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Panama ’89 Action Thriller Film ‘Panama’ Trailer Starring Cole Hauser

Panama ’89 Action Thriller Film ‘Panama’ Trailer Starring Cole Hauser

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February 17, 2022
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“Panama has lots to offer a man like you…” paramount + Saban have revealed the first official trailer for an action thriller called Panama, the latest from filmmaker Mark Neveldine, who hasn’t made anything since The Vatican Tapes in 2015 (along with the two Cranks, Gamer, and that one Ghost Rider). An ex-marine is hired by a defense contractor to travel to Panama to complete an arms deal. In the process he becomes involved with the U.S. invasion of Panama during the political upheaval in the country in 1989, and learns an important lesson about the true nature of political power. Cole Hauser stars as “Becker”, along with Charlie Weber, Katie Katzman, Jackie Cruz, and Mel Gibson. This doesn’t look bad, but doesn’t look so good either. I can’t believe it actually opens with that cringe “welcome to the jungle!” scene, my goodness.

Here’s the first official trailer (+ poster) for Mark Neveldine’s Panama, direct from YouTube:

Mel Gibson and Cole Hauser star in the edge-of-your-seat action thriller set during the political upheaval of 1989 Panama. When the U.S. is on the brink of invading Panama to get ride of a dictator, a former marine (Cole Hauser) is hired by a CIA operative (Mel Gibson) for a top secret arms trade mission. Alone and among the most dangerous arms dealers, Becker learns the true nature of political power. Panama is directed by American producer / camera op / filmmaker Mark Neveldine, director of the movies Crank, Crank: High Voltage, Gamer, Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance, as well as The Vatican Tapes previously. The screenplay is written by William Barber Daniel Adams. Saban Films + paramount Pictures will debut Neveldine’s Panama in select US theaters + on VOD starting on March 18th, 2022 coming soon. Anyone?

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Assam MLA equates RSS with Jinnah, claims both divided people

Guwahati (Assam) [India], March 22 (ANI): All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) MLA Rafiqul Islam on Tuesday said that there are similarities between Pakistan’s founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), alleging that both wanted to divide the country on the basis of religion.
“Jinnah divided the country into two parts – India and Pakistan. And the BJP and the RSS are also doing the same thing, and they are dividing Hindu and Muslim, Dalits and non-Dalits,” Islam said.

The AIUDF MLA said that his party does not support the division of people on the basis of caste, community and religion. “But the BJP government is spreading hatred and this is not a good sign,” he said.
Commenting on ‘The Kashmir Files’ movie, the Assam MLA requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to rehabilitate the Kashmiri Pandits.
“The Prime Minister is supporting ‘The Kashmir Files’ movie and he should start the procedure of rehabilitating the Kashmiri Pandits. He should also hold an inquiry into the killings in Kashmir, which is the responsibility of the PM and the BJP government. Justice should be ensured to the Kashmiri Pandits. However, the BJP’s motto is to spread hatred.” (ANI)

RSS activist injured in blast

Biju (40), an accused in the 2016 murder case of CPM activist Dhanraj, lost his two fingers in the incident that happened late on Saturday night.

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson says he’s starring in another video game movie

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson has revealed that he’ll be starring in another movie based on a video game.

Although he didn’t confirm the game in question, Johnson told Men’s Journal that it’s based on something he’s “played for years”.

When asked about his connection with video games and whether he had plans to make any more game-related movies in the future, Johnson shared that he was a big fan of the Madden games before adding: “I can’t tell you which game in particular we’re doing, but there will be an announcement this year.

“We’re going to bring one of the biggest, most badass games to the screen – one that I’ve played for years.

“I’m really excited to bring it to fans around the world. Of course we’re going to do right by our gamer friends, but really we’re just going to make a great movie.”

Johnson is no stranger to movies about video games. One of his earlier film roles was in the 2005 movie adaptation of Doom, where he played squad leader Sarge.

More recently, he also starred in the 2018 film Rampage, which was based on the Midway arcade games of the same name.

He was also in Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle and its sequel Jumanji: The Next Level, in which he plays a video game character.

Johnson has also dabbled with video game appearances. The 2006 game Spy Hunter: Nowhere to Run starred Johnson as the protagonist, while most recently he’s portrayed The Foundation in Fortnite, where he made an appearance during the end of Season 2.

Other upcoming movies based on video game properties include February’s Uncharted film starring Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg, April’s Sonic the Hedgehog 2 featuring Jim Carrey and Idris Elba, and December’s Illumination-produced Super Mario animated movie, in which Chris Pratt will voice the Nintendo mascot.

PlayStation Productions reveals new animation for its films and TV shows | VGC

Sony has revealed a new animation that will be used to introduce PlayStation Productions releases, which is viewable below.

PlayStation Productions is a studio formed in 2019 by Sony Interactive Entertainment to adapt its original game properties for film and television in partnership with Sony Pictures.

The new Uncharted movie starring Tom Holland, which had a $120 million budget, is the first major project from the studio to be released.

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Like the opening animation used in PlayStation Studios games since 2020, the new animation features characters from the Uncharted, Horizon, The Last of Us, God of War, Ratchet Clank and LittleBigPlanet series, among others.

PlayStation Productions is headed up by veteran Sony marketeer Asad Qizilbash, who’s also head of product for PlayStation Studios.

“We have three objectives,” he told the New York Times last year. “Grow audience size for games. Bring product to Sony Pictures. Showcase collaboration.”

When it was suggested that a cinematic flop could negatively impact the Uncharted game franchise, Qizilbash acknowledged: “It’s risky. But I think we can do it.”

Following a six-month delay, the Uncharted film launched in 15 markets on February 11 and made a solid start at the box office while receiving middling reviews from critics.

It generated $21.5 million in its opening weekend, putting it ahead of pandemic-era Blockbusters like Eternals (up 12%), Black Widow (up 18%) and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (up 21%) based on how those films performed at similar points in their theatrical lifecycles.

The film will open on February 18 in the US, Canada, Australia, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico and South Korea.

PlayStation Productions is also working on a The Last of Us HBO TV series, a live-action Ghost of Tsushima movie helmed by John Wick director Chad Stahelski, and a Twisted Metal TV series from Deadpool’s writers, among other projects.

Earlier today, Netflix announced that it has teamed up with publisher Take-Two to create a BioShock film.

Nervous BJP-RSS seek Uma Bharti’s help in UP; she declines, BJP plans Modi’s 3-day sojourn in Varanasi

“Because she has not forgotten the humiliation. The treatment she was meted out, has sent out a wrong signal among her supporters who mainly belong to the Lodh community and hard-core Hindutva supporters scattered in Bundelkhand and some part of the Avadh region,” added the UP watcher.

People who are in the know of the development told NH that “after sensing the change on the ground, RSS rushed to rescue its political wing – BJP”.

Arun Kumar, who was appointed last year to coordinate between the ideological mentor and the political entity, was authorized to take steps accordingly. He is said to have suggested that PM Modi should do more rallies in Uttar Pradesh.

“BJP views UP polls as a semi-final before the 2024 general elections. If the party loses the most crucial state, it will be difficult for them to come back to power in 2024,” said an insider.

Pertinently, Uma Bharti comes from the Lodh community which forms about 7 per cent of the Hindu population in Uttar Pradesh. Traditionally, the Lodh community voted for the BJP, but many believe that this time, “unhappy over the representation within the saffron party” they may switch over to the Samajwadi Party-led alliance.

Fire brand Hindutva leader and the woman face of the Ayodhya movement, which culminated in the demolition of Babri Masjid in 1992, Bharti enjoys clout among the community in Bundelkhand region of Madhya Pradesh also.

Saffron-clad Bharti who is known as Sadhvi, led BJP’s charge in 2003 in Madhya Pradesh which ended the 15 year-long Congress rule in the state.

How Joe Gibbs, film study and analytics led the Washington Commanders to Carson Wentz

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ASHBURN, Va. — The Washington Commanders’ quarterback search has lasted more than 30 years, interrupted by brief periods of solid play and the hope that maybe, just maybe, Quarterback X would end the quest. It never happened.

The Commanders embarked on yet another search this offseason, which led them to Carson Wentz and another period of hope. The search included a meeting with former Washington coach Joe Gibbs, a deep dive on analytics, a film session at the NFL scouting combine and calls with Wentz’s former coaches.

Washington’s search was not like those in other years, because coach Ron Rivera liked his roster enough to give up salary-cap space and draft picks to find the right guy.

It was a more aggressive mindset than last offseason, when Washington made an offer to Detroit for Matthew Stafford but could not afford to be as aggressive as the Los Angeles Rams. The Commanders considered trading up in the draft last year to select Justin Fields but felt the price was too prohibitive.

But this offseason, Rivera made it clear to the NFL world that the Commanders were open for business. They mapped out a strategy and made a trade with the Colts — the teams swapped second-round draft picks in 2022 and Washington also gave up a third this year and a conditional third in 2023 — to get the No. 2 overall pick from the 2016 NFL draft.

Wentz will be Washington’s 33rd starting quarterback since the franchise last won the Super Bowl after the 1991 season. Here’s how the Commanders landed him:

The Joe Gibbs meeting

Washington’s scouts studied the current group of college quarterbacks during the season. The Commanders knew, even when they went on a four-game winning streak, that quarterback would be an offseason priority. But with the No. 11 pick in the first round, and with questions about the quality of this class, the team focused on finding a veteran.

After that meeting Rivera put down the traits they wanted: size, athletic traits, arm talent and quick-twitch throws. Then they looked to see who checked the most boxes. While size was important, they didn’t want to overlook someone who wasn’t at the desired height of 6-foot-3. But if a QB didn’t have the height, he had to show good pocket movement and the ability to find and create passing lanes.

That led them to a list of eight quarterbacks, including Houston’s Deshaun Watson.

The first two were obvious: Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson. The Commanders prepped for various scenarios. If they got one of those two, how would their cap look and what moves would they have to make — now and in the future? If they acquired a less expensive quarterback, how could they shape the roster?

But Rodgers and Wilson weren’t viable options. Rodgers wasn’t going to be traded and Seattle rejected Washington’s offer of three first-round picks. Watson’s legal issues, among other factors, made him a no-go. The Commanders also watched film of many other quarterbacks just in case.

At one point they even wondered: Would Andrew Luck, the retired former Colt, want to play again? That went nowhere. But whether it was realistic or a Lloyd Christmas “So you’re telling me there’s a chance” scenario, they wanted to make sure every “i” was dotted.

At some point before the combine, they called Indianapolis about Wentz and were told he wasn’t available.

Then, at the combine, after talking to other teams, they learned Wentz was in play.

Combine study

While they sat in a suite inside Lucas Oil Stadium, Washington’s staff did another deep dive on Wentz, spending “a couple hours,” Rivera said, watching multiple games and looking at the various throws he made. It wasn’t the first time they had studied him, but it became perhaps the most intense session.

“I wouldn’t say one game [stood out] as much as the throws that were impressive,” Rivera said. “There were some impressive vertical throws, throwing from the far hash to outside the numbers, then some of his tight-window throws on slants and outs.”

They already had performed a deep dive on his analytics. Their internal analytics showed Wentz in the top 10 in numerous categories since he was drafted by the Eagles six years ago. According to ESPN Stats Information research, he ranks 19th in Total QBR in that time — 12th since 2017.

During his career, Wentz ranks 11th with 140 touchdown passes (and eighth since 2017). He’s eighth in passing attempts of 20 air yards or more — a key for a team that wants to throw downfield more — and tied for 10th in completions.

Numbers don’t tell the full story, of course, but this is noteworthy: During Wentz’s time in the NFL, Washington’s Total QBR ranks 31st and its 98 touchdown passes rank 28th. That, indeed, tells a story as Washington’s record over that stretch is 31-50.

But when watching the games, the Commanders focused on Wentz’s arm, his quick throws and ability to stretch the field — not to mention his movement, which remained evident even if it might have diminished since suffering back and knee injuries with the Eagles.

The ability

There are numerous questions about Wentz’s game. They range from his desire to extend plays — sometimes to his team’s detriment — to his inconsistencies with his mechanics, to his turnovers, to a tendency to press in games when his team falls behind.

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Booger McFarland says Carson Wentz is only a temporary solution for the “desperate” Commanders.

Not everyone believes Wentz is the long-term solution because of those reasons. He’s thrown 57 interceptions in 3,008 pass attempts. Among the 10 other quarterbacks with at least 2,800 attempts since Wentz entered the NFL, six have thrown more picks and eight have thrown more touchdowns.

But the ability is obvious. Listed at 6-foot-5 and 237 pounds, Wentz can see over the line and has the arm strength to make every throw. That could be down the field, it could be a slant or a shallow crossing route thrown on time. As ESPN NFL analyst Matt Bowen said, Wentz has the ability to attack defenses at the “second and third level” — areas that match well with what Commanders offensive coordinator Scott Turner wants.

“No question it’s a fit,” Bowen said. “He can throw deep in-breakers, skinny posts, challenge vertically down the field. He can make big-time throws. He can extend plays and escape outside the pocket as a runner and make second-reaction plays. That’s vital in today’s NFL.”

Wentz sounds excited to work with Turner: “Just talking with Coach Turner, just his vision for the offense, how he likes to call things and push the ball down the field and the playmakers around you. Just hearing his excitement level with it as well. I think we’re both pretty fired up.”

The conversations

During the search, Rivera said he received a balanced scouting report on all facets of Wentz. He talked to Doug Pederson and Frank Reich, two of Wentz’s former head coaches. Both praised Wentz, extolling his work ethic and saying he wants to please people.

“It was very interesting,” Rivera said of what he heard. “When you talk to certain people, talk to some coaches he’s had in the past that I know well and listen to what they have to say, it was contradictory to what was happening.”

Washington also felt its locker room, with low-key veterans, would work well with Wentz. And Rivera noticed that after the trade, one of the Colts’ captains, Darius Leonard, tweeted in support of Wentz.

Rivera said the first call he received after the trade was from Reich.

“Frank was tremendous,” Rivera said. “After we made the trade, he said, ‘You’re gonna love this guy … He’s been a good person first and foremost, I want you to know that.’ My intention was to reach out to him but he called to congratulate me.”

After the trade, Rivera had one more conversation with Gibbs, who happened to be in Washington for an event. Rivera said the first thing he told Gibbs was this:

“We got our guy.'”

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat meets ‘The Kashmir Files’ director Vivek Agnihotri, says ‘truth-seekers’ should watch the film

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