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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
John Wick gets new UK streaming home ahead of Ballerina release
John Wick has found a new streaming home in the UK ahead of the release of Ballerina. Starring Keanu Reeves in the titular role, the film sees former assassin John Wick come out of retirement to avenge the murder of the puppy that was gifted to him by his late wife. The logline reads: "An ex-hitman comes out of retirement to track down the gangsters that took everything from him." Directed by Chad Stahelski, the 2014 film was added to Prime Video in the UK and Ireland yesterday along with its sequel John Wick: Chapter 2. For those of you who want to watch the franchise in order, John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum is available to stream on Netflix. Related: New John Wick movie confirmed to bring back a fan favourite – here's why As of writing, John Wick: Chapter 4 isn't streaming anywhere in the UK but it is available to rent or buy from Prime Video and more. This comes ahead of the release of the John Wick spin-off movie From the World of John Wick: Ballerina, which is set for release in cinemas on June 6. The film was initially slated for release on 7 June 2024, but was pushed back in February 2024 after reshooting additional fight sequences. Ballerina stars Ana de Armas as an assassin named Eve Macarro, who is trained in the traditions of the Ruska Roma. Related: Best streaming services Previously speaking about the movie in an interview with Collider, de Armas promised fans that the spin-off will be "sexy" and "dangerous". "I'm very proud of it. It's really exciting. It's dangerous, it's sexy, it's very John Wick," she said. "I think people are going to be surprised. I'm biased. Of course, I like the movie, but I think it's really cool. It's going to be amazing." On the reshoots, she said: "All we did in those reshoots had to be there. We got amazing footage. It's really spectacular." John Wick is available to stream now on Prime Video in the UK and Ireland. Digital Spy's first print magazine is here! Buy British Comedy Legends in newsagents or online, now priced at just £3.99. at Audible£49.99 at at £328.00 at at at at £99.00 at Amazon at EE£54.98 at at at at EE at at at at at Amazon at at at at Sky Mobile£29.98 at at Game at at at at at EE at at Pandora£259.99 at at at at at Pandora at at Game at Three at at at at at at at at at AO at £199.99 at Fitbit$15.00 at at at at at at at at at at at John Lewis at at at at at at at at £90.00 at at at at at John Lewis at at John Lewis & Partners at at at at Amazon£6.62 at at Amazon at Fitbit£119.99 at at Amazon£184.00 at John Lewis & Partners at Three at at at at at at at at at at at at Apple£49.99 at Amazon at £293.81 at at at at Three at at at at John Lewis at at at at at at EE£379.99 at at Audible at at at at at at at at EE at £449.00 at John Lewis£32.99 at Amazon at at at at at Apple at at Microsoft at at Samsung at at at Apple at Three£229.00 at John Lewis at at John Lewis at at at at Samsung at crunchyroll£1199.00 at AO at at Amazon at John Lewis & Partners at at at at at Microsoft£299.00 at Microsoft at at at at at at Amazon at at John Lewis at now at at at John Lewis & Partners at at at at Microsoft at at John Lewis at at at at £6.65 at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at Might Also Like PS5 consoles for sale – PlayStation 5 stock and restocks: Where to buy PS5 today? IS MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 7 THE BEST IN THE SERIES? OUR REVIEW AEW game is a modern mix of No Mercy and SmackDown
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First Post
4 days ago
- Entertainment
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'There was a kind of fire in Ana that I wanted to meet and work with' - Director Len Wiseman on casting Ana de Armas in Ballerina
In the shadows of the John Wick universe, a new assassin takes the stage — graceful, lethal, and burning for revenge: Ballerina releasing in Indian cinemas on 13th June. Directed by Len Wiseman, Ballerina tells the gripping story of Eve Macarro (Ana de Armas), a highly skilled assassin on a relentless quest for vengeance against those who destroyed her family. Set between John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum and John Wick: Chapter 4, this latest installment delivers the franchise's signature hard-hitting action, immersive world-building, and jaw-dropping stunts. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD When Ana de Armas stepped into the John Wick universe, she didn't just inherit a franchise — she earned it. Her intense, layered performances in No Time to Die and Knives Out caught the eye of the filmmakers, who saw something electric in her. 'There was a kind of fire in Ana that I wanted to meet and work with,' Wiseman recalls. 'At the onset, I told Ana that since Eve is just beginning her journey as an assassin, the character is going to, at times, get her ass kicked. Ana's reply was, 'Cool. Okay, I'm in.' During production she'd show me her bruises from the action and stunts, and they became like merit badges.' This isn't your average origin story. Eve doesn't just kill — she learns how to survive, how to fight back, and how to master the deadly art of transformation. 'She's perfect for the role in many ways,' Wiseman shares. 'What I love about this franchise series is that it is more of an actor-based action, and so we see the actors doing more of their own performance and choreography. And she was game with that.' De Armas, in turn, admired the John Wick films, but also knew that BALLERINA was a story that could stand on its own. 'We wanted Eve to be approachable and realistic. She had a very traumatic childhood that changed the lens through which Eve sees life.' Wiseman adds, 'Eve is seeking many things at the Ruska Roma, and really finds herself there. We experience, with Eve, some new layers, and how that organization works — this time from the point of view of someone who's brand new to it and experiencing how to train and move up the ranks.' PVRINOX Pictures continues its strong commitment to Indian audiences, rolling out Ballerina with an extensive theatrical release across multiple languages like English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. Unlike the larger-than-life superheroes that dominate, Eve bleeds. She fights back. She transforms. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD As Ballerina gears up to bring its explosive action to Indian theatres on June 13th, the excitement is just getting started. With a massive fan following for the John Wick franchise in India, Ballerina is poised to become the next big cinematic obsession.
Hindustan Times
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
‘I'm a lazy 50 year old bougie b**ch': Hot mic catches adorable comment from Pedro Pascal at Ballerina premiere
Trust Pedro Pascal to have nothing to do with a movie and still becoming the most talked about person at its premiere. The actor attended the grand unveiling of Ballerina, a spin-off from the John Wick universe of movies, on Thursday in London. Among his many moments and videos from the premiere, a particular sassy one has caught fans' attention. Pedro Pascal caused a stir as he moved through the crowds on the red carpet, which was flanked by hundreds of fans. 'John Wick' Keanu Reeves smiled as he noticed the screams and joy Pedro's appearance inspired among fans and film's lead star Ana de Armas flashed the biggest smile on seeing him. Later, in the film theatre, a person caught a hilarious moment on camera. Pedro was walking up the stairs to his seat. He turns around and says to a person, 'HELL NO! I'm a lazy 50 year old bougie b**ch.' He also delivers the line in the sassiest way possible. The fans were also surprised by Pedro's funny take on being made to walk up the stairs. The video was shared by content creator Sam Cornforth who captioned it, 'My new favourite video on my camera roll. ❤️🥸💅 First ever world premiere with my brother? ✔️ Be a lazier, more boujie b!tch going forward? ✔️ Work with @pascalispunk in the future.' A post shared by Sam Cornforth (@samcforth) Internet, which already knee-deep in love with Pedro these days, found another reason to stay obsessed. 'And that my friends, is why we love him,' read a comment on Sam's video. 'The best video the internet has ever seen,' read another. 'I wanna know what the guy asked him to do,' said a fan. 'I find this hilarious. I can watch it 50 more times.🤣🤣' Ballerina, directed by Len Wiseman, is set between John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum (2019) and John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023). The John Wick franchise is headlined by Hollywood star Keanu Reeves. The movie follows the story of Eve Macarro (Armas), a highly skilled assassin on a relentless quest for vengeance against those who destroyed her family. Packed with hard-hitting action, immersive world-building, and jaw-dropping stunts, the film delivers everything that has become a hallmark of the John Wick franchise. It will feature a cameo appearance by Reeves as Wick alongside Ian McShane as Winston and the late Lance Reddick as Charon. Meanwhile, Pedro is a busy man himself. He was last seen in the latest episode of The Last of Us season 2, and has Fanstastic Four and Materialists up for release next. His film Eddington also premiered at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this week.
International Business Times
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- International Business Times
Halle Berry Forced to Change Her Dress after Cannes Bans Nudity as Film Festival Introduces New Red Carpet Rules
Halle Berry had not faced more embarrassment with her dress until the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. The 58-year-old Oscar-winning actress had to make a last-minute wardrobe change to avoid being denied entry to this year's event. And the reason was simple—Cannes doesn't promote nudity. Berry arrived in an elegant black-and-white striped halter gown for Tuesday night's opening gala, but it wasn't her original pick. She revealed that she had initially planned to wear a different dress. However, after Cannes organizers introduced a stricter dress code banning "full nudity" and "overly voluminous" outfits, she was compelled to go ahead with a backup option as her initial choice violated the festival's guidelines. Dropping Her Dress "I had an amazing dress by Gupta that I cannot wear tonight because it's too big of a train," Berry said ahead of opening night. "I'm not going to break the rules." Berry also commented on the no-nudity rule, saying that she has no problem with the guideline. "The nudity part is also probably a good rule," she added. The "John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum" star is part of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival jury panel. Other jury members include "Succession" actor Jeremy Strong, South Korean director Hong Sang-soo, Italian actress Alba Rohrwacher, filmmaker Payal Kapadia of "All We Imagine as Light", French-Moroccan author Leïla Slimani, Congolese documentary filmmaker Dieudo Hamadi, and Mexican director Carlos Reygadas. Juliette Binoche is leading the jury as its president this year. Just one day before the festival began, organizers released a statement announcing a new, stricter dress code. "This year, the Cannes Film Festival has made explicit in its charter certain rules that have long been in effect. The aim is not to regulate attire per se, but to prohibit full nudity on the red carpet, in accordance with the institutional framework of the event and French law," read the new guideline. Making Things Clear Organizers also clarified that the new dress code will be strictly enforced, saying that the festival "reserves the right to deny access to individuals whose attire could obstruct the movement of other guests or complicate seating arrangements in the screening rooms." Although they didn't go into further detail, it's believed that Cannes is aiming to prevent incidents similar to what happened in 2022—or more recently, at this year's Grammy Awards, where Kanye West's wife, Bianca Censori, appeared completely nude on the red carpet. In 2022, a protester made headlines by going topless on the Cannes red carpet. More recently, Censori drew attention at the Grammy Awards by wearing a fully see-through dress with no bra or underwear, pushing the boundaries of red carpet fashion. Despite the new rules, Berry isn't letting them dampen her mood—especially after a steamy evening with her boyfriend, Van Hunt. The "Never Let Go" actress turned heads when she posted a nude video of herself in bed alongside Hunt. In the clip, Berry held up a tube of Let's Spin intimacy gel from her Respin sexual wellness line, playfully hinting that she was wrapping up Mother's Day with a passionate night. Berry and Hunt began their relationship in 2020 during the pandemic, and things have only been heating up since. Prior to her relationship with Hunt, the actress was married to Olivier Martinez from 2013 to 2016. The former couple shares an 11-year-old son, Maceo, and were involved in a nasty divorce battle, which was finalized in 2023.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
John Wick spin-off Ballerina gets its final trailer and it's full of fighting, fire, and Keanu Reeves
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Just weeks before it's set to hit the big screen, the final trailer for John Wick spin-off Ballerina has dropped, giving us a closer look at Ana de Armas as a deadly assassin. The trailer, which you can watch below, opens with a voice saying, "When you think of me, you should think of fire," before we see de Armas through the lens of John Wick's sniper. We then get a look at the fiery female assassin training, before she goes on to fight a man with a meat cleaver, one with a flame thrower, before she stabs another with an ice pick. It looks as though Wick may have his work cut out for him this time. This trailer, which stands at just one and a half minutes long, is much shorter than the last and focuses more on the action. The full-length Ballerina trailer, which landed in March, gave us insight into Eve's tragic back story and her need to avenge the death of her father. But her exploits went a little too far, which led Anjelica Huston's Ruska Roma director to send out one of her best agents to stop her: John Wick. Set between John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum and John Wick Chapter 4, Ballerina follows de Armas as Eve Macarro, a future agent ready to start her assassin training in the traditions of the Ruska Roma. But by the looks of things, her path to obedient assassin doesn't flow so smoothly. The movie also stars Anjelica Huston, Gabriel Byrne, Lance Reddick, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Norman Reedus, and Ian McShane. Keanu Reeves will also make an appearance as John Wick. Ballerina is directed by Len Wiseman and written by Shay Hatten. From the World of John Wick: Ballerina arrives in theaters on June 6, 2025. For more, check out our list of the best Keanu Reeves movies, or keep up with the most exciting upcoming movies in 2025 and beyond.
