Simon West

Simon West

Simon West is an English film director. West started as a film editor with the BBC, then directed documentaries and commercials including many for Budweiser. His film directing career started when he directed Con Air in 1997. He will be directing the Expendables 2.

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"The Expendables 2" Loses Mickey Rourke; Adds Scott Adkins

"The Expendables 2" Loses Mickey Rourke; Adds Scott Adkins

Tool has decided he'd rather be a psychopath elsewhere.

Continue Reading » Oct 20, 2011 | 01:02:01 PM | Pop Culture | ADD A COMMENT
"The Hunger Games" Star Liam Hemsworth Joins "The Expendables 2"

"The Hunger Games" Star Liam Hemsworth Joins "The Expendables 2"

Thor's little brother looks to add some young adonis DNA to a movie full of old, creaky bones.

Continue Reading » Sep 20, 2011 | 12:02:02 PM | Pop Culture | ADD A COMMENT
Arnold Schwarzenegger & Bruce Willis To Reprise Roles In "The Expendables 2"

Arnold Schwarzenegger & Bruce Willis To Reprise Roles In "The Expendables 2"

Director Simon West has a lot of explosive actors to deal with. Can he handle the pressure?

Continue Reading » Sep 7, 2011 | 11:57:02 AM | Pop Culture | ADD A COMMENT
Simon West Tapped To Direct "The Expendables 2"

Simon West Tapped To Direct "The Expendables 2"

Will the helmsman behind this year's The Mechanic do a better job than Sylvester Stallone did with the original?

Continue Reading » Jun 16, 2011 | 11:35:45 AM | Pop Culture | ADD A COMMENT
Simon West Wants A "Con Air" Sequel

Simon West Wants A "Con Air" Sequel

Could the high-flying Nic Cage action flick get a reboot?

Continue Reading » Jan 25, 2011 | 12:25:00 PM | Pop Culture | ADD A COMMENT