It’s lastly right here, people. After years of delays, with names like Robert Rodriguez and Rose McGowan as soon as hooked up, the remake of Pink Sonja is about to be launched. Samuel Goldwyn Movies snagged the U.S. distribution rights for the Millennium Movies manufacturing. Matilda Lutz dons the metallic bikini this time round within the position that Brigitte Nielsen beforehand performed within the 1985 movie, which additionally featured an look by Arnold Schwarzenegger as Conan. Samuel Goldwyn Movies has now launched the trailer and Pink Sonja is because of hit screens on August 15 earlier than arriving on digital on August 29.
The outline reads: “Captured. Chained. Forced to fight for survival. Red Sonja must battle her way through the blood-soaked pits of a tyrant’s empire and rally an army of outcasts to reclaim her freedom and take down Dragan and his ruthless bride, Dark Annisia.” Along with Lutz, Pink Sonja additionally stars Robert Sheehan (The Umbrella Academy), Wallis Day (Batwoman), Martyn Ford (These About to Die), Michael Bisping (Den of Thieves), with Phillip Winchester (Strike Again) and Trevor Eve (Waking the Lifeless).
The movie was just lately given an R-rating for “sturdy/bloody violence.“
M.J. Bassett (Solomon Kane) directed the movie from a screenplay by Joey Soloway (Clear) and Tasha Huo (Netflix’s Tomb Raider anime). This model of Pink Sonja is derived from the sword and sorcery comedian books by Dynamite Entertainment, primarily based on the character created by Robert E. Howard and tailored by Roy Thomas.
Pink Sonja is being produced by Jeffrey Greenstein, Mark Canton, Courtney Solomon, Christa Campbell, Lati Grobman, Andrea Sperling, Yariv Lerner, Jonathan Yunger, Les Weldon, Joe Gatta, and Tanner Mobley. Avi Lerner, Boaz Davidson, Trevor Quick, Luke Lieberman, Nick Barrucci, and Dorothy Canton function govt producers.
“We’re thrilled to be bringing Red Sonja to audiences across the nation. The fanbase for the legendary character is big and passionate and we’re confident that this film will deliver for them,” mentioned SGF president Peter Goldwyn. Producer Mark Canton added, “I look forward to working with Samuel Goldwyn on the release of Red Sonja. This film has been a long road and we couldn’t be more excited about this screen version of the legendary character who is the first and foremost an empowered heroine. The fans are lined up and surely will be thrilled.”
“The fans are ready, the movie is ready, and I can’t wait to share Red Sonja’s story with the world. Those who know her will see the heart and fire they love, and newcomers will discover the true She-Devil with a Sword,” mentioned producer Luke Lieberman.
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Samuel Goldwyn Movies, Millennium Movies
