Haley Bennett Breaks from the Pack with "Magnificent Seven," "Girl on the Train"‏

A natural talent, with a striking presence, Haley Bennett is quickly establishing herself as one of Hollywood's most dynamic actresses. She is poised to become the breakthrough talent of 2016 as she stars in two highly anticipated films this season – Columbia Pictures' “The Magnificent Seven” (in cinemas Sept. 21) and “The Girl on the Train” (opens Oct. 05) from Universal Pictures.

In “The Magnificent Seven,” she plays Emma Cullen, wife of a murdered farmer, and who takes charge in finding the righteuos mercenary Sam Chisolm (Denzel Washington) and convincing him to defend her town from a greedy industrialist. Bennett had worked before with director Antoine Fuqua and Washington on the hit film, “The Equalizer.”

“Emma suffers a great loss and takes matters into her own hands to ensure that she stops this man, Bartholomew Bogue, from victimizing her town,” says Bennett. “Emma defies all of the stereotypes – she’s not objectified or submissive or victimized. The film is set at a time when women didn’t have equal rights, so it’s inspiring for me to portray her as complex, a person with a voice who can evoke change. That’s another way that this telling of the story is different.”

Chris Pratt, the Wild Card in "The Magnificent Seven"

New action superstar Chris Pratt (“Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Jurassic World”) plays the gambler Josh Faraday, Sam Chisolm’s (Denzel Washington) right-hand man in Columbia Pictures' new action adventure “The Magnificent Seven” (in cinemas Sept. 21).

(Watch the Josh Faraday vignette at http://youtu.be/u24RevyT-oM.)

Director Antoine Fuqua brings his modern vision to a classic story in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures and Columbia Pictures’ “The Magnificent Seven.” With the town of Rose Creek under the deadly control of industrialist Bartholomew Bogue (Peter Sarsgaard), the desperate townspeople, led by Emma Cullen (Haley Bennett), employ protection from seven outlaws, bounty hunters, gamblers and hired guns – Sam Chisolm (Washington), Josh Faraday, Goodnight Robicheaux (Ethan Hawke), Jack Horne (Vincent D’Onofrio), Billy Rocks (Byung-Hun Lee), Vasquez (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo), and Red Harvest (Martin Sensmeier). As they prepare the town for the violent showdown that they know is coming, these seven mercenaries find themselves fighting for more than money.

Denzel Washington Protects the Innocent in "The Magnificent Seven"

Two-time Academy Award® winner Denzel Washington takes the lead as Sam Chisolm in Columbia Pictures' new action adventure “The Magnificent Seven” (in cinemas Sept. 21).

(Watch the Sam Chisolm vignette at https://youtu.be/jlXqI5A18J8.)

Director Antoine Fuqua brings his modern vision to a classic story in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures and Columbia Pictures’ “The Magnificent Seven.” With the town of Rose Creek under the deadly control of industrialist Bartholomew Bogue (Peter Sarsgaard), the desperate townspeople, led by Emma Cullen (Haley Bennett), employ protection from seven outlaws, bounty hunters, gamblers and hired guns – Sam Chisolm (Denzel Washington), Josh Faraday (Chris Pratt), Goodnight Robicheaux (Ethan Hawke), Jack Horne (Vincent D’Onofrio), Billy Rocks (Byung-Hun Lee), Vasquez (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo), and Red Harvest (Martin Sensmeier). As they prepare the town for the violent showdown that they know is coming, these seven mercenaries find themselves fighting for more than money.

Washington, Pratt in Venice Film Festival for "The Magnificent Seven"‏

Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt and director Antoine Fuqua descended upon the 73rd Venice Film Festival Sept. 10 in which their latest film, Columbia Pictures' action-thriller "The Magnificent Seven" was presented as the closing-night movie.

The trio attended the premiere screening and participated in a photocall at the Palazzo del Casino earlier in the day.

Pratt took to Instagram to express his excitement to be in Venice. “So happy to see the fans in Italy. I love it here,” he wrote. “I’ve said it before. Venice, Italy is my favorite city in the world. The canals, the architecture and most of all the people. I love it here. Thank you for the warm welcome. Can’t wait to show you the movie!”

A few days prior, “The Magnificent Seven” was presented as the Opening Film of the Toronto International Film Festival in Canada. The distinction of book-ending two of the most prestigious festivals in the world bodes well for the action film as it prepares it's global rollout, starting September 21 in the Philippines.

Misfits Band Together to Become "The Magnificent Seven"‏

“When MGM asked me about making a Western, I got excited about the possibility of it, because I grew up with Westerns,” says Antoine Fuqua, who re-teams with Denzel Washington in the story of seven outlaws, gunslingers, gamblers and bounty hunters who band together to save a town under the thumb of corruption in “The Magnificent Seven.”

(Watch “The Magnificent Seven” TV Spot “Together” at http://youtu.be/pjt596XVAKA.)

“So I asked myself, ‘Why make a Western now? Why would it be important?’ And the answer was, the idea of tyranny, happening in our world today – that’s what made it timely. You’d need a special group of people to come together to fight tyranny.”

More "Magnificent Seven" Character Vignettes: The Assassin, The Hunter‏

Meet the Assassin Billy Rocks (Byung-Hun Lee) and the Hunter Jack Horn (Vincent D'Onofrio) in the newly released character vignettes for Columbia Pictures' action-adventure “The Magnificent Seven.”

Watch the Billy Rocks featurette at http://youtu.be/K-y0mojDOz8 and Jack Horne at https://youtu.be/3-utnlU59GU.

Korean actor Byung-Hun Lee plays Billy Rocks, an assassin who shows expertise with knives and close combat. There’s a history of Asian immigrants in the western frontier, though none had the resources to become badass outlaws like Billy Rocks due to their restricted labor to the railroads and laundry services. Meanwhile, Vincent D’Onofrio plays Jack Horne, a master trapper and tracker.

Watch "The Magnificent Seven" Vignettes: The Outlaw, The Warrior‏

Get to know the Outlaw Vasquez (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo) and The Warrior Red Harvest (Martin Sensmeier) better in the newly released character vignettes for Columbia Pictures' action-adventure “The Magnificent Seven.”

Watch the Vasquez featurette at https://youtu.be/7Zx0suDXqH0 and the Red Harvest at https://youtu.be/gfh3OxbXAhM.

Garcia-Rulfo describes his character Vasquez as someone who loves gunfighting. “He's been always like a bandit, a robber, a criminal. He's been on the run for several months. He doesn't have anything to lose because he has no family, no nothing.”

Featurette Introduces Men of "The Magnificent Seven"‏

The titular seven outlaws take a bow in a newly released featurette for Columbia Pictures' action-adventure “The Magnificent Seven” which may be viewed at https://youtu.be/E7Zg3gm_Mgk.

Meet the Bounty Hunter (Denzel Washington), the Gambler (Chris Pratt), the Sharpshooter (Ethan Hawke), the Hunter (Vincent D'Onofrio), the Assassin (Byung-Hun Lee), the Outlaw (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo) and the Warrior (Martin Sensmeier).

Director Antoine Fuqua brings his modern vision to a classic story in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures’ and Columbia Pictures’ “The Magnificent Seven.”

Denzel, Pratt Invites Fans to Watch "The Magnificent Seven" New Trailer‏

Denzel Washington and Chris Pratt went out of their way to engage fans as they introduce the new international trailer of Columbia Pictures' upcoming action-adventure “The Magnificent Seven” which may be viewed at https://youtu.be/tAnK6uEEyDE.

Director Antoine Fuqua brings his modern vision to a classic story in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures’ and Columbia Pictures’ “The Magnificent Seven.”

With the town of Rose Creek under the deadly control of industrialist Bartholomew Bogue (Peter Sarsgaard), the desperate townspeople employ protection from seven outlaws, bounty hunters, gamblers and hired guns – Sam Chisolm (Denzel Washington), Josh Farraday (Chris Pratt), Goodnight Robicheaux (Ethan Hawke), Jack Horne (Vincent D’Onofrio), Billy Rocks (Byung-Hun Lee), Vasquez (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo), and Red Harvest (Martin Sensmeier). As they prepare the town for the violent showdown that they know is coming, these seven mercenaries find themselves fighting for more than money.

Opening across the Philippines on September 21, “The Magnificent Seven” is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Use the hashtag #Mag7

"The Magnificent Seven" To Be Released Worldwide in IMAX Theatres‏

IMAX Corporation, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures and Sony Pictures Entertainment today announced that “The Magnificent Seven,” starring Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, and Ethan Hawke and directed by Antoine Fuqua, will be digitally re-mastered into the immersive IMAX® format.

The film, which Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures and Columbia Pictures present in association with LStar Capital and Village Roadshow Pictures, will be released into IMAX® theatres worldwide including the Philippines on September 21, 2016 and in the US on September 23.

Action-Thriller "THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN" Launches First Trailer

Director Antoine Fuqua brings his modern vision to a classic story in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures’ and Columbia Pictures’ “The Magnificent Seven” starring Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt and Ethan Hawke. Watch the film's first trailer that has just been launched here at https://youtu.be/STToyk76gVA.

With the sleepy town of Rose Creek under the deadly control of industrialist Bartholomew Bogue (Peter Sarsgaard), the desperate townspeople employ protection from seven outlaws, bounty hunters, gamblers and hired guns – Sam Chisolm (Denzel Washington), Josh Farraday (Chris Pratt), Goodnight Robicheaux (Ethan Hawke), Jack Horne (Vincent D’Onofrio), Billy Rocks (Byung-Hun Lee), Vasquez (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo), and Red Harvest (Martin Sensmeier). As they prepare the town for the violent showdown that they know is coming, these seven mercenaries find themselves fighting for more than money.