Alex Ritman

Alex Ritman

Is Scott Adkins the Last True Action Hero?

The British star has spent much of his 20-year career fighting in the straight-to-video world, but has amassed a huge fanbase along the way for his martial arts skills, has battled every muscle-bound hero he grew up idolizing, and now, with 'John Wick 4' having given him his juiciest role in a major studio title to date, could be poised to -- finally -- break into the mainstream.
Addded Oct 31, 2023

Jeymes Samuel on His Bold, All-Black Biblical Epic ‘The Book of Clarence,’ Wanting People to Think 'Wow, I Haven’t Seen That Before'

'The Harder They Fall' director returns with another wildly creative and music-soaked all-star ride, again led by Lakeith Stanfield and produced by Jay-Z but this time set in the Holy Land and featuring characters including Jesus Christ, Mary Magdalene and the Virgin Mary. As he explains, he just wanted to bring back to the swords-and-sandals, 'Ben Hur'-style epic, but make one that resembled the world he grew up in.
Addded Oct 10, 2023

Meet the Saudi Producers Who Toppled James Cameron, Beat ‘Barbie’ And Are Transforming Their Country’s Film Industry

After a 30-year ban on movies was lifted in 2017, Telfaz11, which will premiere two films at TIFF, seized the moment in a nation with the fastest-growing box office on the planet, strategically transforming themselves from YouTube stars into a box office-smashing production giant: "We were ready for it."
Addded Sep 11, 2023

The 75 Most Powerful People in Kids’ Entertainment

For today’s young viewers, it’s Saturday morning all day, every day. As kid-targeted content - and the platforms offering it - proliferate, the creators and executives listed here have figured out how to capture children’s precious attention and better reflect their worlds.
Addded Jun 8, 2023
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