Max Payne is one of the few video game franchises that suffered a terrible fate when adapted into a motion picture film. The star power of Mark Wahlberg couldn’t save the movie from the backlash of the gaming community and the harsh reviews of the critics. Released a few years ago, it was a time when most video game adaptations were poorly made and failed to capture the game’s core leading to a poor reception from fans and critics alike.
This film is a prime example of how not to adapt a video game to live-action. Image Credit: 20th Century Fox
Scott Miller, a producer of the video game franchise felt disappointed with the adaptation released in 2008. Despite the mess, he thinks the game deserves a second chance in Hollywood.
Another Attempt to Remake Max Payne in Live-Action Could Work With Sam Lake
Alan Wake 2 director Sam Lake...
This film is a prime example of how not to adapt a video game to live-action. Image Credit: 20th Century Fox
Scott Miller, a producer of the video game franchise felt disappointed with the adaptation released in 2008. Despite the mess, he thinks the game deserves a second chance in Hollywood.
Another Attempt to Remake Max Payne in Live-Action Could Work With Sam Lake
Alan Wake 2 director Sam Lake...
- 9/4/2024
- by Rouvin Josef Quirimit
- FandomWire
It’s a pretty well-known story about how Sam Lake, Remedy Entertainment’s primary creative powerhouse, first entered the world of game development. Back then, little could the man have ever predicted that his own face would become one of the most iconic in video game history.
It’s difficult to image a world in which people would look at Sam Lake and not yell, “It’s Payne, whack ‘im!”
That’s what happened with Max Payne’s instant success back in 2001. Overnight, Payne, and by extension Lake, became the face of gritty, neo-noir storytelling in gaming. Fascinatingly, though, Lake has admitted in recent times that if he knew just how big his game would become, he may have stopped to think twice before lending his handsome mug to the character.
Sam Lake May Have Taken a Pause Before Using His Face for Max Payne Sam Lake’s return as...
It’s difficult to image a world in which people would look at Sam Lake and not yell, “It’s Payne, whack ‘im!”
That’s what happened with Max Payne’s instant success back in 2001. Overnight, Payne, and by extension Lake, became the face of gritty, neo-noir storytelling in gaming. Fascinatingly, though, Lake has admitted in recent times that if he knew just how big his game would become, he may have stopped to think twice before lending his handsome mug to the character.
Sam Lake May Have Taken a Pause Before Using His Face for Max Payne Sam Lake’s return as...
- 9/4/2024
- by Akshit Dangi
- FandomWire
James McCaffrey, popularly known for voicing Max Payne, could have been a part of the Remedy Connected Universe in the future, after his successful collaboration with Remedy’s Game Director Sami Antero Järvi in Alan Wake 2.
McCaffery played the role of Alex Casey in Alan Wake 2, which turned out to be his last role due to his untimely demise on December 17, 2023, from multiple myeloma.
Sam Lake and James McCaffery pose for a photo | @SamlakeRMD X
Järvi was looking forward to collaborating with McCaffery in the future after they collaborated in Alan Wake 2 but his wish to make the star return to Remedy Connected Universe was put to an end due to the actor’s death.
Järvi’s wish to have the voice of Max Payne back could not be fulfilled
During an interview with Wccftech, Järvi opened up about his thoughts on collaborating with McCaffery in the future. Commenting on...
McCaffery played the role of Alex Casey in Alan Wake 2, which turned out to be his last role due to his untimely demise on December 17, 2023, from multiple myeloma.
Sam Lake and James McCaffery pose for a photo | @SamlakeRMD X
Järvi was looking forward to collaborating with McCaffery in the future after they collaborated in Alan Wake 2 but his wish to make the star return to Remedy Connected Universe was put to an end due to the actor’s death.
Järvi’s wish to have the voice of Max Payne back could not be fulfilled
During an interview with Wccftech, Järvi opened up about his thoughts on collaborating with McCaffery in the future. Commenting on...
- 6/8/2024
- by Anupam Lamba
- FandomWire
Mark Wahlberg has led one too many daunting projects that are spread across multiple genres, with video game-based action pieces being among them as well.
Like his 2008 action/crime from Irish director John Moore, Max Payne, for one to count, which may have received lukewarm reviews but was quite a successful piece when it comes to its box office scores, especially in the US.
Mark Wahlberg in Transformers. | Credit: Paramount Pictures.
Needless to say, Wahlberg performed epically in the movie; to the point where, perhaps, no one could play the character in live-action better. That said, even Moore thought through this very perspective before making the movie.
If anything, the filmmaker just may have even canceled his $80 million movie, perhaps, had the actor not signed on to star in it.
John Moore May Have Never Made Max Payne Without Mark Wahlberg
2008’s action/crime Max Payne and the titular video...
Like his 2008 action/crime from Irish director John Moore, Max Payne, for one to count, which may have received lukewarm reviews but was quite a successful piece when it comes to its box office scores, especially in the US.
Mark Wahlberg in Transformers. | Credit: Paramount Pictures.
Needless to say, Wahlberg performed epically in the movie; to the point where, perhaps, no one could play the character in live-action better. That said, even Moore thought through this very perspective before making the movie.
If anything, the filmmaker just may have even canceled his $80 million movie, perhaps, had the actor not signed on to star in it.
John Moore May Have Never Made Max Payne Without Mark Wahlberg
2008’s action/crime Max Payne and the titular video...
- 6/4/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Max Payne is a very popular and beloved video game series that is known for its innovative gameplay and good story. The game’s protagonist was a former NYPD detective, who turned into a vigilante after the brutal murder of his family.
In 2008, Max Payne got a movie adaptation which was highly anticipated as the game’s story was captivating and fans always thought it was made for the big screen. But the movie didn’t perform very well and most fans think that’s the case because Mark Wahlberg was picked as the protagonist.
Mark Wahlberg’s Misfit Casting as Max Payne
Mark Wahlberg’s Portrayal as Max Payne | RatPac Entertainment
Mark Wahlberg is a great actor and can draw people to the theater but many fans thought that Wahlberg’s depiction of Max Payne was very poor. His portrayal lacked the depth and intensity that the character showed in video games.
In 2008, Max Payne got a movie adaptation which was highly anticipated as the game’s story was captivating and fans always thought it was made for the big screen. But the movie didn’t perform very well and most fans think that’s the case because Mark Wahlberg was picked as the protagonist.
Mark Wahlberg’s Misfit Casting as Max Payne
Mark Wahlberg’s Portrayal as Max Payne | RatPac Entertainment
Mark Wahlberg is a great actor and can draw people to the theater but many fans thought that Wahlberg’s depiction of Max Payne was very poor. His portrayal lacked the depth and intensity that the character showed in video games.
- 5/27/2024
- by Shubham Chaurasia
- FandomWire
Max Payne’s remakes may be in development, but who said that doesn’t give other developers to cook up their own bullet time experiences? On that note, there’s a new exciting project in the works that looks like a serious combination of Max Payne, My Friend Pedro, and John Wick making the most of the cinematic gameplay experience you could hope for.
The game is called The Hong Kong Massacre and is being crafted by two individuals, working in a studio called Vreski that is based in Malmö, Sweden. Even though the game’s press kit shows a trailer of a game that looks very different, the narrative seems to have stayed unchanged over the course of its development.
Max Payne’s remakes will take a while, until then, have a taste of The Hong Kong Massacre This one is really looking like a first-person version of Max Payne!
The game is called The Hong Kong Massacre and is being crafted by two individuals, working in a studio called Vreski that is based in Malmö, Sweden. Even though the game’s press kit shows a trailer of a game that looks very different, the narrative seems to have stayed unchanged over the course of its development.
Max Payne’s remakes will take a while, until then, have a taste of The Hong Kong Massacre This one is really looking like a first-person version of Max Payne!
- 3/15/2024
- by Tanay Sharma
- FandomWire
Launched in October 2023, Alan Wake 2 is one of the greatest horror games ever made. Remedy’s latest masterpiece scored rave reviews and secured multiple Game of the Year nominations at events like Dice Awards, New York Game Awards, and Geoff Keighley’s The Game Awards.
The game was a critical success by all means, but what about commercially? Remedy has just shared an update about an important milestone Alan Wake 2 reached since its launch. How has the game fared sales-wise, and what other projects does Remedy have in the works?
Alan Wake 2 Sells Beyond Expectations
Alan Wake 2 key art
Remedy recently announced that Alan Wake 2 sold 1 million units by the end of December 2023, and is currently sitting at just over 1.3 million copies as of February 2024. The Swedish developer says that it’s officially their fastest-selling game so far, exceeding their expectations substantially.
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The game was a critical success by all means, but what about commercially? Remedy has just shared an update about an important milestone Alan Wake 2 reached since its launch. How has the game fared sales-wise, and what other projects does Remedy have in the works?
Alan Wake 2 Sells Beyond Expectations
Alan Wake 2 key art
Remedy recently announced that Alan Wake 2 sold 1 million units by the end of December 2023, and is currently sitting at just over 1.3 million copies as of February 2024. The Swedish developer says that it’s officially their fastest-selling game so far, exceeding their expectations substantially.
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- 2/21/2024
- by Viraaj Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
James McCaffrey, a seasoned veteran of the small screen and the voice of the iconic video game character Max Payne, has died.
He was 65.
According to reports, McCaffrey died Sunday of multiple myeloma cancer.
He was probably most well-known to non-video game players for his work on Rescue Me, where he played Jimmy Keefe.
Keefe was a New York firefighter who lost his life on 9/11.
He appears as a ghost to his cousin, played by Denis Leary, and his character drives some of Leary's richest scenes as Leary's character tries to understand the loss and why he's still alive.
McCaffrey had a series regular role for the first three seasons before switching to a recurring capacity for the final four seasons.
The FX hit also starred John Scurti, Michael Lombardi, Steven Pasquale, and Andrea Roth.
Throughout his career, the actor had countless credits across movies, TV, and video games.
In addition to Rescue Me,...
He was 65.
According to reports, McCaffrey died Sunday of multiple myeloma cancer.
He was probably most well-known to non-video game players for his work on Rescue Me, where he played Jimmy Keefe.
Keefe was a New York firefighter who lost his life on 9/11.
He appears as a ghost to his cousin, played by Denis Leary, and his character drives some of Leary's richest scenes as Leary's character tries to understand the loss and why he's still alive.
McCaffrey had a series regular role for the first three seasons before switching to a recurring capacity for the final four seasons.
The FX hit also starred John Scurti, Michael Lombardi, Steven Pasquale, and Andrea Roth.
Throughout his career, the actor had countless credits across movies, TV, and video games.
In addition to Rescue Me,...
- 12/19/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
The actor, who also starred in film and television for decades, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a form of blood cancer
James McCaffrey, the actor who provided the voice of the titular character of the Max Payne video games, has died aged 65.
The actor died on Sunday at his home in Larchmont, New York, having been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a form of blood cancer, his wife, the actor Rochelle Boström confirmed.
James McCaffrey, the actor who provided the voice of the titular character of the Max Payne video games, has died aged 65.
The actor died on Sunday at his home in Larchmont, New York, having been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a form of blood cancer, his wife, the actor Rochelle Boström confirmed.
- 12/18/2023
- by Sian Cain
- The Guardian - Film News
James McCaffrey, the actor who was the voice of Max Payne in the eponymous video game franchise, has died after a battle with cancer. He was 65 years old.
McCaffrey’s death was confirmed on Monday by TMZ, who reported that a representative of McCaffrey informed them that the actor had been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, and passed on Sunday surrounded by his friends and family.
McCaffrey is perhaps best known for portraying detective-turned-vigilante Max Payne, but had a decades-long career that began in the late ‘80s with a direct-to-video film titled New York’s Finest. By the mid-1990s, he had appeared in several films and television shows, played the role of Captain Arthur O’Breun in the Fox series New York Undercover, and landed a starring part in a short-lived NBC series called Viper.
Going into the 2000s, McCaffrey made appearances on Sex in the City, Law & Order,...
McCaffrey’s death was confirmed on Monday by TMZ, who reported that a representative of McCaffrey informed them that the actor had been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, and passed on Sunday surrounded by his friends and family.
McCaffrey is perhaps best known for portraying detective-turned-vigilante Max Payne, but had a decades-long career that began in the late ‘80s with a direct-to-video film titled New York’s Finest. By the mid-1990s, he had appeared in several films and television shows, played the role of Captain Arthur O’Breun in the Fox series New York Undercover, and landed a starring part in a short-lived NBC series called Viper.
Going into the 2000s, McCaffrey made appearances on Sex in the City, Law & Order,...
- 12/18/2023
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Film News
Some sad news is circulating through the entertainment stratosphere with word that Rescue Me actor and video game voice actor for characters Max Payne and Agent Alex Casey (Alan Wake II), James McCaffrey, died Sunday of multiple myeloma cancer. He was 65. McCaffrey’s manager says he passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends.
A New York native, McCaffrey’s star started rising when he appeared on the 1991-93 TV legal drama series Civil Wars. In 1996, he appeared as Mac Swift on 13 episodes of the Dick Wolf series Swift Justice. Wolf and McCaffrey hit it off, paving the way for collaboration across more projects, including Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Law & Order: Criminal Intent. In addition to taking on the TV sector with roles in Viper, Sex and the City, As the World Turns, and Beautiful People, McCaffrey’s most notable live-action role is for the firefighter drama Rescue Me.
A New York native, McCaffrey’s star started rising when he appeared on the 1991-93 TV legal drama series Civil Wars. In 1996, he appeared as Mac Swift on 13 episodes of the Dick Wolf series Swift Justice. Wolf and McCaffrey hit it off, paving the way for collaboration across more projects, including Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Law & Order: Criminal Intent. In addition to taking on the TV sector with roles in Viper, Sex and the City, As the World Turns, and Beautiful People, McCaffrey’s most notable live-action role is for the firefighter drama Rescue Me.
- 12/18/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
James McCaffrey, the actor renowned for lending his voice to Max Payne in the acclaimed video game franchise and, more recently, Alex Casey in Alan Wake 2, passed away on December 17 following a cancer battle, as confirmed by Variety through his manager. McCaffrey, aged 65, faced a diagnosis of multiple myeloma, as reported by TMZ. Before delving into video game voice acting, McCaffrey enjoyed a prolific career spanning over three decades as a film and TV actor. His early roles included Captain Arthur O’Byrne in Season 3 of Fox’s New York Undercover and the NBC action series Viper. ©NBC / Courtesy Everett Collection A standout moment in his career occurred with the role of firefighter James Xavier “Jimmy” Keefe on FX’s Rescue Me in 2004, where he portrayed a character who died on September 11. McCaffrey’s influence extended across various TV shows such as Sex and the City and As the World Turns...
- 12/18/2023
- TV Insider
James McCaffrey has sadly passed away.
The actor, known for his work as the voice actor of video game character Max Payne and his role on FX drama Rescue Me, died Sunday (December 17) of multiple myeloma cancer at the age of 65.
His death was confirmed by his manager, who confirmed that the late actor passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends.
Keep reading to find out more…
His first role was on the TV drama Civil Wars, and later on Swift Justice, as well as Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Law & Order: Criminal Intent.
He would also star on Sex and the City, White Collar, Madam Secretary, Bull and Suits, among many others, including Rescue Me, in which he played Jimmy Keefe, a New York firefighter who lost his life on 9/11.
He is most well known to gamers for his voice work as the title character in the Max Payne game franchise,...
The actor, known for his work as the voice actor of video game character Max Payne and his role on FX drama Rescue Me, died Sunday (December 17) of multiple myeloma cancer at the age of 65.
His death was confirmed by his manager, who confirmed that the late actor passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends.
Keep reading to find out more…
His first role was on the TV drama Civil Wars, and later on Swift Justice, as well as Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Law & Order: Criminal Intent.
He would also star on Sex and the City, White Collar, Madam Secretary, Bull and Suits, among many others, including Rescue Me, in which he played Jimmy Keefe, a New York firefighter who lost his life on 9/11.
He is most well known to gamers for his voice work as the title character in the Max Payne game franchise,...
- 12/18/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
James McCaffrey, the actor who portrayed firefighter and 9/11 victim Jimmy Keefe on Rescue Me and provided the titular voice of the Max Payne video games, died Sunday at his home in Larchmont, N.Y. He was 65.
McCaffrey died after a battle with myeloma. The news was confirmed by his wife, actress Rochelle Boström, to The Hollywood Reporter.
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McCaffrey died after a battle with myeloma. The news was confirmed by his wife, actress Rochelle Boström, to The Hollywood Reporter.
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In addition to starring in 55 episodes of the FX dramedy Rescue Me, McCaffrey also starred in 1994’s Viper as...
- 12/18/2023
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
James McCaffrey, the voice actor of video game character Max Payne and the haunting presence of the hit FX drama Rescue Me, died Sunday of multiple myeloma cancer. He was 65.
His death was confirmed to Deadline by his manager, who noted that the actor passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends.
Born in Albany, New Yor, McCaffrey got his breakthrough in a recurring role on the 1991-93 the TV legal drama series Civil Wars, and in 1996 was hired by Dick Wolfe for the series Swift Justice. McCaffrey would become something of a protege under Wolfe, appearing over the years in many of Wolfe’s series including Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Law & Order: Criminal Intent, among others.
McCaffrey trained at the Actor’s Studio and over the course of a 35-year career would be a regular presence on episodic TV, with appearances on Viper, Sex and the City,...
His death was confirmed to Deadline by his manager, who noted that the actor passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends.
Born in Albany, New Yor, McCaffrey got his breakthrough in a recurring role on the 1991-93 the TV legal drama series Civil Wars, and in 1996 was hired by Dick Wolfe for the series Swift Justice. McCaffrey would become something of a protege under Wolfe, appearing over the years in many of Wolfe’s series including Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Law & Order: Criminal Intent, among others.
McCaffrey trained at the Actor’s Studio and over the course of a 35-year career would be a regular presence on episodic TV, with appearances on Viper, Sex and the City,...
- 12/18/2023
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
James McCaffrey, who portrayed the firefighter and 9/11 victim Jimmy Keefe on Rescue Me and provided the voice of the title character in Max Payne video games, has died. He was 65.
McCaffrey died Sunday at his home in Larchmont, New York, after a battle with myeloma, his wife, actress Rochelle Boström, told The Hollywood Reporter.
McCaffrey also starred in the 1990s as expert driver Michael Payton/Joe Astor on the first and fourth seasons of the NBC drama Viper and as Capt. Arthur O’Byrne on the Fox crime series New York Undercover.
McCaffrey’s Jimmy was killed on 9/11, and his vision hounded friend and fellow New York firefighter Tommy Gavin (Denis Leary) over all seven seasons (2004-11) of the acclaimed FX drama Rescue Me. He said it was his favorite role.
He voiced Max Payne — the avenging former NYPD officer turned DEA agent whose wife and daughter were murdered by...
McCaffrey died Sunday at his home in Larchmont, New York, after a battle with myeloma, his wife, actress Rochelle Boström, told The Hollywood Reporter.
McCaffrey also starred in the 1990s as expert driver Michael Payton/Joe Astor on the first and fourth seasons of the NBC drama Viper and as Capt. Arthur O’Byrne on the Fox crime series New York Undercover.
McCaffrey’s Jimmy was killed on 9/11, and his vision hounded friend and fellow New York firefighter Tommy Gavin (Denis Leary) over all seven seasons (2004-11) of the acclaimed FX drama Rescue Me. He said it was his favorite role.
He voiced Max Payne — the avenging former NYPD officer turned DEA agent whose wife and daughter were murdered by...
- 12/18/2023
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Veteran film and television star James McCaffrey, who was best known to video game fans as the voice of Max Payne in the Max Payne series, has passed away at the age of 65. Initially announced by friend and The Blob actor Kevin Dillon on Dillon’s Instagram, McCaffrey’s passing was later confirmed by TMZ via a representative for the actor.
“One of Dick Wolf’s proteges (“Swift Justice”), McCaffrey went on to a successful 35 year career in television and film,” according to his rep. “Trained at the Actor’s Studio, he never lost his love for creating characters; however, his good looks often pushed him toward leading man roles.”
McCaffrey, who had a number of main roles and recurring roles in a number of television series as well as appearances in film, was known to video game fans as the iconic voice of NYPD cop turned vigilante Max Payne.
“One of Dick Wolf’s proteges (“Swift Justice”), McCaffrey went on to a successful 35 year career in television and film,” according to his rep. “Trained at the Actor’s Studio, he never lost his love for creating characters; however, his good looks often pushed him toward leading man roles.”
McCaffrey, who had a number of main roles and recurring roles in a number of television series as well as appearances in film, was known to video game fans as the iconic voice of NYPD cop turned vigilante Max Payne.
- 12/18/2023
- by Mike Wilson
- bloody-disgusting.com
IGN continues to drop more Alan Wake 2 clips, with the latest 5-minute gameplay footage seeing Alan Wake meeting up with an old friend.
The clip sees takes place in The Dark Place, a nightmare version of New York, where Alan is currently trapped. He’s not alone, as Alan finds a familiar face in the jacket-wearing, paisley tie-sporting detective Alex Casey, the hero from Wake’s successful crime book series.
Despite being voiced by James McCaffrey and sharing the likeness of Remedy Entertainment’s Creative Director Sam Lake, Alex Casey is not Max Payne (though Max will be getting a revival soon). According to Lake, this version of Casey is “more over-the-top hardboiled” than before. Lake notes that this version of Casey is drawing from the same inspirations and his love for noir as Max Payne did, right down to an outfit “reminiscent of Brad Pitt’s character in the neo-noir film,...
The clip sees takes place in The Dark Place, a nightmare version of New York, where Alan is currently trapped. He’s not alone, as Alan finds a familiar face in the jacket-wearing, paisley tie-sporting detective Alex Casey, the hero from Wake’s successful crime book series.
Despite being voiced by James McCaffrey and sharing the likeness of Remedy Entertainment’s Creative Director Sam Lake, Alex Casey is not Max Payne (though Max will be getting a revival soon). According to Lake, this version of Casey is “more over-the-top hardboiled” than before. Lake notes that this version of Casey is drawing from the same inspirations and his love for noir as Max Payne did, right down to an outfit “reminiscent of Brad Pitt’s character in the neo-noir film,...
- 9/20/2023
- by Mike Wilson
- bloody-disgusting.com
Tiberius Film, headed by Oliver Fink, has acquired rights for Germany to drama “Blind,” starring Demi Moore and Alec Baldwin, at Berlin’s European Film Market, as well as horror film “Death of Me” and action-horror movie “The Driver.”
“Blind” tells the story of a writer who loses his wife and his eyesight in a car accident and only rediscovers his lust for life through love. Supporting cast include Viva Bianca (“Spartacus”), Dylan McDermott and James McCaffrey (“Sex and the City”).
“Death of Me” is directed by Darren Lynn Bousman, who helmed three of the “Saw” movies. It centers on a married couple who fall victim to a dangerous cult during a journey. Maggie Q from “Slumber” and “Designated Survivor,” and Luke Hemsworth, whose credit include “Thor: Ragnarok” and “Westworld,” star.
In “The Driver” action star Mark Dacascos (“John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum”) fights in a bloody zombie apocalypse to protect...
“Blind” tells the story of a writer who loses his wife and his eyesight in a car accident and only rediscovers his lust for life through love. Supporting cast include Viva Bianca (“Spartacus”), Dylan McDermott and James McCaffrey (“Sex and the City”).
“Death of Me” is directed by Darren Lynn Bousman, who helmed three of the “Saw” movies. It centers on a married couple who fall victim to a dangerous cult during a journey. Maggie Q from “Slumber” and “Designated Survivor,” and Luke Hemsworth, whose credit include “Thor: Ragnarok” and “Westworld,” star.
In “The Driver” action star Mark Dacascos (“John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum”) fights in a bloody zombie apocalypse to protect...
- 2/25/2020
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
Melissa Bolona has booked the lead role in indie thriller Murder At The Mansion, which is currently filming in Kentucky. Sam Irvin is directing the film that follows Ruby (Bolona) a Child adopted into an affluent family who struggles to mediate the chaos roiling around her as she plans her impending wedding at her fiancé’s family’s lavish countryside estate. Anna Hutchison (The Cabin in the Woods), Madison McKinley (The Wolf of Wall Street), and James McCaffrey (Max Payne) co-star in the pic from Stargazer Films. Bolona, who recently appeared in Acts Of Violence starring Bruce Willis, is repped by Luber Roklin Entertainment and Innovative Artists.
Glee and Switched At Birth alum Max Adler has joined Trevor Donovan and Vanessa Angel in the indie film, Hot Water, which is being directed by Larry Rippenkroeger. The plot follows a cocky young jet skier,...
Glee and Switched At Birth alum Max Adler has joined Trevor Donovan and Vanessa Angel in the indie film, Hot Water, which is being directed by Larry Rippenkroeger. The plot follows a cocky young jet skier,...
- 8/15/2018
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
In today’s film news roundup, Malin Akerman re-teams with Ben Stiller, Tara Reid joins ‘The 5th Boro,” and Legion M announces a third round of crowdfunding.
Castings
Malin Akerman, Kat Dennings, and Jane Seymour will star in the Thanksgiving-themed comedy “Friendsgiving,” written and directed by Nicol Paone in her directorial debut.
Akerman will play a glamorous, newly divorced actor with Dennings as her recently dumped lesbian best friend and Seymour as her gorgeous Swedish mother. Together, along with their motley crew of close friends and strange acquaintances, they host a dysfunctional and chaotic Thanksgiving dinner.
Akerman is also collaborating with Ben Stiller as one of the film’s producers. The duo starred in the 2007 comedy “The Heartbreak Kid.”
Stiller will produce under his production banner, Red Hour, alongside Nicky Weinstock and Haroon Saleem. Endeavor Content is co-financing the project with Red Hour and handling global sales.
The film will also feature Aisha Tyler,...
Castings
Malin Akerman, Kat Dennings, and Jane Seymour will star in the Thanksgiving-themed comedy “Friendsgiving,” written and directed by Nicol Paone in her directorial debut.
Akerman will play a glamorous, newly divorced actor with Dennings as her recently dumped lesbian best friend and Seymour as her gorgeous Swedish mother. Together, along with their motley crew of close friends and strange acquaintances, they host a dysfunctional and chaotic Thanksgiving dinner.
Akerman is also collaborating with Ben Stiller as one of the film’s producers. The duo starred in the 2007 comedy “The Heartbreak Kid.”
Stiller will produce under his production banner, Red Hour, alongside Nicky Weinstock and Haroon Saleem. Endeavor Content is co-financing the project with Red Hour and handling global sales.
The film will also feature Aisha Tyler,...
- 5/18/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Padraig Cotter Jun 22, 2017
The Max Payne movie failed to capture the essence of the videogame - but a new fan film is having a go...
The original Max Payne videogame feels like the result of its developers spending a weekend bingeing on The Matrix and various John Woo movies, while taking the occasional break to read some Raymond Chandler novels. It was a stylish, fluid third-person shooter that made heavy use of slow motion and bullet time, with the story being told through graphic novel panels. Max himself was an insanely cool lead character, and the game went on to become a major hit. It spawned two further games – released in 2003 and 2011 respectively – and remains a cult favourite to this day.
It also spawned – like pretty much every successful video game – a movie adaptation in 2008. Mark Wahlberg took on the title role, with Mila Kunis playing Max’s love interest Mona. While the movie made a modest profit it did little to impress critics, with the harshest judgements coming from the fan base itself.
The movie is essentially forgotten now and is on the same video game movie scrapheap that also houses Hitman: Agent 47 and Tekken. On the flipside of the coin is Max Payne: Retribution, a 2017 fan produced short that manages to recreate the unique feel of the game for a fraction of the cost. For the sake of an experiment let’s contrast the two adaptations, and see if passion and creativity are any match for a Hollywood budget and a major star.
Max Payne: Retribution (2017)
This short doesn’t adapt any particular storyline from the series, and instead feels like a mash-up between the original game and its sequel. The story involves Max – still eternally grieving for his murdered family – trying to save Mona Sax from Jack Lupino (played by director Leroy Kincaide), a drug kingpin with a nasty Devil worshipping hobby. It’s a contained story that gradually builds to an epic gunfight in a drug warehouse.
Fan films are often well-meaning and filled with passion, but are let down by a lack of budget, acting talent or filmmaking ability. It’s one thing to get actors and dressed them up like video game characters, but it’s another thing entirely to breathe life into it. Thankfully Max Payne: Retribution manages to bypass a lot of those potential pitfalls, coming across as a sincere tribute to the franchise.
A love for the material is evident in every frame, from the countless Easter eggs (Max drinking Kong whisky, Address Unknown playing on the television etc) to the faithful recreation of the main characters. Actor Joan James Muixi certainly has the look of old school Max and does a good job with the stylised dialogue. Sadly he lacks the gruff authority of original voice actor James McCaffrey, but then again replicating McCaffrey’s distinct sound is near impossible anyway.
The attention to detail of the short is impressive, especially given Retribution’s modest £1500 budget. The budgetary stretch marks are visible in certain sets or effect shots, but what the crew was able to achieve on that amount is impressive. It has a slick cinematic look, from a moody early scene of Max washing his face while bathed in neon to the warehouse finale. This sequence manages to cram in all the classic elements of the game too; slo-mo, duel wielding and even a spot of bullet time, and it’s a nicely choreographed shootout.
Like many fan films it’s not flawless. Some line readings feel off and a few scenes play out a little long, but Retribution remains a stylish ode that understands what made the series so interesting in the first place. That, and the moment Max picks up another handgun and prepares to dive, should be enough to produce a smirk in even the most jaded fan.
Max Payne (2008)
There are certain characters and franchises that are fundamentally aimed at adults, and trying to tone them down for a lower rating usually ends in disaster; think Live Free Or Die Hard or Alien Vs Predator. Max Payne is a game defined by a high bodycount and bloodshed, so the decision to make it a PG-13 movie was already a sign it was walking down the wrong path.
Before I start beating the film with a stick, let’s start with some positives. The film looks gorgeous, making the snowy New York where the story is set look like a beautiful wasteland. Director John Moore may not be a master storyteller but he’s got a great eye, and clearly had a blast shooting this neo-noir flick. The Valkyrie creatures are an odd inclusion, but they again make for a striking visual, which Moore milks whenever possible. The action scenes – when they arrive – are fun, with Max’s drugged out rampage in the finale injecting the glum thriller with a bit of adrenaline.
That’s pretty much it though, with many of the film's issues running deep. A big one is Mark Wahlberg and his characterization of Max. In the game he may be moody, but he also has a glib sense of humour and his inner monologue made him endearing. Here he’s a mopey, humourless git, and Wahlberg plays him with that singular note throughout. Kunis is completely miscast too, utterly failing to come across as a badass assassin. The rest of the cast are a mixed bag, but nobody here is doing their best work.
The game is almost non-stop action, where the movie is a meandering thriller for the most part. It often feels padded out with useless scenes, like Mona visiting a crime boss who has no bearing on the plot or a bizarre cameo by singer Nelly Furtado. There’s a remarkable lack of action in the first half too, and while it’s not half bad when it arrives, the PG-13 rating sands off the harsher edges.
The video game movie genre has a long history of disappointing fans, and while Max Payne is far from the worst, it was still a major letdown. The pervading feeling is nobody really cared about the material; Wahlberg admitted he didn’t play the game and the movie makes bizarre changes to the source. It doesn’t even feature a scene where Max dives through the air with a Beretta in each hand, which is just about the biggest sin of all.
I remember a friend – who is a big Max Payne fan – summarising it best, “Remember that bit in the game where Max walks around for an hour not shooting anyone? Of course not. That would be boring.”
The Winner: Max Payne: Retribution
It may lack a little spit and polish, but the makers of Max Payne: Retribution took a tiny budget and a lot of passion and funnelled it into a stylish adaptation. Fans should definitely seek it out, and it might help ease the payneful (sorry) gap between games. There’s talk of the makers of Retribution being in discussion with Max Payne publisher Take-Two Interactive about developing a TV series based on the short.
On the evidence shown here, that could be something very fun indeed.
Max Payne: Retribution will be available to view on the official YouTube page from June 24th.
The Max Payne movie failed to capture the essence of the videogame - but a new fan film is having a go...
The original Max Payne videogame feels like the result of its developers spending a weekend bingeing on The Matrix and various John Woo movies, while taking the occasional break to read some Raymond Chandler novels. It was a stylish, fluid third-person shooter that made heavy use of slow motion and bullet time, with the story being told through graphic novel panels. Max himself was an insanely cool lead character, and the game went on to become a major hit. It spawned two further games – released in 2003 and 2011 respectively – and remains a cult favourite to this day.
It also spawned – like pretty much every successful video game – a movie adaptation in 2008. Mark Wahlberg took on the title role, with Mila Kunis playing Max’s love interest Mona. While the movie made a modest profit it did little to impress critics, with the harshest judgements coming from the fan base itself.
The movie is essentially forgotten now and is on the same video game movie scrapheap that also houses Hitman: Agent 47 and Tekken. On the flipside of the coin is Max Payne: Retribution, a 2017 fan produced short that manages to recreate the unique feel of the game for a fraction of the cost. For the sake of an experiment let’s contrast the two adaptations, and see if passion and creativity are any match for a Hollywood budget and a major star.
Max Payne: Retribution (2017)
This short doesn’t adapt any particular storyline from the series, and instead feels like a mash-up between the original game and its sequel. The story involves Max – still eternally grieving for his murdered family – trying to save Mona Sax from Jack Lupino (played by director Leroy Kincaide), a drug kingpin with a nasty Devil worshipping hobby. It’s a contained story that gradually builds to an epic gunfight in a drug warehouse.
Fan films are often well-meaning and filled with passion, but are let down by a lack of budget, acting talent or filmmaking ability. It’s one thing to get actors and dressed them up like video game characters, but it’s another thing entirely to breathe life into it. Thankfully Max Payne: Retribution manages to bypass a lot of those potential pitfalls, coming across as a sincere tribute to the franchise.
A love for the material is evident in every frame, from the countless Easter eggs (Max drinking Kong whisky, Address Unknown playing on the television etc) to the faithful recreation of the main characters. Actor Joan James Muixi certainly has the look of old school Max and does a good job with the stylised dialogue. Sadly he lacks the gruff authority of original voice actor James McCaffrey, but then again replicating McCaffrey’s distinct sound is near impossible anyway.
The attention to detail of the short is impressive, especially given Retribution’s modest £1500 budget. The budgetary stretch marks are visible in certain sets or effect shots, but what the crew was able to achieve on that amount is impressive. It has a slick cinematic look, from a moody early scene of Max washing his face while bathed in neon to the warehouse finale. This sequence manages to cram in all the classic elements of the game too; slo-mo, duel wielding and even a spot of bullet time, and it’s a nicely choreographed shootout.
Like many fan films it’s not flawless. Some line readings feel off and a few scenes play out a little long, but Retribution remains a stylish ode that understands what made the series so interesting in the first place. That, and the moment Max picks up another handgun and prepares to dive, should be enough to produce a smirk in even the most jaded fan.
Max Payne (2008)
There are certain characters and franchises that are fundamentally aimed at adults, and trying to tone them down for a lower rating usually ends in disaster; think Live Free Or Die Hard or Alien Vs Predator. Max Payne is a game defined by a high bodycount and bloodshed, so the decision to make it a PG-13 movie was already a sign it was walking down the wrong path.
Before I start beating the film with a stick, let’s start with some positives. The film looks gorgeous, making the snowy New York where the story is set look like a beautiful wasteland. Director John Moore may not be a master storyteller but he’s got a great eye, and clearly had a blast shooting this neo-noir flick. The Valkyrie creatures are an odd inclusion, but they again make for a striking visual, which Moore milks whenever possible. The action scenes – when they arrive – are fun, with Max’s drugged out rampage in the finale injecting the glum thriller with a bit of adrenaline.
That’s pretty much it though, with many of the film's issues running deep. A big one is Mark Wahlberg and his characterization of Max. In the game he may be moody, but he also has a glib sense of humour and his inner monologue made him endearing. Here he’s a mopey, humourless git, and Wahlberg plays him with that singular note throughout. Kunis is completely miscast too, utterly failing to come across as a badass assassin. The rest of the cast are a mixed bag, but nobody here is doing their best work.
The game is almost non-stop action, where the movie is a meandering thriller for the most part. It often feels padded out with useless scenes, like Mona visiting a crime boss who has no bearing on the plot or a bizarre cameo by singer Nelly Furtado. There’s a remarkable lack of action in the first half too, and while it’s not half bad when it arrives, the PG-13 rating sands off the harsher edges.
The video game movie genre has a long history of disappointing fans, and while Max Payne is far from the worst, it was still a major letdown. The pervading feeling is nobody really cared about the material; Wahlberg admitted he didn’t play the game and the movie makes bizarre changes to the source. It doesn’t even feature a scene where Max dives through the air with a Beretta in each hand, which is just about the biggest sin of all.
I remember a friend – who is a big Max Payne fan – summarising it best, “Remember that bit in the game where Max walks around for an hour not shooting anyone? Of course not. That would be boring.”
The Winner: Max Payne: Retribution
It may lack a little spit and polish, but the makers of Max Payne: Retribution took a tiny budget and a lot of passion and funnelled it into a stylish adaptation. Fans should definitely seek it out, and it might help ease the payneful (sorry) gap between games. There’s talk of the makers of Retribution being in discussion with Max Payne publisher Take-Two Interactive about developing a TV series based on the short.
On the evidence shown here, that could be something very fun indeed.
Max Payne: Retribution will be available to view on the official YouTube page from June 24th.
- 6/20/2017
- Den of Geek
“I Dream Too Much” follows Dora (Eden Brolin), a capricious, whimsical college grad who returns home unemployed only to find her life circumscribed by her anxious, practical mother (Christina Rouner), who wants her to take the Lsat and go to law school. Though initially bummed at the prospect of years and years of mind-numbing studying, she jumps at the opportunity to travel to upstate New York to take care of her wealthy Great Aunt Vera (Diane Ladd) when she breaks her foot. Vera isn’t exactly pleased at the idea of Dora’s presence, but Dora nevertheless escapes into the fantasies of Vera’s old journals and the secrets that lie within. The film also stars Danielle Brooks (“Orange Is the New Black”) and James McCaffrey (“Rescue Me”). Check out an exclusive clip from the film below featuring Dora writing a letter to her friend about life with her aunt.
- 6/27/2016
- by Vikram Murthi
- Indiewire
This year's Atx Television Festival lineup has just gotten even more awesome: The cast of "The West Wing" is one of several new additions now set for a reunion at the event.
Atx Fest announced its updated lineup on Thursday, and the most exciting name is easily "The West Wing," NBC's political drama that ran for seven seasons and racked up multiple Emmy wins (and stole viewers' hearts) from 1999 to 2006. Creator and original showrunner Aaron Sorkin is set to appear, as are the following cast members: Bradley Whitford (Josh), Dule Hill (Charlie), Joshua Malina (Will), Richard Schiff (Toby), and Janel Moloney (Donna).
More actors are expected to join the panel (after all, you can't call it a proper "West Wing" reunion without President Bartlett and C.J. Cregg, a.k.a. Martin Sheen and Allison Janney), which also includes director Thomas Schlamme. The participants will gather in honor of the...
Atx Fest announced its updated lineup on Thursday, and the most exciting name is easily "The West Wing," NBC's political drama that ran for seven seasons and racked up multiple Emmy wins (and stole viewers' hearts) from 1999 to 2006. Creator and original showrunner Aaron Sorkin is set to appear, as are the following cast members: Bradley Whitford (Josh), Dule Hill (Charlie), Joshua Malina (Will), Richard Schiff (Toby), and Janel Moloney (Donna).
More actors are expected to join the panel (after all, you can't call it a proper "West Wing" reunion without President Bartlett and C.J. Cregg, a.k.a. Martin Sheen and Allison Janney), which also includes director Thomas Schlamme. The participants will gather in honor of the...
- 4/7/2016
- by Katie Roberts
- Moviefone
With submissions ranging from countries like Italy and Nepal to as short as several minutes to feature length films, every aspect of storytelling has been covered within the 2015 Soho International Film Festival . It only seems fitting that the festival wraps up its sixth annual festival with a number of prominent presenters including The Avengers’ Robert Clohessy and Rescue Me’s James McCaffrey. With awards given to the best of the best at the festival, it was a great close to another successful year for the festival.
There was an even greater presence among the jurors of the festival, with people have worked as actors on shows like Dexter to writers and directors having worked on films like On Golden Years. The jurors included Emmy Award nominee journalist and educator Ernabel Demillo, or ABC Network Casting Head Marci Phillips. David Zayas, an actor on Gotham and Donna McKenna, a casting director and producer,...
There was an even greater presence among the jurors of the festival, with people have worked as actors on shows like Dexter to writers and directors having worked on films like On Golden Years. The jurors included Emmy Award nominee journalist and educator Ernabel Demillo, or ABC Network Casting Head Marci Phillips. David Zayas, an actor on Gotham and Donna McKenna, a casting director and producer,...
- 1/21/2016
- by Catherina Gioino
- Nerdly
Once again, Warner Archive Collection rewards fan loyalty with the release of a much-beloved series – Forever: The Complete Series comes to DVD on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 via WBshop.com and popular online retailers.
Fresh off its single-season run on ABC in 2014-2015, Forever: The Complete Series includes all 22 episodes as well as additional never-before-seen deleted scenes from many of the episodes on a 5-disc DVD set. Creator and Executive Producer Matthew Miller (Chuck, Human Target, The 100) is thrilled the series will live on through its DVD release.
“We’re so proud of this series and the way it resonated with fans,” Miller says. “I’m excited for the fans that we’re not only able to release all 22 episodes on DVD, but include previously unseen footage. It’s another chance to breathe new life into the show for both devoted fans and new viewers.”
The series’ premise struck an...
Fresh off its single-season run on ABC in 2014-2015, Forever: The Complete Series includes all 22 episodes as well as additional never-before-seen deleted scenes from many of the episodes on a 5-disc DVD set. Creator and Executive Producer Matthew Miller (Chuck, Human Target, The 100) is thrilled the series will live on through its DVD release.
“We’re so proud of this series and the way it resonated with fans,” Miller says. “I’m excited for the fans that we’re not only able to release all 22 episodes on DVD, but include previously unseen footage. It’s another chance to breathe new life into the show for both devoted fans and new viewers.”
The series’ premise struck an...
- 1/14/2016
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
South by Southwest, the multi-faceted film, music and technology festival held annually in Austin, TX will feature such upcoming films as Paul Feig’s Spy, David Gordon Green’s Manglehorn, Alex Gibney’s documentary Steve Jobs: The Man in the Machine, and Ondi Timoner’s Russell Brand profile Brand: A Second Coming as headliners in this year’s film festival lineup.
SXSW runs from March 13 to 21 in Austin and is now in its 22nd year. Variety has details of the 145 films and 100 world premieres bowing at this year’s festival. Brand, as previously reported, will be the festival’s opening night film.
Other notable titles on the list are the Will Ferrell/Kevin Hart comedy Get Hard, a rough cut of Judd Apatow’s Trainwreck, the directorial debut of 28 Days Later screenwriter Alex Garland, Ex Machina, and a new comedy by Michael Showalter, Hello, My Name is Doris.
On the small screen,...
SXSW runs from March 13 to 21 in Austin and is now in its 22nd year. Variety has details of the 145 films and 100 world premieres bowing at this year’s festival. Brand, as previously reported, will be the festival’s opening night film.
Other notable titles on the list are the Will Ferrell/Kevin Hart comedy Get Hard, a rough cut of Judd Apatow’s Trainwreck, the directorial debut of 28 Days Later screenwriter Alex Garland, Ex Machina, and a new comedy by Michael Showalter, Hello, My Name is Doris.
On the small screen,...
- 2/3/2015
- by Brian Welk
- SoundOnSight
Breaking Glass Pictures is releasing the horror thriller A Cry From Within on DVD and VOD on March 17, 2015. Based on true events, A Cry From Within recounts writer/director Debroah Twiss’ terrifying supernatural experience. Along with Deborah Twiss (Kickass), A Cry From Within stars Academy Award Nominee Eric Roberts (The Dark Knight, Inherent Vice), Cathy Moriarty (Raging Bull, Casper), and James McCaffrey (“Rescue Me”).
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- 12/30/2014
- by Horrornews.net
- Horror News
Pixels
Kevin James and Josh Gad have signed on to star in the long-gestating "Pixels" film at Sony Pictures. The feature is based on Patrick Jean's short film in which New York City is transformed into 8-bit pixels.
The story centers on four champion arcade gamers, who are called upon to save the world when aliens attack by using the Earth to stage versions of classic 1980s video games. [Source: THR]
Term Life
Jonathan Banks ("Breaking Bad") has signed on to co-star in the crime thriller "Term Life". Details of his role are unknown.
Vince Vaughn plays a criminal with a contract put out on his life, causing him to get a life insurance policy for his estranged daughter (Hailee Steinfeld). It takes three weeks for the policy to go into effect, so the pair must keep the father alive for three weeks. [Source: THR]
I Dream Too Much
Diane Ladd and Eden Brolin...
Kevin James and Josh Gad have signed on to star in the long-gestating "Pixels" film at Sony Pictures. The feature is based on Patrick Jean's short film in which New York City is transformed into 8-bit pixels.
The story centers on four champion arcade gamers, who are called upon to save the world when aliens attack by using the Earth to stage versions of classic 1980s video games. [Source: THR]
Term Life
Jonathan Banks ("Breaking Bad") has signed on to co-star in the crime thriller "Term Life". Details of his role are unknown.
Vince Vaughn plays a criminal with a contract put out on his life, causing him to get a life insurance policy for his estranged daughter (Hailee Steinfeld). It takes three weeks for the policy to go into effect, so the pair must keep the father alive for three weeks. [Source: THR]
I Dream Too Much
Diane Ladd and Eden Brolin...
- 2/27/2014
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Diane Ladd and newcomer Eden Brolin will star in Katie Cokinos’ debut feature I Dream Too Much with Richard Linklater on board as executive producer.
Jay Thames of 77 Films and Ed McWilliams of Attic Lights Films are producing in association with Texas-based Pantheon Of Women.
Principal photography is set to commence in New York in February on the story of a college graduate who volunteers to care for her formidable great aunt at a time of upheaval in their lives.
Danielle Brooks, Christina Rouner and James McCaffrey are also among the cast.
“I Dream Too Much is a wonderful depiction of a young woman’s coming of age,” said Linklater. “This is Katie’s story and her strong point of view - one that’s underrepresented in cinema.”...
Jay Thames of 77 Films and Ed McWilliams of Attic Lights Films are producing in association with Texas-based Pantheon Of Women.
Principal photography is set to commence in New York in February on the story of a college graduate who volunteers to care for her formidable great aunt at a time of upheaval in their lives.
Danielle Brooks, Christina Rouner and James McCaffrey are also among the cast.
“I Dream Too Much is a wonderful depiction of a young woman’s coming of age,” said Linklater. “This is Katie’s story and her strong point of view - one that’s underrepresented in cinema.”...
- 2/26/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Wonder how "The Following" pulled off such an intense fight in the middle of Grand Central Station? Here's an inside look at Ep. 2.04, "Family Affair," plus a quick Season 2 recap of the action thus far and a few sneak peeks of what's ahead.
If you missed the last episode, it repeats tonight. If you're already up-to-speed, in the second video below, co-stars Kevin Bacon and Jessica Stroup discuss the staging of the aforementioned scene.
"The Following" Episode 2.04 - "Family Affair" (aired 2/10/14, 9-10Pm; repeats 2/15/14, 9-10Pm)
After the latest shocking revelation in the case, Ryan and Max attempt to put the pieces together and stay two-steps ahead of the FBI, despite Weston’s constant warnings to stay out of the way.
Meanwhile, Emma becomes even closer to Mark and Luke, while Joe and Mandy meet up with a follower in search of assistance.
Cast: Kevin Bacon as Ryan Hardy; James Purefoy...
If you missed the last episode, it repeats tonight. If you're already up-to-speed, in the second video below, co-stars Kevin Bacon and Jessica Stroup discuss the staging of the aforementioned scene.
"The Following" Episode 2.04 - "Family Affair" (aired 2/10/14, 9-10Pm; repeats 2/15/14, 9-10Pm)
After the latest shocking revelation in the case, Ryan and Max attempt to put the pieces together and stay two-steps ahead of the FBI, despite Weston’s constant warnings to stay out of the way.
Meanwhile, Emma becomes even closer to Mark and Luke, while Joe and Mandy meet up with a follower in search of assistance.
Cast: Kevin Bacon as Ryan Hardy; James Purefoy...
- 2/15/2014
- by Debi Moore
- DreadCentral.com
"The Following" pulled off a pretty neat twist in its last installment so we're anxious to see where the season leads next. If you are too, here are three clips and a dozen images from Ep. 2.04, "Family Affair," plus a featurette introducing Mandy.
"The Following" Episode 2.04 - "Family Affair" (2/10/14, 9-10Pm; repeats 2/15/14, 9-10Pm)
After the latest shocking revelation in the case, Ryan and Max attempt to put the pieces together and stay two-steps ahead of the FBI, despite Weston’s constant warnings to stay out of the way.
Meanwhile, Emma becomes even closer to Mark and Luke, while Joe and Mandy meet up with a follower in search of assistance.
Cast: Kevin Bacon as Ryan Hardy; James Purefoy as Joe Carroll; Shawn Ashmore as Agent Mike Weston; Valorie Curry as Emma Hill; Connie Nielsen as Lily Gray; Sam Underwood as Luke; Jessica Stroup as Max Hardy; Tiffany Boone as Mandy Lang.
"The Following" Episode 2.04 - "Family Affair" (2/10/14, 9-10Pm; repeats 2/15/14, 9-10Pm)
After the latest shocking revelation in the case, Ryan and Max attempt to put the pieces together and stay two-steps ahead of the FBI, despite Weston’s constant warnings to stay out of the way.
Meanwhile, Emma becomes even closer to Mark and Luke, while Joe and Mandy meet up with a follower in search of assistance.
Cast: Kevin Bacon as Ryan Hardy; James Purefoy as Joe Carroll; Shawn Ashmore as Agent Mike Weston; Valorie Curry as Emma Hill; Connie Nielsen as Lily Gray; Sam Underwood as Luke; Jessica Stroup as Max Hardy; Tiffany Boone as Mandy Lang.
- 2/8/2014
- by Debi Moore
- DreadCentral.com
New Following season 2,episode 4 intense spoilers & promo clip hit the net. Last night, Fox released the new spoilers and promo/spoiler clip (below) for their upcoming "The Following" episode 4 of season 2. The episode is entitled, "Family Affair," and it looks hardcore intense and dramatic as Ryan goes on big chase to take down a very dangerous individual, and more. In the new "Family Affair" episode, Ryan Hardy will end up, hunting down a dangerous suspect. After the latest shocking revelation in the case, Ryan and Max will attempt to put the pieces together and stay two-steps ahead of the FBI, despite Weston's continued warnings to butt out. In the meantime, Emma will get even closer to Mark and Luke, while Joe and Mandy meet up with a follower in search of assistance. Guest stars are going to include: Valerie Cruz as Agent Gina Mendez; James McCaffrey as David Roland; Camille De Pazzis...
- 2/4/2014
- by Andre
- OnTheFlix
New Following season 2,episode 4 official spoilers,plotline revealed by Fox. Recently, Fox dished out the new,official,synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "The Following" episode 4 of season 2. The episode is entitled, "Family Affair," and it sounds like things will get pretty intense and intriguing as Ryan sets out to hunt down a dangerous suspect, and more. In the new,4th episode press release: Ryan Hardy will hunt down a dangerous suspect. Press release number 2: After the latest shocking revelation in the case, Ryan and Max are going to attempt to put the pieces together and stay two-steps ahead of the FBI, despite Weston's constant warnings to stay out of the way. In the meantime, Emma will get even closer to Mark and Luke, while Joe and Mandy meet up with a follower in search of assistance. Guest stars will feature: Valerie Cruz as Agent Gina Mendez; James McCaffrey as...
- 2/3/2014
- by Chris
- OnTheFlix
"The Following" returns with Episode 2.02, "For Joe," on January 27th; and to make sure the momentum that began when Season 2 kicked off continues, here's star Kevin Bacon divulging a few details about Ryan Hardy's secret room devoted to his obsession with Joe Carroll.
If you missed Episode 2.01, "Resurrection," it's airing again immediately before "For Joe," from 8-9Pm.
"Resurrection" Synopsis:
One year after Ryan Hardy’s pursuit of serial killer Joe Carroll, a healthy and healed Ryan is living in New York City.
On the surface it appears Ryan’s gotten his life back together, but deep down his obsession with Joe continues to grow. Then, on the anniversary of Joe’s death, a new murderous rampage leaves everyone shocked and determined to discover the truth.
Related Story: "The Following" Returns Strong; Will Viewers Be Back "For Joe"? See Some Photos from Episode 2.02
"The Following" Episode 2.02 - "For Joe" (1/27/14; 9-...
If you missed Episode 2.01, "Resurrection," it's airing again immediately before "For Joe," from 8-9Pm.
"Resurrection" Synopsis:
One year after Ryan Hardy’s pursuit of serial killer Joe Carroll, a healthy and healed Ryan is living in New York City.
On the surface it appears Ryan’s gotten his life back together, but deep down his obsession with Joe continues to grow. Then, on the anniversary of Joe’s death, a new murderous rampage leaves everyone shocked and determined to discover the truth.
Related Story: "The Following" Returns Strong; Will Viewers Be Back "For Joe"? See Some Photos from Episode 2.02
"The Following" Episode 2.02 - "For Joe" (1/27/14; 9-...
- 1/23/2014
- by Debi Moore
- DreadCentral.com
"The Following" Season 2 kicked off on a high note this past Sunday night with "Resurrection," and on tap now we have director Marcos Siega taking us behind the scenes of the subway killings, filmed on location in New York City.
If you missed "Resurrection," it's airing again immediately before Episode 2.02, "For Joe," from 8-9Pm on Monday, January 27th.
"Resurrection" Synopsis:
One year after Ryan Hardy’s pursuit of serial killer Joe Carroll, a healthy and healed Ryan is living in New York City.
On the surface it appears Ryan’s gotten his life back together, but deep down his obsession with Joe continues to grow. Then, on the anniversary of Joe’s death, a new murderous rampage leaves everyone shocked and determined to discover the truth.
Related Story: "The Following" Returns Strong; Will Viewers Be Back "For Joe"? See Some Photos from Episode 2.02
"The Following" Episode 2.02 - "For Joe...
If you missed "Resurrection," it's airing again immediately before Episode 2.02, "For Joe," from 8-9Pm on Monday, January 27th.
"Resurrection" Synopsis:
One year after Ryan Hardy’s pursuit of serial killer Joe Carroll, a healthy and healed Ryan is living in New York City.
On the surface it appears Ryan’s gotten his life back together, but deep down his obsession with Joe continues to grow. Then, on the anniversary of Joe’s death, a new murderous rampage leaves everyone shocked and determined to discover the truth.
Related Story: "The Following" Returns Strong; Will Viewers Be Back "For Joe"? See Some Photos from Episode 2.02
"The Following" Episode 2.02 - "For Joe...
- 1/22/2014
- by Debi Moore
- DreadCentral.com
Premiering last night after the live Nfc Championship game gave "The Following" more than double the amount of viewers who saw its Season 1 finale, but will they (and you) return for Episode 2.02, "For Joe"? Here are some photos and a preview to help you decide.
First, here's the breakdown of the premiere's ratings: It earned a series high 4.4 adults 18-49 rating (or 11.2 million), up 38 percent from a 3.2 for the Season 1 premiere on Monday, January 21, 2013, and up 63 percent from a 2.7 for the Season 1 finale.
If you missed Episode 2.01, "Resurrection," it's airing again immediately before "For Joe," from 8-9Pm on Monday, January 27th.
"Resurrection" Synopsis:
One year after Ryan Hardy’s pursuit of serial killer Joe Carroll, a healthy and healed Ryan is living in New York City. On the surface it appears Ryan’s gotten his life back together, but deep down his obsession with Joe continues to grow. Then,...
First, here's the breakdown of the premiere's ratings: It earned a series high 4.4 adults 18-49 rating (or 11.2 million), up 38 percent from a 3.2 for the Season 1 premiere on Monday, January 21, 2013, and up 63 percent from a 2.7 for the Season 1 finale.
If you missed Episode 2.01, "Resurrection," it's airing again immediately before "For Joe," from 8-9Pm on Monday, January 27th.
"Resurrection" Synopsis:
One year after Ryan Hardy’s pursuit of serial killer Joe Carroll, a healthy and healed Ryan is living in New York City. On the surface it appears Ryan’s gotten his life back together, but deep down his obsession with Joe continues to grow. Then,...
- 1/20/2014
- by Debi Moore
- DreadCentral.com
Grand Theft Auto V is what it looks like when a suicidal architect builds a skyscraper. The game is beautiful and it is empty. I don’t mean that as an insult. The game might actually be about emptiness; it regards the human condition with less sentimentality than Werner Herzog. I can’t help but recommend Grand Theft Auto V, because I’ve played it for at least fifty hours. It is probably the best-made Grand Theft Auto game ever, and it is also the most soulless, which probably explains why it is so much fun. If this sounds paradoxical,...
- 10/11/2013
- by Darren Franich
- EW.com - PopWatch
It’s a very special time-tripping episode tonight on Suits (USA Network, 10/9c), and that means Mike’s pal Trevor is back and stirring up trouble in the following exclusive sneak peek.
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Ten years ago, the guys were going to college together, but while Mike was actually attending class — albeit to take his friend’s test — Trevor was just beginning to deal pot. As we see in the video below, though, a postal delivery for Mike means Trevor may have to start opening his own calculus books.
Press Play to watch the sneak peek,...
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Ten years ago, the guys were going to college together, but while Mike was actually attending class — albeit to take his friend’s test — Trevor was just beginning to deal pot. As we see in the video below, though, a postal delivery for Mike means Trevor may have to start opening his own calculus books.
Press Play to watch the sneak peek,...
- 8/20/2013
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
"Suits" will be heading to the past in an upcoming episode, "The Other Time." Going back further than in last season's "Rewind" episode, the Season 3 flashback will show Harvey spending time with his father and navigating his early career.
Oh, and that can opener makes an appearance. Are we finally going to get an answer on that?
Back in the day, Harvey (Gabriel Macht) wasn't exactly the lone wolf he is in the present. For one thing, his dad Gordon (guest star James McCaffrey) was still alive.
Both father and son seem to be happy playing baseball and drinking beers.
Things may have also been closer between Harvey and Donna (Sarah Rafferty). Were they more than just lawyer and secretary at this point?
Or maybe Donna was just there to help Harvey make an important decision in his professional life.
Whatever the case, the can opener made an appearance. Is...
Oh, and that can opener makes an appearance. Are we finally going to get an answer on that?
Back in the day, Harvey (Gabriel Macht) wasn't exactly the lone wolf he is in the present. For one thing, his dad Gordon (guest star James McCaffrey) was still alive.
Both father and son seem to be happy playing baseball and drinking beers.
Things may have also been closer between Harvey and Donna (Sarah Rafferty). Were they more than just lawyer and secretary at this point?
Or maybe Donna was just there to help Harvey make an important decision in his professional life.
Whatever the case, the can opener made an appearance. Is...
- 8/8/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
On Tuesday’s Suits (USA Network, 10/9c), Mike and Rachel have something dastardly up their sleeve for enemy colleague Katrina (returning guest star Amanda Schull). But it turns out Harvey beats them to the punch — not that they’re going to let that stop them, as you’ll see in this exclusive video.
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“What’s he going to do? Talk to his with his words?” Mike asks his girlfriend.
“Wag a finger at us?” replies Rachel with a mock pout. “Maybe even slap us with a lawsuit?” — which gives...
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“What’s he going to do? Talk to his with his words?” Mike asks his girlfriend.
“Wag a finger at us?” replies Rachel with a mock pout. “Maybe even slap us with a lawsuit?” — which gives...
- 7/30/2013
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Warning: The following contains major spoilers from Tuesday’s season premiere of Covert Affairs. Proceed at your own risk!
Covert Affairs certainly delivered on its promise of big secrets during its Season 4 premiere Tuesday night.
First off, Arthur’s a dad — twice over! Not only was his grown-up, secret child uncovered, but Joan was revealed to be carrying a bun in the oven, too. Meanwhile, Auggie revealed to new girlfriend Annie that he knew about the mystery man all this time — but he and Arthur are keeping something even larger close to their chests. Then, the man in charge resigned...
Covert Affairs certainly delivered on its promise of big secrets during its Season 4 premiere Tuesday night.
First off, Arthur’s a dad — twice over! Not only was his grown-up, secret child uncovered, but Joan was revealed to be carrying a bun in the oven, too. Meanwhile, Auggie revealed to new girlfriend Annie that he knew about the mystery man all this time — but he and Arthur are keeping something even larger close to their chests. Then, the man in charge resigned...
- 7/17/2013
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Suits of armor might be needed for Season 3 of the USA Network drama (debuting this Tuesday at 10/9c).
The Brits, including Game of Thrones‘ Michelle Fairley and Conleth Hillare, are invading Pearson Hardman (and flirting with Donna!). Meanwhile, this season’s theme is “consequences,” says executive producer Aaron Korsh.
And those consequences extend beyond office power plays as Mike and Rachel must deal with the aftermath of their steamy encounter and his confession to her.
Below, get the scoop on what’s ahead from the series’ boss.
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Tvline | Now...
The Brits, including Game of Thrones‘ Michelle Fairley and Conleth Hillare, are invading Pearson Hardman (and flirting with Donna!). Meanwhile, this season’s theme is “consequences,” says executive producer Aaron Korsh.
And those consequences extend beyond office power plays as Mike and Rachel must deal with the aftermath of their steamy encounter and his confession to her.
Below, get the scoop on what’s ahead from the series’ boss.
Related | Suits Season 3 Spoilers — James McCaffrey Cast as Harvey’s Father
Tvline | Now...
- 7/15/2013
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
USA’s Suits is defining some family ties in season 3. The legal drama starring Patrick J. Adams and Gabriel Macht as Mike Ross and Harvey Specter is planning to reveal Harvey’s dad. Yep, you heard me. Who is coming on board to play him? Rescue Me actor James McCaffrey has that honor. Just don’t confuse the actor for White Collar‘s Neal Caffrey acted by Matt Bomer.
Season 3 of Suits will premier on the USA network on July 16. I haven’t heard concrete details yet on whether McCaffrey’s role as Harvey’s dad Gordon Specter is a guest arc or perhaps recurring for the new season. TV Line had the skinny on McCaffrey’s first episode, which is scheduled to air on August 20. It seems that Harvey’s dad pops up in a flashback.
Harvey is going to be needing advice from daddy dearest as he faces...
Season 3 of Suits will premier on the USA network on July 16. I haven’t heard concrete details yet on whether McCaffrey’s role as Harvey’s dad Gordon Specter is a guest arc or perhaps recurring for the new season. TV Line had the skinny on McCaffrey’s first episode, which is scheduled to air on August 20. It seems that Harvey’s dad pops up in a flashback.
Harvey is going to be needing advice from daddy dearest as he faces...
- 6/25/2013
- by Sasha Nova
- Boomtron
It's time to meet Harvey Specter's dad when "Suits" Season 3 returns this summer! And now the word is out on the actor who will play that influential man: James McCaffrey.
McCaffrey will appear in the season's flashback episode as Gordon Specter, according to TVLine. This is the sixth episode of the season and will air on Aug. 20. Set 10 years before the main events of "Suits," the now-deceased Gordon will play a major role in his son's decisions at that time.
What will Harvey (Gabriel Macht) be deciding? At the time depicted in the flashback, Harvey will still be a lawyer in the district attorney's office. Facing corruption in a place of supposed idealism, he will have to decide whether or not to stay or to go work for Jessica Pearson (Gina Torres).
This is the second flashback episode for "Suits," showing even more of the past that led to the stories of the present.
McCaffrey will appear in the season's flashback episode as Gordon Specter, according to TVLine. This is the sixth episode of the season and will air on Aug. 20. Set 10 years before the main events of "Suits," the now-deceased Gordon will play a major role in his son's decisions at that time.
What will Harvey (Gabriel Macht) be deciding? At the time depicted in the flashback, Harvey will still be a lawyer in the district attorney's office. Facing corruption in a place of supposed idealism, he will have to decide whether or not to stay or to go work for Jessica Pearson (Gina Torres).
This is the second flashback episode for "Suits," showing even more of the past that led to the stories of the present.
- 6/25/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Here is something for fans to discuss in our new Suits forum:
James McCaffrey (Rescue Me, Beautiful People, Revenge) has nabbed a role on the USA Network hit, coming on board for an episode this summer in a key role: Harvey’s dad Gordon.
According to TV Line insiders, the veteran actor will appear on the August 20 flashback installment. Look for Gordon's advice to help his son decide whether to stay at the District Attorney's Office or go back to work for Jessica.
Suits Season 3, meanwhile, premieres on July 16. We can't wait.
James McCaffrey (Rescue Me, Beautiful People, Revenge) has nabbed a role on the USA Network hit, coming on board for an episode this summer in a key role: Harvey’s dad Gordon.
According to TV Line insiders, the veteran actor will appear on the August 20 flashback installment. Look for Gordon's advice to help his son decide whether to stay at the District Attorney's Office or go back to work for Jessica.
Suits Season 3, meanwhile, premieres on July 16. We can't wait.
- 6/24/2013
- by matt@mediavine.com (Matt Richenthal)
- TVfanatic
Some very important male bonding is about to take place on Suits.
Rescue Me vet James McCaffrey has been cast as Harvey’s dad Gordon Specter in an upcoming Season 3 episode, TVLine has learned exclusively.
Related | Suits Season 3 Casts Game of Thrones‘ Michelle Fairley
The beloved patriarch appears in a flashback hour, airing Aug. 20, in which his advice helps Harvey decide whether to stay at the Da’s office or return to work for Jessica.
McCaffrey’s credits also include ABC Family’s Beautiful People and a short Season 1 Revenge arc (as David Clarke’s lawyer).
Suits returns on Tuesday,...
Rescue Me vet James McCaffrey has been cast as Harvey’s dad Gordon Specter in an upcoming Season 3 episode, TVLine has learned exclusively.
Related | Suits Season 3 Casts Game of Thrones‘ Michelle Fairley
The beloved patriarch appears in a flashback hour, airing Aug. 20, in which his advice helps Harvey decide whether to stay at the Da’s office or return to work for Jessica.
McCaffrey’s credits also include ABC Family’s Beautiful People and a short Season 1 Revenge arc (as David Clarke’s lawyer).
Suits returns on Tuesday,...
- 6/24/2013
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Divergent
Jeremy Irvine ("War Horse"), Lucas Till ("X-Men: First Class") and Alex Pettyfer ("Magic Mike") will test for the male lead opposite Shailene Woodley in "Divergent" at Summit Entertainment.
Neil Burger helms this adaptation of Veronica Roth's young-adult novel, the story has a futuristic setting and follows 16-year-old Beatrice Prior, who Woodley is set to play. [Source: Variety]
Inherent Vice
Charlize Theron and Robert Downey Jr. are said to be circling Paul Thomas Anderson’s next film, the adaptation of Thomas Pynchon’s novel "Inherent Vice." Megan Ellison is producing. [Source: Showbiz 411]
Noble
Deirdre O'Kane ("Intermission") is set to star in Stephen Bradley's British biopic "Noble" at Destiny Films. Production began this week in Vietnam.
The story follows the life of Christina Noble, an Irish woman who overcomes a harsh childhood to help street children and their families in Vietnam and Mongolia. Brendan Coyle, Liam Cunningham, Ruth Negga, Nhu Quynh Nguyen and Sarah Greene also star.
Jeremy Irvine ("War Horse"), Lucas Till ("X-Men: First Class") and Alex Pettyfer ("Magic Mike") will test for the male lead opposite Shailene Woodley in "Divergent" at Summit Entertainment.
Neil Burger helms this adaptation of Veronica Roth's young-adult novel, the story has a futuristic setting and follows 16-year-old Beatrice Prior, who Woodley is set to play. [Source: Variety]
Inherent Vice
Charlize Theron and Robert Downey Jr. are said to be circling Paul Thomas Anderson’s next film, the adaptation of Thomas Pynchon’s novel "Inherent Vice." Megan Ellison is producing. [Source: Showbiz 411]
Noble
Deirdre O'Kane ("Intermission") is set to star in Stephen Bradley's British biopic "Noble" at Destiny Films. Production began this week in Vietnam.
The story follows the life of Christina Noble, an Irish woman who overcomes a harsh childhood to help street children and their families in Vietnam and Mongolia. Brendan Coyle, Liam Cunningham, Ruth Negga, Nhu Quynh Nguyen and Sarah Greene also star.
- 1/9/2013
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Indie-film producer Jen Gatien (“For Ellen,” “Hounddog”) has pulled together a new project that will bite the hand that doesn’t feed. Written and directed by first-time filmmaker Justin Daly, “Douglas Brown” is a Hollywood satire inspired by the inside knowledge he gleaned from grandmother Ingrid Bergman. James McCaffrey, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Zoe Bell, Bill Sage, Dan Hedeya and Robert Forster star in the “Player”-esque story of a reclusive movie star who hires a private detective after he’s anonymously blackmailed. Things turn violent when an aspiring writer is fingered for the crime in a dangerous case of mistaken identity. “It is always incredibly gratifying to work with first-time directors and give a platform to an unheard voice,” says Gatien, “but since I have known Justin since our high school years, it means that much more. Over the years, I have seen Justin work tirelessly to make this film...
- 1/8/2013
- by Jay A. Fernandez
- Indiewire
It’s been a fantastic year for video games, one that has seen favoured heroes return to our screens in new, terrifying new forms, alongside a wealth of brand new properties and characters who have dazzled us. With the video game medium year in and year out, it’s great to see how more cinematic and human the characters are becoming, and this was proven no better than in 2012, where character-driven storylines took on a whole new emphasis, and perhaps most surprisingly of all, developers actually paid equal attention to developing antagonists as they did protagonists. In fact, in at least two instances in this list, the bad guy was so well fleshed-out, his presence completely overshadowed our own.
In a year as diverse and artistically ambitious as any that the medium has ever seen, here are the 10 greatest video game characters of 2012.
10. Max Payne – Max Payne 3
When screenshots first abounded of Max Payne 3, I,...
In a year as diverse and artistically ambitious as any that the medium has ever seen, here are the 10 greatest video game characters of 2012.
10. Max Payne – Max Payne 3
When screenshots first abounded of Max Payne 3, I,...
- 12/22/2012
- by Shaun Munro
- Obsessed with Film
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