Lee B. Golden III

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THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN Rolls Out A New IMAX Poster

As far as remakes and reboots go, the 2014 adaptation of hit TV series, The Equalizer, seems to signal that director Antoine Fuqua knows how to gel with certain properties on par for big screen prospects. Thus, his latest comes by way of another remake classic, The Magnificent Seven, previously iterated by John Sturges with respect to late film auteur Kurosawa Akira. Landing our main roster of heroes and villians in the old West, Fuqua reunites with actors Denzel Washington and Ethan Hawke among an ensemble cast that sees the heroes take on an evil industrialist. The most recent trailer from July certainly lends an appealing view for Fuqua’s treatment while we may very well get a second trailer with the film currently due in just over three weeks. In the meantime, the marketing campaign continues as per the current rollout of character vignettes, and Fandango’s exclusive presentation of the […]

Catch The Latest Action-Packed Trailer For Dante Lam's OPERATION MEKONG

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Beast Stalker and Unbeatable helmer, acclaimed filmmaker Dante Lam’s career is certainly a mixed bag for some as of late. His most recent affair will hit screens in Asia on October 6 with the new action thriller, Operation Mekong and it certainly doesn’t hold back on spectacular action as far as I’m concerned, although that leaves much else to be determined for the rest of the film despite some of its best efforts. SYNOPSIS: Inspired by the true story of a merchant vessel operating in the Mekong River Delta in 2011 that was attacked by bandits leaving 13 people dead. Chinese authorities team up with police forces from Thailand, Laos and Myanmar to launch an investigation into the incident when a massive stash of drugs is found on board. Eddie Peng and Zhang Hanyu star. The latest trailer is online courtesy of Distribution Workshop and you can view it below!

The First Official Trailer For RE:BORN Heralds The Triple Crown Of Japanese Action

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Three years since his appearance in Sono Sion’s spectacular romp, Why Don’t You Play In Hell?, much has been ado over questions pertaining to cult action star Sakaguchi Tak’s stay or leave from the film industry altogether. Personally, I’d say it’s worth hoping he’ll stay while all his efforts in the last sixteen years have not been for naught, as young as his career still feels and the potential that still lies there. Thus, his most recent foray into action brings us his latest film, Re:Born, and along with it, a trio of talent to spearhead the vision of action that’s been the major highlight of the film since its development last year through the inner workings of Japanese stunt and film companies, Worsal and U’den Flame Works. And to accomodate, a script by Benio Sakei that now sees our lead actor, otherwise rebranding himself as TAK∴, in the role […]

EXCLUSIVE: Poirier’s RELAPSE Invites A Tale Of Tactical Action And Vengeance In Its Own Potential Movieverse

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It was back in 2013 that I first caught wind of filmmaker James Poirier’s second shortfilm, The End Of December, from Tenth Gate Productions in association with ZoomTilt. I bring this up with actor and title star Nick Apostolides in mind, who led the short in a fantastic tale of two embattled covert ops soliders who set out to save a young boy’s life, and it was a terrific piece of work you can still catch online. Fast forward three years later and Poirier is now back in the fold with the new shortfilm, Relapse, now starring Gabriel Caste and Dre Swain, and keeping in line with the same black ops story arc with Apostolides returning, and with a new twist. The opening sequence is a wonderfully done high-speed chase at night as December tries to speed away from a horde of armed men on motorcycles. Automatically, you’re immersed in […]

TIFF 2016: Baker Bros.' KIN Casts Reynor, Kravitz And Franco Ahead Of October Filming

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Click here and you’ll find yourself immersed into a contemplative and intriguing little world set for us in the Jonathan Baker and Josh Baker-directed 2014 shortfilm, Bag Man. The short went on to become a Grand Jury nominated favorite last year at SXSW and much to the delight of its creators as well as the viewers who rightfully enjoyed it, and it’s pretty easy to see why. As such, that project has drawn its appeal as a workable sci-fi action picture now titled Kin for its advacement into feature film territory. Deadline reports the Baker duo will make their debut at the helm from a script by Daniel Casey which casts Transformers: Age Of Extinction co-star, actor Jack Reynor in the lead as a newly-released ex-con forced on the run with his younger brother, with a mysterious weapon of unknown origin as their only means of protection against a vengeful […]

Bruce Lee-Inspired Martial Arts Crime Drama, WARRIOR, Gets A Pilot Order For Cinemax

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If you’re not subscribed to Cinemax and you love martial arts action and Bruce Lee, then take heed to this latest bit of news as a sign that you should. Following updates last May, the word now is that a pilot order has been given for Warrior, the latest effort hailing from Star Trek: Beyond helmer Justin Lin who is executive producing the pilot and may well direct. From a script by executive producer, hit action series Banshee co-creator, Tropper Ink’s own Jonathan Tropper, the pilot will kick off the potential series set in the aftermath of the Civil War when a young martial artist from China arrives in San Francisco, only to find himself swept into the bloody war between rival Tong factions in Chinatown. The series was the first of several projects that began conception early on as Lin pacted with Chinese media magnate Bruno Wu for the […]

THE NIGHT COMES FOR US Once Again!

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Nearly two years have passed since news slowly and quietly broke of the shelving of the Joe Taslim-starring action vehicle, The Night Comes For Us, and the real reasons why remain unbeknownst to the public. The film was drawn on the hinges of the recent successes of Indonesian film hits like Gareth Evans’s Merantau, The Raid and The Raid 2, in addition to directing duo Timo Tjahjanto and Kimo Stamboel’s Macabre and Killers, and as one of two genre films being planned by Merantau and XYZ Films. Thankfully and whatever the case may be this week, it appears that Tjahjanto’s forthcoming solo feature debut at the helm is officially back on track with word of a screenfighting and casting call just in the last 24 hours overseas in Indonesia via social media. The film, to be produced by Evans along with Maya Barack Evans and XYZ Films, and in what […]

Lee Jung-Jae To Lead THE PROXY SOLDIERS For Fox International This Weekend

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Actor Lee Jung-Jae just recently joined the cast of the Orlando Bloom-led actioner, Smart Chase: Fire & Earth for which Night Fare helmer Julien Seri is directing. In the meantime, the Operation Chromite co-star will have his hands full with Marathon helmer Chung Yoon-Chul for this weekend’s production of the new period action adventure, The Proxy Soldiers, for Fox International. Lee will lead the cast of the 1592-set tale of a squad of mercenaries tasked with protecting the newly crowned prince during the course of a perilous journey that will determine the fate of the country. Hwayi: A Monster Boy (2013) co-star, actor Yeo Jin-Goo will play Prince Gwanghae. Producer Kim Ho-Sung added more on the production in a report at Screendaily, saying “During the Joseon Dynasty military duty was compulsory, but it was an open secret that the rich hired the poor to serve in their place,” “….So for […]

Reel Deal Martial Arts Adventure, PLAN B Heads To Sitges This October

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Not to be outdone by time, the upcoming German martial arts action comedy, Plan B, has been one of the most hugely anticipated titles to come in our direction in the past few years. I certainly made sure to stay on top of it in one of my five-a-day pieces late last year, while the film remained off radar with any updates while still in post-production and I certainally hoped something would happen this year. Thankfully, it appears to be so which is good news for the folks over at German martial arts stunt training group, Reel Deal Action and filmmakers Ufuk Genc and Michael Popescu as Fall approaches. That means the next installation of Sitges at Catalunya in Barcelona, Spain is near with its schedule set between October 7 and 16, and with announcements slowly and steadily rolling out, you can also expect to see Plan B as part […]

Donnie Yen Commences True Crime Remake, CHASING THE DRAGON Next Month!

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Action star Donnie Yen’s latest battle with intergalactic foes remains pending with the December release of Gareth Edwards’s Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. In the meantime and with fate unknown as for other titles previously announced for the actor, Yen is reportedly picking up on another property – its performance immortalized in film history by actor Ray Lui, who co-starred opposite Yen in the 2007 martial arts crime hit, Flash Point. The news regards Poon Man-Kit’s riveting, violent and sprawling biopictoral triad drama, To Be Number One, which now bears the new title, Chasing The Dragon according to Asian Film Strike. Acclaimed cinematographer Jason Kwan (Young Bruce Lee, Cold War, Cold War 2) will make his directorial debut, featuring see Yen in the role of real-life crimeboss Ng Sek-ho, whose Scorsesean rags-to-riches story, and the ascension of the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) are at center of Poon’s 1991 […]

DEATH WISH Casts The Vigilante's Brother With Vincent D'Onofrio

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Big things are abound for actor Vincent D’Onofrio next month. His next big screen venture, Antoine Fuqua’s The Magnificent Seven will open the Toronoto International Film Festival which kicks off on the eighth prior releasing in theaters on September 23, which should be a ceremonial feat for moviegoers who’ve enjoyed Fuqua’s work, especially in recent years. Looking forward and just several days thereafter, MGM and Paramount are officially commencing principal photography with locations set for Montreal and Chicago on the forthcoming remake of Michael Winner’s 1974 revenge classic, Death Wish. As such, it just so happens that D’Onofrio has landed a role according to Deadline with Eli Roth directing and Roger Birnbaum producing. Taking its cues from Winner’s original – an adaptation of Brian Garfield’s 1972 novel, Bruce Willis will lead the way for a potential franchise of its own as Paul Kersey, an architect who resolves to take matters […]

THE HIT LIST – August 29, 2016

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It’s been a quiet weekend, folks. So, it’s good to be back and sharing some content for this week’s installment of the Hit List, packed with new feat and jewels of action to celebrate, along with a sweet little webseries jewel to boot. Kicking things off in sharp form is a fresh new reel from stunt player Chris Yong, followed by the high-flying/falling Jenna Hellmuth, the tumbling and freerunning feats of Remi Bakkar, the electric fight and might of stuntwoman Katie Eischen, and seasoned hardball stuntplayer and avid Southeast Asian foodie, Philippe Vonlathen! Rounding out the playlist is a new reel from multi-faceted performing artist and Film Combat Syndicate favorite, actress Jessica Wolff and Wushu impressario Bryan Cartago, along with a quick martial arts-packed demo by Dylan Rampulla, the walking inferno that is Frederik Blom, T. Ryan Mooney with a sampler of some of his practice feats in pre-viz action […]

Martial Arts Thirller, INSIGHT Looks Into The Future With An Action-Packed Teaser

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Following her 2014 debut, Brush With Danger, director Livi Zheng is on track to release her next action movie endeavor, Insight, which recently had its press day earlier this month with a teaser poster. The plot itself is an extraordinary one, centered on a martial artist and clairvoyant on a mission of vengeance to uncover the truth behind the death of his long lost, equally-giftef brother with the help of a female detective. Livi’s own brother, martial artist and actor Ken Zhang leads the cast along with a roster of stunt talent coordinating the action, including – and not limited to – Koby Azarly (Maximum Ride), Ron Balicki (Daylight’s End) and Jeff Pruitt (Buffy: The Vampire Slayer series) with the venerable Yayan Ruhian (Merantau, The Raid, The Raid 2) lending his signature silat stylization into the mix. The film is officially poised for a premiere this December in the U.S. […]

JUDGE ARCHER Rules With A New Trailer From Lionsgate Unlocked

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Director and acclaimed novelist Xu Haofeng’s 2012 theatrical foray, Judge Archer, has been a long-awaited one. The film, following up from its short story roots in Xu’s “Hiding Behind The Blade” anthology, marks a second effort in the chair for Xu who has since already made a small-yet-steadily growing name for himself since his 2011 debut, The Sword Identity. Even moreso and on top of his screenwriting accomplishments, his latest, The Final Master, went on to win a few accolades and nods before opening in select theaters back in June. It’s the sort of thing that makes you wish you could have seen these films in their succession though almost any rollout of Chinese productions to other territories is at a snail’s pace at best, so, imaginably, it’s not entirely your fault. At any rate, it appears now is as good a time as it can get for Xu’s sophomore […]

WB/DCEU's JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK Lands The Director Of The GAMBIT Movie He Is No Longer Directing. Or Whatever.

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Welp… 2016 has been quite the damper in movie expectations, especially pertaining to 20th Century Fox’s dwindling Gambit film inspired by Marvel Comics. That one is was supposed to be releasing at some point next year provided production already started, though the word now is that its previously-attached director, Doug Liman is no longer involved while its star moves on to play a mermaid. Or something. Yes, I’m frustrated – which is a nice way of saying how slightly pissed I am. No, no, feel free to laugh. It’s silly, really. It’s as silly as trying to keep up with comic book movie news as oftentimes the updates are more fickle and are either rumor-based or solid fact until not. Such is what the long-awaited Justice League Dark movie has endured, to say the least, since its rumored development to 2012 with Guillermo del Toro in talks to direct. Obviously […]

Review: THE TUNNEL (2016) Digs Into A Place In Humanity Where The Sun Rarely Shines

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Kim Sung-Hoon surprised me last year when I finally got around to watching his most recent crime thriller, A Hard Day. It was a perfect introduction into his work for me and so that didn’t leave much to be concerned with in lieu of his latest movie, The Tunnel, which, according to Variety‘s most recent report, is still topping the Korean box office as of its second week. Author Sae Jo-Won’s 2013 novel serves as the inspiration for Kim’s own script which stands as way more than a mere underdog tale of one man’s survival against the elements. Most prolifically, it dares to cast an obligatory spotlight on some of the worst scenarios that could occur in any situation that stands similar in nature as lives hang in the balance. One such life is that of Lee Jung-Soo, portrayed by actor Ha Jung-Woo, a car salesman on his way home […]

Watch The First Official Trailer For Rising Tiger Films Premiere Feature, BLACK SCAR BLUES

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Marking a major milestone achievement for Leesburg-based independent film group, Rising Tiger Films, Leroy Nguyen’s directorial feature debut, Black Scar Blues, has certainly undergone a teething evolution to get to where it is now. Thus, we are now brought the first official trailer for the new movie which fuses both raw, gritty drama with thrilling martial arts action as per the company’s m.o. for more than a decade. SYNOPSIS: A young hard-fisted hoodlum returns to the town he escaped from in order to try to right the wrongs he’s committed. What ensues is a devastating spiral of violence and betrayal that will consume everyone that he has ever cared about, and those very few who have ever cared about him. Circus Road Films finally picked up the movie last week ahead of a hopeful release date to be announced soon. Also starring is Rising Tiger Films fellow, actor Edmond Shum […]

GUARDIANS Unleash Their Power In The Second Trailer For Andreasyan's New Movie

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If you’re new to the ambitious spectacle that lies ahead for Sarik Andreasyan’s latest feat, Guardians, you have time! The film rolls out in Russia on February 23, 2017 and is already the subject of a potential franchise should the prospects meet the result, and for all things considered in today’s film climate, there’s no reason for it not to. The narrative is devoutly geared toward superhero movie-going audiences and has a terrific look about itself, featuring a raft of characters anchoring the superpowered anarchy that permeates this film – four uniquely gifted individuals combining their powers to face off with an enormous evil in the form of an army of soldiers and heavily-gunned robots, and a superpowered madman? Shoo… this one’s got the goods, and the second official trailer now circulating online this week shows that off accordingly. SYNOPSIS: Set during the Cold War, a secret organization named “Patriot” […]

THE DEPARTED Heads To Amazon For Series Development

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Amazon is adding more reasons for consumers to get in on its content. Sources have confirmed the active developement of a new television series reimagining Martin Scorsese’s 2006 hit film, The Departed, Amazon Studios, Vertigo Entertainment, Initial Entertainment Group and Plan B Entertainment in association with Warner Bros. TV. Executive producer Jason Richman (Detroit 1-8-7) is providing the script that will see the Chicago-set story of two cops on the opposite sides of the law, unknowingly tasked to infiltrate each other in the wake of an investigation into a Latino gang. The show takes its notes from Scorsese’s own testosterone-driven Irish mob narrative which, in turn, is also in handed down from Alan Mak’s iconic 2002 Hong Kong crime pic, Infernal Affairs. Both films went onto become respective commercial and critically acclaimed hits while winning several accolades with the latter ultimately advancing into a trilogy through 2003. Also executive producing […]

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Stuart Willis Sci-Fi, RESTORATION, Takes To SKY And Virgin Australia

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Following its NINE Network premiere earlier this month, director Stuart Willis’s sci-fi debut, Restoration is officially presented in a new deal for its continued rollout. An official teaser can be viewed by clicking here, but read on with further details in the announcement beneath as well as a batch of stills courtesy of Midnight Snack Productions. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUSTRALIAN SCI-FI THRILLER RESTORATION SEALS NZ TV DEAL WITH SKY Virgin Australia picks up film for September release on domestic and international flights SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA 23 August 2016 Midnight Snack Productions has closed a deal with New Zealand subscription TV provider SKY for its acclaimed science fiction thriller RESTORATION, with the broadcast-hour length film to premiere on SKY’s specialist sci-fi, fantasy, horror and cult channel The ZONE later this year. “ZONE viewers love nothing more than a great story to sink their teeth into,” said Lisa Clements, SKY’s Head of Acquisitions, […]