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entertainment2 years ago

"The Continental: A John Wick Spinoff that Pushes the Limits and Leaves Viewers Wanting More"

In the season finale of "The Continental," Winston and his team launch an attack on Cormac's hotel, resulting in intense fights and casualties. Winston ultimately stops Cormac, but is confronted by the Adjudicator. He responds by shooting the Adjudicator and claiming the hotel as his own. Executive producer Albert Hughes highlights the rooftop fight between Yen and Gretel as his favorite action sequence. Hughes also hints at the possibility of more pre-John Wick stories in the world of the Continental.

via TVLine|
#action-sequences#entertainment#john-wick
entertainment2 years ago

Gal Gadot's 'Heart of Stone' Blends Action, History, and Female Empowerment

The production team of Netflix's spy thriller "Heart of Stone," starring Gal Gadot, went to great lengths to protect the 500-year-old locations used in the film. The team broke cameras and damaged cars during intense action sequences filmed on the cobbled streets of Lisbon, Portugal. Stunt coordinator Jo McLaren praised the film's focus on "reality-based" action and working with a female lead. The movie features impressive set-pieces, including a car chase through Lisbon, a fight scene in a safe house, and an aerial sequence with real skydivers. Despite some challenges, the team successfully captured the authentic atmosphere of the film's locations.

via Polygon|
#action-sequences#entertainment#filming-locations
entertainment2 years ago

"Insights from the Editor: Reshaping Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning's Epic First Cut"

The editor of "Mission: Impossible 7," Eddie Hamilton, reveals that the film's jaw-dropping train sequence was originally much longer but was trimmed down to maintain non-stop action. Hamilton and director Christopher McQuarrie meticulously combed through every shot to tighten the scene and remove sections that were deemed excessive. While some scenes required fine-tuning, others were left untouched. The editing process involved seeking input from others and watching the film without music or sound effects.

via Variety|
#action-sequences#christopher-mcquarrie#eddie-hamilton
entertainment2 years ago

Chris Hemsworth's Extraction 2 Takes Netflix by Storm.

Viewers of "Extraction 2" on Netflix are having a field day with a scene in which Chris Hemsworth's character hides behind a ladder to avoid being shot during a 21-minute single-shot action sequence. The moment has gone viral on social media, with some viewers jokingly pointing out that the gaps between ladder rungs are bulletproof. Hemsworth revealed that the sequence took six weeks to shoot and featured close to 400 extras. "Extraction 2" is now available on Netflix.

via Yahoo Entertainment|
#action-sequences#chris-hemsworth#entertainment
film2 years ago

Keanu Reeves and Explosive Action in John Wick 4.

The director of John Wick: Chapter 4, Chad Stahelski, reveals how the visually arresting apartment-set shoot-out scene came together. Inspired by the 2019 video game Hong Kong Massacre, the scene features a top-down perspective and the use of Dragon's Breath ammunition to create tension and chaos. The crew used a Spidercam system to film the one-take shot, which was completed in less than three days. Keanu Reeves performed the majority of his own stunts, even though his face is almost never shown in the scene. The crew fought to keep the sequence in the final cut of the film.

via Vulture|
#action-sequences#cinematography#film