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The Russo Brothers react to massive success of Extraction

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Joe and Anthony Russo have reflected on the massive success of their new Netflix movie Extraction.The Russo brothers produced and Chris Hemsworth starring Extraction has been such a huge hit for Netflix that a sequel has already been ordered. How successful? Well, projections are that it will reach an incredible 90 million viewers in its […]

Extraction 2 already in the works, Joe Russo confirmed to return to write the script

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Netflix’s Extraction only debuted little over a week ago but is on track to become Netflix’s biggest ever original film launch, and so it will come as little surprise to learn that the Chris Hemsworth-led action feature is already receiving a sequel with screenwriter and co-producer Joe Russo confirmed to return to pen the script.According […]

Movie Review – Extraction (2020)

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Extraction, 2020.Directed by Sam Hargrave. Starring Chris Hemsworth, Rudhraksh Jaiswal, Randeep Hooda, Golshifteh Farahani, Priyanshu Painyuli, Pankaj Tripathi, and David Harbour.SYNOPSIS:A mercenary is tasked with rescuing the son of a drug lord from the clutches of a rival criminal kingpin.It’s not remotely surprising to see Chris Hemsworth follow-up the titanic Avengers: Endgame with a much smaller […]

Chris Hemsworth hasn’t read Hulk Hogan biopic script, but “fascinated” by wrestling world

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Yes, the Netflix-produced biopic of Hulk Hogan starring Thor‘s Chris Hemsworth is still happening. Though, it seems like the lead actor playing the titular pro-wrestler hasn’t read the script for it yet. In a recent interview with Screen Rant for his new film Extraction, also from Netflix, the actor spoke about the project.“Look, I haven’t […]

Movie Review – Extraction (2020)

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Extraction, 2020.Directed by Sam Hargrave. Starring Chris Hemsworth, Rudhraksh Jaiswal, Randeep Hooda, Golshifteh Farahani, Priyanshu Painyuli, Pankaj Tripathi and David Harbour.SYNOPSIS:A mercenary is tasked with rescuing the son of a drug lord from the clutches of a rival criminal kingpin.There are a lot of eyes on the Russo Brothers at the moment. They’ve been the […]

Thor: Love And Thunder’s story is “insane” and “the best script he’s read in years,” says Chris Hemsworth

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The fourth film in the Thor franchise titled Thor: Love and Thunder is shaping up to be one of the most explosive Marvel Studios films to date. Recently, the film’s director Taika Waititi said that Love and Thunder would make Ragnarok look “safe,” and now Thor himself is weighing in on the project.When talking to […]

Chris Hemsworth in action in clip from Netflix’s Extraction

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Ahead of its arrival on Netflix this Friday, a clip has been released for the Russo Brothers-produced action thriller Extraction which sees Chris Hemsworth’s black market mercenary embroiled in an intense knife fight; watch it here…SEE ALSO: Read our review of Extraction hereTyler Rake (Chris Hemsworth) is a fearless black market mercenary with nothing left […]

Netflix’s Extraction has a 12-minute action sequence shot as one continuous take

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Chris Hemsworth’s latest action film, Extraction, is releasing on Netflix this month and according to the actor, the film will feature a 12-minute sequence which has been filmed as a “oner” – which means it appears as the entire scene is shot in one continuous take.Taking to Twitter, Hemsworth released a video discussing the 12-minute […]

Exclusive Interview – Screenwriter Nick Santora talks Quibi’s Most Dangerous Game

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Martin Carr chats with screenwriter Nick Santora about Quibi’s Most Dangerous Game…In conversation, screenwriter Nick Santora is measured with his responses, self-effacing to the point of being humble and passionately engaged with process. Whether that is the writing itself, elements of show production or the genuine pleasure which comes through in fostering ideas through to […]

Chris Hemsworth featured on new poster for Extraction

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Following yesterday’s trailer for Extraction, Netflix has now unveiled a new poster for the Chris Hemsworth-headlined action thriller which you can check out here…Tyler Rake (Chris Hemsworth) is a fearless black market mercenary with nothing left to lose when his skills are solicited to rescue the kidnapped son of an imprisoned international crime lord. But […]