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JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 4 Trailer Stars Keanu Reeves – Only In Theaters And IMAX March 24

Keanu Reeves as John Wick and Donnie Yen as Caine in John Wick 4. Photo Credit: Murray Close

Check out the brand new trailer for JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 4.

John Wick (Keanu Reeves) uncovers a path to defeating The High Table. But before he can earn his freedom, Wick must face off against a new enemy with powerful alliances across the globe and forces that turn old friends into foes.

The film stars Keanu Reeves, Donnie Yen, Bill Skarsgård, Laurence Fishburne, Hiroyuki Sanada, Shamier Anderson, Lance Reddick, Rina Sawayama, Scott Adkins, and Ian McShane.

Directed by Chad Stahelski, written by Shay Hatten and Michael Finch and based on characters created by Derek Kolstad, JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 4 opens in theaters March 24.

It was announced in early November Prime Video will launch The Continental, the highly anticipated special event series based on the blockbuster action franchise John Wick. The prequel is produced by Lionsgate Television, and will be exclusively available to Prime Video members worldwide excluding the U.S., Middle East and Israel in 2023.

The Continental is told from the perspective of the hotel manager, portrayed by Ian McShane in the film
franchise – a young Winston Scott, played by Colin Woodell (The Flight Attendant). Throughout the series, viewers will follow Winston through the underworld of ’70’s New York, where he will battle demons from his past as he attempts to seize control of the iconic hotel – a hotel that serves as a meeting point for the world’s most dangerous criminals.

Woodell is joined by Mel Gibson (Braveheart), as Cormac; Ayomide Adegun (The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes), who will portray a young Charon (based on the character portrayed by Lance Reddick); Ben Robson (Vikings) as Frankie; Hubert Point-Du Jour (Dr. Death) as Miles; Jessica Allain (The Laundromat) playing Lou; Mishel Prada (Vida) as KD; Nhung Kate (The Housemaid) as Yen; and Peter
Greene (Training Day), who dons the fedora of Uncle Charlie (based on the tight-lipped body disposal expert).

The John Wick films have grossed nearly $600 million worldwide to date, with each film outperforming its predecessor.

Keanu Reeves Surprises Fans At Lionsgate’s San Diego Comic Con 2022 Panel For JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 4 – Watch The Teaser

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – JULY 22: Keanu Reeves speaks onstage during “Collider”: Directors on Directing Panel at Comic-Con at San Diego Convention Center on July 22, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jerod Harris/Getty Images for Lionsgate)

Fans of JOHN WICK got a first look at the teaser for the upcoming fourth installment of the franchise during San Diego Comic Con 2022 over the weekend.

John Wick (Keanu Reeves) takes on his most lethal adversaries yet in the upcoming fourth installment of the series. With the price on his head ever increasing, Wick takes his fight against the High Table global as he seeks out the most powerful players in the underworld, from New York to Paris to Osaka to Berlin.

Reeves surprised fans during “Collider”: Directors On Directing Panel and told fans about what fans will see in the movie.

Lionsgate will release JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 4 in theaters on March 24, 2023.

Directed by Chad Stahelski, based on characters created by Derek Kolstad, JOHN WICK 4 stars Keanu Reeves, Donnie Yen, Bill Skarsgård, Laurence Fishburne, Hiroyuki Sanada, Shamier Anderson, Lance Reddick, Rina Sawayama, Scott Adkins, and Ian McShane.

Watch JOHN WICK 1-3 series on Peacock TV here.

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SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – JULY 22: (L-R) Chad Stahelski and Keanu Reeves speak onstage during “Collider”: Directors On Directing Panel At Comic-Con at San Diego Convention Center on July 22, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jerod Harris/Getty Images for Lionsgate)

Chad Stahelski and Keanu Reeves Promise Surprises For The World Of JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 4 At Lionsgate’s CinemaCon

Chad Stahelski, Director/Producer, Keanu Reeves, Executive producer – Photo Credit
Eric Charbonneau

“We do some cars stuff… alot of cars… fighting and surprises,” gleefully said director Chad Stahelski and actor Keanu Reeves while attending the Lionsgate CinemaCon presentation in support of “JOHN WICK: CHAPTER FOUR” at the Colosseum Theatre in Caesar’s Palace on April 28th, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Check out what the two also had to say about the upcoming movie starring Keanu Reeves, Donnie Yen, Bill Skarsgård, Laurence Fishburne, Hiroyuki Sanada, Shamier Anderson, Lance Reddick, Rina Sawayama, Scott Adkins, and Ian McShane.

The film is directed by Chad Stahelski, written by Shay Hatten and Michael Finch and produced by Basil Iwanyk, Erica Lee and Chad Stahelski.

Filmed in Paris, Berlin and Jordan, JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 4 is headed to theaters on March 24, 2023.

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Keanu Reeves, Executive Producer, Chad Stahelski, Director/Producer – Photo Credit
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JOHN WICK CHAPTER 2 Arrives on Digital HD May 23rd and on 4K, Blu-ray & DVD June 13th

“You wanted me back… I’m back!”

Keanu Reeves Returns as the Legendary Assassin in the Action-Packed Thrill Ride Arriving on Digital HD May 23 and on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, Blu-ray^TM Combo Pack, and DVD on June 13 from Lionsgate

Make sure your health coverage is up to date, because JOHN WICK CHAPTER 2 arrives on Digital HD May 23 and on 4K, Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital HD), DVD, and On Demand June 13 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment.

John Wick: Chapter 2, the highly anticipated, hard-hitting second installment in the thrilling John Wick saga, shoots its way onto Digital HD May 23 and on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray and Digital HD), Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital HD), DVD, and On Demand June 13 from Summit Entertainment, a Lionsgate company. Keanu Reeves (The Matrix franchise) returns with director Chad Stahelski (John Wick) and writer Derek Kolstad (John Wick) in this globe-trotting, action-packed thriller. Reeves stars alongside an all-star cast including Bridget Moynahan (TV’s “Blue Bloods”), Ian McShane (TV’s upcoming “American Gods”), John Leguizamo (American Ultra), Common (Selma), Peter Stormare (TV’s upcoming “American Gods”), and, reuniting with Reeves for the first time since The Matrix films, Laurence Fishburne (TV’s “Hannibal”).

Legendary hit man John Wick is forced out of retirement again by a former associate plotting to seize control of a shadowy international assassins’ guild. Bound by a blood oath to help him, John travels to Rome, where he squares off against some of the world’s deadliest killers.

The 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and Digital HD releases feature over three hours of extensive bonus material including feature-length audio commentary with Keanu Reeves and director Chad Stahelski, three deleted scenes, nine featurettes, the official John Wick “Kill Count” video, and the Dog Wick short. Featurettes include “RetroWick: Exploring the Unexpected Success of John Wick,” featuring the cast discussing the success of the first film; “Training John Wick,” showing Keanu Reeves and Common training with guns, cars, and hand-to-hand combat; “Wick-vizzed,” which looks at the blueprint “pre-viz” of John Wick’s action beats; “As Above, so Below: The Underworld of John Wick,” exploring the assassin’s underworld in the movie; “Friends, Confidantes: The Keanu/Chad Partnership,” delving into the long-standing relationship between Keanu Reeves and one-time stunt coordinator – and now director – Chad Stahelski; “Car Fu Ride-Along,” where fans can experience a true ride-along with Keanu Reeves and the stunt driver; “Chamber Deck: Evolution of a Fight Scene,” breaking down one of the fight sequences from concept to screen; and “Wick’s Toolbox,” looking into John Wick’s bag of tricks. The 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray versions will also feature Dolby Atmos audio remixed specifically for the home-theater environment, to place and move audio anywhere in the room, including overhead.

The DVD release features audio commentary with Keanu Reeves and director Chad Stahelski, and the featurettes “RetroWick: Exploring the Unexpected Success ofJohn Wick” and “As Above, So Below: The Underworld of John Wick.” John Wick: Chapter 2 will be available on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack, and DVD for the suggested retail price of $42.99, $39.99, and $29.95, respectively.

4K/BLU-RAY/ DIGITAL HD SPECIAL FEATURES

Deleted Scenes
“RetroWick: Exploring the Unexpected Success of John Wick” Featurette
‘Training John Wick” Featurette
“WICK-vizzed” Featurette
“Friends, Confidantes: The Keanu/Chad Partnership” Featurette
“As Above, So Below: The Underworld of John Wick” Featurette
“Car Fu Ride-Along” Featurette
“Chamber Deck: Evolution of a Fight Scene” Featurette
“Wick’s Toolbox” Featurette
“Kill Count” Featurette
Dog Wick Short
Audio Commentary with Keanu Reeves and director Chad Stahelski

DVD SPECIAL FEATURES

“RetroWick: Exploring the Unexpected Success of John Wick” Featurette
“As Above, So Below: The Underworld of John Wick” Featurette
Audio Commentary with Keanu Reeves and director Chad Stahelski

Win Passes To The Advance Screening of JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 2 In St. Louis

In this next chapter following the 2014 hit, legendary hit man John Wick (Keanu Reeves) is forced back out of retirement by a former associate plotting to seize control of a shadowy international assassins’ guild. Bound by a blood oath to help him, John travels to Rome where he squares off against some of the world’s deadliest killers.

After unleashing mayhem on the criminals who killed his dog, retired super assassin John Wick retrieves his beloved 1969 Mustang from the Russian mobsters who stole it, only to be pursued in a spectacular high-speed car chase through crowded New York City streets. Returning home, John’s plans to resume a quiet civilian life are cut short when Italian gangster Santino D’Antonio (Riccardo Scamarcio) shows up on his doorstep with a gold “marker” compelling him to repay past favors. Ordered by Winston (Ian McShane), kingpin of secret assassin society The Continental, to respect the organization’s ancient code, John reluctantly accepts the assignment to take out Santino’s own sister, Gianna (Claudia Gerini), the ruthless capo atop the Italian Camorra crime syndicate.

Flying to Rome, John checks in at Il Continentale headquarters, arms himself to the teeth and penetrates heavy Camorra security to surprise Gianna in her bedroom. Leaving dozens of dead thugs in his wake, John flees Rome with trained Camorra killers Cassian (Common) and Ares (Ruby Rose) in hot pursuit.

Back in New York, John discovers that Santino has burned his home to the ground. Seeking help from the mysterious Bowery King (Laurence Fishburne) and his shadow army, John employs Brazilian jiujitsu, Glocks and even pencils as he wreaks vengeance against those who’ve wronged him. Amid the carnage, John finds the strength he needs to defy the assassin’s code — but can he preserve his own humanity?

JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 2 is directed by Chad Stahelski (John Wick) and written by Derek Kolstad (John Wick, “The Following”). The movie stars Keanu Reeves (The Matrix, Speed, Point Break) and features Common (Selma, Run All Night), Laurence Fishburne (The Matrix) and Riccardo Scamarcio (“Burnt”). The cast also includes Ruby Rose (“Orange is the New Black”), Lance Reddick (The Guest, “Fringe”), John Leguizamo (Ice Age, Moulin Rouge, Romeo + Juliet), and Ian McShane (Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, “Deadwood”).

Director of photography is Dan Laustsen, DFF (Crimson Peak, Silent Hill). Production designer isKevin Kavanaugh (The Dark Knight Rises, Night Crawler). Editor is Evan Schiff. Costume designer is Luca Mosca (John Wick, Premium Rush). Music is composed by Tyler Bates (Guardians of the Galaxy, John Wick) and Joel J. Richard.

JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 2 Opens In Theaters February 10.

WAMG invites you to enter for the chance to win TWO (2) seats to the advance screening of JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 2 on FEBRUARY 7 at 7PM in the St. Louis area.

Answer the following:

Reeves has starred alongside various actresses. Name them below:

Taylor Hackford’s Devil’s Advocate, opposite ___________
Jan de Bont’s Speed, opposite _________
The Wachowskis’ blockbuster Matrix trilogy, opposite _________
The comic-book adaptation Constantine, opposite __________
Raimi’s supernatural thriller The Gift, opposite ____________

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R for strong violence throughout, some language, and brief nudity.

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JOHN WICK – The Blu Review

When Michael Haffner reviewed JOHN WICK here at We Are Movie Geeks, he wrote: “WICK soars at being both a perfect example of how to construct an exciting action film as well as being a fine example of how style over substance isn’t always a bad thing.” (read all of Michael.s review HERE)

I wasn’t so impressed with the film when I saw it at the theater myself. I found it a stale, John Woo knockoff with paper-thin characterization and repetitive action sequences. Watching Keanu Reeves as Wick happening upon completely unbelievable scenarios over and over again, pulling a gun out and killing everyone, seemed like something I’d seen a million times.

But I enjoyed JOHN WICK more upon a second viewing when I watch the new Blu-ray releases from Lionsgate. The movie doesn’t take itself seriously and that is exactly how I should have approached it. This movie is not about logic. The story is basically comic book, video game, and fantasy action all the way and if taken in the right spirit, it’s a lot of fun. JOHN WICK was the first feature from co-directors Chad Stahelski and David Leitch, but their 20 years as stunt coordinators in Hollywood clearly taught them a valuable lesson that prepared them for the job: efficiency is everything when it comes directing pure action. Because Staheleski and Leitch make optimal use of the resources at their disposal, never overindulging in stylistic excess for the sake of self-serving spectacle, the $20 million-budgeted JOHN WICK appeared to have a higher production value and greater artistic sophistication than most of its bloated $100 million competitors.

JOHN WICK is presented on Blu-ray courtesy of Lionsgate Films on February 3rd

The JOHN WICK Blu has presents an AVC encoded 1080p transfer in 2.40:1. The image is crystal clear with sharp, pinpoint details and no major technical flaws. The cinematography is often bathed in blue or green light so flesh tones are expectedly a little pale but fit in with the rest of the transfer. Black levels are of a high quality. The JOHN WICK blu simply looks great.

JOHN WICK features a pounding Dolby Atmos audio track (Dolby TrueHD 7.1 core – To experience Dolby Atmos at home, Dolby Atmos enabled AV receivers and additional speakers are required; however, Dolby Atmos soundtracks are fully backward compatible with traditional audio configurations and legacy home entertainment equipment). Music is strong and smooth, with a powerfully natural and dominant presence. Big, heavy effects often rule the day, with gunfight and explosions throughout while the ambient effects are somewhat limited but nevertheless engaging.

The Blu-ray and Digital HD bonus materials include six exclusive featurettes that take a detailed look at different aspects of the film including the intense stunts, incredible action sequences, the stylized look and locale of the film, establishing the world of John Wick and a discussion with director Chad Stahelski and producer David Leitch on how they made this action film their way.

“Don’t F*#% With John Wick” featurette
“Calling in the Cavalry” featurette
“Destiny of a Collective” featurette
“Assassin’s Code” featurette
“Red Circle” featurette
“NYC Noir” featurette

The Blu-ray also includes an audio commentary with the filmmakers.

JOHN WICK Filmmakers LIVE on Reddit – Check Out The New Trailer and Poster

In anticipation of their buzzworthy and highly-entertaining action-thriller, JOHN WICK, filmmakers and veteran stuntmen Chad Stahelski and David Leitch are logged-on to Reddit /r/ movies AMA RIGHT NOW to answer your questions about the explosive film that received rave reviews from its debut at Fantastic Fest.

See the red carpet photos HERE and read Michael Haffner’s review HERE.

Tune in to hear what the filmmaking team and legendary stuntmen have to say, and check out the new poster and trailer.

Click on the below link NOW to find out more about the filmmakers in their LIVE Reddit /r/ movies AMA:

www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/2hwln0/hi_rmovies_were_chad_stahelski_david_leitch/

An ex-hitman comes out of retirement to track down the gangsters that took everything from him. With New York City as his bullet-riddled playground, JOHN WICK (Keanu Reeves) is a fresh and stylized take on the “assassin genre”.

Willem Dafoe, Ian McShane, Adrianne Palicki, Michael Nyqvist, Alfie Allen, Lance Reddick, Dean Winters and John Leguizamo also star.

Be sure to head to theaters on October 24th when the action-packed JOHN WICK hits cinemas.

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Fantastic Fest 2014: JOHN WICK Red Carpet Photos & New Poster

“There’s a new vengeful badass in town and his name is John Wick.”

In his Fantastic Fest 2014 review for the new film, Michael Haffner also writes JOHN WICK “is easily one of the best action films of the year.”

Read Michael’s full review HERE.

The demand for the bullet-fueled, action-thriller was so astounding at Fantastic Fest, the festival had to add an additional 2 theaters (for a total of 4 screenings) to accommodate the sold-out crowds last night.

Here’s a look at the new poster above and for all the fans who couldn’t make it to Austin, check out the photos from last night’s Red Carpet Gala at the JOHN WICK Fantastic Fest Screening, and an exclusive look at the post-screening Q&A with Keanu Reeves, Adrianne Palicki, as well as the filmmaking team of Chad Stahelski, David Leitch and Basil Iwanyk.

Willem Dafoe, Ian McShane, Adrianne Palicki, Michael Nyqvist, Alfie Allen, Lance Reddick, Dean Winters and John Leguizamo also star.

Be sure to head to theaters on October 24th when the action-packed JOHN WICK hits cinemas.

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Keanu Reeves Seeks Vengeance In JOHN WICK Poster

Lionsgate has revealed the first poster for filmmakers Chad Stahelski’s and David Leitch’s action thriller JOHN WICK.

Come back on Friday when the first trailer debuts.

The film also stars Michael Nyqvist, Alfie Allen, Adrianne Palicki, Bridget Moynahan, Dean Winters, Ian McShane, with John Leguizamo, and Willem Dafoe.

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY composer Tyler Bates has written the score for the movie.

Prepare for bullet-riddled scenes with full throttle mayhem when this film hits theaters October 24.

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