Each SteelBook is emblazoned with detailed imagery specific to the film within, and each is numbered (1, 2, or 3) to signify its place in the series while enhancing its “hardcover book” look. Bombshell' Tops Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards". The Hollywood Reporter. January 11, 2020. The Continental stars Mel Gibson (Cormac), Colin Woodell (Winston Scott), Mishel Prada (KD), Ben Robson (Frankie), Hubert Point-Du Jour (Miles), Nhung Kate (Yen), Jessica Allain (Lou), Ayomide Adegun (Charon), Jeremy Bobb (Mayhew), and Peter Greene (Uncle Charlie). At the same time, producer Basil Iwanyk was developing films for Warner Bros. Pictures through his studio Thunder Road Films. Iwanyk was frustrated at not being involved beyond sourcing scripts; he wanted the autonomy to develop independent films so he could be more involved in the process. [41] He focused on action films that could be made on relatively low budgets. [42] Iwanyk read Kolstad's spec script, appreciating its subversive tone and emotional throughline, as well as the relatability and accessibility of a man seeking revenge after losing his wife, his dog, and his car; and his home being violated. [33] [42] Several studios were interested in the spec script and could offer Kolstad more money than Iwanyk. [42] a b c Brueggemann, Tom (August 28, 2014). "Four Summer 2014 Box Office Takeaways: How Hollywood Lost Its Mojo". IndieWire. Archived from the original on February 7, 2023 . Retrieved February 8, 2023.

Atli Örvarsson, Hildur Guðnadóttir, Tyler Bates Win Big at BMI Film/TV Awards". Variety. June 15, 2020. The Best Action Movies of All Time". Complex. July 17, 2019. Archived from the original on September 4, 2023 . Retrieved September 15, 2023. When we finished the first one, we thought we’d never work again,” Stahelski said. “We were looking for day jobs. Then when we were asked to do the second one, that’s when we put the thinking caps on. We did what we wanted to and what we had in mind for the first movie. It wasn’t until developing the second film that all the thought really went into it.” Zumberge, Marianne (May 6, 2015). " Furious 7 Wins Top Honors at Golden Trailer Awards". Variety. Archived from the original on March 18, 2022 . Retrieved February 12, 2023. Kolstad met with his agent to discuss the five offers he received. The agent told him to ignore all but the lowest bid by Iwanyk, because Thunder Road Films was ready to start work immediately. [30] [43] The deal was completed in February 2013. [44] Kolstad began rewrites alongside Iwanyk and producer Erica Lee over two months. [33] [44] Iwanyk originally envisioned elderly actors such as Eastwood or Harrison Ford as John but later decided he wanted an experienced actor rather than an elderly one. [6] [33] [42]At the heart of the vault, you’ll find a SIG Sauer MPX PPC that is configured by the expert crew at TTI to closely match how the carbine was outfitted for the film. As you can infer from its pedigree, this gun isn’t only built for looks. TTI is manned by serious shooters and they will not put a gun out that only looks pretty—although we must admit, it is mighty pretty. Franke handles the big stairway fight. Lou (Jessica Allain) and Miles (Hubert Point-Du Jour) are on Winston’s team and they handle some fighting business in the bar. Lemmy (Adam Shapiro) is the outspoken doubter of Winston but from the mayhem that follows it appears he changes his mind. Yen (Nhung Kate) takes on Gretel on the roof. The Best Action Movies of 2019". Rotten Tomatoes. September 23, 2019 . Retrieved September 25, 2019.

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Nordyke, Kimberly; Howard, Annie (January 12, 2020). "Critics' Choice Awards: 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' Named Best Picture; Full Winners List". The Hollywood Reporter. Filming concluded on December 20, 2013, after nine weeks. [129] The directors described it as a difficult learning experience that included many mistakes, and stretched the limits of the budget and schedule, but they achieved their goal. [78] Kolstad lamented the loss of his favorite scene due to scheduling, in which two men at Aurelio's garage see John's car being driven in, recognize it, and immediately leave the premises. [130] Post-production [ edit ]

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