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Casting Updates: Taken 3, The Whole Truth, Marvel & xXx 3!

Let’s get to it… Fresh off the wire as this week’s festivities move forward for the European Film Festival in Berlin, Deadline confirmed that director Olivier Megaton will return to the director’s seat once again for the Liam Neeson actioner, Taken 3. Neeson is expected to reprise his role with much of the main cast, namely actress Maggie Grace who plays his daughter, in addition to the film’s newly annouced cast member, Forest Whitaker. The film marks the third installation of EuropaCorp’s surprise franchise success that began with Neeson starring as former CIA operative Bryan Mills trekking through France’s seedy underworld of Albanian sex traffickers to hunt down his daughter’s kidnappers in the Pierre Morel-directed 2008/09 film, while the 2012 sequel pit our hero against their blood thirsty family members hungry for vengeance as they stalk Mills and his family through Istanbul. As for the third offering, no plot details […]

Two New Screen Beauties Added To FAST AND FURIOUS 7; Extras Needed For Atlanta Set

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The production of Fast And Furious 7 has announced two more addition to its main cast this week. Deadline and Times Of India have each confirmed that Game Of Thrones co-star Nathalie Emmanuel and Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone have acquired roles in the upcoming seventh installment of the highly successful film franchise. While most or all details are currently being kept under wraps regarding their roles in Fast And Furious 7, it is particularly said that Emmanuel‘s role will be portrayed alongside those of returning leads Riddick star Vin Diesel and actor Paul Walker. The news comes just a little over a week after it was announced that actors Kurt Russell was given a role for the film to be directed by James Wan, in continuation from the previous blockbuster hit, Furious 6, directed by Justin Lin. Other additions include returning actors Tyrese Gibson and Dwayne “The […]

Watch Vin Diesel Mutilate Melons In New B-Roll Footage For RIDDICK

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Vin Diesel Is Out For Blood In A Behind The Scenes Featurette For RIDDICK

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Today we have a new behind the scenes featurette with actor and Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star recipient, Vin Diesel, and writer director David Twohy for the upcoming sci-fi thriller, Riddick. The featurette shares footage of the film seen in previous trailers and clips, as well as some new footage, in addition to a dialogue from Diesel and Twohy expressing their shared vision for a trilogy, reflecting on the mythology that surrounds the narrative of the story. The featurette also comes in a week that shared surprising news that the actor was also tapped to start Marvel’s Phase Three in a new film prior to ultimately being confirmed as the voice and mo-cap actor for the role of Groot in the upcoming August 1, 2014 release of Guardians Of The Galaxy. Several clips are also being released this week in advance of the film’s upcoming September 5, 2013 premiere, when […]

Vin Diesel And David Twohy Talk Trilogy Details For RIDDICK

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You may remember in my previous article where I highlit a Facebook post by actor Vin Diesel who recently partook in a private screening with producers for the upcoming film, Riddick. In case you haven’t read it, the film, directed by David Twohy, releases on September 6, and is already making headlines regarding hopeful plans for a follow-up that deals with the “underverse” mythology illustrated in the 2004 film, The Chronicles Of Riddick. “So the there was a screening for the Studio…” Diesel wrote on his Facebook page over a week ago. “The Director thinks it’s Riddick’s best, the Producers think it’s the Director’s best… and the Studio.. well… The Studio now wants to make the following chapter… ‘COR: The Underverse’. Although, this would be few years away, a script could come in next month… P.s. Those 30 million of you, who saw the production process through Our page… kinda surreal […]

Vin Diesel Will Battle Aliens In Search Of A City Of Gold In SOLDIERS OF THE SUN

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Vin Diesel is an actor who can do whatever the f**k he wants! Well, at least that is the sentiment he expressed in a statment to L.A. Times Hero Complex columnist Amy Kaufman on Tuesday regarding his latest gig for Marvel as the voice of Groot in the upcoming film, Marvel’s Guardians Of The Galaxy. So, in keeping consistent with his free will, Diesel is jumping on board another epic science-fiction action adventure project titled Soldiers Of The Sun. According to exclusive updates over at The Hollywood Reporter, Soldiers Of The Sun will begin the effort of a new epic franchise, set in a dystopian future where a squad of soldiers set out on tour to Mexico in search of El Dorado where it has been overtaken by an alien race of “Orcs”. Diesel will star, as well as produce the film under his One Race Films banner with Samantha […]

Vin Diesel Drops Info On Fifth RIDDICK Film

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Actor Vin Diesel loves to keep in touch with his fans, often teasing and surprising them with cryptic updates about his current happenings in film. (Then again, what superstar doesn’t love teasing his or her fans?). That said, Diesel posted some news on Facebook that would ultimately keep the Riddick fanbase cheering for another couple of years: So the there was a screening for the Studio… The Director thinks it’s Riddick’s best, the Producers think it’s the Director’s best… and the Studio.. well… The Studio now wants to make the following chapter… “COR: The Underverse”. Although, this would be few years away, a script could come in next month… P.s. Those 30 million of you, who saw the production process through Our page… kinda surreal huh? This would ultimately mean a fifth feature-length film for the franchise (the third being the animated home release of Dark Fury). And in my […]

Vin Diesel Rules The Dark In The New Trailer For RIDDICK

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We have a new trailer today for Riddick, just over a month away from its theatrical release on September 6, 2013 from Universal Pictures. The news comes just after a report from Deadline broke that lead actor Vin Diesel will also be appearing in the new film World’s Most Wanted, which reunites him as producer alongside Neal Moritz. The film will also be written by Wrath Of The Titans scribe Dan Mazeau who will be penning Tom Cruise’s next Japan property-based live action adaptation, Yukikaze. If that isn’t enough, Diesel and Moritz are also working on the third installment of the xXx franchise tentatively titled The Return Of Xander Cage, as well the hotly-anticipated intro to the third chapter of the Fast And Furious ennealogy with the upcoming seventh film from director James Wan. I know, it’s a lot of news isn’t it? In case you missed it, a spectacular […]

The New Red-Band Comic-Con Trailer For RIDDICK Shows There Will Be Blood!

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Actor Vin Diesel is keeping up the momentum this summer, teasing the production of XXX3, the upcoming “gritty revenge” follow-up in Fast 7, and his latest tease regarding his mysterious talks with Marvel. And amidst it all is the hype for his next film, Riddick, now out with a new, bloody Red-Band trailer that takes the first few trailers you’ve seen and levels it up with a gruesome kills than before. Diesel stars with Karl Urban, Jordi Molla, Matt Nable, Katee Sackhoff, Bokeem Woodbine, Dave Bautista, Conrad Pla, Raoul Trujillo, Nolan Funk and Keri Hilson, and directed by David Twohy. The film is due out in theaters on September 6, 2013, courtesy of Universal Pictures. SYNOPSIS: Riddick, the latest chapter of the groundbreaking saga that began with 2000’s hit sci-fi film Pitch Black and 2004’s The Chronicles of Riddick reunites writer/director David Twohy (A Perfect Getaway, The Fugitive) and star Vin Diesel (the Fast and Furious […]

The New International Trailer For RIDDICK Is Online!

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This year, actor Vin Diesel rocked the box office with the smash hit opening of Fast And Furious 6. And on September 6, 2013, he plans to do it all over again with the latest installation in the Pitch Black saga, Riddick, courtesy of Universal Pictures. It took a while to get off the ground after the 2004 release of the second live-action graphic action sci-fi horror flick, The Chronicles Of Riddick, failed to live up to box office expectations. Fortunately, the film, in addition to its lead actor, solified Diesel’s exemplary performance of anti-heroic fugitve, killer, rebel, alien hunter, warrior and galactic survivalist known only as Riddick, as a cult favorite among hardcore fans over the years since the start of the Pitch Black franchise in 2000 with director David Twohy. Twohy is now back at the helm with Diesel, who is joined by co-star Karl Urban, reprising his […]

Vin Diesel Battles Mercs And Monsters In The New Trailer For RIDDICK

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So much for that Vin! The new trailer for Riddick is now online, courtesy of Latino Review. The film is directed by David Twohy, who returns once again to the set with Diesel, reprising his role as the galaxy-smart intergalactic rogue criminal anti-hero, Riddick, from the previous films dating back to the 2000 release of Pitch Black. Joining Diesel are Karl Urban, Jordi Molla and Katie Sackhoff, along with Bokeem Woodbine, Dave Bautista, Conrad Pla, Raoul Trujillo, Nolan Funk and two-time Grammy Award-nominated singer Keri Hilson. RIDDICK will see its release in IMAX and 2D screens on September 6, 2013 from Universal Pictures. SYNOPSIS: The infamous Riddick has been left for dead on a sun-scorched planet that appears to be lifeless. Soon, however, he finds himself fighting for survival against alien predators more lethal than any human he’s encountered. The only way off is for Riddick to activate an emergency […]

FILM OF THE WEEK (5/13/13): THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK

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SYNOPSIS: It is a dark time in the universe. Planet after planet is falling to an unholy army of Necromongers–conquering warriors who offer ravaged worlds a simple choice–convert or die. Those who refuse their rule hope in vain for someone or something that will slow the spread of Necromongers. But rebels are short-lived and saviors, it seems, are in short supply. When things get bad, weary survivors turn to myths for comfort–murmured propheciesm, vain hopes, legends of good vanquishing evil. But good isn’t always the antidote to evil and legends can be wrong. Sometimes the only way to stop evil is not with good–but with another kind of evil. So an unlikely figure is summoned from exile and asked to join the fight: Riddick, who couldn’t care less who’s in charge of the universe, just as long as he’s left along. Since leaving a god-forgotten (and creature-ridden) planet in the […]

Vin Diesel Rips Open The Internet With New RIDDICK Footage

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Writer and director David Twohy returns to the big screen for his latest fearure film from Universal Pictures, Riddick. The movie is the fourth installment of the film franchise that helped launched actor and action star Vin Diesel into Hollywood stardom, having performed the iconic role in the 2000 film, Pitch Black, the sequel, The Chronicles Of Riddick, and the animated feature, The Chronicles Of Riddick: Dark Fury. Karl Urban will reprise his role from the second film, with appearances by Jordi Molla, Matt Nable, Katee Sackhoff, Bokeem Woodbine, Dave Bautista, Conrad Pla, Raoul Trujillo, Nolan Funk and Keri Hilson. Look out for an IMAX release on September 6, 2013. SYNOPSIS: Betrayed by his own kind and left for dead on a desolate planet, Riddick (Diesel) fights for survival against alien predators and becomes more powerful and dangerous than ever before. Soon bounty hunters from throughout the galaxy descend on […]