Jonathan Rhys Meyers Is a Wanted Killer on the Run [Exclusive]

What if you awoke from a coma with no idea who you were or how you got there, only to discover you were a wanted serial killer? That's what happens to Jonathan Rhys Meyers in the new high-tension thriller Awake. The movie, directed by Alex Cher and Fedor Lyass, is coming to Blu-ray and DVD this fall after a digital and VOD release later this month.

Today, we have a first look at Awake with an exclusive trailer. Arriving from Cinedigm, we also have the poster, which features Jonathan Rhys Meyers and his leading lady Francesca Eastwood lost amongst the trees as they both realize that, 'some nightmares happen after you're awake.'

Awake will release on digital and VOD on August 16, with a Blu-ray and DVD release to follow on September 24, 2019. Jonathan Rhys Meyers (Vikings, Match Point) and Francesca Eastwood (Outlaws and Angels, M.F.A.) star in this edge-of-your-seat thriller written by Elana Zeltser and directed by Alex Cher, a veteran Russian director and co-director Fedor Lyass making their English language feature debut with the film.  Additional cast members include veteran actors Malik Yoba (New York Undercover) and William Forsythe (The Devil's Rejects).

Awake centers on a man (Meyers) who wakes up in a hospital bed with no recollection of who he is or why he is there, but quickly learns he's the lead suspect in a series of murders and is now wanted by the police. With the help of a trusting nurse (Eastwood), he manages to stay one step ahead of the detectives hunting him down.  As he uncovers some hard truths about his past, he quickly realizes some nightmares happen after you're awake.

On a quiet evening, a shabby beige sedan speeds down a country highway. Dust and gravel fly through the air when suddenly the car slides out of control into a ravine. Later a man wakes up in a hospital bed with no recollection of who he is or how he got there.

His nurse Diana (Francesca Eastwood) is unable to find any identification and refers to him as John Doe (Jonathan Rhys Meyers). The police barge into the hospital, accusing John of being a serial killer responsible for the murder of several young women in the area. As the Sergeant ushers John into a private room for questioning, he manages to escape with the help of Diana, who is convinced of his innocence.

The fugitives then set off for the last crime scene in search of clues and answers to clear John's name but the benevolent nurse will soon uncover the shocking truth behind the amnesiac's identity and the web of deceit that will lead him to a final fight for his survival. 

Awake was produced by Katerina Valenti, Andre Relis and Jessica Bennett. Executive producers include Alex Cher, Luke Taylor, Patrick DePeters, and Matthew Helderman. Financing for the film was provided by Bondit Media Capital and Archer Film Productions. The movie runs 92 minutes and has not been rated by the MPAA. You can learn more about this exciting release at the official Awake Facebook.

Topics: Awake

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Jonathan Rhys Meyers Is a Wanted Killer on the Run [Exclusive]

Ronda Rousey Fights Killer Tables and It's Pretty Bonkers

Ronda Rousey has released a trailer for a horror movie called Tables. There isn't some hidden meaning in that title either. It's literally a B horror flick about killer furniture. Some of her wrestling friends are along for the ride, with Travis Browne, Julia DeMars, Devon Hughes and Saraya Bevis all popping up in this utterly bizarre creation. It's so bizarre, one has to wonder, is this even real?

The trailer kicks off with Ronda Rousey and a few of her wrestling buddies getting together in a secluded cabin for a quiet getaway. It seems peaceful, until it doesn't. Things quickly devolve as wrestler D-Von discovers some tables, yes regular tables, are stalking them in the woods. Instead of staying "dead" they are multiplying, which is problematic since these tables have killer instincts. The rest of the trailer plays out like a standard, horribly low budget in-the-woods slasher, only with murderous inanimate objects, as opposed to people with knives and such. A brief logline was also released, which reads as follows.

"All hell breaks loose on a peaceful retreat as a strange and violent force terrorizes Browsey Acres. The stipulations have changed for Ronda Rousey and friends in the brand new survival horror, Tables."

This whole thing sprang up because Devon "D-Von Dudley" Hughes destroyed a great many tables during his wrestling career. The idea is that these tables are now coming back for revenge. Chicago-based cinematographer Kyle Nilges and writer/producer Justin Golightly co-directed the creation and, best as we can tell, that's how it came to be.

There seems to be an awful lot of confusion as to whether or not this is a real, feature-length movie. Are we going to see more than this trailer released down the line? Certain outlets can't quite figure out the situation in that regard. Doing some digging, it seems more like this is just a trailer designed to sell some related promotional products, what they describe as a "ridiculous amount" of said products, such as shirts. On an official page for the project, the following is stated.

"The world of Tables doesn't end with the trailer. We have deleted scenes, a gag reel, and a ridiculous amount of Tables promotional stuff! Testify!"

Best as we can figure, there is no full-length movie. It's a trailer and a gag reel, both of which we've included for you to check out. We also have a poster and a couple of Instagram posts Ronda Rousey put up to help promote Tables around the time the trailer dropped. Even though it doesn't appear as though a full movie is making its way online or, heaven forbid, in theaters, this trailer is absolutely bonkers and falls squarely in the needs to be seen to be believed category. Check out the Tables trailer from the Ronda Rousey YouTube channel for yourself.

Topics: Tables

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Ronda Rousey Fights Killer Tables and It's Pretty Bonkers

Chadwick Boseman Stars in Russo Bros. Cop Killer Thriller

Chadwick Boseman reunited with the Russo Brothers for their upcoming 21 Bridges. The Avengers: Endgame directors are producers on the project while Brian Kirk took over directing duties from a screenplay written by Adam Mervis and Matthew Michael Carnahan. This is a far cry from the world of Black Panther, but Boseman is still a badass as he hunts cop killers in New York City. The Russos debuted the latest trailer for 21 Bridges at their San Diego Comic-Con panel earlier this afternoon.

As we see in the first Comic-Con trailer, 21 Bridges follows an embattled NYPD detective (Chadwick Boseman), who is thrust into a citywide manhunt for a pair of cop killers after uncovering a massive and unexpected conspiracy. As the night unfolds, lines become blurred on who he is pursuing, and who is in pursuit of him. When the search intensifies, extreme measures are taken to prevent the killers from escaping Manhattan as the authorities close all 21 Bridges to prevent any entry or exit from the iconic island.

In order to properly prepare for 21 Bridges, Chadwick Boseman went out on patrols with real NYPD officers. This is a common practice for actors when getting ready for a police officer role, but it looks like Boseman went pretty deep into the process. He recently spoke about his preparation process and how it affected him. Boseman had this to say.

"At times it was a lot of fun hanging out with them; at other times it was horrific, some of the things you experience. One of the things they talked about a lot was how the job affects them personally - how the job takes over their entire lives, and I think that's an element of this film that we try to stay true to."

In addition to Chadwick Boseman, 21 Bridges also stars Sienna Miller, Stephan James, Keith David with Taylor Kitsch, and J.K. Simmons. Joe and Anthony Russo also recently talked about the upcoming movie and what viewers can expect when venturing into theaters to check it out. Joe Russo had this to say about 21 Bridges.

"The Winter Soldier is an example of how thrillers were really important to our cinematic upbringing and this one is awesome. I mean, it's intense. The action is fantastic. It's the kind of movie that they're, I feel like they're not really making a lot of anymore. It's a real throwback to a 70's thriller. It's, it feels like a Lumet movie."

21 Bridges hits theaters on September 27th, and if the latest Comic-Con trailer is any indication, it's going to be an intense ride, full of psychological twists and turns. Chadwick Boseman will soon be getting back to Wakanda and the Marvel Cinematic Universe when Black Panther 2 begins shooting. Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige is expected to make an announcement about the highly anticipated sequel this weekend. While we wait for more news, you can check out the 21 Bridges trailer below, thanks to the STX Entertainment YouTube channel.

Topics: 21 Bridges, Comic-Con, Comic-Con 2019

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Chadwick Boseman Stars in Russo Bros. Cop Killer Thriller