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John Boyega Is Back To Save London Again In ‘Attack The Block 2’

John Boyega is going head to head with aliens one again for Attack the Block 2, reprising his role as Moses, Deadline reports. Boyega will also be producing the sequel to the 2011 action-packed movie. Joe Cornish, who wrote the original, is back to pen the script as well as direct. While no details have been revealed, we do know that it will be set in London once again. It’s been a decade since Attack The Block was released and so much has changed since then,” Boyega states. “I’m excited to see this heightened story return to the streets of London. Moses has remained one of my favourite characters to play and bringing him back is a huge honour.” I’m thrilled we’re officially announcing our return to the world of Attack The Bloc on the tenth anniversary of the film’s release,”Cornish says. “I can’t wait to work alongside John again, bringing audiences an even bigger slice of inner-city alien action.”

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 19, 2021

MoviesNetflixNewsStreaming TVThriller

John Boyega Joins ‘Green Room’ Director’s ‘Rebel Ridge’

Jeremy Saulnier, the filmmaker behind Murder Party, Green Room, and Hold the Dark, is teaming up with Netflix once again for the thriller Rebel Ridge. Variety is reporting that Attack the Block and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker actor John Boyega will star. The site describes the film as “a high-velocity thriller that explores systemic American injustices through bone-breaking action sequences, suspense, and dark humor.” Filmscience and Bonneville Pictures are co-producing Rebel Ridge alongside Saulnier, Neil Kopp, Anish Savjani, and Vincent Savino. Macon Blair will serve as executive producer.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 8, 2019

Trailers

New ‘Pacific Rim Uprising’ Trailer Is Filled With Giant Monsters

Pacific Rim Uprising‘s new action-packed trailer has arrived and it’s filled to the brim with giant monsters. In the sequel, “The globe-spanning conflict between otherworldly monsters of mass destruction and the human-piloted super-machines built to vanquish them was only a prelude to the all-out assault on humanity in Pacific Rim Uprising.” John Boyega (Star Wars: The Force Awakens) “stars as the rebellious Jake Pentecost, a once-promising Jaeger pilot whose legendary father gave his life to secure humanity’s victory against the monstrous “Kaiju.” Jake has since abandoned his training only to become caught up in a criminal underworld. But when an even more unstoppable threat is unleashed to tear through our cities and bring the world to its knees, he is given one last chance to live up to his father’s legacy by his estranged sister, Mako Mori (Rinko Kikuchi)—who is leading a brave new generation of pilots that have grown up in the shadow of war. As they seek justice

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jan 22, 2018

Comic Books/Graphic Novels

Legendary Comics Unleashes New Comic Series ‘Pacific Rim Aftermath’

Today, Legendary Comics unleashed a new comic series, Pacific Rim Aftermath, ahead of Pacific Rim Uprising‘s arrival in theaters this March. Pacific Rim Aftermath is a six-part comic book prologue that is set nine years after the events of the original 2013 Pacific Rim film — and one year before the upcoming film. The series follows “Jake as he searches for the truth behind the death of his father, Stacker Pentecost, and introduces Griffin, a former Jaeger pilot who now works as an enforcer for a corrupt mob boss, as well as a mysterious criminal figure called the Mech Czar, who rules the underworld with a steel fist. With an emotionally charged narrative that paves the way for what is ahead in the new film, fans will discover new revelations that point to the future of the Pacific Rim universe.” Pacific Rim Aftermath was penned by comics writer Cavan Scott (Star Wars: Adventures, Doctor Who: The Lost Dimension) and features

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jan 18, 2018

From the Crypt

Pacific Rim 2 Title Revealed As It Enters Production

Universal and Legendary’s ‘Pacific Rim’ sequel has entered production in Sydney, Australia. The sequel to Guillermo del Toro’s 2013 giant robot/monster film will be directed by Steven DeKnight (Daredevil). DeKnight and star John Boyega have confirmed that the film’s title is ‘Pacific Rim: Maelstrom’ through social media posts. On November 9th, DeKnight tweeted a photo of a clapperboard with the film’s name on it and the caption “Day 1 of shooting. The adventure begins… #PacificRim2.” On Thursday, Boyega, who will play the role of Idris Elba’s character’s son, shared a photo on Instagram of his script with “Here’s to a great adventure ahead.” Scott Eastwood, Ron Perlman, Max Martini, Adria Arjona, Tian Jing, Levi Meaden, Mackenyu and Cailee Spaeny will co-star. Guillermo del Toro, John Boyega, Jon Jashni, Mary Parent, Thomas Tull and Femi Qguns will produce. Angarag Davaasuren, and Eric McLeod will serve as executive producers. ‘Pacific Rim: Maelstrom’ is set to open in theaters nationwide on February 23,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 12, 2016

From the Crypt

John Boyega Will Fight Monsters In Pacific Rim 2

Star Wars: The Force Awakens star John Boyega has joined the cast of Steven S. DeKnight’s Pacific Rim 2. Boyega will be playing the son of Idris Elba’s character from the first film, according to Variety. Guillermo del Toro, who created the world in the original 2013 film with Travis Beacham, will be serving as producer along with Mary Parent, Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni and Upper Room Productions. Cale Boyter will be executively producing. “I am proud and happy to welcome John into a fantastic sandbox. The ‘Pacific Rim’ universe will be reinforced with him as a leading man as it continues to be a multicultural, multi-layered world.” Del Toro said. “The World saving the world’ was our goal and I couldn’t think of a better man for the job.” Boyega will co-star along with returning cast members Charlie Hunnam, Ron Perlman and Max Martini.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jun 6, 2016

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