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Geek Culture
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Culture
Jason Statham's ‘The Beekeeper 2' Lands At Amazon For Theatrical Release
The hive is buzzing once more. The Beekeeper 2 has officially landed a global distribution deal with Amazon MGM Studios, signaling a major vote of confidence in the franchise's future. According to Deadline, the deal exceeds US$50 million, underscoring the studio's ambition to turn Jason Statham's vigilante saga into a full-fledged action series. Statham will return as Adam Clay, the former covert operative turned apiarist with a vengeful streak. This time, directing duties will fall to Timo Tjahjanto, best known for The Night Comes for Us and the upcoming Nobody 2 . He replaces David Ayer, who helmed the original and is currently tied up with his next project, The Heart of the Beast , a Brad Pitt-led thriller for Paramount. Kurt Wimmer, who penned the first instalment, returns to script the sequel. With cameras set to roll this fall, the project is already drawing buzz, both for its returning lead and its new director, whose flair for stylised violence and kinetic pacing aligns with the world The Beekeeper established. Released in January 2024, The Beekeeper was one of the year's early theatrical surprises. Despite modest expectations, it raked in over US$160 million globally, thanks to a straightforward revenge plot wrapped in fast-paced action and delivered with Statham's signature no-nonsense grit. Clay's mission, triggered by the suicide of his elderly landlady after a phishing scam, served as a modern vigilante fable, giving audiences a reason to cheer every broken bone and shattered computer screen. Alongside Statham, the film featured performances from Emmy Raver-Lampman, Josh Hutcherson, and Jeremy Irons, though casting for the sequel remains under wraps. With a production budget of US$40 million and worldwide earnings nearing four times that amount, The Beekeeper outperformed expectations both critically and commercially. Rotten Tomatoes showed a respectable 71% critic score and a glowing 92% audience score, complete with a Verified Hot badge (rare for an R-rated actioner outside the superhero space). That kind of word-of-mouth gave it legs in theaters and a second life on streaming. As production gears up for The Beekeeper 2 , audiences can likely expect more hive metaphors, more broken noses, and another mission that blurs the line between justice and vengeance. Natalie is a big fan of anything related to movies, TV shows, and anime — you name it. When she's not reading or being a dedicated cinephile, she's probably playing gacha and tabletop games, or daydreaming of Caleb from Love and Deepspace . Amazon MGM Jason Statham The Beekeeper
Edinburgh Live
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Netflix's 'greatest' gangster film streaming now and fans all want same thing
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info The 2018 action thriller, The Night Comes for Us, has earned a stunning 92 per cent score on Rotten Tomatoes, showcasing it as an unbridled triumph of raw, gripping storytelling and sheer visceral intensity. Conceived initially as a script by writer-director Timo Tjahjanto, The Night Comes for Us then journeyed through adaptation as a graphic novel before finally manifesting as the edge-of-your-seat film experience that audiences can't get enough of. The movie reunites the iconic duo Joe Taslim and Iko Uwais of The Raid: Redemption fame, with The Night Comes for Us also featuring the talents of Julie Estelle, Sunny Pang, Zack Lee, and Shareefa Daanish. At its core, The Night Comes for Us thrusts viewers into a world of brutal combat, with gruesomely intense fight scenes that are bound to leave an impact thanks to the unparalleled gore. The storyline tracks the tormented life of a former triad enforcer named Ito, played by Joe Taslim, who puts everything on the line to save a child from his own gang, only to become the prime target of not just the crime syndicate, but also a multitude of lethal assassins, including his once close friend Arain, brought to life by Pencak Silat's revered action star - Iko Uwais. In a chat with Film School Rejects, Joe Taslim accredited the seamless fight choreography to Iko Uwais and his team: "All the credits for choreography, I think, goes to Iko Uwais and his team. They design all the fights, the structures. He would jump in to give his ideas to shape the fights, to freshen up the tone of the movie and stuff. This movie was supposed to happen actually in 2014 and something happened so it has to be in a coma.", reports the Express. (Image: (Image: Eriekn Juragan/Netflix)) "So we trained actually three, four years ago for the movie. We refreshed the training but we changed a little bit of the choreography." In 2022, director Timo Tjahjanto expressed that while a sequel to the film "is still not official", he remains optimistic. Tjahjanto had previously confirmed publicly that he had crafted a storyline for the sequel centred on Julie Estelle's character, The Operator. Robert Liefeld, co-creator of Deadpool and Cable, lavished praise on the film and its director as he took to X (formerly Twitter) to applaud the movie. He said: "Give Timo Tjahjanto ALL the money for Deadpool 3!!!!Holee mother of God, I have seen the future of action films and it is TIMO TJAHJANTO!! The Indonesian cinema is exerting a significant influence on action films globally. Give these filmmakers major comic book IP's to experiment with. Heck, even a stand alone Cable film under the direction of @Timobros would be groundbreaking." Despite criticism for the violence and gore depicted on screen, the action-packed film stunned critics universally, with one saying: "This is incredibly violent to the point of disturbing. Nonetheless, the fight scenes are some of the best I've ever seen. But this is a very dark and depressing story." Another critic's review of the film added: "The Night Comes For Us is a dynamite two hours and for those of us missing the action films of old, it's a breath of fresh air." (Image: (Image: Eriekn Juragan/Netflix)) Speculation is rife about the film's potential to spawn a franchise, with a critic saying: "Action fans could hardly wish for anything more than what's served up in The Night Comes for Us. The film's hardcore constituency will be wanting more of this from [Timo] Tjahjanto, and a sequel, prequel, or even franchise would not surprise from here." Praise was also heaped upon the movie by another review, which acclaimed: "An utterly thrilling ride from the first second to the last, The Night Comes For Us is one of the best action movies of recent years." The film has left audiences on an adrenaline high, with a viewer sharing their excitement: "As a die-hard action fan, I went into this movie with high expectations-and it still managed to blow me away. The action sequences are intense, brutal, and beautifully choreographed. It's a full-on adrenaline rush from start to finish. This one's a must-watch for any action junkie." Regular re-watches are in order for some, as one audience member admiringly remarked: "I still come back and watch this film from time to time. I love the fight choreography. Even after watching it a few times, I still cringe on a few moments when I see blades go in places they shouldn't. This is right up there with The Raid films for me." One particular viewer suggested that Western cinema could take note from Indonesia, as they expressed: "Quick, gruesome, stylish which personifies Indonesian movies. Iko Uwais and Joe Taslim were awesome as usual and Hollywood should learn from them." One viewer was left utterly impressed by the film's spectacular display, exclaiming: "Absolutely fantastic movie. Some of the best action directing and some of the best action choreography I've ever seen. The relationship between Iko and Arian is incredibly tragic and compelling. Exceeded my expectations in every way."
Daily Record
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Netflix's 'greatest gangster film ever made' but fans have one complaint
With a 92 per cent score on Rotten Tomatoes and a legion of fans, 2018 Indonesian action thriller The Night Comes for Us is a masterclass in raw storytelling and visceral intensity. The 2018 action thriller The Night Comes for Us is a standout hit, boasting an impressive 92 per cent rating on Rotten Tomatoes for its unflinching narrative and raw, intense delivery. Crafted by Timo Tjahjanto, the piece initially took life as a script, underwent transformation into a graphic novel, and ultimately found its form as a film. The movie brought together Joe Taslim and Iko Uwais, previously noted for their pairing in The Raid: Redemption. Alongside them, the film features Julie Estelle, Sunny Pang, Zack Lee, and Shareefa Daanish. Renowned for its ferociously intense combat scenes saturated with graphic violence, The Night Comes for Us follows ex-triad heavy Ito (played by Joe Taslim), who goes rogue to shield a young girl from his criminal brethren, consequently putting himself in the crosshairs of his former syndicate and a horde of lethal hitmen, including a showdown with his old pal Arian, played by renowned Pencak Silat figure Iko Uwais. Reflecting on the production process, Joe Taslim shared his perspective with Film School Rejects, saying: "All the credits for choreography, I think, goes to Iko Uwais and his team. They design all the fights, the structures. He would jump in to give his ideas to shape the fights, to freshen up the tone of the movie and stuff. This movie was supposed to happen actually in 2014 and something happened so it has to be in a coma.", reports the Express. Movie star shared insights on preparations for their action role, said, "So we trained actually three, four years ago for the movie. We refreshed the training but we changed a little bit of the choreography." In 2022, director Timo Tjahjanto hinted that although a sequel to his successful film is not yet confirmed, he remains optimistic. Tjahjanto has said a sequel has been developed centring around Julie Estelle's character, The Operator. Robert Liefeld, the co-creator of Deadpool and Cable, offered glowing praise for the movie and its director by taking to social media platform X (once known as Twitter) to express his admiration. Liefeld said: "Give Timo Tjahjanto ALL the money for Deadpool 3! ! ! ! Holee mother of God, I have seen the future of action films and it is TIMO TJAHJANTO! !". He continued to laud Indonesian cinema's significant impact on the global action film scene, urging for these talented directors to be given big comic book projects to work on. He even proposed the prospect of a standalone Cable movie under @Timobros' direction, predicting a groundbreaking result. Despite receiving criticism for its graphic violence and gore, the film impressed numerous critics, with one saying: "This is incredibly violent to the point of disturbing. Nonetheless, the fight scenes are some of the best I've ever seen. But this is a very dark and depressing story." Another review provided a positive spin, said: "The Night Comes For Us is a dynamite two hours and for those of us missing the action films of old, it's a breath of fresh air." Speculation is rife about the potential for "The Night Comes for Us" to expand into a series, with one reviewer stating: "Action fans could hardly wish for anything more than what's served up in The Night Comes for Us. The film's hardcore constituency will be wanting more of this from [Timo] Tjahjanto, and a sequel, prequel, or even franchise would not surprise from here." In critical acclaim, another review added: "An utterly thrilling ride from the first second to the last, The Night Comes For Us is one of the best action movies of recent years." Filmgoers also demonstrated their exhilaration, as one thrilled viewer said: "As a die-hard action fan, I went into this movie with high expectations-and it still managed to blow me away. The action sequences are intense, brutal, and beautifully choreographed. It's a full-on adrenaline rush from start to finish. This one's a must-watch for any action junkie." An additional piece of audience feedback read: "I still come back and watch this film from time to time. I love the fight choreography. Even after watching it a few times, I still cringe on a few moments when I see blades go in places they shouldn't. This is right up there with The Raid films for me." One fan posited that the Indonesian film industry is setting an example for Hollywood, commenting: "Quick, gruesome, stylish which personifies Indonesian movies. Iko Uwais and Joe Taslim were awesome as usual and Hollywood should learn from them." One viewer was effusive in their praise for the film, stating: "Absolutely fantastic movie. Some of the best action directing and some of the best action choreography I've ever seen. The relationship between Iko and Arian is incredibly tragic and compelling. Exceeded my expectations in every way."
Irish Daily Mirror
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Netflix's 'greatest' gangster movie with fans all saying same thing
Scoring a massive hit with a 92 per cent on Rotten Tomatoes, the 2018 Indonesian action flick The Night Comes for Us is an unapologetic display of pure storytelling and intensity that grabs you by the throat. The brainchild of Timo Tjahjanto, who both penned and directed the movie, it began life as a screenplay, morphed into a graphic novel, and finally exploded onto the screen as a full-blown cinematic experience. The film reunites Joe Taslim and Iko Uwais of The Raid: Redemption fame, along with Julie Estelle, Sunny Pang, Zack Lee, and Shareefa Daanish, delivering a powerhouse cast. The Night Comes for Us doesn't hold back with its fight scenes – think dizzyingly brutal and gratuitously bloody – spinning the tale of ex-triad enforcer Ito (Joe Taslim) who goes rogue to save a young girl from the gang's clutches, thus putting himself in the crosshairs as his former cronies and a legion of ruthless killers—led by childhood friend and Pencak Silat sensation Iko Uwais as Arain—hunt him down. Diving into his role, Joe Taslim opened up to Film School Rejects saying: "All the credits for choreography, I think, goes to Iko Uwais and his team. They design all the fights, the structures. He would jump in to give his ideas to shape the fights, to freshen up the tone of the movie and stuff. This movie was supposed to happen actually in 2014 and something happened so it has to be in a coma.", reports the Express. The film is streaming on Netflix now (Image: (Image: Eriekn Juragan/Netflix)) "So we trained actually three, four years ago for the movie. We refreshed the training but we changed a little bit of the choreography." In 2022, director Timo Tjahjanto shared that while a sequel to the film "is still not official", he remains hopeful and had publicly confirmed that he has created a storyline centred around Julie Estelle's character, The Operator. Deadpool and Cable co-creator Robert Liefeld expressed immense admiration for the film and its director, as he posted on X (the new Twitter) lauding the work: "Give Timo Tjahjanto ALL the money for Deadpool 3! ! ! ! Holee mother of God, I have seen the future of action films and it is TIMO TJAHJANTO! !". He also highlighted the influence of Indonesian cinema on global action movies and suggested that these filmmakers should be given major comic book properties to adapt: "The Indonesian cinema is providing so much influence on action films worldwide. Give these filmmakers big comic book IP's to play with. Heck, even a stand alone Cable film under the helm of @Timobros would break the mold." While the film received some flak for its violent content, the consensus among critics was overwhelmingly positive. One critic acknowledged the extreme nature of the violence, stating: "This is incredibly violent to the point of disturbing. Nonetheless, the fight scenes are some of the best I've ever seen. But this is a very dark and depressing story." Fans all say the same thing (Image: (Image: Eriekn Juragan/Netflix)) Another reviewer praised the film's impact on the action genre, remarking: "The Night Comes For Us is a dynamite two hours and for those of us missing the action films of old, it's a breath of fresh air." Speculation is rife that the movie could expand into a full-blown franchise, with one critic saying: "Action fans could hardly wish for anything more than what's served up in The Night Comes for Us. The film's hardcore constituency will be wanting more of this from [Timo] Tjahjanto, and a sequel, prequel, or even franchise would not surprise from here." Another critic was equally impressed, adding: "An utterly thrilling ride from the first second to the last, The Night Comes For Us is one of the best action movies of recent years." Viewers are also sharing the buzz, with one delighted fan saying: "As a die-hard action fan, I went into this movie with high expectations-and it still managed to blow me away. The action sequences are intense, brutal, and beautifully choreographed. It's a full-on adrenaline rush from start to finish. This one's a must-watch for any action junkie." Echoing the sentiments, another said: "I still come back and watch this film from time to time. I love the fight choreography. Even after watching it a few times, I still cringe on a few moments when I see blades go in places they shouldn't. This is right up there with The Raid films for me." Taking a dig at Hollywood, another viewer praised the distinctive style of Indonesian cinema, as they said: "Quick, gruesome, stylish which personifies Indonesian movies. Iko Uwais and Joe Taslim were awesome as usual and Hollywood should learn from them." An audience member was left totally wowed by the film's excellence, raving: "Absolutely fantastic movie. Some of the best action directing and some of the best action choreography I've ever seen. The relationship between Iko and Arian is incredibly tragic and compelling. Exceeded my expectations in every way." The Night Comes For Us is streaming now on Netflix.
Express Tribune
27-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
The Beekeeper returns for a sequel along Jason Statham
Miramax is set to reunite with Jason Statham for The Beekeeper 2, the follow-up to the studio's 2024 global success, which earned $152.7 million worldwide. The sequel will be helmed by Timo Tjahjanto, known for his work on the Nobody 2 and acclaimed Indonesian action films like The Night Comes for Us. The screenplay for The Beekeeper 2 will be written by Kurt Wimmer, with cameras expected to roll this fall. The first Beekeeper film, directed by David Ayer, followed a retired intelligence operative seeking revenge after his kind-hearted landlady became the victim of a phishing scam that stole millions of dollars from her charity. While Ayer is focused on his current project, The Heart of the Beast, a film starring Brad Pitt, the filmmakers are looking to bring him back in a producing role for the sequel. Amazon/MGM Studios, which handled the domestic release of the first film, is reportedly in talks to take the reins on the sequel, following the success of the original release during a challenging box office period impacted by strikes. Tjahjanto's Nobody 2, also produced by Miramax, will feature Bob Odenkirk reprising his role and is set to release on August 15 through Universal. Additionally, Statham will return as a producer via his Punch Palace Productions, alongside Chris Long through Long Shot Productions. Miramax continues to strengthen its portfolio with upcoming films, including the new Scary Movie with the Wayans Brothers and Roofman starring Channing Tatum. The studio also has Scandalous, a project directed by Colman Domingo, starring Sydney Sweeney and David Jonsson, in the works.
