Search Results for: jay kwon
MADE IN CHINATOWN Casts Newcomer Jay Kwon To Star
This update comes from left field for me, but the word now is that up-and-comer Jay Kwon has been cast for the lead role of Made In Chinatown, from Tambuli Media and R4 Films L.L.C.. Martial arts stalwart and filmmaker Art Camacho (Half Past Dead 2) will helm the martial arts mob comedy with venerable H.K.S.A. member Robert Samuels (The Red Wolf) serving as co-director in addition to producing and co-starring.
Kwon, who replaces actor and martial artist Alfred Hsing in a robust, last minute recast, will make his feature acting debut in the role of Vinny Chow, an underdog Asian American living New York City’s Chinatown. Chow’s biggest goal is to be with the girl of his dreams, Michelle (Michelle Procida), and so with the help of a ragtag group of friends and the aid of his wise Sifu, he will rise in the ranks of the Italian mafia and become a “Made” man to do it.
Kwon has cut his teeth in both online as well as mainstream TV production; With select stunt performance credits that partly include FX series Lucifer, Marvel’s The Punisher and Iron Fist, he has been an oft favorite here at our site having been featured in many a Hit List entry on Monday evenings with prolific appearances at Bryan Sloyer’s YouTube channel, Sloyerstunts, and even in a Lumix GH5-shot action short from director Sam KJ titled Unmasked which you can view here:
Kwon will be joined by a bevy of screenfighting talents for Made In Chinatown including premiere Puerto Rican martial arts action sensation José Manuel, in addition to the local stunt performance talents at Team One Take who will be intergral in coordinating the action. Shaw Bros. legend and Ip Man franchise co-star Lo Meng further adds to the list of heavy-hitters next to Emmy Award-winning action director James Lew (Marvel’s Luke Cage, Big Trouble In Little China, Timecop, The Perfect Weapon) and Hwang Jang Lee (Drunken Master, Magnificent Warriors, No Retreat, No Surrender II: Raging Thunder), as well as Eric Kovaleski and Chuck Zito (The Martial Arts Kid) and Grandmasters Norman Chin and Wai Hong to name a few.
Rounding out the cast of principles are Tony Sirico, Vincent Pastore and Maureen Van Zandt, Goodfellas and upcoming Brawler co-stars Tony Darrow and Artie Pasquale, and actress Shuya Chang (Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny, Snakehead, Revenge of the Green Dragons). Screenwriter and magazine editor Mark V. Wiley wrote script and is executive producing.
Robert Samuels (HKSA) Signs With American Talent Management
Actor and martial artist Robert Samuels has signed with Burbank-based American Talent Management for representation as director. The move marks the latest for Samuels, based in Philadelphia, who has long been active in independent film production on both sides of the lens for the better part of the last decade.
KODAMA Wraps: New BTS Stills Offer A First Look At Brian Tang’s Samurai SWAT Fantasy Action Short
Director Brian Tang and set photographer Marshall Hall have revealed new behind-the-scenes photos of Tang’s new sci-fi fantasy martial arts action short, Kodama. The project wrapped shooting on Friday after a week of principal photography beginning last weekend, following a crowdfunding period through Kickstarter earlier this year.
KODAMA: Samurai SWAT Action Brings Japanese Folklore To Life In Brian Tang’s New Short Filming Next Week
Noted cinematographer and multi-faced filmmaking tradesman Brian Tang has about a handful of his own shortfilm endeavors dating back to 2011, and he’s about to dive right back in with the production of his newest and ambitious labor, Kodama.
SIFU: Get A Kung Fu Blast Out Of The New Live-Action Short Now Online
Etch the name Christopher Clark Cowan in your notes going forward. Cowan is as hands-on as any aspiring film professional I’ve covered on here and his work is proof of it, ranging from ambitious independent short projects like Clandestine and the My Hero Academia-inspired UA:LA, as well as that ONE viral video (you know the one), to working in the fields of stunts and action, and cinematography for several of today’s biggest studio titles for DC, Marvel and Disney/Lucasfilm.
THE HIT LIST: July 13, 2020
Theerada Kittisiriprasert and Jeeja Yanin (Wanwan Studio YouTube screengrab)
THE HIT LIST: June 1, 2020
Max Huang in “No Way Out”/YouTube Screengrab
THE HIT LIST: April 20, 2020
Gaetan Caillot Action Design/YouTube
THE HIT LIST: April 6, 2020
Jay Kwon (off-screen: Kiera O’Connor) in “Social Distancing”
THE HIT LIST: March 9, 2020
Credit: Emmanuel Manzanares
THE HIT LIST: February 10, 2020
I’m having a whirlwind weekend as you’re reading this so let’s get past the formalities and right to this week’s installment of The Hit List!
THE HIT LIST: November 25, 2019
Still from “Old Challenger” (YouTube: JayKwon)
UASE SPOTLIGHT: R4 Films, L.L.C To Present THE MAN FROM TIJUANA And FINAL CONTACT: EPISODE III
Folks looking to attend the Urban Action Showcase can expect to catch film multihyphenate, actor/director Robert Samuels (H.K.S.A.) among the talent line-up emerging for this year’s seventh installment in New York City this November.
THE HIT LIST: August 19, 2019
The Hit List back for another week of impressive finds from around the world in stunt performance and indie action short content. This was particularly down to the wire as I fell short on time a bit but I’m happy to have pulled through on this some.
THE HIT LIST: August 5, 2019
I spent good portions of my weekend dozing off at work when I could. ? It was a little necessary too – I’m actually on a new diet now, and I definitely have to work on my energy levels and sleep habits, so hopefully this will lead to better health in the months to come.
THE HIT LIST: July 23, 2019
I have a good amount of work to do for the next few weeks. To say the least it all started with a terrible start to my weekend but, it’s the 22nd, which means it’s time for another installment of The Hit List. So…let’s crack this open, shall we?
MADE IN CHINATOWN Trailer: Meet Vinny
Writer and producer Mark Wiley’s Made In Chinatown is firmly planting its feet in for its freshman premiere at the third annual Newark International Film Festival which kicks off its 4-day event in September.
You must be logged in to post a comment.