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India Today
a day ago
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- 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
2 days 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.
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First Post
4 days ago
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- First Post
'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.
Newsweek
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Best Films to Watch in June 2025
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Get ready for a wave of incredible new movies hitting screens big and small. The following rundown consists of both theatrical and home video releases, meaning you can catch some of them in cinemas, and others on your favourite streaming services. While May was a massive month that saw the release of Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning and Final Destination: Bloodlines, June is shaping up to be just as colossal. From director Wes Anderson's latest star-studded affair, to a terrifying post-apocalyptic drama in the form of 28 Years Later, these are the best films of June 2025. 28 Years Later stars Cillian Murphy (not pictured) 28 Years Later stars Cillian Murphy (not pictured) Sony Pictures Read on for the complete list of releases you need to see. Friday, June 6, 2025 From the World of John Wick: Ballerina Synopsis: "Taking place during the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, Ballerina follows Eve Macarro (Ana de Armas) who is beginning her training in the assassin traditions of the Ruska Roma." "Taking place during the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, Ballerina follows Eve Macarro (Ana de Armas) who is beginning her training in the assassin traditions of the Ruska Roma." Stars: Ana de Armas, Anjelica Huston, Gabriel Byrne, Lance Reddick, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Norman Reedus, Ian McShane, Keanu Reeves Ana de Armas, Anjelica Huston, Gabriel Byrne, Lance Reddick, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Norman Reedus, Ian McShane, Keanu Reeves Where to watch: Cinemas The Phoenician Scheme Synopsis: "The story of a family and a family business. Benicio del Toro as Zsa-zsa Korda, one of the richest men in Europe; Mia Threapleton as Liesl, his daughter/a nun; Michael Cera as Bjorn, their tutor." "The story of a family and a family business. Benicio del Toro as Zsa-zsa Korda, one of the richest men in Europe; Mia Threapleton as Liesl, his daughter/a nun; Michael Cera as Bjorn, their tutor." Stars: Scarlett Johansson, Bryan Cranston, Michael Cera, Tom Hanks, Mia Threapleton, Rupert Friend, Benicio Del Toro, Riz Ahmed Scarlett Johansson, Bryan Cranston, Michael Cera, Tom Hanks, Mia Threapleton, Rupert Friend, Benicio Del Toro, Riz Ahmed Where to watch: Cinemas The Ritual Synopsis : "The true story that inspired The Exorcist. When the Church sanctions the exorcism of Emma Schmidt, two priests divided by doubt must confront a force beyond their own faith. Based on real events." : "The true story that inspired The Exorcist. When the Church sanctions the exorcism of Emma Schmidt, two priests divided by doubt must confront a force beyond their own faith. Based on real events." Stars: David Midell, Al Pacino, Patricia Heaton, Ashley Greene, Dan Stevens, Abigail Cowen, Maria Camila Giraldo, Ritchie Montgomery David Midell, Al Pacino, Patricia Heaton, Ashley Greene, Dan Stevens, Abigail Cowen, Maria Camila Giraldo, Ritchie Montgomery Where to watch: Cinemas Friday, June 13 2025 How to Train Your Dragon Synopsis: "Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society." "Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society." Stars: Gerard Butler, Nico Parker, Marc Platt, Gabriel Howell, Julian Dennison, Bronwyn James, Dean DeBlois, Harry Trevaldwyn Gerard Butler, Nico Parker, Marc Platt, Gabriel Howell, Julian Dennison, Bronwyn James, Dean DeBlois, Harry Trevaldwyn Where to watch: Cinemas The Unholy Trinity Synopsis: "A tale of revenge, dark secrets, and buried treasures, the film is set against the turbulent backdrop of 1870s Montana. It picks up in the moments before the execution of Isaac Broadway, as he gives his estranged son, Henry, an impossible task: Murder the man who framed him for a crime he didn't commit. Intent on fulfilling his promise, Henry travels to the remote town of Trinity, where an unexpected turn of events traps him in town and leaves him caught between Gabriel Dove, the town's upstanding new sheriff, and a mysterious figure named St Christopher." "A tale of revenge, dark secrets, and buried treasures, the film is set against the turbulent backdrop of 1870s Montana. It picks up in the moments before the execution of Isaac Broadway, as he gives his estranged son, Henry, an impossible task: Murder the man who framed him for a crime he didn't commit. Intent on fulfilling his promise, Henry travels to the remote town of Trinity, where an unexpected turn of events traps him in town and leaves him caught between Gabriel Dove, the town's upstanding new sheriff, and a mysterious figure named St Christopher." Stars: Pierce Brosnan, Samuel L. Jackson, Q'orianka Kilcher, Richard Gray, David Arquette, Veronica Ferres, Ethan Peck, Brandon Lessard Pierce Brosnan, Samuel L. Jackson, Q'orianka Kilcher, Richard Gray, David Arquette, Veronica Ferres, Ethan Peck, Brandon Lessard Where to watch: Cinemas Friday, June 20, 2025 28 Years Later Synopsis: "It's been almost three decades since the rage virus escaped a biological weapons laboratory, and now, still in a ruthlessly enforced quarantine, some have found ways to exist amidst the infected. One such group of survivors lives on a small island connected to the mainland by a single, heavily-defended causeway. When one of the group leaves the island on a mission into the dark heart of the mainland, he discovers secrets, wonders, and horrors that have mutated not only the infected but other survivors as well." "It's been almost three decades since the rage virus escaped a biological weapons laboratory, and now, still in a ruthlessly enforced quarantine, some have found ways to exist amidst the infected. One such group of survivors lives on a small island connected to the mainland by a single, heavily-defended causeway. When one of the group leaves the island on a mission into the dark heart of the mainland, he discovers secrets, wonders, and horrors that have mutated not only the infected but other survivors as well." Stars: Ralph Fiennes, Alex Garland, Cillian Murphy, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jack O'Connell, Danny Boyle, Andrew Macdonald, Jodie Comer Ralph Fiennes, Alex Garland, Cillian Murphy, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jack O'Connell, Danny Boyle, Andrew Macdonald, Jodie Comer Where to watch: Cinemas Friday, June 27, 2025 F1 Synopsis: "A Formula One driver comes out of retirement to compete alongside a rookie driver and the titans of the sport." "A Formula One driver comes out of retirement to compete alongside a rookie driver and the titans of the sport." Stars: Brad Pitt, Joseph Kosinski, Ehren Kruger, Jerry Bruckheimer, Javier Bardem, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies Brad Pitt, Joseph Kosinski, Ehren Kruger, Jerry Bruckheimer, Javier Bardem, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies Where to watch: Cinemas M3GAN 2.0
Geek Tyrant
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Ana de Armas Racks Up a Brutal Kill Count in JOHN WICK Spin-Off BALLERINA — GeekTyrant
Ana de Armas is stepping into the John Wick universe with serious firepower. In the upcoming Ballerina , the first big screen spin-off from the John Wick franchise, de Armas takes on the role of assassin Eve Macarro, and it sounds like she's making quite the entrance. In a recent interview with ComicBook, de Armas revealed just how high Eve's body count climbs: 'I know that we count, 106 only with the flamethrower. Only with flamethrower. So, I think it's a lot more than that,' said de Armas. 106 kills with a flamethrower. And that's just one weapon in Eve's arsenal. The flamethrower scene teased in the trailers shows Eve going full scorched earth on her enemies, and it's already shaping up to be a highlight of the film. One moment even shows her dousing an enemy wielding a flamethrower with a firehose. The movie looks awesomely savage. De Armas' rough estimate of the flamethrower kills alone makes it clear that Eve is a force of destruction, and she's being positioned to stand toe-to-toe with Keanu Reeves' legendary Baba Yaga. And while Ballerina is set between John Wick: Chapter 3 and Chapter 4 , we already know Eve won't be putting an end to John, especially now that Chapter 5 is officially in the works. The story follows Eve, an assassin trained under the same Ruska Roma lineage as John Wick, as she sets out on a mission of vengeance after her father's murder. Her path brings her into conflict with the very people who trained her—and eventually, with John himself. In one fiery line from the trailer, Eve warns: 'When you think of me, you should think of fire,' ansd I'm sure we will once we see her go crazy with a falmthrower in the movie. Ballerina hits theaters June 6. Prepare for fire.
