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Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ana De Armas Says European Audiences Differ From American Because ‘They Know About Cinema and They Have Good Taste'
Ana de Armas knows the difference between European and American moviegoers – 'good taste.' During her 'Hot Ones' interview Thursday, host Sean Evans asked the 'Ballerina' star if she noticed a difference between 'what somebody who buys a movie ticket in Madrid is looking for vs. someone in L.A.' The actress said that American cinema has a greater influence in Europe than European cinema does here, but that with European moviegoers, it comes down to taste. 'The influence of American cinema in Europe is stronger I would say,' de Armas began. 'Europeans like European films I would say. I think Europeans also – or Spanish people – have a pretty wide spectrum of, they know about cinema, and they have good taste.' De Armas appeared on the show to promote her upcoming film 'Ballerina,' an action-forward spinoff set in the 'John Wick' universe. The story takes place concurrent to the events of 'John Wick Chapter 3 – Parabellum.' The trailer teased that Keanu Reeves, who has played the titular John Wick in four films, will also appear in the feature. According to the official synopsis, the story follows Eve Macarro (de Armas), 'a ballerina-turned-assassin trained in the traditions of the Ruska Roma, as she seeks revenge for her father's death. ' 'Ballerina' also stars Anjelica Huston, Gabriel Byrne, Lance Reddick, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Norman Reedus and Ian McShane. It is directed by Len Wiseman and produced by Basil Iwanyk, Erica Lee and Chad Stahelski. The film also posthumously features Lance Reddick in his last screen role. The actor died in 2023 at age 60. 'Ballerina' releases in theaters June 6. The post Ana De Armas Says European Audiences Differ From American Because 'They Know About Cinema and They Have Good Taste' | Video appeared first on TheWrap.
India Today
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Tom Cruise on admiring Keanu Reeves in The Matrix, John Wick: I dig those movies
Actor Tom Cruise praised 'John Wick' star Keanu Reeves for his charismatic presence and ability to feature in larger-than-life action films such as 'Speed' and 'The Matrix'. Cruise admitted that he looks up to these films and always calls Reeves to congratulate him whenever he features in a big 'Mission Impossible: 8' actor, in an interview with Extra TV, expressed admiration for the efforts Reeves puts into his work. He said, "I grew up with Keanu. You see 'Speed', you see 'The Matrix', and also what they did with the [John] 'Wick' franchise, and looking at that you're saying, look at how they captured the tone from that and that ability and charisma. I know what it takes to do that stuff so I always call him. I'm like, 'Hats off man, hats off,' and I dig those movies, I really love it."advertisementCruise had recently mentioned watching 'From The World of John Wick: Ballerina' featuring his rumoured girlfriend Ana De Armas in the lead role. During an interaction with social media influencer Javier Ibarreche at the London premiere of 'Mission Impossible: 8' Crusie said, "I just saw the movie - it kicks a**. It's right in that tone. I am so excited about that." The spin-off to the 'John Wick' series and is set against the backdrop of the events of 'John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum' and Chapter 4. Eve Macarro, played by Armas, is a ballerina-assassin who trains in the assassin traditions of the Ruska Roma and sets out to exact revenge for her father's is currently receiving an overwhelming response from audiences about the final instalment of 'Mission Impossible' franchise. The actor recently posted a gratitude note to everyone for the historic success of his spy is looking forward to his next comedy with Mexican filmmaker Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, tentatively titled 'Judy.'Apart from a special appearance in 'From The World of John Wick: Ballerina', Reeves will also feature in the documentary, 'Wick is Pain' and Aziz Ansari's American comedy 'Good Fortune.'Trending Reel
UPI
a day ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
Watch: Keanu Reeves praises Ana de Armas' 'Ballerina' training
May 30 (UPI) -- Lionsgate released a behind-the-scenes video on Ballerina on Friday. The film opens Wednesday in large format screens and June 6 everywhere. Keanu Reeves, who executive produces and reprises his role as John Wick, speaks over footage of Ana de Armas practicing fight choreography. "Ana's a wonderful actress, so talented and there's really not anything she can't do," Reeves says. "To see her shift into her next gear was really cool. She's like, 'Let's go.'" Some of the behind-the-scenes footage shows Reeves and de Armas practicing a knife fight. She plays Eve, a woman training at the Ruska Roma ballet/assassin school that also taught John. "If I am disciplined, I can get there," de Armas says. "I'm actually surprised that I came out of it in one piece." John Wick director Chad Stahelski also produces the spinoff. He speaks over footage of de Armas shooting an enemy while being pushed in a T-boned car. "We have a practical aesthetic that we try to apply," Stahelski said. "We need somebody to actually be performing that so when you have someone like Ana de Armas, the sky's the limit. How far can we push to give you that visceralness?" UPI will present our review of Ballerina and interviews with the cast next week.
CNET
a day ago
- Business
- CNET
Have an Xbox? You Can Play Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 for Free This Weekend
Call of Duty is one of the largest franchises in gaming, and Black Ops 6 is the first entry in the popular shooter franchise that publisher Activision Blizzard released after being bought by Microsoft in 2023. While Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers can already play Black Ops 6 as part of their memberships, Microsoft is making the multiplayer and zombie game modes of the game free to play for all Xbox gamers this weekend as part of Xbox Free Play Days. So, whether you subscribe to Xbox Game Pass Core or aren't a Game Pass member, you can get in on the fun. Microsoft is also making a few other games, like Football Manager 2024, available to all Game Pass subscribers this weekend. Game Pass offers subscribers a large and constantly expanding library of games. There are four Game Pass tiers you can choose from -- starting at $10 a month -- and each gives subscribers access to certain games and other perks. During Xbox Free Play Days, Core, Standard and Ultimate subscribers can play certain games from outside their subscription at no additional charge. This weekend, Microsoft is making Tom Clancy's The Division 2 and specific game modes in Black Ops 6 playable for all gamers, whether they have a Game Pass subscription or not. Here are the games that both Game Pass and non-Game Pass subscribers can play this weekend. You can also check out other games Microsoft brought to Game Pass recently, like Doom: The Dark Ages. These games are free for everyone, even non-Game Pass members Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (Multiplayer and Zombies modes only) From now until June 3, you can experience fast-paced multiplayer matches or take on zombie hordes in Black Ops 6. This game's multiplayer mode features a new mechanic called omnimovement, which lets you sprint, dive and slide in any direction. In previous games, you could only sprint forward. This makes matches more frantic and fast-paced, and the mechanics make me feel like John Wick when I pull off a string of kills without interruption. Once you've slid around corners and taken out the enemy team, you can join them and take out countless zombies in the Zombies game mode. This also marks the return of round-based zombies in the expansive maps Terminus and Liberty Falls. And with new ammo mods and GobbleGum upgrades, you and your team will be mowing down zombies all day. Everyone can play this game for free until June 3. Tom Clancy's The Division 2 This RPG shooter begins a few months after the events of the original game when chaos has engulfed Washington, DC. Enemy factions have overrun the city's streets, and settlements of citizens are threatened by new enemies. It's up to you to help liberate the city. Everyone can play this game for free until June 3. These games are available to all Game Pass Subscribers Ark: Survival Ascended In this action-adventure survival game, your character wakes up on an island filled with dinosaurs. This isn't Jurassic Park. Instead, there are tribes of humans who tame, breed and use the creatures like farm animals. If you ever wanted to ride a T. rex into battle, now's your chance. All Game Pass subscribers can play this game at no additional cost until June 1. Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game Game Pass subscribers can play a game based on the decades-old cult classic film Killer Klowns From Outer Space this weekend. This asymmetrical multiplayer horror game has you play as one of three Killer Klowns or try and stop the invaders as one of seven citizens of the town of Crescent Cove. The 3v7 gameplay makes for some interesting matches; while the humans have more people to defend the town, the klowns have better zany weapons and otherworldly abilities. It's sure to be a killer good time. All Game Pass subscribers can play this game at no additional cost until June 1. Football Manager 2024 Console If you have ever wanted to manage your own football club -- read, soccer team -- then now's your chance. This game lets you set up training regimens, sign new players and make on-the-fly tactical matchday decisions. And with the game's transfer market powered by the biggest football player database, you can build your dream team in no time. All Game Pass subscribers can play this game at no additional cost until June 1. For more on Xbox, check out other games available on Game Pass now, read our hands-on review of the gaming service and learn which Game Pass plan is right for you.
UPI
a day ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
Watch: Halsey, Amy Lee team up on 'Hand That Feeds' for 'Ballerina'
1 of 5 | Halsey (pictured) and Amy Lee released a music video for "Hand That Feeds" on Friday. File Photo by James Atoa/UPI | License Photo May 30 (UPI) -- Halsey and Amy Lee released a music video for their song "Hand That Feeds" on Friday. The pair created the song for the Ballerina film starring Ana de Armas as an assassin seeking revenge. The movie is part of the John Wick universe and also stars Keanu Reeves. The music video opens as Halsey runs through a city street in a bloodstained ballerina outfit. Lee, the lead singer of Evanescence, is sharpening a knife when she appears in the video. "You do it cause you know you can, turn around and bite the hand that feeds," they sing. Halsey is currently on their For My Last Trick tour. Evanescence joined the singer for her May 14 show in Los Angeles. Halsey turns 30: a look back Halsey arrives on the red carpet for the MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on August 30, 2015. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
