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Stunt Veteran James Lew, Iconic in John Carpenter Films and Rush Hour Series, Dies at 73
entertainment1 day ago

Stunt Veteran James Lew, Iconic in John Carpenter Films and Rush Hour Series, Dies at 73

James Lew, a veteran stunt performer and coordinator who worked with John Carpenter on Big Trouble in Little China, They Live and Escape From L.A., and played a memorable martial-arts instructor in Hot Shots! Part Deux, died at 73. His wife Jordana Potter announced the death; no cause was disclosed. Lew contributed stunts to the Rush Hour films and earned an Emmy for Luke Cage in 2017, and he was inducted into the Black Belt Hall of Fame in 2024.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#entertainment#hot-shots-part-deux#james-lew
Snyder Takes a Crack at a Grittier Escape From New York
movies2 months ago

Snyder Takes a Crack at a Grittier Escape From New York

THR reports Zack Snyder is onboard to write and direct a theatrical remake of John Carpenter’s Escape From New York, aiming for a down-and-dirty, practically‑done update rather than slick superhero vibes. The project faces skepticism given past remake attempts and Snyder’s recent work, but Hollywood is watching to see if this cult classic can be reborn under his direction.

via Gizmodo|
#escape-from-new-york#john-carpenter#movies
entertainment1 year ago

Los Angeles Film Critics Announce 50th Annual Award Winners

The 50th Los Angeles Film Critics Association (LAFCA) Awards voting commenced, with John Carpenter receiving the Career Achievement Award. The awards ceremony is scheduled for January 11, 2025, at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles. Notable winners include Jomo Fray for Best Cinematography and a tie for Best Editing between Nicholas Monsour and Hansjörg Weißbrich. The LAFCA, established in 1975, honors excellence in film annually.

via Deadline|
#cinema#entertainment#film-awards
John Carpenter's Terrifying Return to the Director's Chair
entertainment2 years ago

John Carpenter's Terrifying Return to the Director's Chair

John Carpenter, the renowned horror director, has returned to the director's chair with the unscripted horror anthology series "John Carpenter's Suburban Screams." In this series, Carpenter executive produced, composed the score for, and directed one of the six episodes, which is based on a true story of a woman being stalked by a mysterious phone stalker. Carpenter reflects on his career, his love for music, and the possibility of an AI-generated future in filmmaking. He also discusses his passion for basketball and women's basketball, particularly the WNBA. Despite the stress and challenges of the film industry, Carpenter considers himself lucky to have had the opportunity to pursue his dream of being a movie director.

via Los Angeles Times|
#entertainment#filmmaking#horror
"John Carpenter's Toxic Commando: A First-Person Zombie Blasting Game Coming in 2024"
gaming3 years ago

"John Carpenter's Toxic Commando: A First-Person Zombie Blasting Game Coming in 2024"

Horror movie legend John Carpenter is teaming up with Saber Interactive to create a co-op FPS video game called Toxic Commando, set to release in 2024 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game is set in a post-apocalyptic world where an experiment gone wrong has unleashed an Eldritch abomination that turns the living into undead monsters. Players can team up with up to four players and combat the monsters on foot or with a vehicle.

via GAMINGbible|
#co-op-fps#gaming#john-carpenter
"John Carpenter's Toxic Commando: A Wild FPS Tribute to '80s Action and Horror"
gaming3 years ago

"John Carpenter's Toxic Commando: A Wild FPS Tribute to '80s Action and Horror"

John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, a cooperative first-person shooter game, is set to release on consoles and PC in 2024. Players can choose to play solo or cooperatively, using a variety of weapons and special abilities to fight against zombies created by a science experiment gone wrong. The game will be powered by Saber Interactive's Swarm Engine, and a Closed Beta test will be available ahead of the launch.

via Bloody Disgusting|
#cooperative-gameplay#first-person-shooter#gaming
John Carpenter unveils new FPS game Toxic Commando at Summer Game Fest.
gaming3 years ago

John Carpenter unveils new FPS game Toxic Commando at Summer Game Fest.

Horror film director John Carpenter is collaborating with Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive to release a co-op first-person shooter game called John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando for PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X. The game features hordes of mutated monsters in the midst of a supernatural outbreak and players will use guns, trucks, and katanas to fight them. The game has massive Left 4 Dead-style fights both on foot and with heavily armored vehicles.

via Polygon|
#co-op-first-person-shooter#gaming#john-carpenter