Columbus, OH

What if The Purge was a buddy comedy starring Awkwafina and John Cena? That’s the deranged question Prime Video tries to answer in Jackpot!. Jackpot! imagines a future where the economic crisis and wealth divide became so unmanageable that the California government has decided to turn the lottery into a bloody game. One morning each month, a lucky winner of a multimillion dollar prize is announced. The catch? The first person who kills the winner before sundown may claim the reward for themselves. Of course, that unleashes chaos in the streets, as everyone is desperate to win big and escape the horrors of poverty. As for the winner, AKA the Jackpot, they have to fight for their life until the clock runs down and they can finally grab their check.

Review: Prime Video’s ‘Jackpot!’ gives Awkwafina and John Cena loads of ‘The Purge’-inspired fun

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Amazon Prime Video’s new TV and movie releases on its schedule for August 12-18, 2024, include the movies JACKPOT! and Night Swim. On August 13, Amazon Prime Video subscribers can check out Night Swim. This horror movie, written and directed by Bryce McGuire, follows Ray Waller, a former baseball player forced to retire early due […]
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	Jackpot! is a Jackie Chan movie desperately in need of Jackie Chan. John Cena Retiring From WWE After WrestleMania 2025




	An homage to the great international action comedy star from screenwriter Rob Yescombe, a video game writer-designer now turning to the big screen, this over-the-top frenetic stew not only lacks Chan to make it hum, it also lacks any sense of credibility in order to keep us engaged with its absurd premise.






	Set in a decaying Los Angeles (Atlanta subs for it) in 2026 — two years from now, when the filmmakers apparently think America has gone to hell — we are...

‘Jackpot!’ Review: Awkwafina & John Cena Fight Off Lotto Fever Gone Berserk In Action Comedy That Forgot The Laughs

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"I have to believe in the process" the actor tells TheWrap
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Jackpot! starring John Cena, Awkwafina, and Simu Liu is available today via Amazon’s Prime Video. Awkwafina plays an actress who wins a billion dollar grand lottery with the catch being that she until sundown to collect her prize, and anyone who kills the winner and takes the ticket will win the prize. Cena plays an amateur lottery protection agent, while Liu plays a rival protection agent.

John Cena’s “Jackpot!” available today via Amazon Prime Video

Florida State

Kissimmee, FL

According to the Florida Lottery, there has been no attempt to retrieve a lottery ticket worth $20.5 million from a ticket sold earlier in August. The purchase was made at a Murphy USA gas station in Kissimmee with the anonymous player scooping up rewards along the way. Winning Big in...

Florida Lottery Ticket Worth $20.5M Still Unclaimed

PopCulture

The apes are back to take control of the Hulu movie chart.

Hulu's Top 5 Movies Today (Monday, Aug. 12, 2024)

Rockford, IL

During the construction of the Hard Rock Casino Rockford’s permanent casino location, Hard Rock operated in Rockford, Illinois, from a temporary location on 610 N. Bell School Road. Ahead of the opening of the permanent casino, the leading gaming and entertainment company confirmed the closure of the temporary location.

Hard Rock Closes Temporary Rockford Casino Ahead of Permanent Venue Opening

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Herbie J Pilato

It's been eight years since former TV child star Sawyer Sweeten, best known from Everybody Loves Raymond, died tragically by suicide at only 19 years old. Sawyer Sweeten, his twin brother Sullivan Sweeten, and their older sister Madylin, played Ray Romano's TV children on Everybody Loves Raymond, the Emmy-winning sitcom that originally aired on CBS 1996 to 2005.

The Tragic Suicide of Former TV Child Star Sawyer Sweeten ('Everybody Loves Raymond'): 9 Years Later

Riverview, FL

A couple from Riverview, Florida, saw a lovely date night turn into a horror movie after they were attacked, shot and robbed by masked thugs. The couple went out for a bite and then stopped at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The young man joked around that he...

Hard Rock Casino Couple Face Violent Attack after Jackpot Win

Las Vegas, NV

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Bellingham Metro News

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

Looper

Working in Hollywood can wear you down, and that's especially true for TV actors. The following television stars almost quit acting for good.

TV Actors Who Almost Quit Acting Altogether

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Do you know any self-righteous person who rarely apologizes? We all have different weaknesses and offend others once in a while. However, some zodiac signs’ pettiness and insecurity hinder them from seeking forgiveness when they cross someone’s path. Instead, they try to prove that they were right when they did something.

3 Zodiac Signs That Don’t Apologize

NewsNinja

"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

Georgia State

Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Port Richey, FL

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Akeena

Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

The highest-grossing actor in Hollywood is a household name, of course, but it's probably not the one you're thinking of.

The Highest-Grossing Actor In Hollywood Today Might Surprise You

Raleigh, NC

Town Talks

Big cities are known for their hustle and bustle, drawing people in who crave excitement, variety, and entertainment. But bigger isn’t always better, or at least not for Raleigh, North Carolina.

North Carolina City Named The Most Boring Town in the State

Michigan State

A lottery player from Michigan was lucky enough to win a second chance prize but thought the notifications about the win were scam so it took him months to claim the jackpot. The man, who preferred to remain anonymous, was notified by the Michigan Lottery about his $257,631 BIG CA$H Jackpot prize win earlier this year.

Michigan Lottery Player Mistakes Jackpot for Scam, Claims It After Months

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John Cena Stars as Bodyguard for New Amazon Movie about Apocalyptic Lottery Winners

The new Amazon movie, going live today, and only too appropriately called “Jackpot!” centers around the character of Cena, who is hired as a bodyguard for...

John Cena Stars as Bodyguard for New Amazon Movie about Apocalyptic Lottery Winners

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