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The Machinist showcased one of Christian Bale's best performances, it's evident in his commitment to the script. His weight loss is even more impressive because he gained it all back before Batman Begins.

Paramount+ is now streaming The Machinist, one of Christian Bale's cult classics. The film revolves around a machinist's mounting paranoia after a year without sleep. The Machinist was critically acclaimed and a modest success at the 2004 box office (grossing $8 million against its $5 million budget); it garnered a following after, mainly due to Bale's performance. He lost 62 pounds for the role, dropping to 120 pounds before filming. He was reportedly going for 99 pounds but the filmmakers advised against it. A small mishap behind the scenes fueled his commitment to the role, and it's all because of a typo in the script.

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Spoilers for "Cobra Kai" Season 6 Part 3 to follow.

After six incredible seasons with some genuinely wild plot threads sweeping the legs of audiences, Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) has taken over the Cobra Kai dojo as Sekai Taikai champion, becoming a sensei with lessons of his own to learn. Along the way, he and his foe-turned-friend, Daniel Larusso (Ralph Macchio), encountered plenty of forgotten faces from the original "Karate Kid" trilogy. Staples like John Kreese (Martin Kove) and Terry Silver (Thomas Ian Griffith) have caused continuous issues for our heroes. At the same time, fan favorites like Chozen (Yuji Okumoto) still had stories to finish by the time the last punch was thrown. But even after all that, could the guest list for Miyagi-Do have been a little bigger? Could time have been made to bring some other essential players in the "Karate Kid" franchise back for a final round, and if not,...

The legacy of Nakaba Suzuki’s Seven Deadly Sins continues as Netflix’s anime adaptation of Four Knights of the Apocalypse returns with the first part of its second season, kicking off the next stage of the conflict between Arthur Pendragon’s forces of Chaos and the four Knights of Apocalypse. The first season charted the journey of one of the prophesied knights, Percival’s childhood, the death of his grandfather Varghese at the hands of Percy’s father, Ironside, chaos knight of Arthur who wants to eliminate the threat of the four knights, who are destined to bring doom to Camelot, Arthur’s high seat, which has been built again with the powers of Chaos. Awakening his latent magical powers, Percy embarked on a journey to Liones with the teenagers he befriended along the way, Donny, Nasien, and fellow knight Lancelot. All the while, Arthur had sent his chaos...

Earth Abides is an upcoming miniseries set to premiere on MGM+ on December 1, 2024, with a diverse cast of characters. Earth Abides is based on the book of the same name by George R. Stewart, with a story that follows the main character, Ish Williams. Ish is adapting to his new life now that the world has effectively shut down due to a catastrophic pandemic that kills over 25% of the global population. Along the way, Ish learns about himself and life as he encounters new people and events while using his survival skills to live.

Earth Abides has a phenomenal cast of characters with the perfect actors to portray them. The actors starring in Earth Abides have diverse backgrounds and have had roles in projects that include The Hunger Games, Les Misérables, The 100, Firewall, and more. Their various experiences create a unique ensemble that will deliver stunning portrayals of George R.

Starship Troopers remains one of the most remarkable examples of cinematic irony ever made. But director Paul Verhoeven’s sarcastic tribute to American fascism and the brave men and women gladly tossing themselves into the wood chipper to make a race of space slugs “afraid” was played straight in Robert Heinlein’s pro-war,...

Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell is one of the best stealth action-adventure gaming series. Starting in 2002, this franchise has surfed in a total of eight installments so far, and all of them were blockbusters. However, the main reason for the series’ success was the main protagonist, Sam Fisher.

Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Blacklist is the last game of the long-hailed series. | Credit: Ubisoft.

His dark and deep personality with stealth and action skills made this character everyone’s favorite. And this character was brought to life by famous Canadian actor and filmmaker, Michael Ironside. The surprising fact is that this actor almost rejected this role.

Michale Ironside Initially Turned Down Sam Fisher in Splinter Cell Michael Ironside has been voicing Sam Fisher since 2002. | Credit: Ubisoft.

Michael Ironside once appeared on the Inside Xbox show where he discussed his return in the role of Sam Fisher in the Ghost Recon Wildlands/Splinter Cell crossover,...

After nearly two decades as the voice of Sam Fisher in the Splinter Cell franchise, Michael Ironside has passed the torch. Ironside has revealed why he won’t be reprising the role for Netflix’s upcoming animated adaptation.

The iconic character is now being passed on to another voice. | Image Credit: Ubisoft

After voicing the character for nearly two decades, the role now goes to Liev Schreiber, best known for his roles in Ray Donovan and X-Men Origins: Wolverine. This change has raised eyebrows among long-time fans, but in recent interviews, Ironside has explained his reasons for stepping back, as well as why Schreiber is now the man for the job.

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The Splinter Cell anime, developed in collaboration between Netflix and Ubisoft, has been in production since 2020. With delays caused by the pandemic and industry strikes, many...

Netflix is developing an animated series based on the Splinter Cell series, and here is why actor Michael Ironside isn't voicing the franchise's protagonist Sam Fisher in the upcoming show Splinter Cell: Deathwatch. Netflix has been seriously delving into the world of video game adaptations in recent years, with series like Castlevania, Arcane, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, The Cuphead Show, and more making their way onto the streaming service. More details on some upcoming video game adaptations were given at Netflix's Geeked Week '24, including the highly anticipated Splinter Cell: Deathwatch animated series.

The first teaser for Netflix's Splinter Cell: Deathwatch is out now, giving a first look at the upcoming animated series. Rumors of a partnership between Netflix and Ubisoft that would culminate in a Splinter Cell series have been making the rounds for years now, and the newly announced adaptation of the acclaimed video game series is the culmination of...

As the streamer gears up for the premiere of a different game adaptation, Netflix's Splinter Cell anime has gotten a surprising cast update. Based on Ubisoft's stealth action franchise, which was endorsed by military novelist Tom Clancy, various attempts to adapt the games for the screen have languished for the better part of 20 years, with Tom Hardy having been attached to star in a live-action movie that has seemingly died in development hell. The Splinter Cell anime was first announced in mid-2020, with John Wick creator Derek Kolstad attached to showrun and executive produce the series.

During a recent interview with The Nerd Shepherd for his upcoming movie 1242: Gateway to the West, Michael Ironside was asked about the upcoming Splinter Cell anime. In addition to confirming he wouldn't be reprising his role of Sam Fisher from the games, Ironside seemingly announced that Ray Donovan's Liev Schreiber...

If you are in search of an adventure fantasy shounen series with intriguing world-building, a diverse set of characters, engaging fight sequences, and fan service but do not have the time to bear with cumbersome classics like One Piece, then Nabaka Suzuki’s Seven Deadly Sins might be right up your alley. Set in the fictional world of Britannia, which is the mangaka’s attempt to redefine English mythology and Arthurian legends in his own mold, the series chronicles the relations, conflicts, and shenanigans of mystical knights, giants, goddesses, celestial beings, demons, humans, and talking animals (mostly pigs). Sure, there is a central plot involving the titular seven legendary knights trying to clear their names and banding together again to save the world from the threat of the Demon King, but it is the journey and exploration motif that is the Usp of the series. After the anime adaptation of...

The gaming industry saw a huge bump in popularity in the early 2000s and 2010s. These times introduced many new advancements in graphics and innovation when it came to developing mechanics for gamers to play around with. Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell was one of the many video game franchises that was able to make a name for itself during this period of game development.

Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell made a name for itself when the series first came out

The video game series came to an end with Splinter Cell: Blacklist, which was a reboot of the franchise, but ended up almost killing it instead. The game, released in 2013, had many problems that fans who have been following the series for long did not like, and one of them was how the studio was not able to find a worthy replacement for the main character’s voice cast.

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One of the biggest sleeper hits this year has definitely been IFC/Shudder’s Late Night With the Devil. Despite having a tiny budget and a very limited release window in theaters, the movie has still managed to gross a pretty amazing $6.2 million (and counting) at the box office. One day, it even managed to make an unholy $666,666, which, to be sure, is the kind of headline you just can’t make up. Star David Dastmalchian is a legend in the horror/ sci-fi community and seems on the verge of true leading-man status. While, throughout his career, he’s shared the screen with many iconic stars, it turns out there was one name in the cast list that impressed him more than any other.

“I’m been in movies with some very cool people, Harrison Ford to name one,” said Dastmalchian. “But, being in a film where Michael Ironside is...

Barbra Rush, the prolific actress best known for roles in 1953’s It Came From Outer Space and long runs on Peyton Place and All My Children, has died. Her daughter confirmed Rush’s passing to Fox News on Sunday. She was 97.

Rush had a near 60-year career. In the ’50s and ’60s, she worked on the big screen with Paul Newman (three times), Kirk Douglas, Rock Hudson, Dean Martin, Marlon Brando, Frank Sinatra and Richard Burton. In addition to pulpier fare like Prince of Pirates and Taza, Son of Cochise, Rush did a trio of films with Douglas Sirk — The First Legion, Magnificent Obsession and Captain Lightfoot — and Bigger Than Life with Nicholas Ray.

By the late 1960s, Rush had segued mostly to TV, appearing in mainstays of the period such as Ben Casey, Dr. Kildare, The Fugitive, Marcus Welby, M.D., McCloud, Maude, Ironside and Mannix.

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The gruffest and toughest Transformer, Ironhide, is one of the most iconic and impressive Autobots in the franchise. Bob Budiasnky was the writer and editor for the Marvel Comics Transformers series and played a crucial role in the franchise's early development, having the responsibility of naming many of the characters. Budiansky drew inspiration from the TV show Ironside, a police procedural drama featuring the strong and unwavering Chief Ironside, who provided a template for the tough and no-nonsense demeanor of Ironhide.

Ironhide, an Autobot in the Transformers franchise, has become synonymous with toughness and resilience. His gruff exterior, brusque attitude, and readiness for battle make him one of the most formidable Autobots. The source of his name was born from Bob Budiansky, a writer and editor for Marvel Comics who was responsible for naming many of the characters. He drew inspiration from the main character of another unrelated TV show,...

Rod Serling is primarily known for creating and developing the majorly popular anthology series "The Twilight Zone," on top of being the charismatic host who bookended every episode with valuable insight. Airing for five seasons, "The Twilight Zone" was home to tales that ranged from the nostalgic to the macabre, often sprinkled with a touch of science fiction and horror that reflect everyday societal ills. Interested in telling stories that pushed the boundaries of network TV while evading censorship, Serling and his talented team of writers came up with scripts that forayed into a liminal space they dubbed The Twilight Zone, where anything was possible and nothing could be taken for granted.

Serling's legacy eclipses "The Twilight Zone," of course, as the screenwriter/playwright was also involved in penning the scripts for films like "Patterns," which was televised by the Kraft Television Theater in 1955. He additionally wrote scripts for shows...

Both looking to rebound from a Week 2 loss, the Virginia Military Institute and the Nc State Wolfpack meet up at Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday at 2 p.m. Et. The game is the second college football game to be played on The CW, which you can stream with a live TV streaming service. Here’s everything you need to know about the college football game:

How to Watch Vmi vs. Nc State When: Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 at 2 p.m. Et Where: Carter-Finley Stadium | 4600 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, Nc 27607 TV Channel: The CW Where to Stream: Watch with a 5-day free trial of Directv Stream. Watch Vmi vs. Nc State Get a 5-Day Free Trial directv.com/stream Get $30 off your first three months plus a 5-day free trial.

While the Vmi face the Nc State Wolfpack will be on Directv, not all markets carry the channel. Other live TV streamers, such as Hulu...

Today, Paul Verhoeven's "Starship Troopers" is mostly remembered and still revered for the groundbreaking Oscar-nominated visual effects from Phil Tippett's Tippett Studio and Sony Pictures Imageworks (Spi). Losing the Oscar to James Cameron's "Titanic," the incredibly self-aware space epic has stayed in the public consciousness mostly due to the biting satire and enduring soap opera appeal that Verhoeven and the chiseled actors injected into the film. Based on Robert Heinlein's overtly pro-war book of the same name, Verhoeven and his writing partner Ed Neumeier took what they had learned making the dystopian action classic "Robocop" and applied it to their overblown version of "Starship Troopers." 

Plans of making a big-budget parody of a sci-fi action blockbuster became even more apparent with the casting of Casper Van Dien and Denise Richards, two classically beautiful actors that looked like they walked out of the pages of a comic book.

Michael Ironside's strong jaw lost him the role of Robocop in Paul Verhoeven's sci-fi classic — he tells BFI that "Robocop" special effects creator Rob Bottin said, "If we were to do [the Robocop look] on Michael, he'd look like a Mack truck." But his stern look has gained the Canadian actor plenty of work as assorted villains and tough guys across decades. In the 1980s and '90s, he would be known for roles like the telepathic psycho killer in Darryl Revok in early David Cronenberg work "Scanners," and for the hard-boiled Naval Aviator Lieutenant Commander "Jester" Heatherly in Tony Scott's "Top Gun."

After missing out on "Robocop," Ironside would get his chance to work with Verhoeven in 1990 with "Total Recall," where he would play the foil as ferocious enforcer Richter. He would reunite with the polarizing director again seven years later, this time in an adaptation of a controversial work.