and the proof is in the pudding.”

    The popular book series, Jack Reacher, was already developed into a film franchise starring Tom Cruise in the lead. However, the Prime Video series is not connected to the film franchise. The Reacher series was developed for Amazon Prime Video by Nick Santora, he is known as the writer/producer of many superhit shows like The Sopranos, Prison Break, and Law and Order.

    That’s a wrap on #Reacher Season 2

  • ‘The Boys’ creator confirms Season 4 is not final

    By Express News Service

    Speculations were rife that the Prime Video series The Boys’ season four would be regarded as the final season of the series. Taking to Twitter, Eric Kripke, the showrunner, penned a note dismantling the speculation. He also confirmed that the series would have other seasons even after the fourth one.  

    “Cause you’re asking! We’ve been shooting since late August, and I’m here to prep & direct the Season 4 finale. No, not the series finale; there will be more! Most importantly, Season 4 premieres in our discernible reality at some point in the future,” Eric Kripke wrote on Twitter. 

    Kripke had earlier revealed that the fourth season’s final episode is titled Assassination Run, written by Jessica Chou and David Reed. The Boys is based on The New York Times best-selling comic by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, who also serve as executive producers.

    The show stars Jack Quaid, Karl Urban, Antony Starr, Chace Crawford, Erin Moriarty, Laz Alonso, and Karen Fukuhara in lead roles. Rosemarie Dewitt, Rob Benedict, Elliot Knight, and Simon Pegg have been added as cast members for the 4th season. The release date of the series is yet to be revealed.

    Speculations were rife that the Prime Video series The Boys’ season four would be regarded as the final season of the series. Taking to Twitter, Eric Kripke, the showrunner, penned a note dismantling the speculation. He also confirmed that the series would have other seasons even after the fourth one.  

    “Cause you’re asking! We’ve been shooting since late August, and I’m here to prep & direct the Season 4 finale. No, not the series finale; there will be more! Most importantly, Season 4 premieres in our discernible reality at some point in the future,” Eric Kripke wrote on Twitter. 

    Kripke had earlier revealed that the fourth season’s final episode is titled Assassination Run, written by Jessica Chou and David Reed. The Boys is based on The New York Times best-selling comic by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, who also serve as executive producers.

    The show stars Jack Quaid, Karl Urban, Antony Starr, Chace Crawford, Erin Moriarty, Laz Alonso, and Karen Fukuhara in lead roles. Rosemarie Dewitt, Rob Benedict, Elliot Knight, and Simon Pegg have been added as cast members for the 4th season. The release date of the series is yet to be revealed.

  • Prime Video sets India premiere date for ‘Top Gun: Maverick’

    The Paramount Pictures film, which is the sequel to Cruise's 1986 classic hit “Top Gun,” will be available in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam on the platform.

  • Johnny Depp to appear in Rihanna’s new Savage X Fenty show

    By ANI

    WASHINGTON: Actor Johnny Depp will feature in Rihanna’s upcoming ‘Savage X Fenty Vol. 4’ fashion show.

    As per Variety, Depp will be the first male celebrity to have a featured “star” moment in one of Rihanna’s shows.

    His brief cameo follows in the vein of other celeb moments, like Cindy Crawford’s appearance in the 2021 Savage X Fenty showcase. Other confirmed celebrities for the “Vol. 4” show include Rihanna herself, “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” actor Winston Duke, “Abbott Elementary” Emmy winner Sheryl Lee Ralph, Marvel’s “Shang-Chi” star Simu Liu, “Empire” star Taraji P. Henson, Irina Shayk, Marsai Martin and performances by Burna Boy and Anitta.

    “Savage X Fenty Vol. 4” will be out on Prime Video on November 9.

    Meanwhile, Depp is also in news over his alleged relationship with his lawyer Joelle Rich.

    Joelle Rich represented Johnny in his libel trial against The Sun in 2018. The update about their separation has been confirmed by People magazine.

    Back in September, a source confirmed to the outlet that the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ star and the London lawyer were “dating, but it’s not serious.”

    However, as per the new reports, the two are no longer dating.

    Rich was on Depp’s legal team during his libel case against The Sun, which he lost in November 2020. He sued the U.K. newspaper for calling him a “wife-beater,” but the court upheld the outlet’s claims as being “substantially true” and his ex-wife Amber Heard testified to back up the claims. In March 2021, his attempt to overturn the decision was overruled.

    Rich was not among his lawyers in this year’s defamation case against Heard, 36, which was held in Fairfax County, Virginia. This isn’t Rich’s first encounter with internationally renowned figures while working in her field.

    According to Page Six, the lawyer, a partner at the firm Schillings, successfully defended Meghan Markle in the Duchess’ 2019 case against the Daily Mail over the publishing of a private letter to her estranged father, winning on behalf of her client in 2021.

    WASHINGTON: Actor Johnny Depp will feature in Rihanna’s upcoming ‘Savage X Fenty Vol. 4’ fashion show.

    As per Variety, Depp will be the first male celebrity to have a featured “star” moment in one of Rihanna’s shows.

    His brief cameo follows in the vein of other celeb moments, like Cindy Crawford’s appearance in the 2021 Savage X Fenty showcase. Other confirmed celebrities for the “Vol. 4” show include Rihanna herself, “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” actor Winston Duke, “Abbott Elementary” Emmy winner Sheryl Lee Ralph, Marvel’s “Shang-Chi” star Simu Liu, “Empire” star Taraji P. Henson, Irina Shayk, Marsai Martin and performances by Burna Boy and Anitta.

    “Savage X Fenty Vol. 4” will be out on Prime Video on November 9.

    Meanwhile, Depp is also in news over his alleged relationship with his lawyer Joelle Rich.

    Joelle Rich represented Johnny in his libel trial against The Sun in 2018. The update about their separation has been confirmed by People magazine.

    Back in September, a source confirmed to the outlet that the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ star and the London lawyer were “dating, but it’s not serious.”

    However, as per the new reports, the two are no longer dating.

    Rich was on Depp’s legal team during his libel case against The Sun, which he lost in November 2020. He sued the U.K. newspaper for calling him a “wife-beater,” but the court upheld the outlet’s claims as being “substantially true” and his ex-wife Amber Heard testified to back up the claims. In March 2021, his attempt to overturn the decision was overruled.

    Rich was not among his lawyers in this year’s defamation case against Heard, 36, which was held in Fairfax County, Virginia. This isn’t Rich’s first encounter with internationally renowned figures while working in her field.

    According to Page Six, the lawyer, a partner at the firm Schillings, successfully defended Meghan Markle in the Duchess’ 2019 case against the Daily Mail over the publishing of a private letter to her estranged father, winning on behalf of her client in 2021.

  • ‘John Wick’ prequel series ‘The Continental’ to debut on Prime Video in 2023

    By PTI

    MUMBAI: Streaming service Prime Video on Friday announced that the upcoming “John Wick” prequel series “The Continental” will launch on its platform in 2023.

    Produced by Lionsgate Television, the show focuses on the inner workings of the titular hotel from the Keanu Reeves-led action film franchise.

    The series will be exclusively available to Prime Video members worldwide, excluding the US, Middle East and Israel, in 2023, Prime Video said in a press release.

    “The Continental” is told from the perspective of a young Winston Scott, played by Colin Woodell, the manager of the hotel, which is a refuge for assassins.

    “Throughout the series, viewers will follow Winston through the underworld of 70’s New York, where he will battle demons from his past as he attempts to seize control of the iconic hotel – a hotel that serves as a meeting point for the world’s most dangerous criminals,” the official plotline read.

    It will also feature veteran actor Mel Gibson as Cormac, Ayomide Adegun as young Charon, Ben Robson as Frankie, Hubert Point-Du Jour as Miles, Jessica Allain as Lou, Mishel Prada as KD, Nhung Kate as Yen and Peter Greene as Uncle Charlie.

    “The John Wick films have created one of the most immersive, detailed and enjoyable universes we’ve seen on screen in the last decade,” said Chris Mansolillo, Director, Content Acquisition, Prime Video.

    “We are extremely proud to play a part in continuing to build that universe, offering viewers an insight into the origins of the infamous Continental Hotel and its incredible characters,” he added.

    The series is showrun by Greg Coolidge and Kirk Ward, who also serve as writers and executive producers alongside Albert Hughes, Basil Iwanyk, Erica Lee, Chad Stahelski, Derek Kolstad, David Leitch, Paul Wernick, Rhett Reese, and Marshall Persinger.

    MUMBAI: Streaming service Prime Video on Friday announced that the upcoming “John Wick” prequel series “The Continental” will launch on its platform in 2023.

    Produced by Lionsgate Television, the show focuses on the inner workings of the titular hotel from the Keanu Reeves-led action film franchise.

    The series will be exclusively available to Prime Video members worldwide, excluding the US, Middle East and Israel, in 2023, Prime Video said in a press release.

    “The Continental” is told from the perspective of a young Winston Scott, played by Colin Woodell, the manager of the hotel, which is a refuge for assassins.

    “Throughout the series, viewers will follow Winston through the underworld of 70’s New York, where he will battle demons from his past as he attempts to seize control of the iconic hotel – a hotel that serves as a meeting point for the world’s most dangerous criminals,” the official plotline read.

    It will also feature veteran actor Mel Gibson as Cormac, Ayomide Adegun as young Charon, Ben Robson as Frankie, Hubert Point-Du Jour as Miles, Jessica Allain as Lou, Mishel Prada as KD, Nhung Kate as Yen and Peter Greene as Uncle Charlie.

    “The John Wick films have created one of the most immersive, detailed and enjoyable universes we’ve seen on screen in the last decade,” said Chris Mansolillo, Director, Content Acquisition, Prime Video.

    “We are extremely proud to play a part in continuing to build that universe, offering viewers an insight into the origins of the infamous Continental Hotel and its incredible characters,” he added.

    The series is showrun by Greg Coolidge and Kirk Ward, who also serve as writers and executive producers alongside Albert Hughes, Basil Iwanyk, Erica Lee, Chad Stahelski, Derek Kolstad, David Leitch, Paul Wernick, Rhett Reese, and Marshall Persinger.

  • ‘Jurassic World: Dominion’ to debut on Prime Video on October 17

    By PTI

    MUMBAI: “Jurassic World: Dominion”, the third instalment in the “Jurassic Park” sequel trilogy, will be available for streaming on Prime Video from October 17.

    Led by an ensemble cast of Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum and Sam Neill, the film was released globally in June this year.

    The official Twitter handle of Prime Video India shared the news on Monday.

    “Brace yourselves for the epic conclusion of the Jurassic era. Clear your calendar already for the #JurassicWorldOnPrime coming Oct 17,” Prime Video tweeted.

    brace yourselves for the epic conclusion of the jurassic eraclear your calendar already for the #JurassicWorldOnPrime coming Oct 17 pic.twitter.com/KPib2K3ELg
    — prime video IN (@PrimeVideoIN) October 10, 2022
    Directed by Colin Trevorrow, “Jurassic World Dominion” is a follow-up to 2018’s “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” and “Jurassic World” (2015).

    MUMBAI: “Jurassic World: Dominion”, the third instalment in the “Jurassic Park” sequel trilogy, will be available for streaming on Prime Video from October 17.

    Led by an ensemble cast of Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum and Sam Neill, the film was released globally in June this year.

    The official Twitter handle of Prime Video India shared the news on Monday.

    “Brace yourselves for the epic conclusion of the Jurassic era. Clear your calendar already for the #JurassicWorldOnPrime coming Oct 17,” Prime Video tweeted.

    brace yourselves for the epic conclusion of the jurassic era
    clear your calendar already for the #JurassicWorldOnPrime coming Oct 17 pic.twitter.com/KPib2K3ELg
    — prime video IN (@PrimeVideoIN) October 10, 2022
    Directed by Colin Trevorrow, “Jurassic World Dominion” is a follow-up to 2018’s “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” and “Jurassic World” (2015).

  • Prime Video sets December premiere for ‘Jack Ryan’ season 3 

    By PTI

    LOS ANGELES: The third season of “Jack Ryan,” headlined by John Krasinski, will premiere on Prime Video on December 21.

    The streamer shared the release date of the new installment of the political action thriller series, which follows the titular dashing CIA agent based on Tom Clancy’s novels, on Wednesday.

    “All eight episodes of the global hit will stream exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide,” a press release issued by the streaming service stated.

    The upcoming season will see Jack Ryan, played by “The Office” star Krasinski, on the run and in a race against time.

    “Jack is wrongly implicated in a larger conspiracy and suddenly finds himself a fugitive out in the cold.

    Now, wanted by both the CIA and an international rogue faction that he has uncovered, Jack is forced underground, crisscrossing Europe, trying to stay alive, while preventing a massive global conflict,” read the official synopsis of the show.

    In addition to Krasinski, also returning for the third season are Wendell Pierce as James Greer and Michael Kelly as Mike November. Nina Hoss (Alena Kovac) and Betty Gabriel (Elizabeth Wright) are joining the cast as new series regulars.

    “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan” is co-produced by Amazon Studios, Paramount Television Studios, and Skydance Television.

    Andrew Form, Allyson Seeger, Krasinski, Vaun Wilmott, Brad Fuller, and Michael Bay are the executive producers for this series.

    Additionally, Clancy and Skydance Television’s David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Bill Bost executive produce the third season, along with Mace Neufeld and Carlton Cuse. In May, it was confirmed the series would end after four seasons.

    LOS ANGELES: The third season of “Jack Ryan,” headlined by John Krasinski, will premiere on Prime Video on December 21.

    The streamer shared the release date of the new installment of the political action thriller series, which follows the titular dashing CIA agent based on Tom Clancy’s novels, on Wednesday.

    “All eight episodes of the global hit will stream exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide,” a press release issued by the streaming service stated.

    The upcoming season will see Jack Ryan, played by “The Office” star Krasinski, on the run and in a race against time.

    “Jack is wrongly implicated in a larger conspiracy and suddenly finds himself a fugitive out in the cold.

    Now, wanted by both the CIA and an international rogue faction that he has uncovered, Jack is forced underground, crisscrossing Europe, trying to stay alive, while preventing a massive global conflict,” read the official synopsis of the show.

    In addition to Krasinski, also returning for the third season are Wendell Pierce as James Greer and Michael Kelly as Mike November. Nina Hoss (Alena Kovac) and Betty Gabriel (Elizabeth Wright) are joining the cast as new series regulars.

    “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan” is co-produced by Amazon Studios, Paramount Television Studios, and Skydance Television.

    Andrew Form, Allyson Seeger, Krasinski, Vaun Wilmott, Brad Fuller, and Michael Bay are the executive producers for this series.

    Additionally, Clancy and Skydance Television’s David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Bill Bost executive produce the third season, along with Mace Neufeld and Carlton Cuse. In May, it was confirmed the series would end after four seasons.

  • Kiernan Shipka joins Chris Evans, Dwayne in Red One

    By Express News Service

    Kiernan Shipka has joined Prime Video’s holiday film Red One. She’ll be joining the previously announced leads Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans. The project, conceived by Johnson’s Seven Buck Production’s president Hiram Garcia, who previously described the project as “Hobbs-meets Miracle on 34th Street”, was won by the streamer after a highly competitive bidding war last year.

    Chris EvansWhile the details of Shipka, Evans, and Johnson’s characters along with the plot are kept tightly under wraps, Red One is an action-adventure comedy that is trying to create a whole new universe to explore within the holiday genre.

    The film will see Johnson collaborating again with his Jumanji franchise filmmaker Jake Kasdan who helmed Welcome to the Jungle and The Next Level.

    He will direct from a screenplay by Chris Morgan, who previously worked with Seven Bucks and Johnson on projects like Fast & Furious Presents Hobbs and Shaw, The Fate of the Furious, Furious 7, Fast & Furious 6, and Fast Five.

    Red One is produced by Kasdan and Melvin Mar under The Detective Agency banner, for Seven Bucks Johnson will produce alongside Hiram and Dany Garcia while Sky Salem Robinson will co-produce.The film has been planned to be completed this year and aims to hit theatres in 2023. 

    Kiernan Shipka has joined Prime Video’s holiday film Red One. She’ll be joining the previously announced leads Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans. The project, conceived by Johnson’s Seven Buck Production’s president Hiram Garcia, who previously described the project as “Hobbs-meets Miracle on 34th Street”, was won by the streamer after a highly competitive bidding war last year.

    Chris EvansWhile the details of Shipka, Evans, and Johnson’s characters along with the plot are kept tightly under wraps, Red One is an action-adventure comedy that is trying to create a whole new universe to explore within the holiday genre.

    The film will see Johnson collaborating again with his Jumanji franchise filmmaker Jake Kasdan who helmed Welcome to the Jungle and The Next Level.

    He will direct from a screenplay by Chris Morgan, who previously worked with Seven Bucks and Johnson on projects like Fast & Furious Presents Hobbs and Shaw, The Fate of the Furious, Furious 7, Fast & Furious 6, and Fast Five.

    Red One is produced by Kasdan and Melvin Mar under The Detective Agency banner, for Seven Bucks Johnson will produce alongside Hiram and Dany Garcia while Sky Salem Robinson will co-produce.
    The film has been planned to be completed this year and aims to hit theatres in 2023.
     

  • Emily Blunt, Chaske Spencer-led series ‘The English’ to premier on Prime Video in November

    By PTI

    LOS ANGELES: Western drama series “The English”, starring Emily Blunt and Chaske Spencer, will start streaming on Prime Video from November 11.

    According to a press release issued by the streaming platform, all six episodes of the limited series will be released together.

    “The English” will make its world premiere at the BFI London Film Festival as their series special presentation on October 15.

    The series is a co-production with Amazon Studios and BBC, in association with All3Media International. Billed as an “epic chase Western”, the show hails from writer and director Hugo Blick.

    The series takes the core themes of identity and revenge to tell a uniquely compelling parable on race, power, and love.

    “An aristocratic Englishwoman, Lady Cornelia Locke (Blunt), and a Pawnee ex-cavalry scout, Eli Whipp (Spencer), come together in 1890 middle America to cross a violent landscape built on dreams and blood. Both of them have a clear sense of their destiny, but neither is aware that it is rooted in a shared past,” the plotline reads.

    The series’ ensemble cast includes Rafe Spall, Tom Hughes, Toby Jones, and Ciaran Hinds. “The English” is produced by Drama Republic Ltd and Eight Rooks Ltd. Blunt also serves as executive producer, alongside Greg Brenman for Drama Republic. Colin Wratten is attached as the producer.

    LOS ANGELES: Western drama series “The English”, starring Emily Blunt and Chaske Spencer, will start streaming on Prime Video from November 11.

    According to a press release issued by the streaming platform, all six episodes of the limited series will be released together.

    “The English” will make its world premiere at the BFI London Film Festival as their series special presentation on October 15.

    The series is a co-production with Amazon Studios and BBC, in association with All3Media International. Billed as an “epic chase Western”, the show hails from writer and director Hugo Blick.

    The series takes the core themes of identity and revenge to tell a uniquely compelling parable on race, power, and love.

    “An aristocratic Englishwoman, Lady Cornelia Locke (Blunt), and a Pawnee ex-cavalry scout, Eli Whipp (Spencer), come together in 1890 middle America to cross a violent landscape built on dreams and blood. Both of them have a clear sense of their destiny, but neither is aware that it is rooted in a shared past,” the plotline reads.

    The series’ ensemble cast includes Rafe Spall, Tom Hughes, Toby Jones, and Ciaran Hinds. “The English” is produced by Drama Republic Ltd and Eight Rooks Ltd. Blunt also serves as executive producer, alongside Greg Brenman for Drama Republic. Colin Wratten is attached as the producer.

  • Emily Blunt, Chaske Spencer-led series ‘The English’ to premiere on Prime Video in November

    By PTI

    LOS ANGELES: Western drama series “The English”, starring Emily Blunt and Chaske Spencer, will start streaming on Prime Video from November 11.

    According to a press release issued by the streaming platform, all six episodes of the limited series will be released together.

    “The English” will make its world premiere at the BFI London Film Festival as their series special presentation on October 15.

    The series is a co-production with Amazon Studios and BBC, in association with All3Media International. Billed as an “epic chase Western”, the show hails from writer and director Hugo Blick.

    The series takes the core themes of identity and revenge to tell a uniquely compelling parable on race, power, and love.

    “An aristocratic Englishwoman, Lady Cornelia Locke (Blunt), and a Pawnee ex-cavalry scout, Eli Whipp (Spencer), come together in 1890 middle America to cross a violent landscape built on dreams and blood. Both of them have a clear sense of their destiny, but neither is aware that it is rooted in a shared past,” the plotline reads.

    The series’ ensemble cast includes Rafe Spall, Tom Hughes, Toby Jones, and Ciaran Hinds. “The English” is produced by Drama Republic Ltd and Eight Rooks Ltd. Blunt also serves as executive producer, alongside Greg Brenman for Drama Republic. Colin Wratten is attached as the producer.

    LOS ANGELES: Western drama series “The English”, starring Emily Blunt and Chaske Spencer, will start streaming on Prime Video from November 11.

    According to a press release issued by the streaming platform, all six episodes of the limited series will be released together.

    “The English” will make its world premiere at the BFI London Film Festival as their series special presentation on October 15.

    The series is a co-production with Amazon Studios and BBC, in association with All3Media International. Billed as an “epic chase Western”, the show hails from writer and director Hugo Blick.

    The series takes the core themes of identity and revenge to tell a uniquely compelling parable on race, power, and love.

    “An aristocratic Englishwoman, Lady Cornelia Locke (Blunt), and a Pawnee ex-cavalry scout, Eli Whipp (Spencer), come together in 1890 middle America to cross a violent landscape built on dreams and blood. Both of them have a clear sense of their destiny, but neither is aware that it is rooted in a shared past,” the plotline reads.

    The series’ ensemble cast includes Rafe Spall, Tom Hughes, Toby Jones, and Ciaran Hinds. “The English” is produced by Drama Republic Ltd and Eight Rooks Ltd. Blunt also serves as executive producer, alongside Greg Brenman for Drama Republic. Colin Wratten is attached as the producer.