Stars Chris Pratt, Kali Reis, Kylie Rogers and Chris Sullivan attended the premiere of Timur Bekmambetov’s new action thriller “Mercy” at AMC Lincoln Square on Monday.
Last Thursday, we hit the red carpet for The Mighty Nein, Prime Video’s newest animated fantasy epic from the team behind The Legend of Vox Machina.
February 6 marks the premiere of the newest Amazon Prime original series, Clean Slate.
I was happy to attend the screening of My Old Ass by Amazon MGM Studios in partnership with Cinespia at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is one of the best settings for a screening and the perfect mood for an amazing Friday night.
Miss Vickie’s, known for their crunchy kettle-cooked potato chips, had unveiled their ‘Stroke of Goodness’ campaign, encouraging consumers nationwide to submit their best artwork inspired by the brand’s signature eclectic illustrations seen on their packaging.
Amazon Studios’ ROAD HOUSE has been a powerhouse ever since the remake launched. In the film, Jake Gyllenhaal plays Dalton, an ex-UFC fighter that takes a job as a bouncer at a Florida Keys roadhouse. Little does he know; he’s going to have a lot more fighting than he bargained for.
American Rust: Broken Justice, the crime drama television series based on the novel of the same name, kicked off its second season premiere at New York City’s Whitby Hotel.
On Wednesday January 31, Prime Video held the premiere of their newest series Mr & Mrs Smith at Brooklyn’s Weylin venue. The premiere saw the screening of the pilot and an additional episode along with an after party.
“Mr. & Mrs. Smith” stars Donald Glover as John and Maya Erskine as Jane. The two give up their average lives to become special agents but under the guise of being a married couple in NYC. The series is a modern adaptation of the famous 2005 film of the same name which originally starred Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt.
There were a number of actors who appeared in the series present at the screening including Eiza González and Michaela Coel. Billy Campbell, who is best known for his roles on “Dynasty” along with “Once and Again,” has a short stint in episode three.
Campbell spoke with us about his character on the carpet saying, “It’s emotional. I had a very small part, but it’s like an arch. It’s a sweet little arch, but it’s a very emotional arch. And I don’t always have the pleasure of being able to do that.”
The actor additionally raved over the chemistry between the two leads of the series; a sentiment felt by everyone on the carpet. Francesca Sloane, show runner and co-creator of the series, made a point that at the center of “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” is romance between these two leads.
For anyone who is a fan of the original, this chemistry is far different than expected. In fact, the series doesn’t take much for its original material. Sloane said, “We completely started with a fresh canvas. We really first just wanted to make a story that made sense for the kind of creators that Donald and I are to tell a story, and it felt like something very unique.”
Glover serves as co-creator, director, executive producer, and main lead of the project. It’s not surprising as the multifaceted creator often takes on a great deal on his projects such as his shows “Atlanta” and “Swarm.” As an established creative in his field, Glover admits, “Be surrounded by people you actually trust. People who you trust their taste. It’s not all about you being right. It’s about the piece.” Glover also makes reference to working with his creative partner Hiro Murai who has stood by him on multiple projects.
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Following the screening, the after party occurred on the lower level of the venue. The space was decorated to fit the vibe of a series’ tone. With artwork that moved to reveal hidden secrets, and a machine that revealed if one was a low risk or high risk agent. Guests were also invited to indulge in cocktails suited for an spy as well.
We decided to have our martinis shaken, and stirred of course.
The night was truly excellent, and the series is definitely one to watch, not only for nostalgic purposes but for a refreshing take on the thriller genre.
Our review of the first few episodes of “Mr.& Mrs. Smith” is available now. The series is also available to stream on Prime Video.
Kaley Cuoco and David Oyelowo discuss their latest hit, ROLE PLAY, on Amazon Prime Video with The Knockturnal‘s Kinsey Schofield. Watch Kaley discover that David is royalty in real life! Plus, find out their latest dog count and how Kaley kept her pregnancy a secret on set!
Secrets don’t make friends but they sure make good action movies!
Prime Video’s ROLE PLAY starring Kaley Cuoco (The Big Bang Theory) and David Oyelowo (Selma) will have you lunging out of your seat and hiding under your blanket! This action-packed comedy revolves around a wholesome married couple looking to spice things up. What is so action-packed about THAT you might ask? Oh, probably just Emma’s (Kaley) secret life as a cold-blooded assassin! Poor David’s character (Dave. Conveniently.) is left oblivious as he packs the tedious PB&J and carts the kids off to school. But all hell breaks loose when the couple decides to have a weekend to themselves and Emma is recognized by the bad guys! They say all is fair in love and war… but what happens with the two collide?
The chemistry between Cuoco and Oyelowo is authentic and outstanding. These are two individuals who clearly enjoy and respect each other on and off screen. In fact, the two got along so well that journalists would have to pause for their laughter to end between hits. You felt like you were walking into an inside joke and so badly wanted to be included in the fun. You feel the same FOMO watching the pair on the big screen. “Why are these two not my neighbors? I want to BBQ at their house!”
This stellar film features several familiar faces including Bill Nighy (Love Actually… THE Love Actually!), Connie Nielsen (Wonder Woman), and Stephanie Levi-John of The Spanish Princess. If you love action movies that keep you on the edge of your seat… if you love looking at David Oyelowo (I mean, he’s precious.) or anything starring puppy-loving Kaley Cuoco (5 dogs.) then this is the movie for you.
Prime Video’s ROLE PLAY is available to stream on January 12, 2024. Subscription required.
Kinsey Schofield is a contributor to The Knockturnal and you can follow her on Twitter and Instagram.
The couple, Nash Grier and Taylor Giavasis have partnered up with Amazon on National Recycling Day to promote their sustainability mission with packaging and programs such as the Climate Pledge Friendly.
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