Cliffhanger - First Images

Principal photography is underway for the reboot of the 1993 action classic Cliffhanger, with the first official look dropping from the set in Austria’s East Tyrol region of the Lienz Dolomites. Produced by Rocket Science in collaboration with Thank You Pictures and Supernix, this updated rendition of the high-octane thriller stars Lily James (Pam & Tommy, The Iron Claw) and Pierce Brosnan (GoldenEye, The Thomas Crown Affair), with Non-Stop director Jaume Collet-Serra at the helm.

The reimagined Cliffhanger breathes fresh life into the story with Brosnan stepping into the role of seasoned mountaineer Ray Cooper. Cooper and his daughter Sydney run a mountain chalet in the rugged Dolomites, where a tranquil weekend getaway takes a violent turn when they’re targeted by a gang of ruthless kidnappers. Lily James stars as Ray’s older daughter Naomi, who must face her own harrowing memories of a past climbing accident to survive and rescue her family. The plot, based on a story by A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night writer-director Ana Lily Amirpour, promises a blend of psychological tension, high-stakes action, and cinematic landscapes, shot against the dramatic peaks of the Alps.

“Bringing this film to life with large-format cameras on location in the Dolomites was essential to fully capture the scale of what we’re aiming for. We want to deliver a truly visceral, immersive experience,” commented director Collet-Serra. “Lily’s dedication to her role has been extraordinary—she’s undergone extensive training and even learned to climb, making for some incredible shots we couldn’t have achieved otherwise.”

The multi-national co-production spans Spain, Germany, Austria, Italy, Hungary, and the UK, with substantial backing from FilmFernsehFonds Bavaria, the German Federal Film Fund DFFF2, Cine Tirol Film Commission, and Italian and Spanish tax incentives, underscoring the film’s ambitious scale and European roots.

With production underway in Austria and Bavaria, followed by scenes in Italy, Cliffhanger is shaping up to deliver an intense, modern spin on the beloved classic. The film is expected to release in theaters in late 2025, with audiences eager to experience this adrenaline-charged tale against the backdrop of Europe’s most breathtaking alpine terrain.

POPULATION PURGE Trailer and Release Info

In a dystopian world where a radical government has unleashed a deadly poison to control population, only those with blood type AB positive remain unscathed. But instead of outright death, the rest of the population is left to suffer in a state of chronic illness, causing widespread chaos and panic. As the majority slowly succumbs to the effects of the poison, their only hope lies in receiving transfusions of AB positive blood from the few immune survivors, like Charlie and his granddaughter Maya. Living in the decrepit remains of an abandoned amusement park, Charlie is a renegade supplier of blood to the underground market. But their sanctuary is threatened by the iron-fisted rule of District 22's ruthless warden, Onslow, who will stop at nothing to save his own dying son. As Charlie and Maya fight to defend their haven and their own sanity, the eccentric duo must navigate through a world of danger and betrayal. POPULATION PURGE was written by Brian Johnson and Toby Osborne and di

A SACRIFICE Trailer and Release Info

Written and Directed by Jordan Scott Produced by Ridley Scott, Michael Pruss, Jonas Katzenstein, Maximilian Leo, Georgina Pope Starring Eric Bana, Sadie Sink, and Sylvia Hoeks A Sacrifice is an emotionally turbulent story that follows American social psychologist Ben Monroe (Eric Bana) who is investigating a local Berlin cult connected to disturbing events. While he immerses himself in his work, his rebellious teenage daughter, Mazzy (Sadie Sink), becomes embroiled with a mysterious local boy who introduces her to the city’s underground party scene. As their two worlds head toward a dangerous intersection, Ben will need to race against the clock in order to save his daughter. A SACRIFICE will be in theaters on June 28th, 2024

Blue Underground to Release Goodbye Uncle Tom on 4K/Blu-ray!

In a bold move, Blue Underground has announced the upcoming release of "Goodbye Uncle Tom" on Limited Edition 4K UHD and Blu-Ray on April 23rd. This release will offer viewers a chance to witness one of the most notorious and graphic films ever made, showcasing a haunting portrayal of America's dark history of slavery. Originally released in 1971, "Goodbye Uncle Tom" is an Italian mondo-docudrama directed by Gualtiero Jacopetti and Franco Prosperi, the masterminds behind "Mondo Cane." Drawing from period documentation and historical accounts, the film vividly recreates the antebellum South and delves into the horrors of the slave trade. However, the film's unflinching depiction of slavery's atrocities sparked controversy from its inception. Distributors in the US insisted on radical edits to tone down the graphic content before its release. Despite these efforts, "Goodbye Uncle Tom" continued to stir strong reactions among critics a

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