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David Ayer Believes ‘The Beekeeper’ Emulates Action Classics
David Ayer thinks there are similarities between 'The Beekeeper' and classic action movies such as 'Die Hard'.The 55-year-old filmmaker has helmed the new action thriller that stars Jason Statham as Adam Clay, a man living...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 January 2024
'It Would Be Fair For Everyone!' David Ayer Wants 'Funeral Screening' Of His Suicide Squad Cut
David Ayer has called for a "funeral screening" of his 'Suicide Squad' cut.The 55-year-old director helmed the 2016 DC Extended Universe (DCEU) film, which was met with critical reviews, but he has since claimed the...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 January 2024
Jason Statham To Star In Sylvester Stallone-written Levon's Trade
Jason Statham is to star in 'Levon's Trade', a new action movie written by Sylvester Stallone.The 56-year-old actor has signed up to portray Levon Cade in the film, which marks Stallone's first screenplay since 'Creed...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 October 2023
'That Broke Me...' David Ayer Still Devastated By Final Suicide Squad Cut
David Ayer has admitted 'Suicide Squad' "broke" him when he saw the release cut.The 55-year-old filmmaker has reflected on how the DC movie left him devastated as he compared it to the heartbreak of seeing...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 August 2023
David Ayer Has 'Nothing To Show' For Fast And Furious Success: 'That's Not How Business Works!'
David Ayer has "nothing to show" for his 'Fast and Furious' legacy.The 55-year-old writer penned the screenplay for the first film in the now multi-billion dollar franchise but alleged that the narrative has been "hijacked"...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 August 2023
David Ayer 'Has Nothing To Show' For The Fast And The Furious Contribution
David Ayer has claimed he has "nothing to show" for writing 'The Fast and the Furious'.The 55-year-old filmmaker contributed to the screenplay for the first film in the high octane franchise - which originally saw...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 August 2023
Suicide Squad Director David Ayer Regrets Joker's Tattoo
'Suicide Squad' director David Ayer regrets giving Jared Leto's Joker character a controversial tattoo.The character was seen in the 2016 film with the word 'Damaged' inked across his forehead, but he has now admitted the...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 August 2023
David Ayer: James Gunn Told Me My Suicide Squad Cut Will Have Its Time To Be Shared
David Ayer's 'Suicide Squad' cut will have its "time to be shared". The 55-year-old director helmed the 2016 DC Extended Universe (DCEU) film, which was met with critical reviews, but he has since claimed the...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 August 2023
David Ayer Teases 'Shockingly Different' Suicide Squad Cut
David Ayer says his upcoming 'Suicide Squad' cut will be "shockingly different" to the original movie.The 54-year-old filmmaker helmed the 2016 DC Extended Universe (DCEU) film, but later claimed the final cut was "not my...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 May 2022
David Ayer To Direct The Bee Keeper
David Ayer will direct Jason Statham in 'The Bee Keeper'.The 54-year-old filmmaker has been tapped to direct the action flick for Miramax, which will be presented at the upcoming Cannes market.The fast-paced action-thriller is steeped...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 May 2022
Joel Kinnaman Almost Out Of The Suicide Squad
Joel Kinnaman was almost written out of ‘The Suicide Squad’.The 41-year-old actor was due to reprise his role as Rick Flag for the film but his shooting of Apple TV+ series ‘For All Mankind’ was...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 August 2021
David Ayer Slams Suicide Squad Studio Cut
David Ayer has blasted the studio cut of 'Suicide Squad'.The 53-year-old director helmed the 2016 DC Extended Universe (DCEU) film that was met with critical reviews but he claims that the final cut is "not...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 July 2021
Joel Kinnaman Hints At Surprising Rick Flag In The Suicide Squad
Joel Kinnaman thinks fans will be surprised about his portrayal of Rick Flag in 'The Suicide Squad'.The 41-year-old actor reprises his role as the character in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) sequel but has teased...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 July 2021
Jai Courtney: The Suicide Squad Has Immense Heart
Jai Courtney insists that 'The Suicide Squad' has an "immense core and heart", despite its violence.The 35-year-old actor appears in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) sequel as Captain Boomerang and admits that there is a...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 July 2021
Jared Leto: Joker Has Evolved In Zack Snyder's Justice League
Jared Leto says his Joker in 'Zack Snyder's Justice League' is an "evolution" of the character from 'Suicide Squad'.The 49-year-old actor has reprised the role of the iconic Batman villain for the 'Snyder Cut' version...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 March 2021
David Ayer Claims Jared Leto Was Mistreated In Suicide Squad
David Ayer claims that Jared Leto was ''mistreated'' in 'Suicide Squad'.The 52-year-old filmmaker helmed the 2016 superhero movie with Leto portraying the iconic villain, although his performance was blasted by critics who questioned his lack...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 June 2020
David Ayer Says Suicide Squad Was 'Beaten Into A Comedy'
David Ayer claims his original plan for 'Suicide Squad' was ''beaten into a comedy'' by studios bosses.The 52-year-old director helmed the much-maligned superhero movie - which starred the likes of Will Smith, Margot Robbie, and...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 31 May 2020
David Ayer Wants To Make Suicide Squad Director's Cut
David Ayer has said it would be ''easy'' and ''cathartic'' to make a director's cut of 'Suicide Squad'. The 52-year-old filmmaker admitted it was ''exhausting'' hearing and reading some of the bad reviews the...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 May 2020
David Ayer To Direct Six Years For Netflix
David Ayer will direct 'Six Years' for Netflix.The 'Suicide Squad' filmmaker will helm the new project, an adaptation of best-selling author Harlan Coben's thriller 'Six Years', which tells the story of obsession and lost love.The...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 May 2020
David Ayer Still Feels Bad For Jared Leto
David Ayer says his ''heart breaks'' for Jared Leto after his poorly received performance in 'Suicide Squad'.The 52-year-old director helmed the 2016 DC Extended Universe flick, in which Jared portrayal of the Joker was blasted...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 May 2020
Louis Leterrier To Direct Bright 2
Louis Leterrier is set to direct 'Bright 2'.The 46-year-old filmmaker is in talks with Netflix to helm the sequel to the 2017 fantasy action movie.Will Smith and Joel Edgerton will reprise their roles as the...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 May 2020
David Ayer Reveals Joker Footage Cut From 'Suicide Squad'
When 'Suicide Squad' made its way into the DC Extended Universe back in 2016, the critics didn't seem too impressed, but fans managed to turn it into a box office hit. Bringing together a group...
By Daniel Falconer in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 March 2018
David Ayer Felt "Gun Shy" Directing 'Bright' Following Negative 'Suicide Squad' Reactions
David Ayer is a director who seems to have been through the mill when it comes to the entertainment industry. Creating pictures is something he was clearly born to do, but as of late, he's...
By Daniel Falconer in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 January 2018
10 Worst Films Of 2017
When it comes to the biggest flops of the year, most of these movies feature actors, actresses and filmmakers really should have known better. None of them are easy to watch, and unfortunately the list...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 January 2018
David Ayer Still Proud And "Grateful" For 'Suicide Squad'
As one of the most divisive movies to come from the DC Extended Universe, it's fair to say 'Suicide Squad' has both its heavy critics and its heavily loyal fans. Bringing in a slew of...
By Daniel Falconer in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 December 2017
David Ayer Wishes He Made Joker The Primary Villain In 'Suicide Squad'
The DC Extended Universe is not a movie series without its controversies. Just this month, the most-recent entry into the DCEU, 'Justice League' received a lukewarm response upon its official big screen release, and could...
By Daniel Falconer in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 November 2017
David Ayer Admits Regrets Over Joker's Lack Of 'Suicide Squad' Screen Time
Suicide Squad director David Ayer has admitted he holds some regrets over the finished movie.The film had a critical mauling upon its release last August, with many complaining that Jared Leto’s Joker didn't have enough...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 January 2017
Fans And Critics Have An Epic Clash Before A Blockbuster Release
They may not have seen the film yet, but they were tired of critics slating their beloved universe after not-so-nice reviews for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice earlier this year. On the aggregate site...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 August 2016
Petition Launched To Shut Down Review Aggregation Site After 'Suicide Squad' Bombs
A petition is circling the web right now in support of 'Suicide Squad', campaigning to get review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes taken down for giving DC films 'unjust bad reviews' in the wake of the critics'...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 August 2016
Suicide Squad Cast Get Matching Tattoos
The 'Suicide Squad' cast have got matching tattoos.Jai Courtney and the film's director David Ayer have had the word 'SKWAD' permanently inked on their bodies, with co-star Joel Kinnaman sharing a picture of Margot Robbie,...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 19 August 2015
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