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Thunder Road Films
Thunder Road Films is a film and television production company founded by Basil Iwanyk. It is based in Santa Monica, California, Santa Monica, California. Thunder Road's films have grossed over $3.8 billion worldwide and garnered nominations from the Academy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, Golden Globes, Producers Guild of America Awards, Producers Guild Awards, Writers Guild of America Awards, Writers Guild Awards, Directors Guild of America Awards, Directors Guild Awards, and American Film Institute Awards, AFI Awards. The company is known for producing a diverse range of films, including action blockbusters, dramas, and thrillers. Its most successful films include ''John Wick'', The Town (2010 film), ''The Town'', and Sicario (2015 film), ''Sicario''. The company has developed a reputation for supporting the directorial debuts of established actors, with Taylor Sheridan, Halle Berry, and Dev Patel directing their first films with the company. Management Producer Basil Iwanyk foun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Private Company
A privately held company (or simply a private company) is a company whose Stock, shares and related rights or obligations are not offered for public subscription or publicly negotiated in their respective listed markets. Instead, the Private equity, company's stock is offered, owned, traded or exchanged privately, also known as "over-the-counter (finance), over-the-counter". Related terms are unlisted organisation, unquoted company and private equity. Private companies are often less well-known than their public company, publicly traded counterparts but still have major importance in the world's economy. For example, in 2008, the 441 list of largest private non-governmental companies by revenue, largest private companies in the United States accounted for $1.8 trillion in revenues and employed 6.2 million people, according to ''Forbes''. In general, all companies that are not owned by the government are classified as private enterprises. This definition encompasses both publ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Weinstein Company
The Weinstein Company, LLC (usually credited or abbreviated as TWC) was an American independent film production and distribution company, which was founded in New York City by Bob and Harvey Weinstein on March 10, 2005. TWC was one of the largest mini-major film studios in North America as well as in the United States. However, the firing of Harvey Weinstein following allegations of sexual harassment and rape against him, as well as financial troubles that followed, led to the company's decline. The studio eventually declared bankruptcy in February 2018, with independent studio Lantern Entertainment acquiring a majority of its film library and assets. Co-founder and chief executive Bob Weinstein previously owned a small stake in the company. The company dismissed joint founder and chief executive Harvey Weinstein in October 2017, after more than 100 women accused him of sexual harassment, abuse, assault, and rape. On February 26, 2018, the Weinstein Company announced in a st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Tribe
A tribe in anthropology is a human social group. Tribe, tribes, Tri.be or the Tribe may also refer to: Native American tribes or tribal nations *Tribe (Native American) *List of federally recognized tribes in the United States Arts, entertainment and media Film * ''Tribes'' (film), or ''The Soldier Who Declared Peace'', 1970 * ''The Tribe'' (1998 film), a TV drama by Stephen Poliakoff * ''The Tribe'' (2005 film), a short documentary * ''The Tribe'' (2009 film), or ''After Dusk They Come'' * ''The Tribe'' (2014 film), a Ukrainian drama * ''The Tribe'' (2018 film), a Spanish comedy Literature * Tribe (comics), a short-lived comic series * ''Tribe'', a 2016 book by Sebastian Junger * '' Tribe Magazine'', Canada, 1993–2005 * ''Tribes'', a 2002 novel by Arthur Slade * ''Tribes: We Need You to Lead Us'', a 2008 book by Seth Godin * ''The Tribe'' (novel), by Michael Mohammed Ahmad, 2014 * '' The Tribe (Monica's Gang)'', a Brazilian comic strip * ''Tribes'' (Lammy book), a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Expendables (film Series)
''The Expendables'' is an American Ensemble cast, ensemble action thriller media franchise, franchise conceived by David Callaham, spanning a film series, the first three movies were cowritten by Sylvester Stallone, and additional media. The films star an ensemble cast, notably Stallone and Jason Statham, and are produced by Avi Lerner and Kevin King-Templeton. The film series, an acknowledgement of former blockbuster action films made in the 1980s and 1990s, also pays homage to action stars of former decades, and the more recent stars in action. The series consists of the films ''The Expendables (2010 film), The Expendables'' (2010), ''The Expendables 2'' (2012), ''The Expendables 3'' (2014), ''Expend4bles'' (2023), and the addition of the comic series ''The Expendables Go to Hell'' (2021). Though criticism with regard to plot and dialogue between characters has been expressed, critics praised the use of comic relief in between action. Films ''The Expendables'' (2010) The E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clash Of The Titans (2010 Film)
''Clash of the Titans'' is a 2010 action fantasy film and remake of the 1981 film of the same name produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (the rights to which had been acquired by Warner Bros. in 1996 through its purchase of Turner). The story is very loosely based on the Greek myth of Perseus. An Australian-American production directed by Louis Leterrier from a screenplay by Travis Beacham, Phil Hay, and Matt Manfredi, starring Sam Worthington, Gemma Arterton, Mads Mikkelsen, Alexa Davalos, Ralph Fiennes, and Liam Neeson, the film was originally set for standard release on March 26, 2010. However, it was later announced that the film would be converted to 3D and was released on April 2, 2010. ''Clash of the Titans'' was a commercial success, grossing $493 million worldwide and becoming one of the highest grossing films of 2010, but received mostly negative reviews from critics, with praise for its epic scale, visual style, and the performances of Neeson, Fiennes, and A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brooklyn's Finest
''Brooklyn's Finest'' is a 2009 American crime film directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by Michael C. Martin. The film stars Richard Gere, Don Cheadle, Ethan Hawke, and Wesley Snipes in his first widely released film since 2004. ''Brooklyn's Finest'' had its world premiere at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival on January 16, 2009, and released in the United States on March 5, 2010. Plot While talking in a car, Detective Sal Procida shoots someone named Carlo Powers, grabs a bag of money and flees. Sal later confesses the murder to a priest, asking for help with his abysmal financial situation: his wife is pregnant with twins, and they live in a house that is too small for their four existing children; it also has mold that jeopardizes his family's health. Desperate to move, Sal arranged to purchase a larger home through a woman who owes him a favor. The down payment is due the following Tuesday, and Sal is still short. Sal, who is a New York City Police Department (NYPD) na ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
We Are Marshall
''We Are Marshall'' is a 2006 American biographical sports drama film directed by McG. It depicts the aftermath of the 1970 plane crash that killed 75 people: 37 players of the Marshall University Thundering Herd football team, five coaches, two athletic trainers, the athletic director, 25 boosters, and the airplane crew of five. Matthew McConaughey stars as head coach Jack Lengyel, with Matthew Fox as assistant coach William "Red" Dawson, David Strathairn as university president Donald Dedmon, and Robert Patrick as ill-fated Marshall head coach Rick Tolley. Then-governor of Georgia Sonny Perdue has a cameo role as an East Carolina University football coach. It was scored by Christophe Beck and written by Jamie Linden. The film addressed rebuilding the program and the healing that the community undergoes. Dr. H. Keith Spears was the Marshall University consultant. Plot On the evening of November 14, 1970, Southern Airways Flight 932, a McDonnell Douglas DC-9 char ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Firewall (film)
''Firewall'' is a 2006 action thriller film directed by Richard Loncraine and written by Joe Forte. The film stars Harrison Ford as a banker who is forced by criminals, led by Paul Bettany, to help them steal $100 million, with Virginia Madsen, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Robert Patrick, Robert Forster, and Alan Arkin. It was initially titled ''The Wrong Element'' and was going to be directed by Mark Pellington, but he left production in August 2004 after the death of his wife. Loncraine replaced him two months later. ''Firewall'' received negative reviews from critics with criticism for its plot and editing. It was a commercial disappointment, grossing almost $83 million at the box office against a budget of $50 million. Plot Jack Stanfield is chief of security of Landrock Pacific Bank in downtown Seattle. He is visited by a collection agency, claiming he owes $95,000 to their online gambling site. Believing the incident is due to an identity theft, Jack entrusts collea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asbury Park Pictures
Asbury may refer to: People * Cory Asbury (born 1985), American Christian musician and worship pastor * Francis Asbury (1745–1816), Methodist bishop and key figure in the development of religion in the United States * Herbert Asbury (1889–1963), American journalist and writer * Shawn Asbury II, American football player * Willie Asbury (born 1943), American football player Places in the United States * Asbury, Alabama * Asbury, Dale County, Alabama * Asbury, Iowa * Asbury, Kentucky * Asbury, Minnesota * Asbury, Missouri * Asbury, New Jersey * Asbury Park, New Jersey * Asbury, Stokes County, North Carolina * Asbury, Wake County, North Carolina, in Wake County, North Carolina * Asbury, West Virginia Other * Asbury (CTA station) * Asbury Automotive Group * Asbury College (other) * Asbury Park (other) * Asbury Theological Seminary, a Kentucky seminary that came out of Asbury College * Asbury University Asbury University is a Private university, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Redbox
Redbox Automated Retail, LLC was an American video rental and streaming media company, based in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois west of Chicago. Redbox specialized in automated DVD rental kiosks, and operated transactional and ad-supported streaming video and television services. From 2022 until its liquidation, Redbox was a wholly owned subsidiary of Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment. Redbox kiosks, which rented and sold films on DVD and Blu-ray, were located at retail stores, including convenience stores, supermarkets, and pharmacies. At its peak in the early 2010s, the company operated kiosks at more than 34,000 locations, and controlled more than half of the US DVD rental market. In June 2024, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy; the following month, the company’s case was converted to Chapter 7 liquidation. As part of ongoing liquidation proceedings, Redbox’s online streaming services and mobile app ceased functioning in July 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Wick (film)
''John Wick'' is a 2014 United States, American action thriller film directed by Chad Stahelski and written by Derek Kolstad. Keanu Reeves stars as John Wick (character), John Wick, a legendary hitman who comes out of retirement to seek revenge against the men who killed his dog, a final gift from his recently deceased wife. The film also stars Michael Nyqvist, Alfie Allen, Adrianne Palicki, Bridget Moynahan, Dean Winters, Ian McShane, John Leguizamo, and Willem Dafoe. Kolstad's script drew on his interest in action, revenge, and neo noir films. The producer Basil Iwanyk purchased the rights as his first independent film production. Reeves, whose career was declining, liked the script and recommended that the experienced stunt choreographers Stahelski and David Leitch direct the action scenes; Stahelski and Leitch successfully lobbied to co-direct the project. Principal photography began in October 2013, on a $20–$30million budget, and concluded that December. Stahelski and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sony Pictures Television
Sony Pictures Television Inc. (abbreviated as SPT) is an American television production company, production and broadcast syndication, distribution studio. Based at the Sony Pictures Studios complex in Culver City, California, it is a division of Sony Entertainment's unit Sony Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment and a subsidiary of the Japanese conglomerate Sony, Sony Group Corporation. It is the fourth iteration of what had originated as Columbia Pictures' television studio, Screen Gems#Television subsidiary (1948–1974), Screen Gems. History Sony Pictures Television's history goes back to 1947, when Ralph Cohn, whose father Jack and uncle Harry Cohn, Harry co-founded Columbia Pictures, founded Pioneer Telefilms. It was bought by Columbia and renamed Screen Gems#Television subsidiary (1948–1974), Screen Gems in November 1948, reincorporated as Columbia Pictures Television on May 6, 1974, and merged with sister studio TriStar Television (formed in 1986 and relaunched in 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
