Real "Secret Soldiers" in Benghazi Battle Talk About "13 Hours"

Director Michael Bay’s new action-thriller, “13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi” was based on a real-life, controversial incident in Libya. Consulting the production were three of the actual participants in that tense battle, Kris “Tanto” Paronto, Mark “Oz” Geist and John “Tig” Tiegan.

At the time of the battle on September 11th, 2012, the three ex-military men were serving as CIA security contractors, the Global Response Staff (GRS). When the attack on the American diplomatic compound and the CIA annex in Benghazi took place – at which four men died, including a United States ambassador – it was these men who held their ground, as depicted in the new film.

What To Watch This Week: Vilma Channels Strong CEO with "Everything About Her"

It has been years since we seen Governor Vilma Santos in a film since "Ekstra" and "The Healing". And now she is back again with a whole new persona as Vivian in Star Cinema's "Everything About Her". And unlike her previous roles which either involves her being in the middle class or poverty levels, she comes strong as a successful CEO who has a fierce personality as she will encounter the bane of cancer.

We were able to talk to Governor Vilma about her role which can also be related to her current position. She expressed happiness with the fresh and elite role as it is also pegged to Meryl Streep's character in "Devil Wears Prada" with the feisty attitude yet influential charisma. 

It is also the first time she will be working with Xian Lim, it will be a movie reunion with Luis' girlfriend Angel Locsin after "Mano Po". Packaging her as the CEO involves with the lines, moves, apparel and the accessories. This brought out a powerful impression as she is introduced in the cinematic trailer. She also loved working with Bb. Joyce Bernal who was equally honored to work with the Star For All Seasons.

I would have to see the movie hopefully by next week because of schedules, but it did caught my attention with the theme and the actors that are in this film. So far it was a box office hit and also got good reviews, more reasons to watch the movie really soon.

His First Action Role, John Krasinski Trains Hard for "13 Hours"

Far from his image in the popular series “The Office,” a buff, bearded John Krasinski leads the cast of Paramount Pictures' new action-thriller “13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi,” directed by Michael Bay.

Krasinski plays Jack Silva, one of six members of a security team made up of elite ex-military operators who fought to defend the American diplomatic compound in Benghazi from an attack of Islamist militants on Sept. 11, 2012 — the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

The movie features Krasinski in his first leading action role, in what is the biggest departure yet from the affable cube dweller he portrayed on the long-running NBC series.

James Badge Dale, from "Iron Man 3" to "13 Hours"

“Iron Man 3” star James Badge Dale sees action anew in the big screen as ex-Navy SEAL Tyrone “Rone” Woods in director Michael Bay’s new epic action-adventure “13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi” from Paramount Pictures.

"13 Hours" is the gripping true story of six elite ex-military operators assigned to protect the CIA who fought back against overwhelming odds when terrorists attacked a U.S. diplomatic compound on September 11, 2012. When everything went wrong, six men had the courage to do what was right.

Michael Bay Transforms "13 Hours" Into an Epic Action-Adventure"

From “Armageddon” to “Pearl Harbor” to the “Transformers” franchise, dircetor Michael Bay has spent his 20-year career giving human stories the epic, action-adventure treatment. Together, his 11 films have grossed a staggering $5 billion-plus, making him the fourth-most-successful director of all time.

Now, Michael Bay brings audiences Paramount Pictures' "13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi," the gripping true story of six elite ex-military operators assigned to protect the CIA who fought back against overwhelming odds when terrorists attacked a U.S. diplomatic compound on September 11, 2012. When everything went wrong, six men had the courage to do what was right.

(Watch a featurette on Michael Bay at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiq7bsM2M3A.)

Main Trailer, New Images Up for "13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi"‏

Paramount Pictures has released brand-new images and the main trailer for “13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi.” The latter may be viewed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2XCEDFq-hw.

Directed by Michael Bay, the action-thriller depicts the assault of the United States embassy in Benghazi, Libya in 2012 that led to the death of four Americans, including Ambassador Chris Stevens.

"13 Hours" Featurette: The Real Soldiers Discuss Benghazi Action Thriller‏

Paramount Pictures has shared a new featurette for “13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi” titled 13 Hours: The Men Who Lived It and may be viewed at https://goo.gl/iqGWrF

Directed by Michael Bay, the action-thriller depicts the assault of the United States embassy in Benghazi, Libya in 2012 that led to the death of four Americans, including Ambassador Chris Stevens.

Teaser Posters Salute "13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi"‏

Paramount Pictures has just rolled out three new teaser posters for director Michael Bay’s action-thriller “13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi.” The one-sheets proudly display their unmistakable patriotic theme.

Based on the non-fiction book by Michtell Zuckoff, the film tells the story of the six members of the security team that fought to defend the Americans stationed at the embassy in Benghazi when it came under attack.

John Krasinski leads a cast that includes James Badge Dale (“Iron Man 3”), Max Martini (“Pacific Rim”), Pablo Schreiber (“Orange Is the New Black”), and David Denman (“The Office”). The screenplay was penned by The Strain author/writer Chuck Hogan.

“13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi” opens across the Philippines on January 27, 2016 and is distributed by United International Pictures through Columbia Pictures.

"13 Hours" Star John Krasinski Named Grand Marshal for Nascar Sprint Cup‏

Film and television actor John Krasinski, who stars as a former Navy SEAL in the upcoming, real-life motion picture thriller “13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi,” served as the Grand Marshal for the AAA Texas 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race held recently at the Texas Motor Speedway.

Krasinski, an actor, writer and director, gave the command for the Sprint Cup Series drivers of the 43-car field to start their engines in front of a crowd that annually comprises one of the largest-attended, single-day sporting events in Texas.

New Trailer Arrives for "13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi"‏

The new trailer and teaser poster for director Michael Bay’s new action-thriller “13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi” have just been released by Paramount Pictures. Watch the new gripping trailer here at https://youtu.be/yvGfBWSXZ-o.

Based on the non-fiction book by Michtell Zuckoff, the film tells the story of the six members of the security team that fought to defend the Americans stationed at the embassy in Benghazi when it came under attack. John Krasinski leads a cast that includes James Badge Dale (“Iron Man 3”), Max Martini (“Pacific Rim”), Pablo Schreiber (“Orange Is the New Black”), and David Denman (“The Office”), and the screenplay was penned by The Strain author/writer Chuck Hogan.