Ellerbee arrives and takes Leeds' henchmen into custody, apologizing to Mitch for doubting him. Singer Lou Rawls, who starred in the first season, performed the series theme song, "After the Sun Goes Down", alongside David Hasselhoff. [5], In January 2016, Paramount Pictures scheduled Baywatch for a May 19, 2017 release, which was originally scheduled for a sequel to Terminator Genisys. Mitch Buchannon (David Hasselhoff), his friend from Baywatch… [15][16] On November 9, 2015, Deadline reported that seven actresses were among the short list testing for the lead female role, Alexandra Daddario, Ashley Benson, Nina Dobrev, Alexandra Shipp, Shelley Hennig, Bianca A. Santos, and Denyse Tontz. Just before Brody dies, Summer swims up to him and gives him the kiss of life. [49][6], Writing for Rolling Stone, Peter Travers praised the "easy rapport" of Johnson and Efron while saying, "what [the film] needs more is a functional script". [12] On August 10, 2015, Zac Efron signed on to star in the film, and Beau Flynn and Ivan Reitman joined to produce with Johnson's Seven Bucks Productions. In Emerald Bay, Florida, Lt. Mitch Buchannon and his team of lifeguards, including second-in-command Stephanie Holden and veteran C.J. [39] In April 2017, the film was moved one day earlier, to avoid direct competition with Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales. Just as they run out, a wounded Mitch, having intentionally stung himself with a sea urchin to boost his adrenaline, uses a Roman candle to blow Leeds up, saving Brody once again. [32][33], Principal photography on the film began on February 22, 2016, in Deerfield Beach, Florida, with the setting in Broward County, Florida, while the TV series was set in Malibu, California. When everything's clear, the results of the tryouts are in, and the people who made it are Ronnie Greenbaum, Summer Quinn, and Matt Brody. 2 ($20.9 million). When a private yacht catches fire, Brody disobeys orders and dives directly under the flames, causing Holden and C. J. to have to save him. [22] On February 12, 2016, Hannibal Buress joined the cast of the film to play a bay community local. Larry Gigli is assigned by a crime boss to kidnap the brother of a prominent district attorney. [23] On February 17, 2016, Priyanka Chopra signed on to star as the antagonist in the film. Mitch later meets Olympian Matt Brody who, thinking his Olympic position entitles him to be on the team without trying out, says that he is already on the team. This review isn’t based on the series, but the quality of the … Mitch Buchannon (David Hasselhoff), his friend from Baywatch, joins to support him and they are, in turn, joined by a detective named Ryan McBride (Angie Harmon). In the aftermath, Ronnie and Brody begin relationships with C.J. [20] Damian Shannon and Mark Swift wrote the screenplay, while the final list of producers were Johnson along with his partner Dany Garcia, through their Seven Bucks Productions, as well as Flynn, Reitman, Michael Berk, Douglas Schwartz, and Gregory J. Baywatch will launch in the United States on May 26 and across the United Kingdom from May 29. Suche den Song zum Ende der Folge (fängt an mit "there is a light over the water...") , wo Allie und Sean in der Höhle sind. The new format did not help the series and it was cancelled after the second season. Weekend Today presenter Lauren Phillips has a passion for health and fitness. That's Baywatch in a nutshell. [17] On November 18, 2015, Johnson confirmed Daddario would play Summer, a lifeguard, and the love interest of Efron's character. ADELE has had a previously unheard song leaked, raising concerns over the security surrounding her next album. In March 2016, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II joined the cast as Ellerbee, a police officer who is constantly reminding Mitch that he has no real authority over the bay. It feels great chugging it down, then your stomach hurts, your head aches and you puke the whole thing up so you can forget about it in the morning. ", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Baywatch_Nights&oldid=1002586900, 1990s American crime drama television series, 1990s American science fiction television series, First-run syndicated television programs in the United States, Articles needing additional references from June 2008, All articles needing additional references, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, "Into the Night", performed by David Hasselhoff, This page was last edited on 25 January 2021, at 03:43. [23][35][36] In late March 2016, filming started in Tybee Island, Georgia. Unfortunately, they are discovered, and though Mitch manages to subdue and capture one of them, the recording is destroyed and Ellerbee is forced to release their suspect on a lack of evidence. The film was directed by Seth Gordon, written by Mark Swift and Damian Shannon (from a story by Jay Scherick, David Ronn, Thomas Lennon, and Robert Ben Garant), and stars Dwayne Johnson, Zac Efron, Jon Bass, Alexandra Daddario, Kelly Rohrbach and Priyanka Chopra. Garner Ellerbee (Gregory Alan Williams), who was the resident police officer of Baywatch since the beginning of the series, decides to quit his job as a police officer and form a detective agency. [40], Baywatch grossed $58.1 million in the United States and Canada and $119.8 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $177.8 million, against a production budget of $69 million. Baywatch Hawaii, Season 10, Episode 6, Ein Sonntag in Kauai. [37] Filming wrapped on May 18, 2016. Mitch, having been reinstated, no longer makes Summer, Ronnie, and Brody trainees and introduces them to their new captain, Casey Jean. They contact Ellerbee, only to learn that another dead body has been found on the beach. [4], In the United States and Canada, the film was initially projected to gross around $40 million from 3,642 theaters over its five-day opening weekend, with the studio predicting a more conservative $30 million debut. Created by Douglas Schwartz, David Hasselhoff, and Gregory J. Bonann, the series is a spin-off from the television series, Baywatch.[1][2]. I didn’t watch past season three (3) though. [18][19], On January 4, 2016, Kelly Rohrbach's casting as C. J. Parker was confirmed by Johnson's Instagram post. Baywatch Nights is an American police and science-fiction drama series that aired in syndication from 1995 to 1997. To note: I do like Baywatch. The team later infiltrates a private party on Leeds' personal yacht, discovering how she's been using the hull to smuggle the drugs. Im Nachspann steht Original Montage Music, Titel "In The Deep", performed by Erika Phillips. Thorpe is subsequently arrested for his role in Leeds' plan. [47] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "B+" on an A+ to F scale, while PostTrak reported filmgoers gave it a 76% overall positive score. Principal photography began on February 22, 2016, in Florida and Savannah, Georgia. Watch every episode on NBC.com and the NBC App. A beautiful woman known only as Ricki is sent to stay with him to make sure he doesn't mess up the job. So I’m not Baywatch bashing. By Alistair Foster, Joanna Bell And Sophie Cockerham For The Mail On Sunday. [57], Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, "Executive Suite: Tom Pollock and Ivan Reitman", "How 'Pirates' & 'Baywatch' Are Casualties Of Summer Franchise Fatigue At The Domestic B.O. David Hasselhoff and KITT star in the crime-fighting classic 1980s show Knight Rider. On the DVD edition of the second season, the original main title theme is replaced by the song "Strong Enough", performed by Evan Olson (from his album Audio). Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding is a 2003 American made-for-television action adventure film which reunited the original cast members of the television series Baywatch. During one of his morning patrols, Mitch finds a small pouch of flakka drug washed up near the Huntley Club, which is now under the ownership of businesswoman Victoria Leeds, who has been secretly bribing city councilman Rodriguez and others in efforts to increase her stake in the bay. [3][4], Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Shining the Light of Day on Fleshy 'Baywatch Nights, "What Happens When Happy Shows Turn All X-Files on You? It ended up grossing $18.5 million in its opening weekend (for a five-day total of $27.7 million), finishing third at the box office, behind Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales ($63 million) and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. Kickstarter Sensation Kung Fury ready to #TakeHoff as 80’s icon David Hasselhoff performs the lead track ’TRUE SURVIVOR’. The occupants are evacuated, except for the deceased councilman Rodriguez. The cast and plots are good and I am looking forward to buying more seasons. [38] In December 2016, Paramount pushed the release date back one week to May 26, 2017, to avoid competition with Alien: Covenant. Travers rated it two out of four stars and said, "Think of yourself sitting down for a big two-hour wallow in instant stupid with a vat of popcorn, slathered in fake butter and possibly a mound of melted M&Ms on top. [43] However, after making $4.6 million on its opening day (including Wednesday night previews) and $5.7 million on Friday, five-day projections were lowered to $25 million. "[50] Owen Gleiberman of Variety called it "stupidly entertaining... for a while" but was critical of the plot. [45], On review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 17% based on 241 reviews, and an average rating of 4.04/10. [14] Damian Shannon and Mark Swift wrote the latest draft, and the film would be comedic in style. Baywatch is a 2017 American action comedy film based on the television series created by Michael Berk, Douglas Schwartz, and Gregory J. Bonann. [48][7] Dwayne Johnson responded to critics' reviews, saying that the film was made for fans and that they loved it. Rawls played the role of Lou Raymond, owner of the nightclub where the detective agency rented its office. Hier haben Sie jederzeit Zugriff auf Ihre Abonnements, können den Urlaubsservice buchen und uns Ihre Anliegen zur Bestellung, Zahlung und Prämien mitteilen. Mitch, Brody, and Summer later infiltrate the hospital morgue, where they record two of Leeds' henchmen planting a falsified autopsy report to cover up the fact that Rodriguez was murdered on her orders. Brody is captured and placed in a bait cage to be drowned, and a gloating Leeds reveals that she bribed Thorpe to fire Mitch and put Brody for the job before pushing the cage into the water. [27][28][29][30] Izabel Goulart also appeared. The original premise of the series was that during a midlife crisis, Sgt. [31] NFL players Vernon Davis and Arian Foster also have cameo appearances in the film. and Summer respectively. "[53], Baywatch was released on Digital HD on August 15, 2017[54] and on Blu-ray and DVD on August 29, 2017. With Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez, Justin Bartha, Terry Camilleri. [21] On January 27, 2016, Jon Bass was cast in the film to play Ronnie, a funny, awkward, and skilled disco dancer at the beach, who falls in love with Parker. "[52] Richard Roeper of the Chicago Sun-Times gave the film 1.5 out of 4 stars, writing: "As was the case with CHiPS, The Dukes of Hazzard, The Beverly Hillbillies, Car 54, Where Are You? Synopsis. Shock Entertainment released both seasons on DVD in Region 4 (Australia) on September 18, 2013. And on Tuesday, she decided to show off her fit physique in a yellow bikini in a sizzling photo posted to Instagram. Baywatch is a 2017 American action comedy film based on the television series created by Michael Berk, Douglas Schwartz, and Gregory J. Bonann. Oh yes, this is an article about Baywatch.. Baywatch was a long-running (1989-2001) American television series about a group of fictional ocean lifeguards note . Midway into the first season, the series added two new cast members: Eddie Cibrian and Donna D'Errico. Take a look back at all of her past loves, including Tommy Lee, here. & What This Means For Uni's 'Dark Universe, "Don't Blame Critics When Your Blockbusters Are Bad", "Review: Dwayne Johnson's bland 'Baywatch' can't commit to the absurd", "Baywatch': A dumb TV show inspires a dumb movie", "Teen Choice Awards 2017: 'Riverdale,' Fifth Harmony Shut Out Competition", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Baywatch_(film)&oldid=1006794224, Action films featuring female antagonists, Films with screenplays by Mark Swift and Damian Shannon, Articles with dead external links from August 2019, Articles with permanently dead external links, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, The Razzie Nominee So Rotten You Loved It, This page was last edited on 14 February 2021, at 20:55. Brody later sees a couple of “sand grifters (beach thieves)" steal bags using a cooler. The character Donna Marco was later carried over to the original Baywatch series afterwards. [20] On January 20, 2016, Johnson again posted on his Instagram about casting Ilfenesh Hadera as Johnson's love interest. and I'll just stop there, when you make films from junk TV, more often than not you're going to wind up with a junk movie. Original 'Lord of the Rings' script was leaked in order to get Harvey Weinstein off the project: report. Featuring her unmistakable vocals, the snippet is the first new music from the Someone… [26] Vine (later YouTube) star Logan Paul announced that he is in the film, but his scenes were later cut. It did not have any defects such as the ones on disc four of season two. Bonann. "[46] On Metacritic the film has a weighted average score of 37 out of 100, based on 47 critics, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews". [11] In July 2015, Sean Anders was replaced by Seth Gordon as director. Convinced that Leeds is running drugs out of the Huntley, Mitch and Brody go undercover and sneak into the club kitchen, where they witness her workers retrieving the drugs from barrels of fish and processing them. After the cancellation of Baywatch Nights in 1997, she continued on the original Baywatch series for the 1997–1998 season. Ronnie, upon recognizing the victim as his friend Dave, helps Brody hack into Leeds' servers, revealing her plan to privatize the entire beach by systematically buying out or eliminating every competing business owner. Thorpe arrives and begins to berate Mitch for not understanding he's fired and returning to the beach. The film was released in the United States on May 25, 2017, by Paramount Pictures, grossed $177 million worldwide and received negative reviews from critics, with criticism for its crude humor, storyline and character development, but Johnson's performance did receive some praise. Mitch and the gang attend a party held by Leeds to investigate about the flakka, but without much luck, as Brody makes a fool of himself getting drunk. Angered, Thorpe threatens to fire Mitch if he oversteps his authority again. The website's critical consensus reads, "Baywatch takes its source material's jiggle factor to R-rated levels, but lacks the original's campy charm – and leaves its charming stars flailing in the shallows. The two catch up to Leeds, while Ronnie and C. J. hack the system and launch fireworks to prevent her escape helicopter from landing.