LOCKED: Anthony Hopkins Is A Vocal Menace For Bill Skarsgård In The First Trailer
LOCKED opens in U.S. theaters in March, starring Bill Skarsgård and Anthony Hopkins
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OLD GUY: Christoph Waltz Is A Hitman Out Of Work And Out Of Time In The Official Trailer
The Avenue is poised to bring Christoph Waltz to screens this year in Old Guy, the latest action comedy from director Simon West and writer Greg Johnson. The film also stars Lucy Liu, Cooper Hoffman, Ryan McParland, Ann Akinjirin, Jason Done, Tony Hirst, Kate Katzman, Conor Mullen, and Rory Mullen for its theatrical and digital release on February 21. An aging hitman (Christoph Waltz) is forced to train a young prodigy (Cooper Hoffman) when his employer moves to replace the old guard. But when they learn they are being betrayed, the unlikely pair turns into a lethal team – with their double-crossing bosses in their sights. Lucy Liu also stars in this action-packed comedy from the director of CON AIR and THE EXPENDABLES 2.
PLACE OF BONES: Greed And Terror Grip A Mother And Daughter In The Official Trailer For The New Western
The official trailer has finally arrived for Place Of Bones, the latest dark Western thriller from She Never Died director Audrey Cummings. The film stars Heather Graham, Tom Hopper, Corin Nemec, Brielle Robillard and Cowboy Cerrone, and will release theatrically and on digital from August 23. On a remote ranch, a mother (Heather Graham) and her daughter fight for survival when a wounded outlaw seeking refuge brings a notorious bank robber and his ruthless gang, all desperate to reclaim a stolen fortune, right to their doorstep in this action-packed horror Western.
LAND OF BAD Review: Liam Hemsworth And Russell Crowe Exude Courage Under Fire In William Eubank’s Newest Thriller
Land Of Bad opens in theaters on February 16 from The Avenue. I like surprises. Good ones. 2020’s Underwater was the first I’d heard of director William Eubank, and it’s a film that remains on my growing watchlist until life starts lifeing a little less for me. In the meantime, the man is still directing. Land Of Bad is his latest effort, and it certainly got me thinking about today’s cadre of names among action genre faves, and the possibility that fans might just have another name to invest themselves in. Far from a false hope, Eubank’s new survival thriller doesn’t disappoint. An opening text crawl followed by a shot of Palawan Air Base at dusk sets the stage for a moody start to the story of J.J. Kinney – call sign Playboy (Liam Hemsworth), a rookie Air Force Sergeant and JTAC soldier chucked into the shit with a squad […]
SLEEPING DOGS Awaken The Intrigue In The Official Trailer
The official trailer is now online for Sleeping Dogs, the new murder mystery crime drama from Adam Cooper. Russell Crowe leads the cast along with Karen Gillan, Márton Csókás, Thomas M. Wright, Harry Greenwood, and Tommy Flanagan, from a script by Cooper and co-scribe Bill Collage, based on the work of “The Book Of Mirrors” author E.O. Chirovici. An ex-homicide detective (Russell Crowe) with memory loss is forced to solve a brutal murder he can’t recall. But as evidence uncovers secrets tied to his forgotten past, he is led to a chilling truth – sometimes, it’s best to let sleeping dogs lie. Sleeping Dogs opens in theaters on March 22 from The Avenue.
LAND OF BAD Sees Liam Hemsworth On A Daring Rescue Mission In The Official Trailer
Underwater helmer William Eubank is headed to theaters early next year with action drama, Land Of Bad. The film stars Russell Crowe and Liam Hemsworth, along with Milo Ventimiglia, Ricky Whittle, and Luke Hemsworth for theatrical release on February 16 from The Avenue. With only forty-eight hours to drastically shift a mission gone terribly wrong into a rescue operation, Air Force drone pilot Reaper (Russell Crowe) uses everything he’s got to save a Special Forces team in the South Philippines. Top-level extractors Cpt. Sugar (Milo Ventimiglia) and Sgt. Abel (Luke Hemsworth) are joined by a green Air Force officer, Kinney (Liam Hemsworth), before they deploy to rescue their captured man and a mysterious CIA asset, both now hostages. When the team is ambushed by the enemy and the situation becomes a hellish full-scale battle, Reaper becomes Kinney’s only lifeline as the eyes of the ground mission and the team’s situation […]
57 SECONDS: Don’t Miss The Trailer For The New Sci-Fi Starring Josh Hutcherson And Morgan Freeman
The Avenue rolled out the official trailer and keyart this week for 57 Seconds, the new sci-fi action thriller from director Rusty Cundieff. Based on a short story by E.C. Tubb, the film was written by Cundieff and by Macon Blair, for a cast led by Josh Hutcherson, Greg Germann, Lovie Simone, Bevin Bru, Sammi Rotibi, and Morgan Freeman. Josh Hutcherson (The Hunger Games) and Academy Award® winner Morgan Freeman (Million Dollar Baby) star in this heart-racing action thriller. When a tech blogger discovers a time-altering device, he unleashes its power to rewrite the past and seek revenge against the ruthless corporate empire that destroyed his family. But his actions soon trigger a terrifying chain of events, propelling him into a pulse-pounding battle for survival where every second counts. 57 Seconds opens in theaters and on Digital beginning September 29.
THE BLACK DEMON Terrorizes In The Official Trailer For Adrian Grünberg’s New Eco Horror Thriller
Adrian Grünberg’s newest horror thriller has since begun its campaign with an official trailer for The Black Demon. The film stars Josh Lucas, Fernanda Urrejola and Julio Cesar Cedillo, and is releasing exclusively in theaters on April 14 via Highland Film Group’s distribution shingle, The Avenue. Josh Lucas (Ford v Ferrari, Yellowstone) stars in this edge-of-your-seat action thriller from the director of Rambo: Last Blood. Oilman Paul Sturges’ (Lucas) idyllic family vacation turns into a nightmare when they encounter a ferocious megalodon shark that will stop at nothing to protect its territory. Stranded and under constant attack, Paul and his family must somehow find a way to get his family back to shore alive before it strikes again in this epic battle between humans and nature.
SAVAGE SALVATION: Jack Huston Sets Out To Avenge His Fiancé In The Official Trailer
Formerly titled Wash Me In The River, we now get a look at the official trailer for the latest from director Randall Emmett with Savage Salvation. Penned by Adam Taylor Barker and Chris Sivertson, the brutal new action crime thriller which stars Jack Huston and Robert De Niro, will release in theaters, on Digital and onDemand from The Avenue beginning December 2. Sheriff Church (Robert De Niro) and Detective Zeppelin strive to keep the peace in their rough town, where residents’ only two interests are the church or oxycodone. Newly engaged Shelby John (Jack Huston) and Ruby Red want a fresh start. They decide to have a family together and get clean, with the support of Peter, Ruby’s brother-in-law (John Malkovich). However, Shelby discovers his beloved Ruby dead on their porch before she could fulfill her final wish: to be baptized in the river and washed away from her past […]
Ben Foster Gets MEDIEVAL In The Official Trailer
IGN recently unveiled the official trailer for Kajínek and Ghoul helmer Petr Jákl’s new period thriller, Medieval, featuring lead actor Ben Foster (The Contractor) in his latest blistering role yet. The Avenue, Highland Film Group’s distribution label, is proudly releasing the film in theaters on September 9 with a cast that also lists Ben Foster, Matthew Goode, Sophie Lowe, Til Schweiger, and Michael Caine. Inspired by the true story of Jan Žižka, one of greatest warriors in history. After the death of its reigning emperor, the Holy Roman Empire is plummeting into chaos while feuding brothers King Wenceslas of Czech and King Sigismund of Hungary battle for control of the empty throne. Daring and righteous mercenary leader Jan Žižka (Ben Foster) is hired by Lord Boresh (Michael Caine) to kidnap the powerful Lord Rosenberg’s (Til Schweiger) fiancée, Lady Katherine (Sophie Lowe), to prevent Rosenberg’s rise to power alongside the corrupt […]
MEDIEVAL: Ben Foster Slays In The First Trailer For Petr Jákl’s Explosive Epic
Writer/director Peter Jákl’s new period actioner, Medieval, didn’t exactly get the same kind of press push as other films, and it was published about eight days ago and has fortunately gone viral much through multiple uploads much to the team’s own delight. At any rate, I just stumbled upon it on Thursday and am inclined to do my part here as I’m part of the film’s target audience and share one with readers, as it stars Ben Foster in yet another banger of a role in which this time, he plays a legendary military general. Inspired by the true story of Jan Žižka, one of greatest warriors in history. After the death of its reigning emperor, the Holy Roman Empire is plummeting into chaos while feuding brothers King Wenceslas of Czech and King Sigismund of Hungary battle for control of the empty throne. Daring and righteous mercenary leader Jan Žižka […]
THE BLACK DEMON Lends An Omnious Stare In A First Look Still At The New Thriller
Principal photography recently wrapped in the Dominican Republic for upcoming survival thriller, The Black Demon, and we can now offer a first look photo right above. Actor Josh Lucas (Ford v Ferrari, Sweet Home Alabama) stands front and center of the new film currently being shopped at EFM, with Highland Film Group handling worldwide sales rights and The Avenue handling domestic U.S.. The film also recently added Fernanda Urrejola (Clint Eastwood’s Cry Macho, Netflix’s “Narcos: Mexico”) and Julio Cesar Cedillo (Netflix’s The Harder They Fall and “Narcos: Mexico,” Denis Villeneuve’s Sicario) to the cast. Adrian Grünberg (Rambo: Last Blood, Get the Gringo) directs from a script by Boise Esquerra (Austin Film Festival nominated “Blackwater”) which permeates a Mexican legend, telling of an oilman who, while on a trip to Baja, finds himself and his family stranded on a rig where the sins of his past have put him and all […]
THE BLACK DEMON: Josh Lucas Toplines High Seas Creature Thriller Filming In December
Josh Lucas (Ford v Ferrari, The Forever Purge) is set to star in The Black Demon, from director Adrian Grunberg (Rambo: Last Blood, Get the Gringo). Lucas will star from a script by Boise Esquerra (Austin Film Festival nominated “Blackwater”), with cameras set to roll in December 2021 on location in the Dominican Republic. Pic hails from Javier Chapa of Mucho Mas Media, and Jon Silk of Silk Mass who are producing next to R.U. Robot’s Peter Jakl. Mucho Mas’ Phillip Braun, Simon Wise, Bruce Barshop, Vincent Cordero, and Highland Film Group’s Arianne Fraser and Delphine Perrier, Henry Winterstern are all exec producing, as will JJ Caruth of HFG’s domestic distribution shingle, The Avenue, and R.U. Robot’s Martin J. Barab. Here is the logline: When oilman Paul Sturges (Lucas) takes his family on vacation to Bahia Azul, the vibrant coastal town he and his wife once knew has mysteriously crumbled and the locals […]
Comedy-Horror Thriller SLAYERS Acquired By The Avenue
Upcoming comedy-horror film Slayers has been picked up for worldwide sales and release in 2022. Highland Film Group, a sales, financing, production and distribution company, specializes in the action/thriller/horror space and cast/director/filmmaker driven content. The film will be handled domestically by their US Distribution division, The Avenue, which was launched in 2020 and already has a catalog of films with stars from many genres, including Nicholas Cage, Pierce Brosnan, and Frank Grillo. Slayers stars Thomas Jane (The Thin Red Line). Kara Edward (Moonrise Kingdom) , Malin Akerman (Watchmen), Lydia Hearst (The Haunting of Sharon Tate) and Abigail Breslin (Zombieland), whom also is making her debut as a Producer. Elliot Jones (Thomas Jane) has made it his life’s mission to search for the vampire who murdered his teenage daughter. Jones gets his shot at revenge when The Stream Team, a group of trend-setting social media superstars including party-girl Jules (Abigail Breslin) […]
THE SYSTEM: The Avenue Picks Up Action Thriller Starring Tyrese Gibson
As repoted by the trades this week, Highland Film Group’s The Avenue has secured North American distribution rights for action thriller, The System. The film stars Tyrese Gibson (The Fast & Furious franchise), Terrence Howard (Lionsgate’s Crash, Fox’s “Empire”), Jeremy Piven (HBO’s “Entourage”), and Lil Yachty (Lionsgate’s Long Shot). Filmed on location in Jackson, Mississippi, and directed from a script by helmer Dallas Jackson (Netflix’s Thriller), The System centers on a former marine (Gibson), recruited by authorities to go undercover in a notoriously dangerous prison following a drug bust. After discovering an underground fight ring, he has to fight to stay alive and take down the corrupt system. Gibson is also producing the film with Bryan Lord (Willy’s Wonderland) and Petr Jakl (Best Sellers), with Martin J Barab (State and Main), Matthew Helderman (Last Full Measure), Luke Taylor (Cosmic Sin), Gardy Craig (Paradise City) and Highland Film Group’s Arianne Fraser, Delphine Perrier, […]
JIU-JITSU: Alain Moussi Action Sci-Fi Bows In November Launching The Avenue Distrib Banner
Dimitri Logothetis is currently plotting a return to Cyprus for the production of Man Of War, details pending. In the meantime, his new sci-fi martial arts adventure, Jiu-Jitsu, will bow on November 20 courtesy of The Avenue Entertainment, Highland Film Group’s U.S. theatrical release venture announced on Wednesday. Jiu-Jitsu hails the reunion of Logothetis and actor, martial arts star Alain Moussi, since reviving the Kickboxer franchise for two films with superstar Jean-Claude Van Damme in a supporting capacity. Moussi plays Jake Barnes, a war hero championing Earth’s liberation in an epic BJJ match that happens every six years against waves of alien invaders. Actor Nicolas Cage stars as Wylie, the leader of a team of jiu-jitsu fighters who take in Jake must and help him recover his memory and strength following his foreboding defeat at the hands of Brax, the indomitable alien leader. Rounding out the cast are Frank Grillo, […]