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“Nightingale,” an action thriller set against the backdrop of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, has pulled the curtain back on its ensemble, casting “Special Ops: Lioness” and “1883” star Lamonica Garrett to lead the picture. Jason Patric, Andrew Howard and Daniel Bernhardt are also starring.

The picture comes from producers Isaac Lewis and Andrew Lewis of Denton Film. Low-budget staple William Kaufman is directing the feature, which recently wrapped principal photography in Bulgaria. Kaufman co-write the script with Paul Reichelt, who also serves as executive producer.

Garrett is best known for his roles on “Sons of Anarchy” and “Designated Survivor.” He stars in “Nightingale” as an American Special Forces Operator and private military contractor, who must balance tending to civilian lives while rescuing his adoptive daughter, who is kidnapped and taken hostage by Russian forces in Ukraine. Patric plays a CIA handler with a shared history with Garrett’s character.

Daniel Zirilli, a prolific director, producer and writer of action films and more than 200 music videos including the Rolling Stones’ “Voodoo Lounge,” died April 28. He was 58.

His death was announced by his family. No cause was disclosed, but an Instagram message posted by his daughter Talise Zirilli last weekend indicated that he had been missing since April 24.

Born November 13, 1965, Zirilli founded Popart Film Factory at age 24 after graduating from Pepperdine University in Malibu. In the subsequent years, he would direct and writer more than 30 feature films, most in the action and thriller genres. He was a producer on more than 85 films.

Among his most recent, Zirilli directed, produced and co-wrote Invincible, released by Lionsgate in 2022. Shot on location in Thailand, Invincible starred Johnny Strong, Marko Zaror and Michael Pare, who also appeared in Zirilli’s Hollow Point (2019) along with Luke Goss and Jay Mohr.

Other films credits include Acceleration (2019) starring Dolph Lundgren,...

Exclusive: Los Angeles-based production, finance and sales company Premiere Entertainment has picked up international rights to the military action thriller Warhorse One, starring actor Johnny Strong (Black Hawk Down).

Premiere will introduce the pic, which also stars newcomer Athena Durner and Raj Kala (Black Adam), to buyers this week in Cannes.

Written and directed by Strong and William Kaufman (Jarhead 3: The Siege), with Operator Films producing alongside Nicole Kaufman, the plot follows a gunned down Navy Seal Master Chief (Strong) who must guide a child (Durner) to safety through a gauntlet of hostile Taliban insurgents and survive the brutal Afghanistan wilderness.

We understand the pic is currently slated for a limited theatrical release beginning June 30 in North America via Well Go USA Entertainment.

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“In my opinion, the truest casualties of war are the children who are forced to bear the loss of their...

Exclusive: Fivel Stewart (The Recruit) has signed on to star opposite Acoryé White in Bellmount, an action thriller that White will also direct, in his second outing behind the camera, from his own script.

The film heading into production later this year follows Chase and Hayley, a young couple living a simple lifestyle in a remote cabin, who encounter a group of sadistic robbers after a money heist goes awry. As the two worlds collide, everyone must fight for their lives to survive the night.

White will produce with partner Patrycja Kępa (Trinket Box) under their Anchored Lens Productions banner. Veteran stunt coordinator and performer Chris Brewster (Black Panther) will serve as stunt coordinator and producer, with Levi Wenrich (Trinket Box) on board as exec producer.

Boasting recent credits including Netflix’s The Recruit, Apple TV+’s Roar, the horror pic Umma with Sandra Oh and Netflix’s Atypical, Stewart...

"I'm feeling all this stuff that we can't really share with anybody." Vertical Entertainment has released an official trailer for an indie small town drama titled Cold Brook, which is also the feature directorial debut of actor William Fichtner. Two ordinary guys in a small town embark on an extraordinary adventure and risk everything for a stranger in need. This hasn't shown up anywhere else, but is getting a VOD release next month for anyone curious about this. Fichtner most recently appeared in Finding Steve McQueen, Traffik, and 12 Strong. Cold Brook also stars Fichtner, along with Kim Coates, Harold Perrineau, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Brad William Henke, Charlene Amoia, Johnny Strong, Erich Anderson, plus Robin Weigert. Well this definitely looks like a quaint small town adventure, a rather heartfelt tale of goodness. Here's the official trailer (+ posters) for William Fichtner's Cold Brook, direct from Vertical's YouTube: Cold Brook is...

In today’s film news roundup, “Buffalo Boys” gets Us distribution, Full Moon Empire buys a library, “Invincible” gets cast and a Liechtenstein-based film fund is announced.

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Samuel Goldwyn Films has acquired the North American rights to Mike Wiluan’s western “Buffalo Boys,” Singapore’s entry in the foreign-language Academy Awards category, Variety has learned exclusively.

The film stars Yoshi Sudarso, Ario Bayu, Pevita Pearce, Tio Pakusadewo, Conan Stevens and Reinout Bussemaker. “Buffalo Boys” will be released in theaters and VOD on Jan. 11.

The film begins in 19th Century Java as a brutal massacre and the murder of a sultan forces the sultan’s brother and infant sons to flee to the American Wild West. After working the railroads and learning the cowboy way of life, the boys return to their homeland to avenge their father’s death.

“Buffalo Boys” was produced by Mike Wiluan, Huang Junxiang, Tan Fong Cheng,...

With the imminent release of The Fate of the Furious, the cast and crew are busy talking about the new movie as well as past installments of the increasingly popular series. Here are the latest news bites. What happened to Leon? Leon (Johnny Strong, above, in the rear) was one of five members of the original core team. Only two of them appear in the newest movie: Dom (Vin Diesel) and Letty (Michelle Rodriguez). Jesse (Chad Lindberg) was killed in the first movie, while Vince (Matt Schulze) died during Fast Five. But the fate of Leon remains up in the air. In The Fast and the Furious, Leon was last seen driving away with Dom, Letty and Mia (Jordana Brewster). What happened to him after that? Strong has his theory, as shared with EW: "I think it’s...

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With the imminent release of The Fate of the Furious, the cast and crew are busy talking about the new movie as well as past installments of the increasingly popular series. Here are the latest news bites.   What happened to Leon? Leon (Johnny Strong, above, in the rear) was one of five members of the original core team. Only two of them appear in the newest movie: Dom (Vin Diesel) and Letty (Michelle Rodriguez). Jesse (Chad Lindberg) was killed in the first movie,...

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Taking a break from all the craziness surrounding Donald Trump and his claim that Hillary Clinton and the media are conspiring to rig the 2016 presidential election, John Oliver focused on third-party candidates Jill Stein and Gary Johnson during Sunday’s episode of HBO’s “Last Week Tonight.” Believe it or not, some of Stein and Johnson’s policy proposals are equally absurd as what Trump has proposed.

Watch: John Oliver Dissects Clinton, Trump Scandals in Epic 20 Minute Takedown

For example, one of Stein’s flagship proposals involves canceling the $1.3 trillion debt burden weighing down students and recent graduates in the U.S., something she has said the president has the authority to do. Oliver pointed out that, unfortunately, that’s not exactly true.

“In terms of how fundamentally flawed that is on every level, it’s basically akin to saying ‘I’ll make us energy independent by ordering the post office to invade Canada,...

The “Babymetal” phenomenon is coming to America.

The Japanese pop-metal group, made up of teenage girls, are set to star in a new original shortform series for Warner Bros.’ digital studio Blue Ribbon Content.

Here’s the logline: “The action-adventure will take viewers inside the magical world of heavy metal music as it comes under attack, and one lonely god, Kitsune, forms the warrior band Babymetal to save the day. In the series, Su-metal, Yuimetal and Moametal join together to ultimately redefine the genre. The series will also feature new live-action performances from the group, who will enter the animated world through a secret portal.”

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The deal was announced Wednesday by Sam Register, President, Warner Bros. Animation and Warner Digital Series. “Babymetal have to be seen to believed — a mind-blowing, fun combination of pop vocals,...

“Last Week Tonight” host John Oliver put the current presidential election in perspective for HBO viewers Sunday by pointing out how unprecedented the stories surrounding the two candidates truly are.

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Monday’s debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump could be watched by more than 100 million people, but interestingly, both candidates and their campaigns have been defined less by questions about their policies than concerns about their ethics, Oliver pointed out.

“Polls show that less than half the electorate sees either candidate as honest or trustworthy,” Oliver said, adding that if Clinton loses, she will likely “sit there motionless not speaking until she eventually dies.”

After briefly making up a fake scandal about Hillary Clinton just to test out his audience, Oliver began recapping the various scandals following both candidates, starting with Clinton.

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They say you shouldn’t wear white after Labor Day, and “Last Week Tonight” host John Oliver is using that adage as inspiration for a handful of other things that people should stop doing.

“We should be using more holidays as arbitrary points to stop doing things,” Oliver said in his latest web exclusive. “We should have a rule that, after Thanksgiving, you have to stop decorating your home with gourds. It’s cute in October, it’s acceptable but obnoxiously folksy in November, but after that, you’re just keeping loose produce lying around.”

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Oliver also suggested a new deadline for when people should stop drinking eggnog: New Year’s Eve. “If you start your calendar year by consuming a beverage with the density and nutritional value of molten steel, scrap the rest...

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Synopsis: Years after a mysterious plague has devastated the planet and turned most of humanity into blood-hungry creatures, a rogue drifter on a vengeful hunt stumbles across a band of survivors in an abandoned police station and reluctantly agrees to try to help them defend themselves and escape to the sanctuary they so desperately need.

There’s been a lot of zombie apocalypse material in the horror genre these days that it might be easy to pass over a title just because you’ve seen it all been done before.

Should you come across Daylight’S End, however, be sure to give this adventure a look, as it’s a well-polished action horror that strives to do something out of the ordinary.

Directed by William Kaufman and written by Chad Law, Daylight’s End is a slick, energetic piece that knows which notes it...

Among its many other merits, “Game of Thrones” has served valiantly as a showcase for esteemed British actors. Series regulars (Charles Dance, Jonathan Pryce) and guest stars (Ian McShane) have added to Westeros’ impressively deep roster, and those who haven’t already departed the series in a violent fashion will soon be joined by Jim Broadbent.

Read More: ‘Game of Thrones’: Maisie Williams Says ‘It’s Time To Wrap This Up’

The Oscar winner will have a “significant” role on the show’s seventh (and penultimate) season, reports Entertainment Weekly; as is custom for “Thrones,” no more information is being divulged. Speculation as to who he might play is sure to run rampant online for quite some time, as the next season doesn’t begin until summer of 2017 — now that winter has finally arrived in Westeros, production can’t begin until later in the year than it has in past seasons.

At this point, even the most devoted comic book fan might be getting tired of DC and Marvel movies. This month’s Suicide Squad was the fifth such film this year, following X-Men: Apocalypse, Captain America: Civil War, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and Deadpool, and we’ve still got Doctor Strange coming this fall. Fortunately, John Oliver is here to help. In a […]

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Ben Affleck did his best to break the internet Monday by tweeting a short clip of the villain Deathstroke, who will appear in his upcoming Batman movie. Deathstroke will be the main villain in the film, The Wrap reports.

Read More: ‘Batman: Return Of The Caped Crusaders’ Trailer: Adam West and Burt Ward Lend Their Voices to the Dynamic Duo

Affleck is attached to co-write, direct and star in the upcoming Batman reboot, which does not yet have a title. The tease video Affleck shared was apparently test footage for the film.

Deathstroke’s debut in DC comics came in 1980 in “New Teen Titans No. 2.” The villain whose real name is Slade Wilson is a skilled assassin with super strength and has played a role in Green Arrow’s rogues’ gallery. Other characters that have been enemies of Green Arrow include Brick, China White, Clock King, Constantine Drakon, Count Vertigo,...

With Last Week Hiatus on their late-summer vacation, John Oliver took a break from Donald Drumpf bashing to focus on another issue plaguing our society: The non-stop barrage of superhero movies invading our multiplexes.

"Every year, the market is flooded with movies about superheroes. Just this year, blockbusters included movies ranging from 'Mean Spider-Man' [Deadpool] to 'Sad Man Versus Super Sad Man' [Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice] to 'The Insane Clown Posse Takes Manhattan' [Suicide Squad]," Oliver said. "I do think some audience members are becoming fatigued from watching the same characters over and over again.

“Last Week Tonight” host John Oliver took Hollywood to task recently for making movie after movie using the same DC and Marvel superheroes, but instead of simply highlighting a problem, he also proposed a creative solution. Oliver pitched a brand new superhero he created as a child called Johnny Strong.

Watch: ‘Last Week Tonight’: John Oliver & Will Arnett Encourage Donald Trump to Drop Out of Presidential Race

“By day, he is mild-mannered fifth-grader John Olivier — no relation — but from the time school lets out until dinner he becomes the let’s say unconventionally handsome hero Johnny Strong,” Oliver said, adding that Johnny Strong is a “kickass” superhero who has seen a boob and knows what the “F” word is. “He intrepidly battles villains such as Doc Bedtime, a monster made of blankets that can magically plunge the world into total darkness.”

Oliver even had cartoon images of the the...

John Oliver and “Last Week Tonight” were off this week, but that didn’t stop the HBO host from making an impassioned pitch for a new movie series in a web exclusive video. After Oliver ran down the recent crop of superhero movies — with “Suicide Squad” getting redubbed “The Insane Clown Posse Takes Manhattan”– Oliver pitched a story for his own superhero story, Johnny Strong. “By day, he is mild-mannered fifth grader John Olivier. No relation,” Oliver said. “But from the time school lets out until dinner, he becomes, let’s say, the unconventionally handsome hero Johnny Strong.” See video: John Oliver Pitches Donald Trump.

Leading today’s Horror Highlights is four clips from IFC Midnight’s Antibirth. Following Danny Perez’s trippy debut, is a new trailer for Daylight’s End, Kickstarter information on Steve Johnson’s Rubberhead Sex, Drugs, and Special FX, and release details for a Slime City double feature Blu-ray.

Watch Four Clips from Antibirth: “Hard-drinking, pill-popping, bong-ripping Lou (Natasha Lyonne) and her best friend Sadie (Chloë Sevigny) spend their days adrift in a druggy haze. But one wild night out becomes a bad trip that never ends when Lou wakes up with symptoms of an unexplained, highly abnormal pregnancy. Who—or what—is growing inside her? As her due date approaches with alarming swiftness, the fear, paranoia, and conspiracy theories begin to pile up. Spiked with blasts of hallucinatory color, surreal shocks, and subversive comedy, the audacious feature debut from Danny Perez is a no-holds-barred descent into delirium.”

Written and directed by Danny Perez,...

Daylight's End is set to show in twenty American theatres. Partially shot in Dallas, Texas, the film involves a virulent plague. One man, in search of revenge, teams up with a group of fighters, in an old jailhouse. Starring Johnny Strong, Lance Henriksen, Krzysztof Soszynski, Louis Mandylor and Gary Cairns, this action thriller is set for an August 26th theatrical launch. A preview of the film's wide release is hosted here. The film will also be available through Video-on-demand, on this date. The film is slated to debut on at least thirty VOD platforms, including: iTunes, Comcast, Time Warner and many others. Daylight's End will be on almost all major VOD film streaming services. Fans of post-apocalyptic thrillers are encouraged to see the film. A review of this title is available here: A Daylight's End Review. Daylight's End is a satisfying action thriller, set in chaotic environment. And, From Fayetteville to Washington,...

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There are a lot of post-apocalyptic films swirling around in the wind these days. Most of them have zombies, and the genre is honestly getting a bit tired.

That being said, I'm genuinely excited about the upcoming release of Daylight's End. I've had this one on my radar ever since I watched the trailer a while back.

The film is a post-apocalyptic action horror film starring Johnny Strong and Lance Henriksen. Directored by William Kaufman and written by Chad Law.

This one promises the big guns and action, and that's what I dig about this offering -- I like things that go boom! Plus Lance Hendriksen and the entire team involved in this movie makes it one you simply don't want to miss.

Daylight's End will release in limited theaters and on VOD on Friday, August 26th. Check out the synopsis and Exclusive Trailer Premiere below.

Written by Chad Law and directed by William Kaufman (Sinners and Saints), Daylight's End is a new post-apocalyptic actioner that evokes classics like The Omega Man and Assault on Precinct 13 as well as newer fare like The Colony.

The flick stars Johnny Strong, Lance Henriksen and Louis Mandylor among others and hits theatres and on-demand August 26, 2016. This looks like one to add to your watch list, folks.

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“All work and no play makes a Jack a dull boy”. Cavity Colors’ The Shining-inspired pin, in collaboration with artist Bruce Parker, is limited to only 300 pins and is available right now. Also in today’s Highlights: the lineup for Lost Episode Fest Toronto 2016 and the new teaser trailer for Pitchfork.

Cavity Colors’ The Shining Pin Release Details: From Cavity Colors: “We’re super excited to finally release a collaboration with our friend, and incredible artist Bruce Parker.

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One of my favorite films of 2010 was William Kaufman's Sinners & Saints, and even though it is only April, I already know that his new film Daylight’s End, an exciting thriller set in the post-apocalyptic world, will be on my list of favorite films at the end of this year. Both are low-budget but great-looking action films that star amazing actor Johnny Strong. It was with great pleasure that I spoke with Johnny about Daylight’s End, independent filmmaking and his upcoming film projects. Hugo Ozman: Daylight’S End is set in a world where humans become bloodthirsty creatures. What made you want to be in a post-apocalyptic thriller? Johnny Strong: William Kaufman, the director, called me and pitched me the film. I'm always...

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*full disclosure: an online screener of this film was provided by director William Kaufman. Director: William Kaufman. Writer: Chad Law. Cast: Johnny Strong, Lance Henriksen, Louis Mandylor and Chelsea Edmundson. Daylight's End is another collaboration between director William Kaufman (Sinners and Saints) and actor Johnny Strong. This time, events take place in a future world, where a devastating pandemic has turned the world into a haven for murderous cannibals. The film blends a number of genres, with action elements forefront. Meanwhile, Strong's score helps amplify the violent events onscreen. However, the film, admittedly, borrows from several films in the genre. Daylight's End is an exciting feature, in which the focus is on action and less on dramatic characterizations. The story begins with the character Rourke (Strong). Three years after a virus has decimated the world, Rourke is searching for revenge. He seeks the Alpha, a vampiric strongman. His hunt leads him into.

One of my favorite films of 2010 was William Kaufman's Sinners & Saints, a low-budget thriller with a great leading man (Johnny Strong) and brilliant action scenes. This year, Kaufman and Strong have teamed up for another movie called Daylight’s End and it has just had its World Premiere at the Dallas International Film Festival. Daylight’s End is set years after a mysterious plague turned people into blood-hungry creatures. A drifter (Johnny Strong) saves a young woman (Chelsea Edmundson) and joins her group of survivors who are desperately trying to defend themselves… The story is rather familiar but what set this film apart from the typical post-apocalyptic zombie movies are that the humans use powerful weapons while the creatures are fast and agile instead...

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If you don't have plans for Memorial Day weekend, it will be a great time to tune in to Reelz. The weekend will feature not only a Bomb Girls marathon and the premiere of the Reelz original movie Bomb Girls: Facing the Enemy, we'll also be airing the National Memorial Day Parade on Monday at 2p Et/ 11a Pt. Of course if you need even more ways to commemorate the sacrifices of our nation’s veterans, it's a great weekend to watch some movies about real-life war heroes. Throw some popcorn in the microwave, turn on the A/C and check out our list of movies about real heroes making real sacrifices in defense of our nation’s freedom.

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The first trailer for the post-apocalyptic trailer Daylight's End is here. The trailer shows several soldiers rallying against a zombie horde. Daylight's End stars Johnny Strong (Black Hawk Down), Lance Henriksen, Louis Mandylor, Chelsea Edmundson and Gary Cairns. The film is expected to release in 2014, after distribution is found. The story for Daylight's End begins with humanity on the brink. A pandemic is wiping out the few remaining survivors, until several soldiers decide to fight back. An escape plan is hatched and these few head to the airport, in the midst of chaos. Fans of post-apocalyptic styled films can preview this title below. The extended trailer shows several of the characters fighting for their survival, in a decrepit building. Several of the actors are featured and more on Daylight's End will be posted as the film moves towards a release date. Director: William Kaufman. Writer: Chad Law. Cast: Johnny Strong,...

The upcoming horror film ‘Daylight’s End’ is offering insight into how the dwindling human race is banding together to protect and save what’s left of humanity in a new sneak preview promo trailer, posted on Vimeo page. The action-sci-fi independent film, which was shot in Dallas, was directed by William Kaufman, and written by Chad Law. The film stars Johnny Strong, Chris Kerson, Chelsea Edmundson, Louis Mandylor, Gary Cairns, Mark Hanson, Lance Henriksen, Hakeem Kae-Kazim and Heather Kafka. ‘Daylight’s End,’ a post-apocalyptic zombie thriller, is set years after a mysterious plague has devastated the planet and turned most of humanity into blood-hungry creatures that roam by night. A rogue drifter [ Read More ]

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Daylight's End, from Throttle Films, is a post-apocalyptic thriller. This film stars several mixed martial artists, including the infamous Anderson Silva, along with Johnny Strong and Krzysztof Soszynski. This title is slated for release in 2014 and a preview for the film is here. The story involves an isolated drifter, who is trying to survive a global epidemic. This anti-hero finds other survivors in an abandoned police station. Reluctantly, he agrees to defend these people against a horde of cannibalistic creatures. The first concept poster for the film is here (above). The graphic uses a bio-hazard symbol, in blood reds. Daylight's End has also released another graphic, which shows one of the lead actors (Johnny Strong), gun in hand. Film fans can find the second graphic below. A trailer for the film will be released soon. Director: William Kaufman. Writer: Chad Law. Cast: Lance Henriksen, Johnny Strong, Krzysztof Soszynski, Andy Mackenzie,...

The Apocalypse can happen at any moment. That being said, it's a good thing that all of these movies are around so we can get an idea of what we're supposed to do if the end comes crashing down on us! The next lesson... Daylight's End from director William Kaufman.

The flick is set to star Johnny Strong (Black Hawk Down, The Fast and the Furious, Sinners and Saints), Anderson Silva (Ufc Champion), Krzysztof Soszynski (Here Comes the Boom), Chelsea Edmundson (Killer Eye, Bloodsucka Jones), Louis Mandylor (Wrong Turn at Tahoe, Sinners and Saints), Gary Cairns (Hero Wanted, Black Butterflies, The Night Visitor), and Mark Hanson (Red, White & Blue, Sinners and Saints).

Shooting starts July 19th in Dallas, Texas.

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Years after a mysterious plague has devastated the planet and turned most of humanity into blood-hungry creatures that roam by night, a rogue drifter on a vengeful hunt stumbles across...

Truth be told, up until very recently, not only had I not seen a single The Fast and the Furious movie, I wasn’t really in any great rush to do so either. I’d heard from various sources that the first outing was an over the top piece of guilty fun, but after that they all kind of tailed off. That all changed however when Fast Five came out in 2011 to extremely warm critical reviews.

Bringing some familiar faces from the rest of the series back into the fold and adding the man-mountain that is Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson was a clear statement of intent that this instalment was not doing anything by halves. Here was a movie that took being massively Ott to new heights and gleefully reveled in its ridiculous nature. Reviews suggested Diesel and Johnson came together like a beefed up version of De Niro and...

Johnny Strong is one busy man, being an artist, actor, musician, martial artist and knife maker. As an actor, he has appeared in features films such as Black Hawk Down, The Fast and The Furious and Get Carter. Most recently, he played the lead character Detective Sean Riley in William Kaufman's Sinners and Saints, a role that won him the Breakout Action Star Award at the Action On Film International Film Festival. Johnny also composed and performed the music for the film. One of his upcoming projects is the sequel to Sinners and Saints, in which he will collaborate again with director William Kaufman. I had the pleasure of chatting with Johnny recently about his films, music, martial arts and knife making. Twitch: After The...

Just a little while ago, Twitch brought you the exclusive news that Sinners and Saints 2 will be going into production this fall, with William Kaufman and Johnny Strong returning, and Chad and Evan Law (who worked with Kaufman on The Hit List as screenwriters and One in the Chamber as associate producers) penning the screenplay. Director Kaufman and leading man Strong have been busy preparing for Sinners and Saints 2. While fans of the first film will have to wait till 2013 to see the much anticipated sequel, for the time being they can admire the first poster art that has just been released.  ...

Director William Kaufman's Sinners And Saints was one of the best action films, and one of my personal favourites, of 2011. The first great news is that, as some of you already know, it will have its Domestic Premiere at the upcoming North Carolina's ActionFest , the 'manliest, muscliest film festival on the whole damn planet', with director Kaufman and stars Johnny Strong and Tom Berenger in attendance. Now, Twitch has also got the exclusive scoop that Sinners And Saints 2 will be going into production this fall, with William Kaufman and Johnny Strong returning, and Chad and Evan Law (who worked with Kaufman on The Hit List as screenwriters and One In The Chamber as associate producers) penning the screenplay. Director Kaufman has promised the...

In the vein of Nic Cage's vengeance-themed film streak, we're giving away a Seeking Justice: Revenge Prize Pack … because we know you Cage fans love a good vendetta actioner every so often. In Seeking Justice, opening Friday, Mar. 16, Cage stars as Will, a husband who strikes a deal with a stranger to avenge his wife when a brutal attack lands her in the hospital. The Revenge Prize Pack consists of four modern DVDs brimming with testosterone-pumping payback: 1) Sinners & Saints (Johnny Strong, Sean Patrick Flannery, Method Man) 2) Law-Abiding Citizen (Gerard Butler, Jamie Foxx, Viola Davis)...

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Now available on Blu-ray and DVD in North America from Anchor Bay Entertainment, the Noire Blanc Films, action-thriller "Sinners and Saints" is directed/co-written by William Kaufman, starring Johnny Strong, Kevin Phillips, Costas Mandylor, Sean Patrick Flanery, Bas Rutten, Method Man, Kim Coates and Tom Berenger.

The film is set "... in the dark underbelly of New Orleans..." :

"...'Detective Sean Riley' is emotionally destroyed after the death of his son and the abandonment of his wife. Knowing the dark road Riley is heading down, his mentor 'Captain Pete Trahan' (Berenger) reassigns him to help solve a brutal homicide case.

"Riley is quickly paired with young, family man, 'Detective Will Ganz' (Phillips) to solve a series of murders, which have sparked a major gang war. As they get deeper into the case, it's clear that Riley's childhood friend 'Colin' (Flanery) may somehow be involved.

"Together, Riley and Ganz weave through the lawless,...

The Film Directed by William Kaufman, Sinners And Saints boasts a powerhouse action-genre cast including Johnny Strong, Kevin Phillips, Costas Mandylor, Sean Patrick Flanery, legendary Ufc Champion Bas Rutten, Clifford “Method Man” Smith, Kim Coates, Louis Mandylor, Jolene Blalock, and Oscar® nominee Tom Berenger. Location: New Orleans, post-Katrina. As the leader of an elite “Street Crimes” task force squad, New Orleans Detective Sean Reilly (Strong) is trying to cope with the death of his young son and the abandonment of his wife. But when a routine warrant “serve” results in an ambush and the vicious murder of his partner, this may be the last straw that finally sends Sean over the edge. Re-assigned by his mentor Captain Trahan (Berenger), Sean and Det. Will Ganz (Kevin Phillips)...

Anchor Bay Entertainment celebrates the days when fights were brutally real without CGI enhancement with the DVD and Blu-ray release of “Sinners and Saints.” The film, directed by William Kaufman, stars Johnny Strong, Kevin Phillips, Costas Mandylor, Sean Patrick Flannery, Ufc Champion Bas Rutten, Clifford “Method Man” Smith, Kim Coates, Louis Mandylor, Jolene Blalock and Oscar nominee Tom Berenger. The film, full of gunfights, bloody fistfights and extreme car chases will be available for $22.98 (DVD) and $24.99 (Blu-ray). Here’s the synopsis of “Sinners and Saints”: “Location: New Orleans, post-Katrina. As the leader of an elite “Street Crimes” task force squad, New Orleans Detective Sean Reilly (Strong) is trying to...

William Kaufman’s slam-bang actioner “Sinners and Saints” blasts its way onto DVD and Blu-ray early next year on January 10th from Anchor Bay Entertainment. Until then, check out an Exclusive Clip from the film below, featuring star Johnny Strong and Sean Patrick Flanery (of “Boondock Saints” fame) caught up in a gunfight with some heavy-artillery packing bad guys. As the leader of an elite “Street Crimes” task force squad, New Orleans Detective Sean Reilly (Strong) is trying to cope with the death of his young son and the abandonment of his wife. But when a routine warrant “serve” results in an ambush and the vicious murder of his partner, this may be the last straw that finally sends Sean over the edge. Re-assigned by his mentor Captain Trahan (Berenger), Sean and Det. Will Ganz (Kevin Phillips) investigate a baffling gangland homicide. As the clues stack up on the case,...

Anchor Bay Entertainment is bringing non-stop action to Blu-ray and DVD on January 10th with the release of Sinners and Saints.Directed by William Kaufman (The Hit List, One In the Chamber), Sinners and Saints boasts a powerhouse action-genre cast including Johnny Strong (Black Hawk Down, The Fast and the Furious), Kevin Phillips (Notorious, Pride), Costas Mandylor (Saw 3D: The Final Chapter . VII), Sean Patrick Flanery (Boondock Saints & Boondock Saints II, Saw3D: The Final Chapter), legendary Ufc Champion Bas Rutten (Paul Blart: Mall Cop, Here Comes the Boom), Clifford .Method Man. Smith (How High, The Fast and the Furious, Gone In Sixty Seconds, 8 Mile, The Sitter), Kim Coates (Black Hawk Down, .Sons of Anarchy.), Louis Mandylor (My Big...

Pinnacle Films, the Australian distributor of Sinners & Saints, has generously given us five copies of the DVD to give away to our readers in Australia. How to win: All you have to do is to tell us in 25 words or less why you want to win a copy of the Sinners & Saints DVD. You can email your answer, together with your name and the delivery address (in case you win!) to me at: [email protected]. Sinners & Saints synopsis: As the leader of an elite street crimes task force squad, New Orleans Detective Sean Reilly (Johnny Strong) has seen the worst violence the city has to offer. Life and death are never more than a breath away, and its sending him over...

Following its world premiere at the Arclight Hollywood Cinema in Los Angeles on June 30, we've been sent a synopsis and images for upcoming action thriller Sinners & Saints.

Tickets were sold to the star-studded event in aid of Common Ground Relief, a non-profit organisation focused on rebuilding post-Katrina New Orleans and surrounding areas. Filmmakers say 100 per cent of ticket sale proceeds from the premiere will go to the charity.

Synopsis:

In lawless storm-ravaged New Orleans, beleaguered Detective Sean Riley (Johnny Strong, Get Carter, The Fast and the Furious, Black Hawk Down) is trying to cope with the death of his young son and the abandonment of his wife.

Facing a probable suspension from the department, Riley is teamed with a young homicide detective, Will Ganz (Kevin Phillips, Notorious), to help solve a series of brutal murders that have plunged the city into a major gang war.

The two quickly realise there...

The stars of a new movie are expected to attend a special charity premiere in Los Angeles tonight, June 30.

Sinners and Saints is set in a lawless storm ravaged New Orleans, where beleaguered Detective Sean Riley is trying to cope with the death of his young son and the abandonment of his wife. Facing a probable suspension from the department, Riley is teamed with a young homicide Detective, Will Ganz, to help solve a series of brutal murders that have plunged the city into a major gang war. The two quickly realize there is something far more sinister going on than either could have ever imagined.

Some of the celebrities expected include the film’s stars Johnny Strong, Tom Berenger, Sean Patrick Flanery, Kevin Phillips, Costas Mandylor, Kim Coates, Method Man, Jurgen Prochnow, Jolene Blalock, Louis Mandylor, Brooklyn Sudano, Baz Rutten; plus guests, Eric Bana (Munich, The Time Traveler’s Wife,...

Sinners and Saints is an action oriented thriller which takes place in the backdrop of a "post-Katrina New Orleans" (Sinners). The film has an eclectic cast including Johnny Strong (Black Hawk Down), Tom Berenger (Platoon), Sean Patrick Flanery (Boondock Saints), Kevin Phillips (Blood and Bone), Costas Mandylor (Saw VI) Kim Coates, Method Man, Jurgen Prochnow, Jolene Blalock, Louis Mandylor, Brooklyn Sudano, and mixed martial artist Baz Rutten. Each of these cast members will be at the film's premiere, which takes place June 30th at Arclight Hollywood Cinema in Los Angeles. Proceeds from ticket sales will go to the Common Ground Relief organization to clean up and rebuild New Orleans. More details on the showing are below along with the film's trailer.

The synopsis for Sinners and Saints here:

"In lawless storm ravaged New Orleans, beleaguered Detective Sean Riley

is trying to cope with the death of his young son and the abandonment

of his wife.

I’ve never heard of William Kaufman, but the boys over at Quiet Earth have, and they’ve been following his latest movie, the action/crime thriller “Saints and Sinners”. The film stars relative unknown Johnny Strong, who has had small roles in some big Hollywood action movies like “Black Hawk Down”, “Get Carter”, and “The Fast and the Furious”, but “Saints and Sinners” will mark his biggest role to date. Besides Strong in the lead, Kaufman has surrounded him with some notable genre names, including Tom Berenger, Sean Patrick Flanery, and Kim Coates. And oh yeah, the Mandylor brothers are apparently both in the film. But never you mind all that, check out this trailer for the movie. Now that is a trailer. In lawless storm ravaged New Orleans, beleaguered detective, Sean Riley, is trying to cope with the death of his young son and the abandonment of his wife.

William Kaufman's feature debut, the gun-heavy assassin thriller, Prodigy, surprised viewers when it was released in 2006. Since then, I've had my eye on the newcomer's next project, a gritty detective actioner called Sinners and Saints. So you can imagine my joy when we were given an exclusive first look a the the film's explosive extended promo trailer.

Sinners brings Sean Patrick Flanery, Tom Berenge, Johnny Strong and Method Man together in a crime ridden, post-Katrina New Orleans where life on the streets is brutal and the guys at the top are finding all new ways to exploit the decaying city.

Synopsis:

In lawless storm ravaged New Orleans, beleaguered detective, Sean Riley, is trying to cope with the death of his young son and the abandonment of his wife. Facing a probable suspension from the department, Riley is teamed with a young homicide detective, Will Ganz, to help solve a...

Is Sean Patrick Flanery at last getting the recognition he deserves? Hopefully with Boondock 2 the guy will be put on the path of more kick-ass movies, like this one here looks to be. Sinners And Saints from rookie director William Kaufman, puts Flanery in the middle of an equally underrated cast including Tom Berenger, Jurgen Prochnow, and Kim Coates. Whole thing is headlined by Johnny Strong in pretty much his first outing since playing Leon in the original Fast And Furious. Story follows...