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5 days ago
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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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6 days ago
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Spoiler Space: Tom Cruise and Ethan Hunt refuse to die
Spoiler Space offers thoughts on, and a place to discuss, the plot points we can't disclose in our official review. Fair warning: This article features plot details of Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning, as well as details about No Time To Die and John Wick: Chapter 4. In No Time To Die, the delayed swan song for Daniel Craig's iteration of the beloved superspy James Bond, 007 does something he had never done in his near-60-year movie history: He died. After defeating the evil villain du jour (Rami Malek) on his secret island of killer nanobots, Bond faces incoming missiles to make sure that his love Madeleine Swann (Léa Seydoux) and their daughter (Lisa-Dorah Sonnet) survive. He's been infected with a virus that would kill his family should he ever come into contact with them, so Bond more readily accepts the prospect of dying than he had in the 24 prior films. Even though Craig's films had already been updated for modern sensibilities, meaning that his Bond was far less smarmy and far more wearied than previous iterations, the choice to kill off the unkillable agent felt bold in 2021—so much so that No Time To Die is only really notable as 'the one where they kill Bond.' John Wick had only been around nine years when Chapter 4 gave its badass master assassin a noble death: taking a bullet in an archaic duel so he could take out the Marquis (Bill Skarsgård). But like his J-name action peer, John Wick's (alleged; disproven) death was given the same official, noble air as James Bond's. They went out on their own terms, achieving something important to them, conscious of their legacies as highly skilled and effectively invincible action heroes. No doubt these films and these deaths were on Tom Cruise and Christopher McQuarrie's minds when creating Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning, which closes the eight-film odyssey of Ethan Hunt getting out of escalating geopolitical jams by superhumanly defying death. Ethan does not die taking out the evil, hungry AI 'The Entity;' in fact, he emerges unscathed from a biplane battle with Entity acolyte Gabriel (Esai Morales), despite plummeting to the ground without a working parachute. The reveal of a second parachute (a pure white one, the color of grace) billowing from the ground where Ethan has safely landed off-screen is, like the reveal of his cliffhanger survival in Fallout, pointedly delayed by a moment to convince audiences that he hadn't defied death this time—here, it's the one thing viewers are expecting most. But while it's significant that a modern action franchise comes to an end with its protagonist in one piece, there is more than defying expectations that motivated Ethan living to impossibly mission another day. Because of the extreme, often practical stunts that Cruise and select co-stars have committed to film (and then heavily marketed) since Ghost Protocol, the series has a different relationship to death than the cool, slick spectacle of Bond or Wick. Because M:I wants us to feel, first and foremost, like what's happening on screen is real, was done by real people and therefore suggests a real risk of death, Hunt lacks the steely-faced composure of his action peers—any post-III entry in the series involves Tom Cruise being battered, tossed, and slammed by bigger guys or hefty machinery, like a world-saving ragdoll with endless stamina. If he were to die during the course of this, it's difficult to imagine it happening in as dignified and romantic a way as Bond or Wick experienced a couple years before. Because Cruise and McQuarrie have worked to make Ethan's adventures confront the likelihood of death in every action set piece for four straight films, it will always be more dramatically exciting for Ethan to live than die; because Bond and Wick belong to myth-like, genre-infused legacies bolstered by their franchise's explicit visual and tonal styles, it's more interesting for them to expire than Hunt. But Ethan's ultimate fate in the field of duty is ultimately decided by one person: producer and star Tom Cruise. After nearly 30 years playing Ethan Hunt, Cruise authorizes every decision made regarding the franchise, and therefore is hyper-aware of how these films reflect on his legacy. The stronger a presence that Cruise's movie-making machine has taken in the series (he is arguably more of an author than director and co-writer McQuarrie), the more these films feed into that dubious 'last movie star' moniker, which is a more active influence on how Cruise decides Ethan's fate than in similar franchises. Bond and Wick died because their deaths are more meaningless. Audiences knew they'd never see Craig as Bond again, and that soon he'd join the other actors who retired the role. After only four films and a largely hinted-at backstory, Wick's existence was more mythic and ghost-like than the flesh-and-blood Ethan Hunt. Cruise's classic movie-star credentials are still valid but, in today's fragile Hollywood climate, could cash out at any time, and the narrative that Cruise and McQuarrie have built around the series—that Ethan is the only person standing in the way of global obliteration, and Tom Cruise is, similarly, the only person standing in the way of the theatrical experience's collapse—has a double meaning of 'this won't survive without him.' By tying his vitality as a movie star to his character, Cruise needs Ethan to appear vital, triumphant, and able to overcome the odds. He may not be such a naked narcissist as to contractually ensure that he never loses an onscreen fight, but one clear benefit of constantly raising the physical stakes in the M:I series is that Ethan's survival increasingly makes Cruise appear, if not necessarily strong, then undeniably alive. This benevolence extends to the supporting cast. After Ethan's oldest friend Luther (Ving Rhames, the only actor to appear in as many M:I films as Cruise) dies to save London from a bomb early in The Final Reckoning, Ethan adopts an unofficial but rigid 'no more sacrifices' policy. The deaths of Ethan's teammates have textually haunted him in many series entries: There's the murder of his entire Prague team at the start of Mission: Impossible, the jarring and upsetting brain explosive that takes out Keri Russell's briefly seen character in III, and the lamented demise of Ethan's only human equal Ilsa Faust (Rebecca Ferguson) on a Venetian bridge in Dead Reckoning. Ethan takes these deaths incredibly personally. His mission is to save as many people as he's capable of, and despite the clear, sincere loyalty that his disciples feel towards him, he feels responsible for getting them into danger in the first place. Ethan would die a million times to save his friends, and the finale of The Final Reckoning makes it seem like death is certain for one of his team. Tech guru Benji (Simon Pegg) is bleeding out while he gives hacking instructions to pickpocket Grace (Hayley Atwell). Meanwhile, returning face William Donloe (Rolf Saxon) only has 10 seconds to get his wife Tapeesa (Lucy Tulugarjuk) and special forces turncoat Degas (Greg Tarzan Davis) away from a bomb he's deactivating before one of its detonators goes off. But if Ethan and Cruise really do depend on each other, then the fate of these colleagues/co-stars also stems from Cruise's need for Ethan to live; whatever happens to Ethan's friends reflects back onto him, and whatever reflects onto Ethan reflects onto Cruise. The blanket survival of our heroes in The Final Reckoning is rousing and satisfying, but it is also calculated; when a recorded message from the late Luther insists to Hunt (seconds after the Entity has been defeated) that we are, in fact, masters of our own fate, he should have specified that Ethan is the master of everyone else's as well. The Final Reckoning is a unique response to the question of 'how to kill an action hero,' as more than James Bond or John Wick, the film admits that the action hero is just an extension of the action star, and their fates remain fused. More from A.V. Club Primer: The immediately identifiable comedies of Wes Anderson Before drug intervention, Nick Kroll was "deeply scared" that John Mulaney would die Trump pardons beloved reality TV fraudsters, the Chrisleys
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6 days ago
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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.
Hindustan Times
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Keanu Reeves has a hilarious reaction to Pedro Pascal casually strolling in for Ballerina premiere. Watch
Len Wiseman's Ballerina, starring Ana de Armas as the lead, had its London premiere on Thursday. The film is a spin-off of the John Wick series, led by Keanu Reeves. Pedro Pascal also attended the premiere, and Keanu had a hilarious reaction to him casually strolling in. (Also Read: Keanu Reeves and Ana de Armas are all smiles at the London premiere of John Wick spin-off Ballerina) In a video posted by an Instagram page, Pedro can be seen casually strolling in for the premiere of Ballerina. Dressed in a casual T-shirt, jacket and jeans, the actor can be seen smiling as he walks by fans who started screaming once they recognised him. Pedro, for his part, waves and blows flying kisses to fans as he walks in. The camera then pans to Keanu, who's busy giving an interview on stage, pausing it to check who everyone is screaming so loudly for. He also says something intelligible once he realises they were cheering for Pedro. A post shared by The Movie Podcast (@themoviepodcast) After the video gained traction on Instagram, one fan commented, 'He's so cute…like, just passing through.' Another called the way Pedro strolled past 'unreal'. 'Two of the best. Pedro and Keanu,' commented one fan, while another wrote, 'Now they need to work together on a film.' One comment pointed out how loudly the girls in the crowd were screaming, writing, 'Girls screaming,' with laughter emojis. Some left heart emojis under the post. One even dramatically commented, 'y'all can't see my face right now, but i assure you, it'll full of tears over this appearance.' Ballerina is a spin-off between the events of John Wick: Chapter 3—Parabellum (2019) and John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023). Ana plays the titular ballerina and trained assassin Eve Macarro, while Keanu reprises his role as John Wick. Gabriel Byrne, Catalina Sandino Moreno, and Norman Reedus also star in it. The film will be released in India on 13 June.
