Ricky Church on the major differences between the Jason Bourne book and movie series… With last month’s news announcing the Jason Bourne franchise will move from Universal to another studio after the rights went up for sale, it is a good time to reflect on the series as it is unclear if Matt Damon will continue […]
Jason Bourne franchise up for sale as rights leave Universal
Jason Bourne is looking for a new home as the rights to the superspy is leaving Universal. Captivate Entertainment, which holds the rights to the Bourne franchise through author Robert Ludlum’s estate, is putting the character up for sale with several studios in the running to potentially take Bourne for themselves. Published by Ludlum in 1980, The Bourne Identity followed […]
All Quiet On The Western Front director to bring back Bourne
Universal Pictures have tasked All Quiet On The Western Front‘s Edward Berger with reviving the Bourne franchise, and hope to entice Matt Damon back as the amnesiac spy. Per Deadline’s report, the studio has started early development on a new entry in the Bourne franchise, and are looking to close a deal with Berger following […]
The Bourne franchise receives 20th anniversary 4K Ultra HD gift set release
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Bourne franchise, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment has announced the 4K Ultra HD limited edition gift set which includes all five films in the action thriller series – The Bourne Identity, The Bourne Supremacy, The Bourne Ultimatum, The Bourne Legacy, and Jason Bourne; check out the box set […]
A look back at the original Bourne trilogy
Tom Jolliffe looks back at the original Jason Bourne trilogy, its impact on action cinema, and whether it still holds up… At a time when the Bond franchise was growing tired, and a slew of over the top action films attempted to have either edge or attitude (xXx) or riff on The Matrix, another franchise […]
Producer Frank Marshall hopes to see more Bourne movies
The long-running Bourne franchise has not seen a new entry since 2016’s Jason Bourne. The film marked the return of Matt Damon to the series after Jeremy Renner stepped in for 2012’s The Bourne Legacy. While speaking to Collider about his upcoming documentary Laurel Canyon, franchise producer Frank Marshall has discussed his interest at returning […]
Bond v Bourne v Hunt: Who is the Ultimate 21st Century Action Hero?
Tom Jolliffe looks at the three major action heroes of the 21st century… As we sit and bask in the aftermath of the most recent Mission: Impossible instalment, it seems as good a time as any to take a look at three of the most prolific government Assassins of the last couple of decades. Mr […]
Jason Bourne spinoff series Treadstone gets its first trailer
USA Network has debuted the first trailer for its Jason Bourne spinoff series Treadstone. The action thriller follows a group of sleeper agents from a black ops program known as Operation Treadstone, who are mysteriously ‘awakened’ to perform their deadly mission; watch it here… 🚨First Look👀🚨 Here's you first look @USA_Network Jason Bourne spinoff @treadstone.@TimKring#Treadstonehttps://t.co/pCEJu48MTP […]
Jason Bourne series Treadstone casts Michelle Forbes and more
USA Network’s Jason Bourne spin-off series Treadstone has added more to its growing cast. Per Deadline, joining the series is Michelle Forbes (The Killing), Patrick Fugit (First Man), Michael Gaston (The Leftovers), Tess Haubrich (Alien: Covenant) and Bollywood actress Shruti Haasan. Forbes and the other newcomers join Brian J. Smith (Sense8), Jeremy Irvine (War Horse), Omar Metwally […]
Bourne series Treadstone adds five to its cast
After securing Brian J. Smith (Sense8) and Jeremy Irvine (War Horse) for the lead roles back in November, USA Network has now filled out the supporting cast of its Jason Bourne spinoff series Treadstone with five new additions. Set to join Smith and Irvine in the cast of the show are Omar Metwally (The Affair), […]
